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Oxford is excited to invite applications for a newly created role that will lead fundraising for its School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE). The Head of Development will be a key member of the Social Sciences Development team within Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE), who will work closely with SoGE and DAE leadership to establish a small Geography team, and to develop a fundraising strategy that serves the School’s goals and grows its philanthropic support.

SoGE is one of the foremost geography and environment university departments in the world, internationally recognised for the quality of its research and teaching. Geography at the University of Oxford is a large, vibrant and intellectually diverse community comprising the core academic department of the School of Geography and the Environment, its three research centres: the Environmental Change Institute (ECI), the Transport Studies Unit (TSU) and the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment (SSEE) and several geographers based elsewhere in the wider university.

This is a special opportunity to work collaboratively with academic colleagues who craft robust, imaginative and forward-looking answers to pressing questions about the environment, technology, geopolitics and socio-economic change.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced major gifts fundraiser who is looking to grow their career in Higher Education through a senior role combining significant fundraising with management of a small team. You will be a collaborative fundraiser with expertise in major gifts and a strong track record of securing complex philanthropic support. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, you will be a strategic thinker and a skilled operator—communicative, adaptable, and adept at building strong, lasting relationships. Your ability to establish credibility and foster trust across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders will be key to your success, as will be a knowledge of and passion for issues relating to the School’s work, and that of the Social Sciences more broadly. Experience in Higher Education or the charitable sector, as well as of managing staff, is desirable.  Above all, you will share Oxford’s mission and be driven to create meaningful impact through strategic philanthropic partnerships.

What We Offer 

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as: 

· 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service. 

· One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave. 

· A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle. 

· An excellent contributory pension scheme. 

· Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. 

· Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs. 

Sponsorship and Right To Work

This role may meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa. 

Please let us know in your application if you require sponsorship. 

 Application Process 

To apply, please upload: 

· A covering letter/supporting statement 

· Your CV 

· The details of two referees 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 26 September 2025 

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 8 October 2025 and will be held in person in central Oxford.

The University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement Office is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences, and reflects the community that we serve. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

Making The Leap is an innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity.

The organisation has two pillars: Programmes – which is direct delivery to young people from less-advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds to raise their aspirations and increase their access to opportunities, and Leadership and Advocacy -  which covers the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast, the Social Mobility List, our research function and a number of strands: core Making The Leap, your remit would be directly with the first three strands and  your team will be responsible for generating the income for core Making The Leap.

Role overview:

As a member of MTL’s senior management team, you will take responsibility for the organisation’s growth and outward facing initiatives. You will lead and manage the organisation’s portfolio of social mobility leadership strands, and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders. You will provide dynamic day-to-day leadership for the MTL’s directorate responsible for income generation, impact, research, communications and policy, and ensure the organisation continues to be an exemplar of innovation, integrity and collaboration. You will also be contributing to, implementing and monitoring delivery of the organisation’s strategic plan.

Role: Director of Fundraising and Engagement

Location: Hybrid/ Head Office, Dorsington near Stratford upon Avon, 2-3 days per week in office

Salary: £68,000 – 75,000

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Reporting to: Chief Executive

The Heart of England Forest is an exciting and ambitious charity. We are helping to reverse centuries of woodland decline by creating and conserving a huge broadleaf forest for the benefit of the environment, wildlife and people. A place of enduring natural beauty, protected and secured for generations to come.

We are entering an exciting new chapter, with ambitious plans for growth and impact. As part of this evolution, we are appointing a new leadership role: Director of Fundraising and Engagement. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a charity with a bold vision and a deep commitment to nature, people and place.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Fundraising and Engagement will lead the development of a proactive and innovative fundraising strategy, supported by a clear and compelling marketing and communications proposition. You will play a central role in building the charity’s profile and reputation, locally, regionally and nationally, while developing income streams that will enable us to realise our long-term goals.

You will bring senior leadership experience and a successful track record of growing income across diverse fundraising channels. Your understanding of the charity fundraising and marketing landscape will be matched by your ability to create and deliver engaging campaigns, initiatives and events. You will be confident in managing multiple teams and stakeholders, including Board Trustees, and will demonstrate sound judgement, strategic thinking and a collaborative leadership style.

We are looking for someone who is driven by strong values and empathy, with a deep commitment to our vision. You will be resilient, forward-thinking and innovative, with the ability to inspire and motivate high-performing teams. Knowledge or experience in impactful community engagement or outdoor learning experiences would also be an advantage.

This is a rare opportunity to join a passionate and purpose-led organisation at a pivotal moment. If you are ready to lead with creativity, conviction and care, we would love to hear from you. For more information, please click on Apply.

Closing date: 12 September 2025

Director of Policy, Influencing and Change 
Location: London, hybrid working 
Contract: Permanent, full time 
Salary: £82,000 to £90,000 per annum plus benefits 
Reports to: Executive Director, Impact on Urban Health 

Impact on Urban Health works to tackle the deep-rooted health inequalities that affect people living in cities. As part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation, the organisation focuses on a small number of complex health challenges that disproportionately affect urban communities. These include air pollution, access to healthy and affordable food, financial security, and children’s mental health. 

The work begins in the London boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark, among the most diverse areas in the country. Here, Impact on Urban Health supports and tests new ideas in real-world settings. The insights gathered locally are used to shape national and international conversations and influence lasting change. The organisation works in partnership with communities, local authorities, government, the NHS, other funders, and civil society to build healthier urban environments. 

Impact on Urban Health is now recruiting a Director of Policy, Influencing and Change. This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s policy and influencing agenda, ensuring that its programmes lead to broader systems change. The Director will lead a skilled and committed team, strengthen strategic partnerships, and play a central role in scaling proven approaches to health equity. 

The ideal candidate will bring: 

• A strong track record of influencing decision-makers and shaping public policy at both local and national levels, with demonstrable experience driving change through engagement with a broad range of stakeholders 

• Experience of strategic leadership in complex settings, including securing large-scale partnerships to scale and sustain what we know works 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence working across government, local authorities, and the voluntary and community sector 

• A clear and long-standing commitment to advancing health equity, racial justice, and inclusive leadership 

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of urban health and to play a meaningful part in building a fairer, healthier society. 

To find out more about the role and how to apply, please view the dedicated microsite.

Recruitment Timetable

Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 8th September

Interviews with IoUH: w/c 22nd & 29th September

Director of Assurance  

Salary and benefits to be discussed with shortlisted candidates 

Didsbury, Manchester 

Permanent, Full Time  

Be part of a purposeful organisation 

At Great Places Housing Group, our vision is clear: great homes, great communities, great people. As a modern, forward-looking, profit-for-purpose organisation, we’re driven by a strong social mission, balanced with commercial discipline to ensure long-term sustainability. 

As Director of Assurance, you’ll play a key role in supporting that mission by ensuring our governance, risk and compliance frameworks are robust, effective and future-focused. 

Beyond the specifics of the post, you’ll play a leading  role in identifying and delivering improvements. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to lead and manage at pace, modelling a flexible and dynamic approach to change. 

Why this role matters 

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will provide strategic leadership across a wide-ranging remit including regulatory compliance, internal audit and risk, health and safety, data protection, governance, and business continuity. 

As part of the director team, you will bring your insight and leadership to cross-cutting projects, while ensuring the statutory and regulatory requirements are met. 

You will be the lead contact with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), the FCA, and the Information Commissioner’s Office. You’ll also act as our Data Protection Officer, lead our Health and Safety Strategy, and manage assurance across our governance, audit, and risk frameworks. 

Your work will underpin our ability to deliver safe, secure, and accountable services for our customers, and provide assurance to our Board, Audit & Assurance Committee and Executive Team. 

What you’ll lead on 

• Assurance & Risk: Oversee our integrated assurance framework, including internal audit, risk management, and Board assurance. Maintain readiness for regulatory inspections and lead the internal audit plan. 

• Governance: Ensure our Code of Governance, Board support systems and statutory documentation are best in class. Provide high-quality governance services to our Board, subsidiaries and committees. 

• Health & Safety: Shape and deliver a culture of health and safety excellence across the organisation, ensuring compliance with all legal obligations and internal procedures. 

• Data Protection: As our designated DPO, you’ll lead the organisation’s approach to GDPR, data privacy, and information security. 

• Business Continuity: Ensure the organisation is resilient, with robust frameworks in place to manage incidents, fraud, whistleblowing, and safeguarding. 

• Customer Voice & Tenant Scrutiny: Lead the governance of our Insight Panel and support the wider Customer Voice Strategy. 

About you 

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with strategic thinking, people leadership, and a values-driven approach. You will be confident operating at Executive and Board level, able to distil complex information clearly, and comfortable navigating both scrutiny and change. 

You’ll bring: 

• Proven senior-level leadership experience in a complex, regulated environment 

• Deep understanding of governance, compliance, risk, and regulatory frameworks 

• A track record of identifying and delivering change 

• Strong knowledge of health and safety, data protection, and assurance models 

• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams with credibility and inspiration 

• Outstanding interpersonal, communication and influencing skills 

• A relevant degree or professional qualifications in health and safety, governance, data protection or similar 

*Please have a read through our full job description and person specification attached at the bottom of this page. 

Why join us? 

At Great Places, we take pride in being a values-led organisation with a strong social purpose at the heart of everything we do. We provide quality homes, support thriving communities, and work in a way that is commercially responsible and socially aware. 

This is a senior leadership role with real influence. You’ll be joining at a time when assurance, governance and accountability are more important than ever in the housing sector. As Director of Assurance, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we operate and make decisions—ensuring we are resilient, compliant and well-prepared for the future. 

This is a role for someone who wants to make a lasting impact in a dynamic organisation that balances strong governance, a clear social mission and an appetite for improvement. 

This exciting role of an Executive Personal Assistant (PA) has opened within Karrek Community. 

About Us:

Karrek Community is a leading care provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care services that support individuals in living independently, safely, and with dignity. Our executive office drives strategic initiatives, oversees operational excellence, and fosters growth in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Personal Assistant to support the Executive Office. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, handle confidential information with discretion, and manage multiple priorities with efficiency and attention to detail. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of executive operations and requires a flexible, can-do attitude.

Key Responsibilities (In summary, further information in job description):

• Provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the Directors
• Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and schedule appointments.
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, and meeting minutes.
• Liaise with internal departments, external partners on behalf of the executive team.
• Organise events, and staff engagement activities on behalf of the Directors
• Handle confidential documents and information with the utmost discretion
• Support project tracking and follow-ups, ensuring deadlines are met
• Manage incoming communications and prioritize urgent matters for the executive team
• Assist in organizing internal and external events, board meetings, and strategic planning sessions

Requirements (In summary, further information in job description)::

• Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar role in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in the healthcare or care services sector is highly desirable
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and demands
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

If becoming the Executive Personal Assistant (PA) to the Directors for Karrek sounds interesting to you and you would like to have an informal chat with one of our Directors, please contact us.

(Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship for this or any other role)

Programme Delivery Director

Homebased within UK with regular travel to MAG’s Manchester office and programme countries

Starting salary for this position is £76,535 per annum (plus contributory pension)

This is an exciting time to join MAG as we implement our new five-year strategy and strive to increase our impact and extend our influence through our lifesaving programmes .  In this newly created role, the Programme Delivery Director will be responsible for managing our team of Regional Directors to ensure the successful delivery of MAG’s high quality, high-impact programming across our global portfolio.

About MAG:

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

About the role:

You will work closely with our regional and country teams to ensure contract delivery in line with objectives, and overall compliance with donor and MAG requirements. Reporting to the Director of Programmes, you will directly support on day-to-day incident management, as well as acting as a focal point ensuring coordinated, timely, and appropriate support to programmes from other departments. You will ensure effective management oversight on business planning objectives, and on occasion on the delivery of strategic projects. You will work closely with our Regional Directors to develop new programme activities, including supporting assessments, planning, and project mobilisation.

About you:

You will be a senior humanitarian professional with significant experience working in an NGO with a focus on international programme management and delivery across multiple country contexts. You will be experienced in the critical assessment, development, and implementation of management structures and systems designed to improve overall delivery of activities. You will be an excellent communicator, with significant experience coordinating programme delivery and support functions including human resource management, logistics and procurement, finance and compliance. You will be a strategic leader with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate and influence to drive change. You will be ready to travel internationally, including to insecure and conflict-affected areas, and have a solid understanding of geopolitical dynamics and their security impact. Ultimately you will be proactive, tenacious, pragmatic, and committed to MAG’s mission, values, and approach.

Further information and how to apply:

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website by the closing date of Sunday 31st August 2025.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding and background checks please visit our website. You can also find more information in the candidate information pack, available on our website.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with Salford CVS in their search for a Director of Delivery.

Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 per annum
Location: Eccles, Salford (predominantly office-based)

Make a difference in Salford

Salford CVS has been supporting local people and communities since 1919. As the city-wide infrastructure body for the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, they are passionate about creating a fairer, healthier, and more connected Salford.

They’re now looking for a Director of Delivery to join their Senior Management Team and play a key role in ensuring their projects and programmes deliver meaningful impact across the city.

About the Role

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of programmes. You will:

• Lead and support Programme Managers and delivery teams.
• Ensure projects meet funder requirements, deliver outcomes, and demonstrate impact.
• Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting systems.
• Manage budgets and contracts, ensuring compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, and health & safety.
• Build strong partnerships with public sector bodies, funders, and community organisations.
• Deputise for the Chief Executive when required.

You’ll be joining a values-led organisation with nearly 50 staff and over 1,000 member organisations. Together, they champion the VCSE sector, influence local and regional policy, and deliver programmes that support volunteering, health, skills, and community wellbeing.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and experienced leader who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on operational management. You’ll need to bring:

• Significant experience of managing complex programmes and contracts.
• Strong line management and staff development skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
• A track record of performance management, monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of compliance areas (safeguarding, GDPR, H&S).
• A collaborative, solutions-focused and values-driven approach.

Experience in the VCSE sector is desirable, but more important is your commitment to the mission: making a difference in Salford.

Join Salford CVS and help shape the future of communities across Salford.

For the full application pack and to schedule a call for more information, please send your CV to  Lizzy Clark at Harris Hill:

Deadline: 1st October 2025

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

ASNEW (Advocacy Services North East Wales) is looking for a visionary Service Director to lead our well-established charity into its next chapter of growth and impact.

Every day, our team of twenty-three passionate staff, champion the voices of people across Wrexham and Flintshire. We provide independent, rights-based advocacy to ensure people are heard, their rights upheld, and their choices respected.

As Service Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of advocacy in our region.

Working closely with our dedicated Board of Trustees, you will:

· Drive our strategic vision, ensuring high-quality, person-centred services.

· Inspire and lead an experienced, values-driven team.

· Strengthen partnerships and secure sustainable funding.

· Represent ASNEW at local, regional, and national levels as a credible and enthusiastic ambassador.

What We are Looking For

We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic leader who brings:

· Senior leadership experience in a relevant setting (charity, advocacy, social care, or health)

· A commitment to rights-based, person-led approaches

· Confidence in managing operations, people, and budgets.

· A collaborative, inclusive leadership style

· Passion for social justice and a belief in the power of advocacy

What We Offer

· A rewarding leadership role where your work will change lives.

· A supportive, reflective culture that prioritises wellbeing.

· Flexible and hybrid working options.

· Opportunities for professional growth and development

· The chance to make a lasting impact in a values-led organisation.

Chief Executive Officer - NAFAS
Location: London (hybrid – 3 days per week at office in the City)
Salary: circa £65,000
Contract: permanent, full-time

Are you ready to lead one of the UK’s most cherished floral communities into a bold, new era?

The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) is a membership organisation and charity that has been enriching lives with flowers since 1959. With 30,000 members in 21 Areas, we unite amateur and professional florists, demonstrators, judges and teachers under one blooming banner. From gold-medal exhibits at Chelsea to county flower festivals, our mission, “Sharing the creative use of flowers through education, to bring joy and inspiration to all”, is at the heart of everything we do.

As our next CEO, you will:

• Strategic Leadership: Shape and deliver a strategy that will define the future of NAFAS.
• Governance & Finance: Provide strategic oversight of governance frameworks and financial operations, ensuring compliance, sound budgeting and transparent reporting.
• Operational Excellence: Strengthen organisational capacity through targeted recruitment and by further refining process to enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on manual effort.
• Membership & Education: Develop and roll out membership growth initiatives and a broad range of educational offerings to engage and inspire participants of all ages.
• Communications & Partnerships: Elevate communications strategies and cultivate strategic alliances to expand reach, bolster reputation and drive collaborative opportunities.

Who you are

• A seasoned senior leader, ideally CEO level, ideally in a membership organisation.
• Skilled in strategic planning, governance and P&L ownership.
• A confident boardroom presenter with the gravitas to inspire trustees, staff and volunteers alike.
• A hands-on, approachable team-player who balances respect for cherished traditions with appetite for innovation.
• (Desirable) A passion for flowers or creative arts, and digital marketing savvy.

Why NAFAS?

• Lead a specialist organisation with a £3.5 million reserve and a history of galvanising floral creativity.
• Work alongside a dedicated HQ team and hundreds of committed volunteers.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working and the excitement of national flower shows.
• Make your mark by ensuring our legacy flourishes for generations to come.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills via the apply now button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to speak.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 1st September 2025

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Role description:

We are seeking a technically excellent management accountant to play a central role in the finance team at this young and vibrant charity, preparing monthly management information to aid business decisions, and undertaking project work as requested.

Main Responsibilities:

Management Accounts preparation

• Account for accrued income and expenditure, including:

           - Accrued legacy income

           - Accrued trust income

          - Other accrued income

          - Accrued grant expenditure

          - Normal accruals and prepayments

• Reconcile all control accounts regularly
• Prepare and post journals as required
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including restricted and unrestricted reserves

Record keeping

• Contribute to the proper maintenance of book keeping records where necessary, to comply with statutory, financial and GDPR regulations
• Assist in gathering documentation for audit, ensuring necessary information is organised and available
• Assist in year-end statutory accounts preparation
• Ensure that all relevant finance processes and systems are adhered to

Other

• Liaise with fundraising team to assist in reconciliation of finance software to fundraising CRM software
• Produce ad-hoc reports as required
• Complete government and other surveys as required
• Represent the Charity in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and efficient manner.
• Champion our code of behaviour and act as a role model, ensuring that our safeguarding and other key policies and procedures are adhered to at all times so as to protect the people we work with and our reputation.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required in line with the nature of the role.

Person Specification:

Knowledge and experience

• Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Experience of management accounts preparation
• Experience of working with accounting software
• Experience of reconciliations
• Demonstrable experience of accounting in a charitable organisation would be useful but not essential.

Skills, abilities, and behaviours

• A drive for accuracy
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills – liaison with other charity staff will be essential
• Excellent technical accounting skills
• A drive for adherence to processes
• Considerable IT skills, including database work and Excel
• Good written communication skills
• Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others

Established in 1997, Jigsaw4u provide a range of services for children, young people, families and vulnerable adults experiencing complex social and emotional difficulties across South West London. Jigsaw4u has experienced considerable growth and development over the past several years. Jigsaw4u’s Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) have recognised the need for dedicated staffing resource to hold the day-to-day responsibility for the service management function as part of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

As a member of our SLT, you will help to deliver and shape and the organisation’s vision and strategy. It will be your responsibility to ensure that Jigsaw4u’s services achieve their goals, meet their strategic objectives and achieve our growth targets while being delivered to Jigsaw4u’s exceptionally high standards.

Under the direction of the CEO, the postholder’s areas of responsibility will be to:

• Line Manage the Service Managers, ensuring that their teams are high performing, reporting and data collection is of a high standard and relationships with funders and other stakeholders are outstanding.
• Ensure that the structure of all Jigsaw4u services are optimised to allow for growth and support staff and volunteers (including trainee counsellors/therapists) to develop key skills.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of best practice within the charitable sector (and other sectors where relevant), to inform and update Jigsaw4u so that we take advantage of the latest approaches to change, innovation and development which can have a positive impact on our beneficiaries lives.
• Work proactively and collaboratively to identify innovation and business improvement within the SLT to define and agree Target Operating Models and oversee implementation and ongoing review. Use insight, evaluation and analysis to continually inform and refine practice.
• Play a full part in the development of the SLT and deputise for the CEO as required. Work closely with the Service Management Team to develop and deliver an outstanding approach to people management, building a learning culture that delivers high quality, extensive support enabling people to achieve their best as a team.
• Represent Jigsaw4u at formal meetings with funders and other stakeholders and through submission of reports and data requests. Establish new, and strengthen existing, external relationships to promote Jigsaw4u’s profile, influence and reputation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, and adherence to relevant professional codes and standards of good practice.
• Support the CEO in funding and tender applications
• Support the CEO and fundraising team in generating income

As a member of the SLT you will be expected, with training and support, to take an active part in supporting the whole organisation. Experience and aptitude to provide calm leadership and a supportive problem-solving approach to practical problems and judgements involving risk is necessary.

Are you looking for a role that really matters? Are you passionate about gender equality and ending world hunger sustainably? If yes, this could be the role for you!

Role: Country Director
Reports to: The Board of Trustees
Hours: Full-time
Location: UK based with frequent travel to London

Who we are…

We’re The Hunger Project UK. Nice to meet you. We’re a UK registered charity committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. Our vision is a world without hunger.

Our mission is to end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centered strategies and advocating for their widespread adoption in countries throughout the world. We are reaching an estimated 12.8M people around the world through 10,000 partner communities and 2,200 project sites.

Our programs are based on an innovative, holistic approach, which empower women and men living in rural communities to become agents of their own development and make sustainable progress in hunger and poverty reduction.
Our team is all around the world…from our programme countries, to our partner countries such as Australia, the Netherlands, Canada and more; with our global Head Office in New York City, US. We are all industrious, passionate, and committed; a mighty force of changemakers living around the world.

Here in the UK, we work in collaboration with our global colleagues, to raise funds for our overseas programmes and amplify the voices of those affected by hunger. We are a small but awesome team in our global scheme of things. We have big ambitions to grow and scale our fundraising efforts significantly over the next three years. So, if you’re up for the challenge.... come and join us.

What we need…

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser keen to step in and lead our efforts to scale our fundraising here in the UK. You will be a hands-on leader, getting stuck into everything from fundraising to operations, while ensuring impeccable financial sustainability.

The ideal candidate would have more than 5 years leadership experience (with a sales, marketing, or fundraising background), ideally in international development, but a background in charity is not essential. You’ll have managed a team and worked collaboratively with a Board in a previous role.

We’re looking for someone who is happy learning from our partner and programme countries and maximising limited resources, to have big impact. We’ve laid strong foundations; we now need you to get us in front of philanthropists, corporates, trusts and more!

Can you enrol people in a vision, get people taking action, mobilise funds and get things moving? If yes, you’re our person!
This role is for you if:

• You have a deep and genuine desire to make the world a better place and are passionate about gender equality and a world without hunger.
• You are truly collaborative and would rather follow existing guidance, than re-invent the wheel and work in silos.
• You have experience working with philanthropists and/or trusts and foundations, as these are two key audiences for us to scale.
• You can keep your eye on the big picture, but aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and get the minutiae done.
• You’re a safe and steady pair of hands.
• You have impeccable written and spoken communication skills and are great at getting people on board with your vision.
• You’re a people person and brilliant networker, with a contacts book the envy of most! 

Executive Director (4 Day Work Week)

For over 30 years, The Women's Budget Group (WBG) has influenced UK policy through rigorous gendered economic analysis. Our work is cited in Parliament, the media, and by campaigners across civil society. We’re proud of our collaborative culture, our commitment to intersectional feminism, and our track record of impact—from budget assessments to grassroots training.

We are now seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead our nationally respected feminist economics organisation into its next chapter. If you're passionate about social justice, thrive at the intersection of research, policy and activism, and want to reshape how the economy works—and for whom, we would love to hear from you.

As Executive Director, you will:

• Lead strategy and organisational development with integrity and care
• Interpret macro-economic concepts to develop, articulate and defend advocacy positions. (Independently and alongside subject matter experts.)
• Represent WBG to senior stakeholders across government, media, and civil society
• Oversee research, communications, training, and impact measurement
• Drive fundraising and ensure financial sustainability
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture

We are seeking a strategic thinker with vision and drive who holds a collaborative, inclusive and empowering leadership style. You will be able to demonstrate high integrity, resilience and adaptability, and perform comfortably in ambiguity and complexity. Seeing beyond immediate outputs towards longer-term systems change.

You will:

• Be committed to women’s rights and equality, understanding how intersecting inequalities affect different women
• Hold recent, demonstrable experience engaging with macroeconomic issues
• Possess either some qualification in Economics, or clear evidence of equivalent professional expertise.
• Hold experience in a senior leadership policy, research, advocacy, or campaigning role
• Thrive in communicating an organisation's mission across all mediums, including public speaking and live media interviews
• Excel in building trusted relationships with the likes of government, civil society, academia and grassroots movements
• Possess robust financial acumen, with experience overseeing budgets, ensuring sustainability, and cultivating and stewarding funding relationships

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those whose lived experience reflects the structural inequalities we seek to address. Job shares and flexible working arrangements are strongly encouraged.

How to apply

WBG is partnering with Doing Good Recruitment on this appointment. The full job pack can be found attached and also on their jobs page.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please do let them know; we’re committed to making this process inclusive and accessible.

To help us monitor how we’re doing and identify any barriers in our recruitment process, we invite all applicants to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form found on Doing Good Recruitment’s application page.

Interviews commence late September/early October