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The Vacancy
**Part-time fixed term contract until December 2027 with possible extension. This is a new role that could be carried out 3 or 4 days a week **
Who we are
We are RCVS Knowledge, a charity with a mission to advance the quality of veterinary care for the benefit of animals, the public and society. We empower and support veterinary teams to provide evidence-based, quality care and improved animal health and welfare outcomes. We are the charity partner of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). This role reflects our organisational values: integrity, collaboration, ambition, inclusion and empowerment
Job purpose
We are seeking a strategic, collaborative and experienced Head of income and partnerships to drive forward and deliver our plans for income growth and diversification in line with our 5-year organisational strategy.
This is a new, pivotal role at a defining moment for the organisation. As we evolve our operating model and ambitions, you will lead the development of a more diverse, sustainable and innovative income portfolio, ensuring we can continue to grow our impact in advancing the quality of veterinary care for the benefit of animals, the public and society.
Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with your senior team colleagues, you will develop and implement our income generation strategy, unlocking opportunities across industry partnerships, trust and foundations and individual giving.
We’re looking for someone who is both strategically minded and comfortable with hands-on delivery, and who will take a proactive approach to building our income-generating capacity from the ground up.
Key responsibilities
Strategy and leadership
- Play a key role in developing and refining our income strategy to meet our organisational strategy and priorities
- Take a leadership role in income generation, collaborating with colleagues to identify and take forward opportunities for income generation and partnerships
- Advise the CEO and senior team on growth opportunities and strategic partnerships while providing coaching, guidance and support to the team on best practice in developing successful partnerships to generate income
- Encourage cross-team collaboration on income opportunities
- Work with the CEO and the rest of the senior team to set the annual business plan and budget, and monitor delivery and performance
Delivery
- Build, manage and deliver a pipeline of opportunities across multiple income streams, with a primary focus on industry partnerships, trusts and foundations, and the development of individual giving.
- Develop and secure high-value partnerships with carefully selected industry partners in line with our partnerships policy. Oversee stewardship of partners to develop successful strategic relationships in both the short and long term
- Work with senior team colleagues, clinical leads and other team members to develop compelling, outcome-driven cases for support
- Explore and support potential opportunities for income generation in other areas such as public sector and earned income.
Performance and compliance
- Monitor and report on progress towards KPIs and income targets
- Create and enhance systems, processes and tools to develop the charity’s income-generation capability
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice
- Work with finance colleagues on forecasting, reporting and income tracking.
Person specification
Essential
- Substantial experience leading income‑generation activity, including developing strategies, building pipelines and securing income across multiple streams
- Strong track record of developing and stewarding high‑value partnerships that deliver income and impact
- Experience personally leading successful bids, proposals and pitches
- Confidence operating both strategically and hands‑on within a small or medium-sized organisation
- Strong senior‑level stakeholder‑management skills and the ability to translate organisational strengths into compelling cases for support
- Solid financial literacy, including budgeting, forecasting and income tracking
- Clear understanding of best practice, governance and ethical considerations in income generation
Desirable
- Experience working within the veterinary or animal‑health sector, or in a similarly technical or evidence‑based environment
- Familiarity with developing income opportunities in collaboration with technical or clinical experts.
Closing date 21st June 2026
1st interviews (Online) 29th June or 2nd July 2026
2nd Interviews (In person) 7th July 2026
*The application page will give you a single 'Upload your CV' option. Please use this CV upload option to upload a single document that includes both a Cover letter and a CV within a single document. Please use the Cover letter to outline how your skills, experience and knowledge meets the essential criteria of the role*
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The Follicular Lymphoma Foundation (FLF) is partnering with Robertson Bell on a retained basis to appoint a Head of Finance on a permanent basis. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity within an ambitious, globally focused organisation working to accelerate a cure for follicular lymphoma - and to do it fast.
Founded in 2019, FLF is the first charity in the world dedicated solely to curing follicular lymphoma, an incurable blood cancer affecting more than 1.5 million people globally. Operating across the UK, US and Israel, FLF brings together researchers, clinicians, patients, pharmaceutical partners and funders to drive innovation and breakthrough research.
Reporting directly to the Global CEO and working closely with Trustees, Board Members and senior stakeholders, the Head of Finance will play a key role in shaping financial strategy, strengthening operational maturity and supporting international growth.
The role:
• Lead the development of FLF’s long-term financial strategy, supporting growth and international expansion.
• Partner with the Global CEO, Trustees and leadership team, providing financial insight to support decision-making, programme investment and fundraising activity.
• Oversee financial management across multiple international entities, ensuring robust controls, governance and compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling processes.
• Support grant funding, restricted income management and pharma partnership activity.
• Oversee management accounts, statutory reporting, audits and regulatory submissions across UK and US operations.
• Drive improvements in systems, reporting and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership and development support to the Finance and Operations Officer.
• Act as a trusted advisor across the organisation, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery.
• Present financial information clearly to Boards and non-finance stakeholders.
The organisation:
FLF combines the pace and agility of a scaling start-up with the credibility and reach of an internationally connected research organisation. With income and organisational complexity expected to grow significantly, this is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation at a transformative stage.
The successful candidate will join a collaborative leadership team committed to delivering meaningful impact for patients worldwide. FLF offers flexible hybrid working, genuine work-life balance, professional development opportunities, private medical insurance, life insurance, pension contributions and 25 days annual leave.
Essential criteria:
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Experience in a senior finance leadership role within a charity environment.
• Strong experience managing reporting, budgeting and forecasting within a growing organisation.
• Experience operating across complex stakeholder environments, with the confidence to influence senior leaders and Boards.
• Strong understanding of governance, controls, compliance and risk management.
• Hands-on and adaptable approach, comfortable operating strategically while remaining close to operational detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience across multiple entities, funding streams or international operations would be advantageous.
If you are a strategic and hands-on finance leader looking to play a meaningful role within a high-growth charitable organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Apply before 14th June to be considered.
This role is based in London with an expectation of 2 days per week in the office on Finchley Road.
Thank you!
The Sandhurst Trust - an extraordinary community.
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst has shaped leaders since 1802. Spanning heads of state, generals, ministers, diplomats and captains of industry – the Sandhurst alumni community is remarkable.
The Sandhurst Trust is the Academy’s independent charitable foundation and is responsible for securing philanthropic support for the Academy and its community, supporting expansion, innovation and initiatives that government funding alone cannot sustain.
The Trust is at an inflection point. With new leadership and momentum, we are looking for exceptional development leaders to help build a once-in-a-generation philanthropic programme for an institution whose purpose has never felt more urgent.
Director of Alumni Engagement and Regular Giving
£80,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience)
Old College, The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) GU15, Hybrid
As Director of Alumni Engagement and Regular Giving and the CEO’s Deputy, you will have the chance to build and lead a best-in-class programme that will form the future foundation of the Trust’s philanthropic strategy, engaging, igniting and transforming the alumni community into a powerful and sustainable source of long-term support.
Head of Major and Principal Giving
£80,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience)
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) GU15, Hybrid
The Head of Major and Principal Giving will cultivate and secure major and principal gifts from a highly receptive and loyal constituency in the UK and internationally. With a portfolio that is rich in potential and ready for discovery, this is an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneurial fundraiser.
Head of Operations
£50,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience with scope to go beyond for an exceptional candidate)
The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) GU15, Hybrid
As Head of Operations and a member of the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping the systems, governance, and operational infrastructure that will support the Trust’s long-term success. You will also play a critical role in shaping a high-performing and collaborative operational culture.
These leadership roles offer something that is genuinely rare in the fundraising profession: the opportunity to build something exceptional from the ground up, at a cornerstone British institution whose story, community and moment in time combine to make the case for philanthropy almost uniquely compelling. The Sandhurst Trust is looking to build a team full of passion and ambition so if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
The Trust operates a hybrid working model with two days onsite (Old College, RMAS, Camberley, GU15 4PQ).
Closing date: Midnight on 30 June 2026
Interested?
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Packs.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter clearly staing which role you are applying for.
The Sandhurst Trust is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search.
No agencies please.
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter clearly staing which role you are applying for by midnight on 30 June 2026.
