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Cardiomyopathy UK is for anyone whose life is impacted by the heart muscle disease, cardiomyopathy. We work to save and improve the lives of people with the condition, and their loved ones, throughout the UK because we believe that everyone affected by cardiomyopathy should live a long and fulfilling life.

We bring together people with cardiomyopathy, their loved ones, medical experts, researchers, professional staff and other stakeholders to ensures we have the insight, lived experience, clinical knowledge and skills we need to make a real and lasting difference to people's lives.

We provide support and information so that nobody has to face cardiomyopathy alone. We fight for better access to treatment so more people get the help they need, we shape research so that it truly addresses the needs of our community and we raise awareness so more people seek help sooner and fewer people are at risk.

We are now seeking our next CEO to build on our strong position and enable us to do even more for our community. It is a great time to be joining the charity. We have a strategy in place, a strong reputation, and financial stability. Our new CEO will have the time they need to find their feet and work with staff, trustees and volunteers to develop plans and identify new ways in which we can support people affected by cardiomyopathy.

Our next CEO will be a strong leader, confident spokesperson, and powerful ambassador, who is able to develop successful partnerships and influence stakeholders to ensure the future growth and development of the charity. They will need to be commercially astute with proven expertise in driving financial sustainability and effective fundraising, and have the desire to foster a positive and caring culture.

Above all, our new CEO will share our passion for improving the lives of those living with cardiomyopathy and their families by making a positive difference. If you feel you have the passion, ambition, enthusiasm, and leadership skills we are looking for, I look forward to hearing from you.

Please download our Appointment Brief for more information and details on how to apply

As the major trade body of credit unions across England, Scotland and Wales, we are now seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to lead the trade body.

As the leader of the business the successful role holder will be responsible, along with the Board for setting the strategic direction and steering ABCUL to positive and successful outcomes.

We expect;
▪ As the leader of our business, we look to you to set the strategic direction and steer ABCUL to positive and successful outcomes.
▪ You are ethical, approachable, collaborative and authentic.
▪ You drive a positive business culture, you set the tone and lead by example.
▪ You ensure that the business has the right resources and structure to deliver against its’ vision and plans.
▪ You ensure that the services we offer and the level of service to our members is of a high quality and fits with our member needs.
▪ You develop and implement practice plans and risk strategies to ensure our business is protected.
▪ You maintain and develop your own awareness of regulatory and legal expectations of the business and proactively share this knowledge to the team.
▪ You work to empower our team to deliver successfully against their roles.
▪ You take a collaborative approach and promote a culture of collective responsibility.
▪ Your stakeholder management, lobbying and influencing skills are strong and you utilise appropriate networks for the benefit of ABCUL and its members.
▪ You put our members and our staff first

Barnabas Aid is an international aid agency that gives practical support to Christians in contexts of persecution, poverty and hunger. The ministry was founded in 1993 with a focus on believers suffering discrimination for their faith. Since then Barnabas has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include Bibles and Scriptures, food aid, medical supplies, education and vocational training, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to play a key role in supporting our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization while developing your professional skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Overview of the Finance Officer role and the team

The newly appointed Finance Officer will provide key financial support to the charity’s finance team, assisting in the day-to-day management of financial operations. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with charity regulations. The Finance Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring the charity’s finances are well-managed and support the smooth running of the charity’s operations.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high performing team who relentlessly strives to end the devastating impact of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Duchenne UK is a small, family focussed organisation. We are led by two parents of boys who live with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, giving employees a very strong feeling of contribution to our mission.  We prioritise team building and wellness through an annual offsite Team Away Day and an annual offsite Wellness Day, alongside social activity throughout the year.

We operate a hybrid working week, to balance our team-based culture with a positive home-life. In the summer months of July and August, staff benefit from ‘Summer Fridays’, allowing them to log off at lunchtime on a Friday (pro rata’d for part time staff) and enjoy the long summer weekends.

The Communications Officer will play a key role in raising the profile of Duchenne UK and supporting our work.

The focus of the Communications Officer’s role will be exciting and varied. It will include research, healthcare, fundraising and events communications, and will be aimed at those with a personal interest in DMD and those working to help people with DMD.

A key part of the role will be growing our online audience and leading and managing our social media channels, our monthly newsletter, and our website.

The role also involves press activity and working with other organisations in the area of DMD.

Content creation and digital marketing is central to the role. This includes drafting compelling copy, creating designs and videos that raise awareness, increase understanding and drive increased participation in our work.

• Support the Head of Communications in delivering the communications strategy across our programmes, research, events and fundraising
• Create compelling content for digital channels, including website, social media, newsletters and film content
• Manage social media channels to grow our online audience and engage existing followers
• Edit the Duchenne UK monthly email newsletter, working with the wider team to gather content and testing outputs to optimise engagement
• Manage updates to the Duchenne UK website
• Design creative content using programmes such as Canva or through briefing external producers and designers
• Regularly monitor digital analytics to achieve ambitious KPIs and grow engagement
• Manage media enquiries, creating comments and briefings as required
• Identify and create media opportunities, including writing and issuing press releases, opinion pieces and comments
• Manage our media volunteers including interviewing new volunteers and identifying opportunities for them to tell their stories
• Other duties according to the needs of the team and including attending occasional out-of-hours events

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• At least two years of experience in a communications role
• Writing communications for external audiences on a range of channels
• Managing/directing press and media enquiries, drafting comments, briefings, and press releases, and engaging the media. Proven experience in generating media coverage with a good understanding of the needs and expectations of different outlets and publications
• Writing and overseeing briefs for agencies and contractors (e.g. photographers / videographers)
• Producing social media content and coordinating multiple social channels
• Producing email communications using email marketing software
• Using a content management system to update web content

Desirable

• Monitoring and evaluation of analytics
• Creating graphics
• Creating videos
• Working with case studies
• Working in a communications role at a charity, particularly a health charity

Key skills

Essential

• Excellent writing skills, being able to write concisely for different channels and audiences
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to proofread
• Creative thinking and an ability to spot an opportunity
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave + 8 days of public holidays (both pro rata)
• Summer Fridays – half days on Fridays in July and August (pro rata)
• Flexible working policy
• Hybrid working
• Standard Employer Pensions contributions after 3 months
• Team wellness day and team away day
• Training and development opportunities

 Terms and conditions

The appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an initial six-month period of probation, during which performance will be regularly reviewed.

The applicant must have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant ‘right to work’ documentation.

Relevant training will be provided during induction as well as opportunities to develop your career through experience of different aspects of the charity’s work and working with colleagues on new initiatives.

The organisation’s hybrid working policy is at the discretion of the line-manager during the first three months of employment, to support the induction process.

Hours: 37 hours per week Mon- Fri (part time hours will be considered)

Location: Hybrid- from any one of our offices (High Wycombe, Aylesbury, Chesham, Buckingham) and home working

Travel: Between offices and ad hoc for off site internal/ external meetings.

Pension: Defined contribution pension scheme with an employer contribution of 6%

Annual Leave: 25 days plus public holidays Reporting to: CEO

Role Outline

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Trusts and Grants officer looking to take on a new challenge. You will play a key role in the fundraising team in supporting the charity achieve its income ambitions to meet the continual need for impartial, free advice in the county of Buckinghamshire. Working closely with the CEO, Fundraising Relationship Manager and management team , you will oversee the development of a strong pipeline across Charitable Trusts and Foundations and Grant Giving Bodies, both locally and nationally. You will work to manage and strengthen relationships with existing funders and lead on securing a range of new opportunities in line with CA Bucks strategic aims.

To find out more including how to apply please read the attached Job Pack. Thank you. 

About Citizens Advice Bucks

Citizens Advice Bucks is a registered charity that believes everyone deserves access to free advice to help them deal with life’s problems and challenges and our committed and highly trained team of staff and volunteers help us do that.

Our Vision

To build a better Bucks. We know our services can transform our clients’ lives – practically, financially and emotionally.

Our Mission

Helping those who need us most. Focusing on prevention and empowerment to help our clients resolve as many issues as we can. 

Closing date: 31st December 2024

Interviews: w/c January 13th

Radiotherapy UK (RTUK) is delighted to offer the opportunity to join its small and dynamic team as Policy and Research Officer. 

At RTUK, we believe that every cancer patient in the UK, no matter who they are or where they live, should have access to the best radiotherapy treatment available. We are the team behind national campaigns such as #CatchupwithCancer and #Radiotherapy4Life, delivering award-winning, high-profile campaigns that have informed parliamentary debates and policies, and highlighted key health issues in national media. Our charity provides trusted information resources for patients and the radiotherapy workforce.  We are a small charity, delivering big impact. 

As Policy and Research Officer, you will play a key role in advancing our advocacy campaigns through research reports, data analysis, and enhanced collaboration with key stakeholders. This is a new role, and we are seeking a diligent and dynamic candidate to work closely with our team and stakeholders to amplify our impact for cancer patients. 

Job Description 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Support the charity’s role the secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Radiotherapy (APPG-RT): plan and organise events and meetings and maintain regular communication with members. 

• Monitor and research parliamentary developments, consultations, and legislation of interest to RTUK, producing briefings aligned with the charity’s objectives. 

• Conduct stakeholder mapping to identify and engage key political figures, including policymakers, parliamentary body leaders, officials, and advisers. 

• Maintain and develop RTUK’s current policy positions, and create new ones as required. 

• Collaborate with partner organisations to support the strategic development and delivery of campaigns and public engagement initiatives. 

• Foster and maintain relationships with key parliamentarians, staff, and partner organisations critical to RTUK’s campaigns. 

• Develop and conduct in-depth research and robust data analysis to inform policy and advocacy efforts. 

• Identify opportunities to capture data and case studies from RTUK’s service delivery to inform stakeholders and policymakers. 

• Produce reports and briefings based on RTUK data, research, and case studies. 

• Lead or contribute to joint policy or research initiatives with partner organisations. 

• Represent RTUK at policy and networking events. 

• Establish means of monitoring and evaluating activities, and produce regular, high-quality reports as required. 

• Collaborate with the RTUK team to enhance the charity’s social media and communication profile. 

• Build strong working relationships with RTUK’s team and volunteers. 

• Act as a positive ambassador for RTUK. 

Person Specification 

Professional Experience: 

Essential: 

• At least two years of experience in a similar role. 

• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders. 

• Experience developing research and reports to support policy and campaigns. 

• Proven ability to write engaging reports, briefings, and campaign materials. 

• Skilled in collecting and utilising data and case studies for research and advocacy. 

• Demonstrated success in policy and campaigning delivery. 

• Familiarity with the UK’s political institutions. 

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage complex schedules. 

• Proven experience working and communicating remotely. 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. 

Desirable: 

• Knowledge of the UK health system. 

• Experience delivering patient-centred policy and campaigns for a health charity. 

Personal Attributes: 

• High personal integrity. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. 

• Collaborative and team-oriented with leadership skills. 

• Dynamic, solution-focused, and self-motivated. 

• Excellent relationship-building and people management skills. 

• Flexible and responsive to evolving circumstances. 

• Strong commitment to RTUK’s mission and beneficiaries. 

What We Offer: 

• 25 days of holiday per annum (exclusive of bank holidays). 

• Workplace pension scheme with 5% employer contribution. 

• A positive and supportive work environment. 

• Learning and development opportunities. 

• Flexible working approach. 

If you are an energetic and experienced professional with a passion for impactful health advocacy, we would love to hear from you. Join RTUK and be part of our mission to ensure every cancer patient in the UK has access to the best radiotherapy treatment. 

Closing Date: Friday 10th January 

Interview date: Friday 24th January 

Radiotherapy UK is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

About Anna Freud

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

ED&I at Anna Freud

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

About the role

The People Officer plays a key role in Anna Freud’s HR Operations Team, contributing to a professional, customer-focused service that supports the organisation’s mission to improve mental health outcomes for children, young people, and families. Reporting to the Head of HR Operations, the role covers the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding, compliance, and HR project work.

The People Officer will collaborate with managers and employees, ensuring accurate data management, adherence to employment law, and effective administration of HR policies. With responsibilities spanning advice, reporting, and

process improvements, this role fosters teamwork and innovation while supporting the organisation’s values of inclusion, equity, and excellence in employee services.

What you’re need to bring

To excel as a People Officer, the individual will need experience in HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes. Strong administrative, organisational, and data management skills are essential, with the ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail under pressure. Proficiency in HR systems, Microsoft Word and Excel, and familiarity with employment law are crucial.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to provide clear advice and build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders. A proactive and solution-focused approach, combined with an understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion, will ensure the role supports Anna Freud’s values and goals effectively.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting a mission-driven organisation that transforms mental health for children and families. You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment, gain valuable HR experience across diverse processes, and contribute to meaningful work while developing your skills in a supportive, forward-thinking team.

Please email recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Location

Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hour at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH)

Contract duration

12-month fixed-term contract

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Thursday, 19 December 2024

Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday, 20 December 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 6 January 2025

How to apply

Please apply via our careers website. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Chief Executive Officer

Are you a visionary leader passionate about empowering young people?

We are seeking a new CEO who shares our passion for the work we do and who can provide strategic leadership, and inspire staff, trustees, and stakeholders to achieve our ambitious goals.

Salary: £65k to 70k per annum

Location: Remote/Bristol - min 3 on-site days per month (with some travel across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset)

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 10 January 2025

About Us

Off The Record (Bristol) isn’t just a charity providing mental health services, it’s a mental health movement mobilised to support, promote and defend the mental health, rights and social position of young people!

We support young people aged 11-25 in Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset.  Our beliefs, collectively developed across the organisation, underpin our work as a mental health social movement. At all times, Off The Record (Bristol) strives to give a choice and a voice to young people.

About the Role

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will ensure the charity is well-positioned to meet the needs of the young people we serve while maintaining financial sustainability and operational excellence.

We are very proud of the growth and increased impact we have achieved over recent years, but we know that our infrastructure hasn’t kept pace with the services we now offer.  We need to consolidate so that we can increase our impact and we are looking for a CEO who will lead us through this next stage and who will also relish the challenge. We seek an individual with passion, energy, and the ability to collaborate to springboard Off The Record (Bristol) upwards and onward for the next phase of its evolution.

Key responsibilities include:

· To provide Off The Record (Bristol) with an over-arching leadership and strategic focus.

· To develop the overall capacity and operational capability of the leadership team.

· To establish and manage key relationships, partnerships and contracts with various stakeholders across the voluntary and public sectors.

· To ensure and oversee a strategy for diverse and sustainable income generation that supports Off The Record (Bristol) strategic plan

· To ensure and oversee robust financial management of resources.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, with a good understanding of services for children and young people services and mental health, with effective internal and external communication and relationship building skills and of course, you must be aligned with our strong values base. This is an immensely rewarding role which would perfectly suit a person of vision, positivity and proven delivery.

This is an opportunity to lead a respected charity at an exciting time in its journey. You’ll work with a passionate team and a supportive board, making a tangible difference in the lives of young people in Bristol.

We recognise that tackling systemic inequality, prejudice, racism and oppressive practice requires each of us to actively engage, self-examine and make changes where necessary, in order to improve access and ensure an equitable experience for all in society, and all of those who come through our doors at Off The Record (Bristol).

You will be asked to submit a CV and a cover letter. Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV.

· Preliminary interviews with Eastside People - Ongoing and in the week commencing 13th Jan

· First panel interview – week commencing 20th or 27th Jan

· Final assessment day – week commencing 27th Jan or 3rd Feb

You may also have experience in other areas such as CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Exec.

About Reprieve:

Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society. Our aim is simple: to consign the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter-terrorism” or “national security” to history, drawing public and political attention to these past harms with a view to preventing them from occurring again. 

In our view, you can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins. 

Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. Founded in 1999, we provide free legal and investigative support to people facing the death penalty and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, arbitrary detention and extrajudicial killing. 

We fight our clients’ cases in courts around the world; investigate their mistreatment; and advocate on their behalf, encouraging public and political debate of human rights issues. 

Reprieve’s main office is in Aldgate, London, UK. Reprieve also supports full-time Fellows, who work as lawyers, investigators and campaigners in the countries in which we work. We work closely with a number of partner organisations in jurisdictions all over the world, who provide access to clients, expertise, knowledge and guidance on specific issues or regions. We work in cooperation with relevant government officials, individual lawyers and human rights defenders, as well as individual, corporate and foundation funders to further the cause of our shared goals.

Reprieve works in close partnership with its independent sibling organisation Reprieve US.  This collaboration is mutually beneficial to both Reprieve and Reprieve US as it enables each organisation to work more effectively and take advantage of the strategic locations to increase the impact of our work.

The Role:

The role of the Finance Officer is to assist the Head of Finance in overseeing the financial health of the organisation, and to ensure that the Head of Finance is efficiently supported in his day to day financial responsibilities. 

The Finance Officer will be line managed by the Head of Finance. They will also work closely with the Joint Executive Director, The Development Team, notably the Database and Insight Officer and the wider casework team, fellows and consultants. They will lead on paying Fellows, consultants and other contractors, as well as suppliers. They will also assist with reconciling Reprieve’s various accounts and ensuring that its transactions on Sage sync with its other databases or are appropriately reconciled. 

The following  skills are required: commitment to the organisation’s goals; relevant accountancy qualification or experience; excellent time management and organisational skills; ability to meet deadlines and work to high standards under pressure; willingness to undertake routine tasks; good communication skills including face to face, telephone & written; ability to translate financial data into accessible and easily digestible information; IT literate, particularly in Sage and Excel packages; good organisational skills; ability to work as part of a team in a collegiate and diverse environment. An accounting qualification would be highly desirable but not essential. 

For a full job spec, please download the job description.

Length and Salary:

This is a part time (4 days a week) position. The salary is £42,193 pro rata, per annum, less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. 

This role is based in Reprieve’s London office. Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work 40% per week from the London office and the rest of the week from home. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract, which will be checked prior to interview.

Reprieve is proud to have an open and transparent pay structure, governed by a 2:1 pay ratio between the highest-paid member of staff and the lowest-paid member of staff. We are a flexible employer and offer a range of nonfinancial benefits to employees. We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds.

Reprieve is an equal opportunity employer and we particularly welcome applicants from Black and minority ethnic communities, members of the LGBTQI community, and those with disabilities. Reprieve is committed to fighting racism and advancing racial justice, both in our work and within Reprieve. 

How to apply

Please download the application form and job description for full details. 
To apply, please upload a completed application form to our recruitment portal by 23:59 GMT on 12 January 2025.

Please note that cover letters, CVs and other documents cannot be considered for this role and should not be submitted. 

Kent Community Foundation is looking for its next Chief Executive who will continue to drive the organisation forward. As a professional grant-maker, Kent Community Foundation has been finding, funding and supporting small charities and community groups across Kent and Medway for more than 23 years.

You will be ready to inspire our team of 18 people, our Board of Trustees and a network of philanthropic individuals, families and businesses in Kent and Medway. You’ll be a strong advocate for the voluntary sector, passionate about delivering better social outcomes in local communities and seek to build on the Foundation’s reputation as a leading funder. 

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with the Board of Trustees to deliver Kent Community Foundation’s long-term strategy, budget, and business plan. The role involves building strong relationships with donors, funders, and stakeholders to expand our impact and income. You will ensure the organisation operates efficiently and achieves its ambitious goals. Additionally, you will monitor key indicators including financial health, while representing Kent Community Foundation at external events and in the media to enhance its reputation. 

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership and relationship-building skills, with experience in major donor fundraising, business development, or driving sales growth. Financial acumen, innovative thinking, and a passion for empowering communities are essential, alongside a commitment to Kent Community Foundation’s core values. 

Job Opportunity: Chief Executive – Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester

Office based (Stonehouse GL10) but some hybrid working

Salary- £40,221 to £43,421 (pro-rata if appropriate) depending on experience

Permanent role - 30 - 37.5 hours (to be discussed at interview stage), over a minimum of 4 days per week

Are you a compassionate, experienced leader with a passion for supporting families?

Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester is looking for a Chief Executive to lead our team and guide our work supporting local families through the challenges of early parenthood. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to shape the future of our charity, working closely with our dedicated staff, volunteers, and Board of Trustees to bring our vision to life.

About the Role

As Chief Executive, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the charity, ensuring we continue to provide high-quality services to families in need. While the Trustees set the strategic direction, you’ll collaborate with them to turn their plans into action. You’ll manage resources, oversee operations, lead a fantastic team, and represent Home-Start to key supporters and partners in the community. We’re looking for someone who has strong analytical abilities to evaluate service delivery and impact, along with a proven track record in securing and managing funding. You will also need to have excellent team management skills, inspiring and supporting our staff and volunteers to achieve their best.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the charity’s day-to-day operations, ensuring our services have a meaningful impact on local families
• Work closely with our Board of Trustees to implement the charity’s strategic goals
• Analyse service delivery, identify opportunities for improvement, and track impact to ensure we’re meeting the needs of families
• Inspire, support, and manage a talented team of staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and effective working environment
• Ensure the charity’s financial sustainability by managing resources effectively and generating sustainable income
• Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, funders, and the local community to ensure long-term support
• Lead fundraising efforts, including securing new funding streams, and ensuring efficient use of resources to maximize impact

About You

We’re looking for an experienced leader who is passionate about making a positive difference in the community. You will have:
• Senior leadership experience, ideally in the charity, social care, or voluntary sector
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and improve service delivery
• Extensive experience in fundraising, with a proven track record in securing and managing funding
• Excellent team management skills, with the ability to inspire and lead staff and volunteers
• The ability to work collaboratively with a Board of Trustees to deliver on strategy
• Strong operational and financial management experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and engage stakeholders
• A deep commitment to supporting families and communities, with a shared passion for our mission

We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications: 13/01/25

We’d love to hear from you! Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of local families. Together, we can help create a brighter future for those who need it most.

Vacancy Reference Number:

CO/CEOO/UK-R1

Position Title:

Compliance Officer

Reports to:

CEO

Department:

CEO's Office

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary Range:

£30,000 - £35,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

24-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 29th December 2024

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

· Interviews: As and when strong candidates identified

· Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold either a ‘In-Person’ or Online Interview (via MS Teams, Zoom or Skype) with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams, Zoom or Skype prior to submitting your Application.

Other Information:

Muslim Hands is an international aid agency and NGO dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and education to communities in need worldwide. With a presence in over 40 countries, we strive to alleviate poverty, empower marginalised individuals, and respond to emergency situations with compassion and expertise.

Role Overview:

This is a new role, providing an opportunity to develop and evolve it. As Compliance Officer, you will be the Charity’s lead and expert on compliance with its external regulatory requirements and internal policies. Specifically, you will be responsible for managing and assuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements, including UK charity law, financial regulations, GDPR, safeguarding, and anti-money laundering regulations.

You will report directly to the CEO and provide advice and assistance to the Senior Management Team, as well as personnel across the Charity. The role focuses on advising, assisting, and supporting others while maintaining the authority and independence to ensure compliance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a robust compliance programme that ensures adherence to internal and external policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and sector best practices.
• Work with various departments to maintain and implement compliance assurance across the Charity, ensuring that appropriate and reasonable measures are in place in line with legislative changes and sector best practices.
• Conduct regular audits, compliance reviews, and spot checks to identify risks, evaluate controls, and manage compliance risks, including investigations and reporting findings.
• Act as the main point of contact for external regulators, auditors, and clients, including the Charity Commission and the Fundraising Regulator.
• Manage the process of periodic audits as per the compliance framework, identifying actions for remediation and developing action plans to address risks.
• Ensure that policies and processes comply with all relevant legislation and regulations. Keep up-to-date with any legal and regulatory changes affecting the Charity's activities and provide advice and interpretation to Senior Management and relevant staff.
• Maintain and update the compliance register, tracking action points and following up on identified risks.
• Provide compliance training sessions to staff members, ensuring they understand how compliance relates to their roles and responsibilities.
• Prepare and present detailed compliance reports to senior management, the Finance and Audit Committee, and the Board of Trustees (BoT), highlighting key risks, issues, and recommendations for improvement.
• Foster a culture of ethical conduct and compliance within the organisation by promoting best practices.
• Be prepared to assist with additional tasks as required and modify the role as it develops.
• Inform management about charity laws changes. 
• To undertake (/progress towards undertaking) all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent, and wholly accountable manner.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands’ Policies and Codes of Practices.
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with other Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods

Work Context

· The post is based in Nottingham and will involve regular travel to overseas partner offices.

· The role requires adaptability to changing priorities, understanding the compliance needs of all parts of the Charity, and ensuring compliance assurance is met across the organisation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend in-house and external training courses, as agreed with the line manager.
• Practise and comply with all current policies and procedures, including GDPR.
• Undertake any reasonable tasks from time to time at the request of the line manager.

Autonomy and Decision Making

· The post holder will be responsible for their workload and outputs, working closely with the CEO. They must retain sufficient independence to report on compliance truthfully.

· The post holder must be able to work autonomously, displaying initiative, flexible thinking, and self-motivation. They must understand the Charity’s business model and ensure all related compliance areas are managed effectively.

Communications

The post holder will regularly engage with people across the organisation, including front-line operations staff, HQ staff, the Senior Management Team, and the CEO.

This 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.

Qualification:

Graduate, preferably in Project Management, Finance, or Business and Management, ideally with certifications in PRINCE 2, charity governance and compliance. Ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of relevant experience in the third sector.

Essential:

• Right to work in the UK
• DBS Certificate at suitable level / undertaking to cooperate to obtain a DBS Certificate at suitable level
• Good working knowledge of working in compliance.
• Knowledge of cyber security risks and other information security standards.
• Understanding data protection law, regulation and principles, audit and compliance to internal and regulatory standards.
• Experience liaising with external regulatory authorities.
• Proven ability to communicate complex ideas in simple, effective language.

Desirable

• Knowledge of charity sector.
• Fundraising / Governance/ Regulatory Charity Law and compliance.
• Experience in similar type of roles
• Experience in cross-functional roles.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Deadline for applications is 29th December 2024 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

ABOUT CHAIN OF HOPE

Chain of Hope is an international medical charity that provides treatment for children suffering from life threatening heart disease in developing countries. In addition to this, Chain of Hope is developing cardiac services overseas through training and building infrastructure and providing vital medical equipment.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an experienced team focused Finance Officer to be the first point of contact for the Finance department and to take overall responsibility for the day-to-day tasks in a small charity finance department.

Key Attributes

· Previous experience of working in Finance purchase ledger role within a charity.

· Grasp information quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.

· Sage 50 experience.

· Effective organisational skills.

· High level of numeracy and the ability to use initiative to solve problems proactively.

· Preferably studying towards an accounting qualification.

· Collaborative, accountable and cooperative approach.

· Work independently and flexibly.

· The ability to manage and meet deadlines.

KEY AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The key areas of work for this post are:

o Collating weekly payment runs.

o Ensuring that Purchase Orders and approvals are saved appropriately following Finance policies. Record keeping in digital format.

o Raising payments.

o Daily cash book entries to sage

o Sending remittance advice.

o Creating Purchase Orders.

o Sales invoice raising.

o Experience raising international online banking transactions.

o General housekeeping in sage archiving and checking data.

o Management of the Finance email inbox.

o Supplier statement reconciliation and resolutions.

o Daily income updates.  

o Bank Statement reconciliation.

o Credit card statement distribution and input.

o  Assistance with month end processes and year end audit.
 

In addition to the key areas of work detailed above, it is understood that there will be times when you may be called upon to complete tasks outside of your remit. As a small organisation, it is important to support your colleagues wherever possible so long as it is not to the detriment of your own responsibilities.

The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation management (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. 

The Operations Officer role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to advance while helping scale-up the organisation’s operations.

Joining a growing team, the Operations Officer will work closely with the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and the Executive Support Manager to support and improve the finance and operations of the charity. This role will be suitable for an operations generalist as it will involve a variety of projects and tasks spanning finance, HR, IT, operations and governance, including administrative support to help the rest of the team deliver its work. We are looking for someone dynamic, with a keen desire to help the COO improve and streamline processes across the organisation as it grows. Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Working on a variety of operational projects such as ensuring compliance with GDPR regulations and improving our cyber security; 

• Maintaining and improving operational procedures, with an eye to using new software solutions where suitable; 

• Supporting financial administration by liaising with the external finance provider; 

• Managing payments, payroll, expenses, and processing supplier invoices and credit card reconciliations; 

• Assisting in the completion of the charity’s annual report, and other management and donor reporting;

• Supporting the day-to-day human resources and recruitment process for new roles; 

• Helping improve our hiring processes and HR recording keeping; 

• Managing the induction processes for new joiners including oversight of employee contracts and offer letters; 

• Maintaining the staff handbook and relevant HR processes and procedures; 

• Being the contact point with the charity’s outsourced IT provider; 

• Conducting routine administrative and documentation duties such as managing charity correspondence; 

• Maintaining systems for the retention, protection, retrieval, transfer and disposal of documents and records; 

• Managing the charity’s email inboxes, answering/forwarding/filing/deleting as applicable; 

• Maintaining regulatory filings and other compliance matters with HMRC, Companies House, the Charity Commission, etc.; 

• Liaising with the Board for administrative purposes, supporting the Executive Support Manager where appropriate; 

• Liaising with insurance providers to maintain adequate business insurance;

• Arranging travel for staff and other participants as required, including reimbursements; 

• Providing other administrative support, as necessary, to support staff.