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An exceptional opportunity to lead, grow, and transform lives
Home-Start Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow is seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead our trusted local charity through its next stage of growth and innovation.
This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible difference for children and families — by strengthening our community presence, driving income generation, and ensuring every child gets the best possible start in life.
About Home-Start Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow
We believe strong families make strong communities.
Our trained volunteers provide emotional and practical support to parents of young children, helping them navigate the challenges of early childhood and family life.
Operating across three London boroughs, we are a vibrant, values-driven charity and part of the wider Home-Start network — one of the UK’s leading family support movements.
The Role
As CEO, you’ll be both strategic leader and hands-on advocate, driving our fundraising and partnership agenda while overseeing operational excellence.
You’ll lead our talented team, work closely with trustees, and represent our charity with energy and passion — ensuring we remain a visible and trusted voice for families across Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and inspire staff and volunteers to deliver high-impact family support services.
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Develop and implement a bold, diversified fundraising and income generation strategy.
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Build and nurture relationships with funders, corporates, philanthropists, and community partners.
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Act as a confident ambassador, raising the organisation’s profile locally and regionally.
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Work closely with the Board of Trustees on governance, strategy, and long-term sustainability.
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Oversee service delivery, safeguarding, and operational compliance.
About You
You are:
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A proven fundraiser and relationship builder who can secure sustainable income across multiple sources.
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A confident and inclusive leader who inspires and empowers teams.
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Skilled in partnership development and community engagement.
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Experienced in charity governance, financial management, and service delivery.
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Deeply committed to safeguarding, equality, and family wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
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Lead one of London’s most respected family charities.
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Shape our strategy for growth and sustainability.
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Join a passionate, values-led team and supportive board.
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Enjoy flexible, hybrid working across three vibrant boroughs.
How to Apply
If you meet most but not all of our criteria and are passionate about giving children the best start in life we'd still like to hear from you.
Apply via CharityJob or reach our to our Chair for an informal conversation.
Home-Start Richmond, Kingston & Hounslow is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
If you meet most but not all of our criteria and are passionate about giving children the best start in life we'd still love to hear from you.
Apply via CharityJob or reach our to our Chair for an informal conversation
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Head of External Engagement
Clergy Support Trust is an organisation which “punches above its weight”, in terms both of the help provided to hardworking clergy households, and the influence we seek to have on Church culture. We are looking for an experienced communications professional, able to lead a broad function encompassing all aspects of our external engagement: media engagement, strategic communications, events and fundraising, so we are looking for someone with strong experience across these areas.
As member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of External Engagement will be joining the leading Anglican wellbeing charity, supporting thousands of households each year, as we embark on a new strategic period (2026-30) and at a pivotal point in our mission.
Key responsibilities include:
• To lead, manage and report on the work of the External Engagement team.
• To design and deliver communications relating to the charity’s 2026-28 Strategy, ensuring appropriate, informative content for colleagues, applicants, supporters, partners and stakeholders.
• To oversee delivery of our first ever Fundraising Strategy.
• To be the charity’s principal Press Officer, and to support the Chief Executive
• as the charity’s principal spokesperson.
• To oversee the charity’s growing programme of events.
If you have significant experience in a comparable role, with exceptional writing skills and an excellent understanding of strategic communications together with previous team and budget management experience, we would love to hear from you!
Clergy Support Trust is the largest charity focused on the wellbeing of Anglican clergy and their families.
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Chief Executive Officer
Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT)
• Based in Balham, London SW12 9PZ (on site).
• Full-time Hours: 35 per week (flexibility required).
• Salary: £50,000–£65,000 (depending on experience).
• Closing Date: 8th December 2025.
The Role: Chief Executive Officer
We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction for WCT. You will work closely with the Management Committee, staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure our services continue to thrive and adapt to the changing needs of the community.
This is a varied and rewarding role that requires a balance of strategic vision, financial acumen, operational oversight, and strong external engagement. You will represent WCT locally and nationally, build new partnerships, and ensure we remain a trusted and valued part of the community transport movement.
Job Description
Key areas of responsibility:
1. Leadership & Strategy
• Provide overall leadership and management of WCT.
• Work with the Management Committee to set and deliver strategic objectives.
• Lead the charity through change, ensuring sustainability and growth.
2. Financial Management
• Ensure robust financial systems, budgets, and forecasts.
• Diversify income, secure grants and contracts, and manage financial risks.
3. People & Culture
• Lead and inspire a committed staff and volunteer team.
• Ensure fair HR policies, training, and development.
• Promote a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
4. Operations & Compliance
• Oversee transport operations, health & safety, and premises management.
• Ensure compliance with charity, employment, and transport legislation.
5. External Relations & Advocacy
• Build strong partnerships with local and national stakeholders.
• Represent WCT in the community transport sector and with policy-makers.
• Promote WCT’s profile through media, communications, and advocacy.
About Wandsworth Community Transport
Wandsworth Community Transport (WCT) is a registered charity and a proud member of the Community Transport Association. We provide accessible and affordable transport services to community groups and individuals across the borough of Wandsworth. Our mission is to ensure that no one is excluded from community life due to lack of transport.
Key facts:
• Over 25 accessible minibuses serving the borough
• More than 2,000 community groups and individuals supported annually
• 35 staff members and a large team of volunteers
• Annual turnover of around £1 million
• Services include minibus hire, door-to-door services, Shopmobility, shopping shuttles, and outings for elderly and disabled residents
We also run a vehicle workshop and deliver essential driver and passenger assistant training programmes. Our volunteers play a crucial role in supporting elderly and disabled passengers, ensuring WCT is truly embedded in the heart of the community.
Looking ahead, we are committed to:
• Diversifying our funding and income streams
• Expanding our services to meet unmet transport needs
• Transitioning towards a greener, more sustainable fleet
• Strengthening partnerships with local authorities, health services, and the voluntary sector
To Apply
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At 21 Together, we believe every person with Down’s syndrome has the right to live a happy, rich and fulfilling life. Based in Maidstone and working across Kent, we support children and young people with Down’s syndrome, their families, and the professionals who work with them.
We are a small but impactful charity looking for an inspiring Chief Executive Officer to lead us through the next phase of our growth.
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Organisation: 21 Together
Location: Maidstone, Kent (Hybrid working available)
Salary: From £48,561 FTE, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent or Fixed Term (flexible)
Working Hours: Part-time or Fractional (minimum 3 days per week)
Closing Date: 5th January 2026
Interview Date: Early January 2026
The Role
As CEO, you’ll provide strategic leadership, oversee operations, and drive income generation to ensure our long-term sustainability. You’ll work closely with our committed Board of Trustees, lead a passionate team, and act as the public face of the organisation.
We’re open to part-time or fractional working arrangements (minimum 3 days/week) to attract the right person.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver our mission and long-term strategy
- Ensure strong financial oversight and fundraising success
- Lead and support staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and inclusive culture
- Maintain strong governance and ensure legal compliance
- Represent the charity externally and build key stakeholder relationships
- Monitor impact and promote continuous improvement
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- An experienced leader with a strategic mindset
- Financially astute, with a track record of managing budgets and securing income
- A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
- Committed to inclusion, learning, and supporting vulnerable communities
Desirable: Experience or understanding of Down’s syndrome and/or learning disabilities.
What We Offer
- Flexible working (minimum 3 days/week)
- Hybrid arrangements available
- Supportive and values-led culture
- Opportunity to make a meaningful, visible difference
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Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for improving the lives of women and families in the perinatal period?
Are you ready to lead the next phase of growth and development of our established Perinatal Mental Health Support charity as Chief Executive?
About Light Peer Support
Light is a perinatal mental health support charity, set up in 2010, which has grown to support parents and their families across South Yorkshire through the provision of peer support and counselling. We’re led by our passion to support mental health during pregnancy and beyond for all families from all communities.
From our hub in Sheffield as well as in Family Hubs across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley, we work with families who are experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties in the perinatal period, working in partnership across the statutory and voluntary sector to raise awareness of perinatal mental health difficulties and the support available.
We’re committed to providing services that embrace diversity to support equity in service access and promote equality of opportunity.
The role
Following the planned retirement of our current Chief Executive, we are seeking an exceptional leader to guide our grassroots charity through its next phase of growth and development. As our new Chief Executive, you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to build on a strong foundation of trusted services and demonstrable outcomes. You will provide inspiring strategic, financial, and operational leadership to ensure our services remain sustainable, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and responsive to the needs of parents and families from all communities.
We’re looking for a compassionate, visionary leader with proven senior-level experience who can balance day-to-day operational oversight with stakeholder engagement and longer-term strategic thinking.
This is a pivotal moment for our organisation. You will lead us into an exciting new chapter — strengthening partnerships, creating new collaborations, expanding our reach, diversifying income, and driving innovation in how we support families. As our lead ambassador, you’ll champion lived experience and the value of co-production, raise awareness of perinatal mental health challenges, and influence change locally and nationally to improve the experiences of families at a crucial time in their lives.
We looking to you to bring the following skills and experience:
Senior operational and strategic leadership with at least 3 years’ experience, including successful delivery of public or private sector contracts.
Service growth and development experience, including leading organisational expansion and managing performance, contracts, tenders, and funding or grant applications.
Financial and governance expertise, including budget management, financial oversight, reporting to governing boards, and strong knowledge of governance, compliance, safeguarding, and GDPR.
People leadership, with a track record of managing staff, building high-performing teams, and increasing volunteer involvement.
Stakeholder engagement and networking skills to advance awareness and investment in our mission.
Sector knowledge, including understanding of maternity, mental health and children’s services, and the challenges faced by women and families in the perinatal period, along with the value of timely intervention.
Equality at Light
We believe that every parent deserves understanding, compassion, and the right support at the right time and in the right place.
We’re proud to be a welcoming, inclusive charity, and we want our team to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences, especially those with lived experience of perinatal mental health challenges. We're aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the communities we serve.
We're a family friendly employer and open to discussion on flexible working subject to service needs.
If you’re an inspiring leader who shares our passion for supporting parents and families — and you’re ready to build on a proud 15-year legacy and shape the future of perinatal mental health support — we’d love to hear from you.
Please note full-time working is 35 hours/week
Closing date 23:59 Monday 1st December 2025
Light is a peer support charity that offers emotional support to families during the perinatal period.

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Yeldall Manor is seeking a visionary, faith-driven, and servant-hearted Chief Executive Officer to lead our Christian charity into its next chapter.
Yeldall Manor is a Christian residential rehabilitation centre supporting men who are struggling with addiction. Rooted in our Basis of Faith, Ethos Statement, and Values, we offer hope, healing, and transformation through Christ-centred care.
For more than 40 years, Yeldall has been a place of restoration and new beginnings — helping men break free from addiction and rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose, and faith.
As CEO, you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to provide strategic leadership, spiritual guidance, and compassionate oversight across all aspects of the organisation. You will bring the experience, insight, and communication skills needed to inspire and equip our dedicated staff, volunteers, and partners — ensuring that Yeldall continues to flourish in its mission and ministry.
We are seeking a visionary leader with a committed Christian faith — someone who can uphold and model the ethos and values of Yeldall Manor while supporting residents in their spiritual journey. You will be an experienced and compassionate leader, able to guide teams through change and growth, and a gifted communicator who can inspire trust and collaboration across staff, residents, and external partners.
A passion for supporting individuals in recovery and personal transformation is essential. If you are in recovery yourself, you must have a minimum of two years’ clean time.
Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its residents. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
This is a permanent position, available on a full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) basis. We are happy to be flexible for the right candidate.
If this opportunity excites you and you feel called to lead and serve in this way, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
We would like to fill this post as soon as possible, so please apply by 12 noon on Monday 1st December 2025. Early applications are encouraged.
Join us at Yeldall Manor — and help shape a future of hope, healing, and lasting change.
Applicants are requested to submit the following:
1. Current CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Response to Screening Question
Yeldall wants all those affected by addiction to heal, transform and thrive.
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Job Purpose
We’re looking for a talented and motivated Communications and Engagement Officer who can effectively convey the life-changing impact of our work, motivate our community to volunteer, donate and fundraise to support our work, and ensure that the information and educational resources we provide reach those who need them most.
Key Responsibilities
Communications:
· Act as the first point of contact for IPWSO’s public email address and social media channels and ensure timely and appropriate replies.
· Manage IPWSO’s social media channels, creating original and engaging content and posts, and actively engaging with our audiences.
· Manage Google Ad Grant campaigns with an emphasis on growing our supporter base and increasing individual giving.
· Keep up to date with emerging trends in digital communications and social media and recommend potential new channels for fundraising and audience engagement.
· Support the development of videos for IPWSO, in cooperation with IPWSO’s Project Manager and other colleagues. The type of work to be undertaken includes providing support for content development, speaker recruitment, filming and editing, as well as helping source external agencies as needed.
· Maintain and develop the IPWSO website ensuring its security and that it functions both as an effective supporter acquisition tool and a means by which people can easily access information about PWS.
· Produce compelling newsletters and an Annual Report.
· Support the review and update of IPWSO’s Communications Strategy in line with its Strategic Plan.
· Uphold and showcase the IPWSO mission and brand.
· Help oversee the production and design of a range of educational resources for families and professionals.
· Oversee copywriting and proofreading within IPWSO.
· Support IPWSO’s members and liaise with its stakeholders internationally in support of our shared goals.
Engagement:
· Provide support for online events programmes, in cooperation with IPWSO’s Project Manager and the Online Events Committee. The type of support to be provided includes hosting Zoom sessions, supporting speakers, follow up administration including evaluations.
· Support IPWSO’s Famcare Board by facilitating their online meetings and assisting with their online events.
· Work with the Project and Operations Manager to provide membership support, liaising with IPWSO’s member organisations as needed.
· Proactively engage with member associations to promote IPWSO and also to understand their needs and how IPWSO can be of help.
· Work with the Project and Operations Manager on our Educational Outreach programmes. Work will include liaising with event organisers with regards to IPWSO’s booths at different conferences, ensuring follow up as needed (including help with preparation of PowerPoint slides), engagement follow up including data entry to update our database (Donorfy).
How to Apply
Review the full job outline/ad and apply on the Charity Job website by submitting a copy of your CV with a covering letter of no more than two pages of A4, describing how you meet the requirements of the role and the criteria outlined in the person specification.
We will be reviewing applications and interviewing applicants on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early, as the advertisement may close before the date specified below if a suitable candidate is found.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is November 30th at 5pm UK time. The start date envisaged for the Communications & Engagement Officer is 5th January 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- three x basic salary life assurance cover
- free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) - access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
- we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
This is an exciting time to join Dementia UK’s growing Community Fundraising team as a Community Fundraising Executive (Acquisition), which is expanding in response to sustained year-on-year growth and our ambitious five-year organisational strategy.
You’ll be at the forefront of inspiring new supporters to take action, creating engaging website and digital content and leading national acquisition campaigns that empower individuals, groups and communities to make a difference for families affected by dementia. You’ll help shape the future of our community fundraising programme by championing innovation, creativity and data-driven decision-making.
Working closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Digital Marketing and Communications, you’ll ensure our digital presence is vibrant, accessible and aligned with supporter needs. You’ll also collaborate with external suppliers to produce high-quality, on-brand materials and contribute to the development of new Community Fundraising products that drive acquisition and supporter engagement.
We’re looking for someone with experience in community fundraising, marketing or supporter acquisition, who thrives on turning insight into action and has a passion for creating compelling experiences that attract and inspire. This is a role for a creative thinker with strong project coordination skills and a commitment to helping families affected by dementia.
This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
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We are recruiting for a Community Engagement Coordinator join our team in the Community Engagement team.
Job Title: Community Engagement Coordinator
Location: At least once a week in our head office in Vauxhall, weekly visits to our refuge’s (travel expenses will be covered) and homeworking
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum(Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a community engagement coordinator who is passionate about supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence and other forms of abuse. The community engagement coordinator will work as part of a team of the community engagement service working across East, West and South London. The key aims of this new service are to build relationships with specialist providers across south, west, and east London, where our services are clustered, to develop a menu of enhanced support opportunities to meet survivors’ social, health and financial needs.
This is a very important role in Refuge, which will make a real difference to the lives of the women and children that Refuge supports every day. Together as a team, you will create pathways to decrease social inclusion, increase participation in community activities, employment, education and training. You will be skilled at working with a diverse range of audiences and will be adept at creating and developing new partnerships and pathways that improve the lives of survivors of domestic abuse and gender-based violence.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 27 November 2025
Interview Date: 10 and 15 December 2025 (In-person at our head office in Vauxhall, London)
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The Local Hub (Bloxwich West Ltd) is a not-for-profit organisation; our vision is to support and
empower residents. Local Hub will be the centre point for local people to come to when they need
advice and support. There will also be weekly activities, music concerts, monthly quizzes, etc. all part
of income generation to enable the hub to become sustainable.
The Community Officer plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of the community through Local
Hub. This position involves meeting & greeting customers, taking room bookings, minute taking,
collaborating with local organisations to promote community engagement, overseeing activities,
serving customers, outreach work and collating information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Growing up in today’s world is hard. At Youth Talk, we’re determined that every young person has a safe place to talk in confidence — whatever’s on their mind.
We’re a small but growing local charity with big ambitions, and we are now looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Community Events & Volunteering Lead to join our team. This is a role for someone who loves people, thrives on variety, and wants to turn community energy into life-changing impact. The role will help drive our community fundraising – connecting with schools, local groups and our amazing volunteers helping to raise awareness and vital funds for Youth Talk. You’ll play a key part in growing our reach, leading and supporting our volunteers and helping us make an even bigger impact across St Albans and beyond.
To provide the best possible mental health support to young people in St Albans and surrounding areas
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We are looking for a proactive and people-focused fundraiser to join our ambitious team as Community Fundraising and Partnerships Officer. This is a pivotal role where you will:
• Grow community income and build meaningful partnerships with local companies, schools, individual supporters and groups.
• Shape and deliver inspiring fundraising initiatives that engage the community and raise vital funds.
• Be the key link between Dash and our supporters, ensuring every donor, volunteer, and partner feels valued and connected to our mission.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own. While some community fundraising has taken place, there is huge potential to grow our income and partnerships given our location near major companies and active community groups. You will work closely with our CEO and Trusts & Foundations Lead and play a central role in securing the resources needed to continue our life-changing work.
4-5 days per week (flexible), hybrid location (home-based with regular travel to Maidenhead, Slough, and
Windsor, so ideally based within 1 hour of the area)
Term: Permanent or we will consider contract
This role is perfect for someone who wants to use their fundraising expertise to make a real and lasting difference to families in crisis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Community Gardening Movement Builder (England & Wales)
Location: Hybrid / home-based or based at an RHS site, with frequent travel (including overnight stays)
Salary: £38,000
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for applications: 26th November 2025
Are you passionate about plants, gardens and nature? Do you believe in the power of gardening to support people, places and our planet? Are you excited about the idea of supporting, enabling and amplifying community action that will create green change at scale?
If this sounds like you, join the RHS Communities Team as our new Community Gardening Movement Builder (England & Wales), as we expand our collective mission to champion, support and connect the UK’s vibrant community gardening movement.
Overview of the Role
In this exciting new role, you will work closely with the Community Partnerships & Networks Manager to implement the RHS’ movement building plans for community gardening – and build lasting green change.
You’ll be part of a passionate, forward-thinking team dedicated to making horticulture accessible, inclusive and transformative. Your daily work will include creating and coordinating content, campaigns, projects and events that will support, connect and amplify community gardeners across England and Wales. The role will involve frequent travel across England and Wales, and regular opportunities to meet community gardeners, partner organisations and stakeholders, both in-person and online.
To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet. And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference. Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits. Details of our great benefits can be found here.
As Community Gardening Movement Builder (England & Wales) you will be responsible for:
- Leading the digital and in-person convening of community gardeners across England and Wales, to increase the engagement of community gardens, support groups to develop and thrive, and build the platform of the community gardening movement.
- Mapping key stakeholders, campaigns and movement-building activity underway in sectors and spaces relevant to community gardening, keeping colleagues up to date with developments, and flagging challenges and opportunities.
- With the Community Partnerships & Networks Manager, building strong relationships with community gardening groups, partner organisations and key external stakeholders in the policy sphere – such as local authorities, mayoralties and devolved governments.
- Working closely with colleagues in the Communities team and other teams across the RHS to plan, commission and platform a wide range of digital content that will encourage, inspire and enable the community gardening movement.
- Working closely with RHS colleagues, partner organisations and community gardeners to commission, collate and promote data, research and stories that will help amplify the voices of community gardeners and build the case for policy change.
About you
You will be able to show:
- A passion for growing, nature, and the role that community gardening can play in bringing people together and addressing social, economic and environmental challenges.
- A track record of experience in a movement building, policy, strategy, public affairs or external communications role (or the ability to demonstrate similar levels of knowledge if you have not worked in one of these specialisms before).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present and creatively engage different audiences.
- Adept interpersonal skills, with experience of building external relationships and collaborating with a wide range of contacts.
- Strong digital literacy, and an interest in utilising a wide range of digital tools to connect, communicate and convene.
- An eye for detail, with the ability to analyse, interpret and present complex data.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to use your initiative to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- The ability to work as an integral member of a small, high-performing team, and to work collaboratively and with agility across the team and the wider organisation.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Other information
We may review applications as soon as we receive them so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we hire the right candidate. If you require any additional support with making your application, please contact Sharon Ellis please ensure to include the job title or job reference number REQ (found at the top of the advert) when emailing.
October 2025
Community Fundraising Lead
We are looking for an ambitious and proactive Community Fundraising Lead to engage individuals, schools, and community groups across the East of England, maximising income generation and supporting the hospitals to deliver exceptional patient care.
Position: Community Fundraising Lead
Location: Cambridge / Hybrid (minimum two days per week in the office)
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025 (we may close early if sufficient applications are received).
About the role:
As the Community Fundraising Lead, you’ll play a key role in developing and delivering our community fundraising strategy with a particular focus on schools, community groups, and challenge events across six counties (Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire). You’ll build meaningful relationships, inspire local supporters, and help drive forward exciting campaigns including fundraising for a new cancer hospital and a new children’s hospital.
This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference, helping to deliver life-changing projects and ensure the highest quality of care for every patient.
About you:
You’ll be a confident and creative fundraiser with a proven ability to build relationships, deliver strategies, and achieve income targets. Organised and proactive, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable managing multiple priorities. A natural communicator and motivator, you’ll be passionate about healthcare and inspired by the opportunity to make a real impact for patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver an annual community fundraising plan focused on schools, groups, and challenge events.
- Build, nurture, and steward relationships with fundraisers, ensuring excellent supporter experience and retention.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to identify new opportunities for engagement.
- Represent the organisation at events and within local communities across the East of England.
- Monitor income, evaluate activities, and report on progress against targets.
- Act as an ambassador promoting the benefits and impact of fundraising.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in community fundraising within a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
- Strong relationship-building skills with a range of supporters and stakeholders.
- Experience of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Strong communication skills with an eye for detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Full UK driving licence (travel across the East of England is required).
In return:
This is an amazing place to work! Recently voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world and a leader in the field of healthcare innovation, recognised across the world as a pre-eminent teaching hospital.
You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:
- Pension Scheme with 7% Employer Contribution
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off (increases to 29 days after 2 years)
- Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Annual Eye Tests + £65 towards computer-use glasses
- On-site Leisure Centre
- NHS Discount Schemes
- Health Cash Plan – Medicash
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member brings a unique perspective, and we’re always looking to enrich and diversify our charity.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Fundraising, Fundraiser, Community, Community Fundraiser, Community Fundraising, Community Engagement Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Assistant, or Charity Support Officer, Events Fundraiser, Individual
Giving, Supporter Engagement, In Memory Fundraiser, Challenge Events Fundraiser.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We are recruiting three Digital Product Managers, to join our Digital and Service Design Team on a 23 month Fixed Term Contract.
The Fund is embarking on an exciting digital journey over the coming years. This role will put you at the heart of those ambitions. You will take a lead role in helping us to translate these ambitions in to operational reality through improving our current digital service. If you love a challenge, including delivering ambitious outcomes, whilst working collaboratively with a rapidly growing digital team then this role is perfect for you.
The role is crucial in helping us deliver our digital strategy. As a Digital Product Manager you will take ownership of one or more of our critical digital products (and the relevant part of the service journey). That could be further improving an existing digital product like the recently launched website, or designing and developing a new digital product as part of our future digital roadmap.
This is a senior role with real impact, and you will have the opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve great results for our colleagues and the wider community.
As part of the Digital and Service Design team, you will:
- Lead on the design, development, and launch of new digital products.
- Set a clear direction for your product(s), whilst maintaining focus on measurable outcomes.
- Take responsibility for overseeing the ongoing product lifecycle of existing digital products including roadmap development activity.
- Lead multi-disciplinary digital product teams, embedding best practice, whilst empowering colleagues to deliver the greatest impact.
You will also:
- Demonstrate strong strategic awareness, including balancing user needs, organisational priorities, and strategic objectives.
- Work with your peers to establish a product management methodology for the Fund, and mentor/coach colleagues to increase capability at the Fund.
- Work with colleagues across our portfolios, data, impact, technology and communications to embed organisational change (including leading business readiness activity).
We are entering an exciting period of change, guided by our Digital Strategy. You will need to be comfortable working in a changing environment, driving new ways of working and helping others adapt. You should be keen to learn and apply digital, agile and user-centred design approaches.
If you are looking to develop your career or take on a new challenge we would invite you to come and have a chat to find out more.
Expectation on travel or location: we have four away days a year where you will be expected to attend across the UK.
Interview details:
- Date: 10 - 12 December 2025
- Format: Virtual
Location: UK - We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.
We will be hosting a briefing session on: Thursday 20th November 12:45 – 13:30 pm, to register or ask any questions please contact the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria:
- Deep expertise in digital product management, with a track record of successfully managing products through the various stages of the product lifecycle.
- Demonstrated ability to set and communicate a compelling product vision, and deliver outcome-driven improvements.
- Communicate and influence with impact, with proven ability to influence at senior leadership level, and the ability to build consensus, navigate challenge, and communicate technical or complex decisions clearly.
- Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on building capabilities, continuous development, and inclusive team culture.
- Excellent problem-solving and prioritisation skills, using research, data and input from diverse stakeholders to make evidence-based decisions.
- Adept at managing change and adoption, bringing energy, resilience and drive to embed new ways of working with a track record of delivering change in a large complex organisation with multiple stakeholders.
Desirable Criteria:
- Ability to measure and evaluate product success, including defining KPIs, analysing user behaviour and feedback (and iterating to deliver impact).
- Understanding of technology, design, data, and business processes in a complex organisation. Note: one role will be focussed on transforming our data capabilities.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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