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Location: Remote, North of England with some requirement to travel (UK) and to spend time in London 

The Organisation

The CSJ Foundation was born out of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) an independent think tank, established in 2004 that studies the root causes of Britain’s social problems and seeks to address these through innovative policy recommendations to government. The CSJ has changed the landscape of our political conversation by putting social justice at the heart of British politics. This has led to some of the biggest welfare reforms in a generation. The CSJ Foundation is committed to ensuring the voices of grassroots charities are elevated to national decision makers. Our aim is to bring much-needed frontline experience into national policymaking. Utilising local networks and a philanthropic platform to guide investment, the CSJ Foundation will ensure that charities who are fighting the root causes of poverty receive the right support – both in policymaking and funding. The CSJ Foundation was established to magnify and amplify the crucial role played by grassroots charities and social enterprises around the country. These organisations are on the frontline in the fight against poverty and do incredible work, day-in-day-out. Despite this fantastic work, these organisations remain largely unseen and underfunded. The CSJ Foundation seeks to change that.

The Role 

The CSJ Foundation is looking for a Regional Portfolio Manager (North) to join its Portfolio team to help grow and professionalise it’s offering to charities and donors alike. The CSJF has big ambitions for its work with small charities over the next 3 years, central to this work is our Portfolio team. Based in the north of England (ideally north of Sheffield), the post-holder will be responsible for delivering first-rate charity due diligence on some of the best small charities in the UK. In this role you will use tech solutions to drive insights and understanding about CSJF’s work with charities, in addition, the post-holder will gather intel from frontline charities to create insights to inform the CSJ’s policy work. The post-holder will also seek to generate interesting media stories. The post holder will help to generate new income for the CSJF through multiple streams. The post-holder will work towards pre-agreed targets to grow the CSJF’s work, fully supported by the Managing Director and other colleagues. The Regional Portfolio Manager will hold responsibility for building and maintaining relationships with multiple charities based in the North of England, engaging in conversations with local organisations and individuals, to ensure that the CSJF’s work is driven forward effectively. 

The Person 

• Possessing the skills and aptitude to develop new policies and practices for delivering charity/portfolio services
• Interest in developing relationships with charity leaders, understanding their work and impact
• Proficiency for using and interpreting data, creating meaningful insights from gathered data about charities, philanthropy and the voluntary sector
• Understanding of systems and technology that can be used to interpret, analyse and present data
• Some proficiency with presenting information effectively using tools like Canva
• The ability to engage with stakeholders including business leaders, researchers, HNWs, and CEOs
• The ability to work independently and plan programmes of work and manage agreed timelines
• Ability to analyse, understand and synthesise complex information, and to present this in a concise and engaging way
• Ability to communicate well with colleagues and explain complex information simply
• A strong appreciation of the need for accuracy, quality control and process control
• An understanding of the economic and political environment of the day
• Ability to build relationships, utilising a high degree of social intelligence
• An interest in managing processes, driving business change, and developing the use of new technologies in business practice
• Strong understanding of UK charities, the issues faced by the sector, and the policy landscape that affects the voluntary sector.
• A commitment to the CSJF & CSJ’s vision, mission and values
• An interest in current affairs, politics and the social justice agenda
• Meticulous attention to detail and calm under pressure
• A collaborative team player with initiative and a positive “can do” attitude
• Highly organised, discrete, and with a high degree of personal integrity

Main Responsibilities 

Responsibilities for this post include:

• Be a leading member of the CSJF’s portfolio team helping to professionalise and enhance our charity due diligence work
• Helping generate insights from charities to contribute to recommendations in CSJ policy reports
• Work with colleagues to develop a first-class data-input and reporting platform (or database) of charities to monitor their impact and activities
• Use this data to generate insights and presentations to showcase our work
• Interpret data to create insights about charities, philanthropy and the voluntary sector
• Use tech solutions to enhance our data analysis and presentation ability
• Use of presentational tools like Canva (and others) to create information packs for internal and external stakeholders
• Work alongside the Comms team to deliver mainstream media stories generated from frontline insights from the Northern charities
• Responsibility to generate new income for the CSJ Foundation
• Become the internal expert and ‘go-to’ person for 2-3 policy areas connected to CSJ’s research
• Streamline and maintain network of charity contacts across all pathways and then connect the best charities to the CSJ policy team
• Grow and maintain network of regional funders and supporters
• Steward relationship with CSJF Founders Club
• Host visits, events and forums to glean insights from frontline charities based in the North of England
• Support the CSJ Awards application process and judging
• Use the Awards process to onboard new charities
• Manage annual review of Portfolio charities for on/off boarding

We are looking to recruit an experienced journalist to manage all aspects of content development and production of the Charity’s membership magazine, Under 5, in both print and digital format. This is a hybrid role (two days a week in the London office).

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
• Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
• Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave
• Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
• A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
• Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plan on any new phone or tablets
• A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being

Main duties:

• To identify and research themes for each issue, sourcing and managing contributors to ensure the magazine has a clear, consistent, relevant and interesting voice to the readership.
• To lead on planning, sourcing contributors, writing and managing content of Under 5 magazine, 10 issues produced every year
• To liaise with Communications and External Affairs colleagues to ensure that corporate partnership publicity, advertorial, editorial and competition deals are delivered to meet terms of contra deals in relevant issues of Under 5.
• To write, edit and upload regular online news stories for selected digital communication including planning, writing and managing content for the fortnightly Under 5 e-newsletter.

Essential criteria:

• Proven experience of working on magazine in an editorial role with an ability to lead on commissioning, writing, sub-editing and proofing professional copy.
• Excellent journalistic writing skills, with the ability to write concise and accurate news copy.
• Clear understanding and practical experience of managing magazine print and production processes
• Strong interpersonal skills with direct experience of managing internal and external suppliers, journalists, production staff, advertisers and contributors.
• Strong creative and written skills with an ability to produce clear, accurate and interesting copy tailored for different audiences.

Please provide an additional statement with your application explaining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. 

The Role

The Hummingbird Pollinator is a strategic and external-facing leader who combines vision with agility, precision with creativity. They will guide Canopy’s Philanthropic Partnerships team in cultivating high-value relationships, securing transformational funding, and embedding a culture of philanthropy across the organization.

As part of Canopy’s leadership team, the Hummingbird Pollinator will serve as a trusted advisor on fundraising strategy, donor relations, and organizational sustainability — ensuring every partnership fuels our mission and amplifies Canopy’s impact on the world’s forests and climate.

The Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Philanthropic Vision

• Develop and execute Canopy’s 5-year philanthropic strategy, aligning major gifts, institutional partnerships, and stewardship with Canopy’s bold goals.
• Set and achieve ambitious revenue targets, ensuring forecasting and pipeline accuracy.
• Collaborate across teams to integrate storytelling, communications, and immersive engagement into all donor interactions.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor the Development Director and Donor Engagement Specialist.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture.
• Partner with Grants, Research, and Analytics colleagues to ensure seamless execution and reporting.

Donor Engagement & Relationship Building

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward high-value donor and institutional partnerships.
• Lead high-impact donor experiences that inspire connection and long-term commitment.
• Represent Canopy externally as a trusted, strategic ambassador to our philanthropic partners.

Philanthropic Culture & Collaboration

• Champion a culture of philanthropy across Canopy — helping all teams understand and celebrate the power of donor partnerships.
• Equip colleagues with the tools and confidence to engage in meaningful donor storytelling.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure that philanthropic principles are integrated into all strategic planning and communications.

About Canopy

At Canopy, we partner with the world’s largest brands and innovators to protect the world’s forests, species, and climate. We’re a not-for-profit that makes the impossible happen — building market solutions to keep Ancient and Endangered Forests standing and scale Next Gen alternatives that change supply chains forever.

Why Join Canopy

This is a rare moment to join a movement on the rise. With a transformational foundation in place and a clear path toward long-term sustainability, the Hummingbird Pollinator will help shape the next era of Canopy’s philanthropic growth.

You’ll join a globally distributed team of innovators and advocates, united by the belief that bold collaboration can protect the planet’s most vital forests — and transform industries along the way.

About You

You are agile, curious, and creative. You see patterns others miss, forge connections that spark growth, and thrive in dynamic environments. You’re both strategic and relational, bringing energy, empathy, and excellence to every interaction.

You bring:

1. 10+ years of experience in fundraising, major gifts, or institutional philanthropy, including leadership experience.
2. A record of securing transformative gifts and managing complex donor portfolios.
3. Experience leading and mentoring collaborative, high-performing teams.
4. Strategic thinking paired with operational excellence.
5. Creativity, curiosity, and a “Yes AND…” mindset.
6. Excellent communication and relationship skills that inspire confidence.
7. Resilience, adaptability, and humour.
8. Passion for environmental impact, conservation, or systems change.

The Role

Are you a motivated professional with a flair for communication, a keen interest in the legal world and a passion for stakeholder or member engagement?

We're on the hunt for an External Affairs Manager to support our engagement with members and key players across the legal sector.

Join our External Affairs Team at the Law Society and be at the forefront of our engagement with the largest 150 member firms, top in-house teams, and pivotal city and business groups.

For more details on responsibilities and requirements, please see the attached full job description.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is a master communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills, a proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and drives solutions, and someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and professional in every interaction.

In return, we offer the chance to steer pivotal conversations and shape the future of legal practices, opportunities to network with industry leaders and influence key decisions, and a role that combines strategy and creativity in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an organisation which has recently achieved gold accreditation from Investors in People in recognition of its work over the last few years focusing on being an employer of choice for people who want to make a difference.

You will join an organisation with a reputation for excellence, commitment to EDI, development and wellbeing, and a culture of clarity, trust, and respect.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a positive working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

We hope that interviews will be held in the first week of December 2025.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

WCCM seeks to appoint an experienced, creative, and highly motivated Grant and Major Donor Fundraising Manager to lead fundraising and grant management across a global organisation dedicated to the teaching of Christian Meditation.

Working to the Executive Director, you will interact with our decentralised finance, marketing and communications staff and volunteers.  

Together, you will nurture Major Donor relationships and create and manage appropriate donor stewardship schemes and rationalise our income streams.

You’ll ensure grant reporting and management is kept on track whilst developing targeted proposals for new funding from sympathetic donors in the arena of Trusts and foundations.  

You will work to support both our teaching and resourcing of meditation and the running of our retreat centre in Bonnevaux, near Poitiers in France.

An excellent writer with excellent financial and budgeting skills, you will be adept at pulling together relevant, succinct and compelling information for our donor reports and bids.

You’ll work with communications staff to develop impactful donor communications which enhance our accountability and inspire renewed major donations.  

You will have a demonstrable track record in winning grants as well as in the stewardship of major donors.  

Occasional trips to France.

Interest in Christian Meditation/Spirituality an advantage.

Interviews: early December 2025

Internal Title: Fundraising & Operations Director
Location: Central London, hybrid working (office-based at least 2 days a week)
Contract: 4-5 Days a week, permanent
Salary: £55,000 pro rata
Hours: Flexible working pattern permitted, subject to organisational needs

About Refugee Legal Support
Refugee Legal Support is a dynamic organisation working in solidarity with people who migrate: we provide and promote legal support, training, and advocacy so that asylum seekers, refugees and migrants can access rights and justice. We are now recruiting a senior leader to join the three-person Director team (Executive Director; Legal Director; this role) and help drive our next phase of growth and impact.

Why this role matters
This is a career-defining role at a pivotal time for RLS. You will help shape the future of our organisation, ensuring we have the resources and organisational infrastructure to maximise our impact. If you are a senior fundraiser who cares deeply about justice for migrants, wants to lead at a strategic level and doesn’t shy away from operational leadership when it counts, then this role is for you.

The role in brief
As our Fundraising Director you will lead the income generation strategy for RLS and oversee operational elements when needed—making this more than a conventional fundraising role. You will work across the organisation, supporting strategy, sustainable growth, and systems development, while ensuring we meet urgent funding needs as well as build long-term resilience. The role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic, justice-driven environment, is comfortable with ambiguity and change, and has the gravitas and hands-on mindset required in a senior role.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the fundraising strategy: securing income from trusts, foundations, major donors, corporates, and other sources.
• Build, deepen and manage relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders to secure existing and new funding.
• Monitor fundraising performance, budgets, forecasts and contribute to organisational financial sustainability.
• Work operationally as required across the organisation: supporting RLS’s systems, processes and leadership team to ensure effective delivery and growth.
• Be a key member of the senior management team, working closely with the Executive Director, Legal Director and Board of Trustees to shape RLS’s strategic direction.
• Ensure high standards of reporting, monitoring and impact-communication to funders and stakeholders.
• Help embed organisational systems and infrastructure to support scale-up and sustainability.

Person specification
We’re seeking someone who:

• Has great experience in senior fundraising roles (ideally including trust/foundation, donor relationships and multi-stream income generation).
• Is comfortable operating at a strategic level and also stepping into operational matters when needed.
• Has excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage with senior stakeholders, funders and leadership teams.
• Thrives in a fast-moving, values-driven environment, comfortable with change, ambiguity and organisational growth.
• Shares a strong commitment to migrant justice, equity and the mission of RLS.
• Is organised, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities across fundraising and operations.

Working arrangements
This role is based in London with hybrid working: you will be required to be in the office at least two days a week, with the remainder of time flexible. The post will require occasional flexibility for meetings, events or travel as part of senior leadership commitments.

RLS is committed to equality of opportunity, particularly welcoming applications from candidates with lived experience of migration, forced displacement, or marginalised communities.

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.

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities to recruit to this newly established Head of Marketing, Communications & Digital Engagement position, a key senior role within the Engagement Directorate. 

Location: Flexible with hybrid working of 2dpw from a Ronald McDonald House or Office
Salary: £62,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Associate Director of Mass Engagement

About Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities are on a mission to create lasting change for children and families affected by crisis. As they embark on an ambitious new Engagement Strategy, they’re looking for a visionary Head of Marketing, Communications and Digital Engagement to lead their brand transformation, amplify their voice, and deepen public connection with their cause.

The Role
As the Head of Marketing, Communications & Digital Engagement, you’ll shape and deliver an integrated marketing, brand, communications and digital strategy that grows visibility, inspires action, and drives meaningful engagement.
You’ll be at the forefront of storytelling, digital innovation and brand leadership—guiding teams and inspiring audiences across multiple channels. Working closely with the Associate Director and the Head of Mass Engagement, you’ll lead a talented team through transformative change that fuels long-term growth and impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the delivery of an integrated marketing, communications, brand and digital strategy.
• Oversee the rollout of a new global brand and awareness campaign.
• Drive digital transformation—embedding data-led, user-first approaches.
• Lead creative, inclusive and impactful storytelling across social, email, web and video.
• Shape internal and external communications, protecting and growing the reputation.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver unified, high-impact campaigns and partnerships.
• Provide inspiring leadership and foster an innovative, inclusive, high-performing culture.

About You
You’re an experienced, strategic marketing leader who thrives on creativity, collaboration and transformation. You know how to unite brand, digital and communications into a powerful, people-led movement.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience leading brand, marketing or communications in a complex or charitable environment.
• Expertise in digital engagement and transformation.
• A strong grasp of audience insight, data and impact measurement.
• Experience managing large-scale budgets and agency relationships.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• A values-driven, inclusive approach with outstanding storytelling and communication abilities.

Why Join Ronald McDonald House Charities?
This is a pivotal moment to make your mark—leading a bold, global rebrand and shaping the future of how they connect with supporters, partners and the public. You’ll join a passionate, creative and collaborative team dedicated to making a real difference.

Please get in touch as soon as possible to express an initial interest, the deadline for applications (CV and cover letter) is Friday, 21 November with first stage interviews scheduled to take place the week commencing 1st December.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.  
 

As Finance Director, you will work closely and collaboratively with Amit Sharma (Artistic Director/ CEO) and Iain Goosey (Executive Director), supporting them as they lead Kiln Theatre through a period of transition and growth. As a key member of the Senior Team, the Finance Director will be responsible for Kiln Theatre's financial health and for ensuring that effective controls are in place and that all regulatory requirements are met.

You will lead and manage the Finance department, ensuring that the finance operation at Kiln operates to the highest standards and is effectively embedded within the organisation.

The Finance Director will play a major role in contributing to Kiln Theatre's business planning and strategic development, including identifying opportunities for efficiencies, supporting the resilience of the organisation for the future, ensuring compliance with best practice at all times and helping the company to fulfil its creative and financial ambitions.

The role will work with members of the Board, particularly the Finance & Risk Committee, as well as the external auditors. The Finance Director also oversees the finances for Kiln Theatre Ltd and its two subsidiaries - Tricycle Screen Ltd and Kiln London Productions Limited.

Head of Fundraising and Communications

Due to the current Head of Fundraising and Communications moving on, we are looking to recruit for an experienced senior leader in fundraising to play a vital role as the team transition into the new Youth Zone.

If you are ambitious to succeed, have experience in relationship-led fundraising (philanthropy or corporate giving) and are a great communicator then this role is the perfect platform to make a real-life difference to the young people of Grimsby!

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Head of Fundraising & Communications

Location: Grimsby (at the Youth Zone when it has been built, some flexibility before then)

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 9am, 1st December 2025

First Interview: Tuesday 9th December 2025

Young People’s Panel: Evening, Tuesday 16th December 2025

About the Role

As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you’ll be working with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees, and Leadership Team to deliver £1.4m of income and establish a strong financial foundation for the new Youth Zone.

You’ll develop and drive income strategy, lead a high-performing Fundraising and Communications team, and personally manage relationships with key major donors, including local individuals and businesses supporting the Founder Patron campaign. Founder Patrons pledge at least £25k annually for four years, together these 34 Founder Patrons will ensure that the organisation has a strong financial position ensuring the team can transform the lives of 18,000 young people in the first four years.

This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic vision with hands-on fundraising expertise in a role that’s as inspiring as it is impactful.

About You

You will have a demonstrable track record of income generation through personally securing at least five figure major donor gifts from high net worth individual (HNWIs) and/or corporates, with an impressive track record in securing significant funds and meeting challenging financial targets, including both new business and account management

You will have experience of:

• Developing a new pipeline of HNWIs and/or corporate prospects and being pro-active in converting these to active donors.
• Developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies and aligned annual plans, with income and expenditure budgets, and associated fundraiser key performance indicators.
• Stewarding HNWIs and/or corporate donors, or key senior external stakeholders to maintain the highest levels of engagement.
• Managing and motivating team members to achieve their personal and collective goals.
• Working with and influencing senior leaders and peers within an organisation.
• Working to and achieving personal targets and KPIs.

About the Organisation

This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this.  Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter.  The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. 

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires a basic DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Head of Fundraising & Communications, Head of Fundraising, Head of Communications, Fundraising & Communications Manager, Fundraising Manager, Communications Manager, Director of Fundraising & Communications, Director of Fundraising, Director of Marketing. #INDNFP

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

As the Marketing Manager at World Land Trust, you will play a crucial role in promoting our mission, raising awareness of our conservation efforts, and driving support for our projects globally. You will develop and implement effective marketing initiatives to engage existing supporters and attract new audiences, effectively communicating the importance of biodiversity conservation and the impact of our work. This role reports directly to our Director of Brand and Communications and works closely with our Communications Project Manager.

This is a full-time post with options for flexible working, like our popular 9-day fortnight working pattern. Whilst our offices are located in Halesworth, Suffolk, we know that our staff have valued the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. We build flexibility into the way we work from day one, encouraging early conversations around options for hybrid working to enable remote connection and collaboration as well as face-to-face interaction, ideally working from our Suffolk offices at least once a week, as we feel this is important to build and maintain working relationships. We believe that this supports our staff to achieve their full potential at work and to maintain a healthy work life balance to do the things that are important to them.

We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce, bringing new perspectives and different experiences into the workplace. Our aim is to be an inclusive employer, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all staff, where staff can be the best they can be. We recognise that we are underrepresented in some groups, so welcome and encourage applications from minority ethnicities, those with disabilities, and all gender identities. What’s important to us in this process is your skills, experience and passion for what we do and that is where our focus will be to find our next new team member! 

Applications 

We are working with Justine Chapple at Pure Recruitment Solutions (PRS) to find our next team member. Please contact Justine for an initial discussion, contact details can be found in the application pack on our website. 

Closing date: early December 2025 with interviews expected to be held during the first two weeks of December. Please note that the closing date given is a guide.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have appointed the successful applicant.

Are you passionate about justice, equity, and inclusion? Do you have the vision and leadership to help shape a Church that truly reflects the diversity of its people?

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Director for Inclusion to lead and champion our commitment to becoming a fully inclusive, justice-seeking, evangelistic and growing Church. This pivotal role will provide strategic direction and expert guidance to embed the principles of Justice, Dignity and Solidarity (JDS) across the Connexion, in alignment with the God for All and Justice-Seeking Church strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and development of the JDS strategy across the Connexion.
• Advise the Conference, Connexional Council, and JDS Committee on inclusion-related strategy and policy.
• Line manage the JDS Programme Coordinator and oversee support for District EDI Officers and Solidarity Circle Coordinators.
• Drive cultural and systemic change within the Church to promote greater representation and participation.
• Represent the Methodist Church in external EDI forums and foster ecumenical partnerships.
• Collaborate with HR and colleagues together with key stakeholders on benchmarking, training, and data analysis related to EDI.

About You:

You will be a strategic thinker and compassionate leader, with:

• A degree-level education and demonstrable experience in EDI leadership.
• Proven ability to influence change, manage complex projects, and communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
• A deep understanding of inclusion within faith-based contexts, and a commitment to the mission of the Methodist Church.
• Excellent interpersonal, theological reflection, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the life and witness of the Methodist Church. You’ll be part of a passionate team working to ensure that justice, dignity and solidarity are at the heart of everything we do

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Advisor service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

Closing date: 24 November 2025

Interviews will be held in London on: 9 December 2025

Head of Marketing & Communications
Location: Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time – 40 Hours per week
Contract: Permanent

About the role

The Head of Marketing and Communications plays a leading role in developing the gallery’s brand, growing and diversifying audiences, and strengthening the visibility of the organisation locally, nationally and internationally.  Working closely with the Director and Senior Management Team (SMT), this pivotal role is instrumental in helping to meet the gallery’s objectives to increase footfall and digital engagement, strengthen relationships with existing visitors and develop new audiences. This post-holder plays a central role with the Director in maintaining the artistic reputation and profile of Modern Art Oxford as one of the UK’s most ambitious and influential contemporary art organisations, and driving ambitious marketing and communications campaigns. 

The position is responsible for developing and delivering the gallery’s audience development, communications and digital strategies, and plays a central role in nurturing relationships with stakeholders, including press, partners, artists and audiences.  Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and championing the gallery’s value of equality, diversity and inclusion are central to this role.

Reporting to the Director and forming part of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Marketing and Communications is a full time position which manages and is supported by a full-time Marketing Manager and a full-time Design and Communications Officer, with freelance support on press/PR and design as required for specific exhibitions and projects.

Principal Responsibilities

Marketing and Communications

• To grow and diversify Modern Art Oxford’s visiting and online audiences by leading audience development, communications and digital marketing strategies that will enable the organisation to build on its brand and profile, and strengthen its visibility in Oxford, the UK and beyond.
• To develop and oversee implementation of all marketing, communications and PR activity including media relations, social media and digital activity, development of marketing and branding collateral, and on-site interpretation.
• To formulate with the direction of the Director a transformational vision for the use of digital technologies to drive engagement and interaction with our online audiences.
• To manage effective and efficient relationships with any external PR and marketing consultants and companies.
• To develop and nurture key stakeholder, media and marketing relationships and partnerships and cultivate new relationships to ensure that our profile is high locally, nationally and internationally, and that our position as a leading tourist attraction in Oxfordshire and the South East grows.
• To strategically develop distinctive and innovative digital content, working closely and in creative collaboration with the Head of Exhibitions, Head of Communities, Participation and Practice as well as the wider Marketing and Communications team.
• To work with colleagues to strengthen visitor experience and engagement, both on-site and digitally, to increase profile and ensure that the organisation continues to thrive as one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces.
• To work closely with the SMT to drive audience research, development and evaluation, ensuring that the gallery attracts significant visitor numbers and closely addresses our stakeholder priorities.
• To manage the Marketing Manager  and the Design and Communications Officer positions.

Fundraising and Finance

• To attend events at Modern Art Oxford and externally to represent the gallery and build relationships with key external stakeholders. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required.
• To ensure tight, clear, budgetary setting, control and regular re-forecasting against targets working with the Head of Finance.
• To work closely with the Head of Development to support new fundraising initiatives and partnerships as required.
• To regularly review all communications activities, suppliers and resources to ensure best value for money.
• To prepare reports as required by Arts Council England and Oxford City Council and other funders/stakeholders in relation to digital, marketing and communications activities.

General

• To support the work of the gallery in strengthening the equality, diversity and inclusivity of the working environment and practices.
• To ensure team management and cross-departmental work is effective and timely in achieving annual targets.
• To ensure that Modern Art Oxford complies with all aspects of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in relation to marketing and communication activities with audiences, stakeholders and any other third parties.
• To participate in training and development activities as required and assist with the training and development of colleagues.
• To carry out all duties in accordance with all Modern Art Oxford’s policies including Equal Opportunities, Access, Employment, Health and Safety, Child Safeguarding, Data Protection and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policies and the Creative Case for Diversity.
• To report to Modern Art Oxford’s Board of Trustees when requested.
• To undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Director.

Person Specification

• Experience of running a Marketing and Communications team at a senior level within an arts organisation or similar field
• Experience of leading on mixed marketing campaigns, including setting measurable targets 
• Significant experience of managing and motivating teams and being a supportive and encouraging team player
• Excellent arts press contacts and/or partnership development experience.
• Demonstrable experience of audience research, segmentation and development
• A strategic and analytical thinker able to devise, implement and report on strategies and to evaluate data using platforms such as Google Analytics and AdWords and experience of SEO, Content Management Systems, and social media platforms and analytics.
• An ability to prioritise competing workloads and work effectively under pressure in a fast paced and leanly resourced working environment
• Strong project management skills, including budget management
• An inspiring and creative thinker with ambition, vision and enthusiasm
• Self-motivated, positive, flexible and reliable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A strong affinity with the values and mission of Modern Art Oxford and a passion and enthusiasm for the visual arts, with a belief in the importance of artists and the power of art to have a transformational effect in society

About Us 

Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s most exciting and influential contemporary art organisations, renowned for its bold and ambitious artistic programme that promotes diversity and internationalism and celebrates contemporary art as a progressive agent of social change.

Modern Art Oxford welcomes approximately 100,000 visitors each year with approximately 15,000 attendances by schools and community groups in creative learning and participation activities. The organisation’s digital content reaches 450,000 through Modern Art Oxford’s digital channels annually.  Through a wide range of high-quality content creation and programming, Modern Art Oxford aims to make contemporary art accessible and engaging to the widest audience and to promote creativity in all its visual forms. Over the last 60 years Modern Art Oxford has brought some of the world’s most important artists to the city, and the UK, and has developed an international reputation for pioneering emerging and under-represented artists.

Modern Art Oxford is a registered charity and receives core funding from Arts Council England and Oxford City Council, and the generous support of individuals, trusts and foundations, sponsors and friends. 

Benefits

• Pension
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme is in place with Legal & General. Under pension auto enrolment legislation, the employee will pay 5% (before tax relief) and the employer will pay 3% of qualifying earnings to the Legal and General plan.
• Holiday 25 days annual leave plus eight public bank holidays
• Staff discount in Cafe and shop

Closing date for Applications is Midnight on Sunday 14th December 2025
Interviews for the role will be Friday 19th December 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Relief International (RI) is a global humanitarian and development organisation working in over 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. We partner with communities affected by conflict, climate change, and natural disasters to save lives, strengthen resilience, and promote long-term health and well-being. Our integrated programmes span health and nutrition, WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), education, and livelihoods, with protection embedded as a core principle across all areas of our work.

This is a crucial time to join Relief International as we continue to invest in our HR function which is an integral part of delivering our global mission. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our people function and ensuring we can attract, support, and retain the talent needed to deliver our humanitarian and development programmes worldwide.

Global Human Resources Director
Relief International
Salary: Circa £80,000 plus benefits
Location: Remote

The role
Relief International is looking for an operational Global Human Resources Director to lead our global HR function. This is a unique opportunity for a senior HR professional to drive real, lasting impact across our international operations by strengthening the foundations of HR practice, enhancing team capability, and embedding consistency and compliance across global offices.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, the Global HR Director will act as a trusted advisor to the COO and wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on all people and organisational matters.
This is a transformative role for a leader who combines vision with pragmatism, and who thrives on translating challenges into meaningful change. The successful candidate will:

• Modernise and harmonise HR policies and processes across country programmes and global support offices.
• Review and update staff handbooks and HR procedures to ensure relevance, clarity, and compliance.
• Restructure and lead an international HR team, clarifying roles and fostering a positive, collaborative culture.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and international standards, mitigating HR-related operational and financial risks.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, mobility, and well-being.
• Support organisational change, guiding managers and teams through transitions with empathy and structure.
• Champion a culture of inclusion, respect, and accountability in line with RI’s values.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic HR matters, contributing to the overall success of the organisation.

About you

We are seeking a confident and values-driven leader with the following:

• Significant experience as an HR Director or senior HR Manager, ideally within an international NGO context.
• Background working in complex, multi-country organisations—including fragile or conflict-affected contexts.

• Deep expertise in HR policy design, implementation, and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead and restructure remote, international teams.
• Skilled in change management and supporting organisations through transitions.
• Strong knowledge of HR systems (e.g. BambooHR), staff handbooks, and performance tools.

• Strong communicator, capable of building relationships across cultures and levels.
• Fluency in English, French language skills are desirable but not essential.
• Current right to work in the UK.

How to Apply 

Further information, please review the Appointment Brief below. 
To arrange a discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors at Prospectus, Harjit Bola or Erica Ritchie.
 
Closing date:Sunday 16th November 
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 17th November 
First stage panel interview with Relief International: w/c 1st December
Final stage panel interview with Relief International: w/c 8th December 

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with a historic theatre in the heart of Oxfordshire to recruit for a new Operations Director. Our client produces and presents world-class theatre for many thousands of audience members each year, along with enriching creative learning opportunities for all ages and communities. As they launch their vision and strategy for the next five years,  the theatre looks to hire a new Operations Director to lead day to day operations, as well as working on an exciting capital project.

The Operations Director is responsible for effective day-to-day operations of the organisation’s buildings and systems and for supporting team members through strong HR. They will lead on health & safety, HR, facilities, contracts, and capital projects, ensuring the theatre remains safe, accessible, and welcoming for all. As a member of the Senior Management Team, they will also play a vital role in shaping long-term organisational strategy, with particular emphasis on environmental sustainability, equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI), heritage conservation, access, and workforce professional development.

The selected candidate will have proven senior management experience in operations with some exposure to buildings/facilities management and HR. You will bring a strong understanding of health & safety practice and risk management, as well as strong leadership and team management skills. You will be an excellent problem solving with strong communications skills, and bring a passion to drive efficiency and new ways of working. You will also demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability, equity, diversity and inclusion.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Steven Fraser at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
In order to apply please submit your CV only in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.