Charity Manager, hireful

Overview

Do you have a keen interest in the education sector and in grant-giving? Our client is currently seeking a new Charity Manager, where they play an important role in both. This is a new position and a great opportunity to support Religious Education and Home Economics education. They re looking for a hands-on and strategic leader to guide them as they continue to evolve as an innovative funder.

Does that sound like you? Are you as passionate about the education sector as they are? If the answer is yes, find out more about this opportunity to join them and to make a lasting impact.

Our client exists to help make a lasting improvement to the welfare and prospects of individuals and communities, through the promotion of better teaching, in Religious Education and in Home Economics, including food and nutrition. Their efforts promote better teaching to make a real difference to people’s lives and careers.

Improving education, both at home and overseas, is their vision, and their mission is to give practical support to individuals and organisations of all faiths and beliefs. They are passionate about teacher education and encouraging innovative professional development. Their commitment to diversity means that they seek to enable employees and grant-seekers to fulfil their potential. They aim to provide a working environment that reflects this and is free of discrimination.

You’ll have the scope to employ your can-do approach and drive to develop their work for the years ahead. They know that what they do matters, and they want to do more of it by investing in the leadership and the skills that they need going forward. You ll join an organisation that is proud to provide meaningful support to the education system and is keen to develop its work for maximum impact at a time of growing pressure and need in the sector.

While they are a Christian charity, they warmly welcome applications from people of all faiths and beliefs.

They are looking for someone to bring energy, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a keen interest in developing their programmes to be as impactful as possible in the years to come. They are particularly seeking someone with:

• A track record in a senior leadership or educational advisory role
• Experience of budget planning and financial management
• Communications, IT and operations skills to develop the website and our systems

Please make sure you read their Candidate Information Pack before applying as it contains important details about the role and their organisation.

Don’t think you quite meet all the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out. They d still love to learn more about your interest in joining them!

You can apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, both in Word doc format. Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
Why you are interested in the Charity Manager role. Having read the information pack, what relevant experience and skills you feel you would bring to this role. This might come from paid work, study, community or voluntary work or other experience. They want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact them so they can support you appropriately.

The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd February. Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after, and shortlisted candidates will have an interview with them shortly after this. They acknowledge every application. You’ll always hear from them after taking the time to apply - they look forward to hearing from you!

You may have experience of the following:
Grants Manager, Fundraising Manager, Nonprofit Operations Manager, Programme Manager (Charity Sector), Development Manager, Foundation Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Education Grants Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, etc.