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Project Manager for the contactless giving rollout project, which will equip 850 churches with a contactless giving device.
As Project Manager, your primary responsibility will be to manage and deliver the contactless giving rollout project. This project will equip 850 churches with contactless giving devices to enable them to receive digital donations and will be delivered in partnership with the Church of England's 42 dioceses. This project is in the early stages of delivery, following a successful period of scoping and engagement with key stakeholders to define the work. Your role may also include initial design work for other digital giving project ideas, depending on capacity alongside delivery of the contactless rollout.
This is an important post which will enable the Giving Directorate to deliver a high-impact project, supporting churches to sustain their ministry through diverse giving mechanisms.
Please note that this role is offered on a 0.6 FTE, fixed-term contract basis for 12 months, ideally starting from 24th August 2026, and is partial maternity leave cover for the Strategic Lead for Giving Mechanisms and Technology.
Interviews will take place online on Monday 27 July 2026
Project management of the contactless giving rollout:
- Work with the internal project team to deliver a national rollout of 850 contactless giving devices, to be delivered by Nov 2027
- Manage and maintain processes to support effective project delivery, so that it remains on track for completion on time and within budget
- Compile training materials to support churches and dioceses with onboarding and effective contactless giving, with support from the project team
- Deliver training to church in-person, as needed to support diocesan colleagues, in conjunction with the project team
- Organise and run 'train the trainer' in-person workshops for diocesan Giving Advisors, in conjunction with the project team
- Develop strong and effective working relationships with the project board, wider Giving Directorate, key internal stakeholders, suppliers, and diocesan Giving Advisors
- Report to the project board and Senior Responsible Officer on project progress
- Manage project risks and issues
- Capture key qualitative and quantitative data throughout the project
- Regularly circulate a project dashboard to diocesan colleagues to update them on device outcomes, working with the Senior Data Analyst to ensure accurate data analysis
- Track the initial realisation of benefits (most benefits to be realised after 2027)
- Work within the NCIs project management framework and ensure project documentation is kept up-to-date
Project scoping:
- Develop existing ideas for future digital giving initiatives by producing project briefs, in discussion with internal stakeholders
- Consult with diocesan Giving Advisors and churches as part of early project development
- Propose plans for prospective projects
Your job description is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work, but is not exhaustive. Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are commensurate with your banding and in line with the general nature of your post. You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented.
The role will require some travel throughout England and Wales, and may also require occasional work on weekends. If the postholder is not based in Church House, they will need to attend some meetings and training at Church House and so must be willing to travel to Church House as required. It is anticipated that travel to Church House will be required once a month, and travel to a diocese to deliver training would also be required once a month (which may require an overnight stay).
Essential
Knowledge/Experience
- Strong track record of delivering medium-size projects with multiple stakeholders, either as a project manager or in a dedicated project support role
- Experience of working within the charity sector
- Experience of creating training resources and delivering training, both online and in-person
- Experience of influencing others through communication and strong leadership skills
- Highly computer literate, with proven use of Microsoft Word, Teams, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, CoPilot, and Canva
Skills & Abilities:
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate to large groups and key stakeholders clearly, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work well with numerical data and produce financial reporting including budget updates
- Ability to work well in a team with good inter-personal skills
- Flexible and organised approach to work
- Able to work comfortably with competing priorities
- Ability to provide excellent support to churches and Giving Advisors
- Ability to build relationships with key project stakeholders, articulate a project's priorities, and advocate for it internally
Desirable
- Experience of encouraging giving in a paid or voluntary capacity (digital giving is particularly desirable)
- Experience of the Church sector, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, ideally in relation to giving or church finances
- Experience working with Power Automate
- A professional project management qualification e.g,. APM PMQ
- Familiarity and experience of working within the NCIs project management framework
- Valid UK driving license
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The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.
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We are looking for a collaborative, analytical, and organised Assistant FP&A Analyst to join us. In this role, you will be a key member of our Financial Partnering, Planning & Analysis team that sits within the wider Finance department.
This is a permanent, fully home-based role working 35 hours per week, offering excellent flexibility while keeping you connected to a passionate nationwide directorate.
The Assistant FP&A Analyst plays an important supporting role in contributing to budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and reporting across the Society. You will help ensure we always have a reliable, accurate and well-presented single source of financial truth from which colleagues can make informed decisions.
Your days will be varied and meaningful. Working from home, you will support budgeting and forecasting cycles, maintain templates, and produce regular management account packs and dashboards for our Finance Business Partners and budget holders. You will also help develop intuitive financial tools, contribute to multi-year financial models, and gather operational feedback to drive continuous improvement across our processes. You will be part of a caring and dynamic team that values partnership, accountability, professionalism, and a restless desire to constantly improve.
About you
We recognise that candidates may not meet all the criteria listed. If you meet most of the essential requirements and are passionate about a career in FP&A, we strongly encourage you to apply. Please don’t be put off from applying if you don’t meet every single requirement listed; we recognise the value of transferable skills and are keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate potential, capability, and a willingness to learn.
You will have:
- Some prior work experience within a Finance team environment.
- Ideally, be a part-qualified accountant (or actively working towards a qualification).
- A strong interest in data, analysis, and upskilling on financial tools on the job.
- Confidence using IT systems to streamline processes and reduce manual inputs.
- Strong organisational skills to manage your own workload and meet regular deadlines.
- A collaborative approach to building relationships with remote colleagues.
- The willingness to travel occasionally for team meetings and away days (a few times a year).
Key Responsibilities:
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Support end-to-end delivery of cycles, maintaining templates, timetables, and data collection from budget holders.
- Management Reporting: Produce and maintain regular account packs, dashboards, and reporting tools for Finance Business Partners and budget holders.
- Financial Modelling: Assist the FP&A Manager with multi-year financial models, scenario planning, and trend analysis to inform key assumptions.
- Process Improvement: Gather operational feedback on financial products to streamline workflows and improve data productivity
- Team Collaboration: Partner across the Finance and Assurance Directorate to ensure a consistent, joined-up "single point of truth."
- Compliance & Values: Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with data protection guidelines and role-model the Society’s core values.
Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place on Teams, in the w/c 27th July and w/c 3rd August.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website.
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Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
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THINK is expanding our Data function and looking for find a Data Consultant who can help achieve that growth.
THINK Data is the specialist data function of THINK, working exclusively in the charity and not-for-profit sector. We combine deep sector knowledge with hands-on technical expertise across three core areas: data health, analytics and insight, and CRM system challenges.
Led by the Director of THINK Data, the team covers key elements of data strategy with charity clients to help them get more from their data and make better decisions. Discovering the challenges around the infrastructure of systems, processes and insight capability charities need to make data work harder for their mission. The Director leads on new business generation, team development, innovation in data products and thought leadership across the sector. Part of that innovation is exploring the best ways to use AI in how we work and how we advise clients, taking a considered and human approach.
The Data Consultant role centres on data discovery and consultancy - working with charity clients to understand their data challenges and shape practical roadmaps for change. Alongside this you will contribute to client delivery, own key internal systems, and help develop new products and services.
This is an opportunity to grow. We are looking for a driven, ambitious individual with a background in charity fundraising and experience in data analysis and management, who is ready to take a step up into consultancy. The role offers a clear path to develop from Data Consultant to Senior Data Consultant, with the potential over time to progress towards Data Director. The right person will help shape the future of THINK Data and grow as the function grows.
To apply please follow the guidance in the Candidate Pack. Informal calls with Steve White, Director of THINK Data or Matt Smith, Managing Director of THINK are available upon request.
