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We are looking for an experienced and passionate Service Manager to manage and lead our Bristol Men’s Crisis House, Avonmouth.
Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.
JOIN THE TEAM!
1 x Full-time post available – 35 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage our Men’s Crisis House in Bristol. We believe in a person-centred approach and the involvement of individuals in all aspects of their support.
About the Bristol Men’s Crisis House
The Bristol Men’s Crisis House is a warm and supportive 10-bed home based at Bradford Lodge in Avonmouth. We’re here for men who have recently been through a mental health crisis—whether they’ve just left hospital or are finding it difficult to stay safe where they currently live. Our house offers a calm, safe environment where residents can take time to stabilise and focus on their wellbeing. We provide therapeutic support to help each person feel ready and confident to return home. Stays are usually up to 10 days, although men who are of no fixed abode (NFA) may stay a little longer if needed.
- We’re a non-CQC registered service.
- Our team is here day and night, 24/7, every day of the year.
- The service is run by Rethink Mental Illness, working closely with AWP, who handle all referrals through their Crisis Teams.
How you will make a difference:
Staffing, Leadership & Oversight
· I will ensure that staff have the correct guidance and support to fulfil their roles and will ensure that a monthly 24/7 rota ensures enough staffing capacity to deliver effective support.
Quality of Support & Environment
· I will ensure that a high standard of support is embedded within the service and will promote and support an inclusive environment.
· I will ensure that high quality support planning, risk management, outcomes measurements are in place for all residents in the service at all times.
Referrals & Risk Management
· I will review all referrals into the service and ensure these are appropriate for the service remit and that risks are manageable during the residents stay. I will ensure that all referral documentation is received.
Partnership & Multi-Agency Working
· I will work closely with AWP Crisis Teams and ensure highly effective working relationships are in place at a management and front line level to ensure the crisis house provides the right standard of support to residents using a multi-agency approach.
Activities & Resident Engagement
· I will ensure activities offered to residents in the house and externally are varied and meet residents needs and demand and are within agreed budgets.
Incident Management & Learning
· I will manage and review all incidents and severe untoward incidents that occur at the crisis house ensuring that learning is adopted and shared as needed with AWP and the commissioners. I will support joint investigations with AWP where relevant following the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).
Essential skills and experience required:
· Recognised housing related qualification or equivalent relevant housing experience
· Experience in a comparable role of management, preferably in housing, social services, residential care or supported housing.
· Experience and knowledge of enhanced housing benefit, housing management, related legislation, letting procedures and Local Authority guidelines
· Ability to identify support goals and evaluate progress.
· Knowledge of risk assessments and ability to identify potential risks and how to manage risks.
· Understanding of housing management, law, policy and best practice
· Ability to motivate people and achieve positive outcomes
· Ability to communicate effectively at different levels
· Knowledge of housing needs / barriers faced by people who experience mental ill health.
· Excellent communication and literacy skills, able to produce clear, concise reports, correspondence and notes
· Competent in the use of IT systems including Microsoft applications, email and internet.
· Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the values of the Charity
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
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About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind
We’re Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind, part of Mind the mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.
We work in Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow and have a range of services and products to help children, young people and adults maintain and regain their mental health. We work with employers, partners, community groups and other charities to achieve our aims.
Purpose of the Job
The Director of Finance will join the leadership team, contributing to the overall management of the charity and provide strategic oversight across Finance, IT, Health & Safety and Risk management.
This role is critical in ensuring the charity’s long-term sustainability and effectiveness in supporting people who need us most. The postholder will ensure robust financial management, foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and lead the development of digital systems that enhance service delivery and organisational resilience.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Mission and values
- Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Strategic Leadership
- Support the lead role of the CEO on Board Reporting.
- Work closely with the CEO and Board to shape and deliver the charity’s strategic and budget plan.
- Lead the development of financial and IT strategies that support the charity’s compliance.
Finance
- Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial control, reporting, and audit.
- Ensure organisation-wide compliance with internal financial procedures and legal compliance.
- Prepare reports for the Leadership Team and Board of Trustees analysing performance against KPIs.
- Provide financial reporting to high level commissioners.
- Develop the annual budget and financial forecasting in collaboration with the Leadership and Senior Management Team.
- Oversee cashflow management.
- Translate complex financial information to non-finance budget holders to help them manage their own budget and make informed decisions.
IT, Health & Safety and Risk Management
- Oversee the IT infrastructure and cyber security, ensuring appropriate development and maintenance of IT systems.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), particularly in relation to sensitive client data.
- Oversee organisational compliance including gaining and retaining accreditation certificates including ISO accreditation.
- Oversee Health & Safety Compliance including management of the organisational Facilities function and the annual Health and Safety Audit.
- Oversee risk management policies and processes including the updating of the Board Risk Register in collaboration with SMT colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An accountancy qualification e.g. CCBA, CIMA.
Desirable
- A relevant qualification in Management and/or Leadership (or willingness to work towards).
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive senior leadership experience in leading a finance function, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
- Experience of leading and managing change.
- Experience of charity accounting and accounts preparation under SORP reporting requirements.
- Significant experience of leading and developing high performing teams.
- Experience or knowledge of data protection and GDPR compliance.
Desirable
- Understanding of the Mental Health Commissioning Landscape and the third sector.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent technical accounting skills.
- Ability to lead with vision, developing associated strategies and plans for implementation.
- Evidence of strong leadership, highly effective communication, and people skills with the ability to tailor communications to a range of difference audiences.
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING
Essential
- Knowledge of payroll management and systems.
- A thorough understanding of strategic financial management.
- Broad knowledge of statutory regulations and compliance relating to government.bodies, companies and charities including finance, audit, data protection, governance, and risk management requirements.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Able to give a strategic lead and inspire others.
- A confident and effective person-centred decision maker.
- Resilient with a positive outlook and personal drive.
- Commitment to the practical application of safeguarding, data protection, and equal opportunities.
- Commitment to developing and maintaining a high level of service to service users, colleagues, trustees and other stakeholders.
This job description outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post. The list of tasks is not an exclusive one and HFEH Mind may vary duties from time to time. This job description is subject to regular review.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
Post is subject to a Standard DBS check
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.



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Head of Finance
Location: Bath (minimum of 4 days in the office)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
Salary: Up to £65K (dependant on skills and experience)
About St John’s Foundation
St John’s Foundation is one of Bath’s oldest charities, supporting individuals and communities for over 850 years. Today, we continue to make a lasting difference across Bath and North East Somerset by helping people to live independent, fulfilling lives and by working to build stronger, more resilient communities.
As we continue to evolve, we are investing in modern systems, governance and talent to ensure we can deliver lasting social impact with integrity, efficiency, and purpose.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join our team. This role will play a pivotal role in ensuring the long term financial health and sustainability of St John’s Foundation and its trading subsidiaries.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead and take responsibility for our day-to-day financial operations and manage a dedicated team of finance professionals. You will ensure robust financial control, accurate reporting, and effective systems that underpin the charity’s strategic ambitions and operational delivery.
This is a senior, operational leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape our financial systems, guide a talented team, and contribute directly to our mission. You will also manage the next phase of our finance system implementation.
What You’ll Do
· Manage the finance team, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and high standards of control.
· Manage all aspects of financial management — including cashflow, balance sheet integrity, and statutory reporting.
· Lead on the statutory reporting and oversee budget setting and management accounts.
· Manage the next phase of our finance system implementation, embedding process improvements and digital innovation.
· Support the Finance Director with governance, risk management, and strategic financial planning.
· Manage investment and endowment accounting, ensuring compliance and effective performance monitoring.
· Provide insightful analysis and reporting to the Executive Team and the Board of Trustees.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced senior finance professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership skills.
You will have:
· A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
· Proven significant experience in senior finance leadership, including management accounts, budgeting, and statutory reporting.
· Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and charity finance (including restricted and endowment funds).
· Demonstrable strong knowledge of financial controls, accounting standards, and (ideally) charity finance.
· Proven experience managing or implementing finance systems or digital transformation projects.
· Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels.
· A collaborative, proactive, and improvement-focused approach.
Desirable:
· Experience within the not-for-profit or charity sector.
· Knowledge of property and investment accounting.
· Familiarity with cloud-based finance systems.
Why Join Us?
Joining St John’s means becoming part of a long-standing Bath charity that puts people at the heart of everything it does. Your work will directly support older adults and people in financial need, and you’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team that cares about doing things well and doing them with trust, courage and kindness.
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As our Manager, Global Sub-Grant Programme, you will manage and coordinate all aspects of Chapter Zero Alliance’s sub-granting operations and partner* relationships across our global network of Chapters. The role ensures effective fund disbursement, compliance with due diligence and contractual requirements, and strong partner relationships that support the charity’s mission to embed climate governance into boardroom decision-making.
* The term “partner” throughout refers to our network of Chapters who will be sub-grantees in the majority of cases. However, the term may also include knowledge, or other partner organisations.
Organisation: Chapter Zero Alliance
Location: Office-based / Hybrid within the UK (Central Cambridge-based office
Reporting to: Associate Director of Strategy and Governance
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Travel: Business travel from time to time, as needed
Salary and Benefits
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Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
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Annual Leave: 27 days, plus Bank Holidays and discretionary Christmas shutdown
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Pension: Generous 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)
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Wellbeing: Group life assurance, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
About Us
Chapter Zero Alliance is a charity undergoing an exciting period of growth. We support a unique, high-impact network of Chapters active in over 70 countries worldwide engaging board directors on climate and nature issues. We are making a measurable difference by creating a safe and supportive environment for peer dialogue and working with our founding partners at the University of Cambridge and the World Economic Forum and our broader partner network. Click here for more information about our work. We are the only charity dedicated to building a global community that supports board directors to advance climate and nature governance.
Key Responsibilities
Sub-Granting Operations and Process Management
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Manage the full lifecycle of sub-grants, from the ‘request for proposal’ stage through to Chapter, or partner selection and contracting, reporting and closure.
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Maintain oversight of all sub-granting timelines, documentation, and deliverables.
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Ensure compliance with internal policies and funder requirements throughout the sub-granting cycle.
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Provide administrative and logistical support for the sub-granting process, including database and document management.
Chapter and Partner Due Diligence, Contracting
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Lead and coordinate Chapter or sub-grant partner due diligence assessments in line with organisational standards.
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Support risk mitigation planning and maintain up-to-date due diligence records.
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Prepare and process partner contracts (sub-grant agreements) and amendments, timely signatures and filing.
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Work with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with financial and contractual obligations.
Chapter and Partner Reporting and Oversight
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Monitor sub-grantee narrative and financial reporting, ensuring submissions are timely, accurate and compliant.
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Review reports (budgets, deliverables, and impact metrics) and coordinate internal validation processes with all relevant teams.
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Support partners to strengthen their reporting capacity and understanding of grant requirements.
Partner Capacity Development
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Support the design and implementation of partner capacity development plans.
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Coordinate capacity-building initiatives, workshops, and follow-up actions with partners.
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Track progress of capacity development activities and report outcomes to management.
Coordination and Communication
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Serve as the key liaison regarding sub-granting between partners and internal teams (Finance, Fundraising, Chapter Engagement, and Senior Leadership).
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Raise operational issues with relevant internal stakeholders.
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Participate in cross-departmental coordination meetings to ensure alignment between partnership and programme delivery.
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Contribute to knowledge management and continuous improvement of partnership systems and tools.
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Contribute to charity funding proposals as needed.
Advisory and Strategic Support
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Advise on new sub-granting opportunities and partnership models to strengthen programme impact and reach.
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Support the development of partnership policies, tools, and templates.
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Provide analysis and insights on partner performance, risks, and opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
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Significant experience in partnership management, grant administration, or programme coordination within the NGO or international development sector.
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Demonstrable experience in managing sub-granting processes and partner relationships.
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Strong understanding of UK charity regulations, including fundraising standards and data protection.
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Knowledge of due diligence, risk assessment, and donor compliance requirements.
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Experience reviewing financial and narrative reports from partners.
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Excellent administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across regions.
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A credible and confident communicator.
Desirable
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Experience in capacity development, training, or partner support functions.
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Familiarity with institutional donor requirements (e.g., FCDO, EU, USAID, etc.)
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Understanding of financial management principles and budgeting.
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Knowledge of CRM/project management/grant management systems.
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Understanding and passion for the global climate, development, or social impact sectors.
Core Competencies
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
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Project management, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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Commitment to continuous improvement.
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Integrity, accountability, and respect for confidentiality.
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Proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative working style.
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Commitment to the organisation’s mission, values, and partnership principles.
The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our charity. We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration; we’ve therefore adopted a blended working model of home and office working arrangements.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability. We have a legal responsibility to ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Interviews will be held during December and January.
In your cover letter, tell us how your skills and experience match the Essential Qualifications and Experience in the job description.
Our mission is to mobilise boards to accelerate the transition to net zero and build climate resilience.
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Do you want to manage the fundraising strategy for the only charity dedicated to building a global community that supports board directors to advance climate and nature governance?
Chapter Zero Alliance is at an exciting inflection point, supporting a high-impact chapter network active in over 70 countries through our programme: the Climate Governance Initiative. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Global Development to play a pivotal role in diversifying and growing our income, ensuring the long-term sustainability and impact of our mission. This is a unique opportunity to help us translate a critical global need into tangible, well-funded programmes that drive measurable change on corporate boards worldwide.
Offer and Benefits
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Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
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Contract: Permanent, Full-time 37.5 hours per week (0.8 part-time considered)
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Location: Office-based / Hybrid within the UK (Central Cambridge-based office)
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Annual Leave: 27 days, plus Bank Holidays and discretionary Christmas shutdown
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Pension: Generous 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)
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Wellbeing: Group life assurance, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
The Role: Senior Manager, Global Development
You'll bring significant development experience, strategic leadership and hands-on delivery to the identification, securing, and management of significant grants from philanthropic foundations, institutional donors, trusts, and statutory funders globally. You'll build and nurture high-value relationships, coordinate fundraising initiatives, and establish the robust infrastructure for effective grant management across our global network.
Key Responsibilities - Drive Strategy and Deliver Impact
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Fundraising Strategy and Pipeline Management: Contribute to the design of an ambitious global grant fundraising strategy and manage its implementation. You'll conduct market research, qualify new opportunities, and maintain a robust prospect pipeline to expand our existing funding base. This will involve the coordination and project management of outreach and engagement activities.
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Proposal Development and Budgeting: Lead the creation of compelling, high-quality concept notes and multi-year funding proposals, aligned with funder priorities and including accurate, transparent budgets.
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Donor Stewardship and Reporting: Be a key representative for Chapter Zero Alliance with funders, serving as a key liaison for funder-related operational queries. You'll work with the wider team to ensure timely and accurate narrative and financial reporting, managing communications to foster long-term engagement.
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Grant Management and Administration: Oversee our current funding portfolio, manage grant administration, collaborate with Finance on forecasting.
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Internal Coordination: Facilitate and support our Development Working Group as well as manage core systems: CRM, funder contacts and documentation. Work closely with senior leadership, including the CEO, and project teams across our global network to align fundraising with programme delivery and provide critical performance analysis.
Who We're Looking For
This role requires a dedicated fundraising professional with a proven track record of successfully securing significant grant funding. You're a strategic thinker and relationship builder with exceptional bid-writing skills and an innate ability to translate complex programme needs into compelling proposals.
Essential Expertise
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Significant experience working in institutional fundraising or partnership management within the non-profit or development sector.
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Knowledge of the climate-related trust and grants sector internationally and in the UK.
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Demonstrable track record of successfully achieving income targets (minimum six-figure funds, including multi-year grants) from philanthropic foundations, institutional donors, trusts or statutory sources.
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Strategic relationship-building skills working with grant makers and partners.
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Effective bid writing, delivering clear, persuasive, and well-structured proposals and reports tailored to align with grant priorities.
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Strong financial and strategic planning skills, including KPIs, grant compliance and reporting.
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Sound understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing fundraising within the charity sector, including the standards set by the Fundraising Regulator, the Charity Commission’s expectations around fundraising practices, and data protection obligations under GDPR.
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Exceptional organisational and project management skills - you can navigate multiple deadlines and competing global priorities with ease.
Desirable Skills That Will Set You Apart
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Experience coordinating cross-departmental or cross-regional working groups.
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A genuine passion for the global climate, development, or social impact sectors - understanding the urgency of our mission.
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Experience using CRM/project management/fundraising databases. Core Competencies
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Strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills, able to translate complex programme needs into compelling proposals.
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Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
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Project management.
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Able to balance short-term priorities with longer-term strategic activities.
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High attention to detail and highly accurate.
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Collaborative working style and proactive attitude.
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Commitment to our mission, values, and ethical fundraising principles.
The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our charity. We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration; we’ve therefore adopted a blended working model of home and office arrangements.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Any information given will be processed for employment selection and statistical purposes in line with our Data Protection Policy.
Interviews will be held during December and January.
In your cover letter, tell us how your skills and experience match the 'Essential Expertise' listed in the job description.
Our mission is to mobilise boards to accelerate the transition to net zero and build climate resilience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Organisation
This is a well-established national charity with an income in excess of £100 million, playing a vital role in supporting people affected by a major health condition. The organisation is values-driven, impact-focused, and undergoing continuous improvement in its financial operations. The Finance & Assurance directorate is a trusted partner across the charity, enabling better decision-making through high-quality financial insight and compliance.
The Job
As Financial Accountant, you'll lead a small team and report to the Head of Financial Accounting. You'll be responsible for producing accurate financial statements, managing audit deliverables, ensuring compliance with charity and company law, and driving improvements in financial processes and reporting. This is a hands-on technical role with leadership responsibilities, requiring collaboration across finance, systems, and planning teams to deliver a seamless finance function.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing statutory accounts and technical accounting adjustments
- Leading year-end processes and audit engagement
- Ensuring compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, and Gift Aid
- Driving system and process improvements
- Supporting and developing Associate Accountants
The Person
You'll be a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise in SORP/FRS102 and experience in a large, complex organisation. You'll bring a track record of producing high-quality financial reports, managing audits, and improving performance through data and collaboration. Open to candidates coming straight from practice, especially those who have previously laised with charities.
We're looking for someone who:
- Communicates confidently with senior stakeholders
- Builds high-performing, accountable teams
- Is resilient, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
- Works collaboratively across departments and disciplines
- Champions inclusion and values-driven leadership
What's in it for You?
- A meaningful role in a purpose-led organisation making a real difference
- Remote working with occasional office attendance
- Competitive salary in the region of £50,000-£58,000
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
- Up to 8% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance and income protection
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A collaborative, high-support environment focused on learning and impact
What to Do Now
If you're a technically strong accountant who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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Network Development Manager
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Network Development Manager
North of England
£32596 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Ref:73REC
Full time 37.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
Base: England: Yorkshire & Midlands / Hybrid. The role involves in-person meetings and site visits.
Contract: Permanent
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a fantastic chance to join the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, working within the Delivery Team as our new Network Development Manager.
As the Network Development Manager, you will be required to oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of active travel infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and compliance standards. The role combines technical expertise, project leadership, community engagement, and strategic planning to enhance the National Cycle Network (NCN) and related infrastructure. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful, sustainable outcomes.
Some duties will include:
· Lead on the management of active travel infrastructure design and construction projects from concept through to construction /implementation and evaluation.
· Plan, organise and attend community engagement activities to ensure collaborative approach to projects.
· Day to day management of inter-disciplinary project teams.
· Share knowledge, expertise and evidence through written reports and presentations to update and influence key external stakeholders (e,g. land owners and local authorities) and volunteers.
· Contribute to planning the future network and developing a vision and clarity of what the NCN is seeking to achieve in their area.
· Quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting to demonstrate project progress and impact.
This role involves regular travel, with work taking place at different locations to support and deliver projects for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
· A practical working knowledge of principles and standard practices within active travel infrastructure including an awareness of spatial planning and transport planning.
· Using recognised technical expertise to produce project outputs (for technical roles).
· Knowledge of local and regional transport planning authorities and their processes and priorities.
· Knowledge of active travel network design and best practise.
· Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and practice including construction regulations.
· Experience of managing projects and understanding of how to follow the project management delivery frameworks
· Experience of contributing to business development through opportunity generation, bid writing, budget preparation.
WHAT WE OFFER
We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life.
Wellbeing Support
· 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees
· Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
· Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about
· Free, confidential support service available 24/7
· Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme
Financial Benefits
· Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
· Bike, computer and season ticket loans
· Discount benefits
· London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London).
· Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly Policies
· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
· Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
· Application deadline: 23:59, 07 December 2025.
· Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 15 December 2025
To apply, please complete our online application form.
· We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.
· Adjustments are available throughout the application process.
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CamRARE is celebrating a decade of progress and impact and is seeking a dynamic Managing Director to lead our next chapter of growth.
As our Managing Director and founding member prepares for her planned retirement, Cambridge Rare Disease Network (CamRARE) is seeking a dynamic and visionary new leader to guide the charity into its next decade. You will drive strategic growth, strengthen partnerships, ensure long-term sustainability, and champion innovation, research, and community impact for people affected by rare and undiagnosed conditions.
You will inspire and empower a passionate and talented team of staff, trustees, volunteers, families and partners, while building strong connections across our networks to expand our reach, visibility, and influence. As an energetic and forward-thinking leader, you will bring the drive and expertise to strengthen partnerships, grow income through innovative fundraising and strategic collaborations, and champion CamRARE as a trusted voice within the rare community and beyond.
Why choose a career at Cambridge Rare Disease Network?
#purpose – We’re on a mission to make life with a rare condition easier through community, collaboration and connections. Your role is to lead this mission to directly contribute to a better future for those living with rare conditions.
#growth – We’re a small, ambitious team where you’ll have opportunities to shape and grow with us. You will use your experience and knowledge to make a measurable impact.
#diversity and inclusion– We value the diversity and unique insights each person brings. We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
About Cambridge Rare Disease Network
There are over 10,000 rare conditions that affect 400 million people globally. Receiving a diagnosis can take years. Most rare diseases have no treatment. Coordination of care is often poor.
We’re on a mission to make life easier for those affected—uniting individuals, families, patient groups, researchers, industry, clinicians and policymakers to accelerate solutions and improve lives. Through knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and creativity, we aim to make the journey smoother for people living with rare and undiagnosed conditions and their families.
- CamRARE connects patients, advocates, research experts, and leaders—catalysing action to drive solutions and create lasting change
- Connects knowledge with lived experience to transform the journey toward better diagnosis, treatment, and support for individuals and their families
- Connects, educates, and supports the rare disease community - locally and globally - to improve outcomes and transform lives
Leading CamRARE
As Managing Director, you will provide strategic leadership for the charity, oversee governance and operations, develop and execute the strategy set by the Board of Trustees, and build key external partnerships. This role leads fundraising efforts and develops high-level external stakeholder relationships with Government bodies, including healthcare organisations/departments, Industry, patient and charity organisations, and Research Institutions involved in rare disease. This is a key role to build, strengthen and nurture the charity's connection with the rare disease community, empowering them and fostering an inclusive and supportive network.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a deep commitment to improving the lives of individuals and their families living with rare conditions.
- Has proven experience of 10+ years in a senior leadership role with a track record of delivering impact.
- Has experience in strategic planning, organisational development, and leading change.
- Brings creativity, adaptability and a “can-do” attitude.
- Has experience in income generation and managing stakeholder relationships.Has strong team management skills with a focus on development and building an inclusive workplace culture.
- Has experience in financial management and resource allocation.
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire.
- Has sound knowledge of issues affecting the voluntary sector
- Enjoys working independently, hands-on as part of a team and effectively with remote teams
- Experience in and enjoys networking and partnership building, can communicate effectively with a broad range of people
- Experienced in business delivery aligned to financial targets, core objectives and strategy implementation
- Has experience leading events and campaigns
Making life with a rare condition easier — through connection, collaboration, and community



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Anaphylaxis UK is seeking our next Chief Executive Officer. This is an opportunity to lead the UK’s only charity dedicated solely to people at risk of anaphylaxis, taking forward its mission at an exciting moment of development and growth.
About Us
Anaphylaxis UK is the UK’s leading charity supporting individuals, families and carers living with serious allergies and anaphylaxis. For over 30 years we have provided evidence-based information, training and advocacy to improve safety, inclusion and quality of life for people at risk of severe allergic reactions. Our services include a dedicated helpline, the AllergyWise® training portfolio (including the Safer Schools Programme), accredited factsheets, an expanding digital offer and partnerships with healthcare, research and industry partners. We champion research, influence policy and work directly with schools, businesses and healthcare settings to reduce risk and anxiety for people with allergies.
The Role
As Chief Executive Officer you will be the senior officer responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, financial stewardship and external representation of Anaphylaxis UK. You will lead delivery of the charity’s strategic ambitions, grow and diversify income, and work collaboratively with a committed small staff team and an active Board of Trustees.
Key responsibilities
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Lead strategy delivery, balancing service quality and financial sustainability.
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Oversee governance, reporting, budgeting, risk and regulatory compliance.
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Grow and diversify income to strengthen financial resilience.
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Provide ethical leadership, manage senior staff and build an inclusive culture.
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Develop strategic partnerships and act as public representative.
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Deliver high-quality services and drive digital innovation.
Key details
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Job title: Chief Executive Officer
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Salary: £70,000–£75,000 per annum
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Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
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Location: Hybrid - home based with regular in-person staff and Board meetings (including an average of one weekly meeting with third-party agents in central London); travel across the UK as required.
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Hours / working pattern: Hybrid working with regular face-to-face commitments and attendance at relevant UK conferences.
As our next CEO, you will demonstrate:
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Minimum five years’ executive (CEO-level or equivalent) leadership with proven strategic and change delivery.
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Strong business development track record, including diversifying income (fundraising, commercial, grants/partnerships).
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Solid financial competence: budgeting, control, reporting and financial stewardship.
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Experience working with boards, good corporate governance and risk management.
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Proven ability to deliver and improve high-quality services.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing across government, health, research and industry.
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Collaborative, emotionally intelligent leader who builds trust with staff, trustees and partners.
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Willingness to travel sustainably as required.
Desirable
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Knowledge of allergy, health or education sectors, or experience in health-related charities.
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Experience developing digital services and improving accessibility of information.
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Experience with corporate partnerships, schools or training delivery.
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Degree or relevant professional qualification.
Please download the appointment brief for full details, including how to apply,
If you would like an informal conversation about this position, please contact in confidence our consultant, Jenny Hills, at Harris Hill via the apply button with suitable times to speak, and optional but appreciated, a CV or professional profile.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 8th December
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.
We’re looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager to provide maternity cover and lead our small but mighty team during a pivotal period for St Michael’s Hospice.
This is a hands-on management role at the heart of the Hospice, driving strategic marketing and communications priorities across the organisation.
What you’ll do
- Drive marketing and communications strategy and team leadership.
- Oversee brand management, campaign and content planning, internal communications, stakeholder engagement, and marketing that supports income generation, community engagement, and awareness of our services.
- Delivery of some marketing and communications activity alongside management responsibilities.
- Play a key role in major projects, including embedding a new CRM system, website relaunch, and planning for the Hospice’s 40th anniversary celebrations.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience managing marketing and communications teams.
- Charity sector expertise (health, care, or hospice desirable).
- Strong CRM and data-driven marketing knowledge.
- Values-led leadership: kindness, respect, inclusivity, innovation.
This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact while steering a talented team through a period of innovation. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role that matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of a special community organisation that makes a tangible difference to people’s lives across Hastings and Rother.
At St Michael’s Hospice we offer a friendly, team orientated work environment – a good pension scheme with the option to continue any existing NHS pension scheme membership, an Employee Assistance Programme (Benenden Healthcare), up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, subsidised employee meals and free refreshments, free parking, supportive supervision along with a proactive Education Department to support with your development. Hospice employees also qualify for a Blue Light Card with access to a huge array of discounts.
To apply for this position, please complete a Hospice application form available for the job opportunities page of our website. Please note CVs will not be accepted, unless candidates are unable to complete the application form due to a disability, in which case please contact the HR team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
This is an exciting and pivotal leadership role at the heart of Kinship’s digital transformation. You’ll lead a talented and ambitious team to deliver innovative digital products, accessible content, and outstanding user experiences that support kinship carers and strengthen our organisational impact.
Kinship is growing rapidly. We are expanding our reach and digital capabilities, and our digital platforms are central to this change. In 2024, we launched a new website that brings together all our content and services under one roof, and introduced a new Kinship Compass postcode search feature. This is a national tool that helps kinship carers find and navigate local and national support, like their kinship local offer, local peer support groups and training.
Alongside this, we have been developing a new AI-powered tool to help kinship carers get the information they need quickly and accurately, 24/7. This role will lead the evolution of these digital products, ensuring they are safe, ethical, data-driven and continuously improved to meet the needs of kinship carers.
You’ll play a key role in the Department for Education funded national Training and Support Service, helping kinship carers easily access and book high-quality training. You’ll also oversee the content design in collaboration with internal and external subject experts and kinship carers themselves.
This is a role for a digital leader who is both strategic and hands-on. You should be able to balance innovation with delivery, and big-picture thinking with strong governance. You’ll champion inclusive, accessible and co-produced design, helping Kinship use digital to deliver more impact, insight and empowerment for kinship families.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide digital leadership across the organisation, increasing capability, confidence and collaboration.
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Continue to develop and deliver Kinship’s digital strategy and product roadmap, covering the website, Kinship Compass, Kinship Minds, AI tool and other digital tools (excluding marketing and social media).
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Ensure our content design approach is consistently applied — using evidence, data and co-production to create content that is:
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informed by user need
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written in plain English and inclusive language
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trauma-informed and strengths-based
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tested, iterated and continuously improved
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Collaborate across teams to ensure digital products support fundraising, campaigning, research and service delivery where appropriate.
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Build relationships with sector peers, tech partners and funders to share best practice and explore innovation.
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Embed co-production with kinship carers in all digital design and development, including Kinship Minds content and UX design.
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Ensure induction, documentation and systems support efficient and sustainable working.
Essential knowledge, abilities, skills and experience includes:
- Significant senior digital leadership experience covering strategy, delivery, KPIs, budgeting and reporting.
- Successful track record leading mid–large scale website and digital development projects.
- Credible technical expertise for a senior role, including SEO, analytics and optimisation.
- Excellent project management experience and commitment to taking accountability for tools like Asana and Notion.
- Positive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to innovation and improvement.
- Substantial experience leading dispersed teams, including wellbeing, performance and professional development
- Experience designing and delivering digital services for families in crisis or underserved communities.
- A real commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion within your role.
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
How to apply
Respond on CharityJobs to these 5 questions:
1. Digital leadership and strategy: Describe a time when you developed and implemented a digital strategy that transformed user experience or service delivery.
2. Product development and continuous improvement: Tell us about a digital product or platform you’ve led from concept to launch.
3. Inclusive and co-produced design: How have you embedded inclusion, accessibility, and co-production into digital design or content development?
4. Leading teams through growth and change: Describe how you’ve built and led a high-performing digital team through a period of change or rapid growth.
5. Using data and insight to drive improvement: Give an example of how you’ve used digital analytics, SEO, or user data to inform decision-making and improve a service or platform.
Kinship reserves the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised where we have received sufficient applications so please apply early!
Please use examples to demonstrate your experience.
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
• Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



Research Programmes Manager – FTC
We have established a number of high-profile strategic initiatives to help us advance our work towards a cure, such as the Drug Discovery Alliance and Brains for Dementia Research. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Programme Manager to support the first year of our newest initiative, the Dementia Frontiers Fund. Launched in partnership with Gates Ventures, this bold, ambitious global initiative is empowering researchers to tackle the most urgent and complex questions in dementia. Where required, the successful candidate will also support the ongoing delivery of our other major initiatives, working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise their impact both internally and externally.
This role sits within the Strategic Programmes team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team that funds the best research to transform the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia. We’re looking for someone with strong programme management experience, a good eye for detail and who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape.
This is a 12- month Fixed Term Contract.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the delivery of the Dementia Frontiers Fund in close collaboration with another Research Programme Manager:
· Oversee the establishment of project teams, tracking progress against milestones and KPIs, managing risks and keeping partners updated
· Ensure finances are effectively managed, working with the Research Funding and Finance teams
· Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders involved with the initiatives to maximise their success
· Implement robust and proportionate review processes
· Lead the preparation of papers and briefings for meetings
Collaborate across teams to deliver and enhance strategic initiatives:
· Provide programme management support to the wider Strategic Programmes team on other strategic initiatives as required
· Work closely with the Research Funding team to ensure review processes are proportionate and aligned with funding mechanisms
· Support the implementation of strategic initiatives within the new Grant Management System, including the setup of grants and associated review processes
· Work closely with the Research Involvement Manager to embed lived experience into programme delivery and review
Strengthen relationships within the dementia research community
· Work with the Senior Research Manager and Partnerships Manager to identify and support strategic partnerships that complement programme goals, including providing programme information, sharing progress updates, and contributing to setup and ongoing engagement
· Attend meetings and events to build relationships and promote our strategic programmes
· Support the Research Leadership team to enhance ARUK’s external profile through active participation in meetings and collaborations with key stakeholders
What we are looking for:
· First degree (or equivalent) in relevant biomedical science.
· Proven experience managing large programmes of work, preferably in the healthcare, research or charity sector.
· Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, overseeing budgets and identifying risks.
· Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholder groups and third-party suppliers and build strong, effective and productive relationships.
· Experience defining programme requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements.
· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values.
· Good analytical skills demonstrated by a structured and methodical approach.
· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement.
· Strong communication skills both oral and written with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
· Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritise competing demands.
· Demonstrated stakeholder management (internal & external), and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
· Ability to use own initiative, with a proactive and problem-solving attitude.
· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
Agile - As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 7th December 2025, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea is currently undergoing a significant transformation programme (known as Launchpad) to deliver real change in the way we work with, utilise, and learn from data. Our new approach will enable smoother animal, customer and supporter journeys and will help us embed a truly data and insight-driven approach to decision-making at Battersea. The first phase of the programme, to implement Salesforce Lightning for the Animal Operations and Clinic side of our business, went live in Summer 2025.
This role, working with CRM support colleagues, will be responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance needs for the new Salesforce Lightning CRM and other related applications as they are launched. They will work closely with system users to efficiently resolve tickets received to the helpdesk and proactively investigate and troubleshoot issues to provide root cause.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to help contribute to the future of data at Battersea, open to working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a desire to contribute to first class CRM support.
Overall objectives:
- Provide efficient and effective support to Battersea’s CRM system users.
- Support the work of the wider Data Applications team and contribute to the design and delivery of effective system processes.
- Undertake various system housekeeping activities to ensure that the systems and data remain robust and accurate.
- Continuously look for areas of potential improvement to systems and processes and make recommendations where appropriate.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 9th December 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview Date(s): To be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Office Manager will be a key member of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. This is a broad role working with a wide range of staff and contacts within and outside the group. The postholder will be responsible for coordinating and ensuring that our office space and facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, and secure environment. They will have overall ownership of the office with regards to the day to day running and ensuring health and safety compliance, and with the support of their team. They will ensure our staff and clients are able to enjoy a safe and comfortable environment. They will be the main point of contact for I.T, Facilities and clients services across the group.
They will act as Site Safety Officer for the premises ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Procedures, as directed by the CEO.
The Office Manager will manage the Client Services Team including volunteers. This role will also oversee freelance interpreters working with Helen Bamber Foundation Group.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Facility Management:
· Act as site manager ensuring that the office is in a state of operational readiness. This will include procuring and organising premises maintenance , cleaning services, communication systems and other support services as required to meet local needs.
· Responsible for local premises security and liaison with fire and police services and local alarm providers
· Managing local contractors, landlords, suppliers, and other agencies as necessary; identifying improvements and ensuring best value in procurement.
· Working effectively with the landlord’s facilities team in relation to building related issues and for any building repair and maintenance issues.
· Ensure that office equipment is operating effectively and efficiently and maintain a sufficient level of office furniture, resources, supplies and stationery
· Oversee and manage the documentation of minor repairs, renovations and decorations.
· Ensure core facilities like water and heating are maintained.
· Manage, monitor, and maintain the room bookings system for all users at the office.
Office Management and IT:
· Supervise and approve contracts and providers for services such as consumables, minor office renovations and cleaning.
· Lead in the procurement and ordering of office equipment and stationery, office and IT equipment and consumables in the most cost-effective manner.
· Track staff issues and requests about the building, office facilities, fixtures, and fittings, and ensure they are responded to in a timely manner.
· Act as a main point of contact for our outsourced IT support services supplier, providing onsite support for IT upgrades and installation of hardware and software
· Assist staff and volunteers across the group with local IT needs including set up for meetings and local diagnostics of minor IT issues
· Manage local IT assets and ensure the allocation or devices for new starters across the group and partnerships
· Conduct annual review in liaison with IT Support Service provider of the health of devices and carry out any necessary action as a result.
· Create, develop and maintain appropriate office administrative and business support systems, in conjunction with other teams to ensure consistency of systems and procedures across the service
· Financial Management:
· . Oversee the processes of petty cash payments, staff and client expense claims, invoices and other project related expenses
· Working with Finance to ensure accurate financial records are kept and compliance is achieved
· Work with the Finance team to ensure that invoices related to office and facility management are processed.
· Managing the group’s budgets for items such as stationery, refreshments, equipment, cleaning, and maintenance
· Managing monthly collation and processing of timesheets and associated paperwork for all freelance interpreters used by the Helen Bamber Foundation team, including interpreters’ timesheets and agencies invoices
· With the Finance team, organise weekly trips to the bank to get cash for client expenses for the Group, on occasion collecting the cash from the bank personally.
Health and Safety & Security:
· Ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures, in liaison with the Director of People and the CEO
· Act as Site Safety Officer (SSO) for the group, ensuring the office complies with all relevant health and safety and fire safety regulations and standards.
· Oversee the health and safety responsibilities within the office premises, staying updated on changes in health and safety legislation.
· Review and maintain documentation of risk assessments, health and safety checks and fire evacuation plans.
· Ensure the office has on site first aid provision, designated trained first aiders and fire warden/s
· Organise the delivery of relevant H&S training such as first aid and fire marshal training
· Undertake weekly, monthly and annual checks and tests of office facilities including fire alarm sounder and panic alarm checks.
· Ensure staff across the group receive sufficient H&S inductions including the completion of relevant forms and documentations
· Ensuring all equipment and furniture is compliant with Health and Safety regulations at the office
· Ensure all employees are aware of all relevant health and safety office procedures.
· Ensure the office is kept clean, tidy, and free from hazards and maintain safe working conditions for all employees and clients.
· Manage Eyecare Vouchers Procedure in line with the DSE regulations
· Manage the group’s annual Winter Flu Vaccination Programme
· Act as one of several office KeyHolders by being responsible for locking up the office two (no less than two times a week) when the office closes at 6pm.
· With the CEO, act as an emergency contact for any emergency security / building related issues out of hours.
Line Management and other:
• Have line management responsibility for a Client Services Team.
• Support the delivery of events in the building as and when necessary.
• Oversee the access and booking of our Group meeting room by others in the sector.
• Support the wider team in ensuring staff working in our partnership programmes have sufficient resources and that their sites are safe and secure for them to work.
• Carry out any other duties as required, consistent with the post and level.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, the values and mission of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group.
- Understanding of the key issues facing asylum seekers and refugees in the UK
· Good interpersonal communication skills and the ability to create a welcoming and hospitable office environment for clients and staff.
· Premises management and office maintenance, to be able to identify problems and troubleshoot as required
- Excellent administration skills, detail orientated and systematic, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
· Demonstrate ability to exercise initiative and judgement to take decisions without supervision
· Understanding of Health and Safety policy and procedures and other relevant Health and Safety issues including an understanding of the Equality Act and its relevance for facilities and premises management
- Ability to problem solve and work well with others
- Experience of handling and managing confidential data
· Excellent IT skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database packages
· Liaising, developing, and maintaining relationships with a wide range of people and stakeholders
· Financial management, including monitoring and managing budgets, reporting and petty cash controls
· Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
· Commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities and its application in practice
Desirable
· Experience of working in a setting which provides a service to vulnerable individuals
· Understanding of safeguarding in a vulnerable client group
· Experience in line managing staff
· Experience with procurement processes
· Knowledge of a range of project management tools
APPLICATION PROCESS
The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 10am on Thursday 4th December 2025.
The website form will ask you to:
1. Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your
relevant skills and experience, including any voluntary experience and lived experience, matches the listed responsibilities and person specification. Please also state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role.
2. Upload your current CV
3. Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.
SELECTION PROCESS
We will invite candidates to an initial 15-minute online screening meeting on either Wednesday 10th December or Thursday 11th December 2025 followed by shortlisted candidates attending in-person interview on Tuesday 16th December. We will also ask you to complete a short exercise on the day.
At Helen Bamber Foundation Group we want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and build trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview, and we mean ‘your’ interview so we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview. This will allow you time to prepare, and ensure you have your best examples in mind.
ELIGIBILITY
Please note that the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK (as a small charity we do not have the capacity to sponsor work visas).
Successful candidates will also be subject to a DBS check. If appointed, you will also be required to give your consent to the charity to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment and to disclose any relevant convictions incurred during your time with us.
ADJUSTMENTS
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you require a different format of the application form, such as large print or Word format, or if you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with us.
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Position: Senior Events Fundraiser (Third Party Events)
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £33,044* per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £33,044 per annum, increasing to £35,109 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £37,174 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for a Senior Events Fundraiser to join our Community, Events, and Retail Fundraising team, leading on the delivery of our third party events activities.
You’ll plan, develop, and promote a well-established portfolio of third party challenge events, working to achieve set income targets, while ensuring an outstanding supporter experience for our event participants.
You’ll also be responsible for developing our third party events portfolio; monitoring and evaluating products, as well as innovating, to create opportunities for future growth.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 15 December 2025
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
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