Director of fundraising and engagement jobs
About Play for Progress
This is an exciting moment for Play for Progress (PFP) as we celebrate our 10th anniversary and reflect on a decade of creative, therapeutic and community-building work with young people navigating the asylum system. Play for Progress is a Croydon-based charity dedicated to supporting unaccompanied young people seeking asylum, aged between 14 and 25. Through creative engagement, education, therapeutic support and community-building, we provide a space where young people can access opportunities, develop their skills, and find the support they need to navigate the challenges of displacement.
Our mission is simple but profound: to ensure that every young person who comes to us has the community to survive, the space to heal, and the stability to thrive. We are a small, close-knit team driven by a deep commitment to the young people we serve — and we are looking for an Admin Support Officer who shares that commitment.
The Role
This is a vital role at the heart of our organisation. As Admin Support Officer, you will be the operational backbone of Play for Progress — keeping our systems running smoothly, supporting our team to do their best work, and ensuring that the young people and partners who engage with us experience a professional, warm and well-organised charity.
The role is hands-on, varied and touches every part of the organisation. You will need to be highly organised, proactive and adaptable — someone who takes real pride in getting the details right and who understands that good administration is what makes good work possible. A genuine commitment to our mission and values is essential.
Key Responsibilities
General Administration
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Provide day-to-day administrative support across the organisation, ensuring smooth and efficient operations
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Manage and maintain organisational filing systems — both digital and physical — ensuring documents are accurate, accessible and up to date
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Draft, proof-read and format a range of documents including letters, reports, meeting papers and internal communications
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Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence professionally and promptly, including post, email enquiries and phone calls
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Support the scheduling and coordination of internal meetings and workshops, including preparing agendas and taking minutes
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Support HR administration, including contracts, onboarding, and maintaining records.
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Oversee the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) process for staff, ensuring compliance with safeguarding requirements.
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Maintain staff training records and track compliance with mandatory training.
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Assist in recruitment processes, including posting job descriptions, coordinating interviews, liaising with candidates and onboarding
Programme & Operations Support
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Maintain and update databases and records relating to young people, sessions and outcomes, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements
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Assist with the collection and recording of monitoring and evaluation data to support impact reporting
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Assist with the coordination of half-term projects, events and external activities as required
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Who You Are
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Highly Organised: You love keeping things running smoothly and efficiently.
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Detail-Oriented: You ensure compliance, record-keeping, and processes are all in top shape.
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Proactive & Reliable: You anticipate challenges and take initiative to solve them.
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Social Media Savvy: You understand how to use digital platforms to communicate impact and engage audiences.
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Compassionate & Aligned with Our Values: You believe in the power of creativity, community, and care to support young people who have faced adversity.
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Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using administrative tools, HR platforms, and databases.
Essential Experience & Skills
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Experience in office management, administration, or HR support roles.
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Strong knowledge of HR processes, safeguarding, and compliance (DBS checks, training records, etc.).
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience managing social media platforms for an organisation or project.
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Comfortable working independently and as part of a hybrid team.
Desirable
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Experience working in a charity, arts, or community organisation.
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Understanding of trauma-informed practice.
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Familiarity with Canva, Mailchimp, Square Space, InForm, scheduling tools, and content creation for social media.
What We Offer
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A flexible, supportive and genuinely values-driven working environment
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The chance to be part of an organisation doing vital and meaningful work with young people
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20 days annual leave pro rata, plus bank holidays
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Pension - 5% contributory pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
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Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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Regular supervision and access to professional development opportunities
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A warm, diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Play for Progress is an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities and from people with lived experience of the refugee or asylum journey. We believe that a team which reflects the diversity of the young people we support makes us stronger and more effective in our work.
If you require any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you an experienced governance or administrative leader who wants to make a real difference for animals in need? We’re looking for a proactive, highly organised Senior Administrative Manager to join our leadership team and serve as the charity’s named Company Secretary.
In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee governance, compliance, and financial administration—helping ensure our centre runs smoothly, legally, and sustainably so we can continue transforming animal lives.
Key responsibilities
· Lead governance and compliance across the organisation.
· Serve as Company Secretary: manage Board meetings, minutes, filings, and statutory registers.
· Support financial oversight, including budgeting processes, reporting, and financial controls.
About you
· Strong experience in charity governance, administration, or organisational management.
· Good understanding of UK charity and company law.
· Confident working with Trustees and senior leadership.
· Financially literate with excellent organisational and communication skills.
· Passionate about animal welfare and the values of our charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sahir has been on an incredible journey over the past four years. We have grown, strengthened our services and deepened our roots in the communities we serve. We are proud of what has been achieved and excited about what comes next.
Our CEO is stepping on to their next chapter, and we are taking the time to recruit the right permanent leader for what comes next at Sahir. In the meantime, we are looking for an Interim Chief Executive to help keep things steady, support the team and maintain the momentum we have built.
We are looking for someone who leads with empathy and compassion, works in partnership and brings the confidence and drive to support the organisation through a period of change.
About Us
Sahir is the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We are dedicated to fostering a brighter, healthier future for our communities.
We provide practical and emotional support, camaraderie and connection to:
· LGBTQ+ people
· People living with or affected by HIV
We actively confront injustice, combat discrimination and address inequalities. Through advocacy, partnerships and service delivery, we work to create a fairer and more equitable society for the people we serve. Our work is insight led and co-developed with our communities.
About the Role
This is a key interim leadership role focused on stability, continuity and care for Sahir during a period of transition.
The Interim Chief Executive will work closely with the Board, staff and partners to ensure Sahir continues to deliver safe, effective and person-centred services, maintains strong relationships and remains financially and operationally secure.
The role is not about changing direction. It is about protecting what has been built, supporting the team and helping Sahir move confidently towards the appointment of its next permanent CEO.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a senior leader who brings:
· Significant leadership experience in the voluntary, community, health, social care or equalities sector.
· Experience working with a Board of Trustees and supporting good governance.
· Strong financial oversight and organisational management experience.
· A calm, steady and values led leadership style.
· The ability to lead people well through transition and uncertainty.
· Strong relationship building skills and a partnership approach.
· Knowledge of issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities, people living with HIV and people seeking asylum is highly desirable.
What It Is Like to Work at Sahir
We want people to enjoy working at Sahir and to feel supported, valued and able to thrive. As a health and wellbeing charity, we place strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, reflective practice and work life balance.
We offer a friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment built on trust, openness and shared purpose.
Equality, Inclusion and Accessibility
Sahir is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
Lived experience is valued at Sahir, but it is not a requirement. We are interested in people who share our values and want to contribute positively to our communities.
You do not need to meet every requirement listed to apply. If you feel aligned with our values and excited by the role, we encourage you to apply.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Sahir stands as the oldest LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We’re also a proud support organisation for people living with HIV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to: Director of Strategic Engagement
Key Relationships: PR Manager, Senior Communications Officer, Associate Director of Communications and Engagement, wider members of the Strategic Engagement division, member charities, external agencies and partners
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (£33-36,000 pro rata)
Hours: Part Time (3 days per week) 21hours 0.6 FTE
Contract Type: Part Time - Permanent
Benefits: 10% employers pension contribution (NEST) HSF Health cash Plan-covering employee partners and dependants under 18 28 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and increases with length of service 2 hours weekly wellbeing time out Employee assistance program , offering GP advice lines, virtual doctors, prescription services, emotional wellbeing support, a legal help line and counselling. Funded eye site test (Specsavers) Pay it forward days- 2 days volunteering Mindful Employer Perkbox and Reward Gateway – discount platforms
Overall Purpose
The PR and Marketing Lead plays a pivotal role in protecting and enhancing the NHS Charity sector’s brand reputation across media and digital channels and to reach our key audiences. As a senior member of the Strategic Engagement team, the postholder will help shape and deliver a compelling narrative about the role, need and impact of NHS charities, working with our NHS charity members to ensure our story is told in an emotive and engaging way.
Working closely with the Director of Strategic Engagement, the Associate Director of Communications, Communications Lead, PR Manager and the wider team, the postholder will provide strategic leadership across PR, digital content, brand messaging and storytelling. They will oversee forward planning of media moments, manage day-to-day PR operations, guide digital content strategy, and coordinate events and campaigns that raise the profile of the charity sector and deepen engagement with supporters, partners and members.
The role combines strategic oversight, hands-on content leadership, and team management to ensure coordinated, impactful communications that support our organisational goals.
Overall Objectives
- Protect and enhance the NHS charity sector brand and reputation across PR and digital channels.
- Lead a cohesive media and marketing strategy that tells compelling stories of the impact and need of NHS charities to priority audiences.
- Ensure brand messaging and visual identity remain consistent and effective across channels and across the organisation.
- Oversee the gathering and use of powerful case studies that demonstrate sector impact, to support PR and marketing activities, working closely with the wider strategic engagement team
- Manage the PR Manager and Senior Communications Officer to maximise reach, engagement, and influence.
- Guide forward planning of proactive media opportunities and digital content.
- Oversee campaigns, events and communications activities that support strategic priorities.
- Work closely with the Communications Lead to ensure a collaborative, high-performing communications function aligned to shared goals.
Key Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the role holder are as outlined below;
Media and Marketing Strategy
- Lead the strategic direction of PR, marketing and digital activity to support organisational priorities.
- Ensure an integrated approach across media, digital and brand, aligning messaging and creative.
- Coordinate with internal teams to develop forward plans for proactive media moments, using case studies, campaigns, thought leadership, reports and partnerships.
- Identify and mitigate risks that may impact reputation, coordinating responses with internal teams.
Brand and Messaging
- Oversee brand messaging and visual identity, collaborating with members to galvanise engagement and reach and ensuring consistent application across all channels.
- Provide guidance to colleagues and external partners on tone of voice, key messages and visual standards.
- Ensure communications are inclusive, accessible and reflective of the communities we serve.
Storytelling and Content Leadership
- Oversee development of versatile, high-quality content including imagery, video, copy, and digital storytelling assets, working closely with the Communications Lead to take a strategic approach across audiences.
- Shape the forward content plan for digital channels, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
- Use data and insight to inform digital content strategy and continuous improvement.
- Lead and inspire the team to gather emotive case studies that bring to life the work and impact of NHS charities.
Media Operations
- Oversee a responsive, well-run press office managing enquiries, monitoring coverage and ensuring timely, high-quality responses.
- Support and guide the PR Manager to maximise media presence with target audiences.
- Build relationships with journalists and position NHS Charities Together and the wider NHS charity sector with our priority audiences.
- Oversee the team to manage our relationships with high profile supporters and celebrities.
- Act as a spokesperson where appropriate.
Digital Channels
- Line-manage the Senior Communications Officer to ensure our digital channels effectively support organisational objectives.
- Oversee planning and delivery across website, social media and email marketing.
- Ensure digital activity is insight-led, audience-focused and continually optimised through analytics.
Campaigns, Events and Activities
- Oversee delivery of campaigns and events, ensuring they are well planned, impactful and aligned to brand and messaging.
- Work with internal teams to maximise the communications and marketing potential of organisational activities.
- Provide strategic input and coordination across multi-channel campaigns.
Collaboration and Leadership
- Work closely with the Director of Strategic Engagement and the Associate Director of Communications and Engagement and the Communications Lead to develop shared priorities, workflows and team culture.
- Provide leadership, mentoring and clear direction to team members.
- Represent Communications across the organisation and with external partners when required.
Other duties
- Visibly live NHS Charities Togethers values, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Carrying out the duties of post in accordance with NHS Charities Togethers policies and procedures on Health and Safety and take responsibility for ensuring personal health and safety.
- Working flexibly, prioritising workload, and working effectively as part of a team. Demonstrating an ability to work calmly and effectively when under pressure of tight deadlines, to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
- Adhere to relevant legislation, best practice, policies, and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards.
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.
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Southall Community Alliance is a charity working in Southall that is looking to recruit
an experienced, part-time Human Rights Outreach Officer to oversee an exciting
new 2.5 year project we are delivering to build understanding of human rights issues
and law.
The person we are looking for will be well organised, motivated and aware of the
nuanced issues affecting diverse and disadvantaged communities. Their duties
include arranging training, workshops and outreach visits to create awareness of
human rights legislation and the practical impacts in areas with large, transient
communities.
The Outreach Worker will act as primary contact for the project and policy work and
ensure good working relationships with a range of key contacts including policy and
programmes partners.
This post is funded by The Baring Foundation.
To bring together voluntary and community groups, businesses and local residents in Southall to address the social, cultural, religious & local needs.


About Us
We are an independent, global organisation of investigators and campaigners using cutting edge investigative methods. We shine a light on the financial and political systems that enable corporate abuses of power that harm people and planet.
For over 30 years, Global Witness has pioneered an approach that merges bold investigations with determined campaigning to secure better protections for people and our planet. We’ve gone undercover to unmask the violence and secretive deals that underpin the “blood diamond” industry. Our data-driven analysis has tracked the flow of commodities across the globe. And we’ve sought out powerful testimonies that tell the story of environmental harm and repression first-hand.
With three decades of campaigning for a fair and just planet under our belt, we reframed our focus in 2020 to address humanity’s greatest challenge: the climate crisis.
The Role
The role will provide essential support to strengthen monitoring, evaluation and learning across Global Witness. Working closely with the MEL Lead and colleagues in the Campaign function and other teams, you will help collect and analyse data, maintain systems, and contribute to learning processes that enable us to understand and demonstrate our impact.
Key responsibilities include;
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
- Systems and Learning
- Support for Reporting and Fundraising
Who we are looking for
• Experience in a monitoring, evaluation and learning role, or related experience in research, data analysis, or project support.
• Experience of working with partners in an equitable way and demonstratable experience engaging partners in and across MEL processes.
• Understanding of MEL approaches and methods, with some experience using both qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Strong data management and analysis skills, including proficiency in Excel; experience with other MEL tools/software an advantage.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines.
• Clear communicator and facilitator, able to present information in an accessible and engaging way.
• Collaborative and proactive team player, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to Global Witness’s mission and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.
How to Apply
Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with Global Witness to recruit for their growing team. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently.
The closing date for this role is Tuesday 14th April.
To apply, we welcome a CV and 500 words which answers the following questions;
1. Can you share an example of when you developed or introduced a project management structure or tool for a team, project or organisation where people were time-poor, unfamiliar with the terminology, or sceptical of its value? What did you do to make it practical and useful? (250 words)
2. What do you think needs to change in project management practice if organisations are to respond well to an increasingly uncertain and fast-changing world? (250 words)
Accessibility is incredibly important to us here at Valued Recruitment and at Global Witness. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don’t hesitate to let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.
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About Us
Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (P&A) provides a fundraising and alumni engagement function in support of King’s College London. We are proud to work with colleagues across the university and its health partners to help them serve society through world-leading education, research and healthcare. Our work also includes a partnership with the Maudsley Charity in support of children’s mental health initiatives between the university’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust.
We are a committed team that brings together fundraisers working across different channels, alongside colleagues who promote King’s College London’s engagement with its worldwide alumni community. Our work is underpinned and enhanced by a range of dedicated professionals in supporting areas covering proposition development, supporter engagement, supporter operations and business operations.
We have an impressive, well-established track record of success in securing support that allows the university and partners to deliver on their missions. This includes our global, award-winning World Questions: King’s Answers campaign, which set the standard in the sector and enabled us to raise substantial funds to help tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. Ambitious and innovative, the team has won awards such as a CASE Platinum Award for Fundraising and a CASE Gold Award for Donor Relations and Stewardship. We are strongly values-driven with a focus on sustaining an excellent and supportive culture, which we see as key to creating a successful team that can support the university and its partners in making a real and positive difference to the world we live in.
More on King’s College London
King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. Through its commitment to exceptional education, impactful research and genuine service to society, King’s College London is creating positive change in its communities, both in London and on the world stage. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King’s College London’s 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas:
- Educating the next generation of change-makers
- Challenging ideas and driving change through research
- Giving back to society through meaningful service
- Working with our local communities in London
- Fostering global citizens with an international perspective
About the role
The Senior Business & Resource Planning Manager is a role within Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement, acting as a strategic partner to colleagues and driving key processes and activity in areas such as planning, reporting, project management and operational improvements.
The postholder will support on operationalising plans and lead on the in-year tracking and management of budgets across P&A, and play a key role in supporting the P&A Leadership Team (LT) in making informed decisions relating to the resourcing of staffing and activity.
This role will also lead and coordinate on key aspects of reporting including internal quarterly reviews and also key accountability sessions for P&A with University leadership. Alongside this, they will lead on strategic projects that align and have been identified as being important to progress P&A and wider institutional goals.
The role is based within the Advancement Operations section of P&A and will be part of the section leadership team. The postholder will be closely involved in taking forward projects to review and enhance processes to drive improvements and streamlining across Advancement Operations. This area of activity will also link to the postholder’s focus on supporting the Director of Advancement Operations in delivering their agenda.
This is a full time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.
P&A has a hybrid working approach, with a minimum of 40% of time in the office. Typically, this equates to two days per week, but we’re very happy for colleagues to be in more frequently if they so wish.
About You
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
- Proven Experience in Strategic and Business Planning: Including annual planning, integrated budgeting, and resource allocation aligned to strategic goals
- Forecasting & Financial Analysis: Ability to conduct philanthropic scenario planning and analysis to provide data-driven recommendations
- Analytical and Reporting Excellence: Skilled in producing clear, concise executive-level reports and presentations for senior leadership
- Process Improvement and Operational Efficiency Experience: Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and implement best practices across operations
- Leadership and Strategic Partnership: Experience supporting directors and leadership team in achieving strategic objectives while advising P&A leadership team on resource allocation and financial position
- Strong Data Interpretation Skills: Adept at analysing data sets, identifying patterns, and translating findings into clear insights
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Skills: Proactive and adaptable with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams
- Project Management Experience: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver on time
Desirable criteria
- Higher Education experience
- Accounting and/or finance experience
- Experience with Power BI and/or other reporting and analysis tools
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
Further Information
At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university.
The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension.
We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination.
When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day.
We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application.
To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ How we Recruit’ pages.
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including part-time, compressed hours and/or job shares, as appropriate and in the context of the business needs associated with the role.
We offer the opportunity of an “Ask Us Anything” Teams call on 17th March at 11:00 a.m. During this call you will be able to ask any questions you might have about the role, the selection process, our department, our core values and work culture, our current hybrid work policy, or simply listen to others’ questions.
This roles with have two interview stages, a standard skills-based interview followed (for up to two appointable candidates) by a Core Values interview.
First stage interviews are likely to be held on w/c March 30th.
Core Values interviews are likely to be held w/c April 7th.
Are you an inspirational leader looking for your next challenge? Would you like the opportunity to guide a respected mental health charity through the next exciting stage of its journey?
York Mind is a vibrant and compassionate organisation dedicated to promoting recovery from mental ill-health, improving emotional wellbeing and supporting independent living. Through a wide range of services, including 1:1 support, advocacy, social activities, training and workplace wellbeing programmes. York Mind provides both face-to-face and digital support to people across the region.
Driven by the belief that mental health matters and that everyone has the right to thrive, York Mind works tirelessly to challenge stigma and ensure that support is accessible to those who need it. Last year alone the organisation supported more than 4,500 people experiencing mental health challenges, helping them move towards healthier and more fulfilling lives. Guided by values such as Being Brave, Standing Up, Developing Together, Actively Seeking and Being Pragmatic, the team is united by a shared commitment to making a genuine difference.
We now have a career-defining opportunity for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead York Mind into its next chapter, strengthening its impact and ensuring more people receive the support they deserve.
The Role
The Chief Executive Officer will report to the Board of Trustees and will be responsible for the overall strategic leadership, management and development of York Mind.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing clear strategic leadership and direction for the organisation in line with its vision, mission and values.
- Working closely with the Board of Trustees to shape and deliver the long-term strategy and ensure effective governance.
- Leading and inspiring a committed team to deliver high-quality services that support recovery, wellbeing and independence.
- Ensuring strong financial management and sustainability, including developing income streams and funding opportunities.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with partners, commissioners, local authorities, communities and the wider voluntary sector.
- Championing mental health awareness and advocating for the needs of people experiencing mental ill-health across the region.
The Person
We are looking for an inspiring and values-driven leader who is passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing. The successful candidate will bring the credibility, energy and vision required to lead a growing and impactful charity.
Key skills and experience include:
- A strong track record of senior strategic leadership, ideally within the charity, public or health sector.
- Experience of working effectively with Boards or Trustees to deliver robust governance and organisational oversight.
- Demonstrable financial and organisational management experience, ensuring sustainability and operational excellence.
- Excellent networking, partnership and influencing skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to inspire staff, partners and the wider community.
- A genuine commitment to York Mind’s mission and values and to improving mental health outcomes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a highly respected organisation making a tangible difference to people’s lives. As CEO of York Mind, you will have the chance to shape the future of mental health support across the region, working with a passionate team and committed trustees to expand the charity’s reach and impact.
If you believe you could lead York Mind through the next phase of its journey, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: 10th April
Interviews: 27th and 28th April
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Leanne at Charity Horizons.
To apply, please send a comprehensive CV and supporting statement outlining how your experience meets the person specification and your interest in the role.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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Chief Impact Officer (International Human Rights/Modern Slavery Charity)
Location: Remote in the UK (with regular travel to Manchester) | Salary: up to £80,000 per annum | Contract: Full-time
The Opportunity
Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a leading international, anti-trafficking charity who are seeking a Chief Impact Officer to spearhead global Programmes, Policy, Training and Survivor Inclusion. This executive role will shape and scale programme strategy, champion innovation, and ensure delivery remains survivor-centred, rights-based and grounded in evidence. Working closely with the CEO and senior colleagues, you will strengthen impact, influence systemic change, build a learning culture through MEAL-driven insight, and support sustainable programmatic funding across an international portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Lead global programme strategy and innovation, aligning delivery to the organisation’s long-term framework and theory of change.
Oversee development and quality of programmes across the Global North and Global South, including partnership and new product development.
Strengthen MEAL capacity, data consistency and digitisation, using insights to drive quality, learning and continuous improvement.
Provide executive oversight of operational procedures, safeguarding, due diligence, governance and programmatic risk management.
Lead the global Policy and Research agenda; build relationships and represent the organisation in relevant forums and platforms.
Oversee global learning and training functions, developing prevention/awareness and internal/external training products.
Accountability for programme budgets and funding needs; support grants, reporting and donor engagement alongside fundraising colleagues.
Embed survivor-empowering approaches across programmes, policy, learning and external engagement.
The Candidate
Significant senior leadership experience within an international organisation, with a strong track record of scaling impact.
Strong experience of international programme leadership, including remote/multi-cultural teams and complex operating environments.
Expertise in MEAL and using data, research and learning agendas to improve programme quality and strategic decision-making.
Proven ability to influence policy and advocacy, including oversight/commissioning of research and engagement with senior stakeholders.
Strong financial and operational acumen, including budget oversight and managing grants from a programmatic perspective (compliance and reporting).
Confident communicator at Board and external senior stakeholder level; strong written and verbal skills, including public speaking.
Experience leading through risk and crisis management, with a diplomatic and collaborative approach.
Highly desirable: sector experience in modern slavery/human trafficking or closely aligned human rights fields.
How to Apply
Please apply immediately or further infomation and informal dicussion, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment. Rolling applications.
The Organisation
LawCare is the mental health charity for the legal sector, providing free, confidential emotional support and information to people working in law across the UK, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. While our primary focus is on direct support services, we also play a leading role in advocating for improved mental health practices within legal workplaces and driving cultural transformation through education, training, and research.
Established in 1997, we have spent almost 30 years supporting legal professionals by offering a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk, whether individuals are experiencing day-to-day pressures or more complex, enduring challenges. Our team of Champions, over 100 volunteers, and staff bring lived experience of the legal sector, enabling us to provide informed, empathetic support grounded in a deep understanding of the profession’s unique demands.
We serve all branches of the legal community, including barristers, solicitors, in-house teams, chartered legal executives, and business and support staff. From early-career professionals facing bullying or imposter syndrome to senior leaders managing risk, regulatory pressures, or professional isolation, we are a trusted and independent source of support.
In addition to our direct support services - including helpline, live online chat, and email support - we provide peer support and maintain a substantial, regularly updated online library of resources, including articles, personal stories, research, and multimedia content designed to promote mental health awareness and resilience across the sector. We also deliver training on mental wellbeing, management and supervision, vicarious trauma, and the new SRA workplace behaviour standards, and offer online sessions for legal workplaces and organisations to explain the support we provide.
By combining frontline service delivery with sector-wide advocacy, LawCare is uniquely positioned at the intersection of individual wellbeing and organisational cultural change. We are supported by a strong, capable team and a committed Board of Trustees, enabling us to continue making a meaningful impact across the legal profession.
The Role
LawCare is seeking an inspiring and values-led Chief Executive to lead the charity into its next phase of development at a pivotal moment for the legal profession. As the public face and strategic leader of the organisation, the Chief Executive will champion LawCare’s mission - ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality, confidential support services while strengthening its voice and influence across a rapidly evolving and increasingly commercial mental health landscape.
This is an exciting opportunity to build on strong foundations, guiding a respected and independent charity through a period of significant sector change. Working closely with staff, volunteers, funders and partners, the Chief Executive will drive sustainable growth, deepen impact, and help shape a more compassionate and mentally healthy legal culture for the future.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Impact
- Lead delivery of LawCare’s forthcoming strategy (2026 onwards), translating vision into measurable impact.
- Ensure LawCare sharpens its positioning and messaging in a crowded mental health marketplace.
- Balance direct support services, research, education and influencing work to maximise impact.
- Identify what the charity should prioritise and where it should collaborate rather than deliver directly.
External Relations & Sector Influence
- Act as the primary ambassador and spokesperson for LawCare across the legal sector in the UK, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.
- Build and maintain senior relationships with:
- Professional bodies
- Regulators
- Law firms and chambers
- Legal educators
- Funders and charitable trusts
- Speak regularly at conferences, sector events, roundtables and award ceremonies. These are primarily London based, however, there will be occasions where representation is required across England, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
- Build alliances to influence policy, regulation and workplace practice around mental health and wellbeing.
- Position LawCare as the authoritative, evidence-informed voice on mental health in law.
Service Oversight & Quality
- Ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, confidential helpline and peer support services.
- Maintain robust safeguarding, confidentiality and data governance practices.
- Oversee volunteer recruitment, training and engagement.
- Ensure services evolve in response to emerging issues (e.g., stress, anxiety, workplace conflict, regulatory pressure, AI-related disruption).
Financial Sustainability & Governance
- Lead financial planning and sustainability, working closely with the Treasurer and Board.
- Manage relationships with core professional body funders and diversify income streams.
- Develop compelling funding cases and annual pitches to key stakeholders.
- Strengthen reserves and long-term financial resilience.
- Ensure strong governance, compliance and risk management.
- Support and work closely with the incoming Chair and a refreshed Board.
Research, Education & Prevention
- Build on the impact of the Life in the Law research programme.
- Promote preventative approaches for firms and educators.
- Strengthen LawCare’s role in vocational education and regulatory conversations.
- Ensure research informs policy influence and funding opportunities.
Organisational Leadership
- Lead, support and develop a small, experienced and fully remote team.
- Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, wellbeing and accountability.
- Provide clarity and reassurance during a period of leadership transition and financial strengthening.
- Ensure operational efficiency and effective use of technology in a remote environment.
The Person
LawCare is seeking a credible, strategic and values-driven leader with a deep understanding of the legal profession and the pressures shaping it today. You will bring senior leadership experience, strong commercial and financial acumen, and the ability to balance operational excellence with sector-wide influence.
An authentic and compelling ambassador for mental health and wellbeing, you will be an exceptional communicator who builds trust with ease. Emotionally intelligent, resilient and grounded, you will combine empathy with clarity and conviction, guiding the organisation confidently while remaining steadfast in your commitment to improving mental health across the legal community.
Essential
Professional Background
- Prior professional experience in the legal sector is required. Experience working in a qualified or regulated professional role is desirable.
- Deep, intrinsic understanding of the culture, pressures and structural dynamics of the profession.
- Senior leadership experience with responsibility for strategy, people and budgets.
Leadership & Influence
- Credible, visible and compelling leader with presence.
- Exceptional communicator - confident public speaker and strong writer.
- Knowledge of mental health systems, workplace wellbeing or addiction support.
- Able to influence senior stakeholders and bring sceptical audiences “on the journey.”
- A credible ambassador for mental health and wellbeing - knowledge of mental health systems, workplace wellbeing or addiction support.
- Comfortable operating at Board level.
Organisational Capacity
- Experience managing and motivating high-performing teams (ideally remote).
- Financial acumen, including budget oversight and income generation.
- Fundraising experience, particularly with trusts, foundations or membership bodies.
- Ability to balance operational delivery with strategic influence.
- Skilled at prioritisation in resource-constrained environments.
Personal Qualities
- Authentic commitment to mental health and wellbeing.
- Emotionally intelligent, empathetic and values-driven.
- Resilient and calm under pressure.
- Able to navigate sensitive conversations with discretion and diplomacy.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Experience working with regulators or professional bodies.
- Understanding of research commissioning or evidence-led advocacy.
Further information
For further information about LawCare, the scope of the role and the person specification, please download the Candidate Briefing Pack.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please provide the following with your application:
- An up to date CV, with the details of two referees (we will not contact them without your prior permission).
- A supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification, along with your motivation for applying for the role.
Closing date for applications: Monday 30th March 2026
Preliminary interviews with Russam: Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April 2026
Interviews with LawCare: Week commencing 20th April 2026
We look forward to receiving your application.
We’re recruiting an experienced, creative and hands-on communications specialist to work with Platform Places and Footwork over the next 10 months – to develop our bold narratives and inspiring content that help drive locally-led neighbourhood transformation.
- Target start date: 11th May 2026
- Time input: 3 days per week (0.6 full-time equivalent), with flexibility for up to 4 days per week in certain busy periods, by mutual agreement
- Remuneration: £55,000-£61,500 per year (pro rata) depending on experience
- Flexible working: Work hours can be flexible as long as role objectives are met
- Location: Hybrid, remote or in-person (option to work from our London office). Monthly in-person team days in London, plus occasional trips to partners in Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool, Bristol and London and learning gatherings (expenses covered).
- Contract type: PAYE employment contract. 10 months fixed term.
- Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
About us
In 2025, Platform Places integrated with Footwork Trust, becoming what we call ‘civic partners’. Together we facilitate locally-led neighbourhood transformation – so people have the power to live affordably, sustainably and together.
About Platform Places
Platform Places is a national cross-sector collaboration and not-for-profit social enterprise with a mission to unlock town centre buildings for amazing ideas that help us live affordably, sustainably and together. We convene councils, community leaders and asset owners around the country to build powerful partnerships, to unlock buildings for local benefit. We support these Partnerships with access to funding, technical expertise and networks.
Our deeper intention is to localise and democratise who owns, controls and transforms town centre and neighbourhood buildings, so that communities can:
- design spaces to meet local needs – whether affordable space for arts, music, healthcare, local food, housing, nature connection, reuse & repair, childcare etc
- retain and reinvest the wealth generated by these buildings.
We’re inspired by pioneers like Hastings Commons, Stour Trust, SAFE Regen, Civic Square, Nudge Community Builders, Makespace Oxford and other members of the Mycelial Network.
About Footwork Trust
Footwork (UK charity Footwork Trust) supports local people to transform their neighbourhoods for the better and builds alliances to make this possible.
Since 2022, Footwork’s ‘People and Place’ programme has supported over 50 community innovators to turn their bold ideas into lasting positive change, in response to a local social or environmental challenge. Often reviving land and buildings for community use, they are part of a growing force for fairer, locally-led regeneration, making the places they call home more resilient and equitable.
Through national and local events, Footwork creates spaces for peer support and shared learning, showcases inspiring examples, and convenes built environment practitioners to enable true collaboration with community partners.
Together, Footwork and Platform Places co-facilitate the Mycelial Network for Community Asset Developers.
About the Local Property Partnerships pilot, 2024-2027
Thanks to National Lottery players, Platform Places and partners have received almost £2.5 million over three years from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK. The funding is being used to enable communities to come together and secure long-term spaces for the activities and services that they need the most.
This fund and programme resources local leaders in neighbourhoods in Newcastle, Sheffield, Liverpool City Region, Bristol and London – working towards shifting multiple buildings into long-term local ownership. We’re also supported by our national partner organisations Architectural Heritage Fund, Power to Change and Social Investment Business. Our intention is that this work will lay the groundwork for a larger follow-on funding programme, which catalyses England-wide adoption of this approach.
The role
We’re looking for an experienced, creative and hands-on communications specialist to join our small team and network of local and national partners.
The Communications Lead will focus on our key programmes, with the below time distribution. The challenge and opportunity is to hit the ground running and drive communications across our key channels – to help attract allies, funding and support, and inspire replication of these approaches in neighbourhoods around England.
2 days per week, ‘Local Property Partnerships’:
- You’ll lead on promoting, and sharing learnings from, Platform Places’ exciting pilot programme (funded by National Lottery Community Fund) – which is localising and democratising who owns, controls and transforms town centre buildings in five neighbourhoods across England.
0.75 days per week, ‘People and Place’:
- You’ll promote, and share learnings from, Footwork Trust’s ‘People and Place’ programme – which supports community innovators to turn their bold ideas into lasting positive change for their place.
0.25 days per week, Wider movement building:
- You’ll work on ad hoc broader communications opportunities that support our mission and the programmes – for example, creating a content piece with local or national partners from our wider network, or pitching a media story that cuts across all our programmes.
This involves the following areas of responsibility:
- Build on our working communications strategy
- Work with co-directors to develop our bold, inspiring core messaging, and update our boilerplate narratives
- Manage digital channels for Platform Places and Footwork: a) plan and create regular social media content; b) write newsletters (approx. quarterly); c) upload and edit website content, on Squarespace (drag-and-drop editor) and occasionally Wix (guidance available).
- Strategic media relations: build journalist relationships and pitch stories (local or national), op-eds and comments
- Work with local and national partners to share inspiring and compelling stories
- Develop practical how-tos and templates, together with partners (you'll have support initiating partner relationships)
- Provide comms guidance to local programme partners
- Support co-directors and partners with speaking engagements and event opportunities
You’ll start from a strong foundation of communications activities, along with our established tone, visual identity and branded templates – with lots of freedom for new ideas.
About you
- You’re as comfortable with creative storytelling as you are with practical resources
- You’re a campaigner for systems change – experienced in attracting allies and creating communications for diverse audiences
- You make it sing – you turn dense or complicated materials into clear and effective narratives to shift opinion and action
- You’re a collaborator – you can effectively hold relationships with local and national partners to plan and deliver coordinated communications
- You can ‘wear all the hats’: you get stuck in on strategy and roll up your sleeves on delivery; you know when to pitch to media and when the tactic is digital; you can knock up great copy or quick Canva graphics without aiming for perfection
- You’re efficient and resourceful, comfortable leading on comms in a small (and collaborative) team, and know how to make things happen on a small budget (and when to seek external specialists)
- You’re passionate about community-led places and social and environmental justice – and you’re knowledgeable about at least one of: high streets, property, retrofit, community business, heritage buildings, cultural venues, town planning, neighbourhood governance
We know you likely have a particular comms specialism, with more strengths and experience in some areas than others. We’d love to hear about this, and about your approach to getting stuck into the rest.
Our team & culture
You’ll be joining our small, agile team of six people across Platform Places and Footwork. We meet in-person on a monthly basis to have lunch together and plan ahead, and have weekly online huddles to check-in and discuss priorities.
We work flexibly around our needs, whether a caring responsibility or otherwise.
Our culture is driven by our values: generous sharing, diverse perspectives, active listening and curiosity, staying networked and joy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to recruit a Digital Marketing Manager to join our team based at either our London or Midlands site. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a salary circa £38,000 to £42,000 per annum (dependent on location).
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.
Purpose of the Digital Marketing Manager role:
We are looking for an experienced Digital Marketing professional to join our Marketing and Communications team, to lead on all aspects of digital marketing at the Royal Air Force Museum. You will be an important part of a closely-knit team that works collaboratively to deliver our goals.
The Digital Marketing Manager will drive the digital marketing strategy, working closely with the marketing team to deliver visitor and revenue targets, develop digital content and creative initiatives to build the RAF Museum brand, as well as playing a leading role in the development of new digital programmes, such as CRM and eCommerce initiatives.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for the potential of digital to lead and inspire, at an exciting time for the Museum as we deliver on the vision outlined in our Strategic Plan to 2030.
As a Digital Marketing Manager, you will have a variety of roles which will include:
- To support the Director of Visitor and Commerical Development in the development of the RAF Museum digital marketing and eCommerce Strategy. This commercially oriented strategy will build on the principles outlined in our Commercial Strategy and will focus on the development of the Museums digital business and in driving awareness and visits to the 3 RAF Museums.
- Set and deliver on annual and quarterly digital brand engagement and revenue targets across all online acquisition channels responsible for PPC, SEO, Display, Social Paid and Affiliates, ensuring KPI’s are met. You will play a key role in developing our e-commerce and CRM, and data strategy, while working closely with our Retail Team.
- Develop a digital marketing strategy in collaboration with the wider Marketing and Communications team, to bring to life the Museum’s annual brand marketing objectives. • Develop a digital performance report that highlights insights, results and recommendations across all key digital marketing and acquisition KPIs for all digital channels.
- Key responsibility for the development of the new RAF Museum website, in line with overall marketing objectives. This will consider the future integration of the Museum’s website, its ticketing platforms, its CRM system, its social media channels, and its online store.
- Effective management of new website, CRM system, and social media channels; through optimization, updating, and the production of engaging content that aligns with our brand to improve the site’s digital performance and KPIs
Regular travel between the Museum sites will be required.
Closing date for applications: 20th March 2026 11:59 pm
Interviews will take place on: 31st March 2026 or 1st April 2026 (dependent on location)
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force's story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you!
Contract: Full-time (open to part-time for right candidate, minimum 3 days per week)
Salary: £35,000-£37,000 (based on experience, pro-rata if part time)
Contract type: 12-month fixed-term (with strong intention to extend subject to funding)
Start date: May 2026
Reporting to: Director, John Schofield Trust
Location: Remote (UK only), with occasional travel
1. About the John Schofield Trust
The John Schofield Trust is a charity dedicated to improving social mobility and diversity in journalism and the media. We support early‑career journalists and university students from under‑represented backgrounds through high‑quality mentoring, professional development and access to industry networks.
Our work focuses on long‑term, meaningful relationships between experienced media professionals and talented individuals at the start of their careers. As demand for our programmes continues to grow and we work to adapt to a changing sector, we are looking for an Operations Manager to play a central role in delivering our work.
2. Role Summary
The Operations Manager will be a pivotal new role within the John Schofield Trust’s small staff team. You will be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of our mentoring programmes, ensuring an excellent experience for both mentors and mentees.
You will manage relationships with mentors, mentees and partner organisations, oversee programme operations, and contribute to the Trust’s learning, impact reporting and future development. This role suits someone who enjoys working with people, managing multiple moving parts, and taking initiative in a mission‑driven organisation.
3. Key Responsibilities
Programme delivery and quality
• Manage the day‑to‑day delivery of the Trust’s mentoring programmes, including supporting a new ‘emerging newsroom leader’ pilot scheme
• Oversee recruitment, selection, training and matching of mentors and mentees
• Ensure a high‑quality experience for participants throughout the programme lifecycle
Relationships and partnerships
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mentors, mentees and alumni
• Represent the Trust in meetings with universities, newsrooms and other partners
• Support the growth and engagement of our mentor and supporter network
Data, impact and learning
• Maintain and develop the Trust’s database of mentors, mentees and supporters
• Collect and analyse programme data to monitor impact and learning
• Gather testimonials and case studies for reporting to stakeholders and the wider public
Organisational contribution
• Support events and occasional in‑person activities
• Administer elements of our governance, including minuting of meetings and assembling annual report
• Contribute to the wider work and development of the Trust, including our marketing and communications
• Undertake other tasks in line with the role
4. Essential Experience and Skills
• Experience of successful programme or project management
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• High standards of professionalism and attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to manage and analyse data
• Experience supporting or delivering events
• Awareness of journalism, media, education and/or training and development
5. Attributes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive, organised and solutions‑focused
• Comfortable working independently in a small, remote team
• Motivated by social impact and widening access to opportunities
6. Desirable (Not Essential)
• Experience working in or with the journalism or media sector
• Experience running mentoring, coaching or development programmes
• Experience of fundraising or donor engagement
• Experience using social media or digital marketing
• Confidence using AI tools
We encourage applications from candidates who meet most, but not all, of the criteria above.
7. Application Process
Please submit the following by email to info[at]johnschofieldtrust[dot]org[dot]uk with the subject line ‘Operations Manager application’:
• A CV (maximum three sides of A4)
• A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4)
Your cover letter should explain why you are well suited to the role, referring to the responsibilities and criteria above and giving specific examples.
Please provide both documents in PDF form and include your name in the file name e.g. ‘Tom Smith Cover Letter’ or ‘Tom Smith CV’.
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
8. Key Dates
Application deadline: 23:59 on 23rd March 2026
Interviews: End of March – Beginning of April
Start date: May 2026 or sooner if notice period allows
9. Equal Opportunities
The John Schofield Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are open to flexible working arrangements, and we welcome candidates who have taken non-linear career paths.
Due to the volume of applications, we cannot provide feedback to candidates not invited to interview.
10. Questions
If you have any questions about the role email info[at]johnschofieldtrust[dot]org[dot]uk
Thank you for your interest, and good luck.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting new opportunity to shape the future of technology and digital capability across five South West charities. We are seeking an exceptional Regional Chief Technology Officer who is motivated by both challenge and purpose — someone who can harness technology to make a tangible difference to how our faith-based charities support church communities.
Working across Bath & Wells, Bristol, Exeter, Salisbury and Truro, this role offers a rare platform to influence at scale. The successful candidate will lead a region-wide programme of digital transformation and process optimisation, helping modernise systems, strengthen cyber resilience and unlock efficiencies that release resources for mission and ministry.
This is not technology for its own sake. We are looking for someone who combines strategic insight with practical delivery — a leader who can translate complex technical possibilities into real-world improvements for staff, clergy and volunteers. You will play a key role in shaping the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, while ensuring strong governance, security and compliance.
Please note that whilst this role allows homeworking, travel across all five dioceses will be required.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
- Develop, articulate, and implement a shared digital transformation and technology strategy that is directly aligned with the overarching mission and strategic goals of the five dioceses.
- Act as the principal technology advisor to the Diocesan Secretaries and their senior leadership teams.
Process Mapping & Optimisation:
- Lead a comprehensive, collaborative review of key administrative and operational processes within the Diocesan Boards of Finance (DBFs) and in parishes where appropriate.
- Use process mapping techniques to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement, and then design and implement optimised workflows.
AI & Responsible Innovation:
- Actively research, evaluate, pilot, and implement appropriate AI and automation tools to enhance efficiency, support fundraising, and improve service delivery.
- Ensure all innovation is undertaken responsibly, ethically, and with a clear focus on tangible benefits.
Stakeholder Management & Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across all five dioceses, including clergy, staff, and volunteers.
- Foster a culture of digital literacy and champion the benefits of change in a clear, accessible, and empathetic manner.
Project & Change Management:
- Oversee the full lifecycle of technology and process improvement projects, from initial conception and business case development through to delivery, user training, and final handover.
- Employ robust project management methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Qualifications, Training & Experience:
- Proven and extensive senior technology leadership experience (e.g., CTO, Head of IT, Director of Digital Transformation) with clear evidence of strategic impact.
- Relevant degree (or equivalent) in a technology-related discipline, with appropriate professional certifications in technology, architecture, project or change management, and membership of a relevant professional body.
- Strong track record in business process mapping, analysis and re-engineering delivering measurable efficiency gains.
- Practical experience evaluating, procuring and implementing modern technology solutions, including cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365), CRM systems and data analytics tools.
- Experience in the charity, non-profit or similarly complex, values-driven sector is highly desirable. Demonstrable experience of, or well-informed and practical interest in, the responsible and ethical application of AI and automation in an organisational context.
- Significant experience in technology strategy, budget management, vendor negotiation and delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.
Competencies & Behavioural requirements:
- Exceptional communicator and translator: Able to convey complex technical concepts in clear, accessible language and influence a wide range of non-technical stakeholders with confidence.
- Strategic yet pragmatic thinker: Sees the big picture and aligns technology with organisational priorities, while remaining hands-on and focused on practical, value adding solutions.
- Collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader: Builds trust and consensus across diverse stakeholders and cultures, leading change with empathy, credibility and sensitivity.
- Resilient and delivery-focused: Proactive and self-motivated, with the drive and discipline to deliver complex, multi-year programmes and achieve measurable outcomes.
- Culturally astute and values-aware: Demonstrates understanding of, and respect for, the Church of England’s context, governance and ethos, navigating the environment with diplomacy and good judgement.
Our benefits include:
- Company pension
- A comprehensive health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer & study leave
- Home working
The Diocese of Salisbury is a Christian community of churches, schools and chaplaincies serving one million people over 2000 square miles.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Advocacy in Greenwich, we work to make sure that people with learning disabilities are empowered to fully participate in the wider community. We also work with local communities and our members to challenge common assumptions or biases about those with learning disabilities which impact their experience of living and working in the Borough.
We provide independent one-to-one, short- and long-term advocacy, facilitate self-advocacy groups, offer workshops and provide accessible consultations. As part of our commitment to supporting people who use our services, we empower people to become confident self-advocates, taking on leadership roles in our organisation and in other decision-making forums.
Job purpose
To champion the vision and mission of Advocacy In Greenwich (AIG) by building strong partnerships with community organisations and local authorities; and by developing and delivering impactful initatives for people with learning disabilities and autism. The role creates opportunities for meanfingful engagement, ensures services are inclusive and accessible, and upholds the highest standards of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in line with national best practice.
Strategic Oversight
- Lead the development and delivery of Advocacy In Greenwich’s strategy in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, staff, consultants (including those with lived experience), beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
- Implement the Charity Excellence Framework to drive continuous improvement.
- Foster a supportive and innovative working environment where all employees are encouraged to contribute ideas for AiG’s growth.
- Build and maintain strong networks with local authorities, healthcare professionals, funders, and partner organisations (including neighbouring CEOs and leadership teams) to share best practice, coordinate initiatives, and advance opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism.
- Ensure strategic partnerships enhance AiG’s reputation, maximise opportunities for service users, and maintain consistent standards of advocacy across the borough.
- Stay informed about relevant policy developments to position AiG for new opportunities.
- Lead on financial strategy, income generation, and annual budgeting.
- Represent AiG professionally as its public face, building trust and credibility.
- Write compelling funding bids and narratives for innovative, needs-led initiatives.
- Liaise with major funders and donors to secure and deliver impactful projects.
Operational Responsibilities
- Regularly update and maintain organisational policies and procedures, developing new ones as needed to meet project requirements.
- Create and update resources to support both new and existing projects.
- Maintain a professional presence and reputation both internally and externally.
- Manage and support all staff and volunteers, ensuring effective team performance.
- Translate strategic objectives into clear, achievable operational plans, ensuring all team members understand their roles and deliverables to meet funding requirements.
- Oversee robust monitoring and evaluation processes, collecting data, testimonials, and stories to demonstrate impact and fulfil contractual obligations.
- Support staff, volunteers, and consultants to understand and meet funder criteria.· Implement staff appraisal systems and ensure ongoing training and professional development
- Uphold best practice standards to maintain high-quality service delivery.
Governance
- Ensure the Board of Trustees can fulfil its duties and that Advocacy In Greenwich remains fully compliant with all legislation and reporting requirements.
- Provide timely and accurate reports to the Board on all matters within their remit.
- Work with the Chair to develop and deliver an effective induction programme, ensuring trustees understand their roles and responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation of the Annual Report and statutory accounts.
- Lead the development, monitoring, and implementation of the charity’s Risk Register, ensuring risks to AiG and its beneficiaries are minimised.
- Take lead responsibility for safeguarding across the organisation.
- Ensure all staff, volunteers, consultants, and trustees have access to training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Personal Development
- Engage in regular supervision to support your own professional growth and reflective practice, ensuring the continued quality and stability of the organisation’s services.
- Provide regular supervision and conduct staff appraisals, supporting staff wellbeing, performance, and professional development across the team.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning by identifying and supporting relevant training and development opportunities for staff, volunteers, and consultants, who are people with learning disabilities and autism employed on zero-hour contracts.
Other
Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the scope and level of the post as required by the Board of Trustees.
Important Information
- This role is not home-based and requires the candidate to work from the office on Tuesdays.
- Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 22nd March 2026
- Interviews/Test: Week commencing Monday 30th March – Wednesday 1st April 2026
- To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, we do not accept CVs.
- Please complete the application form provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.