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We’re looking for a Carer Assessment Service Manager to lead our countywide team in delivering statutory and preventative assessments in line with the Care Act 2014. You’ll provide leadership and day-to-day support to your team, oversee assessment allocations, and manage referrals through our internal CRM and West Sussex County Council’s systems.
You’ll also deliver staff supervisions, attend management and partner meetings, contribute to training, and support service development projects. A key part of the role involves quality assurance, trend analysis, report writing for senior leaders and commissioners, and managing assessment processes and budgets. You’ll stay up to date with Care Act legislation, ensure staff are trained accordingly, and take part in the duty manager rota to provide out-of-hours support and safeguard service continuity.
The role is mainly remote / homeworking with the expectation that you may need to travel on occasion to in-person meetings and training across the county. This role would therefore suit those located in, or close to, West Sussex.
Job Role
- Lead the specialist, countywide Carer Assessment team to deliver best value, high quality statutory and preventative carer assessments and ensure that outcomes are compliant with the Care Act 2014.
- Work with Heads of Service to grow and develop services including identifying gaps, managing risks and demand, proactively seeking opportunities, increasing the digital offer and supporting funding bids to respond to changing needs.
- Develop, deliver and monitor the Carer Assessment Team delivery plan, aligning to CSWS’s strategy ensuring all KPIs are met and a high-quality service is provided to carers.
- Be a proactive member of the Operational Managers Team to develop services, promoting collaboration with your teams, build internal relationships and encourage team to share good practice and work collaboratively with the wider staff group.
Employee Benefits
- Healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme with perks and discounts.
- Holidays 33 days increasing to 35 days after completion of two years and 36 days after 5 years of service (Inclusive of Bank Holidays).
- Flexible hours available to help work around your commitments.
- Remote/Hybrid working with occasional visits to our offices or venues in West Sussex.
- Team of kind and caring colleagues.
Before you keep reading
Please do not see everything in this job advert as a "Must Have", but rather a guiding list of what we are looking for. We know no candidate will be the perfect match for all we have mentioned in this advert, so do not be afraid to apply if you feel you are close to the brief but not "Spot On". For example, some of our wonderful Carer Wellbeing Workers come from a non-social care background and they do amazingly well!
Our Culture and Diversity
At Carers Support, we are building an inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work and be proud to belong.
We believe that talent is distributed to all of us in equal measure and our differences are a strength not a weakness. We recruit for potential, not perfection. At Carers Support West Sussex, we value everyone's unique history. Our doors are open to individuals of all races, religions or beliefs, abilities, ages, nationalities or citizenships, ethnic origins, marital, domestic or civil partnership statuses, sexes, sexual orientations, family structures, and gender identities.
The carers we support come from such different walks of life that we are particularly interested in attracting candidates from similarly diverse backgrounds, including Asian, Arab, Black, Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups, White Other (e.g. Eastern European, Gypsy, Roma) and any other Ethnic minorities.
Values we are looking for in Candidate
We are focused, putting carers at the heart of everything we do.
We act together, working with and for carers, the communities they live in and the people that can make a difference to them.
We are leaders, working with each other to find potential and opportunities across all communities, enabling carers to be identified and involved.
We are committed to behaviours that support:
Quality – the highest practical level we can reach in outcomes, learning and behaviour
Inclusivity – respecting people, cultures, and organisations
Caring – improving quality of life and influencing behaviour change
Integrity – operating with honesty and reliability
Loyalty – long-term committed partnerships and co-operation
Innovation – driving our service development and our will to succeed
If you are still unsure if our organisation is a good fit, have a look at our Good Place to Work page and the results of our recent engagement survey. We can't wait to hear from you!
Interview Date: 7 July 2025.
Disclaimers
Please note we reserve the right to close this role prior to the stated end date, should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Corporate Partnerships Manager
Job description and person specification
Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:
· Can this be stopped?
· How will I live my life?
We exist to answer these questions.
Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.
We do not accept this.
We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and detect eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people.
We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.
We have a clear ambition and have the support of well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors. We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise our five-year growth strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful; we’d love to hear from you.
The Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a crucial role in the future growth of our charity and the impact that we achieve through partnership for people with sight loss. We are looking for an experienced new business fundraiser with a solid track record of growing income generating partnerships, donations and sponsorship from companies.
This role will lead on identifying and initiating relationships with prospective corporate donors and nurturing existing relationships to grow income significantly. You will line manage a Partnerships Officer and have support from a shared Partnerships Assistant.
Responsible to
Director of Development
Direct reports
X1 Partnerships Officer
Working hours and contract
This is a permanent full-time role, 35 hours a week. We will consider part-time and flexible arrangements.
Salary
£44,000 - £47,000 (dependent on experience)
Location
Aldgate E1 and hybrid working. Two days in the office and external meetings and events as required.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter to our recruitment inbox with subject header: Corporate Partnerships Manager application
Note that your covering letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, and must be based on the skills, knowledge and experience described in the person specification below.
Closing date for applications: Rolling
Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.
Interview dates: From 16th June onwards
Important note: All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not have a sponsoring license for non-UK employees which means that if you do not have a current, valid UK working permit, please do not apply, as we will not be able to consider your application.
Role Responsibilities
Priorities include:
· Developing and delivering a corporate fundraising income plan across, Corporate Donations, Corporate Grants, Charity of the Year, Sponsorship, Cause Related Marketing, Payroll Giving, Gifts in Kind and Pro Bono relationships.
· Develop and implement inspiring stewardship events.
· Work closely with High Value Team and Retail Partnerships colleagues to maximise cross team opportunities.
Income growth:
· Grow the corporate new business pipeline with a balanced focus on long term income generating partnerships.
· Develop and implement new fundraising products, especially hybrid, to drive income from existing partners and new prospects. This will include challenge events and employee-led fundraising opportunities.
· Maximise income from existing corporate partners (and links through trustees, vice presidents, community, and major donors) through a clearly defined programme of research, networking, applications and excellent stewardship.
· Along with senior colleagues, represent the new organisation at virtual/ face-to-face meetings with existing partners and prospects, successfully engaging them with our emerging aims and objectives.
· Involve senior colleagues, trustees and other key stakeholders to open networks and support cultivation plans to ensure that peer-to-peer approaches are maximised.
· Using a wide array of digital and traditional channels to steward through storytelling and to thank.
Research:
· To direct the work of the shared Partnerships Assistant in researching, identifying, and maximising the potential of new corporate prospects using information held within the supporter databases as well as external sources such as LinkedIn, and business press.
Relationship building:
· Ensure all corporate relationships receive exceptional stewardship and that appropriate cultivation plans are developed, maintained and implemented – in particular, quality and timely reporting of impact achieved against funding provided.
· Build relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within current and potential corporate partners to embed the organisation as a charity with a strong reputation for meeting the needs of corporate supporters.
· Plan and organise opportunities for funders to view the impact of their funding first-hand, ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed and met.
· Support the Chair, CEO and Director of Development to develop senior relationships with funders where appropriate, including support with arrangement of cultivation events, project visits and meetings through excellent research and timely briefing.
Collaboration with colleagues across the organisation:
· Facilitate and encourage new leads by building warm links with colleagues and coordinate relationship management between teams to ensure most appropriate relationship for the donor.
· Work with fellow fundraisers to run virtual and face to face events throughout the year to provide opportunities to thank our current corporate supporters and engage new prospects.
· Collaborate with other members of the department to ensure corporate work is integrated across fundraising with all opportunities maximised.
· Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to create toolkits and materials for corporate relationships to maximise fundraising opportunities.
· Work with the Marketing and Communications team to develop on brand presentations for prospective and existing partnerships.
· Work with the Grants and Impact team to identify projects that would be of interest to current and prospective corporate donors in order to prepare high-quality tailored proposals.
Reporting:
· Compile comprehensive and compelling progress and impact reports to feed back to donors in a timely fashion.
· Monitor income and expenditure to ensure sound ROI on all activities.
· Ensure accurate records of all relationships are maintained on the supporter database.
· Regularly report to senior leadership on agreed KPIs and income achieved and forecast.
Leadership & management:
· Work as part of the fundraising management team, alongside the Director of Development and other high value team colleagues to deliver and implement the strategy.
· Seek out opportunities within the for profit and NFP sectors to raise awareness of our cause and aims.
Other:
· Become fully conversant with the aims and objectives of the charity.
· Keep up to date with developments in the sector, business industry and key new initiatives in our field.
· To always work in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation.
Person specification
Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:
· Strong evidence of experience and success of corporate fundraising or within a face-to-face sales role
· Proven track record of securing gifts/ sales more than £50,000.
· Liaising at all levels with the ability to motivate and inspire others to support financially.
· Matrix managing colleagues to achieve collectively.
· Experience of designing and delivering high impact stewardship programmes and delivering high value corporate partnership events.
· Demonstrable success in writing successful funding proposals and reports.
· Proven experience of devising budgets and project plans whilst also delivering and reporting against them.
· An effective and confident networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
· Track record of managing complex relationships with funders/ clients, involving sophisticated reporting and stewardship.
· Experience of implementing new fundraising/ income generating strategies.
· Effective time-management skills with the ability to manage conflicting prioritises to meet planned and unplanned demand, ensuring that deadlines are met.
· Understanding and experience of working within the requirements of the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.
Personal qualities
Required:
· An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.
· An accomplished storyteller, adept at using the latest statistics and data to evidence need and impact whilst maintaining an engaging and human tone of voice.
· Excellent financial fluency.
· Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.
· Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied personal workload.
· Positive, friendly, polite and supportive of others.
· Excellent listening skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to think creatively and quickly to make a convincing case for support.
· Ability to identify new fundraising initiatives, assess likelihood of success and impact on resources, develop appealing cases for support that match donor interests to funding needs/projects.
· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable:
· Experience in a medical research, social impact, or disability work environment.
· Knowledge and experience of managing Appeals.
· Working as part of a team on Fundraising Galas/Balls.
Flexibility
The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Employee benefits
We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:
· A great team and a supportive culture
· Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover
· Generous parental leave
· Flexible/hybrid working options
· Apprenticeships scheme, study leave, financial support for training & development
· Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program
· An active Social Committee and staff events
Application & Interview process
See above for How to Apply. Please note that we value the authenticity and individuality of our applicants and believe that your CV and cover letter should reflect your unique skills, experiences, and personality. Therefore, please refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, to produce your application materials. Applications drafted with the assistance of AI will be automatically rejected.
Successfully shortlisted applicants will be invited to a two-stage interview online via MS Teams and face-to-face.
Accessibility
We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run-through to ensure your comfort and confidence.
Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.
We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.
Other information
We draw your attention to some important policies that govern the research that our charity funds. You can find these here.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter with subject header: Corporate Partnerships Manager application
Note that your covering letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, and must be based on the skills, knowledge and experience described in the person specification below.
Closing date for applications: Rolling
Early applications are encouraged. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.
Interview dates: From 16th June onwards
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Finance Manager
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003.
Each year, around 150 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide. The actual number of suicides as a result of domestic abuse remains unknown. AAFDA’s prime function is to provide families in England and Wales with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that will take place after domestic homicide.
As a growing charity, AAFDA is looking for an exceptional candidate to join our supportive team and lead our finance and resource management functions. The role will provide and manage the HR, administration and finance activities of the charity and sit within the Senior Leadership Team.
This role is offered on a full-time basis (subject to funding). Although home based, occasional travel will be required. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from those with Black and/or Minoritised backgrounds.
Role - Finance Manager
Reports to: CEO/Deputy CEO
Location: Home Based (with occasional travel required)
Salary: £36,000 per annum (full-time equivalent), depending on skills and experience.
Contract Hours: Full Time / 40 hours per week. Permanent subject to funding
ROLE OVERVIEW
AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) is a growing Charity and to meet the demands of this growth, we are looking for a full time Finance and Resources Manager to join our team.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
To work with the Board, CEO and Deputy CEO to ensure efficient and effective financial management, including setting and monitoring budgets, producing financial reports, and overseeing day to day financial management, including payroll and bookkeeping via Quickbooks, and providing advice and guidance, to inform the development and delivery of AAFDA’s strategy and business plan.
To work with the CEO and Deputy CEO to ensure that AAFDA meets its funder obligations, including reporting on time, gathering data from across the team and compiling reports for CEO/Deputy CEO sign off.
To work with Trustees and staff to ensure AAFDA fulfils its legal and regulatory requirements, including; coordinating the implementation of health and safety, GDPR and other policies and procedures; leading on human resources support; and overseeing office management and IT. Note that specialist HR advice and support and IT are provided to AAFDA by external contractors.
The role provides and manages the HR, administration and finance activities of the Charity and sits within the Senior Leadership Team.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
· Ensuring the day-to-day financial and accounting operations (Quickbooks) are delivered and maintained.
· Administering and managing Payroll, expenses, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, managing the bank including reconciliations and other financial management.
· Managing AAFDA’s budget planning, monitoring and review and year-end accounts processes.
· Meeting AAFDA’s funder reporting deadlines, including oversight of the compilation of information for the funder and the provision of financial reports.
· Supporting the development of AAFDA’s strategy and business plan including providing financial projections and conducting risk analysis as and when required.
· Ensuring effective day-to-day management of book-keeping and financial administration.
· Ensuring financial, payroll and data protection policies and procedures comply with relevant legislation/regulations, reflect best practice and are applied throughout AAFDA, reporting non-compliance to the CEO and/or Deputy CEO.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance:
· In conjunction with the Leadership team, undertake regular finance operational duties including;
- Preparation and setting of a three-year outline budget to accompany AAFDA’s three-year strategy.
- Preparation and setting of the annual budget.
- quarterly reviews – including cashflow and operational re-forecasts.
- Monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
· Prepare quarterly finance reports for the Board, including variance analysis, re-forecasts and ad-hoc reports, as necessary.
· Assist the third-party accountant with the preparation of year-end accounts.
· Manage and operate the internal finance and accounting systems and databases.
· Oversee delivery of payroll, through the use of third-party providers software and using the staff time management recording system.
· Manage all staff expense systems and ensure compliance with relevant AAFDA policies.
· Manage and operate a purchasing system and ensure appropriate levels of pre-expenditure financial authorisation are in place and followed and that suppliers are paid on a timely basis.
· Ensure that all receivables are billed and collected on a timely basis.
· Be the main contact with and management of, the day-to-day operations of the Charity’s banking arrangements, seeking secondary authorisations where required.
· Ensure compliance with HMRC, including monitoring VAT threshold, tax and gift aid, and undertake necessary returns where necessary.
· Commission specialist VAT and other financial advice as required and in conjunction with the Board and CEO/DCEO.
· Support and advise the Trustees, CEO, Deputy CEO and other Leadership Team colleagues with financial forecasting/planning, and allocation and funding of staff and other resources.
· Support Fundraising staff with preparing and managing grant applications and project budgets with the aim of ensuring a minimum of full-cost recovery and provide financial implementation data to enable the Charity to comply with any grant reporting obligations, including by creating and maintaining records of costs by grant received.
Effective Organisational Administration
· Oversee policy and procedure development and implementation, including safeguarding, data protection, Health and Safety, complaints, etc, in conjunction with other Leadership Team members.
· Conduct horizon scanning and recommend opportunities to revise policies and procedures to ensure legal/regulatory compliance and/or in line with best practice.
· Review, improve and ensure implementation of project management processes.
· Ensure appropriate equipment and infrastructure resources are in place for staff, volunteers and Trustees.
· Ensure insurance is in place for all activity and potential organisational risks.
· Continually improve and manage operational costs and budget.
· Collaborate with colleagues to ensure optimal use of the AAFDA customer relationship, case management, time recording, expense management and other operational systems.
Other
· To work with the Trustees, CEO/DCEO and staff to develop and implement the strategy and business plan.
· Provide support for effective governance.
· Take part in Leadership Team meetings.
· To work with the rest of the staff team to carry out any other task or project required from time to time, as directed by the CEO or Deputy CEO.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
Experience
Experience of the range of financial management and management accounting, including analysis and commentary.
Experience of audits, invoices, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable and budget preparation.
Experience of working with and co-ordinating income and expenditure across multi-project budgets.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and some ad hoc schedules.
Knowledge
Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
Working knowledge of using QuickBooks.
Knowledge of health and safety legislation and employment law.
An understanding of equality, diversity, inclusivity and intersectionality and how this relates to this role.
Skills
Strong attention to detail with a strong sense of commerciality and value for money.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time-sensitive tasks.
Ability to work flexibly and occasionally out of hours.
Other
Ability to manage payroll and HR administration.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
DESIRABLE
Experience of charity sector accounting/finance.
Experience or understanding of project management.
Experience of line managing staff or volunteers.
Experience of developing and delivering HR, IT, Health & Safety, and data protection policy and procedures.
An understanding of the needs of families impacted by domestic abuse and/or domestic homicide.
We're looking for someone to be the regional representative for Crimestoppers in the Avon and Somerset area, with specific responsibility for;
- Creation and delivery of local/county/regionally specific crime-based campaigns in partnership with law enforcement agencies, local committees and volunteers.
- Coordination of cross border and national activity in support of ROCU’S, the NCA and other bodies such as the GLAA.
- Identifying and maximising funding opportunities for our charity including RM post, campaign activity, Fearless workers and for Business Development.
- Enabling volunteer committees to develop so they can operate effectively and achieve their full potential.
- Act as Crimestoppers spokesperson for the region covered, regarding media interviews.
Criteria
Essential
- Project management i.e. scoping planning, implementation and delivery of projects
- Budget management experience
- Ability to spend time away from home to meet the needs of the role.
- Ability to work unsociable hours in line with the needs of the role.
- Ability to work to tight timescales, and to work within pressurised time critical and decision-making scenarios.
Desirable
- Experience of working with the commercial/ statutory sector in relation to campaigns/ media.
- Experience of working with volunteers and the third sector.
- Ability to liaise with senior and junior management within organisations to delivered relevant outcomes.
- Basic knowledge of policing practice.
- Experience of lone working
Please submit a CV and covering letter expressing your interest in the role.
Please submit a CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The Director of Membership Services provides strategic leadership for the Membership Services directorate and is therefore responsible for the development and implementation of all Imperial College Union strategy relating to Student Activities, Representation, Advice, Governance and Policy. The role ensure the delivery and resourcing of operating plans, policy and operating procedures to ensure that the Union delivers its strategic objectives across its Membership Services.
The successful candidate will ensure that the directorate develops and delivers impactful and inclusive services which champion and enhance the Student Experience at Imperial College. They will ensure that the Union values of integrity, inclusivity, and innovation guide the work of the directorate, and will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal, College and external stakeholders. They will also be a member of the Union’s Operational Management Group and Leadership Team, and as such will be responsible for the strategic development of the Union and ensuring that the Union works towards delivering its mission and aims.
This role requires strategic thinking, operational expertise, and the ability to build effective relationships. Candidates should have experience managing budgets, leading teams, and driving innovation within a membership or student-focused organisation. The ability to work collaboratively while delivering student-centred initiatives is key to success in this position.
Applications are encouraged from individuals with similar professional backgrounds who are passionate about creating an inclusive and engaging university experience. We welcome applicants who share our principles and are committed to fostering a welcoming and dynamic environment.
This role is open to consultants and secondments will be considered for the right candidate.
Please note this is a Fixed Term Maternity Cover role.
What you would be doing
- Strategic Management and Leadership
- Staff Management
- Financial Management
- Service Development and Delivery
- Health and Safety Management
- Ethical and Environmental Management
- Other duties, broadly in line with above key responsibilities
What we are looking for
- Appropriate experience of management and leadership of teams in a Students’ Union or similar environment
- Experience of managing multiple budgets
- Successfully building partnerships for the benefit or the reputation of an organisation
- Experience of working effectively in student or membership led environment
- A working knowledge of membership-led activities
- Ability to work in a complex environment with the skills to develop productive
relationships with a range of stakeholders
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full list of duties and responsibilities.
What we can offer you
Please note this role is with the Students’ Union. We’re a registered charity in our right, with our own governance, systems, processes, and objectives. However, we work extremely closely with Imperial College London, so you’ll also be joining a wider community of staff working within higher education. If you’ve never worked in a students’ union, or are unsure why it’s different, we encourage you to get in contact. It’s a brilliant place to work.
As an employee of Imperial College, you will be part of lively community and work in a friendly and relaxed environment. Our aim is to provide to all our employees an encouraging and relaxed working environment with an emphasis on personal development and work-life balance. Based on that we offer:
- flexible working hours
- generous pension scheme
- 25 days holiday (plus 6/7 extra days per year for College Christmas and Easter closures)
- bicycle loan scheme
- season ticket loan
- health benefits
- excellent professional development opportunities and many more.
More information can be found on the Imperial College Benefits page. Please see link on College website.
Further information
To apply for the role please complete the online application form.
We are running a characteristic anonymised application process for this recruitment as part of the College’s commitment to equal opportunities and eliminating discrimination. Applicants will be assigned an application reference number and applicants’ names will not be visible to recruiting managers until the interview stage. You will not be required to attach a CV. Please also refrain from including your name in your supporting statement.
Should you require any further details on the role please contact the People team (email on application site).
Closing date: 29 June 2025
Interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th July 2025.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other racial minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. If there are any reasonable adjustments needed through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.
As part of our commitment to sustainability, every role within Imperial College Union contributes to our environmental and social goals. This includes actively participating in initiatives to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote eco-friendly practices within every department.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Make a real difference in Newham: Supported Housing Services Manager
Are you passionate about empowering communities and tackling homelessness head-on? The Renewal Programme is seeking a skilled and passionate Supported Housing Service Manager to lead our dedicated team and deliver life-changing impact.
About Us
For over 50 years, the Renewal Programme has stood alongside Newham’s most marginalised residents. We're a respected local charity supporting people through advocacy, education, housing, and wellbeing. Our mission is rooted in dignity, inclusion, collaboration, and empowerment—inspiring hope and enabling lives to flourish.
Your Role
As Supported Housing Service Manager, you'll lead a trauma-informed, strengths-based housing service for single homeless adults. You'll drive performance, support your team, and ensure residents are equipped with the tools to live independently—managing finances, maintaining tenancies, and building brighter futures.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver impactful support: Oversee personalised casework, support planning, and use of tools like Outcome Star.
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Lead performance & improvement: Monitor KPIs (move-on rates, tenancy sustainment), refine supervision and quality assurance, and implement our move-on strategy.
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Inspire your team: Foster a positive, proactive, and solution-focused culture.
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Maximise sustainability: Ensure rental income and effective arrears management.
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Strengthen partnerships: Collaborate with commissioners, housing partners, and support services.
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Ensure compliance: Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, and risk management standards.
What You’ll Bring
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Proven leadership in supported housing or homelessness service settings
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The ability to effectively lead and inspire a team
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Experience with contract delivery, KPIs, and outcomes-based commissioning
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Strong financial and budgetary skills
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Knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice
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A collaborative, values-driven approach and commitment to continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
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Permanent, full-time role (36 hours/week)
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Salary of £45,000 – £48,000, depending on skills and experience
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28 days annual leave + bank holidays
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Cycle & tech salary sacrifice schemes, employer pension, EAP, staff development
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Based across our two supported housing sites in the London Borough of Newham
Please review the full job description and person specification. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Newham Community Renewal Programme proudly welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
We can't wait to hear from you!
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Join an organization with unique expertise in combining the power of journalism and the law to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights.
We are excited to announce that the Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Accountant to join our Finance Team in London.
With growing program activity, Program Accountants will manage their program portfolio and support to the Senior Programme accountant, CFO and the Senior Leadership Team on all aspects of program reporting ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial information for Projects and Donor reporting.
About the Role
As a Program Accountant at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:
- Ensure accurate and timely month end accounting and reporting for your portfolio of projects.
- Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for projects in your portfolio and supporting the annual reforecast process in the Foundation.
- Ensure accurate and timely donor reporting in line with donor requirements, timelines, formats, contractual obligations, and timescales.
- Represent finance on project boards as required.
- Work with Business Development, Program Team and other stakeholders as required in preparing budget proposals to donors.
- Prepare and present financial reports to management.
- Provide financial guidance and support to stakeholders in the Foundation supporting decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant, accounting standards, and donor regulations.
- Work closely with the Program staff providing financial analysis, projects insights to help make sure that projects are completed on time and within agreed budgets.
- Continuous Improvement and Automation - Contribute to the improvement of financial processes, procedures and systems within the organization to enhance effective financial management and organisational efficiency.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Possibility of managing project accountant.
About You
To be our Program Accountant, you will likely have:
- Qualified Accountant with experience working in program accounting and reporting in a Charity (minimum of 5 years of experience).
- Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong financial project reporting, budgeting, donor reporting including problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong Knowledge and understanding of financial process improvements.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
About Thomson Reuters Foundation:
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance, and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change.
What’s in it For You?
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Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
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Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
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Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
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Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
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Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per year
Contract type: Permanent
Location: UK (minimum 2 days a week in our London office)
Work pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours
Reporting to: Head of Finance and Operations
Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, photos) by midnight on 07 July 2025.
Your covering letter should outline:
- Your motivations for applying to Mission 44
- How this role fits into your career plans
- Experience (professional, voluntary or lived) that makes you a great fit for this role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in this job description.
About the Role
In this new role, you will contribute to enhancing the finance function within a growing and dynamic international charitable foundation. The role will enable you to work and continue your professional development across many aspects of the finance function.
You will play an important part in our finance team’s further growth and professionalisation as Mission 44 extends its reach as a charity working in multiple countries. You will have the opportunity to gain further hands-on experience in driving our day-to-day finance processes, while also leading key projects to enhance our systems and put in place effective financial management of our new US entity.
This role forms part of our Operations Team, currently comprising our Chief Operating Officer, our Head of Finance and Operations (HoFO), our Chief of Staff, our People and Culture Manager and our Operations Officer. A key part of your role will be acting as finance business partner to our other teams - impact, fundraising and communications - and demonstrating a customer service mindset in helping them achieve their objectives.
We’re looking for a finance professional, newly-qualified or working towards a chartered accountant qualification, wanting to develop their skills and career in a comprehensive finance role and contribute to our mission of helping young people thrive.
Roles and Responsibilities
Accounting (40%)
- Oversee day-to-day transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, for both the UK charity and the newly created US charity
- Ensure that accurate and comprehensive records of accounting evidence for all transactions are maintained
- Monitor cashflow
- Support the HoFO in the month-end process
- Oversee and control monthly payroll with external payroll provider
- Oversee and control VAT returns with external accountants
- Check monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Develop the purchase order system
Financial Planning & Analysis (35%)
- Support the HoFO in the preparation of the monthly management accounts
- Control all accounts payable in dialogue with budget holders
- Finance business partnering with budget holders and the Senior Leadership Team
- Control and account for the use of restricted funds, in alignment with donor requirements and with the Impact team
- Collaborate with the fundraising team to support forecasting and income tracking
Statutory accounts and audit (10%)
- Support the HoFO in the year-end processes
- Support the HoFO in the preparation of statutory accounts, supervising outsourced accountants
- Support audit requests
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards, including charity-specific requirements
Operations (15%)
- Responsible for the financial management of grant payments, in coordination with Grant Managers and Grant Budget Holders
- Drive good practice in procurement and manage the relationship with suppliers
- Support the wider Ops team in ad hoc projects and activities
Skills and experience
Essential
- Newly qualified or part qualified, working towards a chartered accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Able to be hands-on in a small finance team
- Able to drive relationships with outsourced accountants
- Fluent in using spreadsheets for financial information
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly explain complex financial data and concepts to non-finance staff and stakeholders to support decision-making
- Strong critical thinker with keen attention to detail
- Experience of project management and knowledge of project management principles
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably within the non-profit sector
- A passion for and deep understanding of Mission 44’s values
Desirable
- Experience working with Xero
- Experience in a grant-giving organisation
- Experience of working in an international organisation
- Experience of working in a start-up or rapid-growth organisation
- Knowledge of Charity Statement Of Recommended Practice (SORP)
Personal Qualities
- Passionate about supporting and empowering young people to thrive and succeed
- Highly collaborative, adept at building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Customer service mindset, committed to consistency and quality of delivery for colleagues, and embracing feedback
- Committed to inclusion, promoting and embracing diverse perspectives
- Self-starting and flexible, able to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to manage the day-to-day while also driving forward longer-term projects and priorities
- Resilient and adaptable in the face of ambiguity, remaining focused, resourceful, and effective when navigating complex or uncertain situations
- Strong and evidenced commitment to learning, continuous professional development and improvement
Benefits
- Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday
- Use our cycle-to-work scheme and free gym access
- Save for retirement with our generous pension package
- We finish every Friday at noon in August
- Optional health insurance and access to an EAP
- Professional development budget of £1k
- Unlimited volunteering leave, as agreed with your manager
- Wellbeing allowance to spend in whatever way works for you
- Competitive parental leave package
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Citizens Advice Watford
At Citizens Advice Watford, we pride ourselves on the values that make our workplace not just productive but also enriching and fulfilling. Our collaborative spirit is at the heart of everything we do, fostering a teamwork environment where every individual’s contribution, staff or volunteer, is recognised and appreciated. We are proactive, anticipating the needs of clients, and take the initiative to provide the best service possible. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates from all backgrounds.
Context of the Role
We are seeking a Learning and Development Manager who shares our vision of a thriving and supportive workforce. Through your management of volunteers and your coordination of the training and development we will maintain excellent quality of advice for clients and a fulfilling work environment for all staff and volunteers. An environment in which everyone has the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel in their role. As a key part of the senior management team, you will enjoy working collaboratively and effectively to deliver the aims and objectives of the organisation.
Role Purpose
- Recruit, induct, train and retain volunteers into various roles within the advice service
- Provide a supportive environment for volunteers throughout their time at CA Watford
- Plan and coordinate internal and external training to ensure that everyone is skilled in their role
- Implement annual training programmes to ensure the workforce is skilled and knowledgeable ensuring we maintain high quality of advice.
What we give our staff
- We provide an employee pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution
- Our Employee Assistance Programme Telus gives immediate access to professional and confidential counselling and advisory services
- Flexibility – our roles are open to discussion about flexible working
- Employees are entitled to 6.6 weeks paid annual leave in each year. In the case of full-time employees working a five-day week, this equates to 33 days paid annual leave (including the 8 statutory bank holidays). Pro-rata for part-time employees
- Training provided to support continuous professional development. There will be opportunities to progress within the organisation.
- We are a disability confident employer
Recruitment timeline:
Closing date for applications – Monday 7th July 2025
Interviews week commencing – Monday 14th July 2025
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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of fundraising at Springboard, a national charity that helps people overcome barriers and build thriving careers in hospitality and tourism.
As our new Head of Fundraising, you will lead the development and delivery of an ambitious, sustainable fundraising strategy to support Springboard’s long-term goals. With a focus on relationship-led income generation, you will play a key role in diversifying income streams, securing high-value partnerships and driving innovation across our fundraising portfolio.
You’ll cultivate and manage meaningful relationships with a wide range of funders and supporters, including trusts, foundations, corporate partners, major donors and philanthropic individuals. You’ll also be a confident spokesperson and ambassador for Springboard, actively engaging new funders, attending sector events and positioning the charity as a leading voice in hospitality employment, skills and social mobility.
This role offers significant scope to innovate, developing new income streams such as digital campaigns, legacy giving and donor engagement programmes. You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team and lead a dedicated fundraising team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver an ambitious, long-term fundraising strategy to sustain and grow Springboard’s income across multiple streams.
- Lead and inspire the fundraising team, embedding a high-performance culture and supporting professional development.
- Secure and manage significant income from trusts, foundations, and public funders through proactive relationship-building and high-quality applications.
- Build and nurture long-term, high-value relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and philanthropic supporters.
- Act as a senior ambassador for Springboard, representing the charity at events, networking proactively and raising our profile within the sector.
- Identify and implement new fundraising approaches, including digital campaigns, legacy giving and donor engagement programmes.
- Oversee compliance and reporting, ensuring that all fundraising activity adheres to best practice, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
- Work cross-functionally with internal teams to align fundraising opportunities with programme delivery, organisational priorities, and impact goals.
- Use data and insight to monitor performance, evaluate impact and continuously improve fundraising effectiveness.
This job is for you if you are:
- A strategic thinker with a proven track record of leading successful, multi-income stream fundraising programmes.
- A skilled relationship-builder who thrives on cultivating long-term, high-value partnerships with funders, donors and corporate supporters.
- An influential communicator, confident presenting to senior stakeholders, representing your organisation externally and advocating for a powerful mission.
- An experienced fundraiser, adept at securing significant grants and major gifts and managing a complex portfolio of income sources.
- A collaborative leader who inspires high-performing teams and works cross-functionally to deliver shared organisational goals.
- Insightful and data-informed, using evidence to drive decisions and improve performance.
- Motivated by making a difference, with a passion for social mobility, skills development and transforming lives through employment.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working opportunity
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Extra gifted days at Christmas
- Extensive private health care
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee benefits scheme
- Access to learning & development platform Mapal One
- Supportive work environment
About us
At Springboard, we
- Futureproof the talent pipeline for hospitality and tourism.
- Nurture people into careers in hospitality, leisure and tourism by equipping them with the inspiration, knowledge, skills, advice and guidance they need.
- Help transform the lives of people and break down barriers to work, so they get sustained employment, whatever their age or background.
- Provide specialist careers information, advice and guidance to inform and guide young people, adults and key influencers about the industry and facilitate quality work experience opportunities.
- Promote hospitality and tourism as a great place to work, providing worthwhile and inspirational careers.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation.
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please let us know.
* Springboard is an equal opportunities organisation, and we are serious about our compliance with legislation and GDPR.
* Please note: By submitting your details in relation to this role you are giving us permission to retain your details on our database of job seeking professionals for future reference.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We at LEAH care deeply about some of the most vulnerable people who have been displaced from their own countries and homes and land on our shores through no fault of their own. Asylum seekers, refugees and victims of trafficking face significant barriers and we are totally focussed on supporting each individual to overcome those barriers. Our core programmes tackle a key barrier, which is a lack of functional English.
We are seeking a Head of Operations who aspires to be a Charity Director or CEO. They will hold extensive responsibilities for our programmes, delivery, IT, impact evaluation and other key areas. They will have excellent relationship management skills and display great leadership skills.
LEAH is on a journey following the acquisition of another charity and the Head of Operations will have a crucial leadership role in managing change as well as overseeing the delivery of day-to-day operations.
We are looking for a new Office Manager to organise and coordinate administration duties and office procedures in the charity. Your role is to create and maintain a pleasant work environment, ensuring high levels of organizational effectiveness, communication and safety. You will be experienced with a variety of office software (such as email tools, spreadsheets and databases) and be able to accurately handle administrative duties.
As the central point of contact for everyone within our charity you will have an overview of many different things, an impeccable working knowledge of the charity and its aims, and will “pitch in” wherever necessary to ensure the charity operates smoothly.
This position is a permanent full time post (40 hours per week) which will be office based in Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4DW. The starting salary for the post will be £37,129.00 per annum.
Essential Skills
§ Line management of key administrative staff.
§ Management the office budget, including processing invoices.
§ Upkeep of the charities’ customer relationship management (CRM) system; providing support to users and troubleshooting issues.
§ Act as the lead manager for ensuring compliance with data protection principles, policy and legislation.
§ Training users of the CRM.
§ Serving as a point of contact for internal and external communications, including general enquiries, phone calls, emails, and correspondence.
§ Coordination of administrative support to other departments, such as managing fundraising supplies and posting them to supporters.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by Wednesday 25th June 2025. Please note, AI should not be used to produce either the covering letter or CV.
Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 7th July 2025.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Executive Administrator
Location: Central Office which is based around a 10 minute walk from Highbury and Islington Station. Hybrid working available, approximately 2 - 3 days per week in the office including every Tuesday. Additional office, service, and away days would be required for attendance.
Salary:
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. At times you may be required to work outside these hours, including for out of hours board meetings in the evenings, and other meetings which may be after hours.
About the role
We're looking for an Executive Administrator to join our central office team, reporting to the Director of Finance and Resource. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-level administrative and governance support to various leaders within the organisation, including the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), The Board, and CEO.
In this role, you will ensure the smooth operation of coordinating meetings, managing governance processes, and supporting strategic initiatives. You will facilitate board and SLT meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, taking formal minutes, and ensuring a timely follow-up on actions, whilst overseeing compliance with health and safety regulations, supporting the organisation's environmental strategy.
You will further line manage a small team of 2 Administrative Support Officers who support with the day to day administration and management of our central office.
About you
This role is ideal for someone who is organised, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced organisation. You will be a proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills, both verbally and written. You will be able to organise and manage events and away days, as well as manage our booking systems and general running. You will have proven minute taking experience, able to write minutes for meetings in an organised manner, and manage our shared online platforms for ease of access, and usability. You will have:
- Experience in high level administration duties, ideally within a similar role, supporting senior leadership teams and boards with all areas of administration
- Previous experience taking minutes in meetings
- IT Proficiency: Knowledge, skills, and ability to learn and manage online systems, particularly Microsoft programs, able to book and manage meetings using outlook and teams
- Excellent numeracy and financial skills, with the ability to deliver best practice in financial management and produce accurate and timely financial information
- Ability to write reports, manage data, and oversee audit processes to a professional, high business standard
- Ability to work with confidential information in a timely secure manner
- Analytical skills, with the ability to find, absorb, and summarise complex information
- Attention to detail and quality, able to verify and proofread documents
- Time and workload management: Ability to work to tight deadlines with competing priorities
- Ability to prepare, and write documents, letters, and other communication to a professional, high business standard
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We're proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles. SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
The Association for Cultural Enterprises (AfCE) supports over 500 member organisations across the UK and internationally, helping the cultural sector generate earned income through commercial activity. As an Arts Council England-funded organisation, AfCE delivers sector-leading training, benchmarking, data-led insights, events, and advocacy to drive financial resilience in arts, heritage, and culture.
AfCE runs a year-round programme of live training events around the UK and Europe, as well as its signature annual Cultural Enterprises Conference and Trade Show. We have ambitions to grow attendance at these events, as well as growing our membership.
The Association is a charitable organisation, which also has a trading company, Cultural Enterprises (Trading) Limited (CET).
We are looking for a new Finance Manager to join a small, friendly, and ambitious team, to review the day-to-day processes and policies and identify opportunities to improve reporting and make operational efficiencies. The Association is growing, so now is an exciting time to join our team and work with our members across the cultural sector.
Job Summary
The purpose of this role is to provide sound financial management for the Association and CET through:
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Statutory financial reporting in line with Charity SORP/UK GAAP, including annual returns to Companies House and the Charity Commission
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Management accounting, reporting and analysis to funders, management, staff, and Trustees/Directors
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Preparation and maintenance of budgets, forecasts and plans, including cashflows and project budgets
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Supervision and control of day-to-day accounting transactions, including oversight of the finance aspects of the Apprentice role
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Oversight and implementation of robust financial systems, policies, and procedures
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Responsible for financial queries, working with the Apprentice as first point of contact for external contacts
Main Duties
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Supervise day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate financial record keeping, including coding, allocations, reconciliations, and tax accounting
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Oversee invoice generation and debt recovery processes
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Process payments and staff expenses for authorisation
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Produce regular management accounts on an accruals basis, providing interpretation and advice to the Executive Team, Finance & Risk Committee, Trustees/Directors, and funders
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Lead on budget preparation and forecasting, including project-specific budgets; monitor and reforecast as needed
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Prepare statutory accounts in compliance with charity SORP and liaise with external auditors and the Treasurer
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Manage contracts with financial services providers, including bookkeepers, auditors, banks, and investment managers
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Attend AfCE and CET Board meetings
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Fulfil company secretarial duties, including:
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Filing confirmation statements and annual accounts for ACE and CET with Companies House and Charity Commission
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Filing changes in Trustees/Directors
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Complete Arts Council England (ACE) returns, including provision of financial information for quarterly payment processes when required
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Negotiate and implement insurance policies including:
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General insurance
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Cyber security
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Life assurance
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Staff sickness policy
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Trustees’ liability
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Conference insurance
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Oversee monthly payroll, including statutory payments to HMRC and pension providers, and liaise with bookkeepers for payroll updates or changes
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Review VAT returns for accuracy before submission to HMRC
Note on External Bookkeepers
External bookkeepers currently provide support limited to payroll and VAT processing.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
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Self-disciplined, organised, proactive and self-motivating
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Logical and methodical approach to finance and administration
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Trustworthy, honest, reliable and conscientious
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Confident, professional, and personable, able to communicate easily within a small team and with external stakeholders
Professional Competencies
Essential
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Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
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Strong knowledge of charity SORP and charity finance regulations, including VAT and Gift Aid
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Experience with Xero or equivalent cloud-based accounting systems
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Strong reporting skills
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Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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Experience producing management accounts and supporting senior leadership and boards
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Ability to interpret financial data for non-financial colleagues
Desirable
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Experience working in a small charity or business
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Understanding of the cultural or charitable sector
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Experience of remote working
Benefits
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Unlimited holiday policy
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5% employer pension contribution
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Life insurance
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Flexible working arrangements by agreement with the CEO
We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of experience, merit and organisational need.
Please note that interviews for this role will take place online on Thursday 31st July.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising team as our Statutory Fundraising Manager. This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, based between home and our offices in Kings Cross, London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading statutory fundraising at Sense. This includes both new business work and managing relationships with existing supporters. You will be working closely with the Head of High Value Partnerships, the CEO, and senior operational colleagues, the post holder will create a strategy in this area and collaborate with operational teams to develop new programme models and processes to drive growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to maximise income from statutory and lottery bodies such as NHS England, the Arts Council and National Lottery Community Fund. Statutory funding has been identified as a growth area at Sense Work with senior stakeholders, including the CEO, Directors of Operations and Finance teams, to develop and deliver compelling funding bids for statutory and public sector funders
- Manage relationships with statutory and public sector funders, including taking responsibility for narrative and financial reporting, and coordinating all stakeholder contact
- Specific responsibility for managing and reporting against statutory income and expenditure budgets
- Financial and programme reporting and database management
- Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice, and any other regulatory frameworks that may be introduced
Key skills and experience
- A track record of securing income from a range of statutory sources, including six figure grants (essential) - success at the seven figure+ grant level (desirable)
- Experience of working with teams to develop proposals in line with organizational priorities, including developing robust project monitoring and evaluation plans.
- Experience of leading relationships with external funders, in particular government departments and lottery bodies
- Experience of compiling narrative and financial reports for statutory funders
- Experience of setting and managing budgets in line with organizational priorities.
- Understanding of tendering and contracting processes
- Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy and IT fluency
- Evidence of own continuing professional development
- Commitment to comply with the principles of GDPR and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Knowledge of the issues Sense works on, or a willingness to develop an understanding of complex disabilities
For a full job description and person specification, please see the link below
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.