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Job title: Senior Development Manager

Contract type: 1-year contract, 3-days per week (21hrs per week, standard office hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. Work outside these hours is required on occasions. Flexible working subject to agreement).

Start date: April 2026

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum 

Holiday: 25 days + Public Holidays pro rata

Pension: Generous workplace pension scheme

Location: London, Somerset House 

Reporting to: Director

Travel: Occasional travel to projects and events may be required.

Safeguarding: In line with Art Explora’s Safeguarding Policy, all staff are required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which Art Explora will carry out upon appointment.

Art Explora’s mission is to tackle the social, economic and geographic barriers that prevent many people from having the opportunity to take part in the arts.

The role 

Art Explora UK is a small but entrepreneurial arts charity looking for an experienced fundraiser to join our dynamic team and help us implement a new fundraising strategy, and achieve our ambitious and exciting targets at a time of growth and opportunity.

This is a flexible part-time role for someone who is happy working independently, while liaising closely with the Director, Programme Heads and Trustees. On-boarding and hand-over will be with the current Fundraising Consultant. The Senior Development Manager will identify, cultivate, solicit, and manage funders and prospects, working across public sector, trusts, foundations and corporate supporters.  A particular focus will be on securing support for two high-profile, flagship programmes: Time Odyssey and the Mobile Museum, however there is significant potential to expand this scope of work.

The Senior Development Manager will be someone who thinks creatively, seizes opportunity and, with excellent inter-personal skills, brings experience, energy and drive to attract donors and prospects to the Charity’s exciting mission to innovate forms of engagement and increase access to arts and culture.

Specific Responsibilities

• Deliver against a 6-figure fundraising target, taking responsibility for a cohort of prospects, with a focus on trusts, foundations, public sector and corporate partners.

• Write compelling proposals/applications and reports for trusts and foundations, to engage supporters and demonstrate the impact of our work.

• Collaborate with colleagues, in particular the Director and Programme Heads, to source programme information, schedule meetings/calls with prospects, writing excellent briefing notes in advance.

• Adhere to best practice in prospect cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, and ensure the due diligence policies in place are followed.

• Deliver the highest level of donor care through excellent communication skills: building rapport with prospects and donors, and ensuring correspondence is appropriate and consistent.

• Set up and deliver cultivation events for prospects and donors that highlight the work of Art Explora and associated opportunities to support.

• Work closely with press/marketing to ensure messaging and brand identity is aligned.

Key outcomes

• Achieve fundraising target

• Expand and progress the existing pipeline of prospects and donors

• Demonstrate highest level of prospect/donor interaction and relations – actions that result in an engaged and informed donor pool

• Produce excellent and regular donor communications, both written and in-person.

• Submit in a timely fashion proposals and reports.

• Deliver excellent development events as required, within budget.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• 4+ years’ experience in donor-facing fundraising, with a focus on the arts/education sector. 

• Highly organised with the ability to work at pace and manage a number of projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Demonstrable experience of working to and meeting challenging fundraising targets; proven ability to secure six-figures awards.

• Experience of independently managing a designated group of donors and prospects and moving those relationships forward to successful outcomes.

• An understanding of and commitment to excellent stewardship and donor care

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; a developed ability to influence and inspire donors and prospects around a given cause or project.

• Confidence to drive forward relationships with donors and prospects, meeting independently and presenting proposals face-to-face and in writing.

• Flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal office hours and travel to various locations as required.

• A passion for the arts and an understanding of the arts education landscape.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, please feel free to enquire and learn more.

Deadline: 11:59pm Sunday 12  April 2026.

The interviews will be the week commencing 20 April.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We strive to promote an inclusive environment, which celebrates and promotes diversity.

For any queries regarding eligibility or the job specification please contact Art Explora. 

Location:  Bali
Employment Type: Full-Time

A non-profit animal welfare organisation in Bali, with a team of approximately 70 staff and multiple operational programs, is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead and strengthen our financial management and administrative systems.

About the Role

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the organisation, ensuring strong financial integrity, compliance, and transparency. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both experienced oversight and operational involvement.

The successful candidate will manage the finance and co-ordinate with the administration teams, work closely with external tax advisors and auditors, and ensure that the organisation maintains the highest standards of financial accountability to donors, partners, and regulatory authorities.

Living and working in Bali is required. 
 

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring clear processes.
• Ensure all income and expenditures are accurately coded and allocated to the correct projects, departments, and donor funds.
• Oversee financial data management and ensure accurate accounting across multiple accounts and programs.
• Support the development and strengthening of financial systems and procedures.

Financial Reporting & Budgeting

• Prepare regular financial reports and statements for organisational leadership.
• Monitor program budgets and track expenditure against approved budgets.
• Support organisational management and leadership with financial planning and program budgeting.

Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Implement and monitor  internal financial controls to safeguard organisational assets and prevent errors.
• Ensure full compliance with Indonesian tax regulations, labour laws, and international NGO reporting standards.
• Lead preparation for internal and external audits, maintaining high levels of financial transparency and accountability.
• Work closely with external tax consultants and auditors to ensure all reporting obligations are met.

Financial Operations & Procurement

• Oversee organisational banking operations

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience

About the Applicant

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in finance or financial management
• Experience managing teams and supervising staff
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience working with multiple budgets, programs, and funding streams
• Experience preparing for audits and working with external auditors
• Excellent data management and analytical skills
• Comfortable navigating local financial systems and administrative processes in Indonesia

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy
• Proactive and resourceful in solving financial challenges
• A hands-on team leader who can balance strategic oversight with operational execution
• Willingness to work in a small NGO vs a large corporate structure.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are an ideal fit for this position and please include salary history and requirement.  Please note this is an in-office position in Bali, Indonesia. 

The Fundraising Manager will collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement BAWA’s fundraising and communications strategy, particularly acquiring donors and expanding BAWA’s reach globally. The Fundraising Manager will manage most of BAWA’s fundraising channels including grants and mass emails, and will cultivate relationships with donors and funding organizations.

Living and working in Bali is required in the first six months of employment. Subsequently, depending on the applicant's qualifications and experience, remote work with regular trips to Bali will be considered. 

While full-time employment is preferred, BAWA is open to part-time as well.

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience. 

To apply: please send your CV, a cover letter that says why you are an excellent fit for the position, and contact information of three references.

Application deadline: 14 April 2026.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of a strategy to increase BAWA’s income, in collaboration with colleagues

Conduct and/or oversee the following:

• Write and edit grant proposals

• Collaborate with colleagues to create email appeals and newsletters, including research, writing, and layout

• Cultivate relationships with individual donors and contacts at funding organizations

• Research and identify potential funding organizations

• Liaise with BAWA’s overseas support groups

• Write reports to funders on the use of grants, annual reports, and program reports

• Write updates for funding organizations and major donors

Additional Responsibilities

Conduct and/or oversee the following:

• Advise about social media strategy

• Analyze each mass email's open rate, click rate, etc., research best practices, and optimize BAWA’s mass emails

• Strengthen BAWA’s legacy giving program

• When appropriate, segment BAWA’s email list and send different versions of emails to different groups of supporters

• Maintain the donor database and produce reports

• Ensure donations are processed and donors are thanked promptly

• Fill other roles and complete tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Experience fundraising for animal protection organisation(s) is required

• Excellent writing skills, including writing in diverse styles and for diverse audiences

• Excellent administrative skills including organization and attention to detail

• Experience managing volunteers and/or staff

• Demonstrated ability to complete tasks within deadlines

• Demonstrated passion for animal welfare

• Experience fundraising for animal charities is strongly preferred

About BAWA:

Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA) is a nonprofit organization registered in Indonesia and the US, and based in Bali.  BAWA’s vision is for all of Bali’s villages to be their own animal sanctuaries, where all beings are treated with compassion and respect. BAWA works every day to save, protect and improve the lives of all animals in Bali and beyond. 

BAWA provides numerous programs from humane dog population management and disease control to extensive education and advocacy programs for sustainable improvement in animal welfare. BAWA works directly to relieve the suffering of animals by providing emergency rescue, food and medication, and rehabilitation and adoption. These programs are supported by educational outreach to schools, universities and villages, as well as individuals.

Primary purpose of the role:

WECare’s Finance Officer will support the Head of Finance in the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported. The role will play a key part in maintaining financial transparency and strong financial controls across the organisation, particularly in managing donations, supplier payments, and internal financial processes. The successful candidate will bring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, while also being able to understand the wider goals of a mission-driven organisation and the importance of responsible stewardship of donor funds. As WECare continues to expand its programmes and impact, this role will support improvements to financial systems and processes, helping ensure the charity can scale effectively while maintaining strong financial governance.

The position is available for part-time 20-30 hours at the beginning with potential to grow to full time.

Location: Remote in the UK (UK & Sri Lanka Time Zone Availability)

Who we are:  

WECare Worldwide is a UK and Sri Lankan registered charity set up by veterinary surgeon Janey Lowes. Our mission is to provide international standard veterinary care for less fortunate animals around the world, starting in Sri Lanka. The WECare Team is made up of passionate, dedicated and brilliant individuals who know how to work hard and enjoy ourselves while we do it. We aim to change the outlook for street dogs worldwide, with 75% of the globe’s dog population going without access to healthcare. We want to plug that gap and provide them with a whole lot of love while we do it!

Key responsibilities:

1. Financial Administration:

• Manage the finance inbox and respond to finance-related queries

• Record supplier invoices and maintain accurate financial records

• Ensure correct coding of expenditure across departments and projects

• Reconcile company credit cards and other financial transactions

2. Financial Reporting:

• Support the Head of Finance with preparation of management accounts and year end accounts

• Assist in preparation of year-end financial information and audits

• Contribute to maintaining strong financial controls and reporting standards

3. Accounting :

• Work within accounting platform to maintain organised and auditable financial records

• Assist with system improvements and financial data migration between software platforms, convert transactions between currencies where required

• Process and reconcile daily donations received by the charity and maintain accurate records of donor income

• Support preparation and submission of Gift Aid reports

Key Attributes:

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Experience in a finance, accounting, or bookkeeping role

• Experience working with accounting systems such as Xero or Sage

• Ability to work effectively with both remote and onsite teams.

• Proactive and self-motivated with strong organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Capability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Positive, can-do attitude, even in high-stress work environments.

• Experience in fast-moving, unpredictable work scenarios is a must

Desirable:

• Experience working within the charity or non-profit sector

• Experience processing donations and Gift Aid

• Experience supporting system improvements or software migration

• Professional qualification or working toward accreditation (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

We have an exciting new role at Bags of Taste!

We’re looking for an  enthusiastic and passionate experienced Corporate and Community Fundraiser to play a key role in the growth of our corporate and community income and develop new partners. This brand new role will develop fundraising opportunities with businesses and  community groups, helping to broaden our supporter base and strengthen long-term relationships. 

This is an fantastic opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual who is keen to make a tangible difference. This is the first time we’ve recruited a corporate and community fundraiser and there is significant opportunity to raise funds as our organisation grows. The issues of health and well-being across the population and food insecurity are urgent and our work directly addresses these critical issues. 

You’ll be a key part of the growth of Bags of Taste’s fundraising activity and will be able to make this your own role. We’re initially recruiting this role as a one year contract however we expect this to become a permanent role as funding allows and we’ll review this with the post holder after six months.

Key responsibilities

Corporate Fundraising

● Develop and implement a plan to raise funds from companies (this could be nationwide or within local project areas) with the Head of Fundraising and Comms

● Research corporate fundraising opportunities and develop a pipeline of prospects

● Approach new businesses to financially support Bags of Taste through presentations, applications, pitches and proposals

● Devise partnership opportunities where required eg volunteering days/fundraising ideas

● Work across the organisation to develop leads via staff, Directors and volunteers

● Account manage all corporate supporters in order to develop strong long-term relationships

● Attend networking events to develop new leads.

Community Fundraising

● Develop and implement a plan to raise funds from community groups. This could include events, peer to peer fundraising or volunteer led activity

● Provide guidance, resources, and encouragement to community fundraisersto help maximise their fundraising efforts.

● Attend networking events where needed.

Relationship Development and Stewardship

● Build and develop relationships with all corporate and community partners

● Develop fundraising tools and guidance for all supporters

● Ensure excellent stewardship for all partners in order to build strong, long term relationships. This includes good recognition and communication (reporting and updating).

Administration

● Prepare budgets where needed, track income and forecasts

● Maintain accurate records acrosscorporate and community fundraising

● Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations, GDPR and organisational policies.

General

● Support and supervise volunteers as and when required

● Attend and support networking events or other events or fundraising activity as required to represent Bags of Taste, including occasional working outside of normal office hours, including some evenings or weekends.

● Undertake other duties appropriate to the role to support the aims of Bags of Taste.

Person specification

Essential

● A minimum of  2 years of experience managing all aspects of corporate fundraising within a charity (including experience of securing new business, account management and stewardship)

● Experience of community fundraising

● A successful track record of securing corporate and community income

● Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills

● Excellent written skills - you’ll need to be able to write compelling presentations, proposals, applications and reports

● Ability to build a rapport with a wide range of stakeholders

● Strong negotiation skills

● Ability to network, build, and nurture relationships with a wide variety of people

● Excellent organisation and project management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines

● Proactive, self motivated and tenacious 

● Self starter with the ability to set your own workload

● Strong attention to detail 

● Strong IT skills including all Word packages

● Strong knowledge of all social media channels including relationship building on Linked in 

● Good understanding of the relevant fundraising codes of practice and GDPR/data protection

● Passion for the work of Bags of Taste 

● Flexible and able to attend networking events/events occasionally out of work hours as part of the role.

Desirable

● A relevant professional qualification eg Institute of Fundraising Certificate or Diploma in Fundraising or sales or marketing

● Good understanding of CANVA and WordPress

● Good understanding and knowledge of food insecurity and health issues

Why join Bags of Taste?

● You’ll be part of a small, ambitious organisation with a big vision and a strong sense of purpose. The issues around health inequalities and poor diets and the need for solutions are critical.

● This is a hugely flexible role in a supportive organisation.

About Bags of Taste

The work of Bags of Taste and the issues that we tackle are highly topical and relevant so there is a lot of opportunity and scope to raise funds from companies and the community. Our vision that everyone should be able to access and cook good food has never been more important. 

We address dietary related health inequalities and food insecurity - both these issues have been exacerbated by the current cost of living crisis and public health challenges. There is recognition now that food banks are not a sustainable solution and Bags of Taste works across a number of high need communities enabling people to be happier, healthier and more resilient.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Persons Caseworker to join the National Homicide Service in the Kent, Sussex and Surrey area of England, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is home working based with travel in the Kent, Sussex and Surrey area of England.

As a Homicide Service Children and Young Person caseworker you will be:

• Delivering a specialist service to children and young people (CYP) bereaved by homicide, and for those CYP who have witnessed a homicide
• Working collaboratively and jointly within the Homicide Service and other relevant organisations that can help to progress identified needs and ensure that young people are central to all processes that involve them.
• Acting as the designated caseworker and manage a caseload
• Implementing the CYP Homicide Service Delivery Model
• Work closely and support colleagues to provide a trauma informed service to children and young people.

You will be responsible for providing a high-quality, front-line service to bereaved young people following murder or manslaughter. Working with colleagues in the National Homicide Service, as well as partner agencies including education, police, courts, social services and many other statutory and third sector organisations.

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with The Insurance Charity in their search for a Caseworker on a 12-month FTC.

Location: Cannon Street (3 days office /2 day remote)

Contract: 12 months commencing May 2026. 21-28 hours.

Salary: £36,000-£38,000 pa pro rata

Benefits: Generous pension entitlement (20% of base salary), plus permanent health/income protection insurance and life assurance.

The Insurance Charity has been supporting those working in the insurance profession for over 120 years. They provide financial and practical assistance to people facing hardship — helping them find stability and hope during difficult times. You’ll join a warm, motivated team of eight colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.

About You

You are an experienced caseworker or grants officer to individuals with a strong understanding of financial hardship and UK state benefits. You can assess applications, analyse financial information, and make recommendations for support. Highly organised, you manage a varied caseload, maintain accurate records, and use digital systems confidently.

Above all, you bring empathy, sound judgement, and a non-judgmental approach, providing support to people facing complex challenges with respect, confidentiality, and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess applications against eligibility criteria and grant-making policies
• Conduct needs assessments via phone/video calls and review ongoing cases
• Analyse financial information and make recommendations for support
• Prepare reports and recommendations for Grants Committee consideration
• Provide guidance on benefits, housing, debt, employment, and other support
• Signpost beneficiaries to relevant organisations and partner services
• Maintain detailed, accurate records and ensure data confidentiality
• Monitor outcomes, contribute to impact reporting, and uphold safeguarding standards

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience as a Caseworker or Grants Officer supporting individuals
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK state benefits
• Understanding of financial hardship and relevant support services
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong digital skills, including Microsoft 365 and case management systems
• Excellent communication, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Empathy, high emotional intelligence, and sound decision-making
• Team player with attention to detail and accuracy

 Join this small, friendly team and make an impact where it truly matters – supporting people when they need it most.

For more information, please send your CV to Lizzy Clark at Harris Hill via the apply button.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Job title: Employment Coach – Northern Futures
Salary: £25,229 – £27,885 per annum
Hours: Full Time – 37 Hours per week
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027
Location: Available posts within the North East Combined Authority region (Co Durham, Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland & Gateshead)

About us

Groundwork aims to be the UK’s leading regeneration charity, working through partnership to create communities in which people are proud to live and work. This programme will deliver Groundwork’s mission of supporting people to improve their prospects and reach their full potential.

About the role

As an Employment Coach, you will manage a caseload of participants aged 18-24 years old, and provide them with 1:1 support, helping them overcome barriers to employment and training. You will be responsible for supporting them through every stage of their journey, enabling participants to address their barriers and realise their aspirations.

Within this role you will be required to source new referrals who are predominantly economically inactive; complete the enrolment paperwork, including development plans and eligibility checks. You will also be required to attend events and present the delivery model to referral sources to attract additional referrals.

Successful employment coaches believe in the potential of every individual they work with.

A bit about you

We want someone like you with the confidence to positively engage and motivate people from a wide range of backgrounds. We’re in search of individuals who have prior experience in employment coaching, case management, or related fields, ideally with a focus on economically inactive individuals. You will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport whilst being empathetic, patient, and proficient in communicating with individuals from various backgrounds.

You will be passionate about empowering others to recognise their strengths, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals. Believing that with the right support and guidance, individuals can take control of their own futures and succeed in the labour market.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 14th April 2026 
Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the Apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Make yourself at home

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Sydenham Garden is seeking to appoint a Community Engagement and Fundraising Lead for two days per week on a fixed term contract for two years. They will join our team of 14 staff and 70 volunteers supporting people living with mental ill-health and dementia in south-east London. 

Positions:  Community Engagement and Fundraising Lead 

Contract:  Fixed term for 1 year,

Hours: 0.4 FTE 15 hours per week 

Salary: £38,000 pro rata 

Annual leave: 33 days including bank holidays pro rata

Location: Sydenham Garden Resource Centre, SE23 2LW or working from home – minimum 1 day a month in office

Application closing date: 9am Monday 13 April 

Interview date:  Friday 24 April

Our Organisation 

Sydenham Garden, based in Lewisham in South-East London, is a special, unique and beloved wellbeing centre utilising its gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people living with and recovering from mental and physical ill-health. We were established in 2002 and will celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2027. We provide nature and arts based creative, social and therapeutic activities for co-workers (the name we give our primary beneficiaries). People are referred to us from community organisations and health professionals and we use an integrative approach where those with different degrees of mental and physical ill health come together with volunteers from the local community to reduce social exclusion and prejudice. Each year we work with on average over 250 co-workers and over 70 volunteers. 

About you 

You’ll have experience in building relationships with individual donors, increasing income from community sources and engaging and enthusing volunteers and supporters around a cause. You’ll have excellent communication and people skills and feel comfortable both thinking strategically and managing competing priorities day-to-day. Most importantly, you’ll thrive in a small team working to make a big impact for people living with mental ill-health and dementia. 

Why you should join us  

Sydenham Garden is a small team rooted in our local community, and that community is at the centre of everything we do; from the people we support, to the volunteers and neighbours who get involved in our gardens and our work in all sorts of ways. 

We work collaboratively, support each other across different areas of the organisation, and aren't afraid to try new approaches and learn from what doesn't work. We're values-led, we care deeply about our impact, and we hold ourselves accountable to the people and communities we serve. 

We're also confident advocates for our work, and comfortable making the case for Sydenham Garden to funders, partners and the wider community. 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

Sydenham Garden is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). We want to build a diverse and inclusive staff, volunteer and trustee team where everyone feels that they belong and that reflects the profile of the communities we serve. Therefore, we will welcome and consider applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics, and we particularly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage to ensure our staff team represents the communities we serve. 

Sydenham Garden is seeking to appoint a Grants, Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Lead for two days per week on a fixed term contract for two years. They will join our team of 14 staff and 70 volunteers supporting people living with mental ill-health and dementia in south-east London. 

Position:  Grants, Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Lead 

Contract:  Fixed term for 2 years 

Hours:  0.4 FTE 15 hours per week

Salary: £38,000 pro rata

Annual leave: 33 days including bank holidays pro rata

Location: Sydenham Garden Resource Centre, SE23 2LW or working from home – minimum 1 day a month in office

Application closing date: 9am Monday 13 April 

Interview date: Friday 1 May 

Our Organisation 

Sydenham Garden, based in Lewisham in South-East London, is a special, unique and beloved wellbeing centre utilising its gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people living with and recovering from mental and physical ill-health. We were established in 2002 and will celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2027. We provide nature and arts based creative, social and therapeutic activities for co-workers (the name we give our primary beneficiaries). People are referred to us from community organisations and health professionals and we use an integrative approach where those with different degrees of mental and physical ill health come together with volunteers from the local community to reduce social exclusion and prejudice. Each year we work with on average over 250 co-workers and over 70 volunteers. 

About you 

You’ll have experience in building relationships with a range of Trusts, Foundations and statutory funders, drafting compelling funding proposals and demonstrating impact through high-quality reports. You’ll have excellent communication and people skills and feel comfortable both thinking strategically and managing competing priorities day-to-day. Most importantly, you’ll thrive in a small team working to make a big impact for people living with mental ill-health and dementia. 

Why you should join us  

Sydenham Garden is a small team rooted in our local community, and that community is at the centre of everything we do; from the people we support, to the volunteers and neighbours who get involved in our gardens and our work in all sorts of ways. 

We work collaboratively, support each other across different areas of the organisation, and aren't afraid to try new approaches and learn from what doesn't work. We're values-led, we care deeply about our impact, and we hold ourselves accountable to the people and communities we serve. 

We're also confident advocates for our work, and comfortable making the case for Sydenham Garden to funders, partners and the wider community. 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

Sydenham Garden is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We want to build a diverse and inclusive staff, volunteer and trustee team where everyone feels that they belong and that reflects the profile of the communities we serve. Therefore, we will welcome and consider applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics, and we particularly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage to ensure our staff team represents the communities we serve. 

YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER: Violence Against Women and Girls (Female Applicants Only*)

Location - North Middlesex Hospital Accident & Emergency Department

Full-time - Fixed Term Contract to March 2027

Salary - £31,312 (including London Weighting) per annum

Youth violence is a problem that significantly affects young people, their families and entire communities. At Oasis, we believe that violence can be prevented by taking a holistic public health approach. Oasis Community Hub Hadley encompasses a range of integrated and diverse community projects which together have a common aim to bring transformation to the whole person and the whole community. Through this holistic approach we have been instrumental in shaping the way young people are supported after experiencing trauma, violence or aggression.

Oasis Youth Support at North Middlesex Hospital is seeking a dedicated Outreach Worker: Violence Against Women and Girls Specialist to accompany young women who attend North Middlesex Hospital A&E department due to a violent or aggressive incident, on their journey to make positive choices with the aim of breaking the cycle of violence through 1:1 mentoring.

You will be part of a large team based at the hospital and supported by the Youth Support Project Coordinator, as well as the wider Community Hub Team based in Ponders End, Enfield.

 The key responsibilities within the role are:

· Support young people and develop a bespoke mentoring programme that meets their needs

· Develop and evaluate a model of care that enables young people to benefit from community based interventions

· Planning and delivering sessions focusing around specific areas of violence against women and girls for young people and professionals

· Assisting the team by facilitating high quality information gathering/sharing to track the support given and the success of the project

You could be successful in this role if you: 

· Are passionate about making a difference to young people’s lives

· Have the ability to build positive relationships with young people as well as professionals

· have a relevant professional qualification (e.g. JNC, QTS, QSW), or relevant experience

· Have experience of working in a youth/community setting affected by youth crime

· Experience of mentoring / supporting young people

· Are self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and organise your own time

This role is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable young members of society who are living in challenging circumstances. 

Please submit your completed application form at your earliest convenience. Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website for application pack.

Completed applications forms should be returned by 9am Monday 28th April 2025

9am Thursday 9th April, with interviews W/C 20th April 2026.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.  *Please note that due to the nature of this role, this post is only available to female applicants as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: London / Hybrid Working
Sector: Not-for-Profit

About the Organisation

Our client is a large, complex organisation operating in the not-for-profit sector, with a diverse portfolio. With an annual income exceeding £100 million, the organisation is undergoing significant transformation to modernise its finance systems and improve service delivery.

The Finance department operates across multiple entities, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring financial sustainability. The team is currently engaged in a major transformation programme, including system upgrades and process improvements. This interim role has been created to allow the current Head of FP&A more time to focus on this transformation. The interim will focus on BAU.

The JobT

his is a senior interim leadership role within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function. As Head of FP&A (Finance Business Partnering), you will:

• Lead a team of five Finance Business Partners, ensuring consistent and high-quality financial support across the organisation
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes
• Drive improvements in reporting tools, templates, and processes
• Support the Head of FP&A and collaborate with other senior finance leaders
• Lead on business-as-usual change initiatives, including internal audit actions and risk mitigation
• Act as a senior finance representative on project boards and steering groups
• Promote financial accountability and literacy across the organisation

You'll play a key role in embedding a culture of strategic insight, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

The Person

You'll be a qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in financial planning and analysis. You'll bring:
Essential Experience:

• Leadership of finance business partnering
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Large complex organisation background
• Proven track record of process improvement and problem-solving
• Experience developing and motivating teams
• Strong understanding of financial systems and data structures

Essential Skills:

• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
• Strong analytical and presentation capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
• Organised, proactive, and resilient

Desirable:

• Intermediate to Advanced Excel
• Experience with financial planning tools
• Knowledge of charity finance and SORP (not essential)

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £80,000 plus
• Non-contributory pension (8%-15%)
• 28 days annual leave + 3 additional gratuity days
• Flexible working and strong work-life balance
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to lead through change and make a meaningful impact

What to Do Next

If you're a strategic finance leader looking for a rewarding interim opportunity in a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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Contract: Full time, Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £29,264 per annum
Location: HMP Bedford and HMP Littlehey
 
Shannon Trust facilitator - HMP Bedford & HMP Littlehey 
 
Full time role (Part time role 3 days at HMP Bedford or 2 days at HMP Littlehey considered). 
 
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
 
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Bedford and HMP Littlehey. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.  
 
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. 
 
This role is a fixed term role until 31st May 2027 with the opportunity to be made permanent subject to contract renewal.
 
The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
 
?We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
 
Please note this role is subject to contract award
 
?Interviews are planned for 17th April 2026
 
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At TLG, we’re passionate about building an exceptional staff team that’s committed to making a real difference in the lives of struggling children across the UK. We’re always on the lookout for great people to journey with us towards our vision, and we’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and mission-driven individual to join our Graduate Programme.

An opportunity...

This programme offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the non‑profit sector, develop essential professional skills, and play a meaningful part in transforming the lives of children and young people.

What sets our graduate programme apart is the real responsibility and purposeful work we release our graduates into - our relational culture and approach to leadership brings significant opportunities for influence. You’ll build on your passions, strengths and interests as you get involved in key areas of TLG’s work, contributing to impact that truly matters.

You’ll be based primarily within one TLG team, giving you the space to grow specialist skills and make a real difference. Your placement will be matched to your unique strengths and interests. Alongside this, you’ll gain wider experience through inter‑departmental projects, enabling you to develop a broad understanding of the charity sector and how different teams work together.

Examples of teams your role could sit within include Fundraising & Supporter Engagement, Marketing, Communications & Advocacy, Programmes, Executive Support & Operations, Digital/IT.

There will be a wealth of development opportunities at you fingertips as part of the programme, designed to accelerate your growth and equip you for a successful career in the charity sector.

You’ll be the driving force in drawing together your own unique mix of diverse experiences to maximise your career development and enhance your impact. Some of what’s on offer includes:

· Potential for a funded qualification or further professional training

· Access to an external coach to support your development

· Potential for external mentoring or short-term external placements

· Opportunities to work with and shadow Heads of Department across TLG

· Dedicated time to visit other organisations and build sector insight

· Participation in the Graduate Programme book club, with input from senior leaders

· Action learning sets and development sessions led by senior leaders

· Access to TLG’s internal leadership and development programmes

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis prior to the closing date, so we would encourage you to apply as soon as you’re able. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: Tuesday 12th May