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Are you passionate about using your financial skills to make a global impact? At Emerging Leaders, we believe in unlocking potential and empowering individuals to lead themselves out of poverty. As our Finance Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the financial health and integrity of an organisation that delivers life-changing training across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. You’ll work closely with a diverse, values-driven team and contribute directly to our mission of transforming lives through leadership, financial literacy, and purpose-driven action. This flexible, part-time role offers autonomy, meaning, and the chance to do work that truly matters.

We are looking for a professionally qualified accountant (or qualified by experience) with financial management, audit, book-keeping and project-based accounting experience.  Familiarity with charity finance or international development would be an asset, or this could be the role to enable you to move in to that sector. If you are a team player, proactive and detailed-orientated but also keen on the big picture we'd love to hear from you. Interviews will be on a rolling basis, early applications are encouraged.

Use your creativity and strategic voice to lead communications for a nonprofit transforming how economics is taught across 11 countries. We're looking for a globally minded communicator who can shape messaging, grow visibility, and help us inspire the next generation of economic thinkers.

The Economic Fundamentals Initiative (EFI) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) NGO founded in 2019, dedicated to enhancing economic and financial literacy across the Western Balkans, South Caucasus, Central Asia, and Ukraine. We collaborate with universities, policy institutes, and nonprofits in 11 Partner Countries to deliver educational materials and programs in both English and local languages, with the aim of fostering broad-based interest in economics and personal finance.

We’re looking for a self-starter with exceptional communication skills and a strong sense of mission to serve as Marketing & Communications Director. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a flexible, collaborative environment, brings both strategic and creative thinking to the table, and understands the value of effective storytelling in international development work.

Our Value Proposition: Empowering individuals and societies through the economic literacy essential to thrive and prosper.

You should be supportive of free-market principles and intellectually curious about the region’s transition from communism. Cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and a willingness to travel occasionally are also important.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Coordination

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with EFI’s development and partnership goals

• Ensure consistent messaging and brand identity across all EFI materials and platforms

• Collaborate with EFI's Partner Relations Director and in-country partners to amplify media presence and highlight local impact

Content Creation & Management

• Write bi-weekly “What’s New” updates and quarterly development newsletters

• Collect and curate testimonials, success stories, visuals, and key data for donor and public communications

• Lead content design and updates for EFI’s development-facing website

• Create and manage tailored communications for fundraising campaigns and presentations

• Oversee production of EFI’s Annual Report and other external-facing materials

Media & Social Presence

• Plan and manage EFI’s social media content strategy and publishing calendar

• Coordinate with external creatives (freelancers or agencies) for content production

• Monitor and report on digital engagement metrics to inform strategy

Events & Visual Media

• Manage photography and visual documentation for EFI events and milestones

• Hire and oversee photographers, videographers, or designers as needed

• Lead production of promotional and explainer videos

• Ensure visual storytelling aligns with EFI's values and voice

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or related roles — nonprofit or international development experience a plus

• Excellent writing and editing skills in English; clear, engaging, and versatile tone

• Ability to coordinate across time zones and cultures with ease and diplomacy

• Strong visual literacy and basic familiarity with design principles or tools

• Experience working with content management systems, social media platforms, and newsletter tools (e.g., Mailchimp, WordPress)

• Flexibility to travel internationally on occasion

What We Offer

• A remote-first position with flexible hours

• The chance to work closely with a small, mission-driven team

• Meaningful impact on education and civic engagement in a historically underserved region

• Collaboration with motivated colleagues and partner organizations across diverse cultural contexts

North West Air Ambulance is a hugely reputable and remarkable charity, which provides enhanced pre-hospital care needed to make a lifesaving difference. They quite simply bring the hospital to the patient, regardless of their location across the North West!

 “There’s no doubt the North West Air Ambulance Charity saved my life. Without the care they provided so quickly at the scene, before airlifting me to the Royal Preston Hospital, it’s unlikely I would have survived.” (patient)

Do you want to Join a lifesaving crew and form part of the passionate, driven and talented Income and Engagement team that raise funds to keep this life saving service running?

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver the community fundraising strategy in the South Lancashire region. You will report into the Senior Regional Fundraiser and focus on building strong relationships with existing supporters, as well as recruiting new support to maximise fundraising activities and income.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a local fundraising plan to maximise income generation across the designated geographic area.
• Ensure all activities are delivered within budget, achieving agreed ROI and making sure  they are in line with the organisation’s values and ethos.
• Support the wider team to achieve income budgets and agreed objectives in line with the overall fundraising strategy.
• Research, identify and develop long term partnerships with appropriate groups and associations, individuals and volunteers at a local level, offering excellent donor stewardship

The Person

We are ideally looking for someone who has experience in a Community Fundraising role with previous knowledge of working to targets. However, NWAA are flexible and will consider applicants with the relevant transferable skills.

Most importantly you should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to build long lasting relationships, and have the ability to engage with a wide range of audiences. In addition experience in developing and delivering plans, managing budgets and financial forecasting would be advantageous as well as working with databases.  

The team at NWAA are motivated, with an ambitious can-do attitude. If you think you can make a difference and be part of the inspirational team that drives the future growth at NWAA, we would love to hear from you!

Please note that this role will require a full UK driving license, and access to your own vehicle. 

Why NWAA?

NWAA is a widely recognised charity that has a huge impact on saving lives. Now is an especially important time, as the charity celebrates its 25th anniversary and moves forward with its future 5-year strategic plan. This role offers the opportunity to build a career within the charity. There will be huge scope to learn and grow as part of an incredibly supportive, collaborative and fun team.

On top of this, the charity’s benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Can buy up to an additional 5 days annual leave (once passed probation)
• Extra days holiday up to an additional 3 days based on length of service (must qualify by April for leave provision)
• 6% Employer Contribution to pension – Royal London is the provider
• Sick pay
• Cash Back Scheme which includes cash back for dental treatment and a range of medical treatments as well as staff discounts with a range of retailers
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-site parking
• Site Induction and yearly staff conference
• Medicash and Perk at Work also come through Medicash
• Blue Light Card

If this sounds like the type of environment that would suit you for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role is permanent and full-time (although flexible working patterns will be considered) and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from the charity's offices based in Knowsley and Barton, as well as across the region, and from home.

If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information, 

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Join Our Team as our Apprenticeship Onboarding Specialist 

Lift Schools is a growing provider of high-quality, learner-focused apprenticeships in the education sector. We’re looking for a proactive and organised Apprenticeship Onboarding Specialist to guide new apprentices from enquiry to programme start, ensuring a smooth, compliant, and engaging onboarding journey.

About the Role

You’ll be the first point of contact for future apprentices, responsible for managing applications, conducting enrolment calls, supporting initial assessments, and ensuring all compliance documentation is complete and funding-ready.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in admin or customer service roles, working with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; essential for stakeholder management
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Determination and tenacity to ensure timely onboarding
• A learner-focused mindset and ability to manage multiple onboarding journeys
• Confidence and experience using digital systems (Google Suite; learning or CRM platforms)
• Knowledge or experience of apprenticeship funding rules and compliance

As our apprenticeship provision grows it may become a possibility to offer this role as full time at a later stage.

Who are Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:
We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.

With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.

We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

How we support you

At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:

Comprehensive training: We offer bespoke training to help you hone your skills and progress your career.

Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.

Lifestyle savings: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence: September 2025

Closing date: 3rd August 2025

Interview dates: 14th and 15th of August (online)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. 

We have an exciting new opportunity to join Icebreaker One as an Account Manager 

About Icebreaker One

We are a diverse collection of like minded people whose expertise spans policy and science, finance and engineering, data and systems—working together to tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time. We need your help.

Our mission is to make data work harder to deliver net-zero outcomes. 

The role

Contract:  Permanent - ASAP 

Location:  Remote 

Hours:  Full time (Icebreaker One works a four-day week, Mon-Thurs)

Rate:  Circa £35k 

Team

Reporting to the Head of Sales (currently fulfilled by the account management team), collaborating with the Head of Community and Sales & Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator. Work closely with the membership and account management team, programme and project managers. Liaise and collaborate across the business with product, data services and communications. 

Core Responsibilities

• Work with the account management team to identify, target and secure long term government, corporate, and private income from various sources to deliver the team target of £2m

• Support the team in the management of multiple high-level and enterprise client relationships (six-figure contracts) 

  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders

  • Attend client meetings and take live notes, record actions and send follow up emails summarising the meeting outcomes and next steps

  • Track the delivery of actions with the account management team

• Execute strategic account development plans that align with client goals and objectives, ensuring long-term success

• Ensure the delivery of ongoing multi-year renewals, retention and client satisfaction

  • Tracking contract deadlines and working with the team to ensure renewals are submitted in good time 

  • Collaboration with Data Services, Membership and Communications teams as required for delivery

• CRM maintenance and updating to track pipeline

• Draft and deliver regular status, updates and reports 

Supporting responsibilities 

• Supporting the identification, connecting and recruitment of a diverse range of experts, members and stakeholders to join and participate in our work

• Attend daily stand ups, standing meetings and participate in regular Show & Tells

• Use insight from close engagement with partners to feed back into and evolve internal processes and documents used to support account management

• Supporting the bid team in identifying and inputting into proposals

• Socialise the Icebreaker One constellation (expert network) among teams within strategic partners

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

Demonstrable experience of

• 3-4 years demonstrable experience in a similar role

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Excellent organisational and analytical skills 

• A proven track record of maintaining clear and ongoing communication with clients, and converting client relationships into contract renewals and new business. 

• A highly collaborative, encouraging approach with the ability to help others understand how to achieve big-picture objectives and goals

• Engaging people one-to-one effectively online and in person

• Ability to summarise findings so that they can be understood by non-experts

• Bringing together groups and individuals and uniting them with a common cause—via a range of face-to-face and virtual events, get-togethers, social media and communication forums

• Using and applying Google Suite/Workspace, Slack, social media and other tools for working remotely and in the open

• The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Specifics, ideally some or all of the following:

• An understanding of net-zero business and policy landscape in our sector focuses (e.g. energy, ESG, finance, built world, transport, agriculture), and Net-zero standards, frameworks, methodologies 

• An understanding of standards & licensing (e.g. Open, Shared, and Closed data)

• An understanding of governance, regulations, and approaches around data sharing (e.g. Smart Data, GDPR)

Apply today

Email a CV and cover letter/links to pages that show us what you have done, and can do, to help us achieve our mission.

Applications must be received by 0900 (GMT), 2025-08-06

As a team, we are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture with diverse and balanced backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from everyone and will help to support you to reach your full potential and to be yourself in a working environment based on dignity, respect and mutual support. Before applying you will need to ensure you have the right to work in the UK and can provide documentary evidence of this. The role does require the applicant to be able to work within a UK time zone

If you have any queries or need any advice or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us

Full details are available on our website 

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), is the only patient-led organisation in the UK specialising in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Due to its targeted focus on RA and JIA, NRAS provides truly expert and wide-ranging services to support, educate and campaign for people living with these complex autoimmune conditions, their families and the health professionals who treat them.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES STRONG BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE WITHIN A SIMILAR ROLE.

1. Main Purpose of Job

To drive referrals to and use of, NRAS services from NHS relationships across the UK.

Identify, build and maintain relationships with Rheumatology and other multidisciplinary teams to ensure relevant healthcare professionals are aware of the support that NRAS provides to people with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Adult Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

To work with those healthcare professionals to maximise uptake of their referrals to our services.

Attend events around the UK and online to promote NRAS Services.

Support the I&SD Director and other senior team leaders to design, develop and implement new services and to reach new audiences for existing services.

2. Business development & Strategy

2.1. Identify, develop, and secure new opportunities for NRAS services within the NHS.

2.2. Create and implement business/service development strategies to expand the service user base, and service offering within NHS Rheumatology departments and connected healthcare teams.

2.3. Analyse market trends, identify emerging opportunities, and stay ahead of industry developments to recommend strategies for further growth of NRAS services.

3. Relationship development and management around the UK

3.1. Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing and potential referrers or influencers and healthcare providers often travelling to attend clinic/location meetings.

3.2. Act as the primary point of contact for key referring organisations, ensuring referrer satisfaction and identifying opportunities for additional services or project work.

3.3. Understand HCP needs, provide tailored solutions, and work closely with the project managers to ensure successful delivery.

4. Proposition and presentation development

4.1. Lead the creation of compelling proposals, and presentations to drive new service user volumes.

4.2. Work with internal teams to gather technical and operational input to develop competitive, high-quality proposals.

4.3. Present to referrers and influencers articulating NRAS’ value proposition, differentiators, and capabilities.

5. Project Management Oversight

5.1. Support senior/project managers in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with referrer and influencer expectations.

5.2. Monitor the progress of key projects, providing necessary updates to clients and senior management on milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.

5.3. Facilitate communication between referrers, internal teams, and external stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of projects.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation and “market” intelligence

6.1. Monitor the rheumatology service landscape, industry trends, new regulations and innovation.

6.2. Provide insights and recommendations to leadership regarding potential strategic partnerships, services or new audiences.

6.3. Prepare regular reports on performance, development activities, and client feedback.

7. Networking & industry representation

7.1. Attend/undertake promotional relevant conferences, seminars, and networking events to build NRAS’ visibility and attract new service users

7.2. Cultivate a professional network within Rheumatology and MDT arena, leveraging connections for potential opportunities.

7.3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

7.3.1.Collaborate with senior management to align development goals with organisational strategy.

7.3.2. Work with other departments providing insight and content used to promote our services to Healthcare professionals

8. General responsibilities

Positively promote NRAS at all times.

Support Fundraising Team with applications for funding for the Information & Support team through charitable grants and other avenues.

Undertake other duties as appropriate when required.

Person specification:

Qualifications: A-level or qualified by experience

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience working in a similar environment such as charity/public sector or pharmaceutical etc. into NHS
• Health related services experience
• Proven track record of securing new business for service delivery
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to initiate, analyse, monitor and evaluate outcomes
• Experience of delivering at a senior level.
• Experience in overseeing multiple projects with the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and expectations.

Knowledge and skills:

• Highly developed relationship development skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Understanding of the health environment
• Understanding of Rheumatoid Arthritis and its treatment

Personal Circumstances & Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Highly motivated and committed
• Positive outlook and approach
• Willingness to travel and work out of hours when required
• Full driving licence and car owner.

Reporting to: Innovation & Service Delivery Director

Salary: £39,000-£42,000 dependent on experience

Location: Hybrid or remote flexible working

Hours: 35 hours pw

Car driver and clean licence required.

Please send a covering letter with your application.

About the role:

When a family member sustains a spinal cord injury it is a life changing experience for the whole family. They can feel very isolated and that no one understands what they’re going through.

Back Up’s Family Support Service is there to help. We enable a wide range of family members of all ages whose loved one is affected by spinal cord injury (SCI) to improve their wellbeing, build a support network and transform their lives through Back Up’s services. 

The Family Support Coordinator will assist in supporting family members on an individual basis as well as in group settings as appropriate, together with providing support in the process of identifying, recruiting and training new family support volunteers.

A Family Support Coordinator will be comfortable and efficient with data management and GDPR compliance.

Lived experience of having a relative with SCI is essential, together with sharing our commitment to transform the lives of everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

For full details please see our role description.

 

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.c

We are delighted to be working in partnership with a much loved national Charity to recruit them a Relationship Manager on a 5-6 month contract.

About the role

You will be joining a friendly and face paced fundraising team to identify, support and retain regional supporters. You will be responsible for

* Driving engagement across your region (and beyond) to proactively identify, support, and retain supporters.

* Working with the wider Regional Fundraising Team and collaborate on relationships that might be across the UK

*You'll be generating a strong network of community and corporate supporters to secure sustainable income for the charity. You'll also be building a pipeline of prospects of community and corporate to ensure future support.

About you

To be successful in this role you must have
*Demonstrable knowledge of what it takes to proactively identify, develop, and cultivate supporters to maximise income and deliver against KPIs, objectives and the Community Team business plan.

*A good knowledge of the fundraising landscape and opportunities in the UK

*Experience of building and account managing/stewarding a personal portfolio of high value supporters & corporate partners, volunteers and in aid of events to achieve your financial target.

Please note that this is a home based role with travel across the South Coast. You will need access to a car and have a valid driving licence. Please note that applications are been taken on a rolling basis and an immediate start is preferable due to the contract length.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Location: Home-based with regular meetings in London and travel across the UK as required
Department: Commercial
Salary: £46,683 – £51,870 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
 
There’s never been a better time to join the team! Our client has launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making them healthier and happier, cycling can help them all thrive. 
 
With their new five-year strategy now underway, they're looking for a passionate and ambitious Head of Partnerships to help make it happen. You’ll be an experienced relationship-builder, confident leading 360-degree conversations with a wide range of businesses and organisations. You’ll be motivated by creating purposeful, values-led partnerships that help grow their reach, amplify our voice and support more people to experience the benefits of cycling. A genuine enthusiasm for cycling and the positive change it brings is essential. This role will give you the opportunity to take the heritage of a 148-year-old membership organisation and re-imagine what their B2B commercial offer is for the next generation.
 
Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.
 
They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to them.
 
The role is home based in the UK, with regular travel to London and partner locations. 
 
Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown
Interviews will take place during the first week of September 2025 
 
Benefits: 27 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), healthcare cash plan, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, membership plus many more staff benefits.
 
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About the RSPCA

Founded in 1824, we have been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.

We seek to raise standards of care through our numerous campaigns and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers, who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!

The RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch

The RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch is one of the branches of RSPCA, but we are also a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area. Much of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which is run by volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.

The main activity of our branch is specialised in the rehoming of small animals including cats, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs and hamsters. The animals come into our care from various sources such as those which are rescued, abandoned, neglected or given up by their owners. Each animal is medically and characteristically assessed to ensure it is fit and well before being available for rehoming. This all costs money, and could not be achieved without your support. 

Job Summary

This role is responsible for the development, implementation and operation of appropriate financial and business management tools to support the day-to-day business and financial administration of the Branch.

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Office (CEO), you will be expected to make use of the full capability of the Branch’s existing software systems (Google Workspace, and Quick Books) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery and develop management information to aid the Trustees & CEO in decision making.

You will be responsible for all financial management across the charity. This includes bookkeeping; financial statements; financial planning; financial policies, processes and controls and budgeting. 

You must ensure that all activities are carried out in compliance with current legislation, Branch and Society policy, relevant Health & Safety regulations and any associated statutory or legislative requirements.

Note: Branch targets and budgets are agreed on an annual basis and these will inform the personal targets agreed at the annual performance review. Progress towards personal targets will be reviewed at regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager.

This role is home based, with occasional travel across South Bucks.

Principal Accountabilities

Financial Management & Operations

• Support the CEO as a key strategic and operational partner, acting as second-in-command and deputising in their absence where appropriate.

• Maintain all financial records and accounting systems (the Branch currently uses Quick Books accounting software), registers and statistics as required by the CEO & Branch Trustees.

• Work with the CEO and Branch Trustees to develop financial plans and an annual financial budget.

• Maintain close oversight of the branch’s budget in collaboration with the CEO, proactively identifying and addressing any discrepancies, overspend, or unplanned financial activity to ensure effective financial control and informed decision-making.

• Process, monitor, record and manage all receipts & payments to/from the Branch in accordance with the agreed procedures and in liaison with the appropriate staff and volunteers including weekly banking, cash handling, invoice creation and processing, Branch payments (including those made via credit cards and petty cash) and account reconciliation.

• Monitor, review and reconcile monthly receipts & payments on the Quick Books accounting system.

• Produce monthly management accounts which include bank reconciliations, balance sheets, Branch/departmental profit & loss statements, departmental comparisons and performance against budget and such other financial reports/management information as may be required including monthly reporting to the board of trustees.

• Coordinate bank accounts across the charity, including set-up and balance management.

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

• Prepare annual financial statements and coordination of annual audit review.

• Support the staff and volunteers with day-to-day financial operations and ensuring departmental financial records are maintained and that monies received or expended are accounted for correctly.

• Work with the RSPCA Society National team regarding legacies, submission of care contribution funds, renewals of insurances etc.

• Ensure that strict protocols are followed for cash handling and that unbanked cash remains within the insured limit for cash held at each premises.

• Liaise with the Branch’s payroll provider to ensure staff hours are submitted and salary payments processed on a monthly basis and within the appropriate timescale.

• Process all staff and volunteer expenses in a timely manner.

• Manage all bookkeeping processes and functions, including the asset register, ensuring annual accounts are produced no later than the end of March each year.

• Develop, implement and maintain appropriate financial administrative procedures and processes.

Business Administration

• Responsible for day-to-day financial administrative support for the CEO and Trustees.

• Ensure that all administrative paperwork, including external correspondence is processed in accordance with Branch and Society procedures, including completion of all appropriate records for insurance and risk management purposes.

• Ensure financial data processing, retention and destruction conforms to the relevant policies such as GDPR.

• Ensure regulatory and legislative compliance of financial charity policies.

• Work closely with relevant operational staff to ensure appropriate responses are issued to all enquiries whether from members, supporters & volunteers, RSPCA colleagues or the general public.

• Liaise with staff and volunteers to facilitate the ordering of materials, supplies and equipment for the effective operation of the Branch, ensuring budgetary controls are maintained at all times.

• Work with the CEO and other staff to manage relevant licences, vendor relationships, service agreements and invoicing.

• Work with staff and volunteers across the whole charity on financial processes and controls.

Fundraising & Donations

• Identify, assess, and apply for appropriate grants and funding streams to maximise income for the branch, ensuring applications are timely, well-prepared, and aligned with funder criteria to support the branch’s strategic and operational objectives.

• Ensure that all donations (financial or otherwise) are acknowledged in a timely manner, receipts are issued for financial donations and the banking of all funds raised.

• Responsible for the accurate recording and banking of the funds raised.

• Develop, and manage relationships across relevant stakeholder groups, both within and outside the charity.

Gift Aid

• Ownership of the Gift Aid process.

General

• Attend meetings and training courses as required.

• Undertake such other duties as directed from time-to-time by your line manager.

Essential skills, qualifications and experience:

• A finance qualification or working towards level 3 AAT or ACCA with proven experience in charity financial operations.

• Good general level of education.

• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting and compliance.

• Demonstrable experience of managing small to medium size budgets (circa £400,000) & accounting systems (ideally with experience of Quick Books software).

• Proven experience of cash handling and financial management procedures. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines, be proactive and work autonomously.

• Proven IT literacy including use of business software and accounting packages (including Quickbooks), and Google Workspace.

• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.

• Experience supporting audits and implementing robust financial controls.

• Knowledge of Charity and Company Law.

• Proven ability to work under direction from superiors but equally able to use their own initiative.

• Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.

• Proven ability to complete essential management paperwork and analyse data.

• Personable and with an open, positive approach to new ideas coupled with drive and enthusiasm.

• A flexible and collaborative approach to colleagues both staff and volunteers.

• Honest, trustworthy and reliable.

• A calm and friendly approach particularly when working under pressure.

• Sympathy for animal welfare and the work of the RSPCA.

• Full valid UK driving licence.

• Willing and able to travel around the Branch area on occasions.

Desirable skills, qualifications and experience:

• Experience of management & leadership.

• Training, coaching & mentoring skills.

• Experience of working with the general public and/or in a customer care environment.

• Experience of managing change in the workplace.

• Experience of managing small projects.

• Good basic knowledge of employment law.

• Knowledge of data protection requirements.

• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills through training.

We promote an inclusive working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued, and encouraged. We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect where everyone accepts the concept of individual responsibility. 

Are you an experienced administrator looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work as part of a small, supportive team of colleagues who are all committed to the Humanimal Trust Vision? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! 

Job Description: Administrative Assistant 

Hours:

20 hours per week – Working days subject to discussion at interview.

Salary:

£26,000 (pro rata £13,000)

Reports to:

Administration and Finance Manager

Location:

The role is a remote, work from home position, however the post holder will be required to work flexibly as there will be occasional travel to attend face to face meetings with colleagues within the UK.

Job Purpose

To provide administrative support to the team and maintain the Trust’s general administrative activities, with dedicated support to the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1) Assisting with updating and maintaining governance documents such as policies and procedures.

2) Scheduling meetings and coordinating calendars for members of the team when needed.

3) Monitoring the Trust’s shared mailbox email accounts: responding to requests from members of the public.

4) Dealing with incoming and outgoing correspondence.

5) Arranging travel and accommodation for team members, trustees and consultants when required.

6) Support the CEO with administration where required.

7) Support the Administration and Finance Manager with finance administration where required.

8) Maintaining fundraising and communication databases: Salesforce and Mailchimp.

9) Maintaining fundraising platforms such as Enthuse, JustGiving, Donr, Much Loved, Give and Gain etc.

10)  Supporting projects for fundraising and awareness campaigns or events.

11) Responding to fundraising enquiries and assisting with regular giving communications.

12)  Thanking donors (when appropriate) and supporting the donor journey.

13)  Ensuring supporter data is current and accurate on our CRM system (Salesforce).

14)  Gathering data and generating reports from Salesforce to support the Fundraising and Partnership Manager.

15)  Processing book orders and arranging shipment.

16)  Supporting the team with various internal audits.

17)  Supporting the Fundraising and Partnership Manager with admin relating to all aspects of fundraising.

Personal Development

1) Undertake training as required or considered appropriate for the role.

2) Actively participate in regular supervision sessions and team meetings.

3) Participate in Individual Performance Review and Personal Development plans, and undertake training and development as identified within these discussions and as indicated by the requirements of the post.

General

1) Maintain a professional and confidential approach to work at all times.

2) Work in line with Humanimal Trust policies, procedures, codes, and guidance, including in relation to health and safety, confidentiality, data protection and equal opportunities.

3) Actively promote the aims and principles of the Humanimal Trust and take part in any Humanimal Trust activities as directed.

4) Maintain the confidentiality of any information gained during employment with the Humanimal Trust at all times.

5) The post holder will be required to travel occasionally across the UK, therefore access to transport is required. The post holder will also need to be flexible in their approach to working from home or meeting in various locations as appropriate / required.

6) The post requires flexible working, which may include some evening and weekend work on occasion, with time off in lieu.

This job description may be subject to joint review from time to time between the post holder and Humanimal Trust.

Role Terms

· The position is part time.

· Holiday allowance is 25 days plus bank holidays pro rata, increasing in line with service annually to a maximum of 30 days pro rata, plus bank holidays.

· Probation period is 6 months.

Recruitment Process

Initial telephone screening calls will take place week commencing 18th August 2025.

Video call interviews will take place week commencing 25th August 2025.

In person interviews likely to take place week commencing 8th September 2025 depending on candidate location. 

Humanimal Trust’s Vision and Values

Our Vision:

We want a world where both humans and animals have better opportunities to benefit equitably from medical progress because vets, doctors and researchers routinely collaborate and share – this is One Medicine.

Our Values and attitudes

CONFIDENCE:

We are self-assured, clear and persuasive about what we believe and what we seek to achieve.

HOPE:

We believe better opportunities to benefit from medical progress for both humans and animals can be achieved; that belief inspires us to inspire others.

COLLABORATION:

We are open, inclusive and accessible; we discuss, we debate and we bring people together to share their knowledge.

AMBITION:

We are passionate and resolute in our commitment to better opportunities to benefit from medical progress for both humans and animals.

About the role:

When a family member sustains a spinal cord injury it is a life changing experience for the whole family. They can feel very isolated and that no one understands what they’re going through.

Back Up’s Family Support Service is there to help. We enable a wide range of family members of all ages whose loved one is affected by spinal cord injury (SCI) to improve their wellbeing, build a support network and transform their lives through Back Up’s services. 

The Family Support Coordinator will assist in supporting family members on an individual basis as well as in group settings as appropriate, together with providing support in the process of identifying, recruiting and training new family support volunteers.

A Family Support Coordinator will be comfortable and efficient with data management and GDPR compliance.

Lived experience of having a relative with SCI is essential, together with sharing our commitment to transform the lives of everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

For full details please see our role description.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

About the role:

When a family member sustains a spinal cord injury it is a life changing experience for the whole family. They can feel very isolated and that no one understands what they’re going through.

Back Up’s Family Support Service is there to help. We enable a wide range of family members of all ages whose loved one is affected by spinal cord injury (SCI) to improve their wellbeing, build a support network and transform their lives through Back Up’s services. 

The Family Support Coordinator will assist in supporting family members on an individual basis as well as in group settings as appropriate, together with providing support in the process of identifying, recruiting and training new family support volunteers.

A Family Support Coordinator will be comfortable and efficient with data management and GDPR compliance.

Lived experience of having a relative with SCI is essential, together with sharing our commitment to transform the lives of everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

For full details please see our role description.

 

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing specific services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal cord injuries.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

Are you passionate about the wellbeing of people and the planet?

Can you engage people through effective communications and events?

If so, we’d love to hear to hear from you.

We believe in people and the planet thriving together. We want to see a world where thriving is possible - because society is structured to support people's wellbeing rather than to undermine it. We're building a network of wellbeing changemakers who share our vision.

We're now recruiting for a Network Development Manager to oversee our relationships with our followers, including by rolling out a new Ambassador programme. Working from home, somewhere in the UK, flexibly for three days a week, the successful candidate will play a major role at the heart of a growing movement to embed wellbeing in our economy and our society.

They will be a good team player with experience of engaging networks of passionate people. They will have excellent spoken and written communications skills and a track record in organising exciting online and in-person events. Some fundraising experience would be an advantage, but above all, they will have a passion for wellbeing - of people and of the planet.  

Note

• We are looking to ensure the diversity of the staff group reflects the diversity of people in the UK and would welcome applications from people in all social groups.
• We offer 28 days paid leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and membership of our pension scheme.
• All appointments to the Network of Wellbeing are subject to a six-month probation period.