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A charity supporting veterans is seeking a Volunteer Treasurer to join their Board of Trustees. This strategic governance role requires an experienced finance professional to guide the charity in financial oversight and strategy. Key responsibilities include supporting financial governance, reviewing financial reports, and contributing to strategic discussions. This hybrid role allows individuals to work remotely and meet in person, understanding the charity's mission to improve veterans' lives.

You are here: Home / News / News / Veterans With Dogs - Volunteer Treasurer Veterans With Dogs - Volunteer Treasurer Voluntary role, 1-2 days per month Devon / Hybrid / Remote Help shape the future of a life-changing charity Veterans With Dogs is seeking a Volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the financial stewardship of a growing charity supporting Armed Forces veterans with mental health challenges. This is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to contribute strategic financial leadership to an organisation that is transforming lives through specialist assistance dog partnerships. About Veterans With Dogs Veterans With Dogs supports Armed Forces and Merchant Navy veterans living with PTSD, anxiety, depression and complex trauma. Through carefully trained assistance dogs and trauma-informed programmes, we help veterans rebuild confidence, independence, and connection with everyday life. Founded in 2012 and based in Devon, the charity is entering a new phase of organisational development, strengthening governance, leadership, and strategic planning to ensure long-term sustainability and increased reach. We are looking for a Treasurer who will play an important role in supporting the charity's financial resilience and responsible growth. The Opportunity As Treasurer, you will be a key member of the Board of Trustees, helping to ensure strong financial governance, transparency, and long-term sustainability. You will work closely with the Chair, CEO, and fellow trustees to provide oversight and insight on financial matters, supporting strategic decision making as the organisation continues to develop. Importantly, this is a strategic governance role rather than a hands on bookkeeping position. Operational finance processes are managed by staff and external accounting support. Your contribution will help ensure that Veterans With Dogs continues to operate responsibly, sustainably, and with the financial confidence required to support more veterans in the years ahead. Key Responsibilities The Treasurer will: Provide financial oversight as a member of the Board of Trustees Support the Board in fulfilling its financial governance responsibilities Review and interpret management accounts and financial reports Provide insight on financial planning, budgeting, and reserves Help ensure appropriate financial controls and policies are in place Support the preparation and presentation of annual accounts Contribute to strategic discussions on sustainability and growth Act as a sounding board for the CEO and Board on financial matters Who We Are Looking For We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with: Professional experience in finance, accounting, or financial leadership Strong understanding of financial governance and risk The ability to translate financial information for non finance colleagues Strategic thinking and sound judgement Candidates may come from backgrounds such as: Chartered accountant Senior finance manager Partner in an accountancy practice Retired or semi retired finance professional wishing to give back Previous trustee experience is helpful but not essential. Time Commitment Trustee Board meetings approximately 4-6 times per year Occasional additional meetings or finance discussions as required Estimated commitment 1-2 days per month Meetings will be a mix of online, hybrid, and in person meetings in Devon or elsewhere as agreed. Why This Role Matters Veterans With Dogs delivers life changing support for veterans who have given the most through their service. Strong financial oversight is essential to ensure the charity can continue to grow responsibly, attract sustainable funding, and deliver long term impact. As Treasurer, your expertise will help shape the future of an organisation that is improving the lives of veterans and their families. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Veterans With dogs is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from individuals with lived experience of the Armed Forces community. We would be happy to arrange an informal conversation to discuss the role further. Veterans With Dogs is a registered charity in England and Wales (No. ).

A UK charity is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead its mission of transforming the lives of armed forces veterans. This role involves strategic direction, operational oversight, and nurturing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess senior leadership experience in charitable sectors, strong governance knowledge, and excellent interpersonal skills. A dynamic leader with a background in veteran services will thrive in guiding the charity during its pivotal growth phase.

The Confederation of Service Charities is seeking a Deputy Director Operations for The Warrior Programme. You will lead a small team delivering high-quality services to the Armed Forces community, ensuring effective operations and support for staff wellbeing. This full-time hybrid position offers a salary of around £50,000. Strong leadership and experience in risk management are essential. Join us to contribute to the operational success of a charity dedicated to veterans.

You are here: Home / News / News / Army Benevolent Fund - Events Assistant (Northeast) Army Benevolent Fund - Events Assistant (Northeast) The Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) is the Army's national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans, and their immediate families in times of need. Founded in 1944, our purpose is to provide a lifetime of support to serving soldiers, former soldiers, and their families when they are in need, ensuring they can avoid hardship and enjoy independence and dignity. The Charity operates a regional structure across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with its central office in London. This Events Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity to work within an excellent team in our office in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, supporting, planning and delivering fundraising events; developing and increasing our supporter base; engaging with stakeholders and providing support to our local network of volunteers. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, be well organised, and have an easy yet confident manner. Working as part of a small regional team, they will be expected to collaborate with local corporate entities, civic administrations, high net worth individuals, local trusts, and charitable organisations, as well as with Army and Army Cadet Force units. They will have a strong administrative foundation, coupled with a determination to succeed in this varied and challenging position. Ability to be flexible with working patterns. A driving license is essential. Be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Possess effective communication/presentation skills, with strong interpersonal skills. Literate, numerate with good office practice experience. IT literate with an understanding Microsoft 365 (including MS Copilot) is highly desirable; previous experience with a fundraising CRM system is advantageous. An understanding of the British Army and the military charity sector is desirable. A strong empathy with the charity's cause and beneficiaries. What We Offer The starting salary is £29,879. After a probationary period of 6 months, the successful candidate will benefit from the Charity's full range of employment benefits including an income protection scheme and an employer contribution pension. There will also be opportunities to participate in key Charity events and activities with a TOIL scheme in place. This is a full-time post for 35 hours per week, on a permanent contract based at the Charity's office in Catterick Garrison. The Charity currently operates a minimum of 2 days in the office. If you have any questions or would like to have an initial chat about the role, please contact the HR Team - In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here

The Confederation of Service Charities is seeking volunteers for various roles including Local Events Volunteers, Research Volunteers, and Local Events Supporters, all aimed at supporting LGBTQ+ veterans and the Armed Forces community. Volunteers will engage with the public, assist at events, and participate in vital research. If you're passionate about inclusion and making a difference, your efforts will help foster a supportive atmosphere at events as well as for local veterans and their families. For more information or to express your interest, please contact Rachael Nicholson, Volunteer Manager at .

Role Responsibilities As Senior Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, you will lead on both new business development and the growth of existing partnerships. The role includes responsibility for managing a significant income budget and working collaboratively with colleagues across RNRMC to maximise corporate support and long term impact. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Take strategic responsibility for securing new corporate partnerships and increasing sustainable corporate income in line with agreed annual targets. Independently manage and deliver against a significant six figure corporate income budget, with clear KPI ownership and performance reporting. Develop and maintain a strong, research led pipeline of corporate prospects across multiple sectors. Identify, cultivate and secure new corporate partners through tailored written proposals, pitches and presentations to senior stakeholders. Lead the account management of product partnerships and Bridge Partners, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled and partnerships are strategically grown year on Deliver high quality, bespoke stewardship plans to maximise partner retention, income growth and long term value. Identify, negotiate and secure sponsorship income and commercial opportunities aligned to fundraising campaigns and events. Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities. Job Requirements Our ideal candidate will have 5 years of proven experience in fundraising, account management or a comparable role. You will be highly organised and self motivated, with strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships at a senior level. The role requires comfort working towards ambitious targets, managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate records, alongside a professional, flexible and calm approach under pressure. We recognise that people develop skills in different ways. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you have the right potential, we encourage you to apply. Please be aware all roles require the right to work in the United Kingdom, sponsorship of such right will not be provided. The successful candidate will also require a satisfactory DBS check and additional security checks as required. Inclusive Recruitment & Accessibility We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and identify as either: Disabled: as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Armed Forces Community: those who are currently serving in the armed forces or those who have previously served. If you are eligible for a guaranteed interview through one of these schemes, please make this known to us during the application process. We will provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process where requested and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please contact our HR department at Why Join RNRMC? Values Driven: We're a beneficiary focused organisation with a strong commitment to improving the lives of those who serve and their families. Guided by integrity, we work openly and honestly, champion inclusiveness by valuing diverse perspectives, and collaborate through genuine teamwork - not only within RNRMC but across the wider sector to strengthen it and maximise our shared impact. Work Life Balance: At RNRMC, we understand the importance of work life balance. While we take our work seriously, we also value the well being and happiness of our employees. That's why we offer hybrid working and enhanced annual leave as standard to help you maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life. Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including: Private medical insurance and life assurance Employee assistance programme (EAP) 7% non-contributory pension contributions and salary sacrifice pension scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay Cycle to work scheme A free HMS Excellent fitness centre membership and onsite parking. Applications & Interviews If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to contribute to a charity with real impact, we would love to hear from you. Please forward your CV and cover letter to , detailing your relevant experience and identifying why you would be a good fit for the role. Closing Date: 31 May 2026 Initial interviews will be held on a rolling basis during the advertising period and RNRMC reserve the right to close the vacancy early and make an appointment at any stage of the application process. Applicants may be asked to attend an on line Application Review prior to the closing date to aid in the shortlisting process. This will be held via Microsoft Teams. Hours & Location Hours: 35 hours per week, 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday Location: HMS Excellent, Whale Island, Portsmouth PO2 8ER with hybrid working (other locations may be considered)

The Confederation of Service Charities in Portsmouth seeks a Senior Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to lead new business development and manage significant income budgets. The role requires at least 5 years of fundraising experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build senior relationships. With a focus on securing new partnerships and maximizing corporate support, the position offers hybrid working, private medical insurance, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Location: Remote with occasional travel to Downton / London for meetings. Hours: Full time. Contract: 12 months maternity leave cover. About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for an Insight Manager to join our team, playing a key role in how insight, research and evaluation inform decisions and demonstrate impact across the organisation. This is a high-impact role at the heart of how we understand and improve what we do. As Insight Manager, you will lead on delivering high-quality insight to support decision-making across key areas of the organisation. You'll have ownership of insight across our commercial and fundraising activity, as well as supporting our brand and marcomms teams with understanding public perceptions, helping us better understand our audiences, reputation and opportunities to grow impact. Working as part of a team of Insight Managers and Data Analysts, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure insight is joined-up, relevant and actionable. Alongside your core areas, you'll also support wider team priorities where needed, contributing to a flexible and collaborative insight function. You will design, commission and deliver research as well as using our own data to support your insights, working with stakeholders to understand their needs and translating findings into clear, evidence-based recommendations. This is a fantastic opportunity partnering with stakeholders to embed insight and ensure it is used effectively to drive decisions and maximise impact. About You Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful stories that drive change? Do you enjoy working with stakeholders to bring insight to life and influence decisions? Are you confident working with stakeholders, helping them understand and apply insight effectively? We're looking for someone who: Brings solid experience in research, insight or evaluation (typically 3-5+ years), ideally within a charity or related setting Has experience delivering end-to-end research projects, with a strong focus on quantitative research but equally confident in using qualitative methods Is confident working with marketing or fundraising stakeholders Can translate complex data into clear, relevant and actionable insights Builds strong relationships and enjoys working collaboratively to embed insight into decision-making Has experience commissioning or managing external research agencies Has an understanding of audience insight, public perceptions or brand research, particularly in charity and not for profit sectors Is adaptable and willing to support across a range of insight and research projects Please note: candidates should have a relevant degree (or equivalent experience). About the Team You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive Data Insight and Research function, focused on ensuring insight and evidence are accessible, useful and embedded in everyday decision-making. We value curiosity, shared learning and continuous improvement-working together to make sure insights genuinely make a difference. Benefits Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion. 29 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service - plus your birthday off to celebrate! Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year. Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade. 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community. A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4 salary as an active member. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Location: Remote with occasional travel to Downton / London for meetings. Hours: Full time. Contract: 12 months maternity leave cover. About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for an Insight Manager to join our team, playing a key role in how insight, research and evaluation inform decisions and demonstrate impact across the organisation. This is a high-impact role at the heart of how we understand and improve what we do. As Insight Manager, you will lead on delivering high-quality insight to support decision-making across key areas of the organisation. You'll have ownership of insight across our commercial and fundraising activity, as well as supporting our brand and marcomms teams with understanding public perceptions, helping us better understand our audiences, reputation and opportunities to grow impact. Working as part of a team of Insight Managers and Data Analysts, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure insight is joined-up, relevant and actionable. Alongside your core areas, you'll also support wider team priorities where needed, contributing to a flexible and collaborative insight function. You will design, commission and deliver research as well as using our own data to support your insights, working with stakeholders to understand their needs and translating findings into clear, evidence-based recommendations. This is a fantastic opportunity partnering with stakeholders to embed insight and ensure it is used effectively to drive decisions and maximise impact. About You Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful stories that drive change? Do you enjoy working with stakeholders to bring insight to life and influence decisions? Are you confident working with stakeholders, helping them understand and apply insight effectively? We're looking for someone who: Brings solid experience in research, insight or evaluation (typically 3-5+ years), ideally within a charity or related setting Has experience delivering end-to-end research projects, with a strong focus on quantitative research but equally confident in using qualitative methods Is confident working with marketing or fundraising stakeholders Can translate complex data into clear, relevant and actionable insights Builds strong relationships and enjoys working collaboratively to embed insight into decision-making Has experience commissioning or managing external research agencies Has an understanding of audience insight, public perceptions or brand research, particularly in charity and not for profit sectors Is adaptable and willing to support across a range of insight and research projects Please note: candidates should have a relevant degree (or equivalent experience). About the Team You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive Data Insight and Research function, focused on ensuring insight and evidence are accessible, useful and embedded in everyday decision-making. We value curiosity, shared learning and continuous improvement-working together to make sure insights genuinely make a difference. Benefits Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion. 29 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service - plus your birthday off to celebrate! Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year. Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade. 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community. A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4 salary as an active member. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Confederation of Service Charities is seeking a dedicated part-time counsellor to work in Kettering and Northampton. The role requires a recognised counselling qualification, BACP membership, and at least two years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and be capable of working flexibly with service users from diverse backgrounds, including military veterans. Benefits include 30 days annual leave and support for continuing professional development.

Confederation of Service Charities is seeking a dedicated part-time counsellor to work in Kettering and Northampton. The role requires a recognised counselling qualification, BACP membership, and at least two years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and be capable of working flexibly with service users from diverse backgrounds, including military veterans. Benefits include 30 days annual leave and support for continuing professional development.