Development project manager jobs in chessington, greater london

Lead transformative organising programmes with communities across the UK to build power and win change.

About the role

This is a hands-on role for an experienced organiser who will lead key aspects of our community organising practice. You'll design and deliver training workshops, coach emerging organisers, and build meaningful relationships with both partner organisations and individual members to expand our movement.

Working with campaign teams across the UK, you'll ensure organising principles are woven throughout our programmes whilst supporting communities to build power, win campaigns, and develop new leaders. You'll create resources and content to scale our impact, evaluate our training effectiveness, and strengthen Act Build Change's contribution to the organising field.

This role requires regular travel and a passion for grassroots work, offering the opportunity to shape how we build collective power for change.

About us

Act Build Change is a transformative organising school that makes community organising and collective care methods accessible to everyone who wants to end injustice.

Since 2019, we've supported over 150 collectives and organisations across the UK and Ireland, working with those with disabilities, migrants and refugees, young people, carers, working class communities, LGBTQ+ collectives, those living in poverty and the intersections across those identities.

Our work includes delivering training and resources, supporting communities to navigate difference and change, and providing coaching for organisers and movement leaders.

Key responsibilities

Training and development

• Develop Act Build Change's transformative organising pedagogy and lead internal staff training to ensure team-wide fluency in our curriculum and approach.

• Design and deliver engaging organising training both online and in-person, adapting our curriculum for diverse audiences and needs.

• Provide on-the-ground shadowing and coaching to develop the skills of organisers and movement leaders.

Community building and partnerships

• Build strategic relationships across the organising field with practitioners, partners, and the broader social justice ecosystem.

• Lead key cohort projects, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective ground-level action.

• Lead event planning and facilitation for community-facing programmes, workshops, and strategy gatherings whilst expanding our membership base.

Team leadership

• Line manage programme staff, supporting their wellbeing, development, and performance through regular supervision and feedback.

• Foster a workplace culture rooted in collective care, accountability, and anti-oppression practices.

• Collaborate with team members to improve internal systems, document learning, and refine training practices.

Fundraising and sustainability

• Raise at least £60,000 through partner projects, funding bids, and membership dues to ensure financial sustainability.

• Contribute to strategic planning, evaluation, and organisational learning to guide Act Build Change's future development.

• Represent Act Build Change in networks and at events within the broader social justice ecosystem.

What we’re looking for

Essential experience and skills

• Professional with management experience in the charity, social justice, or non-profit sectors.

• Proven ability to support and lead organisational change, aligning team practices with strategic objectives to deliver measurable impact.

• Experience in community organising, including engaging local communities and developing impactful campaigns.

• Experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality training programmes.

• Experience in fundraising and financial management.

• Comfortable using digital tools and platforms.

Desirable experience and skills

• Experience of using coaching and/or collective care methods in organising and management contexts.

• Lived experience aligned with the communities we work alongside.

• Lives outside of London.

Personal qualities

• You have a deep belief in the power of community organising to build collective power with those most affected by systemic injustice.

• You understand social justice movements, community organising methodologies, and power building initiatives.

• You are excellent at building relationships and representing the organisation, with the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

• You are able to apply an intersectional approach to your work and work respectfully with people who experience systemic injustice.

• You are confident in facilitating participants who may feel anxious or uncertain, able to hold tension and create an environment that encourages contribution.

• You are comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback, with strong personal accountability and time management.

• You can take initiative and be flexible, adapting to challenges and finding solutions to complex issues.

• You are willing to work outside regular hours, including some evenings and weekends, with occasional overnight stays across the UK (any travel time and/or overtime worked is recuperated through TOIL).

What we offer

Salary and benefits

• £45,000-£51,500 salary, depending on experience.

• Permanent contract with option for 4 or 5 days per week (salary and benefits will be pro-rated).

• Over 30 days of leave, including 25 days of annual leave, one day off for your birthday, one week off in August for learning and rest, plus Christmas close.

• Pension scheme and enhanced parental leave and sick pay.

Working arrangements

• Fully remote working (must be within 4 hours of central London).

• Access to office space in London when needed.

• Co-working space expenses available for those based outside London.

• Occasional travel to London may be required (up to twice a month), with expenses covered.

• Team away days around the UK (up to four times a year), with expenses covered.

• Full equipment and tech support provided.

Growth and impact

• Direct contribution to building people's power and making positive social change.

• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment with impact across the UK.

• Professional development opportunities including training and events (assessed on an individual basis).

• Clear growth pathway in an expanding team.

How to apply

Please note:

• This role is for UK-based candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

• Applicants that do not follow the instructions below may not be considered.

• Due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to everyone.

What to send

• Your CV (PDF, max. two pages).

• A supporting statement answering the questions below (PDF, max. 500 words per question).

• Both documents attached to your email and a mention of where you found this role.

Questions to address

• Why Act Build Change?

• Tell us about a team you have organised – what action did they take and why did it matter?

• Describe a training you delivered – what was its impact?

Next steps

• Email your application by Tue 26 Aug 2025 at 23:59.

• First round interviews will begin the week of 15 Sep 2025.

• The role will start from Nov 2025.

We are a neurodiverse and intersectional team. We’re committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone of all backgrounds. If there is anything you need us to do to support you in the application process please let us know as soon as possible.

Job Summary

CAAS provides an Autism and ADHD Support Service across the 8 boroughs of NW London from our base in Eastcote and offices around London. We offer information, advice, and support to ADHD/Autistic people, their families, and professionals, with the aim of improving quality of life and building neurodivergent-aware communities.

In this role, you will join the established CAAS adult team to support, educate, and empower ADHD/Autistic adults (diagnosed or self-identified) across NW London.

You will:

· Provide one-to-one information, advice, and practical task-based support.

· Facilitate online and in-person peer groups, courses and workshops sessions.

· Help develop resources that increase understanding of ADHD/Autism and pathways to support.

· Signpost to local and national services, community groups, and specialist support.

· Work with professionals to share good practice and promote reasonable adjustments so services are more accessible to ADHD/Autistic adults including delivering short training sessions to professionals.

The role requires:                             

· A strong commitment to supporting ADHD/Autistic adults to improve quality of life and self-advocacy.

· Excellent communication and active listening skills, including the ability to adapt to different communication preferences.

· Excellent organisation and record-keeping.

· Confidence in group facilitation and delivering training.

· Ability to collaborate across health, social care, education, and community settings.

· Strong keyworker/caseworker skills

· Ability to self-manage diary skills, case load and accurate record keeping.

Key Responsibilities – Supporting ADHD/ Autistic Adults

Providing individualised task-based support

· Provide one-to-one ad hoc, tailored support for pre-and post-diagnosis (with the support to be co-produced by the service user). This support may include, but is not limited to:

· Practical support with communication or executive functioning tasks and activities such as making calls, form filling, applying for benefits, and planning their week.

· Working within a “help you to do it” model, encouraging skill building and self-advocacy.

· Support with applications for further education and employment

· Maintain and update our public-facing ADHD Resource Board, and foster relationships with other support organisations to strengthen our signposting and referral pathways.

Facilitate Support Groups

· Facilitate twice-monthly ADHD Groups.

· Facilitate Parent and Carers Support group.

· Facilitate monthly pre-diagnosis support group.

· Facilitate Coffee Connect social group for ADHD and autistic adults.

· Facilitate quarterly Professional Connect Forum.

· When agreed in advance with manager provide cover for other colleagues’ projects.

Facilitate Courses and Workshops

· Deliver a 6-week Understanding my ADHD Course for newly diagnosed ADHD adults.

Front of house support and referrals process

The Specialist Adult ADHD/Autism Advisor (SAAA) will be expected to answer both written and telephone enquiries from members of the public about CAAS services, with a warm and welcoming style, so clients feel comfortable to attend our services.

SAAA will be expected to welcome visitors to the centre and provide information about CAAS and The SAAA will provide front-of-house support, welcoming visitors, answering queries, and managing the referrals process, including CRM updates, triage, and liaising with referrers.

CAAS offers a wide range of adult services, so SAAA will be expected to proactively support clients in accessing the appropriate services and provide consistent follow-up and communication. 

Other Responsibilities  - Wider support

The SAAA will be expected to contribute to the support and empowerment of ADHD and autistic adults and their families in a range of other ways, such as:

· Build and maintain strong relationships with local statutory and voluntary services, particularly within health, social care, and social prescribing teams.

· Represent CAAS by attending relevant meetings to ensure active links with local authority and voluntary sector partners.

· Stay informed about national and local developments related to ADHD/autistic adults, identifying opportunities to raise awareness and influence the development of appropriate services and support.

· Contribute to the development and delivery of training for professionals and the community by:

· Using inclusive, evidence-based language and approaches

· Tailoring content to meet the needs of different audiences

· Supporting outreach and promotion of CAAS’s training offer related to ADHD and autism in adults

Other Responsibilities  - Organisational

· To create resources and content to be used within our adult services by clients and colleagues.

· To provide written reports as required by professional agencies and CAAS.

· Assist in promoting the organisation’s services.

· Attend regular supervision and training sessions.

· Ensure project monitoring and reporting requirements are met.

· Provide regular progress reports to the Adult Service Manager/Lead.

· To comply with such policies/procedures, guidelines and codes of practice as laid down by CAAS and the Law.

Other Responsibilities

· To carry out other tasks appropriate to the post and as agreed with the Adult Service Manager.

· To actively participate and undertake training and development of self and others.

Please note job descriptions only reflect 80% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of duties. You are expected to carry out other activities within the scope of the role.

Person Specification - Essential

Knowledge & Experience

· Experience/knowledge of working with ADHD and autistic people (adults).

· Experience/knowledge of the challenges facing ADHD and autistic people (adults).

· Knowledge/awareness of reasonable adjustments, strategies, and coping mechanisms to support ADHD and autistic people’s needs.

· Qualified facilitator / demonstratable experience in facilitating groups and delivering training.

· Experience in safeguarding vulnerable adults, data protection, equal opportunities, diversity legislation, and best practice.

Values & Approach

· Understanding of inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming language and approaches when working with ADHD/autistic adults.

· Commitment to person-centred support and promoting autonomy for neurodivergent adults.

· Willingness to reflect on practice, take on feedback, and engage in ongoing professional development.

· Able to manage emotionally sensitive situations with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries and personal resilience.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence representing CAAS in a range of settings.

· Ability to develop relationships with relevant statutory and voluntary sector bodies.

· Able to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to shared goals and supporting colleagues.

Organisation & Time Management

· Strong organisational skills with great time management. There is a heavy demand for the personal organisation of your workload and managing appointments, and you will need to be able to manage a diverse workload with competing demands.

· Prompt response to competing demands from clients, professionals, and colleagues.

Record Keeping & Monitoring

· Maintains accurate and timely records in line with CAAS procedures, including CRM monitoring requirements and deadlines.

· Ability to monitor work.

Flexibility & Technical Skills

· Flexible and willing to facilitate groups, courses, and workshops outside their normal pattern of work where appropriate to ensure smooth running of team.

· Computer Software Skilled (much of the work is managed via technology and computers)

Person Specification - Desirable

· Voluntary Sector Experience.

· Counselling or coaching skills.

· Knowledge of SEN / Adult Social Care Legislation.

Equal Opportunities

CAAS recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, including applications from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities, people who identify as having a disability, and LGB+, Trans and non-binary candidates.  

We also recognise the value of flexible working, so will consider different types of flexibility (such as term time, annualised or compressed hours, and a minimum requirement of 60% working in the office for all staff), as well as the possibility of offering the role on a job share basis.

CAAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced D

Spotlight on Corruption has an exciting opportunity for someone who identifies with Spotlight’s core mission of fighting corruption to join us in a critical role. We are looking for a highly numerate, super efficient, and enthusiastic Head of Finance and Operations with excellent budgeting skills, and strong people skills, who will be a core part of our senior management team.

Deadline for applications is 23.30 on Sunday 17th August

About Spotlight

Spotlight on Corruption is a small team with outsized impact that shines a light on the UK’s role in corruption at home and abroad.

We build the evidence base for reform through investigative research and extensive engagement with experts and frontline staff, and act as policy entrepreneurs, developing innovative and pragmatic solutions. We disseminate our work through hard-hitting reports and briefings for decision-makers and the general public and follow through with dogged advocacy to shape the narrative, as well as working in a highly collaborative manner to build consensus for reform.

The charity’s staff and budget has grown significantly in the last five years. In addition to this role, the current team consists of an Executive Director, Deputy Director, Senior Policy & Campaign Lead, Senior Advocacy Adviser, Senior Communications Advisor, and Senior Policy Researcher. We anticipate that a Senior Fundraiser and a Legal Researcher will join the team in the next few months. 

What we are looking for

We are looking to recruit an experienced individual with a strong background in financial management, strategic planning and operational management, to play a central role within our small but dynamic team. The role involves helping the organisation implement our strategic plan and ensure our financial sustainability, as well as developing and overseeing the smooth running of our internal systems and processes, including our governance.

This is a busy and varied role which involves working closely with the Executive Director and other senior staff, leading on all aspects of financial management, governance and HR, line managing Spotlight’s senior fundraiser, and helping with operational delivery and administration. 

We are looking for an all-rounder with excellent financial skills, who will be able to support the implementation of Spotlight’s future growth and organisational development, ensuring we have in place the right policies and processes, help us meet our donors’ requirements, and trouble-shoot operational issues for our team.

Spotlight on Corruption is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where all staff feel respected and valued. We conduct anonymous long-listing to help promote fairness and diversity, and encourage candidates from different backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Key responsibilities:

The Head of Finance and Operations will:

• Ensure that senior management and the Board can make strategic decisions on budgeting and organisational development by providing strong advice on finance and governance

• Maintain effective budgeting and financial management processes, manage our restricted and unrestricted funding, lead on the year-end accounts and ensure that we meet our statutory reporting requirements

• Line manage Spotlight’s senior fundraiser and manage relationships with operational consultants (bookkeeper / payroll provider, IT provider and HR consultant)

• Lead on the financial aspects of grant management including writing and monitoring project budgets, optimising grant terms and conditions for Spotlight, and contributing to our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning processes

• Support operational implementation across the organisation, including smooth day to day management of the administrative needs of the team

• With the support of the HR consultant, ensure that key aspects of HR such as recruitment, induction, appraisals, staff development and pay reviews are conducted effectively and that Spotlight has in place and implements appropriate people policies

• Ensure we meet our obligations as a charitable company, and facilitate the effective governance of the organisation through close liaison with the Board and management and administration of Board affairs

Person specification - Essential:

• Previous work experience in a finance and operations management role, and an ability to apply it to a small charity like Spotlight

• Demonstrable ability to produce appropriate organisational (£700k+) and project-level budgets, provide strategic financial analysis and advice, and oversee the meeting of statutory reporting requirements 

• Clear ability to manage and make the most of grant opportunities, including optimising grant application budgets, and managing restricted and unrestricted funds

• Demonstrable ability to provide wide-ranging operational support including preparing and managing contracts

• Experience of working closely with a Board on governance and strategic delivery

• Proven track record of working across a range of finance and operations tasks in a busy and fast-moving environment

• Highly organised with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage deadlines, with high standards and an acute eye for detail 

• Demonstrable interpersonal skills and a track record of strong team working skills and managing a large workload independently

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate complex financial and operational information clearly

• IT proficiency and knowledge of CRM systems (Spotlight uses Beacon CRM)

• A commitment to fighting corruption

• Automatic right to work in the UK

Person specification - Desirable: 

• Knowledge of charity audit processes

• Experience of supporting organisational development during a period of growth

• Experience of line management and/or working with HR, finance or IT consultants

• Experience of working with a fundraiser

Working arrangements:

Full-time or 4 days a week (35 or 28 hours) subject to discussion with the suitable candidate. 30 days of annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata if part-time). Remote working from home required, with regular meetings in London. Flexible working, including a nine-day fortnight. 

Responsible to: Executive Director

Start date: Beginning of January 2026 

£38,700 per annum

Permanent

Part home/part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive.

This role will provide support to the Chief Executive of UNICEF UK. This includes a range of responsibilities, full administrative support, secretarial duties, and project coordination for crucial cross-organisational initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and impactful outcomes.

We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in providing high-level support, adeptly managing complex diaries, and skillfully coordinating major meetings, events, and projects. You will have a track record of effectively supporting multi-stakeholder programs, making decisions with agreed parameters, and demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills. Additionally, the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment and take proactive steps to address challenges is essential for success in this role.

Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.

Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 7 August 2025.

Interview date: Wednesday 27 August 2025 via video conferencing (MS Teams).

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymizes your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

Colleagues will work one day a week in the office and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Racing Welfare is a national charity supporting British horseracing’s current and retired workforce.

It’s an exciting time to be joining the organisation; our charity has never been more needed by the industry.

You will be offered; a competitive salary, employer pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working patterns to ensure a healthy work-life balance, income protection insurance, life assurance, tickets to almost all race meetings at Jockey Club Racecourses, twice-yearly two-day staff training and team building events along with a range of other employee wellbeing initiatives.

As a charity, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.

You will need to be highly motivated and flexible with excellent listening and interpersonal skills, an understanding of professional boundaries and a commitment to continuous professional development. Experience of working with and supporting people, alongside an understanding of confidentiality and data protection is desirable, although training will be provided. Knowledge and experience of the thoroughbred horseracing and breeding industries is desirable.

We are a close-knit and supportive team, and we need a strong team player who can get involved and promote the ethos of the charity, offer impartial information, advice, guidance and support to all those connected to the industry.

The successful candidate will be expected to based/work from Cumbria or the Scottish borders travel across the region will be required, for which you will need to use your own car. A mileage allowance will be paid. This is a part time post.

Please note, as this post will involve direct contact with young people and vulnerable adults alongside some work of a sensitive nature it will be subject to a satisfactory, enhanced DBS disclosure. We also make checks on staff working with vulnerable adults and young people against the DBS barred lists.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this vacancy is the 1st August 2025.

Salary: £29,069 (pro rata)

Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

- All unspent convictions and conditional clauses

- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020)

Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.

Racing Welfare is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Title: Senior Press and Communications Officer

Position Type: Permanent/Full time

Reports to: Founder/Chief Executive

Salary: £35,000

Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London, TW9 2RD

Working Hours: 9am-5pm (flexible)

Pension: School Food Matters pays 7% of pensionable earnings

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days

School Food Matters is closed between Christmas and New Year

Job Purpose

· To help make SFM the destination for media as the voice for food in schools

· To help increase media coverage for our work across all platforms (print, TV/Radio, digital)

· To develop and maintain our vibrant social media presence

Key Tasks include

· Writing and reviewing editorial, case study and blog content to maintain SFM’s voice

· Work with our Web Developer to maintain the School Food Matters website

· Diary planning to make best use of events and media moments to highlight our work in the media

· Helping to maintain up-to-date and accurate records of media contacts on Airtable

· Produce, edit and co-ordinate video and visual content across SFM’s projects

· Working closely with the Chief Executive on media campaigns

· Ensuring that we maintain a vibrant social media presence (BlueSky, Linkedin, Instagram, and Facebook)

· Managing and maintaining our photo library (Google photos)

· Ensure website is up to date by liaising with project teams for new content

· Understanding and disseminating new processes and functionality of the new website

· Managing our Google Ad grant and ensuring that our ads remain effective

· Tracking our impact on social media and preparing media reports for Trustee Meetings (four per year)

· Liaising with partner organisations for joint marketing of our projects

· Working with the Chief Executive to produce and distribute our newsletters

· Adding press articles to the website and social media

· Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times

· Keeping up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

· The Senior Press and Communications Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

 Person Specification

 Essential

· Exceptional oral and written communication skills in fluent spoken and written English, with strong attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data and policies into accessible language and engaging stories and communication materials

· Experience of getting media coverage

· Strong understanding of using social media to engage audiences and achieve campaign goals

· An eye for design and strong grasp of branding, with experience creating visuals using tools like Canva

· Comfortable using content management systems (CMS) to publish and manage web content — we use Drupal

· General knowledge of issues around school food, children’s health and food education

· Ability to work independently, with high levels of self-motivation

· Good project management, time management and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

· Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and tenacity

Desirable

· Experience of working within a network or coalition of campaigning organisations

· Established contacts with media outlets/journalists/bloggers

· Digital campaigning and social networking skills

· Experience writing news articles and blog posts with clear structure, purpose and an engaging narrative

· Skills in capturing and editing photo and/or video content to support communications work

· Experience managing or supervising team members to deliver communications projects effectively

Are you a powerhouse in partnership-led fundraising or business development? We’re recruiting an enthusiastic leader to drive six‑figure, multi‑year deals across major donors, trusts, foundations, and corporates, with an ambitious goal to grow income from £1.6M to £4.5M by FY30, in line with our strategic roadmap.

Job Purpose

As Director of Partnerships, you will:

•  Lead on partnerships fundraising, including major donors, trusts & foundations, and corporates with a focus on securing six-figure multi-year agreements to significantly grow funds raised in this area from £1.6 million to £4.5 million by FY30, in line with Operation Smile UK’s multi-year strategy.
• Foster and facilitate collaboration across different departments within OSUK.
• Ensure business as usual is achieved in line with operational plans, while also exploring and implementing innovative initiatives and campaigns to ensure the future success of partnerships' fundraising.
• Represent OSUK at a leadership level, building relationships with industry peers and peers within the Operation Smile global team to ensure best practice across all areas.

Key Responsibilities

Philanthropy Leadership

• Leads strategy, planning and operation of the major gift, trusts & foundations and corporate giving channels.
• Develops annual business plans and budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director (ED) and Executive Team.  
• Strategically identifies and qualifies potential new donors to grow the prospect pipeline.
• Prepares development communications: solicitation and acknowledgement letters; case statements and proposals; stewardship reports; briefing notes; gift agreements.
• Identifies, cultivates, and solicits major gift commitments from high-net-worth individuals
• Monitors activity of the team, ensuring that benchmarks are achieved, including submission of solicitations, donor contacts and meetings, confirmations of donations, and other performance indicators as related to the team checking their portfolio.
• Provides the organisation with the interpretation of market trends and emerging issues that could impact the organisation’s partnerships fundraising stream.
• Ensures the effective collection of donor information and tracking of points of contact in accordance with best practices; provides and presents statistical analysis to senior leaders.
• Leads on data mining, prospect research, and ensuring the quality of data as it relates to the donors they work with.
• Develops and manages relationships within their own portfolio, personally conducting cultivation visits, solicitation calls and stewardship activities as required.
• Effectively manages fundraising resources and practices ethical fundraising.

HR Management

• Leads, mentors, and manages a team; regular meetings to provide direction, coaching and delegation to the partnerships team.

Financial Management

• Manages and implements approved business plans, ensuring that the annual revenue objectives and budget are met or exceeded, and oversight of the partnership’s departmental budgets.
• Provides leadership in the delivery of statistical analysis, projections, and detailed reports on partnerships fundraising goals and performance that may be used to contribute to the development of internal budgets.

Partnership Sustainability

• Develops donor relationships by researching, sourcing, cultivating, and stewarding existing and potential partners.
• Works to broaden sources of revenue, including working with corporate partners in various industries.
• Develops and implements a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors and corporate partners.
• Contributes innovative ideas to the development of new strategic partnerships and alternative revenue streams.

Other

• Other duties as assigned by the ED.
• Meetings with OSI and partner countries.
• Board reports/board meetings as required.

Recruitment

We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.

At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation. 

We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Repots to: Director of Practice & Quality   
Directly manages: Policy Manager, Clinical Audit Project Manager
Salary range: £47,941 - £62,220 per annum, depending on experience
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (31.5 hours per week)

Job Purpose

As BSR’s Head of Policy,  you will lead a portfolio of work that truly supports our members’ priorities and works towards creating the conditions that will enable rheumatology care across the UK to thrive and flourish. 

To excel in this role you will need to be comfortable working both at a strategic level and with detail and data. You will ensure BSR understands and responds to current and emerging needs in rheumatology practice, identifying gaps in quality, policy and research. You will develop BSR’s evidence and intelligence base about our members’ priorities, the state of rheumatology care across the UK and the challenges and opportunities in rheumatology. Through collaborating with colleagues you’ll help us ensure this insight informs our policy agenda, our strategic planning and operational decision making, ultimately achieving maximum possible impact in our work to drive-up standards in the delivery of rheumatology services and to inspire and activate changes that improve lives. 

Main responsibilities

• Leadership and management 
  • Work closely with BSR’s Senior Management Team to devise and deliver priorities for the portfolio, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and identifying opportunities to maximise impact  
  • Ensure that BSR’s decision making is informed by the best available and appropriate level of evidence by communicating strategic insights across the organisation  
  • Lead, coach and support team members and manage overall team capacity and resource planning 
  • Oversee contract and budget management for the team and across individual projects, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources 
  • Collaborate with the SMT and other teams to ensure integrated approaches to policy, communications, and member engagement 
  • Provide support and strategic insight to BSR working groups, including the Clinical Affairs Committee and MDT Advisory Council  
  • Develop strong relationships with members and stakeholders and represent BSR to external audiences. 
• Policy, research and strategy 
  • Lead BSR’s policy agenda, supporting the Policy Manager to deliver policy analysis and development, produce high quality outputs and influence changes in policy and practice
  • Oversee a programme of proactive research, including data analysis and member engagement, to build a robust body of evidence and intelligence about the key issues impacting BSR members and rheumatology care across the UK 
  • Ensure that evidence, insight and analysis effectively informs BSR’s policy work, strategic planning and operational decision making   
  • Continuously monitor UK-wide policy and practice changes and assess their impact on the rheumatology community and patient care 
  • Ensure BSR’s members and senior leaders receive timely analysis of key policy and practice developments impacting rheumatology  
  • Develop, lead and support cross-team workstreams and projects that deliver on organisation-wide priorities.  
• Best practice and quality improvement 
  • Provide leadership to the National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit (NEIAA) team, supporting the team to deliver work to a high standard 
  • Engage members to develop BSR’s evidence base on good practice and quality improvement, and keep abreast of relevant external developments  
  • Provide expertise to colleagues on best practice and quality improvement, ensuring that insight and ambitions are effectively communicated and inform BSR’s policy work, strategic planning and operational decision making  
  • Identify and develop opportunities to share and promote best practice and quality improvement to members and external audiences, achieving maximum possible reach and impact 
  • Identify and develop opportunities to work with partners across health and social care to promote and support best practice and quality improvement. 

Person Specification

1.  Significant experience in a senior policy, practice or programme management role in healthcare
2.  Extensive knowledge of health policy and/or healthcare systems and how policy is developed and implemented 
3.  Understanding of research methods, with the ability to analyse and translate quantitative and qualitative research findings 
4.  Understanding of audit and/or QI methodology and experience of delivering or supporting quality improvement initiatives 
5.  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on evidence-based decision making 
6.  Leadership and team management experience and ability to coach staff to reach their potential 
7.  Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and influence relationships, including at partnership level, with colleagues and senior leaders 
8.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex issues to a wide range of stakeholders and prepare high 
   quality, accessible outputs 
9.  Strong organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure to conflicting deadlines 
10.  Flexible in response to changes in the external environment and the need to balance proactive and reactive work

Inclusion and Diversity statement

BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to 
reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you. 

We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better 
reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives. 

“Providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice”

Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham and Walworth and outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns. 

Trainee Generalist Advice Caseworker

Salary NJC Scale 5 - £31,734 per annum 

Full-time – 35 hours per week

Initially Fixed Term for 12 months (with possibility of extension)

This is an exciting opportunity for a trained Gateway Assessor to be fast tracked through the full Citizens Advice Generalist Adviser training programme. Once having completed an initial four weeks training period you will be allocated to work on one of a range of different projects and services providing direct advice to the public and undertaking casework on social welfare law issues.

• You must be a trained Gateway Assessor  

• Have an understanding of the advice needs and issues of the local community in a diverse inner-city area
• Understand, empathise with and be committed to the Service’s aims, principles and equal opportunities policies

Closing date: 9.00 am Friday 15 August 2025

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 19 August 2025

For further information and an application pack please visit out website via the apply button.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.

Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation.

Job Title: Programme Lead (Path Protection)

Team: Programmes and Delivery

Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh)

*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £32,239 to £48,593. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £35,635 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.

It’s an exciting time to join the Ramblers as we have recently refreshed our strategy to support the delivery of our long-term ambitions.

We need your drive, knowledge, skills, and creativity to help us raise awareness of the Ramblers and what we stand for, enabling the charity to grow its supporter base and open up the joys and wellbeing benefits of walking to many more people.

Context and purpose of role

At Ramblers we work to empower the public and volunteers to take action to protect paths and access – whether claiming lost rights of way, pursuing resolutions to path problems, or objecting to changes to the definitive map. As a member of the Programmes team, the Programme Lead (Path Protection) will be responsible for the successful development and delivery of the programme across GB.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on the design, development and operational delivery of the Path Protection programme across GB.
• Create operational delivery plans – to identify milestones, monitor risks, resolve issues and manage resource requirements.
• Design and develop resources and processes to support programme implementation.
• Be responsible for managing a budget in line with programme goals and objectives.
• Be responsible for evaluation and reporting, to ensure the programme meets KPIs and delivers measurable impact.
• Manage new and existing strategic partnerships with partner organisations and those working to improve access and reduce barriers to becoming active outdoors.
• Train and support volunteers – and promote the programme more widely.
• Provide advice and guidance to the public on path protection issues.
• Engage diverse audiences from communities facing additional barriers to getting outdoors, to senior stakeholders including funders and other strategic external partners.
• Directly deliver Path Protection events to support the continued development and co-production of the programme.
• Work closely with Nations Directors, Community Development Officers and the Fundraising team to secure the support required to sustain and grow the programme.
• Ensure robust risk management systems are in place to ensure the safety of participants.
• Ensure programme compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Review the programme annually to identify lessons learned or areas for development to drive continuous improvement.

Other

• Work collaboratively as a member of the Programmes team, to share learning and develop innovative practice in programme design and development.
• Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post.

The person

Knowledge and Experience

• Programme management experience – including responsibility for planning, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience providing advice to a variety of stakeholders and managing casework.
• Experience recruiting and managing partners and volunteers.
• Experience designing and delivering a training programme – working with participants to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Experience of successfully working with fundraising colleagues to secure funding to sustain and scale a programme.
• Knowledge of the potential barriers to participation in outdoor recreation.
• Experience managing relationships with strategic stakeholders.
• An understanding of rights of way law and practice.

Skills and Leadership

• Ability to develop, introduce and champion new ways of working as an expert on path protection initiatives.
• Strong verbal, written and digital communication skills – with an ability to convey information clearly to a range of different audiences.
• Ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve common goals.
• Ability to use initiative and to be flexible and adaptable in approach.
• Ability to analyse information thoroughly and make sound decisions and recommendations.

Personal Attributes 

• Interest in walking and a commitment to the principles of inclusion and enabling everyone to feel welcome in the outdoors.
• Able to engage diverse audiences, including community partners and senior decision makers.
• Flexible and able to develop strong, collaborative team relationships.
• Entrepreneurial approach to developing and growing innovative projects.
• Flexible and resilient with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and to spend evenings and weekends away from home as required.

Values and Behaviours

Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.

Inclusive

We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.

Inspiring

We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.

Empowering

We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.

Responsible

We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.

Job Title: Music and Merchandise Executive

Location: Hybrid (with a minimum of one day per week in the London office). Candidates should ideally reside in the Greater London area as there is a requirement to be able to travel across the area to attend meetings and events. 

Hours: 35 hrs per week 

Contract type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £32,000 per annum

What we do: We help young people through cancer 

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind 

What we’re looking for: 

• Someone with a passion for music, merchandise, and fan culture – with a sharp instinct for what excites audiences and a drive to turn creative ideas into fundraising success. 

• A candidate with proven e-commerce know-how – confident in managing online stores, executing targeted product campaigns, and delivering seamless customer journeys that boost revenue and brand impact. 

• A skilled collaborator who thrives working with artists and industry professionals – bringing bold merchandise projects to life online and at live events like the Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall concert series. 

• A highly organised, detail-driven individual with a creative spark – ready to manage limited-edition product launches and help grow a fast-paced, high-impact merchandise programme. 

What we offer:

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day to day work and refocus.

• Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off. 

• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants. 

• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave. 

• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities. 

• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses. 

• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.

• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms. 

• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. 

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:

Applications by Wednesday 6th August, 1st Stage Interviews 11th August online and 2nd Stage Interviews held in person in London on the 18th August. 

Please be aware that our hosting website for applications will be temporarily down for essential maintenance between Friday 1st August at 7:00 PM, to Sunday 3rd August at 12:00 PM. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick ‘yes’ on the application form. 

Privacy and Safeguarding: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).  

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.

Do you want to make a real difference in people’s lives? Do you want to work with like-minded professionals in a great team?

Rees seeks to support those who have, at some stage in their lives, been in foster care or residential care, including those with custodial experience. The charity understands the importance of having a lifelong support network. Our aim is to help care experienced people thrive in all aspects of their lives at any age. We seek to listen; offer help and advice about any aspect they may have.

Rees delivers its services and products to public and voluntary sector commissioners, businesses, other agencies, and professionals.

The Rees Foundation is seeking a dynamic and driven Fundraising Officer to help us grow and diversify our income, enabling us to continue providing lifelong support to care experienced people across the UK.

This is a remote role, open to candidates across the UK. Occasional travel will be required, including monthly visits to our Worcestershire office and other UK travel.

What You’ll Do:

As our Fundraising Officer, you’ll be instrumental in supporting our expanding fundraising strategy. Working closely with our Senior Fundraising Officer and Head of Income and Development you’ll help identify new funding opportunities, manage donor relationships, craft compelling proposals, and support campaigns and events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research new funding opportunities and potential donors
• Create persuasive fundraising proposals and communications for trusts, foundations, corporates, and individuals
• Manage donor records and ensure timely acknowledgment of donations
• Support fundraising campaigns, including online and in-person events
• Assist in preparing grant applications and ensuring reporting compliance
• Generate fundraising reports and support strategic planning
• Provide administrative and operational support to the fundraising function

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone with excellent people skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach. You’ll be a strong communicator, an analytical thinker, and someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a purpose with proven experience in the fundraising, research and bid writing.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in fundraising, research, and bid writing
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with CRM databases and Microsoft Office
• A collaborative team player with a positive, solution-focused attitude
• Understanding of the UK charity sector and fundraising regulations (preferred but not essential)

Why Join Us?

At Rees Foundation, you will join a dedicated team committed to supporting those who have been in care. This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Make a tangible impact on the lives of care experienced individuals
• Develop and grow your skills in fundraising and business development
• Be part of a supportive and values-led organisation

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People Service in Bracknell.

£28,808.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

If a need arises, deliver all aspects of support to enable a customer to develop independent living skills as appropriate to the individual needs of the customer. In some services, this will include delivering personal and physical care as appropriate
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Participate in the support planning and risk management, as facilitated by the lead Support Worker
Carry out security duties to ensure the safety of the customers and premises
Monitor the CCTV throughout the shift
Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
Report any observations relating to customers welfare
Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times
Maintain records as required at the project under the direction of the Support Workers/ management
Participate in team meetings/reviews and the general development of the service
Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

What you'll bring:

Essential:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or experience within charity/social care sector

Desirable:

Relevant specialism experience

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Interviews: 14th and 15th August via Teams

For more information, or to apply, please click on 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Are you a bold and ambitious fundraiser with a flair for building high-value relationships and leading with purpose? We’re on the lookout for a Head of Philanthropy to lead our Enterprise Fellowship – a collective of highly successful entrepreneurs, who are passionate about supporting the next generation to set up their own business. You and your team will drive the “50 for 50” initiative, an exciting growth project for the Fellowship that will mark The Trust’s 50th anniversary.

This is your chance to lead one of The King's Trust’s most inspiring philanthropic communities, during a critical time in its existence. From engaging influential donors to curating unforgettable events, you'll be at the heart of something extraordinary. If you thrive on collaboration, have a hunger for new business, and want to make real, lasting change, we want to hear from you.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Heads of Philanthropy? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of our Heads of Philanthropy! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

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