Communication executive jobs
Grade: NJC Point 16 - £18,310.80 per annum (FTE £30,518)
Hours: 22.5 hrs per week (excluding breaks)
Days: To be worked over three days, including a Monday
Contract: Permanent contract, subject to funding and the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period
Responsible to: Deputy Chief Executive
Place of work: Salford CVS’ offices in Eccles, Salford, M30 0FN.
Main Purpose of the Post
To take the lead for Human Resources within Salford CVS, under the direction of the Deputy Chief Executive.
Salford CVS is recruiting a proactive Human Resources Officer to lead our HR function. Working closely with the Deputy Chief Executive, you’ll manage HR records, support recruitment and induction, ensure compliance with legislation and GDPR, and maintain up‑to‑date HR policies and processes. You’ll also coordinate staff training, benefits, and HR metrics to support organisational development.
This role is ideal for someone organised, confident with HR systems, and passionate about supporting a positive workplace culture.
Specific Duties
- Maintain all Human Resources records for staff members including holiday and absence records, staff appraisals and reviews
- Ensure that current Human Resources legislation is being correctly implemented across the organisation.
- Identify and recommend areas for system improvement
- Ensure that appropriate policies are in place and being followed by the workforce
- Support recruitment process lifecycle
- Support staff inductions and help staff to understand Salford CVS policies and values
- Coordinate any external staff benefit schemes, for example Hospital Saturday Fund
- Coordinate staff training and development requirements and to incorporate these into an organisation-wide training and development plan
- Compile and analyse information on HR issues, training, or other areas within the remit of this job function
- Use and manage SharePoint and MS365 tools to support Human Resources processes and document management
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations for all Human Resources records and processes
- Monitor and report on Human Resources metrics (e.g., turnover, absence rates) to inform decision-making
To apply
Please complete our online application form via the ‘Apply’ button.
If you would like to know more about the role, or would prefer a paper copy of the application form, please email our recruitment team.
Closing Date: 12 noon, Monday 16th February 2026
Interview Date: Friday 27th March 2026
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Head of Income Generation & Marketing is a key member of Muslim Aid’s Leadership Team, responsible for executing the organisation’s fundraising and marketing strategy and overseeing all marketing and communications activities across the organisation. The post holder will lead the delivery of income generation plans, providing strategic direction and hands-on operational support to their direct reports to maximise income across all sub-department income streams. They will be accountable for growing and sustaining revenue from a diverse portfolio of supporters across the UK, ensuring income targets are met or exceeded.
The role includes mentoring and leading Management, supporting them to implement effective fundraising activity, achieve ambitious income and renewal targets year on year, and deliver high-quality stewardship experiences for supporters.
About the Role:
- Design and deliver MA’s cross organisational fundraising and marketing strategy with a focus on sustainable and reliable unrestricted income generation. This will include key activities, areas of required investment, KPIs and milestones as well as the projected growth of fundraising income
- Increase and diversify existing and new revenue streams specifically digital, CSR and private philanthropy.
- Drive delivery against income targets by setting clear, ambitious, and achievable operational targets for each income stream, ensuring teams are supported to meet objectives aligned with Muslim Aid’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.
- Provide effective marketing leadership for the organisation in collaboration with key stakeholders and drive forward transformational integrated marketing activities and campaigns.
- Provide inspiring and motivating values-driven leadership to the team that enables them to deliver their goals and achieve their potential.
- Build on the areas of High Net Worth and CSR in regards to income generated from corporate, major donor and trusts so that these areas become part of our sustainable fundraising foundation.
About You:
You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Experience across diverse fields of fundraising including individual, major and corporate funding and understanding of key fundraising markets.
- Ability to develop and expand digital fundraising.
- Ability to contribute to overall leadership and development of Organisation and bring MA’s fundraising, marketing communication and programme work closer together.
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and promote the charity to various stakeholders.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as our Head of Income Generation & Marketing and take a leading role in driving our fundraising and marketing strategy. As a key member of the Leadership Team, you’ll oversee income generation across multiple streams, lead high-performing teams and grow sustainable income from a diverse supporter base across the UK. If you’re passionate about strategic leadership, impactful fundraising and delivering meaningful supporter experiences that enable life-changing humanitarian work, apply now to make a real impact at scale.
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave + 4 Privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV and a portfolio of your work.
Youth Hub Lead
Organisation: Fit For Life Youth (FFLY)
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week)
Location: Kensington and Chelsea (with key responsibilities in Chelsea area)
About Us
Fit For Life Youth (FFLY) is dedicated to empowering children and young people (CYP) aged 8–19 through dynamic, inclusive, and impactful youth services. We work across Kensington and Chelsea to provide safe spaces, engaging activities, and opportunities that help young people thrive.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Youth Hub Lead to oversee the delivery of high-quality youth hub services, primarily in Chelsea (World’s End and surrounding areas). This is a leadership role that combines strategic planning, hands-on delivery, and team management.
You will:
- Lead and manage youth hub operations across Chelsea and Lancaster Youth Hubs.
- Develop innovative programmes that reflect the voices and needs of young people.
- Manage a team of 5 Youth Workers and recruit volunteers.
- Build and maintain partnerships with schools, local organisations, and stakeholders.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for youth hub services.
- Play an active role in income generation and fundraising to ensure sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and deliver a varied programme of youth activities, including holiday programmes, trips, and residentials.
- Champion FFLY’s values and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies.
- Represent FFLY at partnership meetings and deputise for the CEO when required.
- Monitor and report on service impact, ensuring funder requirements are met.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in managing youth services and leading teams.
- Skilled in partnership building and community engagement.
- Knowledgeable about safeguarding and committed to young people’s welfare.
- Creative, proactive, and able to inspire both staff and young people.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in youth work leadership.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends.
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We are looking for ambitious and strategic Development Manager – Corporate and Philanthropy to lead the growth of our corporate fundraising, build high-value partnerships, and work with our network of senior supporters to unlock transformational opportunities.
With a strong foundation of mid-level corporate partners (typically £5k-£25k) and a skilled Senior Officer in place to manage and grow those relationships, you’ll be free to focus on securing new, higher-value partnerships and support.
The Role:
You’ll lead our corporate new business development identifying and approaching companies aligned with our mission, and converting them into long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
You’ll work closely with the Director of Fundraising to cultivate high-net worth individuals and senior volunteers who can introduce us to the right people and help get us in the room.
Working with colleagues across communications, marketing and services, you’ll create professional, pitch-ready presentations and proposals that inspire companies to partner with us – and then deliver those pitches at a senior level, with confidence and clarity.
Key responsibilities:
· Research, Identify and approach new corporate prospects, building a strong pipeline of potential six-figure partners
· Lead on creating bespoke, compelling pitch decks and proposals, working with the communications and Marketing Team to ensure quality and impact.
· Deliver high-level presentations and pitches to senior stakeholders across a range of industries.
· Work with the Director of Fundraising to identify and engage major donors and key contacts who can help unlock introductions and strategic support
· Manage Senior Officer who leads on existing mid-level corporate partnerships.
· Support the growth of the mid-level portfolio and ensure excellent stewardship and reporting for all corporate partners.
· Collaborate with marketing, communications, and service delivery teams to ensure partnerships are meaningful, on-brand, and mutually beneficial.
· Monitor income and pipeline progress, ensuring accurate forecasting and tracking.
What we’re looking for:
· A track record of securing new business or corporate partnerships, ideally in a fundraising CSR setting
· Confident writing and presenting skills, with experience creating professional pitch decks and delivering high-level presentations
· A strategic thinker who can spot opportunities, plan a compelling approach, and close the deal
· Experience collaborating across teams (e.g. Marketing design, service delivery) to shape proposals and deliver joint objectives
· A strong relationship-builder with the credibility to work with senior executives, philanthropists and decision-makers
· Organised, self-starting and passionate about helping families when they need it most
· Line management experience desirable, but not essential
We welcome applications from the commercial sector and those working in CSR, partnerships or business development roles
We will be reviewing applications ongoing so early applications are advised. We may close the advert earlier than advertised.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter(max 2 pages) explaining how your experience fits the role. More details can be found in the recruitment pack attached.
Closing date: 6 February 2026
About Us
We are a fast-growing, mission-led charity providing tailored support across mental health, physical rehabilitation, nutrition and wellbeing. Our work is informed by lived experience and driven by our mission that every young adult with cancer and their families/carers have the tools and support they need to live well and feel empowered.
Role Purpose
This maternity cover role is for a strategic and hands-on Digital Communications & Marketing Lead to take ownership of our digital presence, storytelling and supporter communications, with a strong focus on driving growth in engagement and income through digital channels.
You will lead the planning and delivery of digital communications and marketing activity, ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across all platforms. You will design and deliver integrated digital campaigns that grow awareness, engagement, participation and fundraising income.
This is a hands on role and you will be the organisation’s main digital specialist during this period, working closely with the CEO and wider team.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Communications & Marketing Strategy
• Lead the development and delivery of digital communications and marketing activity that supports organisational goals, fundraising targets and brand growth.
• Plan and deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns across website, email and social media.
• Ensure a consistent, engaging brand voice across all digital touchpoints.
Content, Storytelling & Channel Management
• Own and manage all digital channels, including social media, website and email marketing.
• Create, schedule and manage engaging written, visual and video content to support campaigns, events and fundraising.
• Promote events and fundraising activity online to maximise reach and participation.
• Design and curate digital and print assets including campaign graphics, reels, posters, flyers and web imagery.
• Ensure all digital content is accurate, engaging and aligned with brand guidelines.
Digital Fundraising Campaigns & Income Generation
• Design, manage and optimise digital fundraising campaigns to grow income from individual supporters, communities and events.
• Use digital communications to drive donations, regular giving, event sign-ups and fundraising participation.
• Build and optimise supporter acquisition, retention and conversion journeys using insight and data.
CRM, Supporter Journeys & Digital Performance
• Lead on CRM management (Beacon), ensuring accurate data, segmentation and effective supporter journeys.
• Use analytics tools such as Google Analytics and CRM dashboards to monitor performance and inform optimisation.
• Implement and manage marketing automation to enhance supporter experience and conversion.
Collaboration, Impact & Internal Communications
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to align digital communications with wider organisational priorities.
• Collaborate with the Programme Manager to gather impact data, stories and lived-experience content.
• Provide guidance and informal support to colleagues on digital best practice and supporter journeys.
Skills & Experience
Essential
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in digital communications, digital marketing or digital fundraising in the charity sector. Demonstrable evidence of leadership and impactful delivery.
• Confident using WordPress, social media platforms, Canva, Mailchimp, fundraising platforms and Beacon CRM.
• Proven experience delivering successful digital campaigns that drive engagement and income.
• Strong content creation skills across written, visual and video formats.
• Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills.
• Comfortable working independently within a small team.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to improve performance.
• Ability to travel to Huddersfield for in-person team days (2 per month).
Personal Attributes
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Creative, adaptable and well-organised.
• Passionate about digital communications and storytelling for social impact.
• Collaborative, supportive and values-driven.
• Strong commitment to the mission and values of the Ella Dawson Foundation.
Why Join Us?
We are a young, dynamic and rapidly growing charity delivering life changing impact for young adults with cancer and their families and carers. As a key member of a driven and passionate team, this role offers the opportunity to lead and shape digital communications and marketing during an exciting period of growth. You will have autonomy, flexibility and the chance to make a meaningful impact for young adults affected by cancer.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and Application Questions by Monday 2nd February 2026.
We are unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Ella Dawson Foundation.
As part of your application, please attach your CV and covering letter and respond to the following questions.
1. Motivation & Fit
What excites you about the role, our charity and leading digital communications, marketing and fundraising.
2. Digital Campaign Experience
An example of a digital campaign you led or supported that generated income or supporter action, outlining your role, audience, channels, messages and results.
3. CRM & Data Use
Your experience using CRM systems (ideally Beacon) to manage data, improve journeys and support engagement or income.
4. Digital Channels & Content
Examples of social media or email activity you have delivered and the results achieved.
5. Ways of Working & Team Fit
Your working style, how you manage
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, dedicated yet compassionate leader to drive the charity forward with a fresh strategy, new ideas and a bold vision. As CEO you will provide visionary, strategic, and operational leadership to the Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association, ensuring we fulfil our mission and grow sustainably. You will act as a key ambassador, building partnerships and maintaining our reputation for excellence ensuring we move forward with impact sharing the strength and passion that we have continued to experience for almost 70 years.
Key Responsibilities (see breakdown within attached job specification)
- Strategic leadership
- Operational Management
- External Engagement
- Governance and Board Relations
- Team Leadership
What we do
IA offers peer-to-peer support to those with, or about to have, either an ileostomy or an internal pouch. We also help fund research into bowel disease and other conditions leading to the removal of the colon, as well as providing relevant information to interested parties using a range of channels.
Our strapline, “Because we know, we care”, sums up our whole ethos. Individuals can join either their local IA member organisation, or the IA national charity, and in either case, gain access to a range of services and support, including our flagship quarterly Journal, local and national meetings and information events, and other services such as our One2One peer support and Support Through Therapy services.
What you offer
Essential
• Proven senior leadership experience, ideally as a CEO or Director in the charity or social enterprise sector
• Demonstrable experience of strategic planning and implementation
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, professionals and volunteers both internally and publicly
• Work empathetically with vulnerable adults employing working knowledge of safeguarding
• Financial management and budget oversight
• Demonstrable experience of implementing and monitoring services based on financial benefit and social benefit
• Track record of income generation and fundraising
• Demonstrable experience of operating within a governance and regulatory framework
• Experience of developing, managing and supporting high performing teams with a strong growth mindset
• Builds effective relationships with a strong network instilling confidence and trust
• Experience of leading a team delivering effectively against objectives
Skills and Qualities
• Visionary and values-led leadership
• Ethical decision-maker
• Strong, confident and decisive performing well under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilience, adaptability, empathy and emotional intelligence
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
What we offer
Contract: Part time 60% FTE – flexible over 3-5 days, permanent role.
Location: Remote (with regular travel to National Office (Rochford, Essex) and other UK locations, as required)
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 equivalent FT (pro-rata 60%), commensurate with experience plus benefits
Please see further information about us, what you will offer and who we are looking for within the attached role profile.
Submit:
1. Your CV (max 4 pages)
2. A covering letter outlining suitability including responses to the following questions (maximum 1000 words)
Additional Questions:
• What motivates you to join IA and why this role?
• What makes you an ideal candidate to take the charity forward?
• What three priorities do you think non profits, in general, should focus on in the current climate and why?
• How would you introduce positive, effective change into a 70-year-old organisation?
Applications should be submitted via the advertising platform including your CV and covering letter. See attached role profile for recruitment timetable and further details about us/the role, including contact details for an informal chat, if required, before applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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NICE is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with movement disorders. We work with children and adults affected by neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s, Stroke and MS. We push the boundaries of human potential for people living with these physical disabilities by teaching them, through Conductive Education, a range of skills that promote an active lifestyle and showing them that there can be life after diagnosis.
This is an exciting time to join NICE, as we begin to plan for our 40th Anniversary year and build on our existing fundraising strategy to grow our supporter base and develop new income streams to support the expansion of our services. We have a small but successful fundraising team in place, who work collaboratively to manage fundraising activity and meet agreed income targets.
We are looking for a candidate who can engage our families and individual and community supporters, compellingly convey the need for, and impact of, the work we do. The post holder will work closely with the CEO, Fundraising Manager, the rest of the fundraising team as well as other teams across the organisation, not forgetting our amazing families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across an agreed range of community fundraising initiatives and events
- Steward supporters to help maximise income and future support to the charity
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with our families and community supporters
- Be committed to helping disadvantaged children and adults
Requirements:
- Previous fundraising and income generation experience
- Experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters
Due to the nature of our work, it is recommended that you work from our office in Moseley, Birmingham, the majority of the time. However, some hybrid working will be considered.
We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups as we are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. As a disability charity we especially welcome applications from disabled candidates and people with a long-term health condition.
To apply for this role please send your CV with a covering letter, outlining why you would like this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Chief Executive provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Sheila McKechnie Foundation, ensuring the organisation delivers meaningful impact, remains financially sustainable, and continues to be a respected voice in social change and activism.
Leading a small, committed team, the Chief Executive will set the strategic direction, secure and steward funding, and ensure effective delivery of programmes and services. They will work closely with the Board of Trustees, act as an ambassador for the Foundation, and foster strong relationships with partners, funders, and stakeholders.
This is a hands-on role suited to a versatile leader with a passion for social change and building communities, who thrives in a small charity environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with The Camelia Botnar Foundation to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
The Foundation was created to support young adults aged between 16 and 21 who are disadvantaged or in problematic situations. The Foundation provides residential training and work experience, helping young people to learn a skilled trade, embark on a useful career path and successfully make their own way in life.
As Chief Executive, you will:
· Provide strategic leadership of the Foundation.
· Have oversight of the charity’s financial position, including budget setting and regular management accounts.
· Grow and diversify income to strengthen financial resilience.
· Develop strategic partnerships and act as the public face of the organisation.
If you are inspired and excited by what The Camelia Botnar Foundation does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £90,000 plus annual bonus (pro-rated for part time applicants).
Contract: Permanent / full-time or part-time (minimum of three days a week).
Location: Maplehurst Road, Cowfold, West Sussex RH13 8DQ.
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about The Camelia Botnar Foundation, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 9th February 2026
Both The Camelia Botnar Foundation and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and values-led Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead East London Waterworks Park in this next phase of our development. This is a rare opportunity to shape the first paid executive leadership role in a pioneering environmental charity.
The CEO role is wide-ranging and dynamic, and will evolve as East London Waterworks Park grows. The CEO will provide strategic leadership to help realise our ambition to purchase the Thames Water depot site in East London, while strengthening our capacity to deliver community-led rewilding and nature-recovery projects across London in partnership with landowners, local authorities and other stakeholders.
An important aspect of the role will involve introducing a sustainable staffing model that complements and develops East London Waterworks Park’s existing volunteer ecosystem, and strengthens our culture, vision and values. The CEO will be supported in this work by long-standing volunteers at both trustee board and operational level, who believe in the benefits this organisational change will bring.
About East London Waterworks Park
East London Waterworks Park is a community-led charity working to reconnect people and nature. Starting from nature-first principles, and with inclusivity at the heart of everything we do, we work with communities to co-design spaces to unlock a chain of positive changes that culminate in the long-term transformation of people and place.
Our work includes:
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co-designing East London Waterworks Park with the East London community, working towards purchasing a 14-acre Thames Water depot in Waltham Forest and transforming it into a biodiverse urban park with free, accessible wild swimming and welcoming community spaces
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co-designing other nature-first spaces on disused or brownfield land in London, returning land to nature in collaboration with local communities to encourage long–term community stewardship
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hosting engagement, education, and empowerment activities that build skills, confidence and deeper connections to nature.
East London Waterworks Park is a sociocratic organisation, with a decentralised organisational structure and a transparent and collaborative approach to decision making. We have grown organically since 2019, responding flexibly to the challenges we have encountered but always committed to our core vision: creating a new kind of urban green and blue space: one that is ecologically rich, inclusive, and shaped by the people and wildlife who use it.
East London Waterworks Park is currently entirely run by volunteers but we recognise the need to transition to a more sustainable structure. We want to introduce paid employees to ensure we can deliver the exciting projects planned in 2026 and beyond, while retaining our strong community-led ethos.
More information
If this sounds exciting, please review the attached recruitment package.
East London Waterworks Park is a charity campaigning to create a new biodiverse park with natural swimming ponds, forest schools and community spaces



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mslexia, the UK’s best-loved writing magazine for women, is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into an exciting new phase of growth and impact.
Founded in 1999, Mslexia is a national publishing and outreach charity dedicated to addressing gender inequality in literature. We support over 50,000 women writers through our magazine, books, competitions, courses, events and online community. Financially independent for more than 20 years, we now want to build on our success, strengthen our sustainability and extend our reach.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a respected, values-driven organisation with a strong brand, loyal audience and passionate team.
About the role
As CEO, you will provide strategic, operational and inspirational leadership for Mslexia, working closely with the Board of Trustees and leading a team of talented staff.
You will be responsible for:
- Setting and delivering organisational strategy with the Board.
- Leading and supporting the staff team, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
- Overseeing financial management, budgeting and long-term sustainability.
- Developing and diversifying income streams, including commercial activity, partnerships and fundraising.
- Acting as the public face of Mslexia, championing its mission locally, regionally and nationally.
- Strengthening governance, systems, policies and risk management.
- Building partnerships and promoting the Mslexia brand and influence.
We are looking for an inspiring, values-driven leader with the vision, credibility and skills to lead a purpose-led organisation.
You will bring:
- Senior leadership experience in the charity, public, commercial or related sector.
- Strong financial literacy and experience managing multiple income streams.
- A track record of leading and motivating teams.
- Experience working with a Board or similar governance structure.
- Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to turn vision into action.
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable:
- Experience in the arts, culture or creative industries.
- Experience of hybrid earned / grant-funded income models.
- Events or publishing-related experience.
Why join Mslexia?
- Lead a nationally respected charity with a clear social mission.
- Work with a skilled, passionate and supportive team.
- Shape the future of women’s writing and gender equality in literature.
- Flexible working and family-friendly policies.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- City-centre Newcastle location.
How to apply
Mslexia is working with Jobs with Purpose to recruit to this role. You can access a detailed candidate pack below, including a job description and person specification.
To apply, please forward a detailed CV and a supporting statement (maximum three sides) explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification and any other information relevant to the role to David Robinson at Jobs with Purpose.
For a confidential discussion about the role, email David with your availability and brief details regarding your experience and interest in the position.
Closing date: Monday 9 February 2026, 12 noon
Interviews: Week commencing 16 February 2026
Mslexia is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
To apply, please submit a detailed CV and a supporting statement (maximum three sides) explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification and any other information relevant to the role
For a confidential discussion about the role, email David with your availability and brief details regarding your experience and interest in the role.
Location: South West London (Central Office is based in Mortlake – 12 mins from Clapham Junction and 23 mins from Waterloo) Contract: Temporary
Job Type: Part time -- Choose from 24.5 hours to 28 hours per week. Some out of office hours work may be required.
Contract: Interim
Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 pro rata
Benefits: 28 days annual leave per annum/pro rata plus statutory holidays on appointment. Additional annual leave days awarded on length of service*• Company pension contribution• Life insurance (3 x salary)*• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including 24/7 support helpline• Interest-free Season Ticket Loans*• Additional maternity pay and leave*•Additional paternity pay*• Additional sick pay* *available after probation period passed
ABOUT US
Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. Missing People exists to ease the heartache experienced by those missing someone, and to help people who are away from home find their way back to safety. Our vision is for every missing child, adult and family left behind to find help, hope and a safe way to reconnect. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs us. We provide free, confidential support, help and advice by phone, email, text and live chat.
Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations. You can read about our vital work in our latest Impact Report.
THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE
The Interim Director of Fundraising and Communications is an essential leadership role at Missing People, at a key moment of growth. You will be responsible for driving income generation and awareness raising to deliver Missing People’s impact and vision, building on record income in 2025/26. Providing inspiring leadership, exceptional expertise and a grounded approach to continue a step-change. This role will work in close collaboration across the organisation, including with the Interim CEO who has previously led the function.
You will mix strategic direction setting with senior level delivery of activity, overseeing all fundraising streams, communications, marketing and supporter engagement. You will develop integrated strategies that maximise the resources available, grow sustainable income, amplify our impact and ensure the charity communicates with clarity, consistency, and purpose.
You will lead an incredible team of fundraisers, marketeers and communicators to deliver to organisational plans, whilst developing longer term thinking to extend our reach and our income. You will provide a high standard and quality at every turn, upholding the charity's values, to work proactively and independently to build relationships, inspire the department, and bring even greater focus on income generation across the charity. The role provides an exceptional opportunity for you to leave your mark.
ABOUT YOU
If you are ready to take on Interim Director of Fundraising and Communications role you will have:
• Significant experience of working at a senior level in a charity fundraising and communication role;
• Successfully led income generation in excess of £2.5m per year;
• Experience of working directly with CEO and Boards of Trustees, as well as managing senior team members;
• High level of ability to form positive and influential relationships with internal and external people including at senior levels, and working sensitively with people who have lived experience of a cause;
• Sound understanding of the voluntary sector as well as regulatory framework for fundraising;
• Right to work in the UK.
WHAT WE OFFER
Working for Missing People means living our values. It’s a place where people are encouraged to ‘let fly’ so you can ‘make things happen’. We know you’re more than just a job title, and ‘be human’ is an important value here. Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations.
For further details, please see attached job description/person specification and letter to applicants.
HOW TO APPLY
Please include your CV and a brief supporting statement that demonstrates how you are a good fit for this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Closing date: 23:59 on 20th January 2026
Interviews: 22nd January 2026
Start date: ASAP February 2026
You may also have experience in the following: Interim Director of Fundraising, Director of Fundraising and Communications, Director of Income Generation, Director of Fundraising, Director of Development, Head of Fundraising and Communications, Director of Marketing and Fundraising, Director of Engagement and Fundraising, Director of Supporter Engagement, Fundraising and Communications Director, Senior Fundraising Director, Director of External Affairs (Charity), Director of Brand, Marketing and Fundraising, Interim Director of Income and Engagement, Head of Fundraising and Communication, Head of Fundraising and Marketing etc
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Missing People is the only UK charity dedicated to reconnecting missing people and their loved ones.
Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) is a purpose-driven charity dedicated to supporting doctors, medical students and their families through financial hardship and wellbeing challenges. With a history dating back to 1836, RMBF provides vital grants, practical advice and emotional support to those facing illness, injury, bereavement or crisis ensuring no one in the medical profession faces difficulty alone.RMBF plays a critical role across the medical profession by offering financial assistance, wellbeing support and community connection during some of the most challenging periods of a clinician’s life.
RMBF is a values-led organisation with a deep understanding of the pressures of medical life. Funded largely by donations from the medical community and its supporters, RMBF are united by one clear purpose: to care for those who care for others.
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and values-driven Chief Executive to bring a collaborative, approachable and people-centred leadership style, whilst enabling RMBF to deliver the highest standards of support to hundreds of doctors and medical students in great need.
Key priorities include extending RMBF’s reach and profile, ensuring a clear and accessible offer for beneficiaries, maintaining strong governance and regulatory compliance and sound financial management, and overseeing and supporting HR and operational functions.
Chief Executive
Royal Medical Benevolent Fund
Salary: £85,000 – £90,000
Location: Wimbledon, with 3 days in the office required
About you
We are seeking a highly collaborative and competent leader, with:
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Proven experience as a CEO or similar executive leadership position.
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Strong strategic and operational acumen.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
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Track record of successfully leading teams and driving growth.
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Strong financial acumen and financial management experience at senior level
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A collaborative management style
Crucially, you will be inspired by RMBF’s vital work supporting doctors, medical students and their families through times of serious need from financial hardship and ill health to isolation and bereavement and by their commitment to providing practical help, advice and a safety net that improves lives across the medical profession every year.
How to Apply
For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply to this role, please visit the Prospectus website.
If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Harjit Bola or Erica Ritchie via email with a copy of your CV.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 21st January 2026
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 26th January 2026
First stage interviews with RMBF: w/c 2nd February 2026
Second stage interviews with RMBF: w/c 9th February 2026
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Liverpool Zoe’s Place (LZP) to recruit its first Chief Executive Officer.
Zoe's Place was founded in Liverpool in 1995 as the first hospice in the UK specifically providing for the needs of babies and younger children. Liverpool Zoe’s Place (LZP) was established in December 2024 and took over full responsibility for the management of the hospice on May 1st 2025. In late 2024 the people of Liverpool, the North West, and even further afield helped us to raise more than £7,000,000 to secure the future of our hospice, and to build a state-of-the-art new facility in West Derby.
Our team of specialist nurses and healthcare assistants are supported by a wide range of other healthcare professionals to provide respite care, therapies and bereavement care to babies and children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families.
As Chief Executive, you will:
· Bring inspirational leadership to the LZP.
· Manage, plan and implement LZP’s strategy.
· Ensure the Hospice provides and promotes excellent clinical care.
If you are inspired and excited by what Liverpool Zoe’s Place does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 p.a.
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Location: Zoe's Place, Yew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 9HH
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Liverpool Zoe’s Place, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 13th February 2026
Both Liverpool Zoe’s Place and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – The Eveson Trust
Location: Worcester (minimum two days per week in the Trust’s office; travel across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and the West Midlands)
Salary: circa £75,000
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Are you a judicious, outward-looking leader who can sharpen strategy and raise the profile of a regionally rooted grant-maker with a significant endowment?
About The Eveson Trust
The Eveson Trust is a Worcestershire-based, place-focused grant-maker established from the bequest of Violet Mary Eveson. With an endowment of approximately £100 million, the Trust supports an annual grants programme of around £5–6 million and in 2022 modernised its legal structure by becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation while retaining strong local roots.
We exist to relieve need and enhance quality of life across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and the West Midlands, prioritising support for people with disabilities, mental-health needs, children and young people in need, older people, those experiencing homelessness, and users of hospitals and hospices. Our next CEO will be central to translating stewardship into measurable local impact and sustainable grant practice.
As our next Chief Executive Officer, you will:
- Strategy & Impact: lead the development and delivery of a refreshed strategic plan and grant-making framework that focuses resources where they will make the greatest measurable difference.
- Governance & Finance: support and advise the Board and sub-committees, ensuring robust governance, high-quality committee papers and sound financial stewardship of the endowment.
- Operational Leadership: strengthen internal systems and processes, make effective use of Salesforce, and propose a right-sized resourcing model to deliver the Trust’s ambitions.
- Income & Investment Oversight: work with the investment advisers and Trustees to balance spending policy, long-term capital protection and responsible investment principles.
- Community & Partnerships: build regional funder partnerships, increase reach in under-represented areas and foster strong relationships with grantees and local stakeholders.
- Grants Quality & Safeguarding: ensure rigorous due diligence, proportionate monitoring and consistently high standards of safeguarding and risk management.
- Brand & Profile: establish and deliver a communications plan that raises the Trust’s visibility across urban and rural communities.
- Team & Culture: lead, mentor and develop a compact team and oversee high standards in HR, data protection and operational compliance.
Who you are
- A seasoned senior leader with demonstrable experience in grant-making, philanthropy or a closely comparable mission-driven setting.
- Financially literate and confident with investment reports, annual accounts, budgets and risk analysis.
- Experienced in modern grants processes, due diligence and impact-focused monitoring.
- Comfortable advising and constructively challenging Trustees, producing concise, evidence-based committee papers.
- A strong relationship builder with a track record of partnership development and external representation.
- Skilled in strategic analysis, clear judgement and using data (for example Salesforce reporting) to inform decisions.
Why The Eveson Trust?
- A rare leadership opportunity to steward a significant endowment and shape a strategic grant-making approach across a diverse regional footprint.
- A respectful, detail-focused Board and a compact, capable team who value proportionate, evidence-based practice.
- The chance to expand the Trust’s presence in under-represented boroughs and to develop meaningful funder partnerships.
- Competitive salary, defined-contribution pension, flexible working and a supportive, mission-focused culture.
- The role offers clear scope to design the team and systems needed to deliver a more impact-focussed future for the Trust.
For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill at via the apply button with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 2nd February 2026
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.