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Do you have outstanding financial skills, a track record in the charity or not-for-profit world, and the ability to see beyond the numbers to the real impact they enable?
We’re looking for someone who is not only technically brilliant with budgets, reporting and strategy, but who is also values-driven, collaborative, and great at building relationships. You’ll be joining a team that cares deeply about making a difference – and we need your expertise to help us make the most of every pound.
If you thrive on using your financial acumen to support purpose-led work, and you enjoy working with people as much as spreadsheets, this could be your next big step.
Creating a Positive and Lasting Change in the Lives of Merseyside's Young People
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If you are looking for a flexible part time role with a values-based organisation that has the people we support at the heart of everything we do, this is the role for you.
At POhWER, we are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and push boundaries to make an impact. As one of our casual workers, you will be able to bring this to life. If you are ready to take on a role that impacts your community and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will be the perfect match for one of our Bank Advocate roles.
We have a diverse range of employee, bank workers and volunteers from different backgrounds. Previous or current job roles and experiences working with vulnerable people is beneficial however we are more focused on recruiting based on values and the passion to make a difference.
Hours of Work: Bank worker – hours will be varied: hours to be between 9am - 5pm Monday – Friday as required.
Location: Home based with travel around the London area.
(Applicants should live in the London area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport.)
Please note: You will be expected to be take a flexible approach and potentially could be expected to commute outside of your specified borough. This commute would be covered within our Milage rate within our policy.
Due to the requirements of this role we are happy to also consider applications from outside of the posted location.
Salary: £13.90 per hour
Contract Type: Bank
Independent Advocate Requirements:
- Strong communication and time management skills to successfully work remotely.
- Excellent IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to learn software packages such as client management databases.
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate recording of records and reporting to meet tight deadlines.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in advocacy, information and advice, or a similar role within health, social care, or the voluntary sector.
- Demonstrable experience working with vulnerable adults.
- Working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do
At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients' best interests.
Think you are the perfect fit for this Independent Advocate role? Don't wait! Apply Now with your CV and Cover letter!
Closing Date: 9AM, Friday 10th October 2025 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early)
Interview Date: TBC
An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.
We're proud to support our colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024.
Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
POhWER is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.
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With fresh 10-year ambitions and a focus on supporting the organisation’s growth, it’s an exciting time here at Whale and Dolphin Conservation. We are looking for a passionate and experienced fundraiser to join our Individual Giving team.
Our supporters are the reason we can work to create a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free. Working within the Development & Outreach department, the Individual Giving team uses a wide variety of activities to recruit new supporters and ensure that our current supporters know just how important they are.
Leaving a gift in their Will is likely the biggest and most important gift someone will give. From creating supporter journeys which lead to new legacy pledges to looking after legacy pledgers, and educating the organisation on the importance of legacies, you will be responsible for leading on our Legacy programme. You’ll also use data-driven insight, segmentation, and testing to maximise income from appeals, regular gifts and one-off cash donations. You will help to maintain and review our retention and stewardship strategy and ensure that our donors’ needs are fulfilled to create best possible supporter experience.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and value diversity – different voices and perspectives make our mission stronger. If you’re enthusiastic, open-minded, and ready to learn, we want to hear from you. We look forward to welcoming you to our ambitious team.
A world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free


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Contract Type: Fixed Term for 6 months
Location: Manchester
Assessment Centre: 20th of October in-person at our Manchester centre
Would you love to be the friendly and welcoming face and voice of The King's Trust, selling our great work to young people and partners in your local area?
Picture yourself planning and attending incredible showcase events with our partners and young people. These gatherings will be the stage where we celebrate the outstanding achievements of The Trust. Whether it's an internal team gathering or an external event, you will play a pivotal role in energising and engaging the people we aim to support. Your enthusiasm will be contagious!
You’ll be passionate about finding creative ways to engage with young people and get them excited about our programmes. You’ll quickly be able to craft a recruitment plan for your local area, working across a virtual team to be the ultimate people connector. You’ll know how to cultivate, spearhead, and nurture fantastic relationships with agencies and partner organisations that can refer eligible young people to The Trust.
Get ready to take centre stage in our mission! You'll ignite enthusiasm in our potential customers, showing them how we can turn their goals into reality. You'll achieve this by delivering sensational sessions and engaging in one-on-one interactions, all geared towards promoting The Trust's remarkable programmes that will thoroughly captivate young individuals and partners alike. We're talking about creating excitement and making dreams come true!
Let's make sure our young people have a consistently amazing experience when they come on board our programmes. Keep them engaged by staying in touch and referring them to the right support whenever they need it.
And now for the serious stuff! You’ll help to keep our records squeaky clean by accurately documenting information about our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about ensuring each step of their journey aligns with our funding contracts and accurately reflects on our systems.
At The Trust, we're strong advocates for fostering an inclusive workplace, and it would be fantastic if you share that passion too. So, we’d love it if you would be the voice for our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity drive by crafting a local action plan that aligns with our big EDI goals.
Be ready for anything in addition to all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself donning different hats and stepping up whenever needed. Join us at The King's Trust, where every day is a chance to create a brighter future for our young superstars!
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Youth Development Leads?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home.
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

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Join us as a Youth Mentor and help shape brighter futures!
We’re looking for someone passionate, energetic, and committed to empowering young people aged 17–21yrs who are currently out of education, employment, or training.
You’ll be a trusted role model, building confidence, resilience, and life skills through person-centred mentoring and group sessions. By connecting young people with real opportunities in training, volunteering, and work, you’ll help them unlock their potential and take positive steps towards a thriving future.
If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Creating a Positive and Lasting Change in the Lives of Merseyside's Young People
ob Title: Domestic Abuse Helpline Advisor
Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting allowance if applicable
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours rota that includes evenings, weekends and night shifts). Shifts are scheduled across a 24 hour rolling rota and we are unable to support specified non-working days (although shift-swapping is available).
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Domestic Abuse Helpline Advisor to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and other forms of violence and abuse, including those at the point of crisis.
Helpline Advisors are responsible for providing high-quality, empowering, emotional and practical support, assistance and information to women and those supporting them, who contact the Freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge. Helpline Advisors deliver one to one support to women and those supporting them to ensure that they are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming service, enabling women to understand their rights, make decisions and increase their options. The job involves working across multiple platforms including phone and live chat, to inform survivors of the full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours rota that includes evenings, weekends and night shifts.
Closing date: 09:00am 13 October 2025
Interview Dates: 20,21 and 22 October 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire – 60-acre campus
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Shape the future. Drive innovation. Transform lives.
At St Elizabeth’s, technology isn’t just about systems and servers — it’s a vital enabler of the life-changing work we do every day.
Set within 60 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, we are a unique and values-led charity, supporting children and adults with epilepsy, learning disabilities, and other complex needs through specialist education, residential care, and health services.
Now, under a bold and ambitious five-year strategy, we are investing in our future — modernising, growing, and embracing innovation. We are looking for an exceptional Head of IT to lead this transformation, shaping a technology roadmap that supports our services today while building for tomorrow.
This is a strategic leadership role, not an operational “keep the lights on” post. You’ll work at the heart of our organisation, ensuring our digital infrastructure, systems, and innovation keep pace with — and enable — our mission, while providing direct line management to our IT Manager and working closely with them on both operational delivery and ICT budget management.
Your Impact
As our Head of IT, you will:
- Lead our long-term IT strategy — ensuring our technology supports organisational growth, service development, and digital inclusion for everyone we support.
- Provide direct line management to the IT Manager, ensuring day-to-day operations align with strategic goals.
- Develop, manage, and monitor the ICT budget in partnership with the IT Manager, ensuring cost-effective and future-proof investment decisions.
- Champion AI, automation, and assistive technology to transform care, education, and operational delivery.
- Oversee a comprehensive modernisation programme ensuring operational systems digitally interface efficiently, sharing data across all service and support areas.
- Drive integration of systems to enable real-time data insights, streamlined processes, and improved user experience.
- Advise the CEO, Board, and Senior Leadership Team on opportunities, risks, and technology trends, ensuring decisions align with organisational goals and sector best practice.
- Build strong relationships with technology providers and sector networks to bring innovation and best practice into the organisation.
- Collaborate across teams to embed technologies that make a tangible difference to the lives of our children, young people, and adults.
About You
You’ll be a visionary IT leader who can see the bigger picture — and bring it to life. You’ll combine strong technical knowledge with strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and the ability to inspire confidence in technology across a diverse organisation.
You will have:
- Experience leading IT strategy in a complex, multi-site organisation.
- Proven experience managing IT teams, including direct line management of senior IT staff.
- The ability to develop and oversee ICT budgets, ensuring financial accountability and value for money.
- The credibility to influence senior leaders, Board members, and external partners.
- A track record of delivering impactful technology projects that enhance service delivery.
- A passion for using technology to improve people’s lives — particularly in education, care, or charity settings.
Why Join Us?
- A pivotal leadership role in a forward-thinking, purpose-driven charity.
- The opportunity to design and deliver a full digital transformation.
- A collaborative, supportive culture where innovation is encouraged and valued.
- A beautiful working environment with on-site facilities.
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
If you’re ready to lead with vision, embrace innovation, and create technology solutions that transform lives, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please apply today by completing an application form and uploading your CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis — we recommend applying early, as we may close the advert once enough strong applications are received.
Please note: We are not located on a public transport route, so having access to transport is helpful.
Safeguarding & Inclusion
St Elizabeth’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
We are proud to be an Investors in People and Disability Confident Employer.
Registered Charity: 1176777
Apply today and be part of shaping the future of St Elizabeth’s.
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Job Title: Domestic Abuse Helpline Advisor (Part Time) x3
Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £17,314.27 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting allowance if applicable
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours rota that includes evenings, weekends and night shifts). Shifts are scheduled across a 24-hour rolling rota and we are unable to support specified non-working days (although shift-swapping is available)
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Domestic Abuse Helpline Advisor to provide high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse and other forms of violence and abuse, including those at the point of crisis.
Helpline Advisors are responsible for providing high-quality, empowering, emotional and practical support, assistance and information to women and those supporting them, who contact the Freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge. Helpline Advisors deliver one to one support to women and those supporting them to ensure that they are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming service, enabling women to understand their rights, make decisions and increase their options. The job involves working across multiple platforms including phone and live chat, to inform survivors of the full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours rota that includes evenings, weekends and night shifts.
Closing date: 09:00am 13 October 2025
Interview Dates: 20,21 and 22 October 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Youth Development Outreach Worker
Oasis Community Hub Hadley and North Middlesex University Hospital
Hours: Full-Time
Contract: Fixed Term to March 2026, (With View To Extend)
Salary: £31,312 per annum, (Inclusive of London Allowance)
Oasis Community Hub Hadley encompasses a variety of integrated and diverse community projects which together have a common aim to bring transformation to the whole person and the whole community.
Oasis Community Hub Hadley is looking to recruit a Youth Development Outreach Worker to join the Oasis Youth Support project at North Middlesex University Hospital. This project offers support to young people who have attended the Emergency Department due to violence in order to promote positive outcomes.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Offering intensive 1:1 support to the young people referred to the project by hospital staff following an attendance at ED due to violence or aggression. Support for the young person can include liaising with parents/carers, safeguarding services and other agencies/networks with the purpose of increasing positive outcomes.
· Being a physical presence in the department, working with key staff within NMUH to ensure all young people who come into ED as a result of a violence or aggression are able to access support where required.
· Planning and delivering sessions focusing around specific areas of violence reduction for young people and professionals.
You could be successful in this role if you:
· Have a relevant experience working with young people using a Youth Work approach and seen a positive impact from that work
· Are committed and passionate about working with young people who have experienced violence using a young person centred, trauma informed approach.
· Possess excellent oral/written communication and organisational skills.
· Are self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work to deadlines.
This role is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable young members of society who are living in challenging circumstances.
If you are interested in this position, please email a CV and covering letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers to application, please let us know by visisting the Oasis Charity Jobs Website.
Closing date for completed applications is 9am Friday 24th October 2025.
2025.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 3rd November 2025
in Ponders End, Enfield (more details TBC nearer the time).
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
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Are you passionate about community, lived experience, and making real change happen at a local level?
At Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network (LRMN), we’re looking for a compassionate, organised, and confident Communities Engagement Officer to help us strengthen relationships, support participation, and amplify the voices of people with lived experience across everything we do.
You will help ensure that the experiences, ideas, and leadership of our community members are at the heart of our campaigns, events, and advocacy.
Whether it’s supporting someone to attend an event, coordinating WhatsApp groups, or helping design a community-led initiative your role will be all about connection, care, and making sure everyone feels supported and heard.
We're especially interested in hearing from you if you:
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Have lived experience of the UK’s immigration/asylum system, or have navigated similar challenges in your own life.
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Are a strong communicator, someone who builds trust, listens deeply, and can work with a wide range of people.
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Enjoy organising, keeping things running smoothly, and making sure no one is left out.
If you would like this application information in a different format please get in touch. Please refer to our application pack for more information.
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Kineara has a new vacancy for an experienced Housing Support Worker to join our small and dedicated team in this new project supporting recent granted refugees to find accommodation.
About the project
Set up by Southwark Council, the Homes for Ukraine project supports families and individuals from Ukraine who have been granted visas to live and work in the UK. After an initial period living with host families or in temporary accommodation, the project helps households take the next step towards independence by supporting them to move into private rented accommodation, assisting them in finding employment, and linking them with wider community support networks, while working holistically to ensure their individual needs are met. This approach aims to help Ukrainian households settle and thrive in the UK.
This project will be delivered alongside our Refugee PRS Renters Support Programme in Southwark. We will provide crucial crisis support to vulnerable renters and are looking for a passionate housing support worker to be part of the next phase of the project. You can find out more about the work here.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and energetic support worker to take up a full-time role within our organisation as a Housing Support Practitioner in our small and dedicated team. The role will be based mostly in Southwark, and you will be working in partnership with the Council’s housing officers and resettlement workers, refugee support organisations, community services.
The role involves:
- Coordinate tailored support for each client to find and sustain tenancies and mediating with landlords where necessary.
- Providing housing advice and help find employment.
- Support access to PRS properties.
- Provide information about housing market and polices.
- Help set up sustainable tenancies.
- Support to increase employment and training opportunities.
About you
- You will have experience of working with individuals with complex needs and comple needs assessments.
- You will be an enthusiastic person who is self-motivated, confident and thrives when working independently with a passion to support change.
- You will have excellent interpersonal skills, experience delivering holistic support, be a solution-minded thinker, have a good understanding of strength-based approaches and be able work sensitively and empathetically with people in vulnerable circumstances.
- You have good knowledge of housing and homelessness policies in England.
- You will also have experience working in a systemic and therapeutic way and ideally have trauma informed training or experience.
- You have experience with keeping records and contributing data for reports and monitoring purposes.
- It is also important to us that you have the competency to work with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
- Be able to work as part of a team and independently, the roles require you to think creatively and use the resources around you effectively.
About Kineara
Kineara is a unique community interest company that supports people in poverty across London who facing barriers to housing, employment and education. We identify and address barriers by providing holistic support for families, vulnerable adults, and school pupils, and deliver intensive one-to-one interventions to those in need of extra help through challenging times. We use holistic, trauma-informed methods, partnership working and a flexible, non-judgemental approach that puts the needs of those we work with first.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send a CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role. Please also include:
Why you wish to apply for this role
What you would like to gain from this role
Your relevant experience, knowledge and skills, based on the person specification above.
Breaking barriers to secure housing, education and employment

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The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a fantastic health charity to recruit a Senior Major Donor Executive. This position offers the opportunity to lead strategic fundraising initiatives, build meaningful relationships, and drive impactful efforts that support the organisation’s mission and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to maximise income from individual donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.
· Cultivate and steward long-term relationships with existing and prospective stakeholders to secure ongoing support.
· Identify new funding opportunities and create compelling proposals and fundraising campaigns.
· Collaborate with internal teams to align philanthropic activities with organisational goals and priorities.
· Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising initiatives, providing regular reports and insights.
· Represent the organisation at events and public engagements to enhance its profile and donor engagement.
Person Specification:
· Proven experience in philanthropy, fundraising, or donor relations, with a track record of success in income generation.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging a diverse range of stakeholders.
· Strong organisational abilities, with the capability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
· Strategic mindset, with the ability to develop innovative approaches to increase support.
· Passion for the organisation’s mission and a commitment to promoting its values.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
What’s on Offer
Salary: c. £40,000
Hybrid working: 2 days in London office
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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Direct Reports: Estates Manager, Operational Finance Lead, Strategic Finance Lead
Main duties and responsibilities:
· Directly assist the Chief Executive and the Board on all strategic and tactical financial matters
· Discharge strategic financial management and financial control to ensure the long-term financial viability of the Hospice Ltd and Hospice Trading Ltd
· As a member of Executive Team to work in partnership with the Board to execute the charity strategy
· Clear empowering leadership to ensure effective management, organisation, and delivery of objectives
· Close and effective partnership working with the Charity Treasurer
· Accountable for the effective working of the Finance and Resources committee and Capital planning group with high calibre support to committee chairs, our Treasurer and Deputy Chair of the Board respectively
· Executive attendance and effective contribution at Board, Income Generation Committee, Finance and Resources Committee and the Annual General Meeting
· Accountability for digital capability of the Charity to sustain pace and productivity across the organisation
· Overall accountability for the capital programme
· Director representative on the Hospice Lottery Partnership Board
· Accountability for the SIRO, SORP and Charity Commission Guidance and corporate governance with specific reference to financial company secretary functions
· Accountability for the collection and processing of financial data to ensure decisions and strategy are informed by accurate integrated information and analysis
· Ensure accrual accounting is central to the Trust’s finance systems to provide an accurate financial picture
· Oversee the financial management and accounting systems and be accountable for all finance and finance-related administration systems
*The Hospice of St Francis supports flexible working, paid carers leave and jobshare
Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities & Tasks
Departmental & Role Specifics
· Seek out methods and practices to minimise financial risk, cyber security breach and fraud
· Support the Board of Trustees in the discharge of their responsibilities for reserves
· Accountability for the three year rolling financial plan of the Charity
· Manage the cash flow of the Charity, ensuring the Charity meets its liabilities as they fall due and implement the Trust’s Savings and Investment Policy and Financial Free Reserves policy.
· Co-ordinate the Charity’s insurance requirements, liaising with insurance brokers to ensure adequate insurance cover is maintained and ensure claims are dealt with
· Accountability for performance to contract and contract review with our external ICT providers
· Overall accountability for the hard and soft facilities annual plan and health and safety compliance supported by the Head of Operations
· Support the implementation of EPOS and accurate and timely financial information on trading
· Undertake benchmarking exercises from time to time to assess value for money.
· Disaster prevention planning, review and implement the Charity Business Continuity Plan
· Excellent analytical and numeracy skills with accuracy and consistency
· Skilled in evaluating performance to contract, constructing tender processes and executing them effectively
· Strategic and operational risk management
· Prepare and monitor financial reports with explanation of variances, including management accounts and cash flow forecasts
· Develop our commercial portfolio, including competitor analysis for market entry
· Train and supervise staff to support assurance of adherence to the charity finance policy and procedure
· Complete the statutory year-end accounts; manage the audit for the Charity and its trading subsidiary
· Reconcile and submit the Charity’s Annual Partial Exemption Special Method for VAT recovery
· Report to the Trust’s Leadership Team and Board on financial matters including explanation of variances, and the financial position of the Trust and its subsidiary and on any issues requiring action.
· Ensure rapid counting, receipt and banking of donations to minimise the differences in reporting between two different systems (access dimensions and donorflex) ensuring the Joint Directors of Fundraising and Income Generation Committee have timely and accurate information
· Co-ordinate the Board’s Finance & Resources committee; agenda, meeting dates, and review of relevant financial policies and the annual audit of accounts
· Lead budget and forecasting processes, develop, maintain and update effective procedures and standards on budget, financial control and productivity.
· Advise and assist Department Heads and budget holders
· Bank reconciliation, Quarterly VAT Submission (Making Tax Digital),
· Month-End and Year-End Process
· Model the impact of planned pay awards with accountability for annual adjustments
· Monthly payroll changes to external Payroll advisors; Auto-enrolment Pension submission and PAYE
Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Approach
· Qualified ACA or ACCA accountant
· 10 years’ experience in all aspects of accounting/finance for medium sized organisations
· Excellent current knowledge of PAYE and VAT
· Management responsibility for a finance team
· Oversight of IT functions
· Completion of accounts and audit information packs and resolution of issues as specified by the Auditors
· Presenting and interpreting financial information to a range of stakeholders
· Effective financial management and control through delegated budget holders
· Leadership of productivity &/or efficiency programmes
· Commercial experience at a senior level
· Skilled in being able to quickly establish effective relationships at all levels (internal and external) with gravitas and strength.
· Skilled in implementing system and business change
· Business continuity planning skills
· Superior attention to detail, even when working under pressure
· Highly competent use of Microsoft Office 365 Suite with particular expertise in Excel
· Charity Finance and Governance
· Excellent current working knowledge of accounting systems and payroll systems including Access Dimensions
· Excellent understanding of unconscious bias in your own practice
· Data protection, Information Governance and GDPR
Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities & Tasks
Communication
Creative and approachable leader with gravitas who communicates clearly with colleagues
· The ability to inspire others – direct reports, at executive team, the wider organisation Board, committee and with supporters, donors and stakeholders
· Diplomatic, persuasive with excellent negotiation skills
· The ability to speak more than one language relevant to the population served
Internal & External Contacts
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Decision Making
· Solution focused approach, be ready to listen to others’ ideas and share our vision for what it means to be Outstanding
· Able to get ideas across quickly and effectively and gain relevant buy-in and support
· High level organisational and planning skills
· Solution focussed approach
· High level of personal integrity and honesty
· Positivity and highly self-motivated
· Effective team player
Mental and Physical Consideration. Working Conditions & Environment
· Commitment to the aims and ethos of the Hospice
· Strong facilitation skills - able to lead a team through effective idea generation to collation of output from group work
· Critical thinking and analytical skills
· The ability to work from different locations
· Continually strive to improve the business
· Development of others to succeed
· Keen to develop self within role
Health & Safety
· Understand and comply with all Health and Safety, Fire and Infection Control regulations
· Complete all mandatory training and ensure compliance of direct reports and contractors
Safeguarding
· Act in a manner at all times to safeguard the interests of individual patients/clients and their families and justify public trust and confidence in the Hospice of St Francis
The Hospice of St Francis helps local people and their families, in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, to live their precious lives well.





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As one of our Grants & Services Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that grant applications are processed efficiently and applicants are dealt with holistically, compassionately and professionally.
As we help record numbers of people, the successfully appointed Grants & Services Officer will be required to:
Deal with applicant enquiries
- Ensure a pleasant, helpful and empathetic welcome to applicants who contact the Charity by email, web form, written application or telephone.
- Provide guidance to applicants in relation to the Charity’s grants criteria, services and process, ensuring they understand how to apply and that their request fits within our criteria.
- Identify any potential safeguarding concerns at an early stage, escalating appropriately
Process applications and referrals to services in a timely manner
- Verify that applicants are eligible beneficiaries and meet the Charity’s criteria.
- Prioritise any applications with particularly urgent requests
- Check that each application is complete and follow up with applicants, as required, to ensure all information and supporting documents have been submitted.
Provide guidance and information to applicants
- Provide clear guidance to applicants throughout the application process and respond to their queries quickly
- Inform applicants of other potential sources of help and support
Recommend appropriate grant decisions
- Prepare objective, non-judgemental reports for each case, with appropriate, clear recommendations in line with the Charity's grants criteria.
To be considered for our Grants & Services Officer vacancy which offers great scope for growth and a clear development pathway, applicants should demonstrate:
- Previous experience within a grant-making role or proven knowledge of the grant-making / benevolent sector.
- Proven experience of providing help and guidance, predominately over the phone and via email
- Previous experience of using databases / CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce).
- Ability to interpret grant criteria effectively and make clear decisions.
If you are looking for an environment where you will be nurtured through our strong commitment to staff development, alongside a generous benefits package, then we’d love to hear from you.
We operate a 'mixed-mode' working model, where staff work both from home and from our spacious offices in Westminster with an average of one day per week in our Westminster office.
Clergy Support Trust is an inclusive and supportive organisation. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and believe a diverse workforce leads to fresh ideas and creative thinking.
Clergy Support Trust is the largest charity focused on the wellbeing of Anglican clergy and their families.

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The role of CEO at Emerge is full of opportunity and potential. It is varied and at times complex, requiring a person of integrity, person centred leadership skills and responsibility.
As a Christian organisation (as stated in our registered charity objectives) we require our CEO to have a Christian faith whose theology is worked out in their day-to-day life – professionally and personally. They must be a leader of integrity and compassion for young people, team members and the communities we serve and be committed to learning and growing personally so they are well placed to enable the same for others.
The attached recruitment pack expands on this, but the below points are a summary of the most important elements of the role and the person we are looking for which the staff team and trustees have highlighted.
We are looking for someone who:
· Has significant experience of leading organisations, projects and people, and is therefore able to articulate vision, design and deliver a strategy and lead an experienced staff team.
· Has a big heart – full of compassion for young people and evidenced commitment to engage those who find themselves marginalised.
· Has an active Christian faith evidenced in clear theology, thinking and practice.
· Has established youth sector and voluntary sector experience and therefore understands deeply the challenges young people face in our communities and our city.
· Is a leader with experience of training staff and delegating effectively to enable others to grow their skills and abilities.
· Can clearly understand and work with finances – setting and controlling budgets and working diligently and creatively to ensure continued financial sustainability.
· Is confident in representing Emerge externally, networking across various sectors, maintaining and developing new partnerships, writing reports and public documents and being our champion in every context.
· Has experience of overseeing the legal requirements of running an organisation, employing staff and running an effective charity.
· Has robust knowledge of safeguarding issues as evidenced by current training and qualification (DBS etc.)
We recognise that not every candidate interested in this role will have the full breadth of experience, knowledge and skills we outline in the job description and person specification on the following pages. We are therefore interested in hearing from people who feel they meet most of the criteria and clearly share our faith, values and vision strongly enough to lead the organisation.
The majority of the role fits within a standard working day, but it will involve some evening working, and occasional weekend work recognised through an informal time in lieu process. There is some scope to work at home occasionally but youth work and leading a youth work charity mainly requires your regular presence in our offices and venues.
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