New Business Manager Jobs in London, Greater London
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with the St Paul’s Cathedral in the search for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to join their collaborative development team.
St Paul’s Cathedral is a community of worship and mission with a particular role in supporting the Bishop of London in her work across the diocese and beyond. With the outstanding building and the iconic dome, they bring together their resources to make a tangible difference to people’s lives, shaping policy and attitudes to tackle social injustice, specifically in the area of young people’s mental health.
As the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will focus on proactively networking and engaging with companies to maintain, develop and grow corporate relationships, significantly increasing the number of partnerships with St Paul’s Cathedral. This will include the development of a corporate membership scheme, corporate sponsorship and other commercial opportunities and the creation of bespoke and tailor-made corporate partnerships to deliver mutual impact.
To be successful as the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be experienced in fundraising and building relationships with corporate partners. This person will have secured new relationships and uplifted existing partnerships of a six-figure level. They will be able to work with a team but also autonomously in building these partnerships.
This role is an 18 month contract position that will have hybrid working in the London offices two days per week. The salary for this role is £50,000.
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If you are interested in applying to this Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
The International Finance Manager will be responsible for all areas relating to financial activity in our international operations and will ensure appropriate global financial oversight of the growing network of local entities. The role will also support the development of new local entities as Better Cotton extends its global reach to ensure appropriate financial mechanisms are implemented in the new locations.
The focus on governance and internal controls is essential to support the growth in the different locations. There is also a requirement to delve in to the detail when appropriate whilst also being able to understand ‘the big picture’. Due to the nature of the role there will be a significant amount of overseas travel.
You will also lead the implementation of enhancements that addresses our international business processes and systems to drive efficiencies and strengthen controls, working closely with Finance Managers around the world.
This role will report to the Global Head of Finance. You will provide matrix management of country Finance teams i.e., Finance staff based in India, China, Uzbekistan, and Pakistan, and will work closely with the Programme teams for the development of Better Cotton’s operations in other countries. This challenging role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, together with a competitive benefits package.
Areas that play to your strengths
(All the responsibilities we’ll trust you with)
- For Financial Governance, Activity and Reporting, you will:
- Support local teams to develop new entities or to promote appropriate legal structure.
- Support the development of appropriate financial mechanisms and control environment in response to the increasing risks and reporting requirements as Better Cotton evolves in new locations.
- Oversee the maintenance of adequate levels of financial governance for compliance with laws and regulations, help identify risks.
- Support the country Finance teams for all aspects of financial management, accounting, and statutory reporting.
- Guide country teams on:
- establishing locally relevant processes and policies to ensure compliance with Better Cotton processes and adherence to local statutory and tax requirements
- developing accounting systems and controls and recruiting adequate Finance staff. Establish internal compliance audits to detect and prevent financial misstatements.
- Support the accounts set up and migration of records of local entities in the organisation’s accounting system.
- Ensure the external audit process for local entities is appropriate. Interact with local auditors when appropriate.
- Advise on local financial issues and conduct diversified ad-hoc analysis (impairment, working capital improvement, performance optimization).
- Advise on Tax and Finance aspects related to organisational changes and support to enhance financial governance mechanisms.
- Collaborate with Legal and Tax advisors to implement agreements.
- Ensure compliance with all local tax, filing and financial authorities requirements.
For Treasury Management, you will:
- Work with the Global Head of Finance to ensure coverage of treasury needs for local entities and local operations,
- Support the management of currencies and the risks around FX fluctuations, and the implementation of mitigation strategies.
For Financial Controls and Risk Management, you will:
- Work with the Global Head of Finance to deliver the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls.
- Prepare internal documentation to support due diligence and internal controls.
- Lead analysis and documentation of technical issues for Better Cotton local offices and related entities to mitigate organisational risk and develop implementation strategies, working in close collaboration with the country teams.
- Review the financial risks for new investment developments for Better Cotton and drive appropriate policies to reduce organisational risk.
- Lead the risk assessment for Finance and review the financial risks for the overall organisation, working closely with the Finance Managers and country teams.
- Document and maintain updated the global risk register. Represent the Finance function in the Risk Register Working group.
For Systems and Process Improvements globally, you will:
- Drive forward a co-ordinated and well-thought-out roadmap of enhancements that addresses our business processes and systems to drive efficiencies and strengthen controls, including supporting the development of an ERP road map working closely with the IT & Country teams.
- Support the maintenance of the ERP road map, working closely with the IT & Country teams, to ensure it remains appropriate as Better Cotton evolves.
- Oversee the Global IT projects related to finance processes and data delivered by the IT team.
- Oversee the implementation of effective international change management process and documentation.
For other areas, you will:
- Work with the Global Head of Finance prepare pre-reads for Finance Committee and Council.
- Work with the Global Head of Finance for many aspects of functional management, including staffing and building an effective motivated team with the appropriate skills as the organisation develops.
- Design appropriate international financial KPIs for the Finance coordination team.
- Perform or assist with ad-hoc or Better Cotton special projects as assigned.
About your skills, knowledge and experience
(proven performance in)
Essential
- Qualification/Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance – ideally a Certification in internal auditing and/or risk management. Master’s degree (preferably in accounting and/or Finance) a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of Swiss GAAP and international standards accounting
- Proven leadership skills, experience of working independently and taking responsibility for specific areas of work within a finance function
- Self-starter with strong attention to detail, strong strategic and organisational skills.
- Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
- High level of integrity; ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, changeable environment
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Excellent IT skills, including confidence with Microsoft Office 365
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team
Desirable
- Ability to cope with pressure and changing priorities
- Strong relationship building skills and service-oriented attitude
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate strong relevant experience in accounting and financial reporting within an international organization
- Experience and strong understanding of intercompany eliminations, foreign currency translation, and topside adjusting entries.
- Experience developing and working with ERP or accounting packages
- Solid experience of maintaining and improving accounting and financial systems and processes in the not-for-profit sector
- Experience of establishing financial systems and processes in a new entity, or supporting their development in a rapidly growing entity
- Experience of working in an international organisation and working collaboratively with teams in other countries
- Experience of collaborating effectively across different teams and cultures
- Interest in and commitment to sustainability
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working – Two to three days/week in the offices central London, Delhi or Lahore
- The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year
- Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time
- Continuous learning and development
- 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8-9 Bank Holidays and a further 3 days off over Christmas
- Enhanced parental benefits
- A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued
- The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.
Working arrangements
This is a full time (40 hours per week) position and will be based in either London, Delhi or Lahore. National, regional and international travel will be required.
Apply now
Interested applicants with the required attributes are asked to send, in English, a detailed CV and a brief cover letter (2 pages maximum) to Better Cotton via this form.
Application deadline: 23 June 2024
In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton. We want to see your personal style – what excites you about this role and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Celtic Rainforest Creation Manager (Wales)
Salary: up to £38,500
Location: Home working with regular travel to/across Wales plus occasional UK travel
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term contract: 2 years, until March 2026
Closing date for applications: 23rd June 2024
First interview: 8th July 2024
Second interview: 12th July 2024
About Us
Our client is the central charity which supports the federation of 46 independent Trusts working for nature’s recovery across the UK, Alderney and the Isle of Man. The Trusts’ vision is of a thriving natural world, with abundant wildlife and healthy natural habitats playing a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and everyone inspired to take action for nature’s recovery.
Collectively, The Trusts have more than 900,000 members, employ 3,500 staff, look after over 2,300 nature reserves, operate 123 visitor and education centres and own 29 working farms. The role of the trust is to ensure a strong voice for wildlife at a UK level and to provide strategic leadership, support and development for The Trusts. They provide shared expertise in areas such as climate change, digital fundraising, nature-based solutions, policy and safeguarding. They facilitate UK-wide communities of practice to share learning and replicate successful approaches so that together they are more than the sum of their parts. They support the individual Trusts to be a strong force for nature in their local areas and to work together to achieve even greater impact as a collective.
The Trusts are on a mission to bring about a people-powered nature and climate recovery by empowering people to take meaningful action for nature, and to create an inclusive society where nature matters to everyone, everywhere. They are ambitious in their desire not just to slow, but to reverse the declines in nature.
About You
They are looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in business planning or rural estate management with a passion for nature and entrepreneurial spirit to support the acquisition and management planning of new nature reserves in Wales which help restore Celtic rainforest and other important habitats.
Nature conservation is changing, in the face of the biodiversity and climate crises no longer is it sufficient to protect existing habitats but instead we must look to restore nature at scale in order to ensure it’s survival. To meet this challenge, the nature reserves of the future must also adapt; new sites must become resilient both ecologically and financially. This means utilising a wide variety of funding streams and carefully considering restoration interventions, all whilst making these sites as engaging and accessible as possible. This post will work alongside the Rainforest Restoration Programme team to ensure that new rainforest sites support nature recovery and improve the resilience of the Trusts in Wales. By showcasing these new sites, they can act as powerful advocacy tools that support nature beyond their own boundaries thereby maximising the positive impact of the programme for nature and for communities.
The Atlantic Rainforest Restoration Programme is a £38.9 million, 100-year programme working in a long-term partnership with Aviva. Native to the British Isles, temperate rainforest is an incredibly rare and biodiverse habitat, rarer even, than its tropical counterpart. This programme is going beyond traditional habitat restoration and creating new rainforests on eligible sites across the bioclimatic envelope (the area along our Atlantic coastline with the specific conditions needed for rainforest to thrive).
You will need to understand the political, economic and social context that the Welsh and UK nature conservation sector operates within. With that understanding, you will be able to use your direct experience of funding and investment as well as business planning to help the Trusts in Wales create a network of new nature reserves with sustainable business models.
You will be highly organised – prioritising time and workload effectively. You will be able to utilise ICT efficiently and effectively. Your personable approach will enable you to work with all, building collaborations and partnerships across Trusts and with many different stakeholders.
Your knowledge of woodland ecology and creation together with relevant regulatory processes, grant options and contracting methods will be essential to the successful delivery of Celtic Rainforest creation on these sites.
The Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, they are not judgemental and are inclusive. They particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within their sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
Our client take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please refer to the documents section to read the commitment statement
As a Disability Confident employer, they are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let them know if you require any adjustments to make their recruitment process more accessible.
Closing Date: 21st June
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Alzheimer’s Society, the UKs leading dementia charity is looking for an IT Project Manager who will play an important role in shaping the Society’s technology future.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to join our IT team in one of the most dynamic and fast growing charities in the sector. This role is critical in delivering IT projects that will support the delivery of our IT Roadmap and our ambitious new strategy.
Working autonomously, the IT Project Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the scheduling and delivery of technical IT tasks, projects and technical components of larger projects.
This is a technical role and the post holder will require technical skills and knowledge.
Projects will be managed in accordance with the Society’s project management methodology, based on Prince2. The Society is also starting to use elements of Agile methodology in their implementation and the methodology is being updated to reflect this. We’re looking for someone who will share the drive, ambition and passion of our IT Team to develop positive cross-functional relationships, and act as a trusted partner to support our Help and Hope strategy.
Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
About you
- Extensive experience of end-to-end Project Management within a technology environment.
- Robust knowledge of good design, development and testing to enable robust discussions with technology resources and suppliers on the project.
- Experience of commercial negotiations with suppliers to input into contracts for project delivery.
- Demonstrable change management and leadership skills, and the ability to apply them to implement new systems and redesign work.
- Experience of business analysis, process mapping and re-engineering.
- Significant experience of delivering complex projects of technology change that have lasting and significant impact on an organisation
You will also have:
- Demonstrable experience of developing and maintaining key relationships across functions within an organisation;
- Strong organisational and timekeeping skills, with demonstrable experience in prioritising request and managing expectations.
- Experience using Microsoft Suite of products and collaboration tools.
- Considerable experience of working collaboratively and being able to prioritise your workload effectively, whilst remaining solution focussed throughout your areas of work.
- Strong interpersonal and interpretation skills, allowing you to have open jargon-free conversations with the business.
- Attentive listening skills when gathering critical requirements or understanding the basis of user concerns that are being articulated.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience of working as part of a team, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines, and knowing when to ask for help.
- Ability to take initiative, be a self-starter and incredibly motivated.
- A ‘can-do’ attitude, be enthusiastic and passionate.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Individual Giving Manager
Remote working
£36,000 - £38,000 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week
The Individual Giving Manager in the Mass Fundraising team will work closely with the Senior Individual Giving Manager and Mass Lead to develop the programme across membership, lottery, raffle and digital fundraising.
As Individual Giving Manager you will:
- Lead on the RNID weekly lottery, which this year will be launching private site face to face recruitment
- Manage our two annual raffles
- Support the Senior Individual Manager with the review of our Membership programme and deliver the recommendations
- Support the Senior Individual Giving Manager and Mass Lead to set budgets and conduct regular reforecasting of your area
- Develop, test and improve new digital fundraising channels
You will be an experienced Individual Giving fundraiser with a strong track record of marketing and generating income. You will have excellent project management skills and enjoy working across teams to meet shared goals and objectives.
You’ll work closely with the Marcomms team on marketing plans and concepts that will inspire donors to give and stay to our case, allowing us to grow a sustainable programme. You will use evidence and insight to deliver an audience led programme, driven by a test and learn culture. You will create, test and iterate new products and be comfortable in developing audience profiles and propositions to support these products. You will have experience in managing supporter data to ensure compliance and maximise effectiveness of our campaigns.
Fundraising at RNID is going through exciting change, we are making record investment to our team to drive income growth and support the wider team to achieve its potential and deliver our strategic aims.
We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.
We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better.
RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 9 June 2024.
Interview date: w/c 17 June 2024.
Job Title: Institutional Funding Manager
Company: Self Help Africa
Team: Programme Funding
Location: Remote - home based (UK or Ireland) with occasional travel to London/Dublin/country offices.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
Reports to: Interim Head of Programme Funding
Salary: £36,000-39,000 annual salary, depending on experience
Organisation overview:
Self Help Africa is an international NGO dedicated to the vision of Sustainable livelihoods and healthy lives for all in a changing climate. Headquartered in Ireland, with offices in the UK, the US, Brazil, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, the Gambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda, Senegal, and Zambia. SHA creates scalable and sustainable solutions to eradicating long-term poverty through knowledge transfer, investment, and market linkages.
SHA is currently implementing a portfolio of approximately 80 projects in 16 countries, funded by a variety of institutional and private donors including the European Union, Irish Aid and USAID.
Job Purpose:
The Institutional Funding Manager will play an important role in SHA’s institutional income generation activities. Working closely with assigned country teams, the post-holder will support pipeline development, lead the development and writing of high-quality bids, donor engagement, and positioning for contract and grant opportunities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical for this role.
French and/or Portuguese language skills are desirable.
The role is open to candidates with the right to work in the UK or Ireland.
You may see similar roles advertised as: Proposal/Bid Writer/Manager, Fundraiser, Resource Mobilisation Lead, Strategic Relationship Manager/ Business Development Manager, Programme Funding Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Proposal development
- Identify, research and advise on new funding opportunities.
- Coordinate proposal development for assigned countries/donors and cross-organisational teams to respond to funding opportunities.
- Contribute to meeting departmental financial and non-financial (volume and quality of proposals) targets.
- Develop and oversee proposal development timetable; coordinate inputs; write and edit content; provide quality assurance on fit with donor priorities; ensure compliance with internal review and approval procedures; ensure timely submission; and follow up with donors for feedback.
- Facilitate proposal consultation meetings, prepare summary presentations and develop meeting notes.
- Work closely with colleagues in the Programmes Department, who lead project design, to contribute to the assessment, research and design of projects for specific donor funding opportunities.
- Lead tracking of funding opportunities including monitoring funding databases, liaising with donor staff and colleagues on progress of applications or potential funding opportunities.
- Work closely with Programmes Department colleagues to support and/or lead contract negotiation with institutional donors.
Donor Strategy Alignment, Engagement and Relationship Management
- Support donor strategy to maximise relationships and funding from donors through: meeting donors and cultivating contacts; creating and maintaining strategic account plans; liaising with colleagues across the organisation to coordinate donor meetings and briefings; and writing capacity statements/quality statements for specific donors.
- Maintain up-to-date information on donor priorities, strategies, regulations and activities pertaining to SHA’s strategic plan.
- Ensure relevant staff including senior management and Country Directors are briefed on donor activities, through the preparation of briefing notes and maintaining up-to-date information on our management information system.
- Provide advice to Programme Department colleagues on donor policies and priorities, in order to support overall donor strategies.
- Maintain and report on donor relationship and income pipelines on a periodic basis.
- Manage relationships with assigned funders to build effective long-term partnerships.
Programme Funding Team and Miscellaneous
- Work with colleagues within the Programme Funding Team, and across the organisation, to improve the standard of proposal and report writing and donor relationships, and ensure funding opportunities and contracts are managed according to donor requirements.
- Coordinate the timely review of grant agreements to signature
- Add and maintain opportunities, donor records, files and time records in the organisation’s management information system.
- Provide capacity development and training in programme funding and bid writing to colleagues.
- Contribute to Programme Funding Team reporting.
- Represent the organisation in donor funding-related groups and networks.
- Keep up-to-date on relevant areas of the development sector.
Key Relationships:
Internal
- Interim Head of Programme Funding (Line Manager)
- Business Development Manager (Institutional Funding) x 1, Programme Manager x 1, and Trust and Foundations Coordinator (Colleagues)
- Global Programmes Department staff (Colleagues)
- Country Directors and Heads of Programmes (Liaison)
- Global and Country Office Finance & Admin staff (Liaison)
External
- Donor staff
- Partners (NGOs, private sector, academic institutions)
Knowledge, Experience & other Requirements
Essential
- Minimum of three years’ experience in roles which included programme funding.
- Excellent written skills, and the ability to creatively turn complex project and/or organisational information into compelling proposals.
- Evidence of success in developing proposals and securing funding from institutional donors (e.g. USAID, EU, GIZ, UN, FCDO).
- Ability to form good working relationships and to coordinate with colleagues across the organisation and with partners in multiple locations.
- Administrative skills such organising and maintaining records, files, and databases
- Experience of building and maintaining excellent relationships with institutional donors and partners.
- Self-motivated, proactive and driven individual, with experience of managing and prioritising own workload, meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure.
- Strong and creative oral presentation skills and experience.
- Strong numeracy and analytical ability, with ability to understand complex budgets and an eye for detail.
- Ability and willingness to travel when required
Desirable
- Ability to speak/understand French or Portuguese and to write funding proposals in French/Portuguese.
- Experience and/or knowledge of agricultural development.
- Experience in coordinating, review and negotiate grant agreements with donors.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please upload your completed application form (available to download from our website), CV and cover letter via the careers page on our website.
Only applications submitted via our website will be considered for this role.
Any candidate offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
Specific roles may require Police/DBS/Garda vetting.
Self Help Africa strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An amazing opportunity to join this international animal welfare charity as the Trusts Fundraising Manager, you will manage an officer to drive the development and delivery of trust fundraising programme.
The charity have a remote working policy where internal/external meetings take place once or twice a month in London.
The Role
Manage the delivery of the trusts fundraising strategy, including work to identify and research potential new sources of trusts funding, to meet agreed annual targets.
Develop and manage the delivery of an annual work plan and pipeline for the trusts fundraising programme
Research and make approaches, pitches, submissions and applications to charitable trusts and foundations (both in the UK and overseas territories)
Provide the Senior Trusts Fundraising Officer with clear, collaborative and supportive line management.
Research and pursue trusts fundraising work in assigned new target areas, to expand the programmes reach and impact.
Write clear, concise and compelling proposals, and feedback reports for successful applications and submit in a timely manner.
The Candidate
Extensive knowledge of trusts and statutory fundraising principles and practices including in an international development environment/context.
Knowledge of the current trusts and statutory and fundraising market, including potential supporters. Knowledge of developing and delivering compelling pitches and applications to trusts.
Knowledge of the requirements and expectations of working in the charity sector.
Experience of working in a fundraising management role or equivalent, with a track record of developing and maintaining relationships with partners and/or potential supporters that ultimately generate income.
Experience of managing a trusts fundraising programme, and developing a trusts pipeline or equivalent.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful , but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Community Engagement Programme Manager
Location: Sydenham
Department: Community Action
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £39,722 per annum - 12 months Fixed Term Contract
St Christopher’s Hospice has a commitment to collaborating with communities to change the way we collectively experience death, dying and loss. This important role will help us do so, by working within our Community Action Team to support the development of our engagement with communities.
In this role you’ll develop more our work in specific areas of London, especially Lewisham and Southwark, and will progress the practice and work of existing initiatives for the five boroughs we serve. You’ll be proactive and responsive to ensure that at all times we are responding well to the needs and wants of the varied community and colleagues we work with.
To succeed in this role:
- You’ll have significant experience and a track record of working in community spaces and of collaborating with community organisations
- Be committed to social justice and be able to link health equity to the need to work equitably in community spaces.
- You’ll be an excellent programme manager and proven line manager, capable of planning delivery and reporting on progress of projects, or developing new processes.
- You’ll be friendly, warm and approachable, and confident and able to work with a variety of people and wide range of organisations.
- You will be able to share information and insight across systems from your work and that of the team.
- You’ll be a confident, clear and diplomatic communicator, able to respond to the complexity of community settings and asks to develop relationships and meet need and opportunity.
About us
We are a world-leading hospice aspiring to a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to care and support, whenever and wherever they need it. St Christopher’s Hospice was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders and formed part of the modern hospice movement. Proudly celebrating over 50 years and with a turnover of over £20 million, we provide invaluable care and support to over 7,500 people across the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
The Community Action Team is a thoughtful and lively team working out of St Christopher’s. With around 15 members of staff, we work with around 200 volunteers and across five boroughs of South London. Our work divides into specific areas of work that all intersect under the umbrella of proactive collaboration with community members, members of the public and people with lived experience to create social change and consider social justice and equitable practice.
Our areas of work are: community learning and community arts; our community support hub; community engagement and enquiry, and community co-production and user leadership (including organisational PPIE work).
Benefits of joining St Christopher’s
- You will gain a stimulating and rewarding role with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference in the community
- Access to excellent training and development opportunities
- A number of health and wellbeing schemes
- A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan
Closing Date: 16th June 2024
Interview Date: likely to be the 3rd July 2024
Are you a sales professional in the gaming or streaming world looking to take your career in a different direction? Do you also want a job that has an impact on people’s lives?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSH) is hiring for a Senior Gaming Manager to take a central role in our new Stream Team. This is a unique opportunity to work with an ambitious charity that is innovating in the streaming and gaming fundraising space.
You will have the opportunity to create, develop, deploy, and manage a set of strategic initiatives in a growth sector that shows no signs of slowing down.
This job is known internally as Senior Manager
This is a business development focused role, and you will be responsible for:
- Developing a partnership pipeline and a range of fundraising opportunities in the gaming and streaming world.
- Supporting the development of our online and in person communities, including attending conferences and events such as TwitchCon.
- Collaborating with the Deputy Director of Relationship Fundraising to build plans to ensure we meet our strategic objectives and outcomes.
- Leveraging and building networks in the gaming industries to secure new partnerships for GOSH Charity.
- Line managing a Partnerships Manager and Senior Executive.
We are dedicated to the growth of the Stream Team and we’re looking for an ambitious, innovative, and creative individual to support us on this journey.
What skills do you need?
- Previous experience winning partnerships and developing new business opportunities in the gaming or streaming industry.
- Experience working with content creators, influencers, agents, and agencies.
- Innovative and creative thinker.
- A passion for the gaming industry and a strong network of contacts.
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Line management experience.
If you love the gaming and streaming world but want to take your career in a different direction. Get in touch with us. You have the opportunity to have real impact on young people’s lives.
If you want to talk about the role before hitting apply, please reach out to us via email.
How to apply
Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete.
Closing Date: 20th June 2024
About the charity
Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill
children starts with you.
Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found here.
As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact via email.
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.
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The Database Assistant will maintain Symplectic Grant Tracker, a key organisational database, ensuring all data is accurate and meaningful. This database holds the application portal for organisations and is how the Grants & Learning Team manage and support funded partners with their grants. You will undertake regular database administration tasks, such as adding new users, updating forms, importing data and amending the database where required by the team.
You will play a key role in the organisation around GDPR and data protection, working alongside the Database Administrator with a focus on our Salesforce databases, to ensure consistency across both systems. You’ll be working within a team that advocates for evidence-led decision making and a sustainable data culture.
You’ll be a member of the Communications & Marketing team, reporting into the Insights Manager. You’ll also be working closely with the Grants & Learning Team who are responsible for delivering our ambitious, nationwide grants programme and who currently support over 500 grassroots organisations and 18-25 year old creatives. This role will be responsible for ensuring that the correct information is stored effectively and is easily accessible, reportable and usable on Grant Tracker. The Database Assistant will assist us to demonstrate delivery against our Business Plan by programming our grants database to be the most effective at collecting and producing the data output needed by the team.
This new role will be a reliable support for users across the organisation, providing helpful and friendly support.
About you
You will have experience with databases, excellent administration, communication and analytical skills, and a keen eye for detail. You will be highly organised, task-focussed and have a methodical approach to your work. In addition, you’ll be able to demonstrate good understanding of regulatory and compliance practices surrounding data protection. You will lead on with the review and writing of guidance and user support materials, enabling users to feel confident in their use of databases.
You’ll enjoy liaising with colleagues and staff at all levels. You’ll be proactive, thriving in a busy environment with an ability to prioritise based on organisational need. You’ll have a collaborative approach, able to communicate to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.
Your key data management and interpersonal skills will help us work towards our organisational outcomes; to equalize access and outcomes for children and young people, empower projects and professionals to survive and thrive, and inspire change amongst the creative ecosystem.
You will be interested in developing a career in data management, particularly in the creative sector and/or grant-making. This role will enable you to develop your technical skills while gaining a good understanding of how a grant-maker and creative industry-based organisation works, as data and data management cuts across all elements of our work.
Key responsibilities
General administration duties
- General administrative functions for Grant Tracker: user maintenance, updating records, importing data and amending the database.
- Database administration for funding programmes: setting up funding rounds, building forms, testing and ensuring data integrity.
- Create and maintain reports and dashboards for teams across the organisation, presenting data in a useful and efficient way.
User support
- Provide training for new users and growing Grant Tracker skillsets across Youth Music with one-off and ongoing training, support the development of our ‘super-users’, maintaining relationships across the team and supporting them with their daily system requirements.
- Maintain user manuals and system documentation, building upon existing data management processes and user guides.
- General bug-fixing and user support.
Database maintenance and integrity
- Performing database maintenance tasks, including diagnostic tests and ensuring data integrity.
- Ability to find creative and innovative solutions to solve problems and improve efficiency.
- Ensuring we comply with our own policies across all our databases with regards to GDPR legislation.
- Managing the relationship with our technology partners by gathering detailed requests for improvements or changes to the system.
General
- Carrying out all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.
- This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will perform.
Person specification
Essential
- At least one year’s continuous experience working in a similar role.
- Ability to work independently with own initiative on various ongoing projects.
- Excellent attention to detail, with high levels of accuracy and consistency.
- Good understanding of GDPR, and familiarity with approaches to ensuring data integrity.
- Strong MS Office skills, including the ability to segment, analyse and manipulate data (Advanced Excel).
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to provide helpful and friendly support to database users during introductory and ongoing training.
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- A fast learner, with willingness and commitment to develop further knowledge and qualifications on key systems (with support from Youth Music).
- Knowledge of and commitment to inclusion, diversity, equality and accessibility.
Desirable
- Experience in a charity, agency, youth or music organisation.
- Knowledge of grant making.
- Understanding of the music education and / or music industries landscape.
- Passion for music and interest in its benefits for individuals and society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an inspirational person to join us as an Assistant Shop Manager in our Shelter shop in Hampstead Heath. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time.
This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
- You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.
- Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
- We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£34,300 - £37,300 per annum
Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, people-orientated Microsoft SQL data expert to join an established data function at one of the most dynamic and fastest growing charities in the UK.
Data powers the insight we make decisions by and drives the way we are building long term relationships with our customers – from service users to fundraisers, from campaigners to volunteers. As an organisation, we are transforming our culture to be data and insight driven and this role will play a major part in making that happen.
We are looking for an experienced Microsoft SQL Developer to design, develop, and maintain SQL Server databases that support our business applications and operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL programming, and database performance optimisation.
Working alongside our solutions architect, you’ll be responsible for the development and management of our data import processes by managing and onboarding new data feeds through our bespoke ETL tool, the Message Broker. You’ll be focused on developing and translating business reasoning into data transformation. You’ll act as a key conduit between teams – ensuring new functionality is rolled out effectively to become business as usual. Find the best ways of importing and validating customer data, so we can build long term relationships with our customers and keep them coming back for more. You’ll get involved at the briefing stage and see it through to delivery of data, championing security, governance, quality and accuracy at every step along the way.
This is role is currently seconded to the Technology Directorate, working on the delivery of the charity’s key IT systems such as the current migration from Raisers Edge 7 to Raisers Edge NXT CRM.
What we want from you
We’re looking for a people orientated, self-motivated and hands on individual, who is passionate about improving our use of customer data so that we can create a world where lives are not limited by prostate cancer.
You’ll have a good knowledge of SQL and data transformation. Experience of not-for-profit data from both a user and technical perspective would be an advantage.
You'll be a strong communicator, comfortable with communicating complex technical information to a non-technical audience face to face or via documentation and have experience of developing good relationships with people at all levels of the organisation. You’ll be able to map and optimise a process from start to finish and take people with you as you do. You’ll be a strong people person, proactive and collaborative and work well under pressure in a busy, dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. You are a true problem solver with an agile mindset.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace that represents, and can advocate for, the communities we support.
It’s our ambition to become an anti-racist organisation, and our mission to advance racial equity in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
We’re continuously learning more about the needs of our colleagues, and have three amazing People Networks, sponsored by our Leadership team: Pride, Mind & Body and Multicultural.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.
The closing date is Sunday 30th June 2024. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 8th July 2024.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
We're looking for an inspirational person to join us as a Mobile Assistant Shop Manager in our South London Shops. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time.
This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
- You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people.
- Your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
- We’re looking for someone friendly and personable, who can work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office application and other systems used.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home/London-based with opportunity to work from Vauxhall office
As Project Support Officer you will support the London & South East Area Manager and Regional Managers with volunteer recruitment, documentation of training, giving our volunteers a fantastic experience, guest outreach and giving extra support to our London & South East projects as and when required to aid development and growth within the region.
Each of our Projects is run by Project Leaders (volunteer position) and supported by Regional Managers through recruitment and training of volunteers. Your will support the Regional Managers so that they can manage more projects, knowing that you have helped with the embedding of volunteers, along with supporting expansion plans within their areas. This support could range from developing relationships with our food suppliers, researching local organisations to support with guest outreach, and recruiting new Project Leaders for the Area.
You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to talk confidently to external people about our Projects. You will also be a good organizer, with the ability to manage multiple tasks within multiple Projects. You will have a passion for food and cooking, and be committed to our objectives and ethics.
This role will require some attendance at our Community Meals projects, to support with delivery as necessary, which will include evening and weekend work. As well as projects across London, our South East projects include Southampton, Portsmouth, Aylesbury and exciting new openings in Slough and Reading in 2024.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 working days (this includes 3.5 days for the Christmas close down) plus additional holiday for length of service, up to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply: Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application: 11.59pm on Wednesday 19th June 2024.
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview (likely to be sent between 20th – 21st June)
Interviews: planned for Thursday 27th June.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic national disability charity have a vacancy for a Community Fundraising Manager role North England, and Harris Hill are looking for a dynamic and charismatic candidate to join their expanding team!
As a Community Fundraising Manager -North England you will
- Identify and build long term relationships with key regional contacts in the North, local businesses, organisations and individuals to encourage financial and long term support for the charity within the region
- lead on the implementation and delivery on the community fundraising strategy in order to generate net income and attract more people to support the charity within the region.
- You will work with the Senior Community Fundraising Manager to develop the Community Fundraising strategy with implementation of core activities and identifying other potential regional opportunities.
Additional to this, Community Fundraising Manager has an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Northern Ireland Operational Team, delivering community fundraising projects and building relationships with local businesses for a new Hub in Belfast.
If you’re an experienced fundraiser and relationship builder with a passion for ensuring that people living with disabilities can receive the care, support and advocacy that they need, then we want to hear from you.
Ideally you will have experience:
- Extensive experience of recruiting, supporting and stewarding fundraisers or volunteers
- Extensive experience of building successful internal and external relationships
- Experience of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while still providing the highest level of customer care to all supporters
- Experience of financial budgeting and reporting
- Experience of working with fundraising databases, preferably Raiser’s Edge.
- A demonstrable commitment to enabling an inclusive and diverse workforce to reflect our community.
- Self-motivated and supportive to other team members.
- Highly organised with the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to manage a complex workload and meet conflicting deadlines.
- You will need access to their own vehicle for travel but mileage will be paid
Salary: £36,563
Contract type: Full time, permanent – 37.5 hours a week, with some out of hours/weekend work as and when required (flexible working policy)
Location: this role is homebased, but the postholder will be expected to travel frequently around the region visiting key stakeholders – fuel will be reimbursed. There will also be in person meetings at the London and Birmingham offices on occasion.
Benefits: 24/25 days holiday plus bank holidays; cashback and discounts on high street brands; travel season ticket loans; enhanced sick pay; flexible working; and more!
Application: CV ASAP and rolling
This organisation is a disability confident employer.
If you’re interested and would like to review a full job description, please contact Dagmara at Harris Hill
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As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.