Digital communications and marketing officer jobs

Job Purpose

Join our dedicated Data & Technology department at Operation Smile UK and play a vital role in advancing our digital capabilities. Our website is central to reaching a broad audience with our vital work, and you'll be pivotal in ensuring our online presence is robust, accessible, and effective.

This full-stack role provides an excellent opportunity to lead and contribute across both front-end and back-end development activities. You'll collaborate closely with the Director of Data & Technology and Senior Database Manager to design and build systems that empower our Fundraising and Comms teams, delivering outstanding user experiences.

We aim to build greater in-house capacity for digital development, reducing reliance on external support for routine tasks and increasing automation on key platforms. If you are a hands-on technical lead with experience across various digital channels such as website CMS (e.g., WordPress), along with a solid understanding of front-end and back-end languages and technologies, you'll be a great fit. You will also play a leading role in ensuring the OSUK website user interface and user experience is fit for purpose.

As part of our small but ambitious team, you'll be an integral part of creating and implementing our Data and Digital strategy, directly helping us achieve our goal of supporting more children born with a cleft lip and cleft palate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead in-house web development, initiating a cultural shift to minimise reliance on external agencies for website and platform creation.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's data and digital strategy.
• Serve as the technical product owner for all of OSUK's websites, digital & email platforms.
• Take full ownership of the Gravity Forms to Donorfy Custom API integration.
• Flare for producing modern, stylish and accessible designs, to support campaigns, general website conversion performance and brand.
• Manage relationships with external website agencies and freelancers for key infrastructure and major projects.
• Possess a strong understanding of frontend and backend web technologies

Please refer to the job description for a comprehensive list of tasks, responsibilities, and the required person specification.

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. 

Fundraising Specialist 

Location: Brighton (Hybrid working available) 

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours/week 

Salary: £18,000 pro rata (£30,000 FTE) 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Application Deadline: 30/11/25 

Contact: Sabina Karabasic 

About MindOut 

MindOut is a mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people. We work to improve the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ communities, reduce stigma, and promote a culture of positive mental health. We are a values-driven charity with a national reach and a strong reputation for impactful, inclusive services. 

The Role 

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Fundraising Specialist to help us grow and diversify our income streams. You’ll play a key role in securing sustainable funding to support our life-changing services, working closely with the Charity Director, Board of Trustees, and wider team. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation and make a lasting difference in LGBTQ+ mental health. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and campaigns. 

• Build relationships with donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners. 

• Manage donor platforms and systems (Donorfy). 

• Plan and deliver fundraising events and community engagement activities. 

• Support marketing and communications to amplify fundraising efforts. 

• Contribute to financial planning, reporting, and compliance. 

• Recruit and support volunteers for income generation activities. 

About You 

We’re looking for someone who: 

• Has lived or professional experience of LGBTQ+ identities and intersectionality. 

• Brings 5+ years’ experience in fundraising or equivalent transferable skills. 

• Has a proven track record of successful campaigns and donor engagement. 

• Is confident managing multiple income streams and stakeholder relationships. 

• Understands fundraising regulations and best practice. 

• Is highly organised, strategic, and collaborative. 

Why Work with Us? 

• Be part of a nationally recognised LGBTQ+ mental health charity. 

• Flexible hybrid working options. 

• Supportive and inclusive team culture. 

• Opportunities for growth and development. 

How to Apply 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and anti-discrimination. Interviews will take place on the 8th of December and 9th December. 

We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges, and from individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, people of colour, disabled, or from other underrepresented communities - your unique perspective and voice are valued here.

Employee Benefits include:

• 29 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
• One day off for your birthday each year
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working
• Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Up to 5% employer contribution towards your pension

Individual Giving Officer

Do you enjoy marketing with a purpose?

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. We are looking for an Individual Giving Officer to join the team in this hybrid-working role.

Be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Position: Individual Giving Officer

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)

Hours: Full-time 36.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £30,874

Closing Date: Fri 07 Nov 2025. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified

Interview Date: Fri 14 Nov 2025

About the Role

Every sponsored child’s journey is unique and made possible by one generous person stepping forward to sponsor/support them. And that’s where you come in.

As an Individual Giving Officer at World Vision UK, you’ll support the development, production, delivery and reporting for our acquisition campaigns, which are created to inspire audiences to sponsor a child or donate to World Vision.

Working alongside the Media Channel Manager and agency partners - design and creative teams, media planning and buying agencies and other stakeholders, you’ll be responsible for operationalising all mass market, digital and traditional campaigns. You’ll be target and results driven, analysing what works and what doesn’t, working to optimise campaigns. 

What a day could look like -

Morning: Contribute to a creative proposition workshop.

Afternoon: Get into the data – what campaigns are working, which creatives which channels, how many new sponsors is each driving.

In Between: Raising Purchase Orders, Ad copy checking and content gathering.

About You

This role IS for you if…

· You are target driven to make a difference.

· You love working in a fast-paced environment with deadlines.

· You have some experience of and want to develop within acquisition focused digital and traditional multi-channel marketing & fundraising.

Why Join Us?

· A flexible and supportive working culture

· Pension scheme (with employer contributions)

· Generous holiday allowance

· Free parking (Milton Keynes office)

· Opportunities for faith-based gatherings, prayer, and devotionals

· A welcoming, purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference

Please note that you MUST have the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately, this role is not sponsored, and your application cannot be considered any further without it.

About the Organisation

World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

Please note we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK.

You may also have experience in areas such Individual Giving, Individual Giving Officer, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Individual Giving Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Digital Marketing, Digital Fundraising, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Digital Communications, Marketing and Fundraising, Fundraising and Marketing.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Head of Fundraising will lead all fundraising activities, overseeing the full spectrum of income generation to support our mission of empowering young people through football and education. This is an extremely exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to lead on fundraising for an organisation which has barely scratched the surface of the fundraising landscape. There is autonomy over the direction of travel with a lot of support from the CEO on ideas and future programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Strategic Fundraising Leadership

o Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to grow income across all streams, aligning with the Foundation’s goals.

o Set long-term targets for income growth, monitoring progress and adapting strategies to capitalise on emerging opportunities.

o Act as a key ambassador, representing the Foundation at senior-level meetings with funders and corporate leaders to secure support.

· Trusts, Foundations, and Statutory Funding

o Lead on securing multi-year grants from major trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies, producing compelling applications and stewardship reports.

o Manage a portfolio of high-value trust relationships, cultivating new leads and ensuring personalised engagement to maximise funding.

o Oversee statutory funding bids, including government departments and local authorities, to support programme.

· Philanthropy, Major Donors, and Individual Giving

o Build and steward a portfolio of major donors and philanthropists, networking to identify prospects and delivering tailored proposals to secure gifts.

o Develop individual giving campaigns, including digital appeals and supporter journeys, to grow recurring donations and engage a broader donor base.

o Foster long-term relationships through personalised stewardship, ensuring high levels of donor satisfaction and retention.

· Corporate Partnerships and Brand Collaborations

o Secure corporate partnerships for sponsorships, employee volunteering, and content production, leveraging the Foundation’s football focus to attract partners.

o Collaborate with the marketing team to align corporate engagement with brand visibility and impact storytelling.

o Negotiate and manage partnerships that provide financial support, in-kind contributions, or co-branded initiatives to enhance programme delivery.

· Events and Community Fundraising

o Plan and oversee fundraising events, such as corporate football tournaments, charity matches, and supporter evenings, to raise funds and build engagement.

o Manage event logistics, budgets, and partnerships to ensure successful delivery and measurable ROI.

· Digital Fundraising and Innovation

o Support digital fundraising strategies, including online campaigns, social media appeals, and email marketing to grow donor acquisition and retention.

o Champion the use of AI and new technologies to optimise fundraising processes, such as personalised donor communications and data analysis.

o Ensure robust data management in CRM systems to track donor interactions, compliance with GDPR, and fundraising performance.

· Team Management and Cross-Team Collaboration

o Work with programme delivery, marketing, and operations teams to create compelling propositions and gather impact data for fundraising materials.

o Ensure all fundraising complies with legal, ethical, and governance standards, mitigating risks and upholding transparency.

· Safeguarding

o Ensure all fundraising activities, events, and donor engagements comply with the Foundation’s safeguarding policies, including DBS checks and risk assessments.

Person Specification

· Essential Skills and Experience:

o Proven track record of securing significant funding across multiple streams, such as trusts, statutory bodies, philanthropy, corporates, and events.

o Experience leading a fundraising team, with strong people management and mentoring skills.

o Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling proposals, reports, and pitches tailored to diverse audiences.

o Strategic thinker with demonstrated success in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to achieve income growth.

o Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.

o Knowledge of fundraising regulations, governance, and compliance, including GDPR and ethical standards.

o Proficiency in CRM systems, data analysis, and digital fundraising tools.

o Passion for the Kinetic Foundation’s mission, with an understanding of challenges faced by disadvantaged young people in London.

o Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

· Desirable Skills and Experience:

o Experience in sport-for-good or youth-focused charities, particularly with football-based programmes.

o Knowledge of AI and digital innovations in fundraising.

o Track record of managing high-profile events or brand partnerships.

o Familiarity with London’s philanthropic and corporate landscape.

· Personal Attributes:

o Ambitious and proactive, with a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning.

o Collaborative and supportive, able to inspire teams and build positive relationships.

o Resilient and calm under pressure, with strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.

o Ethical and transparent, with a focus on delivering measurable impact.

Key tasks

Cross-Income Stream Support

• Support the delivery of activity and appeals across major donor, corporate, legacy, and individual giving programmes.
• Identify and research prospective funders, including trusts and corporate partners. Assist in bid development, including desk research, gathering case studies, and impact data.
• Support the development and delivery of materials, campaigns, and digital content.

Events & Community

• Support the delivery and evaluation of in-house and third-party events.
• Assist individuals and groups supporting BeyondAutism within the community.
• Help steward participants and donors with timely and tailored supporter journeys.

Supporter Care & Communications

• Coordinate prompt and personalised thank-you communications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on our CRM (Raiser’s Edge).
• Support the creation and scheduling of communications, both print and digital.

Team Coordination & Administration

• Manage the inbox and respond to supporter enquiries.
• Provide administrative support to the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager and Head of Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising.
• Help ensure all activity is compliant with relevant legislation and best practice. 

Finance, FJ and Operations Director

Lead the transformation of finance 

IRO £61,000 | Remote-first | Full-time | Reports to Co-CEO

Charity Finance Group (CFG) is seeking a visionary Finance, FJ and Operations Director to drive innovation, collaboration and excellence across our organisation and the wider charity sector. This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation and a movement that's reshaping how finance empowers social impact.

About the role

As Finance, FJ and Operations Director, you’ll work closely with our two Co-CEOs to deliver CFG’s mission: championing financial sustainability for charities. You’ll lead the strategic and operational delivery of our Finance Journey framework—a bold, sector-defining initiative that transforms finance professionals from technicians into strategic leaders.

This role blends internal leadership with external influence. You’ll oversee key functions including finance and governance, HR, digital/IT and business development,—ensuring CFG’s internal systems and external offerings are aligned with our strategy, values, and member needs.

Your Impact

• Shape and deliver CFG’s Finance Journey strategy across the organisation

• Lead cross-functional teams to elevate performance and maturity

• Represent CFG to media, government, partners, and sector bodies

• Inspire a mindset shift across the finance community—from operational to transformational

• Support income generation through strategic partnerships and product development

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Champion a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement

• Contribute to CFG’s strategic planning and organisational development

• Provide strategic leadership across the organisation and support the board

Operational Oversight

• Lead finance, governance, HR, digital/IT, and business development teams

• Deliver robust financial analysis, reporting, and resource planning

• Ensure CFG’s finance function meets evolving business needs

Finance Journey Integration

• Embed the Finance Journey ethos across CFG’s products, services, and internal practices

• Collaborate with communications, learning, and membership teams

• Shape new offerings—training, events, assessments, leadership programmes

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with sector experts, partners, and members

• Represent CFG in forums, steering groups, and collaborative initiatives

• Share your expertise and catalyse sector-wide transformation

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with Co-CEOs and the Director for Engagement

• Champion joined-up leadership, planning, and performance monitoring

• Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, and innovation

Location & Flexibility

• Remote-first: work from home or a suitable location near you

• Quarterly staff away days and ad hoc in-person events (travel costs covered)

Relationships

• Reports to Co-CEO 

• Member of the Leadership Team

• Manages business development, HR, and digital teams

About CFG

Our vision is a world where financial excellence empowers every charitable and social purpose organisation to drive positive impact. The Finance Journey is our flagship framework—designed to help finance professionals evolve from technicians to strategic leaders.

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Ready to lead a movement that’s changing the face of charity finance?

Apply now and be the catalyst for sector-wide transformation.

How to Apply 

If you would like to be considered for this position, please take a look at our recruitment pack on the next page, and apply with your CV. We have a series of questions for you to answer succinctly, but we do not require a covering letter. The deadline for applications is Midday on Monday 10 November, and shortlisting will take place in the following week, with interviews to follow shortly after. 

Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Benefits of working at CFG 

• 25 days' annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after three years of continuous service (pro-rata if part-time). 
• An extra three days' leave for the office Christmas closure. 
• Wellbeing closures where the whole organisation takes a break.
• Time off for personal health appointments. 
• Hybrid and remote flexible working options. 
• Four paid volunteering days every year. 
• Health cash plan via HSF.
• Enhanced sick pay, as well as enhanced parental and adoption leave policies.
• Continuing personal development - learning and development opportunities both individually and organisation wide, such as a mentor/coach, training courses and conferences. 
• Auto enrolment to the Personal Pension Plan where CFG will contribute twice your contribution to the scheme up to 10%. 
• Access to interest-free employee loans or salary advances. 

CFG promotes remote-first working, although we do have office space at our registered address in Bermondsey, Southwark, SE London for those team members who prefer an office setting. We expect all of our team members to attend all staff, directorate, or team anchor days on a regular basis in London. All-staff anchor days are currently quarterly, and directorate and smaller team anchor days are organised on an ad hoc basis. If you have any questions about this we'd be happy to chat about our in-person expectations with you. 

Please note that attending our flagship events will be required for this role, as well as work outside core hours occasionally as part of our events programme.  

The Stable Family Home Trust is a values-led organisation where people always come first. Our main purpose is to support adults with learning disabilities to develop the skills and confidence that enable them to live their lives as independently as possible; to participate in their local communities and be valued for the extraordinary contribution they make to our society. We run a varied and exciting day services programme from our three sites in Christchurch, Ringwood and Southbourne, and run supported living and residential living services in Southbourne and Ringwood.

We are looking for a modern people leader who will bring fresh thinking and inspire trust across the organisation; a forward -thinking person who will model the standards of behaviour expected from employees and effectively challenge any employee behaviour that falls below these standards. You will be a confident communicator and decision-maker with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to employee issues.

You will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and will have significant involvement in the development of the Trust across all areas, including future workforce development and organisational transformation.

Working closely with the Chief Executive you will be the trusted deputy in their absence, making key decisions relating to all aspects of the organisation’s operations and providing a consistent leadership approach that reflects our organisational values.

To be shortlisted for this role we require an application form to be completed and submitted.

To apply for the role, please click the button to be redirected to our website.

This is a rare opportunity to shape how millions engage with one of the world’s most iconic theatres both in London and across the globe and ensure our audience is central in decision making across the entire organisation.

As Deputy Director of Audiences, you will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering our ambitious audience strategy, with a strong focus on engaging people under 35 and expanding our reach through a bold, innovative digital content programme.

You will lead the charge in:
• Bringing the Globe to audiences everywhere through compelling storytelling, and impactful data.
• Creating a vibrant, inclusive and inspiring welcome to everyone who interacts with our work.
• Elevating our profile nationally and internationally, with coverage that deepens our global presence.
• Develop our offer to cultural tourists visiting our iconic venue.
• Work with the Director of Audiences to unlock new opportunities, from creative brand partnerships to major commercial ventures - both onsite, offsite, and online.

Your portfolio will span every touchpoint of the Globe’s audience experience. You will oversee and inspire teams across visitor and online experience, ticketing, retail, digital engagement, brand and design, marketing, data and insight, press and media relations, and external affairs. Together, you will create seamless, memorable, and transformative experiences for every visitor, viewer, and digital participant. 

We are looking for a leader who combines a love of collaboration among teams with operational excellence - someone with the creativity to innovate, the rigour to deliver, and the influence to inspire. This role is about shaping how the Globe is seen, felt, and experienced by the world. If you are ready to bring ambition, insight, and imagination to one of the most exciting cultural organisations in the world, we would love to hear from you.

Barnardo's is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to join our Fundraising & Marketing Directorate as Interim Head of Individual Giving. This is a pivotal senior management role, responsible for leading a team delivering a supporter and data focused fundraising programme, inspiring the public to donate, do more and build loyalty through authentic and compelling communications aligned to Barnardo's strategy. It is a critical income stream—raising over £13 million annually.

About the Role 

As Head of Individual Giving, you will lead a high-performing team of fundraising specialists across regular giving, cash, raffle, lottery, and legacy marketing. You will support in the development of the long term growth plan, work in inter disciplinary teams on campaign development and delivery supporting your team in this new way of working and be responsible for executing the plan so that it drives growth in acquisition, retention, and lifetime value of supporters. 

You will play a key role in the Fundraising & Marketing Leadership Team, contributing to the development of the charity's overarching fundraising & marketing strategic plan and embedding a culture that strives for excellence, focuses on continual improvement, and delivers in collaboration with others. 

This is a role for a experience professional who can translate insight into action, lead complex programmes with agility, and inspire teams to deliver outstanding results. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Strategic Leadership: Support the development of a Fundraising & Marketing growth plan and deliver a multi-year Individual Giving programme that supports sustainable income growth and deepens supporter engagement. 

• Programme Oversight: Lead the planning, delivery, and optimisation of multi-channel fundraising campaigns, ensuring they are data-driven, audience-centric, and aligned with Barnardo's brand values. 

• Financial Stewardship: Manage a multi-million-pound income and expenditure budget, with responsibility for forecasting, contingency planning, and risk mitigation. 

• Cross-Organisational Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across Digital, Brand & Marketing, Supporter Care, Services and Compliance, Supporter Data & Insight, Communications and Children's Services to deliver integrated campaigns and a seamless supporter experience. 

• Insight led continual improvement: Embed a culture of test-and-learn, using market intelligence, segmentation, and performance data to inform strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement. 

• Leadership & People Development: Lead and develop a large team of direct and indirect reports, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting professional growth. 

About You 

You are a senior fundraising professional with: 

• A proven track record in strategic planning and delivery within a large, complex organisation. 

• Extensive experience in direct marketing and individual giving, with demonstrable success in income growth and supporter engagement. 

• Strong financial acumen and experience managing substantial budgets. 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 

• A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence at all levels. 

• A commitment to Barnardo's values and a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people. 

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible. 

Pay & Reward Framework

We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values.  We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. 

For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. 

Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours.  More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. 

Chief Executive Officer – St Luke’s Community Centre

Location: London EC1V (on-site presence required)

Salary: Between £95,000 - £105,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Are you ready to guide St Luke’s Community Centre - south Islington’s 500-year-old community hub - into its next era of intergenerational community impact?

About St Luke’s

St Luke’s Community Centre traces its roots back over 500 years, stewarding ancient parish endowments to relieve poverty in our defined area of benefit. In 1982 we opened our purpose-built home on Central Street. In 2019 we transformed from an over-55s’ welfare organisation into a vibrant, intergenerational hub. Our programme of over 100 weekly activities has grown year-on-year, and we’ve become the first organisation in Islington to achieve the trusted standard benchmark. Our already strong reputation was bolstered by our team’s incredible response to the challenges the Covid-19 pandemic, during which we never closed, but pivoted to preparing daily meals, running befriending calls and welfare checks, and welcoming the community back in as soon as it was safe to do so. Today, we are the beating heart of the community.

As our next CEO, you will:

• Shape Strategy & Impact: Lead development and delivery of our three-year rolling strategy, balancing service excellence with financial sustainability.
• Governance & Finance: Oversee robust governance frameworks and financial controls, stewarding our £20 million investment portfolio, trading income and grant programmes.
• Operational Leadership: Inspire and support a diverse team of 44 staff and hundreds of volunteers, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion and professionalism.
• Income Generation: Unlock new revenue streams - maximising room hire, cookery-school capacity, digital/social enterprises and corporate fundraising partnerships.
• Community & Partnerships: Forge and deepen relationships with local authorities, corporate sponsors, umbrella bodies and community groups.
• Brand & Profile: Be the public face of St Luke’s, elevating communications, safeguarding our reputation and ensuring our values of inclusion, equality, friendship, wellbeing and support shine through.

Who you are

• A seasoned senior leader (CEO or equivalent), ideally within the charity, membership or community-services sectors.
• Demonstrable expertise in strategic planning, P&L management and complex stakeholder governance.
• A persuasive communicator and boardroom presenter with the gravitas to inspire trustees, staff, volunteers and funders.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative, able to identify revenue opportunities and drive their delivery.
• Hands-on and approachable - a visible presence on the shop floor as well as the board table.
• (Desirable) Experience of trading-arm management, social-enterprise models or corporate fundraising.

Why St Luke’s?

• Lead a historic, 500-year-old charity with a modern purpose-built centre at its heart.
• Salary between £95,000 - £105,000 plus generous employee benefits (Benenden health membership, pension, season-ticket loans, cycle-to-work, subsidised lunches).
• Shape a charity whose community-shop, wellbeing hub, cookery school, employment hub, lunch club and gardening projects touch hundreds of lives each week.
• Join a committed Board, supportive Chair and passionate team determined to grow St Luke’s impact in challenging times.

Please see the attached Recruitment Brief with details on how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 10th November 2025

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

The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work, and we have a ‘work anywhere’ policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. Looking after our colleagues and supporting them in life and work is our priority, ensuring they can live their best lives, with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities and generous benefits.

Our benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
• Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan (via salary sacrifice), eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
• Floating bank holidays (choose where to take your bank holidays throughout the year)
• Generous annual leave (starting at 25 days)
• Flexible working arrangements

The Role

What will I be doing?

As Project Officer, Workforce Partnerships, you’ll be part of the Education and Workforce team, supporting our mission to build a strong, diverse physics workforce for the future. Your work will help leverage our evidence and insights to identify and develop institutional partnerships through which we can deliver sustainable impact against our Skills priorities.

You will also take a lead in celebrating the crucial role of physics-related technical talent in the workplace through operational administration of our flagship Technical Skills Awards.

You’ll support the delivery of projects, working closely with colleagues across the organisation, IOP Members and external stakeholders.

Projects and activities you may work on include:

• Supporting stakeholder mapping and engagement activities to drive impactful new partnership development.
• Helping to design and deliver workshops, events and engagement campaigns. As an example, this could include supporting the development of case studies, and digital and print collateral, to raise the awareness and visibility of physics-related routes to employment.
• Leading the annual cycle of delivery, administration and operation of the IOP’s Technical Skills Awards.
• Supporting the management of project processes including bids, contracts, MOUs, budgets and reporting.

Who will I work with?

• Manager, Workforce Partnerships (line manager)
• Colleagues across the Education and Workforce team, as well as others in Policy and Public Affairs, Science, Business and Data Insights, Communications and Marketing, Public Engagement, and Membership and Inclusion.
• Members, employers and other key stakeholders in the education, social mobility, training and skills landscape.

What skills and experience do I need?

Essential:

• Project management, programme and events administration, with the ability to effectively manage multiple workstreams.
• Experience writing and maintaining accurate documentation, including reporting for senior boards and committees.
• Experience of developing partnerships with expertise in stakeholder management and engagement to drive organisational profile and influence.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor communications to a diverse range of audiences through face to face, written and digital methods.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with cross-functional collaboration, supporting alignment across diverse teams and disciplines
• Knowledge of, or willingness to build, domain knowledge of skills stakeholder audiences

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity. We know that not every candidate fits into a neat little box, and that's okay! So, even if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified but you believe you’d bring passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn, we’d love to learn more about you!

Application

Please include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification and a copy of your CV. 

Why should I want to work at the IOP?

The IOP is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society. There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work. 

To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications!

We recognise personal unique characteristics, should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and/or throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support.

Doorway is a registered charity that has been supporting young people who are homeless/at risk of homelessness for 28 years, across Warwickshire.  We are moving into an exciting phase of innovation and development as we set our strategy for the next three-five years.

We are seeking a dynamic, creative and strategic individual to contribute to our development and help us to achieve our goals. Ensuring that we go from strength to strength and have a sustainable future, through successful income generation and brand visibility.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, have excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with donors, sponsors and partners.  A motivated experienced individual with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, delivering fundraising and income generation activities on time.

Join us to bring your experience, passion, and ideas to help make a real difference to the lives of our young people.

Head of Individual Giving

We’re looking for an experienced and creative Head of Individual Giving to lead and grow our individual giving programme.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll shape and deliver our individual giving strategy, overseeing the recruitment, retention and development of individual supporters. You’ll lead on our major appeals, including an annual national campaign to Catholic parishes across the UK.

You’ll also play a key role in developing new fundraising products, optimising donor journeys, and ensuring our CRM and data systems support excellent stewardship and insight-driven decision making. This is a senior position with significant scope to shape the programme and make your mark.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and strategic fundraiser with a strong grasp of individual giving and a collaborative approach. You’ll bring:

• Proven experience delivering successful individual giving or direct marketing campaigns in the charity sector
• Strong skills in supporter stewardship and donor retention
• Experience of managing budgets, teams and external suppliers
• A creative, data-driven approach to growing income
• Excellent communication skills

Welcome to Ada

Ada is a ground-breaking college and charity focused on using technology (tech) as a tool for social mobility and addressing the diversity and gender gaps in the tech sector. Ada’s mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent. Our core values, which sit at the heart of our work, are Rigour, Resilience, Creativity, Curiosity and Collaboration.

Established in 2016, Ada was the first new Further Education College in England since 1993. We currently have approximately 500 students and apprentices, with plans well underway to grow to over 850 learners by December 2025. This growth is supported by our two city centre hub campuses in London (Pimlico/Victoria) and Manchester (Ancoats).

Ada stands apart due to the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment of computer science; fantastic progression outcomes for learners; the breadth and depth of our industry partnerships; our focus on outreach and learner diversity, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds; and our high support, high expectations culture for staff and learners. Ada received a ‘Good’ rating, with Outstanding features, in Ofsted inspections in October 2018 and again in March 2023.

Job Purpose

This role is critical for delivering activities with our prestigious corporate supporters while simultaneously building an impactful alumni community. The postholder will join Ada during an exciting phase of growth and will be responsible for both stakeholder management, volunteering and events and ensuring former students and apprentices are supported in their career progression and engagement through the #alwaysAda alumni programme. The role focuses on supporting  partnerships and shaping and delivering events, including professional development, volunteering, and mentoring/support.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Philanthropy and Alumni Executive Officer will be responsible for a combination of corporate partnership delivery and alumni community management:

A. Corporate Partnerships, Fundraising & Volunteering 

• Support the department  to develop and deliver partnership plans for all supporters.

• Ensure partnership objectives are met across programme activity, including employee volunteering.

• Work with other teams to deliver  volunteering opportunities, especially the Coaching programme which matches corporate volunteers to learners.

• Develop briefings and communications to corporate partners to strengthen partnerships.

• Provide tracking and reporting of all engagement activities with partners.

• Deliver a suite of events and touch points for supporters, and support the delivery of a calendar of events such as Ada Lovelace Day, 10th year anniversary, International Women's Day and other flagship events

B. Alumni Relations and Community Management

• Develop and maintain an ongoing dialogue with the alumni community 

• Produce termly newsletters 

• Undertake regular data collection cycles (using surveys and research) to track current employment and needs of alumni.

• Maintain our Alumni Data ensuring rigorous data protection/GDPR rules are adhered to.

• Help to continuously improve the alumni programme offer

• Deliver and shape a programme of planned communications and marketing to drive alumni engagement.

• Track and maintain alumni engagement, with a drive for meaningful engagement 

• Deliver and shape a programme of both in-person and virtual events and activities to drive impact, such as a jobs board, career coaching, and networking events.

• Maintain, manage, and internally champion the alumni database.

• Recruit and support champions from within the alumni network to act as alumni ambassadors.

• Attend professional development activities and meetings that may take place outside of normal working hours.

• Be an internal advocate for the Ada alumni community and external go to for Alumni involvement.

• Maintain and grow the alumni LinkedIn group.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator and relationship builder who embodies Ada’s values (Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, Rigour and Resilience).

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Experience of successfully delivering employee volunteering programmes.

• Experienced at dealing with a range of people in an outward-facing role.

• Experience managing individuals and groups of volunteers.

• Experience of in-person event delivery working with corporate stakeholders.

• Experience in the delivery and management of external events and/or volunteering projects.

• Fundraising experience or interest in following a career in fundraising and corporate partnerships.

• Experience of managing and collecting data sets, and the ability to think critically and analyse data/feedback to modify activity.

• Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage conflicting deadlines and priorities and work under pressure.

• Relationship building across a wide range of stakeholders.

• Degree level qualification or appropriate professional experience.

Skills, Qualities, and Aptitudes

• Excellent digital, organisational, and time management skills.

• A confident demeanour and engaging communication and presentation skills.

• Strong collaborative working skills, with a versatile solution-orientated team player attitude.

• Enthusiastic, creative, and self-motivated.

• Commitment to equality and diversity.

• Passion about Ada’s work and mission to make a positive difference to the next generation.

• A willingness to work flexibly and where necessary outside of normal working hours.

Desirable Experience

• Project management, including planning, executing, and successfully delivering projects.

• CRM and data set management.

• Knowledge of the tech sector industry and how to work with people starting their careers.

• Experience working in education, alumni relations, membership organisations, or charities.

• Knowledge of digital events tools such as webinars and/or online community platforms.

• Budget management experience.

Safeguarding and DBS

 The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before taking up the post. The postholder must adhere to and ensure compliance with the College’s Safeguarding Policy at all times for the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

Equal Opportunities

Ada is committed to providing equality of opportunity and promoting diversity, ensuring applicants are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities, and potential without unjustified discrimination. Ada encourages applications from individuals with a disability who can carry out the duties of the post.

Sponsorship

Ada does not have a sponsorship licence, and therefore can only consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work or remain in the UK.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief supporting cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are recommended.

Good luck with your Application!