Management Accounting Manager Jobs in City Of London, England

Role and Responsibilities

We are looking to recruit a law graduate (1-3 years post-graduation) with experience in environmental law, economic justice and/or international development to join our small but dynamic team. Depending on experience, the role will support our programmes challenging economic injustice caused by environmental damage, biodiversity loss, deforestation, illegal resource trafficking, climate change and conflicts over natural resources; promoting transparency and accountability in public and private institutions to encourage responsibility and minimise the impacts of corruption; and promoting fairer and more effective economic and fiscal policy tools to help states meet development goals and enhance the rule of law. A more detailed explanation of our work is set out in our 2024-2026 Strategy.

Working as part of a small, busy team, you will have the opportunity to learn at very close hand what it means to work for an international NGO focusing on achieving environmental and economic justice. You will develop projects with a range of partners, including international agencies, NGOs and CSOs, and governments and government bodies. You will collaborate with a range of volunteer lawyers (law firms and barristers chambers) who are leading experts in their field. The role will also involve project management, assistance with fundraising, fulfilling compliance obligations, and evaluating and learning from projects.

Key Competencies:
• Relevant experience and knowledge (either from previous work experience or study) relating to environmental law and policy and/or economic justice in an international development context;
• A law graduate with a good understanding of how law is useful to achieving reform on the above;
• Demonstrable understanding (either from previous work experience or study) of key issues in sustainable international development, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals;
• Experience in developing countries and transitional economies;
• Ability to develop and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, including donors, NGOs, civil society organisations and government representatives, on an international basis;
• Familiarity with, or understanding and enthusiasm for the concept and practice of, pro bono legal assistance;
• Demonstrable project management skills and experience, including administration and coordination;
• Ability to work on a wide range of tasks simultaneously;
• Excellent research skills to effectively convey research findings;
• Comfortable working independently and proactively and as part of a small team with a busy caseload;
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills;
• Some experience or demonstrable ability in donor management, including managing existing relationships, meeting donor reporting requirements and in raising funds for future projects and activities (desirable);
• Working knowledge of another language used in Sub-Saharan Africa or Latin America such as French, Portuguese, Kiswahili or Spanish (desirable).

Key Responsibilities:
1. Work closely with the Senior Legal Managers and/or Legal Manager to deliver and implement the programme strategy, in conjunction with the Executive Director, partners, staff and Board;
2. Assist in developing an understanding of the most effective policy tools and legal interventions to deliver the programme objectives, through engagement with volunteer lawyers, ILP partners, staff, Board and others;
3. Support the building and maintenance of ILP’s programme(s). This includes:
• Liaising with partners to identify legal/policy needs and offer potential legal and/or policy reform solutions, including through conducting legal analysis;
• Assisting the programme lead(s) to build a pipeline of relevant projects and cases, including through engaging in outreach to potential pro bono partners;
• Supporting programme staff to network and build relationships with volunteer lawyers who have relevant technical expertise;
• Mapping and developing relationships with regional and international development entities and other technical assistance providers to identify potential partners, needs and focus countries;
• Representing the programme(s) in external fora and events;
4. Assist with ensuring effective project delivery and evaluation of impact including:
• Coordinating project implementation through the full project cycle;
• Supporting the preparation of financial and narrative reports for donors;
• Maintaining strong programme management and knowledge management systems and processes;
5. Support fundraising activities to support both the programme(s) and organisational overheads, including exploring opportunities for potential funding and assisting with funding applications;
6. Share in the necessary operational activities of the organisation. This includes some administration and contributions to website and social media communications.

Key details about the position:
• Location:Flexible for the right candidate including those outside the UK. Office premises are located in central London, with hybrid working (approx. 2 days per week in the office) if London-based.
• Visa sponsorship: we are open to sponsoring a UK visa application for an exceptional candidate.
• Travel: candidates must be willing and able to travel internationally, including fulfilling vaccination and other requirements.
• Our genuine support for diversity and disabilities is illustrated by our current team.

Job Title: Citadel Co-ordinator (London)

Hours: 35 per week (full time)

Location: Hybrid - minimum 1 day per week in Vauxhall office with regular travel across London.

Contract: Fixed term (until January 31st 2026)

Salary: £ 37,840

About us

Housing Justice is a charity that acts on homelessness and housing need across England and Wales. We work to prevent people from experiencing homelessness, help people out of homelessness or destitution, and enable the building of affordable homes. We also take a leading role as the voice of the faith and voluntary sector, supported by the Welsh and UK Governments. At Housing Justice, we value differences: we are a diverse organisation, and we work with people of all faiths and none. We seek to influence and bring about change for the benefit of those we serve through partnership, lobbying and networking. Our initiatives include Faith in Affordable Housing, Hosting people seeking sanctuary, Support for people from Ukraine, The Winter Night Shelter Network and Citadel.

About you

We are looking for outgoing, confident and skilled communicators who are well versed in public speaking, building relationships and influencing people. You will feel confident to speak to anyone and will proactively seek out opportunities to build partnerships and promote the projects. You will be a self-motivated, committed person with experience of working in the homelessness, housing or voluntary and community sectors.

About the role

We are seeking to hire 4 driven and proactive Citadel co-ordinators across South East London (Southwark, Lambeth, Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley) – to recruit, train, support and supervise committed volunteers who will directly support people experiencing homelessness locally.

About Citadel

Citadel is a volunteer-led project preventing homelessness by helping people find or sustain their tenancies and establish a home. Volunteers, once recruited, trained and DBS checked are matched with those referred for support. Co-ordinators and volunteers work closely with those referred to establish what matters to them and how best they can support them.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave (3 fixed over Christmas), plus an additional day per year of service over 3 years (up to 5 additional days)
• Openness to flexible ways of working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Home office set-up
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Vehicles for Change (T/A RevoLOOtion) is a thriving charity founded in 2018 providing fully accessible mobile toilets to festivals, shows, outdoor events and sporting fixtures across the UK.

This is a vital support service for those with disabilities and serious health conditions to participate in events that would be difficult or impossible to attend otherwise.

The Chief Executive Officer will work to deliver the vision, mission and strategic goals of organisation alongside the Trustee Board.

We are searching for someone with proven experience of leading service organisations including business development, operations, finance and HR. Our key future priorities include expanding and modernising our mobile loo fleet, as well as building our off-season business offer.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with enthusiasm, drive and a desire to help change the world for the better.

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to play a key role in the finance and broader management team of our ancient and innovative Christian charity, which has a chapel and a pattern of prayer at its heart.

This is a new role established to support our Finance Director and provide analysis of results and performance to support the Commercial Director, managers and trustees in their decision-making processes.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and a great communicator. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and be particularly good at communicating often technical information to non-specialists. They will work well with others including colleagues, clients and suppliers.

Experienced and dedicated, they will support the management of this venerable and much-loved institution and be flexible to assist the small finance team, especially in busy periods.

As the Royal Foundation of St Katharine is a Christian retreat centre that is open to all regardless of faith, and as the post holder would be a member of the management team, it would be essential for this person to support the Christian ethos of the charity. It would be desirable if they felt able to support the rhythm of prayer in our chapel, though this is not a requirement.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience in the hospitality sector with a strong preference to hotels.
• University degree or equivalent.
• Either hold or be studying for a recognised accounting and finance qualification. Study support will be available for the right candidate.

About RFSK 

At St Katharine’s, We provide an outstanding conference centre and retreat house in the heart of London that enables individuals and organisations to be refreshed and to do inspirational and creative work.

With our precinct space and Yurt café, we offer a popular venue that appeals to local residents and community groups.

How to apply 

Please apply with a CV and cover letter setting out your suitability for the role.

We will be interviewing applicants on a rolling basis and may appoint to the role prior to the closing date for applications.

Our partner is a nonprofit organization providing accessible & effective mental health interventions for youths. They are seeking a part-time CFO to add expertise and oversight of their finance function to ensure financial sustainability. This role is a really interesting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to shape the finance function of a young, but growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies, and lead the development of financial projections and scenario planning to inform decision making.
• Lead the finance function, overseeing the day-to-day operations (cash, accounts payable, accounts receivables and payroll) and ensure compliance with accounting and financial reporting standards, as well as legal and regulatory requirements for Kenya and the USA
• Evaluate and implement financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
• Oversee the preparation of budgets, financial statements, and other financial reports
• Develop and manage the organization's risk management
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of young professionals 

Requirements

• Qualified accountant with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and willing to be hands on.
• Strong technical accounting experience covering financial accounting, management accounting, budget creation and monitoring, financial analysis, and reporting, preferably within a not for profit.
• Experience of working in a start-up or of establishing a finance function is strongly desirable.
• Experience of leading a finance function, including providing financial analysis & insight  and strategic advice to aid decision making.
• Experience of grants management, compliance and reporting
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work with both finance and non-finance staff.
• Strong strategic and problem solving skills. 

This is a remote role, although they would be open to someone working from their office.

They anticipate the role will require 2 days/week, perhaps with more time required initially to set up the finance function and then at important times in the year, including year-end.

Your new company
Working for a large, well-renowned faith-based charity based in Westminster.
Your new role

• Financial accounting and external audit processes - supporting the financial accounts with preparation of group & subsidiary accounts for all entities.
• Balance sheet control - responsible for the management of the balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Month-end and year-end processes - management of the month-end close process to ensure the ledger is complete and closed on a timely basis.
• Banking and cash management - overseeing the management and operation of all payments systems and processes, including BACS, online banking, foreign payments, and cheque banking.
• Financial controls and compliance reporting - provision of support to the Financial Accountants in the preparation of statutory returns and compliance reporting.
• Process and system improvements.
• Staff management - managing the Financial Accounting Officer team of 4.

What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent IT skills - MS Excel and experience of handling large volumes of data.
• Experience of using financial systems packages including purchase-to-pay.
• Experience of managing and developing staff.
• Strong technical skills, understanding financial controls and familiarity with accounting standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Newly qualified or part-qualified accountant (committed to completing the qualification).
• SAP experience is desirable.
• Charity experience is desirable.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible, hybrid working.
• Great contributory pension.
• Season ticket loan.
• + many more.

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Job Summary

We expect this role to focus on developing and maintaining relationships with key funders, stakeholders, institutions and individuals. It will undertake work to secure funding, resources and partnerships for both Shared Assets and the wider land justice movement, and to raise the profile and reputation of Shared Assets.

The role will have responsibility for securing core funding for Shared Assets from trusts, foundations and high net worth individuals, and for supporting colleagues to secure grant and commercial funding for consultancy, research, movement building and communications projects. It will have responsibility for reporting on core grants and providing quality control for colleagues for their bids, tenders and funder reports. As part of this work the role will play a key part in providing intelligence and foresight to contribute to the organisation’s strategy and business planning. 

Beyond securing consistent core funding for Shared Assets the role will also work with funders and others to secure longer term resourcing of the wider land movement in order to deliver our collective ambitions for a just and sustainable land system. 

As part of a self managing organisation all team members are expected to contribute to the day to day management of the organisation through participation in management circles, team days and working groups.

Main Responsibilities

Fundraising and resourcing

• Develop and maintain relationships with funders to fund work that seeks to support common good land use and to create a more just and sustainable land system. 

• Work with the team to ensure we maintain a healthy pipeline of bids and tenders in order to meet income generation targets across the organisation. 

• Work with the wider land justice movement and funders to secure significant, consistent and long term resourcing for the wider land movement, working in ways that are open and transparent to, and inclusive of, the wider movement and which will help to deliver systemic change that meets our collective objectives for a more just and sustainable land system. 

Stakeholder relationships

• Develop and maintain relationships with key partner organisations in order to build an understanding of the wider context and system in which we are working in order to inform our strategic development and to identify opportunities for future partnership working. To understand where Shared Assets is valued and effective, and where it may need to adapt and change.

General

• Participate in the Funding & Finance circle, participate in relevant work groups and liaise with other circles where appropriate. 

• Contribute to communications and raise the profile of the organisation - in particular working closely with the Communications Coordinator on external messaging with respect to Shared Assets and the wider land movement.

• Provide reports and information for the board as required.

• Provide support to colleagues where needed, including in the running of events, training and other activities.

• Participate in and contribute to the development of Shared Assets as an organisation, including involvement in collective decision making, being accountable to policies, and helping improve those policies where relevant.

• Any other duties as may be required in a small organisation.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title of Post: Financial Assistant

Responsible to: Head of HR & Administration

Hours: 32 hours per week

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required Elements

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

Desired Elements

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

Grants and Contracts Officer

Internews works to ensure access to trusted, quality news and information that empowers people to have a voice in their future and to live healthy, secure, and rewarding lives. We envision a world where everyone can communicate freely with anyone, anywhere, and exchange the news and information they need to shape their communities and the world.

 For 35 years and in more than 100 countries, we have worked with our local partners to build hundreds of sustainable organizations, strengthened the capacity of thousands of media professionals, human rights activists, and information entrepreneurs, and reached millions of people with quality, local information, improving lives and building lasting change. On issues ranging from health and the environment to conflict and governance, Internews has developed approaches that harness the power of media and information to create positive change.

Internews is a charity operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London, and Paris as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

Our commitment to a culture belonging: 

Internews is passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, the self-taught, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and actively welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

About the role: 

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Grants Officer to join our dynamic organisation. During this maternity cover, Grants Officer will report directly to the Director of Grants, Contracts and Compliance. They will work across all of Internews’ geographies to provide the highest standard of grant management support to partners receiving higher value grants from us. The incumbent will have a unique opportunity to learn about Internews’ work and to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of our missions across the World.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grant Management and Compliance

· Provide grant management support to Programme Management Units, country offices and partners. Participate in regional portfolio reviews.

· Support start‐ups of partner projects by coordinating project stakeholders and ensuring that all relevant processes and procedures are in place.

· Develop guidance documents and procedures to enable effective and compliant operation of partner projects. Supports project teams in adapting Internews’ standard sub-granting policies, procedures and toolkits to country contexts.

· Review and sign off on alldue‐diligence assessments in preparation for sub‐granting to partners.

· When requested, support project teams and the Business Officers, in monthly spend and burn rate reviews and donor report submissions

· Monitor the compliance from HQ to satisfy organisational and donorrequirements.

· Monitor the implementation of partner projects to ensure the implementation process is in line with grant agreements; and proposes solutions to implementation issues. Quality‐assure partner reporting, and track co-financing liabilities.

· Provide end-to-end management of partnership agreements, including drafting.

· Participate in project close-outs. Contribute to audit; support the audit manager on queries about sub-grants.

· Maintain records on the organisational grant management system.

Partnerships and Development

· Design and implement grant management and compliance trainings for partners and Internews staff.

· Identify and document best grant management practices from individual grants, works with M&E colleagues to coordinate debriefings with stakeholders.

· Advise development colleagues on key considerations relating to donor and statutory compliance requirements as related to sub-grants.

· Contribute to the development of partner budget proposals to ensure their appropriateness and compliance.

· Transfer grant-management expertise to country offices

· Support country office leadership teams to identify requirements and recruit grant management staff;

· Deliver trainings for key grant management staff in country offices and PMUs.

Expert advice

· Manage and develop the grants expertise at GC&C team ensuring the highest standards of grant management support to PMUs, country offices and regional and multi-country portfolios as required.

· Provide ongoing feedback to the Director of GC&C on required improvement and updates on donor regulations and contractual obligations to ensure organisational knowledge is built and improved continuously, with particular focus on the consistence and continuous improvement of sub-granting processes.

· Ensure good knowledge management across grants, including key project documentation, to enable all teams supporting the grant to access information and provide a fully auditable trail.

· Contribute to annual work planning and budgeting process.

Essential Skills and experience:

· Demonstrated experience in the context of international non-for-profit.

· Strong experience in the development and implementation of grant management processes and procedures.

· Deep understanding of rules of major European donors, including the European Commission, SIDA, and FCDO.

· Proven track record in conducting due diligence on organisations and their policies, ensuring compliance and alignment with standards.

· Proven track record in grant management training and mentorship for grantees.

· Comprehensive understanding of the setup, governance, and business models of non-for-profit organisations and media

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, enabling clear and effective interaction with stakeholders.

· Proficiency in interpreting budgets and accounts, facilitating informed decision-making.

· High IT literacy, including proficiency in grant management systems (preferably U4B), Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Demonstrated self-motivation and initiative, with the ability to work autonomously.

· Effective organisational skills, including prioritisation, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of tasks and adherence to deadlines.

Personal Characteristics / team culture:

· Flexible problem-solver with a proactive 'can-do' approach, adept at overcoming challenges.

· Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

· Self-motivated and capable of working independently, while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.

· Dependable and reliable, consistently meeting commitments and delivering results.

· Positive, resilient, and supportive under pressure, maintaining composure and effectiveness in challenging situations.

Desirable:

· Experience in one or several of Internews’ geographies of work: Asia, MENA, Africa, Europe/Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean

· Familiarity with the media sector, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.

· Understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by independent media.

· Proficiency in Arabic, French, Russian, or Spanish.

Vacancy Timeline:

 Deadline for applications: 13 July 2024.

 Please note that applications will be reviewed as and when they arrive. Interviews may be scheduled ahead of the vacancy closing date. 

This role will be located in the UK, therefore the successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to the start date. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Senior Services and Development Lead

Suzy Lamplugh Trust

London/Hybrid with 40% of the week in the office and regular travel to other sites across the UK

Permanent

Full time, 35 hours per week with flexible working

Salary £41,000-£44,000 based on experience

Excellent benefits, including employer contribution pension, 28 days annual leave (increasing after 3 and 5 years to a maximum of 33 days) plus bank holidays, pension with 5% contribution, special leave for life events, cycle to work scheme/interest free loans for annual travel season tickets

Do you feel motivated to help victims of stalking? Do you want to shape the future of our response to stalking, harassment and personal safety? Do you have resilience and flexibility, to meet the demands this role brings, and enjoy working in a sharing and learning environment?

Charity People are proud to be partnering with the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the UK's founding personal safety charity and leading authority on stalking, to recruit a Senior Services and Development Lead.

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust was born out of the tragic story of Suzy Lamplugh, a 25-year-old estate agent who went missing whilst at work in 1986, was never found, and was eventually declared deceased in 1993. The Trust was set up in Suzy's name and continues to be a pioneer in reducing the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment - through education, campaigning, policy and support.

A growing charity, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust delivers high value impact. The Stalking Helpline offers support and advice to thousands of victims of stalking every year and bespoke advocacy teams work closely with partners and stakeholders across the Violence Against Women and Girls' sector, criminal justice system, and both statutory and non-statutory services to ensure people live a life free from abuse and fear.

The Senior Services and Development Lead role is about making a difference, supporting the most vulnerable, standing up against what is wrong, driving systemic change, and holding decision makers to account. The team work hard so beneficiaries sleep better at night, families can reunite at the end of the working day, and victims of harassment and stalking can regain control of their situations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, deliver and develop operational projects, ensuring the work of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust has maximum impact and is embedded into the core output of the charity.
• Lead on the National Stalking Helpline, National Advocacy Service which offers support and advice to thousands of victims of stalking every year, and the Cleveland Advocacy project.
• Work with the Director of Services to deliver an ambitious strategy which includes developing national hubs and accreditation services across the UK, as well as supporting in the roll out and delivery of core training packages across statutory and non-statutory services.
• Provide leadership and management to relevant managers and team leaders.

The Senior Service and Development Lead will be an ambitious, dynamic leader with strong senior operational experience. The successful candidate will need to think on their feet and work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.  You will have a successful track record in designing, developing and delivering a range of projects and services demonstrating strong project management skills, as well as significant experience offering strategic and operational direction to front line services. You will have a background in the violence against women and girls' sector and experience of working in domestic abuse, sexual violence and/or the criminal justice sector. The ideal candidate will have experience in safeguarding and case supervision.

You will have demonstrable experience in a senior managerial role, be confident setting targets and appraising performance and be an inspiring leader. You will be an excellent communicator with have a successful track record representing an organisation to senior external stakeholders, including government and the media, with strong influencing and negotiation skills with people at all levels. You will have experience developing briefings, producing reports and reporting to funders. You will understand the financial constraints of working in a small charity, and funding mechanisms within the sector, with proven ability to manage multiple complex budgets. You will be passionate about the area of violence against women and girls and want to play an integral part of its future.

This is an exciting time to be part of this organisation. If you are committed, ambitious, results-driven, and resilient and would like to hear more about this opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply:

The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, for more information about the role, please send your up-to-date CV to Jen at Charity People or contact Jen for an informal confidential chat. The closing date is 9am on Friday 21 June. Applications are being reviewed and interviews will be taking place on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible if you are interested.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the 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 do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

About the role

The Hardman Trust supports people on long prison sentences to take their next steps in life. As the office, grants and programmes administrator your role is to help make this a reality through the day-to-day support of our work. You’ll help to ensure our programmes run smoothly, and that the staff have the administrative support they need to provide a quality service to people accessing our programmes. 

Your role will evolve over time, to reflect the changing needs of the charity, but will primarily involve office tasks (post, inboxes, phone calls), as well as the administration of our various programmes (letter writing, updating the database, record keeping). You will share an office with our office volunteers and one of our programme managers, and you will work closely with the broader team via online meetings.

You'll be based at our Waterloo office, a few minutes walk from Waterloo station. Hours can be flexible. 

About you

With an enthusiasm for our mission, you will be well-organised, motivated and eager to support those we are here to serve. As the first point of contact for anyone calling or emailing the charity, you will be responsive, and have good customer service and communication skills. You'll be proactive, solution-focused, and enjoy helping to keep the charity organised. You'll be happy working on your own, and also alongside others. You'll be at any stage in your career, but with a positive mindset and eagerness to develop and grow as the charity develops and grows.

About us

• Our purpose: We support people on long prison sentences to take their next steps in life so they benefit, their families benefit and the wider community benefits too.

• Our vision: A future where everyone can achieve their potential within and beyond prison.

• Our mission: Specialising in the unique needs of people on long sentences, we provide tailored practical and financial support to help people find belonging, move into work or training, and reach their personal goals.

Read more in the attached person specification and job description

Policy Officer at Forces in Mind Trust

Do you want to support former Service personnel and their families to have a successful and fulfilling transition into civilian life?  Do you want to help shape policy and influence decision makers to deliver this? Would you like to be part of a small but dedicated team?  If so, then join Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) as our Policy Officer.

We are looking for a highly motivated person to join our team to help ensure that our evidence base can have a significant impact and improve outcomes for the Armed Forces community.

About FiMT

We were founded in 2011 with a £35 million endowment from the National Lottery Community Fund to improve transition to civilian life for Service leavers and their families.  Our mission is to enable a successful and sustainable transition to civilian life and we provide an evidence base that will influence and underpin effective policy making and practice.  We then look to leverage this evidence to effect positive change.

About the role

You will work as part of the Policy, Influencing and Evaluation team to positively influence policy makers and service providers.

Make a tangible difference:

• Help the delivery of impactful policy initiatives to address the needs of ex-Service personnel and their families.
• Drive evidence-based influencing: leverage FiMT's robust research to inform policy and secure positive change.
• Cultivate strategic relationships: build strong connections with policymakers and stakeholders to amplify FiMT's mission.

We seek a skilled professional with:

• Demonstrated understanding of policy development and implementation with strong analytical skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication to clearly convey complex policy issues.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and deliver within deadlines.
• Thrive in a team environment and foster a culture of open communication.
• An interest in supporting the Armed Forces community.

What do we offer?

• Salary of £38,771 to £40,049, depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package, including health screening programme and group pension plan
• Hybrid working (London office with flexibility)
• 30 days leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional paid leave for reservists and volunteering opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Are you ready to make a lasting impact?

Join us and be part of shaping a better future for our Armed Forces community. Submit your application by midnight on Monday 24 June 2024. 

For full details and information on how to apply see the attached Job Description. 

Interviews will take place on Monday 15 July at Mountbarrow House, London.

Due to the significant number of applications received for posts, we will only be able to provide feedback for those candidates who are invited to interview.

Forces in Mind Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Vacancy Reference Number:

ME/C&D/FR/UK-R2

Position title:

Marketing Executive

Reports to:

Social Media Manager

Location:

HYBRID with some travel to our Nottingham or London offices

(Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE OR Muslim Hands UK, 595-597 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJ.)

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £24,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed Term Contract (subject to successfully completing a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Please send an introductory email telling us why you are suitable for the role along with your CV and 3 samples of recent work by no later than 6th July 2024. Use Vacancy Reference Number and your NAME in the Subject Line. 

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: AS AND WHEN SUITABLE APPLICANTS IDENTIFIED

Start: ASAP

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold an Online Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with ZOOM, MS Teams, and Skype post successful submission of your application.

Other Information:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.

Muslim Hands is an NGO that is at the forefront of delivering live saving aid and emergency relief to those who need it most, as well as building long term solutions that help the needy and impoverished worldwide.

The Fundraising team is active, diverse and dynamic and is set up to deliver and turn around tasks efficiently in a fast-moving sector. We thrive on new and creative ideas, always keeping the needs of our donors first and foremost.

The Role:

The Marketing Executive will support the delivery of our marketing strategy across channels such as organic social media, paid social, paid media, as well as supporting offline marketing efforts. You will report to the Social Media Manager, but this role will support across all of the marketing functions. We’re seeking a team player, with a willingness to learn, and a passion for supporting the beneficiaries we serve.

Responsibilities:

· You will support the delivery of our marketing strategy across all existing channels, as well as new ones we seek to test. This includes but is not limited to:

o Support on organic social media including the creating, scheduling and reporting of content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X and LinkedIn with support from the Social Media Manager.

o Support on paid social media including the creation, scheduling, optimising and reporting of content across Meta and TikTok with support from the Social Media Manager.

o Support of our paid search efforts in accordance with our agency’s directions.

o Support on the TV appeals, OOH, events and more as needed.

· You will support the Social Media Manager and Marketing Manager with administrative tasks as needed.

· You will take part in campaign planning and creative brainstorming sessions, showcasing a confidence to share ideas on how we can fundraise and communicate with our donors successfully.

· Engage with key followers of our social media accounts including influencer management, strategy and reporting.

· Time will be split across all marketing functions with an emphasis on social media marketing.

Person specification:

· Experience in an agile fundraising environment where priorities can change without warning.

· Test and learn mindset to deliver the best performing marketing activities.  

· Data driven to optimise performance across channels.

· Experience in Meta, YouTube, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest and TikTok.

· Stays up to date with social media trends including new social channels.

· Willingness to learn and get stuck in with fundraising efforts which may fall outside of this role’s usual remit, such as TV appeals.

· Good organisational and time management skills.

· Strong copywriting skills including the ability to story-tell.

· Creative thinker to do things differently.

· Strong communicator and able to work collaboratively.

· Ideally degree level education.

Essential for Successful Postholder to:

• Possess the ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; 

OR

2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

AND

• Demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• Support with other Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in live TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• Undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• Promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

How to Apply

Please send an introductory email telling us why you are suitable for the role along with your CV and 3 samples of recent work by no later than 6th July 2024. Please note your application may not be considered if you do not send a covering letter. ​

We reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the advertised closing date

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

At Bexley Voluntary Service Council (BVSC), you will find a team who are absolutely committed to supporting a strong, sustainable, and influential voluntary and community sector that can make a positive impact on people’s lives in Bexley.

We work hard, we help each other and go out of way to help others and find solutions rather than focusing on problems. We are positive and proactive and, although absolutely focused on our areas of expertise, we work as a team so that BVSC is the best it can be. Above all, everything we do is to strengthen our local Voluntary and Community Sector.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to take on the day-to-day administration of BVSC. This is a key role at BVSC – a varied, interesting, creative role that requires a solid background in IT, database management, website maintenance, administration and supporting a large team.

Key Duties:

• Reviewing, refining and managing our database and website
• Ensuring the Community Directory is up to date, ‘live’ and reviewed regularly, with organisations supported to update and amend their own directory entries
• Providing administrative support to the CEO and HR & Governance Manager in their day to day work
• Supporting the Office Manager with induction and provide general support to the staff team with IT
• Being a key member of the social media and communications team
• Managing room bookings, events and CEO diary
• Supporting the Office Manager to manage the office service contracts

Planning Reviewing and Organising

• Overseeing the day-to-day BVSC administrative processes which include booking rooms, diary management, receiving phone calls, managing a general email inbox, updating our website and database, helping problem solve if occasional IT issues occur.
• Processing and recording Community Lottery applications.
• Team members are responsible for their own administration; however you will provide admin support to the organisation eg booking training courses, managing room bookings, offering support to staff that are facilitating Teams meetings/training events.
• Maintaining levels of stationery and office supplies as appropriate.
• Ensure all electronic and paper record systems which contain sensitive or person identifiable records are stored in compliance with the Data Protection Action and our Information Governance standards.
• To actively plan, support, and administer BVSC’s networks, internal and  public meetings – taking minutes when required.
• To review current electronic filing systems, keeping folders organised, up to date and using archive appropriately.
• To be a key member of the communications team that manage the BVSC Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts keeping them current and relevant by scheduling content created by the team.
• Raising and processing Purchase Orders to buy equipment and services for the organisation.

Communication

• Respond to general enquiries, answer the BVSC phone and being the first point of contact in the office, ensure delegation of this responsibility in your absence
• Communicating with all partners via email, letter and over the phone
• Being the key point of contact for all suppliers and support contracts

Research, Support & Development

• The post holder will help produce regular impact reports for senior staff
• Contribute comprehensively to the annual workplan, updating and completing actions as they arise
• Support BVSC and our member groups to meet quality standards as needed
• Research local and national events, training and funding opportunities to publicise for the charity sector
• To undertake any other duties which the CEO, line managers or Trustees may reasonably require.

Person Specification

Essential 

• Experienced office administrator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team and provide efficient and professional administrative support to other office members
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 365 suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and a range of 365 apps e.g. Teams, Forms, SharePoint – these are used daily
• Excellent IT skills and experience of maintenance and input to CRM database systems
• Experience of working within a framework of confidentiality and with access to sensitive personal data
• Knowledge of website management and maintenance (WordPress and Drupal)
• Experience of using various design, communication, or project planning platforms e.g. Canva, Sway
• A creative problem solver and able to prioritise a varied workload, managing conflicting priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with colleagues, professionals, and voluntary sector providers across the borough
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to prioritise your own workload and effectively manage several tasks at any given time
• Strong organisation and planning skills and the ability to work with initiative and with limited supervision
• The personality and temperament to deliver in a sometimes fast changing and busy environment

Desirable 

• Existing knowledge of local voluntary services and resources
• Must have access to own transport (car, motorbike, bicycle) and able to travel efficiently across the borough
• Ability to contribute own ideas and solutions to the team
• A good level of written and spoken English and grammar, numeracy, attention to detail with high level of accuracy
• Alignment to our organisational values