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Head of Finance
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Based: Oxford, OX1 1BP
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time – 40 hours per week (flexible)

The Head of Finance is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) of Modern Art Oxford and is responsible for managing and reporting on the finances of the charity, acting as Company Secretary.  

The role is supported by the Senior Finance Officer and Finance Assistant.

Responsibilities

Finance

• To work closely with the Director on the preparation of the business plan and to take a leading role within SMT on monitoring and reporting to ensure its successful delivery.
• To lead on budgeting processes including three- to five-year plans, detailed annual budgets, cash flow forecasts and in-year re-forecasts.
• To be responsible for reporting on the overall financial position of the organisation, including the statutory accounts, management accounts and reports to budget-holders, ensuring that budgets are adhered to, that cash flow is managed, that effective cost control mechanisms are in place, that revenue is maximised and that there is timely and accurate financial reporting to SMT and the Board of Trustees.
• To ensure that best practice, statutory and organisational requirements are met in the operation of financial controls, the management of funds, charity accounting, Endowments Funds and investments, and taxation.
• To ensure the safety and security of the organisation’s financial assets.
• To prepare and submit the annual Museums & Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR) submission, Gift Aid and all other tax rebates.
• To liaise with the external auditors for the annual audit of the statutory accounts and management of the pensions and other professional financial services as required, being the main contact in the organisation for the bank, auditors and pension providers.
• To liaise with pension trustees and other employers of the PSATSA closed defined benefit scheme, including triennial revaluations and negotiation of affordable repayments, reporting to the Trustees and Director.
• To work in close partnership with the Director and the capital project management team, to manage and report on the financial aspects of any future capital projects, reporting to the Director and the Capital Sub-Committee of the Board of Trustees, and managing all related financial administration.
• To be responsible for arranging Modern Art Oxford’s insurance.

Governance, Compliance & Trustee Reporting

• To attend Board meetings as required and support the Director in providing background briefing and financial material to enable the Board to make considered decisions about all matters of finance and finance policy.
• To manage, attend and prepare reports for the Finance & Property sub-committee.
• To coordinate the production of the Annual Trustees Report for the statutory accounts and ensure compliance with Companies House and Charity Commission requirements, including maintaining Trustees and Directors’ records and details.

Other

• To contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation as a member of the Senior Management Team, and actively participate in new developments including audience development, capital planning, communications, partnerships, reporting and fundraising.
• To complete as required annual reports, including the annual submission for exhibition tax relief and other key reporting, including Arts Council England and Oxford City Council submissions and project-funding reports.
• To carry out any other duties, reasonably requested by the Director.

Person Specification

Essential

• Significant experience in financial roles at a senior level, managing all aspects of running a financial function and dealing with a range of activities, ideally in a small to medium-sized charity.
• Used to preparing budgets, management accounts and cashflow forecasts alongside cost control management.
• A good understanding of VAT regulations, the VAT return process and charity taxation.
• A good working knowledge of payroll and end of year audit processes.
• Experience of business planning for a medium-sized charity.
• A flexible approach to working in a busy environment requiring excellent multi-tasking and time-management skills.
• Experience of using a CRM Database.
• An understanding of IT and digital infrastructure.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Experience of managing small teams.
• The highest level of commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Good team worker.
• Excellent writing and communications skills.
• An ability to prioritise a complex range of tasks in a fast-paced working environment.
• A confidential and empathetic person of integrity.

Desirable

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) and/or appropriate business, financial or postgraduate qualifications.
• An interest in and experience of working in the charity sector, ideally the arts.
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector and charity accounting practices including preparation of the annual Charity Commission return, partial exemption VAT processes, Gift Aid and MGETR.
• Experience of BreatheHR and Xero platforms.
• Experience of working with a board of voluntary trustees, a wide range of funders and public sector organisations.
• Good line management and coaching skills.
• Experience of managing the financial aspects of capital projects.
• Experience of fundraising, marketing, retail and e-commerce.

About Us

Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s most exciting and influential contemporary art organisations, renowned for its bold and ambitious artistic programme that promotes diversity and internationalism and celebrates contemporary art as a progressive agent of social change.

Modern Art Oxford welcomes approximately 100,000 visitors each year with approximately 15,000 attendances by schools and community groups in creative learning and participation activities. The organisation’s digital content reaches 450,000 through Modern Art Oxford’s digital channels annually.  Through a wide range of high-quality content creation and programming, Modern Art Oxford aims to make contemporary art accessible and engaging to the widest audience and to promote creativity in all its visual forms.  Over the last 60 years Modern Art Oxford has brought some of the world’s most important artists to the city, and the UK, and has developed an international reputation for pioneering emerging and under-represented artists.

Modern Art Oxford is a registered charity and receives core funding from Arts Council England and Oxford City Council, and the generous support of individuals, trusts and foundations, sponsors and friends.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus public bank holidays (increasing by one day per annum of employment up to five additional days).
• Employees are entitled to a discount in our Modern Art Oxford Shop and Café.
• There is an Employee Assistance Programme through Gemelli.
• Discounts, Cycle-scheme and Tech-scheme program available through BHN Extras.
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme is in place with Legal & General. Under pension auto enrolment legislation, the employee will pay 5% (before tax relief) and the employer will pay 3% of qualifying earnings to the Legal and General plan.

Applications must be received by midnight on Sunday 7th September.
Interviews will be held on Friday 19th of September.

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.

We are committed to improving the diversity in our workforce in order to better reflect the diversity of our local communities. All job vacancies are advertised here as part of a fair and open process. We welcome applications from people of all cultures and ethnicities, including those that may experience racism, as part of our Anti-racism Action Plan.

No agencies please.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children and Young Persons Caseworker to join the National Homicide Service in the Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire 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.

You will need to be able to travel to face to face sessions within, and occasionally outside of region, 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 (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

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.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

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 look forward to hearing from you.

Reasonable travel costs will be covered if invited to interview.

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.

Are you experienced in trust fundraising and ready to help make a meaningful impact?

We're looking for a Trusts Fundraising Officer to join our Income Generation team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. You'll help secure funding from charitable trusts and foundations, supporting our vital work and strategic goals. You'll manage a portfolio of funders, develop new opportunities, and create high-quality proposals that bring our work to life. You'll also build strong relationships across teams and ensure accurate and timely reporting.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys writing strong, impactful proposals and is keen to be more involved in building relationships, both internally and externally. You'll be supported by a collaborative, friendly team and given a diverse portfolio with the chance to shape our future approach and influence how we work. We're looking for someone who brings a thoughtful, tailored approach to trust fundraising, and who is excited by the opportunity to help us grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of charitable trusts and grant-making bodies to achieve income targets
• Research and identify new funding prospects
• Develop clear, well-structured proposals for low- and mid-value funders
• Build strong internal relationships to support collaborative working
• Deliver timely and accurate reports and updates to funders
• Provide excellent stewardship to funders to support long-term engagement
• Maintain accurate and consistent records of fundraising data
• Contribute to wider team targets as part of the High Value team

About You:

• Proven experience of trust fundraising, meeting income targets
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to tailor content for different funders
• Confident in identifying and researching suitable funding opportunities
• Able to build and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally
• Highly organised and able to prioritise a varied workload
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Dynamics 365 experience is desirable)

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 1 day per week with the flexibility to attend more regularly in line with business needs. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Demonstrate your experience in trust fundraising, including examples of securing income against set targets and identifying new funding opportunities.
• Provide evidence of writing compelling, tailored trust proposals and working collaboratively with colleagues to develop strong cases for support.
• Highlight your ability to build and maintain effective relationships with funders and internal teams, and your skills in written communication and teamwork.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Triage & Early Intervention Officer to join the New Era team working between our Stoke and Stafford offices, working 37.5hours 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:
The Triage and Early Intervention Officer (TEIO) will be responsible for making initial contact with adults who may require support after experiencing domestic abuse.

You will speak on the telephone to adults who have experienced domestic abuse and you will be responsible for completing risk assessments and safety planning.

During the call you will provide practical and emotional support in a way that is flexible and caring, listening carefully to what is being said and showing empathy at all times.

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

About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

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.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

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 look forward to hearing from you.

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.

Greenpeace are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Deputy Head of Finance to join their team on a permanent basis. Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Our vision is a greener, healthier and more peaceful planet, one that can sustain life for generations to come. 

The role will involve undertaking a broad range of important duties, including taking responsibility for a key part of our organisation. This will include reporting on monthly performance, managing grants (both income and expenditure grants), preparing the annual budget, preparing the annual statutory accounts and taking responsibility for the annual audit, reporting to and liaising with our international head office, and preparing the agenda and papers for and attending trustee meetings.

The organisation:

Greenpeace are independent. They don’t accept any funding from governments, corporations or political parties – their work is funded by ordinary people. That means they are free to confront governments and corporations responsible for the destruction of the natural world and push for real change. 

They do this by investigating, documenting and exposing the causes of environmental destruction. They work to bring about change by lobbying, consumer pressure and mobilising members of the general public. And they take peaceful direct action to protect our Earth and promote solutions for a green and peaceful future. 

The role:

• Responsibility for all aspects of the financial management of Greenpeace Environmental Trust (GET), a registered charity.
• Responsibility for the preparation of annual statutory accounts, annual report, and conducting the annual audit.
• Work with the Events team to ensure that the budgeting, financial control and management, and reporting of the Glastonbury Festival and all other festivals and events is conducted in an accurate and timely manner.
• Preparation of the annual budget and presentation to the board of trustees.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts and written finance report to trustees and other key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate cash flow management and forecasting procedures to proactively manage all cash balances.
• Manage the grant-making process and account for all grant income received.
• Review restricted income, ensuring correct documentation is received and the restrictions are applied.
• Maintain policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Continually work to develop and improve the quality and usefulness of our reporting.
• Providing financial analysis, including trends and areas of opportunity or concern for budget holders and other stakeholders.
• Work with other Deputy Head of Finance and the programme co-ordinator to proactively improve all aspects of the financial management of the programme department’s activities in relation to activity funded by GET.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified, or a finalist Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or other chartered accountancy qualification) or will be qualified by experience.
  • Proven experience of working in a finance function in a hands-on role.
  • Extensive technical knowledge of accounting principles and best practice, with reference to specific UK charity accounting rules and regulations.
  • Substantial experience of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
  • Experience of involvement in financial year-end and annual statutory audit.
  • Proven experience of delivering a business partnering-focused service and providing in-depth insight, analysis and guidance to budget-holders.
• Support and believe in the aims of Greenpeace.
• Have highly developed communication skills with credibility to operate outside the finance function up to senior management level.

The position will be based at Greenpeace’s head office a short walk away from Highbury and Islington station and requires two days attendance at the office. The closing date for applications is 10^th August with interviews taking place the week commencing 18^th August.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Harris Hill is proud to be partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing international NGO at the forefront of the fight against global waste pollution to recruit their new Director of Programmes. Our client works across low- and middle-income countries to deliver impactful environmental and economic empowerment programmes that promote circular economy solutions, support green entrepreneurship, and improve public health.

The role is offered on a permanent, fully remote basis and is open to candidates based in the UK or EU only, with up to 25% national and international travel required.

As Director of Programmes, you will play a vital strategic role in shaping the future direction and reach of the organisation’s mission. This is a senior leadership role, effectively the number two in the organisation, with significant responsibility for supporting strategic growth and organisational evolution. Reporting to the Chief Executive and joining the Senior Management Team, you will oversee a diverse and growing portfolio of programmes, ensuring their design, funding, and delivery meet the highest standards of impact and quality. With oversight of activity in The Gambia, India, South Africa, and Uganda, your leadership will directly support the organisation’s vision of a world where waste causes no harm and people are empowered to recover its value. This is a rare opportunity to bring your creativity, strategic thinking, and leadership to a small but highly ambitious organisation at the nexus of environmental and development work. You’ll empower a passionate international team, represent our client in high-level forums, and drive the growth of their flagship initiatives.

We are looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial International Development professional with significant experience leading complex programmes in low- and middle-income countries, ideally with a focus on environmental sustainability, waste management, or circular economy approaches. You will bring a strong track record of managing geographically dispersed teams, developing impactful and inclusive programming, and securing funding from a range of donors, including institutional and corporate partners. A confident external representative and relationship-builder, you will be comfortable navigating high-level stakeholder environments, from government and funders to grassroots communities. Operational, strategic, and adaptable, you’ll thrive in a dynamic organisation where hands-on leadership and a solutions-focused mindset are essential. Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa or South Asia, along with a genuine passion for climate justice and community-led development, will be key to success in this role.

To apply, please submit your CV by the 10^th of August 2025 at 23:59.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist 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.

Do you want to help improve the lives of people with disabilities through the power of assistance dogs? To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people.
 
Canine Partners' mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing. Our amazing dogs bring greater independence and an improved quality of life to their partners, offering security, companionship, and practical help with everyday household tasks.
 
We are looking for a passionate and innovative individual to join our dedicated Marketing and Income Generation Team as a Database Manager. This is an exciting opportunity at a prominent assistance dog charity for someone who has worked in a senior database administrator role and is ready to take on more responsibility or an experienced database manager interested in working in the charity sector.
 
Position: Database Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part-time hours considered)
Location: Homebased
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Closing date: 17th August 2025
 
You will be responsible for managing the data infrastructure and insights that support all charity operations, from matching assistance dogs with our partners, to securing vital funding, to measuring impact and outcomes. A proactive approach is key to ensure that you provide comprehensive management, maintenance, and development of Canine Partners' database systems and data recording strategies. You will manage the provision of accurate, timely, and compliant data selections, reports, and analytical insights to support all charity operations. You will have the opportunity to lead major database development projects and shape data strategy across the entire charity.
 
About you:
 
• Demonstrable experience in database administration and development.
• Strong understanding of GDPR compliance and data protection in database management.
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and training skills with ability to work across all organisational levels.
• Experience with database integrations, particularly with websites, email platforms, and third-party systems.
• Meticulous attention to detail and demonstrable commitment to data validation and checking.
 
Salesforce administration and development experience is desirable, but not essential. Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.
 
Interested?
 
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.

Please note we may interview candidates prior to the closing date. If we find a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.
 
First interviews are scheduled to take place online (via MS Teams) in the week commencing 26th August 2025. Second interviews are scheduled to take place in the week commencing 1st September 2025.
 
We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
 
You may also have experience in the following roles: Data Manager, Database Administrator, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, CRM Administrator, Data Systems Manager, Information Systems Manager, Data Operations Manager, Database Developer, Data Governance Manager, etc.
 
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Key Enterprises seek life-skills facilitator who has a passion for helping people with additional needs to access learning. Many of our service users strive to have an independent life and it’ll be your job to help equip them with the skills they need. This can include anything from basic numeracy, literacy, budgeting, transport, hygiene and self-care to cooking lunch for everyone in the group!

The candidate will be confident working with adults with additional needs and supporting them to access activities that challenge and inspire.

For over 40 years Key Enterprises has supported people with learning disabilities/difficulties, atuism, mental health needs and/or acquired brain injuries to unlock their full potential. At K|E, we encourage service users to explore their passions and develop new skills, without limitation.

Duties

· Planning and facilitating life-skill activities for service users with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and additional mental health needs.

· Enriching service user’s physical and mental wellbeing through teaching new skills related to their daily lives.

· Engaging with the wider community through day trips, visits and other educational experiences

· Developing projects and a curriculum that can be followed to provide a structured program of learning.

 

Essential Criteria

· An awareness of mental illness, learning disabilities & autism

· Teaching qualification or experience of delivering learning

· Able to plan and organise effectively

· Experience of working in a learning environment

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate with a range of people, using a variety of communication methods

· A passion for working with people with additional needs and providing person-centred support

· Hold a full, clean driving licence

· An awareness of safeguarding principles and understand confidentiality

· Competent in the use of IT including Office products

· self-motivation and an ability to work independently

APPOINTMENT IS SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A DBS CHECK.

Job Types: Permanent

Pay: £27,300 Per year

Expected hours: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

Open on Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Forbes Mellon Librarian
Salary: £46,629.98 p.a. depending on experience + Benefits
Based: Cambridge
Hours: Full-Time, 36.25 per week

The Role

The Forbes Mellon Librarian has overall responsibility for the management, development, and planning of the Forbes Mellon Library, Law Reading Rooms, and College Archives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality academic support to students, Fellows, staff, and external researchers.

The Forbes Mellon Librarian leads the library team, represents the College in intercollegiate and Cambridge University library forums, and ensures that the College’s library and academic skills contribution integrates with that of the wider University.

The hours of work will be 36.25 per week with flexibility required during term-time and peak academic periods.

About Us

This is a wonderful opportunity to work for the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, Clare is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive.

Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the College is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on “the Backs” (the famous backs of the Colleges that overlook the River Cam). Clare’s Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the College and is unique among the ancient Cambridge Colleges in having maintained its architectural integrity over the course of its history.

Salary and Benefits

The salary is £46,629.98 p.a. depending on experience.  In addition to this the post holder would be eligible for a bonus every year, and meals on duty.  We also offer membership of a defined salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme, a Healthcare cash plan and parking.

The closing date is 20 August 2025 and interviews will be held on 8 September 2025.
Please note: The College reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier if we find the right candidate.

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.

Clare College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Clare College is committed to treating all job applications on their merit irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or gender, where any of these cannot be shown to be a requirement of the job concerned. Recruitment, selection and promotion procedures will be monitored to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.

No agencies please.

Job Title: Music and Merchandise Executive

Location: Hybrid (with a minimum of one day per week in the London office). Candidates should ideally reside in the Greater London area as there is a requirement to be able to travel across the area to attend meetings and events. 

Hours: 35 hrs per week 

Contract type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £32,000 per annum

What we do: We help young people through cancer 

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind 

What we’re looking for: 

• Someone with a passion for music, merchandise, and fan culture – with a sharp instinct for what excites audiences and a drive to turn creative ideas into fundraising success. 

• A candidate with proven e-commerce know-how – confident in managing online stores, executing targeted product campaigns, and delivering seamless customer journeys that boost revenue and brand impact. 

• A skilled collaborator who thrives working with artists and industry professionals – bringing bold merchandise projects to life online and at live events like the Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall concert series. 

• A highly organised, detail-driven individual with a creative spark – ready to manage limited-edition product launches and help grow a fast-paced, high-impact merchandise programme. 

What we offer:

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day to day work and refocus.

• Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off. 

• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants. 

• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave. 

• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities. 

• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses. 

• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.

• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms. 

• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. 

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:

Applications by Wednesday 6th August, 1st Stage Interviews 11th August online and 2nd Stage Interviews held in person in London on the 18th August. 

Please be aware that our hosting website for applications will be temporarily down for essential maintenance between Friday 1st August at 7:00 PM, to Sunday 3rd August at 12:00 PM. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick ‘yes’ on the application form. 

Privacy and Safeguarding: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).  

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.

Are you passionate about pastoring and impacting the spiritual lives of children and young people? We’d love you to join our community at Springfield Church and lead our children and youth ministries in Wallington (a suburb of London with easy access to the City Centre). 

The Role:
You’ll be developing innovative discipleship spaces that connect with our young peoples’ unique experiences, shaping our monthly ‘All in’ services, and supporting Springers midweek Toddler group. You would develop these and other spaces, such as a Sunday afternoon Bubble Church, and build upon our relationships with local schools where we run Messy Church and have mentors supporting children.

What We Offer:
As part of our dynamic team, you’ll have opportunities to develop your leadership skills, contribute to our church’s vision, and shape the future of the children and youth ministry in our community. You will have ongoing support in the role from an experienced and committed staff team, led by Pioneer Vicar David Atkinson, alongside Pioneer Curate, Mel Wynn including strong operational support alongside other volunteer team members. You will receive children and youth-specific training through the Southwark Diocese Aurora course.

Who we’re looking for:
We are looking for a passionate and strategic-thinking candidate - someone who loves pastoring young people and can train and release our growing team of volunteers (rather than doing everything yourself). You will understand and relate to the pressures and sense of community that come from living in different areas, such as the Roundshaw Estate and wider Wallington, and you would be able to demonstrate that you have been successful in pastoring children and youth in the community. You would share our values to grow in courage, compassion and creativity as we seek to build a culture of belonging around Jesus. Ideally, you would have a qualification in children and youth work, but this is not essential if you have relevant experience.

Summary

£31k per annum (Full-time)

5 Days/35 hours per week - could be split into a job share

Springfield Church, Wallington (London)

26 days holiday (inc 6 Sundays max a year) + 8 bank holidays

7.5% employers pension contribution

1 retreat day per calendar year

Flexible working (where appropriate)

Closing Date: 29th August, 11:59pm | Interview Date: 19th September

About Us

We are a passionate, grassroots charity dedicated to rescuing stray dogs from local authority pounds that are at risk of euthanasia after their statutory 7-day holding period. As such, we operate a non-selective intake and take dogs of all breeds and temperaments.

About the Role

This role will directly impact our ability to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome dogs more efficiently and effectively. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the welfare and rehoming success of our dogs. Reporting to the Canine Programmes Manager, you will conduct full and written behavioural assessments, develop tailored behaviour modification plans, and deliver hands-on support to dogs in our kennels, foster homes, and adoptive families. You will also build capacity across our organisation by training kennel staff, volunteers, and stakeholders, and support our outreach efforts to keep dogs in loving homes within our local community.  You will be responsible for ensuring our dogs are ready for homes faster, adopted quicker, and retained in loving homes longer. The successful candidate will be organised, animal-passionate, and have recent relevant experience in dog rescue and rehoming work.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct thorough behavioural assessments for all dogs entering our care.

· Develop and implement evidence-based behaviour modification plans.

· Provide ongoing behavioural support to foster carers and post-adoption families.

· Maintain accurate, up-to-date behavioural records for all dogs.

· Deliver training and mentorship to kennel team, volunteers, and other stakeholders.

· Support our new community outreach programme by offering in-home or remote behavioural advice

· Collaborate with internal teams to ensure behaviour plans align with welfare goals and rehoming decisions.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all dogs using our software Animal Shelter Manager.

Person Specification

Essential

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with dogs in a rescue or shelter setting.

· Demonstrated success in assessing and modifying dog behaviour using positive reinforcement methods.

· Good communication skills, able to produce clear and actionable behavioural reports, assessments, and care plans.

· Good people skills, with the ability to train and support staff and volunteers.

· A genuine commitment to animal welfare and the values of our organisation.

· Organised and dependable, with diligence in record-keeping.

· Own transport and full, clean driving licence is essential due to our rural location.

· Empathy and patience when dealing with vulnerable animals and people.

Desirable

· Recognised qualification in animal behaviour or canine training.

· Experience delivering behavioural training sessions or workshops.

· Familiarity with community engagement or outreach work in an animal welfare context.

· Familiarity with welfare and rehoming legislation or sector standards such as the ADCH.

The Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) is a national charity on a mission to end the suffering caused by cold homes and tackle the climate emergency. We want everyone to live in a warm, healthy home powered by a sustainable energy system.

We work across the UK with people, communities, local authorities, and national partners to deliver practical support, advocate for change, and share our knowledge. Collaboration, curiosity and commitment sit at the heart of how we work.

The role

We’re looking for an experienced and values-driven Senior Fundraising Manager to help us grow and diversify our income in support of CSE’s mission.

This is a strategic and hands-on role that will see you lead charitable fundraising activity across trusts and foundations, individual giving and corporate partnerships. You will work closely with the Director of Development & External Affairs to set and deliver ambitious but realistic income targets and identify opportunities that align with our goals.

You will support the development of high-quality, compelling funding proposals in collaboration with our delivery teams. You will also contribute to organisational strategy, refine internal systems and processes, and provide leadership to other development team members.

Who you are

You are a creative and collaborative fundraiser with a strong track record of securing funding and developing projects with social impact. You are comfortable taking ownership, spotting opportunities, and communicating persuasively with funders, colleagues and partners.

You bring strategic thinking, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You enjoy working across teams and disciplines and are committed to building relationships and growing impact.

You will bring:

• Demonstrable experience of securing significant funding from charitable trusts and foundations.
• A broad range of fundraising experience across corporate, statutory and individual giving.
• Experience of writing compelling proposals, tenders and expressions of interest.
• Knowledge of fundraising compliance and best practice, including data protection (GDPR).
• A collaborative mindset and confidence working with senior stakeholders and delivery teams.
• Experience of line management and supporting others to learn and grow.

What we offer

Working at CSE means joining a purpose-driven and supportive team, where your work helps tackle the climate crisis and support people in need. We offer:

• Salary: £43,349 – £51,924 (Salary Grades H/I)*
• Pension: 8% employer / 6% employee
• Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Flexibility: TOIL system and hybrid working
• Development: A commitment to your career progression, training and learning
• Wellbeing: Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme
• Culture: Staff-led groups including Employee Voice and our EDI working group
• Lifestyle benefits: Tech Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, retail discounts and more

* Starting salary will typically be at the lower end of the scale and may increase over time, based on performance and experience. There is potential to progress to Salary Band I.

Our values

We want everyone who joins CSE to feel part of something meaningful and supported. Our work and culture are grounded in our core values:

• Commitment to CSE – working together to achieve our mission and making everyone feel they belong
• Collaboration – valuing others’ contributions, sharing ideas and communicating with openness and respect
• Conscientiousness – taking care with our work, using resources wisely and striving for improvement
• Initiative – looking for ways to solve problems and support others while responding flexibly to change

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our CSE website and send it to our Jobs email. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description.

To be considered for this role an application form must be sent to us via the email. Please refer to the Information for Applicants. 

The closing date for applications is 09:00 Wednesday 6 August 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 August 2025, though this is subject to change.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Venn Group is delighted to be supporting a charitable organisation in the recruitment of an Interim Corporate Fundraiser for an initial contract with the potential to become permanent. This key role will focus on securing and growing corporate partnerships to deliver vital funding that enables the charity to support children and families affected by life limiting health conditions.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Manage a portfolio of existing and prospective corporate partners, ensuring strong cultivation and stewardship
• Conduct prospect research and develop new business opportunities through tailored outreach
• Create compelling proposals, fundraising propositions, and partnership packages
• Plan and deliver engaging campaigns, events, and partnership activities
• Maintain accurate records and report on income progress, engagement activity, and relationship development
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure partnerships align with the charity’s mission and values

Ideal candidate profile:

• Proven track record in delivering income targets within a corporate fundraising or business development environment
• Experience of managing four-figure and above corporate relationships, including multi-year partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to build bespoke and compelling corporate fundraising propositions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, hands-on approach and an ability to manage a busy and varied workload effectively

Location:​ East London

Duration: 10 month interim contract with potential to become permanent

Salary/Rate: £200-£240 (paid via an umbrella company)

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.