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Uplift is currently looking for a Head of Movement Building (maternity cover). This is an exciting opportunity to help build an ambitious movement to phase out oil and gas extraction in the UK.
About Uplift
Uplift is a high-impact campaigning and research organisation which supports efforts to create a rapid and fair transition away from oil and gas production in the UK and move towards a fossil fuel-free future.
The role
As Head of Movement Building, you will support the development and delivery of coalition and network strategies that support a just transition away from oil and gas in the UK. You will ensure that Uplift’s movement building approach meets the needs of campaigns whilst strengthening the movement away from oil and gas. You will ensure Uplift works to identify and meet the various campaign, mobilisation and movement building needs of partners.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate for the role will:
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Lead our work to broaden and diversify the movement that supports a just transition away from oil and gas in the UK, undertaking relationship and partnership-building with new coalitions, constituencies, organisations, and affected communities.
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Lead the development and refinement of Uplift’s movement building strategy in collaboration with the Head of Campaigns and wider campaigns team.
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Design mobilising and organising approaches which facilitate groups participation in Uplifts existing and planned campaigns.
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Coordinate various formal and informal coalitions dedicated to phasing out fossil fuels and supporting a just transition in the UK, and, as part of this work, facilitating meetings and lead and track strategy-setting processes with groups of diverse partners and stakeholders, in collaboration with the Uplift team. Represent Uplift in wider coalition spaces.
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Lead on the monitoring of the health and efficacy of existing Uplift coalitions, identifying areas for improvement and developing and executing strategies to address them.
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Regularly map the climate justice and social justice movement landscape as it relates to Uplift’s work, identifying key sites for Uplift’s involvement and networks to engage with
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Line manage up to 4 members of the Campaigns team and provide senior level guidance, oversight and support for their work objectives, performance and professional development.
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Represent the Campaigns and Movement Building Team as part of the Senior Management Team.
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Provide active support for the broader Campaign team in movement building work, partner and coalition management and general campaign activities.
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Develop campaign resources in collaboration with key partners and networks.
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Support the execution of campaign and movement building strategies and tactics in collaboration with key partners.
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Provide campaign advice to partners, advocates and community groups working towards the same goals.
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Help develop and promote regenerative practices and culture for Campaign team, partners and coalitions.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
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Experience in a similar or related role.
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A track record of guiding and supporting effective campaigning coalitions
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Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including an ability to quickly build trust with partners and colleagues and address and resolve conflicts
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Extensive professional networks within the UK.
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A deep commitment to building distributed and diverse leadership.
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Motivation, initiative, exceptionally high standards, a collaborative approach, and associated qualities needed to work in a dynamic organisation with an ambitious agenda.
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A strong commitment to Uplift’s mission and core values of equity and climate justice
Application
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the core of Uplift’s values and therefore we strongly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds or accessibility/support needs mean they have been traditionally under-represented in the climate and environment sector. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements or feel you will be disadvantaged by the process then please contact us so we can see how we might provide support.
Unfortunately, we can only consider candidates who are already eligible to work in the UK.
Note: we request no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Remote (within UK)
Benefits: 3% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, consideration of flexible working requests and work/workplace adjustments.
Starting date: Early May 2025
Proposed interviews: w/c 31st March
For the application please submit a CV (2 pages) and cover letter (2 pages). Please note that we can only accept applications with both a CV and a cover letter. Please use the cover letter to say why you want to work for Uplift and how you could use your experience to meet the responsibilities of the role. Should you have any specific questions you wish to discuss about your application then contact us. Should your application be successful, the next stage will include a standard interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Location: Any UK Trust office
Interviews: 10th and 11th April over MS Teams
For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.
Here at The King's Trust, our Employee Engagement (Corporate Volunteering) team creates and delivers a variety of exciting and rewarding volunteering opportunities for our corporate partners and their employees. Our team has provided thousands of opportunities in the last year to our partners and whilst doing so has supported many young people attending our programmes across the UK. Over the next few years, we want to scale up our volunteering offer and impact even more young lives.
Our team raises funds through partnerships connecting Corporate Volunteers to skills-based volunteering opportunities and we have ambitious plans to grow this in the coming years. This role is focused on managing and growing our volunteering partners and corporate volunteers- ensuring that at all times our volunteers have a meaningful experience with us and that the young people we support have fast access to relatable role models.
This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious team to strengthen your experience in volunteer management, project management, relationship building and working towards targets.
We’re looking for someone who has volunteer management experience, is engaging, driven, organised and great at building relationships with stakeholders from all levels. And of course, genuinely passionate about supporting Young People.
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 Employee Engagement Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Employee Engagement Managers!
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! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- 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
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Req ID: 3443
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
AAUK is the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day. We champion, support, and represent the vital work of air ambulance charities enabling them to save even more lives and improve patient outcomes everyday across the UK.
The postholder will work remotely as part of a national virtual team which meets in person on a quarterly basis (laptop, mobile phone and other relevant equipment will be provided).
The postholder’s key duty is to support the Finance Manager in delivering a high quality professional financial management service to the Charity’s Board and Management Team.
Interviews are expected to take place during the second half of April
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We are the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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We're recruiting for a qualified, proactive Finance Manager to join Primary Care International, bringing enthusiasm and problem-solving skills to our dynamic team. If you thrive on taking initiative and ensuring financial sustainability in a purpose-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you!
Working flexibly from home and reporting to the Strategy and Clinical Director, you will play a core role in our small team. The role suits a proactive self-starter who is fully conversant with Xero and is confident and happy working independently on their own initiative. It is a rewarding role in a busy operating environment which calls for a quick thinking and adaptable individual with excellent attention to detail.
Bookkeeping, invoicing, expenses and treasury (approx. 35% of role)
- Manage the working relationship with an outsourced bookkeeping team and manage the transition to bringing the bookkeeping function in house with immediate effect, using appropriate Xero linked apps such as Dext. Once transitioned, undertake posting of all income and expenditure to Xero including recording all VAT-related costs, application of appropriate exchange rates and verifying coding and project allocations with the projects team
- Reconcile bank transactions with the accounting records from Xero.
- Raise customer invoices on Xero as requested and authorised by Programmes Team. Ensure appropriate VAT treatment applied to sales invoices.
- Oversee use of the Xero app for scanning and uploading all expense receipts.
- Ensure all relevant invoices & expenses receipts are filed appropriately.
- Process any payments or expenses through the bank account ensuring adherence to agreed levels of delegated authority.
- Make international payments via business banking or other platforms as needed.
- Check and complete VAT returns to HMRC in accordance with statutory requirements. Ensure returns are appropriately approved and submitted on time, with associated payment made to HMRC.
Payroll (approx. 5% of role)
- Manage working relationship with outsourced payroll services team and manage the transition to bringing the payroll function in house through Xero, with immediate effect.
- Compute monthly payroll calculations for all staff including allocations for zero hours staff.
- Ensure all statutory payments are made on time i.r.o PAYE, NI, NEST pensions, childcare vouchers etc. Process salary payments through bank account.
- Post individual salary allocations to projects through Xero, based on authorised timesheets.
Cash flow and production of monthly management accounts (approx. 20% of role)
- Liaise with the project team in updating a monthly rolling cashflow for review by the Strategy and Clinical Director and Board as required.
- Produce monthly management accounts reconciling back to the balance sheet.
- Collaborate with the project team in monthly review of project expenditure against budgets.
- Prepare and present quarterly financial reports and analysis for the Board of Trustees.
- Lead on project audits as required and provide support to programmes team for financial reporting to clients and funders.
Budgeting, reforecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis and reporting (approx. 20% of role)
- Coordinate new financial year budget cycle. Consolidate team inputs and summarise for senior management and board review.
- Coordinate the quarterly budget re-forecasting exercise with input from wider team. Prepare files, perform cost allocations, and consolidate input from team. Summarise for senior management and Board review.
- Undertake financial analysis as required e.g. variations and allocation of core costs.
Statutory accounts (approx. 15% of role)
- Manage working relationship with external accountants and coordinate requirements for them to produce the organisation’s annual accounts, working with them to resolve any findings and recommendations. This includes providing all required input, liaising with them around timelines and process, checking draft accounts prepared by audit team, ensuring adjustments and corrections are made, and presenting final accounts to board for final sign off at annual AGM.
Liaison with banks and other operational service providers (approx. 5% of the role)
- Manage annual or longer term subscriptions and contracts ensuring appropriate cover and value for money for PCI e.g. insurances, domain name, web hosting, professional associations.
- Manage day to day contact with PCI’s banks including resolving problems with delayed, missing or stopped payments or receipts, requests for further information, making changes to banking arrangements etc.
- Conduct bi-monthly audit of debit card use to check the nature and scale of expenditure and verify the approvals given.
- Monitor financial risks identified in the organisational Risk Register including reporting to management/the Board on mitigation measures taken.
- Compile annual CIC report and make appropriate tax payments to Companies House.
Person Specification
Essential
- Demonstrated finance qualification, ideally ACA/CIMA or ACCA. Undergraduate degree in Accounting with at least 5 years relevant experience will also be considered.
- At least 3 years’ experience in all aspects of financial management, accounting and tax.
- Highly skilled user of Xero Accounting software.
- Previous experience working with a not-for-profit organisation or social enterprise.
- Previous experience in managing finance across multiple projects and currencies is highly desirable.
- Natural aptitude for financial control & ability to identify areas of process risk.
- Strong Excel skills and proficient with PowerPoint.
- Good communicator with ability to write clear instructions & summarise key messages for non-finance colleagues.
- Ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities, remaining calm under pressure.
- Proactive and takes own initiative; comfortable making decisions & taking responsibility.
- Access to appropriate connectivity & workspace which is conducive to productive home working.
- Efficient, organised, accurate & thorough record-keeper, with excellent attention to detail.
Preferred
- Previous experience and confidence in preparing reports and reporting to senior management / Board of Trustees.
- Experience in using Xero add-ons (expenses, payroll and projects) plus Xero linked apps such as DEXT, Modulr is highly desirable.
- Commercial acumen.
- Familiarity with SharePoint and Teams. Good aptitude for IT and able to resolve basic issues yourself.
- Experience working as part of a virtual/remote team.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet deadlines, especially during peak finance cycles.
Please note that this is a UK based role, and applicants must not only have the right to live and work in the UK, but also be currently resident here. We cannot accept applications from anyone who does not meet this requirement.
Equality Statement
Equality and diversity are at the core of PCI values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected. We actively encourage applicants from under-represented groups.
How to Apply
Please submit a copy of your current CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate.
Applications must be submitted by 5pm GMT on Monday 31st March 2025. Short-listed candidates will be invited for a virtual interview via Teams. The provisional interview dates are Tuesday 8th or Thursday 10th April 2025 between 9.00 and 14.00.
Please note, shortlisting for the position will be undertaken on a continuous basis and PCI reserves the right to conclude the process before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
At More Partnership, we are fundraising consultants – and more. We support organisations of every size, across education, health, the arts, international development and more, on every step of their philanthropic journey. That means helping leadership, fundraisers and other professionals to understand the opportunity, set direction, tell their story, or review performance. We believe great partnerships lead to life-changing outcomes, so when it matters most, we go beyond what's expected of us to help organisations realise their vision. At the end of a project, our clients tell us they have more confidence, momentum, and a clear way forward.
We are partners in purpose, and since April 2020, equal owners of our firm. Each member of our team has an equal say in the decisions we make, a share in our success, and a responsibility to push us forward. We are a virtual firm, networked across Europe, America, Africa and beyond, with a head office in Scotland. More Partnership currently has 18 consultants, enabled by an Advancement team covering business development, finance, operations and IT.
We are now looking to recruit for a Head of Business Development responsible for designing and delivering a strategy to enable our growth, quality, learning and marketing. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business development strategy at a key moment in our evolution. You will coordinate activity that helps deliver the highest quality work with lasting impact, continues to grow our reputation across sectors, and inspires clients to return to us time and again. Under your leadership, we'll continue to support colleagues' growth and to pass these benefits on to our clients. You'll work collaboratively with consultants and clients to seize the opportunity to enhance and refine our business development function – strengthening its impact for the long-term success of More Partnership and the organisations we serve. Reporting to the Managing Partner, you'll work closely with the Finance and Operations, and IT & Systems Lead as part of the Advancement Executive Team, and line manage the Business Development Manager.
The role involves regular travel across the UK (and occasionally further afield) – usually once or twice per month. This role is available full-time, but we welcome applications from those who would prefer to work part-time – at a minimum of 0.8FTE based on the requirements of the role.
The successful candidate will bring experience designing and delivering effective business development strategies that include, inspire and empower people. You'll be highly commercially aware and bring a sound knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in the not-for-profit sector. You'll have a strong track record of putting that knowledge and awareness into action, drawing on data and insight to shape strategies that drive measurable outcomes and growth. To ensure these strategies succeed, you'll be adept at project management and skilled at communicating and influencing those around you towards a shared goal.
To Apply
For further details please see the full Appointment Brief below. To apply please click the Apply Now button, submitting your CV and providing answers to the following three questions (no more than 350 words per answer):
- More Partnership is an employee-owned company, which means we each have an equal say in the decisions we make, a share in our success, and a responsibility to push the company forward. Which of our values (We challenge ourselves, We keep it real, We bring the joy, We go beyond) most resonates with you and how would you live that value to contribute to the collective success of the firm, and the organisations we support.
- Reflecting on the changing landscape of the non-profit sector, identify a specific challenge you think More Partnership will face in the next 1-2 years and how you'll help us respond to it. Tell us about a time you've faced something similar.
- This role will see you work alongside our expert consultant partners to deliver your objectives. Tell us about a time you had to influence people you didn't manage to get something done. What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the outcome?
Interview dates
- First stage interviews w/c 21st April (online)
- Final stage interviews – Thursday 1st May (in person – London)
Thank you!
As the deputy to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for the financial integrity of the organisations finances. Leading on the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting for the DBF, Coventry Cathedral and Together for Change, this role will ensure compliance with Charity, Company and Ecclesiastical legislation. Leading and guiding a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Main Activities and Duties
1. Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Accounting processes and systems
- Overall responsibility for the production of the DBF monthly management accounts to budget holders by working day 8. Ensure that monthly reviews with budget holders take place; to monitor financial performance & recommend corrective action to budget holders when needed. Provide training & development opportunities to budget holders.
- Working with the Director of Finance to prepare financial reports and commentary for the various diocesan committees.
- Preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the DBF. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards & regulations. Liaise with auditors during the external audit ensuring all reports and supporting documentation are available.
- Develop & manage the annual budget for the DBF; in collaboration with budget holders. Provide financial forecasts & analysis to support strategic decision making.
- Maintain accurate records of all funds, ensuring proper allocation & usage. Preparation & submission of timely & accurate financial reports to donors & budget holders of these funds. Monitor & report on restricted & unrestricted funds.
- Lead change management initiatives to improve financial processes & systems. Identify opportunities for process improvement & implement best practices throughout all three organisations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of changes. Monitor & evaluate the impact of changes on financial operations.
- Implement & maintain robust internal controls. Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures. Conduct regular reviews and audits of financial processes.
- Oversee the calculation, collection & reporting of Parish Share contributions. Ensure accurate & transparent reporting for the Deanery Share allocations. Communicate with parishes to provide guidance & support on Parish Share matters.
2. Leadership
- To provide leadership and clear direction to the team ensuring appraisals with SMART objectives that form the basis of regular monthly meetings reviewing individual and team performance.
- Working closely with the Director of Finance providing regular updates on the finances of each of organisations that the finance team supports.
- To attend training courses and events to maintain the professional accountancy qualification and competency to ensure that the post holder is aware of best practice and upcoming developments affecting the DBF, Cathedral and TFC.
- Developing relationships with budget holders to understand the drivers for expenditure, proactively providing advice and guidance to build commercial awareness.
- Providing advice and support to parishes on basic queries relating to finance and charity reporting matters. Using the data available in the department from Parish Finance returns and accounts to understand the impact of the financial health of the parishes on the DBF.
- To deputise for the Director of Finance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.