Charity trustee jobs

This is an exciting time to join Liverpool Zoe’s Place and the Finance Manager is a new post for the organisation. The Baby Hospice transferred to the new charity on May 1st 2025 with great potential for commissioning, and with a healthy financial platform due to the generosity of businesses and the public in Liverpool. This is a new start for Liverpool Zoe’s Place and our plans for a brand new state of the art hospice are agreed and we will move into the new hospice by June 2026, with all the required funding in place.

This post is to manage and co-ordinate the smooth running of the finance department ensuring all processes and procedures are streamlined, efficient and produced in a timely manner. This will involve the management of daily financial matters and overseeing the production of the monthly management accounts for both the hospice and its commercial companies. The role will also involve ensuring good financial governance within the department and across the organisation ensuring charity compliance with financial regulations, and management of commissioning arrangements.

This is a key role driving the delivery of the Education Programme of a leading mental health charity focused on supporting the systems around children and young people. We are looking for a compassionate, flexible and focused professional with excellent interpersonal skills and experience of managing a complex and substantial portfolio of work, who is eager to work with the CWT team to achieve meaningfully.

The Education Programme Manager’s workload includes supporting a small Education team to deliver specific projects; delivering key organisational projects directly; managing programme level work; liaising with the Education trainers; and supporting Education-related work across the Trust – from fundraising to reporting. We anticipate this role will provide the opportunity for the successful candidate to grow into the staff team's ‘education specialist’, by keeping abreast of key sector developments, while retaining a keen understanding of when further specialist input would be helpful.

The role would suit someone with a driven interest in ensuring our work is as impactful as possible, someone who is a ‘doer’ and a broker of relationships, with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide range of people including clinicians and those with lived experience.

Key responsibilities and duties 

• Work with the Head of Programmes and a wide range of stakeholders, including trainers and clinicians, to lead and support on the planning and delivery of a range of projects, from initiation to close, including establishing and managing risk, quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation measures. 

• Prepare reports on Education programme’s progress for a variety of stakeholders including the Board of Trustees, the CEO and senior managers, the staff team, funders and other stakeholders. 

• Work in collaboration with colleagues with lived experience of mental health difficulties, ensuring their voice is central to our work. 

• Ensure that considerations of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are incorporated meaningfully across the Education programme delivery.

• Support and retain oversight of the Clinical Lead’s quality assurance of the Education trainers on an annual basis, or other frequency as agreed. 

• Support CWT’s Fundraising team to identify potential funding opportunities within the Education programme, and at times support bid development by developing viable project proposals swiftly.

• Develop and maintain a strategic overview of ‘the Education landscape’ so as to:

• advise the CEO and Head of Programmes of key developments that will help shape the Education programme’s future direction (alongside freelance experts who are further embedded into specific areas within education), and

• to represent the Trust externally and developing our reach, impact and credibility in new areas, so as to help CWT achieve the growth strategy laid out in our Strategic Business Plan (currently 2025-27).

• Work with other teams within the Trust to identify opportunities for cross programme working to develop engagement with our information, training and services. 

• Manage a small Education team to deliver effectively and efficiently; while supporting their development, embodying a collaborative and supportive leadership culture in line with the Trust’s values. 

• Approve Education programme expenditure as per a delegated budget, including querying unexpected expenditure and highlighting anomalies to the Finance team; and supporting budget development and reforecasting processes by offering a key ‘front line’ perspective on priorities and costs. 

• Always ensure compliance to data protection, safeguarding, confidentiality and relevant organisational policies and procedures. 

To apply 

If you would like an informal discussion with the line manager of this role, Emily Kippax (our Head of Programmes), this can be arranged via our recruitment team at recruitment(at)charliewaller(dot)org.  

The deadline for applications is 8.30am, Monday 28th July.  

Please submit via your chosen job website or send your CV and a supporting statement to the recruitment email above. We ask that you structure your supporting statement, by providing relevant information under the person specification bullet points (combining these if multiple points are effectively responded to by one experience). This can be in bullet point form. Please try to keep your supporting statement to a maximum of 800 words, excluding headers. We will also consider recorded supporting statements in a similar structure to the above. Applications will not be considered without a supporting statement. 

Should you be shortlisted in the first instance, you will hear back from us by 30th July, if not before. Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Tuesday 5th August and will involve a competency interview along with a short task relevant to the role. Please indicate if you are not available on this date in your supporting statement: we cannot commit to interviewing on another day but would do our best to accommodate.

We will provide details about the recruitment task three days in advance to allow candidates time to prepare. We will also provide at least 50% of the interview questions three days in advance so that all candidates can perform at their best. 

We’re looking for a Head of People & Organisational Development to lead our people function, drive culture change, and support our incredible staff and volunteers.

You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team to deliver our 2030 vision, fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Are you a strategic, people-focused leader ready to shape the future of a respected local charity?

We’re looking for a Head of People & Organisational Development to lead our people function, drive culture change, and support our incredible staff and volunteers. You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team to deliver our 2030 vision—fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

- Lead people operations, L&D, and organisational development

- Champion EDI and embed inclusive practices across the charity

- Use data and insight to drive performance and engagement

- Deliver cross-functional change projects that make a real impact

What You’ll Bring:

- Senior HR/OD experience, ideally in the VCSE sector

- Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)

- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills

- A values-driven mindset and passion for people and purpose

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trusted, forward-thinking charity with a clear appetite for change. If you’re ready to lead with heart and ambition, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary

Location : Requirement to attend our sites in Basildon, Harlow and Thurrock if required and to team meetings quarterly.

Type: Remote

Salary: £48,000.00 per annum

Hours :  37.5 hours per week

Term: Permanent

Main Responsibilities:

Leadership

1. As a member of the Operational Leadership Team and wider Senior Leadership Team, work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for the strategic management and leadership of the organisation.

2. Work closely with the CEO, Treasurer and Board of Trustees to facilitate good governance and risk management.

3. Manage, maintain and develop all financial systems and control; increasing their impact and quality, and implementing best practices in financial management.

4. To supervise finance assistants and ensure that they are adhering to financial code of practices.

Financial Management

1. Lead and manage all aspects of the financial cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, fixed asset management, reserves & designated fund management and financial reporting.

2. Work with HR & Payroll Officer to manage and retain oversight of the day to day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and general ledger maintenance, including the reconciliation of petty cash, credit cards and all bank accounts on a monthly basis reviewing and approving payment runs and payroll.

3. Work with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to prepare the annual budgets and forecasts.

4. Lead and manage the provision of regular budget monitoring and reports to budget holders.

5. Assist with the budget preparation for funding bids. Manage, monitor and keep track of any grants, funding or commissioned income, working with relevant managers to provide relevant financial information for inclusion in monitoring reports.

6. Lead and manage the provision of quarterly financial reports to the Board and advise them on financial issues as appropriate

7. Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to inform and support organisational management, development and decision[1]making, and funding applications across the organisation.

8. Work with the CEO to prepare medium term financial forecasts for the organisation to support strategic decision-making and delivery of strategic priorities.

9. Lead on the audit process and the preparation of year end accounts to trial balance including preparation of the audit file and the closing down of the accounts on our accounting management system to ensure that the organisation is compliant with legal requirements and good practice.

10. To work closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and designated Trustees to advise, review and cost the annual pay award.

11. To provide back-up and holiday cover for the processing of monthly payroll.

12. To work with and support the HR & Payroll Officer in providing payroll information and reconciling payroll monthly.

Governance and compliance

1. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements (e.g. Companies House, HMRC and the Charity Commission).

2. Attend Trustee Board meetings to report on financial matters, including the identification and management of financial risk, and provide any relevant reports.

3. To support the Trustees, SLT and line managers in managing our finances carefully and within our financial means, through provision of advice, guidance, support and training.

4. To be the main point of contact with external auditors.

5. To ensure that robust financial controls are in place, underpinned by appropriate financial policies and procedures and to ensure that they are adhered to and that the organisation is protected from fraud and error.

Closing date for applications : 21st July 2025

Looking to Make a Real Difference in Your Community?

Do you enjoy connecting with people, working together, and being part of something meaningful? Are you passionate about helping others live healthier, more connected lives?

We’re looking for a Community Connector to join our friendly and supportive Wellbeing Collaborative Team. In this role, you’ll help link people to the fantastic support available through local charities, voluntary organisations, and community groups across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole, and wider Dorset.

Whether it’s supporting someone as they leave hospital or helping them find a local group that boosts their wellbeing, your work will make a real difference to people’s lives and help strengthen local communities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building positive relationships with professionals, volunteers, and community partners
• Supporting people to find and access local services that help them stay well and independent
• Spotting where support is missing and helping to shape new, community-led solutions
• Championing the work of local charities and groups, and helping raise awareness of what’s available
• Working in both hospital and community settings to connect people with the right support at the right time

About You

You’re someone who enjoys meeting people, listening, and making connections. You care about your community and understand how important local support can be. You’ll also appreciate the role of the voluntary sector and how it works alongside services like the NHS and local councils.

You don’t need formal qualifications—just a good standard of English and Maths, and a genuine desire to help others. If you’ve worked in hospital discharge, reablement, or community signposting before, that’s great—but if not, don’t worry. We’ll provide all the training and support you need.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Season train ticket loan
• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive, inclusive and inspiring team environment

For an informal discussion, please contact Samantha Bingham, Development Manager.

Available documents on our website:

• Together We CAN Plan 2020 2025
• CAN our values
• Job Description and Person Specification
• Application form

We’re looking for a proactive and capable People Operations Manager to manage the day-to-day HR and volunteer operations at our charity. You’ll play a key role in supporting our staff and volunteers, ensuring smooth processes, legal compliance, and a welcoming, well-run office environment.

What You’ll Do:

- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and support for staff and volunteers

- Manage HR systems and workforce data

- Coordinate learning and development, ensuring compliance and CPD

- Act as site manager for our office, ensuring H&S and legal compliance

What You’ll Bring:

- Experience managing people and processes with professionalism and care

- Strong organisational and communication skills

- A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to juggle priorities

- Knowledge of HR, H&S, and volunteer best practice

Senior Philanthropy Manager

Salary                        £55,000 - £60,000 per annum - subject to skills and experience 

Hours of work          37.5 hours a week over five days (we welcome flexible working requests)

Base                             Hybrid working with attendance in the office two days a week, including

                                    at least one at our central office (Pears Building, NW3). Other office days may be

                                    worked from our other sites:

                                   - Barnet (EN5), Enfield (EN2)

                                   - North-Middlesex University Hospital.

The role

As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will be responsible for delivering sector-leading fundraising, sitting at the heart of a successful team to drive relationships and income from some of the UK’s leading philanthropists.

You will thrive in personally engaging with donors to proactively solicit major gifts, alongside leading and inspiring a team of major gift fundraisers. We have a well-connected and engaged Trustee Board and an experienced fundraising Chair.

This role reports to the Head of Philanthropy and Capital Campaigns and will line manage the Philanthropy Manager (currently being recruited) and Trusts Fundraising Manager (in post), with potential for further direct and indirect reports in the future.

The recruitment process

To apply for this post, please use link provided.

Closing date for application: Monday 14 July 2025, 9am

You must be eligible to work in the UK

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.

Head of Philanthropy and Capital Campaign

Salary                           £75,000 - £80,000 per annum - subject to skills and experience 

Hours of work           37.5 hours a week over five days (we welcome flexible working requests)

Base                             Hybrid working with a minimum of two days a week, at our central office

                                     at the Royal Free Hospital (NW3). Other office days may be worked from

                                     our other sites at:                             

                                    - Barnet Hospital (EN5)

                                    - Chase Farm Hospital (EN2)

                                    - North Middlesex University Hospital

The role

The Head of Philanthropy and Capital Campaign will lead a high-performing team responsible for cultivating and securing philanthropic income from major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners. A key focus will be overseeing the delivery of the new £50 million capital campaign, Join the Future, to fund the construction of the Royal Free London Cancer Centre.
 
This role requires a strategic thinker and relationship-builder with a deep understanding of high-value fundraising. You will play a hands-on role in securing transformational gifts, working closely with senior stakeholders, Campaign Development Board members, trustees, clinicians, and the wider fundraising team.

The recruitment process

To apply for this post, please use link provided.

Closing date for application: Monday 14 July 2025, 9am

You must be eligible to work in the UK

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.

About us

Balance is a creative and socially progressive charity in SW London looking for someone whose professional approach aligns with our values of Indepence, Empowerment, Partnership, Recognition and Sustainabilty. We are a growing business running strength based and person centred services across SW and Central London. 

About you

You will an enthusiastic and and independent creative professional with an ability to collaborate across our departmenal disciplines to shape our voice and public profile across a range of audiences. You may be an experienced professional looking for a move to the charity sector, a recent graduate looking for an opening to test your knowledge or someone with a commitment to transformative change and social inclusion for people living with a disability. 

If this is you we would like to hear from you.

About the role

Position: Communications Lead

Based: Flexibly from home and our corporate headquarters in Kingston upon Thames

Your Hours of work: Will be part-time based initially on 22 hours per week

Salary: £34,818 per annum paid pro rata based on a 22 hour working week.

Other Benefits include the following:

• 3% employers pension contribution
• A commitment to training and continual professional development
• Access to annual season ticket loan
• Flexible working
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card and other discount schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free employee assistance programme
• A day off for your birthday in addition to a generous holiday allowance

How to apply: Please apply submitting a CV and Suporting Statement adressing clearly each area set out in the Person Specification.

About the Role

Its purpose and associated values

• Building partnership through training, insight and support across the charity’s functions in respect of its promotion, marketing and communications.
• Work with the charity’s leadership to build professional communications and social media outputs to widen our market position and business sustainability.
• Developing resources, templates and content that will empower our staff to work more independently to shape the public narrative of their work and its impact.
• A commitment to communicating and marketing a public narrative that show cases the charity’s work in empowering the people who use its services to live independent and validated lives.

Main Responsibilities of the Job

• Generate (or work with our managers to generate) engaging and accessible content for the charity across a range of digital and social media platforms.
• Lead on the collection and development of stories, as well as other content showcasing the quality of our work and its impact for those using our services.
• Work with colleagues to plan and coordinate communications around key milestones, launches, campaigns and events.
• Coordinate general communications and engagement planning with corporate and operational managers.
• Support the development and implementation of a communications and influencing plan as part of the charity’ corporate planning and strategic review process.
• Work closely with the charity’s corporate leadership to align messaging and communications activity across the business to help shape our working culture and values-based approach.
• Create compelling stories about what the charity does and the difference it makes in the lives of people who benefit from its services.

Analysis and data interpretation

• Provide overview and reporting on performance analytics related to the charity’s digital and social media outputs. Particularly against any benchmarks set at the commencement of any given financial year.
• Identify opportunities and development priorities for targeted and/or generic media output against any valuation of our performance metrics as reported above.
• Provide access and guidance on analytics and data metrics for departmental managers and leads to help shape future messaging and content generation.

Development Support

• To work closely with the charity’s leadership, its managers and operational leads in shaping our communications messaging and output.
• To design training and support to grow internal capacity across the charity in how to get the best out of our communications and social media tools.
• Monitor departmental social media and communications output and help shape their approaches to messaging what their services do and to whom.
• Develop plans, campaigns and promotional activity based on an understanding of the charity’s values, it target audiences and its strategic priorities for growth and sustainability.

Behaviours and Values

• To provide meaningful support to the organisations outward facing and public activity, promoting both its person-centred and strengths-based approach to its work.
• Maximise their role to facilitate the inclusion of people using our services in shaping a public narrative of their lives and the positive contribution they make to the communities in which they live.
   

Communication

• To model professional and effective communication skills professionally with all internal and external partnerships, representing the charity and its corporate position at meetings and events when necessary.
• To demonstrate flexibility in communication style as appropriate for different audiences, including the people we support, their families, internal colleagues, and colleagues from our Health & social care partners. Showing an awareness of people’s communication needs and adjustments that may need to be made.
• To demonstrate and model a consistent professional approach in communication via the multiple tools related to their post.
• To be a great listener including demonstrating a proactive approach to supporting a range of stakeholder in expressing their wishes and views.

 Additional responsibilities

• To demonstrate continued commitment to own personal development and learning.
• To attend reviews and meetings as required, and chair meetings where necessary.
• To maintain confidentiality and to ensure that access and sharing of and use of the information complies with relevant policies and procedures, including the Data Protection Act.
• To work in accordance and support the implementation of Balance policies, procedures, values and commitment to equality and inclusion.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post, as may be required from time to time.

This new role is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in the growth of our Major Gifts and Partnerships Team. You’ll take the lead in stewarding our current portfolio of generous philanthropists, while also building a pipeline of new supporters, securing significant gifts to power our work.

Ideally, you’ll have at least three years’ experience in philanthropy fundraising, preferably at manager level — although we’re open to hearing from those ready to step up. You’ll be able to demonstrate a strong track record of securing five and six figure gifts and building lasting, meaningful donor relationships.

You’ll also help shape the creation of a new calendar of cultivation and engagement events, working closely with the Special Events team.

Why Join Us?

✨ Be part of an inspiring and passionate team making a real difference in children’s lives.
✨ Lead on an exciting period of growth and innovation.
✨ Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding management role and help shape the future of fundraising at Rays of Sunshine, we’d love to hear from you!

The Operations team forms the bedrock of the charity and this new role offers considerable room for growth and development.

Working with the wider Operations & Impact team, you will lead on managing the tech [SS1] and office environments, taking ownership of the relationships with key external suppliers, ensuring that the team has the support and equipment they need to do their best work.

You will also work closely with the Operations team to co-ordinate the trustee meeting cycle, scheduling meetings, and acting as the key contact point for trustees.

You will work closely with the CEO by providing some support with arranging and scheduling meetings, and as such will be comfortable communicating at all levels.

You will be central to the entire National Numeracy team, maintaining the internal meeting structure and framework that supports a hybrid working environment.

You will be joining the only independent charity in the UK dedicated to improving the nation’s numeracy at a time when the profile of our charity and the numeracy issue is rising. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated with bags of energy and initiative.

We are seeking a compassionate, visionary, and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead Mermaids through the next stage of its evolution, dedicated to improving the lives of gender-diverse children and young people, and those who are important to them. As CEO, you will be responsible for driving the charity’s mission, shaping its strategic direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, affirming support services. You will act as a visible and credible advocate for trans and 
gender-diverse youth, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and influence public policy and sector practice. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will oversee a small committed team, ensure robust financial management with the Chief Operating Officer, and lead fundraising efforts to secure a sustainable future. This is a unique opportunity for a values-driven leader who brings both strategic acumen and a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and lived 
experience. 
Service Delivery:
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all service delivery areas, including support line services, group work,  advocacy, external communications, and policy.
• Ensure services are high quality, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of trans and gender-diverse children, young people and the special people in their lives.
• Lead the continuous improvement and development of service delivery models, ensuring impact, effectiveness, and alignment with the charity’s mission.
• Champion a culture of safeguarding, accountability, and young person-centred practice throughout all service delivery. 
• Act as the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead, with oversight of on-call, safeguarding training, and ensuring appropriate escalation mechanisms are in place.
• Oversee the design and implementation of advocacy and policy activities, ensuring the charity’s voice is informed by lived 
experience and is impactful at local and national levels.
• Act as a visible and hands-on leader for frontline teams, providing support, supervision, and inspiration to staff and 
volunteers.
• Monitor performance, outcomes, and feedback to ensure services are meeting objectives and delivering positive change 
for beneficiaries.

Governance:
• In partnership with the board of trustees, set and articulate our vision, mission and strategy, and keep this under continual 
review.
• Lead the development and implementation of Mermaid’s strategic plan, ensuring sustainability and growth.
• Liaise with the board of trustees to ensure the charity’s governance, structure, policies and procedures are appropriate 
and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing change as necessary. This includes supporting board 
development.
• Work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees to support strong governance and informed decision-making.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on organisational performance, risks, and impact.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidance and legislation, including the Charity Commission and the Fundraising 

Finance & Fundraising:
• Working with the Chief Operating Officer and the Board of Trustees, ensure Mermaids has robust, deliverable fundraising 
and finance strategies in place, and subsequent action plans are embedded throughout the organisation to support their 
delivery.
• In partnership with the Chief Operating Officer, ensure Mermaids has robust finance, HR, IT, data privacy and governance processes and procedures are embedded.

People and Culture:
• Line manage senior staff including the COO and service delivery managers.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, inclusive internal culture that values lived experience and wellbeing.
• Continue work to embed a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the organisation, as well as a focus on accessibility.
• Work to define and drive trans-centred leadership across the organisation, including ensuring that the organisation is a trans-positive, supportive employer.

External Engagement and Advocacy:
• Represent Mermaids publicly, including acting as the key spokesperson and strategic policy stakeholder, ensuring 
organisational awareness of the external landscape and the changing needs of trans children, young people and their 
families, and advocating for these needs to be met.
• Lead communications strategy, and lead press engagement by responding to media inquiries, interviews, press conferences and media events.
• Lead on stakeholder engagement, including with funders, supporters, community partners, and policy influencers.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of trans and gender-diverse children, young people and the significant others in their lives at a national level.
 

Organisation: NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation

Position: Deputy Charity Chief Officer/Children and

Young Person Lead

Salary: £74,003-£79,164 (Grade 8b)

Contract: Full-time and Permanent

Location: Dundee/Hybrid

NHS Tayside (NHST) is an NHS board which forms one of the fourteen regions of NHS Scotland. It provides healthcare services in Angus, the City of Dundee and Perth and Kinross. NHST is headquartered at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation is a Registered Scottish Charity which supports NHS Tayside hospitals and services. It holds endowment property and funds for purposes relating to health services and research.  The Foundation is also funded by donations, fundraising campaigns and legacies received from patients, their relatives, the general public and other organisations.  The overall strategy of the Foundation is to provide support to Tayside NHS Board in whatever way the Trustees consider appropriate, subject to any specified directions under their Charter, to make a big difference to patients and their families across Tayside.

Charity Chief Officer, Shelley McCarthy, was appointed 2 years ago. She is delivering the objectives and goals set out in the 2023-2026 strategy which sets out the Trustees’ ambitions to develop a new function and, potentially a new charity, focussed on its ambitions to provide greater support for children and young people. To this end, a new role has been created for a Children and Young Person’s Lead who will oversee this area and also act as Deputy Chief Officer with additional responsibility across the Foundation.

This post will develop the strategy around the children and young persons’ service in close consultation with the Chief Officer and Trustees. You will also line manage all 3 Managers and, indirectly manage 4 other members of staff who sit within their teams. This will allow the Chief Officer to hold a more strategic and externally focussed role.

To be a candidate of interest for this role you must have senior and strategic leadership and management experience, deep knowledge of growing fundraising/income generation through a diverse range of income channels and outstanding stakeholder relationship management skills at all levels, internally and externally.

Good health is one of the most basic human rights and, by supplementing the core services that NHST provides, the Foundation can make a real and tangible difference to people’s lives. This role will be as rewarding as it is challenging as you will be instrumental in supporting the Charity Chief Officer to shape this critical charity for the future.

If you would like more information about this incredible opportunity or know anyone who might be interested, then please contact us today for the full candidate pack.

How To Apply

Please email us or call us to request an information pack, full job description and person specification. Application is by CV and covering letter.

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

Closing Date: Midday, Friday 11th July 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 24th July 2025 at Dudhope Castle, Dundee.

This search is being conducted exclusively for NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation by BTA (Bruce Tait Associates). Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and academia and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

Do you have experience in research funding? Or a keen interest to apply a scientific degree to funding impactful child health research? If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you. 

Following a promotion, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is hiring for a Research Officer is responsible for ensuring charitable funding supports the highest quality projects within our funding priority areas of: research; patient and family experience; technology and medical equipment; hospital staff support; education; and environment (through supporting redevelopment projects and capital builds).

Salary

The salary for this position is £31,935 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate. 

Key Responsibilities

Research grant management

• Managing the delivery of GOSH Charity’s response-mode funding schemes, including our National Research Project Grant and ‘Lift Off’ pilot study funding call and others.
• Supporting potential applicants via email, phone or in person to ensure we receive high quality grant applications. 
• Processing, reviewing and validating grant applications. 
• Leading the peer review process using our Grant Management System.
• Project managing the delivery of the Research Assessment Panel.
• Supporting the input of patient and public voice, to ensure they’re built into our research funding decision making. 

Committee management

• Providing operational and secretariat support to the Research Assessment Panel and Lift Off Scientific Assessment Panels, and other expert research review panels as required.
• Managing agendas and meeting logistics, including face to face meetings as they are arranged.
• Preparing papers and reports, and collating these from across the team for delivery to the Committee in good time.
• Preparing high quality minutes that provide a clear record of discussions, decisions, and actions, and disseminating these following internal and Chair approval.
• Support the regular review of the Committee membership and tenure.
• Evaluating and recommending improvement and applying sector best practice to the Committee operations.
• Being a first point of call for Committee members, supporting them to deliver their role and ensuring they have a good experience working with GOSH Charity

This is a varied role with high impact, please refer to the full role profile for all the information. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience working in grants management or within relevant scientific research. 
• Knowledge of research principles and the UK research funding environment. 
• Sound knowledge of paediatric research or similar discipline. 
• Demonstrate experience of research quality assessments, including peer review.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail. 
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once. 
• Strong relationship builder, with the ability to network in the scientific, clinical and research communities. 
• Either an undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.