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Bluesci is recruiting for a manager to join our Bluesci at Night team!

At Bluesci, we believe that everyone deserves good mental health and wellbeing. Our staff and volunteers, many of whom have experienced our services, collaborate with individuals and their communities to help them achieve their aspirations and wellness.  

Bluesci operates across the borough of Trafford from four Wellbeing Centres, offering arts, cultural and volunteering opportunities, social prescribing, talking therapies, and group support. We partner with Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust (GMMH) to deliver Trafford Living Well and with Trafford Libraries to co-deliver library services from two of our centres. Bluesci at Night offers a safe, welcoming space for people 365 nights a year, and we also provide Smoking Cessation Support.   

Help communities thrive by bringing people together

Are you an experienced project manager who’s passionate about inclusion, cohesion, and community-led change? Would you like to lead a dynamic programme that builds bridges between people of different faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds in some of the most diverse parts of England?

Near Neighbours is seeking a skilled and committed Programme Manager to lead the delivery of our national programme. Working closely with a network of regional hubs and local partners, you will ensure high-quality delivery of a new programme of work that focuses on:

• Youth voice, enterprise and leadership
• Understanding and countering misinformation
• Deepening local partnerships and outreach
• Inclusive community leadership and dialogue
• Building long-term sustainability and shared learning

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a wide-ranging portfolio with national reach and local depth. You'll work closely with regional partners to support delivery, manage reporting and learning, and help shape new strands of work responding to emerging issues in social cohesion. You’ll also contribute to strategic conversations about community impact, programme development, and storytelling.

We’re looking for someone who brings a combination of practical delivery skills, insight into local community dynamics, and a deep belief in the value of inclusion and connection. You will likely have:

• Strong experience of managing community, cohesion or social impact programmes
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Experience working with faith groups, grassroots organisations, or in culturally diverse settings
• Strong planning, reporting, and project management capabilities
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively across multiple workstreams

You’ll join a small, committed and friendly team with a strong sense of purpose. We offer flexible, remote working, with regular team connection days and travel to community partners around the country. You’ll have a chance to shape real impact at the intersection of faith, inclusion and community life.

HOW TO APPLY  

Potential Applicants: If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.

To apply: email an up-to-date CV and covering letter (up to 2 sides of A4) outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification  

Applications close: 9am Monday 28th July 2025.

Are you a skilled communicator who wants to make a difference? 

Do you have a background in communications or marketing, with a focus on fundraising? 

We have a vacancy in our Northern Ireland team for a Media & Communications Manager (fixed one-year contract). We're looking for someone to roll-out the delivery of our communications strategy in Northern Ireland, in order to see more people across the country respond to God's call to love our global neighbours. 

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to use their experience, passion and ability to ensure that our life-changing work engages the widest possible audience across Northern Ireland.

Tearfund is a Christian relief and development agency and has been working around the world for more than 50 years. We partner through the church and other locally-based organisations to respond to where the need is greatest, helping communities to lift themselves out of poverty.

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

Hybrid Working: This role is eligible for hybrid working. You will be required to work from the Belfast office at least 1 day a week with the option to work remotely on other days.

Contract: This is a full time (35 hours per week) permanent contract. The full time salary is £43,988 per annum.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

Location: This is a Regional role acting as a single point of contact for Northern Ireland, Wales, Central and South England, so you can be based at a Trust Centre in Birmingham or London. You will need to be in the office 2 days per week and be willing to travel to other offices as and when required.

1st stage interviews: 04/08 face-to-face in our South London Centre

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

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional ready to make a real difference? Join The King’s Trust Health & Safety team as our Health & Safety Manager and help us build a culture where safety enables, not hinders, life-changing work with young people. In this  solution-focused role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor, ensuring that our programmes, buildings, and events are safe, compliant, and empowering for colleagues, volunteers, young people and partners alike.

We're looking for someone with a Level 6 qualification (or equivalent experience) in occupational safety and health, chartered IOSH membership (or working towards it), and a strong grasp of UK H&S legislation and risk management, particularly in events and food safety. You must be confident delivering bespoke training, leading investigations, audits, and behavioural safety initiatives independently, with experience advising senior leaders in large or complex organisations, ideally in the charity or youth sector.

If you’re proactive, people-focused, and ready to take the lead on creating safer workplaces across the UK, we want to hear from you. This is more than compliance, it’s a chance to enable our teams to do their best work safely, every day.

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 Health & Safety Managers? 

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 Health & Safety Managers! 

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!

Req ID: 3584 

CEO

Are you an effective charity leader? Can you help the organisation meet its charitable objectives, strategic priorities and operational goals?

We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to join an award-winning charity that supports individuals in West Kent, experiencing or impacted by domestic abuse.

If this sounds like you, then apply today!

Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Kent/hybrid

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £50 - £55K dependent on experience

Benefits Include:  28 days holiday, plus Christmas day through to New Year’s Day paid leave, birthday day off, free on-site parking, EAP. Flexible approach to hours of work. Pension contribution of 3% of your total pay each month.

Closing Date: 28th July . We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date.

About the Role

As CEO, you will work closely with the Board of trustees and management team to develop and implement the organisations strategy, business plan and project plans and ensure clients benefit from sustainable, inclusive, high quality domestic abuse support and other services.

Your leadership and management will inspire and support staff to deliver client-led quality services, including the effective recruitment, retention and development of staff. You will maintain and build on the strong positive working relationships with partners, funders, and stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients and collaborate with other organisations.

The role is responsible for managing legal obligations, sustainability, risk, quality, equality and diversity, safeguarding and financial matters and over 20 volunteers and a staff team of 14 people.

Key objectives include:

• Lead on strategy and work closely with the Board on governance
• Ensure effective services are provided to a high standard
• Inspire and manage the team ensuring a supportive and inclusive culture
• Lead on compliance, finances, including funding, and operations
• Lead on communications, external relationships, and partnership working

About You

We are looking for someone who is flexible about managing their time and priorities and has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will enjoy providing consistent high-quality leadership; and you will have a good knowledge of managing and leading a charity.

An inspirational leader who can inspire and motivate staff and volunteers, you will be committed to making a difference and deliver impact while negotiating the challenges and risks of the internal and external environment

You will have:

• Experience of working at a strategic level, developing and implementing services within the charity sector
• A track record of providing inspirational leadership, inspiring, developing and working with volunteers and staff
• Experience of successfully managing programmes or projects, delivering within budget and on time
• Successful strategic and day-to-day operational management experience, including people management and development
• Experience in developing and maintaining effective networks and partnerships
• Experience of managing a budget effectively including fundraising funding and managing restrictive and unrestrictive budgets
• Experience of working in family, children, social, healthcare or education services in the public or voluntary sector

You must have a current driving licence and use of a car for business purposes.

About the Organisation

This an award-winning charity supports individuals in West Kent, aged 16 and over experiencing or impacted by domestic abuse at all levels of risk, and the provision is uncapped and needs-led.  The model empowers individuals providing bespoke support for their specific needs. Volunteers are vital in this work and are very much part of the successful outcomes achieved.

You may also have experience in areas such as Chief Exec, Chief Executive, Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Deputy Chief Exec, Deputy Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Deputy CEO, CFO, COO. #INDNFP

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

About the role

Here at Joseph Rowntree Foundation, we are on the lookout for a Learning and Impact Lead – someone to help the Movement Effectiveness team and our network of partners to better understand how change happens and to demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of our programmes. You will create and deliver learning frameworks, capture and promote insight from their experiences, and identify how our resources; time, money, knowledge and being relational can make a difference in the world.

This is an exciting new role, and you will lead JRF’s strategy for learning and impact measurement across narrative change, movement building, and community organising initiatives and embed a culture of reflection, learning, and adaptive practice within JRF and among our partners.

Acting as a thought leader in the sector, sharing insights and innovations in impact measurement and evaluation with external stakeholders, you will work with colleagues to evaluate the effectiveness of storytelling and strategies in shifting public narratives about poverty and inequality.

 About you

We are looking for someone who has proven expertise in designing and implementing learning and impact measurement frameworks, particularly in one or more areas of narrative change, movement building, or community organising. You will have experience working with marginalised communities and a commitment to centring their voices and lived experiences in evaluation processes. With strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams and stakeholders, you will have an in-depth understanding of systems change approaches and the complexities of measuring long-term, non-linear outcomes.

You will be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse audiences and a passion for social justice and alignment with JRF’s mission and values. With excellent qualitative and quantitative research skills, including participatory evaluation methodologies, you will have a track record of producing high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations that drive learning and decision-making.

How to apply

If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

Please submit your CV and supporting information via our website.

The closing date for applications is 7th August 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing 1st September 2025.

We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

Additional Information

Applications are welcome from all, regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socioeconomic background.

We positively encourage applications from people from marginalised backgrounds, including but not limited to those with experience of living in poverty.

We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.

At JRF we’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference – and hope others will do the same. So, for those roles which allow it, we’re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. This means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home (with an expectation of two days a week in your home office).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

If you have any additional needs and need reasonable adjustments to be made to the interview process, please let us know.

Panathlon is a national charity that gives children with special needs and disabilities (SEND) the opportunity to engage in competitive sporting and leadership opportunities. Operating in every English County, North and South Wales and Northern Ireland, our work changes lives—helping young people build confidence, develop physical and emotional skills and enjoy the joy of competition. With support from major funders, sponsors, and national partners, we’re constantly growing our impact—and we need a CEO who can drive our strategy, lead our exceptional team and champion our mission at the highest levels.

The Role

As CEO, you’ll be the strategic lead for the charity with some operational oversight too. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees, oversee a small but high-performing team, and serve as the face of the organisation for key funders, partners, and stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include:

● Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term plans aligned with our mission.
● Fundraising & Income Generation: Drive major donor pitches, manage key sponsor relationships, and grow revenue through campaigns and events.
● Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate relationships with charitable partners, corporate partners, government departments, national sports bodies, local authorities, and disability groups.
● Marketing & Communications: Oversee PR strategy, digital presence, and communications.
● Governance & Operations: Ensure regulatory compliance, oversee HR and finance, and maintain a strong organisational infrastructure.

About You

We’re looking for a proven leader with a strong track record of strategic leadership and income generation, ideally in the charity, education, or sports sectors. You’ll combine hands-on management experience with the ability to inspire funders, partners, and stakeholders alike.

Chief Business Improvement and Technology Officer

We are looking for a Chief Business Improvement and Technology Officer to lead our efforts in quality, assurance and compliance, business reporting, and technology and digital transformation.

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead across business improvement, compliance, data insights, technology and to be part of a collaborative leadership team, then we would love to hear from you.

Join a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. Every year, the organisation supports thousands of people through its network of groups, services and helplines. The vision is for equality, fair treatment and maximum quality of life for everyone affected by mental illness. Help reach that goal by applying today.

Position: Chief Business Improvement and Technology Officer

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Full time, flexible working available

Salary: £85,453 to £102,956 based on experience

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 5pm, 4 August 2025

Interviews: Interviews will be held in two stages: the first stage with our Executive Team and second stage with the Chief Executive and representatives from our Board of Trustees. Interviews will take place weeks commencing 1 and 8 September 2025.

Candidates may be asked to complete psychometric assessments as part of the recruitment process.

The Role

As the Chief Business Improvement and Technology Officer, you will lead efforts in quality, assurance and compliance, business reporting, and technology and digital transformation. You’ll ensure services are high-performing, compliant, and continuously improving, and that systems and insights support everything from frontline care to national campaigning. This role is a key member of that team, working alongside the Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and Chief People Officer. Together, you will shape the organisation’s strategy, culture, and delivery.

About You

We are looking for someone with senior leadership experience in technology, digital, data, or business improvement within a care, support, health, or social impact organisation. With proven ability to develop business improvement strategies (for example, quality, technology, data) that enhance frontline service and wider programme and practice delivery and user experience, you will have a strong track record of building and embedding organisational data and insight functions that inform both operational decisions and external campaigning and influencing.

You will have experience of:

• Technology, data, or business improvement in the charity, health, or social care sectors.
• Overseeing IT infrastructure, and/or digital platforms, and/or cyber security in a multi-site or distributed service environment.
• Deep understanding of data protection, compliance, quality assurance, and governance.
• Using data and digital tools to support and improve service delivery, and/or policy development, campaigning, and public engagement.
• Building and leading multidisciplinary teams across technology, insight, digital development, and compliance.
• A collaborative, mission-led approach to leadership

About the Organisation

Work for an organisation that research shows is one of the most trusted major voluntary sector brands.  In a rapidly changing world, the charity brings together delivery of care and support services, policy influencing, and campaigning – with people living with mental illness at the heart of what they do.  The charity supports tens of thousands of people every year to get through crises, live independently and feel that they do not have to face mental illness alone. For over 50 years, the charity has campaigned for the rights of people severely affected by mental illness whilst working tirelessly to ensure that the people they support have a voice at all levels of the mental health system.

Benefits include:

• Employer funded pension
• Flexible working
• Life assurance
• Eye care vouchers
• Training opportunities
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 plus Bank Holidays
• Rewards, benefits and recognition platform
• Employee assistance programme
• Your birthday off
• Plus many more great benefits…

“It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference” Current staff member

We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

You may also have experience in areas such as Business Improvement, Technology, Compliance, Digital, Data, Insights, Impact and Insights, Data Protection, Head of Business Improvement, Head of Technology, Head of Compliance, Head of Digital, Head of Data, Head of Insights, Head of Impact and Insights, Data Protection Manager. #INDNFP

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

At Esteem any young person can belong and make a positive difference, no matter what challenges they face

Young people aged 14-26 can realise their strength to cope with life’s challenges and thrive into their futures

Our community is grounded in trust and respect, and built with young people for young people

Our work leads to highly positive outcomes for wellbeing, confidence, skills development and active citizenship. Over 88% of young people who attend Esteem feel more confident to meet people, leave the house, and get involved in their local community

Taking an asset-based approach to working with young adults, we are focused on people’s strengths and avoid othering people by labelling. We build from strengths and actively facilitate independence and initiative, aiming for young adults to work jointly with staff and our volunteers to create and embed progress in their lives. We offer the time they need to trust and experience being trusted, to learn, build resilience and to grow.

As Chief Officer you'll lead with dynamic, inspiring, and truly participatory leadership, nurturing Esteem's unique ethos and facilitating young adults and staff as co-creators in the organisation's mission and future, while upholding the strategic and governance frameworks set by the board of trustees.

The incoming Chief Officer will be joining Esteem at a pivotal time of consolidation and potential growth, with opportunities and challenges that require both visionary and pragmatic leadership. 

Esteem is a special organisation and we need a special individual to help us take it forward into the future. The role requires a deep respect for youth agency and a commitment to enabling young people as leaders within Esteem.

Position: Chief Officer

Accountable to: Chair of Trustees

Location: Esteem, Old School House, Ham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex - with some options for flexible/hybrid working

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time), core hours of 10am–6pm (30-37.5 hours per week negociable)

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum - Depending on experience

Annual leave and benefits:

• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays and Christmas close down)

• Occupational Sick Pay (325 hours in rolling 12-month) following probation

• Company pension scheme 

• Healthcare cash plan - from day one

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - from day one

How to apply: Visit our jobs board to view the Recruitment Pack

Closing date: 9am Friday 15th August 2025

Responsibilities:

Lead with purpose and a strengths-based approach

Make things work day-to-day

Steward our resources and risk

Connect our community, inside and out

Safeguard Esteem’s integrity

Shape the future together

Champion good governance

Board Collaboration

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

Experience:

1. Proven leadership experience within a participatory, values-driven organisation. (A, I)

2. Demonstrated success in building and maintaining high-quality strategic relationships with funders, stakeholders, and partners, including high-net-worth individuals. (A, I)

3. Experience of working within a safeguarding framework, with a thorough understanding of best practices and legislative requirements as part of a contextual safeguarding approach. (A)

4. Experience leading or managing a multidisciplinary team of staff and volunteers. (A)

Skills and Abilities:

1. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, combined with strategic thinking (A, I, E).

2. Ability to lead collaboratively, enabling young adults and staff to exercise agency and co-create solutions and contribute meaningfully to the organisation’s mission. (A, I)

3. Knowledge of organisational governance and collaborative strategic planning in a small-to-medium-sized organisation. (A, I)

4. Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and foster an intentional environment which promotes a work-life balance. (A)

5. Skilled in managing transitions and change, ensuring stability while fostering collective agility, innovation and growth. (A)

6. Strong financial management and analytical skills, understands the income & expenditures statement, balance sheet, forecasting and cashflow (A, I, E).

Values and Leadership Style:

1. A fundamental commitment to Esteem’s values and participatory approach. (A, I) 

2. A strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to promoting an organisational culture of trust, respect and belonging. (A, I)

3. A foundational understanding of the importance of wellbeing for all in the organisation.

  (A, I)

1. Open to feedback and reflective practice, with a strong commitment to personal and organisational learning. (A)

2. A collaborative and facilitative leadership style that builds consensus and nurtures relationships across the organisation.(A, I)

Desirable

1. Familiarity with a range of program delivery methods, digital engagement strategies and online platforms that promote inclusion and remove barriers to participation for young adults, and foster community building and organisational strengthening. (A)

2. Knowledge of diverse impact measurement and evaluation methodologies, particularly relevant to young adult development programs.(A)

3. Advanced facilitation skills for engaging diverse groups, including young adults, in co-creative processes and discussions.(A, E)

4. Experience in writing successful grant applications and developing compelling funding proposals. (A)

5. Experience of challenges faced by young people and underrepresented groups is highly valued (A,I)

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Head of Fundraising to lead and grow our voluntary income. Your focus will span the full range of fundraising activities, from statutory and trust funding to developing and increasing income across major donor giving, legacies, corporate partnerships, and individual giving.

This role offers an opportunity to shape how we communicate our value to funders and supporters, build long-term partnerships that reflect our mission, and grow a culture of income awareness across the organisation. It is a fantastic opportunity for an existing Head of Fundraising, or someone who feels ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in shaping the future of our fundraising strategy.

As Head of Fundraising, you will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to increase philanthropic support and voluntary income. You’ll lead our efforts to diversify and grow income streams – securing support from individuals, corporates, and other partners – with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact. You’ll be part of an organisation where you can see the direct effect of your work on the services we deliver to keep children safe.

You will lead and support a small team, bring fresh thinking and strong relationship-building skills, and work closely with project leads to ensure our funding reflects real needs and delivers real impact. You will be able to combine strategic and commercial awareness, with hands-on delivery.

This role will give you the opportunity and responsibility to build on our successful fundraising and extend our appeal to new donors as well as maintain our existing supporters. You will need demonstrable fundraising experience and the ability to work confidently as a strategic thinker as well as a practical fundraiser. You will come with strong ideas and skills to implement them.

If you’re driven by making a difference – especially, in the field of child protection and want to bring your fundraising leadership to a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll get from us

We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days in the office after one month in the position, a NEST pension, 33 days’ annual leave rising to 38 days (inclusive of statutory bank holidays following qualifying period), up to 5 days’ learning and development per year, flu jabs, eye tests, charity discounts, an employee assistance programme and the option of Benenden medical cover. We are proud to partner with the Living Wage Foundation and be an accredited employer of choice.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable adults, children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Showing respect and consideration to all is part of our values and at the core of our culture.

As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. As part of our safer recruitment process, we actively remove bias from applications i.e. applications are anonymised prior to sharing with the recruiting panel and equal opportunity monitoring forms are removed from applications on receipt and retained by HR for analysis reporting.

#fundraising #headoffundraising #charity #funding #partnerships

Join us in transforming how we use data to change young lives!

We’re on the lookout for a confident communicator and change-maker to lead engagement and adoption across our exciting new CRM programme.

As our Fundraising CRM Change Manager, you’ll play a key role in making sure our teams are ready, informed, and inspired to get the most out of our new system. You’ll work with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and beyond, training, guiding, and supporting them to embrace new tools and processes that help us connect even better with the young people and supporters at the heart of our mission.

You’ll help build a culture of confidence around data, drive adoption through clear communications and creative engagement initiatives, and ensure that the real benefits of the project are being tracked, reported and realised. From building training programmes and user guides to championing our data transformation team, you’ll be at the centre of it all.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s excited to work collaboratively on a project that truly matters.

If you’re passionate about helping teams succeed through change, and want to use your skills to empower young people into work and education, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don’t tick every box, your experience might still be just what we need.

We’re looking for a Head of People & Organisational Development to lead our people function, drive culture change, and support our incredible staff and volunteers.

You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team to deliver our 2030 vision, fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Are you a strategic, people-focused leader ready to shape the future of a respected local charity?

We’re looking for a Head of People & Organisational Development to lead our people function, drive culture change, and support our incredible staff and volunteers. You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team to deliver our 2030 vision—fostering a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

- Lead people operations, L&D, and organisational development

- Champion EDI and embed inclusive practices across the charity

- Use data and insight to drive performance and engagement

- Deliver cross-functional change projects that make a real impact

What You’ll Bring:

- Senior HR/OD experience, ideally in the VCSE sector

- Level 7 qualification (or equivalent)

- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills

- A values-driven mindset and passion for people and purpose

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a trusted, forward-thinking charity with a clear appetite for change. If you’re ready to lead with heart and ambition, we’d love to hear from you.

Finance and Grant Controller

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week.

Location: London, United Kingdom

UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face‑to‑face (London office, external meetings or travel).

60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.

Salary: £48,867- £51,439 per year with excellent benefits

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid:

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the team:

The Finance and Grant Controller role is part of the central finance team and sits within the Management Accounting function which provides our country programmes and the region offices with professional and technical finance leadership for WaterAid UK’s international work. The role will work closely with the Project Delivery Lead and the Monitoring and Learning Coordinator for the Multi-country Urban Water Project.

About the role:

The Finance and Grant Controller will manage all financial aspects of WaterAid’s Multi-country Urban Water Project, ensuring rigorous financial oversight, compliance with donor requirements, and alignment with organisational financial policies. This is a bold initiative aiming to raise $40 million and reach two million people with clean water in urban areas across six anchor countries: Colombia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Mozambique, Bangladesh, and Cambodia.

In this role, you will:

1. Financial Monitoring and Reporting

• Prepare and review all financial reports in line with specific contract requirements and deadlines
• Monitor project budgets, tracking actual expenditures against budget allocations and flagging variances to the project team
• Monitor movement in exchange rates and local currency budget variations

2. Budget and Forecasting Development & Grant Support

• Assist program staff in preparing detailed budgets in each country project
• Deliver regular reforecasts, ensuring realistic timing of spend
• Conduct cost allocations and ensure appropriate coding of expenses

3. Compliance and Controls

• Review contracts and grant agreements to identify financial requirements, restrictions, and deliverables

• Ensure financial activities comply with contractual terms, organisational policies, and legal and regulatory requirements, including guiding eligible costs, procurement, and financial compliance to programme teams
• Support related audits, ensuring all necessary documentation is available and compliant

4. Finance Business Partner

• Collaborate closely with programme lead, providing consolidated financial reporting, financial insights and supporting decision-making.
• Coordinate timely reporting to cross-federation leadership teams from multiple country programmes
• Advise on reallocation of budget if required to meet programme delivery targets

Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

Technical Qualifications and Skills

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA)
• Experience in the use of SUN, or a similar multi-dimensional accounting system.
• Experience in managing programme or project finance funded by institutional donors ( e.g. USAID, FCDO or other reputable organisation)
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skill
• Working knowledge of Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI
• Knowledge and experience of donor fund management in an international context
• Experience of financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting of projects
• Ability to analyse financial data and provide insightful narrative for range of audiences
• Finance Business Partnering experience with senior stakeholders 

Desirable skills

• Proven ability to work effectively with staff at different levels and from different cultural backgrounds including experience of coaching or training
• Knowledge of development issues and the sector, preferably gained in an International Development Organisation
• Knowledge of French or Portuguese will be an advantage

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 11th August 2025.

How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre‑employment screening

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
• Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Season ticket loan
• Free annual eye tests
• ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
• Sabbaticals
• One paid volunteer day each year

Our Global Commitment:

Our people promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change !

The Access is Justice Foundation is seeking a Grants Officer who will join our Grants Team to provide ongoing administrative, operational, and data management support for our grant making activity, working alongside others in the Grants Team. You will maintain relationships with funded partners; undertake analysis of grants data, draft documents, reports, and communication materials; and provide ongoing support for our funding programmes and broader organisational work as needed. You will report to a Grants Manager (who leads day-to-day operational delivery of our grant programmes). The work will vary over the grants cycle, where one month could be focussed on supporting a grants round, and the next could be working with wider colleagues for an event to share insight and knowledge. This is both an administrative and project management role – we are looking for a candidate with both sets of skills.

Please download the full job description (attached) for more information.