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Contract Type: Fixed Term for 18 months from start date
1st stage interviews: 31st March and 1st April
2nd stage interviews: TBC
As the Lead for Mental Health and Access, you will guide an organisation that is committed to ending youth employment by supporting thousands of young people across the UK to break down barriers and thrive. This is your chance to drive transformation, inform national practice and build partnerships.
Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, you will bring specialist insight and a confident, practice-based approach to designing and implementing frameworks, training and tools that strengthen our mental health response. You’ll be creating national principles for our delivery partners, advising on national partnerships and helping us build an inclusive journey for every young person who accesses our programmes. Your work will influence design, safeguarding, learning and operations across the country.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong clinical or operational expertise with strategic vision and a collaborative style to implement and deliver on this new and exciting programme of work. If you thrive on leading meaningful change, shaping national initiatives and championing equity of access for young people, we would love you to join us in our most ambitious period of transformation in our organisation's history.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and a Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need a Mental Health & Access Lead?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of the Mental Health & Access Lead!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events, etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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Finance Manager at Reading Students’ Union
Location: University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £ 36,596 - £45,653 depending on experience
Contract: Permanent - Full time, 35 hours a week which can be condensed into 4 days
A role where you can innovate and make a real impact!
About Reading Students’ Union
We are a dynamic, student-focused organisation dedicated to empowering students and enhancing their university experience. Our vision is to be a place for everyone; we inspire and empower students to change the world. Check out our exciting new strategy.
The Role: Finance Manager
As Finance Manager, you will be at the heart of Reading Students’ Union’s Finance team, providing senior operational leadership and expert financial support to ensure the Union operates efficiently, transparently, and in line with its charitable purpose, values, and legal obligations.
You will be the trusted expert on the Union’s finances. You will be overseeing management accounts, statutory accounts, payroll, and financial systems and will be a key business partner to senior leaders, budget holders, and elected student officers. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will help build a strong culture of effective financial management across both charitable and commercial activities, ensuring financial decisions always reflect our mission, vision, values, and ethics.
You will be the line-manager of the Finance team, drive continuous improvement, support strategic delivery, and confidently deputise for the Director of Finance when required.
What you’ll do:
Financial Reporting & Data-Driven Insight
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all key financial reports to support informed decision-making.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and annual final accounts.
- Design, maintain, and analyse KPI reports to monitor financial health and operational efficiency.
- Respond promptly and accurately to requests for financial data and insights, including Board reports.
Financial Planning & Business Partnering
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance to develop and implement long-term financial planning aligned with strategic objectives.
- Act as a trusted partner for commercial strategy, providing insights on income generation and subsidiary operations.
- Support annual budgeting and reforecasting processes, ensuring robust financial oversight.
Operational Finance Management
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, journal preparation, and reconciliations.
- Manage cash flow and reserves to ensure financial stability.
- Maintain aged debtor and creditor records and reconcile balance sheet accounts (prepayments, accruals, PAYE, NIC, payroll control).
Systems, Controls & Compliance
- Control the operation of the SU’s accounting system and ensure completion of month-end and year-end procedures.
- Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Develop and maintain accessible financial procedures aligned with best practice and audit recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with financial legislation, governance frameworks, and statutory reporting requirements (VAT returns, Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC).
Risk, Governance & Assurance
- Maintain an accurate and live risk register in collaboration with the Director of Finance.
- Implement robust internal financial controls across the organisation.
- Support the Finance & Risk Committee and ensure adequate insurance coverage and asset management.
- Work confidently within governance frameworks, providing assurance to senior leaders and Trustees.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Line-manage the Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Provide training and guidance on financial processes and best practices.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including auditors and insurers.
About You
Essential
- AAT qualified or part‑qualified accountant (or willing to work towards).
- Significant experience as a Finance Manager or in a senior finance role.
- Advanced Excel skills (creating data, analysing data, manipulating data)
- Strong numerical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
- Organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities in a busy and fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communicator, confident in explaining financial information to non‑finance colleagues.
- Confident people manager with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop others.
- Passionate about using financial insight to support effective decision‑making.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD or professional development.
- Proven experience in:
- Producing monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports.
- Managing day‑to‑day finance operations, including invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and payroll.
- Business partnering with budget holders and senior leaders.
- Leading the development of financial processes and controls to strengthen governance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Working within governance frameworks and applying good financial controls.
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Desirable:
- Experience working in a charity, education, or student-focused environment.
- Knowledge of charity VAT requirements and governance frameworks.
- Experience supporting Boards, Trustees, or Finance & Risk Committees.
- Knowledge of EPOS, stock control, or electronic payment systems.
Why Join Us?
- Inclusive and supportive team culture
- Flexible working options
- 35 days annual leave including Christmas and Easter closure days
- Professional development opportunities
- Unique working environment in the heart of a vibrant Student’s Union, set on a stunning, green campus.
Ready to make bold change happen? Ready to lead the way?
Join us and help shape the future of student life at Reading Students’ Union.
Committed to equality, celebrating diversity, and embedding sustainability—building an inclusive workplace and a brighter future for all.
To be a place for everyone, we inspire & empower students to change the world
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Support for and implementation of the Branch’s strategic and service delivery plans
- Supports the Branch Director and Board of Trustees to ensure that the charity meets its governance responsibilities.
- Supports the development and delivery of the Branch Management team’s strategic and service delivery plans in pursuit of the vision, mission, and values of Samaritans and to meet Central London Samaritan’s objectives.
- Supports the development and delivery of a successful fundraising strategy that supports the organisation’s goals and contributes to its sustainability.
- Supports the Treasurer in the management of Central London Samaritans budget to ensure financial resilience.
- Contributes to the development of external and internal relationships and communications, raising the profile and reputation of CLS in support of the organisation’s charitable aims.
- Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the organisation in ensuring to 24/7 availability to callers.
Provides leadership and line management to the staff team including the following functions:
- External relations and outreach
- Fundraising
- Recruitment and training of new volunteers
- Volunteer rota and support
- Facilities and Office services
- Other areas of responsibility that may from time to time be established.
Main Responsibilities:
Governance
- Support the Director and Board of Trustees to ensure that the charity meets its governance responsibilities.
- Ensure appropriate presentation and reporting on the progress of the organisation and on all matters relevant to the discharge of its charitable responsibilities.
- Provide in a timely and appropriate manner information that will assist the Trustees in carrying out their responsibilities.
- Monitor changes to statutory requirements on behalf of and in consultation with the Trustees and working with the Trustees and Directors to ensure compliance.
- Lead on all areas of Data Protection across the branch including policy development, revision, and implementation.
Financial Management & Fundraising
- Support the Treasurer in the preparation of the annual operating budget for agreement by Trustees.
- Manage the budget on behalf of and in consultation with the Director, Treasurer and Trustees
- In consultation with the Treasurer and other trustees, set an annual fundraising target.
- Support the development and implementation of a strategy for raising income to meet the needs of the organisation.
- Manage project and area budgets with relevant staff and volunteer leads.
Support for and implementation of the Branch’s strategic and service delivery plans
Support the Director and wider Branch Leadership Team in setting the culture and vision for the organisation that will enable staff and volunteers to understand what is expected of them and perform to the highest standards.
- Work closely with the Director and Branch Leadership team to deliver branch strategy and specific services.
- In conjunction with volunteer leads, manage the delivery of the organisation’s restricted funded programmes ensuring project milestones, timescales and financial imperatives are fully met and supporting growth in line with the organisation’s charitable aims.
- Work with the Governance Working Group to implement and manage the organisation’s operational policies and procedures.
- Input into to research and planning of new branch initiatives.
- Monitor changes to national Samaritans policies and guidelines, alerting Directors, and Trustees as appropriate
Line Management
- Work with Trustees and Directors to support the Branch Team to deliver the branch’s volunteering, outreach and fund-raising strategies
- Provide effective line management and leadership to the staff team by managing all aspects of staffing, including recruitment, setting objectives and managing performance.
- Line manage the Business Support Officer, Volunteering Coordinator, Recruitment and Training Coordinator and Fundraising and Events Officer, Trusts and Foundatons Officer and other roles that may from time to time be established
- Act as a role model to staff and colleagues by demonstrating exemplary standards of behaviour, a positive attitude, and high levels of personal performance.
- Identify and develop talent within the team that can be fostered, offering opportunities for personal and career growth where appropriate.
- Work with the Branch Leadership Team to support all staff activities.
Communications
- Work with the Director and Deputy Director for Communications and relevant staff members to support delivery of the branch Communications Plan. This will include coordinating internal and external communications as well as maintaining good relationships with volunteers, partners and other Samaritans branches and the Samaritans Charity.
- Maintain relationships with the Samaritans Central Charity in relation to media activity.
- Work with Director to ensure the Branch is represented on suicide prevention partnerships and involved in strategies with local councils and other organisations within the seven boroughs covered by the branch.
- Work with Branch Leadership Team to ensure the Branch is appropriately represented the branch at external events.
Facilities and Office Management
- Oversees the management of the building on behalf of and in consultation with the Trustees and the Office Manager
- Take overall responsibility for the contracting of services to the organisation
- Take responsibility for compliance with Health and Safety Regulations
Hours of work
1. The basic hours of work are 35 hours per week, spread over five working days. There will be a need to work some evenings and weekend days, so flexibility is essential. The core responsibilities and duties should be carried out during weekdays.
2. The amount of out of hours work will be agreed with the Director on an on-going basis. Time off in lieu will be allowed in agreement with the Director and in line with the current European Working Time Directive.
Limitations
This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time- to-time in the lights of changing circumstances and in consultation with the jobholder.
The jobholder will be required to work within the rules and regulations of Samaritans and accept the authority of the Director, who has discretion to delegate authority to the job-holder and to withdraw it.
Equal Opportunities Policy
Central London Samaritans is committed to eliminating any discrimination and promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in all it does. It is therefore Central London Samaritans' commitment to provide equal opportunities in employment and we will not unlawfully discriminate against job applicants, employees of the Company, volunteers, workers, or contract workers on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Requirements
- Graduate or equivalent by experience
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
Skills and abilities
1. Proven ability to manage a work programme, which involves managing, mentoring, and developing staff.
2. Ability to work to tight deadlines in managing a variety of tasks simultaneously in ways that ensure key objectives are met.
3. Work effectively with a range of different stakeholders, including paid staff, volunteer directors, volunteers engaged in service delivery, third party organisations and users of the services.
4. Strong communications skills, both oral and written, especially in matching style/language to audience being targeted.
5. Ability to research and develop reports at a senior level.
6. A self-starter who has the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions to both new and existing challenges.
7. Proven ability to assimilate/summarise complex information and to familiarise themself quickly and confidently with key issues.
8. Ability to build effective relationships, especially with organisations operating near people in distress, other helping agencies, and healthcare professionals.
9. Ability to enthuse and motivate paid staff and volunteers.
10. Good financial management skills –evidence of leading and managing a budget.
11. High level organisational delivery skills.
12. Proven ability in managing staff who report to others for task management purposes, such as in a matrix structure.
Experience
- Experience of working with volunteers and paid staff
- Experience of financial planning and management, including budgetary control.
- Experience of implementing systems to comply with relevant legislation, including that on data protection, freedom of information, and health and safety.
Project management knowledge and skills.
1. Experience of working in a charity or not-for-profit helpline service, ideally like that of Samaritans
2. Experience of issues affecting London government
3. Experience of working with Boards of Trustees
Knowledge
- Sound general working knowledge of IT
- General knowledge of business management
- Experience and understanding of managing / developing teams.
- Knowledge of advanced IT and telephony, such as those required by Samaritans.
- Understanding of the policies and principles followed by Samaritans.
- Understanding of the rules and regulations, as overseen by the Charity Commissioners, by which Samaritans are bound.
- Knowledge of voluntary sector in terms of high-level policy decisions, structures and influences through government, small charities and local community organisations
Personal qualities
1. Intellectually strong, applying a structured approach to work.
2. A flexible and co-operative team approach, which is respectful of the ideas and expertise of others.
3. Adaptable to change, while being able to work unsupervised.
4. Able to use initiative, assessing and adjusting to changing work priorities.
5. Affinity with charity’s goals and values
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About Play for Progress
Play for Progress is a small but mighty London-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of young unaccompanied refugees and asylum seekers. We provide a safe, welcoming environment where young people aged 14-25 can access practical support, education, wellbeing programmes, and a genuine sense of community. Our work is driven by a deep belief that every young person — regardless of where they come from — deserves the chance to thrive.
We are a close-knit team with a flat structure, a strong values-led culture, and a real commitment to involving the young people we serve in everything we do.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a central role in the sustainable growth of our charity. As Finance Manager, you will be the financial heartbeat of the organisation — ensuring robust financial management, supporting our fundraising and grant compliance, and providing the Executive Director and Board with the financial insight they need to make good decisions.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is comfortable working across all aspects of charity finance in a small team, and who brings both technical skill and a genuine commitment to our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
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Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records using accounting software (currently Xero )
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Prepare clear and insightful monthly management accounts for the ED and Board of Trustees
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Monitor cash flow, manage banking, and provide regular financial forecasts
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Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the ED and programme leads
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Help Budget leads to manage devolved targets through reports and Quarterly Review
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Prepare year-end statutory accounts and liaise with the external independent examiners or auditors
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Ensure financial systems, processes and controls are fit for purpose and continuously improved
Grant & Fund Management
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Maintain accurate tracking of all restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring full compliance with funder terms and conditions
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Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for statutory, trust and individual funders
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Support the ED and fundraiser with budget development for grant applications
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Monitor programme spend against budgets and proactively flag underspends, overspends or risks
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Support due diligence processes for new funders and partnerships
Payroll & HR Finance
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Manage monthly payroll for employees, including PAYE, National Insurance and auto-enrolment pension
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Process staff expense claims and ensure adherence to the expenses policy
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Maintain accurate staff financial records and support HR administration as needed
Governance & Compliance
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Ensure the charity operates in compliance with Charity Commission regulations, SORP and relevant financial legislation
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Prepare and submit annual returns to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
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Complete all required Company secretarial duties
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Review, maintain and implement financial policies and procedures
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Support the Board meetings, including preparing papers, attending meetings and responding to trustee queries
General & Organisational
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Process purchase invoices, supplier payments and income receipts in a timely manner
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Support the wider team with financial queries, guidance and informal training
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Contribute to organisational planning, risk management and strategy as part of the senior team
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Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the ED
Person Specification
Essential
• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or qualified by significant relevant experience
• Demonstrable experience in a finance management role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Strong working knowledge of charity accounting, fund accounting and the Charities SORP
• Proven experience managing restricted and unrestricted grant funds
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks or Sage) and Microsoft Excel
• Experience preparing management accounts, year-end accounts and budgets
• Experience managing payroll (in-house or via an external provider)
• Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues and trustees
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and prioritise effectively in a small team
• A genuine commitment to the rights, dignity and potential of young refugees and asylum seekers
Desirable
• Experience working in a refugee, asylum, migration or broader human rights context
• Familiarity with funding from Trusts and Foundations and complex funder reporting requirements
• Experience supporting Board-level governance, including Finance Sub-Committees
• Experience of working in an organisation going through a period of growth or change
What We Offer
• A flexible, supportive and genuinely values-led working environment
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people who have overcome extraordinary challenges
• 20 days annual leave pro rata, plus bank holidays
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Remote and flexible working arrangements
• Regular supervision, an open-door culture, and access to professional development
• A diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Play for Progress is an equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, and those with lived experience of the refugee or asylum journey. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and heard.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Leeds University Union
HR Business Partner
Salary: £41,510 per annum (with further increment rises available per annum)
Working pattern: 5 days per week (36.5hrs)
Location: Leeds. Primarily office based.
Contract: Permanent
Atkinson HR is proud to be partnering with Leeds University Union (LUU) to recruit their new HR Business Partner, a vital role acting as the trusted people partner to directorate leadership teams.
About Leeds University Union
Leeds University Union (LUU) is an independent education charity led by, and for, students.
LUU is central to the University experience and works to support all aspects of student life for their 39,000+ students studying at the University of Leeds. Located in a vibrant city, LUU is an ambitious and diverse organisation, committed to supporting every student at the University of Leeds in achieving personal success.
LUU support students through a variety of services including academic representation, campaigns on issues that matter to them, wellbeing services and supporting student communities. They also host a number of events throughout the year and operate a variety of eating and drinking venues for everyone to enjoy.
About the role
As HR Business Partner at Leeds University Union (LUU), you’ll provide strategic people support to our leadership teams, helping shape how we deliver great people practice across the organisation. You’ll work closely with directorates to translate our People & Culture strategy into practical action, supporting workforce planning, organisational change, and leadership capability to ensure our teams can thrive.
Working in partnership with the Director of People & Culture, you’ll play a key role in establishing LUU’s business partnering approach and act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations while building manager confidence and capability in handling people matters.
The successful candidate won’t necessarily need to come from the Higher Education sector but will bring strong HR generalist experience, excellent relationship-building skills, and the confidence to influence and coach managers at all levels. You’ll be motivated by improving organisational culture, using people insight to drive decisions, and helping leaders create environments where people can do their best work.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how strategic HR partnering works at LUU, and we look forward to receiving your application!
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and apply.
For an informal conversation about the role and the application process, please contact our recruitment partners at Atkinson HR Consulting. Their email address can be found in the candidate job pack.
Key Dates
Closing date: Monday 13th April, 9am
Interviews (In-person in Leeds): 27th April
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SMART CJS – Trust and Foundations Bid Writer
Role Overview
Are you committed to supporting people who are homeless or rough sleeping?
Are you proactive with a positive attitude?
Job Title: Trust and Foundations Bid Writer (with some responsibility for corporate fundraising)
The salary will be in the range of £36,000 to £42,000.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Term: Permanent
Location: Working from our office in central Bedford, with some provision for remote working.
About SMART CJS
Founded in 1997, we are a charity that provides safe spaces for people who are facing or experiencing homelessness, are rough sleeping or have fallen on tough times. As times have changed, our services have adapted and grown, but we’ve always kept the people we support at the centre of all that we do. We believe that everyone needs a little help sometimes and, with trust, respect and honesty, people can make incredible changes. Our vision is to transform communities so that everyone has the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential, participate in and contribute to all aspects of life. Our mission is to provide safe spaces to work with vulnerable people within our communities, empowering them to make positive changes and take control of their lives.
Why Join Us?
We believe in diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Benefits include:
- 27 days Annual Leave (rising to 30 after 3 years) + Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Generous Pension scheme (after successfully completing a probation period)
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- Access to a Charity Worker Discount scheme
- Access to the company health and wellbeing service including support with mental health, legal advice and more
- Access to an online GP service
We require all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This job description will be supplemented by annual objectives which will be developed in conjunction with the post holder.
The Role
SMART CJS is looking to recruit a Trusts and Foundations Bid Writer. The successful candidate will also have some responsibility for corporate fundraising with businesses based in Bedford and beyond; this responsibility will be shared with our Community and Corporate Fundraiser.
The main responsibility, though, will be to generate income by writing bids to charitable trusts and foundations, and to statutory funders.
The role will include researching and identifying charity trusts and similar bodies which are able to make an award to SMART. It will also include keeping abreast of developments in fundraising in the charity sector as a whole, especially in the field of grant awarding and, to a lesser extent, of corporate giving.
There will be a probationary period for the role. As it generally takes six months for a grant to be awarded (though some arrive more quickly), the probationary period will need to be for a minimum of seven months, though its precise duration can be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Training will be given; the scope of the training will depend on the candidate’s previous experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to join SMART’s friendly and dedicated team. You’ll need to be able to manage your time effectively; the role is primarily self-directed. We envisage that you’ll be working primarily from our offices in Prebend Street, Bedford, though you'll be able to work from home for some of the time as well. Given the nature of our work, personal resilience is important; some of the stories we use when applying for funding can be emotionally challenging.
Our fundraising comes from regular gifts, donations from the community (individuals and groups), and corporate bodies (businesses). The majority of our fundraising income comes from grants. There will be a realistic target for the amount you need to raise; this will reflect the performance for grant applications in the charity sector as a whole and it will not be unrealistic. Fundraising is not an exact science; the assessment of performance against the targets will be fair and reasonable. The final responsibility for SMART’s fundraising rests with the trustees; they appreciate and understand the complexity of the issues involved.
Main Purpose of the Role
You will work closely with the CEO, the Chair of Trustees, the Head of Business and the fundraising team. The post involves gathering information, writing the bids, tracking the progress of submissions, and reporting back to grant awarders on how their money has been spent, if they require this.
There will also be a responsibility for corporate fundraising. This will involve building relationships with businesses in and beyond the Bedford area. The responsibility for this will be shared with our Community and Corporate Fundraiser.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising and Bid Writing
- Research and identify suitable grant and funding opportunities from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.
- Write and submit high-quality funding applications and proposals in line with SMART’s strategic priorities.
- Work collaboratively with service leads and front line teams to gather accurate, up-to-date data and service information for applications.
- Tailor the applications to the funder’s criteria, using storytelling effectively.
- Manage a pipeline of applications and submissions, ensuring deadlines are met and income targets are tracked.
- Maintain and build relationships with key funders, providing timely reports and updates on grant-funded work.
- Work to realistic targets and be able to provide feedback on these.
- Organisational Development and Support
- Contribute to the strategic development of SMART’s income generation plans.
- Support development of strong internal bid and grant management systems.
- Monitor success rates and provide monthly reporting on funding performance to the Head of Business and to the Chair of Trustees.
- Represent SMART CJS at funding briefings, webinars, and networking opportunities where appropriate.
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in SMART’s performance management and appraisal process.
- Attend the monthly meetings of the Fundraising Committee (a sub‑committee of the Board of Trustees).
- Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by the CEO, the Head of Business or the Chair of Trustees.
Person Specification
Whether you’re already an experienced bid-writer, or whether you think this is something that you could learn to do effectively, we’d like to hear from you. You need to have excellent skills in written English and be able to write in prose that’s clear and readily understandable to the general reader. The criteria for each grant awarder are different; you need to be able to match your bid to what they would like to fund (homelessness, mental health, relief of poverty, women’s issues and so on). You need, then, to tell SMART’s story in a way which appeals to each funder.
You need to have excellent inter-personal skills and be able to work as part of a team. While there is a strong element of self-direction in the role, you need to be able to work closely with senior management and also with the trustees; the trustees have the final responsibility for fundraising in the charity.
You will need, too, to have a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to have a genuine interest in homelessness and the work of the charity, and a commitment to improving our clients’ lives and wellbeing.
Job Title: Business Development Manager (Fundraising & Earned Income)
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Location: Hybrid (with some in-person work as required)
Fulltime Salary: £42k pro rata (£25,200 for 3 days a week), dependent on experience
Contract: Part-time (3 days a week), Permanent (subject to funding)
Role Purpose
The Business Development Manager will lead income generation for Sounddelivery Media, securing funding through grants, partnerships, and earned income from services offered to the SDM network and external clients. The role is critical to SDM’s sustainability and long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and deliver SDM’s business development and income generation strategy.
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Develop earned-income opportunities, including consultancy, training, production, and services for the SDM network and beyond.
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Build and manage relationships with funders, commissioners, partners, and clients.
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Lead on writing high-quality funding applications, proposals, and pitches.
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Work with senior staff to develop budgets, pricing, and cost recovery models.
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Track income pipelines and report on progress and performance.
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Support organisational sustainability planning and strategic growth.
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Develop and implement effective strategies to utilise digital platforms in income generation and stakeholder immersive experiences. Including the effective use of online shopping and social media platforms.
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Work with the CEO to develop and deliver Sounddelivery Media’s ambitious income generation strategy, securing both our annual operating budget.
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Accountable for all fundraising and voluntary income generation, expanding further into major Corporate Partnerships, Philanthropy, Trusts & Foundations, Statutory Bodies, Grant makers, Major Gifts, Government Contracts, Supporter Engagement etc
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Prepare operational budgets for all income generation activities.
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Set clear, ambitious, measurable targets for income generating activity, making effective use of benchmarking and industry standards.
Person Specification
Experience (Essential):
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Proven experience in fundraising, business development, or income generation within the charity or social enterprise sector.
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Strong track record of securing grant funding and/or earned income.
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Excellent proposal and bid-writing skills.
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Strong financial literacy and experience developing budgets.
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Confident relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
Experience (Desirable):
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Experience of developing services for networks or membership organisations.
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Knowledge of the media, creative, or cultural sectors.
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Experience working with Corporate Partnerships, Philanthropy, Trusts & Foundations, Statutory Bodies, Grant makers, Major Gifts, Government Contracts, Supporter Engagement etc
- Proven experience delivering significant growth and working to sustain the income of organisations turnover up to £1 million.
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Experience of financial literacy, analysis and forecasting skills.
Skills & Abilities
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Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
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Ability to carry out tasks in a meticulous and methodical manner and pay close attention to detail
Flexibility & Commitment
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An open and flexible attitude, willing to work as part of a team
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Honesty and integrity to maintain confidential information and data and handle money
We collaborate with community leaders to ensure their lived experience and diverse voices are at the heart of policy and practice change.



Job Overview
The Social Value and Community Manager will develop, drive and deliver a strategic programme of social value, community partnership and sustainability initiatives for The Fitzrovia Partnership (a Business Improvement District). This is a newly created role to join the TFP team and provides an exciting platform to develop a fully-functional programme in response to growing demand from our member businesses and partners, building upon nascent foundations and aligned to our wider strategy. It is an opportunity to enhance our reputation with external stakeholders, and directly contribute to our commercial success.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
· Develop and execute TFP’s Social Value Strategy, aligned with the wider mission of the organisation and our strategic objectives, by setting measurable goals and targets for social value and sustainability performance.
· Developing social value and sustainability data collection, measurement, and reporting capabilities that demonstrate tangible impact to customers, stakeholders, and the market
· Championing social value delivery on customer contracts, including designing and managing community partnerships, volunteering programmes, and social value commitments
· Driving practical sustainability initiatives and practices in collaboration with colleagues.
· Maturing our community partnerships across the business and building ESG awareness and capability among our member businesses (for example Community Grants programme, corporate volunteering matching).
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams within TFP to integrate social value and sustainability principles into the our daily operations and decision-making processes.
· Lead efforts to help our member businesses and partners to reduce environmental impact and improve social responsibility.
· Creation of a Fitzrovia Community Investment Fund.
· Monitor and evaluate ESG and sustainability performance against industry standards and benchmarks.
· Stay up-to-date with social value and sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices to achieve continuous improvement.
• Design and manage services that are efficient, evidence based, and reflect best practice.
• Apply high quality service design and project management to all operational programmes.
• Encourage creativity, innovation and learning from other districts and sectors.
• Build effective working relationships with councils, partners and member businesses to build a good understanding of their requirements and ESG objectives, and maintain regular contact with member businesses.
• Ensure consistent and accurate use of the business CRM.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
· A formal qualification in a related field (i.e Social Value, ESG, sustainability) or equivalent work experience.
· Previous first-hand experience in the innovation, design and delivery of ESG and sustainability leading edge initiatives.
· Proven expertise of ESG and sustainability principles and their application to operational services.
· Proven evidence of delivery of projects and initiatives – we are looking for those who create the ideas and concepts and who can then deliver on them!
· Strong experience of partnership relationship management.
· Strong project management skills, with experience delivering multiple workstreams to fixed timelines and budgets.
· Experience working with local authorities, statutory agencies, and private sector partners desirable.
· Confident use of IT systems and digital tools to support operational management, reporting, and productivity, including CRM systems.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and briefing senior stakeholders.
· Understanding of local government structures and how different city stakeholders operate and interact.
Personal Attributes
· Delivery-focused and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership for outcomes.
· Creative mindset, willing to challenge and try new ventures.
· Collaborative and approachable, able to work effectively across teams and organisations.
· Personable, and able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
· Strong alignment with The Fitzrovia Partnership’s values of Ambition, Excellence, Impact, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send a max 2-page cover letter and CV through to Jenny George. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in mid April. The interview process will include a presentation on a specific task that will be circulated beforehand.
We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any questions or require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process, then please contact Jenny.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a Belonging and Inclusion Manager who is passionate about creating a workplace where every colleague and volunteer feels valued, respected, and able to do their best work. In this hands on, delivery focused role, you’ll combine expertise in inclusion with practical action, leading initiatives that make a real difference across the Royal British Legion. From embedding inclusive practices in recruitment and development to shaping culture through awareness campaigns and employee networks, this is an opportunity to drive meaningful change at the heart of our People Directorate.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You’ll play a visible and trusted role in guiding colleagues and leaders alike, providing advice, coaching, and insight to help everyone understand their role in building an inclusive, psychologically safe environment. Whether you’re influencing senior stakeholders, supporting employee networks, or delivering key awareness campaigns, you’ll be at the forefront of our mission to make RBL a fair, representative, and inclusive organisation. Your work will help ensure inclusion isn’t just a policy, but something lived and experienced every day.
Data and insight will be central to your approach. You’ll analyse trends, monitor progress, and use evidence to shape initiatives and demonstrate impact. From reporting on diversity metrics to informing strategic decision making, your insight will ensure that inclusion initiatives are measurable, targeted, and effective. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues across the business, embedding inclusive practices across every aspect of the employee experience and helping shape the organisation’s culture for the future.
We are seeking someone who combines credibility and subject matter expertise with energy, pragmatism, and resilience. If you’re driven to make inclusion tangible, influence with authenticity, and inspire others to embrace belonging, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at an organisation that truly values its people.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
· 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
· Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
· Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
· Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
· Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
· Opportunities to volunteer
· Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates: Interviews will be between the 13th and 24th April.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



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Actively Interviewing
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Head of Services
LinkAble Woking (Charity)
2 Board School Road, Woking, Knaphill GU21 5HE
£50,000 a year – Permanent, Full‑time
Job details
Pay: £50,000 a year
Job type: Permanent, Full‑time
Shift and schedule: Weekend availability
Location:
2 Board School Road, Woking, Knaphill GU21 5HE
Benefits
(Pulled from the full job description)
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Free parking
- Store discount
- Company pension
- Company events
- On‑site parking
Full job description
About LinkAble
LinkAble is a charity in Woking supporting people with a learning disability and autistic people to create the life they want to live. Our vision is a world where they and their families are empowered and supported to live life to the full.
About the Role
This is a rewarding senior leadership role at an exciting time for LinkAble.
As Head of Services, you will join the Senior Leadership Team with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance. You will provide both strategic direction and hands‑on operational leadership, role‑modelling best practice and coaching staff across all children’s, young people’s and adult services. You will ensure services are safe, high‑quality, financially sustainable and continuously improving.
We have secured a two-year extension to our Short Breaks contract and expanded our adult services premises, creating strong opportunities for growth and innovation.
While the role oversees all services, you will directly manage children’s services day to day, supported by two Team Leaders. Adult services leadership is supported by the Adult Services Development Manager.
You will be responsible for:
- Strategic and operational leadership across all services
- Direct leadership of children and young people’s services (minimum 2 years’ experience with high‑support‑needs CYP required)
- Oversight of adult services, supported by the Adult Services Development Manager
- Management oversight of 60–80 sessional staff
- Contract management and commissioner relationships, especially with Surrey County Council
- Monitoring performance, outcomes and attendance
- Ensuring Ofsted and CQC compliance and robust safeguarding
- Developing three new income‑generating services (PA service, Post‑16 service, education for children not in school)
- Partnership building, networking and statutory funding
You will play a key role in ensuring LinkAble stays sustainable, responsive and ambitious within a changing external environment.
About You
We are looking for a values‑driven senior leader with:
- Significant management experience in the disability sector (e.g., special school, charity, children’s residential care)
- A credible, respectful and motivating leadership style
- Level 5 Education or Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities or autism with moderate to high support needs
- Experience with non-speaking children and/or behaviour that challenges, including de-escalation techniques
- Strong safeguarding, compliance and incident‑management knowledge
- Confidence identifying growth opportunities and diversifying income
- Related sector experience (physical disabilities, ABI or complex needs) also welcomed
You will be a visible, approachable and inspiring leader, able to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational presence.
Working Pattern
- Mon, Wed, Thu: 10:00–18:00
- Tue, Fri: 09:00–17:00
Flexibility is required for occasional evenings, weekends, on‑call duty and to work during school holiday playschemes.
We are interviewing as applications are received.
Pay: £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On‑site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have significant hands-on experience of supporting children with additional needs? If so, please say which organisation and role this relates to on your CV. Candidates who don't evidence this will not be shortlisted.
- Do you have experience of management in education, health or social care services?
- Do you have experience of supporting children or adults with high support needs and challenging behaviours. Please note the organisation and role this relates to on your CV. Candidates that don't evidence this will not be shortlisted for interview.
Work Location: In person
Only UK residents with the right to work in the UK should apply. The job is based in Woking, Surrey and candidates should live close by.
LinkAble supports people with a learning disability and autistic people to create the life they want to live.
Hours: Full-time
Pay: Up to £51,100 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)
Do you have the strategic insight and operational expertise to ensure strong and effective financial leadership in a fast-growing humanitarian organisation?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
As UK-Med continues to grow and scale its impact, we are strengthening our financial capacity to meet rising humanitarian needs. In this context, the new Head of Finance (UK) will play a pivotal role in ensuring the strength, integrity and effectiveness of UK-Med’s financial management.
You’ll lead the operational finance function overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, treasury and grant management, and support for fundraising, ensuring the organisation has the financial resilience to deliver life-saving humanitarian responses around the world.
Based in the UK, this role is central to maintaining high standards of financial governance, supporting sound decision-making, managing risk and ensuring effective systems, policies and processes. You’ll work closely with our Associate Director of Finance and senior leadership team, while leading and developing a high-performing finance team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on supporting operational delivery, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, and strengthening systems. You’ll bring together technical excellence and strong leadership skills, working collaboratively and effectively in a complex, fast-changing environment. Your contribution will directly enable UK-Med to respond rapidly to emergencies and make a tangible impact on people affected by crises.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, a collaborative and supportive working environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.
UK-Med is a growing and ambitious organisation with a passionate team of staff, members, and volunteers. This is a truly exciting opportunity to shape the future of our financial function and support our mission to provide healthcare in emergencies worldwide.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Head of Finance (UK) - March 2026before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Response to the following question:
- A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification
Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Thursday 2nd April 2026.
Candidates who meet the eligibility and salary thresholds for visa sponsorship may be considered. However, it’s important to note that the role is based in the UK, and regular attendance at our Manchester HQ is expected. Therefore, candidates currently based outside the UK would need to be willing to relocate if successful.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
My client is a respected, values-led organisation operating in the charity and grant-giving space, with an annual income of around £11-12 million. They are financially stable, professionally run, and known for delivering significant impact through their funding programmes. The team is collaborative, dynamic and committed to high standards.
The Job
As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's core financial operations. This includes:
- Leading month-end and quarter-end reporting
- Preparing management accounts, cashflow reports and variance analysis
- Supporting the annual audit and statutory accounts under Charity SORP
- Guiding the annual budgeting process and monitoring performance throughout the year
- Ensuring robust controls, compliance and high-quality financial processes
- Managing a Finance Officer and working closely with senior leadership, Trustees and external partners
This is a role where you can genuinely shape financial insight, improve process, and add strategic value.
The Person
I'm looking to speak with fully qualified accountants (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA) who bring:
- Strong technical reporting skills
- Experience within a charity or nonprofit finance environment
- Knowledge of Charity SORP
- Confidence in producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
- Clear communication skills, especially with non-finance stakeholders
- A proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative approach
Experience in endowed charities or grant-making organisations is desirable, but not essential.
What's in It for You?
My client offers a competitive and supportive benefits package including:
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Private Health Scheme
- 25 days holiday
- Season Ticket Loan
- Hybrid Working
You'll also be joining a purposeful organisation where your work directly supports positive outcomes for young people.
What to Do Now
If this sounds like the right next step in your career, please get in touch.Send me your CV, and I'll arrange a confidential conversation to discuss the role, organisation and process in more detail.
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Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals.
Trust fundraising at Battersea has grown significantly over the past few years, from £1m in 2022 to £2.6m in 2025. Working closely with another Trusts Manager, the Trusts Officer and Trusts Lead, you will secure vital funding from Trusts and Foundations to support the welfare of dogs and cats across the UK and internationally.
As the Trusts Manager, you will manage your own portfolio of five-figure Trust donors and take ownership of relationships to secure funding from both existing and new supporters. You will also support the Trusts Officer to deliver bi-annual Small Trusts Mailings and the Trusts Lead to deliver significant partnerships.
You will be proactive and motivated, with a passion for animal welfare and an aptitude for building relationships. You are a strong communicator with excellent writing skills which will enable you - with support from the team - to craft compelling funding proposals that resonate with donors.
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 membership 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:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
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. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
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.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 27th March 2026
Interview Date(s): First Round - w/c 13th April 2026; Second Round - w/c 20th April 2026
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnered with World Vision UK to recruit for a high-calibre Head of Finance to drive their financial integrity and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the CFO and serving as a key member of the Extended Leadership Team, you will ensure resources are managed with unwavering accuracy, insight, and stewardship to support vulnerable children worldwide.
You will lead core operations—from transaction processing and monthly accounts to treasury, tax compliance, and statutory reporting. You will be a critical partner to the Head of Business Intelligence and leaders across Fundraising and Programmes, embedding clear policies and modern processes that amplify World Vision UK’s mission impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Control & Reporting: Oversee the production of high-quality monthly management accounts and deliver statutory annual accounts under Charities SORP (FRS 102).
- Modernisation & Innovation: Act as the Finance Systems owner and define a multi-year modernisation roadmap, embedding automation, AI for efficiency, and controls-by-design.
- Strategic Leadership: Lead and develop a diverse team of 12 (5 direct reports), fostering a service-oriented business partnering culture.
- Budgeting & Fund Management: Lead the annual budgeting cycle and oversee the management of cash, remittances, and foreign currency hedges.
- Governance & Risk: Ensure full compliance with UK law and Charity Commission standards, acting as the primary lead for external audit and banking relationships.
About You
You are an outcome-focused leader who balances strategic vision with operational rigour. You possess a continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to influence senior stakeholders with commercially aware recommendations.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with significant post-qualification experience in industry.
- Sector Expertise: Proven experience in a finance management position within the Charity sector, including the management of restricted and unrestricted funds.
- Leadership Track Record: Experience leading multi-function teams with a focus on capability building and performance management.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of internal controls, technical accounting, and large-scale budgeting processes.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to present decision-ready papers to Board committees.
- Occupational Requirement: Given the leadership nature of this role and its responsibility for the spiritual nurturing of staff, there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have an active Christian faith.
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central, Power BI, SAP Concur, Jedox, and Blackline.
Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum
Key Benefits: 7% employer pension contribution and 28 days holiday + bank holidays
Location: Hybrid: 2 days from Milton Keynes office
Application Timelines:
- Application Deadline 10th April
- 1st stage Online Interviews 21st April
- Final in person Interviews 30th April
Please click on the link to view our dedicated careers page with more details:
Are you an operational leader who thrives on optimising the systems behind ambitious fundraising?We’re looking for a Development Manager, Operations to lead the infrastructure that powers our Development team, ensuring our systems, finances, governance and insight are robust, efficient and campaign-ready.
About the Barbican
Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.
As the Barbican approaches its 50th anniversary, the Centre stands at a pivotal moment in its history. With a new CEO in post, £191m secured for the first phase of a major capital transformation, and a renewed artistic and audience-focused vision, we are laying the foundations for the next 50 years.
As we enter this bold new chapter, we are preparing to launch a major fundraising campaign to support both our world-class arts programme and the Barbican Renewal project, which will transform our iconic building for future generations. The Development department will be at the heart of this ambition, securing the partnerships, philanthropy and long-term support that will shape the Barbican’s future.
About the Role
The Development Operations team enables all philanthropic income across the Barbican. As we prepare for a major comprehensive campaign and significant growth in activity, The Development Manager, Operations is central to strengthening the systems and infrastructure that support our fundraising.
You will lead a team spanning CRM, prospect research, events operations and audience giving, ensuring the department has the systems, insight and financial rigour to deliver sustainable income growth at scale.
In this role, you will:
• Lead and improve the systems, policies and processes that support fundraising, embedding best practice and driving efficiency.
• Oversee Development finances, including income tracking, forecasting and budgeting, working closely with Finance to ensure accuracy and insight.
• Act as strategic lead for our CRM (Spektrix) and data environment, overseeing reporting, gift processing, data integrity and compliance (GDPR, Gift Aid).
• Support the administration of the Barbican Centre Trust, ensuring statutory compliance and high-quality support to Trustees and senior stakeholders.
• Manage and develop a high-performing Operations team, setting clear priorities during a period of growth and change.
We’re looking for someone who brings:
• Significant experience in fundraising or charity operations (arts sector experience desirable).
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Deep CRM expertise (ideally Spektrix) and advanced Excel skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insight.
• A solid understanding of charity regulation, Gift Aid and GDPR.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence preparing reports and papers for senior leaders and Trustees.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment
How to apply
To apply click on the 'Apply Online' button. Applications without a completed form will not be reviewed.
Deadline for applications is 23:59, Wednesday 25th March 2026. The advert may close ahead of this date if a sufficient number of applications is reached - apply early to avoid missing out.
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on your application.
The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation – and is committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay against external sectors.
As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Barbican we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from groups that are currently underrepresented, including people from the Global Majority* and D/deaf and disabled people. We want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments as part of the application process.
*Global Majority is a collective term that refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or, have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities'.
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