Job Title: Assistant Director of Philanthropy & Strategic Partnership Reporting To: Deputy CEO/Director of Fundraising and Communications Manages: Head of Trusts and Foundations, Head of Corporate Partnerships Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time (36 hours per week, flexible) Salary band: £58,000 - £66,000 per annum N.B. To ensure fairness and consistency across the organisation, new colleagues usually join at the first point of the pay band for their role. This helps the employer maintain a clear and equitable approach to pay for everyone joining their team. Location: Remote - with regular travel to meetings with donors, for events and to the employer's central office in Leicester for collaborative meetings and team activities. About The Employer Our client is a federated charity consisting of a central national office and over 170 geographically dispersed local organisations, all working together under the same identity. The organisation recognises that being a parent has never been easy. Every volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. The organisation works with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell them they need. They offer no judgement - just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference the organisation makes and often their volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves. About The Role This is an important moment for the charity and for the families they support. Parents of babies and young children are facing huge pressures, and strong, values-driven partnerships matter more than ever. They are looking for a senior leader who can help them meet this moment with confidence and ambition. As Assistant Director of Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships, you will help shape the future of the employer's national work and support their federation of 170+ local organisation's working in communities across the UK. You will lead a talented team, build long-lasting relationships, and help make sure the organisation has the funding, partnerships, and influence it needs to give every child the best possible start in life. This role will suit someone who is motivated by purpose, who values people and relationships, and who is comfortable working across a large and varied network. They are looking for someone with a strong track record, someone who has already delivered high-value fundraising and partnerships at a senior level and is ready to take on a role with significant national influence. With responsibility for an annual income portfolio of circa £4 Million - with strong potential to grow this over the next 3-5 years to between £6Million-£8Million plus, you will work with a supportive Leadership Team and Board, who have already engaged external philanthropy expertise to develop a strategy and roadmap that you can build on. You'll need to be confident working with high-value supporters: able to build trust, communicate clearly, and nurture long-term relationships with people who want to invest in families and early years support. You'll bring the skills and confidence to grow a portfolio that is already strong and take it further, along with the ability to work well with others in a fast-moving environment. You will be joining a warm, collaborative organisation that believes in the power of community, the strength of families, and the importance of early help. If you feel excited by the chance to make a national difference, to build partnerships based on trust and shared purpose, and to help shape the next chapter of the charity's impact, they would be delighted to hear from you. The people at the organisation are its most important resource. The employer has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment they give to developing their staff. Benefits of working for the employer Flexible working Family friendly policy PayCare health cash plan Enhanced employer contribution pension Learning and development DAS Employee Assistance If it sounds like your type of challenge, the employer would be delighted to hear from you. The closing date for applications is Friday 27th March at 4pm. As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a full-day assessment centre at the employer's Leicester office on Tuesday 14th April. The assessment centre will include a mix of individual and group activities designed to understand your strategic thinking, relational approach, and leadership style. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). The employer is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. They wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. No agencies please.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Assistant Director of Philanthropy & Strategic Partnership Reporting To: Deputy CEO/Director of Fundraising and Communications Manages: Head of Trusts and Foundations, Head of Corporate Partnerships Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time (36 hours per week, flexible) Salary band: £58,000 - £66,000 per annum N.B. To ensure fairness and consistency across the organisation, new colleagues usually join at the first point of the pay band for their role. This helps the employer maintain a clear and equitable approach to pay for everyone joining their team. Location: Remote - with regular travel to meetings with donors, for events and to the employer's central office in Leicester for collaborative meetings and team activities. About The Employer Our client is a federated charity consisting of a central national office and over 170 geographically dispersed local organisations, all working together under the same identity. The organisation recognises that being a parent has never been easy. Every volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. The organisation works with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell them they need. They offer no judgement - just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference the organisation makes and often their volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves. About The Role This is an important moment for the charity and for the families they support. Parents of babies and young children are facing huge pressures, and strong, values-driven partnerships matter more than ever. They are looking for a senior leader who can help them meet this moment with confidence and ambition. As Assistant Director of Philanthropy & Strategic Partnerships, you will help shape the future of the employer's national work and support their federation of 170+ local organisation's working in communities across the UK. You will lead a talented team, build long-lasting relationships, and help make sure the organisation has the funding, partnerships, and influence it needs to give every child the best possible start in life. This role will suit someone who is motivated by purpose, who values people and relationships, and who is comfortable working across a large and varied network. They are looking for someone with a strong track record, someone who has already delivered high-value fundraising and partnerships at a senior level and is ready to take on a role with significant national influence. With responsibility for an annual income portfolio of circa £4 Million - with strong potential to grow this over the next 3-5 years to between £6Million-£8Million plus, you will work with a supportive Leadership Team and Board, who have already engaged external philanthropy expertise to develop a strategy and roadmap that you can build on. You'll need to be confident working with high-value supporters: able to build trust, communicate clearly, and nurture long-term relationships with people who want to invest in families and early years support. You'll bring the skills and confidence to grow a portfolio that is already strong and take it further, along with the ability to work well with others in a fast-moving environment. You will be joining a warm, collaborative organisation that believes in the power of community, the strength of families, and the importance of early help. If you feel excited by the chance to make a national difference, to build partnerships based on trust and shared purpose, and to help shape the next chapter of the charity's impact, they would be delighted to hear from you. The people at the organisation are its most important resource. The employer has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment they give to developing their staff. Benefits of working for the employer Flexible working Family friendly policy PayCare health cash plan Enhanced employer contribution pension Learning and development DAS Employee Assistance If it sounds like your type of challenge, the employer would be delighted to hear from you. The closing date for applications is Friday 27th March at 4pm. As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a full-day assessment centre at the employer's Leicester office on Tuesday 14th April. The assessment centre will include a mix of individual and group activities designed to understand your strategic thinking, relational approach, and leadership style. Interested? Please click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). The employer is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. They wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. No agencies please.
Our client is the UK's only theatre company and participatory arts charity focused on addiction. This charity develops, nurtures and produces new writing and performances connected to substance misuse, touring to off-West End venues, festivals, treatment facilities and other civic spaces. Alongside its productions, they run weekly participatory workshops and delivers drama, dance and creative writing taster sessions in treatment facilities, using creativity to support confidence, self-esteem and lasting positive change in people's lives. Our client is recruiting a Senior Development Manager, and Prospectus is leading the search. Senior Development Manager Full time, 40 hours per week (open to part time, flexible working and job share) Hybrid working (at least 50% office based in E1 5HU) £40,000 £45,000 per annum This is a newly created role, which will help take the charity's fundraising to the next level. The new Senior Development Manager will grow existing income (trusts, foundations and statutory) and develop newer income streams (individual giving and corporate partnerships). Supported by the charity's Artistic Director/CEO and an expert Development Subcommittee, the Senior Development Manager will lead on the development and delivery of the fundraising strategy, securing five- and six-figure gifts and working towards an ambition to raise around £300,000 per year within the first two years. The role also includes oversight of regular supporter communications (including a monthly newsletter) and the use of tools such as Salesforce and Mailchimp, while keeping up to date with fundraising compliance, policy and sector trends. To be successful, you will bring substantial experience of delivering significant fundraising targets, ideally in the arts or cultural, or social welfare sectors, and a strong track record of generating income from a mix of the income streams mentioned above. Applications are welcomed from fundraisers ready to step into their first senior leadership role; however, you will have the confidence to design and implement an ambitious fundraising strategy. Crucially, you will be an excellent communicator and relationship-builder, organised and detail-focused, comfortable managing pipelines and budgets, and motivated by the power of the arts with social inclusion at its core. Our client is also keen to hear from candidates who are willing to support marketing and promotional activity (experience welcome but not essential). How to Apply At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support you throughout the process, so we look forward to hearing from you. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4). Prospectus will be in touch and if your experience is suitable, will arrange an initial meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to make changes to your application if needed and formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon. Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged (two rounds), on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Our client is the UK's only theatre company and participatory arts charity focused on addiction. This charity develops, nurtures and produces new writing and performances connected to substance misuse, touring to off-West End venues, festivals, treatment facilities and other civic spaces. Alongside its productions, they run weekly participatory workshops and delivers drama, dance and creative writing taster sessions in treatment facilities, using creativity to support confidence, self-esteem and lasting positive change in people's lives. Our client is recruiting a Senior Development Manager, and Prospectus is leading the search. Senior Development Manager Full time, 40 hours per week (open to part time, flexible working and job share) Hybrid working (at least 50% office based in E1 5HU) £40,000 £45,000 per annum This is a newly created role, which will help take the charity's fundraising to the next level. The new Senior Development Manager will grow existing income (trusts, foundations and statutory) and develop newer income streams (individual giving and corporate partnerships). Supported by the charity's Artistic Director/CEO and an expert Development Subcommittee, the Senior Development Manager will lead on the development and delivery of the fundraising strategy, securing five- and six-figure gifts and working towards an ambition to raise around £300,000 per year within the first two years. The role also includes oversight of regular supporter communications (including a monthly newsletter) and the use of tools such as Salesforce and Mailchimp, while keeping up to date with fundraising compliance, policy and sector trends. To be successful, you will bring substantial experience of delivering significant fundraising targets, ideally in the arts or cultural, or social welfare sectors, and a strong track record of generating income from a mix of the income streams mentioned above. Applications are welcomed from fundraisers ready to step into their first senior leadership role; however, you will have the confidence to design and implement an ambitious fundraising strategy. Crucially, you will be an excellent communicator and relationship-builder, organised and detail-focused, comfortable managing pipelines and budgets, and motivated by the power of the arts with social inclusion at its core. Our client is also keen to hear from candidates who are willing to support marketing and promotional activity (experience welcome but not essential). How to Apply At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support you throughout the process, so we look forward to hearing from you. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4). Prospectus will be in touch and if your experience is suitable, will arrange an initial meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to make changes to your application if needed and formally apply. We look forward to connecting with you soon. Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged (two rounds), on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
About Us IIED is an international policy and research organisation working to build a fairer, more sustainable world, in partnership with others across the globe. We stand up: challenging the systems and structures that perpetuate economic, social and environmental injustice acknowledging our own role in this. We speak out: calling out the big blockers that prevent progress for communities and working to amplify voices, redistribute power and strengthen rights. We innovate: developing, co-producing and supporting evidence-based ideas to drive progress towards a thriving world for all. We collaborate: building connections at local, national and international levels, to support diverse partners to tackle the climate, nature and inequality crises so that people and the planet can thrive. Come and be part of this exciting journey with us. We are now looking for a Head of Fundraising & Business Development to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £64,814 - £80,654 per annum - 25 days' annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas - 7.5% employer pension contributions - Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay - Cycle-to-work scheme - Employee protection scheme (life, critical illness, income protection) This is a pivotal opportunity for a proven fundraising leader with significant experience in international NGOs or charities and a strong track record of securing income across multiple streams to join our global organisation. You will have the chance to utilise your fundraising expertise and leadership skills to close funding gaps and unlock new opportunities, making a lasting difference to our organisational sustainability and our international impact. What s more, this role offers both strategic influence and meaningful flexibility, allowing you to lead, develop others and grow long-term funding success, helping us to build a fairer, more sustainable world. So, if you re ready to lead ambitious fundraising that powers global change, read on and apply today. The Role As our Head of Fundraising & Business Development, you will lead efforts to secure and diversify funding, building a sustainable resource base to support our global mission. Leading the Fundraising and Business Development Team, you will drive the implementation of our resource mobilisation strategy, focusing on increasing non-ODA income and expanding flexible and programmatic funding. Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, finance, research and impact teams, you will help close funding gaps by developing strong donor relationships, negotiating funding agreements and shaping compelling funding propositions. Alongside collaborating with the Director of Fundraising and Communications and supporting engagement with the Board of Trustees, you will manage systems, data and internal processes that strengthen fundraising performance and ensure effective delivery. Additionally, you will: - Gather and share intelligence on trends within the funding landscape - Generate new fundraising ideas and opportunities with existing and new funders - Support teams to develop fundraising plans, donor scoping and funding bids - Analyse data to inform fundraising strategies and income generation - Design and manage internal fundraising support processes and systems - Oversee the team budget and support staff development and wellbeing About You To be considered as our Head of Fundraising & Business Development, you will need: - Significant experience leading fundraising functions in an international NGO or charity - A proven, impressive track record in fundraising - Experience in partnership and consortium development - Management experience with the ability to co-ordinate, support, motivate, energise and develop diverse teams - The ability to design and deliver income-generation strategies across multiple streams - A strong understanding of the evolving landscape of finance and resource mobilisation for sustainable development - A strong understanding of policy and research related to sustainable development at an international level, particularly related to Africa, Asia and/or Latin America - Strong influencing, negotiating, stakeholder engagement and diplomacy skills - A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience - The willingness and ability to travel internationally This role requires a Basic DBS check. IIED is a hybrid working organisation, and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection. The closing date for this role is 5th April 2026. Other organisations may call this role Head of Fundraising, Head of Income Generation, Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Business Development Director, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, or Head of Grants and Partnerships. IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED s workforce, including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
About Us IIED is an international policy and research organisation working to build a fairer, more sustainable world, in partnership with others across the globe. We stand up: challenging the systems and structures that perpetuate economic, social and environmental injustice acknowledging our own role in this. We speak out: calling out the big blockers that prevent progress for communities and working to amplify voices, redistribute power and strengthen rights. We innovate: developing, co-producing and supporting evidence-based ideas to drive progress towards a thriving world for all. We collaborate: building connections at local, national and international levels, to support diverse partners to tackle the climate, nature and inequality crises so that people and the planet can thrive. Come and be part of this exciting journey with us. We are now looking for a Head of Fundraising & Business Development to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £64,814 - £80,654 per annum - 25 days' annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas - 7.5% employer pension contributions - Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay - Cycle-to-work scheme - Employee protection scheme (life, critical illness, income protection) This is a pivotal opportunity for a proven fundraising leader with significant experience in international NGOs or charities and a strong track record of securing income across multiple streams to join our global organisation. You will have the chance to utilise your fundraising expertise and leadership skills to close funding gaps and unlock new opportunities, making a lasting difference to our organisational sustainability and our international impact. What s more, this role offers both strategic influence and meaningful flexibility, allowing you to lead, develop others and grow long-term funding success, helping us to build a fairer, more sustainable world. So, if you re ready to lead ambitious fundraising that powers global change, read on and apply today. The Role As our Head of Fundraising & Business Development, you will lead efforts to secure and diversify funding, building a sustainable resource base to support our global mission. Leading the Fundraising and Business Development Team, you will drive the implementation of our resource mobilisation strategy, focusing on increasing non-ODA income and expanding flexible and programmatic funding. Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, finance, research and impact teams, you will help close funding gaps by developing strong donor relationships, negotiating funding agreements and shaping compelling funding propositions. Alongside collaborating with the Director of Fundraising and Communications and supporting engagement with the Board of Trustees, you will manage systems, data and internal processes that strengthen fundraising performance and ensure effective delivery. Additionally, you will: - Gather and share intelligence on trends within the funding landscape - Generate new fundraising ideas and opportunities with existing and new funders - Support teams to develop fundraising plans, donor scoping and funding bids - Analyse data to inform fundraising strategies and income generation - Design and manage internal fundraising support processes and systems - Oversee the team budget and support staff development and wellbeing About You To be considered as our Head of Fundraising & Business Development, you will need: - Significant experience leading fundraising functions in an international NGO or charity - A proven, impressive track record in fundraising - Experience in partnership and consortium development - Management experience with the ability to co-ordinate, support, motivate, energise and develop diverse teams - The ability to design and deliver income-generation strategies across multiple streams - A strong understanding of the evolving landscape of finance and resource mobilisation for sustainable development - A strong understanding of policy and research related to sustainable development at an international level, particularly related to Africa, Asia and/or Latin America - Strong influencing, negotiating, stakeholder engagement and diplomacy skills - A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience - The willingness and ability to travel internationally This role requires a Basic DBS check. IIED is a hybrid working organisation, and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection. The closing date for this role is 5th April 2026. Other organisations may call this role Head of Fundraising, Head of Income Generation, Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Business Development Director, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, or Head of Grants and Partnerships. IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED s workforce, including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.
About the role Research has shown that there is significant potential for new and existing wealth holders to use their resources to fund climate action, and demand for trusted advisors to accelerate both the pace and efficacy of philanthropy. The Impatience Earth team has a track record of delivering quality philanthropy advisory for climate action, and with a growing team we have the capacity to take on new clients. As the Philanthropy Catalyst Lead, you will be instrumental in building a strong pipeline of clients who would benefit from our climate advisory services. You are someone who is comfortable connecting with and engaging wealth holders, such as high-net worth individuals, family foundations and corporate foundations that have the potential to commit substantial resources (£200k+ year) to climate action. These clients may be based in the UK or Europe (as reflects the majority of our client base so far) although you will also work with colleagues engaged in catalysing philanthropy in other regions of the world. You will report directly to the Co-CEO, but also work closely with other members of the team and partners such as the Environmental Funders Network (EFN) to grow climate philanthropy. This is not a fundraising role for Impatience Earth: the primary focus will be to further develop and hone our business development strategy; to find, qualify and cultivate prospects; and to support the delivery of advisory services as needed once prospects are converted into clients. About Impatience Earth Impatience Earth is a non-profit climate philanthropy consultancy founded in 2020 with a mission to educate, challenge and inspire wealth holders to take bolder funding decisions to address the climate emergency. Since 2020, our engagement with over 40 philanthropic foundations and businesses has supported them to make over £250m of new funding available for climate action, and we have already helped them make grants to over 200 different organisations. A great deal of these clients have come from word of mouth and from within our team s existing connections, and we are now looking to expand our reach beyond our own network. We have ambitious plans to unlock greater funding for intersectional climate justice work, with bespoke advisory for new climate funders continuing to be a core pillar of our strategic plan. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Further developing our business development strategy. This would include: Reviewing and assessing previous and existing business development activities, and prioritising actions Identifying key target audiences and referral partners Proposing realistic and stretch targets for our business development activities Developing concise and effective communications for our target audience, for example, by crafting compelling outreach emails Researching, qualifying and engaging with prospective clients. This would include: Using your past experience of engaging wealth holders to suggest new business development or prospect research ideas Reviewing funder databases for leads and relevant information Initiating a new (simple!) system of tracking client leads from identification to conversion Arranging and joining scoping conversations with potential clients Identifying events and spaces to engage with prospective clients Initiating and managing key relationships. This would include: Stewarding prospective clients who are not yet ready to engage with our services Re-engaging and managing strong relationships with key referral partners and intermediaries, such as EFN, private banks, wealth advisors, family offices and other philanthropy advisors Representing Impatience Earth externally at meetings and events to meet our business development objectives Working closely with colleagues to integrate business development across programmes. This would include: Working with Impatience Earth colleagues who lead our Strategic Communications, Global South and International Partnerships work to guide and support their activities around business development General support and advice to strengthen all staff members business development knowledge and skills Support client delivery. As and when you convert prospects into clients, we may need you to support client leads with delivery. This might include arranging and facilitating expert meetings and strategy sessions. What we re looking for At least 3 years previous experience of working in major gift fundraising, trust and foundation fundraising, private wealth advisory, or similar that gives you insight and knowledge into the philanthropic landscape, HNWIs, and the networks and ecosystem in which they operate Someone who enjoys engaging with philanthropists in-person and at events, and comfortable having interesting but sometimes challenging conversations A proven track record of converting leads into confirmed high value clients (or funders) at the 6- or 7-figure level and managing successful relationships with them Strong research skills, including ability to use datasets and access information to find and qualify prospects Excellent written and verbal communication skills A self starter who is able to think both creatively and strategically about business development; able to work independently but also as part of a dynamic and highly collaborative team Confidence engaging with different types of stakeholders, especially high net worth individuals, and the emotional intelligence and social skills to build genuine, trusted relationships A good understanding of the role of philanthropy in the context of social, economic and climate injustices Committed to tackling the climate crisis with a good grasp of its causes and solutions - though our team will provide training if you have not worked in a climate-focused role before Commitment to anti-oppression and social justice You ll have an advantage if you: Have developed or contributed to the development of a successful fundraising or business development strategy Have previously advised philanthropists, family offices, or foundations How you ll know you re doing a good job Impatience Earth is advising new clients that we had not previously engaged with You have converted prospects into clients that will contribute to our headline KPIs around funding catalysed and disbursed for impactful climate solutions You build and manage a high-quality pipeline of prospects You have stewarded trusted relationships with key partners turning them into a source of referrals and leads You have collaborated with the client delivery team to ensure a smooth handover from agreeing the terms of the client project to starting the engagement You contribute to increasing the team s knowledge around business development, and understanding our Unique Selling Point How To Apply: Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas, nor are we able to have calls with candidates in advance of application. We are using CharityJob to accept applications, so please apply through the CharityJob portal. The only exception to this is if you would like to submit a video cover letter, in which case please email your full application to We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have any access requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can discuss how to support you. This might include extended time on the assignment or alternative formats for the interview. We recommend that you do not use AI for the content of your CV or cover letter. This is based on past recruitment rounds where applications that were written without the use of AI were more likely to go through to the next stage e.g. they were personalised with specific and relevant examples. Stage 1: Using CharityJob, please submit your CV and your short answers to the following two questions (no more than 1.5 pages): What experience do you have working with high-net worth individuals and are there any success stories you d like to share as a result of their work with them? What perspectives and skills make you a stand out candidate for this specific role? Stage 2: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short initial video call carried out on Zoom to discuss your experience and what excites you about the role. We will send all candidates the interview questions in advance. Stage 3: You will be asked to complete a short assignment at a time that suits you. At this stage in the process, we will offer candidates a £50 stipend to cover the time invested in this exercise. Stage 4: As part of the final interview stage, you ll be invited to a full interview, and we will be sending all candidates the interview questions in advance. At this stage in the process, we will offer candidates an additional £50 stipend to cover the time invested in preparing for the interview. As part of the interview process, you will meet our Co-CEO Yasmin Ahammad, Senior Manager Raysa Franca and People and Wellbeing Director, Heather Salmon. For more information, see our website impatience.earth. . click apply for full job details
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
About the role Research has shown that there is significant potential for new and existing wealth holders to use their resources to fund climate action, and demand for trusted advisors to accelerate both the pace and efficacy of philanthropy. The Impatience Earth team has a track record of delivering quality philanthropy advisory for climate action, and with a growing team we have the capacity to take on new clients. As the Philanthropy Catalyst Lead, you will be instrumental in building a strong pipeline of clients who would benefit from our climate advisory services. You are someone who is comfortable connecting with and engaging wealth holders, such as high-net worth individuals, family foundations and corporate foundations that have the potential to commit substantial resources (£200k+ year) to climate action. These clients may be based in the UK or Europe (as reflects the majority of our client base so far) although you will also work with colleagues engaged in catalysing philanthropy in other regions of the world. You will report directly to the Co-CEO, but also work closely with other members of the team and partners such as the Environmental Funders Network (EFN) to grow climate philanthropy. This is not a fundraising role for Impatience Earth: the primary focus will be to further develop and hone our business development strategy; to find, qualify and cultivate prospects; and to support the delivery of advisory services as needed once prospects are converted into clients. About Impatience Earth Impatience Earth is a non-profit climate philanthropy consultancy founded in 2020 with a mission to educate, challenge and inspire wealth holders to take bolder funding decisions to address the climate emergency. Since 2020, our engagement with over 40 philanthropic foundations and businesses has supported them to make over £250m of new funding available for climate action, and we have already helped them make grants to over 200 different organisations. A great deal of these clients have come from word of mouth and from within our team s existing connections, and we are now looking to expand our reach beyond our own network. We have ambitious plans to unlock greater funding for intersectional climate justice work, with bespoke advisory for new climate funders continuing to be a core pillar of our strategic plan. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Further developing our business development strategy. This would include: Reviewing and assessing previous and existing business development activities, and prioritising actions Identifying key target audiences and referral partners Proposing realistic and stretch targets for our business development activities Developing concise and effective communications for our target audience, for example, by crafting compelling outreach emails Researching, qualifying and engaging with prospective clients. This would include: Using your past experience of engaging wealth holders to suggest new business development or prospect research ideas Reviewing funder databases for leads and relevant information Initiating a new (simple!) system of tracking client leads from identification to conversion Arranging and joining scoping conversations with potential clients Identifying events and spaces to engage with prospective clients Initiating and managing key relationships. This would include: Stewarding prospective clients who are not yet ready to engage with our services Re-engaging and managing strong relationships with key referral partners and intermediaries, such as EFN, private banks, wealth advisors, family offices and other philanthropy advisors Representing Impatience Earth externally at meetings and events to meet our business development objectives Working closely with colleagues to integrate business development across programmes. This would include: Working with Impatience Earth colleagues who lead our Strategic Communications, Global South and International Partnerships work to guide and support their activities around business development General support and advice to strengthen all staff members business development knowledge and skills Support client delivery. As and when you convert prospects into clients, we may need you to support client leads with delivery. This might include arranging and facilitating expert meetings and strategy sessions. What we re looking for At least 3 years previous experience of working in major gift fundraising, trust and foundation fundraising, private wealth advisory, or similar that gives you insight and knowledge into the philanthropic landscape, HNWIs, and the networks and ecosystem in which they operate Someone who enjoys engaging with philanthropists in-person and at events, and comfortable having interesting but sometimes challenging conversations A proven track record of converting leads into confirmed high value clients (or funders) at the 6- or 7-figure level and managing successful relationships with them Strong research skills, including ability to use datasets and access information to find and qualify prospects Excellent written and verbal communication skills A self starter who is able to think both creatively and strategically about business development; able to work independently but also as part of a dynamic and highly collaborative team Confidence engaging with different types of stakeholders, especially high net worth individuals, and the emotional intelligence and social skills to build genuine, trusted relationships A good understanding of the role of philanthropy in the context of social, economic and climate injustices Committed to tackling the climate crisis with a good grasp of its causes and solutions - though our team will provide training if you have not worked in a climate-focused role before Commitment to anti-oppression and social justice You ll have an advantage if you: Have developed or contributed to the development of a successful fundraising or business development strategy Have previously advised philanthropists, family offices, or foundations How you ll know you re doing a good job Impatience Earth is advising new clients that we had not previously engaged with You have converted prospects into clients that will contribute to our headline KPIs around funding catalysed and disbursed for impactful climate solutions You build and manage a high-quality pipeline of prospects You have stewarded trusted relationships with key partners turning them into a source of referrals and leads You have collaborated with the client delivery team to ensure a smooth handover from agreeing the terms of the client project to starting the engagement You contribute to increasing the team s knowledge around business development, and understanding our Unique Selling Point How To Apply: Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas, nor are we able to have calls with candidates in advance of application. We are using CharityJob to accept applications, so please apply through the CharityJob portal. The only exception to this is if you would like to submit a video cover letter, in which case please email your full application to We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have any access requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can discuss how to support you. This might include extended time on the assignment or alternative formats for the interview. We recommend that you do not use AI for the content of your CV or cover letter. This is based on past recruitment rounds where applications that were written without the use of AI were more likely to go through to the next stage e.g. they were personalised with specific and relevant examples. Stage 1: Using CharityJob, please submit your CV and your short answers to the following two questions (no more than 1.5 pages): What experience do you have working with high-net worth individuals and are there any success stories you d like to share as a result of their work with them? What perspectives and skills make you a stand out candidate for this specific role? Stage 2: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a short initial video call carried out on Zoom to discuss your experience and what excites you about the role. We will send all candidates the interview questions in advance. Stage 3: You will be asked to complete a short assignment at a time that suits you. At this stage in the process, we will offer candidates a £50 stipend to cover the time invested in this exercise. Stage 4: As part of the final interview stage, you ll be invited to a full interview, and we will be sending all candidates the interview questions in advance. At this stage in the process, we will offer candidates an additional £50 stipend to cover the time invested in preparing for the interview. As part of the interview process, you will meet our Co-CEO Yasmin Ahammad, Senior Manager Raysa Franca and People and Wellbeing Director, Heather Salmon. For more information, see our website impatience.earth. . click apply for full job details
Location: 89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ, and other Trust sites across London Contract Type: Full time, all year round Salary: £31,980-£33,870 Start Date: As soon as possible About the Role Working closely with the Development Manager and the Development Director, you will play a key role in strengthening relationships with the Trust s communities, supporting fundraising initiatives and delivering engaging communications and events that foster lifelong connections with the Trust and its schools. Key Responsibilities Build meaningful relationships across school communities and alumni networks, bringing people together and inspiring them to support the Trust s vision Lead creative fundraising and engagement initiatives, from community campaigns to reunions and events, helping to drive a vibrant culture of giving Boost the Trust s growth and sustainability by supporting data driven fundraising, managing donor stewardship, maintaining accurate customer relationship management (CRM) records, and contributing to strong grant proposals What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will be: A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and writing skills who can engage a vast range of stakeholders Experienced in relationship management, fundraising or engagement Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously Skilled in using CRM systems and digital communication tools Passionate about education and community building A team player with a proactive and positive approach About the Trust The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is a growing family of Catholic schools (primary, secondary and post-16), a registered charity and a trading company committed to providing an outstanding education rooted in faith, aspiration and service. Our Shared Services Team provides high-quality professional and operational support across the Trust, enabling schools to focus on teaching, learning and pastoral care. What We Offer A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for training and development to help you grow in your career The chance to contribute to a trust committed to delivering high-quality education and supporting staff wellbeing Hybrid working during school holidays Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement How to Apply For further details on the role, please view the Job Description and Person Specification or visit our website to find out more about us. To apply for this role, please complete the application forms available on our Vacancies webpage. Applications should be sent via email. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview upon receipt of application, therefore we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children s Barred List. The posts below are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020 provide that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide. Join us in our mission to cultivate an educational environment that inspires growth, respect and academic achievement!
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Location: 89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ, and other Trust sites across London Contract Type: Full time, all year round Salary: £31,980-£33,870 Start Date: As soon as possible About the Role Working closely with the Development Manager and the Development Director, you will play a key role in strengthening relationships with the Trust s communities, supporting fundraising initiatives and delivering engaging communications and events that foster lifelong connections with the Trust and its schools. Key Responsibilities Build meaningful relationships across school communities and alumni networks, bringing people together and inspiring them to support the Trust s vision Lead creative fundraising and engagement initiatives, from community campaigns to reunions and events, helping to drive a vibrant culture of giving Boost the Trust s growth and sustainability by supporting data driven fundraising, managing donor stewardship, maintaining accurate customer relationship management (CRM) records, and contributing to strong grant proposals What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will be: A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and writing skills who can engage a vast range of stakeholders Experienced in relationship management, fundraising or engagement Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously Skilled in using CRM systems and digital communication tools Passionate about education and community building A team player with a proactive and positive approach About the Trust The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is a growing family of Catholic schools (primary, secondary and post-16), a registered charity and a trading company committed to providing an outstanding education rooted in faith, aspiration and service. Our Shared Services Team provides high-quality professional and operational support across the Trust, enabling schools to focus on teaching, learning and pastoral care. What We Offer A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for training and development to help you grow in your career The chance to contribute to a trust committed to delivering high-quality education and supporting staff wellbeing Hybrid working during school holidays Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement How to Apply For further details on the role, please view the Job Description and Person Specification or visit our website to find out more about us. To apply for this role, please complete the application forms available on our Vacancies webpage. Applications should be sent via email. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview upon receipt of application, therefore we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All roles are subject to satisfactory vetting, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children s Barred List. The posts below are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020 provide that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide. Join us in our mission to cultivate an educational environment that inspires growth, respect and academic achievement!
Becoming A Trustee with Young Identity Our new Trustees may come from many walks of life and we do not require prior board-level experience. At this time, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can help to build the charity's infrastructure with: finance or accountancy , law , human resources and people management , income generation , commercial fundraising , marketing and communications , as well as those with experience in the education sector or working with young people . Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate some of the following qualities: Sound judgement and strategic thinking ability balanced by an openness to listening to others and to new ideas A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the organisation Understanding or experience of the arts and/or education and a belief in the transformative power of poetry and performance An enthusiasm for arts charity work and the confidence and willingness to advocate our mission. All Trustees will be offered an induction. The role offers the opportunity to learn about governance and what it takes to run an arts organisation and achieve its objectives. Alongside experienced individuals, we also want to recruit a young trustee who would be willing to take up a governance role for the first time, someone who is willing to be mentored, so that we can offer tailored support and training as required. All Trustees will have the opportunity to attend Young Identity writing workshops, training, and events to experience Young Identity's unique delivery of poetry and performance. Our current board is a diverse mix of trustees with backgrounds in: economics, law, psychology, education, counselling, young people's arts production, community engagement and creative business development. The current board brings a wealth of knowledge, both specialist and general, as well as invaluable perspectives and lived experience ranging from the local, national and international. However, we also need to actively manage changes to the board as the terms of current trustees come to an end. We strive to do this in a systematic and organised way to ensure both continuity, stability as well as the development and progression of Young Identity. The Role and Responsibilities of Trustees Trustees are expected to: Commit to the responsibilities of the role, including attending and contributing to Board meetings, contributing to sub-committee work and representing Young Identity at events and meetings with key stakeholders. Contribute to the governance and strategic direction of Young Identity, ensuring it achieves its mission and objectives. Ensure, alongside your fellow Trustees, that the charity's a ff airs are conducted to the highest standards and with appropriate governance and risk management procedures. Be an ambassador for the charity, spreading the word about Young Identity and its work by attending events, using their experience and knowledge to support the development of the organisation. Terms of Appointment Expenses - This is a voluntary role and is unremunerated, although reasonable expenses can be claimed Meetings - The Board meets 4-6 times a year; this includes an annual strategic planning away day Length of Service - Trustees are appointed by the Board on a three-year term with the option to renew for one further term. There is some flexibility on the length of term for those aged 18 - 30. Eligibility - Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and be legally eligible to serve as Board Member/Chair or Trustee of a charity. You must not: Have an unspent conviction for an o ff ence involving dishonesty or deception Be declared bankrupt or be subject to bankruptcy restrictions Have an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) with a creditor Been removed or disqualified as a company director or charity trustee because of wrongdoing Be disqualified or barred from acting as a trustee under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Being a Chair The Chair will hold the Board and Leadership Team to account for the Charity's mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. They will focus the board on strategic matters, prioritising long-term goals and planning and holding the organisation accountable to its stakeholders. The Chair will line manage the Co-Directors and act as an ambassador for the Charity. The Chair will need to have experience of or be skilled in most of the following areas: Chairing meetings, facilitating discussion and decision-making Strategic leadership and governance; ideally in the arts, culture or charity sectors Managing people, communications and understanding human dynamics, maintaining relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders Emotional intelligence; ability to provide appropriate support to senior staff Managing financial resources External relations and advocacy, including networking, philanthropy and fundraising The above list is indicative only and not exhaustive. The Chair will be expected to perform duties that are reasonably commensurate with the role. The Role and Responsibilities of Chair Our chair is expected to: Governance Lead the board in setting the strategic direction of the charity and approving the annual budget and plan. Ensure that the trustee board annually reviews its structure, effectiveness, delegations and key policies and implements agreed changes as necessary. Ensure trustee awareness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including the requirements in their constitution and Charity Commission guidance on trustee roles and responsibilities (CC3). Maintain high standards of governance as set out in the Charity Governance code, fostering transparency and ensuring the charity holds itself accountable to its stakeholders. Work closely with the Co-Directors to establish a positive culture and hold the board and sta ff team accountable. Build a strong, positive and respectful relationship with staff , volunteers, beneficiaries and other stakeholders. Act as the Board's delegated representative to conduct Young Identity's annual appraisal, ensuring they are supported, constructively challenged and held to account for delivering the charity's strategy, through 1:1s Lead on the appraisal and development of trustees Board meetings Ensure that the trustee board functions effectively, meetings are run inclusively and the board carries out its duties. Liaise with the staff team to arrange Trustee meetings, set agendas and chair meetings. Monitoring the agreed actions from board meetings to ensure that decisions are implemented properly and in a timely manner. External Act as an ambassador for the charity, representing its interests and values to stakeholders. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 500 words via the email application box below, telling us why you want to be a Trustee or Chair. If you prefer, you can send a video of up to 2 minutes instead of the accompanying letter. We are committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you require any adjustments or other accommodations or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Application Deadline: 6 April 2026 Interviews: 20 - 21 April 2026 Confirmations: 23 April 2026 Observe Board Meeting: 7 May 2026 Contact There is no obligation, but if you would like to have a conversation with our Chair before applying, contact our Chair of our Trustees at Safer Recruitment We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, facilitators and volunteers to share this commitment, and we follow safer recruitment practices for all relevant roles, including the necessary pre-appointment checks. If you are appointed as a Young Identity Trustee we may require: Two satisfactory references A valid enhanced DBS check Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Form , which will be separated from your application, before shortlisting. Thank you for your interest in Young Identity.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Becoming A Trustee with Young Identity Our new Trustees may come from many walks of life and we do not require prior board-level experience. At this time, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can help to build the charity's infrastructure with: finance or accountancy , law , human resources and people management , income generation , commercial fundraising , marketing and communications , as well as those with experience in the education sector or working with young people . Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate some of the following qualities: Sound judgement and strategic thinking ability balanced by an openness to listening to others and to new ideas A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the organisation Understanding or experience of the arts and/or education and a belief in the transformative power of poetry and performance An enthusiasm for arts charity work and the confidence and willingness to advocate our mission. All Trustees will be offered an induction. The role offers the opportunity to learn about governance and what it takes to run an arts organisation and achieve its objectives. Alongside experienced individuals, we also want to recruit a young trustee who would be willing to take up a governance role for the first time, someone who is willing to be mentored, so that we can offer tailored support and training as required. All Trustees will have the opportunity to attend Young Identity writing workshops, training, and events to experience Young Identity's unique delivery of poetry and performance. Our current board is a diverse mix of trustees with backgrounds in: economics, law, psychology, education, counselling, young people's arts production, community engagement and creative business development. The current board brings a wealth of knowledge, both specialist and general, as well as invaluable perspectives and lived experience ranging from the local, national and international. However, we also need to actively manage changes to the board as the terms of current trustees come to an end. We strive to do this in a systematic and organised way to ensure both continuity, stability as well as the development and progression of Young Identity. The Role and Responsibilities of Trustees Trustees are expected to: Commit to the responsibilities of the role, including attending and contributing to Board meetings, contributing to sub-committee work and representing Young Identity at events and meetings with key stakeholders. Contribute to the governance and strategic direction of Young Identity, ensuring it achieves its mission and objectives. Ensure, alongside your fellow Trustees, that the charity's a ff airs are conducted to the highest standards and with appropriate governance and risk management procedures. Be an ambassador for the charity, spreading the word about Young Identity and its work by attending events, using their experience and knowledge to support the development of the organisation. Terms of Appointment Expenses - This is a voluntary role and is unremunerated, although reasonable expenses can be claimed Meetings - The Board meets 4-6 times a year; this includes an annual strategic planning away day Length of Service - Trustees are appointed by the Board on a three-year term with the option to renew for one further term. There is some flexibility on the length of term for those aged 18 - 30. Eligibility - Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and be legally eligible to serve as Board Member/Chair or Trustee of a charity. You must not: Have an unspent conviction for an o ff ence involving dishonesty or deception Be declared bankrupt or be subject to bankruptcy restrictions Have an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) with a creditor Been removed or disqualified as a company director or charity trustee because of wrongdoing Be disqualified or barred from acting as a trustee under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Being a Chair The Chair will hold the Board and Leadership Team to account for the Charity's mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. They will focus the board on strategic matters, prioritising long-term goals and planning and holding the organisation accountable to its stakeholders. The Chair will line manage the Co-Directors and act as an ambassador for the Charity. The Chair will need to have experience of or be skilled in most of the following areas: Chairing meetings, facilitating discussion and decision-making Strategic leadership and governance; ideally in the arts, culture or charity sectors Managing people, communications and understanding human dynamics, maintaining relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders Emotional intelligence; ability to provide appropriate support to senior staff Managing financial resources External relations and advocacy, including networking, philanthropy and fundraising The above list is indicative only and not exhaustive. The Chair will be expected to perform duties that are reasonably commensurate with the role. The Role and Responsibilities of Chair Our chair is expected to: Governance Lead the board in setting the strategic direction of the charity and approving the annual budget and plan. Ensure that the trustee board annually reviews its structure, effectiveness, delegations and key policies and implements agreed changes as necessary. Ensure trustee awareness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including the requirements in their constitution and Charity Commission guidance on trustee roles and responsibilities (CC3). Maintain high standards of governance as set out in the Charity Governance code, fostering transparency and ensuring the charity holds itself accountable to its stakeholders. Work closely with the Co-Directors to establish a positive culture and hold the board and sta ff team accountable. Build a strong, positive and respectful relationship with staff , volunteers, beneficiaries and other stakeholders. Act as the Board's delegated representative to conduct Young Identity's annual appraisal, ensuring they are supported, constructively challenged and held to account for delivering the charity's strategy, through 1:1s Lead on the appraisal and development of trustees Board meetings Ensure that the trustee board functions effectively, meetings are run inclusively and the board carries out its duties. Liaise with the staff team to arrange Trustee meetings, set agendas and chair meetings. Monitoring the agreed actions from board meetings to ensure that decisions are implemented properly and in a timely manner. External Act as an ambassador for the charity, representing its interests and values to stakeholders. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 500 words via the email application box below, telling us why you want to be a Trustee or Chair. If you prefer, you can send a video of up to 2 minutes instead of the accompanying letter. We are committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you require any adjustments or other accommodations or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Application Deadline: 6 April 2026 Interviews: 20 - 21 April 2026 Confirmations: 23 April 2026 Observe Board Meeting: 7 May 2026 Contact There is no obligation, but if you would like to have a conversation with our Chair before applying, contact our Chair of our Trustees at Safer Recruitment We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, facilitators and volunteers to share this commitment, and we follow safer recruitment practices for all relevant roles, including the necessary pre-appointment checks. If you are appointed as a Young Identity Trustee we may require: Two satisfactory references A valid enhanced DBS check Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Form , which will be separated from your application, before shortlisting. Thank you for your interest in Young Identity.
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists
Amersham, Buckinghamshire
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity to recruit their new Director of Finance & Operations. LOCATION: Amersham, Buckinghamshire REPORTING TO: Chief Executive Officer ORGANISATION: There are only 20 employees in the charity RESPONSIBLE FOR: Senior HR Executive (PT) and Database & Operation Officer (PT) This is a Standalone Finance role, with no other finance support. HOURS: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) HYBRID WORKING: A minimum of 2 days a week and SLT meetings, is required at their offices in Amersham, Buckinghamshire SALARY: circa £65,000pa PENSION: 7% non-contributory ANNUAL LEAVE: 28 days, plus bank holidays OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Free Parking INTERVIEWS ARE AVAILABLE W/C 30TH MARCH Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity provides specialist nurses and life-changing support for seriously ill children. Across the UK, over 200 Roald Dahl Nurses care for more than 40,000 children living with complex, lifelong conditions. For many families, the road to diagnosis is complex and uncertain, juggling hospital visits, managing medications, and navigating treatments and tests. They are often under the care of multiple specialists, across different hospitals. Roald Dahl Nurses join families on this journey. They provide coordination of care, emotional support, and a trusted, familiar presence both in hospital and at home. They help families feel less overwhelmed and isolated and more in control. Our vision is that every seriously ill child deserves a Roald Dahl Nurse and fundraising is core to achieving this. Job Description The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will play a crucial role in realising our ambitious plans as a charity. The postholder will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, Director of Development, Director or Programmes and Director of Fundraising and Communications. The DFO role is responsible for overseeing the financial health, operational effectiveness, and organisational infrastructure of the charity, ensures that the charity operates efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with all regulatory and fiduciary requirements. This role blends strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational management and is critical to enabling the charity to achieve its charitable programme as well as provide long-term sustainability. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Management Provide strategic financial leadership, including long-range financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Develop and manage the organisation's annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with senior leadership. Manage the accounting functions, including payroll and pension, and month-end and year-end close. Prepare and present timely, accurate financial reports to the SLT, Finance and Investment Sub- Committee, and Board of Trustees. Monitor cash flow, reserves, and investments to ensure financial stability and liquidity. Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, funder requirements, and nonprofit accounting standards. Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors. Manage relationship with investment managers and their adherence to investment strategy. Operations & Organisational Management Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficient systems, processes, and internal controls. Lead and continuously improve policies and procedures related to finance, operations, and administration. Manage organisational risk, insurance coverage, and compliance (e.g., legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations). Oversee facilities, technology, and vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effe
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity to recruit their new Director of Finance & Operations. LOCATION: Amersham, Buckinghamshire REPORTING TO: Chief Executive Officer ORGANISATION: There are only 20 employees in the charity RESPONSIBLE FOR: Senior HR Executive (PT) and Database & Operation Officer (PT) This is a Standalone Finance role, with no other finance support. HOURS: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) HYBRID WORKING: A minimum of 2 days a week and SLT meetings, is required at their offices in Amersham, Buckinghamshire SALARY: circa £65,000pa PENSION: 7% non-contributory ANNUAL LEAVE: 28 days, plus bank holidays OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Free Parking INTERVIEWS ARE AVAILABLE W/C 30TH MARCH Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity provides specialist nurses and life-changing support for seriously ill children. Across the UK, over 200 Roald Dahl Nurses care for more than 40,000 children living with complex, lifelong conditions. For many families, the road to diagnosis is complex and uncertain, juggling hospital visits, managing medications, and navigating treatments and tests. They are often under the care of multiple specialists, across different hospitals. Roald Dahl Nurses join families on this journey. They provide coordination of care, emotional support, and a trusted, familiar presence both in hospital and at home. They help families feel less overwhelmed and isolated and more in control. Our vision is that every seriously ill child deserves a Roald Dahl Nurse and fundraising is core to achieving this. Job Description The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will play a crucial role in realising our ambitious plans as a charity. The postholder will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, Director of Development, Director or Programmes and Director of Fundraising and Communications. The DFO role is responsible for overseeing the financial health, operational effectiveness, and organisational infrastructure of the charity, ensures that the charity operates efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with all regulatory and fiduciary requirements. This role blends strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational management and is critical to enabling the charity to achieve its charitable programme as well as provide long-term sustainability. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Management Provide strategic financial leadership, including long-range financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Develop and manage the organisation's annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with senior leadership. Manage the accounting functions, including payroll and pension, and month-end and year-end close. Prepare and present timely, accurate financial reports to the SLT, Finance and Investment Sub- Committee, and Board of Trustees. Monitor cash flow, reserves, and investments to ensure financial stability and liquidity. Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, funder requirements, and nonprofit accounting standards. Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors. Manage relationship with investment managers and their adherence to investment strategy. Operations & Organisational Management Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficient systems, processes, and internal controls. Lead and continuously improve policies and procedures related to finance, operations, and administration. Manage organisational risk, insurance coverage, and compliance (e.g., legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations). Oversee facilities, technology, and vendor relationships, ensuring cost-effe
JUSTICE is looking to recruit a new Director of Development to join our friendly, outcome-focused, values-led team. This is a permanent role and provides an exciting opportunity for someone who is an experienced fundraiser who is able to provide strategic direction as well as get into the nitty gritty, when needed. We are looking for an individual who has an interest in the purpose of the charity (to improve the UK justice system so that it is fair and within everyone s reach). The successful post holder will be a confident leader who has worked as a senior fundraiser in previous roles and someone who enjoys autonomy and is able to lead and empower their team. This role will really suit someone who thrives in a role where no two days are the same and who wants to be part of the effort to grow our small but mighty charity. The Director of Development will lead the organisation s income generation strategy to support its work to advance legal reform, human rights and the rule of law. The role is responsible for diversifying, growing and achieving income through existing income streams, including: trusts and foundations, major donors, giving circles (JUSTICE60 and NextGen J60), corporate partnerships, membership as well as seeking out and creating new streams. By working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, the Director will build long-term, strong relationships with funders and partners, strengthen the organisation s case for support and ensure fundraising is aligned with the charity s strategic priorities. If this sounds like something you d be interested in and something you would enjoy doing, please do apply!
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
JUSTICE is looking to recruit a new Director of Development to join our friendly, outcome-focused, values-led team. This is a permanent role and provides an exciting opportunity for someone who is an experienced fundraiser who is able to provide strategic direction as well as get into the nitty gritty, when needed. We are looking for an individual who has an interest in the purpose of the charity (to improve the UK justice system so that it is fair and within everyone s reach). The successful post holder will be a confident leader who has worked as a senior fundraiser in previous roles and someone who enjoys autonomy and is able to lead and empower their team. This role will really suit someone who thrives in a role where no two days are the same and who wants to be part of the effort to grow our small but mighty charity. The Director of Development will lead the organisation s income generation strategy to support its work to advance legal reform, human rights and the rule of law. The role is responsible for diversifying, growing and achieving income through existing income streams, including: trusts and foundations, major donors, giving circles (JUSTICE60 and NextGen J60), corporate partnerships, membership as well as seeking out and creating new streams. By working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, the Director will build long-term, strong relationships with funders and partners, strengthen the organisation s case for support and ensure fundraising is aligned with the charity s strategic priorities. If this sounds like something you d be interested in and something you would enjoy doing, please do apply!
Job title: Senior Development Manager Contract type: 1-year contract, 3-days per week (21hrs per week, standard office hours are 9am 5pm, Monday Friday. Work outside these hours is required on occasions. Flexible working subject to agreement). Start date: April 2026 Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum Holiday: 25 days + Public Holidays pro rata Pension : Generous workplace pension scheme Location: London, Somerset House Reporting to: Director Travel: Occasional travel to projects and events may be required. Safeguarding: In line with Art Explora s Safeguarding Policy, all staff are required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which Art Explora will carry out upon appointment. Art Explora s mission is to tackle the social, economic and geographic barriers that prevent many people from having the opportunity to take part in the arts. The role Art Explora UK is a small but entrepreneurial arts charity looking for an experienced fundraiser to join our dynamic team and help us implement a new fundraising strategy, and achieve our ambitious and exciting targets at a time of growth and opportunity. This is a flexible part-time role for someone who is happy working independently, while liaising closely with the Director, Programme Heads and Trustees. On-boarding and hand-over will be with the current Fundraising Consultant. The Senior Development Manager will identify, cultivate, solicit, and manage funders and prospects, working across public sector, trusts, foundations and corporate supporters. A particular focus will be on securing support for two high-profile, flagship programmes: Time Odyssey and the Mobile Museum, however there is significant potential to expand this scope of work. The Senior Development Manager will be someone who thinks creatively, seizes opportunity and, with excellent inter-personal skills, brings experience, energy and drive to attract donors and prospects to the Charity s exciting mission to innovate forms of engagement and increase access to arts and culture. Specific Responsibilities • Deliver against a 6-figure fundraising target, taking responsibility for a cohort of prospects, with a focus on trusts, foundations, public sector and corporate partners. • Write compelling proposals/applications and reports for trusts and foundations, to engage supporters and demonstrate the impact of our work. • Collaborate with colleagues, in particular the Director and Programme Heads, to source programme information, schedule meetings/calls with prospects, writing excellent briefing notes in advance. • Adhere to best practice in prospect cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, and ensure the due diligence policies in place are followed. • Deliver the highest level of donor care through excellent communication skills: building rapport with prospects and donors, and ensuring correspondence is appropriate and consistent. • Set up and deliver cultivation events for prospects and donors that highlight the work of Art Explora and associated opportunities to support. • Work closely with press/marketing to ensure messaging and brand identity is aligned. Key outcomes • Achieve fundraising target • Expand and progress the existing pipeline of prospects and donors • Demonstrate highest level of prospect/donor interaction and relations actions that result in an engaged and informed donor pool • Produce excellent and regular donor communications, both written and in-person. • Submit in a timely fashion proposals and reports. • Deliver excellent development events as required, within budget. PERSON SPECIFICATION • 4+ years experience in donor-facing fundraising, with a focus on the arts/education sector. • Highly organised with the ability to work at pace and manage a number of projects and priorities simultaneously. • Demonstrable experience of working to and meeting challenging fundraising targets; proven ability to secure six-figures awards. • Experience of independently managing a designated group of donors and prospects and moving those relationships forward to successful outcomes. • An understanding of and commitment to excellent stewardship and donor care • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; a developed ability to influence and inspire donors and prospects around a given cause or project. • Confidence to drive forward relationships with donors and prospects, meeting independently and presenting proposals face-to-face and in writing. • Flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal office hours and travel to various locations as required. • A passion for the arts and an understanding of the arts education landscape. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, please feel free to enquire and learn more. Deadline: 11:59pm Sunday 12 April 2026. The interviews will be the week commencing 20 April. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We strive to promote an inclusive environment, which celebrates and promotes diversity. For any queries regarding eligibility or the job specification please contact Art Explora.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Job title: Senior Development Manager Contract type: 1-year contract, 3-days per week (21hrs per week, standard office hours are 9am 5pm, Monday Friday. Work outside these hours is required on occasions. Flexible working subject to agreement). Start date: April 2026 Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum Holiday: 25 days + Public Holidays pro rata Pension : Generous workplace pension scheme Location: London, Somerset House Reporting to: Director Travel: Occasional travel to projects and events may be required. Safeguarding: In line with Art Explora s Safeguarding Policy, all staff are required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which Art Explora will carry out upon appointment. Art Explora s mission is to tackle the social, economic and geographic barriers that prevent many people from having the opportunity to take part in the arts. The role Art Explora UK is a small but entrepreneurial arts charity looking for an experienced fundraiser to join our dynamic team and help us implement a new fundraising strategy, and achieve our ambitious and exciting targets at a time of growth and opportunity. This is a flexible part-time role for someone who is happy working independently, while liaising closely with the Director, Programme Heads and Trustees. On-boarding and hand-over will be with the current Fundraising Consultant. The Senior Development Manager will identify, cultivate, solicit, and manage funders and prospects, working across public sector, trusts, foundations and corporate supporters. A particular focus will be on securing support for two high-profile, flagship programmes: Time Odyssey and the Mobile Museum, however there is significant potential to expand this scope of work. The Senior Development Manager will be someone who thinks creatively, seizes opportunity and, with excellent inter-personal skills, brings experience, energy and drive to attract donors and prospects to the Charity s exciting mission to innovate forms of engagement and increase access to arts and culture. Specific Responsibilities • Deliver against a 6-figure fundraising target, taking responsibility for a cohort of prospects, with a focus on trusts, foundations, public sector and corporate partners. • Write compelling proposals/applications and reports for trusts and foundations, to engage supporters and demonstrate the impact of our work. • Collaborate with colleagues, in particular the Director and Programme Heads, to source programme information, schedule meetings/calls with prospects, writing excellent briefing notes in advance. • Adhere to best practice in prospect cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, and ensure the due diligence policies in place are followed. • Deliver the highest level of donor care through excellent communication skills: building rapport with prospects and donors, and ensuring correspondence is appropriate and consistent. • Set up and deliver cultivation events for prospects and donors that highlight the work of Art Explora and associated opportunities to support. • Work closely with press/marketing to ensure messaging and brand identity is aligned. Key outcomes • Achieve fundraising target • Expand and progress the existing pipeline of prospects and donors • Demonstrate highest level of prospect/donor interaction and relations actions that result in an engaged and informed donor pool • Produce excellent and regular donor communications, both written and in-person. • Submit in a timely fashion proposals and reports. • Deliver excellent development events as required, within budget. PERSON SPECIFICATION • 4+ years experience in donor-facing fundraising, with a focus on the arts/education sector. • Highly organised with the ability to work at pace and manage a number of projects and priorities simultaneously. • Demonstrable experience of working to and meeting challenging fundraising targets; proven ability to secure six-figures awards. • Experience of independently managing a designated group of donors and prospects and moving those relationships forward to successful outcomes. • An understanding of and commitment to excellent stewardship and donor care • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; a developed ability to influence and inspire donors and prospects around a given cause or project. • Confidence to drive forward relationships with donors and prospects, meeting independently and presenting proposals face-to-face and in writing. • Flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal office hours and travel to various locations as required. • A passion for the arts and an understanding of the arts education landscape. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, please feel free to enquire and learn more. Deadline: 11:59pm Sunday 12 April 2026. The interviews will be the week commencing 20 April. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We strive to promote an inclusive environment, which celebrates and promotes diversity. For any queries regarding eligibility or the job specification please contact Art Explora.
This role is initially for 12months, however there is an opportunity to go permanent after this period. We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Job Title to play a pivotal role in our Service in location. Sounds great, what will I be doing? As the Executive Director of Finance, you will lead a team of 15 and oversee the day to day management of Hestia's financial operations, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements, best practice, and the safeguarding of organisational assets. You will develop and implement effective financial policies and procedures, maintain robust systems for accurate and timely internal and external reporting, and support the Housing Management Director with rent and service charge setting. With responsibility for financial KPIs, long term financial planning, and the oversight of investments and cash balances-including liaison with investment advisers-you will also provide the financial framework for assessing new business and fundraising opportunities, working closely with Business Development, Fundraising, and Operations. You will manage key external relationships, including auditors, bankers, and professional advisers, and offer expert guidance to the Board of Trustees on all finance matters. In addition, you will oversee procurement to ensure value for money, manage Head Office provision, and ensure appropriate insurance cover is in place. As part of Hestia's senior leadership team, you will attend Board meetings, lead organisational risk management, and act as Secretary to the Finance and Fundraising Sub Committee. What do I need to bring with me? The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial senior level finance leadership experience, ideally gained within a complex or multi service organisation. They will bring a strong track record of leading and developing high performing finance teams, alongside extensive expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long term strategic financial management. They will have proven experience developing robust financial policies and controls, managing statutory accounts, audits and external reporting, and ensuring full regulatory compliance. Strong analytical skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non financial audiences are essential. The successful candidate will also demonstrate experience in investment and cashflow management, procurement best practice, insurance oversight, and working with external partners such as auditors, bankers and tax advisers. Experience supporting business development, tenders and fundraising through sound financial evaluation is highly desirable. As an effective senior leader, they will have experience working with Boards, contributing to organisational strategy, overseeing risk management, and supporting governance committees. Personally, they will be strategic, collaborative, resilient and values driven, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement and to Hestia's mission. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
This role is initially for 12months, however there is an opportunity to go permanent after this period. We are Hestia. We make a difference. At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Job Title to play a pivotal role in our Service in location. Sounds great, what will I be doing? As the Executive Director of Finance, you will lead a team of 15 and oversee the day to day management of Hestia's financial operations, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements, best practice, and the safeguarding of organisational assets. You will develop and implement effective financial policies and procedures, maintain robust systems for accurate and timely internal and external reporting, and support the Housing Management Director with rent and service charge setting. With responsibility for financial KPIs, long term financial planning, and the oversight of investments and cash balances-including liaison with investment advisers-you will also provide the financial framework for assessing new business and fundraising opportunities, working closely with Business Development, Fundraising, and Operations. You will manage key external relationships, including auditors, bankers, and professional advisers, and offer expert guidance to the Board of Trustees on all finance matters. In addition, you will oversee procurement to ensure value for money, manage Head Office provision, and ensure appropriate insurance cover is in place. As part of Hestia's senior leadership team, you will attend Board meetings, lead organisational risk management, and act as Secretary to the Finance and Fundraising Sub Committee. What do I need to bring with me? The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial senior level finance leadership experience, ideally gained within a complex or multi service organisation. They will bring a strong track record of leading and developing high performing finance teams, alongside extensive expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long term strategic financial management. They will have proven experience developing robust financial policies and controls, managing statutory accounts, audits and external reporting, and ensuring full regulatory compliance. Strong analytical skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non financial audiences are essential. The successful candidate will also demonstrate experience in investment and cashflow management, procurement best practice, insurance oversight, and working with external partners such as auditors, bankers and tax advisers. Experience supporting business development, tenders and fundraising through sound financial evaluation is highly desirable. As an effective senior leader, they will have experience working with Boards, contributing to organisational strategy, overseeing risk management, and supporting governance committees. Personally, they will be strategic, collaborative, resilient and values driven, with excellent communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement and to Hestia's mission. Interview Steps We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect. Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do! Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based. Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation. We are a disability confident employer Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us. Safeguarding Statement Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia. Important Information for Candidates If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed. We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
Reporting to: Associate Director, Policy & Influencing Contract type: Fixed term to end December 2026 Hours: This is a full-time post 35 hours per week , however, they welcome applicants with proposals for shared working arrangements or other flexibilities. They are also open to applicants with an interest and expertise in one or more of the devolved nations who wish to apply on a part-time basis. Location: Home based and flexible with some travel across the UK. Closing date: Wednesday 18th March 2026 Reward package: £51, 000 - £57, 000 Overall Purpose Our client is at a critical stage in its strategy and needs to ensure the NHS charity sector and its operating environment in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is well understood, supported and positioned for sustainable growth. This fixed-term role will build understanding of, and support the development of, the sector across the devolved nations by combining strategic scoping, membership and financial modelling, and future planning with practical implementation. The postholder will strengthen insight, partnerships and capacity, and help scope what an effective investment, support, and resourcing model for their work in the devolved nations might look like, to maximise impact for patients, staff and communities. Overall Objectives 1. Build a robust evidence base across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by mapping, scoping and modelling the NHS charity sector, including membership and income-generation potential, to inform strategic planning and sector support. 2. Strengthen member capacity and capability by providing advice, guidance, and practical support to NHS charities in the devolved nations, working closely with other teams - including membership and other relevant functions - to ensure coordinated, high-quality support and engagement. 3. Enhance the profile and influence of the NHS charity sector across the devolved nations by building strong relationships with stakeholders, supporting strategic plans and communications, and acting as a bridge between regional insight and wider work and offer. 4. Support organisational strategy and future planning by contributing to the design and delivery of programmes and initiatives, working collaboratively across teams, and scoping what an effective investment, support, and resourcing model for their work in the devolved nations might look like to maximise impact. Key Responsibilities The main duties and responsibilities of the role holder are as outlined below: 1) Lead mapping, scoping and modelling of the NHS charity sector across the devolved nations, including membership growth, income-generation potential and future opportunities, to provide a robust evidence base for strategic planning. 2) Analyse trends, risks and opportunities in each devolved nation, using predictive and horizon-scanning work to inform organisational strategy, partnerships and programme delivery. 3) Build and maintain strategic relationships with NHS bodies, Government departments and other relevant agencies and organisations in the devolved nations, strengthening partnerships that support sector development. 4) Support the development and delivery of strategic plans, programmes and communications, including scoping future investment, support and resourcing models for the devolved nations, to enhance the sector s profile and maximise impact. 5) Work with the membership and other teams to ensure high-quality advice, guidance and support to NHS charities across the devolved nations, helping them build capacity and capability to engage effectively in programmes, partnerships and initiatives. 6) Hold and apply devolved nations-specific health and care policy, strategy and contextual expertise, ensuring programmes, plans and communications are informed by local policy, strategy and sector context. 7) Work collaboratively across teams, including programmes and communications, to ensure coordinated support, effective delivery and shared organisational learning. Deliverables The following deliverables are indicative of the focus of the role during the fixed-term period and may evolve in response to organisational priorities, learning and the external environment. A clear and well-evidenced mapping and analysis of the NHS charity sector in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including income-generation potential, membership context and future opportunities. Insight and recommendations to inform their strategic and operational approach to working in the devolved nations, including partnership opportunities, opportunities, investment, resourcing and development needs. Practical support and capacity-building activity delivered with NHS charities across the devolved nations, informed by sector insight and member needs. Strengthened relationships and engagement with NHS bodies, government departments and relevant agencies in the devolved nations to support collaboration and sector development. Defined approaches to membership relationships in the devolved nations, developed in collaboration with the membership team and informed by regional insight. Contributions to strategic plans, programmes and initiatives, including both design and delivery elements, working closely with teams across their organisation Clear and accessible communication of learning and insight to colleagues and stakeholders, supporting shared understanding and informed decision-making. Other Duties Act as a champion for their organisation and NHS charities. Visibly live their values, including their commitment to diversity and inclusion. Carrying out the duties of post in accordance with their policies and procedures on Health and Safety and take responsibility for ensuring personal health and safety. Working flexibly, prioritising workload and working effectively as part of a team. Adhere to relevant legislation, best practice, policies and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards. Represent their organisation as needed. Benefits: 10% employers pension contribution (NEST) HSF Health cash Plan-covering employee partners and dependants under days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and increases with length of service 2 hours weekly wellbeing time out Employee assistance program , offering GP advice lines, virtual doctors, prescription services, emotional wellbeing support, a legal help line and counselling. Funded eye site test (Specsavers) Pay it forward days- 2 days volunteering Mindful Employer Perkbox and Reward Gateway discount platforms REF-
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Reporting to: Associate Director, Policy & Influencing Contract type: Fixed term to end December 2026 Hours: This is a full-time post 35 hours per week , however, they welcome applicants with proposals for shared working arrangements or other flexibilities. They are also open to applicants with an interest and expertise in one or more of the devolved nations who wish to apply on a part-time basis. Location: Home based and flexible with some travel across the UK. Closing date: Wednesday 18th March 2026 Reward package: £51, 000 - £57, 000 Overall Purpose Our client is at a critical stage in its strategy and needs to ensure the NHS charity sector and its operating environment in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is well understood, supported and positioned for sustainable growth. This fixed-term role will build understanding of, and support the development of, the sector across the devolved nations by combining strategic scoping, membership and financial modelling, and future planning with practical implementation. The postholder will strengthen insight, partnerships and capacity, and help scope what an effective investment, support, and resourcing model for their work in the devolved nations might look like, to maximise impact for patients, staff and communities. Overall Objectives 1. Build a robust evidence base across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by mapping, scoping and modelling the NHS charity sector, including membership and income-generation potential, to inform strategic planning and sector support. 2. Strengthen member capacity and capability by providing advice, guidance, and practical support to NHS charities in the devolved nations, working closely with other teams - including membership and other relevant functions - to ensure coordinated, high-quality support and engagement. 3. Enhance the profile and influence of the NHS charity sector across the devolved nations by building strong relationships with stakeholders, supporting strategic plans and communications, and acting as a bridge between regional insight and wider work and offer. 4. Support organisational strategy and future planning by contributing to the design and delivery of programmes and initiatives, working collaboratively across teams, and scoping what an effective investment, support, and resourcing model for their work in the devolved nations might look like to maximise impact. Key Responsibilities The main duties and responsibilities of the role holder are as outlined below: 1) Lead mapping, scoping and modelling of the NHS charity sector across the devolved nations, including membership growth, income-generation potential and future opportunities, to provide a robust evidence base for strategic planning. 2) Analyse trends, risks and opportunities in each devolved nation, using predictive and horizon-scanning work to inform organisational strategy, partnerships and programme delivery. 3) Build and maintain strategic relationships with NHS bodies, Government departments and other relevant agencies and organisations in the devolved nations, strengthening partnerships that support sector development. 4) Support the development and delivery of strategic plans, programmes and communications, including scoping future investment, support and resourcing models for the devolved nations, to enhance the sector s profile and maximise impact. 5) Work with the membership and other teams to ensure high-quality advice, guidance and support to NHS charities across the devolved nations, helping them build capacity and capability to engage effectively in programmes, partnerships and initiatives. 6) Hold and apply devolved nations-specific health and care policy, strategy and contextual expertise, ensuring programmes, plans and communications are informed by local policy, strategy and sector context. 7) Work collaboratively across teams, including programmes and communications, to ensure coordinated support, effective delivery and shared organisational learning. Deliverables The following deliverables are indicative of the focus of the role during the fixed-term period and may evolve in response to organisational priorities, learning and the external environment. A clear and well-evidenced mapping and analysis of the NHS charity sector in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including income-generation potential, membership context and future opportunities. Insight and recommendations to inform their strategic and operational approach to working in the devolved nations, including partnership opportunities, opportunities, investment, resourcing and development needs. Practical support and capacity-building activity delivered with NHS charities across the devolved nations, informed by sector insight and member needs. Strengthened relationships and engagement with NHS bodies, government departments and relevant agencies in the devolved nations to support collaboration and sector development. Defined approaches to membership relationships in the devolved nations, developed in collaboration with the membership team and informed by regional insight. Contributions to strategic plans, programmes and initiatives, including both design and delivery elements, working closely with teams across their organisation Clear and accessible communication of learning and insight to colleagues and stakeholders, supporting shared understanding and informed decision-making. Other Duties Act as a champion for their organisation and NHS charities. Visibly live their values, including their commitment to diversity and inclusion. Carrying out the duties of post in accordance with their policies and procedures on Health and Safety and take responsibility for ensuring personal health and safety. Working flexibly, prioritising workload and working effectively as part of a team. Adhere to relevant legislation, best practice, policies and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards. Represent their organisation as needed. Benefits: 10% employers pension contribution (NEST) HSF Health cash Plan-covering employee partners and dependants under days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and increases with length of service 2 hours weekly wellbeing time out Employee assistance program , offering GP advice lines, virtual doctors, prescription services, emotional wellbeing support, a legal help line and counselling. Funded eye site test (Specsavers) Pay it forward days- 2 days volunteering Mindful Employer Perkbox and Reward Gateway discount platforms REF-
Conveyancing Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive / Licenced Conveyancer Location: Southam Hybrid Working Available Salary up to £50,000 per annum Commensurate with Experience Are you an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking for a fresh start in a role where your expertise will truly shine? We re working with one of the region s most respected, multi-office law firms to find the right legal professional to join their Southam team. This is a stand-alone, autonomous role , perfect for someone who enjoys managing their own caseload while being well-supported by an experienced legal assistant . You ll be working from a modern, friendly office in a beautiful town-centre location with free parking just a short walk away. Why Join This Firm? Lexcel and CQS accredited Legal 500-recognised Outstanding local reputation across Coventry, Warwickshire and surrounding areas A team culture that truly values work-life balance What You ll Be Doing: Managing a full range of residential conveyancing matters: freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, shared ownership, and new builds, supported by an experienced paralegal Liaising confidently with clients, lenders, referrers, HM Land Registry, and fellow solicitors Delivering excellent client care in every transaction Who we're looking for: Suitable candidates are likely to have: Qualified status - solicitor, chartered legal executive or licenced conveyancer Up to date experience of running your own caseload from start to finish Excellent communication skills The ability to work autonomously Excellent client care skills This is a permanent job working 9am to 5pm Monday to Fr iday (35 per week) Home working is available part of the week. Flexible hours will be considered. Benefits include: Annual salary reviews 23 days holiday (increasing to 27), plus 8 days' bank holidays 2 days additional leave between Christmas and New Year (office closure) Your birthday off, from your second year of employment Holiday buy and sell scheme. Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year Company Sick Pay (on completion of probation period) Company Pension Scheme Discounted legal fees (on completion of probation period) Simply Health healthcare scheme (on completion of probation period) Death in service benefits 3 x salary (on completion of probation period) Long service awards Career development and regular performance reviews Support with training for industry-specific qualifications, training contracts, SQE etc. Technical and personal skills training Community and fundraising events Full induction programme Virtual GP Funeral Planning and support Group Life Employee Assistance Programme Bereavement and Probate helpline and counselling service Home working part of the week Note : A competitive salary is offered, which will be commensurate with experience. Salary stated above is given as a guideline, in line with market rate. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge. For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey s experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested ? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
Conveyancing Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive / Licenced Conveyancer Location: Southam Hybrid Working Available Salary up to £50,000 per annum Commensurate with Experience Are you an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive looking for a fresh start in a role where your expertise will truly shine? We re working with one of the region s most respected, multi-office law firms to find the right legal professional to join their Southam team. This is a stand-alone, autonomous role , perfect for someone who enjoys managing their own caseload while being well-supported by an experienced legal assistant . You ll be working from a modern, friendly office in a beautiful town-centre location with free parking just a short walk away. Why Join This Firm? Lexcel and CQS accredited Legal 500-recognised Outstanding local reputation across Coventry, Warwickshire and surrounding areas A team culture that truly values work-life balance What You ll Be Doing: Managing a full range of residential conveyancing matters: freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, shared ownership, and new builds, supported by an experienced paralegal Liaising confidently with clients, lenders, referrers, HM Land Registry, and fellow solicitors Delivering excellent client care in every transaction Who we're looking for: Suitable candidates are likely to have: Qualified status - solicitor, chartered legal executive or licenced conveyancer Up to date experience of running your own caseload from start to finish Excellent communication skills The ability to work autonomously Excellent client care skills This is a permanent job working 9am to 5pm Monday to Fr iday (35 per week) Home working is available part of the week. Flexible hours will be considered. Benefits include: Annual salary reviews 23 days holiday (increasing to 27), plus 8 days' bank holidays 2 days additional leave between Christmas and New Year (office closure) Your birthday off, from your second year of employment Holiday buy and sell scheme. Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year Company Sick Pay (on completion of probation period) Company Pension Scheme Discounted legal fees (on completion of probation period) Simply Health healthcare scheme (on completion of probation period) Death in service benefits 3 x salary (on completion of probation period) Long service awards Career development and regular performance reviews Support with training for industry-specific qualifications, training contracts, SQE etc. Technical and personal skills training Community and fundraising events Full induction programme Virtual GP Funeral Planning and support Group Life Employee Assistance Programme Bereavement and Probate helpline and counselling service Home working part of the week Note : A competitive salary is offered, which will be commensurate with experience. Salary stated above is given as a guideline, in line with market rate. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge. For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment About Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands. We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent. About Your Consultant Tracey is the Owner and Managing Director of Talentwise Solutions Legal Recruitment, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey s experience and expertise. Know anyone who might be interested ? We offer generous bonuses up to £500 for successful referrals. Conditions apply - contact us or view our website for details.
A prominent cultural institution in the UK is seeking an exceptional Director of Development to lead its ambitious fundraising program. The role involves cultivating relationships with major donors and driving the overall fundraising strategy to achieve a goal of £150 million in five years. Candidates should have significant experience in fundraising within mission-driven sectors and a proven track record of securing large donations. The position is full-time and offers flexible working options.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
A prominent cultural institution in the UK is seeking an exceptional Director of Development to lead its ambitious fundraising program. The role involves cultivating relationships with major donors and driving the overall fundraising strategy to achieve a goal of £150 million in five years. Candidates should have significant experience in fundraising within mission-driven sectors and a proven track record of securing large donations. The position is full-time and offers flexible working options.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is an independent organization that promotes freedom, independence, and pluralism in journalism and those who embody these ideals. Headquartered in Paris, with sections and bureaus in fourteen cities, including Berlin, London, Rio, Taipei, Tunis, Dakar, Prague and Washington, and a network of correspondents in 150 countries, the organisation has a strong capacity for international mobilization and advocacy and holds significant influence in the field. We are looking for our : Director of the London Office (UK) Your mission You will Report to the Director General of RSF, work closely with the international coordination team, and be assisted by a UK-based Advocacy officer. With the support of various departments at headquarters, you will be responsible for the office, developing the organisation's activities and reputation by defending and promoting press freedom and the right to reliable information in the region (UK). This will include the production of impactful publications, regular engagement with government and authorities, and managing projects with journalism stakeholders. Your main responsibilities will therefore be to : Serve as the Director of RSF's London bureau: Lead the development of the office and fundraise for the activities; Manage relations with the RSF UK board of directors and the RSF UK advisory board; Supervise a team and manage the day-to-day operations of the London bureau, including responsibility for bureau accounting and financial reporting. Monitor press freedom issues, publish press releases on press freedom violations in your area and propose relevant actions (proactive and/or corrective) Implement RSF's advocacy work with authorities, dealing with Government, international organisations, and media actors, and support the implementation of priority global campaigns, in accordance with the mandate of the organisation. Act as RSF's spokesperson in English and represent RSF for interviews, at external events and meetings. Lead public relations activity in the UK in collaboration with Paris headquarters (e.g. disseminating press releases, reports, and recommendations and making contributions to RSF's global initiatives). If relevant, develop capacity-building, training, and support programs for journalists and media outlets in difficulty Profile: You have significant senior experience as a journalist or association manager with a strong focus on fundraising ( trusts and foundations, high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners, or events). You are sensitive to issues of civil liberties, particularly freedom and independence of the press, and have a good understanding of international issues. You have management skills. You have in-depth knowledge of the issues in the UK and internationally You have excellent written and oral communication skills and are comfortable and experienced in public speaking for a range of audiences, including for international media outlets Your are persuasive and excellent interpersonal skills which enable you to develop and maintain a strong network amplifying the impact of RSF's operations. You are organized and rigorous, and enjoy working in a project-based environment. Your responsiveness and ability to work with a remote team will enable you to be valued as a key partner in the organization. You are fluent in English and French. Conditions Position based in London with policy of 2 days working remotely Permanent contract visa ability to work in UK is needed Available starting in March London (Full-time) - £60,000-£70,000, depending on experience. To Apply: Send your application, CV, and cover letter, specifying your availability, to , International Coordinator with the reference LONDON before March, 12. The interview and selection process will be conducted in coordination with the RSF UK Trustees and the RSF International Secretariat.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is an independent organization that promotes freedom, independence, and pluralism in journalism and those who embody these ideals. Headquartered in Paris, with sections and bureaus in fourteen cities, including Berlin, London, Rio, Taipei, Tunis, Dakar, Prague and Washington, and a network of correspondents in 150 countries, the organisation has a strong capacity for international mobilization and advocacy and holds significant influence in the field. We are looking for our : Director of the London Office (UK) Your mission You will Report to the Director General of RSF, work closely with the international coordination team, and be assisted by a UK-based Advocacy officer. With the support of various departments at headquarters, you will be responsible for the office, developing the organisation's activities and reputation by defending and promoting press freedom and the right to reliable information in the region (UK). This will include the production of impactful publications, regular engagement with government and authorities, and managing projects with journalism stakeholders. Your main responsibilities will therefore be to : Serve as the Director of RSF's London bureau: Lead the development of the office and fundraise for the activities; Manage relations with the RSF UK board of directors and the RSF UK advisory board; Supervise a team and manage the day-to-day operations of the London bureau, including responsibility for bureau accounting and financial reporting. Monitor press freedom issues, publish press releases on press freedom violations in your area and propose relevant actions (proactive and/or corrective) Implement RSF's advocacy work with authorities, dealing with Government, international organisations, and media actors, and support the implementation of priority global campaigns, in accordance with the mandate of the organisation. Act as RSF's spokesperson in English and represent RSF for interviews, at external events and meetings. Lead public relations activity in the UK in collaboration with Paris headquarters (e.g. disseminating press releases, reports, and recommendations and making contributions to RSF's global initiatives). If relevant, develop capacity-building, training, and support programs for journalists and media outlets in difficulty Profile: You have significant senior experience as a journalist or association manager with a strong focus on fundraising ( trusts and foundations, high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners, or events). You are sensitive to issues of civil liberties, particularly freedom and independence of the press, and have a good understanding of international issues. You have management skills. You have in-depth knowledge of the issues in the UK and internationally You have excellent written and oral communication skills and are comfortable and experienced in public speaking for a range of audiences, including for international media outlets Your are persuasive and excellent interpersonal skills which enable you to develop and maintain a strong network amplifying the impact of RSF's operations. You are organized and rigorous, and enjoy working in a project-based environment. Your responsiveness and ability to work with a remote team will enable you to be valued as a key partner in the organization. You are fluent in English and French. Conditions Position based in London with policy of 2 days working remotely Permanent contract visa ability to work in UK is needed Available starting in March London (Full-time) - £60,000-£70,000, depending on experience. To Apply: Send your application, CV, and cover letter, specifying your availability, to , International Coordinator with the reference LONDON before March, 12. The interview and selection process will be conducted in coordination with the RSF UK Trustees and the RSF International Secretariat.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit our microsite for further information and details on how to apply. At the NSPCC, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. With over 100 years of experience, and the collective strength of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners, we're working to end child abuse and neglect for good. We encourage everyone across the organisation to get involved, feel confident in championing our cause, and help us grow the support we need to protect children and give them the futures they deserve. If you're motivated by purpose and want to contribute to creating a safer, brighter world for every child, why not apply for our role as the Interim Director of Strategy & Transformation. What is the purpose of the role? As the Interim Director of Strategy & Transformation, you will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of the NSPCC. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead the process of gathering insight, engaging stakeholders, and developing a clear, deliverable strategy supported by a concise roadmap for organisational transformation. You will lead three high performing teams, ensuring strong performance, timely outcomes, and high impact delivery aligned with the Society's strategic goals. What are the key responsibilities of the role? 1. Leadership You will lead three directorate teams to deliver consistently high performance and impact: Development & Implementation: Partner with the Director of Services to create a consistent approach to service development and scale provision across both Services and Fundraising. Knowledge & Information Service: Ensure the NSPCC remains at the forefront of research, insight and safeguarding information, broadening our influence and driving innovation. Strategy & Performance: Oversee impact measurement, business planning and performance review, embedding continuous improvement. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will also: Contribute to corporate leadership and organisational decision making. Hold responsibility for risk, business continuity and the development and evolution of the NSPCC's Strategy. Drive key change processes across the directorate, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. 2. Strategy You will: Design, implement and deliver a robust, inclusive and comprehensive strategy review process. Translate this into clear, integrated strategic goals and an organisational roadmap, including the transformation programme required. Identify opportunities for the NSPCC to expand its influence, accelerate progress and strengthen its evidence base. Work collaboratively with colleagues, experts, researchers and practitioners to maintain our position as the UK's leading children's charity. Ensure meaningful consultation with stakeholders and embed the voice of children and young people at the heart of the strategy. What skills would I need to evidence? You will bring: A proven track record of leading strategy and transformation in complex, multi faceted organisations with multiple stakeholders and competing demands. Exceptional strategic, analytical and operational planning skills, with experience of managing and delivering complex programmes of work. Extensive experience of leading and motivating diverse, high performing teams. A strong track record of leading teams through change while maintaining engagement, motivation and high quality outcomes. Ready to apply? Please click the button 'apply' to start your journey. You can find more information on our Career page. As this is a hybrid role, the successful candidate will be expected to travel to work from our London - Weston House office on a regular basis. Still have questions about the role? For an informal chat about the role, please contact Chris Sherwood,
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit our microsite for further information and details on how to apply. At the NSPCC, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. With over 100 years of experience, and the collective strength of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners, we're working to end child abuse and neglect for good. We encourage everyone across the organisation to get involved, feel confident in championing our cause, and help us grow the support we need to protect children and give them the futures they deserve. If you're motivated by purpose and want to contribute to creating a safer, brighter world for every child, why not apply for our role as the Interim Director of Strategy & Transformation. What is the purpose of the role? As the Interim Director of Strategy & Transformation, you will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of the NSPCC. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead the process of gathering insight, engaging stakeholders, and developing a clear, deliverable strategy supported by a concise roadmap for organisational transformation. You will lead three high performing teams, ensuring strong performance, timely outcomes, and high impact delivery aligned with the Society's strategic goals. What are the key responsibilities of the role? 1. Leadership You will lead three directorate teams to deliver consistently high performance and impact: Development & Implementation: Partner with the Director of Services to create a consistent approach to service development and scale provision across both Services and Fundraising. Knowledge & Information Service: Ensure the NSPCC remains at the forefront of research, insight and safeguarding information, broadening our influence and driving innovation. Strategy & Performance: Oversee impact measurement, business planning and performance review, embedding continuous improvement. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will also: Contribute to corporate leadership and organisational decision making. Hold responsibility for risk, business continuity and the development and evolution of the NSPCC's Strategy. Drive key change processes across the directorate, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. 2. Strategy You will: Design, implement and deliver a robust, inclusive and comprehensive strategy review process. Translate this into clear, integrated strategic goals and an organisational roadmap, including the transformation programme required. Identify opportunities for the NSPCC to expand its influence, accelerate progress and strengthen its evidence base. Work collaboratively with colleagues, experts, researchers and practitioners to maintain our position as the UK's leading children's charity. Ensure meaningful consultation with stakeholders and embed the voice of children and young people at the heart of the strategy. What skills would I need to evidence? You will bring: A proven track record of leading strategy and transformation in complex, multi faceted organisations with multiple stakeholders and competing demands. Exceptional strategic, analytical and operational planning skills, with experience of managing and delivering complex programmes of work. Extensive experience of leading and motivating diverse, high performing teams. A strong track record of leading teams through change while maintaining engagement, motivation and high quality outcomes. Ready to apply? Please click the button 'apply' to start your journey. You can find more information on our Career page. As this is a hybrid role, the successful candidate will be expected to travel to work from our London - Weston House office on a regular basis. Still have questions about the role? For an informal chat about the role, please contact Chris Sherwood,
We have big ambition, and our organisation strategy reflects this. As Senior Trust Fundraising Manager, your role will focus on securing five- and six-figure gifts from grant-giving trusts and foundations. You will provide exceptional stewardship to those trusts with whom we have existing relationships, whilst researching and cultivating new prospects to maximise income, value, and influence for The Children s Trust. This role will be key in enabling us to strengthen long term financial sustainability, through multi-year funding relationships and to drive restricted and unrestricted income to realise the strategy for 2030. Skills and Responsibilities To develop relationships to secure gifts and grants from Corporate Foundations, Trusts and statutory grant makers to achieve income targets. Responsibilities include: Prospect Research: Identify and develop a pipeline of opportunities from grant-giving trusts and foundations. Use internal database, online resources, desk research, and contact mapping to identify new funder opportunities. Review trusts and foundations funding criteria to grow the prospect pipeline. Develop a thorough understanding of our work and future developments to identify new funding opportunities. Submitting grant applications: Create compelling and persuasive funding appeals. Complete grant application forms and follow application processes as required. Work closely with colleagues across the Directorate and the wider charity to articulate our work and build strong funding propositions. Leadership & Relationship Management: Lead and manage the Trusts and Philanthropy Executive by developing skills, conducting appraisals and overseeing ongoing development. Lead & steward a portfolio of existing charitable trusts and foundations, and cultivate new potential donors, ensuring their support is recognised and celebrated. Ensure funders are thanked promptly and that grant terms and conditions are applied. Provide progress reports and manage all formal reporting requirements on time. Build relationships in person, by phone, email, or virtual meetings to secure long-term commitment. Identify opportunities for funders to meet key staff and attend events and site visits that strengthen their relationship with the charity. Implement the High Value Donor Stewardship Plan. Take a proactive role in developing assets such as appeals and cultivation events. Work with colleagues across the charity to monitor and evaluate funded projects, producing reports that demonstrate impact. Administration and Reporting: Manage trust prospects and donors on the CRM database, ensuring records are accurate and compliant with fundraising regulations. Budget management, cost control forecasting and taking corrective action to achieve budgets. Use the CRM database to manage task actions , prioritise and evaluate opportunities, and record funder interactions. Manage and develop a portfolio of high value relationships. Liaise with colleagues to ensure grant applications are coordinated across the organisation. Terms and Conditions PLEASE INCLUDE A COVERING LETTER WITH YOUR APPLICATION To apply, scroll down this page and click apply now . For more information and a copy of the candidate briefing pack please click here Interview date : 1st stage w/c 6th April and 2nd stage w/c 20 April Staff benefits include free staff parking, and more read more below About Us The Children s Trust is the UK s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Rehabilitation of Offenders Many roles at The Children s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. Equal Opportunity Employer To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. Online Searches In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
We have big ambition, and our organisation strategy reflects this. As Senior Trust Fundraising Manager, your role will focus on securing five- and six-figure gifts from grant-giving trusts and foundations. You will provide exceptional stewardship to those trusts with whom we have existing relationships, whilst researching and cultivating new prospects to maximise income, value, and influence for The Children s Trust. This role will be key in enabling us to strengthen long term financial sustainability, through multi-year funding relationships and to drive restricted and unrestricted income to realise the strategy for 2030. Skills and Responsibilities To develop relationships to secure gifts and grants from Corporate Foundations, Trusts and statutory grant makers to achieve income targets. Responsibilities include: Prospect Research: Identify and develop a pipeline of opportunities from grant-giving trusts and foundations. Use internal database, online resources, desk research, and contact mapping to identify new funder opportunities. Review trusts and foundations funding criteria to grow the prospect pipeline. Develop a thorough understanding of our work and future developments to identify new funding opportunities. Submitting grant applications: Create compelling and persuasive funding appeals. Complete grant application forms and follow application processes as required. Work closely with colleagues across the Directorate and the wider charity to articulate our work and build strong funding propositions. Leadership & Relationship Management: Lead and manage the Trusts and Philanthropy Executive by developing skills, conducting appraisals and overseeing ongoing development. Lead & steward a portfolio of existing charitable trusts and foundations, and cultivate new potential donors, ensuring their support is recognised and celebrated. Ensure funders are thanked promptly and that grant terms and conditions are applied. Provide progress reports and manage all formal reporting requirements on time. Build relationships in person, by phone, email, or virtual meetings to secure long-term commitment. Identify opportunities for funders to meet key staff and attend events and site visits that strengthen their relationship with the charity. Implement the High Value Donor Stewardship Plan. Take a proactive role in developing assets such as appeals and cultivation events. Work with colleagues across the charity to monitor and evaluate funded projects, producing reports that demonstrate impact. Administration and Reporting: Manage trust prospects and donors on the CRM database, ensuring records are accurate and compliant with fundraising regulations. Budget management, cost control forecasting and taking corrective action to achieve budgets. Use the CRM database to manage task actions , prioritise and evaluate opportunities, and record funder interactions. Manage and develop a portfolio of high value relationships. Liaise with colleagues to ensure grant applications are coordinated across the organisation. Terms and Conditions PLEASE INCLUDE A COVERING LETTER WITH YOUR APPLICATION To apply, scroll down this page and click apply now . For more information and a copy of the candidate briefing pack please click here Interview date : 1st stage w/c 6th April and 2nd stage w/c 20 April Staff benefits include free staff parking, and more read more below About Us The Children s Trust is the UK s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Rehabilitation of Offenders Many roles at The Children s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. Equal Opportunity Employer To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. Online Searches In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The Development Manager plays a central part in enabling the Royal Court Theatre s Development team to reach and grow ambitious fundraising targets for the charity s mission. The role will be responsible for a range of fundraising relationships and initiatives across a variety of sources, including high-level donors, corporate partners and trust & foundations (with scope to focus the role around the specialisms and interests of the appointee). This includes managing and stewarding key individual and corporate relationships, leading on applications, proposals and campaigns, and contributing to long-term fundraising targets and strategies. The Development Manager will work closely with the Director of Development and wider Development Team (including as manager for team-members), as well as collaborating with other departments across the theatre. The successful candidate will have: Experience successfully planning and writing proposals and/or pitches for funding across a range of contexts and funders/partners. Experience managing relationships with key stakeholders including high level individual and/or corporate partners. Excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal). Excellent organisational and management skills to handle a busy workload, tight deadlines and conflicting priorities. Further details of the role can be found in the Job Description below. If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form. Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application. To note, your personal statement can also be sent through in the form of a voice note, or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible form for your application to be received, please contact the recruitment team (email on our careers page).
Mar 14, 2026
Full time
The Development Manager plays a central part in enabling the Royal Court Theatre s Development team to reach and grow ambitious fundraising targets for the charity s mission. The role will be responsible for a range of fundraising relationships and initiatives across a variety of sources, including high-level donors, corporate partners and trust & foundations (with scope to focus the role around the specialisms and interests of the appointee). This includes managing and stewarding key individual and corporate relationships, leading on applications, proposals and campaigns, and contributing to long-term fundraising targets and strategies. The Development Manager will work closely with the Director of Development and wider Development Team (including as manager for team-members), as well as collaborating with other departments across the theatre. The successful candidate will have: Experience successfully planning and writing proposals and/or pitches for funding across a range of contexts and funders/partners. Experience managing relationships with key stakeholders including high level individual and/or corporate partners. Excellent communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal). Excellent organisational and management skills to handle a busy workload, tight deadlines and conflicting priorities. Further details of the role can be found in the Job Description below. If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form. Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application. To note, your personal statement can also be sent through in the form of a voice note, or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible form for your application to be received, please contact the recruitment team (email on our careers page).
The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking a talented and driven Trusts and Foundations Co-ordinator to help the Development team deliver growing, sustainable fundraised income. Working closely with an experienced senior grant-writer, the Trusts and Foundations Co-ordinator will steward existing funders and develop funding applications for: Our programme of 150 concerts a year, including landmark multi-disciplinary concert series; Our award-winning Learning & Engagement projects that engage over 15,000 people annually; Our talent development programme through which we help improve representation in the talent pipeline; Our sector-leading visionary digital and immersive technology programme including our multi-award winning and globally recognised Virtual Orchestra (VR) immersive experiences. This role will suit someone ready to move on from an entry-level position within a Development team, keen to work in a fast-paced environment, and enthusiastic about taking on their own set of fundraising targets and application deliverables. It is an opportunity for an enthusiastic fundraiser to work within an experienced, inspiring team, to work closely with and learn from one of the most experienced trusts and foundations fundraisers in our sector, and to play a transformative role in a thriving orchestra that on the occasion of its 80th anniversary is already looking ahead to Philharmonia at 100. Key Responsibilities and Tasks The primary responsibilities of the Trusts and Foundations Co-ordinator are fundraising from and stewarding Trusts and Foundations, achieved by undertaking the following tasks: 1. Delivering the Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on: Identification and cultivation: Producing lists of prospects to share with the Development Board, via the Director of Development. Identifying opportunities for cultivation at projects, events and concerts. Application development: Responsibility for developing small to mid-range Trust, Foundation and statutory applications up to £25,000 including copy development, application budget creation (using signed-off source budgets), and sign-offs from project manager and line manager. Maintaining a strong momentum of application submissions, aiming to fundraise a year ahead of project delivery where possible. Collaborating with Development colleagues to agree stewarding responsibilities, review prospects, report on Trust & Foundation income vs. targets and identify prospects whose giving objectives align with the Philharmonia s work. Working closely with colleagues in the Learning & Engagement, Concerts and Marketing departments to build strong, collaborative working relationships in order to source project information to support the development of funding bids. Stewarding Ensuring timely report development and submission, to maximise re-application rates. Ownership of accurate and comprehensive Trust, Foundation and Statutory accreditation in all collateral and online. Proactive and consistent conduit between prospects and the Philharmonia, managing invitations to supported projects and ensuring consistent, warm and professional relationship management. 2 Ensuring efficient administration of Trusts and Foundations fundraising, including: Managing all Trusts and Foundations pledges and grants on our CRM Tessitura, and ensuring data capture and processing is in line with GDPR and other privacy laws. Population and updating of Trusts and Foundations submissions, stewarding and reporting tracker. Accurate records of all correspondence held in SharePoint. Other tasks include Representing the Philharmonia externally when required. Undertaking any other duties reasonably required by the Philharmonia. Skills Essential: A passion for the arts and belief in their ability to have a positive transformative effect on people s lives. An enthusiasm for fundraising. A strong work ethic. Excellent writing skills with the ability to form a persuasive case. Experience in writing fundraising communications. Experience of working within a team in a collaborative and supportive manner. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), with an ability to adapt style for different audiences and members of the orchestra s circle of supporters and senior volunteers. Commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Philharmonia. Understanding of fundraising and data protection regulation (including GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator). Credible experience using a CRM system to record and report on moves management. High-level of IT literacy, including the Microsoft 365 suite. Desirable: Knowledge of the Philharmonia and its work. Proficiency in fundraising databases.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking a talented and driven Trusts and Foundations Co-ordinator to help the Development team deliver growing, sustainable fundraised income. Working closely with an experienced senior grant-writer, the Trusts and Foundations Co-ordinator will steward existing funders and develop funding applications for: Our programme of 150 concerts a year, including landmark multi-disciplinary concert series; Our award-winning Learning & Engagement projects that engage over 15,000 people annually; Our talent development programme through which we help improve representation in the talent pipeline; Our sector-leading visionary digital and immersive technology programme including our multi-award winning and globally recognised Virtual Orchestra (VR) immersive experiences. This role will suit someone ready to move on from an entry-level position within a Development team, keen to work in a fast-paced environment, and enthusiastic about taking on their own set of fundraising targets and application deliverables. It is an opportunity for an enthusiastic fundraiser to work within an experienced, inspiring team, to work closely with and learn from one of the most experienced trusts and foundations fundraisers in our sector, and to play a transformative role in a thriving orchestra that on the occasion of its 80th anniversary is already looking ahead to Philharmonia at 100. Key Responsibilities and Tasks The primary responsibilities of the Trusts and Foundations Co-ordinator are fundraising from and stewarding Trusts and Foundations, achieved by undertaking the following tasks: 1. Delivering the Trusts and Foundations fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on: Identification and cultivation: Producing lists of prospects to share with the Development Board, via the Director of Development. Identifying opportunities for cultivation at projects, events and concerts. Application development: Responsibility for developing small to mid-range Trust, Foundation and statutory applications up to £25,000 including copy development, application budget creation (using signed-off source budgets), and sign-offs from project manager and line manager. Maintaining a strong momentum of application submissions, aiming to fundraise a year ahead of project delivery where possible. Collaborating with Development colleagues to agree stewarding responsibilities, review prospects, report on Trust & Foundation income vs. targets and identify prospects whose giving objectives align with the Philharmonia s work. Working closely with colleagues in the Learning & Engagement, Concerts and Marketing departments to build strong, collaborative working relationships in order to source project information to support the development of funding bids. Stewarding Ensuring timely report development and submission, to maximise re-application rates. Ownership of accurate and comprehensive Trust, Foundation and Statutory accreditation in all collateral and online. Proactive and consistent conduit between prospects and the Philharmonia, managing invitations to supported projects and ensuring consistent, warm and professional relationship management. 2 Ensuring efficient administration of Trusts and Foundations fundraising, including: Managing all Trusts and Foundations pledges and grants on our CRM Tessitura, and ensuring data capture and processing is in line with GDPR and other privacy laws. Population and updating of Trusts and Foundations submissions, stewarding and reporting tracker. Accurate records of all correspondence held in SharePoint. Other tasks include Representing the Philharmonia externally when required. Undertaking any other duties reasonably required by the Philharmonia. Skills Essential: A passion for the arts and belief in their ability to have a positive transformative effect on people s lives. An enthusiasm for fundraising. A strong work ethic. Excellent writing skills with the ability to form a persuasive case. Experience in writing fundraising communications. Experience of working within a team in a collaborative and supportive manner. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), with an ability to adapt style for different audiences and members of the orchestra s circle of supporters and senior volunteers. Commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Philharmonia. Understanding of fundraising and data protection regulation (including GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator). Credible experience using a CRM system to record and report on moves management. High-level of IT literacy, including the Microsoft 365 suite. Desirable: Knowledge of the Philharmonia and its work. Proficiency in fundraising databases.
Chief Executive Severn Arts is an ambitious, evolving arts charity and one of the national Music Hubs for Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We are looking for people who want to ensure the creative sector flourishes, and that the value of the arts is recognised as a contributor to society, and to creating confident, empowered communities. In our new Chief Executive, we seek a leader with the experience and ambition to build on the momentum we have, to strengthen organisational resilience, grow audiences and foster relationships with partners and stakeholders. The successful candidate will work with the Senior Leadership Team as we embark on a new 3-year Business Plan cycle to design and implement innovative and creative strategies that align with our strategic aims. The new Chief Executive will be instrumental in advocating for the work we do, growing the business, and promoting the opportunities Severn Arts brings to children and young people and the wider community of Worcestershire. Severn Arts has been through significant transformational change since its inception and has accomplished a great deal through diversifying into large-scale project delivery, community engagement and music projects aimed at providing access for all to high-quality experiences that are sustainable and life-affirming. We are in year two of a new three-year business plan period and the potential to grow our offer and increase our impact is great. Joining at this time in our history would enable the right candidate to have significant influence in taking the charity forward. Main purpose of the role : To provide leadership to the organisation working with the Senior Leadership Team to develop, deliver and evaluate our agreed strategic business plan; promote growth and sustainability, and foster a positive, inspiring work environment that empowers our teams to deliver our vision and goals. Lead the charity's vision, values and strategic direction working closely with Trustees to ensure a resilient, ambitious organisation that connects communities through creative endeavour and engagement. Support the Chair of Trustees to ensure that the Board and sub committees are equipped and informed, enabling effective and appropriate governance. Drive the successful development of income generation through successful fundraising and partnership development to ensure Severn Arts' sustainability. Work with and support the Director of Operations and Resources to develop and implement an informed financial plan and be accountable for the annual budget. Build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders locally, regionally, and nationally and be an ambassador and spokesperson for the organisation. Work and negotiate with strategic funding partners to ensure that outcomes and KPIs are aligned and delivered for the benefit of our audiences and users and for the long-term sustainability of Severn Arts. Provide leadership across the organisation and ensure Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access is embedded into all aspects of our work, team, and offer. Ensure a joined up, supportive working environment that sets out clear values, encourages creativity and contributions from everyone and enables the staff team, volunteers and our Board to flourish and thrive. Overall responsibility for adherence to all company policies and working practices. This post is subject to a criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Chief Executive Severn Arts is an ambitious, evolving arts charity and one of the national Music Hubs for Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We are looking for people who want to ensure the creative sector flourishes, and that the value of the arts is recognised as a contributor to society, and to creating confident, empowered communities. In our new Chief Executive, we seek a leader with the experience and ambition to build on the momentum we have, to strengthen organisational resilience, grow audiences and foster relationships with partners and stakeholders. The successful candidate will work with the Senior Leadership Team as we embark on a new 3-year Business Plan cycle to design and implement innovative and creative strategies that align with our strategic aims. The new Chief Executive will be instrumental in advocating for the work we do, growing the business, and promoting the opportunities Severn Arts brings to children and young people and the wider community of Worcestershire. Severn Arts has been through significant transformational change since its inception and has accomplished a great deal through diversifying into large-scale project delivery, community engagement and music projects aimed at providing access for all to high-quality experiences that are sustainable and life-affirming. We are in year two of a new three-year business plan period and the potential to grow our offer and increase our impact is great. Joining at this time in our history would enable the right candidate to have significant influence in taking the charity forward. Main purpose of the role : To provide leadership to the organisation working with the Senior Leadership Team to develop, deliver and evaluate our agreed strategic business plan; promote growth and sustainability, and foster a positive, inspiring work environment that empowers our teams to deliver our vision and goals. Lead the charity's vision, values and strategic direction working closely with Trustees to ensure a resilient, ambitious organisation that connects communities through creative endeavour and engagement. Support the Chair of Trustees to ensure that the Board and sub committees are equipped and informed, enabling effective and appropriate governance. Drive the successful development of income generation through successful fundraising and partnership development to ensure Severn Arts' sustainability. Work with and support the Director of Operations and Resources to develop and implement an informed financial plan and be accountable for the annual budget. Build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders locally, regionally, and nationally and be an ambassador and spokesperson for the organisation. Work and negotiate with strategic funding partners to ensure that outcomes and KPIs are aligned and delivered for the benefit of our audiences and users and for the long-term sustainability of Severn Arts. Provide leadership across the organisation and ensure Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access is embedded into all aspects of our work, team, and offer. Ensure a joined up, supportive working environment that sets out clear values, encourages creativity and contributions from everyone and enables the staff team, volunteers and our Board to flourish and thrive. Overall responsibility for adherence to all company policies and working practices. This post is subject to a criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Are you an exceptional senior leader, who is ready to drive income growth, system innovation and strategic partnerships across grassroots football in Surrey? This is a high-impact executive role for an experienced fundraising and partnership professional who thrives on income diversification, public sector commissioning organisational growth and strategy development. A major focus of the position will be developing and submitting funding bids to national, regional, and charitable funding bodies. The successful candidate will identify funding opportunities and craft compelling proposals that bring new projects to life, helping to expand access to football and strengthen communities across Surrey. Alongside this, the Director of Fundraising will lead work around income diversification , with a particular emphasis on public sector commissioning . This will involve building relationships with local authorities, health bodies, and other public sector organisations to secure commissioned work that aligns football with wider social outcomes such as health, wellbeing, education, and community development.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Are you an exceptional senior leader, who is ready to drive income growth, system innovation and strategic partnerships across grassroots football in Surrey? This is a high-impact executive role for an experienced fundraising and partnership professional who thrives on income diversification, public sector commissioning organisational growth and strategy development. A major focus of the position will be developing and submitting funding bids to national, regional, and charitable funding bodies. The successful candidate will identify funding opportunities and craft compelling proposals that bring new projects to life, helping to expand access to football and strengthen communities across Surrey. Alongside this, the Director of Fundraising will lead work around income diversification , with a particular emphasis on public sector commissioning . This will involve building relationships with local authorities, health bodies, and other public sector organisations to secure commissioned work that aligns football with wider social outcomes such as health, wellbeing, education, and community development.