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Drive Growth. Build Partnerships. Empower Young People
Are you an ambitious, strategic leader with a passion for growth and innovation?
Do you thrive on developing partnerships that drive real social impact?
If so, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Young Enterprise (YE) as our first Director of Income and Development — a pivotal new leadership role shaping the future of our organisation.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise, a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the opportunity to learn, to work, and to thrive.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people with the skills, confidence, and enterprising mindset they need to succeed in life and work. Whether launching a student company, learning financial skills, or developing leadership and resilience, we help young people unlock their potential and build brighter futures.
We’re now entering a dynamic new chapter — and we’re looking for a confident, visionary leader to help us grow our income, strengthen partnerships, and expand our impact.
Why Join Us?
We’re proud of our people-first culture and the passionate, collaborative team behind our mission. Here’s what you can expect:
- A strategic, high-profile leadership role with the scope to shape national impact
- A creative, ambitious environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated
- Flexible hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, and wellbeing support
- A strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging
- The opportunity to build and lead growth that changes young people’s lives
- Being part of the global Junior Achievement Network, with peers in 140 countries worldwide and the opportunity to develop partnerships with global/multi-country funders
About the Role
This is a key senior position within our organisation — ideal for a strategic thinker with entrepreneurial flair and the drive to deliver transformational results.
As Director of Income & Development, you’ll lead our income generation strategy, securing and diversifying funding across corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, individual giving, and commercial ventures. You’ll be at the forefront of growing our resources and influence, ensuring we have the means to deliver our Transforming Futures Strategy.
You’ll:
- Develop and lead a forward-thinking income growth strategy, driving innovation and results
- Build new, high-value partnerships while nurturing long-term funder relationships
- Identify emerging opportunities and trends across the fundraising landscape
- Work closely with colleagues across programmes, impact, and operations to create fundable, evidence-led propositions
- Represent YE externally at senior levels, building visibility and credibility across sectors
It’s a role for someone who sees opportunity where others see challenge — and who can turn bold ideas into sustainable results.
You’ll Love This Job If You Are…
- An ambitious, strategic, results-driven leader with a track record of income growth
- A creative and entrepreneurial thinker, unafraid to innovate and challenge the status quo
- An exceptional relationship-builder, confident engaging at board and CEO level
- Experienced in securing six- and seven-figure partnerships across multiple income streams
- Skilled in translating data, insight, and impact into compelling investment cases
- Passionate about youth opportunity, education, and social impact
- Collaborative, resilient, and motivated by the power of teamwork and purpose
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Growth
- Develop and deliver an ambitious income generation strategy to grow and diversify funding.
- Lead with innovation, aligning income strategy to YE’s Transforming Futures vision.
Partnership Development
- Build and sustain high-value partnerships with corporates, trusts, and individuals.
- Champion best-in-class relationship management and stewardship.
Innovation & Market Insight
- Identify new funding models, trends, and opportunities across sectors.
- Position YE as a thought leader in enterprise and financial education.
Collaboration & Alignment
- Work closely with programme and impact teams to create compelling, fundable propositions.
- Actively contribute to the Senior Leadership Team and Board-level discussions.
Performance & Compliance
- Lead financial forecasting and income reporting, ensuring compliance and transparency.
Keeping Young People Safe
We are deeply committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check before starting and will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take on a strategic leadership role where your creativity, drive, and influence can transform young lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and instead of a traditional cover letter, please answer these three questions, using up to 250 words per answer. Please note, applications without answers to the three questions will not be considered. Interviews will be held either in person or via Teams, and may take place before the closing date. Applications must be received by 23:30 on 10 December 2025. First round interviews earmarked for 17 December 2025 at our office near Russell Square which will involve a presentation.
Questions (250 words max per answer)
1. Personal Contribution:
What are the top three strengths, skills, or experiences you bring to the Director of Income and Development role, and how will they help you grow Young Enterprise’s income, partnerships, and impact?
2. Vision and Ambition:
If appointed, what would you most want to achieve within your first 12 months in this role, and why are these priorities important to you and to Young Enterprise’s mission?
3. Motivation and Values:
Why does leading income generation and development at Young Enterprise matter to you personally? How does your motivation and approach align with our transforming Futures Strategy and our values of unlocking potential, one team, enterprising and resilient, and creating great impact?
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
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Lead Growth. Build Impact. Inspire Futures.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK is currently recruiting for a Finance Analyst to help provide high quality financial data analysis, business intelligence and modelling for our Commercial Finance division.
As a Finance Analyst at Age UK, you will support our FP&A Manager by creating insightful analysis and reporting, business intelligence and financial performance and risk reports. This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to gain experience within the charity sector, working for a national charity in an accomplished FP&A team.
If you have passion for the mission and values of Age UK, combined with a desire to contribute to positive social impact, this role may be for you. For an more extensive list of responsibilities, please review the job description below.
This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London and you would be expected to attend the office around once a month for team days and more often if necessary.
In your Supporting Statement, please include examples of how you meet the criteria below.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T
Experience
Experience of working to deadlines. I
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. A
Skills and knowledge
High proficiency in financial modelling techniques. A & T
Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions. T
Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse financial data and create financial models for decision support. T
Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. I
Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and accuracy. A, I, T
Personal attributes
Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team and support others to achieve shared goals. I
Communication: Ability to build relationships with others and present findings to stakeholders. I
Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. A, I
Systems: Aptitude for learning new IT systems. A, I
Great to haves:
1-2 years of business finance or other relevant experience is advantageous but not essential. A
Experience of building detailed models within Power BI advantageous but not essential. A, I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Drive sustainable high value income and strategic partnerships that prevent suicide
Are you a dynamic, strategic leader ready to transform long term high value income at one of the UK and Ireland’s most trusted charities? Samaritans is looking for an Assistant Director of Business Development to lead ambitious long-term growth, forge high-value partnerships, and develop sustainable fundraising streams so that together we can prevent suicide.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing team across corporate partnerships, trusts, philanthropy, statutory funding, and training programmes
- Set and deliver ambitious income generation strategies and targets that will continue to enable Samaritans to be there for all those who need support
- Build meaningful, lasting relationships with key supporters
- Create innovative fundraising products and partnerships that drive impact, engagement and change
- As a member of the Senior Leadership Group, support the deliver of the organisational strategy and maximise opportunities for growth and development
What we’re looking for:
A strategic, commercially minded leader with a track record of delivering high-value income and growth. A passionate story teller, you’ll also be curious and relish problem solving. You thrive on innovation, relationship-building, and inspiring teams. You can turn vision into results while remaining resilient and emotionally intelligent.
If this sounds like you, and you’re looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Full outline of the role available in the Job description file.
The contract terms:
• Permanent contract
• £75,000 - £80,000 per annum with Benefits
• Our full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working - talk to us about your preferences. Due to the nature of our work, occasional weekend working may be required with time off in lieu given.
• Hybrid working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. This role is linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with a blend of home working and option to work out of our London office as required.
About Samaritans:
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
To Apply and help Samaritans make sure fewer people die by suicide, please complete the application questions and submit your CV with a brief supporting statement. We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications will close 9am Tuesday 25th November.
Interviews
All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application.
The selection process will be in two stages with virtual interviews taking place on the 1st and 2nd December. Those taken through to the second stage, will be invited to attend an interview in person at our offices in Ewell (Surrey) on Monday 8th December 2025.
Unfortunately, we may not be able to be as flexible as usual in offering an alternative date so please do hold these dates in your diary, if applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for a Senior Product Manager to lead our digital learning team and drive the next phase of our ambitious growth journey.
At RCR Learning, we support radiologists and clinical oncologists throughout their careers—whenever and however they practice. We design, develop and deliver innovative learning products that respond to real challenges in clinical practice. Our goal? To be our members’ lifelong learning partner and build a world-class digital learning library of high-quality, engaging courses.
As our Senior Product Manager, you’ll have ownership of our digital learning strategy, course development roadmap and Go-To-Market activity, alongside product management of our learning management system (LMS) platform. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of professional learning and make a real impact on patient care.
What you’ll do:
- Own the digital learning strategy, product vision and roadmap for RCR Learn.
- Lead and develop a talented team of digital learning professionals.
- Drive Go-To-Market (GTM) activity, building compelling product propositions and achieving revenue targets.
- Manage and optimise our Learning Management System (LMS) platform to deliver an exceptional user experience.
- Champion innovation and agile ways of working to deliver high-quality digital learning resources annually.
What we’re looking for:
- Significant experience in end-to-end digital learning product management, including strategy, development and launch.
- Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver commercial results.
- Expertise in online learning for CPD/professional audiences and knowledge of learning design principles.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in pricing, positioning and GTM strategies.
- Collaborative, organised and outcomes-focused, with excellent communication skills.
This is a fantastic time to join RCR Learning as we start the next phase of our digital learning journey. If you have experience creating compelling product propositions, leading online learning teams and achieving revenue targets we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Be part of something transformative.
Join Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) at a time of significant change and growth from our current base of c£4million. We’re looking for a qualified, skilled, values-driven Director of Finance and Resources to join our leadership team.
With a new CEO, Senior Leadership Team and a bold and inspiring new vision, this is a pivotal moment for our organisation as we lay the foundations and transform in the run up to a new organisational strategy.
We’re a specialist charity supporting survivors of sexual violence across twelve South London boroughs providing counselling, group therapy, advocacy, and prevention education, alongside training for professionals.
If you’re ready to use your financial and strategic expertise to make a real impact for survivors, we’d love to hear from you
About the Role
As our Director of Finance and Resources, you’ll be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, leading on:
- Strategic financial planning and advice for future growth and sustainability of the Charity
- Operational Financial Management, Reporting and Performance
- Financial Accounts and Annual Reports
- Financial Control, Governance, Audit, and Compliance
- IT, Facilities, and Information Governance
- Management of teams and contracts in the Finance and Resources Directorate
You’ll work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to support our strategic vision and ensure sound financial stewardship to deliver support for survivors now and into the future. The position is offered on a flexible, hybrid and part time basis.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Professionally qualified (or equivalent) in finance management and accountancy
- Experienced and deeply knowledgeable in senior financial leadership and strategy development in the voluntary sector/an equivalent size charity
- A skilled and experienced leader and manager of people, contracts and major service change projects
- Collaborative, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving
- Committed to feminist principles and to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Ideally also skilled in overseeing IT, building and premises management and information governance, with training and support available where required.
As well as experienced Directors, this role would also suit an exceptional Head of Finance looking to step up into their first Director role.
What We Offer
- 27 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
- 3 extra gifted days (pro rata) between 27–31 December
- NEST pension (3% employer / 5% employee)
- Life Assurance, Healthcare Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle-To-Work Scheme
- Supportive, feminist working culture
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification
The position is offered on a flexible basis. The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.
No agencies please. Unsolicited emails from agencies will not be responded to
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join our team as Director of Education, helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession. The Director of Education will advocate for the need for a strong professional body and its importance to teachers and leaders. The role will articulate the vision and ethos of the Chartered College of Teaching and inspire and empower internal and external stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the vision. The role will lead the growth of three core income streams: Chartered Status, membership and funded projects, and will represent the Chartered College of Teaching externally and grow our strategic networks. The role will advise on the education content of our external communications. The Director of Education will work with the Executive Leadership Team to develop and oversee implementation of the organisation’s strategy and to lead the Education Directorate to deliver the strategy. In association with other members of the Executive Leadership and Senior Management teams the role will advise on partnerships, funded education projects, policy, events, publishing and content, marketing and communications.
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants based outside of the UK at this time.
For a short audio description of this role and the full application pack, please visit our website.
The Organisation
The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.
We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.
Our activities mainly focus on four key areas:
● membership
● Chartered study, professional learning and accreditation
● research, policy and events
● online and print resources
Since opening membership in 2017, we have grown rapidly. In total our work reaches over 40,000 teachers and more than 3.6 million young people. We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status, strategic positioning of the College in the education sector, and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact. You will have overall accountability for the Education and Research directorate, including accreditation, partnerships, research, events and policy, funded projects, publishing and content and marketing and communication. We are recruiting a dedicated individual who believes in the Chartered College of Teaching’s mission and is committed to leading our growth.
This would be an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual to inspire and empower stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the Chartered College of Teaching’s mission. You will:
- have autonomy for leading the Education and Research Directorate;
- enjoy speaking at events and advocating for the need for a strong professional body;
- work collaboratively with many of the team across the charity, supporting the growth of partnerships in the sector;
- be part of the team driving the organisation forward at an exciting time for the future of the College.
Lead the growth of Chartered Status and membership; advocate for and represent the College; grow strategic networks
- Provide keynote speeches as required for the Chartered College of Teaching, building on teaching experience and practice. Attend and contribute as required at speaking events, important functions, sector events and meetings across the country
- Develop and manage senior strategic relationships with the DfE, devolved governments, other sector bodies as directed by the CEO
- Exemplify the importance of professional learning, especially sustained enquiry leading to validation e.g Masters, PhD study, Chartered routes
- Maintain detailed understanding of the wider education policy landscape and support our Public Relations dept in commenting to the media
- Lead the College’s income growth from funded projects, seeking new opportunities and work with the Deputy CEO and Director of Finance to ensure that new opportunities have robust commercial model
- Support management of relationships with funders at the highest level in partnership with the CEO and Deputy CEO
Organisational Planning & Strategy
- Work with the Executive Leadership Team to shape the organisational business plan, in partnership with Executive Leadership Team colleagues and Council, supported by a clear budget and plan for income generation
- Lead the implementation of the strategy, ensuring that KPIs are met / action is taken to course correct, and provide day-to-day guidance and long-term strategic direction for all employees within the College
- Oversee the College’s existing and new products and services, ensuring that they are of the highest standard, and are informed by research and impact evaluation
Leadership
- Advise on the education content of external communications
- Provide overall accountability and leadership in a range of areas including membership, publishing, content, research, Chartered status and other professional learning and accreditation
- Report to the Council as required and be the Executive Leadership Team representative for relevant committees, and ensure they have the reports and data needed to make informed decisions for the College
- Provide leadership and development of individuals within the team, including setting clear objectives, responsibilities, performance standards and development goals and managing these accordingly – through informal coaching and feedback and formal discussions including regular one to ones and appraisals
About You
The Director of Education will be passionate about the purpose, vision and mission of the Chartered College of Teaching, including the growth of membership and accreditation, and the importance of high-quality education and research content. You will understand the importance of the College taking a balanced position (beyond ideology) and be able to link our existing content to our members’ needs. You will have gravitas with external stakeholders and be energised by developing and maintaining strong external networks within the education sector and with new and existing funders.
You do not need to have expertise in absolutely all areas, let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applications from global majority candidates to diversify our workforce. We’re looking for someone that is motivated by our vision and is passionate about leading our growth.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Teaching expertise - experience of working with teachers and school leaders in a range of contexts, ideally with a focus on professional learning
- Highly credible, increasingly respected profile (including in public speaking) and a strong network within the education sector
- Experience of building and maintaining strong external relationships
- Significant professional experience including a senior leadership role and interactions with board level executives or equivalent
- Ability to motivate and inspire the whole staff team to consistently deliver quality services and develop a high-performance culture
- Be future focused able to make strategic decisions and deliver capabilities ahead of business requirements as well as in response to them
Desirable
- Strong academic skills e.g. at PhD / Masters level or Chartered Teacher Status
- An appreciation of the drivers of company profitability and cost management
- Experience of financial management, risk management and strategic business planning
- Experience of successfully identifying and securing funding bids
- Experience of successfully leading the delivery of multidisciplinary projects, programmes or organisational initiatives of significant size or impact
- A publication portfolio
Skills
- Excellent and adaptable communication skills
- Strong autonomy and accountability
- Strategic thinker and results-driven
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good attention to detail
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
- Articulate, and literate – able to express complex concepts both verbally and written down
- Highly effective organisational skills, with ability to manage a very demanding and varied workload
- Calm and resilient with a warm sense of humour and ability to work well under pressure
- Highly numerate (desirable)
Why Us?
As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to:
- Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working
- Professional development, including formal and informal training and support
- Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction
- Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.
Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College
As a growing organisation we are committed to:
- Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
- Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values
- Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team.
What to expect from the recruitment process
- All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
- Line Managers trained in recognising bias
- We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
- Online interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.
For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).
Your Personal Data
As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Pre-employment checks
All conditional offers of employment are subject to:
- Two satisfactory references
- Proof of qualifications
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
Please include a CV and cover letter
Our mission is to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Commercial Financial Accountant
Are you an experienced financial professional? Pilgrims' Friend Society is expanding, and we need a Commercial Financial Accountant to work across the organisation with a Commercial mindset while aiming to achieve charitable impact. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Commercial Financial Accountant will be responsible for managing and completing relevant projects.
Our focus is providing a loving and caring environment for our “family members” (our residents) and maintaining the Christian ethos that is important to many of them.
The group operates on 20 sites with over 700 staff and an annual income of c.£20m.
Responsibilities:
- Growth and renewal plans
- Organisation Governance which will involve Company and Charity governance including projects that simplify the group structure
- Pilgrims' Friend Society Loans – covenant reporting and management
- System improvement projects
- Assist Director of Finance with banking relationships, including defining and implementing investment and reserves policies
- Responsibility for internal audit and controls within the Finance team
- Maintain a good working relationship with relevant Care Home and Housing Scheme Managers.
- Carry out any other duties reasonably required to ensure the smooth operation of the Society’s business.
For more details please take a look at the Job Description
About you:
- Minimum of 5 years experience working in a finance team;
- Finance qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA, etc)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Charity accounting and governance knowledge (Charity SORP, etc) (beneficial but not essential)
- Experience with Sage 200 (desirable but not essential);
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work in a cohesive team.
- Ability to work flexibly and to take initiative
- *Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).).
Hours:
Full time contract, working 35 hours a week Monday to Friday.
Hybrid working 2 days in the office 3 days at home
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working hours
- 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year, as well as bank and public holidays
- Life assurance scheme
- Medicash
- Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
- Longstanding service rewards
- Birthday rewards
- Social events
- Pension scheme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Development
Contract: Permanent
Function/Team: Development
Location: London, UK
Hours: Full time, inclusive of breaks
Reporting to: CEO
Salary: £54,649 - £61,726
STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our targeted prevention efforts disrupt the criminal business of human trafficking, making it too high-risk and low-profit to be viable.
As a core member of the Executive Team, the Director of Development will lead on organisational income generation and operational development. Working closely with the CEO, Presidents, this role will oversee all fundraising, partnerships, communications, and internal operations, ensuring STT is financially strong, strategically aligned, and operationally effective.
Leadership & Team Management
· Work closely with the CEO to deliver the organisation’s strategic plan, focusing on sustainable growth, financial health, and operational excellence.
· Work with the Presidents to grow funding and pro-bono support to scale organisational capacity for impact.
· Create and deliver a three-year development strategy, with a focus on diverse and sustainable income.
· Line manage and lead head of, manager, and project officer roles.
Fundraising & Partnerships
· Provide strategic advice to the Head of Development & Communications.
· Support on the management of our STT Prevention Ambassador Network, which should generate philanthropy and donation opportunities.
· Identify new strategic partnerships and funders to nurture, with a focus on growing our philanthropy stream.
· Oversee and grow income across trusts and foundations, philanthropy, individual giving, and corporate partnerships.
Finance
· Oversee financial strategy and operations, ensuring sound financial management withregular reporting to Senior Leadership and the Board of Trustees.
· Oversee budgeting and financial planning with support from manager roles and Oasis Charitable Trust.
Communications & Brand
· Oversee our brand and storytelling, ensuring a consistent, impactful voice across audiences.
· Support external representation of STOP THE TRAFFIK, including speaking engagements, donor presentations, and media opportunities.
Governance & Impact Measurement
· Support the CEO and Board of Trustees through accurate reporting and transparent communication on performance.
· Manage the Senior Leadership Team meetings ensuring alignment to strategy.
· Lead cross-organisational improvement projects to strengthen operational efficiency and impact measurement.
· Lead how we measure our prevention-focused impact, strengthening our theory of change, monitoring & evaluation processes, and overseeing our annual impact report with support from our Communications Managers.
Benefits:
· A friendly, supportive team environment.
· Opportunities to collaborate with global partners and experts.
· Autonomy to take initiative and propose process improvements.
· Access to a healthcare cash benefit scheme (including partner/children coverage).
· Corporate eye-care scheme.
· Life insurance.
· Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme (7% employer contribution).
· 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (increasing to 33 days with service).
· Cycle to Work scheme.
· Season Ticket Loan.
· Option to switch 2 bank holidays to suit personal needs.
· Flexible working policy reflecting staff needs.
· In-house and external training opportunities.
Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on our website.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter (both as pdf format) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. The deadline to apply is Friday December 5th.
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
Registered Charity No. 1127321
Director - Burgh House
Salary: £60,000-£65,000
Location: Hampstead, London
Closing Date: 1st December
Burgh House is a Grade I listed Queen Anne home in Hampstead Village, renowned as a centre for arts, heritage, and community engagement. Since 1979, we have welcomed thousands of visitors each year to enjoy exhibitions, concerts, talks, and private celebrations in a unique historic setting.
We are an independent, self-funding charity with a strong reputation for creativity and resilience. We now seek an experienced and visionary Director to lead Burgh House into its next chapter, combining cultural ambition with sound commercial management.
The Role
* Develop and implement a strategic vision and business plan.
* Oversee a high-quality programme of art, music, heritage, and community events.
* Drive income generation through venue hire, fundraising, and partnerships.
* Lead and motivate a skilled team of staff and volunteers.
* Act as the public face of Burgh House, enhancing its profile and reputation.
Person Specification
Essential
* Senior leadership experience in a museum, heritage site, arts organisation, or similar charity.
* Strong financial and business management skills, including budgeting and governance.
* Proven ability to build relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
* Experience in cultural programming and audience engagement.
* Skilled in team leadership and volunteer management.
* Commitment to heritage, public engagement, and community involvement.
Desirable
* Understanding of the challenges faced by independent heritage organisations.
* Connections within Hampstead, Camden, or London's cultural sector.
Why Burgh House?
"Burgh House is a place of welcome and inspiration at the heart of Hampstead. We are looking for a Director who shares our passion for heritage and community and who can lead us into an exciting new era."
- Chair of Trustees
This is an opportunity to lead one of London's most distinctive cultural venues, shaping its future and ensuring its continued success as a place of inspiration and community.
Recruitment Timeline
Application deadline: 1st December
First round interview: w/c 8th December
Final interviews: w/c 15th December
How to Apply
Charity People Ltd is acting as recruitment advisor to Burgh House on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to Senior Appointments at Charity People and request a candidate pack.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you require any assistance or adjustment to make the application process work for you, please let us know.
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.
Turner’s House is a small independent museum in Twickenham housed in a Grade II* listed building, open to the public since 2017. This is a key role in helping secure its long-term sustainability. The Partnerships Director will be responsible for leading all income-generating and related partnership activity (fundraising, commercial hires, marketing/PR, retail, commercial events, donor cultivation etc.), as well as being hands-on in ensuring the House is open and running smoothly, including keyholder responsibilities (opening/closing, occasional weekend or evening work). This is an exciting opportunity to shape income streams, build capacity, and work on site in a close-knit team.
- Lead and deliver a portfolio income strategy: trusts & foundations grants, individuals (Circles and Patrons), corporates/sponsorship, commercial events, commercial hires.
- Write, prepare, submit and manage grant applications and funding bids; manage relationships with funders (reporting, stewardship).
- Identify new revenue streams (e.g. venue hire for private/events, retail opportunities, location hires etc).
- Set and monitor income targets in conjunction with the Board of Trustees; evaluate performance and report regularly.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local organisations, heritage bodies, tourism, community groups and set a strategy for our Patrons and benefactors.
- Lead marketing and promotional activity to raise awareness, increase visitor numbers and attendance at events, promote venue hires, attract hires and donors.
- Oversee creation of promotional materials (print, digital), social media content, website updates.
- Use PR opportunities to profile Turner’s House in local/national media.
- Act as keyholder: opening & closing the building, ensuring security & visitor readiness once or twice a week as needed.
- Work on-site regularly to support visitor experience during public opening hours (Wed-Sun, plus special / evening events).
- Help ensure events and hires run smoothly, coordinating with House Director and volunteers.
Do contact the Chair, Lucy or vice chair, Michael directly if you'd like to chat about the role ahead of the deadline.
Buglife
Director of Transformation
Location: Flexible within the UK
Salary: c£78,000
Contract: 2-year fixed term
Are you a bold, strategic leader ready to drive transformational change for one of the UK’s most impactful conservation charities?
Buglife is the only organisation in Europe dedicated to the conservation of all invertebrates. As they enter a pivotal phase of growth and innovation, Buglife is seeking a Director of Transformation to co-lead their organisation into a new era of impact, influence, and operational excellence.
About the Role
In a dual-leadership model alongside the Director of Conservation, you will define and deliver a Transformational Change Programme that amplifies Buglife’s mission: securing a thriving future for invertebrates as part of nature’s recovery.
You’ll lead strategic initiatives across systems, people, and processes, shaping a roadmap for sustainable growth and innovation. From organisational design to digital transformation, you’ll be the catalyst for change — building capability, cohesion, and resilience across Buglife.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead discovery and strategic direction, assessing internal operations and external opportunities.
- Develop and deliver a transformation roadmap with measurable impact.
- Inspire and manage cross-functional teams including Finance, HR, Communications, Fundraising and Engagement.
- Champion inclusive leadership, emotional intelligence, and organisational cohesion.
- Shape Buglife’s global growth strategy and explore new funding models.
- Overhaul systems and processes to create a more agile, integrated organisation.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven expertise in transformational leadership, business model innovation, and strategic planning.
- Experience engaging Boards and senior stakeholders with clarity and influence.
- Deep understanding of change management methodologies and programme delivery.
- Commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong emotional intelligence and collaborative leadership style.
Desirable: Experience in conservation, environmental or science-led sectors; familiarity with digital transformation and international experience or perspective on scaling impact globally.
Why Buglife?
Buglife is a passionate, science-led charity making a real difference for biodiversity. You’ll be joining at a time of exciting change, with the opportunity to shape the organisation’s future and scale its impact globally. Buglife offers a collaborative culture, flexible working, and a chance to lead with purpose.
Ready to lead transformational change for nature’s smallest heroes?
Apply now and help Buglife build a future where invertebrates thrive.
We are partnering with GatenbySanderson on this recruitment. For more information and how to apply, please click on the button below.
Closing date: 28 November 2025
GatenbySanderson Interviews: 8 – 12 December 2025
Buglife Interviews: 6 – 15 January 2026
Buglife is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups in the environmental sector, including people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.
Saving the small things that run the planet
Director of Finance & Operations
Global not-for-profit consultancy
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: circa £70,000
Location: London (every Wednesday, and ideally at least one other day per week)
A global not-for-profit consultancy is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to lead its internal infrastructure and enable high-performing delivery across the UK, US and sub-Saharan Africa. The organisation works with mission-driven initiatives, from grassroots innovations to international movements, helping them scale their impact sustainably through practical tools, strategies and support.
This is a senior leadership role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring the organisation runs efficiently, sustainably and in alignment with its mission.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and sitting on the Senior Management Team, the Director will oversee finance, HR, governance and operational systems. They will lead a transformation of financial processes and controls, champion inclusive people practices and future-proof the organisation’s infrastructure to support growth. The role also includes oversight of compliance, risk and the integration of digital tools to enhance resilience and insight.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven experience leading finance functions in international or multi-site organisations
- Strong operational expertise with a track record of improving systems and processes
- Commercial acumen and the ability to advise on pricing, margin and resource utilisation
- Experience in organisational change and future-proofing infrastructure
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to challenge constructively and build trust
- A commitment to the organisation’s mission and to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace
This is a unique opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a globally respected organisation at a time of growth and innovation.
How to Apply
Please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement addressing the role requirements via the recruitment partner’s website.
This is a rare opportunity to shape how millions engage with one of the world’s most iconic theatres both in London and across the globe and ensure our audience is central in decision making across the entire organisation.
As Deputy Director of Audiences, you will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering our ambitious audience strategy, with a strong focus on engaging people under 35 and expanding our reach through a bold, innovative digital content programme.
You will lead the charge in:
• Bringing the Globe to audiences everywhere through compelling storytelling, and impactful data.
• Creating a vibrant, inclusive and inspiring welcome to everyone who interacts with our work.
• Elevating our profile nationally and internationally, with coverage that deepens our global presence.
• Develop our offer to cultural tourists visiting our iconic venue.
• Work with the Director of Audiences to unlock new opportunities, from creative brand partnerships to major commercial ventures - both onsite, offsite, and online.
Your portfolio will span every touchpoint of the Globe’s audience experience. You will oversee and inspire teams across visitor and online experience, ticketing, retail, digital engagement, brand and design, marketing, data and insight, press and media relations, and external affairs. Together, you will create seamless, memorable, and transformative experiences for every visitor, viewer, and digital participant.
We are looking for a leader who combines a love of collaboration among teams with operational excellence - someone with the creativity to innovate, the rigour to deliver, and the influence to inspire. This role is about shaping how the Globe is seen, felt, and experienced by the world. If you are ready to bring ambition, insight, and imagination to one of the most exciting cultural organisations in the world, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Continuous Improvement
Salary: up to £65,000 (dependant on experience)
Location: Remote with regular face to face meetings in London and Downton
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Continuous Improvement to join our Service Directorate at Help for Heroes. This newly created role will be pivotal in driving service quality, operational efficiency and data-led excellence across our charity — helping us achieve our mission to ensure that every member of the Armed Forces Community can live well after service.
If you are a collaborative and strategic leader with a passion for embedding continuous improvement and inspiring excellence across teams, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About the Role
Reporting to the Service Director, the Head of Continuous Improvement will lead and coordinate initiatives that enhance the quality, efficiency and consistency of our services for beneficiaries. You will design and implement a robust quality assurance framework, ensure operational data integrity, and drive service and process improvements that align with our strategic objectives.
You’ll work closely with the Data & Insights team to ensure data and evidence inform service development, delivery, and decision-making. As part of both the Service Leadership Team and the Charity-wide Leadership Team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across Operations, Marketing & Communications, and Commercial to champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of Help for Heroes’ services as we enter an exciting phase of growth and transformation.
About You
You’ll be a resourceful, forward-thinking leader with a strong background in continuous improvement, quality assurance, or service excellence within a complex service delivery environment. You’ll bring both analytical rigour and emotional intelligence — able to use data to drive improvement while engaging and motivating others through change.
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience designing and implementing quality assurance or continuous improvement frameworks.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience using data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to present at all levels.
- Experience working with CRM systems or operational data environments in a service delivery context.
You’ll be values-driven, empathetic and energised by the opportunity to make a lasting difference for those who’ve served.
About the Team
Our Service Directorate delivers integrated support and community initiatives across the UK, all aligned with our LiveWell Strategy — focused on ensuring that every member of the Armed Forces Community can live well after service.
You’ll join a team of passionate, purpose-driven professionals committed to improving the quality, consistency and impact of our services for veterans, serving personnel and their families.
The detail:
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
First interviews are expected to take place on the 9th and 10th December 2025 via Microsoft Teams and will include interview questions and analytical task. A final stage interview is anticipated to be held in person in Downton week commencing 15th December. Please note that these dates are indicative and may be subject to change.
Please note, we have received a large number of strong applications and will therefore be closing the advert early at midnight on Sunday 16th November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a commercially-minded professional eager to bring strategic client-facing leadership to an organisation with a strategic mission to find ecological solutions for a planet under threat?
The British Ecological Society is the world’s oldest ecological society. From the field and lab to the heart of government, the BES convenes expert voices, collates the evidence and makes clear recommendations to influence change through science.
We’re recruiting a Client Partnerships Manager to spearhead BES’s work with businesses, transforming ecological insight into impactful consultancy, partnerships and advertising. This role offers a rare chance to lead an entirely new revenue stream - owning the end-to-end business development pipeline, shaping key accounts, and delivering client projects that advance both impact and income.
About the role
This is a client-facing role wherebusiness development and sales will be your priority. You will take the lead in identifying new consultancy opportunities and corporate partnerships, building a healthy pipeline of prospects, and converting them through compelling proposals and winning pitches. You’ll also manage and grow our sponsorship and advertising income, developing creative packages that connect businesses with our audiences.
Alongside new business, you’ll act as account manager for our consultancy clients and partners, nurturing long-term relationships and ensuring that every project delivers value for clients while showcasing BES’s ecological expertise. You’ll oversee delivery - coordinating colleagues across the organisation, managing contracts and budgets, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
This is a new, high-profile fixed term contract for the BES, and you will play a key part in shaping how we build commercial relationships that are financially sustainable, impactful, and aligned with our strategic goals.
About you
We’re looking for someone with:
- A proven track record in business development, sales or partnerships, ideally from an agency, consultancy or other commercial environment.
- Excellent skills in pitching, presenting and closing deals, with creativity in developing tailored proposals that bring in exciting projects and partnerships.
- Strong relationship management skills and the confidence to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
- Commercial awareness, with experience negotiating contracts, overseeing budgets and delivering profitable outcomes.
- Solid project management skills to ensure consultancy and partnership projects run smoothly.
Just as importantly, you’ll bring energy, creativity and the desire to use your commercial skills in a role with real meaning — helping to connect business and ecology to tackle the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
For more information on application, or for the full job description and person specification, please visit our website through the link.
Closing Date: Wednesday 19 November 2025, 09:00 GMT
Interview: Tuesday 25 November 2025
We are working towards a world inspired by #Ecology in which nature and people thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


