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Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other.
Our mission is to address the negative consequences of ever more people using ever more of the planet’s resources and to inspire and engage with others to find, share and promote ways to make our vision a reality as quickly as possible.
You
Are you an experienced Chartered Financial Accountant, with extensive experience working in Financial Operations (FinOps) within international charities? Are you looking for a role that gives you the autonomy to shape and develop the FinOps function, as well as a role within the Senior Leadership Team?
We have just entered a new five-year strategy period and are looking for someone to take a strategic, long-term approach to developing our FinOps capabilities, further developing an increasingly professionalised function. We are a growing organisation and will be further expanding internationally over the strategy period.
If your application is successful, you will form part of the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team, helping Population Matters to continue to build on recent successes and increase its focus on impact.
How we’ll do things
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law.
If you require any adjustments to make the process more accessible, or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact our switchboard.
Please apply by sending a CV (no more than two A4 pages) and covering letter (no more than two A4 pages), addressing the Job Description and, in particular, the Person Specification.
We will use blind recruitment practices to minimise unconscious bias.
The deadline for applications is midday on 6th June. We will hold first interviews on the 12th June remotely, with Joshua Hill, Chief Research & Operations Officer, and Sho Nair, Director of Fundraising & Engagement. We will hold second interviews on the afternoon of the 17th June, in person, with Joshua Hill and Amy Jankiewicz, Chief Executive.
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Starting at £55-62,000, negotiable within this range
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: We promote and encourage flexible working all types, in line with our flexible working policy
Location: Home-based in the UK, with occasional travel and access to our London office space. We are afraid that we can not accept international applicants for this role.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave pa; additional three days’ closure over Christmas; employer pension contribution 6-8%, employee matching contribution min 2%; Employee Assistance Programme; we fund and encourage CPD.
Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
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Location: Luton / Hybrid (2-3 days on-site per week)
Salary: £50,868 (H1), rising to £52,140 (H2) subject to performance criteria
Full-time | Permanent
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering once again with Keech Hospice Care in the search for a dynamic and experienced Head of Public Giving.
This is an exciting and strategic leadership opportunity at a time of transformation and investment in Keech's fundraising. Reporting to the Associate Director of Supporter Engagement, the new Head of Public Giving will lead a passionate growing team focused on community fundraising, events and engagement, with a clear mission to acquire, retain and inspire supporters through powerful, data-led journeys.
As the Head of Public Giving, you'll manage three direct reports and lead a wider team of eleven. You'll be responsible for a gross income budget of over £750,000 and for delivering impactful, integrated strategies that grow supporter engagement, drive income, and embrace innovation-particularly through digital and automation. This is a key leadership role, responsible not only for income generation but for shaping the supporter experience across a range of touchpoints, ensuring the long-term sustainability of public giving programmes.
You'll work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams-including Head of Personal Giving, Marketing & Communications, Quality & Data, and the wider Fundraising directorate-to ensure the successful implementation of the new fundraising strategy and continued alignment with Keech's mission and values.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver the Public Giving operational plan in line with the overall fundraising strategy to achieve sustainable income growth.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team of specialists across events, community fundraising and supporter engagement.
- Create and implement integrated supporter journeys and acquisition strategies using digital tools, automation and data insights to maximise donor lifetime value.
- Oversee the planning and delivery of public fundraising events and campaigns that are engaging, innovative and high-impact.
- Use CRM systems and automation tools to drive supporter insight, campaign effectiveness, and fundraising performance.
- Lead on budget planning, reporting, forecasting and performance tracking, ensuring income and expenditure are optimised.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless integration of marketing, communications, and data strategies within fundraising.
- Stay ahead of trends in mass market fundraising, digital engagement and supporter experience, embedding a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Requirements:
- Significant experience in a similar fundraising leadership role, with a proven record in mass market or public fundraising, including community and events.
- Experience leading high-performing teams, driving income growth and supporter engagement through insight-driven strategies.
- Excellent knowledge of digital fundraising, CRM optimisation and marketing automation, with strong data analysis and budget management skills.
- A strategic thinker and hands-on leader, capable of managing complex projects, motivating teams and engaging a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Passionate about the mission of Keech Hospice and committed to values-led, inclusive leadership.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, strategic and people-focused leader to make a tangible difference for children, adults and families living with life-limiting conditions across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes.
Application Process:
- Deadline: Tuesday 27th May, 9am
- First interviews: 5th or 6th June
- Second interviews: Monday 16th June
For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Dagmara at
Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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About us
We're a not-for-profit firm of accountants and technical advisors with a shared vision: to see finance and accountancy used as a force for good. Our mission is to empower organisations, causes and ideas that are making a real difference – by providing them with the very best financial and technical support, at a price they can afford.
We believe accountancy is more than numbers and profit. It’s about providing crucial infrastructure and enabling growth. Our services range from bookkeeping and management accounting to strategic planning, data analysis, systems audits, tax advice and process automation. If you’re technically skilled, purpose-driven, and passionate about making finance meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and passionate Finance Manager to join our growing team. You’ll work closely with a portfolio of inspiring clients, providing high-quality financial information and insights to help them thrive. You’ll be part of a supportive team of technical practitioners and bookkeepers, contributing to a mission that matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and deliver high-quality financial information to a diverse portfolio of clients
- Explain and interpret financial reports clearly and accessibly to people from a variety of backgrounds
- Review and maintain good accounting systems, policies and practices
- Manage monthly financial cycles, including management accounts, payroll, and VAT returns
- Support clients with budgeting, planning, and forecasting – for day-to-day operations and for special projects
- Contribute to the development of our internal finance processes and practices
- Collaborate closely with other team members to deliver excellent client outcomes
What We’re Looking For
- Experience with Xero and/or QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Strong understanding of financial reporting for charities, including Charity SORP
- Excellent communication skills, especially in translating financial concepts for non-financial audiences
- Confidence with Excel and other office tools
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- A self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative environment
- Relevant financial qualification
- Experience in a fast-paced or multi-client environment is a bonus
What We Offer
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
- Health insurance
- Commitment to CPD and on-the-job training
- Flexible working arrangements
- Meaningful work with purpose-led clients
- A supportive and values-driven team environment
A not-for-profit firm dedicated to making a difference
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Vision of adventure, a small outdoor charity based in the Lake District , is seeking an experienced fundraiser to join our team. We specialise in working with people with visual impairments facilitating outdoor adventures, social connection and access to specialist coaching. To achieve this the organisation partners visually impaired individuals with sighted guides for residential weekends focusing on: long walks, canoeing, climbing, tandem biking, and more. The team comprises five part-time workers, numerous volunteers, and the board of trustees. We all work remotely, use each others first names, and have flexible scheduling.
The role of a fundraiser is paramount to our continued sustainability. You will be solely responsible for our fundraising initiatives. The charity has a commendable track record of raising funds, and you will be expected to surpass these targets as a professional fundraiser. An engagement officer will support your role by gathering feedback and preparing draft funder impact reports.
You will have extensive demonstrable fundraising experience. You will be personable, be an excellent communicator , make appropriate use of information communication technology, and capable of managing your own time and workload.
We are open to applications that combine this role with that of the engagement officer, which is also advertised at this time.
The role may suit someone who may be stepping back from a busy office environment, have a disability, or caring responsibilities where the remote nature and flexible scheduling would be an asset.
Our vision is a world where everyone has equal access to adventure.





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Marketing and Communications Manager
Cancer charity
Temporary, 3 months
£19.71 - £20.88 PAYE, plus holiday pay per hour
Remote
Interviews asap
Starting asap
The Marketing and Communications Manager role is at the heart of driving the charity's mission by increasing public knowledge and engagement and therefore boosting the charity's income. You will be responsible for developing, planning, and delivering marketing campaigns to reach target audiences, and most importantly advocating for people living with cancer, ensuring their voices are heard and they get the right treatment and support, at the right time.
Working in partnership with the Brand, Marketing, and Communications team, you will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing marketing campaigns aimed at reaching key target audiences. You will be a creative thinker and confident communicator with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build strong, and long-lasting working relationships. This temporary opportunity requires someone with proven experience of delivering marketing campaigns and who is highly adaptable and keen to achieve successful meaningful outcomes.
Key duties:
- Evaluate incoming briefs weekly, directing the appropriate teams to efficiently handle upcoming activities
- Manage monthly planning meetings, identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and promote collaboration across charity
- Analyse customer insights, trends, market analysis, and marketing best practices to develop successful marketing strategies, plans, and integrated evaluations
- Lead audience-focused, integrated campaigns across paid, earned, owned, and shared channels
- Provide advice and expertise to other teams on brand usage and integrated marketing activities
- Actively develop and embed new ways of working, establish relationships with other teams, and collaborate with the Head of Strategic Communications and Brand to enhance the profile and understanding of marketing across the charity
Key experience:
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating strategic communications, brand, and marketing strategies and integrated campaigns
- People management, ensuring colleagues are supported and managed to reach their potential
- Involving people with lived experience
- Proven experience in establishing new ways of working, embedding processes, and successfully collaborating with multiple stakeholders
- Solid experience in delivering audience and insight focused marketing activities across all online and offline channels
- Confident in working with creative and media agencies to ensure they embody our brand and deliver excellent work
You will be confident in your abilities and keen to work in a fast placed environment, with strong project management skills.
Occasional travel across England is required for this role.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Salary: £31,133.37 (plus £5023.71 of London weighting if applicable)
Location: Flexible with home working option, regular travel to London is also required
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
Closing date: 27th May 2025 at 11:30pm
Are you passionate about engaging supporters, being audience-led, and building outstanding supporter journeys, with a proven track record of working on projects and campaigns to engage, retain and develop supporters or customers across a range of direct marketing channels? Then join Shelter as Direct Marketing Executive – Supporter Retention and you could soon be putting your skills and experience to excellent use at the heart of our Individual Giving team.
About the role
This pivotal role will see you help deliver the Individual Giving (IG) and Retention strategies, working collaboratively with colleagues across teams in IG to increase lifetime value of cash, regular giving and lottery supporters.
You’ll work with the Senior Direct Marketing Manager to lead on the delivery and development of direct marketing campaigns to engage a range of supporters, from those who have just started giving, to others who have a lifelong relationship with Shelter and the cause, stewarding them across their supporter journey with Shelter.
You’ll have the opportunity to work in a matrix way, across multiple products, and on projects that push forward not only the team strategy, but the organisation’s strategy.
You will give supporters control of how they give, when we contact them and the content that will mean most to them. Helping build multi-channel, integrated and inspiring campaigns which build strong supporter relationships and long-term loyalty to Shelter. And, along the way, you’ll get to work with new products and propositions to retain supporters in innovative ways and build strong relationships with colleagues, agencies and suppliers alike.
About you
Passionate about outstanding supporter experiences and maximising income opportunities, you have a good understanding of direct marketing and digital channels such as direct mail, SMS, telemarketing and email. You’re also used to optimising and reviewing campaigns and aren’t afraid to share both failures and successes. Managing and influencing stakeholders to deliver results comes naturally to you too. What’s more, you excel in analysis and intelligent use of data, are great at utilising insight, including the motivations, interests and behaviours of supporters to guide decisions. You’ll have a keen interest in, or willingness to learn about, product management and development.
You’re happy to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas, methods and processes too, like to horizon scan and keep ahead of emerging trends and are comfortable working in matrix teams.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
Our Individual Giving team sits within our successful, growing Income Generation directorate and consists of three programmes - Supporter Acquisition, Direct Dialogue and Supporter Retention and Development. Together, we deliver a diverse programme of work with ambitious income targets that support our organisational strategy, across cash, regular giving and lottery products. We’ve grown quite a bit over the past few years and benefitted from both investment and opportunity for innovation.
That’s resulted in us generating over £20m of unrestricted income every year. We’re also welcoming and supportive, firmly believe in developing our people and can offer you every opportunity to progress.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert approximately 1 page in length, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the following behaviours listed below throughout your responses:
- We learn from our experiences and are open to risk
- We create change and align behind our strategy
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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Position Title: Charity Manager
Location: Remote work (mainly based in London with some travel across UK)
Reports To: Board of Trustees
Salary: £42,000
Contract: Three years with possibility of renewal
Hours: 35 hours per week (may include evenings and weekends).
Benefits: 30 days annual leave (includes bank holidays and 2 days for Eid).
Role Overview:
As Charity Manager, you'll lead and guide All Ways Network (AWN) to achieve its charitable goals. This role involves working closely with the Board of Trustees to drive the charity’s strategic plans, manage operations, and build strong relationships with stakeholders. You'll play a pivotal part in scaling the organisation and overseeing its day-to-day functions, while fostering a supportive and productive environment for staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Operations:
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Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth running of all charity functions.
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Manage and lead a growing team, providing support and guidance.
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Lead recruitment, staff development, and HR management in collaboration with the Board.
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Ensure compliance with internal policies and manage organisational risks.
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Develop and monitor operational systems to track progress and outcomes of key initiatives.
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Foster a positive and growth-oriented work environment, helping staff realise their potential.
Board Collaboration & Strategic Planning:
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Work closely with the Board to implement AWN’s strategic and operational plans.
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Assist with budget management, resource allocation, fundraising, and grant management.
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Take charge of the Annual Report and related documentation, ensuring compliance with Charity Commission requirements.
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Support the Board in maintaining effective governance, including updating key policy documents (e.g. risk register).
External Representation & Stakeholder Engagement:
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Represent AWN at stakeholder and partnership meetings, building and maintaining key relationships aligned with strategic goals.
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Support the team in managing partnerships and providing strategic advice on project delivery.
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Attend relevant events outside office hours and weekends when necessary.
Other:
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Undertake additional duties as required in line with the role and organisational changes.
Person Specification:
Essential:
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Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Independent worker who takes initiative and manages tasks efficiently.
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Proven experience in operations management, with a track record of improving processes and productivity.
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Familiarity with charity legislation, guidelines, and best practices.
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Experience in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Confidence in public speaking and representing AWN at external events.
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Ability to support staff development and align team goals with AWN’s strategic vision.
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Flexible and open to role development.
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Strategic thinking, with clear communication of AWN’s vision.
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Experience in managing remote teams effectively.
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Knowledge of the Muslim community and their needs in the UK.
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Understanding of the not-for-profit sector, particularly Muslim-led charities.
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Background in the charity sector, particularly in operations management.
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Experience with grant making, funding, and resource allocation.
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Knowledge of GDPR, data protection, and the regulatory landscape for charities.
Deadline to submit application - Sunday 15th June 2025 at 23:30
Please note, interviews will be held on w/c 30th June 2024. Successful candidates will be informed of dates.
Due to the volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to contact applicants unless you are shortlisted for an interview. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the application deadline, you should assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Due to capacity constraints, we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications unless you are shortlisted. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in recruitment looking for your next challenge? We have a great opportunity for a HR Advisor (Recruitment) to join our small, friendly team.
You will provide a generalist HR service to the hospice as part of the operational HR team providing expert advice and support on all aspects of HR including recruitment, employee relations and terms and conditions. You will work closely with managers to ensure best practice is followed and help to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
We are currently undertaking a review of our HR processes and would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in data systems and analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide general HR advice and support on employee relations, policies, and procedures.
• HR representative at formal HR meetings including flexible working and absence management.
• Work closely with recruiting managers to understand staffing needs and provide expert advice on recruitment strategies.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing methods to attract top talent.
• Analysing data from the recruitment system and using the information to shape campaigns.
• Manage recruitment databases and keep up to date with industry trends and best practices.
•Develop and maintain strong relationships with both external recruitment agencies and internal stakeholders.
What We're Looking For:
• Proven experience as a HR Advisor, with a particular focus on recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment processes and best practices, including candidate screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels of the business.
• A proactive, solution focused approach to HR issues.
• CIPD qualification (desirable but not essential).
What we offer:
• A competitive salary and generous annual leave.
• Ability to carry over your existing NHS pension scheme.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Free car parking and cycle to work scheme.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• A caring, supportive and inclusive environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are currently hiring for a new Trusts, Foundations and Corporates Manager, who will be responsible for managing income streams and maintaining a high standard of applications, reporting and stewardship for our trusted partners.
You will be joining a friendly team and your hard work will make an immediate, real impact for our inherited sight loss community.
Key responsibilities:
* Secure funding from Trusts, Foundations and Corporates sources to meet annual income targets and key performance indicators.
* Maintain existing relationships with Trusts, Foundations and Corporates and deliver growth opportunities by identifying new funding opportunities and monitor external trends regularly.
* Secure Corporate sponsorship for key events and projects including our Annual and Professionals’ conferences, our upcoming gala dinner and our Look Forward magazines.
* Write compelling cases for support and proposals, refreshing our case studies, impact and messaging regularly.
* Schedule, write and submit donor reports as part of our requirements and stewardship.
* Work with the Communications Manager and Head of Income Generation to create relevant case studies, news stories and social media content relevant to Trusts, Foundations and Corporates.
* Identify and cultivate new Corporate prospects and ensure that our database is kept up to date.
* Lead an exemplary stewardship programme for existing Corporate supporters and sponsors, to maximise income and establish donor loyalty.
* Collaborate with other internal teams to engage colleagues on the importance of Trusts, Foundations and Corporates by sharing successes and ways for colleagues to support these areas.
* Regularly measure the success of our outreach with pharmaceutical companies and Corporate prospects.
* Attend relevant networking events to grow our presence in the Corporate space and maintain an engaging post-event stewardship with all new contacts.
* Research and prepare applications and presentations for Charity of the Year partnerships and grow this area year-on-year.
* Create high quality, inspiring proposals, pitches, copy and other material for new opportunities, ensuring that all communications are on brand.
SPECIFICATION (E = essential, D = desirable):
Skills & Experience
Minimum of 1 year working in a similar role - E
Working in a small team - D
Educated to ‘A’ level standard or commensurate experience - E
IT literate and highly adept in the use of MS Office Suite - E
Familiar with email and internet - E
High standard of written and verbal English and grammar - E
Database experience - E
Personal Attributes
Confident, polite and cheerful telephone manner - E
Quick learner able to act on initiative and in the absence of managers - E
An eye for detail and a flair for organisation - E
Ability to empathise with people with disabilities (particularly visual impairment) - E
Able to manage a busy workload - E
Commitment
Empathy with Retina UK’s aims and objectives - E
Willing to live Retina UK’s values - E
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role
Iswe is a social impact foundation exploring how to put people at the heart of political and social decision-making to address some of society’s greatest challenges.
Behind powerful democratic innovations is a need for robust financial systems. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, manage reporting, and help us build strong systems as we grow.
You’ll work closely with senior leadership, external accountants, and funders to ensure that financial planning supports programme delivery and strategic goals. This is a key role for someone excited by the opportunity to help shape an ambitious and values-led organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning and Management
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Lead day-to-day financial operations and controls
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Develop and manage financial reporting systems
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Produce monthly management accounts and forecasts
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Support budgeting and reforecasting processes
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Prepare the annual financial report with external accountants
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Ensure compliance with audit and reporting standards
Grants and Income
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Provide accurate forecasts and financial information for fundraising bids
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Track income from funders and issue/manage invoices
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Ensure clear reporting on restricted and unrestricted funds
Payments and Payroll
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Process payments to contractors, suppliers, and partners
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Oversee payroll payments
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Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks
Internal Systems and Support
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Refine internal workflows to improve clarity and timeliness of financial information
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Maintain up-to-date financial documentation, receipts, and records
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Support supplier management, compliance tracking, and finance-related admin
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Communicate financial insights to support internal planning and delivery
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Act as point of contact for accountants, funders, and financial stakeholders
Essential Skills and Experience
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Minimum 5 years' experience managing finances in a charity or non-profit
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Strong understanding of financial systems, reporting, and controls
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Experience managing day-to-day accounting and overseeing restricted/unrestricted funding
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Familiarity with grants management and funder reporting
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Strong communication skills with the ability to advise senior leadership
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Ability to build and manage funder relationships
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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Proactive and self-motivated; able to work independently
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Strong IT skills and experience with financial software
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Alignment with Iswe’s mission, values, and commitment to transparency and equity
Desirable
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Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
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Experience using QuickBooks
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Experience working in a start-up or scaling organisation
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Knowledge of deliberative democracy, such as citizens’ assemblies
Salary, Benefits & Working Conditions
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Salary: £40–45k per annum, depending on experience
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Hours: Full-time, but open to part-time (minimum 4 days/week)
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Location: Remote, with flexibility around UK-adjacent working hours
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Leave: 35 days holiday plus UK bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time); 14 days medical leave
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Pension: Statutory employer contributions (currently 3%)
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Other: 6-month probation period. The right candidate will have the opportunity to shape this role and grow into a leadership position as Iswe develops
About Iswe
We believe that many of the crises we face today - health, climate, the cost of living etc - are symptoms of failing governance structures, and that putting people in the driving seat of decision-making will transform our futures for the better. Our work focuses on Citizens’ Assemblies.
Our team has decades of experience in democratic innovation. Projects include Global Assembly for COP26 and The Future Armenian. Iswe is a fast-growing foundation, dedicated to empowering citizens to play a leading role in the decision-making that affects their lives.
Our work is founded on strong values, including openness, transparency and humility. We believe that when ‘I’ (an individual) becomes ‘we’ (part of the collective), the results are transformational. We are actively working to build a healthy culture, rooted in care and characterised by being self-organising and self-reflective. We are committed to addressing the dynamics of oppression in ourselves and our work.
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience, via CharityJob.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be closed early if we find a suitable candidate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting opportunity to Support Salesforce as it’s embedded within an international charity operating in 18 countries, helping poor and marginalized families and children in Eastern Europe. Welcoming applications from candidates within Europe.
The role sits within our Salesforce team, supporting all our countries internationally.
The role will occasionally require travel to our London office (175 Tower Bridge Road) and internationally for meetings and therefore requires a flexible approach to working. Applicants must be very competent English speakers and have the right to travel to the UK and work in one of the following countries: UK, Albania, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Switzerland or Ukraine. Salary in GBP or equivalent in local currency.
About Mission Without Borders International
Mission Without Borders is an international Christian organization working in six of the poorest countries in Europe. Our Mission is to journey with the poor and marginalized, bringing practical and spiritual support with hope of a better future, enabling and encouraging people to lift themselves out of poverty.
Whether it is a hot meal for a homeless person, a homework club for a struggling pupil or seeds for a father who wants to grow vegetables for his family. We support families and children through our sponsorship programs by providing after school clubs and investing in sustainable businesses to get them back on their feet. We provide emotional support to those who need it most, working through issues that could be holding them back, such as conflict, past trauma or addiction.
We respect the dignity of the individual and help develop self-sufficiency and a sustainable future. We serve people without regard to their religion or ethnic background.
Mission Without Borders International leads and co-ordinates the work of the six countries in Eastern Europe where we carry out our project work, and 12 countries where we raise support. An international staff team supports this work in terms of community development, best practice, fundraising, communications, finance, IT, Digital, and Salesforce.
This position is within MWB International.
About the role
Mission Without Borders is seeking an experienced Salesforce Support Specialist to focus on three key areas; Salesforce Administration, training, and process documentation.
As a Salesforce expert and product champion, the post holder will work closely with our existing Salesforce Support Specialist to be the first point of contact for Salesforce support and training across all staff in all 18 countries. They will triage incoming tickets, provide support, fix problems, make configuration changes, and work closely with our Salesforce Developer and Product Owner to manage change requests.
With significant stakeholder engagement, they will help to develop a staff training programme for all countries and deliver both routine and ad-hoc training for new employees, new processes, feature changes, and upgrades.
Process documentation will need to be created for new, modified, and existing Salesforce/business processes along with details of third-party integrations and submitted change requests.
The role sits within the International Salesforce team, led by the Salesforce Developer and Product Owner. The team’s purpose is to be guardians of the organisations data and processes, supporting the rollout, maintenance, and extension, of our Salesforce platform and services. The Salesforce Developer and Product Owner reports to the International Chief Information Officer (CIO), who is responsible for leading MWB’s digital transformation and ensuring the successful implementation of several new digital, IT, and Salesforce initiatives.
Who we are looking for
You must be an exceptionally competent English speaker and have the right to travel to the UK and work in one of the following countries: UK, Albania, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Moldova, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Switzerland or Ukraine.
You will have proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator, educated to relevant degree level (or equivalent, or qualified by experience), be a certified Salesforce Admin, and have experience with NPSP.
A logical thinker, excellent problem solver, and an ability to juggle multiple duties and prioritise incoming requests.
You must be an excellent written and verbal communicator, have strong stakeholder management skills, and be excellent at customer service.
We are seeking an exceptional trainer who can plan and run online (or occasional in-person) training sessions and create detailed process documentation and training materials to accompany them.
Rewards and benefits
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Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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Enrollment into our pension scheme
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Flexible approach to working (involves occasional travel to London, UK office or internationally)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As a Bid Writing professional, you will be responsible for raising significant funds (Corporate, Community, Trusts & Foundations), secure new business partnerships to achieve sustainable, long-term funding, contract-winning and other income generation for Young Barnet Foundation.
Develop and manage Marketing and Communications strategy
Responsible for supporting YBF members through training, funding opportunities and grant applications and sharing knowledge and experience with over 200 members.
Every Child and Young Person in the Borough of Barnet has access to activities, opportunities and support services which meet their needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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A mission-driven and impact focused single programme NGO is seeking an Interim Finance Director for a 1 year maternity cover contract. The role is fully remote (from within the UK) and is full-time (5 days per week) for a 12 month contract. There may be the requirement to travel to Ghana on occasion throughout the 12 months. A busy role, in a vibrant charity headed by a passionate Founder/CEO – the role represents the chance to be part of a fantastic international organisation.
Salary is £63,000 - £70,000 depending on skills and experience, and the role would best suit a fully-qualified accountant with significant experience managing global finance teams within the international development sector.
The organisation’s mission is to get 3-6 year old children in rural Africa to thrive. They have developed an award-winning Early Childhood Development programme, proven its impact through rigorous evaluation, and scaled it with governments in both Ghana and Uganda. It is currently reaching over 300,000 children per year, and we aim to reach 1 million children per year by 2028. The programme benefits both preschool age children and unlocks the potential of marginalised rural parents.
With around 100 staff globally, the interim Finance Director will manage a diverse team of finance professionals. Your role will include setting and managing budgets, supporting fundraising strategy and proposals, overseeing spend and financial controls and processes. You will lead the finance team in Ghana made up of a Junior Finance Manager, four Finance Officers, two bookkeepers and a Procurement and Logistics Officer. You will also manage the Uganda Finance Officer, and Global Finance Manager based in the UK.
The role will involve a mixture of hands-on accounting, complex donor reporting, consolidated and year-end accounts, budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and financial modelling. Xero is used across the organisation, and financial year-end is December.
Duties include:
· Contribute to the development and implementation of the organisation’s scale and income-generation strategy, including exciting new opportunities for potential expansion to the southern regions in Ghana and exploring implementation of the programme in a new country.
· Develop and strengthen robust and flexible cost models (including sensitivity analyses/stress testing) to guide decisions around the pace and rate of scale, staffing & resource requirements, ensure value for money and maximise cost efficiencies.
· Develop robust budgets for new and renewal funder applications, considering complexities around funder restrictions, currency exchange and forecast economic conditions.
· Ensure that the organisation-wide financial systems, policies, procedures and internal controls and audits are robust, compliant and best practice to support current activities and future growth.
· Be pro-active in identifying ways to improve efficiencies and strengthen financial rigour, including leading on internal projects to enhance systems and processes to automate approvals and develop cost recovery models as we look to expand our operations outside Ghana and Uganda.
· Lead and coach the finance team to maintain and deliver operational excellence & financial rigour, closely monitoring the operating and financial reports against plans and budgets.
· Lead monthly financial reviews and oversee timely production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to the Board, donors and management team.
· Work with our internal operations and programmes team to develop financial systems so that direct financial support is provided to local government partners and they are able to take on responsibility for and account for programme budgets, including overseeing termly financial disbursements and reporting.
· Work with programmes team to build the capacity of local government partners in financial management, procurement, and budgeting so that they will eventually be able to fund and sustain the programme themselves. Create the budgets, financial information, documentation and materials for funding proposals.
· Oversee the creation of all financial reports for funders, ensuring mechanisms to track and report against restricted income are robust, and preparing financial analyses for funder
· Provide monthly and quarterly management accounts for trustees summarising current and forecast financial position for the year, cashflow analysis and KPI reporting.
· Attend trustee meetings, present information to the Board and liaise with Board members, including leading the quarterly Finance and Audit Committee meetings.
· Ensure that the Statutory Accounts for all entities are prepared, including internal information is collated and provided, external auditors are instructed and deliver to standard.
· Ensure all organisations are compliant with tax, regularity and legal requirements (e.g payroll, tax, NGO registration, insurance, registrations with regulatory authorities)
· Actively manage the performance and build the capacity of direct reports through training, coaching, holding 1to1s, setting performance goals, appraisals, developing new policies and practices.
Requirements:
-Fully-qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA essential
-Prior experience working as Head of Finance or Finance Director in an international development charity (NGO)
-Prior experience managing a global team
-Deep understanding of international charity finance - donor reporting, programmes finance, foreign currency transactions
-Strategic finance experience covering budgeting, scenario planning, consolidated accounting and financial modelling - within an NGO setting
-Must be able to start the role quickly - ideally immediately available or with a short notice period
Closing date: Ongoing / ASAP
Interviews: Ongoing
Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
About Twins Trust
Twins Trust is at the heart of the multiples’ community, supporting families with twins or triplets, influencing the healthcare system and campaigning on behalf of our community.
Multiple birth families face unique challenges and we’re there for them, every step of the way. With over 40 years’ experience, we tailor our services to our families’ needs.
Twins Trust has over 15,000 members who access our amazing community, information and courses and exclusive discounts.
High Value Partnerships Manager (Corporate and Trusts)
This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and talented fundraising team
We are looking for an experienced Trust and Corporate Manager - to be known as a High Value Partnerships Manager - to join our small and friendly fundraising team. You will be responsible for driving our strategy for fundraising from Corporate Partnerships and Trusts & Grants, both of which are already well-established income streams with lots of great potential. You will also use your experience to identify, attract and win new partnerships.
Contract: Permanent
Hours:30 hours per week (negotiable for the right candidate)
Flexibility: We are a flexible employer and most of our staff are juggling things (including caring for multiples!) We are great at making jobs work around life.
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 (pro rata)
Reports to: Head of Development
Work location: Hybrid/remote. Office space in London Bridge, although entirely remote option is fine. Occasional travel to partner meetings will also be required.
Closing date: midnight on Sunday 1st June
Interview dates: First-round interviews will be virtual and take place in early June
Purpose of the role
- Accountable for winning and delivering partnerships with Corporates and Trust & Grants, with support from a Fundraising Officer
- Secure new partnerships that are vision-aligned, with a focus on multi-year grants/contracts
- Research and develop a strategy for growing our High Value income, whilst providing excellent relationship management, delivery and reporting to those we’re already working with
- Line manage a Fundraising Officer who will provide support to implement your fundraising strategy
- Work with the Head of Development and Senior Management Team to identify opportunities across the charity to fundraise for and demonstrate the impact of our work to partners
- Work with the Membership team to maximise opportunities with brands to offer discounts to Twins Trust's members
Ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and implementing a strategy for High Value Partnerships. They will be able to demonstrate how they have researched and negotiated partnerships and/or submitted funding applications, providing excellent stewardship and creating meaningful partnerships that lead to long term support and therefore sustainable income.
Person specification
Essential
- Experience of creating and delivering a High Value strategy
- Experience of the full fundraising pipeline, including researching, cultivating and securing multi-year 5 or 6 figure donations from Trusts, Foundations or Corporate Partnerships (experience of both income streams a plus)
- Excellent relationship building skills up to a senior level
- Ability to project manage the delivery of partnerships including impact reporting
- Experience working in a CRM and analysing data to inform decision-making (Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus)
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Able to collaborate with a team of various disciplines or work independently as required
- Enthusiasm for the issues we work on
Desirable
- Line management or mentoring experience
- Working understanding of admin processes relating to fundraising
- The ability to demonstrate a commercial mindset
- An understanding of GDPR in relation to fundraising
Twins Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to improving the lives and wellbeing of families with twins, triplets or more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Finance
Reference: APR20256942
Location: Flexible/Remote in England, with travel to RSPB Offices and HQ Sandy SG19
Salary: £86,059.00 - £109,346.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week.
Benefits: Pension scheme (7%), Life Assurance scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)
The RSPB Finance Director role is a crucially important role for RSPB, reporting to the Executive Director for Finance, Governance and Strategy, and a part of the RSPB's senior leadership group.
What's the role about?
This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to:
- Drive the Finance department across all areas, including financial operations and budgeting and forecasting.
- Provide advice and support to the wider Finance, Governance and Strategy Directorate, Board, and other senior leaders on finance-related matters with a focus on strategy implementation.
- Engage with the Finance Committee and Audit and Risk Committee, leading on all financial matters.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Fully qualified accountant (UK-recognised qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Successful track record of inspiring, managing, and delivering large scale organisation-wide projects
- Demonstrable track record in the successful leadership and management of a Finance team in a multi-faceted and geographically dispersed organisation
- Successful track record in developing excellent working relationships between internal directorates and external stakeholders
- Experience of both internal and external financial reporting and the related regulatory environment in the charity sector
- Experience of control systems that manage risk effectively and provide assurance on the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes and compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks
- Knowledge of the main direct and indirect tax frameworks related to the charity sector
- Experience in creating and communicating a compelling vision for directing and motivating the Finance team
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Investment management experience
- Defined benefit pension scheme arrangement experience
Please note this is a remote working role that can be conducted flexibly within the UK, however the successful candidate will be expected to travel to RSPB offices (including The Lodge in Sandy, Bedfordshire) on a monthly basis.
Closing date: 23:59, Wednesday 4th June 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from June 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our recruitment partner's website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role will require standard pre-employment checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form, which includes an optional cover letter section. Please use this cover letter section to detail how you meet the criteria listed above, as this will form the basis of our shortlisting. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
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