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Lead. Inspire. Transform Futures Across Scotland

Are you a visionary leader who thrives on building influence, driving growth, and shaping strategy?
Do you believe every young person deserves the skills, confidence, and opportunities to build a brighter future?

If so, this is your chance to play a defining role in one of the UK’s most established youth charities — as Director for Scotland at Young Enterprise.

Who We Are

We’re Young Enterprise (YE) — a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the opportunity to learn, to work, and to thrive.

For more than 60 years, we’ve equipped over 7 million young people with the skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial mindset they need for life and work. Whether it’s running a student company, learning financial literacy, or discovering their potential, we’re here to help young people turn possibilities into reality.

Now, as we integrate Young Enterprise Scotland into our national organisation, we’re entering an exciting new era — one focused on growth, innovation, and deeper impact across Scotland.

Why Join Us?

At YE, we believe great work happens when people feel inspired, trusted, and supported. As part of our senior leadership team, you’ll enjoy:

• A values-driven culture where collaboration and creativity thrive
• The chance to shape national strategy and lead a new chapter for YE in Scotland
• Hybrid working with flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• Generous benefits including 7% pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support
• Opportunities to engage with leaders across business, education, and government
• The satisfaction of knowing your work helps thousands of young people build their futures
• Being part of the global Junior Achievement Network, with peers in 140 countries worldwide

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to make your mark at a pivotal moment in our story.

As Director for Scotland, you’ll lead Young Enterprise’s work north of the border — setting direction, shaping partnerships, and driving growth during a transformative period.

You’ll:

• Provide strategic leadership, aligning Scotland’s priorities with YE’s UK-wide mission
• Secure sustainable funding to enable long-term growth and innovation
• Strengthen YE’s presence and credibility in Scotland’s enterprise, education, and employability sectors
• Build powerful partnerships across government, business, and education
• Lead and support a talented Scottish team, nurturing collaboration and excellence
• Represent YE as a senior ambassador, championing young people’s potential across the nation

This role is both strategic and hands-on. You’ll be at the heart of national conversations on youth opportunity while ensuring our programmes deliver measurable impact for young people in every community we serve.

You’ll Love This Job If You Are…

• An ambitious, confident and credible leader with experience influencing at senior levels
• A natural relationship-builder who thrives on connecting people and ideas
• Skilled in income generation, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement
• Strategic yet practical — able to turn vision into results
• Energised by growth, transformation, and leading through change
• Passionate about youth empowerment, enterprise, and social mobility
• Collaborative and authentic — a leader who inspires trust and motivates teams

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Lead YE’s strategic direction in Scotland, ensuring alignment with the Transforming Futures strategy
• Build YE’s visibility, credibility, and influence within Scotland’s enterprise and education landscape

Income Generation & Partnerships

• Strengthen existing funder relationships and develop new funding opportunities
• Create compelling propositions that reflect Scotland’s priorities in education, employability, and enterprise

Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent YE at senior forums and networks across Scotland
• Lead the Scotland Advisory Group, harnessing its expertise and advocacy

Leadership & Culture

• Empower the Scotland team through strong leadership, collaboration, and shared purpose
• Foster an inclusive, positive, and high-performing culture

Impact & Performance

• Ensure delivery is evidence-led, measurable, and impactful for young people
• Report regularly to the CEO and Board on performance, impact, and growth

Keeping Young People Safe

We are deeply committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will undergo a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check prior to starting and will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to lead the next chapter of Young Enterprise in Scotland — driving growth, influence, and opportunity for young people — we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and instead of a traditional cover letter, please answer these three questions, using up to 250 words per answer. Please note that applications without the answers to the three questions will not be considered. Applications must be received by 23:30 on 27 November 2025. Interviews will be held either in person, we have earmarked interviews on 3 and 4 December 2025 in Glasgow with Sarah Porretta, CEO. Successful candidates will be notified by COB 1 December 2025.

Questions (250 words max per answer)

1. Personal Contribution:
What are the top three strengths, skills, or experiences you bring to the Director for Scotland role, and how will they help you make an impact at Young Enterprise?

2. Vision and Ambition:
If appointed, what would you most want to achieve within your first 12 months in the role, and why are these priorities important to you and to Young Enterprise?

3. Motivation and Values:
Why does leading Young Enterprise in Scotland matter to you personally? How does your motivation and approach align with our mission and ambition for YE in Scotland?

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

Join Us. Lead the Change. Shape the Future.

Director of Development

Contract: Permanent
Function/Team: Development
Location: London, UK
Hours: Full time, inclusive of breaks
Reporting to: CEO

Salary: £54,649 - £61,726

STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our targeted prevention efforts disrupt the criminal business of human trafficking, making it too high-risk and low-profit to be viable.

As a core member of the Executive Team, the Director of Development will lead on organisational income generation and operational development. Working closely with the CEO, Presidents, this role will oversee all fundraising, partnerships, communications, and internal operations, ensuring STT is financially strong, strategically aligned, and operationally effective.

Leadership & Team Management

· Work closely with the CEO to deliver the organisation’s strategic plan, focusing on sustainable growth, financial health, and operational excellence.

· Work with the Presidents to grow funding and pro-bono support to scale organisational capacity for impact.

· Create and deliver a three-year development strategy, with a focus on diverse and sustainable income.

· Line manage and lead head of, manager, and project officer roles.

Fundraising & Partnerships

· Provide strategic advice to the Head of Development & Communications.

· Support on the management of our STT Prevention Ambassador Network, which should generate philanthropy and donation opportunities.

· Identify new strategic partnerships and funders to nurture, with a focus on growing our philanthropy stream.

· Oversee and grow income across trusts and foundations, philanthropy, individual giving, and corporate partnerships.

Finance

· Oversee financial strategy and operations, ensuring sound financial management withregular reporting to Senior Leadership and the Board of Trustees.

· Oversee budgeting and financial planning with support from manager roles and Oasis Charitable Trust.

Communications & Brand

· Oversee our brand and storytelling, ensuring a consistent, impactful voice across audiences.

· Support external representation of STOP THE TRAFFIK, including speaking engagements, donor presentations, and media opportunities.

Governance & Impact Measurement

· Support the CEO and Board of Trustees through accurate reporting and transparent communication on performance.

· Manage the Senior Leadership Team meetings ensuring alignment to strategy.

· Lead cross-organisational improvement projects to strengthen operational efficiency and impact measurement.

· Lead how we measure our prevention-focused impact, strengthening our theory of change, monitoring & evaluation processes, and overseeing our annual impact report with support from our Communications Managers.

Benefits:

· A friendly, supportive team environment.

· Opportunities to collaborate with global partners and experts.

· Autonomy to take initiative and propose process improvements.

· Access to a healthcare cash benefit scheme (including partner/children coverage).

· Corporate eye-care scheme.

· Life insurance.

· Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme (7% employer contribution).

· 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (increasing to 33 days with service).

· Cycle to Work scheme.

· Season Ticket Loan.

· Option to switch 2 bank holidays to suit personal needs.

· Flexible working policy reflecting staff needs.

· In-house and external training opportunities.

Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on our website.

If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter (both as pdf format) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.

Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. The deadline to apply is Friday December 5th.

We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.

Registered Charity No. 1127321

As the Director of People & Culture, you will lead the People Directorate teams of HR, Education & Reception, as well as supporting the organisation through significant organisational change as we launch our 2025 - 30 strategy.

You will contribute as a member of the Senior Management Team to the corporate management of the Hospice and to decision-making processes to enable effective day-to-day management of the Hospice. This role will play a role in driving culture development, change and improvement, translating the charity’s strategy into HR plans to be designed and executed.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Hybrid role - up to 2 days from home.

Annual Leave: 27 days + Bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities - Strategic Leadership

• Provide guidance and challenge at executive leadership team level to ensure that the organisational design and resources are aligned to the efficient delivery of objectives
• Provide assurance to the Board of Trustees that St Joseph’s is fully compliant in how we manage our people, representing the senior Management Team on the HR Subcommittee, Remuneration Committee and attending Board meetings
• Support and lead on development and implementation of key organisational change initiatives
• Translate our organisational strategy into multi-year HR operational plans with enhanced reporting and analytics capabilities to support senior leadership in making more evidence-based decisions
• With the other SMT members, contribute to and take responsibility for maintenance of the organisational risk register

Further information about the role, and our excellent benefits, can be found in the Vacancy Information Pack.

To apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 30 November 2025

Susan’s Farm is an energetic organisation delivering a broad range of activities. Our charitable purpose is to transform people’s lives through learning and therapeutic experiences on an organic working livestock farm. After six years as a charity, and following a recent governance and staffing review, we are now seeking to appoint a dedicated managing director to oversee all aspects of the charity’s work. The Managing Director will join a small but committed staff team and report to enthusiastic board of trustees.

Susan’s Farm is based in Houghton, a small village 3 miles from Carlisle and delivers its educational activities on site as well as on the other half of our farm near Armathwaite and for a neighbouring farmer at Aglionby. We have a small learning centre at Houghton and also work closely with Cumbria Wildlife Trust whose Northern office is on land adjacent to our farm.

We have three main strands of delivery; primary school visits, alternative provision placements and care farmer placements and are certified by Social Farms & Gardens. We are a beef and sheep Organic and Pasture for Life certified Farm. We also have hens and geese and some horticultural activity. Our farm produce is sold direct to the customer.

Susan’s Farm is a registered charity converting from a CIC in 2019.   Before that our founder, Susan Aglionby ran educational activities on the farm over a period of more than 20 years. Over the last six years considerable effort has been devoted to professionalising the organisation and our delivery work and we are no ready for the next stage.

ROLE FOCUS: 

To support, manage and provide dynamic leadership to Susan’s Farm and its staff and services. Working with the Board of Trustees to ensure that Susan’s Farm meets its requirements, as a charity in delivering services, and to maintain its reputation as a national and local leader in working to provide services to its beneficiaries through the experience of a farm. To further develop the organisation and the services it offers promoting the charity’s principles. 

Closing Date 3rd December 2025. Interviews in the week commencing 15th December.

Application forms are available on our website.

For a conversation about the role or to arrange a visit please contact our office.

Join our team as Director of Education, helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession. The Director of Education will advocate for the need for a strong professional body and its importance to teachers and leaders. The role will articulate the vision and ethos of the Chartered College of Teaching and inspire and empower internal and external stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the vision. The role will lead the growth of three core income streams: Chartered Status, membership and funded projects, and will represent the Chartered College of Teaching externally and grow our strategic networks. The role will advise on the education content of our external communications. The Director of Education will work with the Executive Leadership Team to develop and oversee implementation of the organisation’s strategy and to lead the Education Directorate to deliver the strategy. In association with other members of the Executive Leadership and Senior Management teams the role will advise on partnerships, funded education projects, policy, events, publishing and content, marketing and communications.

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants based outside of the UK at this time.

For a short audio description of this role and the full application pack, please visit our website.

The Organisation

The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.

We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.

Our activities mainly focus on four key areas:

● membership

● Chartered study, professional learning and accreditation

● research, policy and events

● online and print resources

Since opening membership in 2017, we have grown rapidly. In total our work reaches over 40,000 teachers and more than 3.6 million young people. We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status, strategic positioning of the College in the education sector, and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact. You will have overall accountability for the Education and Research directorate, including accreditation, partnerships, research, events and policy, funded projects, publishing and content and marketing and communication. We are recruiting a dedicated individual who believes in the Chartered College of Teaching’s mission and is committed to leading our growth. 

This would be an ideal opportunity for an ambitious  individual to inspire and empower stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the Chartered College of Teaching’s mission. You will:

•  have autonomy for leading the Education and Research Directorate;
• enjoy speaking at events and advocating for the need for a strong professional body;
• work collaboratively with many of the team across the charity, supporting the growth of partnerships in the sector;
• be part of the team driving the organisation forward at an exciting time for the future of the College.

Lead the growth of Chartered Status and membership; advocate for and represent the College; grow strategic networks

• Provide keynote speeches as required for the Chartered College of Teaching, building on teaching experience and practice. Attend and contribute as required at speaking events, important functions, sector events and meetings across the country
• Develop and manage senior strategic relationships with the DfE, devolved governments, other sector bodies as directed by the CEO
• Exemplify the importance of professional learning, especially sustained enquiry leading to validation e.g Masters, PhD study, Chartered routes
• Maintain detailed understanding of the wider education policy landscape and support our Public Relations dept in commenting to the media
• Lead the College’s income growth from funded projects, seeking new opportunities and work with the Deputy CEO and Director of Finance to ensure that new opportunities have robust commercial model
• Support management of relationships with funders at the highest level in partnership with the CEO and Deputy CEO

Organisational Planning & Strategy

• Work with the Executive Leadership Team to shape the organisational business plan, in partnership with Executive Leadership Team colleagues and Council, supported by a clear budget and plan for income generation
• Lead the implementation of the strategy, ensuring that KPIs are met / action is taken to course correct, and provide day-to-day guidance and long-term strategic direction for all employees within the College
• Oversee the College’s existing and new products and services, ensuring that they are of the highest standard, and are informed by research and impact evaluation

Leadership

• Advise on the education content of external communications
• Provide overall accountability and leadership in a range of areas including membership, publishing, content, research, Chartered status and other professional learning and accreditation
• Report to the Council as required and be the Executive Leadership Team representative for relevant committees, and ensure they have the reports and data needed to make informed decisions for the College 
• Provide leadership and development of individuals within the team, including setting clear objectives, responsibilities, performance standards and development goals and managing these accordingly – through informal coaching and feedback and formal discussions including regular one to ones and appraisals

About You

The Director of Education will be passionate about the purpose, vision and mission of the Chartered College of Teaching, including the growth of membership and accreditation, and the importance of high-quality education and research content. You will understand the importance of the College taking a balanced position (beyond ideology) and be able to link our existing content to our members’ needs. You will have gravitas with external stakeholders and be energised by developing and maintaining strong external networks within the education sector and with new and existing funders.

You do not need to have expertise in absolutely all areas, let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applications from global majority candidates to diversify our workforce. We’re looking for someone that is motivated by our vision and is passionate about leading our growth.

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Teaching expertise - experience of working with teachers and school leaders in a range of contexts, ideally with a focus on professional learning
• Highly credible, increasingly respected profile (including in public speaking) and a strong network within the education sector
• Experience of building and maintaining strong external relationships 
• Significant professional experience including a senior leadership role and interactions with board level executives or equivalent 
• Ability to motivate and inspire the whole staff team to consistently deliver quality services and develop a high-performance culture
• Be future focused able to make strategic decisions and deliver capabilities ahead of business requirements as well as in response to them

Desirable

• Strong academic skills e.g. at PhD / Masters level or Chartered Teacher Status
• An appreciation of the drivers of company profitability and cost management
• Experience of financial management, risk management and strategic business planning
• Experience of successfully identifying and securing funding bids
• Experience of successfully leading the delivery of multidisciplinary projects, programmes or organisational initiatives of significant size or impact
• A publication portfolio

Skills

• Excellent and adaptable communication skills
• Strong autonomy and accountability 
• Strategic thinker and results-driven
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
• Articulate, and literate – able to express complex concepts both verbally and written down
• Highly effective organisational skills, with ability to manage a very demanding and varied workload 
• Calm and resilient with a warm sense of humour and ability to work well under pressure 
• Highly numerate (desirable)

Why Us?

As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to: 

• Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working 
• Professional development, including formal and informal training and support 
• Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction 
• Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.

Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College 

As a growing organisation we are committed to:

• Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
• Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values 
• Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team. 

What to expect from the recruitment process

• All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
• Line Managers trained in recognising bias
• We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
• Online interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.

For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).

Your Personal Data

As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Pre-employment checks

All conditional offers of employment are subject to:

• Two satisfactory references
• Proof of qualifications
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.

Director of Finance & Operations

Global not-for-profit consultancy

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: circa £70,000

Location: London (every Wednesday, and ideally at least one other day per week)

A global not-for-profit consultancy is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to lead its internal infrastructure and enable high-performing delivery across the UK, US and sub-Saharan Africa. The organisation works with mission-driven initiatives, from grassroots innovations to international movements, helping them scale their impact sustainably through practical tools, strategies and support.

This is a senior leadership role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring the organisation runs efficiently, sustainably and in alignment with its mission.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and sitting on the Senior Management Team, the Director will oversee finance, HR, governance and operational systems. They will lead a transformation of financial processes and controls, champion inclusive people practices and future-proof the organisation’s infrastructure to support growth. The role also includes oversight of compliance, risk and the integration of digital tools to enhance resilience and insight.

The successful candidate will bring: 

• Proven experience leading finance functions in international or multi-site organisations
• Strong operational expertise with a track record of improving systems and processes
• Commercial acumen and the ability to advise on pricing, margin and resource utilisation
• Experience in organisational change and future-proofing infrastructure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to challenge constructively and build trust
• A commitment to the organisation’s mission and to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace

This is a unique opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a globally respected organisation at a time of growth and innovation.

How to Apply

Please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement addressing the role requirements via the recruitment partner’s website.

Harris Hill is working with a London based charity, who is partnering with Harris Hill to find them a Head of Communications who can start ASAP, for 6 to 12 months, on a full time basis. 

We’re looking for someone with strong internal communications experience as well as leadership skills, the team have been through a lot of change and require someone who can pull them together, but also, have a lot of internal changes being planned with an internal communications strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and deliver Communications strategy to deliver strategic objectives, in particular to raise our profile and improve understanding and reach of our work.

Lead, motivate and manage the Communications team to ensure delivery of the strategy and support the professional development of individual team members.

Work with the branch network where needed to act as liaison with regional and local media outlets to ensure PR opportunities are maximised

Act as the main POC for crisis comms planning with support from Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications (DFMC) and Deputy Director of Marketing and Communications (DDMC)

Act as the main POC for the crisis comms risk register and work with relevant internal stakeholders to ensure this is kept updated.

Ensure media training needs across the organisation are met and that anyone being interviewed by a media outlet is appropriately briefed and coached.

Accountable for the development, delivery and evaluation of the internal and change communications strategy that engages, motivates and informs employees and volunteers, ensuring organisations vision, mission, values and Standards remain at the forefront of delivery

Manage relationships with the organisations Celebrity Ambassadors as well as source new ones

Respond to political engagement requests where necessary.

Ensure that the senior management team is kept up to date with the latest relevant developments in national and regional government

Ensure that any crises which affect the wider sector are coordinated with counterparts at other organisations.

Consult on policy documents and coordinate the response from across the senior management team. 

Manage the out of hours press office ensuring that there is the opportunity for the organisations network to speak to a press officer 24/7

Promote, maintain and protect  brand, specifically supporting the branch network with reputational management issues and complaints as they arise

Ensure that any PR and digital communications and social media channels are aligned, appropriate and ‘on point’, helping to create relevant, integrated and timely messaging for their content

Plan, monitor and control budgets and resources to achieve agreed objectives

Work closely with the Head of Marketing, Head of Design, Head of Supporter Engagement, and wider teams to develop impactful, integrated campaigns which deliver joint objectives as part of the wider marketing and communications strategy.

Develop strong, collaborative relationships across the organisation and with key external stakeholders and partners.

Manage relationships with external agencies to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget and achieve agreed evaluation metrics.

This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties.  The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

If you feel you are able to deliver and add value to this list of responsibilities, please get in touch for a full JD and details about the personal specification

Are you an organised, proactive person who enjoys helping senior leaders to work at their best? Do you thrive when managing diaries, coordinating projects and making sure everything runs smoothly?
If so, this Director’s Assistant & Business Support role could be a great fit for you.

Location: London | Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office
Contract: 12-month maternity cover

Why work here?
You’ll be joining a national charity that empowers girls and young women with confidence, friendships and life-changing experiences. As Director’s Assistant & Business Support, you’ll play a key role in helping the organisation deliver its mission by ensuring the Director and their leadership team are supported to work effectively.
You’ll also benefit from:

• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave, rising with service volunteering leave
• 10% employer pension (when you contribute 5%)
• Healthcare cash plan, wellbeing time and Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme and season ticket loan
• Learning and development support, including help with professional qualifications

This charity is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive place to work and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

About the Director’s Assistant & Business Support role

You will:

• Manage the Director’s diary, inbox, communications and meeting schedule
• Prepare agendas, briefings and presentations
• Take meeting minutes and track actions
• Work closely with the wider leadership support team to share information and align work
• Coordinate specific time-limited projects and events led by the Director
• Support finance administration including invoices, expenses and credit card reconciliations

 
About you

You will be well-suited to the Director’s Assistant & Business Support role if you:

• Have experience providing PA / Executive support
• Enjoy juggling tasks and solving problems before they arise
• Communicate clearly, professionally and confidently
• Build positive relationships with a wide range of people
• Have strong organisation and attention to detail
• Understand the importance of inclusive and respectful working practices

 
Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your organisational skills in a meaningful role where your work truly makes a difference.

• Please don’t delay. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We would be happy to discuss further and share a full job description. CV and supporting statement are required.    
  

 

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Direction: Lead PBI UK, representing it to external stakeholders, including funders, policymakers, collaborators and the legal community. Oversee day-to-day operations to align with the strategic and operational evolution of the broader PBI. In collaboration with staff and the Board, ensure PBI’s sustainable development and maintain effective internal policies and practices.
• Fundraising and Communications: Collaborate with PBI UK staff to create an annual fundraising plan and oversee its implementation, covering both private (individuals, major donors, legacies, corporates, community) and public (trusts, foundations, some institutional) streams. Lead major donor relations, support staff in engaging trusts and individual donors, supervise key proposals, and network strategically to find new fundraising opportunities for PBI UK. Success will require overseeing and supporting the development and implementation of a communications strategy, ensuring effective supervision regarding communication with stakeholders and external representation before a wide range of stakeholders jointly with PB UK staff.
• People and Culture: Supervise and oversee development of the PBI UK Office team, monitoring performance, training and wellbeing of staff and recruitment strategies.
• Financial Management, Risks and Controls: Jointly with the Finance Manager, monitor, supervise and analyse the financial situation of PBI UK in line with budgets and risks identified by the Board, escalate any relevant actions to the Board and undertake forecasting and pipelining to ensure appropriate and compliant financial controls and systems are in place.
• Policy and Advocacy: Jointly with the Advocacy Manager, supervise the development and implementation of PBI UK’s advocacy and policy strategy with strategic partners including human rights defenders, law firms, other NGOs, FCDO representatives and other civil society organisations/coalitions. Work with the PBI UK team to develop operational projects and opportunities. Give strategic direction and practical support to the implementation of advocacy on policy, countries and cases.
• Liaison with Broader PBI: Lead liaison with PBI’s International Office and other global bodies, ensuring that PBI UK evolves in a way which contributes to PBI’s global evolution, and maintaining good relationships with other PBI teams.
• Liaison with PBI’s Boards and Ambassadors: Work closely with the Finance Manager and PBI UK staff in the production of PBI UK’s annual budget and plan, using PBI UK’s resources effectively and efficiently. Ensure effective implementation of Board decisions, with receipt of clear delegation of authority. Develop relevant policies for Board approval and ensure compliance, and keep the Chair informed of all important matters. Make recommendations to the Board on the appointment of new trustees (including necessary skills).
• Business Strategy and People Management: Successfully implement the strategy and fulfil the objectives of PBI UK with the guidance of the Board and the support of PBI UK staff. Develop a strong working relationship with the IC and other PBI bodies.

About us

Genetic Alliance UK is the national charity working to improve the lives of the 3.5 million people in the UK affected by genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions. We are an alliance of over 220 charities and support groups, uniting patient voices to campaign for timely diagnosis, better care, and improved access to treatments.

We host Rare Disease UK (the national campaign for implementation of the UK Rare Diseases Framework) and SWAN UK (the only dedicated support network for families of children with undiagnosed genetic conditions) and we run the annual Rare Disease Day campaign. 

About the role

This is a creative and purpose-driven role at the heart of our charity’s communications. As Senior Communications Officer, you’ll help us tell powerful stories, share our impact, and build connections with our members, supporters and partners.

You’ll lead on producing engaging digital content, managing our social media and newsletters, and keeping our website fresh and accessible. You’ll also support light-touch fundraising campaigns, helping us grow our income and supporter base.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys combining creativity with strategy, you’ll use your writing, design and digital skills to make our work visible and compelling, while ensuring the voices of those living with rare conditions remain at the centre of everything we do.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Membership and Communications and our new Director of Engagement and Impact, contributing ideas that strengthen how we engage all our audiences.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A strong communicator with at least two years’ experience in a communications role.

• Skilled in producing visual and written content for websites, social media and newsletters.

• Confident using digital tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe suite, Wordpress/Drupal).

• Organised, creative, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

• Motivated by making a difference for people affected by genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions.

Experience in the health, social care or charity sector would be an advantage, but curiosity and empathy matter just as much as direct experience.

What we offer

• Generous pension (5% employer, 3% employee)

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays

• Full office closure over Christmas and New Year

• Flexible, home-based working with supportive team culture

Location: Home-based (UK) – occasional travel required

Salary: £29,705 (pro rata £23,764 for 0.8 FTE)
Contract: Permanent, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Closing date: 27 November 2025

 

Drive sustainable high value income and strategic partnerships that prevent suicide​

Are you a dynamic, strategic leader ready to transform long term high value income at one of the UK and Ireland’s most trusted charities? Samaritans is looking for an Assistant Director of Business Development to lead ambitious long-term growth, forge high-value partnerships, and develop sustainable fundraising streams so that together we can prevent suicide.​

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What you’ll do:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team across corporate partnerships, trusts, philanthropy, statutory funding, and training programmes
• Set and deliver ambitious income generation strategies and targets that will continue to enable Samaritans to be there for all those who need support
• Build meaningful, lasting relationships with key supporters
• Create innovative fundraising products and partnerships that drive impact, engagement and change
• As a member of the Senior Leadership Group, support the deliver of the organisational strategy and maximise opportunities for growth and development​

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What we’re looking for:
A strategic, commercially minded leader with a track record of delivering high-value income and growth. A passionate story teller, you’ll also be curious and relish problem solving. You thrive on innovation, relationship-building, and inspiring teams. You can turn vision into results while remaining resilient and emotionally intelligent.​

If this sounds like you, and you’re looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.​

Full outline of the role available in the Job description file.​

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The contract terms:

• Permanent contract​

• £75,000 - £80,000 per annum with Benefits​

•  Our full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working - talk to us about your preferences. Due to the nature of our work, occasional weekend working may be required with time off in lieu given.​

• Hybrid working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. This role is linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with a blend of home working and option to work out of our London office as required.​

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About Samaritans:

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.​

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure. You can also visit our careers website to access this.​

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. 

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To Apply and help Samaritans make sure fewer people die by suicide, please complete the application questions and submit your CV with a brief supporting statement. We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.

Applications will close 9am Tuesday 25th November.

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Interviews

All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application.

The selection process will be in two stages with virtual interviews taking place on the 1st and 2nd December. Those taken through to the second stage, will be invited to attend an interview in person at our offices in Ewell (Surrey) on Monday 8th December 2025.

Unfortunately, we may not be able to be as flexible as usual in offering an alternative date so please do hold these dates in your diary, if applying.

Migrants Organise is seeking an experienced and values-driven Co-Director to join our leadership team and work closely with our CEO and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to strengthen Migrants Organise’s organisational infrastructure, support growth and sustainability.

This is a pivotal leadership role that combines strategic vision, grassroots solidarity movement building with hands-on management. The Co-Director will contribute to key aspects of organisational development, including strategic leadership, fundraising and financial management, staff management and development, governance, and capacity building of our grassroots membership to ensure that our mission and movement values are reflected in our internal systems, culture and external impact.

Communications and Marketing Manager
Income Generation and Marketing Department
Closing Date: 7 December 2025
Interviews:  First Stage – 15 & 16 December 2025 (Teams)
Second Stage -  30 December 2025 & 2 January 2026
Location: Hybrid working with multi-site working across both Hospice sites,
Selly Park & Erdington
Hours:  37.5 hours per week
Salary:  Corporate Band E - £34,728 to £40,591 per annum
DBS Requirement:  Basic Check

We’re looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager to elevate our brand, drive innovative campaigns, and champion the vital role of hospice care in our communities. In this role, you’ll craft powerful narratives, build relationships across diverse channels, and deliver communications that inspire action and strengthen our presence across the West Midlands.

At Birmingham Hospice, we’re united by a powerful mission:
To ensure everyone in our community can access the care of their choice at the end of life.

We’re a values-driven charity where people come first – whether it’s our patients, supporters, or colleagues. With exciting growth plans, now is the perfect time to join us and help to shape the future of our communications and marketing in a role that blends purpose with professional development.

About the role

Working alongside the Head of Communications and Marketing, you'll develop and deliver internal, external and digital marketing strategies that raise our profile across the West Midlands and beyond.

You'll also provide communications and marketing support for corporate fundraising, retail operations and new commercial ventures that generate income and raise brand awareness for Birmingham Hospice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an evolving Communications and Marketing Team as we reach new audiences and grow our communication and income generation activities.

What you’ll bring

 · You'll have proven experience developing and delivering impactful communications strategies

· You'll be comfortable handling media enquiries, with the ability to position Birmingham Hospice as a trusted and leading voice in hospice care

· You'll bring team management experience, exceptional organisational skills, and an enthusiastic, can-do approach to challenges, combined with first-class written and verbal communication skills and an eye for detail.

What we offer

· Join a supportive, creative and collaborative team where your ideas are valued

· A varied and interesting role spanning corporate, clinical, retail and fundraising communications

· Autonomy to try new things and bring innovation to your work

· Work that makes a genuine difference to people living with terminal illness and their families

· Professional development opportunities

·  Generous annual leave, wellbeing programmes and access to employee benefit platforms such
 as Stream and Reward Gateway.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, cl visit the jobs portal on our website.

The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim. We value each person as an individual – whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters.

We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.

The Soil Association is the UK’s leading charity working with people and nature to transform the way we eat, farm and care for the natural world. Founded in 1946, we’ve been at the forefront of pioneering organic and sustainable practices for nearly 80 years. With a turnover of £25 million, around 380 staff and a structure that includes two trading subsidiaries and a sister charity, we are a dynamic organisation with national reach and international influence. Together, we are a force for nature.

We’re now looking for a Development Director to help us deliver even greater impact. Reporting to our Group Chief Executive as a core member of our Leadership Team, you’ll lead our charitable income generation strategy, growing existing streams and developing new ones across membership and regular giving, philanthropy, trusts and foundations, statutory funding and corporate partnerships. You’ll shape compelling propositions that inspire funders and supporters, ensuring coherence between charitable and commercial income streams across the group.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering a fundraising strategy that supports our mission and growth objectives.
• Leading and inspiring high-performing fundraising and supporter development teams, setting clear objectives and driving results.
• Designing and delivering compelling fundraising propositions and supporter journeys, working closely with Marketing & Communications.
• Building and nurturing relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
• Working collaboratively with other Directors and our Development Board to identify fundable opportunities aligned to our impact priorities.
• Ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice.

We’re looking for someone who brings strategic fundraising leadership, a collaborative and people-centred approach, and the ability to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence. You’ll have a track record of delivering significant income growth across multiple streams, experience of leading teams, and the ability to craft transformative strategies. You’ll be motivated by our values and excited by the opportunity to play a lead role in enabling us to shape a better future for people and planet.

For further information or to apply, please click through to our recruitment microsite where you will find further details on the role and recruitment process. If you have any queries please contact our recruitment partner, James Stephens, Director, Morgan Law. Application will be via CV and Supporting Statement. The Closing Date for applications will be 11pm on Monday 8th December 2025.