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Since opening its doors in 1871, Royal Albert Hall has stood at the heart of the nation’s cultural life. From the Suffragettes to Stormzy, Elgar to Einstein, the Beatles to Shirley Bassey, the world’s most influential voices have shaped moments of history on its iconic stage.
A £50 million capital appeal was launched in late 2025, which will fund improvements of facilities for artists, audiences and young people taking part in engagement activities at the Grade I listed concert hall. This 15-year estate plan represents a significant evolution in the Hall’s fundraising approach, creating an exceptional opportunity to expand its philanthropic reach, deepen relationships with supporters and secure transformational investment in the future of this much-loved institution.
The Senior Philanthropy Manager (Maternity Cover) will play a pivotal role in the delivery of its major donor programme. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this role sits at the heart of the philanthropy team, combining hands-on major gifts fundraising with oversight of systems, processes and pipeline management. The postholder will shape and steward a growing portfolio of high-value supporters during a critical phase of the Hall’s capital appeal, while ensuring that donor engagement activity is coordinated, consistent and effective.
Please note that interviews will occur on a rolling basis. To discuss the role in more detail and make an application, please apply ASAP with a copy of your most recent CV plus any additional information that aligns with the person specification below.
As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will:
- Report to the Head of Philanthropy and line manage two direct reports – Senior Prospect Researcher and Philanthropy Coordinator – fostering clarity, structure and confidence within your team.
- Manage a personal portfolio of major donors, stewarding relationships typically in the £20,000–£500,000 range.
- Work to a team income target, generating funds from HNWIs through major gifts, mid-value gifts and legacies.
- Own and drive the major donor pipeline, ensuring clear next steps, momentum and follow-through across cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
- Be donor-facing, through regular face-to-face meetings, cultivation activity and events, including evening engagement as part of stewardship.
- Ensure robust processes are in place for tracking, thanking and income processing, with delivery support from the Philanthropy Coordinator.
- Act as a central coordinating figure for major donor activity, working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, Development Director and selected Philanthropy Board members.
- Lead on the rollout of donor communications, including tailored donor stewardship and wider impact reporting.
- Work closely with other development colleagues who focus on the Hall’s Friends and Patrons programmes, Trust and Foundation approaches and Events.
Essential skills and experience:
- Demonstrable experience of managing and stewarding high-value individual donors, ideally within a major gifts or upper mid-value context.
- Experience of personally securing c.£50K+ donations from HNWIs – please ensure that examples of personally secured gifts from HNWIs, including £value, are included on your CV. It would also be helpful to include context e.g., uplift, new donor
- Confidence working with fundraising databases and systems (ideally Tessitura), and a strong understanding of GDPR and DPA 2018.
- Strong organisational and process skills, with the ability to keep complex, multi-strand activity moving and well-tracked.
- Experience of working collaboratively in a matrixed environment with senior stakeholders and volunteers.
- Some line management or mentoring experience, with the ability to provide clear direction and practical support. However, this is not a heavily people-management-focused role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging donors in a range of settings.
- A proactive, detail-oriented approach, combined with sound judgement and professionalism.
Desirable:
- Arts, culture or heritage fundraising experience.
- Experience of working on or alongside a capital appeal.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days per year annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees), with the opportunity to buy or sell up to five days holiday per calendar year
- Life assurance of 6 x basic salary
- RAH’s canteen offers free hot and cold meals, including vegetarian options, to staff whilst at work
- Employee Assistance Programme
The Royal Albert Hall are partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this appointment.
For your application via CharityJob, please ensure that your CV aligns with the person specification. If necessary, please provide additional notes. Please apply ASAP - interviews will take place on a rolling basis.
A cover letter is not required at this stage. Suitability will be assessed initially via CV and accompanying notes where provided. For suitable applicants, comprehensive support for formal application will be provided by Laura at QuarterFive.
Owing to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to all applicants individually.
We are seeking an Assistant Manager to play a key operational role at our Sunderland Hub. Supporting the day-to-day running of services that help people facing social exclusion rebuild confidence, skills, and stability.
This is a mission-driven, hands-on role combining coordination, leadership and frontline delivery. You will work closely with the Hub Manager and wider team to ensure the hub operates smoothly, safely and with purpose, while supporting individuals to engage in meaningful activity and community life.
About Handcrafted
Handcrafted works with people who have experienced exclusion, homelessness and disadvantage, offering practical opportunities to rebuild confidence and independence through creative projects, training, and community.
Our work is rooted in values of:
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Creativity everyone can make something to be proud of
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Empathy walking alongside people through challenge
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Empowerment supporting people to take back control
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Community building belonging and shared purpose
These values shape how we work with residents, trainees and one another.
The Role – Assistant Manager (Sunderland Hub)
As Assistant Manager, you will be central to the smooth running of the Sunderland Hub. You’ll support the Hub Manager in coordinating staff, activities and services, while maintaining a welcoming, organised and supportive environment.
This is a varied role combining operational oversight, hands-on delivery, administration and people support.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the Hub Manager in the day-to-day operation of the Sunderland Hub
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Help coordinate staff, volunteers, activities and community sessions
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Provide hands-on support to residents and trainees as needed
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Assist with planning and delivery of workshops, shared meals and group activities
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Act as a welcoming and reliable point of contact for people accessing the hub
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Support record keeping, reporting and compliance requirements
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Assist with ordering supplies, processing expenses and basic financial administration
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Help oversee housing-related processes and liaise with relevant teams
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Promote a safe, inclusive and well-organised environment at all times
(Full responsibilities are detailed in the recruitment pack.)
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive and people-focused, with the confidence to take responsibility while working collaboratively.
You will ideally bring:
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Experience working in a support, community or care-based setting
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Strong organisational and communication skills
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The ability to manage competing priorities calmly
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Confidence supporting people with complex needs
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An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
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A values-led approach aligned with Handcrafted’s ethos
Experience in housing, support services or community delivery is desirable but not essential.
Why Join Handcrafted?
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Be part of a well-established, values-driven organisation
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Play a key operational role in a growing hub
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Work alongside a committed, supportive team
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Help create real change for people facing exclusion
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Access training and development opportunities
Safeguarding
Handcrafted is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
As COO, you will strengthen & modernise the charity's organisational foundations, lead our support services, driving digital & operational transformation, improve financial resilience, governance & enable delivery of our People & Culture Strategy.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: Finance Manger, Central Office & Facilities Manager, Data Officer (TBC)
Salary: Competitive - circa £55,000 - £65,000
Location & Flexibility
This is a hybrid role, with regular visits to our Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire centres to build strong relationships and attend Senior Leadership Team meeting. You may also choose to be based at one of our centres.
What matter most to us is finding the right person (or people). We are very open to part-time, job share, or compressed hours and we welcome conversations about flexible working. Who you are, what you bring and the impact you'll have are more important to us than where or when you work.
About the Role
The prime purpose of the Chief Operating Officer is to strengthen the organisational foundations of Jerry Green Dog Rescue (JGDR) by leading and modernising the charity’s support services, developing scalable and efficient processes across the charity and leading the digital transformation, improving financial and compliance disciplines, and enabling the delivery of the People & Culture Strategy.
This role provides critical senior leadership capacity as the organisation enters a period of significant expansion—growing its income, workforce, and impact. The COO will build the systems, processes and capabilities required for a modern, accountable, data-led, financially resilient, safe, and high- performing organisation.
Working closely and collaboratively with the Chief Executive and wider Senior Leadership Team, the COO will drive operational excellence, champion continuous improvement, and ensure the organisation meets all regulatory and statutory obligations, enabling teams to deliver the charity’s purpose effectively.
The COO will transform the organisational foundations of Jerry Green Dog Rescue by leading and modernising our core support services and our processes. Change management will be core to success in this role in the early years.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Strategic Leadership & Organisational Transformation
- Play a central role on the Senior Leadership Team, shaping and delivering long-term strategy
- Lead the transformation and modernisation of support services
- Embed a strong business-partnering culture across the organisation
- Design and implement scalable systems to support significant workforce growth
- Reduce reliance on the CEO by strengthening operational leadership capacity
Digital, Data & Systems Transformation
- Lead the charity’s digital transformation, introducing modern systems and automation
- Improve IT capability and digital confidence across teams
- Embed meaningful data, dashboards and management information to support decision-making
- Streamline processes to improve efficiency and eliminate duplication
People, Culture & HR Leadership
- Lead delivery of the People & Culture Strategy
- Embed modern, compliant and inclusive HR practices
- Strengthen capability across recruitment, employee relations, management development, EDI, GDPR and employment law
- Improve leadership and management capability across a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce
Finance, Procurement & Commercial Leadership
- Modernise financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and risk management
- Embed strong financial discipline and business partnering
- Introduce value-for-money, benchmarking and commercial frameworks
- Strengthen procurement, contract management and financial controls
- Provide high-quality financial insight to support operations, fundraising and retail
Compliance, Governance & Assurance
- Strengthen frameworks across health & safety, safeguarding, HR risk and quality
- Lead audit and assurance processes suitable for a growing organisation
- Oversee facilities and estate management with a focus on safety, efficiency and value
Executive Leadership & Line Management
- Provide strategic leadership to the Central Office team
- Redesign support services to align resources with organisational priorities
- Coach, mentor, and develop managers to build a high-performance culture
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be a values-led, strategic leader with strong operational expertise and a genuine passion for building organisations that work well for people. You’ll be comfortable leading change, strengthening systems and processes, and bringing clarity and confidence during periods of growth.
Experience in the charity sector is welcome but not essential; what matters most is your ability to lead transformation with empathy, rigour and purpose.
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In recent years OTR has seen a significant increase in demand for our youth mental health services and we now reach over 17,000 young people each year. We are seeking a Head of Finance to oversee our (circa) £3m annual budget and to ensure that our finance operation is efficient and effective. This role will lead OTR’s finance function and, as well as having responsibility for day-to-day financial processes, will be a key member of the organisation’s senior leadership team (SLT). The role will involve providing financial insight to the SLT and Board of Trustees to improve understanding and inform strategic decision making. Examples of this will include analysing the financial performance of different activities of the organisation and preparing budget and forecast information.
We are looking for an individual with demonstrable experience in a finance management role which includes a strategic focus, preferably in the voluntary sector. The successful candidate will be a flexible and meticulous individual who is able to present complex information to a range of audiences. Equally important is a strong personal interest in and commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
To find out more about the role please download the job pack. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email the main contact as listed in the job pack
To apply for this role click the 'Apply now' button
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a team that reflects the diversity of the people we work with
Safeguarding:
OTR is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, trustees, and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, all roles involving contact with young people will be subject to robust pre-employment checks, including references, a full employment history, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Where applicable, overseas criminal record checks will also be required.
We are dedicated to creating a culture of vigilance, transparency, and accountability. Our safeguarding procedures are guided by the principle that the welfare of the child is paramount, and all staff are required to adhere to OTR’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
OTR & Benefits:
OTR is a mental health social movement by and for young people. The charity is at an exciting stage of its 59-year history and is proud to be reaching more young people than ever before (around 17,000) across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset with creative and diverse mental health and wellbeing info and support.
Our approach to mental health is grounded in a set of beliefs and values that underpin all of our work. We believe in celebrating diversity, empowering and mobilising young people to make change, and that catering to the unique strengths, interests and circumstances surrounding young people is key. Our approach centres on collaboration and partnership, building relationships between individuals, peers and communities.
Each day is as engaging and fulfilling as the last, and with a network of supportive, community minded people, we hope you’ll feel welcome here. As a thank you, we like to compensate our employees for the important work they do with a range of benefits including a flexible leave policy, healthcare cost and wellbeing assistance with HealthShield, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, enhanced sick pay, parental leave, training and development, social and wellbeing events, and more (subject to contractual terms and conditions).
A Willingness to Work with Difference
At OTR, whatever your role or professional background, you will be expected to work in a way that is anti-oppressive and inclusive. A key focus for OTR is to develop an organisation that is inclusive for all but we do not claim to be experts in this. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement in these areas and invite you to join us on this journey.
OTR recognises the benefits to individual practice and organisational credibility of having a diverse community of staff and volunteers and to this end is continually working towards building and maintaining an environment which values and pursues diversity accordingly.
We recognise that tackling systemic inequality, prejudice, racism and oppressive practice requires each of us to actively engage, self-examine and make changes where necessary, in order to improve access and equitable experience for all in society and all of those who come through our doors at OTR.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Purpose
The Finance Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the charity, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, robust financial controls, and timely financial reporting. The postholder will work closely with the CEO to support budgeting, grant and tender applications, procurement, and financial reporting to the Board of Trustees.
This is a key role in ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability, compliance, and effective use of resources.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping and Financial Operations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using appropriate accounting software.
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including income, expenditure, bank reconciliations, and petty cash.
- Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with financial procedures.
- Monitor cash flow and flag any concerns to the CEO.
- Payroll and expenses responsibility
Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Support the CEO in developing and monitoring the annual organisational budget.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and finanical reporting for grant and tender applications as requested.
- Track expenditure against budgets and provide regular updates.
Financial Reporting and Governance
- Prepare quarterly financial reports for the Board of Trustees.
- Contribute to the annual budget report for trustee approval.
- Support year-end financial processes, including preparation for independent examination or audit.
- Ensure financial records meet charity and regulatory requirements.
Procurement and Ordering
- Source suppliers and obtain quotes for subscriptions, resources, services and any other relevant needs.
- Place orders for materials and equipment (e.g. laptops, office equipment) in line with budget approvals.
- Maintain records of assets and equipment.
Support to the CEO and Organisation
- Work closely with the CEO on financial planning, reporting, and decision-making.
- Provide financial information and analysis to support organisational planning.
- Undertake any other finance-related duties appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified and experienced bookkeeper (e.g. AAT or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience of bookkeeping and financial administration, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit setting.
- Experience of preparing budgets and financial reports.
- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
- Experience with bookkeeping software such as “Zero”
- Good IT skills, including accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
Desirable
- Experience of charity finance and funder reporting.
- Experience of supporting grant or tender applications.
- Knowledge of charity governance and trustee reporting.
Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office-based and home working subject to performance, needs of the charity and agreement. Working days are flexible, with a preference for Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday, subject to agreement.
Equality and Diversity
The charity is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Hours: 14 hours per week (worked over 2–3 days - to be agreed)
Preferred working days: Monday / Wednesday / Friday (to be agreed)
Salary: £15–£20 per hour(£10,920–£14,560 per annum for 14 hours/week, equivalent to £29,260 upwards FTE) depending on experience
Benefits:
25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays (pro rata)
Extra leave: +1 day after 3 years’ service, +1 more day after 5 years
Birthday Leave
Sick pay package
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Giving back Scheme - Volunteer day leave
Cycle to work scheme
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Job Purpose
The Marketing and Campaigns Manager is responsible for the delivery and implementation of the company’s marketing, campaigns and district event activity. You will lead on the planning and delivery of integrated marketing and engagement strategies and brand activations that enhance visibility, support our five-year business plan and strengthen stakeholder relationships. This role will require creativity, organisation, collaboration and a strong ability to deliver results.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Campaigns, Content Creation and Management
- Schedule and manage the annual marketing calendar in line with company objectives.
- Develop tailored campaigns for audiences to drive member engagement, brand and district awareness.
- Plan, execute and optimize campaigns across digital and print channels.
- Develop campaign toolkits and templates to support member participation.
- Maintain accurate and timely content on the company’s websites and channels to reflect the brand values, activity and evolving reputation.
- Plan and update all social media accounts including but not limited to Meta and LinkedIn with responsibility for growth targets.
- Scope, manage, develop and distribute required marketing materials using digital and print platforms
- Actively collate and report on all aspects of marketing and communications for internal and external purposes and consider innovation/service improvements where appropriate.
- Set and monitor KPIs across campaigns and events for continuous improvement.
- Work with external agencies managing the creative process to deliver on time and in budget.
Brand and communications
- Assist in the planning and delivery of a new brand identity and brand proposition
- Maintain an accurate and relevant image library and logo library for communications purposes, with the ability to do necessary editing.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date membership materials for use in member communications.
- Responsible for sourcing, designing and maintaining an up-to-date bank of corporate assets.
- Act as brand guardian for all corporate content and visual identity.
- Prepare and deliver executive communications on behalf of senior leaders as needed.
- Lead on presentations and meetings with member businesses as required.
- Support accurate recordkeeping of the contact database.
Event Planning and Delivery
- Lead the planning, delivery, promotion and evaluation of campaign focussed events.
- Oversee the annual events calendar across the company, ensuring they are in line with company objectives.
- Manage supplier and venue relationships, ensuring events are delivered on time and within budget.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure events align with wider business objectives and advise on requirements as needed.
- Ensure events meet company quality and branding standards.
- Lead on promotion of events and attendee engagement strategies.
- Monitor spend to ensure events remain within budget and collect post-event feedback for continuous improvement.
Person Specification
- Marketing experience gained through working in direct response, member marketing or similar, likely to require at least 5 years prior relevant experience.
- A flexible approach, professional outlook and positive attitude is essential.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with flexibility to manage changing priorities, with proven ability to adapt.
- Collaborative team member, able to work across teams with peers in other departments to help further projects
- Confident interpersonal and communication skills for face to face and remote interactions.
- Excellent copywriting skills along with an aptitude for proof reading.
- Experience having written copy and created content for social media
- Exceptional personal planning and organisational skills.
- Adept at independent working taking accountability for own workload and timely deliverables of work.
- Strong planning and time management/multi-tasking skills, with the ability to take the initiative and work independently with little supervision yet maintaining regular communication within the team.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst caring to ensure a high standard of work quality.
- Demonstrable success leading multichannel campaigns.
- Proven experience managing and delivering events to high standards.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Confident in managing stakeholders, suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and CRM systems.
- Proficiency in digital marketing tools, not limited to Canva, Campaign Monitor and WordPress.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please send a maximum 1-page supporting statement and your CV.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview no later than the w/c 02 March 2026. We will be reviewing applications as they come in and reserve the right to close the application early if appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a senior, trusted role at the heart of the organisation, responsible for the smooth running of the CEO and Executive Office and for providing high quality governance and administrative support to our Boards and committees. Working closely with the Co Chief Executives, the role supports strategic delivery, organisational planning and cross organisational projects, while also playing an important part in shaping how we work together as a values led organisation.
Based in Covent Garden, the role would suit someone with experience of working within a senior executive or private office environment who brings sound judgement, discretion and a collaborative approach. A background in theatre is not essential, but an appreciation of the social and cultural value of the arts and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion are important.
For full details of the role, please see the job pack.
Our vision is a dynamic, sustainable and world-class theatre sector and our mission is to champion theatre and support our members.
The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.
This role sits within the highly committed and successful Development and Advocacy Department, which generates over £41m revenue annually, plus additional capital funds, and secures the annual Arts Council England grant (currently £22.9m). The Department’s revenue generation and advocacy to Government of the value of our creative sector ensures the RBO can retain the best artists and crafts people, deliver our thriving National Schools’ Programme, maintain our beautiful grade I listed building, deliver on our charitable mission, and continue to produce world class performances.
The Membership Team, responsible for Friends and Patrons, are responsible for circa £10m annually. Friends and Patrons also make up 30% of ticket income, 55% of other donations and 88% of legacies, emphasising the importance of community building, good processes and customer service. The Patrons of the Royal Ballet and Opera are a core loyal audience who provide vital philanthropic support to the RBO. As a thank-you for their support, they enjoy premium benefits including a concierge Box Office and special events.
The Patrons Manager will be responsible for both Individual and Corporate Patron relationships from prospecting to renewal, managing recruitment, stewardship and overseeing excellence in customer service via the Patrons Box Office. This is a strategic role, with responsibility for managing and growing the Patrons Scheme, ensuring members make the most of their Patron membership to achieve maximum renewal and upgrade rates.
Our ideal candidate will be results driven, with a pro-active, can-do attitude that is role modelled in the small team of reports and more widely across the Department. You will be solutions focused with experience of taking accountability for improvements and resolutions. You will be able to lead and develop a small team, manage a busy workload with high output and productivity and demonstrate highly effective influencing skills.
You will have:
- Experience of working in a membership organisation and/or with high-net-worth individuals in a philanthropic environment. Experience in a box office/ticketing environment is also highly desirable.
- Experience of working in revenue growth environments, with an aptitude for working toward KPIs.
- A firm understanding of Gift Aid and other charitable legislation and laws.
- Demonstrable experience leading on relationship management (including face to face) within a Patrons or Philanthropy scheme or similar
- Experience identifying new initiatives and ways to enhance Patron experience, with experience delivering in a culture of continuous improvement and customer service excellence.
- Developed communication and rapport building skills; able to tailor communications effectively and quicky forge strong relationships, both internally and externally
An understanding and knowledge of the art forms is not essential but the ability to learn and communicate effectively and persuasively about opera, ballet, music and dance to Patrons is critical for this role.
The Royal Ballet and Opera is one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and our aim is to inspire imagination, ignite emotion and make the extraordinary for everyone. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion underpin all that we do. We want our people to be representative of the diversity in the UK. We understand the creativity and innovation that diversity can bring and strive to create an inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive.
We encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and skills to join our teams. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means that we are actively working to ensure that candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will endeavour to offer an interview to candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they meet the essential criteria for the role, though sometimes due to the volume of qualified candidates with declarations this is not possible.
The RBO is also committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people, and adults and we implement robust safer recruitment practices. Due to our safeguarding promise, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check before commencing employment with us, which will be indicated in the advertising.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, Sunday 15th February 2026.
Interviews will be held over two stages. The 1st stage will be online via Microsoft Teams w/c 23rd February 2026. The 2nd stage will be in person at ROH Covent Garden w/c 2nd March 2026.
To ensure a fair process, late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will shape and implement innovative strategies, driving growth in philanthropic giving, secure corporate partnerships and obtain critical funding. With a focus on cultivating mutually beneficial, long-term relationships, you’ll craft compelling proposals, develop tailored stewardship plans, and create sponsorship opportunities that inspire ongoing support.
You’ll lead the way in securing multi-year corporate partnerships and nurturing donor relationships to meet ambitious income targets. As a key player in the senior fundraising team, you’ll contribute to strategic planning, represent the charity at events, and champion new approaches to fundraising.
With our newly formed Development Board, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will identify and utilise key networks to grow our philanthropic supporter base across corporate and major donor income streams. With strong writing skills, this person will also craft tailored and compelling corporate proposals and trust and foundation applications.
Who are we looking for?
To support our vision and ensure the achievement of ambitious income targets to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma, we are looking for a strategic and results-driven high-value fundraiser to join our team.
We are particularly keen to speak with interested candidates who enjoy cultivating high-value relationships from scratch and stewarding five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, and/or major donor relationships.
Person specification:
- Demonstrable significant experience working in corporate fundraising (experience in major donor and trusts & foundations fundraising would also be of benefit).
- Strategic thinker with significant experience at a managerial level, developing strategic plans to grow and optimise high-value fundraising.
- A proven record of being results-driven and working to achieve income targets, KPIs and outcomes.
- Proven ability to proactively identify, cultivate and secure new corporate relationships, demonstrate strong new business development acumen and confidence opening new opportunities.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
First stage interviews: Thursday 26th February
Second stage interviews: Wednesday 4th March
As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Liverpool Zoe’s Place (LZP) to recruit its first Chief Executive Officer.
Zoe's Place was founded in Liverpool in 1995 as the first hospice in the UK specifically providing for the needs of babies and younger children. Liverpool Zoe’s Place (LZP) was established in December 2024 and took over full responsibility for the management of the hospice on May 1st 2025. In late 2024 the people of Liverpool, the North West, and even further afield helped us to raise more than £7,000,000 to secure the future of our hospice, and to build a state-of-the-art new facility in West Derby.
Our team of specialist nurses and healthcare assistants are supported by a wide range of other healthcare professionals to provide respite care, therapies and bereavement care to babies and children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families.
As Chief Executive, you will:
· Bring inspirational leadership to the LZP.
· Manage, plan and implement LZP’s strategy.
· Ensure the Hospice provides and promotes excellent clinical care.
If you are inspired and excited by what Liverpool Zoe’s Place does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 p.a.
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Location: Zoe's Place, Yew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 9HH
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Liverpool Zoe’s Place, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 13th February 2026
Both Liverpool Zoe’s Place and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
Do you live in Cardiff or the surrounding area?
As a senior community fundraiser, you’ll will an important part of the team building Breast Cancer Now’s presence in Wales, with a particular focus on South Wales.
We’re looking for someone who is an experienced relationship builder, someone who can find and develop new supporters. You’ll need excellent local knowledge, and the enthusiasm to develop the local region.
The successful candidate will also be part of the team working on our large-scale project supporting and growing Asda Tickled Pink, our award-winning partnership with Asda and CoppaFeel! which has already raised over £100 million.
You’ll work directly with passionate colleagues across Asda stores in your region driving new fundraising initiatives, inspiring communities, and celebrating their incredible successes.
No 2 days will look the same as you travel, connect and engage supporters to help us grow income to deliver our mission.
The role is initially offered as an 18-month contract with the potential to become permanent.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
Confident in approaching new contacts and are experienced in developing new relationships from scratch. This may currently be in a customer service, account management or stewardship role.
Experienced in managing and building new and established relationships with a focus on retention and income growth.
Enthusiastic, proactive, organised and unafraid to test and try new ideas.
This role will involve being out and about in the community you’re building, so you must be able to work independently outside of the office in varying locations and enjoy being busy.
Previous experience working in a charity is not required. The ability to speak Welsh would be desirable.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role
The candidate will need to be based in Cardiff or the surrounding area with unlimited access to their own car. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as occasional travel to our London, office.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions, please contact the Brast Cancer Now Recruitment team
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date Thursday 5 February 2026 9am
Interview date First stage interview: 10,11 February 2026
Second stage interview: 16 February 2026
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Citizens Advice Westminster to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
Citizens Advice Westminster provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice and information to local residents, some of whom are the most vulnerable in society. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
We work with local community organisations to make a difference to the lives of people in Westminster through advice, research and campaigning. Citizens Advice Westminster delivers a high quality, agile advice service which reflects the issues and needs of our communities, and which puts clients first.
As Chief Executive, you will:
•Lead and manage the work of Citizens Advice Westminster in its mission to improve the lives of residents through delivery of a comprehensive information, advice, and casework service across the City of Westminster.
•Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to shape the organisation’s strategy, direction, and policies.
•Provide a strong and influential voice for Citizens Advice Westminster as the ‘public face’ of the organisation.
If you are inspired and excited by what Citizens Advice Westminster does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £67,991 p.a. (The salary is on a progressive pathway)
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Location: The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, London W2 5ES
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Citizens Advice Westminster, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 20th February 2026
Both Citizens Advice Westminster and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
At Racing Homes, we’re proud to provide safe, affordable housing for people who work in or are retired from the horseracing industry. We are committed to delivering excellent customer service and ensuring our homes meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.
We're looking for an organised and proactive Housing Administrator to join our small, friendly team. This is a key role providing comprehensive administrative support across our housing service, coordinating repairs and maintenance, assisting with letting our empty homes and ensuring full compliance with health and safety and statutory requirements.
You’ll have real impact, helping us improve our services, support tenants, and keep everything running smoothly, so no two days will be the same.
You’ll be a first point of contact for tenants, contractors and colleagues, ensuring efficient communication and a positive customer experience. Working closely with your colleagues you’ll help us to maintain excellent service delivery and uphold our compliance standards across our 165 homes.
What you'll be doing:
- Coordinate day to day housing administration including lettings, tenancy updates, and customer enquiries.
- Administer and monitor repair and maintenance, raising works orders, liaising with contractors, processing invoices, and updating tenants.
- Assist with our empty homes from tenancy termination through to re-let.
- Support the delivery and monitoring of all compliance activities, including gas, electrical, fire, legionella, and asbestos safety checks.
- Maintain records and produce reports.
- Assist with income collection and rent administration.
- Contribute to a positive customer experience by supporting the housing team with engagement, communication, and service delivery.
This role requires travel to our housing schemes in Newmarket, with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
About you
Prior experience in housing, property management, or a similar administrative role is highly desirable, particularly with exposure to repairs, voids, and compliance processes.
However, we recognise that excellent candidates don’t always follow a single career path. If you can demonstrate strong transferable skills such as managing complex workloads, liaising with customers and suppliers, and maintaining accurate records we’d encourage you to apply.
You don’t need to know everything on day one, but the following will help:
- Experience in housing administration, repairs coordination or compliance monitoring.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements for residential properties.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small collaborative team.
- Customer focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement
- A proactive, people-focused mindset with a passion for quality housing
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Why join us?
- A friendly, supportive team where you can truly shape how things are done.
- An environment where your work will be genuinely valued by tenants who take pride in their homes and communities.
- Flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities to grow professionally in a respected national charity.
You will be offered a competitive salary, employer pension scheme, 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 with long-service) plus bank holidays, flexible working patterns to ensure a healthy work-life balance, income protection insurance, life assurance, tickets to almost all race meetings at Jockey Club racecourses, twice-yearly two-day staff training and team building events along with a range of other employee wellbeing initiatives.
As a group, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.
We’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details about the role.
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this role is 22 February 2026. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications.
Racing Homes is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent (applicable to Racing Homes) can be found on our website.
Racing Welfare/ Racing Homes is an equal opportunities employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.