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ABOUT EX CATHEDRA
Ex Cathedra is a world-class vocal ensemble that leads the choral sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. We believe everyone should be able to experience the remarkable physical, mental and emotional health benefits of singing together, and have opportunities to be inspired by extraordinary choral music.
It is an exciting time to join Ex Cathedra. Over the next 2 years we will celebrate the legacy of founder Jeffrey Skidmore OBE and welcome a new artistic director. We are enjoying audience growth, our projects are being recognised at Award ceremonies, and we have recently recruited two new fundraising roles.
You would join a supportive, dedicated and financially literate team, working closely with the General Manager and the Director of Education & Participation. You will be an important part of the Ex Cathedra ‘family’ - musicians who deliver the highest quality performances and participatory experiences.
THE ROLE
We are excited to advertise this full-time Finance Manager vacancy (£37,500-£40,000). The role encompasses the financial operations of the charity - from purchase ledger and payroll to preparation of the management and statutory accounts and delivery of Board reports. In autumn 2024 we migrated to iplicit, with the potential to realise further efficiencies.
Full details are listed in the Application Pack. Key points include:
Key points include:
- Deliver the financial accounting process, including timely and accurate purchase ledger and sales ledger, processing payments accordingly
- Undertake bank reconciliations
- Monitor debtors and creditors
- Process payroll and pensions
- Ensure statutory obligations and deadlines are met, including payments and reports to HMRC for PAYE & NI
- Prepare annual accounts and meet external audit requirements in accordance with current SORP
- Prepare creative tax relief claims
- Cashflow forecasts
- Prepare management accounts and reports for the Board of trustees and other financial reports that may be required
- Calculate and submit VAT returns
- Prepare financial documents for Arts Council England submissions
- Work with the team to ensure accurate project projections
- Drive improvements and efficiencies
- Support fundraising, including Gift Aid
- Act as Company Secretary
- Support the General Manager with insurance renewals
ABOUT YOU
We anticipate you will be part- or fully-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA), and excited by the opportunity to have operational responsibility for the full financial processes of Ex Cathedra. You are the kind of person who is equally willing to support the strategic planning of the organisation and to roll up their sleeves to ensure sales invoices are raised and suppliers are paid efficiently.
Essential:
- Experience of working in a complex finance role, preparing statutory and management accounts
- Experience of owning/managing efficient finance processes and controls
- Highly proficient and confident with modern, cloud-based finance software, spreadsheets and other relevant software
- An understanding of partial exemption VAT
- Knowledge of charity SORP
Desirable:
- Recent experience of iplicit, charity SORP and partial exemption VAT would be very helpful
- Interest or experience of supporting strategic initiatives and developments
The successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of:
- Developing strong working relationships and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective time management and of being able to prioritise and plan
- Meticulous accuracy and attention to detail
- Inspiring confidence from colleagues across the organisation and at Board level
- Meeting deadlines
We welcome pre-application conversations if you would like to know more.
Thank you for your interest in this role - Peter & the team at Ex Cathedra.
We would also consider a part-time Finance Manager (3 days pw) with the appointment of a part-time Finance Coordinator (2 days pw). Please contact Peter Trethewey, General Manager, ahead of application if you would like to apply on this basis.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
We seek to reach and inspire through outstanding vocal experiences - in performance, by nurturing talent, through education and participation projects
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Way Youth Zone is looking to recruit a Fundraising Coordinator to support the growth and sustainability of the charity’s income by coordinating and delivering a range of fundraising initiatives. The role has a particular focus on corporate engagement, individual giving, fundraising events and appeals, and community fundraising activities. What’s essential is that you love what you do. We want you to enjoy coming to work every day and to care deeply about your role, your colleagues, and the young people we support. If you are motivated, creative, and confident in driving fundraising initiatives, we would love to hear from you.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Support the planning and delivery of fundraising campaigns, helping to drive engagement across staff, volunteers, and supporters, and coordinating promotional actvities to maximise participation and income.
2. Assist the Corporate Partnerships Manager in developing and maintaining relationships with corporate supporters, focusing on Charity of the Year partnerships, employee fundraising, payroll giving, and corporate events.
3. Represent The Way Youth Zone at selected external community events and networking opportunities, acting as a positive ambassador to promote fundraising initiatives, and build relationships with potential supporters.
4. Coordinate internal and external fundraising events, including recruiting participants, providing fundraising guidance, sourcing raffle prizes and gifts in kind, and supporting event logistics.
5. Assist with development of an individual giving pipeline, supporting donor acquisition, stewardship, and retention through regular communications, appeals, and relationship-building activities.
6. Maintain accurate records of fundraising actvities and donor interactions using the Salesforce CRM system, ensuring data integrity and compliance with GDPR.
7. Contribute ideas and feedback to support the development of fundraising plans and improve supporter engagement, drawing on insights from campaigns and events.
Required Qualifications / Experience
Compulsory
1. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders. 2. Excellent organisa1onal skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and support events.
3. Experience using digital tools, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce), or a willingness to learn.
4. Demonstrable transferable skills from roles in customer service, sales, marketing, events, or community engagement.
Desirable
1. Experience supporting fundraising or income generation, either professionally or through volunteering.
2. Understanding of individual giving and donor stewardship, or experience in customer relationship management.
3. Knowledge of corporate engagement, such as employee fundraising, sponsorship, or partnership development.
4. Familiarity with the charity sector, fundraising regulations, or the Fundraising Code of Practice.
Skills & Competencies
1. Relationship Building – Able to develop and maintain positive relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
2. Communication Skills – Confident and clear communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
3. Organisation & Time Management – Skilled at managing multiple tasks, prioritising workload, and meeting deadlines, especially around events and campaigns.
4. Initiative & Problem Solving – Proactive in identifying opportunies and resolving challenges, with a flexible and solutions-focused approach.
5. Digital Literacy – Comfortable using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce), Microsoft Office, and Canva to support fundraising and communication.
6. Teamwork & Collaboration – Works well with others, contributes to a positive team culture, and supports shared goals across departments.
7. Creativity & Campaign Thinking – Able to contribute ideas for fundraising campaigns and supporter engagement, with an understanding of what motivates giving.
8. Attention to Detail – Accurate in record-keeping, donor communications, and event coordination, ensuring a professional and trustworthy supporter experience.
Accountability & Success Measures
We define accountability as taking ownership of your responsibilities, being equipped and empowered to fulfil your role, and continuously reflecting and adapting through self-awareness to grow and support others. In this role, success looks like:
1. Fundraising campaigns and events are delivered smoothly and on time, with strong participation and positive feedback from supporters, meeting income targets and satisfactory supporter engagement. 2. Increased levels of employee fundraising and corporate engagement, including the successful delivery of Charity of the Year partnerships, payroll giving initiatives, and well-supported corporate events. 3. A growing and well-managed individual giving pipeline, with improved donor retention, regular giving, and consistent stewardship communications. 4. Increased levels of schools/community fundraising participation, including schools fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
You will be accountable for:
• Meeting income targets across individual giving, corporate fundraising, and fundraising campaigns (e.g. Paint the City Pink) • Growth in donor engagement and retention
• Increased participation in employee fundraising and corporate events
• Maintaining accurate records of donor and fundraising activity in Salesforce
• Providing regular updates and insights to the Corporate Partnerships Manager and wider team
• Supporting evaluation of campaign performance and donor engagement
• Supporting cross-team collaboration to enhance fundraising impact
• Helping to foster a proactive, inclusive, and mission-driven team culture Equal Opportunity Statement The Way Youth Zone is committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we’re proud to be youth-led in everything we do. We welcome applications from people with relevant experience as well as those with transferable skills from different sectors who can bring fresh ideas and energy to the role.
The role is office-based, 40 hours per week, flexible working hours.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Insights and Impact Manager £41,738
The Role
Are you passionate about putting girls' voices at the heart of programme design? We're looking for a collaborative and data-informed Insights and Impact Manager to bring research, evidence and learning into our work at GFS. You'll design and lead monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) across all programmes, build systems to gather insight from girls and young women, and ensure their experiences directly shape our delivery and strategy.
About Girls Friendly Society
Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.
Why Join Us?
At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
- Long service leave after two years
- GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
- We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.
- 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Annual EDI Learning Days
- Study time to support your professional development
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups.
As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process.
Key Dates
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Closing Date: Noon, Thursday 20th November 2025
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Interviews: Thursday 4th December 2025 and Friday 5th December
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.