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You’ll carry out key administrative tasks, growing the support and development function of the Charity. This is an exciting opportunity to help Cambridge City Foodbank realise its vision of ending the need for foodbanks, through an ambitious strategy operating through networks of affordable food clubs, foodbank welcome centres, holistic support projects, and campaigning to change current systems which contribute to food insecurity.
Your tasks will include stewardship communications with individual donors and creating assets for community supporters to generate food and financial resources. You will assist the securing of income from grant giving trusts and foundations, and will undertake key executive assistant duties on behalf of the Development Director and CEO.
Main Duties:
● Develop strong individual donor relations through regular stewardship communications and powerful fundraising appeals, alongside establishing the associated data and systems;
● Create community development assets, which enables community groups to engage with and provide resources for the Charity, such as for charitable fundraising / food donation events.
● Together with the Development Director and CEO, secure income from, and maintain relations with grant giving trusts and foundations.
● Together with the Development Director and CEO, develop a team of volunteers who can support the work of the Charity’s development function.
● Support the Development Director and CEO, in their communication with supporters and corporate partners, to build good relations, gain and maintain corporate partner support.
● Liaise with colleagues across the Trussell Trust network; sharing best practice and participating in learning opportunities, to further the work of Cambridge City Foodbank.
● Other administrative activities may be requested from time to time by the CEO and Development Director, consistent with the needs of the Charity and role of Executive Assistant.
Personal Specification:
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
● Strong administrative experience, highly organised, and able to effectively juggle multiple administrative tasks at the same time!
● Competent in the use of Zoom/Teams and MS Office software. Training will be provided to upskill in the use of Canva, Mailchimp, donor databases and social media (such as LinkedIn and Instagram).
● Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship management skills, you will inspire and motivate existing and prospective supporters, providing excellent stewardship and crafting compelling donor updates, applications and appeals.
NB. Experience of charitable fundraising is not essential when demonstrating the strong transferable skills above. Training will be provided.
Behaviours and competencies:
● Friendly, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality.
● Able to demonstrate empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds.
● Be committed to the vision, respect the ethos and uphold the values of Cambridge City Foodbank and Trussell Trust.
Our Vision, Ethos & Values:
Our Vision is to end the need for UK food banks. Each day we meet the need for emergency and affordable food, and tackle the causes of poverty, by harnessing the power of the community. We are an independent local charity and member of the Trussell Trust network.
We value dignity, justice, compassion, community and impact, in all that we do. We serve local people regardless of background, inspired by our Christian ethos and values.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity actively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
In 2026: our team of over 200 volunteers, will provide 250,000 meals to people across Cambridge through our network of Foodbank Welcome Centres and Fairbite Food Clubs.
We meet the need for emergency and affordable food, and tackle the causes of poverty, by harnessing the power of the community.



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We are seeking a highly motivated, creative and strategically minded individual with a strong track record of developing and delivering successful projects who can identify new opportunities, build and maintain strong relationships, uphold established ways of working, and bring fresh ideas and energy to our creative programme.
The Projects and Community Engagement Lead will lead on the development and delivery of new creative, community and participatory projects; and will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's engagement with its volunteers and audiences in communities across Dorset.
Working within a small team can at times be highly pressurised, so we require someone who can adjust quickly and contribute positively to a supportive and collaborative working culture. This role requires a flexible and adaptive approach to support our volunteer promoters and venues in delivering high-quality cultural experiences to their communities, ensuring our events meet their needs and interests; and to support the Executive Director in delivering the core performance programme with our volunteer promoters.
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Harris Hill is delighted to be working with St Luke's Hospice to recruit a talented and driven Senior Individual Giving Officer to join their Fundraising Team and help grow and strengthen individual giving programme.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising or direct marketing professional to lead and deliver engaging multi-channel campaigns that inspire supporters and maximise long term income growth.
Working closely with the Individual Giving Manager, you will take ownership of campaigns across cash appeals, regular giving and lottery activity, managing projects from planning through to analysis and optimisation. You will use data, insight and creativity to improve supporter journeys, increase retention and deliver outstanding supporter experiences.
You’ll also work collaboratively across fundraising, communications and supporter care teams, while managing relationships with external agencies and suppliers to ensure campaigns are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about fundraising and motivated by making a real difference in the community.
You will bring:
Experience managing agencies and developing supporter journeys would be an advantage.
Why Join St Luke’s Hospice?
This is a chance to be part of a compassionate and ambitious organisation where your work will directly support people and families at the most important time in their lives.
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If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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We’re looking for a talented Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our team in delivering our ambitious events strategy. This role is vital as we continue to develop incredible relationships with new and existing supporters helping them to network, influence and fundraise via challenge events.
Through excellent supporter care and stewardship, the Challenge Events Fundraiser is required to increase income for our challenge events portfolio. Working with the Challenge Events Manager, the post holder will deliver the events strategy as well as contribute to its ongoing development.
To succeed in this role you’ll need to:
• Develop and grow networks of event supporters, volunteers and community organisations to increase participation in fundraising events and generate sustainable income for the charity.
• Deliver an effective supporter journey, providing high-quality stewardship which motivates and enables supporters to complete successful fundraising activities within their communities.
• Support the delivery of the charity’s event fundraising strategy, working closely with the Challenge Events Manager to achieve agreed income targets.
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate key challenge events within the fundraising calendar (e.g. Abseil, London Marathon, Great Birmingham Run), ensuring successful delivery and supporter experience.
• Act as a visible ambassador for the charity’s events programme, building and maintaining strong relationships with supporters, community groups and partners.
• Ensure all fundraising activity is delivered in line with relevant legislation, including UK charity law and Fundraising Regulator guidance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity and wider organisation, providing support and cover where required to ensure the effective delivery of fundraising activities.
• Work with internal teams to develop and deliver engaging fundraising products and events, ensuring effective donor stewardship and supporter engagement.
• Monitor performance against agreed targets, identifying opportunities and potential risks and provide regular income and KPI reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supporter records, including the use of Salesforce and contribute to the development of effective internal processe
What we offer:
Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings
Free flu jabs
Cycle to work scheme
Charity events throughout the year
Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
We will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.
Making A Difference

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events Officer (part-time) to help deliver inspiring fundraising experiences that engage and motivate supporters while contributing to meaningful social impact.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious fundraising team focused on building strong supporter relationships, delivering exceptional events, and driving sustainable income growth.
About the Role
As Events Officer, you will support the delivery of a range of fundraising events and challenge activities, ensuring supporters feel confident, valued, and motivated throughout their journey. You will play a key role in supporter stewardship, engagement communications, and event coordination, helping to maximise fundraising performance and long-term supporter loyalty.
Working closely with colleagues across teams, you will help create memorable supporter experiences both online and in person. The role also involves using insight and performance data to improve engagement strategies and campaign effectiveness.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship building, project coordination, and creating positive experiences that inspire people to get involved and make a difference.
Key Responsibilities
We’re looking for someone with:
Salary & Benefits
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Lead Pure Insight into its next chapter as Chief Executive, building on a strong foundation to grow impact for care-experienced young people across the North West.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 2nd June.
Location: Hybrid, primarily remote with regular travel across Greater Manchester
About the organisation
Pure Insight is a charity dedicated to supporting young people leaving care to build positive, fulfilling and connected lives. Founded and shaped by people with lived experience, the charity understands the realities many care-experienced young people face and provides long-term, trauma-informed support that helps them feel valued, supported and not alone.
At the heart of Pure Insight is a belief in belonging, long-term support and community. The charity is ambitious for the future and is looking for a CEO who can help shape that future with care, clarity and courage.
About the role
This is a rare opportunity to follow a long-standing founder CEO and build on a strong reputation, a committed team and a distinctive model of support for care-experienced young people.
The new CEO will need to combine strategic leadership with operational grip. They will need the judgement to lead a complex, emotionally sensitive charity and bring the credibility to build relationships across the care sector.
The successful candidate will lead the next phase of organisational development, with a particular focus on sustainable growth, quality of service delivery and financial resilience.
Reporting to the Chair and working closely with the Board, this is a hands-on role, balancing vision with delivery.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a leader who is motivated to make a meaningful difference, bringing both compassion and sound judgement to a complex leadership role.
You may already be a CEO or stepping into your first chief executive role.
You will have:
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 2nd June
For further information about the role and to register your interest, please visit the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants.
Join BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, and help change children’s lives through reading. For more than 100 years, we’ve been inspiring a love of books and reading, reaching millions of children every year, particularly those from low-income families and vulnerable backgrounds.
We are looking for a Senior Individual Giving Officer to deliver innovative, insight-led fundraising campaigns that grow supporter engagement and maximise income. Working as part of a supportive, ambitious and collaborative team, you’ll gain experience across the full Individual Giving programme while helping bring the joy and benefits of reading to children across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and data-driven fundraiser who enjoys managing campaigns end-to-end and is passionate about delivering an excellent supporter experience. You’ll help shape and deliver multi-channel campaigns, test new ideas and fundraising products, and use insight to drive performance and long-term supporter relationships.
The role can be based in either our London office in Farringdon or our Leeds head office, with a minimum of eight office days per month.
Fundraising at BookTrust
As a charity, fundraising is central to BookTrust’s mission, enabling us to bring our work to life and reach more children through a diverse portfolio of income generation, including mixed models of trading and philanthropy.
You will join a friendly, supportive, and ambitious fundraising team working together to generate sustainable income that supports our mission through the funding of programmes and projects and ensures excellent stewardship of our donors. As part of our new strategy, we aim to grow our income significantly over the next five years. With current annual income of £12.4m and a strong base of long-term committed funding, we are well positioned to expand our work. As we expand our work and reach more children and families, developing new income streams is a key organisational priority. The Individual Giving function within the Fundraising team, where this role sits, has been tasked with growing income to £2 million by 2030. We will do this by improving our supporter experience and engagement, employing a test-and-learn strategy across a range of campaigns and being data-led in everything that we do.
Job Purpose
The Senior Individual Giving Officer plays a central role delivering the campaigns and plans that will achieve the Individual Giving programme income targets. The post holder, working closely with colleagues across BookTrust, will manage existing and test new Individual Giving campaigns and develop and test new fundraising products in order to generate income from new and existing supporters.
This is an exciting time to join BookTrust as we invest in growing our Individual Giving programme and develop new ways for supporters to help children discover the life-changing benefits of reading.
Key Responsibilities:
Programmes and projects
Relationships
Budgeting, analysis and reporting
Other
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Freshwater Habitats Trust is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We are an evidence-led conservation organisation working to protect freshwater wildlife through practical, innovative and scientifically robust conservation projects across the UK and Europe.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Project Officer to lead and support the development and delivery of Natural Flood Management (NFM) and wider freshwater conservation projects. The role will involve working closely with farmers, landowners, partner organisations, regulators and local communities to design and implement practical interventions that deliver multiple environmental benefits, including flood resilience, habitat restoration, water quality improvement and biodiversity recovery.
The successful candidate will play a key role in translating ecological evidence and catchment priorities into deliverable on-the-ground projects. This will include developing funding opportunities, managing project delivery, overseeing contractors and surveys, supporting stakeholder engagement, and contributing to strategic landscape-scale initiatives.
The role will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, including technical specialists, project teams and senior management, helping to ensure projects are evidence-based, deliverable and aligned with Freshwater Habitats Trust’s wider conservation objectives.
This position requires a proactive, organised and enthusiastic individual with strong project management and communication skills, who works well collaboratively whilst remaining self-motivated and solution focused. Experience of catchment management, landowner engagement and practical habitat restoration delivery would be highly advantageous.
Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Application pack and further details available from our website
Please send the application form as well as your CV
No agencies, please.
Closing Date: Friday 12 June 2026 at 5 pm
Interview Date: Monday, 22nd
Freshwater is our passion. Together, we can make a difference for wildlife.



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Associate Director - Executive Search - Board & Leadership Practice
Charity People | Hybrid (London Bridge + home)
Salary: £70,000 + bonus + benefits
Charity People is the UK's leading recruitment consultancy for charities and mission driven organisations. Our Board & Leadership Practice delivers senior search for CEOs, Chairs and trustees, supporting organisations through moments of change, growth and impact.
We are seeking an Associate Director to lead high profile executive search assignments while helping to grow the practice, develop colleagues and build long term client relationships.
About the role
About you
Why join us?
How to Apply
To find out more and to see a copy of our Job Description, please send your latest CV through to us by clicking "Apply".
Closing date: 9am, 1 June 2026
First interviews (online): w/c 8 & 15 June
Second interviews (in person): w/c 22 June
We are committed to building a more representative workforce and encourage applications from disabled people, individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ communities. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability (as defined in the Equality Act 2010) who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Our client is a fantastic organisation that enables local people to support local causes, making grants to small charities and voluntary groups working in communities across Berkshire. They work with individuals, companies and other organisations to assist in delivering their charitable aims and develop longer-term strategic giving programmes.
For 40 years, they have championed local giving, building partnerships with like-minded people and organisations. Through their tailored philanthropy advice, they help to match their supporters’ aims with the many small, effective local charities offering solutions to local issues.
In recent years they have made grants in excess of £1 million per annum and the endowment fund has grown to £14 million providingsustainable future support for generations across Berkshire.
Chief Executive Officer
c£80,000 + benefits
Based in Berkshire, with travel and evening engagements. This role is Hybrid with 1-2 days a week working from home each week depending on commitments
This is a fantastic and unique opportunity for a new ambitious Chief Executive to lead the foundation into its next phase of growth in strategic philanthropy, with a clear emphasis on income generation, external engagement, and strategic expansion.
As the public face of the organisation, you will champion local philanthropy, build strong relationships with donors and partners to deliver effective support for the local community, and provide inspiring services for donors.
As a leading grant maker in the Royal County of Berkshire, they are committed to developing the financial support it already generates within the voluntary sector. Key responsibilities will include:
The successful candidate will bring a commercial outlook and strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across a wide range of audiences, both collaboratively with a passionate staff team and independently.
If you are passionate about making Berkshire a better place to live and work, we would love to hear from you.
Further details can be found on the Prospectus website.
How to Apply
To apply for the role, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 1000 words) onto the Prospectus website via the link.
Please ensure that you have included a telephone number, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.
If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact our retained partners via email with your CV:
At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients to build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website. Please be assured that your responses are kept confidential, separate from your candidate record, are not part of any application you make, and that the consultants never see individual responses to the questionnaire.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Sunday 7th June (midnight)
Interviews with Prospectus online: 16th – 23rd June
Interviews with the organisation, in-person: 8th July
Business Director - Executive Search - Board & Leadership Practice
Charity People | Hybrid (London Bridge + home)
Salary: circa £67,500 + bonus + benefits
Charity People is the UK's leading recruitment consultancy for charities and mission driven organisations. Our Board & Leadership Practice supports organisations to appoint inclusive, high impact leaders at moments of transition and growth.
We are seeking a Business Director to lead board and CEO search assignments while building senior client relationships and shaping the growth of our practice.
About the role
About you
Why join us?
How to Apply
To find out more and to see a copy of our Job Description, please send your latest CV through to us by clicking “Apply”.
Closing date: 9am, 1 June 2026
First interviews (online): w/c 8 & 15 June
Second interviews (in person): w/c 22 June
We are committed to building a more representative workforce and encourage applications from disabled people, individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, and LGBTQ+ communities. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability (as defined in the Equality Act 2010) who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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About Us
Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is a proudly feminist organisation providing specialist support to women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual violence.
Our work is grounded in survivor‑led, trauma‑informed and intersectional feminist practice.
Our vision:
A world free from sexual violence, where survivors are believed, respected and supported.
Our mission:
To provide high‑quality, specialist support and to challenge the structures that enable sexual violence.
About the Role
The Finance officer is responsible for vital financial functions, including recording all financial transactions and assigning income and expenditures to appropriate funds, projects, and cost centres, processing BACS payments and assisting with processing of month end schedules, among other duties. This role is integral to the overall administration of the charity.
What You Will Do
About You
Describe the type of person you are looking for and how this role fits with our values and culture.
You must be someone who will promote and work in line with the vision, values and feminist ethos of Rape Crisis throughout the whole organisation and externally. Someone who will uphold the rights of survivors of sexual violence and proactively assess the needs and safety of survivors to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to the relevant Safeguarding policies.
You must be proactive in your personal learning and development and keep up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role. Ready to participate in supervision, training and meetings as required and assist in the development of services in line with agreed development plans. You must have a willingness for undertaking any other duties appropriate
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
What You Bring
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Rape Crisis South London is committed to safeguarding survivors, children, young people and adults at risk. All staff have a shared responsibility for promoting safety and wellbeing.
This includes:
Our safer recruitment processes include:
Equality, Feminism and Inclusion
RCSL is an equal opportunities employer. Our work is rooted in feminist principles that recognise sexual violence as both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. We centre survivor voices and prioritise empowerment, inclusivity and intersectionality.
We particularly welcome applications from women who are under‑represented in roles within the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), charity, social impact sector.
Intersectionality and Reasonable Adjustments
We recognise that experiences of sexual violence are shaped by intersecting factors including:
We are committed to removing barriers and creating an inclusive workplace.
Applicants are encouraged to tell us if they require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, such as:
Learning and Development
As a charity undergoing growth and transformation, we welcome colleagues who are committed to ongoing learning and professional development. We provide induction, supervision, and development opportunities appropriate to the role.
Interview Process
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview, usually conducted via MS Teams.
Post holder will be required to undertake
Stage one: MS Teams with the Finance Manager and two other panel members.
The whole process from advertisement to appointment, may take up to 3 -4 weeks.
Post holder will be required to undertake either Basic DBS
The role will initially be open for one month (until 12:00 noon on Wednesday 11 May 2026). However, due to the urgent need for support, applications will be reviewed and interviews arranged on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Basic DBS
The role will initially be open for one month (until 12:00 noon on Wednesday 11 May 2026). However, due to the urgent need for support, applications will be reviewed and interviews arranged on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
The interview will explore experience and approach to:
Post holder will be required to undertake either Enhanced or Basic DBS
This post is open to women only and is a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 (where applicable).
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Please submit:
Thank you for your interest in RCSL. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We encourage you to follow us on LinkedIn @rapecrisissouthlondon for future opportunities and updates.
AI in Job Applications
We understand that some candidates use AI tools when applying. While we welcome technology to support clear communication, your application should reflect your own skills, knowledge and experience.
Data Protection
RCSL will process personal data in line with UK data protection legislation and our Recruitment & Selection Policy. Information provided during the recruitment process will only be used for the purpose of assessing your application.
Accessibility
If you need an adjustment or additional support to apply, please contact the People & Culture team to discuss how we can help.
Charity Number: 1085104
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Salary: £39,000–£42,000 per annum (£65,000–£70,000 FTE equivalent)
Contract: Permanent – Part time, 3 days a week
Location: London or Birmingham
Working pattern: Hybrid. Cross-region travel up to twice a month for in-person SMT meetings.
Envision is at an exciting moment. Our programmes are working, our partnerships are growing, and our team cares deeply about getting it right. What we need now is someone to help us build the infrastructure to match our ambition – reaching and impacting more young people from less-advantaged backgrounds across London, Birmingham and Bristol.
As our Chief Operating Officer, you will join our Senior Management Team and take clear ownership of Envision's finance, compliance, HR governance, and operational efficiency. This is a newly defined role – created to give the function the senior leadership it needs and to free the CEO to focus on external leadership, fundraising, and strategy.
You will join an SMT of four, working alongside the Director of Programmes and Impact and the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, led by the CEO. It is a collegiate team that operates with a high degree of mutual trust and collective ownership – and we are looking for someone who is as comfortable in a strategic conversation about Envision's future as they are reviewing a set of management accounts.
Key Responsibilities
Play an active role in SMT – contributing operational and financial insight to organisational planning, strategy development, and decision-making alongside the CEO and senior leadership team.
Lead finance oversight and board reporting: overseeing monthly and quarterly management accounts, leading the annual budget-setting process, owning the audit cycle, and preparing papers for the Finance, Audit and Risk Governance (FARG) Committee.
Own HR policy and governance: maintaining Envision's HR framework, handling complex employee relations matters, and overseeing the full employee lifecycle with execution led by the Business Admin and Finance Officer.
Line manage the Finance Manager and Business Admin and Finance Officer, providing clear direction and developing a high-performing team.
Lead operational improvement: conducting a review of processes and systems, building a live improvement register, and implementing agreed changes through to completion – not just to proposal.
Explore and pilot AI and automation tools for high-friction tasks. Genuine curiosity and willingness to experiment matters more than technical expertise.
Hold compliance and risk governance oversight – GDPR, Health and Safety, regulatory filings – ensuring a clear calendar of requirements is owned and met.
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies
Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or demonstrable equivalent finance expertise.
Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role with finance oversight responsibility.
Experience of audit management and board-level financial reporting.
Track record of leading and developing small teams.
Working knowledge of GDPR and charity compliance obligations.
Demonstrable ability to operate at a strategic and governance level
Experience leading operational process or systems improvement, from diagnosis through to implementation.
Active interest in AI and automation tools, with a practical approach to exploring and applying them.
Commitment to Envision's vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture.
Envision actively encourages applications from those from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as they are currently under-represented in our organisation. We seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first-round interview.
Please note: we are unable to support visa applications and therefore applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, please apply through CharityJob.
Closing date for applications- Wednesday 10 June (midnight)
Round 1 interviews (online) : Thursday 18 June
Round 2 interviews (in person- London): Thursday 25 June
We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. The safety and wellbeing of the young people we work with is paramount at Envision. Successful candidates will be subject to a full Enhanced DBS check and reference checks. All new staff must attend safeguarding training during their induction period.
For more information on this role, please see the full application pack.
All answers should be no longer than 250 words.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a talented Fundraising leader who believes every young person deserves the chance to reach their potential?
As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you'll shape meaningful opportunities for donors and partners to play an active role in Manchester Youth Zone - now and into the future. You'll help shape a fundraising approach that deeply connects with funders and captures their imagination, as well as developing a sector-leading approach to stewardship that keeps them engaged for the long-term.
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid, ideally minimum 3 days on site in Harpurhey
Benefits: 5% employer pension; 33 days annual leave including bank + birthday day; free gym access; access to OnSide's Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring
About the charity:
Manchester Youth Zone (MYZ) is a unique and ambitious charity that punches above its weight. Part of the national OnSide family and deeply rooted in North Manchester's Harpurhey community, MYZ serves one of the poorest wards in England with 94% of MYZ's youth members coming from the highest indices on the national poverty index scale.
We need you to lead a refreshed and reimagined Fundraising team, to deliver for these young people.
About the opportunity
This is a unique Head of Fundraising role, with the chance to live and breathe the impact of your fundraising. It would suit an ambitious fundraising leader who wants to work collaboratively and with autonomy.
There's a unique duality to this role. On the one hand, it is absolutely strategic, working closely with the CEO and Board and taking ownership of a new fundraising strategy.
But, it's also essential to have a willingness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck, working hands-on with high-value partners, philanthropists and corporates. You'll hold relationships with the charity's largest donors and be keen to offer them brilliant stewardship and support.
About you
We're looking for a fundraising leader who delivers big impact and leads from the heart. Someone who inspires others to thrive, as well as being equally driven and motivated to achieve exceptional personal results.
When you apply, we'd love to see you to clearly demonstrate:
MYZ operates in a vibrant and diverse community, so we would especially welcome and encourage applications from individuals from global majority backgrounds.
If you are as excited by this unique opportunity as we are, you'll want to get in touch for further details on how to make your formal application.
To apply, please send a copy of your profile or CV in the first instance to Amelia Lee at Charity People.
Deadline: 9am on Thursday 28th May
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.