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Join us at a pivotal moment for the education sector.
ISBL is launching a major new initiative – the Centre for Education Operational Excellence – designed to transform how schools and trusts operate. We are seeking a proactive and strategic Business Development Lead to help shape, drive, and deliver this ambitious programme from inception.
About ISBL
ISBL has a 30‑year track record of supporting and developing a unique cadre of education professionals: school business leaders. Our work is underpinned by nationally endorsed professional standards and our OpEx for Education™ framework, placing us at the heart of sector improvement and operational excellence.
We serve a community of approximately 24,000 schools within a sector worth more than £80 billion, giving us significant reach, influence, and opportunity. Our core services span institute membership, professional development, research, events, sector innovation, and the sharing of best practice – creating a rich platform for partnership growth and impact.
Introducing the Centre for Education Operational Excellence
The Centre represents the next evolution of our work, extending ISBL’s focus from individual professional development to whole‑organisation operational excellence across schools and trusts.
It brings together three interconnected hubs:
- Solutions – Practical, high‑impact services and tools that support operational improvement.
- Research – Evidence‑based insights that shape best practice and drive innovation.
- International – Collaboration across global education systems to raise operational standards worldwide.
Working alongside ISBL, these hubs form a powerful ecosystem that connects practice, research, and international learning – strengthening organisational performance and, ultimately, educational outcomes.
About the Role
As Business Development Lead, you will play a central role in shaping the Centre’s commercial strategy, building new partnerships, and driving sustainable growth. This is a rare opportunity to influence a nationally significant initiative.
Full role details are available in the attached job description.
Please submit:
• Your CV
• A covering letter (max two pages) addressed to Stephen Morales, CEO, ISBL, outlining your motivation, suitability, and addressing:
1. What do you understand to be the priorities for this new initiative?
2. Why are you the right person to deliver this?
You will be informed whether you have been shortlisted by 12:00 noon on Friday 24 April 2026.
First-round interviews are expected to take place via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 29 April 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Willen Hospice is seeking an exceptional Relationship Manager to lead our high‑value philanthropy and business partnership programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to shape strategy, inspire a talented team, and build meaningful partnerships that make a real difference to patients, families, and our community.
What you’ll do:
✅ Grow and lead high‑value income streams
Develop and deliver ambitious strategies for major donor and business partnerships, driving sustainable growth and long‑term value.
✅ Build and steward strategic relationships
Engage senior leaders, philanthropists, boards, and corporate partners with confidence, credibility, and gravitas.
✅ Inspire and develop a team
Provide strong values‑driven leadership, fostering high performance through coaching, development, and clear accountability.
✅ Create innovative partnership and engagement programmes
Co‑design creative corporate propositions, high‑value donor journeys, and multi‑channel engagement activities.
✅ Use insight, data and intelligence to drive decisions
Analyse trends, monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and apply insight to shape strategy and spot opportunities.
✅ Champion a supporter‑first culture
Work collaboratively across Fundraising, Marketing, Supporter Care and wider teams to deliver seamless, meaningful supporter experiences.
We’re looking for someone who is:
· A confident relationship builder, able to communicate with influence, tact, warmth and professionalism at senior levels.
· Experienced in high‑value fundraising or business development, with at least three years’ experience growing accounts or securing significant support.
· Strategic and analytical, able to interpret insight, assess ROI, forecast pipelines and adjust plans based on evidence.
· A motivating and supportive leader, skilled at coaching, developing and inspiring teams.
· Collaborative and creative, with a track record of designing compelling propositions.
· Highly organised, able to plan workloads, manage competing priorities, and deliver against ambitious KPIs.
· Values‑driven, demonstrating integrity, empathy, professionalism and alignment with Willen Hospice’s mission.
With experience with:
· Major donor cultivation, stewardship and proposal development
· Corporate partnerships, employee engagement and sponsorship negotiation
· CRM systems, data analysis and reporting
· Working with senior stakeholders, boards, executives and trustees
· Managing budgets, monitoring KPIs and making evidence‑based decisions
Who we are:
Set in the tranquil grounds of Willen Lake, Willen Hospice is the leading provider of specialist palliative care in the Milton Keynes area. We offer round-the-clock, expert care to local patients with a life-limiting illness, both in their own homes and in our In-Patient Unit. Our passionate staff and volunteers make sure our care is personalised to each patient’s needs and supports their loved ones too. We have a thriving Therapeutic & Wellbeing service providing counselling, physiotherapy, activity groups and more, and a specialist Lymphoedema service. As a registered charity, we raise vital funds through our dedicated Business Development team and our growing portfolio of high street and online shops, to ensure our care stays free of charge.
Why join us?
✅ A role with purpose – be part of a team delivering outstanding palliative care.
✅ Supportive and caring environment – work with passionate colleagues.
✅ Great benefits package – including 35 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity/sick pay, and ongoing professional development.
✅ Perks and extras – free on-site parking, subsidised catering, Blue Light Card discounts (with membership), and an Employee Assistance Programme.
We provide free, compassionate care to adults in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas living with a life-limiting illness.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £57,500 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week. Other flexible arrangements will be considered.
Location: Working from home and at 1 Westfield Avenue, London E20 1HZ
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as Finance Business Partner – Partnerships and Programmes.
This role provides the main Finance point of contact across relevant teams and senior stakeholders and is expected to support various teams and cost centers, including the Partnerships and Philanthropy teams that generate a significant portion of UNICEF UK’s income in addition to the Advocacy, Programme and Safeguarding teams that are integral to UNICEF UK’s strategic goals.
Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering, you will work directly with budget holders in your dedicated teams, supporting financial planning and performance reporting with analysis, insight and constructive challenge to support decision making and strategic financial planning, driving positive outcomes for UNICEF UK. Allocation of teams to this role may change in the future, influenced by the organisation’s evolving needs and the outcomes of the upcoming 2027-2029 strategic planning exercise.
This role requires that you come from a finance business partnering or FP&A background with extensive relationship-building across income-generating stakeholders, with a track record in driving strategic financial decisions and performance monitoring in income-generating teams such as fundraising teams through profit/efficiency measures and effective financial planning covering budgeting and reforecasting. The role requires strong analytical and influencing skills and the capability to balance a strategic and ‘big picture’ mindset with strong attention to detail. Candidates with no experience working closely with income-generating teams will not be considered for the role.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 13 April 2026.
1st Interview date: 27 April to 30 April 2026 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
Task Assessment & 2nd Interview date: 5 May to 7 May 2026 via video conferencing (MS Teams) or onsite.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we
would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

Role overview
This newly created senior role strengthens The Young Foundation’s strategic business development function and supports income growth across the full range of our programmes and partnerships. The post will provide expertise in fundraising and procurement processes including approaches to philanthropic funders and investor circles as well as formal tendering, dealing with a range of funding modalities from research grants to commercial consultancy and trusts and foundations.
Key responsibilities
Business development and income growth
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Lead high‑value income generation processes, including building consortia, securing philanthropic funding, and delivering high quality formal tenders, coordinating inputs from across our delivery teams.
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Oversee the preparation of costed proposals and pitches for a diverse range of funders, including research councils, local authorities, commercial consultancy, and philanthropic trusts.
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Support the continued growth and impact of The Young Foundation’s external-facing activity, aligning business development with communications and policy work.
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Manage a robust pipeline, tracking opportunities and ensuring strategic alignment with organisational priorities.
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Develop budgets, pricing models, and partnership structures for commissioned work.
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Identify new funding and commissioning opportunities through horizon scanning, network engagement, and proactive outreach.
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Collaborate with senior colleagues to refine and grow thematic and programme areas.
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Support and advise colleagues across the organisation on approaches to business development including opportunity identification, competitive analysis, structuring meetings, building consortia and financial models.
Partnerships, networks and relationship management
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In collaboration with programme delivery leads, build and steward relationships with funders, commissioners, consortium partners and strategic collaborators.
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Lead account management for key partners to support long‑term growth and mutual value creation.
BD leadership, systems and strategy
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Create, improve and maintain appropriate BD systems, processes and tools, including pipelines, trackers and lessons‑learned approaches.
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Contribute to organisational strategy and planning and, in particular, to fundraising strategy and external affairs.
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Create and monitor BD metrics, reporting on feedback and recommending appropriate courses of action.
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Manage a repository of BD data and information, including track record, capacity statements, boilerplate bid sections, etc.
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Champion The Young Foundation’s values, ensuring inclusive, ethical and community‑centred practice.
Person specification
Prior experience – essential
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Substantial experience of leading/managing business development and income generation for a think tank or similar research/innovation led organisation.
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Track record of securing income across a range of relevant funders through both competitive tenders and proactive approaches.
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Strong commercial acumen.
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Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
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Understanding of UK government and non-government sectoral funding landscapes.
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Strong network in the UK community and/or social innovation sector.
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Commitment to equity and social justice.
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Demonstrated collaborative approach to team-working – able to work effectively with colleagues with a range of specialisms and to operate effectively in a remote-first organisation.
Prior experience - desirable
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Experience with the introduction of CRM software.
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Familiarity with creating and reporting on BD metrics at Senior Leadership Team and/or Board level.
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Experience of/interest in exploring the impact of AI in business development and fundraising.
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Familiarity and/or previous experience with The Young Foundation’s thematic areas (e.g,, community engagement, just transition, social innovation, young people, etc.).
How to apply
Please apply directly via CharityJob, ensuring you complete the application form.
As part of your application, please include a cover letter addressing the following questions:
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Where do you see the greatest business development opportunities for The Young Foundation over the next 24 months?
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In an increasingly competitive market, how would you seek to position The Young Foundation for opportunities, in light of the charity’s mission, purpose, vision and expertise?
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What is your approach to building and strengthening positive relationships to drive income growth?
The closing date for applications is 12:00pm on the 20th of April 2026
The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation task.
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 4 May 2026
As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we ask all applicants to complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
This information is collected anonymously and will not form part of the selection process.
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Senior Business Support Officer
Finance & Operations | Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Home-based with occasional paid travel to London
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2028 (with potential for extension)
Join Population Matters
We are a UK charity with a global remit. Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. Our mission is to address the negative consequences of ever more people using ever more of the planet’s resources; to inspire and engage with others to find, share and promote ways to make our vision reality as quickly as possible.
As we enter an exciting new phase of growth and influence, we’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Senior Business Support Officer to play a key role in supporting our operations.
About the Role
This is a pivotal position at the heart of the organisation. You will provide high-quality operational, governance, and administrative support, ensuring we run efficiently, compliantly, and in line with best practice. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, the CEO, and the Board of Trustees, acting as a central point of coordination across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Governance Support
- Orgnisational planning and policies
- HR support
- IT support
Apply Now
If you’re ready to play a vital role in a purpose-driven organisation and help shape a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a CV (not more than 3 pages) and answer the application questions explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. A cover letter is not required.
Closing date: Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 11:00
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law. Please refer to our full EDI statement attached with this advert.
Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
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Please submit a CV (not more than 3 pages) and answer the application questions explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. A cover letter is not required.
Important Information
• This is a UK-based role
• Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
• We are unable to offer sponsorship
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is more than a finance role — it is an opportunity to contribute to a mission that delivers practical aid, hope, and advocacy worldwide.
The Opportunity
You will operate at the heart of decision-making, partnering with senior leaders to provide insight, challenge, and clarity. Your work will directly influence how resources are deployed to maximise impact across global programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reforecast cycles
- Build robust multi-year financial models
- Provide scenario analysis to support strategic decisions
Insight & Reporting
- Deliver high-quality management accounts and dashboards
- Develop meaningful KPIs and improve reporting capability
- Translate financial data into clear, actionable insight
Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
- Strengthen financial accountability across departments
- Support operational and strategic decision-making
International Engagement
- Partner with global affiliates to enhance financial capability
- Ensure consistency in financial standards and reporting
Continuous Improvement
- Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls
- Embed best-practice FP&A methodologies
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong background in FP&A, management accounting, or business partnering
- Experience in complex or multi-entity environments (NGO experience advantageous)
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
- Able to influence and communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders
Most importantly, you are aligned with our mission and motivated to use your skills in a role with eternal significance.
Important Information
- This is a full-time, office-based role in Swindon
- Occasional national and international travel required
- There is an occupational requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian, engaged in their local church
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a global ministry making tangible impact
- Work in a values-driven, collaborative environment
- Contribute at a strategic level during a critical growth phase
- See firsthand the difference your work enables
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.


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Women’s Work is a National Award Winning Charity founded in 2003. We aim to deliver a holistic, person centred support service to vulnerable and disadvantaged women with complex health and social needs. We do this by ensuring they can access support, education and information to raise self-esteem and confidence, empowering them to make positive life choices resulting in improved health and wellbeing.
We are seeking a talented, motivated and highly organised Business Development Manager to join our Senior Management Team and play a key role in supporting the organisation’s growth, sustainability and financial resilience.
The Role
This is predominantly an office-based role working closely with the Finance Manager and under the guidance of the CEO, with a strong focus on:
- Bid writing, tender submissions, commissioning applications and grant funding
- Identifying, securing and managing new funding opportunities
- Supporting financial planning, allocation to funded projects
- Fundraising and promoting the charity in the local community
You will lead on the development and continuation of the project-specific funding, ensuring bids and applications align with Women’s Work’s strategic objectives and future expansion plans.
Working collaboratively with the Finance Manager, you will review funding streams, develop robust applications and contribute to the effective financial management of funded activities. You will liaise with businesses, statutory bodies, organisations, community groups and charities to identify and secure new income opportunities, partnerships and sponsorships.
Key Responsibilities
- Research, identify and secure new funding opportunities, grants and tenders
- Lead and co-ordinate high-quality bid writing, commissioning and tender submissions
- Support the Finance Manager with funding reviews, budgets and financial monitoring
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders
- Contribute to organisational planning, sustainability and income diversification
- Ensure funding requirements, reporting and compliance are met
- Event planning/identify and co-ordinate fundraising opportunities
About You
The successful applicant will be self-motivated, detail-focused and high organized, with strong project management and communication skills. You will be able to work collaboratively while also managing competing priorities independently.
You will also be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in bid writing, tenders and/or commissioning
- A track record of pro-active business development, ideally within the charity or voluntary sector
- Strong relationship-building skills across multiple sectors
- Empathy and a clear commitment to Women’s Work values, aims and objectives
Additional Information
An Enhanced DBS check will be required.
Ref: BDM
Please apply as soon as you are able to, as applications will close early if the right applicant is found.
About Us
IIED is an international policy and research organisation working to build a fairer, more sustainable world, in partnership with others across the globe.
- We stand up: challenging the systems and structures that perpetuate economic, social and environmental injustice – acknowledging our own role in this.
- We speak out: calling out the big blockers that prevent progress for communities and working to amplify voices, redistribute power and strengthen rights.
- We innovate: developing, co-producing and supporting evidence-based ideas to drive progress towards a thriving world for all.
- We collaborate: building connections at local, national and international levels, to support diverse partners to tackle the climate, nature and inequality crises so that people and the planet can thrive. Come and be part of this exciting journey with us.
We are now looking for a Head of Fundraising & Business Development to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £64,814 - £80,654 per annum
- 25 days' annual leave per year, plus bank holidays and additional leave over Christmas
- 7.5% employer pension contributions
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee protection scheme (life, critical illness, income protection)
This is a pivotal opportunity for a proven fundraising leader with significant experience in international NGOs or charities and a strong track record of securing income across multiple streams to join our global organisation.
You will have the chance to utilise your fundraising expertise and leadership skills to close funding gaps and unlock new opportunities, making a lasting difference to our organisational sustainability and our international impact.
What’s more, this role offers both strategic influence and meaningful flexibility, allowing you to lead, develop others and grow long-term funding success, helping us to build a fairer, more sustainable world.
So, if you’re ready to lead ambitious fundraising that powers global change, read on and apply today.
The Role
As our Head of Fundraising & Business Development, you will lead efforts to secure and diversify funding, building a sustainable resource base to support our global mission.
Leading the Fundraising and Business Development Team, you will drive the implementation of our resource mobilisation strategy, focusing on increasing non-ODA income and expanding flexible and programmatic funding.
Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, finance, research and impact teams, you will help close funding gaps by developing strong donor relationships, negotiating funding agreements and shaping compelling funding propositions.
Alongside collaborating with the Director of Fundraising and Communications and supporting engagement with the Board of Trustees, you will manage systems, data and internal processes that strengthen fundraising performance and ensure effective delivery.
Additionally, you will:
- Gather and share intelligence on trends within the funding landscape
- Generate new fundraising ideas and opportunities with existing and new funders
- Support teams to develop fundraising plans, donor scoping and funding bids
- Analyse data to inform fundraising strategies and income generation
- Design and manage internal fundraising support processes and systems
- Oversee the team budget and support staff development and wellbeing
About You
To be considered as our Head of Fundraising & Business Development, you will need:
- Significant experience leading fundraising functions in an international NGO or charity
- A proven, impressive track record in fundraising
- Experience in partnership and consortium development
- Management experience with the ability to co-ordinate, support, motivate, energise and develop diverse teams
- The ability to design and deliver income-generation strategies across multiple streams
- A strong understanding of the evolving landscape of finance and resource mobilisation for sustainable development
- A strong understanding of policy and research related to sustainable development at an international level, particularly related to Africa, Asia and/or Latin America
- Strong influencing, negotiating, stakeholder engagement and diplomacy skills
- A degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent work experience
- The willingness and ability to travel internationally
This role requires a Basic DBS check.
IIED is a hybrid working organisation, and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.
The closing date for this role is 5th April 2026.
Other organisations may call this role Head of Fundraising, Head of Income Generation, Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Business Development Director, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, or Head of Grants and Partnerships.
IIED is a Global organisation that serves the Global Majority. We are committed to equity of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in IIED’s workforce, including members of minority groups and those with lived experience of the work we do. Even if you don't satisfy all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply, as we will offer training and development to upskill the right candidate for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Helpforce is on a mission to revolutionise health volunteering, and we’re looking for a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Head of Business Development & Fundraising to lead this work. This is your chance to shape the future of a award-winning national charity at the intersection of innovation, impact, and social good.
You will develop and deliver an integrated strategy across philanthropic fundraising (grants, trusts, high-net-worth donors) and revenue-generating business development. Reporting to the CEO/SMT and working closely with Communications, Finance, and Programme teams, you’ll ensure strong prioritisation, clear pipeline management, and robust forecasting to support decision-making.
You’ll also play a visible external role, representing Helpforce at events, building strategic relationships, and identifying new opportunities through proactive networking.
Since our launch in 2017, we’ve championed a vision where volunteering is integral to healthcare at its best. We work with NHS Trusts and healthcare organisations to co-create volunteering models that address key challenges, while building evidence of their impact. Our insights help health leaders invest in solutions that improve patient experience, ease pressure on staff, and deliver meaningful benefits for the volunteers who give their time and talents.
This is not just any job, this is a chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of millions who receive and deliver healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
- Lead the development and delivery of an integrated income-generation strategy.
- Identifyand assess new fundraising and business development opportunities.
- Work with the CEO and SMT to set annual revenue targets, KPIs and income projections, ensuringaccurateandtimelyforecasting.
- Utilise your senior level networks toidentifynew areas Helpforce canoperatein.
- Ensure all income-generating activities align withHelpforce’sfinancial strategy andcomply withinternal governance and approval processes.
Fundraising
- Develop and manage a healthy pipeline of funding prospects including trusts, foundations, institutional funders, and HNWIs.
- Shape and oversee compelling value propositions, funding proposals, donor reports, and stewardship plans – incorporating storytelling into high-calibre content.
- Manage relationships with existing funders, ensuring high-quality communication and reporting.
- Ensure full compliance with restricted fund terms and grant agreements, working with Finance tomonitorallocation and utilisation of funding.
- Uphold ethical fundraising standards and ensure alignment with the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice.
- Deliveryearonyeargrowth in fundraising income against agreed targets.
Business Development
- Identifyand develop new markets, partnershipmodelsand products offerings.
- Leverage the excellenttrack recordand reputation of Helpforce, using our sector-leading evidence of impact to generate new opportunities. Lead the preparation of bids, tenders, proposals, and commercial negotiations, ensuring all opportunities are assessed for fit, feasibility, pricing, and margin.
- Collaborate with programme managers to package services for sale or partnership.
- Conduct due diligence on prospective partners and commercial clients to ensure values alignment and manage reputational risk.
Relationship Management
- Build andmaintainrelationships with donors, funders, corporate partners, and public sector stakeholders.
- Represent the organisation at external events, conferences, and networking opportunities to raise visibility and strengthen the organisation’s profile.
- Support senior-level relationship-building with strategic funders and institutional partners, working alongside the CEO and Trustees whereappropriate.
- Maintain a focused approach to cultivatinga number ofhighpotentialrelationships positioned forlongtermor multiyear support.
Finance & Reporting
- Set, monitor, and report on income targets, pipeline health,ROIand overall income performance against agreed KPIs.
- Develop budgets and financial forecasts for all income streams ensuring accuracy, transparency, andtimelyupdates for senior decision-making. .
- Liaise with the Finance team to ensureaccuratetracking, reporting and audit-readiness.
- Collaborate with Finance to ensureaccuratefunder-specific financial reporting, including restricted/unrestricted income reporting and grant reconciliations.
- Monitor income and expenditure related to income generation activities, support financial planning, and advise on funding risks and sustainability.
- Provideclear insights into income confidence levels, timelines, risks, and mitigation actions.
Person Specification
Essential
- 5 years of senior-level experience in fundraising, business development, or strategic partnerships.
- Proventrack recordof raising significant funding (6–7 figure).
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering successful income-generation strategies.
- Above excellent written communication and document design skills (grant writing, proposals, reporting).
- Strong negotiation, commercialawarenessand contract management skills.
- Highly confident in face-to-face relationship building, networking and able torepresentHelpforce effectively at external meetings, events, and conferences.
- Proven ability toidentifyand build new strategic relationships across diverse sectors, including government agencies, NHS, philanthropy, and corporate partners.
- Ability to work with resilience,maintainmomentum under pressure, and adapt quickly to evolving opportunities.
Desirable
- Experience in a non-profit, NGO, social enterprise, or impact-driven business.
- Knowledge of CRM systems and fundraising databases.
- Sector knowledge: [e.g. healthcare].
Equality and Diversity
Helpforce encourages applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries. We're committed to having a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our organisation. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by Helpforce.
Location
Remote, but travel to the London office will be required, as will UK wide client meetings.
Closing date for applications is 9th April 2026. Please use the application link to send us your CV and a covering letter to support your application. Applications submitted without a covering letter may not be considered.
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We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education.
The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.
Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Role summary
Essential criteria:
- Background in corporate relationship management/account management - able to build relationships at all levels and sell propositions to organisations.
- Experience in developing resources to support employers to deliver quality outreach with young people.
- Demonstrable experience of operationalising national strategy into projects and programmes, ideally across multiple locations.
- Significant experience of managing multiple clients/stakeholders and projects to time and budget, managing risk, and maintaining a high-quality service level.
- A demonstrable understanding of the current careers’ education and early careers landscapes.
Desirable criteria:
- Expertise in supporting employers to engage with specialists education settings, especially Alternative Provision.
For further information about the role, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026 (Midnight).
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable applications.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging. We know that engagement at work relies on feeling included and valued. Inclusion is both a choice and a practice, for us as an organisation and for individuals within our team. We aim to drive inclusion through every aspect of our work and we understand that diverse teams are essential for innovative careers education and are central to our mission and impact. CEC values the visible and invisible qualities that makes each member of our team who they are. We are a disability confident employer and if you need any help or support through the application process, please contact the HR team and details can be found on our website.
*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.
Location: Havant
Salary: £36,547 - £39,372
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent
Reference Number: STOPDA847
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:
Prepare compelling responses to grant applications, support the Business Development Director and wider leadership team with responses to complex tenders and high-value funding applications.
Ensure all policies, procedures and practice are reviewed in line with designated timescales and meet the quality assurance requirements of the national outcomes framework and service standards for VAWG, SafeLives, Women’s Aid NQS, RESPECT accreditation principles and any additional frameworks agreed by the CEO.
Lead, monitor and evaluate projects as designated by the Business Development Director e.g. project management of website redevelopment, collaborating with external contractors and our IT Manager to convey our organisational vision.
Support operational activities which inform whole-organisation improvement e.g. gather and analyse staff survey feedback data, possess a natural curiosity for data analysis and identification of trends which draw meaningful conclusions from qualitative and quantitative data.
Manage (and delegate where appropriate) and quality assure all subject access requests, complaints and data queries in line with Data Protection and GDPR legislation, working with, and supported by the Business Development Director (DPO) on complex cases.
What We Offer:
Time off and Flexibility:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)
- Birthday day off
- Child’s first day of school off
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Protected time of up to one hour each month
Family-Friendly Benefits:
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
- IVF Leave
Health and Wellbeing:
- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)
- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
About Stop Domestic Abuse:
Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’
We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.
Our UP2U programmes support those seeking to change abusive behaviours, and we also offer specialist support for victims of stalking. We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.
Our Values:
Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.
The People team at The National Lottery Community Fund is looking for two credible, confident and highly skilled People Business Partners to join us on six‑month fixed‑term contracts.
Our People team is around 30 colleagues who are proactive, collaborative and committed to delivering high‑quality support that enables our people to thrive. We focus on continuous improvement, strong relationships and ensuring colleagues feel supported, valued and set up for success.
These roles require strategic, forward‑thinking business partners who can build trusted relationships with senior leaders, act as internal consultants and provide expert guidance across a wide range of people matters. You will be comfortable navigating complexity, influencing at all levels and proactively shaping people solutions that align with our organisational priorities.
As the Fund continues through a period of change, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, strengthening leadership capability, supporting organisational design and embedding people initiatives that enhance performance, culture and colleague experience.
What You’ll Do
Join us in a pivotal role where you will operate as a true strategic partner to senior leaders, bringing insight, constructive challenge and practical solutions that drive directorate and organisational priorities. You’ll build strong, influential relationships across all levels, becoming a trusted advisor known for your credibility and impact.
You will work collaboratively in a small team to embed meaningful people initiatives and frameworks that deliver consistency and organisational value. This includes providing expert guidance on organisational change, workforce planning and leadership development, helping to shape a high‑performing, future‑ready workforce. Using data, insight and evidence, you will influence decisions and steer people strategies that make a measurable difference.
You will confidently manage complex employee relations matters, ensuring outcomes are fair, consistent and legally sound. You’ll partner with leaders to unlock talent, identify development needs and create clear progression pathways. Alongside this, you will lead and deliver impactful people projects that enhance the People offer and elevate the colleague experience.
As a visible champion of equity, diversity and inclusion, you will role‑model inclusive behaviours and help create an environment where everyone can thrive. You will also contribute to continuous improvement across the People team, sharing expertise, supporting colleagues and helping to build a culture of excellence and collaboration.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for experienced People Business Partners who can operate with confidence, credibility and strategic insight. You’ll bring strong generalist HR expertise, excellent judgement and the ability to influence senior leaders while acting as a trusted advisor. You’ll be proactive, solutions‑focused and comfortable navigating complexity, using data and evidence to shape people strategies that support organisational priorities.
You’ll build strong relationships, role‑model inclusive behaviours and bring a thoughtful, people‑centred approach to organisational change, leadership development and colleague experience. With a solid foundation in employee relations and employment law, you’ll provide expert guidance across a wide range of people matters while contributing to longer‑term workforce planning and organisational effectiveness.
Location: UK wide - Hybrid working. Our offices are based in Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Newtown.
Interviews: Week commencing 6th and 13th April
How to apply
Upload your CV in Word format and write a supporting statement of up to 1000 words. We'll use the following criteria to score your application – so you should evidence how you meet them in your supporting statement.
- A credible, confident HR professional with strong generalist experience and excellent knowledge of employment law
- Proven experience in a true business partnering role, influencing, challenging and supporting all stakeholders
- Strong people management and coaching skills, with the ability to set clear expectations and develop others
- Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to communicate with impact at all levels
- A strong commitment to creating an inclusive workplace and embedding equitable practices
- Significant ER experience, ideally in a unionised environment or similar
- Experience leading and delivering people projects and contributing to strategic planning
- Understanding of organisation development and how it supports long term organisational effectiveness
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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About the Roundhouse:
Roundhouse is an iconic music and arts venue in Camden. Since the 1960s we’ve opened up space for creativity to empower people and communities – day in, night out. We’re on a mission to raise the creative potential of the UK so we give young people and artists the space to experiment, develop skills and be part of incredible moments that go down in history.
The Role
As part of the Youth Policy and Engagement Team the post holder will be one of two Business Programme Coordinators. This role will support the delivery and smooth running of the creative programme for 11-30’s including open access and schools and community groups.
About you:
We are looking for a professional and proactive individual with excellent administrative skills and attention to detail to coordinate the smooth operational running of a range of inclusive youth programmes across a range of creative disciplines. The role is full-time, predominantly working Monday to Friday with occasional evening or weekend work.
We welcome applications from people who feel they can bring their own skills, experiences and ideas to the table and empower those around them to do the same. We encourage those currently underrepresented across the cultural sector and all intersections of our diverse society to apply.
The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one due to the nature of the role.
For more information please download the full job description from our website and if you would like to apply, and feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please click “Apply Now” to complete your application by 13th April 2026, Midnight
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (excluding breaks)
Salary: £30,521.92 per annum
Application Deadline: 13th April 2026, Midnight
Interviews: 29th April 2026
Benefits:
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25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata, increasing after 2 years service up to 30 days
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Ability to buy up to 3 days annual leave
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Pension scheme
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Cycle to Work, Tech and Home Scheme
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Season Ticket Loan
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Health Cash Plan
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Group Life Assurance
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Staff discount at our bar and café
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Complimentary staff tickets
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Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
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Staff networks, forms and social groups
All personal data submitted to the Roundhouse in the form of personal details forms is used for recruitment purposes and equal opportunities reporting only. By submitting a personal details form, you consent to the Roundhouse retaining your personal data for these purposes. Personal details forms contain your name, address and details relating to your gender, religion and nationality. All forms are anonymised before use. In accordance with GDPR all information submitted by unsuccessful applicants will be deleted within six months.
Since the 1960s we've opened up space for creativity to empower people and communities - day in, night out



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The Human Resources Business Partner will lead all aspects of HR across ParalympicsGB and oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of learning and development (L&D) for a workforce of approximately 50 employees.
REPORTS TO: Head of Governance, Planning, and Risk
TYPE OF CONTRACT: 12-Month Fixed Term
SALARY BAND: £54,000 - £60,000 (Pro Rata) dependent on professional qualifications and experience
HOURS OF WORK: Part-Time, 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE). Fixed Working Days – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
LOCATION: London (Hybrid arrangements available in line with organisational policy).
This role is central to ensuring that ParalympicsGB maintains a positive, high performing culture, underpinned by effective people management, robust HR processes, and meaningful development opportunities for all staff.
Working three days per week (0.6 FTE), the postholder will act as the organisation’s primary HR contact, providing expert guidance to Directors, Heads of Department and Managers, and ensuring compliance with current UK employment legislation and best practice, supported by continuous professional development.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Human Resources Management
· Serve as the first point of contact for all HR matters across the organisation, providing expert advice and support to managers on: employee relations, performance, conduct, absence, wellbeing, family-friendly accommodations (e.g. flexible working requests).
· Manage HR casework as it arises, ensuring timely, fair and legally compliant resolution.
· Ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding requirements and internal governance standards; appropriately maintaining and updating HR policies, procedures, and employee records.
· Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring a positive and inclusive candidate experience.
· Support organisational initiatives related to inclusion, diversity, equality and accessibility.
· Support organisational change as required, ensuring effective communication and engagement throughout.
· Proactively maintain awareness of legislative changes and HR best practice through continuous professional development, sharing implications and recommendations with leadership.
· Line Management of the Recruitment and Corporate Services Officer.
Reward and Job Evaluation
· Understand, evaluate and advise on benefits and reward packages, ensuring they remain competitive, equitable and aligned to organisational values.
· Contribute to job evaluation processes and develop/update job descriptions in line with market expectations and internal consistency.
Performance Framework Administration
· Lead the administration and continuous improvement of ParalympicsGB’s performance management framework.
· Ensure Directors, Heads of Department and Managers conduct regular performance conversations with their teams.
· Provide guidance and training to managers on effective performance management, including standards and tools for high-quality objective setting, mid-year check-ins and year-end reviews.
· Monitor and assure the quality of objectives and performance review conversations, ensuring fairness, consistency and alignment to organisational goals.
· Collect and analyse performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
· Report performance insights and recommendations to senior leadership and inform succession and L&D priorities.
Learning and Development
· Oversee delivery of an annual learning and development programme for all staff in partnership with senior leadership and the Corporate Services team.
· Ensure every employee has an up-to-date individual learning and development plan.
· Identify organisational training needs and coordinate workshops, training sessions, and development opportunities; sourcing appropriate internal or external solutions as needed, supported by the Corporate Services team.
· Evaluate the impact of L&D initiatives and recommend improvements.
People, Culture and Organisational Development
· Contribute to initiatives that strengthen organisational culture, staff engagement and wellbeing.
· Support workforce planning and organisational development projects.
· Promote ParalympicsGB’s values and commitment to a positive, inclusive working environment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential
· A recognised HR qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 5 or above).
· Significant experience in a similar HR Business Partner or HR Business Partner/L&D combined role.
· Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
· Experience managing employee relations cases with confidence and professionalism.
· Demonstrated ability to design and deliver learning and development programmes.
· Experience administering a performance framework and supporting managers to set high-quality objectives and conduct effective reviews.
Desirable
· Experience working in a charity, sport, or high performance environment.
· Knowledge of safeguarding and wellbeing frameworks.
· Experience supporting organisational culture or change initiatives.
· Expertise in inclusion, diversity, equality and accessibility strategies (policy, training and measurement).
· Experience designing and implementing quality assurance processes for performance management.
· Experience with reward and benefits evaluation, market benchmarking and job evaluation methodologies.
Behavioural Competencies and Qualities
· Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
· Ability to operate with absolute discretion on confidential matters, with an understanding of when to escalate issues as appropriate
· Committed, enthusiastic and motivated
· Willingness and desire to entertain new ideas and seize opportunities
· Willingness to accept and encourage constructive challenges
· A willingness to do what is needed to get the job done
This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation through appropriate processes of consultation and the mutual agreement of both parties.
VALUES
ParalympicsGB is an organisation with a unique role and key responsibilities within the UK high performance system. Delivery of our ambitions very much relies on both working in partnership with others, and by focusing on our two strategic priorities: taking the best prepared team to each summer and winter Games and inspiring social change.
As an organisation we are committed to three values: excellence, respect, and integrity. Every ParalympicsGB member is expected to adhere to:
Excellence
Everything we do reflects our ambition to be world leading. We care deeply about what we do and bring a flexible, positive, and progressive approach to our interactions with others. Like the athletes that we support, we will always challenge ourselves and others to do better.
Respect
Our relationships with each other, our partners and the wider community are based on respect, trust, and a deep-seated belief in diversity, inclusion, and the value of our differences.
Integrity
We demand the highest standards from ourselves and others, seeking always to do the right thing and to engage with openness and transparency in all that we do.
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We are recruiting a Head of HR / Business Partner to lead and deliver a best practice HR function for Flint House, ensuring the provision of high-quality, compliant and strategic people services that support operational excellence and the Charity’s mission of providing evidence-based rehabilitation to serving and retired police officers.
Reporting to CEO as a member of the Exec team, with one direct report, this role operates at both strategic and operational levels, advising Trustees, the CEO and senior leaders while ensuring effective day-to-day HR delivery across the organisation.
We are flexible and will consider applications for full time and part time. The role is very much site based due to staff base and patients, but there is potential for one day hybrid working a week.
Key responsibilities and competencies :
- Lead on complex employee relations matters including capability, grievance and disciplinary cases.
- Conduct investigations, formal hearings and appeals where required.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on all employee relations matters.
- Maintain and develop employment contracts in line with organisational needs and legislative requirements.
- Support managers in managing absence and attendance effectively.
- Develop, implement and deliver the HR Strategy aligned to the Charity’s organisational objectives.
- Lead workforce planning and quarterly resource meetings in collaboration with the CEO and Heads of Department.
- Support organisational change initiatives, ensuring a consistent and well-managed approach.
- Contribute to organisational development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide data-driven insights and reports to Exec and the CEO to inform strategic decision-making.
- Ensure full compliance with UK employment legislation, case law and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure pay, benefits and reward practices remain legally compliant and appropriately benchmarked, advising Finance and Payroll practices
- Monitor legislative developments and advise Trustees and the CEO on required changes.
- Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures and conditions of service.
- Liaise with external professional advisers, including employment solicitors where required.
Successful candidate will be CIPD Level 7 or similar experience with evidence of continuing CPD.
In addition - you will have
- Strong strategic and operational capability.
- Significant experience as a Senior HR Generalist
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with credibility at Executive level.
- Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and reporting capability.
- Ability to prioritise, delegate and manage competing demands.
- Coaching and advisory capability.
- High level of IT literacy (Microsoft Office suite and HR systems / Sage HR and iHasco).
About us :
Flint House Police Rehabilitation is a registered Charity offering rehabilitation services to ill or injured serving and retired police officers suffering from a wide variety of physical and mental health conditions. Every year we treat over 3,000 police officers. Located just outside Goring on Thames in our beautiful Flint House and set in 20 acres of ancient woodland, this key role will drive the people and culture objectives for the Charity.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including on site free parking, lunch or breakfast, free on site gym, comprehensive EAP program, Medical Cash program, Life Assurance,36 days holiday and usual Pension benefits.
The role is very much based on site, with restricted public transport, so own car is essential.
Our mission is to deliver world class preventative and rehabilitative care for people in the police service.
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