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Job Title: Service Manager

Location: Royal Borough Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC)

Salary: £38,700

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. Onsite face to face service, with flexibility around these hours required. All managers, including this position will take part in the out of hours on call duty. 

As a note, this is one of two positions. This position is a permanent post, and we also have a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity live via Job ID 268355

About the Service Manager Role

We have an exciting opportunity, perfect for you if you are looking to take the next step in your career within a supported housing service! This is a great opportunity for current deputy service managers, or experienced support workers (and/or equivalent) looking for that next step! 

We're looking for a natural leader, someone with experience in supporting people who have struggled with homelessness, substance use, mental health, and/or offending backgrounds. You will be confident in your experience and knowledge and be able to use this to support and lead your team to feel empowered within their roles so they can deliver a seamless and supportive service to our residents to overcome their own personal challenges, and to achieve their personal goals and milestones.

You will have a passion for what we do, and an understanding of the multiple needs that our residents may have, and able to provide a solutions based approach in your work. This role is perfect for someone who is determined, takes pride in their work, and is able to motivate a diverse team. The role includes:

• Leading and motivating a team to deliver high-quality care and support
• Managing complex situations and driving service improvements
• Support a team who directly support individuals in their recovery journey
• Working closely with other teams and organisations to ensure the right support is provided
• Risk Management, Information Management, and Case Recording
• Property and Housing Management
• Financial Management

What we're looking for in a Service Manager:

• Experience in supporting people who have multiple and complex needs including mental health, homelessness, substance use, offending backgrounds
• Experience in frontline, and now able to empower a team to deliver a seamless service
• Confident leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate a team. While you’ll have support from management, this role requires someone who can take ownership and lead with confidence
• Confidence in using IT; we use various systems and software's so need someone who is confident in learning new IT skills and can navigate around computer systems
• Ability to drive the service forward and implement improvements
• Confidence in managing complex situations and making decisions
• Ability to work at pace, using initiative, making decisions, and proactiveness in your approach
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Transparency, and Inclusivity

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
• Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.

We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.

Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

Service Manager | Residential Manager | Homelessness | Complex Needs | Trauma-Informed Care | Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) | Recovery and Rehabilitation | Independent Living | Person-Centred Support | Leadership and Management | Team Development. 

Senior Training Design Officer

Location: National Support Centre, London, SE1 / Hybrid working

Contract: Full time, fixed term one-year contract.

Salary: £32,500 gross per annum

Closing Date: 26 June 2025

Are you an educator looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a vibrant and growing charity delivering life changing nautical adventure for young people through the Sea Cadets to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success.

We are currently looking for a Senior Training Design Officer to join the Sea Cadet’s Learning Development team.

If you enjoy creating fun, high-quality session plans, activities and resources for indoor and outdoor learning this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Create fun, engaging learning activities and sessions
• Work with subject matter experts to ensure sessions are accurate and practical
• Promote the use of the sessions by engaging with volunteers at all levels
• Manage the creation of how to videos to support learning
• Participate in training reviews and evaluation
• To advise and consult on the creation of learning materials enabling a more inclusive Sea Cadet Experience
• Support active collaboration and sharing of effective practice.
• Lead working groups to empower young people to take ownership of their own learning

Requirements

Requirements

• Experience in creating fun, engaging learning activities
• Experience designing outdoor learning
• Confident writing high-quality session plans
• Experience working with young people
• Experience working with subject matter experts to create content
• Demonstrable experience in project management
• Strong IT literacy

Desirable

• • Knowledge of STEM subjects or Community Engagement
  • Experience with e-learning
  • Video editing skills e.g. Premier Pro or graphic design skills e.g. Illustrator or Canva
  • Experience of working with 9-12 year olds – and creating age appropriate learning resources

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack.

Benefits

• Some hybrid working opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
• Private medical insurance
• Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
• National staff conference: All employees come together once a year to reflect on the past year and celebrate success at our offsite staff conference. This is a great opportunity to listen to employees' views, and for employees to network, share information and socialise.

If you are interested in this Senior Training Design Officer vacancy, applications must consist of an including a 500 word supporting statement around they think they fit the job description and person specification, along with a CV. Without this, we sadly will be unable to consider your application for this role.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check, and successfully acquire MoD security clearance.

Variety is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Executive to support the development and delivery of our corporate partnerships portfolio and to support securing new partnerships. Our corporate supporters are key to achieving our mission to fund life-changing practical support to disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. You will be joining the charity at an exciting time as we launch a three year strategy to drive ambitious growth, with a new Director of Fundraising in place. You will support the delivery and development of sector-leading partnerships.

You will play a key role in our collaborative and high-performing team, working across the fundraising team to develop corporate leads from our high profile events and supporters, support our existing partnerships and drive corporate engagement to achieve our goals.

About Variety
In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and nearly four million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.

Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment. Variety is also involved with a number of capital projects which transform the facilities of hospitals and SEN schools. In addition, each year tens of thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help. Help that makes a real and immediate difference.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Support the account management of corporate partnerships, delivering first class stewardship, increasing engagement and supporting delivery for maximum potential for Variety
● Research business leads to feed the corporate pipeline and new business approaches, identifying prospects
● Keep partnership account plans up to date including fundraising, communications, finance and impact reporting, ensuring we meet key deadlines
● Send fundraising materials to supporters and corporate partners to enhance staff fundraising and engagement
● Attend Varity fundraising and awareness events, maximizing engagement opportunities for corporate partners and building relationships with supporters, while working closely with the services and communications team
● Managing a portfolio of smaller partnerships, giving great stewardship and ensuring donations and fundraising come in as planned
● Support budgeting of income from partners and reforecasting income
● Support administration in fundraising including sending out materials, replying to general enquiries, creating proposals and invoicing partners
● Participate in staff meetings, fundraising team meetings and contribute to the success of Variety’s fundraising strategy
● Represent Variety externally at events and cheque presentations

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
• Experience of two years working on a fundraising team
• Experience of attending events and representing a charity
• Experience of donor stewardship and excellent customer service
• Good writing and communication skills
• Good organisational skills and multi-tasking during busy periods
• Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated
• An understanding of corporate fundraising

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. Applications will close on Monday, 16th June at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 23rd June.

We expect demand for this role to be high and will be shortlisting as applications arrive, and suggest early submission. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.

MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.
Pension 7%, Life Assurance 4% of annual salary, Company sick pay scheme, Medicash scheme.

This is a hybrid role, working 3 days in the Central London office and 2 days working from home. Hours of work; 9am - 5pm

EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities.
We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process.

Key responsibilities:   

This position can operate from any of our national bases, working from either our London, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, South or North England hubs - Hybrid working 

Programme development:   

• Support the design of Money Ready’s programme development cycles.   

• Support with the development of the content and standards for all Money Ready programmes; structure, model and design.   

• Work with the monitoring and evaluation function to understand the impact of how we are designing our programmes.   

• Gain feedback through the internal ‘looking and listening’ processes to support improvements on programmes, balancing learner, trainer and external views.   

• Holding responsibility for our Core Subject Knowledge (CSK) quality, ensuring the information is correct and up to date, assisting with the refresh of key information for new and existing programmes. Provide the Training and Development manager any refreshed or new content for CSK when programmes are developed, for them to implement and roll out.   

Process implementation:   

• Deliver the quality assurance programme of Money Ready programmes across the UK; utilising the regional hub structure.   

• Taking the lead on accreditation, including moderation reporting and resolution of queries.   

• Support the Money Ready education and accreditation framework ensuring trainers have everything they need to help young people and adults have the best shot at achieving accreditation.    

• Co-ordinate annual training on the IV process and moderation.   

• Provide training and support with content and programme development processes.   

• Manage the development and maintenance of internal tracking systems for use by regional teams to report the QT activities.   

External relations   

• Be the day-day connection to our accreditation partner and support the quality control processes that they implement   

• Be the best ambassador for our work to all external stakeholders including young people, delivery partners, politicians, funders, the press, the wider education community, local authorities and so on.   

Working across Money Ready  

• Work with colleagues across the country as we continue to develop and grow the organisation.   

• Contribute to areas of the organisation that are ‘outside’ your immediate focus acting as trusted counsel to those in roles or teams that are different to yours.   

• Embed yourself into the organisation – recognising that our strategy and business plan are yours to deliver and that our culture is shaped with you and by you.   

• Comply with all Money Ready management processes – helping us to help you do the best job you can.   

 As with all roles at Money Ready, this job description outlines the key responsibilities, requirements, and attitudes of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of tasks that need to be completed and Money Ready reserves the right to amend the job description as both the role and organisation evolve.   

Naturally, the nature of our work means there will occasionally be a need to work outside of our core hours for which TOIL will be provided.  

This job description is subject to regular review and may evolve to meet the needs of Money Ready, ensuring ongoing alignment with the organisation’s objectives and compliance with relevant legislation. Please also note this post is subject to satisfactory references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer, DBS/equivalent checks and the right to work in the UK. 

Director of Marketing & Growth
London (with flexibility for one day of remote working per week)
£80,000 – £100,000 per annum

Our client, a fast-growing London-based charity harnessing the power of football to transform lives, is seeking a commercially minded, brand-led Director of Marketing & Growth to lead their next phase of strategic expansion. The organisation delivers accessible, high-quality football programmes to thousands of young people across London, regardless of background or ability to pay.

With ambitious plans to reach 20,000 young people each week by 2028, this newly created leadership role will play a pivotal part in building the charity’s visibility, momentum, and supporter base. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing reach and revenue by transforming the organisation’s impact into compelling narratives—making it a trusted brand for parents, an inspiring one for young people, and a credible, values-led partner for funders and commercial supporters.

This is an opportunity to shape and execute a bold, insight-led strategy that brings together brand, marketing, and sales. The Director will lead a talented and growing team and will have the resources and mandate to build a high-performing, scalable function driven by strong data, effective systems, and creative campaigns.

While experience in football is not required, a passion for the sport and belief in its power to drive social change is essential. This role is ideal for someone eager to build a youth brand with genuine purpose and lasting impact.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven leadership in marketing, growth, or commercial development

• A strong track record of driving revenue and delivering ROI through marketing and customer acquisition

• Experience scaling teams, systems, and campaigns in fast-paced, high-growth environments

• Expertise in digital, CRM, and performance marketing with a data-driven mindset

• A passion for using football—or sport more broadly—as a tool for positive social change

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a movement ensuring that no young person is left behind due to their background or financial circumstances.

Recruitment Timeline

• Deadline for applications: Wednesday 26th June 2025

• Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 30th June

• First Interview with the Client: w/c 21st July (online)

• Final Interview with the Client: w/c 28th July (in-person)

To learn more and to see how to apply, please redirect to the role on our website.

Prospectus is proud to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment experience.

Vacancy Reference Number:

SA/GF/UKFS-R1

Position title:

Systems Accountant

Reports to:

Global Finance Officer

Location:

REMOTE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

Competitive

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, extendable and renewable)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 20th June 2025

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C as and when suitable candidates apply

Start: ASAP thereafter

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Muslim Hands is seeking a dynamic and experienced Systems Accountant to lead the implementation of a bespoke budget and finance management system for our grant-receiving partners. This role is critical in ensuring smooth onboarding, system integration, and ongoing support to enhance financial management practices across our partner network.

See full role details attached!

Notes: 

Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold an Online Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams / Zoom.

We reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

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

About Refugee Action Kingston

At Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) we're dedicated to helping the successful integration of refugees and people seeking asylum into the local community. With over three decades of experience, we provide a comprehensive range of services including welfare support, immigration and legal advice, education, counselling, and career guidance.

RAK employs 15 staff and currently has nearly 200 volunteers. In 2023/24 more than 2,000 people benefited from our services

What we can offer you

· Work in a highly respected organisation punching above its weight – providing quality support to over 2,000 individuals and families a year

· A friendly and supportive environment, with an experienced team of professional teachers, counsellors, solicitors and advisers and a dedicated team of experienced volunteers

Opportunities for flexible and hybrid working

· Real potential for a creative thinking individual to build on and shape a dynamic responsive programme

Our values

· Empathy: we put ourselves in the shoes of those we work with.

· Enterprise: we're innovative and resourceful in our approach to supporting refugees and people seeking asylum.

· Empowerment: we strive to empower our clients, helping them achieve their aspirations.

Role overview

The main duties of the post

· Overall strategic development and management programmes for adults at the Community Hub

· Collaborative work with and engagement of project partners and other agencies in the borough

· Ensuring Monitoring and evaluation takes place

· General responsibilities within the organisation

1. Overall strategic development and management of the Community Hub Programme

Manage and develop the Community Hub providing activities, personal development opportunities and information for refugees and people seeking asylum.

Line manage ESOL Coordinator with supervision and appraisals supporting their CPD

Work with the ESOL Coordinator and volunteers to develop activities and client engagement within the project.

Plan and ensure delivery of short courses, workshops and events either in house or facilitated by partners.  Promote local activity and encourage client participation in line with the requirements of the Big Lottery funding.

Oversee project activities in all venues ensuring practical and active implementation of all policies and procedures, particularly Health and Safety, Risk Assessments, and Safeguarding 

Work with Volunteer Coordinator to support and supervise volunteers to a high standard.

Manage Venue bookings

 

2. Collaborative work with and engagement of project partners and other agencies in the borough

Source and work with project partners on successful delivery of activities and events within the project and promotion of wider activities in the borough

Build relationships to facilitate client progression and promote the organisation

Work with the volunteer coordinator to use local networks and food resvue partnerships to ensure the provision of Food and refreshments

3 Monitoring and evaluation

Ensure up to date records are maintained on the RAK database

Maintain and further develop Monitoring and Evaluation, recording participation and achievements implementing rigorous consultation processes for all participants, regular surveys and clients focus group activities

Prepare reports for the funders

4 General Responsibilities within the organisation

Team responsibilities including attending staff meetings, dealing sensitively with service users and facilitating internal and external referrals.

Work within the team to deliver a holistic service for clients.

Work within the team to undertake duties to ensure a clean and safe working environment.

Represent RAK at external meetings as agreed with the CEO, attend training, keep

up-to-date with changes in the asylum system.

Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.

 

Please note the duties outlined in this Job Description may be reviewed and amended from time to time.

 

We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead on identifying and initiating relationships with prospective corporate
donors and nurturing existing relationships.

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days in the London office. They are open to 4 days a week and flexi hours depending on need, as well as part time working.

The Charity
This is an opportunity to join an incredible health charity leading the way in pioneering research. You would be joining a small, ambitious team with a supportive culture and a relaxed environment offering fantastic benefits that include
-Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%
-Generous parental leave
-Flexible/hybrid working options
-Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development
-Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program
-An active social committee and staff events

The Role
Grow the corporate new business pipeline with a balanced focus on long term income generating partnerships.

Line Management of one Partnerships Officer.

Develop and implement new fundraising products, to drive income from existing partners and new prospects. This will include challenge events and employee-led fundraising opportunities.

Maximise income from existing corporate partners through a clearly defined programme of research, networking, applications and excellent stewardship.

Plan and organise opportunities for funders to view the impact of their funding first-hand, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and met.

The Candidate
Strong evidence of experience and success of corporate fundraising or within a face-to-face sales role .

Proven track record of securing gifts/ sales more than 50,000.

Experience of implementing new fundraising/ income generating strategies.

An effective and confident networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We at LEAH care deeply about some of the most vulnerable people who have been displaced from their own countries and homes and land on our shores through no fault of their own. Asylum seekers, refugees and victims of trafficking face significant barriers and we are totally focussed on supporting each individual to overcome those barriers. Our core programmes tackle a key barrier, which is a lack of functional English.

We are seeking a Head of Operations who aspires to be a Charity Director or CEO. They will hold extensive responsibilities for our programmes, delivery, IT, impact evaluation and other key areas. They will have excellent relationship management skills and display great leadership skills. 

LEAH is on a journey following the acquisition of another charity and the Head of Operations will have a crucial leadership role in managing change as well as overseeing the delivery of day-to-day operations.

Shape the Future of Finance at ABRSM

ABRSM is the UK’s leading music education body and a globally respected charity, supporting millions of learners and teachers across 90+ countries through world-renowned music exams, publications, and digital learning tools. With a turnover of approximately £50 million, ABRSM is undertaking an ambitious programme of digital transformation—modernising systems, operations, and ways of working to better serve its global community.

They are now seeking a dynamic Head of Transactional Finance to lead the evolution of finance operations and define the future of this function within a modern, collaborative finance team.

The Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Head of Transactional Finance as a pivotal leadership role that oversees payroll, accounts payable, and finance systems. It has a strong relationship to accounts receivable in an adjacent team. It’s a unique opportunity to lead a function through significant change.

You’ll be instrumental in driving automation, improving processes, and ensuring seamless integration between finance systems (UNIT4) and wider business platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment and is passionate about delivering operational excellence and strategic impact:

• Driving automation and process improvement across transactional finance
• Managing the successful deployment and optimisation of UNIT4 and its integration with wider business systems (notably Microsoft Dynamics)
• Enhancing financial compliance, policy, and controls
• Ensuring underlying data is clean and timely for reporting
• Supporting change management across finance and the broader organisation

The Person
We’re looking for a confident and forward-thinking finance professional who thrives in change-oriented environments and wants to put their stamp on a high-impact function. You'll play a critical role in bridging systems, processes, and people—bringing structure, clarity, and innovation to a function that underpins ABRSM’s financial strength and strategic direction.

You’ll bring:

• A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Demonstrated leadership in finance operations, including payroll and accounts payable
• A track record of managing or supporting finance system implementations and integrations (experience with UNIT4 is essential)
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• A mindset geared toward continuous improvement, digital transformation, and cross-functional collaboration
• The ability to shape and position transactional finance as a partner to teams such as financial accounting and FP&A
• This role is not for a pure systems accountant—but for someone who thinks systemically, understands how to embed finance within digital workflows, and can bring a modern, strategic lens to transactional processes.

Why Join ABRSM?

• This is a rare opportunity to lead change in an organisation with a global reach and a purpose-driven mission. You’ll have the autonomy to define the transactional finance function and be part of a broader transformation journey that’s reshaping how ABRSM delivers value internally and externally.
• A high-impact leadership role in a purpose-driven organisation
• The opportunity to shape and modernise finance operations
• A chance to contribute to a global mission in music education
• A competitive salary and benefits package including matched pension contribution plus 2% (employer contribution capped at 10%), 25 days annual leave plus Xmas closure days, Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Contract: Permanent or 18-Month Fixed Term
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

How to Apply
ABRSM are working in partnership with Hays Senior Finance to identify the right person for this role. Please contact Peter O’Sullivan at Hays if you have any queries, but the first step towards being considered is to make your application. If suitable, Peter will follow up with a call to discuss next steps.

Closing date: 4th June 2025
Interviews: 18th and 19th June

We are looking for a Head of Fundraising for Age UK (West London Branch), to be the lead income generation specialist and take a hands-on approach to a broad range of fundraising and build a team in the longer term.

This is London hybrid role, with 1-2 days a week in the office with a range of flexible options of condensed hours and or job share options.

The Charity
You would be joining a vibrant, independent local charity providing a range of high-quality services and activities that promote wellbeing, combat loneliness, and empower older people to remain independent and engaged in their community. Growing and diversifying fundraising is a strategic priority for them, with high-level Board support via their expert, invested Fundraising Working Group. They offer a range of great benefits including: 4% Employer Pension, up to 6% Employee contribution, cycle-to-Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assisted Project including: up to 6 Counselling Sessions, Staff Wellbeing Events, annual Leave Purchase Scheme and Length of Service Recognition

The Role
The Head of Fundraising is a pivotal leadership role, reporting to the CEO and joining the SMT.

You would be responsible for developing, implementing and delivering income generation strategy.

As the sole dedicated income generation specialist, you will take a hands-on approach to all aspects of fundraising and business development, identifying opportunities, building partnerships, securing funding, and maximising income from a diverse range of sources.

The fundraising income is currently c£300,000 per year and they have ambition to grow this to £500,000 over the next three years to ensure that they can continue to be there for older people when they are in need.

You would lead and manage the acquisition of potential donors, cultivate relationships, solicit donations, and engage in ongoing stewardship activities to retain and grow support.

The Candidate
This would suit a a proactive hands on fundraiser, happy to be a sole fundraiser within a wider supportive team.

Someone with a proven track record of securing significant income from at least three of the following individual giving (including High Net Worth and regular giving), trusts/foundations, corporates, community, and/or legacy support.

We would like you to have experience of developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies and plans.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note the team are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so do get in touch ASAP to find out more.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Supporter Acquisition Manager
 
Location: Hybrid
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £40,000-42,000 per annum
Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week (part time – 4 days considered)
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
 
Our client can’t always prevent the tricky, stressful, sad stuff from happening. But when it does happen, they help current, former and retired civil servants get the best support. Join them as they embark on the next phase of their strategy to ensure they can be there when people need them the most.
 
Their supporters are the lifeblood of the Charity, most being current or former civil servants themselves and they are thankful for their support. Working alongside colleagues across the Charity, Civil Service and payroll fundraising agencies, the Supporter Acquisition Manager will play a key role in developing a multi-channel acquisition strategy, driving growth in new supporters and income. You will be innovating and delivering products and campaigns that inspire their audiences, ensuring that they raise the funds needed to continue their important work.
 
To be successful in this role, you will be proactive, results-driven and committed to providing an excellent supporter experience. You will have extensive direct marketing and product development fundraising experience, strong budget and management experience and be adept at delivering audience-led strategy across acquisition. Great communication skills and experience of leveraging digital solutions as well as multi-channel marketing will be essential.
 
This is an exciting time to join the Charity as they seek to embed their presence as a UK-wide charity and deliver sustainable income and supporter growth. Reporting to the Head of Individual Giving & Legacy, you will be part of an exciting department responsible for growing their largest and longest-term sources of income – their regular giving propositions (including payroll giving and lottery) and legacy fundraising. Regular Giving and donations from individuals are an essential part of their fundraising strategy, constituting over 80% of their income currently. If you would like to be a key member of their Fundraising department, then they would like to hear from you today!
 
In return, they can offer you excellent benefits including a health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, and interest free loans for season tickets and our cycle to work scheme.
 
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. This role will close as soon as it is filled, you are encouraged to apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
 
Our client are committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that they support. They seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and they encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.
 
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Job description

Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, work opportunities and a sense of belonging.

At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.

Some of the things that we are looking for in our Finance Manager:

• Development and adaptation of standard accounting systems, processes and practices.
• Experience of providing financial management services to internal stakeholders including preparation and presentation of reports.
• Proven budget management experience with the ability to undertake financial analysis, forecasting and the preparation of year-end financial statements.
• Proven experience of preparing and monitoring business plans, including detailed cash flow/income/expenditure forecasts.
• Proven experience of operating computerised financial and accounting systems and reports (particularly Quickbooks Online).
• Substantial proven experience in financial management.
• Understanding and experience of operating a payroll system.
• Current CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CIPFA qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development. 

Some of the things you would be responsible for as a Finance Manager:

• Preparing regular management accounts and financial performance reports, including any additional analysis as required.
• Providing financial reports and support to colleagues at EG, including regular meetings, sharing of budgets, and financial performance against budget.
• Preparing financial and cash flow forecasts in conjunction with colleagues to inform EG strategy, discussing risks and implications with the CEO.
• Preparing the annual budget in conjunction with colleagues and present these with the CEO to the Finance Committee and Board for approval.
• Supporting the CEO in presenting the financial position to the Board of Trustees and other key stakeholders. 
• Preparing year-end accounts that meet statutory reporting obligations.
• Managing the external audit process and being the primary contact with external auditors to resolve their queries.
• Maintaining records of designated and restricted reserves and working with colleagues to ensure these funds are regularly reconciled and status of funds balances is reported to the relevant committees. 

So, if you hold optimism for change, advocate for social justice, have in-depth understanding of financial processes and have a positive “can do” attitude, we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Estates & Maintenance Manager at SSAFA The Royal Homes Estate, based in Wimbledon.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Estates & Maintenance Manager to ensure The Royal Homes Estate is a safe, efficient and well-maintained environment for the benefit of residents at Queens Alexandra Court. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the buildings to the highest possible standards, effectively delivering key projects and managing all maintenance systems in-line with appropriate guidance, warranties and best practice.

This role also includes conducting routine inspections across the estate, handling plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other maintenance tasks.

Additionally, the successful candidate will oversee the ongoing Quinquennial works, collaborating with the Quinquennial inspector and external contractors to ensure all repair work is completed successfully.

About the team

You will be part of a small dedicated and compassionate team based at The Royal Homes Estate, with direct line management responsibility for three members of the maintenance team. You will have the opportunity to work closely with co-workers who are highly trained, experienced and supportive.

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will have recognised skills in the maintenance/building trade and have an understanding of Health & Safety requirements and regulations. Strong negotiating and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to understand and maintain communication with a wide range of contractors. You will have a practical and hands on approach, with the ability to manage maintenance issues around the site where appropriate.

You will be able to prioritise and plan your workload efficiently, with a thorough and meticulous approach.

Additionally experience of managing a small team is required.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 17 June 2025. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: TBC