System change lead jobs

The Supporter-led Fundraising (SLF) Department at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for mass fundraising through enabling individuals, communities and companies to support ARUK through their own talents and passions. As well as driving registrations and income through third party, virtual and mass participation events and managing these relationships to maximise income.

We are looking to for an Online Fundraising Executive to support the team. In this role you will be the face of our friendly and passionate Online Fundraising Team; building relationships with supporters who use online channels to fundraise such as Facebook challenges, streaming and crypto donors.

You will also be at the forefront of the fundraising sector as it develops; keen to understand new areas of growth, you will help spot potential and trends in new areas of online fundraising and be willing to adapt to this quickly changing area.

You will provide crucial administrative support to ensure the smooth integration of our online fundraising systems across ARUK. Support may include adding accurate details to our database, tracking and monitoring income, responsibility for online donation platforms and virtual fundraising as well as general administrative duties in the office.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Online Administrative Support

· Steward online fundraising supporters, with a particular focus on Facebook challenge moderation and messaging

· Lead on specific fundraising processes e.g. merchandise for Facebook challenges

· Provide lead administrative support for all Facebook challenges, crypto donations and streaming campaigns

· Support with social media and website updates including virtual fundraising challenges

· Provide data support to the Online Fundraising Manager

· Manage a portfolio of online fundraising sites, tracking income and undertaking audits

· Ensure clear, consistent and up to date fundraising data management including adding new constituents to the fundraising database, accurately recording and maintaining supporter details, monitoring and tracking supporter income and making sure supporters are appropriately thanked in a timely manner

· Support with online fundraising materials requests where relevant

· Ensure all communications are in line with GDPR policies.

Spotting supporter potential

· Effectively and consistently spot opportunities to build networks among our online fundraising community and flag these to the relevant members of the team.

· As one of the key online fundraising contacts, keep the manager and team up to date with supporter feedback.

· Support the team in approaches to relevant corporates, such as tech start-ups and gaming developers.

· Support the team in outreach to new supporters through platforms such as social media, Twitch, Discord servers and Reddit.

· Use data reports to spot fundraising trends and identify opportunities.

· Work closely with SLF and the Supporter Engagement Team in particular to share and implement online fundraising and stewardship ideas with support from the Online Fundraising Manager.

Creativity and Trend Hunting

· Keep abreast of and identify new online fundraising trends through horizon scanning

· Write briefs and proposals for internal stakeholders to become involved in potential opportunities

· Evaluate potential opportunities to understand which ones we should prioritise.

Collaboration

· Build strong relationships with teams across the organisation in order to work collaboratively, allowing you to offer the best stewardship journey to our supporters.

· Work closely with the Digital Team to ensure collaboration and sharing of ideas. Keep up to date with their work and identify where fundraising could fit in.

· Work with our Supporters and Families Team by sharing fundraiser stories to maximise potential publicity

· Work closely with teams such as Science Communications, Digital and Design to help create appropriate online stewardship journey assets for the whole of SLF

· Liaise with our Supporter Care team to ensure processes are in-line across the organisation

· Work with Internal Communications to ensure the team’s objectives and work are communicated effectively.

What we are looking for:

· Confident working with computers.

· Good knowledge of social media platforms, including Facebook

· Good knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Enthusiastic and polite telephone manner.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent organisational skills.

· Able to juggle multiple demands on your time and prioritise appropriately.

· A passion for wanting to deliver the best, first-class stewardship journey for our incredible supporters.

· Warm, friendly and personable.

· A professional and hard-working team player with a positive and collaborative work ethic.

· A willingness to learn and adapt to processes.

· To be agile, flexible and understanding that work priorities may change at short notice due to the nature of fundraising.

· Flexibility to work occasional unsociable hours when the role requires.

· Willingness to travel independently when required.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:  As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £23,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 11th May 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Venn Group are delighted to be exclusively partnered with The Environmental Investigation Agency to recruit for a Projects Finance Manager. This is a full-time, permanent role within the Finance team and will focus on the financial management of various campaigns and projects. The role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects and plays a key role in fund management and donor reporting.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead on budgeting, forecasting, and financial monitoring for projects and grants
• Assist with preparation of annual accounts, organisational audits, and management reports
• Carrying out audit for specific projects and reporting this back to the finance team
• Oversee project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis
• Manage donor compliance, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met
• Prepare monthly financial reports, tracking project income and expenditures
• Support financial audits and liaise with project partners, funders, and auditors
• Provide strategic financial insights to the Head of Finance and senior management
• Ensure financial systems and processes align with donor requirements and project needs
• Assist with preparing funding applications and donor reports
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely reconciliation of expenses
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial support for campaigns and projects

Ideal candidate profile:

• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, and financial ERP systems such as Sage Intacct
• At least 3 years' post-qualification experience (ACCA or equivalent) with strong financial analysis and forecasting skills
• Proven ability to manage non-profit budgets, grants, and donor compliance
• Experience handling project finances across multiple partners and international teams
• Confident preparing financial records for audit and liaising with auditors
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Charity SORP and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience in managing risk and financial controls for project funds
• Awareness of changing financial regulations and donor requirements

Location: Angel, Islington 

Salary: £43,000 - £48,000 per annum + benefits 

Working hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid (at least 2 days in the office, more expected during probation and induction period)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Early applications are encouraged as this vacancy is being actively shortlisted.

Are you a highly organised, self-motivated, creative problem solver with an interest in wildlife looking to develop your administrative and facilities management skills? Would you like to work at one of the RSPB's flagship reserves?

Facilities Manager
Reference: FEB20250384
Location: RSPB Leighton Moss, nr Carnforth
Salary: £27,123.00 - £28,956.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

We're looking for a new Facilities Manager for our Leighton Moss reserve. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team at Leighton Moss in North Lancashire. As part of the team, you will work for one of the world’s leading conservation charities, dedicated to saving nature.

As the Facilities Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the infrastructure and support services are well maintained, operate within budget, in line with good practice and within legal frameworks. You will provide comprehensive business/operational support facilitating delivery of work programmes and an effective working environment. You will ensure RSPB is accredited by Green Dragon and compliance is maintained. You will manage the administration of the site as well as managing staff and volunteers and ensuring a high level of customer service.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• You will have the self-motivation and organisational skills to effectively prioritise and deliver a large and varied workload - maintaining our buildings, supporting the visitor business and land management operations and providing admin support to managers.
• Knowledge, understanding and evidence of the key elements of ensuring well-maintained facilities and associated services.
• Ability to ensure H&S compliance is met, knowledge and experience of writing and implementing Risk Assessments and Emergency Procedures.
• Good verbal and written communications skills and ability to engage with a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to plan/project manage, prioritise and problem solve.
• Ability to manage your own team of staff and volunteers to ensure daily cost-effective, efficient running of the facility.
• You will be an effective forward-planner with the ability to anticipate and respond quickly to change.
• You will be proficient at using a variety of IT programmes/software including Microsoft 365 especially SharePoint and show an ability to learn unknown/bespoke software packages that are utilised within the RSPB. You will be able to impart this knowledge on others.
• You will have experience of overseeing the administration of the site.
• You will be calm in a crisis, be able to juggle multiple demands on your time and cope well in reactive circumstances.
• You will be confident and assertive in a team environment.
• Ability to provide high levels of customer service.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• To be confident in building management and deal with trades people.
• Financial management skills to be able to manage a facilities budget (overseen by the site manager) and ensure value-based budgeting. You will work to a high degree of accuracy, flexibility, confidentiality and discretion.
• Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, including legal compliance, quality management and sustainability of a site.
• Ability to effectively use RSPB systems including eBIS and Assemble. Also, knowledge of IT and network systems is useful.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• A facilities management qualification or equivalent.
• Natural history knowledge and knowledge of conservation issues and priorities

Closing date: 23:59, Sun, 25th May 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 2 June 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Please use the numbered essential & desirable criteria above as individual headings to focus your skills, knowledge and experience. Don’t be concerned if you cannot complete information for all the criteria but do bear in mind that many skills are transferable. Also, rather than saying you can do something or have experience of something, give real examples that demonstrate it.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Robertson Bell is thrilled to be leading on an exciting recruitment campaign with Walsall Council as we search for five ambitious Finance Business Partners to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity that’s come about as a result of a period of positive transformation and investment within Walsall’s Financial Services – these are brand-new roles, created to support their ongoing growth and change. There has truly never been a better time to join.

We are recruiting into four teams:

• 2x roles in the Corporate Finance team
• 1x role in the Children’s Services team
• 1x role in the Education team
• 1x role in the Systems & Transformation Team

Whether you're a Management Accountant ready to take that next step into a more strategic business partnering role, or already a Finance Business Partner looking to grow in a more supportive and varied environment, these roles offer incredible scope for development.

You’ll be working in a fast-evolving, forward-thinking council that is deeply committed to investing in its people. With a clear focus on professional growth, Walsall Council offers structured training, coaching and mentorship, ensuring you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Why join Walsall Council?

• Generous annual leave: 29 days rising to 34 after 5 years’ continuous local government service
• Flexible working: Including the opportunity to gain up to 12 additional days leave through flexitime
• Hybrid working: Just one day a week minimum in the office
• Career-average pension scheme
• Ongoing learning and development, with access to internal and external training and a study support package

About the roles:

Each Finance Business Partner will support a specific directorate, building strong, collaborative relationships with service managers and senior leadership. Your role will be to help shape financial decision-making and provide meaningful insights that lead to better outcomes for the community. Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior stakeholders
• Supporting budget setting, monitoring and forecasting processes
• Contributing to the council’s wider financial planning and business strategy
• Identifying and mitigating financial risks while spotting opportunities for improvement
• Leading on year-end accounts for your area and supporting performance reporting
• Playing a pivotal role in exciting finance transformation projects, with the opportunity to contribute to the development of finance systems and business intelligence dashboards to improve financial performance

What you’ll need:

• A CCAB or CIMA qualification (or be actively working towards one)
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Experience working with non-financial stakeholders and influencing decisions
• Ideally some public sector experience – but this is not essential
• A genuine passion for delivering great outcomes and driving value for money

This is more than just a job – it’s a career move. If you want to feel genuinely valued, supported and challenged in your next role, and play a key part in shaping financial strategy at a progressive local authority, we’d love to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 11^th May, with first-stage interviews taking place on the 21^st and 22^nd May. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t delay – apply now via Robertson Bell to avoid missing out.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Senior Payroll & HR Admin Partner to join our Human Resources team at our Head Office in Islington.

£32,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

(£32,000 on starting increasing to £33,093 once successfully passed probation)

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Payroll

Be responsible for the day to day delivery and coordination of the administration of the Payroll function, ensuring a timely and accurate payroll service is delivered to Look Ahead's employees, workers and Board members, to agreed deadlines
Produce and review any monthly exception reports to identify and rectify any payroll errors arising
Work with the HR Admin and Payroll Manager, Director of People and Director of Finance to ensure that payroll data processing reviews are rigorously and independently checked, validated and signed off
Act as liaison with internal and external auditors and other 3rd parties (as appropriate) on all matters with regard to Payroll processes, controls and systems
Act as liaison with MHR, HR department and Business Systems team on all areas of the payroll.

HR Admin

Acting as the first point of contact for all HR Admin related queries, via phone and email; responding promptly, whilst managing expectations effectively
Ensure letters for contractual changes for staff are sent out in a timely and accurate way and all relevant systems updated
Respond to straightforward policy and process queries, providing appropriate advice and guidance in line with Look Ahead policy, ensure that urgent items are prioritised and that any issues are highlighted and resolved as quickly as possible; escalate to the Admin Manager or an HR Business Partner as appropriate

For the full list please see our website

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Can work to tight deadlines and deliver accurate work on time
Strong customer service approach - wants to get things right first time and ensures timely and effective communication with customers
Good attention to detail with minimal errors
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
Proactive and enthusiastic in approach to work and improving processes
Is confident in successfully resolving issues or conflict
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can-do attitude

For the full list, please see our website.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Previous payroll experience
Experience using iTrent or similar payroll/HR system for payroll purposes
Experience of monthly payroll processes
Intermediate or above Level IT competency, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
Experience of dealing with staff payroll and/or HR queries in a timely manner

Desirable:

Social Housing experience

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

You will take the lead on managing our existing corporate partners, creating new and interesting opportunities to grow and develop their engagement and support. Stakeholder management, effective stewardship (planning and delivery) and income management are essential. You will also support the Head of Corporate Partnerships in the development of new partnership opportunities. This role is about shaping and growing corporate fundraising income and so priorities may change and these are fairly fluid, so it’s important that this is an environment that you have experienced before and can thrive in. You will have an innate desire to listen, to learn and to grow in this role.

You’ll be successful in this role if you have a creative and purposeful mindset, with a desire to make the most of opportunities while also being able to ruthlessly prioritise. Valuing and developing high quality relationships will be second nature to you, and written and verbal communication will also be strengths that you apply to the highest standards. Experience in researching and developing potential new partnership prospects, activities and campaigns are also important as well as the ability to work both collaboratively across the whole organisation and independently on your own initiative.

Database Manager
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
6-month Fixed Term Contract
£34,713 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 7 May 2025

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with experience in data management and Raiser's Edge to support the Advancement department.

In this role, you will manage and improve the Raiser's Edge database, ensuring data accuracy, supporting fundraising and membership initiatives, and overseeing the Database team. You will be essential in managing donation tracking, membership processes, gift aid claims, and financial reporting while also contributing to the ongoing development of data systems to support future growth and potential changes in platform or infrastructure.

The Planning and Operations team within the Advancement department is looking for a motivated individual with experience in data management and Raiser's Edge. In this role, you will manage and improve the Raiser's Edge database, ensuring data accuracy, supporting fundraising and membership initiatives, and overseeing the Database team. You will be essential in managing donation tracking, membership processes, gift aid claims, and financial reporting.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Leading and developing the Database team, consisting of the Data Manager (Membership) and Database Assistant.
• Ensuring the accuracy and security of donor and membership data, collaborating closely with the IS team.
• Supporting the Senior Gifts and Planning Manager, Membership Services, and the Head of Planning and Operations to implement effective systems and procedures for ensuring data quality.
• Overseeing key data processes, including managing mailing lists, assisting with Gift Aid claims, and generating accurate financial reports.
• Providing training and support to staff across the Museum, ensuring proficiency in using Raiser's Edge for both fundraising and membership tasks.
• Analysing data and identifying areas of improvement, innovation, and cleaning priorities.
• Supporting data and systems development work to ensure readiness for potential future changes in platform or infrastructure.

About you:

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in data management
• Proficiency in Raiser's Edge
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to manage both membership and fundraising data processes
• Strong attention to detail

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
• Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

For more information about this role, please see the job description.

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.

The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic and commercially minded individual to join the Senior Management Team of one of the UK’s leading museums. Working alongside the Director and Board of Trustees, the Director of Finance and Resources will oversee the financial management of the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant with a proven track record of operating at a senior level.  They will have the ability to offer insight and challenge for future development, whilst ensuring the financial sustainability and growth.

The Director of Finance & Resources is responsible driving the quality and transparency of financial management and reporting, ensuring robust financial controls and the smooth running and management of Museum and Trading finances.

With experience at Board level, they must be comfortable with presenting to Boards, have the ability to develop strategy and present business plans.

Purpose of the job

UK Youth are seeking an exceptional Grants Manager to lead our grant-making processes, ensuring effective distribution of funds to youth-focused organisations. You will play a key role in managing relationships with grantees, supporting capacity-building initiatives, and ensuring funding is used effectively to drive positive outcomes for young people.

Reporting to the Head of Network Development, as part of a wider team leading our network development initiatives, you’ll be responsible for be line managing a Grants Officer and providing much needed and valued support for a sector that delivers life changing impact for young people in a difficult, underinvested landscape. You’ll have opportunity to lead a function that’s committed to working with young people and using equitable, innovative principles and approaches to funding (such as unrestricted, multi-year funds). You’ll also work collaboratively across the organisation and externally to amplify impact for young people across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full grant-making cycle, from application and assessment to award, monitoring, and evaluation.

• Develop and implement grant-making approaches that align with the charity’s objectives, and funding principles, strategies and priorities  e.g. building on our youth participation practices.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with grantees, funders, and sector stakeholders, working collaboratively and cross functionally with internal colleagues with work related to grants.

• Work closely with youth organisations to understand their needs and provide tailored funding and capacity-building support.

• Work with Impact colleagues to monitor and evaluate grants, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and identifying opportunities for impact and learning.

• Ensure a transparent and equitable grant-making process, embedding best practices in equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Work with Impact and External Relations colleagues to support and prepare reports and impact assessments for internal and external stakeholders, including trustees and funders.

• Support the maintenance and development of partnerships and new funding opportunities  to enhance the charity’s grant-making capacity, including the IVAR community .

• Stay informed about trends in youth work and  funding, sharing insights to shape the charity’s approach.

• Ensure the CRM and grant management systems support data-driven decision-making and reporting, providing training and support to colleagues as needed.

• Support the development, and continuous improvement of the charity’s CRM and grant management systems to ensure efficient and effective grant processing.

Experience we're after

• Previous line management experience and a proven track record of successfully leading a grants function in a previous role.

• Experience in grant-making, funding management, or a related role within the charity sector.

• Strong understanding of youth sector challenges and the role of funding in strengthening organisations.

• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple grants simultaneously.

• Analytical skills to assess funding applications and evaluate impact.

• Strong relationship management and communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience working with charities and funders.

• Financially numerate with the ability to set and manage budgets.

• Knowledge of funding compliance, financial reporting, GDPR and charity governance

• Proactive, collaborative and solution focused.

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in grant-making practices.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: Monday 12th May at 11:59PM (midnight)

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 23rd May 

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

Causeway are a national charity that exists to create lasting change for marginalised and vulnerable people. This includes survivors of modern slavery and those caught in cycles of exploitation and crime.

We have been supporting thousands of individuals to make progress and thrive for more than 15 years and currently work with over 2,000 services users each year.

Role Summary

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Learning and Development Manager to join our passionate People and Culture Team at Causeway.

At Causeway, we’re committed to delivering outstanding support to the individuals and communities we serve—both through our contracted services and wider projects. We believe this is only possible through a dedicated, well-trained, and empowered workforce, supported by a strong and values-led organisation.

As Learning and Development Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping the learning culture at Causeway. You’ll ensure our people have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to carry out their work safely and effectively, while also creating opportunities for ongoing development and career growth. This includes ensuring compliance with all contractual training requirements and making sure our L&D offer is not only robust but also engaging and rewarding.

A key part of the role will be designing and developing high-quality training content—both in-person and digital—tailored to the needs of our teams. You’ll be responsible for regularly reviewing and updating training materials to ensure they remain relevant, effective, and aligned with best practices. You will also oversee our Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it is well-maintained, up to date, and accessible to all staff.

You will contribute on improving employee journey—from a warm and welcoming induction experience to long-term career progression. Your work will help ensure that every team member feels supported, valued, and equipped to thrive at Causeway.

In addition to leading our learning and development strategy, you’ll collaborate closely with managers to support performance management and contribute to wider employee relations and HR processes.

Responsibilities

Training & Development Strategy

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of engaging and relevant training in line with contractual and organisational requirements.

• Work closely with Service Managers to identify learning needs and skills gaps across teams.

• Develop and maintain content on the Learning Management System (LMS), tailoring courses to meet operational priorities.

• Research and introduce new training initiatives (e.g., apprenticeships, funded programmes) aligned with strategic objectives.

• Design and review development pathways to support growth into new contracts or impact areas.

• Ensure compliance of mandatory training as required by our contract holders.

Performance & Capability

• Oversee the supervision and appraisal framework, ensuring staff receive meaningful, holistic feedback.

• Identify and support upskilling needs for professional growth and organisational performance.

• Support managers with performance management processes, including informal interventions and formal proceedings where necessary.

Training Quality & Evaluation

• Monitor the quality and impact of internal training sessions.

• Ensure trainers are confident and engaging in their delivery.

• Maintain oversight of the training calendar, attendance tracking, and associated admin.

Onboarding & Induction

• Manage and continuously improve the New Starter Induction programme.

• Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of employee onboarding to ensure a positive and well-supported start.

• Deliver inductions, training and workshops when required.

Employee Experience & Wellbeing

• Oversight of access to effective Peer Group Support across relevant teams and monitor its impact.

• Promote a welcoming, inclusive, and developmental employee experience.

People & Culture

• Represent the People & Culture team in recruitment processes by chairing interviews where needed.

• Support the management of the shared L&D and People and Culture inboxes and respond to general enquiries.

• Champion and role-model a culture of care, professionalism, and alignment with Causeway’s values throughout the organisation.

Any other duties that are commensurate with the role

About Leeds Baby Bank

At Leeds Baby Bank our mission is to ensure no child goes without. We support families in Leeds, with children aged 0-5 years, who are experiencing poverty. We provide families with all the essentials and equipment they need for their babies and young children. This includes bed bundles, nappies and toiletries, baby baths, potties, highchairs, prams and buggies, clothes and shoes, toys and books.

Families are referred to Leeds Baby Bank by our professional referral partners. This includes midwives, health visitors and social workers. This ensures we’re helping families who are in the most need. We also run an Outreach project, where we support families in the community at four different community centres across Leeds. Here we provide signposting and advice as well as essential items for young families.

About the role

The Head of Charity will work with the board of trustees to lead the day to day running and management of Leeds Baby Bank. You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic with demonstrable leadership experience and a strategic mindset. The Head of Charity will lead a dedicated staff and volunteer team to achieve the ongoing strategic aims of Leeds Baby Bank, whilst also having the skills to support the charity through a period of ongoing change.

You will be able to think creatively, be a problem-solver, seize opportunities and create a sustainable future Leeds Baby Bank. You will have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach to managing the demands of the role, and the skills to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people including service users, staff, volunteers and supporters.

Why work for Leeds Baby Bank
With more and more families in Leeds struggling to afford the essentials for their children, the need for our charity has grown significantly. Leeds Baby Bank has been operating for over eight years and is about to take a big step in its journey. The charity is about to move into its own standalone premises, which will bring new opportunities for the charity and our beneficiaries and enable us to support even more families.

We are a friendly and dedicated team of six paid staff, over thirty volunteers and a supportive board of trustees. Together we work hard to deliver for families, in partnership with our network of referral partners. This is an exciting time to join the charity, and this role of Head of Charity provides an opportunity to make a real difference to families in need in Leeds.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of Leeds Baby Bank’s strategic plan.
• Develop and present an annual business plan and income and expenditure budget to deliver the strategic plan.
• Manage all operational activity of the charity in line with the business plan and budget, ensuring they are the central drivers of the charity’s work.
• Develop and maintain systems which monitor progress against the business plan and budget and provide regular reports to the Board of Trustees on progress against those plans.
• Create the annual Social Impact Report and share with key stakeholders and partners.
• Support the creation of the annual accounts reporting via QuickBooks.
• Ensure that the legal requirements of the Registered Charity are met and that all trustees, staff and volunteers are kept abreast of changes in relevant legislation and policy as appropriate.
• Responsible for the charity’s policies and procedures, leading on their implementation in the charity’s work and ensuring trustees, staff and volunteers are aware of their responsibilities.
• Review policies and procedures proactively and reactively as required, in line with the charity’s review procedures.
• Responsible for the charity’s day to day risk management procedures, this includes updating risk assessments, ensuring that ongoing risks are reported on and highlighting new risks to the Board of Trustees.
• Provide strong leadership, direction and management in all aspects of the charity’s work and represent the charity with stakeholders and publicly.
• Facilitate the continual development of the charity’s services by introducing new ideas, identifying new opportunities and increasing income. 

Do you have a passion for supporting carers and making a real difference? Are you looking for a rewarding new role in a small, local charity?

Join the Carers’ Hub team and make a lasting difference to the lives of unpaid carers in Lambeth. This is an opportunity to manage a talented and dedicated team as we enter the next phase of our development.

The Adult Carers Team Leader reports directly to the Operations Manager and is responsible for leading and managing the Adult Carers team. 

You will provide leadership and stability to the Adult Carers staff team, by line managing, coaching and supporting employees to create a happy, productive work environment. You will work within the Adult Carers team to deliver an engaging, accessible range of peer support groups, social activities and one to one support, working to targets and budget, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to funders.

This role requires you to work collaboratively with carers and professionals to meet carers’ needs and shape the service, building and maintaining strong partnerships to do so. You will support our wider organisational objectives and help out with events, communications and other ad hoc work.

About us

Carers’ Hub plays a vital role in Lambeth, supporting the many unpaid carers across the borough with 1-1 and peer support, signposting, monthly forums, training, workshops and social activities. We are a charity with ambition, a big heart, and an outsized impact.

As the Adult Carers Team Leader you must be:

• Available to work between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday (with regular evening and occasional weekend work)

• Skilled at using IT, including Google Suite and Zoom.

• Experienced working with vulnerable adults and those with complex needs.

• Willing to travel within Lambeth

• Willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check
   

What can we offer you?

• Professional development, induction, ongoing training and support

• Hybrid working

• Permanent contract

• Holiday pay and pension

• Travel reimbursed

Closing date: 9am Friday 2nd May

Interviews: Thursday 8th May

Firstly, thanks for your interest in this post.  We hope you see a role for you here at Age UK Lambeth. 

This is an exciting time for us and Age UK Lambeth. We have just been awarded a contract to deliver Preventative Services in Lambeth for five years with a possibility for an extension for two years. As well as holding a contract with them for delivery of the Adult Social Care Front Door service.

We are looking for a Finance Manager with experience in contract negotiation to join our  Senior Management Team (SMT) for two days a week.  We have a track record in successful grant applications and are looking to generate income from the delivery of services.

We want to find someone who can use their financial and analytical skills to support our SMT in growing our Charity to support residents in Lambeth. The postholder will be supported by our Finance Officer in delivering our finance operations.

If you would like an informal conversation about the post, please feel free to contact me by m email.

We hope that you find this post an exciting prospect for you and look forward to receiving your application. 

I wish you well in your application 

Paul Coles 

Chief Executive 

The Vacancy

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is recruiting for the position of ‘Digital Product Specialist’ on a permanent, full-time basis, to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.

Job Purpose:

• Manage the digital assets of Islamic Relief UK, particularly the website, ensuring that it operates in an optimal manner.
• Manage the development, evolution and/or integration of digital assets, e.g. digital giving platforms and digital events management systems.
• Ensure all development projects have well considered user interfaces and provide an optimal user experience.
• Provide the Digital Marketing team support with technical SEO, email marketing, and tracking/reporting across key digital marketing platforms.

The successful candidate must have:

• Proven record of excellent people and interpersonal skills with strong communication skills at individual and group levels.
• Experience of managing web development projects
• Experience of working with internal clients and diverse teams
• Experience of delivering with a marketing budget and using resources effectively to successfully balance creative aspirations with limited financial and other resources
• An academic qualification at degree level or equivalent experience/qualification in a digital/developer related field
• A comprehensive knowledge of CMSs, preferably WordPress
• Working knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, SQL and JavaScript and version controlling with Git
• Experienced in interpreting data from Google Analytics, Google Search Console and other analytic platforms
• In-depth understanding of UX and UI in the context of web design
• Knowledge and understanding of implementing technical SEO
• Commercially aware, with good understanding of budget management
• Ability to communicate technical information and requirements to non-technical management and internal stakeholders
• Experienced in working from wireframes and written design briefs to build mobile responsive solutions
• An aptitude for managing short-term projects effectively
• An understanding of marketing trends and the charity market

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

or more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on 27th May 2025.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer