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Head of Surveying and Minor Works (Surveying, ADR & Legal Disrepair)
Hackney Council
Repairs & Maintenance | Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate
Salary: £70,860 - £78,860 (Inclusive of Market Supplement)
Goodman Masson is delighted to be partnering with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of Surveying and Minor Works, a senior leadership role driving standards, compliance, and resident-focused service delivery in one of London’s most dynamic boroughs.
This is a key role leading the Council’s surveying function and its Legal Disrepair and ADR service, ensuring that homes are safe, compliant, and well-maintained while minimising disrepair liability and safeguarding the Council’s legal and financial position. You will oversee a team of area surveying managers and the Legal Disrepair/ADR Manager, providing strong technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight across complex caseloads.
You will lead the management of all legal disrepair matters, working closely with legal teams, contractors, and internal partners to reduce risk, improve case outcomes, and strengthen early intervention. A core responsibility includes establishing robust processes to address damp and mould, ensuring effective investigation, timely resolution, and compliance with Awaab’s Law.
As the technical lead for surveying, you will oversee defect diagnosis, property inspections, quality assurance, and compliance with building regulations and safety standards. You will develop clear policies, streamlined systems, and accurate reporting frameworks, ensuring a consistent and high-quality approach across all localities.
The role also demands confident leadership, strong performance management, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will mentor and develop your teams, support cultural transformation, and ensure services are delivered in line with Hackney’s values of inclusion, accountability, and openness. You will be a key voice in resident engagement, representing the service at internal and external forums, contributing to locality planning, and ensuring residents are well-informed and supported throughout the repairs and disrepair process.
We are seeking:
• Senior leadership experience in surveying, legal disrepair or complex housing repairs services
• Strong technical surveying expertise with advanced defect diagnosis skills
• In-depth knowledge of disrepair legislation and risk mitigation
• Experience managing damp and mould cases and delivering compliance with legal frameworks
• Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with legal professionals
• Financial awareness and experience managing budgets and contractor performance
• Commitment to delivering equitable, resident-focused services
This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile service area with real impact on residents’ safety, wellbeing, and housing quality across Hackney.
For further information or to apply, please contact [email protected]
This is your chance to lead a growing and high-profile team at the heart of ARU’s future – building lifelong relationships and a culture of giving that makes a lasting difference.
Applications close at9 a.m. Tuesday 6th January 2026
Who we are
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a modern, inclusive and globally engaged university that transforms lives through innovative, entrepreneurial and socially impactful education and research. Named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and rated Gold in the UK’s Teaching Excellence Framework, we are recognised for excellence in teaching, research and enterprise. With students from more than 185 countries, our community is driven by curiosity, collaboration and the desire to make a difference. Our research spans health, sustainability, creativity and technology, and we are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England. We are also one of the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeships, working with hundreds of employers to equip students for meaningful careers.
The opportunity
This is an exciting and pivotal moment for ARU’s Development and Alumni function. Now three and a half years old, the team has already established early strengths in major donor, trust and foundation fundraising, and plays an important role in advancing ARU’s mission around participation and social mobility. We are looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to shape the next phase of our Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Strategy. You will build on strong foundations to develop an integrated and creative approach across fundraising and alumni relations, creating a clearer narrative and a consistent, values-led experience for supporters.
Working closely with the Director of Marketing, Communications and Recruitment, the Vice Chancellor and the Chief Operating Officer, you will have the opportunity to influence at a senior level and help shape a visible culture of philanthropy across the university. You will lead a growing team, foster innovation, and harness digital and AI tools to enhance donor and alumni engagement. This role will also connect with our expanding international development remit, opening new opportunities to engage ARU’s global alumni community and build relationships that have both regional and worldwide impact.
About you
You will bring a strong track record in major gift fundraising and strategic relationship management, with experience across multiple income streams including individuals, trusts and corporates. A confident and inclusive leader, you will inspire your team and colleagues to achieve shared success, building collaboration and creativity across the function.
You will be skilled at developing compelling cases for support and using insight, data and storytelling to connect people to purpose. Experience in higher education or a large, complex, mission-driven organisation would be an advantage, as would familiarity with CRM systems such as Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and the use of digital and AI-driven approaches to engagement.
Above all, you will share our belief in the transformative power of education and the importance of philanthropy in unlocking opportunity, driving inclusion and changing lives.
At ARU, you will join a values-led institution where ambition, integrity and community shape everything we do. You will be part of a supportive environment that encourages innovation, nurtures potential and celebrates success.
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Duration: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover for 12 months)
Salary: £56,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week (other flexible arrangements will be considered)
Location: Working from home and at 1 Westfield Avenue, London E20 1HZ
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Finance Business Partner (early moments leave/maternity cover for 12 months).
This role provides the main Finance point of contact across relevant teams and senior stakeholders and is expected to support various teams, including the Marketing Team that generates a significant portion of UNICEF UK’s income, and the Information and People Teams, amongst others.
Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will work directly with budget holders in your dedicated teams, supporting financial planning and performance reporting with analysis, insight and constructive challenge to support decision making and strategic financial planning, driving positive outcomes for UNICEF UK.
The ideal candidate would be someone that’s analytical and highly numerate, able to identify key performance and financial drivers and convey complex information with clarity. Experience in finance business partnering is key with experience specifically in digital marketing being desirable. The role entails building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and being able to both challenge and support.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 5 January 2026.
Interview date: TBC in January.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

We are supporting an impactful national charity, helping marginalised young people to make and monetise music.
At a time of reduced public funding, mental health challenges, climate change, and the growth of AI, we believe their mission has never been more urgent. Music builds confidence, creativity and community and it can transform how young people understand themselves and their place in the world.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a strategic, inclusive leader who shares this belief to join the UK’s largest and leading young people’s music charity. We are searching for a Chief Executive who will boldly campaign for the charity’s mission, inspire colleagues, and play a key strategic role in shaping their next chapter.
Chief Executive
Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 + benefits
Location: London, Southwark office- Hybrid working
We’re seeking a senior leader with a proven track record in securing major partnerships, grants, or donations, ideally from a charity, foundation, or similar organisation. You’ll have experience across the creative, youth, education, or cultural sectors, with expertise in funding strategy, impact measurement, and working confidently with government. A key priority will be accelerating income growth by building strong, strategic relationships with funders, policymakers, and philanthropists.
Key responsibilities include:
· Lead and evolve the charity’s strategy, ensuring it reflects the organisation’s vision and values.
· Act as principal ambassador, advocating their mission with authority and authenticity.
· Model inclusive, values-driven leadership, promoting equity, wellbeing, creativity, and youth participation.
· Oversee long-term financial planning and budgeting with the COO and board.
· Drive digital transformation through strategic adoption of digital tools and technologies.
As Chief Executive, you’ll be an effective spokesperson, progressive thinker, and committed advocate for grassroots youth music, able to connect with people from all backgrounds. If you bring energy, belief in young people, and a passion for music, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply for the role, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 1000 words) onto the Prospectus website.
Please ensure that you have included a telephone number, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact us for more information.
At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website. Please be assured that your responses are kept confidential, separate from your candidate record, are not part of any application you make, and that the consultants never see individual responses to the questionnaire.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Sunday 4th January (midnight) 2026
Interviews with Prospectus: 12-23 January
Interviews with the charity: 2-13 February
The Role
The Law Society of England and Wales is looking to recruit an experienced Member Engagement Manager to join our Membership Engagement & Services Team. Working in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the role will be responsible for developing and co-ordinating the delivery of tailored membership services and engagement programmes that deliver increased awareness, take-up and satisfaction with the member offer. The successful candidate will also be responsible for identifying and developing ways to improve members' experiences and needs via our products and services.
What we're looking for
You have experience researching and analysing market or member needs and using these insights to improve services, products or experiences.
You can produce high quality content and engagement activities such as seminars, webinars, videos, e newsletters and written communications, and have led their design and delivery for large and diverse audiences.
You communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and in person.
You bring strong project management and prioritisation skills and can balance multiple workstreams while maintaining both strategic focus and attention to detail.
You also have excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence others and bring stakeholders together around shared goals.
What's in it for you
This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong and collegiate membership engagement team and a brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.
The role is office-based though we embrace hybrid working. We currently work to a team charter where we work together from the office two days per week, or more as needed. There is a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly and supportive working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.
Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.
Deputy Manager
Locations: 1 vacancy near Worksop, Nottinghamshire | 1 vacancy near Lincoln, East Midlands
Salary & Sleep-in Payments: £39,357.24 – £47,821.80 (includes payment for 2 sleep-ins per week, dependent on experience and based on either our 39-hour or 45-hour contract options)
About Us
For over 110 years, The Caldecott Foundation has been helping children build a future. We provide homes, schools and therapeutic services for children and young people who have experienced trauma, adversity and disrupted relationships. We focus on creating safe, nurturing and playful environments where young people can develop life skills, grow in confidence, enjoy new opportunities and feel a genuine sense of belonging.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will play a key role in leading, supporting and developing a team of Residential Care Workers, ensuring that every child in our care receives consistent, high-quality support.
You will help oversee all aspects of planning, monitoring and evaluating children’s individual needs, and you’ll be confident managing the home in the Registered Manager’s absence.
What Kind of Person We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient and committed to helping young people feel safe, valued and supported.
You’ll be able to:
- Build trusting, positive relationships with young people
- Stay calm and grounded in challenging situations
- Work collaboratively within a team and be open to learning
- Meet the physical and practical demands of the role (including working a rota and accompanying young people to activities)
- Drive Foundation vehicles to transport young people to appointments and activities
- Work confidently within a trauma-informed environment
Key Responsibilities
As Deputy Manager, you will:
- Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the home
- Lead, mentor and develop the staff team
- Ensure high-quality care, safeguarding and behaviour support
- Oversee care planning and case management for young people
- Maintain a safe, nurturing and positive home environment
- Communicate effectively with local authorities, families and other professionals
- Ensure policies, procedures and regulatory standards are met
Essential Experience & Qualifications
You will need to have:
- A Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (or an equivalent recognised qualification)
- Recent experience working in a children’s residential care setting, where you have supervised or led staff
- Experience supporting young people with complex emotional or behavioural needs
- Knowledge of the Quality Care Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations
- Experience in case management, including preparing care plans and contributing to reviews
- Experience managing budgets or financial processes
What We Can Give You
- 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), rising to 30 days after 3 years
- Career development, including funded qualifications
- Health cashback scheme (covering you and up to four children)
- Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contributions
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to retail, food and entertainment discounts
- Cycle-to-work scheme and will writing service
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. The children and young people we support come from many different backgrounds, and we believe our workforce should reflect and celebrate that diversity. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds and lived experiences who share our commitment to helping children build brighter futures.
Sound Like a Match?
If you’re ready to build meaningful relationships, support recovery from trauma, and help our young people move towards brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you. Please click apply.
Please note, the Caldecott Foundation is committed to safeguarding children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check in line with safer recruitment guidelines.
The Organisation
This is a well-established national charity with an income in excess of £100 million, playing a vital role in supporting people affected by a major health condition. The organisation is values-driven, impact-focused, and undergoing continuous improvement in its financial operations. The Finance & Assurance directorate is a trusted partner across the charity, enabling better decision-making through high-quality financial insight and compliance.
The Job
As Financial Accountant, you'll lead a small team and report to the Head of Financial Accounting. You'll be responsible for producing accurate financial statements, managing audit deliverables, ensuring compliance with charity and company law, and driving improvements in financial processes and reporting. This is a hands-on technical role with leadership responsibilities, requiring collaboration across finance, systems, and planning teams to deliver a seamless finance function.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing statutory accounts and technical accounting adjustments
- Leading year-end processes and audit engagement
- Ensuring compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, and Gift Aid
- Driving system and process improvements
- Supporting and developing Associate Accountants
The Person
You'll be a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise in SORP/FRS102 and experience in a large, complex organisation. You'll bring a track record of producing high-quality financial reports, managing audits, and improving performance through data and collaboration. Open to candidates coming straight from practice, especially those who have previously laised with charities.
We're looking for someone who:
- Communicates confidently with senior stakeholders
- Builds high-performing, accountable teams
- Is resilient, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
- Works collaboratively across departments and disciplines
- Champions inclusion and values-driven leadership
What's in it for You?
- A meaningful role in a purpose-led organisation making a real difference
- Remote working with occasional office attendance
- Competitive salary in the region of £50,000-£58,000
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
- Up to 8% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance and income protection
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A collaborative, high-support environment focused on learning and impact
What to Do Now
If you're a technically strong accountant who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Hybrid – 2 or 3 days London office (SW17 9SH)
Closing date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Benefits: Personal annual training budget, employee assistance programme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
We have a great opportunity for a Fundraising Manager to join the team at a charity empowering young people from low-income backgrounds across London to pursue enterprising careers and achieve financial progress.
This newly created role offers the opportunity to shape and lead fundraising activity, with a focus on trusts, foundations, and statutory income. Reporting to the Head of Programmes & Delivery, you’ll build and manage a fundraising pipeline, develop compelling bids, and contribute to strategic planning—including the development of an annual fundraising event.
They’re looking for someone with a proven track record in securing funding, who brings a proactive, creative mindset and enjoys working in a mission-led environment. The charity offers room to innovate, a positive culture, and genuine opportunities for growth.
To be successful as the Fundraising Manager you will need:
- Proven track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, or statutory funders
- Experience in building and managing a fundraising pipeline
- Excellent grant/proposal writing skills with strong research abilities
- A proactive, entrepreneurial approach with excellent collaboration skills
If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2741HB.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency; we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Senior Communications Manager
FCDO Research Commissioning Centre (3ie)
1. Background
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Research Commissioning Centre (RCC) has been established to commission and manage research to enhance development and foreign policy impact. The RCC, co-led by the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) and the University of Birmingham, provides support to FCDO teams for commissioning and delivering high-quality and impactful research. It addresses challenges associated with research bureaucracy by providing a streamlined process for commissioning and delivering FCDO-funded research.
This role is based at 3ie, working closely with colleagues at the FCDO, University of Birmingham and across the RCC consortium. This is a fixed-term position for the RCC, which is a pilot project that began on the 6th June, 2023, and is due to run until the 5th June, 2028. The role is linked directly to the project funding.
The International Initiative of Impact Evaluation is a mission-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to using evidence to transform people's lives in low- and middle-income countries. We are the global leader in funding, producing, and synthesizing high-quality evidence of what works, for whom, how, why and at what cost. We believe better policy-relevant evidence will make development more effective. 3ie is a registered non-governmental organization in the US. It has offices in New Delhi, London and Washington, DC.
2. Position summary
3ie is inviting applications for a Senior Communications Manager to join the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre (RCC) team at 3ie. With the RCC entering its third year of operation, this is an exciting time to join the project.
The role will be responsible for the strategic management of RCC communications and for the oversight and management of the Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD) website . The position will work closely with the team of the FCDO Chief Scientific Adviser and FCDO’s Deputy Head of Research to support the development and rollout of GRTD, suiting a strategic thinker with experience or knowledge of leading communications and engagement campaigns.
The successful candidate will be a highly organised, skilled communicator with excellent command over producing a range of communication and knowledge products such as blogs, policy briefs, infographics, impact stories and case studies, as well as editing technical writing. Prior experience in social media and event management, is desirable. They will be a self-starter with a can-do, team-player attitude.
The ideal candidate will be based in the UK and have the flexibility to travel to London for in-person meetings and events as required. The candidate will need to work according to UK office hours. The role will largely be remote working with dedicated in-person time with the RCC team and with FCDO.
3. Key job responsibilities
a) GRTD website development oversight and strategy; FCDO GRTD communications, branding and development
- Work with FCDO to develop a coherent strategy and campaign for engaging with and communicating GRTD to external partners. Manage the relationship with FCDO communications counterparts in delivering the vision for GRTD
- Lead engagement with FCDO to determine design of enhancements and new features for GRTD; oversee these developments, managing external contractors (when required) and working with technical colleagues to ensure developments are fit for purpose
- Collaborate with FCDO teams to support the rollout and visibility of the GRTD brand
- Contribute to the development and implementation of editorial standards, templates, and guidance for GRTD content, in coordination with FCDO and RCC stakeholders
- Assist in the dissemination of impact stories and research outputs that align with GRTD branding and strategic objectives
- Support stakeholder engagement activities and campaigns led by FCDO to promote the GRTD platform, where relevant to RCC-funded research
- Monitor digital engagement with and develop KPIs to track performance, with a focus on continuous improvement and optimization
b) RCC presence on GRTD
- Ensure the RCC is adequately presented on GRTD and that the design and structure of RCC pages is coherent and promotes the RCC vision
- Create, edit and post new website content for the RCC on GRTD as required
- Coordinate with the 3ie Strategic Communications Office to monitor the website regularly to ensure content is updated and bugs are identified.
c) RCC Communications
Strategy:
- Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the RCC’s overall communication and engagement strategy, including areas of thought leadership around best practice evidence led by the RCC.
Content:
- Strategise on new communication products (including website content, impact stories, blogs, media articles, social media and multimedia content), launches, events, and online promotions Edit, manage and publish research commissioning call documents and participate and manage related events such as Early Market Engagements, FAQ sessions, etc.
- Work with RCC Grantees and project teams editing and publishing RCC publications and deliverables, including reports, briefs and other publications.
- Create social media content and manage dissemination through 3ie’s social media channels, working with 3ie colleagues (NB: RCC social media channels may be established and in this case the role will directly manage these).
- Events and engagement: Provide end-to-end support for workshops and events, including content, budget, logistics, communication and marketing
- Provide inputs for communication and implementation plans for research funded by the RCC.
d) Project management: Ensure that RCC publications and communications products are processed in a timely manner and published on GRTD
- Maintain and update process documents, guidelines and templates for external communications for the RCC and for communications from grantees.
- Oversee the implementation of and improvements to RCC’s branding and logo suite as needed.
e) Stakeholder support: Work closely with RCC staff to cultivate relationships across the research ecosystem, consortium and with grantees. This is likely to include RCC representation at external events.
f) Support RCC grantees: Provide guidance and advise on dissemination activities to grant recipients. Review and approve the engagement and dissemination products and plans submitted by RCC grant recipients as part of their work on RCC-funded projects and support the wider RCC team to monitor engagement activities undertaken by grantees.
g) Knowledge sharing: Collect and collate impact stories for the RCC to support both learning and reporting requirements
4. Qualifications and skills
- Master’s degree in journalism, public affairs, marketing, or a field directly relevant to international development, including formal communication training. Exceptional candidates with a bachelor's degree and extensive work experience may be considered
- At least seven to ten years of experience in a communication role in development sector.
- Proven ability to plan and implement communication and engagement strategies for organizations and research projects
- Knowledge of tools for graphic design, content management, social media and event management is desirable (e.g., InDesign, Photoshop, Mailchimp, Canva, Drupal, etc.)
- Proven project management and coordination skills to ensure on-time delivery
- Excellent English writing and editing skills; cross-platform writing experience is desirable
- Self-motivated, creative, and multi-tasker with a proven ability to work under tight deadlines accurately and professionally
- Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work in a matrix-organized team environment
- Experience working with UK government departments is desirable
5. Eligibility
3ie is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, ethnicity, disability, caste, religion or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage women, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
6. Terms of employment
The salary range for this position is competitive and commensurate based on qualifications and experience. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse. We follow a zero-tolerance policy for any form of bullying or harassment in the workplace.
7. How to Apply
Your application must include the following information*:
• A cover letter (not exceeding two pages) highlighting your qualifications and experience relevant to the terms of reference.
• Curriculum vitae along with names and contact information for at least three professional references.
*Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The deadline for receiving applications is 21 December, 2025. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HR Officer
Location: Remote (Occasional travel to one of the offices in Southampton, Welwyn Garden City, Glasgow, Plymouth, Manchester and Birmingham)
Salary: Up to £150 per day depending on skills and experience
Hours: Part time (22.5 hours per week)
EDT is an educational charity established over 40 years ago and we are going through an exciting period of transformation. We are looking for a motivated and creative person to join our dynamic team and work with our partners and volunteers to create and deliver our projects and experiences to young people interested in STEM and future (META) skills.
Our vision is to create a society which empowers young people, regardless of their backgrounds, to be excited by STEM opportunities and to be inspired about their potential developing the next generation of the UK workforce.
Our mission is to inspire young people, ensuring they have the opportunity and confidence to reach their full potential, enabling them to contribute to their communities and improve their social mobility. We do this by connecting them with industry and inspiring STEM role models, exploring pathways from education to employment, developing a broad range of skills to improve their work readiness and celebrate their achievements through Industrial Cadets Awards at each milestone.
EDT is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, Trustees, and the programmes that we run. The aim is for our workforce, governing structures and the programmes that we run, to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each EDT Employee, Volunteer and Participant to feel respected and able to give their best.
The Role
The HR Administrator will provide essential administrative and coordination support across the charity, ensuring that HR processes run smoothly and efficiently. As a small operational team with limited capacity, we are seeking additional support to ease the administrative workload currently carried by managers and the Finance & HR Manager. The postholder will help ensure staff are onboarded and supported consistently, that key HR tasks are completed on time, and that accurate records and documentation are maintained. This role focuses on strong organisation, attention to detail, and customer service rather than HR expertise, with access to external HR advice available when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Interview Administration
- Post job adverts and support recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews and coordinating candidate communications.
- Assist hiring managers with preparing interview materials and ensuring recruitment documents are filed appropriately.
- Carry out pre-employment compliance checks such as right-to-work verification.
Onboarding & Offboarding
- Prepare and issue contracts of employment and set up new starters in the HR portal.
- Calculate and communicate holiday entitlement for new starters.
- Support new employees during onboarding by responding to routine queries and ensuring required information is collected.
- Manage DBS/PVG applications and renewals, ensuring certificates are returned and recorded. Track references
- Support the offboarding process: acknowledge resignations, confirm holiday balances, and ensure all documentation is completed.
HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle Support
- Process changes to staff records including hours changes, contract updates, promotions, or flexible working arrangements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee information in the HR portal, including absence recording.
- Respond to day-to-day HR queries from staff and managers, signposting to the Finance & HR Manager or external HR support when needed.
- Update HR templates, documents, and policies on the HR portal.
- Monitor and track probation reviews and send reminders to managers.
Compliance, Training & HR Systems
- Track and record completion of mandatory training (e.g. safeguarding, GDPR, health & safety).
- Ensure digital and paper records comply with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
- Assist with the implementation and ongoing administration of a new HR system or portal. Support the annual review of HR policies by updating documentation and coordinating communication
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience in an administrative or coordination role, preferably within a busy office or operational environment.
- Exposure to HR processes (such as onboarding, record-keeping, or recruitment admin) OR a willingness to learn and develop HR process knowledge.
- Good understanding of the basic steps involved in HR administration (e.g., issuing contracts, updating records, tracking absence).
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
- Confident in using digital systems and maintaining accurate records; experience with HR systems is helpful but not essential.
- Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently within a supportive team structure. Competent user of Microsoft Office/365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Desirable
- Experience providing administrative support in a charity, education, or small-team environment.
- Familiarity with safeguarding, mandatory training requirements, or DBS/PVG processes. Experience supporting organisational processes or system implementation.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for EDT, please do not hesitate to apply.
Please note: Although this advert is scheduled to run for a month, interviews will take place on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close early.
Our mission is to connect young people with STEM and inspire STEM futures.



Are you a data protection specialist looking for your next role? Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity are hiring for a Data Protection Manager to own our day to day data protection activities.
Salary
The salary for this position is £52,227 per annum. We operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.
In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
Key Responsibilities
This is an operational role where you will manage day to day data protection activities including:
- Acting as first point of contact for all data protection queries.
- Undertaking data impact assessments (DPIAs) across all areas but primarily fundraising.
- Managing legitimate interest balance test and associated risks.
- Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on all data protection and privacy related matters.
- Assisting with any data breaches.
- Maintaining effective governance across GOSH Charity.
- Managing the data register.
- Reviewing data protection clauses in contracts.
This is the ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys managing day to day data protection activities and educating stakeholders on the importance of data.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Extensive data protection and privacy experience.
- Extensive knowledge of UK and EU Data Protection and Information Security principles, as well as best practice.
- Experience undertaking data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), legitimate interest balance tests and reviewing privacy contractual clauses.
- Experience providing pragmatic advice to stakeholders on data protection issues.
- Solutions focused mindset.
- Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to communicate complex data protection information to different audiences.
- High accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience in the charity sector or an understanding of fundraising is highly beneficial for this role.
We are Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity. We stop at nothing to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer.
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Job Title: Operations Manager – Neighbourhood Services
Reporting to: Head of Neighbourhood Services
Direct Reports: Housing Officers, Assistant Housing Officers, Housing Administrators, Tenancy Sustainment Officers
Location: Hybrid (UK-based)
Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time (flexibility required, including occasional evening/weekend work)
About the Organisation We are a large social housing provider managing a diverse portfolio of general-needs homes across multiple communities. Our mission is to provide safe, secure, and affordable homes while building sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods. We are data-led, resident-focused, and committed to continuous improvement and partnership working.
Role Purpose As Operations Manager – Neighbourhood Services, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of tenancy and neighbourhood management services across designated geographical patches. You will manage and develop a multi-disciplinary team, using performance data and resident insight to drive service improvements, enhance resident satisfaction, and create safe, cohesive communities.
Working closely with the Head of Neighbourhood Services and a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the strategic plan for neighbourhood services, with safeguarding, compliance, and resident-centred outcomes at the core.
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery & Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and performance-manage a team of housing professionals to deliver a visible, consistent, and high-quality housing management service.
- Ensure effective tenancy management, estate inspections, enforcement action, and resolution of anti-social behaviour in line with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
- Build strong partnerships with local authorities, police, support agencies, and community organisations to keep neighbourhoods safe and support vulnerable residents.
- Prepare performance reports and contribute to governance/board-level reporting as required.
Data-Driven Performance & Continuous Improvement
- Use data, trend analysis, and resident insight to monitor performance, identify risks early, and implement improvement plans.
- Embed a culture of evidence-based decision-making across the team.
- Support the development and delivery of service transformation and digital innovation projects.
Customer Focus & Tenancy Sustainment
- Ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to diverse resident needs.
- Proactively identify residents at risk of tenancy failure and coordinate early intervention with internal and external support services to prevent homelessness.
- Lead or support the development and annual review of tenancy management policies and processes.
- Oversee the resolution of complex complaints, ensuring learning is embedded into service improvements.
Neighbourhood & Estate Management
- Implement a robust estate inspection framework to maintain clean, safe, and well-maintained neighbourhoods.
- Promote community cohesion through resident engagement initiatives, events, and partnership projects.
- Identify opportunities to leverage social value and external funding for community-benefit projects.
Compliance & Risk
- Ensure full compliance with relevant housing legislation, regulatory consumer standards, data protection, and health & safety requirements.
- Identify and manage safeguarding risks, escalating appropriately and working with specialist agencies.
- Maintain operational risk registers and contribute to business-continuity planning.
Budget & Resource Management
- Manage delegated operational budgets, delivering value for money and aligning spend with strategic priorities.
Corporate & Collaborative Working
- Actively contribute to organisation-wide objectives as part of the wider management team.
- Break down silos, share best practice, and foster a “one-team” culture.
Leadership Expectations
- Inspire and motivate teams to deliver excellence, providing clarity, support, and constructive challenge.
- Champion equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all areas of work.
- Role-model resilience, accountability, and a solutions-focused approach.
- Coach and develop team members, building capability and future leadership talent.
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Head of Communications
Salary: Banding Level 5 £45,000 - £50,000
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location: Taunton, Somerset. Opportunity for hybrid working
The Head of Communications is a fundamental role within the Somerset Wildlife Trust.
The role is responsible for leading the development and coordinated delivery of the Trust’s communications in line with the Wilder Somerset 2030 strategy. This includes identifying key audiences, crafting core messages, and selecting effective communication channels to raise awareness and understanding of the Trust’s work. The postholder will support staff across the organisation in achieving the strategy’s aims while managing a team of specialists and responding to emerging issues professionally and astutely.
Working across teams, the Head of Communications will develop and deliver an annual communications plan that meets the organisation's priorities.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Responsibility 1: Leadership & Cross Team Working
- Strategic Planning: Lead the development of the communications delivery plan and annual calendar, involving all areas of the Trust, defining key audiences, messages and channels with the aim of increasing awareness and understanding of the Trust. Provide effective leadership and build strong working relationships with departments across the charity to ensure integrated communications plans and campaigns are developed and implemented to achieve the maximum impact with external audiences.
- Communications Delivery Plan: Effective coordination of both messages and activity – both reactive and proactive throughout the year. Including improvements with revised website navigation and architecture, SEO improvements and content targeted at priority groups, including use of video, and influencers.
- Senior Leadership Team: Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team taking collective responsibility for decision making, risk and budget management across the Trust. Work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure all communications effectively contribute to and support all strategic goals of the Trust.
- Brand Marketing: Work with teams to improve our products and services and how these meet the needs of our audiences, including working with focus groups (with co-creation when relevant).
- Building Capability: Coordinate providing support and training for all staff to achieve effective communications, which supports the Trust’s overall brand and positioning, including mentoring the communications team.
- Systems & Processes: Maintain and develop systems for gathering information and communications planning within the Trust and from project partners, RSWT and SWT. Embedding into all teams’ ways of working.
Responsibility 2: Communications Delivery
- Line Management: Manage, support and develop a team of staff and volunteers to deliver the communications work programme, providing effective line management. Including the provision of specialist support and advice for the development of specific communication campaigns or tools across the organisation.
- Budgets: Ensure communication activity elsewhere in the Trust is produced within allocated budgets and timeframes.
- Performance: Set and manage KPIs and budget for communications programmes, monitoring and reporting performance and reforecasting in line with Trust requirements. Continuous improvement.
- Brand: Develop the Trust’s brand, ensuring a clear and distinctive brand proposition and engaging brand identity, which also supports the Trust as part of the Wildlife Trusts movement. Ensure the brand’s consistent use and monitor the link with the Trust strategy and values.
- Public Affairs: Oversee the PR and media relations (press office function), and act as a key charity spokesperson when required. Horizon scanning and being aware of emerging issues to develop opportunistic messages to optimise nature recovery actions.
- Crisis Management: Protect the Trust's reputation by ensuring the effectiveness of robust crisis management plans and the definition of clear policies and position statements.
- Design, Content & Print: Coordinate the Annual Report with teams and Trustees. Editor for the members’ magazine and print products to support membership retention and enable action for nature.
Responsibility 3: Campaigns for Change
- Strategic Campaign Planning: Work with our policy, advocacy and engagement specialists to design campaigns that move people through the engagement funnel, change behaviour, influence policy, and improve supporter retention. Work with the Exec Team to set campaign objectives tied to clear outcomes: acquisition, activation, retention, behaviour change, policy influence, or income generation.
- Supporter Journeys & Segmentation: Map and optimise journeys across channels (email, web, social media, print, events) with named next steps that move people toward deeper engagement and action.
- Marketing Campaign Leadership: Own the strategic design of multi-channel marketing campaigns and provide clear briefs and creative direction to the delivery team. Ensure channel integration so website journeys, email, print content and social media activity are coordinated and measurable. Keep storytelling compelling while optimising for acquisition and action.
- Advocacy & Policy Campaigns: Work across teams to design campaigns to influence systems change by leveraging our data and evidence, combining public voice, stakeholder engagement and targeted advocacy tactics.
- Behaviour Change Campaigns: Work with our engagement specialists to apply social marketing techniques and behavioural frameworks to shift norms and the adoption of actions for nature. Translate data and evidence into interventions that use communication tactics such as prompts, social proof, incentives and nudges to create measurable behaviour change.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Flexible and agile working
- Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions
- Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
- Paid volunteer days
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities
- 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays) + Christmas shutdown
- Staff social calendar and events
- The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate
Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Somerset Wildlife Trust have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and are committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.
No agencies please.
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Partnerships Manager: Grantmakers
Reports to: Executive Director
Contract: Full-time
Role Purpose
As Partnerships Manager: Grantmakers, you will lead the development and delivery of HOST’s Hosted Grantmaking service — ensuring that funders can move resources quickly, safely, and transparently to the people driving change.
You will oversee funder relationships and hosted grantmaking delivery, building systems that ensure clarity, compliance, and care at every stage. Working closely with the Delivery Circle, you’ll strengthen due diligence, grant management, and reporting processes — enabling funders to trust that every pound achieves its intended impact.
In order to respond to growing demand, you will build and manage the Hosted Grantmaking Community Support Team and liaise and coordinate with the Delivery Team, ensuring HOST has the capacity and expertise to meet growing global demand for hosted funds.
This role is central to HOST’s ambition to become a trusted backbone for civil society infrastructure — connecting funders and change-makers through integrity, efficiency, and shared purpose.
Core Responsibilities
1. Hosted Grantmaking Leadership
Lead the delivery and growth of HOST’s Hosted Grantmaking service, working closely with the Executive Director, Operations Director and other Partnership Managers, ensuring alignment between funder expectations, hosted partner needs, and internal delivery capacity.
Co-design and coordinate the Hosted Grantmaking Delivery Team, coordinating with the Delivery Circle (Finance, Due Diligence, and Legal) to ensure seamless grant operations.
Strategic oversight of hosted grantmaking cycles — from application to disbursement and reporting — ensuring accuracy, speed, and compliance in delivery.
Reporting cadence: Monthly Hosted Grantmaking performance report to Executive Director and Operations Director.
2. Hosted Grantmaking Community Support and Relationship Management
Build and lead the Hosted Grantmaking Community Support Team, ensuring all funders and hosted funders receive consistent, proactive, and informed communication.
Strengthen HOST’s funder community by developing engagement pathways, events, and resources that deepen relationships and mutual learning.
Maintain high standards of care, responsiveness, and accountability across all funder interactions.
Reporting cadence: Monthly funder community and relationship management summary.
3. Due Diligence and Grant Facilitation
Work with the Delivery Circle, Grants Manager, and Partnerships Manager: Funders to deliver due diligence processes that are rigorous, efficient, and scalable.
Ensure all funder agreements, compliance documentation, and grant records are accurate, up to date, and audit-ready.
Support the development of clear SOPs for due diligence and hosted grantmaking workflows in collaboration with the Legal Lead and Operations Team.
Reporting cadence: Monthly compliance and due diligence report.
4. Funder Relationship Stewardship and Growth
Support the Partnership Team to manage relationships with key funders and philanthropic partners, ensuring HOST is recognised as a trusted, transparent delivery partner.
Develop funder engagement plans and manage the funder relationship lifecycle from onboarding through renewal.
Identify new funder opportunities aligned with HOST’s mission and facilitate introductions for the Partnerships Director and Executive Director.
Reporting cadence: Quarterly relationship development review.
5. Reporting and Communications
Oversee funder reporting and impact communications, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with HOST’s tone of voice.
Work with the Engagement Team to produce funder updates, case studies, and inputs to the HOST Impact Report.
Ensure funders and partners understand the value, integrity, and impact of HOST’s services.
Reporting cadence: Quarterly reporting and communications alignment.
6. Systems and Process Development
Maintain clear funder and grant records across ClickUp, Zendesk, and CRM systems.
Develop and maintain SOPs for Hosted Grantmaking, funder engagement, and due diligence workflows.
Ensure consistent alignment between partnership data and financial reporting.
Reporting cadence: Quarterly systems and SOP review.
7. Risk, Compliance, and Escalation
Identify and escalate financial, operational, or reputational risks associated with hosted grantmaking or funder engagement.
Collaborate with the Legal Lead, Delivery Team, and Executive Director on mitigation actions and documentation.
Contribute to HOST’s monthly organisational risk report.
Reporting cadence: Real-time escalation; monthly consolidation.
8. Collaboration and Cross-Team Development
Work with the Partnerships Manager: Funders to align Hosted Grantmaking within HOSTs wider donor engagement.
Work with the Partnerships Manager: Changemakers to align Hosted Grantmaking with the Hosted Partner Journey.
Collaborate with the Training Lead and Data Analyst to integrate learning, performance, and impact insights into service design.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of HOST’s partnership management framework.
Reporting cadence: Quarterly service development meeting.
Key Relationships
Internal: Executive Director, Operations Director, Partnerships Manager: Funders, Partnerships Manager: Changemakers, Finance, Legal, Operations, Communications, Data Analyst, and Training Lead.
External: Funders, philanthropic networks, and hosted grant recipients.
Required Experience
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5–8 years’ experience in funder relations, partnerships management, or programme delivery within the not-for-profit, social enterprise, or philanthropic sectors.
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3–5 years’ experience overseeing grantmaking, regranting, or fund distribution programmes, ideally across multiple geographies or funder types.
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Proven ability to manage and grow funder relationships, including institutional, philanthropic, or high-net-worth funders.
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Demonstrated experience leading or building a small team, with responsibility for coaching, supervision, and performance management.
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Strong background in due diligence, compliance, and risk assessment, particularly in relation to funder funds and hosted grantmaking.
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Proven success developing and maintaining systems, SOPs, and cross-team coordination for complex funder or grant processes.
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Experience managing financial reporting and data-driven insights to meet funder and audit requirements.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver confident, values-aligned communications to funders and partners.
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Strong organisational and project management skills — able to balance multiple grants, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively.
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Experience working with CRM and project management platforms (e.g. ClickUp, Zendesk, Salesforce, or similar
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International Finance Manager
Reports to: Finance Director
Contract: Part-time
Interview process: Will be in the New Year
Role Purpose
As International Finance Manager, you will work alongside the UK Finance Manager overseeing the full lifecycle of all financial transactions with particular focus on funder grants managed through HOST — across both Project Hosting and Hosted Grantmaking services. You’ll ensure every grant is managed with accuracy, compliance, and care so that funds reach the world’s change-makers safely, transparently, and on time.
You will be responsible for ensuring that funder requirements, hosted partner needs, and HOST’s financial integrity align seamlessly. This means managing due diligence, contracting, reporting, and financial monitoring for all funder grants — whether they are received on behalf of a single hosted partner or distributed through multi-grant programmes.
Working at the heart of the Delivery Circle, you’ll collaborate with the Partnerships, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure HOST’s grant management systems are reliable, scalable, and trusted — enabling funders and movements alike to focus on what matters most: delivering impact.
Core Responsibilities
1. Grant Lifecycle Management (Project Hosting & Hosted Grantmaking)
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Manage the end-to-end administration of all funder grants, from due diligence and contracting to financial tracking, reporting, and closure.
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Ensure every grant is correctly recorded in HOST’s financial and project management systems (Xero, ClickUp, HOSTHub).
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Liaise with hosted partners and funders to clarify grant conditions, budgets, and deliverables.
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Track grant progress, disbursements, and reporting deadlines to ensure compliance with funder terms and HOST policies.
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Lead on the preparation and review of all grant agreements, amendments, and financial schedules in collaboration with the Legal Lead and Partnerships Manager: Funders.
Reporting cadence: Monthly grant activity summary to Finance Manager and Partnerships Director.
2. Financial Oversight and Reporting
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Monitor the flow of all grant income and expenditure, including restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring timely reconciliation with Finance.
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Prepare detailed financial reports and proposal budgets for funders, hosted partners, and internal stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed budgets.
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Support income deferrals, accruals, and revenue recognition processes as part of monthly and annual financial cycles.
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Maintain audit-ready records for all grants and subgrants, ensuring transparency and accountability.
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Work with the Data Analyst to integrate grant data into HOST’s KPI and impact dashboards.
Reporting cadence: Monthly reconciliation and quarterly financial performance report.
3. Due Diligence and Compliance
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Lead due diligence processes for all incoming funder funds and outgoing subgrants, ensuring alignment with HOST’s AML, CTF, and sanctions compliance frameworks.
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Review and verify partner documentation, including governance, financial statements, and risk assessments.
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Collaborate with the Legal Circle to ensure all grant agreements meet compliance requirements across relevant jurisdictions.
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Maintain a live due diligence tracker for all funders, hosted partners, and hosted grantmaking recipients.
Reporting cadence: Monthly compliance report; real-time escalation of risks.
4. Project Hosting Grant Management
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Manage funder grants received on behalf of Hosted Partners (HPs), ensuring restricted fund management, compliance, and accurate reporting.
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Support hosted partners in interpreting funder terms, building compliant budgets, and submitting financial reports.
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Coordinate with Community Support Leads to provide responsive guidance on grant use and expenditure tracking.
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Ensure that all HP grant income and expenses are recorded accurately and reconciled with funder agreements.
Reporting cadence: Monthly hosted partner grant activity and variance report.
5. Hosted Grantmaking Grant Management
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Work with the Partnerships Manager: Funders to manage multi-grant programmes, including collective and participatory funds.
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Administer hosted grant cycles — including application reviews, disbursements, and financial reporting from grantees.
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Ensure accurate funder reporting and financial documentation for each hosted grantmaking initiative.
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Support the development of grantmaking templates, workflows, and SOPs for scale-up through HOSTHub.
Reporting cadence: Monthly hosted grantmaking fund performance review.
6. Collaboration with Partnerships and Delivery Teams
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Work with the Partnerships Circle to ensure clear communication between funders, hosted partners, and internal teams.
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Support the Finance Team in cash flow forecasting, funder fund management, and budget reforecasting.
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Coordinate with the Legal and Operations teams to ensure integrated service delivery across all funding streams.
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Collaborate with the Training Lead to deliver guidance or workshops on grant compliance and reporting for hosted partners.
Reporting cadence: Monthly Delivery Circle coordination meeting.
7. Process, Systems, and Continuous Improvement
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Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all grant-related workflows, including contracting, reporting, and closure.
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Support the automation of grant management systems through HOSTHub to increase efficiency and reduce administrative burden.
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Identify bottlenecks, recommend process improvements, and support implementation across teams.
Reporting cadence: Quarterly systems and improvement review.
8. Risk Management and Audit Support
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Identify and mitigate risks across the grant portfolio, ensuring early escalation of financial or operational concerns.
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Support external and internal audits, providing complete and accurate grant documentation.
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Maintain a continuous improvement mindset toward compliance, ensuring HOST remains audit-ready at all times.
Reporting cadence: Real-time escalation of risks; quarterly risk review with Finance and Legal.
Key Relationships
Internal: Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Partnerships Manager: Funders, Partnerships Director, Legal Lead, Finance & Operations Director, Data Analyst, and Training Lead.
External: Funders, hosted partners, hosted grantees, and auditors.
Performance Indicators
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100% compliance with funder and grant reporting deadlines.
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100% of grants processed with complete due diligence and documentation.
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Zero unresolved financial discrepancies in grant records at month-end.
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All funder and hosted partner reporting delivered on time and to standard.
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Continuous improvement in efficiency and accuracy of grant management workflows.
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Positive feedback from funders and hosted partners on financial clarity and service quality.
Qualifications/Experience
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Internationally recognised finance qualification.
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Ideally use of Sage but not essential.
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Experience of the not for profit sector.
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Experience managing Grants advantageous.
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