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Contract: Permanent 

Hours: 35 per week 

Location: Hybrid or home working depending on location 

Closing date:  19 November 

Interview date: w/c 24 November

Are you looking for a role where your skills can directly benefit families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people? 

Family Fund has an ambitious five-year growth strategy, which aims to expand and diversify our income to support the hundreds of thousands of families across the UK raising disabled or seriously ill children, experiencing an unrelenting squeeze – financially, emotionally and practically.

The role 

Family Fund is seeking a dynamic Statutory Funding Manager to lead efforts to grow our income from government and statutory funders. This includes proactively identifying new funding opportunities linked to government policies and programmes, collaborating with operational teams to develop strong funding proposals, and building positive relationships with potential funders to support the organisation’s growth objective. 

If you join us, you’ll be: 

• Working with Directors to deliver a clear strategic view on areas of opportunity 

• Proactively horizon scanning across the policy landscape by reviewing government papers, policy reports, consultations, etc. to identify opportunities where Family Fund can offer strategic solutions 

• Working collaboratively with operations and research colleagues to ensure high quality, targeted and compelling proposals 

•  Cultivating and managing a network of peers and decision makers in government departments to accomplish objectives 

About you

You’ll have a proven track record of meeting and exceeding income targets from statutory income sources, have significant experience or researching and writing tenders and the commercial ability to understand, set and meet financial targets. 

To be successful in this role you will have a positive approach to business development and a detailed understanding of the statutory funding landscape and how policy development links to funding.You’ll need to have creative and lateral thinking skills to identify and expand on opportunities to meet government needs through the capacity and skills of the organisation. 

We’re passionate and determined to connect with and support more families and are looking for an individual with a strong commitment to our vision and purposes.You will also need to be self-motivated, results driven and have a tenacious approach to securing income.

About us 

Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark. 

We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day. 

We commit to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community. 

How to apply 

When you’re ready to apply, complete the online application and submit a CV and a covering letter. Your letter will need to explain what skills and qualities you would bring to the team. 

For more information, please read and download the job description. 

The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a right to work check and employment history verification. 

The Head of Fundraising will lead all fundraising activities, overseeing the full spectrum of income generation to support our mission of empowering young people through football and education. This is an extremely exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to lead on fundraising for an organisation which has barely scratched the surface of the fundraising landscape. There is autonomy over the direction of travel with a lot of support from the CEO on ideas and future programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Strategic Fundraising Leadership

o Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to grow income across all streams, aligning with the Foundation’s goals.

o Set long-term targets for income growth, monitoring progress and adapting strategies to capitalise on emerging opportunities.

o Act as a key ambassador, representing the Foundation at senior-level meetings with funders and corporate leaders to secure support.

· Trusts, Foundations, and Statutory Funding

o Lead on securing multi-year grants from major trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies, producing compelling applications and stewardship reports.

o Manage a portfolio of high-value trust relationships, cultivating new leads and ensuring personalised engagement to maximise funding.

o Oversee statutory funding bids, including government departments and local authorities, to support programme.

· Philanthropy, Major Donors, and Individual Giving

o Build and steward a portfolio of major donors and philanthropists, networking to identify prospects and delivering tailored proposals to secure gifts.

o Develop individual giving campaigns, including digital appeals and supporter journeys, to grow recurring donations and engage a broader donor base.

o Foster long-term relationships through personalised stewardship, ensuring high levels of donor satisfaction and retention.

· Corporate Partnerships and Brand Collaborations

o Secure corporate partnerships for sponsorships, employee volunteering, and content production, leveraging the Foundation’s football focus to attract partners.

o Collaborate with the marketing team to align corporate engagement with brand visibility and impact storytelling.

o Negotiate and manage partnerships that provide financial support, in-kind contributions, or co-branded initiatives to enhance programme delivery.

· Events and Community Fundraising

o Plan and oversee fundraising events, such as corporate football tournaments, charity matches, and supporter evenings, to raise funds and build engagement.

o Manage event logistics, budgets, and partnerships to ensure successful delivery and measurable ROI.

· Digital Fundraising and Innovation

o Support digital fundraising strategies, including online campaigns, social media appeals, and email marketing to grow donor acquisition and retention.

o Champion the use of AI and new technologies to optimise fundraising processes, such as personalised donor communications and data analysis.

o Ensure robust data management in CRM systems to track donor interactions, compliance with GDPR, and fundraising performance.

· Team Management and Cross-Team Collaboration

o Work with programme delivery, marketing, and operations teams to create compelling propositions and gather impact data for fundraising materials.

o Ensure all fundraising complies with legal, ethical, and governance standards, mitigating risks and upholding transparency.

· Safeguarding

o Ensure all fundraising activities, events, and donor engagements comply with the Foundation’s safeguarding policies, including DBS checks and risk assessments.

Person Specification

· Essential Skills and Experience:

o Proven track record of securing significant funding across multiple streams, such as trusts, statutory bodies, philanthropy, corporates, and events.

o Experience leading a fundraising team, with strong people management and mentoring skills.

o Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling proposals, reports, and pitches tailored to diverse audiences.

o Strategic thinker with demonstrated success in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to achieve income growth.

o Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.

o Knowledge of fundraising regulations, governance, and compliance, including GDPR and ethical standards.

o Proficiency in CRM systems, data analysis, and digital fundraising tools.

o Passion for the Kinetic Foundation’s mission, with an understanding of challenges faced by disadvantaged young people in London.

o Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

· Desirable Skills and Experience:

o Experience in sport-for-good or youth-focused charities, particularly with football-based programmes.

o Knowledge of AI and digital innovations in fundraising.

o Track record of managing high-profile events or brand partnerships.

o Familiarity with London’s philanthropic and corporate landscape.

· Personal Attributes:

o Ambitious and proactive, with a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.

o Collaborative and supportive, able to inspire teams and build positive relationships.

o Resilient and calm under pressure, with strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.

o Ethical and transparent, with a focus on delivering measurable impact.

About Us

Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works alongside Government, community groups and specialist Delivery partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from housing and employment to education and health & wellbeing.

The role of BOP spans project development (working with Government and others to design and launch the service), project management (coordinating the delivery phase, managing performance, and liaising with the various stakeholders) and project finance (funding the project until it starts to earn outcomes payments). Our own funding comes from a group of pioneering social investors, including The Office for Civil Society, Big Society Capital, Pilotlight, Trust for London, who, like us, are motivated by improving lives and changing the system for the better.

About the opportunity

The Single Homelessness Prevention Service (SHPS) works with individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, helping them to either find new accommodation or sustain their existing tenancies. The service is currently operating in three London boroughs and has received central government funding to expand further. SHPS is funded as an outcomes contract, where Councils only pay for the positive social outcomes achieved by clients. This approach allows for greater flexibility in how the service is delivered as there is no fixed service specification, with performance measured by the outcomes achieved.

The programme will take a person centred and holistic approach and provide a service that enables and empowers through training, coaching and sharing knowledge.

The programmes operate to deliver three key outcomes:

1. Creating a tailored personal housing and support plan

2. Delivering a housing outcome by preventing homelessness risk

3. Evidencing the long-term success and no risk to the tenancy at the eight-month point.

The structure

Single Homelessness Prevention Services commission local specialist charities to deliver the services with oversight from the operations lead. Your role will be to drive continuous improvement across the programmes, provide support and encouragement to achieve success, build local stakeholder relationships and develop strong links with relevant community organisations to drive performance and collaboration across the programme to drive performance and collaboration across the programme

The Operational Lead will report into the Programme Director.

Roles and responsibilities will include:

Support across the referral process (in partnership with the individual service managers of each Delivery Partner but with full oversite across the delivery partnership)

- Build strong operational relationships with relevant agencies to create effective referral pathways.

- Work closely with the Programme Director to provide details on referral activity and outline any issues which might need intervention. Ensure the referral target is met each month by delivery partners. .

Drive effective and authentic co-production and innovation across the partnership.

- Work with the Programme Director and delivery partners to ensure the voice of those who have experienced the programme is built into the design and continuous adaption of the programme.

- Identify challenges to achieving the intended outcomes and engage delivery partners adapt the delivery to overcome barriers. Make sure all these challenges, insights and learnings are shared and built upon across each of the delivery partners.

- Drive innovation across the service, through identifying and implementing what is working well and creating a culture of innovation with the delivery partners.

Community asset development and external relationship building

- Assist with embedding the programme pan London by promoting the programme to external agencies through presentations and attending meetings.

- Supporting the Programme Director on all operational and project management needs, including coordination of team activities, as well as organising/facilitating training for delivery partners across the programme

- Effectively manage and own operational relationships with Local Authority and Delivery partner teams.

- Provide a local presence, drive collaboration and knowledge sharing across the delivery partnerships.

- Be responsible with oversight from the programme director to drive/action effective use of the personalisation budgets available on the programme to facilitate needs and ambitions identified by each individual.

Impact Management & Analysis

- Ensure coaches and service managers are able to use the data system accurately and effectively. Provide additional support and answer questions when they arise on the system.

- Support the programme Director to provide consistent, data and reporting to all partners and stakeholders.

- Gather and analyse data to ensure trends can identify the driver of poor performance or required change to improve the service delivery.

- Support the Programme Director in producing reports and insights that aid decision making, and will be used to present back learning, impact and challenges.

About you

You will have the following skills, knowledge and competencies:

· Drive to be part of a positive change to improve people’s life chances.

· Desire to support a unique impact-led programme with a passion to make a positive difference to young people.

· Significant contract management experience, including management of multiple subcontracts with external organisations. Demonstrated ability of driving improved performance of external teams through effective contract management.  

· Experience and skilled in working across partner organisations and in using data and insight to inform and enhance performance

· Excellent operational management skills, with a proven track record of successfully overseeing delivery of multiple areas of responsibility.

· Knowledge of working with a case management system, including monitoring and maintaining data and ensuring teams are effectively using systems.

· Strong communication skills with a collaborative and flexible approach to work

· Ability to develop and manage positive and collaborative relationships with many partners and stakeholders with different perspectives and interests.

· Ability to work independently and use own initiative to find solutions.

· Be prepared to attend London offices 3 days a week.

Desirable

· Knowledge of working within programmes which take a strength based and person-centred approach.

What we will offer you

• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.

• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.

• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year

• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

• We offer 4 x Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and wellbeing benefits & resources

• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period

• You will be able to access Learning and development opportunities

Application process/next steps

You’ll answer some questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.

NB To keep your response personal and genuine, we ask that you don't use AI tools (like Chat GPT or others) to answer the applications - we're looking for your own voice and experience to come through.

If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with some of our colleagues.

Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, for this particular role candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.

PLEASE NOTE: We are only accepting applications through our recruitment platform Applied.

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of our organisation by working closely with our Finance and Resources team to ensure the smooth and efficient management of our financial resources, enabling us to continue our mission.

Key responsibilities:-

• Financial data entry of invoices and weekly bank statements.
• Payment of suppliers and expenses through reconciliations of invoices against purchase orders, preparation of regulars BACS payments and management of petty cash system
• Income processing through reconciliation and banking of daily income and processing third party donations.
• Preparation of bank accounts
• Assisting the maintenance of finance policies and procedures

The Kids Network is looking for a volunteer recruitment officer to support the recruitment and onboarding of volunteers so that they can become mentors on our programme.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role supports our work to run our programme by ensuring that we recruit and onboard enough volunteers to become our wonderful mentors.

As our Volunteer Recruitment Officer, you will be the first point of contact for people volunteering to be mentors. You will ensure that our volunteers receive the highest level of customer service and have a great experience in all contacts with our charity.

Working closely with the Volunteer Operations Leader, you will implement our volunteer onboarding journey, leading on pipeline outputs to support volunteers from application to active mentoring.

You will be organised, proactive, and personable, conducting interviews with prospective volunteer mentors, building external relationships and managing data and CRM systems.

5 days a week (35 hours)

£28,000

London-Based

Accountable to: Volunteer Operations Leader

Some weekend and evening work is required, which TOIL can be claimed

We will be holding first round calls on the week commencing 3rd November, with the form second round taking place on Friday 14th November

Benefits:

· Flexible working arrangements (mostly working from home, with approximately one-two days a week working from the office)

· Option for 2 Me days

· 25 days annual leave entitlement with one day accrued each year of service capped at 5 years

· Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays

· Team Socials

· Birthdays off

· Personal development budget

· Working in a value led organisation, where we see and share the impact we have on children every day!

Key responsibilities

Volunteer Recruitment pipeline:

· Respond to all incoming enquiries and volunteer applications in a timely manner and in line with the charity's recruitment processes

· Responsible for clear communication to all prospective mentors in the pipeline, always giving a high level of customer service to volunteers and answering queries in a friendly professional manner

· Ensure every prospective mentor fully understands the benefits of volunteering with The Kids Network and has a first-class onboarding experience.

· Conduct volunteer interviews on a weekly basis to meet demand

· Call volunteers on a regular basis to check in on their progress and supporting them with their volunteer journey

· Maintain excellent data hygiene, ensuring at all times the charities CRM salesforce is being updated to ensure the pipeline is maintained

· Maintain the organisation vetting platform, following up with all volunteers who are stuck at various stages of the vetting checks process

· Carry out all the training admin pre and post the training day, working with the Volunteer Operations Leader to ensure this runs smoothly with high attendance

· Deliver 1 day weekend volunteer training alongside our Delivery Team when required.

Volunteer Recruitment Outreach:

· Maintain our digital recruitment streams

· Understand the communities we work in, working with the Volunteer Operations Leader to establishing links with community groups and local opportunities to attract different demographics

· Attend volunteer recruitment fairs and networking opportunities to promote volunteering with The Kids Network.

· Support with the admin and set up for those wanting to volunteer through a placement

· Follow the charity’s communication guidance and support communications work to attract and retain volunteers

· Feed ideas into and help to create content for emails being sent to volunteers in the pipeline and potential volunteers outside the organisation

· Attend mentee and mentor group activity sessions from time to time to better understand the purpose of our work

· Be an ambassador for The Kids Network

Safer Recruitment & Safeguarding:

· Assess new incoming applications in line with suitability for the role and scoring criteria

· Vet volunteers at all stages of the recruitment process, including interview and training in line with the charities safer recruitment policy

· Collect references and conduct DBS and oversees checks in line with our safer recruitment practices

· Uphold our safeguarding principles and processes to the highest standard,

· Book and coordinate safer recruitment panels throughout the year,

· Act in compliance with our policies and processes at all times, using Salesforce CRM, ensuring data is stored and managed in line with GDPR,

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated, personable, strong communicator who is passionate about mentoring and volunteer recruitment. To be successful, you will be solution focused, organised, positive, proactive and creative.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

· Track record of managing and following processes effectively,

· Strong organisation and administration skills

· Excellent relationship building skills, ideally demonstrated through work with volunteers

· Ability to be solution focused and self-motivating, and be accountable for your own work

· Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact

· Demonstrable attention to detail

· Excellent IT skills with ability to use spreadsheets, emails and databases effectively,

· Non-judgemental, self-motivated, pro-active, compassionate and solution focused.

Desirable:

· Track record of recruiting volunteers effectively or staff in a HR setting,

· Experience in following safeguarding processes

· Experience using Salesforce.

· Experience working hybrid

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no more than two pages about why you are right for this role and why you want to join The Kids Network.

Due to the size of the team we are unfortunately unable to respond to every application

The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding commitment

The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.

Equity commitment

The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is as accessible as possible, however we still recognise that there is maybe more we can do especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or experience discrimination.

If this is the case we are both happy and open to discussing better ways to support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.

We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role.

You can find out more about our commitment to anti-oppression on our website.

Job title: Events Manager

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours) a week - must be able to work some weekends and evenings 

Length of Contract: Permanent

Salary: £29,250 per annum (gross) for a 37.5 hour working week, plus 5% employer pension contribution

Probationary Period: 4 months

Location: Bridge 5 Mill, Ancoats, Manchester

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 10th November

Interview date: Wednesday 19th November

Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible

Responsible to: Bridge 5 Mill’s Board of Trustees

ROLE

An exciting role focused on growing and supporting the range of events that take place in Bridge 5 Mill, being first point of contact with potential hirers of our events spaces, supporting our community of tenants and users, and supporting  Bridge 5 Mill’s day to day operations, including reception, marketing and social media. 

BACKGROUND

Bridge 5 Mill is a centre of social change in a historic 5 storey mill on the edge of Ancoats / Northern Quarter, comprising workspaces and event spaces. Our unique sustainable and ethical approach characterises our building and drives all our activities. Bridge 5 Mill is part of a family of organisations (part of the Fairfield Environment Trust, a registered charity) including the Kindling Trust, promoting ecological and social justice through a broad range of projects. 

We have just fixed our broken lift. This is great news, as the period without a lift had a significant impact on our community of tenants, wider users and on our income from venue hire (with far fewer events able to take place during this time). This came on the tail of the Covid pandemic, which transformed how and when people use workspaces and events spaces. 

We are now at a pivotal time to rebuild both our events program and our offer as a beautiful, ethical and central venue to hire, as well as exploring how to diversify our services. You will be an instrumental part in the development and growth of our activities and in overcoming these  recent challenges.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a small dedicated team to help us deliver our vision. Alongside the Building Manager, your role will cover day to day operations, reception, events and marketing. You will be central to supporting events and our hirers, promoting our social change vision, and making Bridge 5 Mill a thriving community hub. We are looking for someone with experience of managing or promoting events, excellent interpersonal skills, energy and leadership.

MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE

Events and community building duties;

• First point of contact for enquiries about events or from potential hirers
• Liaise with hirers and event facilitators
• Build events collaborations and partners
• Assist with event setup and management
• Plan and deliver community, social change and revenue generating events
• Build a network with similar spaces in Manchester to strengthen collaborations 
• Uphold excellent service and reputation for the venue

Marketing duties;

• Deliver marketing outputs to increase revenue streams and new opportunities
• Develop a portfolio of new corporate clients
• Promote Bridge 5 Mill services, events, campaigns, values and social impact
• Promote and support our community’s activities
• Build relationship with key partners, local groups and new collaborators
• Manage and build Bridge 5 Mill’s online presence and accounts
• Produce compelling content and assist with marketing materials

Reception and day to day operations duties;

• Assist with bookings and appointment scheduling
• Support a friendly and welcoming environment
• Greet and assist building users
• Answer queries, phone calls, respond to emails and messages
• Provide information about Bridge 5 Mill and promote our services
• Supervise the security of the building
• On-call duties requiring timely response by phone or visits to the Mill
• Be a first responder i.e. fire marshal, first aider…

General duties;

• Reflect the Group’s vision and principles
• Be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures
• Assist Bridge 5 Mill team with business reports and strategic planning
• Manage and work within allocated budgets
• Reporting progress to our Trustees
• Fulfilling any and all such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

Competence, Skills and Knowledge;

Essential:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience of reception, hospitality or facilities operations

Experience of events organisation and delivery

Experience of marketing

Ability to engage people from a variety of backgrounds

Problem solving, proactiveness and leadership skills

Ability to prioritise tasks, good time management and organisational skills

Desirable:

Customer service skills

Experience of community building

Experience and skills in communications and publicity work

Experience in social media accounts management and content creation

Good administration and IT skills

Personal;

Essential:

Available for out of hours and weekend working

Awareness, understanding and enthusiasm for environmental and social change issues

Drive and enthusiasm to meet set objectives. A high degree of personal motivation and initiative, the ability to work under pressure, whilst working cooperatively in a team environment

Ability to learn on the job, and respond to possibilities and potential opportunities

Willingness and flexibility to undertake any relevant training required

​Desirable:

Understanding of the social change and VCSE sector

Knowledge of the events and venue hires industry

We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.

We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking HR leader to shape and drive our people and culture strategy at Blood Cancer UK. As Head of People and Culture, you’ll lead the delivery of our people strategy, enabling the organisation to deliver.

In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with senior leaders to embed inclusive leadership, drive organisational effectiveness, and build a workplace culture where everyone can thrive. As we continue to grow and evolve, becoming more digitally capable and representative of the communities we serve, you’ll play a central role in ensuring our people practices are aligned, future-focused, and truly impactful. 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformational change at a time of real ambition and momentum.

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.

This role provides comprehensive administrative and organisational support to senior management, ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. As part of the region team the PA act as the first point of contact, managing communications, schedules, and confidential matters with the utmost professionalism and discretion. The successful applicant must have excellent verbal, and written communication skills. They must be able to build positive relationships with staff and volunteers at all levels and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Financial Controller
£52,744 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based - hybrid with expectation to work at London office 40% of the time
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent contract

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Controller to oversee the financial management, control and compliance functions of the College.

This is a pivotal leadership role within the Finance team, supporting the College’s mission to improve child health by ensuring strong financial governance, sound reporting, and long-term sustainability. Working closely with the Associate Director of Finance and senior leaders across the organisation, you will take responsibility for the accuracy, integrity and efficiency of all financial operations and reporting processes.

As Financial Controller, you will lead a team of six, overseeing financial control, statutory reporting, payroll, and compliance. You will ensure that robust internal controls are in place, and manage relationships with auditors, banks and investment partners.

This role will suit a qualified accountant with substantial experience in financial management and a collaborative leadership style.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of accurate and timely month-end and year-end processes, including group consolidations and statutory accounts
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax, audit and charity regulations (including SORP)
• Managing internal and external audit processes and acting as primary contact for auditors
• Overseeing payroll, accounts payable and receivable, cash management and treasury functions
• Maintaining and improving financial systems, processes, and internal controls
• Leading, developing and mentoring a team of finance professionals to achieve operational excellence
• Working closely with colleagues across the College to provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting cycle and contributing to strategic projects and funding initiatives

Essential skills and experience:

• Degree in finance, accounting or related field, and full professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in financial management, ideally within the nonprofit or public sector
• Proven track record of leading statutory reporting and year-end audit processes, including production of group consolidated accounts
• Experience managing financial operations in a complex organisation, preferably in the charity or healthcare sector
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Advanced Excel and strong working knowledge of financial systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to manage and motivate a high-performing team

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your finance career in a supportive and high-performing team.

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. 

Closing date: 17 November 2025

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

Team: Branch Support Unit

Location:  Chelwood Gate, East Sussex (Hybrid working)

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (very occasional weekend working may be required)

Salary: Up to £27,466.16 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Branch Support Unit Advisor:

• Deliver proactive operational and administrative support to Volunteer Teams, Centres, and regional Operations staff, managing communications, enquiries, and departmental processes
• Coordinate and support volunteer engagement activities, including recruitment drives, events, and with charity policies, while facilitating cat relocations and centre visits
• Lead on organising meetings and events, sourcing cost-effective venues, managing logistics, and supporting project implementation across regional teams

About the Branch Support Unit team:

• We sit within the Central Operations team
• Our day-to-day work includes; maintaining branch information on the database; arranging events lottery licenses, PetPlan, cat relocations, NCC visits and processing Annual Returns; supporting Operations staff with projects and collating and dispatching mail outs to Volunteer Teams and centres
• We currently have a team of 9

What we’re looking for in our Branch Support Unit Advisor:

•  Administration experience preferably within an office environment
• A customer service background with experience interacting with members of the public
• Proven ability to multi-task and work on own initiative, accurately and under pressur
• A confident communicator, particularly using the telephone
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge including Word and Excel
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred
• Able to travel away from home with some overnights

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 30th October 2025

Virtual interview date: 10th, 11th & 13th November

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview & Task via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

We Are Family is hiring!

We Are Family is an extraordinary peer support community for adopters and prospective adopters. We’re there for parents throughout their adoption journey. Online and in person, our parents’ groups, events, resources, podcasts and talks offer mutual support, information and inspiration to adopters and those considering adoption. We are the leading peer support community for adopters  across Greater London and the Home Counties, and offer digital-membership nationally; we have ambitions to scale our in-person services provision significantly over the coming years. You can find out more about us here.

As Community Programme Manager, you’ll join our independent adoption support charity, oversee our volunteer, peer support and event provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised ‘self-starting’ individual with experience of working with user-run communities. You will use your strong relationship-building skills to proactively engage WAF members and volunteers, to continue providing peer-led support and to create new opportunities for adopters to connect across the UK.

Key Details:

Role type: Permanent

Reports to: Head of Operations

Direct Reports: You will work closely in partnership with our Associates & Volunteers

Working Pattern:  2.5 days / 18.75 hours per week, including occasional evening and on-site work.

Salary: £30-35K FTE

Location: Remote / Home-working; this role can be based anywhere within the UK with periodic meetings and visits, mainly to London / South East, at least quarterly.

Perks of Working at WAF:

· Become a part of a personable, visionary team creating positive impact on a daily basis

· Flexible working

· Home Working Allowance

· Occasional in-person working in London; travel and lunch expenses covered

· Competitive salaries with room for growth

· Professional development opportunities

· Seasonal socials

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Key responsibilities include: 

• Engagement with our Members
• Supporting our Volunteers
• Managing our Peer-led Groups and In-Person Activities
• Overseeing our Peer Support Training and Supervision
• Nurturing Partnerships
• Delivering Impact
• Contributing to Communications
• Championing our Advocacy efforts
• Collaborating with our Board and Committees

Person Specification: 

ESSENTIAL

• Demonstrable experience coordinating / managing multiple projects or programmes
• Experience of working with beneficiaries and / or volunteers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skills in identifying and prioritising workload with the ability to work to deadlines and budget
• Comfortable working independently, operating good judgement on when to seek guidance and support
• Strong IT and / or aptitude to learn software skills (see below)
• Resourceful and adaptable
• Empathetic and supportive
• A ‘hands-on’ and collaborative mindset

DESIRABLE

• Lived experience / interest in supporting those connected with any of the following: early trauma, adoption, the care system, advocating for people from underserved communities.
• Lived experience / interest in supporting families
• Experience of working within a peer support network
• Experience of co-producing projects with beneficiaries / volunteers
• Experience with using multiple software packages (We work across the following software – training provided as necessary: G Suite, MS Office, Zoom, Trello, WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, Buzzsprout, Google Analytics).

To Apply:

If the opportunity to join an exciting, rapidly growing charity appeals to you as someone able to make a valuable contribution, we would love to hear from you!

Please download our full application pack for further details and instructions on how to apply.

Deadline to apply: Midnight at Sunday 23rd November 2025
Start Date: ASAP

Please note that applications are received and reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore an early application is advised.

Further information can be found via our website.

One of the great strengths of We Are Family is that we are volunteer and member driven, and we represent a diverse community of adoptive parents. We particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to ensure that the organisation can benefit from this diversity of experience.

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Department: Supporter Engagement and Operations
Salary: £38,588 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed-term until 15 January 2027 (maternity leave cover)

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.

We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional supporter experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where people and purpose come first? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Supporter Engagement Team Leader (maternity cover) to join our dynamic Supporter Engagement & Operations Unit. In this vital role, you’ll lead a dedicated team responsible for providing outstanding service to our supporters across multiple channels — including phone, email and post.

In this role, you will be line-managing and supporting the day-to-day operations of the Supporter Engagement Team. You will ensure the team meets service level agreements (SLAs) and delivers timely, high-quality responses to all supporter enquiries. You will be responsible for coaching, developing, and motivating team members, and championing a culture of supporter-centric service, ensuring every interaction leaves supporters feeling valued and inspired. You will also be working with the Senior Supporter Engagement and Operations Lead to deliver our exciting plans during 2026.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in line management within a busy customer or supporter care environment. You should have a genuine passion for supporter engagement and delivering exceptional service. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands are essential, as well as excellent communication skills — tactful, diplomatic, and confident across all channels.

Why join us? You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that puts people at the heart of everything we do. We offer a collaborative working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real impact every day.

Please note, this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 9 November 2025
Interviews will take place on 19 and 20 November 2025

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

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The Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) is the democratic voice for student across the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), representing learners at every level of study—from further education and apprenticeships through to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Our representation spans the full breadth of the UHI partnership, working closely with ten Academic Partners to ensure students are supported, included, and empowered wherever
and however they study.

The role of the Chief Executive Officer is to provide strategic support to the student officers within our student-led organisation, and to provide support and leadership to the senior leadership team and our Board of Trustees.

The post-holder is required to provide an interface between the Trustee Board and the leadership team, and between other key decision-making bodies within the Students’ Association, converting policy and strategy into action.

Our CEO will be a source of continuity within the Students’ Association, providing vision and expertise to drive the Association forward towards organisational goals whilst ensuring that the Association is structured to facilitate Student Officers’ work towards organisational objectives.
As a key contact and partner with UHI stakeholders, the CEO is required to work towards aligning the Students’ Associations' progression into the UHI’s strategy. The CEO should also ensure that all aspects of organisational risk are identified, monitored and managed.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership
2. Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Management
3. Operational Management 
4. Student Leadership and Governance
 

Please download the Recruitment Pack to see the full Job Description & Person Specification

Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).

Exciting Opportunity for a Training, Conferences and Events Programme Manager – Make an Impact Today! 

Anna Freud is seeking a Training, Conferences and Events Programme Manager to join our 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.

Our EDI commitment 

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience. 

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve. 

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

What we offer 

We’re offering a permanent contract, hybrid working and flexible arrangements. You’ll lead a team of four, influence cross-organisational programmes, and play a key role in shaping change. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, wellbeing support and staff networks. Join us to develop professionally and make a real impact on children and families’ mental health. 

You can find more information on our benefits on our website.

What you’ll do 

As the Training, Conferences and Events Programme Manager, you will lead the delivery and growth of Anna Freud’s training and events portfolio, overseeing a team, managing operations, and ensuring programmes are impactful, inclusive, and aligned with organisational strategy. 

will provide leadership and operational oversight of the Training, Conferences and Events team, including line management. 

• Drive strategic growth through financial forecasting, marketing, and identifying new opportunities. 

• You will develop and maintain strong relationships with internal colleagues, external partners, and commissioners. 

• Ensure delivery against key performance indicators, including quality, impact, equity, diversity and inclusion. 

• Oversee budgets, contracts, and resources, ensuring processes are consistent and risks effectively managed. 

What you’ll bring

You’ll be an experienced programme manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading people, managing complex projects, and building strong partnerships. You’ll bring the skills and confidence to grow our training and events portfolio while keeping quality, impact, and inclusion at the heart of everything you do 

• A strong track record of managing multiple programmes or projects with competing priorities. 

• Leadership experience, including line management and the ability to inspire and influence others. 

• Solid financial management skills, from budgeting to forecasting. 

• Confidence in navigating operational areas such as contracts, HR, IT, communications, and compliance. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with partners and colleagues at all levels. 

Next steps 

Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday, 31 October 2025. 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 Wednesday, 05 November 2025. 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: will be held remotely on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. 

How to apply: visit our website via the Apply button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies. 

Questions? 

Please email us 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.