CCIWBS
A defining opportunity for a practical charity leader - Help an established bereavement charity build a sustainable future. Interim Transformation Director Help an established bereavement charity build a sustainable future and reach more people across London. LOCATION: London Hybrid by agreement REPORTS TO: Chair and Board Director-level role PROBATION: 3 months The opportunity CCIWBS is an established charity providing accessible, professional counselling and support to people experiencing bereavement and loss. Our services have enabled people to receive counselling who might otherwise face financial barriers. We have recently widened our charitable objects so that we can support people experiencing different forms of loss and extend our reach across London. This creates a genuine moment of opportunity, but also a clear challenge: we need a sustainable operating and income model that protects what is valued today while enabling the charity to grow with confidence. We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial and hands-on leader who can turn that ambition into a deliverable plan. You will bring strategic judgement, commercial and financial awareness, and the willingness to do the practical work, from building financial models and writing bids to developing partnerships and strengthening our profile. What makes this role distinctive Visible impact: your work will directly shape the charity's future sustainability, reach and social impact. Real scope to build: our expanded charitable objects create space to test new services, partnerships and sources of income. Strategy with delivery: this is not an advisory assignment. You will lead the thinking and personally drive implementation. A collaborative leadership model: you will work alongside the Charity Director, who leads clinical services and operational delivery, ensuring that change is clinically appropriate, achievable and financially sound. Board-level influence: you will report directly to the Chair and Board of Trustees and help them make well-evidenced choices about priorities, risk and investment. What success could look like after 12 months The precise priorities will be agreed following an initial diagnostic, but we would expect the postholder to have: established a clear, evidence-based transformation plan, with realistic milestones, ownership and measures of success; developed an affordable and credible business model, supported by robust budgets, forecasts and service-level financial analysis; created and actively managed a diversified fundraising and income pipeline, with strong proposals submitted and relationships built; tested and progressed viable opportunities for new services, partnerships, commissioned work or earned income; strengthened the charity's positioning, communications, referral networks and digital presence across London; put in place practical systems, capabilities and handover arrangements so that progress can continue beyond the appointment. Purpose of the role To provide strategic leadership and practical delivery for CCIWBS's transformation and long-term sustainability. The central purpose is to develop and implement a viable business model that allows the charity to maintain accessible counselling, diversify income, extend its reach across London and respond intelligently to opportunities created by its expanded charitable objects. The Interim Transformation Director and Charity Director will both operate at Director level and report to the Chair and Board. The Charity Director will retain responsibility for counselling services, including clinical staff, volunteer counsellors, clinical standards and associated service administration. The Interim Transformation Director will lead strategic and organisational development, working in close partnership with the Charity Director. Key responsibilities 1. Shape and deliver the transformation Review the current operating model, services, income and expenditure, identifying the most important opportunities, constraints and risks. Agree a prioritised transformation plan with the Chair and Board, with clear outcomes, milestones and measures. Develop a sustainable business model and lead the implementation of agreed changes. Explore options including affordable counselling offers, commissioned services, earned income and other funding models. Ensure proposals are financially viable, clinically appropriate and operationally achievable. 2. Grow and diversify income Develop and deliver a focused fundraising and income-generation strategy. Take direct responsibility for practical fundraising, including prospect research, bid writing, proposal development and funder engagement. Build opportunities with trusts and foundations, statutory funders, commissioners, corporate partners and individual supporters. Establish and manage a realistic pipeline, reporting transparently on prospects, conversion, income and risk. 3. Build financial sustainability Work with the Treasurer and finance support to understand and monitor the charity's financial position. Lead business planning, budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis. Develop proportionate financial models and business cases for existing and proposed services. Identify efficiencies and investment choices without compromising service quality or accessibility. 4. Strengthen profile, reach and partnerships Develop a practical marketing and communications plan that raises awareness of the charity, its services and impact. Lead cost-effective activity across digital channels, social media, outreach and referral networks. Build productive relationships with GP practices, social prescribers, health bodies, community organisations, funders and commissioners. Review the charity's website, online visibility, name, brand and positioning, making clear recommendations and implementing agreed changes. Identify strategic partnerships and collaborations that increase reach, capability or income. 5. Leave the organisation stronger Review systems and processes, including digital and IT infrastructure, and introduce proportionate improvements. Build repeatable approaches to fundraising, marketing, business development and performance reporting. Provide clear reports, advice and recommendations to the Chair and Board, including at bimonthly Board meetings. Plan for sustainability and effective handover, so that knowledge, relationships and momentum are retained. About you You may come from business development, fundraising, organisational transformation or a broader charity leadership background. We are more interested in your evidence of achieving sustainable change than in a particular job title. You will be comfortable moving between the Board-level conversation and the detailed work needed to make progress in a small organisation. Essential experience Significant senior experience in business development, fundraising, organisational development or transformation in the charity or voluntary sector. A strong record of developing and implementing fundraising or income-generation strategies, including personally writing successful bids or proposals. Experience of creating business plans, financial models and sustainable income streams. Evidence of identifying and developing new services, partnerships or commercial opportunities. Experience of leading organisational change or complex projects and delivering measurable results. Experience of working effectively with trustees, Boards and senior stakeholders, ideally in a small or medium-sized charity. Essential skills and knowledge A strong understanding of charity funding, financial sustainability and viable business models. Excellent bid-writing, communication and influencing skills. Sound financial and commercial judgement, including budgeting, forecasting and assessing investment choices. The ability to build trusted relationships, negotiate and create momentum with a wide range of partners. A practical understanding of marketing, communications and digital engagement. Strong strategic, organisational and project-management skills, with the discipline to prioritise and deliver independently while collaborating well. Desirable Experience of transformation or new delivery and income models in a small or medium-sized charity. Knowledge of counselling, bereavement, mental health, loss or the wider health and wellbeing sector. Knowledge of London's voluntary-sector funding and partnership landscape. Experience of rebranding, digital marketing, systems improvement or responsible use of AI to support organisational development. Your approach Entrepreneurial and resourceful, while grounded in charitable purpose and social impact. Strategic and evidence-led, with a practical willingness to roll up your sleeves Demonstrate a proactive and initiative orientated approach. Open, resilient and adaptable, able to make progress where resources and capacity are limited. Collaborative and diplomatic, able to offer constructive challenge and take people with you. Sensitive to the experiences of people affected by loss and committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. What we offer . click apply for full job details
A defining opportunity for a practical charity leader - Help an established bereavement charity build a sustainable future. Interim Transformation Director Help an established bereavement charity build a sustainable future and reach more people across London. LOCATION: London Hybrid by agreement REPORTS TO: Chair and Board Director-level role PROBATION: 3 months The opportunity CCIWBS is an established charity providing accessible, professional counselling and support to people experiencing bereavement and loss. Our services have enabled people to receive counselling who might otherwise face financial barriers. We have recently widened our charitable objects so that we can support people experiencing different forms of loss and extend our reach across London. This creates a genuine moment of opportunity, but also a clear challenge: we need a sustainable operating and income model that protects what is valued today while enabling the charity to grow with confidence. We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial and hands-on leader who can turn that ambition into a deliverable plan. You will bring strategic judgement, commercial and financial awareness, and the willingness to do the practical work, from building financial models and writing bids to developing partnerships and strengthening our profile. What makes this role distinctive Visible impact: your work will directly shape the charity's future sustainability, reach and social impact. Real scope to build: our expanded charitable objects create space to test new services, partnerships and sources of income. Strategy with delivery: this is not an advisory assignment. You will lead the thinking and personally drive implementation. A collaborative leadership model: you will work alongside the Charity Director, who leads clinical services and operational delivery, ensuring that change is clinically appropriate, achievable and financially sound. Board-level influence: you will report directly to the Chair and Board of Trustees and help them make well-evidenced choices about priorities, risk and investment. What success could look like after 12 months The precise priorities will be agreed following an initial diagnostic, but we would expect the postholder to have: established a clear, evidence-based transformation plan, with realistic milestones, ownership and measures of success; developed an affordable and credible business model, supported by robust budgets, forecasts and service-level financial analysis; created and actively managed a diversified fundraising and income pipeline, with strong proposals submitted and relationships built; tested and progressed viable opportunities for new services, partnerships, commissioned work or earned income; strengthened the charity's positioning, communications, referral networks and digital presence across London; put in place practical systems, capabilities and handover arrangements so that progress can continue beyond the appointment. Purpose of the role To provide strategic leadership and practical delivery for CCIWBS's transformation and long-term sustainability. The central purpose is to develop and implement a viable business model that allows the charity to maintain accessible counselling, diversify income, extend its reach across London and respond intelligently to opportunities created by its expanded charitable objects. The Interim Transformation Director and Charity Director will both operate at Director level and report to the Chair and Board. The Charity Director will retain responsibility for counselling services, including clinical staff, volunteer counsellors, clinical standards and associated service administration. The Interim Transformation Director will lead strategic and organisational development, working in close partnership with the Charity Director. Key responsibilities 1. Shape and deliver the transformation Review the current operating model, services, income and expenditure, identifying the most important opportunities, constraints and risks. Agree a prioritised transformation plan with the Chair and Board, with clear outcomes, milestones and measures. Develop a sustainable business model and lead the implementation of agreed changes. Explore options including affordable counselling offers, commissioned services, earned income and other funding models. Ensure proposals are financially viable, clinically appropriate and operationally achievable. 2. Grow and diversify income Develop and deliver a focused fundraising and income-generation strategy. Take direct responsibility for practical fundraising, including prospect research, bid writing, proposal development and funder engagement. Build opportunities with trusts and foundations, statutory funders, commissioners, corporate partners and individual supporters. Establish and manage a realistic pipeline, reporting transparently on prospects, conversion, income and risk. 3. Build financial sustainability Work with the Treasurer and finance support to understand and monitor the charity's financial position. Lead business planning, budgeting, forecasting and scenario analysis. Develop proportionate financial models and business cases for existing and proposed services. Identify efficiencies and investment choices without compromising service quality or accessibility. 4. Strengthen profile, reach and partnerships Develop a practical marketing and communications plan that raises awareness of the charity, its services and impact. Lead cost-effective activity across digital channels, social media, outreach and referral networks. Build productive relationships with GP practices, social prescribers, health bodies, community organisations, funders and commissioners. Review the charity's website, online visibility, name, brand and positioning, making clear recommendations and implementing agreed changes. Identify strategic partnerships and collaborations that increase reach, capability or income. 5. Leave the organisation stronger Review systems and processes, including digital and IT infrastructure, and introduce proportionate improvements. Build repeatable approaches to fundraising, marketing, business development and performance reporting. Provide clear reports, advice and recommendations to the Chair and Board, including at bimonthly Board meetings. Plan for sustainability and effective handover, so that knowledge, relationships and momentum are retained. About you You may come from business development, fundraising, organisational transformation or a broader charity leadership background. We are more interested in your evidence of achieving sustainable change than in a particular job title. You will be comfortable moving between the Board-level conversation and the detailed work needed to make progress in a small organisation. Essential experience Significant senior experience in business development, fundraising, organisational development or transformation in the charity or voluntary sector. A strong record of developing and implementing fundraising or income-generation strategies, including personally writing successful bids or proposals. Experience of creating business plans, financial models and sustainable income streams. Evidence of identifying and developing new services, partnerships or commercial opportunities. Experience of leading organisational change or complex projects and delivering measurable results. Experience of working effectively with trustees, Boards and senior stakeholders, ideally in a small or medium-sized charity. Essential skills and knowledge A strong understanding of charity funding, financial sustainability and viable business models. Excellent bid-writing, communication and influencing skills. Sound financial and commercial judgement, including budgeting, forecasting and assessing investment choices. The ability to build trusted relationships, negotiate and create momentum with a wide range of partners. A practical understanding of marketing, communications and digital engagement. Strong strategic, organisational and project-management skills, with the discipline to prioritise and deliver independently while collaborating well. Desirable Experience of transformation or new delivery and income models in a small or medium-sized charity. Knowledge of counselling, bereavement, mental health, loss or the wider health and wellbeing sector. Knowledge of London's voluntary-sector funding and partnership landscape. Experience of rebranding, digital marketing, systems improvement or responsible use of AI to support organisational development. Your approach Entrepreneurial and resourceful, while grounded in charitable purpose and social impact. Strategic and evidence-led, with a practical willingness to roll up your sleeves Demonstrate a proactive and initiative orientated approach. Open, resilient and adaptable, able to make progress where resources and capacity are limited. Collaborative and diplomatic, able to offer constructive challenge and take people with you. Sensitive to the experiences of people affected by loss and committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. What we offer . click apply for full job details
CCIWBS
Trustee (Finance) - Development Opportunity Towards Treasurer Help shape the future of bereavement support across London Are you interested in using your financial skills to make a real difference in London? Camden City, Islington and Westminster Bereavement Service (CCIWBS) (registered charity number ) has been supporting people affected by bereavement and loss for over 50 years. Through NHS partnerships and direct services, we have provided counselling and support to people across North London, helping them navigate some of the most difficult periods of their lives. As demand for our services grows and following the Charity Commission's approval to our ability to operate pan-London, we are seeking a new trustee with a finance background to join our Board and help guide the charity through its next phase of development. Who we are looking for This opportunity may be particularly attractive to an experienced finance professional who would like to use their work experience of strategic leadership, governance and financial stewardship, at Board level within a charitable London-focused organisation. You may be: Qualified in, a professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or similar) Working in finance, accounting, audit, financial reporting, management accounting or business partnering Looking to broaden your experience beyond your day-to-day role Interested in charity governance and making a positive social impact As a small charity, we are looking for people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and who bring sound financial thinking, good judgement, a willingness to contribute and to support the small staff team on finance matters. Whilst previous trustee experience is not required, it would be desirable. The role As a trustee with a finance focus, you will work alongside fellow trustees and the leadership team to help ensure the charity remains financially sustainable, well governed and able to meet the needs of the communities it serves. You will have the opportunity to: Review and interpret management accounts and financial reports Support discussions on budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Contribute to the oversight of financial controls and financial risk Develop an understanding of charity governance and trustee responsibilities Help shape decisions about the future direction and sustainability of the organisation Support the small staff team on some operational matters. Depending on your experience and interests, there may also be an opportunity over time to develop towards the role of Treasurer , providing additional leadership on financial matters within the Board. Why join us? This is an opportunity to apply your professional skills in a meaningful way while gaining experience that can be difficult to obtain within a purely operational finance role. You will: Gain exposure to Board-level decision-making Develop strategic financial leadership experience Build your understanding of governance, risk and assurance Work alongside experienced trustees and charity leaders Support a respected organisation that makes a tangible difference to people's lives We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Time commitment The commitment is: • approximately six Board meetings a year , typically held in person in the evening (at our current office in Kentish Town), together with reasonable preparation time; • ad hoc participation in finance-related discussions with the staff team and/or Chair and Vice Chair. Interested? Please send a short email outlining your interest and relevant experience, together with a CV, to Chair of Trustees, Mark White by close of business on Friday 6 November 2026 .
Trustee (Finance) - Development Opportunity Towards Treasurer Help shape the future of bereavement support across London Are you interested in using your financial skills to make a real difference in London? Camden City, Islington and Westminster Bereavement Service (CCIWBS) (registered charity number ) has been supporting people affected by bereavement and loss for over 50 years. Through NHS partnerships and direct services, we have provided counselling and support to people across North London, helping them navigate some of the most difficult periods of their lives. As demand for our services grows and following the Charity Commission's approval to our ability to operate pan-London, we are seeking a new trustee with a finance background to join our Board and help guide the charity through its next phase of development. Who we are looking for This opportunity may be particularly attractive to an experienced finance professional who would like to use their work experience of strategic leadership, governance and financial stewardship, at Board level within a charitable London-focused organisation. You may be: Qualified in, a professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or similar) Working in finance, accounting, audit, financial reporting, management accounting or business partnering Looking to broaden your experience beyond your day-to-day role Interested in charity governance and making a positive social impact As a small charity, we are looking for people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and who bring sound financial thinking, good judgement, a willingness to contribute and to support the small staff team on finance matters. Whilst previous trustee experience is not required, it would be desirable. The role As a trustee with a finance focus, you will work alongside fellow trustees and the leadership team to help ensure the charity remains financially sustainable, well governed and able to meet the needs of the communities it serves. You will have the opportunity to: Review and interpret management accounts and financial reports Support discussions on budgeting, forecasting and financial planning Contribute to the oversight of financial controls and financial risk Develop an understanding of charity governance and trustee responsibilities Help shape decisions about the future direction and sustainability of the organisation Support the small staff team on some operational matters. Depending on your experience and interests, there may also be an opportunity over time to develop towards the role of Treasurer , providing additional leadership on financial matters within the Board. Why join us? This is an opportunity to apply your professional skills in a meaningful way while gaining experience that can be difficult to obtain within a purely operational finance role. You will: Gain exposure to Board-level decision-making Develop strategic financial leadership experience Build your understanding of governance, risk and assurance Work alongside experienced trustees and charity leaders Support a respected organisation that makes a tangible difference to people's lives We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Time commitment The commitment is: • approximately six Board meetings a year , typically held in person in the evening (at our current office in Kentish Town), together with reasonable preparation time; • ad hoc participation in finance-related discussions with the staff team and/or Chair and Vice Chair. Interested? Please send a short email outlining your interest and relevant experience, together with a CV, to Chair of Trustees, Mark White by close of business on Friday 6 November 2026 .
