Population Matters has reached an exciting point in its development and is looking for a Finance and Administrative Officer to help with the smooth running of our growing organisation. This is a varied and interesting role in a small and friendly team, where everyone’s contribution matters.  Reporting to the Head of Governance and Supporter Services, you will have responsibility for the day-to-day accounting records, including playing a key role in month and year end finances. You will also use CiviCRM, our open source donor management system, to support our fundraising and stakeholder engagement activities (training will be provided).

You will be a self-starter and be able to work accurately to deadlines with minimal supervision. Population Matters works as a virtual team, so this role is home-based, with regular travel to London; being able to work on your own initiative and virtually is a key part of this role.  You will also be able to provide sound advice to senior management and staff, build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders and be able to maintain confidentiality at all times.

This role would particularly suit someone who is highly numerate, with experience of accounting systems and has an open and flexible approach.  Experience of working within the voluntary/third sector and knowledge of the charities SORP will be beneficial, as will an aptitude for acquiring new skills.

This is envisaged as a part time role (average 15 hours per week that could be worked flexibly).

The deadline for applications is midday on 11/03/2020. Interviews will be held w/c 16/03/2020 

Due to our size it may not be possible to respond to every application.  If you have not heard from us by 16/03/2020 you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.  Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.

Population Matters - Every Choice Counts

Are you a talented trust fundraiser that truly loves dogs?  Then this could be the perfect job for you! 

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 14,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented Trust and Foundations Officer to join a high performing and friendly team.

The Trust Team has enjoyed a successful 2019 but it is still relatively new and so there is considerable scope to apply fresh energy and enthusiasm and make an enormous difference to dogs in need, using your first class skills to prepare inspiring and original applications for funding.

You will have a successful track record of securing grants from charitable trusts and foundations, well-developed written and verbal communication skills and, above all, be a strong, positive team player committed to the aims and values of Dogs Trust.

You will have exceptional attention to detail and a strong aptitude for writing creative narrative that will ensure our applications stand out when being assessed.

We have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension allowances.  As well as this, though, you will you join a team of highly professional and passionate colleagues in the fundraising team - legendary for its friendliness, and you’ll also learn from and get to meet dedicated experts in the field of canine care, research and welfare.  Add to this, the fact that the whole charity has a brilliant upbeat and collaborative culture promoted by a highly supportive management team.   

Along the way you’ll be encouraged to see Dogs Trust’s amazing work for yourself and visit our world class Rehoming Centres.  You’ll also enjoy spending time with donors and supporters who share our love of dogs. 

Perhaps best of all, being a Trusts and Foundations Officer at Dogs Trust means working in environment where staff can apply to bring their own dog to work - so there are always plenty of our four legged friends around to keep us company in the office while we trust fundraise!

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the role by clicking the APPLY button.

The British Society for Rheumatology is a growing membership organisation for health professionals in the field and is recruiting a Clinical Affairs Project Officer who will have an important role in delivering our Quality Improvement initiatives.

These include the new Quality Review Scheme (QRS), the high-profile National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit (NEIAA) and the new Quality Improvement Special Interest Group (SIG).  The postholder will support the development of all these initiatives, working closely with the Head of QI and the NEIAA Project Manager, as well as other staff within the Clinical Affairs Directorate.

Interested candidates will have experience of supporting projects and developing and implementing robust administrative processes.  They must also have worked with committee structures and be able to develop good working relationships with senior officeholders.  They must possess excellent all round communication skills and be confident addressing a variety of stakeholder audiences.  A good eye for detail, excellent IT skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision are also essential.

Application is by CV and a short covering letter highlighting your relevant experience and skills through the CharityJob website.  For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rosie Fairfax, Head of Quality Improvement.  Only shortlisted applicants will contacted.  Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without restriction.  

Interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 23rd March.

Copywriter (one year contract)

£21 - £25K pa

Full-time

Flexible working options

Office location: Witney, near Oxford

We are looking for a Copywriter to join our in-house marketing communications and creative team.

Open Doors UK & Ireland is a Christian charity raising awareness to provide practical and spiritual support for persecuted Christians in over 60 countries. We believe in freedom of religious belief and in standing strong with all Christians suffering for their faith.

We’re seeking to appoint a talented Christian* Copywriter to engage our supporters, tell stories of courageous faith, and raise awareness of the increasing persecution faced by millions of Christians worldwide.

You’ll have experience of copywriting and/or a relevant qualification, and you’ll be skilled in writing creative and compelling copy for a wide range of digital and print platforms, working effectively to meet exacting deadlines. You’ll have excellent attention to detail and self-motivation, able to work under your own initiative within a dynamic communications environment.

You’ll see the rewards and impact of your work in increasing supporter engagement. You’ll also be part of a dynamic and friendly team who pray for our work as it unfolds. There will be opportunities to hear from the field and see the work that we do.

If you’ve got a gift for writing and you feel ready for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please complete the Application Form and send it by email, explaining why you feel you are suitable for the role. Please also include 2-3 examples of your work demonstrating experience in writing for a variety of channels including print, digital and direct marketing.

Closing date: 13 March 2020

1st Interviews:  31 March 2020

2nd Interviews: 7 April 2020

*There is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for this post to be held by an actively practising Christian who assents to our statement of faith.

This is an exciting new role to work alongside the Mental Wealth Academy to design and develop an innovative programme that supports young people who have been on a mental health journey and are ready to take a step into training and development opportunities to become Mental Health Ambassadors.

We are looking for an experienced accountant with a proven track record in managing projects and dealing with a diverse group of stakeholders and who is interested in ensuring equal rights for women everywhere.

Womankind is recruiting for the role of Projects Finance Manager to join its dynamic staff team based in their North London offices. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping Womankind manage its many overseas projects and achieve its organisational objectives. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant wanting to make a difference for the women’s rights movement.

Overall Purpose

The Projects Finance Manager (PFM) is a key member of the Finance & Resources Team and is tasked with leading and coordinating the financial operations, management, and administration of Womankind’s portfolio of projects. The PFM is responsible for providing the organisation with accurate and timely financial information in accordance with Womankind’s financial policies and procedures and for leading on project financial development, contract compliance, project reporting and financial management across Womankind’s portfolio of women’s rights projects, in line with the Womankind Project Cycle Management (PCM) Manual and approach. As PFM, you will be able to juggle competing and time-bound priorities and to build effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation and with partner organisations in the UK and internationally.

The PFM will  be expected to be proactive in providing integrated contract, financial and compliance expertise to a portfolio of Womankind work, throughout the project cycle: from due diligence with partners, funding proposals, project inception and interim reporting, through to final donor reporting and project close-out.

The PFM is a member of Womankind’s Finance & Resources Team, which is made up of the Finance Officer, Office & HR Manager, Management Accountant and Director of Finance and Resources. The role reports to the Director Finance & Resources and has no direct report responsibility.

This role is tasked with delivering five key areas of responsibility, as detailed below:

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Projects Cycle Management (75%)

• Work with partners in our focus countries to develop budgets for concepts/proposals, ensuring the inclusion of Womankind costs. Make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the Womankind teams and partners in our focus countries to ensure these are complete, accurate, and consistent with the narrative. 
• Prepare Project Cooperation Agreements (PCAs) with Womankind partners. Lead on consortium/partner agreements, ensuring compliance with UK donor requirements and identification and management of risk for each Project undertaken. 

• Work with partners in our focus countries to develop donor financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, that the reports are produced on time and to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative. 
• Review of contractual performance of projects with Project Lead, proactively working to address financial/compliance issues; escalate risks and issues to line manager when needed. 
• Manage the process of claims from Donors including ensuring timely submission of all claims in line with project requirements, as required by donor contracts and internal sub-grant agreements. 
• Verify requests for transfers to partners, ensuring sufficient cashflow for projects, including Womankind pre-financing. 
• Develop donor and internal sub-grant agreements with Agencies, and other partners, including (but not limited to) those that include co-financing. 
• Design, implement and as needed, improve already-existing quality controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements, including manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools. 
• Develop financial processes, controls and guidelines for donor commercial contracts. 
• Ensure that donor and Womankind rules are being adhered to regarding procurement, accounting, project expenditure, and implementation of activities through regular engagement with project partners. 
• Develop, in collaboration with the programme/partnerships team, and implement an annual monitoring and internal (in-person or remote) spot check schedule on specific projects including Spend Rate monitoring & reforecasting. 
• Develop, deliver and continuously update training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, IATI, finance and reporting for Programme, Finance, and other field-based staff, and act as a resource for agencies/field units with regards to donor regulation compliance. 
• Prepare audit schedules and attend to external auditors for financial audits of grants. 
• Provision of finance and contracts technical expertise, guidance and support to colleagues within Womankind and to our partners in Africa and South Asia. 
• Undertake hands on technical assistance visits to partners in Africa and Asia, in liaison with the Policy, Programmes & Learning team, as required.

2.  Projects Financial Reporting & Processes (15%)

• Ensure robust financial systems, procedures and controls are in place for the entire life cycle of grants, properly documented, regularly reviewed and efficiently used.
• Ensure all Womankind grant transactions are reflected accurately each month and produce timely management reports, data and analysis.
• Ensure monthly reconciliations of all grant funds are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain a monthly cash flow projection for Womankind grant transactions and jointly with the projects teams, regularly review and analyse grants.
• Ensure internal budgets and financial reports relating to the grants portfolio are robust and meet requirements.
• Monitor spending on grants and escalate significant under or overspend on a timely basis.
• Ensure cost recoveries from grants are made and monitored against budgets and that new funding opportunities include provision for Womankind to cover its costs, where possible.
• Own and develop internal tools that track the active grants portfolio, secured and pipeline funding, reporting schedule and other compliance, cost recoveries and cash balances and ensure they are kept up-to-date.
• Generate financial analysis, forecasting, back-up papers and reports and produce effective synthesis for management decision-making, Board and Finance and Resources Committee submissions and other reporting requirements.
• To contribute to ensuring that team members across the organisation follow Womankind’s financial systems, policies, and procedures.  

 3. Financial Planning (3%)

• Support the annual budget and forecasting process, under the leadership of the Director of Finance & Resources.
• Work with The Management Accountant on the preparation of Management Accounts and Mid-Year Forecasts.

4. Audit, internal controls and risk (7%)

• Contribute on programme finance to all audits and statutory compliance in line with UK and Womankind regulations and compliance requirements and respond to Audit queries for projects and the organisation.
• Prepare the programme finance elements of the Womankind statutory financial statements and supporting working papers.
• Manage follow up of external audits of Womankind on programme finance and compliance related matters.
• Ensure that Womankind is up to date on all programme finance related financial regulations, rules, procedures, formats, compliance, reporting requirements and that the Finance Manual and Project Cycle Management Manual reflects these changes.
• Manage and oversee internal financial control policies and procedures related to Womankind grants.
• Carry out the due diligence assessments and updates on potential partners
• Manage the section of the Womankind risk register that relates to programme finances.

Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature – including providing cover within the Team - and which have been discussed and agreed with your line manager. 

• All team members are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, and to demonstrate their commitment to Womankind’s values on an ongoing basis. Team members are expected to exhibit professionalism, respect for colleagues, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in Womankind’s policies and procedures.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

The post holder must be committed to the mission, vision, values, and aims of Womankind Worldwide.

Essential Knowledge

• Part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or equivalent
• Clear understanding of international NGOs’ common compliance, accounting and reporting requirements, including in relation to grants from key donors
• Understanding of Value For Money principles and their application to international grant funded programming 
• Clear knowledge and understanding of Charity Fund accounting, SORP 2005 & the Companies Act
• Understanding and experience of development issues and organisations
• Knowledge of  accounting software systems  

Essential Experience and Skills 

• Good experience of financial management and inter-departmental budgeting in the international NGO sector, including computerised accounting systems.
• Sound analytical and technical skills in financial accounting and ability to produce and interpret financial statements and reports.
• Experience of working with fundraising colleagues to identify the financial aspects of donor calls and develop the financials of project proposals.
• Experience of leading and providing support on international programmes financial management, from project development through to donor contract management and compliance.
• Strong presentation skills and interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Experience working effectively in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
• Experience of developing and maintaining financial operational systems, schedules and reporting.
• Experience working with DFID or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations.
• Experience of programme budgeting and accounting including cost recovery modelling, cash flow management and reporting.
• Proven ability to prioritise in a demanding environment with multiple accountabilities, and to tight deadlines.
• Experience of delivering training, coaching and / or capacity building support.
• Ability to travel to programme countries in Africa and South Asia and other international destinations as and when required, estimated 4-6 weeks per year.
• The ability to originate, introduce and be open to, new practices, concepts, ideas and change and to demonstrate your commitment to personal development.
• Highly organised, flexible and able to function with a high degree of autonomy.
• Honesty and integrity, including desire to accept ownership and accountability, whilst getting things done well and meeting challenging goals.

Essential personal attributes

• Ability and willingness to travel internationally, up to-6  weeks per year  

Desirable

• Experience of working with others in multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience of working and living in Africa or South Asia
• Experience of delivering technical assistance to NGOs in Africa or South Asia
• Ability to review and develop financial systems and procedures

Terms and conditions  

Hours  

35 hours

Salary     

£41,239

Contract          

 Permanent  

Probationary period

6 months

Holidays                                

25 days per annum plus statutory holidays and Christmas break 

Pension  

Womankind has a contributory pension scheme in place

 How to apply   

To apply for this position please complete an application form on our website via link below.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon on Wednesday 18th March 2020  

First round interviews: w/c 30th March 2020  

Second round interviews: w/c 6th April 2020

We are working with a leading children's charity in their search for a new Trusts Manager.

You will join a friendly, supportive and hard-working team and will work together to develop and manage relationships with major trusts and foundations. You will write compelling applications and proposals and build warm and trusting relationships with existing and potential funders.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with a successful track record of securing income from charitable trusts and foundations. You will be a strong writer and a fantastic relationship builder. You will be able to hit the ground running and will be a team player.

This is a full-time role based in Barkingside, Ilford and is offering a salary of £32,183 - £34,607 (including London weighting).

To find out more about this exciting role please call Terri on 0207 820 7326 or email a copy of your CV to [email protected].uk.

Get in touch today to avoid disappointment, applications close on 2nd March. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

I am currently looking for a part time (3 day week) experienced Finance Officer for a rapidly growing membership organisation. You will be part (AAT, CIMA, ACCA) qualified with knowledge of Quickbooks reporting with a great attention to detail as we are looking for someone to hit the ground running!

Main duties:
Process receipts (cash, cheque, online and BACS)
Process payments (invoices, expenses, credit cards)
Monitor debtors and creditors and ensure payments are made on timely basis
Manage the fortnightly payment run and prepare online payments for approval
Ensure the posting of all bank transactions
Reconcile the main bank account on a monthly basis and a periodic reconciliation of other bank accounts
Regular monitoring of cash balances and input petty cash and expense claims
Monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts
Work collaboratively with departmental budget holders to ensure accurate income and expenditure monitoring and that spending is within annual budgets
Produce regular financial & Quickbook reports for the CEO, SLT and Board as necessary
Manage the financial aspects of tenancy agreements, including managing deposits, invoicing and rental increases.
Ensure all donations are accurately recorded and reconciled in the accounting records and that any restrictions are monitored appropriately
Liaise with the events teams around invoicing, receipts and payments for event

Essential skills and experience
At least 1 years' experience in a similar finance role
A part qualified accounting qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA)
Knowledge of Quick Books Online accounting software & reporting

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online or contact Sekai today!

Want to join a charity that offers unique development opportunities and play a key role in impacting the lives of thousands of people?

The Royal Free Charity is entering an exciting new phase of growth and has a vacancy for a Database Manager.

This pivotal role, which will critically underpin all our fundraising and marketing activities, will be responsible for:-

• strategic leadership and daily management of the Charity’s CRM/s, namely Raiser’s Edge
• recording and delivering data
• all staff queries, training and support
• management of database projects
• handling relationships with key stakeholders and business departments
• managing data migration projects across databases within the charity

The RFC works in partnership with the Royal Free Trust by ‘making today feel better’ for all users of the hospitals. We raise and spend millions every year, which supports pioneering research that revolutionises patient care through to everyday improvements in hospital services and facilities.

If you’re a self-motivated, ambitious individual, interested in making a positive impact on the patient experience, a team player who also thrives on autonomous work, and detail-oriented with a hands-on approach, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

The successful candidate will undertake the following role responsibilities and be able to demonstrate the necessary experience and skills: -

Role specific responsibilities: -

CRM

• Management and development of the CRM and associated systems, including: -
  • analysis, segmentation and selections
  • the streamlining of systems to assist the Charity in achieving its goals
  • data and reporting systems, ensuring these are fit for purpose to cover all supporter activities
  • maintenance of data integrity, applying robust quality checking and regular cleaning
  • strict adherence to data protection principles and legal requirements

Strategic Development

• Lead on the strategic development of the Charity’s CRM, ensuring: -
  • alignment with the broader organisational strategy
  • it sets the highest standards in data governance and is a champion of good practice
  • business needs are continuously met, creating a future-proof environment for holding and enhancing the Charity’s customer data

Team Management

• Management of the Database team: -
  • working closely with the Fundraising Database Administrator to ensure the database is well structured and fit for purpose, providing cover in their absence
  • ensuring all income is inputted and recorded correctly
  • overseeing the production of month end reports to the Charity’s Finance team

Database Leadership

• Be the main point of contact for all database queries: -
  • ensuring users have the skills, tools and knowledge to maximise data potential
  • training and supporting users across the Charity, logging and addressing queries in a timely manner
  • working closely with other departments to ensure data is collected, stored and managed properly within their systems
  • creating specialised queries and reports to meet users’ needs

Other Duties

• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders and other Charity teams including Fundraising, Marketing, Volunteering, Operations and People
• Prepare data for regular Gift Aid claims in line with an agreed schedule

Fit for Royal Free Charity - What we are looking for

We can’t live without….(essential)

• Previous experience: -
  • Minimum 2 years’ CRM experience, ideally working with Raiser’s Edge
  • Minimum 1 year: -
    • line management / managing a team
    • experience delivering IT training
  • Excel (advanced) SQL and / or SSRS
  • Working and communicating with a number of stakeholders
  • Project delivery at ground level in relation to fundraising databases
  • Delivering quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques and processes
  • Data reporting and producing data insights and visualisations
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act (GDPR), Gift Aid and BACS statutory requirements as they relate to UK fundraising
• Advanced analytical skills including being skilled at managing large volumes of data
• Ability to: -
  • prioritise, organise and manage workload effectively whilst dealing with unplanned interruptions
  • follow instructions and adhere to Charity and Trust policies
• First class people / customer service skills
• Degree / other qualification in IT or similar
• Honest, flexible and responsible
• Excellent IT skills

We’d love you to have….(desirable)

• An ability to learn and use software packages to an advanced level
• Understanding or interest in subscriptions-based marketing / events organisations
• Understanding of Google Analytics

We’d like you to ….(general)

• Be motivated and self-initiated with a non-judgemental approach
• Have a: -
  • strong affinity with the charity mission and ethos
  • positive professional work attitude
  • presentable appearance
  • ‘hands on’ attitude with good attention to detail
• Have an ability to: -
  • work unsupervised
  • work in a ‘team – based’ environment
  • work to tight deadlines and deliver results
  • be flexible, tactful, diplomatic and supportive in your approach
• Be enthusiastic and passionate for Charity / Hospital environment

This role is subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Check.

Clinical Lead

Lifecentre is a Registered Charity (No 1127779) with a Christian foundation, providing specialist counselling services across West Sussex to survivors of sexual violation of all ages and all genders.

We are looking for an experienced counsellor accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychology (BACP) or United Kingdom Council for Psychology (UKCP) to be responsible for the delivery of Lifecentre’s clinical services. The Clinical Lead will be responsible for managing and supporting the clinical staff and supervisors. They will provide assurance to the Chief Executive on the quality of the clinical services, ensuring delivery adheres to Lifecentre’s policies and procedures and supports the best interests of our clients and mission as a charity.

The ideal candidate would have experience working with sexual trauma and complex mental health issues. We are looking for someone who has experience of leading teams of counselling practitioners including providing clinical support, reviewing performance and developing the team. They will have a track record of conducting assessments and using measurement tools such as CORE. We would like a candidate who has extensive experience and skills in building strong working relationships with partner agencies. We are looking for someone with extensive experience of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. They will have a consultative management style, with the ability to motivate a diverse range of staff with a coaching approach. We need someone who can exercise strong clinical judgement. They will be a committed and mature Christian who is an active part of a church community. They will have analytical thinking skills and the ability to see the bigger picture as well as being a confident communicator.

Reporting to: CEO and Trustee Board

Hours: 20 hrs a week

Place of Work: Primarily based in Chichester, attending meetings at other locations as required.

£50,340 (plus contributory pension)

Maternity contract to August 2020.

Manchester City Centre

MAG saves lives and builds futures by working with others to reclaim land contaminated with the debris of conflict, to reduce the daily risk of death or injury for civilians, and to create safe and secure conditions for development. MAG shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize as a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines for our work to ban landmines. Our vision is a safe and secure future for men, women and children affected by armed violence and conflict. 

We are seeking a fully qualified (interim) Head of Programme Finance to lead our Programmes Finance team, which provides day-to-day financial support and advice to MAG’s programmes in countries across the globe. This is an exciting and dynamic role, influence local, regional and global stakeholders, with the overriding objective of delivering strong financial control for MAG’s global programmes.  

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance you will be responsible for managing the UK based programmes finance team, providing financial advice, support and assurance in the development and monitoring of MAG’s international programme activities as well as overseeing financial planning, analysis and reporting across our global programmes. You will also foster a culture of financial business partnering with operational teams adding value that will assist in decision making and the delivery of MAG’s lifesaving work.

You will be based in MAG’s HQ in Manchester, managing your team, overseeing MAG’s financial control, monitoring and reporting for MAG’s global programmes. You will occasionally be required to travel to support our programmes overseas; potentially seeing a weekly visit in the contract to our programmes in Southeast Asia, the Middle East or Africa.

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website before the closing date of Sunday 8th March 2020

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within three weeks of your application, it means that your application has not been successful.

Applicants who are non-residents of the UK will need to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.

Action for Children - Senior Philanthropy Manager - £46,000 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting)
Location - Holborn - London
Benefits include- 29 days annual leave + bank holidays, flexible working

Charity People are delighted to be working exclusively with Action For Children, supporting the team to find the very best talent out there. We have had the pleasure of working with Action for Children over the last few years and their team, office culture and vision for young people is truly wonderful.

Action for Children

For 150 years, Action for Children has provided support to meet immediate needs, to heal psychological wounds, tackle isolation, and to help children seize opportunities to change their lives for the better, for good. With more than 500 services in local communities across the UK, we improve the lives of over 300,000 children, teenagers and parents each year. Our vision is that every child and young person in the country has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.

The role

The Senior Philanthropy Manager will be responsible for driving forward activity to secure significant, multi-year donations from trusts, foundations and major donors, in order to support a wide range of organisational priority projects and services. The successful applicant will develop a robust major donor and trusts pipeline to maximise key areas of growth, and steward existing donors and volunteers to an exceptionally high level, so that they continue to support year on year.

The Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead a team of Senior Philanthropy Fundraisers, who each play a vital role in developing the higher end of the major donor and trusts pipeline, to maximise growth within the £150,000 to £multi-million bracket. The post holder will focus on building transformational supporter relationships with individuals and trusts capable of giving at the highest levels.

What you'll need:

We are looking for transformational, creative thinkers, someone with exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to communicate effectively. You will focused and passionate about changing the lives of children and their families throughout the UK and will be able to demonstrate that passion to your team and potential donors. Previous line management experience would be advantageous and an understanding around what motivates a donor to give, particularly in a turbulent market. You will have exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical skills as well as being a forward facing and personable individual.

How we reward you

* Lovely, bright, funky offices and welcoming team
* Minimum 29 days' holiday + bank holidays
* Flexible working, including maternity, paternity and adoption packages
* Season ticket travel loans
* Company pension scheme
* Discounts at major high street retailers

To apply: Please get in touch with Anna at Charity People to find out more details.

Please note the closing date is Thursday 27th March with interviews provisionally being held w/c 2nd March.

A leading and much needed and much-loved children's charity are currently seeking an experienced and passionate permanent Trusts Relationship Manager.

Key responsibilities for this role will include:

*Work collaboratively with Children's Services to research, identify and develop
funding opportunities that contribute to the charity's strategic objectives.
*Research and identify Major Trust fundraising opportunities, and work
collaboratively with Children's Services senior managers to devise proposals
in line with their revenue and development needs.
*Develop and manage a portfolio of Major trust accounts, securing income in
excess of £400K per year.
*Write and present applications to Major Trusts who have the ability to give
£10K and above, and where possible secure multi-year funding.
*Contribute, as a member of the Trusts Team to prospect planning and
operational development, in line with the overall corporate fundraising
strategy.

In return for your effective and most valuable consistent work this charity truly offers a brilliant collaborative working environment, the chance to further develop your career and to hone your current strong trusts skill set as well as a good renumeration package.

If this role is of firm interest to you please submit to TPP Recruitment today a copy of you latest CV along with the best contact number for you.

We have a great opportunity for a senior management role of Talking Therapies Lead.

Job Title: Talking Therapies Lead
Salary Grade: £25k per annum pro rata based on a 37.5 full time equivalent plus Outer London Weighting (OLW)
Responsible to: Head of Training, Therapy and Young People
No. of Hours: 20 hours  
Base: Flexible (Herts)

Background to the Post 
Herts Mind Network (HMN) is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing charity offering a huge range of quality mental health services across Hertfordshire. Valued by clients and respected by professionals and funders, the organisation is looking for someone with drive and enthusiasm to grow and lead their Talking Therapies Service.

We are looking for someone who wants the chance to make a difference to people’s lives in Hertfordshire.  You will be a key member of a lively, highly skilled and motivated team with has lots of fun while delivering a vital role in the community. An experienced, qualified professional with a genuine interest in people, you will be looking for a challenging but flexible part time role with real responsibility and the opportunity to grow.

Purpose of the Post 
The key purpose of this post is to generate new business, be responsible for the operational management of current services, developing the therapies on offer alongside the management and support of volunteers. Taking a person-centred approach; the therapies lead will assess all new counselling referrals into the organisation and assign them to an appropriate volunteer counsellor. The Lead will be expected to work with a wide range of agencies to attract new counselling referrals into the organisation.  You will work with the SDM counselling lead to attract new volunteers into the service by building strong networks with colleges and universities. You will work to ensure quality assurance standards are met and funding agreements are adhered to. You will be required to adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 10th March 2020 by 5pm.
Interviews shall take place on Monday 16th March 2020.

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete your application for this position.

An approved enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is an Equal Opportunity and Mindful Employer.

No agencies please.