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Sussex Community Foundation is one of the fastest growing community foundations in the UK. We strive to make Sussex a fairer, more equal place, by connecting philanthropists, companies and donors with charities in their local community.

We have a strong track record of raising funds by providing Donor Advised Funds and philanthropy advice to high value donors. Our success is built on the relationships and the trust we build with our supporters. Donations enable us to give grants to local charities today and to build a lasting endowment fund for generations to come.

As Head of Philanthropy, your role would be to lead our fund development strategy and our Philanthropy Team to the next level. We aim to achieve even more ambitious income goals by building strong and lasting relationships with high value donors.

This is an exciting time to join the Foundation. You will inspire donors, supporters and colleagues. You will have the opportunity to shape the strategic goals of our multi-year fundraising campaign, developing and implementing the major donor engagement strategy, and leading the team to grow and manage our portfolio of major donor prospects. We are a small team so you will also need a hands-on approach.

At Sussex Community Foundation, we are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, regardless of background, identity, or ability. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and different communities. We know there are many ways to gain experience, so if you think you can do the job, please apply and tell us how you meet the criteria.

If you are passionate about supporting local communities to make a difference and building strong relationships with major donors, this a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact.

The closing date for applications is 1st July 2024 midday and we are only accepting applications through the Charity Job portal as we are using the anonymised application function.

Job title: Director of Fundraising and Engagement

Reports to: CEO  

Location: East Molesey office, this is a hybrid work model between remote and office (minimum of twice a week)

Hours: 4-5 days a week

Salary: £55,000 – £63,000 (FTE) dependent on experience

The Director of Fundraising and Engagement plays a crucial part in helping us achieve our vision that no family whose child has cancer, or a life-challenging condition should have to cope alone.  With an ambitious fundraising aim over the next 3 years, you will be leading a dedicated Fundraising and Engagement team to generate in excess of £1.2million income annually.

As a vital part of the Senior Management Team, you will report directly to the CEO. Your role involves leading the Fundraising and Engagement team, where you will develop and implement innovative fundraising and engagement ideas along with bringing a high level of enthusiasm. As a hands-on and creative fundraiser, your pivotal responsibility is to ensure Momentum’s income sustainability while fostering personal growth and development for our team members.

Role overview

§  Working with the team collaboratively, responsible for leading the implementation of the fundraising and engagement strategy, which seeks to build and improve existing income streams, accelerate the growth in under optimised and emerging income streams and invest in growth opportunities.

§  Build and maintain a portfolio of high value fundraising streams including legacy giving, major donors along with developing new strategy and approach for individual giving.

§  Develop and deliver Momentum’s annual income strategy to secure in excess of £1.2 million increasing to £1.5 million over the next 3 years.

§  Provide exemplary stewardship of our supporters, focussing on retention and development of supporter journeys.

§  Create opportunities to grow our unrestricted income and support our 3-year strategic plan.

§  Personally manage key trust, corporate and supporter relationships alongside CEO.

§  Responsible for managing, recruiting and leading our incredible fundraising and engagement team to achieve their individual targets

o Line management of key team members includes:

§  Head of Community Fundraising

§  Corporate Fundraising Manager

§  Trusts and Grants Manager

§  Challenge Events Consultant

§  Marketing Manager

§  Track progress towards income and engagement targets, adopting an agile approach to manage risk and directing the team’s efforts to optimise return on investment.

§  Create impactful fundraising and engagement initiatives across all revenue channels, pinpointing key focus areas to enhance the income generation portfolio. Continuously assess and adapt plans and strategies.

§  Monitor the impact of our engagement outputs.

§  Translate budgets and plans into inspiring cases for support.

§  Ensure team budgets are managed effectively.

§  Ensure all targets relevant to your role, within the strategic and operational plan, are met.

§  Be an active member of the leadership team, contributing to the overall strategic and operational plan of the charity.

§  Prepare board reports and attend meetings as required.

§  Optimise volunteer involvement across all fundraising activities and oversee relationships with Ambassadors and other prominent supporters as needed.

§  Guardian of Momentum’s brand, marketing and communications, along with playing a vital role in upholding our reputation.

§  Ensure Momentum complies with all statutory and best practice requirements of Health and Safety for all fundraising and engagement activities.

§  Responsible for maintaining compliance in line with relevant regulatory and best practice requirements, including Fundraising Code of Conduct, Data Protection and GDPR, Gift Aid, and Gambling Commission.

§  Act as a professional representative of the charity.

§  Undertake training as required for your role.

§  Other reasonable requests in line with requirements of the role.

Offer will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment start date. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

Person specification

Essential

§  Extensive charity experience at senior level in fundraising

§  Experience of developing and delivering fundraising and engagement strategies and plans.

§  Proven experience in budgeting and monitoring performance.

§  Track record of growing and sustaining income for organisations with budgets more than £1million.

§  Extensive experience of leadership and line management of teams. 

§  Excellent track record of setting and meeting income targets.

§  Expert knowledge of fundraising law, standards and best practice.

§  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to promote the charity to a range of audiences.

§  Ability to motivate and lead a team of fundraising professionals: building positive relationships, developing clear objectives and providing strategic leadership and support

§  Good project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects both small and large as well as established work streams.

§  Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines

§  Work in collaboration across departments and as part of a cross functional team

§  High level of competence in use of IT including Microsoft Office packages and databases, ideally with Salesforce database experience.

§  Financially astute with experience of setting and managing budgets

Desirable

§  Institute of Fundraising member with Certificate in Fundraising

§  Recent experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams.

§  Event management experience.

§  Flexibility to work some evenings/weekends in line with needs.

Battersea’s Income Generation department plays a pivotal role in making sure we can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Our Public Fundraising Team is responsible for generating income from new and existing supporters through direct marketing and fundraising events.

We are looking for an interim Head of Public Fundraising to lead and manage the Public Fundraising function at Battersea to achieve targets, deliver exemplary supporter experience and maximise income in line with the Income Generation strategy whilst adhering to Battersea’s high standards of compliance. They will manage the delivery of sustainable income and achieve income growth in line with Battersea’s organisational strategy through the implementation of the Public Fundraising strategy, budgets and operational plans.

As a member of the Income Generation leadership team (ILT), they will also provide direction, support and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of safety and professionalism across the organisation.

This is a 6-month opportunity.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 23rd June 2024

Interview date(s): 4th - 5th July 2024 (1st round); 15th - 16th July 2024 (2nd round)

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

In this exciting role you will be responsible for implementing the charity’s Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory fundraising programmes (target of £1.3m in 2024).

You will manage a team of two with the support from the Head of Fundraising, with whom you will work closely with to develop a series of targeted multi-channelled appeals and campaigns to engage with existing supporters and to attract, recruit and retain new ones.

You will be confident in handling and interrogating data, utilising your experience to deliver insight led creative campaigns across several channels. You will use data to test and learn through the delivery of persuasive and compelling appeals and campaigns - aiming to grow supporter loyalty and inspire repeat donations.

The delivery of exceptional supporter care and stewardship is paramount in this role, the post holder will require excellent communication skills to help deepen engagement strategies with supporters and work with an ambitious, positive, and creative approach - with experience in working collaboratively organisation wide.

Key responsibilities

Planning and implementation Support the Head of Fundraising to plan, lead, implement, and evaluate strategies to:

• Increase individual gifts through enhancing the supporter donor journey.

• Develop new individual giving appeals and campaigns with a focus on direct marketing across various channels to engage with new and existing supporters to generate new income.

• Working with the communications team to design a multi-channelled approach to maximise the reach to the appropriate audiences.

• Develop the required tools and mechanisms to ensure ease of engagement.

• Design and implement a stewardship programme that cultivates long term support across all fundraising streams.

• Work across teams to raise the profile of the charity and its appeals and fundraising activities.

Donor data analysis and segmentation Analyse and segment the supporter base to develop targeted supporter journeys and ask strategies, using donor data from our CRM to:

• Maximise the lifetime value of donors.

• Ensure effective use of supporter data for campaign purposes.

• Manage a continuous cycle of testing for new channels and techniques for acquisition and retention, based on audience insight and sector trends.

• Work with the Head of Fundraising to produce regular feedback reports and analysis.

• Ensure all activities and contacts are managed through the charity’s CRM system.

• Maximise gift aid opportunities.

See attachment for further responsibilities

Oxford Preservation Trust (OPT) is an independent local charity, dedicated to the conservation and sustainable enhancement of Oxford and to the public appreciation and enjoyment of its history. We care for 1000 acres of green space in and around the city, campaign for thoughtful planning, celebrate excellent new design and enable public access to Oxford’s historic places. We have nearly 2,000 members whose support, along with that of our donors and volunteers, is essential to our work. You’ll find it’s a workplace like no other – involving you in every aspect of Oxford’s heritage and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference.

Where you’ll be working

OPT has its offices in historic premises at 10 Turn Again Lane, Oxford. You’ll be based here, although on some days you may be working at one of our other Oxford sites.

What you’ll achieve with us

You’ll be responsible for the management of OPT’s finances. Your work will enable the senior team and trustees to make informed strategic decisions and will support the OPT team in the smooth running of the day-to-day operation. You will make an essential contribution to the charity’s financial sustainability, enabling the growth of membership, investment and fundraised income.

What you’ll be doing as part of the team

1. You’ll be responsible for the efficient management of OPT’s financial accounts.

2. You’ll support the informed setting of budgets, providing longer-term financial forecasts as required.

3. You’ll provide regular finance reports, enabling the OPT team to monitor performance against budgets.

4. Using OPT’s Finance System (Sage 50) and CRM, you’ll process payments and invoices, VAT and Gift Aid claims, undertake the monthly payroll and bank reconciliation and ensure effective cash management.

5. You’ll liaise with our investment managers and invest any surplus funds on the money market in accordance with OPT guidelines.

6. You’ll work with OPT’s auditors to produce the annual accounts and contribute to the annual report.

7. You’ll ensure our records with the Charity Commission and Companies House are kept up to date and submit the annual return.

8. You’ll ensure that employees are registered with OPT’s pension providers.

9. As part of the OPT team, you’ll work closely with colleagues, creating and sustaining positive relationships and ensuring integrated working.

Occasionally we may need to review a job description to incorporate any changes or other duties needed for the role as identified by the line manager.

We’re committed to providing equality of opportunity so if you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you.

Who We’re Looking For

Experience

Experience of managing company or charity finances

Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

 Accountancy or bookkeeping qualifications

Good presentation and communication skills – comfortable presenting to colleagues across the organisation on financial plans.

Commercially aware.

Essential Behaviours

Excellent relationship building and influencing skills – able to work collaboratively with all team members and with trustees.

Consults proportionately and makes timely and clear decisions.

Collegiate behaviour, collaborative and respectful of colleagues including when working with conflicting priorities and agendas.

Supports the roles and contributions of others.

Communicates in an open and transparent way.

Is flexible and adaptable to changing priorities. 

Closing date is Friday 28 June, 5pm. Interview are taking place on 16 July.

The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.

CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.

We are seeking a Head of Finance to lead on the charity's finances and accounts.

The Head of Finance has lead responsibility for overseeing the finance function of the organisation.  The role reports directly to the Chief Executive, is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and works closely with the Board of Trustees and in particular with the Treasurer.  The post holder also has responsibility for the line management of the Finance Officer and the Feeding Service Administrator (Finance Team).

Working with SMT colleagues, this role leads on all financial reporting and analysis to the team and to the Trustee Board and Finance Committee, the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.

The Head of Finance leads the annual audit and preparation of the annual report and accounts working closely with the Chief Executive, Treasurer and Chair of Trustees. In addition, the role supports the wider team in compliance with financial policies and procedures and acts as Finance Business Partner by providing support and guidance to budget holders.

How to Apply

Please read the Recruitment Pack in full and then complete the online Application Form linked within. For safeguarding reasons, we are not able to accept CVs.

Applications close: Monday 1st July at 9am

First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 9th July (via Zoom)

Second Stage Interviews: TBC

Start date: ASAP 

Exeter-based cancer charity, Force, is well known and much loved for its incredible work supporting people who have had a cancer diagnosis and their families with a range of support.  Their longstanding CEO is now retiring and the search has begun to find that special person to lead the charity into the future.  We are delighted and honoured to be supporting the Board with this important appointment.

The current CEO has worked hard to ensure that the nurturing and caring aspect of the charity’s work is reflected across the organisation.  You can see this in the way that everyone is treated – clients, families, staff, volunteers, supporters and trustees.  We are looking for someone who understands and upholds these values but equally has the resilience and clarity of thought to navigate through the complex landscape of cancer services and support.  You will have held a senior leadership role within the voluntary sector for at least two years and understand the legal framework within which charities operate.  Previous experience of working with a voluntary Board of trustee/directors will be hugely helpful and, naturally, you will be financially astute. 

Of course, you will be an inspiring and confident communicator, able to engage with and present to a range of audiences as well as working with local media.

Please download the information pack for further information about the role, the charity and how to apply.

The Autism Centre of Excellence exists to improve access to high quality support and remove barriers and stigma for autistic people, but to do this we need to grow our funding.

We aim to raise £5 million over the next five years to increase our reach, impact and activities, whilst creating a sustainable and predictable income stream for the charity. To do this we need to systematically build a pipeline of donors and supporters, to build profile and new relationships. In the short term we need someone who can lead the development of a series of applications to trusts, foundations and other sources of funding to support our priority workstreams.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Primary focus will be on managing and soliciting income from your own portfolio of high value trusts, foundations and statutory funders, securing gifts of between £10,000 - £1,000,000 to successfully achieve the charity’s ambitious fundraising targets.
• Secondary focus will be on the planning and delivery of first-class Special Events and Major Donor fundraising.
• Create a robust prospect pipeline of effectively researched and qualified funders, ensuring a continued flow of prospects through the pipeline, taking a sales approach to lead generation and the assessment of the warmth and value donors.
• Deliver effective research of prospective and existing donors, which enables us to raise significant income through both new and existing relationships; utilising our networks effectively.
• Implement effective cultivation and stewardship journeys that provides a high-quality supporter experience to your portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Deliver first-class relationship management to ensure excellent ongoing relationships with donors in both a written and face-to-face capacity.
• Deliver exceptional writing skills through proposal and bid writing and day-to-day communication with donors and colleagues.
• Fully understand the charity’s projects and activities to both ascertain their suitability as funding propositions and communicate them in a compelling manner to funders.
• Work closely with operational colleagues to develop compelling and thorough cases for support to inform our research and fundraising strategies.

 Benefits

Salary: £34,000 to £39,000 FTE, dependent on skills and experience.

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working, working in Cambridge a minimum of two days a week.

The role is permanent and full-time. However, we will consider part-time applications.

About Us

The Autism Centre of Excellence at Cambridge (ACE) exists to make a big difference; by funding and commissioning world-leading research, delivering projects which directly impact the lives of autistic people, and campaigning to achieve change.

How to apply

Closing date for application is 5pm on Sunday 9 June 2024.

To apply please provide an up-to-date CV and cover letter.

We welcome applications from anybody who believes they have the required skills for the role, including autistic and other neurodivergent people. We recognise that autistic and other neurodivergent people can bring specific skills, strengths, and interests that add value and diversity to any team. 

We want your recruitment experience to be positive. Please contact us to request any adjustments you need for the application or interview process.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title of Post: Financial Assistant

Responsible to: Head of HR & Administration

Hours: 32 hours per week

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The main responsibility of this role is to assist the Head of Resources in the efficient and smooth running of financial functional activities of the charity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Process and prepare financial and business forms for the purpose of checking account balances, facilitating purchases, etc.

2. Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the Head of Resources and assisting in developing and maintaining all financial reporting within the charity.

3. Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of the charity’s annual income and expenditure budget.

4. Assisting in monthly bank reconciliations and other balance sheet accounts.

5. Dealing with finance related queries from staff, senior management, supporters, and suppliers.

6. Maintenance and reconciliation of direct debits, standing orders and other online donations.

7. Supporting the financial controller in the planning and preparation of statutory accounts and the annual audit.

8. Ensuring accurate gift aid records are maintained for supporters and conducting the annual gift aid claim.

9. Assisting in the maintenance of all accounting records on an ongoing basis to ensure:.

             a.   All income and expenditure are properly approved, banked and processed in a timely manner.

             b.   Monthly cash/cheque management and bank reconciliations are carried out and recorded.

10. Undertaking any other accounting duties that may be required and providing cover when other staff are absent.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required Elements

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with Stella Maris staff, volunteers, and supporters.
• Accuracy, numeracy, organisation, and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Integrity, honesty, and customer-service skills.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Computer skills such as experience in working with spreadsheets and accounting software. Confident in using IT software such as Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel) and CRM databases.
• Ability to work flexibly and to use own initiative to meet demands of job.
• Strong commitment to team working, and an ability to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues across whole organisation.
• Commitment to high quality service, best practice, and best value in all aspects of the charity’s operation.

Desired Elements

•  Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the wider UK charity sector.
• Experience of working with a CRM database is desirable.
• Knowledge of the wider UK/international maritime sector.
• Knowledge of the Catholic church.
• Experience of working in a UK charity sector.
• Understanding of the Vision, Mission, and Values of Stella Maris.

Head of Finance and Operations

Location: The role is based at the Trust’s office in West Berkshire with a minimum of three days per week expected to be worked at our Newbury office. Flexible working arrangements are available with the understanding that this must meet the objectives of the charity and requirements of the role.

Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer

Start date: 01/08/2024 or as soon as possible thereafter

Hours of work: Full-time, permanent.

Salary range: £55,000 - £60,000 FTE, depending on experience.

Purpose

This is an exciting and vital role performing a range of finance and governance tasks, working within the Senior Leadership Team of a leading mental health charity focused on supporting children and young people.

The Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) will be responsible for the successful management of the charity finances and operations, as well as making a leading contribution to the  charity’s strategic direction.  The role is responsible to the CEO, and activity oversight spans finance, HR, IT, and office management. The HFO is also responsible to the Trustees for the financial state of the charity and as Company Secretary. As a result, the HFO must working closely with the treasurer, members of the finance and investment committee, as well as the senior leadership team and our existing finance and operation colleagues.

We are looking for an highly motivated, efficient, diligent and confident finance professional with experience of managing a team. The role is varied and would suit a qualified accountant with experience of working collaboratively and compassionately with a range of colleagues to achieve organisational objectives. There will be opportunities to increase knowledge and the successful candidate could be supported to undertake further study.

Key responsibilities and duties

Strategy, modelling and leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive financial strategy supporting the organisation’s wider strategic plan.
• Provide guidance and leadership on short and long-term financial decisions.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of long-range financial plans with the CEO, Board of Trustees and the Finance and Investment committee, to support organisational sustainability and growth.
• Provide leadership (including line management of at least one member of staff) to our small but invaluable finance and operations team comprising our finance and operations manager, finance assistant, and our office and IT coordinator.

Financial and Operational Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the organisation’s mission, vision and priorities.
• Streamline and optimise operational processes and systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability while availing technological advancement. This includes systems, IT, CRM, Facilities and supplier management.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO, the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees.
• Monitor financial performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Optimise and manage the Trust’s working capital and cash flow position.
• Maintain appropriate financial records and oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual reports and financial statements in accordance with UK accounting standards, Charity Commission and company law requirements.
• Ensure necessary insurances and contracts are in place and provide required liability and other coverages.
• Develop and manage strong and effective relationships with external auditors, the bank, the treasurer, and other key partners.
• Hold responsibility for all tax matters and compliance with HMRC requirements.

Resources, Risk Management and Compliance

• Overall leadership and accountability for IT, Digital and Business Systems infrastructure, including appropriate data protection requirements.
• Oversight of property matters for the team office, including responsibility for lease, insurance and legal matters.
• Overall leadership for the development and implementation of the risk matrix framework.

About our Trust

The Charlie Waller Trust was created by the Waller family in 1997 in response to the loss of their son and brother Charlie who tragically took his own life whilst suffering from depression.

We have since become one of the UK’s most respected mental health charities for children and young people. Our overarching mission is to educate young people and those with responsibility for them - parents and carers, teachers, college and university staff, and employers - about children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

The Charlie Waller Trust is a great place to work. We care about mental health and wellbeing in our team and have a positive, enabling workplace culture. Our values drive our work:

• Warm: Positive personal connections are central to mental health; we aim to reflect that in all our relationships with beneficiaries, supporters, staff and volunteers.
• Empowering: We support all those we work with, and who work for us, to use their minds, hearts, energy and creativity to fulfil their potential.
• Collaborative: Partnership and cooperation are at the core of our work; we seek the views of those we wish to support and aim to put them at the centre of our activity.
• Compassionate: We recognise vulnerability in ourselves and others, especially where there is more than one reason people may be vulnerable to mental health problems, discrimination or inequality.
• Open: We believe in being honest about the way we work, our aspirations and where we need to improve; openness and good communication are key to good mental health.

Terms and Conditions

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are working to ensure that our staff represent the communities we aim to support. We activity utilise positive action as set out in the Equalities Act (2010) to ensure we attract and recruit candidates from backgrounds and groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We therefore particularly encourage applications from men and non-binary folk, and those from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.

When we recruit, we will ask all our shortlisted candidates to tell us about any reasonable adjustments they need. Our current office is only accessible via a flight of stairs. We would of course discuss home-based working and holding team meetings in an accessible location as appropriate.

Benefits

We want people to thrive at the Trust; we believe you do your best work when you feel your best. That being the case, our team comes first, and we are proud of our culture: we offer a supportive, flexible and enjoyable place to work.

As part of our employed team, the following benefits are available to you:

• Flexible working policy - we're committed to helping you find a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave allowance - pro rata 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service), PLUS bank holidays PLUS the period between Christmas and New Year.
• A workplace pension scheme to support you with saving for your retirement, into which we pay 3%.
• Access to a 'Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan' - helping staff to stay mentally well and to support them through periods of poor mental health. This includes support for the cost of talking therapies where these are not available via the NHS.
• Opportunities to experience our charitable activities and impact at first hand by attending training and events and through involvement in relevant projects.
• Learning and development opportunities specific to job roles and on mental health and wellbeing topics.
• Coaching (offered to CWT pro bono, depending on team member and need).
• Social events and team days.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Time off for volunteering.
• Unpaid leave/sabbatical particularly if this supports personal or professional development (offered after 2 years in post).

To apply

If you would like an informal discussion about the role with Dr Hannah Vickery, our CEO, this can be arranged via Kerryn Cyfka, Executive Assistant to the CEO, please contact us via our website or call us - number can be found on our website.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Monday 17th June 2024.

Please submit via your chosen job website, or send your CV and a supporting statement to Kerryn’s email above. We ask that you structure your supporting statement, by providing relevant information under person specification bullet points (combining these if multiple points are effectively responded to by one experience). Please try to keep your supporting statement to a maximum of 800 words, excluding headers. Applications will not be considered without a supporting statement.

You will hear back from us by Friday 21st June, if not before and should you be shortlisted, an interview will take place at our Newbury office on the afternoon of Tuesday 25th June and will involve a competency interview along with a short 10-minute presentation task relevant to the role.

We will provide details about the task at invitation to interview to allow candidates time to prepare.

Person Specification – Head of Finance and Operations

The successful candidate is likely to have most of the following competencies and experience but not necessarily all. If you feel that you are a strong candidate, please do apply.

Skills required and relevant experience

Essential

• Proven experience at a senior level in a finance role with responsibility across the entire finance function.
• Significant leadership experience spanning Operations, HR and Finance
• Demonstrated aptitude for strategic thinking, planning and analysis.
• Commercial acumen spanning organisational planning, budgeting and using data an insight to drive change.
• Experience at a senior level as Company Secretary or equivalent.
• Excellent financial planning, annual budgeting and forecasting skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of the charity sector (e.g., management of restricted/ unrestricted funds, VAT partial exemption, Gift Aid, and the Charity SORP).
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central.

Attainment

Essential

• Fully Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Desirable

• Additional qualification in charity finance or leadership.

Personal attributes

Essential

• Commitment to embedding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion in everything that you do.
• Initiative-taker and solution-minded with a can-do attitude towards any task or challenge.
• Professional, enthusiastic and flexible, with a strong willingness to listen and learn, as well as to lead.
• Capable of working as part of a team and autonomously.
• A commitment to working to meet the charity’s objectives.
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement in dealing with confidential matters.

Desirable

• Interest in and awareness of children and adolescent mental health issues

The Royal Opera House continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. As a charity we could not plan for our next programme of artistic work, or our community and outreach projects, without the support of our philanthropists and members. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring that all philanthropists and members enjoy a rewarding relationship with the Royal Opera House.

The Development and Advocacy Department are looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our Philanthropy team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Manager, in this role you will manage a number of philanthropic relationships and make a significant contribution to the team through developing new initiatives and growing the portfolio.

The ideal candidate profile for this post will be a team player, with the following credentials:

• An established track record in philanthropy or fundraising for major organisations
• Demonstrated success in managing a portfolio of high value relationships with experience of personally securing significant gifts
• Ability to think strategically to devise relevant engagement and cultivation plans and identify opportunities for approaches to prospects
• A balance of experience and innovation to be able to develop new ideas and launch new initiatives successfully
• Credibility as an ambassador in the area of philanthropy, able to work effectively at senior levels and liaise with high-net-worth individuals
• Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience of solving complex problems, drawing on given resources and collaborative working
• A working knowledge of our repertoire is not a pre-requisite for this role but the ability to upskill quickly in our art forms in order to confidently speak to prospective donors is essential.

The Royal Opera House is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who arefrom a global majority background and/or those who aredisabled,as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

The job pack and full job description are attached below. We are committed to anonymous shortlisting so applications must be submitted via the ROH online recruitment portal. We do not accept CVs and Cover Letters. 

Closing date for applications: 8am, Monday 24th June 2024.

First stage interviews will be online via MS Teams w/c 1st July 2024 with second stage in person interviews at ROH Covent Garden w/c 8th July 2024.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK.

Job Title:    Financial Controller

Location:    Hemel Hempstead

Salary: Circa £40k pro rata. DBS checks are required.

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent. 22.5 hours per week (Office days 2, 1 day choice of homebased or office)

About us: Playskill is an award-winning specialist early intervention charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities and delays, and their families, in Hertfordshire. We are the only charity providing this type of support, free of charge, in the county.

Since 2006, our highly qualified and experienced team has supported over 440 physically disabled children and their families to access specialist therapy, advice and support, with the end goal of supporting the children to reach personal development milestones and to achieve better life outcomes.

About the role:

Skills and Experience Required:

· Previous experience as a Financial Controller in a similar role

· Experience in preparing monthly management accounts and year-end accounts for

  audit

· Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures

· Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage work to deadlines.

· A team player, proactive in supporting and communicating with finance and non-

  finance colleagues

· Part-qualified from a recognised accountancy body

· Experience with Xero

· Experience in overseeing payroll processes

What we can offer you:

The role is for 3 days per week, we will require you to be office based (Hemel Hempstead) on a Tuesday and Wednesday with the third day worked flexibly/remotely. You will be part of a supportive Senior Management Team helping to drive growth as we plan for the next 5 years of our development.

Benefits:

· Wellbeing support

· Supportive colleagues

· Pension

Diversity statement:

Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.

Safeguarding statement: 

Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.

Deadline for applications:  9am, Thursday 13th June 2024.
Interview date: Thursday 20th June 2024.

Interview location: Hemel Hempstead

 
Reg Charity no 1198233 (formerly 1122745). Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.in

Christian Distinctiveness & Worship Officer

Part-Time (0.4)

Salary £36,179 (FTE), £14,471 (actual)

2 Year Fixed-term Contract

Chester Diocesan Board of Education

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Chester Diocesan Education team, in leading the strategic development of the Diocesan Board of Education’s vision for a deep and distinctive Christian distinctiveness, identity and practice in our church schools.  The successful candidate will work alongside the existing Distinctiveness & SIAMS Officer, taking a particular lead in Collective Worship development, as well as supporting and strengthening school to church partnerships.  

This post is ideally suited to an experienced middle or senior leader who can demonstrate a strong personal commitment to promoting education with a Christian purpose, and has proven experience of leading successful professional development within a church school context. 

This is a part-time position for 2 days (14 hours) per week.  The role offers hybrid working that includes working from Church House at Daresbury Park, Warrington, and travel around the Diocese.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010. An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required.

Further details and application packs available from our website: please see website link as detailed in the documents attached below.

For further details or an informal discussion about this role, please contact Susan Kemp, PA to the Director of Education -please see email address and telephone number as detailed in the documents attached below.

This post could be worked in conjunction with the Flourish Co-ordinator post. For further details please see website link as detailed in the documents attached below.

Closing date: Sunday 16th June

Interviews:    Tuesday 25th June

Position title: Finance Manager

Reports to: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Salary: £38,000 pa (rising to £40,000 upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period)

Hours: Full time - 35 hours per week (with a possibility to negotiate some flexibility)

Location: Hybrid working between the DSWF Shalford Office, GU4 8JU (2 days per week), home (3 days per week) and occasionally London

Annual Leave: 25 days per annum. Bank Holidays also provided, and an additional holiday entitlement will be given at DSWF’s discretion around Christmas and New Year

Other Benefits: Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme. Employee Assistance Programme provided.

The Role:

DSWF is a wildlife conservation charity operating across Africa and Asia to end the drivers of wildlife crime and protect endangered species in their natural habitat. In 2024, the Foundation is still family-run and is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly motivated and passionate team as Finance Manager. DSWF is an equal opportunities employer and strives to offer a fulfilling and flexible workplace. This role is ideal for someone who wants to continue to develop their financial skills in the not-for-profit sector and offers great opportunities for personal development and ongoing growth within the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant and have excellent skills in financial systems and processing. They will have an analytical mindset and be an effective problem-solver and committed team player. They will manage the day-to-day income and expenditure of the charity and its subsidiary trading company, provide financial support, reports and analysis across the organisation, while working with the CFO to produce the monthly management accounts and annual budget, be instrumental in the annual audit and provide financial reports for the senior management team and trustees.

The role will report to the CFO and work closely with the Senior Management Team to support the delivery of DSWF’s broad range of objectives across our Conservation, Education and Art strategic pillars. DSWF is a small organisation with a large portfolio of activities, and as such, this is a broad role that will work across the board with all team members to ensure an organised and efficient finance function.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Administration

· Maintain all financial records and data accurately and within agreed systems outlined in the DSWF Financial Handbook’s processes and controls

· Maintain up to date records on the finance system (Sage 50)

· Monitor and record income from all sources and ensure accurate and timely recording, including fund allocations

· With the fundraising team, ensure accurate and timely recording of income into the Raiser’s Edge CRM

· Daily reconciliation of all bank, control and intercompany accounts to Sage

· Banking of cheques and petty cash control in a timely manner

· Maintain the purchase ledger including receipt of invoices and expense claims, authorisations, cost coding and posting into the Sage system

· Process all bank payments, card payments and direct debits

· With the CFO, provide support to the Conservation team in analysing project financial reports, making grant payments and preparing financial reports for donors

· Liaise with the Art team over the production of sales invoices for the subsidiary Trading company as well as processing of e-commerce and offline sales

· Provide support to the fundraising team in the financial elements of event planning (including hardware and processes for receiving income at events) and producing full financial reconciliations and ROI reporting at the conclusion of each event

· With the CFO, provide support to the fundraising team in producing budgets for applications for funding

· Manage the negotiation of card and transaction fees with payment providers

· Complete month end accounts checklist and relevant journals to trial balance

· With the CFO, prepare monthly management accounts for SMT and staff

· Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns for the charity (using partial exemption principles) and the trading subsidiary

· Liaise with the fundraising team to ensure gift aid is maximised for every income stream and produce and submit gift aid claims on a monthly basis

Budget Management

· Support the preparation of the annual income and expenditure budgets

· Ensure income and costs are allocated correctly per agreed budget and highlight areas of variance

Annual Audit

· Preparation of papers for annual audit in conjunction with the CFO

· During audit be the main contact for collating all documentation and samples requested by auditors

Financial control systems

· Ensure financial policies and processes are fit for purpose, developing new ones where appropriate and deriving and implementing improvements to existing ones

Person Specification:

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Qualifications

Essential

· AAT qualified or qualified by significant experience

· Strong Microsoft Excel skills

· A good level of general education including a high standard in English and Maths

Strongly Desirable

· ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part qualified

Skills and experience

Essential

· Accounts software experience

· Bookkeeping up to trial balance

· Experience of small – medium business finance

· To be able to work under pressure with high volumes of work with tight deadlines

· Ability to communicate efficiently complex financial information to non-finance managers and trustees

· To maintain confidentiality and the protection of data at all times

Strongly Desirable

· Sage accounts software experience

· CRM database experience

· Working knowledge of charity financial processes and controls

· Knowledge of charity finance reporting and practices (SORP)

· Preparation of financial statements

How to apply:

There is no immediate closing date for applications for this role, but we are hoping to hire by 16 September 2024 at the latest to facilitate a proper handover and will begin reviewing CVs as soon as they are received so please do not wait to apply.

Please apply online with your CV and a Covering Letter (Covering Letter to be no more than 2x A4 pages explaining why you wish to work for DSWF and why you are appropriate for the role).