Are you an experienced community fundraiser who thrives on building meaningful relationships and wants to make a lasting difference to seriously ill children and their families? This is a unique opportunity to join our Community Fundraising team at Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, working with some of our most dedicated and inspiring supporters. You'll play a key role in supporting bereaved families fundraising in memory of their loved ones, and stewarding other high value supporters to help them create a lasting legacy while shaping the future of our high-value community fundraising programme. This position is a 12 month fixed term contract. Salary The salary for this position is £38,371 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the London office. In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate. Key Responsibilities Build and nurture meaningful, long-term relationships with high-value community supporters, particularly bereaved families fundraising through our Brighter Future Funds. Manage and grow a portfolio of dedicated supporters, helping them maximise their fundraising potential and make a lasting impact. Play a leading role in developing our Brighter Future Funds programme, using creativity and insight to enhance the supporter experience and strengthen long-term engagement. Lead on special stewardship events, including our annual Evening of Thanks, celebrating the incredible contributions of our supporters. Collaborate with teams & influence across the charity and hospital to create personalised, sensitive and impactful supporter experiences. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Proven fundraising experience, with a track record of building and managing successful long-term supporter relationships, especially for In Memory. Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to inspire, engage and influence others. Strong emotional intelligence, empathy and resilience, with the confidence to navigate sensitive conversations. A proactive, creative and strategic approach, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive fundraising growth. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively. About The team You'll join a passionate and supportive Community Fundraising team, dedicated to empowering individuals, families and communities to make a difference for seriously ill children. Our High Value Community Fundraising team works closely with some of the charity's most committed supporters, building lasting relationships and helping them achieve extraordinary things through their fundraising. DBS - note a Basic DBS check is required for this role.
Oct 19, 2026
Full time
Are you an experienced community fundraiser who thrives on building meaningful relationships and wants to make a lasting difference to seriously ill children and their families? This is a unique opportunity to join our Community Fundraising team at Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, working with some of our most dedicated and inspiring supporters. You'll play a key role in supporting bereaved families fundraising in memory of their loved ones, and stewarding other high value supporters to help them create a lasting legacy while shaping the future of our high-value community fundraising programme. This position is a 12 month fixed term contract. Salary The salary for this position is £38,371 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the London office. In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate. Key Responsibilities Build and nurture meaningful, long-term relationships with high-value community supporters, particularly bereaved families fundraising through our Brighter Future Funds. Manage and grow a portfolio of dedicated supporters, helping them maximise their fundraising potential and make a lasting impact. Play a leading role in developing our Brighter Future Funds programme, using creativity and insight to enhance the supporter experience and strengthen long-term engagement. Lead on special stewardship events, including our annual Evening of Thanks, celebrating the incredible contributions of our supporters. Collaborate with teams & influence across the charity and hospital to create personalised, sensitive and impactful supporter experiences. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Proven fundraising experience, with a track record of building and managing successful long-term supporter relationships, especially for In Memory. Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to inspire, engage and influence others. Strong emotional intelligence, empathy and resilience, with the confidence to navigate sensitive conversations. A proactive, creative and strategic approach, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive fundraising growth. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively. About The team You'll join a passionate and supportive Community Fundraising team, dedicated to empowering individuals, families and communities to make a difference for seriously ill children. Our High Value Community Fundraising team works closely with some of the charity's most committed supporters, building lasting relationships and helping them achieve extraordinary things through their fundraising. DBS - note a Basic DBS check is required for this role.
Do you enjoy turning insight into marketing campaigns that deliver measurable results and create meaningful impact in communities? At the British Heart Foundation, our shops play a vital role in raising the funds that power life-saving research. As our Senior Marketing Executive - Local Marketing and Projects, you'll lead the delivery of local marketing activity that drives footfall, increases stock donations, supports volunteer recruitment and strengthens fundraising performance across our retail estate. Working closely with shop managers, regional teams and colleagues across Retail and Fundraising, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to develop campaigns that respond to local opportunities while supporting wider organisational priorities. From community engagement initiatives to seasonal fundraising campaigns, you'll bring national activity to life in ways that make a measurable difference locally. From community engagement initiatives to seasonal fundraising campaigns, you'll develop locally relevant campaigns, tools and resources that empower our store and field teams to engage supporters and drive meaningful impact in their communities. You'll take ownership of campaigns from brief through to evaluation, using insight and performance data to optimise activity and continually improve results. This is a highly visible role where you'll work directly with store and field teams to understand challenges, identify opportunities and develop practical marketing solutions that deliver impact About You As our ideal candidate, you'll have experience delivering local or tactical marketing activity and be confident leading campaigns from planning through to execution, optimisation and evaluation. Whether your background is in retail, charity or another customer-focused environment, you'll understand how effective marketing can influence behaviour and deliver measurable results. You'll also bring: Experience coordinating marketing activity across multiple stakeholders, teams or location and channels. Experience managing campaigns from planning through to delivery, optimisation and evaluation, with accountability for outcomes. Experience managing campaigns against objectives, KPIs and performance measures. The ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple teams and locations. Strong project management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace. Experience using insight, data and performance measures to inform decisions and continuously improve campaign effectiveness. The confidence to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, working closely with operational teams to understand challenges and develop effective marketing solutions. A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities and recommend improvements. Most importantly, you'll enjoy working with people, be curious about what drives local performance and be motivated by the opportunity to use your marketing expertise to help our shops succeed while supporting the funding of life-saving research. Working arrangements This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home andat leastone day per weekin our Londonoffice.This may vary from time to time so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Interview process We plan for one stage of interview; Interviews will be held via MS Teams on w/c 09 November 2026. Belonging at BHF BHF values the diversity of our communities and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.By fostering a culture of inclusion, we believe we are better equipped to achieve our missionof helping people have a healthier heart for longer. To hear from our people, check outBelonging at BHF. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we've helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We're investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
Oct 19, 2026
Full time
Do you enjoy turning insight into marketing campaigns that deliver measurable results and create meaningful impact in communities? At the British Heart Foundation, our shops play a vital role in raising the funds that power life-saving research. As our Senior Marketing Executive - Local Marketing and Projects, you'll lead the delivery of local marketing activity that drives footfall, increases stock donations, supports volunteer recruitment and strengthens fundraising performance across our retail estate. Working closely with shop managers, regional teams and colleagues across Retail and Fundraising, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery to develop campaigns that respond to local opportunities while supporting wider organisational priorities. From community engagement initiatives to seasonal fundraising campaigns, you'll bring national activity to life in ways that make a measurable difference locally. From community engagement initiatives to seasonal fundraising campaigns, you'll develop locally relevant campaigns, tools and resources that empower our store and field teams to engage supporters and drive meaningful impact in their communities. You'll take ownership of campaigns from brief through to evaluation, using insight and performance data to optimise activity and continually improve results. This is a highly visible role where you'll work directly with store and field teams to understand challenges, identify opportunities and develop practical marketing solutions that deliver impact About You As our ideal candidate, you'll have experience delivering local or tactical marketing activity and be confident leading campaigns from planning through to execution, optimisation and evaluation. Whether your background is in retail, charity or another customer-focused environment, you'll understand how effective marketing can influence behaviour and deliver measurable results. You'll also bring: Experience coordinating marketing activity across multiple stakeholders, teams or location and channels. Experience managing campaigns from planning through to delivery, optimisation and evaluation, with accountability for outcomes. Experience managing campaigns against objectives, KPIs and performance measures. The ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple teams and locations. Strong project management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver at pace. Experience using insight, data and performance measures to inform decisions and continuously improve campaign effectiveness. The confidence to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, working closely with operational teams to understand challenges and develop effective marketing solutions. A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities and recommend improvements. Most importantly, you'll enjoy working with people, be curious about what drives local performance and be motivated by the opportunity to use your marketing expertise to help our shops succeed while supporting the funding of life-saving research. Working arrangements This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home andat leastone day per weekin our Londonoffice.This may vary from time to time so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Interview process We plan for one stage of interview; Interviews will be held via MS Teams on w/c 09 November 2026. Belonging at BHF BHF values the diversity of our communities and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued.By fostering a culture of inclusion, we believe we are better equipped to achieve our missionof helping people have a healthier heart for longer. To hear from our people, check outBelonging at BHF. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we've helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We're investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
Lead some of the UK's most iconic fundraising events, creating memorable experiences for thousands of supporters and raising vital funds to support research into heart and circulatory diseases. From the London Marathon to the Great North Run, you'll bring high-profile third-party mass participation events to life for people fundraising for the BHF. Through clear strategy, creative supporter stewardship and seamless event day delivery, you'll help make every experience count. Working closely with the Senior Product Manager, you'll shape long-term plans, improve performance and identify opportunities for innovation and growth. You'll lead and support the full product journey, from planning and marketing to supporter engagement, event-day delivery and evaluation, making every touchpoint count. What you'll do Lead the end-to-end delivery of mass participation events Use data and insight to improve performance and increase income Develop supporter experiences that increase engagement, retention and value Oversee budgets and provide clear reporting against KPIs Manage and support our Senior Product Executive Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation, as well as partners and suppliers About you As our ideal candidate, you'll have proven experience of developing and delivering a portfolio of successful mass participation events, with a strong understanding of what drives supporter engagement, income and long-term growth. You'll have managed complex projects across the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and planning through to marketing, event delivery and evaluation. Your experience will include using customer, market and financial insight to shape product plans, improve performance and maximise return. You'll also have developed multi-channel campaigns and supporter journeys that deliver measurable results. You'll be experienced in managing budgets and KPIs, coordinating multiple stakeholders and working effectively with internal teams, external partners and suppliers. Previous line management experience would also be valuable. Working arrangements This a fixed term contract until November 2027 covering a secondment. This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu. Belonging at BHF We celebrate and value the diversity of the communities we serve, recognising that embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and drives innovation. By fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and supported, we are better equipped to achieve our mission of helping people have a healthier heart for longer. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we've helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We're investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
Oct 19, 2026
Full time
Lead some of the UK's most iconic fundraising events, creating memorable experiences for thousands of supporters and raising vital funds to support research into heart and circulatory diseases. From the London Marathon to the Great North Run, you'll bring high-profile third-party mass participation events to life for people fundraising for the BHF. Through clear strategy, creative supporter stewardship and seamless event day delivery, you'll help make every experience count. Working closely with the Senior Product Manager, you'll shape long-term plans, improve performance and identify opportunities for innovation and growth. You'll lead and support the full product journey, from planning and marketing to supporter engagement, event-day delivery and evaluation, making every touchpoint count. What you'll do Lead the end-to-end delivery of mass participation events Use data and insight to improve performance and increase income Develop supporter experiences that increase engagement, retention and value Oversee budgets and provide clear reporting against KPIs Manage and support our Senior Product Executive Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation, as well as partners and suppliers About you As our ideal candidate, you'll have proven experience of developing and delivering a portfolio of successful mass participation events, with a strong understanding of what drives supporter engagement, income and long-term growth. You'll have managed complex projects across the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and planning through to marketing, event delivery and evaluation. Your experience will include using customer, market and financial insight to shape product plans, improve performance and maximise return. You'll also have developed multi-channel campaigns and supporter journeys that deliver measurable results. You'll be experienced in managing budgets and KPIs, coordinating multiple stakeholders and working effectively with internal teams, external partners and suppliers. Previous line management experience would also be valuable. Working arrangements This a fixed term contract until November 2027 covering a secondment. This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu. Belonging at BHF We celebrate and value the diversity of the communities we serve, recognising that embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and drives innovation. By fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and supported, we are better equipped to achieve our mission of helping people have a healthier heart for longer. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we've helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We're investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
Location: Solihull, West Midlands - Hybrid working with a minimum of 2.5 days in the community per week. Salary: £52,500 (pro rata) Hours: 30 hours per week (days and times flexible) About Us: We are a dedicated non-profit organisation committed to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people across Solihull. Our mission is to provide support, therapy, resources, education and advocacy to ensure that every young person has access to the mental health care they need to be happy healthy human beings. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced leader and passionate Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organisation. The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational management, and financial sustainability of the organisation. This role requires a dynamic leader who can inspire and motivate a small team, engage with stakeholders, and drive the organisation towards full sustainability and achieving its mission and vision. Key Responsibilities: Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the organisation. Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services. Develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure financial support from donors, grants, contracts and other funding sources. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including VSCE and statutory partners, funders, and the community. Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Represent the organisation at public events, conferences, and meetings. Lead and support a small team of dedicated managers, staff and volunteers. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the organisation's programs and services Oversight of and responsibility for the organisation's finances Oversight and responsibility of the organisations Health and Safety Providing oversight in regards to management of risk, predicting and leading the company through any risks identified both internally and externally. Qualifications and Experience: Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within the non-profit or mental health sector. Strong understanding of mental health issues affecting children and young people. Excellent strategic planning and organisational skills. Demonstrated ability to secure funding, manage budgets and understand cashflow. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to inspire and lead a team with empathy and integrity. Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership building. A commitment to the mission and values of the organisation. A good understanding of financial accounts, project budgets and cash flow forecasting Benefits: Competitive salary of £52,500 (pro rata) for 30 hours per week. Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental health and well-being of children and young people. Supportive and collaborative work environment and an amazing team!
Oct 17, 2026
Full time
Location: Solihull, West Midlands - Hybrid working with a minimum of 2.5 days in the community per week. Salary: £52,500 (pro rata) Hours: 30 hours per week (days and times flexible) About Us: We are a dedicated non-profit organisation committed to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people across Solihull. Our mission is to provide support, therapy, resources, education and advocacy to ensure that every young person has access to the mental health care they need to be happy healthy human beings. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced leader and passionate Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organisation. The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational management, and financial sustainability of the organisation. This role requires a dynamic leader who can inspire and motivate a small team, engage with stakeholders, and drive the organisation towards full sustainability and achieving its mission and vision. Key Responsibilities: Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the organisation. Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services. Develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure financial support from donors, grants, contracts and other funding sources. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including VSCE and statutory partners, funders, and the community. Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Represent the organisation at public events, conferences, and meetings. Lead and support a small team of dedicated managers, staff and volunteers. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the organisation's programs and services Oversight of and responsibility for the organisation's finances Oversight and responsibility of the organisations Health and Safety Providing oversight in regards to management of risk, predicting and leading the company through any risks identified both internally and externally. Qualifications and Experience: Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within the non-profit or mental health sector. Strong understanding of mental health issues affecting children and young people. Excellent strategic planning and organisational skills. Demonstrated ability to secure funding, manage budgets and understand cashflow. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to inspire and lead a team with empathy and integrity. Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership building. A commitment to the mission and values of the organisation. A good understanding of financial accounts, project budgets and cash flow forecasting Benefits: Competitive salary of £52,500 (pro rata) for 30 hours per week. Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental health and well-being of children and young people. Supportive and collaborative work environment and an amazing team!
Are you an ambitious, values-led charity leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a distinctive and impactful organisation? Would you like to lead a charity providing specialist addiction recovery support to serving personnel, veterans and emergency services personnel, while building its long-term sustainability and influence? Tom Harrison House provides specialist addiction recovery support for people who are serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces, as well as emergency services personnel. Combining therapeutic support, shared experience and a strong sense of community, the charity offers people the opportunity to find connection, rebuild their lives and move forward in recovery. Over more than a decade, Tom Harrison House has developed a distinctive approach, built a strong reputation and established valuable partnerships across the veterans, health, addiction, homelessness and wider voluntary sectors. They are now looking for an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead Tom Harrison House into its next chapter, building on these strong foundations while strengthening the organisation's capacity, income and infrastructure to support its future. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and outward-facing leader who can protect what makes Tom Harrison House special while bringing fresh ambition, developing new funding opportunities and creating the conditions for sustainable growth and greater impact. The Role Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic, operational and inspirational leadership for Tom Harrison House. Working closely with the Chair, Board, staff and key stakeholders, you will lead the development and delivery of the organisation's strategy, strengthen its leadership and management capability, and ensure it has the systems, structures and resources needed for its next phase of development. Key responsibilities will include: Strategic leadership: Develop and deliver the charity's strategic direction, translating ambition into clear priorities, measurable outcomes and practical plans. Financial sustainability and income generation: Diversify and strengthen income across fundraising, trusts and foundations, statutory funding, commissioning, philanthropy and corporate partnerships, while ensuring robust financial planning and oversight. External leadership and influence: Act as the charity's principal ambassador, building relationships with Government, NHS organisations, commissioners, local authorities, veterans' organisations, emergency services, funders and other strategic partners. Organisational development: Lead the charity through its next phase of growth and change, strengthening structures, systems, processes and ways of working while retaining its values, culture and identity. People and culture: Lead, motivate and develop the management team, staff and volunteers, creating a positive, inclusive and accountable culture in which people can thrive. Governance, safeguarding and compliance: Work effectively with the Board to ensure strong governance, effective risk management, regulatory compliance and robust safeguarding arrangements. Service quality and impact: Provide strategic oversight of the charity's recovery services, ensuring they remain safe, effective, person-centred and responsive to the needs and experiences of those who use them. Continuous improvement: Strengthen organisational performance, data, impact measurement and infrastructure to support informed decision-making and sustainable development. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on approach, bringing people with them through change while maintaining a clear focus on the charity's purpose and long-term future. The Person We are seeking an experienced, confident and collaborative leader with a strong track record of leading a charity or comparable mission-led organisation through growth, change and development. You will bring strategic vision, financial understanding and the ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be comfortable working closely with a Board of Trustees, leading organisational development and representing the charity with credibility at senior and national levels. You should bring: Significant senior leadership experience within the charity sector or a comparable mission-led organization. A proven track record of developing and delivering organisational strategy and leading change. Strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience of budgets, financial sustainability and developing diverse income streams. Experience of working effectively with a Board of Trustees and a clear understanding of charity governance, risk and accountability. Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and represent an organisation externally. Experience of leading, developing and supporting teams, building accountability and strengthening organisational capability. An understanding of safeguarding, service quality, regulatory compliance and organisational risk Experience in mental health, addiction or recovery services would be highly desirable. Why Tom Harrison House? This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected charity at a significant point in its development. Shape the next chapter of an organisation with a distinctive purpose and an established reputation. Build on strong foundations and develop the sustainable income needed to secure the charity's future. Strengthen the organisation's influence, partnerships and reach across the veterans, Armed Forces, emergency services, health and addiction sectors. Lead a committed team and work alongside an ambitious Board of Trustees. Develop organisational capacity and infrastructure while protecting the values and culture that make Tom Harrison House special. Make a meaningful and lasting difference to people affected by addiction, mental health challenges and the transition from service. If you would like more information, please download the Recruitment Pack. To apply for the role please send your CV. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Leanne or Jen who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical ccondition and pregnancy
Oct 17, 2026
Full time
Are you an ambitious, values-led charity leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a distinctive and impactful organisation? Would you like to lead a charity providing specialist addiction recovery support to serving personnel, veterans and emergency services personnel, while building its long-term sustainability and influence? Tom Harrison House provides specialist addiction recovery support for people who are serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces, as well as emergency services personnel. Combining therapeutic support, shared experience and a strong sense of community, the charity offers people the opportunity to find connection, rebuild their lives and move forward in recovery. Over more than a decade, Tom Harrison House has developed a distinctive approach, built a strong reputation and established valuable partnerships across the veterans, health, addiction, homelessness and wider voluntary sectors. They are now looking for an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead Tom Harrison House into its next chapter, building on these strong foundations while strengthening the organisation's capacity, income and infrastructure to support its future. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and outward-facing leader who can protect what makes Tom Harrison House special while bringing fresh ambition, developing new funding opportunities and creating the conditions for sustainable growth and greater impact. The Role Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic, operational and inspirational leadership for Tom Harrison House. Working closely with the Chair, Board, staff and key stakeholders, you will lead the development and delivery of the organisation's strategy, strengthen its leadership and management capability, and ensure it has the systems, structures and resources needed for its next phase of development. Key responsibilities will include: Strategic leadership: Develop and deliver the charity's strategic direction, translating ambition into clear priorities, measurable outcomes and practical plans. Financial sustainability and income generation: Diversify and strengthen income across fundraising, trusts and foundations, statutory funding, commissioning, philanthropy and corporate partnerships, while ensuring robust financial planning and oversight. External leadership and influence: Act as the charity's principal ambassador, building relationships with Government, NHS organisations, commissioners, local authorities, veterans' organisations, emergency services, funders and other strategic partners. Organisational development: Lead the charity through its next phase of growth and change, strengthening structures, systems, processes and ways of working while retaining its values, culture and identity. People and culture: Lead, motivate and develop the management team, staff and volunteers, creating a positive, inclusive and accountable culture in which people can thrive. Governance, safeguarding and compliance: Work effectively with the Board to ensure strong governance, effective risk management, regulatory compliance and robust safeguarding arrangements. Service quality and impact: Provide strategic oversight of the charity's recovery services, ensuring they remain safe, effective, person-centred and responsive to the needs and experiences of those who use them. Continuous improvement: Strengthen organisational performance, data, impact measurement and infrastructure to support informed decision-making and sustainable development. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on approach, bringing people with them through change while maintaining a clear focus on the charity's purpose and long-term future. The Person We are seeking an experienced, confident and collaborative leader with a strong track record of leading a charity or comparable mission-led organisation through growth, change and development. You will bring strategic vision, financial understanding and the ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be comfortable working closely with a Board of Trustees, leading organisational development and representing the charity with credibility at senior and national levels. You should bring: Significant senior leadership experience within the charity sector or a comparable mission-led organization. A proven track record of developing and delivering organisational strategy and leading change. Strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience of budgets, financial sustainability and developing diverse income streams. Experience of working effectively with a Board of Trustees and a clear understanding of charity governance, risk and accountability. Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and represent an organisation externally. Experience of leading, developing and supporting teams, building accountability and strengthening organisational capability. An understanding of safeguarding, service quality, regulatory compliance and organisational risk Experience in mental health, addiction or recovery services would be highly desirable. Why Tom Harrison House? This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected charity at a significant point in its development. Shape the next chapter of an organisation with a distinctive purpose and an established reputation. Build on strong foundations and develop the sustainable income needed to secure the charity's future. Strengthen the organisation's influence, partnerships and reach across the veterans, Armed Forces, emergency services, health and addiction sectors. Lead a committed team and work alongside an ambitious Board of Trustees. Develop organisational capacity and infrastructure while protecting the values and culture that make Tom Harrison House special. Make a meaningful and lasting difference to people affected by addiction, mental health challenges and the transition from service. If you would like more information, please download the Recruitment Pack. To apply for the role please send your CV. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Leanne or Jen who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical ccondition and pregnancy
Role: Individual Giving Manager (Senior Consultant)- Royal Trinity Hospice Reporting to: Director of Fundraising and Head of Fundraising Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Closing Date: Friday 06 November 2026 Location: Royal Trinity Hospice - Clapham, London (hybrid) Application: CV and covering letter ABOUT COMPTON Compton is the UK's leading fundraising consultancy, with seven decades of experience helping charities and not-for-profit organisations achieve ambitious annual, capital and legacy campaigns. Our clients know us as 'the trusted name in fundraising' because we deliver transformational results while strengthening the teams behind them. At Royal Trinity Hospice, the Compton team works as one integrated fundraising team, combining strategic consultancy expertise with hands-on delivery. ABOUT ROYAL TRINITY HOSPICE Royal Trinity Hospice is the UK's oldest hospice, providing expert, compassionate care to a community of approximately 950,000 people across central and south-west London. Trinity delivers specialist end-of-life and palliative care at the hospice and in the community, alongside vital support and counselling for patients' families and friends. ABOUT THE ROLE Individual giving is central to Trinity's fundraising success, already generating approximately £500,000 each year. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious and insight-led fundraiser to build on a strong foundation, accelerate sustainable net income growth and inspire deeper, longer-lasting supporter relationships. You will lead the development and delivery of Trinity's individual giving strategy, spanning direct marketing appeals and regular giving. With the scope to shape priorities and drive performance, you will manage budgets and forecasts, turn data and insight into action, and deliver integrated campaigns across direct mail, digital and other appropriate channels. Combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and the Director of Fundraising. You will manage and develop the Individual Giving Executive, bring together colleagues across Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, and build productive relationships with external agencies and suppliers. You will also be part of Compton's wider consultancy team, with opportunities to share your expertise through individual giving reviews, benchmarking exercises and projects for other Compton clients-broadening your impact and professional experience. KEY OBJECTIVES Deliver sustainable growth in net income from the individual giving portfolio, with a particular focus on regular giving. Build on existing success by developing and implementing a clear, multi-year individual giving strategy. Create a compelling supporter journey that deepens engagement, builds loyalty and reduces attrition. Lead and develop the Individual Giving Executive. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy and Performance: Develop and deliver the individual giving strategy; set and manage income and expenditure budgets and forecasts; establish meaningful KPIs; report clearly on performance; and implement improvement plans where results are below target. Campaign Management: Lead acquisition, appeals, regular giving, retention and donor development campaigns from audience selection and proposition development through to delivery, testing, evaluation and optimisation. Data and Insight: Use supporter data, segmentation, testing and analysis to identify opportunities, guide campaign decisions and improve performance, while providing clear and timely reporting to the Fundraising leadership team. Compliance: Ensure all activity complies with relevant data protection, fundraising regulation, consent, preference and organisational policies. Leadership: Line manage and develop the Individual Giving Executive by setting clear objectives, providing regular supervision and constructive feedback, supporting professional development and creating accountability for high-quality delivery. Work collaboratively across Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, clinical teams and other departments to deliver coordinated activity and a consistent supporter experience. Contribute to cross-team planning, events and wider fundraising priorities, including occasional activity outside normal working hours. Provide expert input to Individual Giving reviews and consultancy projects for other Compton clients. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential experience and knowledge Significant experience of individual giving, direct marketing or supporter-led fundraising, with responsibility for planning, delivering and evaluating integrated campaigns across at least two channels. A strong track record of managing income and expenditure budgets, delivering against financial targets, and using campaign results to improve performance and return on investment. Experience of regular giving acquisition, retention and donor development, with a clear understanding of the economics of committed giving. Experience of using data, segmentation, testing and analysis to inform decisions and optimise results. Essential skills and characteristics Strategic and commercial thinking, with the ability to translate ambition into prioritised, deliverable plans. Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to develop persuasive fundraising propositions and give clear creative feedback. Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex campaign results, identify significant trends and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations for colleagues and senior stakeholders. Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, deadlines and stakeholders. Desirable Experience in a hospice, healthcare or other sensitive cause environment. WHAT WE OFFER 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service. Standard Life pension scheme with company contributions starting at 3%. Life assurance paying a multiple of annual salary. Discretionary performance bonus. Compton conferences and other learning and development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 support, counselling and advice. Regular team socials, workshops and company-wide events. HOW TO APPLY If you are ready to use your individual giving expertise to drive growth and help more people receive exceptional end-of-life care, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and a covering letter to Anthony Davison-Kieras via Charity Job. Only applications via Charity Job will be considered for this post. Your letter should explain why this opportunity appeals to you and show how your experience meets the essential criteria in the person specification. Applications close on Friday 06 November 2026 . Compton encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects our society and brings together a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. We will be actively interviewing suitable candidates as they apply, so may close this vacancy before the closing date advertised.
Oct 16, 2026
Full time
Role: Individual Giving Manager (Senior Consultant)- Royal Trinity Hospice Reporting to: Director of Fundraising and Head of Fundraising Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: Up to £45,000 (depending on experience) Closing Date: Friday 06 November 2026 Location: Royal Trinity Hospice - Clapham, London (hybrid) Application: CV and covering letter ABOUT COMPTON Compton is the UK's leading fundraising consultancy, with seven decades of experience helping charities and not-for-profit organisations achieve ambitious annual, capital and legacy campaigns. Our clients know us as 'the trusted name in fundraising' because we deliver transformational results while strengthening the teams behind them. At Royal Trinity Hospice, the Compton team works as one integrated fundraising team, combining strategic consultancy expertise with hands-on delivery. ABOUT ROYAL TRINITY HOSPICE Royal Trinity Hospice is the UK's oldest hospice, providing expert, compassionate care to a community of approximately 950,000 people across central and south-west London. Trinity delivers specialist end-of-life and palliative care at the hospice and in the community, alongside vital support and counselling for patients' families and friends. ABOUT THE ROLE Individual giving is central to Trinity's fundraising success, already generating approximately £500,000 each year. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, ambitious and insight-led fundraiser to build on a strong foundation, accelerate sustainable net income growth and inspire deeper, longer-lasting supporter relationships. You will lead the development and delivery of Trinity's individual giving strategy, spanning direct marketing appeals and regular giving. With the scope to shape priorities and drive performance, you will manage budgets and forecasts, turn data and insight into action, and deliver integrated campaigns across direct mail, digital and other appropriate channels. Combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and the Director of Fundraising. You will manage and develop the Individual Giving Executive, bring together colleagues across Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, and build productive relationships with external agencies and suppliers. You will also be part of Compton's wider consultancy team, with opportunities to share your expertise through individual giving reviews, benchmarking exercises and projects for other Compton clients-broadening your impact and professional experience. KEY OBJECTIVES Deliver sustainable growth in net income from the individual giving portfolio, with a particular focus on regular giving. Build on existing success by developing and implementing a clear, multi-year individual giving strategy. Create a compelling supporter journey that deepens engagement, builds loyalty and reduces attrition. Lead and develop the Individual Giving Executive. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy and Performance: Develop and deliver the individual giving strategy; set and manage income and expenditure budgets and forecasts; establish meaningful KPIs; report clearly on performance; and implement improvement plans where results are below target. Campaign Management: Lead acquisition, appeals, regular giving, retention and donor development campaigns from audience selection and proposition development through to delivery, testing, evaluation and optimisation. Data and Insight: Use supporter data, segmentation, testing and analysis to identify opportunities, guide campaign decisions and improve performance, while providing clear and timely reporting to the Fundraising leadership team. Compliance: Ensure all activity complies with relevant data protection, fundraising regulation, consent, preference and organisational policies. Leadership: Line manage and develop the Individual Giving Executive by setting clear objectives, providing regular supervision and constructive feedback, supporting professional development and creating accountability for high-quality delivery. Work collaboratively across Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, clinical teams and other departments to deliver coordinated activity and a consistent supporter experience. Contribute to cross-team planning, events and wider fundraising priorities, including occasional activity outside normal working hours. Provide expert input to Individual Giving reviews and consultancy projects for other Compton clients. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential experience and knowledge Significant experience of individual giving, direct marketing or supporter-led fundraising, with responsibility for planning, delivering and evaluating integrated campaigns across at least two channels. A strong track record of managing income and expenditure budgets, delivering against financial targets, and using campaign results to improve performance and return on investment. Experience of regular giving acquisition, retention and donor development, with a clear understanding of the economics of committed giving. Experience of using data, segmentation, testing and analysis to inform decisions and optimise results. Essential skills and characteristics Strategic and commercial thinking, with the ability to translate ambition into prioritised, deliverable plans. Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to develop persuasive fundraising propositions and give clear creative feedback. Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex campaign results, identify significant trends and translate findings into clear, practical recommendations for colleagues and senior stakeholders. Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, deadlines and stakeholders. Desirable Experience in a hospice, healthcare or other sensitive cause environment. WHAT WE OFFER 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service. Standard Life pension scheme with company contributions starting at 3%. Life assurance paying a multiple of annual salary. Discretionary performance bonus. Compton conferences and other learning and development opportunities. Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 support, counselling and advice. Regular team socials, workshops and company-wide events. HOW TO APPLY If you are ready to use your individual giving expertise to drive growth and help more people receive exceptional end-of-life care, we would love to hear from you. Please email your CV and a covering letter to Anthony Davison-Kieras via Charity Job. Only applications via Charity Job will be considered for this post. Your letter should explain why this opportunity appeals to you and show how your experience meets the essential criteria in the person specification. Applications close on Friday 06 November 2026 . Compton encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects our society and brings together a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. We will be actively interviewing suitable candidates as they apply, so may close this vacancy before the closing date advertised.
Are you ready to lead the UK's pioneer in intergenerational arts into its most ambitious chapter yet? "I will never look at a teenager the same again!" - Older participant "I will see the older generation with a new perspective." - Student At Magic Me, we bring generations together through extraordinary creative projects that dismantle ageism, build lasting community connections, and reduce loneliness across London. 92% of our participants report increased confidence to try new things, and 93% feel more connected to their community. As we prepare to launch our bold Strategy, we are looking for an inspiring, networked cultural leader to step into the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees (or join as part of a Co-Chair model) and help us tackle ageism and connect the generations. Why this role stands out: You will take post in April 2027, right at the launch of our strategy co-created with over 60 community stakeholders. You'll help us create London's first Intergenerational Borough in Tower Hamlets, forge exciting arts & cultural venue partnerships, and launch a 40th-anniversary physical and digital archive. You will lead a stable, healthy charity holding £150,000 in unrestricted reserves (50% above policy), anchored by Arts Council England NPO status and strong Trust & Foundation funding. You'll act as a strategic sounding board and mentor to our dynamic Co-CEOs (Executive Director and Creative Director) who took the helm in late 2025. You'll steward our active, engaged board and be supported by four high functioning sub-committees (Creative Strategy, People, Fundraising & Marketing, Finance, Audit & Risk) so the Chair can stay focused on high-level strategy and advocacy. Open to alternative leadership models! Collaboration is at the heart of our values. We actively welcome applications for a Co-Chair structure or pairing with a Vice-Chair. Whether you are a senior arts leader seeking your first board leadership role or an experienced charity Chair looking to partner with a passionate creative practitioner, we'd love to explore how this could work for you. Who we're looking for: Arts & cultural leadership: Experience leading major programmes, projects, or organisations in the creative or cultural sector. Advocacy & door-opening: A natural networker who can connect Magic Me with high-profile cultural partners and funders. Passion for participatory arts: A genuine belief in the power of creative practice to change lives, challenge preconceptions, and strengthen communities. Inclusive & warm approach: Strategic clarity paired with empathy, excellent facilitation skills, and a strong commitment to EDI and anti-ageist principles. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from racially minoritised backgrounds (including the Bangladeshi community in Tower Hamlets), LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled candidates. Connections to Tower Hamlets are welcome, though not essential. How to apply: We are using CharityJob's anonymised recruitment platform to ensure a fair, unbiased process. Click the apply now button to get started! Informal conversations: For a confidential discussion about the role or exploring a Co-Chair arrangement, please contact our recruitment partner Achates (see job pack for details). Please do not contact Magic Me directly about this role. Closing date: Sunday 1st November at 11:59 PM We look forward to reading your application!
Oct 16, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to lead the UK's pioneer in intergenerational arts into its most ambitious chapter yet? "I will never look at a teenager the same again!" - Older participant "I will see the older generation with a new perspective." - Student At Magic Me, we bring generations together through extraordinary creative projects that dismantle ageism, build lasting community connections, and reduce loneliness across London. 92% of our participants report increased confidence to try new things, and 93% feel more connected to their community. As we prepare to launch our bold Strategy, we are looking for an inspiring, networked cultural leader to step into the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees (or join as part of a Co-Chair model) and help us tackle ageism and connect the generations. Why this role stands out: You will take post in April 2027, right at the launch of our strategy co-created with over 60 community stakeholders. You'll help us create London's first Intergenerational Borough in Tower Hamlets, forge exciting arts & cultural venue partnerships, and launch a 40th-anniversary physical and digital archive. You will lead a stable, healthy charity holding £150,000 in unrestricted reserves (50% above policy), anchored by Arts Council England NPO status and strong Trust & Foundation funding. You'll act as a strategic sounding board and mentor to our dynamic Co-CEOs (Executive Director and Creative Director) who took the helm in late 2025. You'll steward our active, engaged board and be supported by four high functioning sub-committees (Creative Strategy, People, Fundraising & Marketing, Finance, Audit & Risk) so the Chair can stay focused on high-level strategy and advocacy. Open to alternative leadership models! Collaboration is at the heart of our values. We actively welcome applications for a Co-Chair structure or pairing with a Vice-Chair. Whether you are a senior arts leader seeking your first board leadership role or an experienced charity Chair looking to partner with a passionate creative practitioner, we'd love to explore how this could work for you. Who we're looking for: Arts & cultural leadership: Experience leading major programmes, projects, or organisations in the creative or cultural sector. Advocacy & door-opening: A natural networker who can connect Magic Me with high-profile cultural partners and funders. Passion for participatory arts: A genuine belief in the power of creative practice to change lives, challenge preconceptions, and strengthen communities. Inclusive & warm approach: Strategic clarity paired with empathy, excellent facilitation skills, and a strong commitment to EDI and anti-ageist principles. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from racially minoritised backgrounds (including the Bangladeshi community in Tower Hamlets), LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled candidates. Connections to Tower Hamlets are welcome, though not essential. How to apply: We are using CharityJob's anonymised recruitment platform to ensure a fair, unbiased process. Click the apply now button to get started! Informal conversations: For a confidential discussion about the role or exploring a Co-Chair arrangement, please contact our recruitment partner Achates (see job pack for details). Please do not contact Magic Me directly about this role. Closing date: Sunday 1st November at 11:59 PM We look forward to reading your application!
MiD Mediation and Counselling
Hampton Hill, Middlesex
A hands-on leadership role combining charity management, fundraising and strategic development. Role: Executive Director MiD Mediation & Counselling Ltd, Hampton Hill, TW12 1NT Salary: £47,500 per annum FTE (£28,500 pro rata for 24 hours per week) Hours: 24 hours per week Contract: Permanent, part-time Location: Office-based in Hampton Hill Annual leave: Five weeks, plus bank holidays (pro rata) Pension : Workplace pension provided in accordance with statutory auto-enrolment requirements. An opportunity to lead an established charity making a real difference to families MiD Mediation & Counselling is a well-established charity that has been supporting individuals and families affected by separation and relationship breakdown since 1983. Based in Hampton Hill, we provide specialist family mediation and accessible counselling services for adults, children and couples, helping families navigate difficult times and build a more positive future. Our experienced mediators and counsellors provide a compassionate, professional service. We hold a Legal Aid Agency contract and the highest specialist quality mark, reflecting our commitment to high standards of practice and client care. We are seeking an experienced, proactive Executive Director to lead the charity's day-to-day operations, manage its resources and staff, and work closely with the Board of Trustees to secure its long-term sustainability and development. This is a varied senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the future of a respected charity and make a tangible difference to the families and children we support. The role Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will have overall responsibility for the effective management and development of the charity, including: Leadership and operations: Overseeing the charity's day-to-day running, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and to a high professional standard. Financial management: Managing budgets, monitoring income and expenditure, preparing financial reports and working with the Treasurer, bookkeeper and trustees to maintain financial sustainability. Income generation and fundraising: Identifying funding opportunities, developing relationships with funders and donors, and supporting the charity's fundraising strategy. People management: Leading and supporting a small team of administrative staff, working collaboratively with independent mediators and counsellors, and overseeing recruitment, performance and HR matters. Includes working closely with the Professional Practice Consultant (PPC) particularly on safeguarding. Marketing and communications: Raising the charity's profile, developing effective marketing and communications, and identifying opportunities to increase referrals and service uptake. Systems and administration: Ensuring effective office management, robust administrative processes and appropriate use of IT and case management systems. Governance and compliance: Working closely with the Board of Trustees to support good governance, manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and safeguarding requirements. Strategic development: Identifying opportunities to improve services, strengthen partnerships and secure the charity's future. About you We are looking for a capable and resourceful leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and is comfortable taking responsibility across a broad range of functions. You will bring: Proven senior management or director-level experience, ideally within a charity, not-for-profit or small organisation. Strong financial literacy and the ability to understand budgets, monitor financial performance and make informed decisions. Excellent IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office for financial monitoring, reporting and data analysis. Experience of managing staff, coordinating workloads and overseeing day-to-day operations. Experience of fundraising, income generation, business development or building relationships with funders and other stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, multitask effectively and work independently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in dealing with trustees, staff, funders and external partners. A practical, solutions-focused approach, sound judgement and a commitment to the charity's values and purpose. Experience in the charity sector, family services, mediation or counselling would be an advantage, but we welcome applications from candidates with relevant leadership experience in other sectors. Why join MiD? This is an opportunity to lead a small, established charity where your contribution can have a direct and lasting impact. You will work closely with a committed Board of Trustees and a team of experienced professionals, helping to protect and develop services that support families and children at a particularly challenging time in their lives. NO AGENCIES Closing date: 13 November 2026 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Interviews : Interviews may take place during the advertising period, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion MiD Mediation & Counselling is committed to being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Oct 15, 2026
Full time
A hands-on leadership role combining charity management, fundraising and strategic development. Role: Executive Director MiD Mediation & Counselling Ltd, Hampton Hill, TW12 1NT Salary: £47,500 per annum FTE (£28,500 pro rata for 24 hours per week) Hours: 24 hours per week Contract: Permanent, part-time Location: Office-based in Hampton Hill Annual leave: Five weeks, plus bank holidays (pro rata) Pension : Workplace pension provided in accordance with statutory auto-enrolment requirements. An opportunity to lead an established charity making a real difference to families MiD Mediation & Counselling is a well-established charity that has been supporting individuals and families affected by separation and relationship breakdown since 1983. Based in Hampton Hill, we provide specialist family mediation and accessible counselling services for adults, children and couples, helping families navigate difficult times and build a more positive future. Our experienced mediators and counsellors provide a compassionate, professional service. We hold a Legal Aid Agency contract and the highest specialist quality mark, reflecting our commitment to high standards of practice and client care. We are seeking an experienced, proactive Executive Director to lead the charity's day-to-day operations, manage its resources and staff, and work closely with the Board of Trustees to secure its long-term sustainability and development. This is a varied senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the future of a respected charity and make a tangible difference to the families and children we support. The role Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will have overall responsibility for the effective management and development of the charity, including: Leadership and operations: Overseeing the charity's day-to-day running, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and to a high professional standard. Financial management: Managing budgets, monitoring income and expenditure, preparing financial reports and working with the Treasurer, bookkeeper and trustees to maintain financial sustainability. Income generation and fundraising: Identifying funding opportunities, developing relationships with funders and donors, and supporting the charity's fundraising strategy. People management: Leading and supporting a small team of administrative staff, working collaboratively with independent mediators and counsellors, and overseeing recruitment, performance and HR matters. Includes working closely with the Professional Practice Consultant (PPC) particularly on safeguarding. Marketing and communications: Raising the charity's profile, developing effective marketing and communications, and identifying opportunities to increase referrals and service uptake. Systems and administration: Ensuring effective office management, robust administrative processes and appropriate use of IT and case management systems. Governance and compliance: Working closely with the Board of Trustees to support good governance, manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and safeguarding requirements. Strategic development: Identifying opportunities to improve services, strengthen partnerships and secure the charity's future. About you We are looking for a capable and resourceful leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach and is comfortable taking responsibility across a broad range of functions. You will bring: Proven senior management or director-level experience, ideally within a charity, not-for-profit or small organisation. Strong financial literacy and the ability to understand budgets, monitor financial performance and make informed decisions. Excellent IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft Office for financial monitoring, reporting and data analysis. Experience of managing staff, coordinating workloads and overseeing day-to-day operations. Experience of fundraising, income generation, business development or building relationships with funders and other stakeholders. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, multitask effectively and work independently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in dealing with trustees, staff, funders and external partners. A practical, solutions-focused approach, sound judgement and a commitment to the charity's values and purpose. Experience in the charity sector, family services, mediation or counselling would be an advantage, but we welcome applications from candidates with relevant leadership experience in other sectors. Why join MiD? This is an opportunity to lead a small, established charity where your contribution can have a direct and lasting impact. You will work closely with a committed Board of Trustees and a team of experienced professionals, helping to protect and develop services that support families and children at a particularly challenging time in their lives. NO AGENCIES Closing date: 13 November 2026 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Interviews : Interviews may take place during the advertising period, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion MiD Mediation & Counselling is committed to being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Pathway's Business Development Manager plays a key role in our small core team, working with staff across the organisation to develop our offers to NHS partners and building and managing relationships with external funders and partners from the statutory, charity and corporate sectors. Reporting to the Chief Executive the postholder plays a leading role in developing strategies to increase our impact, diversify our revenue streams and support the spread and replication of evidence-based models of care and service improvements, emerging from Pathway's own work and our wide inclusion health networks. The main tasks are: 1. Business Development & Lead Generation Research and identify opportunities to spread Pathway's models of improved care, including new routes to NHS commissioners, budget holders, and innovative funding mechanisms. With senior support, identify target contacts and generate leads to develop and diversify Pathway's revenue streams and carry out planning to adapt to the external environment. 2. Grant Writing & Funding Applications Lead and co-ordinate the development of high-quality grant applications and service business cases, working across Pathway's teams to gather evidence, articulate impact, and make compelling cases for support to NHS commissioners and Trusts, charitable foundations, and corporate partners. 3. Relationship Management Build, manage and track relationships with NHS commissioners, system partners, clinical champions, corporate partners and funders through new and existing mechanisms. Represent Pathway externally, developing a deep understanding of commissioners' and funders' needs, and propose ways Pathway can plan to meet them. Help staff, Fellows, and close partners to understand these needs and how Pathway may need to change in response. 4. Marketing & Communications Work with the Communications Manager to develop promotional campaigns and marketing materials that increase Pathway's impact and externally generated income. Maintain a strong working knowledge of Pathway's care innovations and service models, and promote these in an NHS-appropriate style. Keep abreast of developments in the NHS to ensure Pathway's communications and marketing activities connect with current health service concerns. About you - You need to have: i. excellent oral and written communications skills including presentation skills ii. experience of building trust, confidence and excellent working relationships with clients and partners iii. experience of working within the health or health inclusion field preferably within NHS commissioning organisations or public health iv. demonstrable knowledge of NHS commissioning structures and practices v. passion for and a strong commitment to improve health outcomes for the most marginalised people in the UK vi. the credibility to describe and promote care and service quality improvements developed by Pathway and practitioners across our networks vii. knowledge and experience of marketing techniques and evidence of success in applying them to public sector organisations viii. demonstrable experience of project and programme management ix. ability to see the big picture and develop strategies that can be understood and taken forward by others in the team x. demonstrable experience of working successfully within a team xi. strong negotiating skills including evidence of securing ongoing revenue for projects or programmes xii. a commitment to Pathway's core values including a firm commitment to human rights-based approaches and eradicating unfair discrimination in all its forms Ideally you will have: i. experience of fundraising and grant writing ii. experience of charity sector governance iii. experience of working with central, regional and/or local government Working at Pathway Pathway's offices are in London but with limited desk space. The postholder will be expected to split their time between the office and working from home with an expectation of at least two days a week in the office - precise arrangements to be agreed with the CEO. Pathway is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to growing a diverse workforce. We will make any necessary adaptations for a disabled employee. Applications from people with lived experience of homelessness or other forms of social exclusion are particularly welcome. Benefits We are a friendly, committed group of people, who provide a positive and proactive working environment. We are a flexible employer and your working pattern can be agreed with your line manager. Holiday entitlement : 30 days plus bank holidays Pension : Pathway's employees are automatically enrolled into the Nest Contributory pension scheme (which was set up by the Government). Contributions are made as follows: Full time salary £30,001 and above, employer contributes 3% and employee contributes 5%
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
Pathway's Business Development Manager plays a key role in our small core team, working with staff across the organisation to develop our offers to NHS partners and building and managing relationships with external funders and partners from the statutory, charity and corporate sectors. Reporting to the Chief Executive the postholder plays a leading role in developing strategies to increase our impact, diversify our revenue streams and support the spread and replication of evidence-based models of care and service improvements, emerging from Pathway's own work and our wide inclusion health networks. The main tasks are: 1. Business Development & Lead Generation Research and identify opportunities to spread Pathway's models of improved care, including new routes to NHS commissioners, budget holders, and innovative funding mechanisms. With senior support, identify target contacts and generate leads to develop and diversify Pathway's revenue streams and carry out planning to adapt to the external environment. 2. Grant Writing & Funding Applications Lead and co-ordinate the development of high-quality grant applications and service business cases, working across Pathway's teams to gather evidence, articulate impact, and make compelling cases for support to NHS commissioners and Trusts, charitable foundations, and corporate partners. 3. Relationship Management Build, manage and track relationships with NHS commissioners, system partners, clinical champions, corporate partners and funders through new and existing mechanisms. Represent Pathway externally, developing a deep understanding of commissioners' and funders' needs, and propose ways Pathway can plan to meet them. Help staff, Fellows, and close partners to understand these needs and how Pathway may need to change in response. 4. Marketing & Communications Work with the Communications Manager to develop promotional campaigns and marketing materials that increase Pathway's impact and externally generated income. Maintain a strong working knowledge of Pathway's care innovations and service models, and promote these in an NHS-appropriate style. Keep abreast of developments in the NHS to ensure Pathway's communications and marketing activities connect with current health service concerns. About you - You need to have: i. excellent oral and written communications skills including presentation skills ii. experience of building trust, confidence and excellent working relationships with clients and partners iii. experience of working within the health or health inclusion field preferably within NHS commissioning organisations or public health iv. demonstrable knowledge of NHS commissioning structures and practices v. passion for and a strong commitment to improve health outcomes for the most marginalised people in the UK vi. the credibility to describe and promote care and service quality improvements developed by Pathway and practitioners across our networks vii. knowledge and experience of marketing techniques and evidence of success in applying them to public sector organisations viii. demonstrable experience of project and programme management ix. ability to see the big picture and develop strategies that can be understood and taken forward by others in the team x. demonstrable experience of working successfully within a team xi. strong negotiating skills including evidence of securing ongoing revenue for projects or programmes xii. a commitment to Pathway's core values including a firm commitment to human rights-based approaches and eradicating unfair discrimination in all its forms Ideally you will have: i. experience of fundraising and grant writing ii. experience of charity sector governance iii. experience of working with central, regional and/or local government Working at Pathway Pathway's offices are in London but with limited desk space. The postholder will be expected to split their time between the office and working from home with an expectation of at least two days a week in the office - precise arrangements to be agreed with the CEO. Pathway is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to growing a diverse workforce. We will make any necessary adaptations for a disabled employee. Applications from people with lived experience of homelessness or other forms of social exclusion are particularly welcome. Benefits We are a friendly, committed group of people, who provide a positive and proactive working environment. We are a flexible employer and your working pattern can be agreed with your line manager. Holiday entitlement : 30 days plus bank holidays Pension : Pathway's employees are automatically enrolled into the Nest Contributory pension scheme (which was set up by the Government). Contributions are made as follows: Full time salary £30,001 and above, employer contributes 3% and employee contributes 5%
The Managing Director will provide the strategic, organisational and business leadership needed to take Soul City Arts into its next stage of development. Working closely with the Board and alongside the Artistic Director and Senior Producer, they will lead organisational strategy, nancial sustainability, income generation, governance, people and organisational development, and build the high-level partnerships needed to unlock new opportunities, investment and reach. A key priority will be strengthening SCA's business model, diversifying income and ensuring its artistic ambition is matched by effective systems, capacity, financial planning and risk management. This is a role focused on creating the conditions in which ambitious artistic work can thrive. Key Responsibilities Strategy, Leadership & Organisational Development Lead SCA's organisational strategy and business planning. Ensure artistic ambition is supported by realistic organisational, financial and people planning. Build clear accountability, effective systems and strong ways of working across the organisation. Lead SCA confidently through its next stage of organisational development and change. Financial Sustainability & Income Generation Hold executive oversight of SCA's overall financial position, budgets, forecasting, reserves and financial risk. Lead SCA's income-generation strategy and develop a strong, diversified funding and investment pipeline. Lead major funding bids and investment propositions, drawing together artistic, programme, financial and impact expertise from across the team. Ensure SCA's ambitions are financially viable and support long-term organisational resilience. Strategic Partnerships & Growth Build and sustain high-level strategic relationships that strengthen SCA's investment, reach, influence and future opportunities. Develop partnerships across cultural, civic, public, education, philanthropic, commercial and community sectors. Strengthen SCA's position in Birmingham and the West Midlands while supporting its national and international ambitions. Represent SCA with funders, partners and senior stakeholders. Governance, People & Organisational Capacity Act as the principal executive link with the Board and support strong governance, risk management and organisational accountability. Provide leadership and line management across the core team, building a positive, inclusive and accountable organisational culture. Ensure SCA has the skills, capacity, policies and systems required for its next phase. Maintain appropriate HR, organisational and compliance arrangements, drawing on specialist support where required. Person Specification Essential Experience and Knowledge Signficant senior leadership or management experience within an arts, cultural, charitable, social enterprise, public or other purpose-led organisation. Experience of developing and delivering organisational strategy and business plans. Strong financial literacy, including organisational budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow oversight and financial decision-making. A successful track record in fundraising, income generation and/or business development. Experience of developing significant funding bids, investment propositions or income partnerships. A strong track record of developing high-level strategic partnerships and stakeholder relationships. Experience of working effectively with a Board or governance structure. Experience of leading and managing people and supporting organisational development or change. Strong understanding of organisational risk, accountability and good governance. Ability to work successfully alongside artistic, creative or specialist leadership while maintaining clear areas of executive responsibility. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Strong judgement and the ability to move confidently between strategic thinking and practical organisational decision-making. Commitment to equality, inclusion and culturally relevant practice. Desirable Experience and Knowledge Knowledge of the UK arts and cultural sector and its funding environment. Understanding of Arts Council England investment and reporting frameworks. Knowledge of Birmingham and/or the West Midlands cultural and civic landscape. Experience within a founder-led or artist-led organisation. Experience of organisational transformation, growth or transition. Experience of developing public, private, civic or cross-sector partnerships. Experience of developing diversied income across more than one funding source. Understanding of socially engaged, community-rooted or interdisciplinary cultural practice. Experience of working with organisations operating locally while developing national or international partnerships. Personal Approach Collaborative, while able to make and hold clear decisions. Ambitious and pragmatic. Able to build trust and strong working relationships. Confident working with creative people, ideas and processes. Able to constructively challenge as well as support. Entrepreneurial, curious and alert to opportunity. Financially responsible and comfortable making dicult choices when necessary. Clear and transparent in communication. Comfortable operating within a small organisation where senior leaders sometimes need to be hands-on. Able to navigate complexity without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. Committed to creativity, inclusion, community and cultural dierence. Motivated by building sustainable conditions in which ambitious artistic work can flourish. Full details can be found in the linked job pack.
Oct 13, 2026
Full time
The Managing Director will provide the strategic, organisational and business leadership needed to take Soul City Arts into its next stage of development. Working closely with the Board and alongside the Artistic Director and Senior Producer, they will lead organisational strategy, nancial sustainability, income generation, governance, people and organisational development, and build the high-level partnerships needed to unlock new opportunities, investment and reach. A key priority will be strengthening SCA's business model, diversifying income and ensuring its artistic ambition is matched by effective systems, capacity, financial planning and risk management. This is a role focused on creating the conditions in which ambitious artistic work can thrive. Key Responsibilities Strategy, Leadership & Organisational Development Lead SCA's organisational strategy and business planning. Ensure artistic ambition is supported by realistic organisational, financial and people planning. Build clear accountability, effective systems and strong ways of working across the organisation. Lead SCA confidently through its next stage of organisational development and change. Financial Sustainability & Income Generation Hold executive oversight of SCA's overall financial position, budgets, forecasting, reserves and financial risk. Lead SCA's income-generation strategy and develop a strong, diversified funding and investment pipeline. Lead major funding bids and investment propositions, drawing together artistic, programme, financial and impact expertise from across the team. Ensure SCA's ambitions are financially viable and support long-term organisational resilience. Strategic Partnerships & Growth Build and sustain high-level strategic relationships that strengthen SCA's investment, reach, influence and future opportunities. Develop partnerships across cultural, civic, public, education, philanthropic, commercial and community sectors. Strengthen SCA's position in Birmingham and the West Midlands while supporting its national and international ambitions. Represent SCA with funders, partners and senior stakeholders. Governance, People & Organisational Capacity Act as the principal executive link with the Board and support strong governance, risk management and organisational accountability. Provide leadership and line management across the core team, building a positive, inclusive and accountable organisational culture. Ensure SCA has the skills, capacity, policies and systems required for its next phase. Maintain appropriate HR, organisational and compliance arrangements, drawing on specialist support where required. Person Specification Essential Experience and Knowledge Signficant senior leadership or management experience within an arts, cultural, charitable, social enterprise, public or other purpose-led organisation. Experience of developing and delivering organisational strategy and business plans. Strong financial literacy, including organisational budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow oversight and financial decision-making. A successful track record in fundraising, income generation and/or business development. Experience of developing significant funding bids, investment propositions or income partnerships. A strong track record of developing high-level strategic partnerships and stakeholder relationships. Experience of working effectively with a Board or governance structure. Experience of leading and managing people and supporting organisational development or change. Strong understanding of organisational risk, accountability and good governance. Ability to work successfully alongside artistic, creative or specialist leadership while maintaining clear areas of executive responsibility. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Strong judgement and the ability to move confidently between strategic thinking and practical organisational decision-making. Commitment to equality, inclusion and culturally relevant practice. Desirable Experience and Knowledge Knowledge of the UK arts and cultural sector and its funding environment. Understanding of Arts Council England investment and reporting frameworks. Knowledge of Birmingham and/or the West Midlands cultural and civic landscape. Experience within a founder-led or artist-led organisation. Experience of organisational transformation, growth or transition. Experience of developing public, private, civic or cross-sector partnerships. Experience of developing diversied income across more than one funding source. Understanding of socially engaged, community-rooted or interdisciplinary cultural practice. Experience of working with organisations operating locally while developing national or international partnerships. Personal Approach Collaborative, while able to make and hold clear decisions. Ambitious and pragmatic. Able to build trust and strong working relationships. Confident working with creative people, ideas and processes. Able to constructively challenge as well as support. Entrepreneurial, curious and alert to opportunity. Financially responsible and comfortable making dicult choices when necessary. Clear and transparent in communication. Comfortable operating within a small organisation where senior leaders sometimes need to be hands-on. Able to navigate complexity without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. Committed to creativity, inclusion, community and cultural dierence. Motivated by building sustainable conditions in which ambitious artistic work can flourish. Full details can be found in the linked job pack.
The Organisation The National Justice Museum (NJM) is an independent museum and Public Legal Education provider with a distinctive purpose: to tell the story of justice through time and inspire people to understand their rights and responsibilities. Rooted in Nottingham but with a national reach, NJM brings together nationally significant collections, historic courtrooms and heritage buildings, visitor experiences and education programmes to explore the role of law and justice in our lives, past and present. NJM engages around 30,000 young people each year through programmes delivered in Nottingham, London and across the North, alongside its national NJM on Tour programme. Its visitor attractions, including the Museum and the City of Caves, provide important opportunities to engage audiences while also contributing to the organisation's financial sustainability and Nottingham's visitor economy. The organisation is supported by a diverse income model, including commercial income, fundraising, grants and Arts Council England National Portfolio funding. NJM is now entering an important new phase, focused on strengthening financial resilience, growing audiences and impact, developing new partnerships and making the most of its distinctive assets and expertise. With a strong foundation in its heritage, collections and national education work, and supported by a National Lottery Heritage Fund investment through its Fit for the Future project, NJM has significant potential to extend its reach and impact while remaining true to its purpose. The Role As our current Chair prepares to step down in March 2027, following a successful decade leading the Board, the National Justice Museum is seeking its next Chair to help shape an exciting new chapter for the organisation. This is a significant opportunity to provide strategic leadership to one of the UK's most distinctive cultural organisations, working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and wider team to build on the Museum's strengths and realise its future ambitions. The Chair will champion excellent governance and provide thoughtful, collaborative leadership to the Board, while acting as an influential ambassador for NJM with funders, partners, government and the wider cultural sector. At a time of opportunity and change, the Chair will play a key role in helping the Museum strengthen its resilience, extend its reach and maximise its impact. Key responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership to the Board and ensure effective governance. Build a constructive and supportive relationship with the Chief Executive. Guide delivery of the Museum's strategic ambitions and organisational performance. Champion inclusion, transparency and effective decision-making. Represent and advocate for the Museum nationally. Support relationship building, fundraising and strategic partnerships. Lead Board development, succession planning and trustee effectiveness. The Person We are looking for an experienced board leader who brings: Proven leadership at Board level, ideally as a Chair or senior nonexecutive. Strong governance expertise within the charity, public or commercial sectors. Strategic judgement and the ability to support and challenge constructively. Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills. Credibility with senior stakeholders and external partners. A commitment to inclusion and the Museum's charitable purpose. We are seeking a diverse and inclusive field of candidates who combine strategic leadership, sound governance, emotional intelligence and ambassadorial skills. The successful Chair will be capable of leading an engaged Board while supporting an ambitious executive team through the organisation's next phase of growth and impact.
Oct 10, 2026
Full time
The Organisation The National Justice Museum (NJM) is an independent museum and Public Legal Education provider with a distinctive purpose: to tell the story of justice through time and inspire people to understand their rights and responsibilities. Rooted in Nottingham but with a national reach, NJM brings together nationally significant collections, historic courtrooms and heritage buildings, visitor experiences and education programmes to explore the role of law and justice in our lives, past and present. NJM engages around 30,000 young people each year through programmes delivered in Nottingham, London and across the North, alongside its national NJM on Tour programme. Its visitor attractions, including the Museum and the City of Caves, provide important opportunities to engage audiences while also contributing to the organisation's financial sustainability and Nottingham's visitor economy. The organisation is supported by a diverse income model, including commercial income, fundraising, grants and Arts Council England National Portfolio funding. NJM is now entering an important new phase, focused on strengthening financial resilience, growing audiences and impact, developing new partnerships and making the most of its distinctive assets and expertise. With a strong foundation in its heritage, collections and national education work, and supported by a National Lottery Heritage Fund investment through its Fit for the Future project, NJM has significant potential to extend its reach and impact while remaining true to its purpose. The Role As our current Chair prepares to step down in March 2027, following a successful decade leading the Board, the National Justice Museum is seeking its next Chair to help shape an exciting new chapter for the organisation. This is a significant opportunity to provide strategic leadership to one of the UK's most distinctive cultural organisations, working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and wider team to build on the Museum's strengths and realise its future ambitions. The Chair will champion excellent governance and provide thoughtful, collaborative leadership to the Board, while acting as an influential ambassador for NJM with funders, partners, government and the wider cultural sector. At a time of opportunity and change, the Chair will play a key role in helping the Museum strengthen its resilience, extend its reach and maximise its impact. Key responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership to the Board and ensure effective governance. Build a constructive and supportive relationship with the Chief Executive. Guide delivery of the Museum's strategic ambitions and organisational performance. Champion inclusion, transparency and effective decision-making. Represent and advocate for the Museum nationally. Support relationship building, fundraising and strategic partnerships. Lead Board development, succession planning and trustee effectiveness. The Person We are looking for an experienced board leader who brings: Proven leadership at Board level, ideally as a Chair or senior nonexecutive. Strong governance expertise within the charity, public or commercial sectors. Strategic judgement and the ability to support and challenge constructively. Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills. Credibility with senior stakeholders and external partners. A commitment to inclusion and the Museum's charitable purpose. We are seeking a diverse and inclusive field of candidates who combine strategic leadership, sound governance, emotional intelligence and ambassadorial skills. The successful Chair will be capable of leading an engaged Board while supporting an ambitious executive team through the organisation's next phase of growth and impact.
The Organisation LHA London is a charity providing affordable accommodation for students and young working people of limited means living, working and studying in London. Its purpose is to provide a stepping stone that enables young people to advance their careers and education, while meeting their reasonable needs and enhancing their wellbeing. LHA London operates 14 hostels across Central London, providing nearly 2,000 bed spaces across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Camden, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Islington. A team of around 85 staff and more than 200 volunteers provides accommodation and support services to residents. LHA London has a clear vision: a London where no young person is held back by the cost of accommodation and everyone has the opportunity to belong, grow and build a future. Alongside its accommodation services, the charity is exploring opportunities to develop even more affordable accommodation for people on lower incomes, potentially beyond Zones 1 and 2 but within the M25. With a strong sense of purpose, an established Board and a committed team, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a charity making a tangible difference to the lives of young people in one of the world's most challenging housing markets. The Role LHA London is seeking its next Chair of Trustees to provide strategic leadership to the Board and help guide the charity through its next phase of development. The Chair will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to ensure that LHA London is effectively governed, remains focused on its charitable purpose and delivers sustainable social impact. They will lead a committed and energetic Board, fostering effective decision-making, constructive challenge and a culture of collaboration and inclusion. This is a particularly interesting time to join LHA London. The successful Chair will have the opportunity to help shape the charity's future direction, strengthen its social impact and explore how its accommodation services can continue to respond to the needs of young people in London. Key responsibilities: Lead the Board in setting and reviewing LHA London's long-term vision, mission and strategy. Ensure the Board focuses on matters of strategic importance and provides effective oversight. Facilitate robust discussion, constructive challenge and effective decision-making. Maintain a productive, supportive and appropriately challenging relationship with the CEO. Ensure high standards of governance, accountability, risk management and regulatory compliance. Lead Board development, trustee recruitment, succession planning and effectiveness. Champion LHA London's charitable purpose, beneficiaries and social impact. Act as an ambassador for LHA London with key stakeholders, supporters, funders and partners. Support fundraising, partnership development and advocacy where appropriate. The Person We are looking for an experienced Board leader who brings: Previous experience as a Chair or Trustee, or significant senior leadership and Board-level experience. A strong understanding of governance principles and trustee responsibilities. Experience of setting organisational strategy and leading senior decision-making. The ability to work effectively with and supportively challenge executive leadership. Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship-building skills. Strategic thinking, sound judgement, independence and integrity. A collaborative and inclusive leadership style. A genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. A passion for LHA London's mission and the needs of its beneficiaries. Experience within the charity, public, health, education, community or social enterprise sectors would be desirable, as would experience of social impact, organisational growth or change, fundraising, stakeholder engagement or public advocacy. We are looking for someone who can bring energy, curiosity and fresh perspective to the Board, while working collaboratively with fellow Trustees and the executive team. Above all, the successful candidate will be motivated by LHA London's purpose and committed to helping ensure that young people are not held back by the cost of accommodation. LHA London is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to creating a genuinely inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from people currently under-represented on Boards, including women, people from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Oct 10, 2026
Full time
The Organisation LHA London is a charity providing affordable accommodation for students and young working people of limited means living, working and studying in London. Its purpose is to provide a stepping stone that enables young people to advance their careers and education, while meeting their reasonable needs and enhancing their wellbeing. LHA London operates 14 hostels across Central London, providing nearly 2,000 bed spaces across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Camden, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Islington. A team of around 85 staff and more than 200 volunteers provides accommodation and support services to residents. LHA London has a clear vision: a London where no young person is held back by the cost of accommodation and everyone has the opportunity to belong, grow and build a future. Alongside its accommodation services, the charity is exploring opportunities to develop even more affordable accommodation for people on lower incomes, potentially beyond Zones 1 and 2 but within the M25. With a strong sense of purpose, an established Board and a committed team, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a charity making a tangible difference to the lives of young people in one of the world's most challenging housing markets. The Role LHA London is seeking its next Chair of Trustees to provide strategic leadership to the Board and help guide the charity through its next phase of development. The Chair will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to ensure that LHA London is effectively governed, remains focused on its charitable purpose and delivers sustainable social impact. They will lead a committed and energetic Board, fostering effective decision-making, constructive challenge and a culture of collaboration and inclusion. This is a particularly interesting time to join LHA London. The successful Chair will have the opportunity to help shape the charity's future direction, strengthen its social impact and explore how its accommodation services can continue to respond to the needs of young people in London. Key responsibilities: Lead the Board in setting and reviewing LHA London's long-term vision, mission and strategy. Ensure the Board focuses on matters of strategic importance and provides effective oversight. Facilitate robust discussion, constructive challenge and effective decision-making. Maintain a productive, supportive and appropriately challenging relationship with the CEO. Ensure high standards of governance, accountability, risk management and regulatory compliance. Lead Board development, trustee recruitment, succession planning and effectiveness. Champion LHA London's charitable purpose, beneficiaries and social impact. Act as an ambassador for LHA London with key stakeholders, supporters, funders and partners. Support fundraising, partnership development and advocacy where appropriate. The Person We are looking for an experienced Board leader who brings: Previous experience as a Chair or Trustee, or significant senior leadership and Board-level experience. A strong understanding of governance principles and trustee responsibilities. Experience of setting organisational strategy and leading senior decision-making. The ability to work effectively with and supportively challenge executive leadership. Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship-building skills. Strategic thinking, sound judgement, independence and integrity. A collaborative and inclusive leadership style. A genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. A passion for LHA London's mission and the needs of its beneficiaries. Experience within the charity, public, health, education, community or social enterprise sectors would be desirable, as would experience of social impact, organisational growth or change, fundraising, stakeholder engagement or public advocacy. We are looking for someone who can bring energy, curiosity and fresh perspective to the Board, while working collaboratively with fellow Trustees and the executive team. Above all, the successful candidate will be motivated by LHA London's purpose and committed to helping ensure that young people are not held back by the cost of accommodation. LHA London is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to creating a genuinely inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from people currently under-represented on Boards, including women, people from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Commercial, Governance & Finance Trustee (voluntary) Location: Aston Sandford, Bucks HP17 8JB with travel across Thames Valley and occasionally further afield Time Commitment: 5-6 days Per Year Hope After Harm is a Buckinghamshire based registered Charity and Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee of 32 years' operating a range of support programmes across the Thames Valley - including support for victims, support for the families of offenders, early interventions, work in the field of domestic abuse and support to offenders. With 40 staff and approximately 30 volunteers, a solid Trustee framework is essential to underpin and inform our work and our Trustees currently bring together considerable experience from criminal justice, local government, the corporate and voluntary sectors. We have a very exciting vacancy we wish to fill, to complement our existing Board and guide our successful and growing organisation into the next phase of development. This is an opportunity to use your professional skills to support a charity delivering meaningful impact across the Thames Valley. Hope After Harm is relatively small, trustees can see the direct results of their contribution and frontline impact, we require general Trustee experience, to expand the knowledge base and help strengthen the Board overall, we are also specifically looking for those with experience in the following areas: Key Tasks: Strategic and Commercial Oversight Contribute to the development and delivery of the organisation's strategy. Review and challenge business plans, growth opportunities and income generation activities. Assess commercial risks and opportunities to support long-term sustainability. Provide advice and insight based on commercial experience and market knowledge. Monitor the performance of trading, fundraising or other income-generating activities. Governance and Compliance Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document, legal obligations and regulatory requirements. Review and approve key policies and governance frameworks. Support effective risk management. Promote high standards of accountability, transparency and ethical decision-making. Participate in board evaluations and governance reviews. Financial Oversight Review budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements. Monitor financial performance against plans and agreed targets. Ensure financial controls and reporting processes are robust and effective. Scrutinise significant expenditure, investments and financial commitments. Support the development of financial strategies and reserves policies. Assess and monitor financial risks facing the organisation. Person specification Essential Senior-level experience in commercial, financial, business, governance or strategic leadership roles. Good understanding of financial management, budgeting and financial reporting. Experience of assessing and managing organisational risk. Understanding of good governance principles and board responsibilities. Ability to contribute to strategic planning and organisational development. Experience of analysing complex information and making sound, evidence-based decisions. Strong strategic thinking and commercial awareness. Ability to provide constructive support and challenge to senior leaders and fellow trustees. Sound judgement and decision-making skills. Strong communication and influencing skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a board. Commitment to high standards of integrity, accountability and confidentiality. Desirable Previous trustee, non-executive director or board-level experience. Professional qualification in finance, accountancy, business, governance, law or a related discipline. Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or social care sector. Knowledge of charity regulation and compliance requirements. Experience of income generation, commercial partnerships or business development. Experience of leading organisational change, transformation or growth programmes. Knowledge of investment management, reserves management or treasury matters. The successful candidate does not need to be an expert in every area, but should be able to provide strategic insight, constructive challenge and proportionate assurance to support the charity's work. Time Commitment The Trustee will be expected to attend Board Meetings 4 times a year (face to face) and also attend one committee meeting (Teams) 4 times a year, as well as attending a strategy day. The time commitment including meeting preparation is estimated to be 5-6 days per annum Location Ideally, the post-holder will be able to travel to Aston Sandford and possibly other places in the Thames Valley for meetings, but we would consider remote attendance, with the exception of a requirement for face-to-face attendance at the annual Board strategy day. If you have a passion and commitment to support a value-driven organisation, strategic vision, independent judgement and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort we would be delighted to hear from you. Any travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed but please note this is a voluntary and unpaid post. Application Process: Please email covering letter expressing your interest, with a CV of your skills.
Oct 10, 2026
Full time
Commercial, Governance & Finance Trustee (voluntary) Location: Aston Sandford, Bucks HP17 8JB with travel across Thames Valley and occasionally further afield Time Commitment: 5-6 days Per Year Hope After Harm is a Buckinghamshire based registered Charity and Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee of 32 years' operating a range of support programmes across the Thames Valley - including support for victims, support for the families of offenders, early interventions, work in the field of domestic abuse and support to offenders. With 40 staff and approximately 30 volunteers, a solid Trustee framework is essential to underpin and inform our work and our Trustees currently bring together considerable experience from criminal justice, local government, the corporate and voluntary sectors. We have a very exciting vacancy we wish to fill, to complement our existing Board and guide our successful and growing organisation into the next phase of development. This is an opportunity to use your professional skills to support a charity delivering meaningful impact across the Thames Valley. Hope After Harm is relatively small, trustees can see the direct results of their contribution and frontline impact, we require general Trustee experience, to expand the knowledge base and help strengthen the Board overall, we are also specifically looking for those with experience in the following areas: Key Tasks: Strategic and Commercial Oversight Contribute to the development and delivery of the organisation's strategy. Review and challenge business plans, growth opportunities and income generation activities. Assess commercial risks and opportunities to support long-term sustainability. Provide advice and insight based on commercial experience and market knowledge. Monitor the performance of trading, fundraising or other income-generating activities. Governance and Compliance Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document, legal obligations and regulatory requirements. Review and approve key policies and governance frameworks. Support effective risk management. Promote high standards of accountability, transparency and ethical decision-making. Participate in board evaluations and governance reviews. Financial Oversight Review budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements. Monitor financial performance against plans and agreed targets. Ensure financial controls and reporting processes are robust and effective. Scrutinise significant expenditure, investments and financial commitments. Support the development of financial strategies and reserves policies. Assess and monitor financial risks facing the organisation. Person specification Essential Senior-level experience in commercial, financial, business, governance or strategic leadership roles. Good understanding of financial management, budgeting and financial reporting. Experience of assessing and managing organisational risk. Understanding of good governance principles and board responsibilities. Ability to contribute to strategic planning and organisational development. Experience of analysing complex information and making sound, evidence-based decisions. Strong strategic thinking and commercial awareness. Ability to provide constructive support and challenge to senior leaders and fellow trustees. Sound judgement and decision-making skills. Strong communication and influencing skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a board. Commitment to high standards of integrity, accountability and confidentiality. Desirable Previous trustee, non-executive director or board-level experience. Professional qualification in finance, accountancy, business, governance, law or a related discipline. Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or social care sector. Knowledge of charity regulation and compliance requirements. Experience of income generation, commercial partnerships or business development. Experience of leading organisational change, transformation or growth programmes. Knowledge of investment management, reserves management or treasury matters. The successful candidate does not need to be an expert in every area, but should be able to provide strategic insight, constructive challenge and proportionate assurance to support the charity's work. Time Commitment The Trustee will be expected to attend Board Meetings 4 times a year (face to face) and also attend one committee meeting (Teams) 4 times a year, as well as attending a strategy day. The time commitment including meeting preparation is estimated to be 5-6 days per annum Location Ideally, the post-holder will be able to travel to Aston Sandford and possibly other places in the Thames Valley for meetings, but we would consider remote attendance, with the exception of a requirement for face-to-face attendance at the annual Board strategy day. If you have a passion and commitment to support a value-driven organisation, strategic vision, independent judgement and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort we would be delighted to hear from you. Any travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed but please note this is a voluntary and unpaid post. Application Process: Please email covering letter expressing your interest, with a CV of your skills.
The Organisation LHA London is a charity providing affordable accommodation for students and young working people of limited means living, working and studying in London. Its purpose is to provide a stepping stone that enables young people to advance their careers and education, while meeting their reasonable needs and enhancing their wellbeing. LHA London operates 14 hostels across Central London, providing nearly 2,000 bed spaces across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Camden, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Islington. A team of around 85 staff and more than 200 volunteers provides accommodation and support services to residents. LHA London has a clear vision: a London where no young person is held back by the cost of accommodation and everyone has the opportunity to belong, grow and build a future. Alongside its accommodation services, the charity is exploring opportunities to develop even more affordable accommodation for people on lower incomes, potentially beyond Zones 1 and 2 but within the M25. With a strong sense of purpose, an established Board and a committed team, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a charity making a tangible difference to the lives of young people in one of the world's most challenging housing markets. The Role LHA London is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified individual to become its next Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC). The Chair of FARC will provide financial leadership and oversight on behalf of the Board of Trustees, supporting the Chair, fellow Trustees and the CEO to ensure that LHA London maintains strong financial governance, effective risk management and robust systems of assurance and accountability. Working closely with the Finance Director, CEO, Trustees and external auditors, the Chair will lead the Committee in scrutinising LHA London's financial performance, budgets, reserves, cash flow, financial risks and annual accounts. They will ensure that the Board receives clear, timely and appropriately challenging advice on the organisation's financial position and the implications of financial decisions for its long-term sustainability and strategic ambitions. The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a charity with a clear social purpose, helping to safeguard its financial sustainability and ensure that its resources are used effectively to support young people. Key responsibilities: Chair the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring effective meetings, clear decision-making and appropriate challenge. Provide financial leadership and assurance to the Board, advising on the charity's financial health, sustainability and long-term resilience. Scrutinise the annual budget, management accounts, financial performance against budget, cash flow, reserves and financial forecasts, advising the Board accordingly. Advise the Board on the financial implications and risks associated with LHA London's strategic plans, investments and future development. Ensure that appropriate financial controls, systems and processes are in place and operating effectively. Oversee the charity's approach to financial risk management and ensure that significant risks are identified, monitored and appropriately mitigated. Work with the Finance Director and executive team to ensure that the charity's annual accounts comply with relevant legislation, regulation and the applicable Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). Liaise with the charity's external auditors, ensuring that the audit process is effective and that significant findings and recommendations are appropriately addressed. Provide appropriate oversight of internal controls, assurance and audit recommendations. Ensure the Committee and Board receive clear and accessible information to support effective financial and risk-related decision-making. Support the Board in maintaining high standards of governance, accountability, transparency and regulatory compliance. Contribute as a Trustee to the wider work of the Board, including strategic decision-making and oversight of LHA London's charitable purpose and social impact. Act as an ambassador for LHA London and support stakeholder, partnership and fundraising activity where appropriate. The Person We are looking for an experienced financial leader who brings: A professional accountancy qualification and significant financial and commercial expertise. Previous Board-level, Trustee or senior leadership experience, with a strong understanding of governance and trustee responsibilities. Experience of financial oversight, including budgets, management accounts, cash flow, reserves, risk and audit. Experience of chairing committees or senior decision-making forums, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge. Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls and regulatory compliance; knowledge of charity accounting and SORP would be desirable. The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and work effectively with executive leadership and external auditors. Strategic thinking, sound judgement, independence and integrity. A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the confidence to ask challenging questions. A genuine commitment to LHA London's mission, beneficiaries and values. We are looking for someone who can bring financial expertise, curiosity and sound judgement to the Board, while working collaboratively with fellow Trustees and the executive team. Above all, the successful candidate will be committed to ensuring LHA London remains financially sustainable and well governed, while continuing to deliver meaningful social impact for young people. LHA London is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to creating a genuinely inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from people currently under-represented on Boards, including women, people from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Oct 10, 2026
Full time
The Organisation LHA London is a charity providing affordable accommodation for students and young working people of limited means living, working and studying in London. Its purpose is to provide a stepping stone that enables young people to advance their careers and education, while meeting their reasonable needs and enhancing their wellbeing. LHA London operates 14 hostels across Central London, providing nearly 2,000 bed spaces across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Camden, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Islington. A team of around 85 staff and more than 200 volunteers provides accommodation and support services to residents. LHA London has a clear vision: a London where no young person is held back by the cost of accommodation and everyone has the opportunity to belong, grow and build a future. Alongside its accommodation services, the charity is exploring opportunities to develop even more affordable accommodation for people on lower incomes, potentially beyond Zones 1 and 2 but within the M25. With a strong sense of purpose, an established Board and a committed team, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a charity making a tangible difference to the lives of young people in one of the world's most challenging housing markets. The Role LHA London is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified individual to become its next Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC). The Chair of FARC will provide financial leadership and oversight on behalf of the Board of Trustees, supporting the Chair, fellow Trustees and the CEO to ensure that LHA London maintains strong financial governance, effective risk management and robust systems of assurance and accountability. Working closely with the Finance Director, CEO, Trustees and external auditors, the Chair will lead the Committee in scrutinising LHA London's financial performance, budgets, reserves, cash flow, financial risks and annual accounts. They will ensure that the Board receives clear, timely and appropriately challenging advice on the organisation's financial position and the implications of financial decisions for its long-term sustainability and strategic ambitions. The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a charity with a clear social purpose, helping to safeguard its financial sustainability and ensure that its resources are used effectively to support young people. Key responsibilities: Chair the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring effective meetings, clear decision-making and appropriate challenge. Provide financial leadership and assurance to the Board, advising on the charity's financial health, sustainability and long-term resilience. Scrutinise the annual budget, management accounts, financial performance against budget, cash flow, reserves and financial forecasts, advising the Board accordingly. Advise the Board on the financial implications and risks associated with LHA London's strategic plans, investments and future development. Ensure that appropriate financial controls, systems and processes are in place and operating effectively. Oversee the charity's approach to financial risk management and ensure that significant risks are identified, monitored and appropriately mitigated. Work with the Finance Director and executive team to ensure that the charity's annual accounts comply with relevant legislation, regulation and the applicable Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). Liaise with the charity's external auditors, ensuring that the audit process is effective and that significant findings and recommendations are appropriately addressed. Provide appropriate oversight of internal controls, assurance and audit recommendations. Ensure the Committee and Board receive clear and accessible information to support effective financial and risk-related decision-making. Support the Board in maintaining high standards of governance, accountability, transparency and regulatory compliance. Contribute as a Trustee to the wider work of the Board, including strategic decision-making and oversight of LHA London's charitable purpose and social impact. Act as an ambassador for LHA London and support stakeholder, partnership and fundraising activity where appropriate. The Person We are looking for an experienced financial leader who brings: A professional accountancy qualification and significant financial and commercial expertise. Previous Board-level, Trustee or senior leadership experience, with a strong understanding of governance and trustee responsibilities. Experience of financial oversight, including budgets, management accounts, cash flow, reserves, risk and audit. Experience of chairing committees or senior decision-making forums, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge. Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls and regulatory compliance; knowledge of charity accounting and SORP would be desirable. The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and work effectively with executive leadership and external auditors. Strategic thinking, sound judgement, independence and integrity. A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the confidence to ask challenging questions. A genuine commitment to LHA London's mission, beneficiaries and values. We are looking for someone who can bring financial expertise, curiosity and sound judgement to the Board, while working collaboratively with fellow Trustees and the executive team. Above all, the successful candidate will be committed to ensuring LHA London remains financially sustainable and well governed, while continuing to deliver meaningful social impact for young people. LHA London is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to creating a genuinely inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from people currently under-represented on Boards, including women, people from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Parent and Carer Alliance.C.I.C.
Dursley, Gloucestershire
Director of Funding Development 20 hours per week Hybrid Working Gloucestershire £40,000-£50,000 FTE dependent on experience. (£21,333-£26,667 pro rata for 20 hours per week based on a 37.5 hour week) Help us secure the future for families of children with additional needs. Parent and Carer Alliance C.I.C. is seeking an experienced and ambitious fundraising professional to lead our income generation strategy and drive sustainable growth. We support over 3,600 families across Gloucestershire, ensuring they feel informed, empowered, and connected. This newly created senior role offers an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference while helping shape the future of a respected, family-led organisation. What you'll do Lead and deliver our fundraising and income generation strategy Secure significant grants, contracts, tenders, and transformational funding Build relationships with funders, stakeholders, and partners Develop compelling funding bids and proposals Work closely with our CEO, Finance Director, and Company Secretary to support long-term organisational sustainability We're looking for someone who has: A proven track record of securing substantial funding Strong bid-writing and relationship management skills Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach The confidence to represent the organisation at a senior level A passion for creating positive outcomes for children and families Lives in Gloucestershire What we offer Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements Hybrid working with regular visits to our Cam Hub (GL11) A supportive, values-driven team The opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing and impactful organisation Contract: Initially 1 year Closing Date: 23 October 2026 Join us If you're a motivated fundraiser who thrives on securing meaningful investment and wants your work to have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a stronger future for families across Gloucestershire.
Oct 09, 2026
Full time
Director of Funding Development 20 hours per week Hybrid Working Gloucestershire £40,000-£50,000 FTE dependent on experience. (£21,333-£26,667 pro rata for 20 hours per week based on a 37.5 hour week) Help us secure the future for families of children with additional needs. Parent and Carer Alliance C.I.C. is seeking an experienced and ambitious fundraising professional to lead our income generation strategy and drive sustainable growth. We support over 3,600 families across Gloucestershire, ensuring they feel informed, empowered, and connected. This newly created senior role offers an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference while helping shape the future of a respected, family-led organisation. What you'll do Lead and deliver our fundraising and income generation strategy Secure significant grants, contracts, tenders, and transformational funding Build relationships with funders, stakeholders, and partners Develop compelling funding bids and proposals Work closely with our CEO, Finance Director, and Company Secretary to support long-term organisational sustainability We're looking for someone who has: A proven track record of securing substantial funding Strong bid-writing and relationship management skills Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach The confidence to represent the organisation at a senior level A passion for creating positive outcomes for children and families Lives in Gloucestershire What we offer Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements Hybrid working with regular visits to our Cam Hub (GL11) A supportive, values-driven team The opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing and impactful organisation Contract: Initially 1 year Closing Date: 23 October 2026 Join us If you're a motivated fundraiser who thrives on securing meaningful investment and wants your work to have a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a stronger future for families across Gloucestershire.
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for an ambitious and collaborative Head of Fundraising & Marketing to join its Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands on delivery and who is motivated by building sustainable income and long term relationships with supporters. The Role Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will take the lead on all aspects of fundraising and marketing, developing and delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy that supports the organisation's wider objectives. You will lead a diverse team covering fundraising, marketing, events, community, corporate, trusts and grants, individual giving and supporter administration. You will provide clear direction, develop your team and ensure everyone is working towards shared income and engagement objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve annual income targets. Leading and developing a broad fundraising programme across individual giving, legacy giving, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, trusts and foundations, grants and lottery. Identifying new opportunities, income streams and potential partnerships to support sustainable growth. Building and maintaining strong relationships with major donors, corporate partners, sponsors and other key supporters. Monitoring fundraising performance and using data and insight to evaluate and improve campaigns and activities. Preparing and managing the fundraising budget and ensuring resources are used effectively. Leading, motivating and developing the fundraising and marketing team, supporting a positive and collaborative culture. Overseeing the recruitment, management and engagement of staff and volunteers within the team. Developing and delivering an integrated marketing and communications strategy alongside the Marketing & Communications function. Ensuring the organisation has a strong and consistent brand, tone of voice and presence across its communications. Overseeing engaging content across the website, social media, newsletters, press releases, annual reports and other channels. About You We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional with a successful track record of delivering income and developing fundraising programmes within the charity sector. You will ideally bring : Significant experience in a similar fundraising leadership role. A proven track record of successful charity fundraising and achieving financial targets. Experience of developing and implementing departmental or organisational fundraising strategies. Strong experience across a range of fundraising disciplines and income streams. Experience of leading, recruiting and developing a team. Confidence in budgeting, financial planning and preparing business cases. The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure. Experience of working with and supporting volunteers. Salary & Benefits Salary: £50,000 per annum Contract type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire hybrid working Deadline: On rolling basis Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Oct 09, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for an ambitious and collaborative Head of Fundraising & Marketing to join its Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands on delivery and who is motivated by building sustainable income and long term relationships with supporters. The Role Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will take the lead on all aspects of fundraising and marketing, developing and delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy that supports the organisation's wider objectives. You will lead a diverse team covering fundraising, marketing, events, community, corporate, trusts and grants, individual giving and supporter administration. You will provide clear direction, develop your team and ensure everyone is working towards shared income and engagement objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve annual income targets. Leading and developing a broad fundraising programme across individual giving, legacy giving, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, trusts and foundations, grants and lottery. Identifying new opportunities, income streams and potential partnerships to support sustainable growth. Building and maintaining strong relationships with major donors, corporate partners, sponsors and other key supporters. Monitoring fundraising performance and using data and insight to evaluate and improve campaigns and activities. Preparing and managing the fundraising budget and ensuring resources are used effectively. Leading, motivating and developing the fundraising and marketing team, supporting a positive and collaborative culture. Overseeing the recruitment, management and engagement of staff and volunteers within the team. Developing and delivering an integrated marketing and communications strategy alongside the Marketing & Communications function. Ensuring the organisation has a strong and consistent brand, tone of voice and presence across its communications. Overseeing engaging content across the website, social media, newsletters, press releases, annual reports and other channels. About You We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional with a successful track record of delivering income and developing fundraising programmes within the charity sector. You will ideally bring : Significant experience in a similar fundraising leadership role. A proven track record of successful charity fundraising and achieving financial targets. Experience of developing and implementing departmental or organisational fundraising strategies. Strong experience across a range of fundraising disciplines and income streams. Experience of leading, recruiting and developing a team. Confidence in budgeting, financial planning and preparing business cases. The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure. Experience of working with and supporting volunteers. Salary & Benefits Salary: £50,000 per annum Contract type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire hybrid working Deadline: On rolling basis Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation at a defining moment in its development and to provide strategic leadership as it enters a new chapter that will shape its future. Our vision is to reimagine The Grand in Folkestone as a home for arts, culture, community and hospitality to promote creativity, connection and wellbeing. Our plans have been referred to by press as a 'Barbican-by-the-Sea'. About the role as Chair: Provide strategic leadership to the Board in pursuit of Grand Arts CIC's mission and charitable objectives Ensure the Board operates effectively, with appropriate governance, oversight and accountability Support the organisation's fundraising efforts and promote its offer to potential funders, donors and sponsors Work closely with the Executive Director to support, challenge and appraise their performance Chair board meetings, setting agendas that enable robust discussion and sound decision-making Ensure the board fulfil their legal duties and responsibilities under charity and company law Lead the Board in reviewing organisational strategy, priorities and risk management Act as an ambassador for Grand Arts CIC, strengthening relationships with funders, partners, policymakers and stakeholders Oversee effective financial stewardship, including budgets, reserves and long-term sustainability Lead Board development, including recruitment, induction and performance of the board Ensure strong governance arrangements, including committees, policies and compliance Act as a sounding board for the Executive Director and provide regular support, particularly during this period of organisational development. We are seeking a Chair with: Senior leadership or non-executive / trustee experience Strong strategic and governance skills Ability to support fundraising and experience cultivating and securing donors for arts projects and / or capital campaigns A good understanding of finance and knowledge of charitable regulation either in the arts sector or the wider charity sector Knowledge and experience of property development (desirable but not essential) We are looking for people who can demonstrate they: Are passionate about The Grand's potential as a landmark cultural venue Have a commitment to Grand Arts CIC's vision, mission and values and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion Are personally interested in the arts Exhibit strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities, enjoy and are comfortable with playing an advocacy and promotional role Have enough time to conduct the role effectively, with a clear understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a charity trustee (once the charity is formed). Grand Arts CIC seeks to establish a diverse and inclusive board, reflecting our work as a Community Interest Company / charity and the beneficiaries we serve. We strive to be an inclusive space where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in governance roles in the arts and cultural sector, global majority candidates , people with lived experience of disability and women. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check. Global majority in this context refers to people who identify as Black, Asian, mixed and/or have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities'; these groups represent over 80% of the world's population.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation at a defining moment in its development and to provide strategic leadership as it enters a new chapter that will shape its future. Our vision is to reimagine The Grand in Folkestone as a home for arts, culture, community and hospitality to promote creativity, connection and wellbeing. Our plans have been referred to by press as a 'Barbican-by-the-Sea'. About the role as Chair: Provide strategic leadership to the Board in pursuit of Grand Arts CIC's mission and charitable objectives Ensure the Board operates effectively, with appropriate governance, oversight and accountability Support the organisation's fundraising efforts and promote its offer to potential funders, donors and sponsors Work closely with the Executive Director to support, challenge and appraise their performance Chair board meetings, setting agendas that enable robust discussion and sound decision-making Ensure the board fulfil their legal duties and responsibilities under charity and company law Lead the Board in reviewing organisational strategy, priorities and risk management Act as an ambassador for Grand Arts CIC, strengthening relationships with funders, partners, policymakers and stakeholders Oversee effective financial stewardship, including budgets, reserves and long-term sustainability Lead Board development, including recruitment, induction and performance of the board Ensure strong governance arrangements, including committees, policies and compliance Act as a sounding board for the Executive Director and provide regular support, particularly during this period of organisational development. We are seeking a Chair with: Senior leadership or non-executive / trustee experience Strong strategic and governance skills Ability to support fundraising and experience cultivating and securing donors for arts projects and / or capital campaigns A good understanding of finance and knowledge of charitable regulation either in the arts sector or the wider charity sector Knowledge and experience of property development (desirable but not essential) We are looking for people who can demonstrate they: Are passionate about The Grand's potential as a landmark cultural venue Have a commitment to Grand Arts CIC's vision, mission and values and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion Are personally interested in the arts Exhibit strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities, enjoy and are comfortable with playing an advocacy and promotional role Have enough time to conduct the role effectively, with a clear understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a charity trustee (once the charity is formed). Grand Arts CIC seeks to establish a diverse and inclusive board, reflecting our work as a Community Interest Company / charity and the beneficiaries we serve. We strive to be an inclusive space where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in governance roles in the arts and cultural sector, global majority candidates , people with lived experience of disability and women. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check. Global majority in this context refers to people who identify as Black, Asian, mixed and/or have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities'; these groups represent over 80% of the world's population.
York Archaeological Trust for Research and Excavation Limited, an educational and research charity, is currently looking for a new non-executive chair of the board of trustees at an exciting period of development. This appointment comes at an exciting and significant time for York Archaeology; we have recently launched a new strategy, including some important ambitions and objectives that will move the organisation forward significantly in its capacity to deliver meaningful public benefit through archaeology and heritage. We are also seeking to become a more inclusive organisation, and to further build the sustainability of the organisation, both financially and environmentally. This is a challenging agenda, and one which will require a Chair who is able to work sensitively and collaboratively with the Exec Team and the organisation as a whole, while providing rigorous challenge and maintaining a clear sense of direction. Key attributes will be the ability to establish trusted relationships, to communicate well and to oversee a complex organisation which is in the middle of a period of significant evolution and transition. Ultimately, we are looking for someone who will do their best for the organisation. You will have: • Experience of being a trustee in a not-for-profit or charity sector organisation • An understanding of governance, especially in the charitable sector • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the capacity to foster an effective relationship with the Exec Team, and the emotional maturity and resilience to provide an appropriate balance between support, and constructive scrutiny and challenge • An orientation towards a collaborative leadership style, and an appreciation of the importance of fostering conditions in which staff at all levels can flourish • An empathy with and an interest in archaeology and heritage; specialist knowledge in this sector is not necessary • An appreciation of the financial context within which a charity such as York Archaeology operates, including an awareness of the importance of fundraising • Some business acumen, with some exposure to senior-level financial leadership • A commitment to the values associated with effective public engagement in the charitable sector, and to diversity, equality and sustainability. It is anticipated that the duties of the Chair are likely to take around four days per month, in normal circumstances. The usual appointment period is for up to two terms, each of three years. The role is unpaid, save for expenses. The Board meets at least 5 times annually. The Chair will need ready access to York, as the headquarters of the organisation.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
York Archaeological Trust for Research and Excavation Limited, an educational and research charity, is currently looking for a new non-executive chair of the board of trustees at an exciting period of development. This appointment comes at an exciting and significant time for York Archaeology; we have recently launched a new strategy, including some important ambitions and objectives that will move the organisation forward significantly in its capacity to deliver meaningful public benefit through archaeology and heritage. We are also seeking to become a more inclusive organisation, and to further build the sustainability of the organisation, both financially and environmentally. This is a challenging agenda, and one which will require a Chair who is able to work sensitively and collaboratively with the Exec Team and the organisation as a whole, while providing rigorous challenge and maintaining a clear sense of direction. Key attributes will be the ability to establish trusted relationships, to communicate well and to oversee a complex organisation which is in the middle of a period of significant evolution and transition. Ultimately, we are looking for someone who will do their best for the organisation. You will have: • Experience of being a trustee in a not-for-profit or charity sector organisation • An understanding of governance, especially in the charitable sector • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the capacity to foster an effective relationship with the Exec Team, and the emotional maturity and resilience to provide an appropriate balance between support, and constructive scrutiny and challenge • An orientation towards a collaborative leadership style, and an appreciation of the importance of fostering conditions in which staff at all levels can flourish • An empathy with and an interest in archaeology and heritage; specialist knowledge in this sector is not necessary • An appreciation of the financial context within which a charity such as York Archaeology operates, including an awareness of the importance of fundraising • Some business acumen, with some exposure to senior-level financial leadership • A commitment to the values associated with effective public engagement in the charitable sector, and to diversity, equality and sustainability. It is anticipated that the duties of the Chair are likely to take around four days per month, in normal circumstances. The usual appointment period is for up to two terms, each of three years. The role is unpaid, save for expenses. The Board meets at least 5 times annually. The Chair will need ready access to York, as the headquarters of the organisation.
POST: Head of Fundraising and Partnerships LOCATION: Derby (Hybrid) RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive RESPONSIBLE FOR: Fundraising and Communications Team HOURS: Full time (37.5 hours per week) including occasional evening & weekend work SALARY: £42,394 - £51,579 depending on experience CONTRACT: Permanent We are seeking a talented and motivated Head of Fundraising and Partnerships to lead the next phase of Upbeat Communities' income generation, helping us grow and diversify our income and strengthen our long-term financial sustainability. Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, you will develop and deliver our fundraising strategy, securing income across trusts and foundations, statutory funding, corporate partnerships, individual giving and major donors. You will build strong relationships with funders and stakeholders. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, turning opportunities into sustainable income and enabling Upbeat Communities to grow the reach and impact of its work with refugee and asylum-seeking communities in and around Derby. As a values-driven organisation, our values underpin everything we do and how we work with others. Our values are: Authentic Relationships: We are inclusive, honest, and trustworthy, enabling us to build meaningful connections. Compassion in Action: We welcome and engage people with kindness, empathy and generosity. Innovation for Impact: We are always learning, seeking out creative, evidence-based solutions to achieve lasting change. Empowerment: We inspire everyone we work with to recognise and utilise their own unique strengths, helping them to flourish. Role Specific Competencies A strategic fundraiser with a strong track record of growing and diversifying income, including securing significant, high-value and/or multi-year funding. Develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy that grows and diversifies voluntary income, with clear annual income targets and KPIs agreed with the CEO. Strong knowledge and experience of trusts, foundations, statutory and grant fundraising, alongside experience of developing other income streams such as individual and major giving, corporate partnerships and community fundraising. An excellent relationship-builder and proactive networker, with the ability to influence, negotiate and develop strategic partnerships with funders, donors, businesses, faith groups, statutory partners and other stakeholders. Proven ability to operate at both strategic and delivery levels, providing leadership while contributing directly to priority fundraising opportunities when required. Experience of leading, motivating and developing people, and building effective collaboration across an organisation. Strong financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, pipeline management, performance measurement and return on investment. An understanding of audience segmentation and targeting in digital campaigns, and how these can be used to maximise engagement and fundraising outcomes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling cases for support and communicate effectively with funders, partners, senior leaders and Trustees. Strong planning and prioritisation skills, alongside sound knowledge of GDPR, fundraising regulation and the Code of Fundraising Practice. Leadership and Organisational Contribution Provide inclusive, ambitious and supportive leadership to the Fundraising team, including bid writer and communications lead, creating a culture of high performance, collaboration, learning and accountability. Actively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting organisational strategy, leadership and decision-making beyond fundraising. Provide clear and timely reporting to the CEO and Board of Trustees on income performance, pipeline, forecasts, opportunities and risks. Provides strategic leadership across the organisation, working jointly with the Chief Executive and Trustees to embed the charity's ethos and values. Strategy and Income Generation Working closely with the CEO, lead the development and hands-on delivery of Upbeat Communities' three-year income generation strategy, aligned with organisational priorities and financial plans. Hold overall accountability for delivering income growth and diversification across trusts and foundations, statutory funding, individual and philanthropic giving, corporate partnerships, major donors and community fundraising. Lead and deliver trusts, foundations and statutory fundraising, identifying and cultivating funders and personally developing high-value and strategically important bids and proposals, alongside the Bid Writer. Provide direction and support to the part-time Bid Writer, ensuring capacity is focused on agreed priorities and the strongest funding opportunities. Build and grow individual and philanthropic giving, including regular giving, appeals, donor acquisition and stewardship, and personally cultivate relationships with major donors and prospective supporters. Lead the development of community fundraising, building on existing supporter relationships and successful activity while identifying and implementing opportunities for sustainable growth. Develop and secure corporate partnerships, proactively building relationships with businesses and creating opportunities for corporate giving, sponsorship, employee engagement and longer-term strategic partnerships. Relationships and External Partnerships Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective funders, donors and partners across the statutory, voluntary, community, faith and private sectors. Represent Upbeat Communities externally, proactively developing networks, raising the organisation's profile and creating new partnership and income opportunities. Develop relationships beyond transactional funding arrangements, identifying opportunities for longer-term strategic partnership, learning, influence and wider networks. Ensure that the voice, experience and dignity of refugees and people seeking sanctuary are meaningfully and ethically reflected in fundraising and donor communications. Performance, Systems and Development Ensure effective use of CRM, fundraising data and systems to support relationship management, supporter stewardship, pipeline management, forecasting and reporting. Work closely with the Head of Delivery and wider team to develop compelling, evidence-led funding propositions that reflect participant need, operational reality and the impact of Upbeat Communities' work. Continually review the external funding environment, identifying emerging opportunities, risks and areas in which Upbeat Communities can strengthen or diversify its income. As part of the application process every candidate must submit: An up to date CV A cover letter (1 to 2 pages long) outlining: Tell us about your track record of growing and diversifying fundraising income.Please give specific examples of income you have personally helped to secure across different fundraising streams, including high-value and/or multi-year funding. We are particularly interested in your experience of working towards or delivering annual fundraising income of approx £500k and the contribution you personally made, and the results achieved. Tell us about a fundraising or income-generation strategy you have developed and implemented. Give us an example of how you have developed a relationship into a significant funding or strategic partnership. In addition to addressing the three questions above, please use your covering letter to tell us how your skills, experience and approach meet the wider requirements of the role and job description. We'd also like to understand a little about you - what motivates you, the values you bring to your work, and how these align with the values and ethos of Upbeat Communities.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
POST: Head of Fundraising and Partnerships LOCATION: Derby (Hybrid) RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive RESPONSIBLE FOR: Fundraising and Communications Team HOURS: Full time (37.5 hours per week) including occasional evening & weekend work SALARY: £42,394 - £51,579 depending on experience CONTRACT: Permanent We are seeking a talented and motivated Head of Fundraising and Partnerships to lead the next phase of Upbeat Communities' income generation, helping us grow and diversify our income and strengthen our long-term financial sustainability. Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team, you will develop and deliver our fundraising strategy, securing income across trusts and foundations, statutory funding, corporate partnerships, individual giving and major donors. You will build strong relationships with funders and stakeholders. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, turning opportunities into sustainable income and enabling Upbeat Communities to grow the reach and impact of its work with refugee and asylum-seeking communities in and around Derby. As a values-driven organisation, our values underpin everything we do and how we work with others. Our values are: Authentic Relationships: We are inclusive, honest, and trustworthy, enabling us to build meaningful connections. Compassion in Action: We welcome and engage people with kindness, empathy and generosity. Innovation for Impact: We are always learning, seeking out creative, evidence-based solutions to achieve lasting change. Empowerment: We inspire everyone we work with to recognise and utilise their own unique strengths, helping them to flourish. Role Specific Competencies A strategic fundraiser with a strong track record of growing and diversifying income, including securing significant, high-value and/or multi-year funding. Develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy that grows and diversifies voluntary income, with clear annual income targets and KPIs agreed with the CEO. Strong knowledge and experience of trusts, foundations, statutory and grant fundraising, alongside experience of developing other income streams such as individual and major giving, corporate partnerships and community fundraising. An excellent relationship-builder and proactive networker, with the ability to influence, negotiate and develop strategic partnerships with funders, donors, businesses, faith groups, statutory partners and other stakeholders. Proven ability to operate at both strategic and delivery levels, providing leadership while contributing directly to priority fundraising opportunities when required. Experience of leading, motivating and developing people, and building effective collaboration across an organisation. Strong financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, pipeline management, performance measurement and return on investment. An understanding of audience segmentation and targeting in digital campaigns, and how these can be used to maximise engagement and fundraising outcomes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling cases for support and communicate effectively with funders, partners, senior leaders and Trustees. Strong planning and prioritisation skills, alongside sound knowledge of GDPR, fundraising regulation and the Code of Fundraising Practice. Leadership and Organisational Contribution Provide inclusive, ambitious and supportive leadership to the Fundraising team, including bid writer and communications lead, creating a culture of high performance, collaboration, learning and accountability. Actively contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, supporting organisational strategy, leadership and decision-making beyond fundraising. Provide clear and timely reporting to the CEO and Board of Trustees on income performance, pipeline, forecasts, opportunities and risks. Provides strategic leadership across the organisation, working jointly with the Chief Executive and Trustees to embed the charity's ethos and values. Strategy and Income Generation Working closely with the CEO, lead the development and hands-on delivery of Upbeat Communities' three-year income generation strategy, aligned with organisational priorities and financial plans. Hold overall accountability for delivering income growth and diversification across trusts and foundations, statutory funding, individual and philanthropic giving, corporate partnerships, major donors and community fundraising. Lead and deliver trusts, foundations and statutory fundraising, identifying and cultivating funders and personally developing high-value and strategically important bids and proposals, alongside the Bid Writer. Provide direction and support to the part-time Bid Writer, ensuring capacity is focused on agreed priorities and the strongest funding opportunities. Build and grow individual and philanthropic giving, including regular giving, appeals, donor acquisition and stewardship, and personally cultivate relationships with major donors and prospective supporters. Lead the development of community fundraising, building on existing supporter relationships and successful activity while identifying and implementing opportunities for sustainable growth. Develop and secure corporate partnerships, proactively building relationships with businesses and creating opportunities for corporate giving, sponsorship, employee engagement and longer-term strategic partnerships. Relationships and External Partnerships Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective funders, donors and partners across the statutory, voluntary, community, faith and private sectors. Represent Upbeat Communities externally, proactively developing networks, raising the organisation's profile and creating new partnership and income opportunities. Develop relationships beyond transactional funding arrangements, identifying opportunities for longer-term strategic partnership, learning, influence and wider networks. Ensure that the voice, experience and dignity of refugees and people seeking sanctuary are meaningfully and ethically reflected in fundraising and donor communications. Performance, Systems and Development Ensure effective use of CRM, fundraising data and systems to support relationship management, supporter stewardship, pipeline management, forecasting and reporting. Work closely with the Head of Delivery and wider team to develop compelling, evidence-led funding propositions that reflect participant need, operational reality and the impact of Upbeat Communities' work. Continually review the external funding environment, identifying emerging opportunities, risks and areas in which Upbeat Communities can strengthen or diversify its income. As part of the application process every candidate must submit: An up to date CV A cover letter (1 to 2 pages long) outlining: Tell us about your track record of growing and diversifying fundraising income.Please give specific examples of income you have personally helped to secure across different fundraising streams, including high-value and/or multi-year funding. We are particularly interested in your experience of working towards or delivering annual fundraising income of approx £500k and the contribution you personally made, and the results achieved. Tell us about a fundraising or income-generation strategy you have developed and implemented. Give us an example of how you have developed a relationship into a significant funding or strategic partnership. In addition to addressing the three questions above, please use your covering letter to tell us how your skills, experience and approach meet the wider requirements of the role and job description. We'd also like to understand a little about you - what motivates you, the values you bring to your work, and how these align with the values and ethos of Upbeat Communities.
Gingerbread Family Support Limited
Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Help us turn community spirit into real change for local families. Are you an experienced fundraiser who loves bringing people together, building relationships and turning great ideas into successful fundraising? We're looking for a confident, creative and driven Community and Challenge Events Fundraiser to join Gingerbread Family Support and grow our community fundraising and challenge events programme. Overall Objectives of the Post As our Community and Challenge Events Fundraiser, you will play a key role in growing income, participation and awareness of Gingerbread Family Support across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands. You will take ownership of a portfolio of community fundraising and challenge event activity, developing relationships with individuals, schools, community groups, businesses and event participants and turning those relationships into long-term support. From securing new Community Charity of the Year partnerships and creating exciting fundraising opportunities, to supporting someone through their first challenge event or delivering a successful Gingerbread event, you will be responsible for creating an excellent supporter experience from the first conversation through to fundraising, participation, thank-you and ongoing stewardship. This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident working independently, enjoys being out in the community and has the experience and initiative to identify opportunities, build relationships and deliver results. You will work closely with the wider Fundraising and Marketing teams to develop engaging campaigns, maximise participation and income, and ensure our supporters understand the difference their fundraising makes to local families. Key Responsibilities Community & Challenge Fundraising Develop and manage a strong pipeline of current and prospective community fundraisers, schools, community groups, businesses, challenge participants and fundraising partners. Identify and proactively pursue new opportunities to grow community and challenge fundraising income. Develop and deliver a programme of community fundraising initiatives, campaigns and challenge opportunities that increase participation, engagement and income. Secure, develop and manage Community Charity of the Year partnerships and other strategic community fundraising relationships. Develop relationships with schools, community organisations, clubs, groups and local businesses to create new fundraising opportunities. Develop opportunities for individuals and groups to support Gingerbread through sponsored challenges, bucket collections, school activities, community events, individual fundraising and other initiatives. Research and identify suitable third-party challenge events and opportunities for Gingerbread supporters to participate in. Monitor trends and activity within community and challenge fundraising and use this knowledge to identify new opportunities for growth. Events Manage a portfolio of Gingerbread-led and third-party fundraising events from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation. Support the development of new fundraising events and make recommendations for how existing events can be improved and grown. Develop event plans, timelines, budgets and income targets and ensure activity is delivered effectively and within agreed resources. Coordinate with venues, suppliers, volunteers, participants, sponsors, community partners and other stakeholders. Support the delivery of events, including attending evening and weekend events where required. Evaluate events and fundraising activity, capturing learning and making recommendations to improve future participation, income and supporter experience. Ensure appropriate risk assessments, health and safety arrangements, permissions and fundraising requirements are considered for events and activities. Supporter Engagement & Stewardship Provide excellent supporter care from initial enquiry or sign-up through to fundraising, event participation, thank-you and ongoing stewardship. Build genuine, long-term relationships with supporters and motivate them to reach and exceed their fundraising goals. Develop tailored stewardship journeys that encourage repeat fundraising and deeper engagement with Gingerbread. Ensure supporters understand the impact of their fundraising and have access to the information, tools and encouragement they need to succeed. Identify opportunities to develop supporters into longer-term advocates, volunteers, regular fundraisers or other areas of support. Work collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising and Marketing to ensure supporters receive a consistent and high-quality experience. Marketing & Communications Work closely with the Marketing Officer to develop engaging, supporter-focused communications and campaigns for community and challenge fundraising. Provide clear briefs, content ideas, stories and updates to support the promotion of events and fundraising opportunities. Help identify and share compelling supporter stories and fundraising successes. Use social media, email, local networks and other appropriate channels to increase awareness, participation and income. Represent Gingerbread confidently at community events, meetings, presentations and networking opportunities. Income, Reporting & CRM Set and monitor income and expenditure budgets for relevant fundraising activity and events. Take responsibility for agreed income targets and proactively identify actions to maximise income where performance is below target. Maintain accurate records of prospects, supporters, partnerships, events and fundraising activity on Donorfy. Use CRM data to track supporter journeys, identify opportunities and inform future fundraising activity. Provide regular reports on income, expenditure, participation, engagement, pipeline activity and performance against targets. Ensure all supporter data is handled appropriately and in accordance with UK GDPR and Gingerbread policies. Carry out appropriate due diligence on prospective partners, community groups, events and fundraising opportunities to identify reputational, financial or other risks. Wider Team Contribution Develop a strong understanding of Gingerbread Family Support, our services and the experiences of the families and young parents we support. Use this knowledge appropriately and sensitively when communicating with supporters and external audiences. Act as a positive ambassador for Gingerbread Family Support and represent the charity professionally at external meetings, conferences, networking opportunities, events and functions. Build positive working relationships across the organisation and contribute to a collaborative and supportive fundraising culture. Share knowledge, ideas and learning with colleagues and contribute to the wider development of the Fundraising Team. Comply with all Gingerbread policies, procedures, fundraising regulations and relevant codes of practice. Undertake appropriate training and professional development. Work as part of a team, project group or working group as required. Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team or Trustees that support the objectives and interests of Gingerbread Family Support. Experience We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring existing fundraising and event experience to the role. Essential experience Demonstrable professional experience in community fundraising, challenge events, events fundraising or a closely related fundraising role within the charity sector. Proven experience of developing and managing relationships with community groups, fundraisers, event participants, schools, businesses or supporters. A track record of delivering fundraising activity against agreed income and participation targets. Experience of planning, coordinating and delivering fundraising events, campaigns or activities. Experience of developing new fundraising opportunities and turning ideas into practical activity. Experience of managing budgets and monitoring income and expenditure. Experience of working collaboratively with marketing, communications or other teams to promote fundraising activity. Experience of using a CRM or fundraising database to manage supporter relationships, records and reporting. Desirable experience Experience of securing or managing Charity of the Year partnerships. Experience of working with schools, community groups or local businesses. Experience of managing challenge event participants. Experience of developing and delivering supporter stewardship journeys. Experience of working with volunteers. Experience of using Donorfy or another fundraising CRM. Experience of organising events involving external suppliers, venues and stakeholders. Skills & Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to communicate with a wide range of audiences. Excellent relationship-building and networking skills. Confident presenting to groups, delivering talks and making pitches. Strong supporter stewardship skills, with the ability to motivate . click apply for full job details
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Help us turn community spirit into real change for local families. Are you an experienced fundraiser who loves bringing people together, building relationships and turning great ideas into successful fundraising? We're looking for a confident, creative and driven Community and Challenge Events Fundraiser to join Gingerbread Family Support and grow our community fundraising and challenge events programme. Overall Objectives of the Post As our Community and Challenge Events Fundraiser, you will play a key role in growing income, participation and awareness of Gingerbread Family Support across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands. You will take ownership of a portfolio of community fundraising and challenge event activity, developing relationships with individuals, schools, community groups, businesses and event participants and turning those relationships into long-term support. From securing new Community Charity of the Year partnerships and creating exciting fundraising opportunities, to supporting someone through their first challenge event or delivering a successful Gingerbread event, you will be responsible for creating an excellent supporter experience from the first conversation through to fundraising, participation, thank-you and ongoing stewardship. This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident working independently, enjoys being out in the community and has the experience and initiative to identify opportunities, build relationships and deliver results. You will work closely with the wider Fundraising and Marketing teams to develop engaging campaigns, maximise participation and income, and ensure our supporters understand the difference their fundraising makes to local families. Key Responsibilities Community & Challenge Fundraising Develop and manage a strong pipeline of current and prospective community fundraisers, schools, community groups, businesses, challenge participants and fundraising partners. Identify and proactively pursue new opportunities to grow community and challenge fundraising income. Develop and deliver a programme of community fundraising initiatives, campaigns and challenge opportunities that increase participation, engagement and income. Secure, develop and manage Community Charity of the Year partnerships and other strategic community fundraising relationships. Develop relationships with schools, community organisations, clubs, groups and local businesses to create new fundraising opportunities. Develop opportunities for individuals and groups to support Gingerbread through sponsored challenges, bucket collections, school activities, community events, individual fundraising and other initiatives. Research and identify suitable third-party challenge events and opportunities for Gingerbread supporters to participate in. Monitor trends and activity within community and challenge fundraising and use this knowledge to identify new opportunities for growth. Events Manage a portfolio of Gingerbread-led and third-party fundraising events from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation. Support the development of new fundraising events and make recommendations for how existing events can be improved and grown. Develop event plans, timelines, budgets and income targets and ensure activity is delivered effectively and within agreed resources. Coordinate with venues, suppliers, volunteers, participants, sponsors, community partners and other stakeholders. Support the delivery of events, including attending evening and weekend events where required. Evaluate events and fundraising activity, capturing learning and making recommendations to improve future participation, income and supporter experience. Ensure appropriate risk assessments, health and safety arrangements, permissions and fundraising requirements are considered for events and activities. Supporter Engagement & Stewardship Provide excellent supporter care from initial enquiry or sign-up through to fundraising, event participation, thank-you and ongoing stewardship. Build genuine, long-term relationships with supporters and motivate them to reach and exceed their fundraising goals. Develop tailored stewardship journeys that encourage repeat fundraising and deeper engagement with Gingerbread. Ensure supporters understand the impact of their fundraising and have access to the information, tools and encouragement they need to succeed. Identify opportunities to develop supporters into longer-term advocates, volunteers, regular fundraisers or other areas of support. Work collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising and Marketing to ensure supporters receive a consistent and high-quality experience. Marketing & Communications Work closely with the Marketing Officer to develop engaging, supporter-focused communications and campaigns for community and challenge fundraising. Provide clear briefs, content ideas, stories and updates to support the promotion of events and fundraising opportunities. Help identify and share compelling supporter stories and fundraising successes. Use social media, email, local networks and other appropriate channels to increase awareness, participation and income. Represent Gingerbread confidently at community events, meetings, presentations and networking opportunities. Income, Reporting & CRM Set and monitor income and expenditure budgets for relevant fundraising activity and events. Take responsibility for agreed income targets and proactively identify actions to maximise income where performance is below target. Maintain accurate records of prospects, supporters, partnerships, events and fundraising activity on Donorfy. Use CRM data to track supporter journeys, identify opportunities and inform future fundraising activity. Provide regular reports on income, expenditure, participation, engagement, pipeline activity and performance against targets. Ensure all supporter data is handled appropriately and in accordance with UK GDPR and Gingerbread policies. Carry out appropriate due diligence on prospective partners, community groups, events and fundraising opportunities to identify reputational, financial or other risks. Wider Team Contribution Develop a strong understanding of Gingerbread Family Support, our services and the experiences of the families and young parents we support. Use this knowledge appropriately and sensitively when communicating with supporters and external audiences. Act as a positive ambassador for Gingerbread Family Support and represent the charity professionally at external meetings, conferences, networking opportunities, events and functions. Build positive working relationships across the organisation and contribute to a collaborative and supportive fundraising culture. Share knowledge, ideas and learning with colleagues and contribute to the wider development of the Fundraising Team. Comply with all Gingerbread policies, procedures, fundraising regulations and relevant codes of practice. Undertake appropriate training and professional development. Work as part of a team, project group or working group as required. Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team or Trustees that support the objectives and interests of Gingerbread Family Support. Experience We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring existing fundraising and event experience to the role. Essential experience Demonstrable professional experience in community fundraising, challenge events, events fundraising or a closely related fundraising role within the charity sector. Proven experience of developing and managing relationships with community groups, fundraisers, event participants, schools, businesses or supporters. A track record of delivering fundraising activity against agreed income and participation targets. Experience of planning, coordinating and delivering fundraising events, campaigns or activities. Experience of developing new fundraising opportunities and turning ideas into practical activity. Experience of managing budgets and monitoring income and expenditure. Experience of working collaboratively with marketing, communications or other teams to promote fundraising activity. Experience of using a CRM or fundraising database to manage supporter relationships, records and reporting. Desirable experience Experience of securing or managing Charity of the Year partnerships. Experience of working with schools, community groups or local businesses. Experience of managing challenge event participants. Experience of developing and delivering supporter stewardship journeys. Experience of working with volunteers. Experience of using Donorfy or another fundraising CRM. Experience of organising events involving external suppliers, venues and stakeholders. Skills & Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to communicate with a wide range of audiences. Excellent relationship-building and networking skills. Confident presenting to groups, delivering talks and making pitches. Strong supporter stewardship skills, with the ability to motivate . click apply for full job details
