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At Special Olympics GB, we're changing the way people think about intellectual disability.
Every day, our athletes challenge expectations, inspire communities and demonstrate what's possible when people are given the opportunity to thrive.
Corporate and commercial partnerships are fundamental to making that happen. They enable us not only to generate sustainable income, but to create opportunities for our athletes through volunteering, employment, leadership, education, inclusion and powerful brand collaborations.
As we build towards the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Chile and continue to grow our national movement, we're looking for an exceptional partnership professional to lead and evolve this work.
This isn't a traditional charity partnerships role. We're looking for someone who combines exceptional stewardship with commercial curiosity, entrepreneurial thinking and creativity. Someone who enjoys spotting opportunities, challenging conventional approaches and designing partnerships that create genuine shared value.
You'll inherit an exciting portfolio of national partners (Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Toyota GB, Fuller’s pubs, Ocean Outdoor, Mitsubishi Electric UK and others), lead a small but ambitious team, and work alongside the Director of Development to shape the future of one of the UK's most exciting purpose-led partnership programmes.
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.



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Retail Manager – The Hangar
The Wisdom Hospice | Rochester, Kent £32,000 - £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience) 37.5 hours per week 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
This is no ordinary retail management role.
At The Wisdom Hospice, every sale helps fund exceptional hospice care for local people and their families. The Hangar is our flagship retail destination - a vibrant, large-format store that redefines what charity retail can be.
Forget traditional charity shops. The Hangar is a unique retail experience filled with high-quality donated stock, exciting discoveries, sustainable fashion, homeware treasures, and ever-changing displays. It is a destination for shoppers, bargain hunters, fashion lovers and supporters alike.
We're now looking for an exceptional Retail Manager to lead this thriving store and take it to the next level.
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to put your own stamp on a high-profile retail operation while directly supporting a cause that changes lives.
We're looking for a creative, commercially-minded leader who can transform donated goods into compelling retail experiences, inspire customers to return time and again, and build a passionate team of staff and volunteers around a shared mission.
The successful candidate will have the vision to see opportunities where others see stock, the drive to exceed targets, and the people skills to create an outstanding customer experience every day.
What You'll Do
Drive Commercial Success
- Deliver and exceed sales and income targets
- Maximise the value of donated stock through effective pricing and presentation
- Create engaging promotions, events and seasonal campaigns
- Seek new opportunities to increase footfall and revenue
Bring Creativity to Life
- Develop eye-catching visual merchandising and store displays
- Create an exciting and inspiring shopping environment
- Use your flair for retail presentation to showcase stock at its full potential
- Support local marketing and social media activity
Lead and Inspire People
- Motivate, coach and develop a team of paid staff and volunteers
- Create a positive, energetic and inclusive culture
- Recruit and retain volunteers who share our passion
- Deliver outstanding customer service standards across the store
Ensure Operational Excellence
- Oversee day-to-day store operations
- Manage stock flow, rotation and gift aid processes
- Maintain excellent standards of health and safety, compliance and cash handling
- Keep the store looking professional, safe and welcoming at all times
About You
We're looking for someone who is as passionate about people as they are about retail.
You'll bring:
- Proven experience in retail management with responsibility for delivering sales targets
- Strong people leadership and team development skills
- A creative eye for visual merchandising and product presentation
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Commercial awareness and sound business judgement
- Confidence using social media and digital tools
- A proactive, hands-on approach and a genuine passion for our cause
Experience in charity retail is highly desirable, but we would also welcome applications from talented commercial retail managers looking to move into the charity sector.
Additional requirements:
- Full UK driving licence
- Good standard of education (A-Level or equivalent)
- Enhanced DBS check required
Why Join The Wisdom Hospice?
This is more than a retail management position.
It's an opportunity to lead a store with real purpose, inspire a community of supporters, and generate vital income that helps deliver outstanding hospice care across Kent.
You'll be joining an organisation that is passionate about its mission, ambitious about its future, and committed to finding the right person to help make The Hangar the premier charity retail destination in the region.
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If you're a dynamic retail leader with commercial flair, creative vision and a passion for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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If you're a dynamic retail leader with commercial flair, creative vision and a passion for making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Join The Wisdom Hospice and help turn retail success into life-changing care.
Purpose of the Role
The Director of External Affairs and Growth is an SLT role responsible for leveraging the voice and power of the eoa's network to influence and accelerate the growth of the employee owned sector.
The role leads the eoa’s external affairs, policy and insights, marcomms and events, shaping the external environment for employee ownership and securing the funding and commercial income needed to support sustainable sector growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead external affairs strategy, building the relationships and influence needed to shape policy, remove barriers and expand EO.
- Build strategic relationships and secure grant funding and commercial partnerships, generating income to support advocacy, events and sector growth initiatives, including the UK EO Growth Strategy.
- Oversee our policy and insights work, engaging key stakeholders to co-produce content that influences EO practice and policy and strengthens the eoa’s voice in public affairs.
- Oversee the delivery of a mar-comms strategy that delivers commercial objectives and positions the eoa as the leading authority on EO.
- Oversee our events programmes, ensuring they drive knowledge-sharing, sector development
- and commercial sustainability.
- Represent the eoa at industry forums, policy roundtables and public affairs events,
- championing the employee ownership model.
- Collaborate with the Director of Membership and Operations to align advocacy and external
- engagement with member needs and priorities.
- Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering innovation and delivering measurable impact across income generation, advocacy, policy, events and mar-comms activities
Knowledge, Experience, and Attributes
- Proven expertise in external affairs, advocacy, or policy leadership, ideally within a business, trade body, or membership association.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing government, media, and corporate partners.
- Demonstrated ability to drive sectoral or policy change, leading successful advocacy initiatives.
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience in sponsorship acquisition, revenue generation, grant funding and developing financially sustainable initiatives.
- Exceptional strategic communication and storytelling skills, able to engage and mobilise diverse audiences.
- Experience in event programming, ensuring high engagement and sector impact.
- Passion for employee ownership and economic models that promote shared prosperity.
- Innovative, creative, and proactive in problem-solving and strategy execution.
- A confident and transparent leader who fosters collaboration and inclusivity.
- Self-aware with emotional intelligence, resilience, and integrity.
What Constitutes Success in This Role?
Success in this role means having a positive impact on the growth of the employee-owned sector, strengthening the eoa’s influence and increasing the adoption of “great EO”. Stronger stakeholder relationships, greater advocacy impact and improved commercial sustainability through a diverse mix of grant funding, sponsorships and strategic partnerships will also be key indicators of success.
Key outcomes for the role
- Outcome - Growth of the employee ownership sector
- Measure - Increased number of EO businesses, heightened sector awareness
- Outcome - Strengthened corporate engagement
- Measure - Growth in strategic partnerships, corporate and government engagement
- Outcome - Strong Commercial Sustainability
- Measure - Increased sponsorship revenue, secured long-term commercial partnerships
- Outcome -Increased policy influence
- Measure - Policy recommendations adopted, increased government engagement
- Outcome - Enhanced sector insight and intelligence
- Measure - Utilisation of high quality data and insights for regular sector related content outputs
- Outcome - Development and adoption of best practice
- Measure - Creation, adoption and promotion of best practice across the EO network.
- Outcome - Successful events programmes
- Measure - Increased participation, sponsorship growth, positive feedback.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
- A two-page CV
- And one of either:
- Cover letter setting out your motivation, approach, and what you will bring to the role
- Video (maximum 10 minutes) setting out your motivation, approach, and what you will bring to the role
Applications should be submitted before 9:00am 17 August 2026. We will close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews will be in two stages. The first stage will be a virtual interview via teams on
26 August. For those who successfully move to stage 2 there will be an in-person
discussion w.c. 31 August.
The eoa welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those
who are under-represented. We recruit based on values, skills, and contribution to our
purpose.
We exist to grow and strengthen employee ownership as a force for powering fairer livelihoods, stronger businesses, and a more resilient economy.



About parkrun
parkrun is a health and wellbeing charity and our vision is to create a healthier and happier
planet.
Since our conception in 2004, parkrun has evolved into a global social movement with a
vibrant and inclusive community at its core. As of 2024, we have recorded over 100-million
instances of walking, jogging, running, and volunteering.
Our mission is to transform lives by empowering people to be active, together, outdoors in
their local community; and to protect parkrun for the generations to come. Each and every
weekend, we deliver free, weekly timed events that people of all ages and backgrounds can
join in. By tackling barriers to participation, we encourage communities to come together
and embrace regular physical activity.
Now in its 21st year, parkrun spans over 2,600 locations in 21 countries with more than 10
million people registered, and counting.
And we have really only just begun.
Brief role description:
The Head of Partner Management role is responsible for leading on and strengthening
relationships with parkrun's corporate partners (external) both in the UK and globally. This
role involves maintaining and developing partnerships through regular face-to-face
meetings and communications, identifying opportunities to enhance revenue and value, and
ensuring partners align with parkrun's strategy. The role exists within the Commercial &
Fundraising team supporting global staff to ensure best practice across parkrun Global
partner footprint. As a senior staff member you will work with various teams to execute
successful partner campaigns and deliver partner’s rights. You will also support and on
identifying new sponsors and opportunities with corporates to increase revenue to parkrun.
Main responsibilities:
● Working with local partnership managers, manage and grow relationships with
parkrun’s global commercial partners ensuring strong collaboration and mutual
benefit.
● Develop parkrun’s account management processes and documentation globally with
an aim to be world class, using KPI and objective planning, data to measure
performance and ensuring regional partnership managers successfully achieve the
objectives of partners in their region.
● Create, manage and implement campaigns on behalf of partners, monitor and report
on performance of these campaigns and ensure the delivery of contracted rights.
Ensure best practice from these campaigns is shared across the parkrun territories.
● Work with Global Head of Commercial & Fundraising to identify, negotiate and on
board new partners and take a lead on renewing contracts with existing partners.
● Explore innovative ideas to enhance the rights offered to partners and identify
opportunities to increase value. Lead on exploring how parkrun can work with the
corporate sector; identifying opportunities that drive income not only from rights but
alignment with parkrun’s charitable mission.
● Build and manage a small, fast-paced, high-performance and collaborative team that
champions parkrun’s partners and their work.
Stay up to date with industry trends within the sports and charity sector, engage in
sector networking, and ensure parkrun adopts best practices in sponsorship
management to maximise partnerships and maintain a competitive edge
Expectations of a line managers at parkrun:
● Will have regular 1:1s with direct reports.
● Will set objectives for direct reports / team.
● Will provide regular feedback and developmental guidance.
● Will plan teams’ workload and availability.
● Will play a role in recruitment and selection and work with the People & Culture
team to understand the roles required.
● Will cascade messages to the team as appropriate.
● Will be able to assign responsibilities and authority to the right employees, taking
their interests, ambitions, development and competency into account.
● Will deliver any disciplinary sanctions in line with our policies and processes.
● Will provide support for team members and promote health and wellbeing at work.
Essential experience requirements:
● Experience in managing and leading relationships with commercial partners.
● Prior experience in managing and implementing successful campaigns on behalf of
partners, ensuring the delivery of rights.
● Experience in developing and implementing strategies to grow revenue through
partnerships and sponsorships.
● Experience in producing reports to track progression of partnership KPIs.
● Experience and confidence in presenting.
● Experience in line management
Desirable experience requirements:
● Experience managing commercial partners at an international level.
● Experience with managing/overseeing multiple partners at varying levels of
sponsorship -
● Experience in contract discussions and renewals.
Experience in organising partner engagement events or organising events with a
commercial partner.
● Familiarity with CRM systems or other tools to effectively manage partnership
activities, track progress and highlight reports.
● Experience in developing creative brand-led campaigns and activation on behalf of
brands
Professional certification requirements:
N/A
Most relevant skills:
● Attention to Detail: Meticulous with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.
● Communication: Able to talk and work with people at all levels in a professional and
mature manner across the whole parkrun network.
● Initiative: Able to be proactive, take initiative and take steps to improve ways of
working seeking support where necessary.
● Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate and establish rapport at all levels,
internally and externally.
● Organisation: Able to determine goals and priorities and to accurately assess the
actions, time and resources needed to achieve those goals.
● Presentation: Able to deliver engaging and informative presentations with excellent
public speaking skills.
● Priority Management: Able to manage competing priorities with resilience and thrive
in a fast paced environment.
● Teamwork: Able to effectively manage conflict and interact with / respect diverse
personalities.
● Able to use a variety of IT systems and tools, such as google workspace.
● Demonstrates high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
● Demonstrates a growth mindset, with a desire to improve and learn new skills.
At parkrun, we believe that everyone should be able to participate in, and enjoy, physical
activity in a safe environment, and be safeguarded from harm through a duty of care. As
such, safeguarding is a fundamental part of every role, and all staff have a responsibility to
play an active part in keeping everyone safe.
The post holder will be required to comply with all policies and procedures issued by
parkrun Ltd.
This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of
the post holder. The organisation may stipulate other reasonable requirements. The job
description will be reviewed and may be subject to change.
parkrun is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to building a diverse
and welcoming team that reflects the communities we aim to serve. We believe that varied
perspectives strengthen our mission to create a healthier, happier planet. We encourage job
applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age and
other protected characteristics.
At parkrun, we strive to make every voice heard and valued, and we are dedicated to breaking
down barriers to inclusion in all aspects of our workplace. For more on our commitment to
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, please see our Global DEI Statement.
parkrun Limited is the company responsible for delivering parkrun in the UK.



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Marketing Officer (part time) - Royal Statistical Society
Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata, £20,400 actual salary
Contract: Permanent, part-time, 0.6 FTE
Hours: 21 hours per week (with flexibility as to how these are worked subject to business need and prior agreement)
Location: Hybrid, with regular attendance at our central London office (40%)
Reports to: Director of Commercial
Application deadline: Thursday 6 August 2026, inclusive
Interviews: Week commencing 10 August 2026.
Overview
The Royal Statistical Society is looking for an outstanding, proactive and organised Marketing Officer to help plan, coordinate and deliver marketing campaigns across our diverse commercial and engagement activities.
Founded in 1834, the RSS is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data. We are a charity, a professional body for statisticians and data scientists, and a membership organisation with thousands of members across the UK and internationally.
This is a new role and an exciting opportunity to bring additional marketing capacity and expertise into the Society. You will drive and support campaigns that increase awareness, engagement, bookings, enquiries and income across diverse areas such as membership, training, events, the annual conference, advertising, sponsorship, partnerships and venue hire.
About the role
This is a hands-on marketing role with plenty of variety. Working closely with colleagues across the RSS, you will plan and coordinate multi-channel campaigns across email, web, social media, digital advertising, partner channels and other routes.
You will help turn plans into practical campaign action, making sure marketing is well-organised, audience-focused, delivered on time and measured for effectiveness. You will work closely with our Digital and Content team to coordinate website updates, content, newsletters and campaign assets.
What you’ll be doing
Day-to-day you will:
- promote RSS products, services and business areas including membership, training, events, conference, sponsorship and venue hire;
- plan, coordinate and deliver integrated and effective marketing campaigns across these RSS activities, working closely with key colleagues;
- draft and edit clear, audience-focused marketing copy for social media, emails, adverts, landing pages and promotional materials;
- create, schedule and monitor marketing emails and social media activity, including segmentation, testing and reporting;
- use CRM, campaign and marketing data to support targeting, customer journeys and evaluation;
- monitor campaign performance, including reach, engagement, enquiries, bookings, leads and income;
- help improve campaign effectiveness, audience targeting and ways of working;
- coordinate suppliers, agencies or freelancers where required.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone with fantastic marketing skills and practical experience who is proactive, collaborative and confident managing multiple priorities.
You will need:
- experience of working to and achieving ambitious targets, including income generation and customer engagement targets;
- experience coordinating and delivering multiple marketing campaigns simultaneously;
- experience of email marketing, digital marketing and campaign administration;
- experience using CRM systems, customer data or marketing lists;
- experience monitoring and reporting on marketing performance;
- strong writing skills and the ability to produce clear, audience-focused copy;
- excellent organisational and project coordination skills;
- good attention to detail;
- an understanding of digital marketing channels and customer journeys;
- the ability to work with colleagues across different teams;
- a positive, proactive and customer-focused approach.
It would also be helpful, but not essential if you have
- experience in a charity, membership body, professional body or similar organisation;
- experience marketing training, events, conferences, membership or professional services
Why join the RSS?
This is a great opportunity to make a visible contribution in an internationally respected charity and professional body with an important public purpose. The RSS is a highly colleague-centred organisation with a great range of benefits. We offer:
- hybrid working, with regular (40%) attendance at our central London office;
- flexibility in how hours are arranged, subject to business needs and prior agreement;
- pension scheme after three months, with employee contributions of up to 5% double matched by the RSS, up to a maximum employer contribution of 10%;
- 25 days’ annual leave, pro rata, plus bank holidays;
- additional office closure between Christmas and New Year;
- training budget;
- season ticket loan;
- cycle to work scheme;
- employee assistance programme.
Occasional flexibility may be required, including some evening work, to support key campaigns and major events such as the RSS annual conference.
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job by submitting:
- your CV; and
- a supporting statement explaining how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.
Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 6 August 2026, inclusive.
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 10 August 2026. We may contact and interview strong candidates before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Team: Estates and Construction
Location: Remote with regular travel in the South-East
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Salary: Up to £53,736.33 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Responsibilities of our Surveyor:
- Manage a designated property portfolio, delivering repairs, planned maintenance, and minor redevelopment projects
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to identify and deliver effective estate solutions
- Work closely with Estates Support, Construction, Safety, Health & Environment, and Legal teams, as well as external consultants and contractors, to maintain a safe, compliant, and effective estate
- Assess property issues and implement appropriate solutions
- Lead property transactions and estate projects, including retail and commercial lease acquisitions and disposals
- Negotiate with agents, landlords, neighbouring occupiers, solicitors, and local or statutory authorities
- Procure and manage contractors, ensuring appropriate vetting and compliance
- Oversee property works in partnership with retail and operational managers
- Maintain accurate records across estate, facilities management, and cloud-based systems
- Prepare regional and property-specific reports
About the Estates and Construction team:
Estates and Construction manages a diverse property portfolio that includes cat adoption and homing centres, charity shops, multi-pen sites, and residential properties. As we expand our vibrant team, we are seeking an additional Surveyor to help deliver high-quality property support across the estate. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on the welfare of cats, volunteers, and colleagues.
What we’re looking for in our Surveyor:
- Flexible regional portfolio covering the South East of England and a small number of outer London properties. Applicants should live within a reasonable travelling distance of the region
- Level 6 or higher professional surveying qualification and current membership of a professional institution
- Post qualification experience of surveying in a property or facilities management environment
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Working Knowledge of retail/commercial leases, acquisitions and disposals
- Multi-site and use property management and compliance experience
- Experience of working on and managing small building or maintenance projects up to £500k
- Ability to work within a small team and externally with professionals and third parties
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 3rd August 2026
Virtual interview date: w/c 17th August 2026
Second stage: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Video screening
3. Virtual interview and assessment/presentation
4. Meet the team
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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Community Marketing Manager for CharityConnect/CharityJob
12-month Fixed Term Contract - Hybrid £37,000 - £40,000
CharityJob is the UK's most trusted job board for the charity sector. CharityConnect is our community platform. In 2026/27 we're integrating CharityConnect more closely with CharityJob, and turning it into something the sector wants to be a part of. The strategy is in place. What's needed now is someone with the energy, creativity and commercial instinct to execute it.
You'll have genuine ownership, a clear brief, and the opportunity to build something the sector will love.
What you'll be doing
This is a hands-on, varied role. You'll own the day-to-day running and growth of Charity Connect, managing the community, planning and delivering events, running email and social campaigns, building sector partnerships, and growing our audience.
You'll be:
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Managing our online community.Seeding discussions, supporting super users and refreshing content
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Planning and delivering a minimum of 10 networking events across the year, including sourcing and managing high-profile sector speakers
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Driving audience and registration growth through targeted email campaigns and owned channel activity
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Increasing in-platform engagement through relevant content
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Working with our product and design teams to integrate the CharityConnect and CharityJob brands, creating clearer user journeys between the two platforms
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Building relationships with sector bodies for co-branded content partnerships
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Managing early-stage commercial activity including newsletter sponsorship and event sponsorship
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Owning our KPI framework, reporting monthly to the senior team against agreed targets
You'll thrive in this role if you
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Have experience in community management and/or digital marketing, ideally within a membership body, media brand or digital platform
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Are a strong, confident communicator who can craft discussion threads, newsletters and emails that genuinely engage our community
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Know how to grow and engage an online audience and have the data literacy to understand what's working and what isn't
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Are organised enough to juggle events, campaigns, partnerships and community management simultaneously
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Can build relationships with senior sector figures.From event speakers to commercial sponsors, and make them feel valued
Experience with email platforms, OneSignal, basic SEO and sponsorship relationships would be a bonus, but we're more interested in the right person than a perfect checklist.
Location: Hybrid. Tuesdays and Thursdays in our Kingston Upon Thames office
We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the sector we serve. We welcome applications from all bac kgrounds
We help charities find people who share their purpose, faster, easier and fairly.



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TPP Recruitment is supporting a leading UK awarding organisation to recruit a Commercial Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to inherit an established portfolio of customers and prospects while driving growth across a well-respected organisation with ambitious plans for the future.
Operating within the education and skills sector, you will work with colleges, training providers, adult education organisations and employers, building trusted relationships that deliver excellent customer retention alongside sustainable new business growth.
Salary: £47,859 per annum
Employment type: Permanent
Working arrangements: Remote (UK based), with travel required to Lancaster (UK) Head Office as required. This role involves frequent travel and overnight stays.
Working pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Other benefits:
- Generous bonus structure
- Significant autonomy and ownership of your region
- Extensive opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Join a supportive and collaborative commercial team
- Work for an organisation with a strong reputation across the education and skills sector
About the Organisation
TPP Recruitment is supporting a well-established UK awarding organisation that develops qualifications and learning solutions which support individuals, employers and training providers nationwide.
With a strong reputation for customer service and partnership working, the organisation is committed to growing its market presence while maintaining excellent relationships with existing customers.
About the Role
As Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of existing customer accounts across the West Midlands, Wales and Southwest region, while also identifying and securing new business opportunities.
This is a highly client-facing position, with regular travel across your territory and approximately two to three days each week spent meeting customers and prospects. The sales cycle is consultative and relationship-led, requiring patience, credibility and a long-term approach to business development.
You will be responsible for customer retention while building a strong pipeline of new opportunities and contributing to regional growth targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop relationships with existing customer accounts
- Maintain a minimum customer retention rate of 95%
- Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities across your region
- Deliver against annual new business growth targets
- Create and manage a robust sales pipeline through consistent prospect engagement
- Conduct regular customer visits and account reviews
- Present to senior stakeholders, decision-makers and prospective customers
- Use CRM systems to track opportunities, forecast income and monitor performance
- Work closely with marketing, customer service and product teams to support growth
- Gather customer intelligence and market insight to influence future development
- Represent the organisation at meetings, events and conferences
Skills / Experience Required
- Successful experience in sales, business development, account management or partnership management
- A strong track record of achieving commercial targets and growing customer relationships
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Experience managing multiple accounts and opportunities simultaneously
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- A customer-focused and consultative approach to sales
- Experience within education, awarding organisations, training providers, further education or skills-based sectors (desirable)
- Knowledge of qualifications, assessment or learning services (desirable)
To Apply
- Please submit your CV outlining your relevant commercial, sales or business development experience.
Interview Process
The interview process will vary depending on location:
- Candidates based near the organisation's Northwest office will attend a single in-person interview
- Candidates based further afield will complete a two-stage process, comprising an online interview followed by a final in-person interview
As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a presentation outlining their proposed first 30, 60 and 90 days in the role.
Deadline
- Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Early application is recommended.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
The Head of Commercial Partnerships is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing and delivering Jericho's corporate engagement and partnership strategy.
The postholder will build and maintain relationships with employers, businesses, funders and strategic partners to create employment pathways for participants, generate income for Jericho's social enterprises and unlock wider support through corporate fundraising, social value partnerships, volunteering and advocacy.
Working across multiple areas of the organisation, the role will act as a bridge between Jericho's employability, enterprise and income generation functions, ensuring partnerships deliver meaningful social impact while strengthening the organisation's long-term sustainability.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Jericho's corporate engagement strategy and become a key external ambassador for one of Birmingham's leading employment-focused charities.
We would consider 0.8 FTE for the right candidate. The successful applicant must have the Right to Work in the UK as we are unable to offer sponsorship.
What you’ll be doing:
Strategic Leadership
- With support from the Director of Income Generation, develop and deliver Jericho's Commercial Partnerships Strategy.
- Identify opportunities to increase income, employment outcomes and social impact through external partnerships.
- Contribute to organisational strategy, business planning and growth objectives.
- Monitor partnership performance and provide regular reporting on outcomes, income generation and impact.
- Act as a senior ambassador for Jericho across Birmingham and the wider region.
Employer Engagement and Employment Pathways
- Build and maintain relationships with employers across a range of sectors.
- Create opportunities for work placements, work experience, internships and employment pathways for participants.
- Develop employer partnerships that support individuals facing significant barriers to employment.
- Work closely with People Support and Employability teams to understand participant needs and identify suitable opportunities.
- Promote inclusive employment practices and encourage employers to recruit from underrepresented groups.
Corporate Partnerships and Business Development
- Identify and secure new business opportunities for Jericho's social enterprises.
- Develop relationships with procurement teams, HR leaders, CSR teams and senior decision-makers.
- Promote the commercial services offered by Jericho's enterprises and identify opportunities for growth.
- Create strategic partnerships that deliver both commercial value and social impact.
- Support the development of new enterprise opportunities and routes to market.
- Identify opportunities arising from corporate social responsibility and social value commitments.
External Representation
- Represent Jericho at networking events, conferences, business forums and partnership meetings.
- Build Jericho's profile within Birmingham's business community.
- Deliver presentations and pitches to senior stakeholders.
- Develop relationships with key influencers, business leaders and strategic partners.
Who are we looking for?
Essential
- Significant experience in corporate partnerships, business development, employer engagement, relationship management.
- Proven ability to build and maintain high-value strategic relationships.
- Experience developing partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes.
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how businesses operate.
- Excellent communication, networking and presentation skills.
- Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders.
- Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into tangible results.
- Strong planning, organisational and project management skills.
- An appreciation of and sympathy with The Jericho Foundation's Christian roots and values, and a commitment to its mission of supporting people facing barriers to employment into sustainable work.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity, social enterprise, employability or recruitment sectors.
- Knowledge of Birmingham's business landscape and key employers.
- Experience securing corporate funding, sponsorship or social value partnerships.
- Understanding of supported employment and employability programmes.
- Experience managing budgets, income targets or commercial contracts.
About JERICHO
JERICHO is an award-winning Birmingham-based charity and family of six social enterprises. We provide supported work opportunities for people facing extreme challenges in getting a job and have been helping people across Birmingham into employment for over 30 years. We primarily support marginalised young people and survivors of modern slavery. What makes our model so effective is the way we combine work placements with individualised wrap-around support, training and a range of targeted activities. Our approach is focused on helping people address the issues that are affecting their life chances, build skills and confidence and ultimately become more employable.
INTERVIEWS ARE PLANNED IN PERSON ON TUESDAY 11th AUGUST 2026.
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UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as General Counsel & Company Secretary, you will lead UNICEF UK’s legal, governance and regulatory strategy, ensuring the organisation operates with integrity, sound judgement and confidence. Acting as the principal legal adviser to the Executive Team and Board, you will provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice to support high-quality decision-making. You will also lead a multi-disciplinary department, positioning legal, governance and risk functions as strategic enablers of organisational impact.
You will bring significant senior-level experience leading legal and governance functions within a complex organisation, with a track record of supporting executive and board-level decision-making. You combine strong commercial acumen with sound judgement, able to balance legal risk with organisational priorities and provide clear, practical advice. You are an influential and collaborative leader, skilled at building relationships and leading high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.
We have partnered with GatenbySanderson for this search and we invite you to learn more about this opportunity and visit our dedicated microsite. The site contains further information about the role, UNICEF UK, further details on how to apply, our recruitment process, as well as contact details of our search partner, GatenbySanderson.
Closing date: Friday 31st July, 2026 at midnight
Interview date: Late August into September 2026. Specific dates to be confirmed
In return, we offer:
excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

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Shop Manager
Lead a shop. Save lives.
RSPCA Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon & District Branch is looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded Shop Manager to lead our North Finchley Charity Shop and help transform the lives of vulnerable animals across North London.
Location: North Finchley, London
Salary: £21,840 per annum
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent contract (subject to successful completion of a 3-month probationary period)
Every sale, every donation and every volunteer you inspire helps fund the rescue, veterinary treatment, rehabilitation and rehoming of abandoned cats and kittens, alongside neglected, injured and vulnerable animals. This is more than a retail management role: it is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.
You willlead the day-to-day operation of our busy charity shop, motivate and develop a team of staff and volunteers, drive sales both in-store and online, maximise donations and deliver an excellent customer experience while supporting the Branch's local animal welfare work.
We're looking for someone with retail management experience who enjoys leading people, achieving ambitious targets and delivering outstanding customer service. Charity retail experience is welcome but not essential.
The role will include weekend working and occasional evenings in line with the operational needs of the Branch.
To Apply
Please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria set out in the Job Description and your suitability for the role.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient suitable applications be received.
Due to the anticipated volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest in joining RSPCA Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon & District Branch and wish you every success in your future career.
Please assure you address all essential criteria in the cover letter and give examples of how you demonstrate them
We are a dynamic, high-performing, small and mighty legal team supporting the Southbank Centre to achieve its strategic priorities. The role covers a broad range of cutting edge legal work with colleagues from all departments and at all levels, of the Southbank Centre.
Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.
The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.
We endeavour to keep job adverts open for at least two weeks for prospective applicants to apply. However, if we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure consideration for shortlisting.
Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered.
Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting and negotiating a broad range of arts, commercial and real estate contracts.
- Advising on data protection, IP and regulatory matters.
- Developing and updating templates.
Skills & Experience
- A qualified solicitor holding a current practising certificate with 5+ years PQE in house or at a top law firm (with secondment experience) in commercial, IP or related fields.
- Strong organisational/legal tech skills and interest in using/ developing AI tools.
- Strong legal drafting/skills, confident negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
- Experience of managing commercial property transactions.
- Confident managing projects in a fast paced and complex in-house environment.
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Help build South East London's renewable energy future
South East London Community Energy (SELCE) is looking for a Community Renewable Energy Project Developer to help deliver one of London's most exciting community-owned renewable energy programmes.
Working alongside our experienced Renewable Energy Projects Manager and CEO, you will develop community-owned solar projects from initial feasibility through to installation. As your experience grows, you will progressively take ownership of your own projects, developing technical, commercial and stakeholder management skills. Unlike many commercial renewable energy roles, this position provides exposure to the complete project lifecycle, combining technical design, commercial analysis, stakeholder engagement, funding development, planning, procurement and project delivery.
You'll work with schools, charities, leisure centres, faith organisations and businesses, helping them reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while generating long-term income that funds action on fuel poverty.
We're looking for someone who already has a solid grounding in commercial solar and wants to expand their skills across the full project development lifecycle while making a tangible difference to local communities.
Key Responsibilities
Project Development
- Identify and assess potential community solar host sites.
- Undertake desktop feasibility studies and site surveys.
- Procure structural surveys, grid connection studies and planning consultants.
- Apply for grants and development funding.
- Progress projects through planning, legal agreements and delivery.
Solar Design & Commercial Analysis
- Design commercial rooftop solar PV systems using OpenSolar, PVSol or similar software.
- Optimise systems to maximise generation and on-site self-consumption.
- Use SELCE's financial model to assess project viability and electricity pricing.
- Prepare technical and commercial proposals.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build trusted relationships with host organisations.
- Explain SELCE's community-owned financing model.
- Guide organisations through the project development process.
- Respond to technical and commercial enquiries.
Project Delivery
- Support procurement of installation contractors.
- Support installation delivery alongside the Renewable Energy Projects Manager.
- Assist with leases and Power Purchase Agreements.
Community Engagement
- Represent SELCE at community events.
- Promote community-owned renewable energy.
- Support community investment campaigns.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience designing commercial rooftop solar PV systems using OpenSolar, PVSol, SolarEdge Designer or similar software, with confidence learning new packages.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Understanding of the commercial aspects of solar PV and associated revenue streams.
- Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic about community energy.
Desirable
- Experience supporting delivery of commercial rooftop solar projects.
- Experience through employment, internships or university projects involving commercial solar PV.
- Experience securing grant funding.
- Experience supervising volunteers.
- Experience managing project teams.
- Experience in the community energy sector.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- 4% employer pension contribution
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Ongoing professional development and mentoring
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) for agreed evening and weekend work
- The opportunity to help shape one of the UK's leading community energy organisations
About SELCE
South East London Community Energy (SELCE) is an award-winning, member-owned energy cooperative working to create a fair and just energy transition. We believe everyone should benefit from the transition to renewable energy.
Through our innovative community financing model, local people invest in renewable energy projects that benefit their communities. SELCE currently owns and operates over 550 kWp of solar PV across 12 sites throughout South East London and will install a further 600 kWp this summer, with additional projects already in development.
Our work has received national recognition, including Community Energy Project at the British Renewable Energy Awards 2026, the Fuel Poverty Action award at the Community Energy England Awards 2025 and Social Value Category at Retrofit Academy Awards 2025.
Why join SELCE?
You'll be joining one of the UK's leading community energy organisations at an exciting period of growth. Every project you help deliver will reduce carbon emissions, lower energy costs for schools, charities and community organisations, and generate long-term funding that supports households experiencing fuel poverty.
As a small, ambitious organisation, SELCE offers the opportunity to work directly with senior decision-makers, develop projects from concept to installation and build a unique combination of technical, commercial and people skills.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
SELCE values diversity and is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented within the renewable energy sector.
We will interview candidates on a rolling basis. We encourage candidates to apply early.
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Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis.
We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis.
Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years.
Over the past three years, PCR has won:
- the Change Project of the year award in 2023
- the Excellence in Healthcare Partnerships award at the Communiqué 2025 awards
- Fundraiser of the Year award at the National Fundraiser Awards 2026
- The Mark Collins Award for Most Powerful Use of Insight to Improve Supporter Experience at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Awards 2026
Job Description
Prostate Cancer Research is seeking a skilled, relationship driven and commercially minded Senior Account Manager to support the growth of our groundbreaking data initiative, Prostate Progress. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the point where healthcare innovation, research, data, and commercial partnerships meet. Playing a pivotal part in ensuring that industry partners receive exceptional service, clear communication, and the highest standards of delivery.
As the day-to-day lead for commissioned studies, you will own and develop a portfolio of relationships across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, MedTech and research organisations. Ensuring seamless coordination between clients and PCR’s internal delivery teams and driving renewed commissions and expanded account value.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in account management, an ability to translate complex requirements into clear deliverables, and a passion for working in a purpose driven environment where partnerships drive real world impact for people with prostate cancer.
As part of representing PCR within the life sciences ecosystem, the role will involve both UK and international travel. Including attendance at client meetings, conferences, partner briefings, and key industry events.
Key Responsibilities
Client and partnership management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for PCR’s partners commissioning data-related activities, coordinating structured communication through kick‑off meetings, milestone reviews, and issue‑resolution processes.
- Build and grow strong, trusted relationships with clients, ensuring clarity of expectations, accurate project tracking, and timely delivery of all commitments.
- Develop tailored account plans to strengthen engagement, act as a trusted advisor to partners, drive renewals and repeat business, and drive year‑on‑year revenue growth.
Pipeline development and new business support
- Work with the Head of Business Development and Director of Partnerships to contribute to commercial discussions and maintain an organised, strategic pipeline of commercial opportunities across life sciences and research sectors.
- Lead the development of expansion opportunities within existing accounts, helping shape compelling, commercially viable proposals.
- Develop study scopes, timelines, budgets and value propositions that reflect both industry needs and PCR’s capabilities.
Internal Coordination & Project Delivery
- Collaborate closely with PCR’s Head of Project Delivery, Senior Data Analyst, Translational Research Director, and Finance to ensure internal readiness and alignment on all contracts.
- Translate client requirements into clear internal plans.
- Facilitate clear handovers, milestone planning, and resource assessments that support timely delivery and mitigate operational risks.
- Maintain oversight of project progress across active accounts.
- Proactively surface project risks, blockers, or capacity issues, ensuring rapid escalation and problem‑solving.
Commercial Oversight & Reporting
- Shape pricing strategy and commercial recommendations, including value‑based pricing and cost‑benefit narrative development.
- Track financial performance of contracts, supporting accurate forecasting and revenue monitoring with Finance.
- Regularly review account performance
- Identify growth opportunities and commercial risks
- Produce high‑quality pipeline updates, performance summaries, and insight reports for senior leadership.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure all data‑related work meets GDPR and contractual data protection requirements
- Coordinate with colleagues to uphold ethical and regulatory frameworks related to research, intellectual property, and partner agreements
- Maintain accurate documentation and audit‑ready records across CRM and contract systems
Sector Engagement
- Represent PCR and Prostate Progress at industry events, conferences, and networking forums, helping build visibility and cultivate new leads. Includes international travel.
- Gather client and market insights to inform service development, modelling formats, and partnership offerings, develop a strong understanding of the external markets.
- Act as an ambassador for PCR’s mission and the value of Prostate Progress.
Skills and Competencies
Our ideal candidate would have the following:
Experience
- Significant experience in account management, partnerships or client leadership roles.
- Experience working with and/or within pharmaceutical, NHS, biotechnology, MedTech, clinical research organisations, or related scientific/healthcare environments (desirable).
- Demonstrated success managing complex B2B accounts and delivering high‑quality partnership experiences.
- Experience shaping proposals, negotiating commercial terms, and contributing to pricing or cost‑benefit analysis.
- Strong background in working with cross‑functional technical teams (e.g., analytics, research, finance, delivery).
- Confident using CRM systems and producing accurate forecasts and performance reports.
- Experience representing an organisation at external events, conferences, or partner meetings – with the willingness and ability to undertake UK and international travel, as required.
- Experience in account growth, renewals and strategic client planning.
Skills
- Excellent relationship building, client‑facing, and communication skills – able to translate technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives.
- Strong commercial judgement and understanding of partnership value drivers in life sciences.
- Strong strategic account management capability
- Skilled in shaping proposals and supporting commercial discussions
- Skilled in problem-solving, risk identification, and facilitating cross‑team alignment.
- Highly organised, detail oriented, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Strong analytical abilities and confidence working with data or financial models.
Personal Attributes
- Purpose driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering exceptional partner experiences.
- Proactive, solutions focused, and comfortable working with ambiguity in a fast‑moving environment.
- Values led and aligned to PCR’s mission of improving outcomes for people with prostate cancer.
- Commercially minded with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
How To Apply
Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 600 words) outlining why you would like the role and why you think you’d be a good fit, giving examples of previous experience.
There will be a one stage/two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online, and the second will be a more informal in-person interview at our offices in London.
For more information about the role, please contact us at the email address found in the full job description (attached).
For more information about our organisation, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, the Prostate Progress webpage and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool.
PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
No applications without a cover letter will be accepted
Transforming Research. Transforming lives.

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Awel Aman Tawe is a pioneering community energy charity working to tackle the climate emergency while strengthening community resilience. Founded in 1998, we have developed two of the largest renewable energy co-operatives in Wales – Awel Co-op (wind) and Egni Co-op (solar and smart local energy systems).
We are entering an exciting and pivotal phase. Alongside our established renewable energy assets, we are developing new infrastructure, including a solar farm and battery storage project (one of the UK’s first “tribrid” systems). We are also advancing shared ownership wind and solar projects with commercial developers – these are multi-million pound projects and will be getting built over the next 2-10 years. We are also expanding our portfolio of community, education and enterprise activities. As of end 2025, AAT and group companies have a combined balance sheet of more than £19m and turnover of £4m
Our work spans multiple legal and operational structures, including a charity, community benefit societies (co-ops), trading activity and joint ventures. Hwb y Gors, our low-carbon arts and enterprise centre, is a key part of our growing earned income and community development.
We are a dynamic, values-driven organisation with a strong track record and ambitious plans for the future.
Why this role matters
With increasing scale, complexity and ambition, we need a Finance Director who can ensure our financial systems, planning, and governance remain robust, agile and aligned with our mission. This role offers a rare opportunity to work across a diverse and evolving financial landscape — combining charitable funding, co-operative structures, commercial income and major capital energy projects.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced, inquisitive and proactive Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership across the organisation. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO, Creative Director, Trustees and senior colleagues to shape organisational strategy, support decision-making and ensure financial sustainability. You will bring clarity and insight across multiple entities and income streams, and play a central role in navigating complexity, including financial planning for large-scale infrastructure and operating in a sector influenced by fluctuating energy markets. AAT is looking for someone who is committed and enthused to accelerate Wales towards net zero carbon and helping the community energy sector’s vital role in achieving this.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic leadership
- Provide strategic financial leadership as part of the senior management team
- Contribute to organisational strategy and provide constructive challenge and insight
- Lead the development of long-term financial plans and sustainable business models
- Develop financial modelling and scenario planning, including for major capital projects
- Support funding strategies (including liaison with banks), business cases and income diversification
Financial Planning and Reporting
- Lead the development of robust budgets, forecasts and financial models
- Provide clear, insightful management accounts and financial reporting to SMT and Board
- Ensure reporting supports effective decision-making across the organisation
- Oversee financial reporting to funders, lenders and stakeholders
Operational finance and governance
- Oversee day-to-day financial management and cash flow
- Ensure strong financial controls, systems and processes are in place and continuously improved
- Maintain and develop accounting systems (Xero) and reporting processes
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal and audit requirements
- Lead the preparation of statutory accounts across multiple entities (including charity SORP and FCA requirements)
- Manage relationships with auditors, banks, HMRC and funders
Complexity and risk management
- Consolidate and oversee finances across multiple entities and funding streams
- Provide financial oversight of joint ventures and commercial activity
- Undertake financial risk analysis, including for major capital and infrastructure projects
- Provide scenario planning in relation to energy price volatility and income variability
Income generation and projects
- Support funding applications, grant claims and contract reporting
- Contribute to development of earned income activities
- Provide financial input into new projects, partnerships and investments
Leadership and team development
- Lead and support a small finance and administration team
- Ensure appropriate financial controls and segregation of duties
- Build financial understanding and confidence across the wider organisation
Person Specification
Essential experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPFA or equivalent)
- Significant senior finance leadership experience in a complex organisation
- Strong experience of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and modelling
- Experience of producing statutory and management accounts
- Experience of multi-entity structures and financial consolidation
- Experience of charity finance, including SORP and restricted/unrestricted funds
- Track record of supporting strategic decision-making through financial insight
- Experience working with multiple income streams (e.g. grants, trading, contracts)
Desirable Experience
- Experience of community energy, infrastructure or similar sectors
- Understanding of community benefit societies or co-operative models
- Experience of working with joint ventures or shared ownership structures
- Experience of sectors with market-driven or variable income (e.g. energy)
- Welsh language
Skills and abilities
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues
- Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Strong relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders
Personal qualities
We are particularly looking for someone who is:
- Inquisitive and curious – someone who actively interrogates and understands the numbers
- Proactive and solutions-focused – comfortable taking initiative in a dynamic environment
- Strategically minded – able to connect financial insight with organisational goals
- Comfortable with complexity and ambiguity
- Collaborative and values-led
- Committed to environmental sustainability and community wellbeing
Why join Awel Aman Tawe?
- Be part of one of the UK’s leading community energy organisations
- Work at the forefront of innovative renewable energy and social enterprise models
- Play a key role in tackling the climate crisis and supporting communities
- Help shape a financially resilient and ambitious organisation at a pivotal moment
Application process
Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining:
- Your suitability for the role
- Your experience in relation to the person specification
- Why you are interested in working with Awel Aman Tawe
Subject line: Finance Director
Deadline for Applications: 3rd August 2026
Interviews:10th August 2026
If you would like to discuss this job opportunity, please contact Dan McCallum at Awel Aman Tawe, CEO/Prif Swyddog
Equal opportunities
Positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
This post is funded by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
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