Community fundraising executive jobs
Closing Date: 28 September 2025
Ref 7149
We're looking for a visionary leader to co-lead our work in England and at Westminster. Working alongside another Head of England & Westminster (mat leave cover), you'll oversee a team that:
- Works in partnership with others to ensure children and families have the day to day support they need – whether that's access to their local baby bank, a grant from Save the Children to help them get by, or support from organisations that can help them
- Campaign for an end to child poverty alongside children, young people and their families – regionally, nationally, and on reserved issues that affect children across the UK
You'll build a high-performing England & Westminster team, oversee our national influencing and hold senior stakeholder relationships, proactively secure funding for our work in England, and ensure our work in communities is impactful and connected to our influencing. The roles are also part of the Leadership Team responsible for our impact for children and families in the UK, and our Corporate Senior Leadership Team.
The role will work on influencing, communities and partnerships work so they can represent the entirety of what Save the Children does in England and at Westminster, with responsibilities clearly split with the other post. However, we are looking for the successful post-holder to have more of a community development and grant giving background as the current post holder has more of a policy / influencing one.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Team
This part of the organisation influences debates, opinion, and policies in favour of children's rights. We use powerful evidence and thought leadership to build advocacy strategies that ensure governments know about the problems we have identified and the solutions. We work with children, families, campaigners, and partners across many organisations to secure change. We create and disseminate engaging media content about children's lives to shape debates, put pressure on decisionmakers and build public support.
The Head of England & Westminster is based in our UK Impact (UKI) department. The department is responsible for driving the delivery of the UK Impact goal in our strategy. Our vision is to make sure families in the UK have the money, services, and power to end child poverty. It's our mission to help build communities of people who care about children, listen to what's important to them and work together to make things better.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture of trust, inclusion and growth.
- Drive delivery of our England and Westminster change strategy to reduce child poverty.
- Lead place-based approaches that strengthen local systems for children and families.
- Ensure national advocacy and local programmes work hand in hand, with children's voices at the centre.
- Build and influence senior-level relationships with government, funders, charities, media and opinion formers.
- Use political and policy insight to shape strategies in England and across the UK.
- Champion equality, diversity and inclusion across all areas of work.
- Act as a credible spokesperson, representing Save the Children UK externally, including in the media.
- Lead fundraising and innovative ventures that combine income generation with social impact.
- Play a key role in the collective leadership of the UK Impact department.
We are looking for someone with the following experience, competencies, and skills:
- Proven ability to set clear direction, effectively prioritise a large and complex workload, plan and implement change strategies, manage varied expectations and deadlines, and adapt plans when context change based on data, evidence and professional judgement.
- Significant experience of leading and line managing a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team including supervising, motivating and developing direct reports
- Ability to think and plan strategically, with evidence of securing significant practice and policy changes through the successful design and execution of integrated change strategies covering research, advocacy, policy and practice
- Ability to share and apply learning in order to continuously improve effectiveness, working within a collective impact framework
- Experience of holding a wide range of senior external contacts – including civil servants, senior ministers, parliamentarians, national decision-makers, media, funders - and evidence of influencing for impact
- Significant knowledge and understanding of the political, policy and practice sectors, frameworks and trends in England.
- Significant knowledge of equalities, diversity and inclusion, and how to apply this in order to maximise our external impact and strengthen our internal culture
- Understanding of the causes of child poverty and broad knowledge of the evidence about effective approaches to reducing and ending it
- Experience of building and sustaining relationships, partnerships and networks at a senior level, with individuals and organisations that result in securing new opportunities for the organisation and deliver results
- Experience of securing funding
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT or in an LGBT family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
UK (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester) - Hybrid or Remote
Ref 7158
Closing Date: 28 September 2025
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Impact & Evaluation Adviser to join our UK Impact team and lead on developing the best practice design, and ethical oversight of the research, evaluation and learning initiatives we undertake across the UK. This is a senior, strategic role for someone with deep expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, participatory approaches, and complex systems evaluation. You will provide expert guidance to colleagues across the organisation, ensuring all research is ethically robust, evidence-informed, and used to drive meaningful change for children and families in the UK.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Team
This part of the organisation influences debates, opinion, and policies in favour of children's rights. We use powerful evidence and thought leadership to build advocacy strategies that ensure governments know about the problems we have identified and the solutions. We work with children, families, campaigners, and partners across many organisations to secure change. We create and disseminate engaging media content about children's lives to shape debates, put pressure on decisionmakers and build public support.
The Senior Impact & Evaluation Adviser is based in our UK Impact (UKI) department. The department is responsible for driving the delivery of the UK Impact goal in our strategy. Our vision is to make sure families in the UK have the money, services, and power to end child poverty. It's our mission to help build communities of people who care about children, listen to what's important to them and work together to make things better.
About the Role
The Senior Impact & Evaluation Adviser will provide expert advice on impact, evaluation, and evidence strategies to impact and learning colleagues in UK country teams (who will lead on individual project design, implementation, data collection and analysis). They will support and provide capacity building for colleagues to embed high-quality design, impact measurement, and evaluation into major new initiatives; and lead UKI's approach to ethical research.
We are looking for someone with extensive experience applying a range of qualitative and quantitative methods in social change research. This includes experience in at least one of the following: participatory research (ideally with adults and children), place-based and/or systems change evaluation, and research that explores public attitudes. Ethical rigor is at the heart of what we do, and you will lead our approach to research ethics, ensuring all work meets the highest professional and ethical standards.
In this role, you will:
• Provide expert advice to impact, evaluation, and learning colleagues in country teams on impact frameworks, evidence strategies, evaluation methods, and data strategies – for both place-based work and advocacy strategies
• Ensure that expert advice on impact and evidence strategies balances the need for rigour and pragmatism; reflects the priorities of our impact strategies; and responds appropriately to funder priorities
• Support colleagues with the implementation of impact and evidence strategies, helping colleagues in country teams to overcome challenges with data collection and analysis where needed
• Support colleagues with commissioning external support for evidence and learning, for example, by drawing on external professional networks; and advising on specifications
• Support fundraising by advising senior colleagues on project design, impact measurement, and evaluation approaches for major new initiatives
• Lead work with a range of colleagues to identify and respond to professional development needs and opportunities around impact measurement and evaluation
• Explore opportunities for shared learning and practice improvement across impact, evaluation, and learning with SCUK colleagues and partners, such as by convening internal or external networks / communities of practice
• Oversee the current UKI approach to research ethics and associated processes, including leading on immediate improvements; and contribute to the further development of ethical approaches to our work
• Build and maintain excellent external networks in relevant fields; and stay up-to-date with the latest literature and debates on impact, evaluation, and evidence strategies in complex social change
We are looking for someone with the following experience, competencies, and skills:
• Significant experience of designing and implementing evaluation or research strategies to support social change in complex systems
• Extensive experience applying a range of qualitative and quantitative methods in evaluation, impact measurement, and evidence generation
• Experience in participatory research with adults and children, place-based and/or systems change evaluation, and ideally public attitudes research
• In-depth knowledge of research and evaluation ethics, including ethics review processes
• Proven ability to coach and advise others in an empowering way that builds the skills and expertise of colleagues
• Proven ability to communicate and build support for the purpose and execution of different impact, evaluation, and evidence approaches to non-specialists
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to understand the needs of others and offer pragmatic solutions
• Ability to work across multiple projects and teams at the same time; prioritise own time well to meet agreed objectives; and set clear boundaries for own workload
• Ability to travel around the UK and Ireland to meet colleagues, partners, and families, with sufficient notice – around 4-6 times a year
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Head of Finance and Data
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Key relationships: Trustee Treasurer and Bookkeeper
Hours of work: 22.5 per week - schedule flexible, upon discussion
Salary: £45,0000 pro-rata (subject to skills and experience)
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk
Contract term: Permanent (with a probationary review at 3 months)
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join a new Chief Executive Officer and an ambitious team of staff and volunteers.
Job purpose
To lead on financial strategy and planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis for The Mix and its trading subsidiary, 127 Trading Ltd.
To lead on data strategy and management, (financial and non-financial), across the whole organisation ensuring data quality, and promoting data-driven decision-making.
We are looking for a experienced finance professional to join a new CEO and an ambitious team of staff and volunteers and to lead and manage our finance and data activities, enabling exciting, impactful projects and supporting the community to thrive.
Background
The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. is an established youth charity working with young people across Mid Suffolk. Through mentoring, youth work, education programmes and social enterprise, we support young people young people aged 9–25 across Mid Suffolk. The Mix has a committed team, a flagship youth centre, and a trading arm, 127 Trading Ltd, which operates two cafés. We are rooted in community impact and innovation.
Our vibrant and ambitious youth charity serves. We exist to inspire, empower, and support young people to build resilience, thrive, and unlock their full potential. Working from our centre in Stowmarket and a second base in Needham Market, we deliver a diverse range of programmes including youth mentoring, alternative education, school-based support, and open-access youth sessions. Our work is shaped by strong values, a solution-focused approach, and a deep belief in the potential of every young person.
Alongside our charitable work, we operate a social enterprise trading arm, 127 Trading Ltd, which runs two cafés that provide training and employment opportunities for young people, while generating vital income for our work. With a committed team of staff and volunteers and a passion for partnership, The Mix is a trusted and innovative force for positive youth development in Suffolk.
We have recently appointed our new CEO, who takes up post in October 2025. We now seek an experienced Head of Finance and Data to support the senior team as they lead The Mix into its next chapter, with prime responsibility to provide sound and rigorous financial and data leadership across The Mix and 127 Trading Ltd.
Overview of the role
As the organisation’s Head of Finance and Data, you will be an experienced, and trusted professional, who can bring strong financial and data disciplines to the organisation.
Working closely with our new CEO and committed trustees and staff, you will develop and implement The Mix’s financial and data strategies that are aligned to our vision to expand the reach of our crucial support of young people in Suffolk.
You will have a thorough understanding of financial accounting and planning relevant to the charity and social-enterprise sectors, with a strong attention to detail.
You will be passionate about the use of financial and non-financial data to inform business decisions and be an effective analyst and communicator of business performance.
You may come from the youth, charity, health, education, or social enterprise sectors — but above all we welcome candidates who can bring the vision, leadership and heart to shape the future of fundraising and marketing at The Mix.
Main Responsibilities
1. Financial leadership
· Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and practices.
· Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
· Lead the Finance sub-committee
· Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and relevant analysis of performance, at a project, site, and business level.
· Manage financial risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
· Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and the board.
· Monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
2. Data Strategy and Management
· Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy.
· Ensure data quality, security, and governance.
· Drive data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
· Chair the Data, Impact and Evidence Action Group.
· Oversee data analysis, reporting, and visualization.
· Collaborate with other departments on data-related initiatives.
3. Stakeholder Engagement
· Communicate financial and data insights to senior management, the CEO, the Board, and stakeholders.
· Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
· Function as a point of contact for audit and regulatory inquiries.
4. Team leadership and development
· Lead and mentor the finance and data team.
· Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
·Ensure effective communication and knowledge sharing within the team.
For further details please also refer to the job description.
The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offers are subject to the completion of satisfactory pre-employment checks and role-specific DBS (criminal records) checks
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all recruitment decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against individuals based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race (ethnicity) including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Marketing (International Eye Care Charity, home based in the UK)
The Organisation
Our client is a UK-based international development healthcare charity supporting sight restoration and prevention of blindness. With a mission to provide high-quality, free eye care to underprivileged communities, the organisation has transformed the lives of millions. As it strengthens its presence in the UK, it is seeking a seasoned marketing leader to help grow its reach, deepen supporter engagement, and enhance its brand.
The Role
This is a senior-level opportunity for a strategic and hands-on marketing professional to lead content, campaigns, and digital engagement. The Head of Marketing will be responsible for growing brand awareness, managing multi-channel campaigns, and delivering high-quality communications that reflect the organisation’s mission and impact. The role involves managing a small budget and external agencies, while working closely with leadership to align messaging with key goals.
Key responsibilities include overseeing brand strategy and positioning, leading on email, web, social, SEO, and PPC, and delivering integrated campaigns—particularly during high-impact periods such as Ramadan. The role requires strong project management skills and the ability to evaluate campaign performance through analytics and KPI reporting.
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced marketing leader with at least five years in the sector, including two or more in a managerial role. You will be well-versed in all areas of marketing, from content creation and digital marketing to branding and campaign execution. You’ll bring a strong track record of leading successful campaigns, managing budgets, and using data insights to drive performance. Prior experience and knowledge of the Islamic giving community and managing Ramadan campaigns will be a distinct advantage.
You should have a clear passion for humanitarian causes, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the cultural sensitivity required to work within faith-based environments. Knowledge of tools like Mailchimp, CRMs, analytics software, as well as familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and HTML/CSS would be advantageous.
Application Process
For further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
This is a new and exciting opportunity for an experienced, hands-on Business Development Manager to join a growing social enterprise at a pivitol moment of national growth. You’ll lead on securing income through contracts, tenders, grants, and traded services, taking full ownership of the business development function from prospecting to proposal, and from pitching to handover.
This is not an entry level role. We’re looking for someone who already knows how to build and run a successful business development function and is excited to apply that experience in a purpose-led context. You’ll be leading the full income generating process from identifying opportunities and pursing them to writing compelling bids, building relationships, and converting leads into sustainable revenue. You will also be comfortable with the administration that comes with working with funders.
Role Context: You won’t be managing a team (yet), so we’re looking for someone who’s confident working independently; equally comfortable with research, writing, relationship management, and seeing things through to delivery. You’ll work closely with our CEO (who also leads operations), our Marketing Officer, and our Project Administrator to ensure the income you generate is aligned with our mission and deliverable by our team. As we prepare to launch our new qualifications, this role will play a central part in helping Junction Point CIC expand from a strong regional foundation to national reach.
Key responsibilities: As Business Development Manager, you will:
- Lead the development and implementation of Junction Point’s business development strategy
- Proactively identify and pursue new income opportunities across contracts, grants, and traded services
- Write high-quality tenders, funding bids, and proposals that reflect our values and offer
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline using CRM tools (to be introduced)
- Track and report on conversion rates, income secured, and pipeline progress
- Represent Junction Point at sector events and networking opportunities
- Manage relationships with commissioners, partners and funders from first contact to deal close
- Work with the CEO and Marketing Officer to shape offers, pricing and marketing strategy
- Coordinate smooth handovers to delivery teams and maintain accountability through contract start-up
- Contribute to strategic planning, forecasting, and organisational growth
Read the full description in the attachment and contact us for an application pack.
FAQs:
- No, you don't need to be based in the North East but you need to be willing to travel for meetings
- Yes, when we say flexible working - we mean it, tell us how 30hrs p/w equivalent works best for you.
We equip changemakers with the skills, confidence and connections to create lasting impact.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Furnishing Futures is an innovative charity creating fully furnished, healing homes for survivors of domestic abuse who have been rehoused in empty social housing. We do this by partnering with the interiors industry, which donates high quality furniture and homeware that could otherwise end up in landfill.
We are looking for a dynamic Events and Retail Manager. You’ll be working closely with our CEO and Head of Partnerships and Fundraising to develop and deliver a varied and inclusive events programme and run our sales space, The Atrium, adjacent to our warehouse in East London E10. Our events will center around our key programming pillars; sustainability, design, wellbeing, women’s empowerment, social housing and social justice.
If you're passionate about our work, solution-focused and organised, with experience in events and sales we'd love to hear from you. We particularly welcome applications from people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
It is our mission to create a future where furniture poverty no longer exists and no useable furniture ends up in landfill
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help shape the future of England’s common land.
We’re the only charity in England dedicated to protecting and enhancing common land and supporting the tradition of sustainable pastoral commoning. Fresh from completing a landmark £3.1 million National Lottery project, we’re growing fast — and we’re looking for our first Operations Director to help us scale up our impact.
You’ll lead on operational strategy, build strong systems and processes, and make sure our small but talented team has what they need to deliver their best work. If you’re an experienced, adaptable leader who thrives in a small charity and cares about landscapes, heritage, and community, we’d love to hear from you.
Role: 0.8 FTE fixed 2 year contract extendable subject to funding.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 24th September 2025.
Vist our website to apply and for further information
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this role, you will:
·Lead on operational systems (HR, recruitment, volunteer processes, policies).
·Manage finance administration, including donations, CRM (Beacon), and Gift Aid claims.
·Project manage BeSpace events and provide admin support to the team.
·Develop and maintain systems for impact tracking, GDPR compliance, and volunteer management.
·Provide communications and social media support.
·Where needed, support on-the-ground delivery of retreats and prayer and reflection spaces in schools.
This role would suit someone with strong organisational and administrative skills, a passion for children’s spiritual development, and a willingness to get stuck into a wide variety of tasks.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Exceptionally organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Confident using IT systems and willing to learn how to use a CRM (Beacon).
- Able to work independently and collaboratively.
- Flexible, adaptable, and willing to work occasional evenings/weekends.
- Personally committed to BeSpace’s vision, with a strong Christian faith and a desire to see children flourish spiritually.
Experience in HR, finance, events, or charity administration would be an advantage, but we’re open to applicants with transferable skills.
Role Details
- Position: Operations Coordinator
- Location: Remote. Travel required for in person team days 3 - 6 times a year and some travel across Oxfordshire.
·Hours of work: PT 4 days a week. (28 hours) per week. (Flexible for the right candidate)
·Salary: £22,000 – £25,000 (pro rata) depending on experience.
·Start Date: Flexible between November 2025 and January 2026.
How to Apply
Please send your CV (maximum 2 pages) with a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) ensuring you explain how you meet the person specification and Job Description, outlining why you would be suitable for this job by demonstrating the skills and abilities you have gained through your education, work experiences and volunteering opportunities. Please include why you would like to work for BeSpace.
Closing Date: 4pm Monday 17th November
Rolling Interviews: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We may invite candidates to interview before the closing date and appoint once a suitable candidate is found.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
35 hours per week
Teddington, London Borough of Richmond
Ruils is run by, and for, disabled people. We exist to remove the barriers that prevent disabled people from living independent lives. Our vision is a society where all individuals have choice and control to live independently. We provide information, advice, advocacy, befriending and activities to our clients and their families.
We work with the Richmond General Practice Alliance (RGPA) and our local Primary Care Networks to deliver personalised care services: Social Prescribing and Proactive Anticipatory Care (PAC). This allows GPs and other health care professionals to refer patients to a Link Worker or Care Coordinator, who can work with the individual and connect them with services and activities in their community. We have a team of 15 Link Workers and Care Coordinators spread throughout the borough and in this role you will lead and manage the team.
The NHS Plan also highlighted the need to focus on the prevention of long-term conditions and reduce health inequalities faced by sections of society. You will also lead the delivery of ‘Health in Your Hands’ and a Community Health and Wellbeing Programme, which focuses on targeting localities that are facing health inequalities due to high levels of social deprivation.
You may currently be:
- Social Prescribing Link Worker looking for career progression
- Working in the voluntary sector and looking for career progression into a management role
- An allied professional with knowledge of personalised care services
- An experienced manager looking for a new opportunity in the field of health and social care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leading and motivating a team of professionals with differing skills and experience to deliver high quality services meeting Key Performance Indicators.
- Being a key member of the Charity’s leadership team able to consider and discuss the wider aspects of the charity outside of your own direct responsibilities.
- Working with the RGPA contract manager and the CEO to set and monitor targets for each project/service and identifying and resolving any issues that arise.
- Strong project management skills – able to set up projects, processes and communicate these clearly to the wider team.
- Creating coherent and comprehensive reports for stakeholders by analysing and collating data from different sources.
- Working on your own initiative and with minimum day to day supervision to achieve agreed goals and targets.
- Attending meetings and events, communicating effectively with a variety of individuals including health professionals and other organisations in the voluntary sector.
- Being responsible for the recruitment, selection, induction and training of new permanent or temporary staff.
What we can offer you:
- A vibrant and interesting work environment – every day is different
- An experienced and supportive leadership team
- Training and development opportunities
- Flexible working
- Kind and caring colleagues who work as a team
- A cycle to work scheme
- An employee assistance programme (EAP)
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme; we will guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. Please state in a cover letter if you wish us to consider you for this guaranteed interview scheme.
To apply for the role, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the key requirements for the role (as outlined above). If you would like a full Job Description to aid your application, please request this, as detailed in 'How to Apply'.
Closing date: 23rd September 2025.
Face-to-face interviews will take place during the week commencing 29th September 2025.
Our mission is to provide a range of services and activities to enable individuals to be independent and to live life to the full.

The Centre for Progressive Change is looking for a full-time Operations Director that will be part of the newly formed Executive Team. This role will be responsible for running the operations of the organisation with a focus on our people, systems and processes. They will work closely with the Executive Team, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and efficiently so that we can have impact.
The Centre for Progressive Change (CPC) is an organisation that builds campaigns for national policy change in the UK. Our focus is on making progressive gains that improve the lives of low- and middle-income communities. We want the UK to be a place where everyone has the financial resources they need, where people are treated as equals and are free to be who they are without persecution, and where we look after our environment.
To achieve this vision, our mission is to build proactive campaigns for progressive legislative change, do research on what works when campaigning for national policy change and offer training and consultancy to support other organisations to build effective campaigns. Our campaigns use an inter-disciplinary approach including community organising, mobilising, advocacy, business engagement, campaign research and press work.
We run campaigns for national policy change on progressive issues.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Alumni Engagement, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
38 days’ holiday | USS pension scheme | Hybrid working
Saïd Business School blends the best of new and old. Founded in 1996, the School is a young, vibrant and innovative business school that is deeply embedded in a 900-year-old world-class university. With a focus on tackling complex world-scale challenges, the School prepares business leaders for the task of making the world a better and more equitable place.
The Leadership Team has recently developed an ambitious five-year plan for the School and Oxford Saïd is now entering an exciting new phase in its evolution. Securing increased levels of philanthropic income and deep levels of alumni engagement will be a critical element in the successful delivery of the new strategy. The School has therefore been investing in growing their Development & Alumni Relations team, including the creation of this senior role of Head of Alumni Engagement.
The Head of Alumni Engagement will support the Associate Director of Alumni and Supporter Engagement in fostering lifelong relationships with the School's extensive alumni network. This includes overseeing alumni volunteering, events, communications and initiatives to increase alumni participation and giving.
Success in this role will be underpinned by your professional experience in alumni relations or managing membership communities. You will bring exceptional communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrable ability to engage senior stakeholders, manage volunteers and oversee complex budgets. A strong track record in delivering high-profile events, evaluating engagement strategies and working collaboratively across teams is essential, along with some experience of managing others and regular giving.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a strong impact within a global community and at an exciting moment in this institution’s trajectory. It will take a creative and strategic engagement professional to understand and galvanise the School’s community, and win their support. In return, you will get to work within an ambitious and growing team, and an excellent benefits package will be available to the successful candidate, including enhanced access to executive education and professional development.
At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.
For a confidential conversation about this exceptional opportunity, please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.
Closing date for applications is 09:00 on Thursday 18th September 2025
We are seeking an enthusiastic person to be part of a small, busy Marketing and Communications Team that covers all areas of the charity’s work in education, residential services and community services. The post holder will take responsibility for the delivery of a wide range of marketing and communications activities to promote QAC’s brand. As the largest service area a lot of the marketing department’s day to day work will be focused on Queen Alexandra College. This role also requires deputisation for the Marketing and Communications Manager in their absence.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 52 weeks
Annual Leave: 7.2 weeks, including Bank Holidays
Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must have a full current driving licence.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Early application is advised.
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of students with special educational needs? Do you thrive in an inclusive and supportive academic environment? If so, we want YOU to join our team. QAC has just gone through an exciting rebrand, dealt with a period of swift growth and academic improvement and this is your opportunity to become part of a vibrant College that is moving forward and making a real difference to the lives and futures of our students.
The newly structured Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham offers you the chance to have a positive impact as you join a committed group of colleagues in ensuring that all students achieve their aims and aspirations. We are dedicated to providing exceptional education and support to students with diverse learning needs and life experiences. Our specialist setting fosters an inclusive community where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
QAC offers a vibrant, varied and enriching educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are designed to meet specific needs and support levels are high.
Joining our supportive team, you will have the opportunity to:
· Work closely with students with SEN to achieve their goals
· Make a difference to the educational experience of young people
· Be a voice for students and staff in specialist education
· Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting academic growth, self-development and self-confidence
· Develop your own skills, aspirations and progress your career.
Our benefits include;
Academic Year 2024/25
- Access to on site car parking
- Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours)
- Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF)
- Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff
- QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing
- BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services
- Annual Flu vaccination/voucher
- Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers
- Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off.
- Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling)
- Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities
- Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes)
- Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period)
- Reward and Recognition Policy – Living the Values Awards (team & individual) and long service
- Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Occupational sick pay (based on length of service)
- On site wellbeing activities (e.g. yoga, meditation)
- Support for training/ CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding)
- Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.
We look forward to receiving your application and knowing more about your qualifications, skills,
personal qualities and experience that you would bring to the role and to QAC. Please take time to
review the job description above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.
Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is recruiting for the position of ‘Supporter Relations Assistant’ to be based from its Waterloo Office, London. This position is being offered on a fixed-term contract basis for 6 months. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.
To manage IRUK’s switchboard and phone enquiry system and to administer the entry of data on the fundraising database. This will include processing donations, updating supporter details, maintaining supporter records, and ensuring that information held is accurate, appropriate and up to date.
The successful candidate must have:
- Demonstrable experience in a similar role
- Experience of using databases
- Excellent customer service experience
- Experience of working with sensitive information
- Experience of and passion for, delivering excellent supporter care
- Good levels of computer skills with experience of working with databases and competent in Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
- Fast and accurate data entry skills
- Good standard of numeracy
- Proven administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills by phone, email, and post
- Experience of delivering timely and accurate responses
- Experience of multi-tasking and effectively prioritising workload. Ability to work in a methodical manner with attention to detail
- Must be a team player as well as being able to work on own initiative
- Strong empathy for the aims and work of Islamic Relief
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act/GDPR
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made. We therefore may close the advert sooner than the advertised date.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Communications & Advocacy
Location: Hybrid – flexible, to be discussed at interview
Salary: £41,000–£46,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
At Allergy UK, the leading national charity supporting people living with allergic conditions, we are passionate about raising awareness, driving policy change, and providing trusted advice to millions. Every campaign we run and every story we share helps make allergy visible as a serious health issue and we’re looking for a new Head of Communications & Advocacy to help us take this mission even further.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Head of Communications & Advocacy, you’ll shape and amplify the charity’s voice across the UK. Leading a dynamic team, you’ll drive strategy, lead high-impact campaigns, and ensure that Allergy UK remains a trusted, credible, and influential voice.
You will:
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Develop and deliver integrated communications and advocacy strategies
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Lead creative, impactful campaigns to raise awareness and influence policy
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Guide our media relations and secure high-profile coverage
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Provide expert advice on sensitive and strategic communications issues
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Build strong relationships with policymakers, healthcare leaders, and industry stakeholders
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Act as an ambassador for Allergy UK at the highest levels
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Inspire and lead a skilled communications and advocacy team
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
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A proven track record in strategic communications and advocacy
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Experience leading multi-channel campaigns that achieve real impact
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Excellent stakeholder engagement skills — from media to government to industry
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Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and develop teams
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Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
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Confidence in providing senior-level advice on high-profile issues
It would be a bonus if you also bring experience of policy development, the UK health sector, or working with lived experience storytelling.
What We Offer
We believe in looking after our people and helping them thrive. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:
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£41,000–£46,000 salary (dependent on experience)
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28 days holiday + bank holidays
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Annual pay review in line with market rates
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Flexible hybrid working and free onsite parking
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Pension scheme and employee benefits hub
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Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, GP service, wellbeing support)
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Training and development opportunities
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about using communications to create real social change, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and supporting statement via Charity Job. Your supporting statement should highlight how your skills and experience meet the role requirements, and what you could bring to our team.
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Closing date: Sunday, 21st September 2025 (midnight)
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Online interviews: Wednesday, 1st October 2025
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In-person interviews: Friday, 10th October 2025
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you would like to apply in a different format or need adjustments, please get in touch.
Be part of something impactful. Join us and help shape the future of allergy care.
No one should die from allergy We provide expert advice, and advocate for better healthcare and support for those affected by allergy
LUX is seeking an exceptional Deputy Director to help lead its next chapter. This new senior role, created to strengthen internal capacity, operational resilience, and strategic delivery, will work closely with the recently appointed Director, Ali Roche, to shape and implement a vision for the organisation’s future. Overseeing operational and financial management, the Deputy Director will bring a broad skillset across finance, operations, HR, fundraising, legal, and governance to ensure LUX’s long-term success.
About Us
LUX is a publicly funded arts organisation and accredited museum that supports and promotes visual artists working with the moving image. Based in London and Glasgow, it delivers a range of activities including exhibitions, screenings, educational projects, commissioning and research.
It also manages Europe’s largest collection of films and videos made by artists and distributes them to museums, galleries and festivals around the world. We are a small organisation with offices in London and Glasgow. LUX’s collection is based at its London location in Waterlow Park, Highgate, North London, a beautiful location in a public park with its own gardens. LUX Scotland is based in Glasgow and delivers a public programme of activity in Scotland dedicated to supporting, developing and promoting artists’ moving image practices across the country.
This is a rare opportunity to join LUX at a moment of renewal. Together with the Board and our dedicated team, you will help guide strategic growth, seize new opportunities, and uphold our artist-centred mission—building on LUXs rich history and commitment to championing artists’ moving image in the UK. The Deputy Director will lead on income generation, develop forward-thinking strategies, and help maintain and continue to build a vibrant, sustainable organisation for artists, collaborators and audiences.
Key Information:
Job Title: Deputy Director
Hours: 5 days a week (35 hours)
Salary: £45,000 pro-rata
Benefits Include: 25 days per year plus statutory holidays with an increase of 1 day per year worked up to a maximum of 30 days in total.
Location: This role is based at the LUX London office. This position will require at least 3 days per week working at the LUX office. Hybrid working options available.
The Deputy Director main responsibilities will include:
- Develop and maintain operational policies, procedures, and risk management aligned with organisational values and Arts Council Investment Principles.
- Co-lead the business plan and long-term strategy with the Director, translating goals into operational delivery.
- Oversee financial management, including budgeting, audits, payroll, procurement, cash flow, statutory reporting, and fundraising and income generation strategies, ensuring compliance and value for money.
- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports to public funders, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure legal and governance compliance across charity, company, employment, safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection; support the Board of Trustees with reports and governance documentation.
- Manage operations, including admin systems, IT, building maintenance, insurance, accessibility, sustainability, and lease compliance.
- Lead HR processes: recruitment, contracts, onboarding, appraisals, staff development, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace with HR consultant support.
- Contribute to LUX’s success and culture, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive environment.
LUX is an arts organisation that supports and promotes visual artists working with the moving image.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.