Director of programmes jobs
CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
Head of Engagement and Partnerships – Equalities
- Permanent
- Salary £60,571 per annum
- Full time
- Flexible working options will be supported.
- Central London Office and Hybrid working
We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.
About the role
We’re looking for an exceptional leader to drive our mission to reduce inequalities in ageing and ensure the experiences of disadvantaged and marginalised older people sit at the heart of everything we do.
In this role, you’ll lead the development and delivery of our inequalities in ageing programme - shaping strategy, managing collaborative research and influencing projects, and building powerful partnerships with equalities, community and faith based organisations. You’ll champion best practice in accessibility and involvement, ensuring experts by experience inform all aspects of our work-based organisations. You’ll champion best practice in accessibility and involvement, ensuring experts by experience inform all aspects of our work.
You’ll provide organisation wide leadership on equalities, support our advisory groups, and strengthen our approach to meaningful involvement. You’ll also represent Ageing Better externally, contribute to policy development, and support funding bids.‑wide leadership on equalities, support our advisory groups, and strengthen our approach to meaningful involvement. You’ll also represent Ageing Better externally, contribute to policy development, and support funding bids.
If you’re a strategic thinker with deep equalities expertise, excellent partnership skills and a passion for driving change, we’d love to hear from you.
About you
You’re a strategic, collaborative leader with deep expertise in equalities issues, theories and approaches and a passion for tackling inequalities in ageing.
You excel at building trusted partnerships, with community and faith‑based organisations in particular, and you’re confident working with people with lived‑experience to shape meaningful, inclusive practice.
You’re skilled at managing complex programmes, guiding teams, and bringing clarity and direction to evolving work. You will be comfortable representing an organisation externally, and are able to communicate with credibility and influence across senior stakeholders.
Above all, you’re committed to amplifying marginalised voices, challenging inequalities, driving systemic change, and ensuring our work reflects the full diversity of later life.
About us
The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and part of the government’s What Works Network
Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older and our whole society benefits when people are able to age well. But far too many people face huge barriers, and as a result are living in bad housing, dealing with poverty and poor health and made to feel invisible in their communities and society.
The Centre for Ageing Better is pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Its key areas of work include challenging ageism and building a nationwide Age-friendly Movement, creating Age-friendly Employment and Age-friendly Homes.
We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.
We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
To apply please follow the link to complete an application and EDI form.
Please address in your supporting statement how you meet the person specification for the role as fully as possible to demonstrate why you should be shortlisted for interview for this post. Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically rejected.
The closing date for this role is 9am Monday 9th March with in-person interviews to take place 19th March.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an organised, proactive professional with a passion for supporting impactful causes? SURVIVE-MIVA, a Catholic charity dedicated to providing essential vehicles for medical and pastoral missions, is seeking a Communication, Grants and Business Support Manager to join our team in Liverpool.
- Reporting to: The Director
- Organisation: SURVIVE-MIVA
- Contract: Part-Time, 30 hours per week
- Pay: £48,000 pro rata
- Location: Liverpool (Address TBC)
Main Purpose of the Role: You will play a central role in supporting our fundraising, overseeing the grant allocation process, and driving digital outreach. Responsibilities include managing grant applications and agreements, enhancing communications, developing our social media presence, and ensuring smooth business management of the charity.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is highly organised and proactive
- Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Has experience in grant management and digital communications
- Is passionate about supporting charitable missions
If you’re ready to make a tangible difference and support life-changing initiatives, we would love to hear from you!
Closing date for applications: 5pm, 2nd March2026
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £55,407 per annum.
Hours: 35 hrs per week
Place of work: Hybrid with a minimum requirement of 24 in-person days per annum and significant travel across the UK including overnight stays (at least once a month)
Join Our Team!
We are looking for someone to join us who will take the lead on improving the quality and standards of care for people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis across the UK. As a member of the Senior Executive Team you will translate the strategic direction of the charity into tactical plans for healthcare professional support and quality improvement to achieve the charity’s strategic objectives.
About Us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Right now, an estimated 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of and for which there is no known cure. Because of the stigma and misunderstanding surrounding these diseases, thousands of people are suffering in silence. But we’re here to support and champion their cause and our ambitious plans will help to make a real difference.
Role Overview
You’ll work with the Director of Services, Research and Evidence to develop and implement a healthcare professional services strategy in accordance with the charity’s strategic aims. You will deliver the charity’s strategic leadership of the IBD UK Alliance and associated programmes of work as well as the implementation of the National Primary Care Diagnostic Pathway for lower gastrointestinal symptoms, and building a support offer for IBD nurses. You’ll be leading the strategic planning and budgeting for the Health Professional Support & Standards team, providing visible and influential leadership to the charity and driving a culture of high-performance, collaboration and continuous improvement.
About You
It is essential that youhave significant experience working in a health charity, leading a team that delivers programmes to support healthcare professionals. This includes developing education, driving engagement, and leading quality improvement initiatives across primary and secondary care.
You will be an experienced leader with a strong track record of managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders to improve standards of care. This is not a clinical role; we are seeking someone with proven experience leading healthcare professional support, education, engagement, and quality improvement programmes within a charity setting, rather than someone whose experience is primarily clinical.
Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.
Our Location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail.
In this role, there is plenty of scope for a hybrid approach working from home, although there will be times when you will need to be at face-to-face meetings with your team or our partner agencies. There is a requirement for you to attend a minimum of 24 in person days a year, and the charity’s mandatory ‘All Staff Together’ days which take place four times a year at our offices in Hatfield or a location in London. There will be a requirement for significant travel and overnight stays around the UK (once a month on average).
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
How to apply
If you have any queries about this role, would like to have a conversation before formally applying, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Catherine Winsor, Director of Services, Research and Evidence. Contact details can be found in our Recruitment Pack.
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack attached.
Closing Closing date: Monday 16 March 2026 at 9am
Interviews will be taking place on 25/26th March (tbc) and will be held either remotely or in our London Office.
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a skilled and energetic Fundraiser to lead revenue generation at this outstanding, award-winning, international charity. Working alongside the Director, there is exceptional scope for securing the support of high net-worth individuals, regular givers and Trusts and Foundations. This is a new post and you will have an important role in shaping the future of HYT.
Please see attached the full job description below.
HYT is an award-winning charity transforming lives in Uganda, through climate-friendly building, better water and sanitation and vocational training



WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an organised, proactive and professional Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to the Director of Secondary Education at the Harris Federation. This 1-year fixed-term maternity cover role is central to ensuring the smooth running of the Director’s day-to-day operations, including diary management, stakeholder communication, meeting coordination and the preparation of key documents.
As part of our Head Office team, you will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across our secondary academies, playing an important role in supporting the Federation’s mission to deliver an outstanding education for thousands of young people. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and enjoys building strong, professional relationships.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- To present the professional and welcoming face of the Harris Federation and all secondary academies, to all visitors, staff and students, in person and on the telephone.
- To ensure that the Director’s diary is managed efficiently and effectively. This will involve liaising with a variety of external and internal stakeholders.
- To provide a daily/weekly diary and documentation and maintain an overview of approaching deadlines.
- To maintain the Director’s contacts.
- To maintain an exemplary professional environment for the Director at all times.
- To ensure that all visitors are welcomed and catered for in a professional manner, organising refreshments as appropriate.
- To exercise complete discretion when dealing with issues of confidentiality and sensitivity.
- To take all telephone calls, in the first instance, dealing with queries, passing on calls if necessary.
- To keep the Director’s meetings file and retrieve necessary paperwork as and when meetings arise.
- To be responsible for organising meetings and passing on messages between all stakeholders, parents/carers, external agencies and students and the Director.
- To liaise with clerks to Governors to ensure that all relevant paperwork and correspondence is efficiently managed for all the secondary academies.
- To support the Director with the preparation of paperwork and presentations for a range of meetings including interviews, disciplinary hearings, grievances, performance management, presentations, training sessions etc.
- To liaise with Federation admin teams, Data, HR, IT and Finance Business Managers, as well as PAs and Principals across the Federation as appropriate.
For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Appropriate degree or equivalent experience in previous roles
- Trained in the use of a variety of ICT packages
- Knowledge of personal assistant roles and responsibilities
- Training in typing and formatting of a variety of documents including spreadsheets
- Experience of managing staff in relation to the PA role
- Some experience of human resources e.g. recruitment and/or monitoring attendance
- Experience of working to targets and deadlines
- Experience of managing meetings including preparation and circulation of papers, minutes and ensuring information is circulated as required
- Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to be flexible
- Ability to communicate exceptionally well with parents and carers as well as other stakeholders in the academy
For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack.
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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
We are supporting a strategic grant making charity operating at the intersection of physical activity, youth empowerment, and systemic change. The organisation exists to empower women and girls, particularly those from backgrounds facing the greatest inequalities, to get active and stay active for life. Through targeted funding, co designed programmes, and bold advocacy, it tackles the physical, emotional and cultural barriers that prevent girls from feeling strong and confident in their bodies.
Its work combines grassroots investment with high level influence, guided by three core strategic priorities: reinventing how sport is offered to girls, amplifying their leadership voices, and sustaining its mission through long term investment.
Chief Executive Officer
Strategic grant making charity
Salary: Up to £70,000
Location: Hybrid, 2 days a week at a London office with regular UK wide project visits.
As the organisation enters its next phase of development, with growing ambition and an evolving funding landscape, we are seeking an inspirational and adaptable Executive Director to lead the organisation forward.
You will lead a small, high performing team and act as a principal bridge across a diverse network of partners and stakeholders. This is a significant charity leadership role, requiring someone who can steward strong governance, grow and diversify income, and build trusted relationships across corporate, community and trustee audiences, ensuring the organisation continues to maximise its impact for the girls it serves.
About you
We are seeking a creative, self motivated and values driven charity leader, who brings the following:
• Senior charity leadership and governance expertise, including experience reporting to and influencing a Board of Trustees and ensuring strong regulatory and financial oversight.
• Grant making and impact leadership experience, with confidence overseeing programme partnerships and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
• A proven track record of growing and diversifying income, ideally through corporate partnerships, brand activation, staff or customer fundraising, or within grant making environments.
• Strong stakeholder leadership and commercial confidence, able to operate effectively within a corporate environment, build high level partnerships, and influence senior corporate leaders, trustees, community partners and young people.
• Credibility in youth facing and equity led work, with a deep understanding of the systemic barriers facing women and girls and a demonstrable commitment to advancing inclusion.
The organisation is committed to achieve greater diversity in its executive team and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
How to Apply
For further information, including how to apply, please view the appointment brief by clicking the ‘appointment brief’ button located against the role on the Prospectus website.
Recruitment Timetable
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15th March
PRELIMINARY INTERVIEWS: W/c 16th March
PANEL INTERVIEWS London: Late March or Early April
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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!
Assistant Director of Fundraising (Major Donors)
Are you a senior major donor fundraiser ready to take on a broader leadership role — while helping bereaved children and young people rebuild their lives?
You will join a well-established UK charity supporting children, young people and families facing the devastating impact of bereavement. Through specialist counselling, group programmes, creative therapies and expert support, the organisation ensures that no child has to navigate grief alone.
As Assistant Director of Fundraising (Major Donors), you will combine hands-on relationship management with strategic leadership responsibility. This is more than a portfolio role — you will help shape the direction of income growth across the organisation.
In this role, you will:
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Lead and grow a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects
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Build meaningful, long-term relationships with high-net-worth supporters
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Develop compelling proposals and secure significant multi-year gifts
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Confidently lead donor meetings and make high-value financial asks
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Own and drive the major donor pipeline, forecasting and income targets
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Line manage and support fundraisers within the team
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Work closely with senior leaders and trustees to maximise donor engagement
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Use events strategically as cultivation and stewardship opportunities
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Deputise for the Director of Income Generation and contribute to strategic planning
You will bring:
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A strong track record of securing major gifts
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Deep understanding of major gift pipeline management and income forecasting
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Experience working to ambitious financial targets
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Confidence operating at senior stakeholder level
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Excellent written skills and the ability to craft persuasive proposals
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Strong CRM and data management capability
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The leadership skills to influence peers and drive collaboration
Most importantly, you will be values-driven, emotionally intelligent and motivated by the opportunity to help young people find hope and resilience after loss.
Why this role?
You will have genuine strategic influence. You will shape a growing major donor programme. And you will see directly how the income you secure transforms the lives of bereaved children and families.
If you are ready to step into a role that blends leadership, strategy and meaningful donor relationships — we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join a charity which helps families wherever and whenever they need us
Lia’s Wings is the only charity delivering life-saving aeromedical transfers by plane both within the UK and overseas. We make sure babies and children receive the vital treatment they need, no matter where they are. Alongside these urgent medical transfers, we provide tailored, wrap-around support for families to help them through a crisis, creating long-term improved health and well-being outcomes.
We are seeking a new Director of Fundraising to help us increase our income to support more families.
The successful candidate will set the strategic direction for fundraising, lead the team to build strong and sustainable income streams and ensure the charity has the resources it needs to deliver and expand our vital services.This is a wonderful opportunity to help shape the future of our small but mighty charity. The successful candidate will bring proven fundraising leadership experience, strong relationship-building skills, and a genuine passion for providing life-changing support to babies and children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned to organisational goals.
- Lead income development and diversification across corporate, major donor, trusts and foundations, community fundraising and events.
- Lead the development of compelling cases for support, proposals, and donor communications.
- Build a strong corporate partnerships programme, including aviation sector engagement and charity of the year partnerships.
- Identify and cultivate major donor prospects, working closely with the CEO where appropriate.
- Grow individual giving, including regular giving, appeals, and legacy development.
- Oversee the trusts and foundations pipeline, ensuring high quality applications and stewardship.
- Provide strategic insight to the CEO and Board on fundraising performance, opportunities, and risks.
- As a member of our Senior Management Team, contribute to organisational planning, budgeting, and impact. reporting.
We are looking for someone with:
- Proven track record of delivering significant income growth across multiple fundraising streams.
- Experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing teams.
- Demonstrable success in building relationships with high-value donors, corporates, or trusts.
- Experience working in a small or growing charity environment.
For further details, please see the attached job description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) should demonstrate how you meet the person specification set out in the job description.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 27th February.
Please note first round interviews will take place online Thursday 5th and Monday 9th March. A second (and final) round interview will take place in London on the morning of Wednesday 18th March.
The UK's only aeroplane ambulance charity: ensuring British children can access lifesaving and life-changing medical treatments when in urgent need.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- The Director will work primarily from the Shrewsbury office for a minimum of 2 days per week
- Free parking is available
- Statutory leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays calculated on a pro rata basis
- Auto enrolled in a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme; Omega matches up to 5% of employee contributions
- Responsible to the Trustee Board through the Chair of Trustees
- The post holder will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to confirmation of employment
We are looking for a leader who can demonstrate an understanding of, and empathise with, the challenges of social isolation, whilst being passionate about making a difference to those experiencing disconnection/loneliness. The position will appeal to someone who is keen to continue to develop their professional expertise whilst leading the charity. Applicants should have a degree, professional qualification or other evidence of relevant knowledge and experience. They will also be able to show evidence of successful fundraising experience and continuing professional development. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate:
- Clear strategic thinking, able to develop a vision to take Omega forward on a journey to increase the scope and range of its services
- Proven leadership and management in a relevant sector, able to manage and motivate staff, volunteers, and supporters
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Excellent listening skills and a willingness to learn from others, providing a strong lead derived from observation and shared understanding
- Ability to communicate clearly on a one to one and group basis as well as externally, both verbally and in writing
- Good level of numeracy and comfortable with IT
- Ability to understand charity finances, budgeting, and planning
To apply:
Once you click 'Apply via Website' / 'Redirect to Recruiter' you will be taken to Omega's Vacancies page, where you can download the recruitment pack for full details about the post and instructions on how to apply.
Omega is a registered charity dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sport England is entering a pivotal period of transformation. As we deliver our longterm strategy to improve lives and strengthen communities through physical activity, we are reshaping how we work. We are embedding clearer accountability, greater efficiency, and a culture defined by high performance and purposeful delivery.
We are now seeking an Executive Director, Resources to provide strategic direction and operational leadership across several of Sport England’s core corporate functions.
This is a role for a leader who can blend strategic insight with practical delivery, and who can inspire a modern, diverse workforce to thrive. You will play a vital part in ensuring that everyone in England can access the benefits of sport and physical activity.
With funding from both the National Lottery and grantinaid from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, our work relies on strong, strategic stewardship. As Executive Director, Resources, you will lead key corporate services such as driving performance, championing continuous improvement, and ensuring that our resources are aligned to deliver maximum value for money and measurable impact.
As a member of Sport England’s Leadership Team, you will help shape organisational culture, promote cross functional collaboration, and model inclusive, accountable and high performing leadership.
We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of overseeing core corporate functions within a complex organisation. You will be confident operating at board level and skilled at building trusted, cross sector partnerships that support long term organisational success.
Experience in the sport, public or charity sectors is welcome but not essential – what matters is your ability to bring strategic clarity to this role.
If you’re passionate about enabling impactful, inclusive outcomes for communities nationwide and excited by the opportunity to shape and strengthen Sport England from within please register your interest at Odgers.
Director of Fundraising
We are seeking an experienced Director of Fundraising to lead income generation and build strong relationships with major donors and corporate partners.
Position: Director of Fundraising
Salary: £58,000 to £65,000 per annum, pro rata
Location: Burnt Oak, North London, with some hybrid working
Hours: Full time or 0.8 FTE
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 4th March at noon
Interviews: First round 11th, 13th or 16th March. Final round in person w/c 23rd March
About the role
The Director of Fundraising role sits on the Senior Leadership Team and has responsibility for delivering a fundraising programme with a target of around £2m per year. You will lead the fundraising function and personally manage a portfolio of major donors and corporate partners.
Key responsibilities include
- Generating substantial income to meet annual fundraising targets
- Managing and stewarding major donors, high net worth individuals and corporate partners
- Supporting trusts and grants fundraising to deliver high quality funding bids
- Leading and developing the fundraising team, setting KPIs and income targets
- Developing and delivering a fundraising strategy aligned to the wider organisational strategy
- Preparing reports and presenting to the Board of Trustees and relevant committees
- Ensuring compliance with fundraising legislation and codes of practice
- Working with partner organisations and networks to share best practice
- Acting as a senior leader within the organisation and role modelling organisational values
About you
As Director of Fundraising You will be an experienced fundraising professional with a strong track record of securing significant income from major donors and partners. Essential experience includes:
- Experience of securing six figure donations from major donors or corporate partners
- A strong track record of meeting challenging fundraising targets
- Experience of managing donor pipelines and aligning supporter interests with organisational need
- Experience of working with Trustees or senior volunteers
- Line management experience and the ability to lead and motivate a team
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- A strategic and target driven approach to fundraising
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Experience of using a fundraising database or CRM system
About the organisation
The organisation provides open access youth services for young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. It operates six days a week and offers a wide range of activities and targeted support. Fundraising is essential to cover the majority of its operating costs, and the charity is well established locally with strong community and philanthropic support.
The organisation is part of a wider national network, working collaboratively with partner organisations to increase funding and share best practice.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Head of Fundraising, Head of Development, Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Manager, Head of Corporate Partnerships, Philanthropy Lead, Fundraising Director, Development Director, etc.
If you are looking for a leadership position that requires creativity, that will enable you to flourish, be ambitious, operate both strategically and operationally, and drive success, then this is the position for you. #INDNFP
Citizens UK
Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.
Living Wage Foundation
The Living Wage movement began in 2001, after Citizens UK brought together communities in East London to discuss poverty and low pay. The campaign grew in momentum and soon required a mechanism to recognise employers who wanted to join the movement, which saw the establishment of the Living Wage Foundation in 2011.
Still part of Citizens UK today, the Living Wage Foundation continues to work with community organisations to make sure the voices of both workers and businesses are part of the Living Wage movement. We now work with over 16,000 employers, benefitting over 475,000 people and winning over £3bn of better wages for people who need it most.
Citizens UK works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take the same deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty. As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions in order to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies.
Purpose
At Citizens UK, our organisers and project staff work within communities to develop leaders, strengthen organisations, campaign for change and organise across difference. There are various project roles and operational, communication, finance and HR roles that support the organisation and project staff and organisers to deliver on this mission and work. This work is rewarding and can be challenging; it requires a personal commitment to inclusion, a willingness to listen and disagree respectfully, and an interest in working in an organisation where our staff, member institutions and leaders will come from a diversity of backgrounds and often hold views that may be very different from our own. More information about how we operate within this context and build trusted relationships across difference can be found on our website and is covered in induction. Onboarding and navigating this relational culture, and type of work, is supported by line managers and further training.
Main Responsibilities
We are looking for highly motivated and organised individual to coordinate our accreditation scheme. The role will work with our network of employers, and support new organisations through the accreditation process.
The Programme Officer will lead our work in Yorkshire and Humber support our Managers to grow and deepen engagement with Living Wage Employers through our associated schemes. You will help to ensure our resources and publicity materials are well written and up-to-date, and to coordinate events to grow our employer network.
Working as the Programme Officer for Citizens UK, reporting to a Programme Manager, your main responsibilities will include:
Contribute towards the achievement of CUK and LWF’s strategic objectives
Understand how the role contributes to LWF’s purpose and the core mission of CUK.
Reliably implement CUK’s and LWF’s policies, procedures, and values in own work.
Work with CUK community organisers and leaders to promote civic engagement with and ownership of the Living Wage campaign.
Feed into the LWF strategy and objectives development.
Living Wage Accreditation:
Support key contacts at potential LW Employers through the accreditation process, from dealing with initial enquiries to guiding them through the employer journey, to checking and processing their accreditation.
Develop rewarding relationships with key employers, industry, and campaign partners within our networks to build interest in the Living Wage and deliver a high-quality experience to our accredited employers.
With support from the wider team, develop plans and strategies to grow the number of accreditations in specific regions or industries.
Collate and disseminate Living Wage criteria and policy issues through both internal and external facing guidance, whilst reviewing and monitoring its suitability.
Support the development and implementation of projects to promote and grow Living Wage accreditations and develop the quality of service offered.
Build and manage projects and achieve work targets effectively
Successfully progress projects and tasks incl. tracking performance and expenditure.
Deliver agreed areas of the LWF’s work plan and leading on agenda items to report into team meetings.
Support the growth and development of new and existing Living Wage schemes incl. Recognised Service Providers, LW Funders, LW Places, Living Hours, Global Living Wage and Living Work Consultancy.
Deliver personal work targets on time and to standard:
Respond to telephone and web-based enquiries by providing advice and support to employers and supporters.
Provide administrative support for all aspects of the accreditation journey, incl. processing accreditations, recognitions, and renewals.
Maintain LWF data on systems, incl. Salesforce employer database.
Support the maintenance of our systems to ensure efficient processes and develop reporting mechanisms for effective monitoring and evaluation of our impact and progress against plans.
Coordinate and administrate Steering, Advisory or Leadership Groups as required, incl. coordinating agendas, sending out timely papers, taking minutes and following up on actions.
Learning & expertise
Keep abreast of new developments in the accreditation space.
Apply new learning to work and respond effectively to feedback.
Work collaboratively with the LWF and franchise teams to share learnings and experience and ensure that we are meeting the expectations of our network and stakeholders.
Develop and manage external relationships
Effectively develop and support a range of external relationships.
Respond effectively to queries or requests from stakeholders.
Engage with a diverse range of external stakeholders to support and develop projects as required.
Communications
Communicate effectively within the LWF; ensuring that messages are reliably passed to those who need to know.
Represent the LWF coherently in writing and verbally.
Events and Communications.
Plan and organise events to celebrate and grow our network of LW Employers, incl. playing an active role in the delivery of LW Week and assisting colleagues with event logistics
Represent and speak on behalf of the LWF at internal and external meetings and events.
Develop or feed into employer resources incl. marketing materials, blogs, reports, templates, and guides.
Develop and manage internal relationships
Work effectively with colleagues across Citizens UK.
Work collaboratively within the LWF team and actively participate in the team to ensure we meet the expectations of our network and stakeholders.
Generate income and resources
Contribute to plans and proposals to grow sources of income/resource.
Take personal responsibility for the careful stewardship of LWF’s resources.
Personal Specification
(D) Desirable, (E) Essential
EXPERIENCE:
Comprehensive experience in an administrative role (E)
Experience of building positive relationships (E)
Experience of managing and updating Salesforce or similar databases (D)
Experience of delivering a range of high quality communications materials, including websites, reports, newsletters (D)
KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Excellent time management skills with the ability to juggle a wide range of competing demands (E)
Understanding of database and systems management (E)
Ability to take in and interpret information and present in a succinct manner (E)
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, combined with the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders (E)
Ability to act on own initiative to introduce and develop new systems as appropriate (E)
Strong attention to detail (E)
Strong IT skills to include MS Office and database software (E)
Understanding of the policy and campaign landscape in the UK (D)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
A proactive approach to all areas of work with a ‘can do’ attitude and a flexible approach to work demands (E)
A strong commitment to the Living Wage campaign and principles of Citizens UK (E)
About the application process
We work within diverse communities bringing people together. In line with our Inclusion value, we would love to see applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people from racialised communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith, all to better represent the communities we work in. We want our employees to have the working conditions that allows them to fully participate, be able to be their best authentic selves and thrive doing so, and we have employee networks to support staff. Even if you don’t quite meet all the required criteria still consider applying, as we invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role.
For questions and reasonable adjustments regarding your application including information in a different format, or our recruitment process, please email us.
Interviews will be in person in Leeds, week commencing 30th March.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Right now, millions of people across the UK are living with financial insecurity. Parents are choosing between heating and food. People who fall ill find themselves unable to work and without support. Countless others lie awake at night worrying about bills they cannot pay. At Turn2us, we believe none of us should have to face these challenges alone - and we exist to change the systems that allow them to persist.
Turn2us is working towards a future where everyone in the UK has financial security so they can thrive. We combine direct support and innovative digital tools, such as our online Benefits Calculator and PIP Helper, with influencing, policy and systems change. Across our organisation, colleagues bring deep expertise, compassion and ambition, united by a shared belief that financial hardship is not a personal failing, but a systemic issue that can and must be changed.
The Income & External Affairs Directorate plays a critical role in making this vision a reality. Through relationship-led fundraising, commercial partnerships, communications, and policy and influencing work, the directorate ensures Turn2us has the resources, profile and voice needed to maximise our impact. It connects our work with the people, organisations and institutions that can help drive lasting change. While we have built strong momentum and significant partnerships in recent years, we know there is far more potential to realise.
As Director of Income & External Affairs, you will be a key member of our Leadership Team, working closely with colleagues across the charity and with our Board. You will lead the growth of sustainable income, develop powerful and values-led partnerships, strengthen our public voice, and help shape a policy and advocacy agenda grounded in the experiences of people facing financial hardship. You will also play a vital role in building trust, credibility and influence across sectors to help shift the systems that keep people locked in financial insecurity.
We are looking for an exceptional and values-driven leader with a strong track record in relationship-based income generation, partnerships and influence. This experience may come from the charity sector or a commercial environment. We are not seeking a specific career path or background; instead, we actively welcome applications from people who bring new perspectives, transferable skills and different ways of thinking. What matters most is a deep commitment to our purpose, a willingness to learn and the confidence to lead with curiosity and humility.
This role calls for persuasive leadership, emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders. You will thrive if you enjoy working collaboratively, sharing power and leading in a way that is inclusive, supportive and ambitious.
This is a genuinely exciting and critical role - for our staff, our partners, and most importantly, for the people we exist to serve. We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of financial insecurity. If you share our values and feel inspired by our vision of a more just and financially secure society, we would love to hear from you.
To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. Applications should include a CV and covering letter. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley at Tall Roots.
World Horse Welfare is an international charity that strives to support and strengthen the horse-human relationship through a combination of care, research, education and influence. Our international team work alongside communities and local organisations across the globe to transform the lives of working horses - and the people who rely on them.
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual to join our International team and play an essential role in supporting our global programmes. This is an exciting and varied position where you will provide administrative, logistical and financial support to the Director of International, our International Programme Officers and overseas consultants.
About the role:
In this role, you will coordinate international travel and logistics, ensuring our staff and consultants have the necessary travel documentation, safety information and support they need before and during travel. You will also play a key role with communications when they are overseas as well as supporting with preparation of reports and maintaining digital records and filing systems.
A significant part of the role involves financial administration, including budget support, processing expenses and maintaining accurate financial records in collaboration with the Finance department. Your ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain confidentiality and keep processes running efficiently will be central to this role and the team.
This is a hybrid role working between our head office in Snetterton, Norfolk and at home.
About you:
We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and a flexible, proactive approach. You will be confident building working relationships with colleagues and partners from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Experience coordinating domestic and international travel is essential, as is experience working with budgets, expenses, invoices and administrative processes. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy supporting others and are motivated by work with real global impact, we would love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions up to 8%, rising to 12% with length of service.
- Employee health cash plan to cover expenses such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.
- 20 days holiday pro rata increasing to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays and a shutdown between Christmas and new year.
- Paid employee sickness absence scheme and compassionate leave.
- Life assurance scheme of 4x annual salary.
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications for all of our vacancies from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant for any of our vacancies will be expected to share these values.
Closing date: Wednesday 4th of March 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 9th of March 2026 at our head office in Snetterton, Norfolk.
World Horse Welfare’s vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Established in 2002, Greenhouse Sports is a youth charity specifically using sport to support social change. Sport is our hook to engage young people and one of the vehicles through which we support youth development. But our purpose is not to create elite athletes or address physical inactivity. Rather, we create opportunities for young people to recognise their strengths and develop the skills they need to thrive both now and in the future.
We work across London, Portsmouth, and Leicester, specifically in areas of high deprivation. We embed evidence-based positive youth development programmes into primary and secondary schools. These programmes are delivered by our trusted, high-quality coach-mentors who deliver year-round to ensure that young people have ongoing access to sport, mentoring, enrichment, and employability activities. The result of this work is that every year, Greenhouse Sports support over 9,000 young people to attend school more often, improve their wellbeing, and raise their aspirations, transforming life chances in the communities that need us the most.
The Opportunity
This opportunity is like finding a needle in haystack. Seriously.
Our team is compact. There’s one spot opening for someone who can help take us to the next level. Someone who won’t tire of seeing and feeling the impact we have on children’s lives every day. Someone who is bubbling with ideas and wants the freedom (and plenty of support and connections) to make them a reality. Someone who’ll be energised by the variety of the role week in, week out. One minute you’ll find yourself sharpening the storytelling around our latest research, the next you’ll be on the sports court with young people and a national broadcaster.
The Role
The Marketing & Communications Manager at Greenhouse Sports is a senior role – we need to amplify our voice, reach new audiences and generate new channels of support. You’ll bring a critical approach to our every move, whilst getting on and making things happen to take Greenhouse forward.
It’s ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategic communications, brand stewardship, storytelling, influence-building and campaign leadership.
All Greenhouse Sports employees are provided with comprehensive Continuous Professional Development support and are expected to commit fully to Greenhouse's Safeguarding & Child Protection policy.
Application Deadline: Friday 13 March at 23:59hrs
Please ensure you have provided both your CV and Cover Letter to support your application.
Interviews will take place in person on the 18th or 20th of March, with second stage interviews taking place in person w/c 23rd March
Greenhouse Sports is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children therefore applicants must be willing to undergo child protection training and screening including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check and obtaining satisfactory references from past employers.
Helping young people succeed through sport and team spirit
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.