Estates and facilities manager jobs

This role is to support the Church of England's work in the House of Lords in relation to all matters of education policy. Working closely with the Bishop of Portsmouth (the Chair of the National Society for Education and Lead Bishop for Education) and a range of other Lords Spiritual, you will be providing advice, supporting policy articulation, maintaining links with MPs, peers and staff, and working with NSE senior staff to ensure effective communication of education policy.

The Church of England has a unique role in the education system, providing around 20% of all schools (around 4700 schools). Its national work is overseen by the National Society for Education (Church of England & Church in Wales), working closely in partnership with Diocesan Boards of Education, school and trust leaders, alongside strategic leaders in the FE and HE sectors.

The NSE is chaired by the Bishop of Portsmouth, who has also sat in the House of Lords since December 2025. He regularly speaks in debates and works across the House with a wide range of peers, also working very closely with ministers, particularly in the Department for Education. This role is to provide parliamentary and policy support to him and a range of other Lords Spiritual who will speak on education issues.

The role sits inside the NSE team, line managed by the Head of Education Policy, and then working closely with the wider team of other Parliamentary and Policy Researchers across the wider Church of England. It provides an excellent opportunity for someone looking to support the Church's work in education at the most strategic level.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 3rd August 2026.

Interviews will be held virtually on Thursday 6th August 2026.

• Supporting the Bishop of Portsmouth (Chair of the National Society for Education and Lead Bishop for Education), and a range of other Lords Spiritual speaking on education policy in the House of Lords
• Advising on and researching materials for questions, speeches and other interventions in the Lords. Monitoring and keeping the Bishops informed about relevant parliamentary developments and timetables.
• Liaising with MPs, Peers and their staff, Parliamentary officials, and others in and outside the NCIs on behalf of the Bishops.
• Drafting material for online and print publication about the Bishops' work, in close collaboration with communications officers in Church House and the Diocese of Portsmouth.
• Providing occasional research resource for the Bishops in their diocesan work, as and when required. This may involve researching and drafting talks, articles and lectures.
• Supporting the Head of Education Policy and Chief Education Officer in their wider policy-related responsibilities as and when required.
• Working with the wider Parliamentary Team to ensure that the Bishops are kept abreast of the wider activities of the Lords Spiritual and the Parliamentary Team

This list is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work. Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are in line with the general nature of your post. You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented.

The Parliamentary and Policy Researcher will be expected to regularly in London (at our office base - Church House, Westminster), and at the House of Lords. Flexibility in the working pattern will be required, due to the Bishops' duty weeks and other commitments in the Lords, as well as parliamentary sitting and recess dates.

The postholder will need to have access to the Parliamentary estate, so will be required to apply for a security pass sponsored by the Bishops, and will be expected to abide by the rules and codes set by Parliament that accompany the issuing of a pass. The postholder will also have access to the facilities offered to NCI staff, observing the responsibilities and protocols which apply to all staff of the NCIs.

ESSENTIAL

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing.

• Proven ability in drafting briefing papers or press releases, bulletins or other accessible modes of communication

• Excellent organisational skills, including time management, diary management etc.

• Research skills, with the ability to gather information quickly and accurately and to produce content in forms suitable for both brief speeches and full-length addresses

• Ability to discern the impact of policies, legislation etc. on the Church of England, other churches, and other faith communities

Knowledge/Experience:

• Knowledge of the UK Parliament, current affairs and the making of Government policy

• A grasp of the key issues facing the Church of England in its public role today

• Some experience of organising events (receptions, seminars, meetings etc.)

Personal attributes:

• Enthusiasm, energy and imagination.

• Discretion and judgement in handling confidential or sensitive material

• A flexible, open and collaborative working style

• A willingness to work with and learn from senior colleagues, and people of differing political and theological persuasions

DESIRABLE

Knowledge/Experience:

• Knowledge of current trends in Education policy

• Some knowledge or experience of parliamentary processes, political parties, think tanks, lobby groups etc.

• Some knowledge of the structures of the Church of England, and Education landscape

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The Head of Estates & Facilities is responsible for providing operational oversight of the Hospice estate, facilities management, health & safety, security and compliance functions across all Hospice and retail locations.

The postholder will ensure the organisation maintains full statutory compliance, delivers a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, and develops a culture of continuous improvement in health, safety and facilities management

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the Hospice Estates, Facilities and Health & Safety Strategy.
• Provide expert advice to the Director of Finance & Performance on estates, facilities and health & safety matters.
• Lead the development of a positive organisational health and safety culture.
• Develop long-term estate asset management and sustainability plans.
• Assist with the Identification of future infrastructure, compliance and property investment requirements.
• Ensure estate development supports organisational growth and strategic objectives.

Governance & Compliance

• Act as organisational lead for Health & Safety.
• Provide assurance that all statutory compliance obligations are met.
• Establish robust governance arrangements for estates and health & safety compliance.
• Lead organisational compliance in relation to:
  • Fire Safety
  • Legionella
  • Asbestos
  • Electrical Safety
  • Gas Safety
  • LOLER
  • PUWER
  • COSHH
  • Health & Safety legislation
     
• Lead incident investigation processes and ensure organisational learning is embedded.
• Present compliance reports, risk assessments and performance metrics to the Director of Finance & Performance.

Risk Management

• Lead the identification, assessment and mitigation of estate and health & safety risks.
• Maintain the organisational Estates and Health & Safety Risk Register.
• Ensure business continuity arrangements are in place for critical estate infrastructure.
• Lead responses to significant facilities, compliance or safety incidents.

Estates & Facilities Management

• Provide operational oversight of planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Ensure the estate remains safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for purpose.
• Assist with capital development and lead estate improvement projects.
• Oversee security systems, access control and physical security arrangements.
• Ensure facilities services are delivered efficiently across all Hospice and retail locations.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Assist with the development and manage revenue and capital budgets.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies and value for money.
• Lead procurement and contract management activities.
• Negotiate and monitor key supplier and contractor agreements.
• Contribute to business cases and funding applications for estate developments.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop and inspire the Facilities and Estates team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, customer service and continuous improvement.
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning and professional development.
• Ensure volunteers are effectively integrated and supported.

Sustainability

• Lead environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Develop plans to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.
• Promote environmentally responsible estate management practices.
• Support organisational sustainability objectives.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Approach

• NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 H&S qualification).
• Proven experience in estates, facilities or maintenance environment
• Strong practical, hands-on maintenance skills
• Experience managing or coordinating maintenance activity
• Experience working with contractors
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance requirements, including correct use of PPE, COSHH, Manual Handling, Legionella, Risk Assessments etc
• Recruitment, coaching and development of Estates team and our volunteers
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of volunteers effectively i.e. with varying motivation, age, gender, and physical and mental capacities
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability and organic gardening methods i.e. composting, upcycling, water saving
• Maintaining a large and varied Estate to a high standard, including grounds, structures and buildings
• Proficiency in operating various tools and powered equipment
• Training others on maintenance techniques and safe use of equipment
• Knowledge of plant, lawn and meadow maintenance
• Monitor and address hazards such as severe weather conditions like heatwaves, snow, ice, and remove litter to ensure safety of visitors, volunteers and staff
• A member of the Hospice Health & Safety Committee and the Capital Sub - Committee
• Proficiency in operating various garden tools and powered equipment

Please note; applicant shortlisting will take place as and when suitable individuals apply. As such, we would strongly encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.  Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly.

This role will require a DBS check. 

Put simply, there is nowhere else quite like it. Seven acres of park, playgrounds and Grade II listed community buildings, tucked into the heart of Bloomsbury, dedicated entirely to children and families and where no adult can enter without a child.

It has been this way since 1936 and our jobs and potentially yours, as our new Head of Estates, is to protect this sanctuary for children and young people for generations to come.

This isn’t your average Head of Estates role – it’s a role for someone that cares deeply about their work and someone who will thrive on the prospect of developing and protecting this iconic space for children and young people. The prospect of being able to see the tangible impact of your work in bringing joy to thousands of children and families across London, will hold huge appeal.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing the day-to-day compliance, management and maintenance of our park, playgrounds, sports facilities, and Grade II listed buildings.
• Leading a small, multi-skilled Grounds and Facilities team — recruiting them, developing them, and building a culture they're proud to be part of.
• Overseeing contractors and capital works, from routine repairs to major building projects. 
• Sitting on the Senior Management Team to shape the charity's strategic plans.
• Looking after a grounds and facilities budget of c.£400K.
• Acting as one of four Designated Safeguarding Leads, because looking after this site 
means looking after the children in it.
 

Who we’re looking for:

• An inspiring leader, capable of galvanising and getting the best out of our small but agile team – you’ll thrive on managing people, seeing your team as your greatest asset.
• A systems person, who knows that quality systems and structures are key to consistent, high quality facility management
• Someone who sees the bigger picture but also knows how to balance this with a hands on operational approach when needed.
• Someone with an exceptional attention to detail – you’ll see things that others don’t, set standards at the highest level and help others understand why quality matters.
• An experienced facilities professional, capable of balancing the demands of managing a complex, public space and heritage site.
• A team player – someone with the conviction to own what they do but who also understands 
the value of working and learning from those around them.

Join the Cardinal Hume Centre and use your estates expertise to help create a safe, welcoming and well-managed environment for young people, children and families facing homelessness and poverty. This is a rare opportunity to lead both the long-term stewardship of a significant Central London site and the day-to-day delivery of facilities, compliance and improvement works that directly support life-changing services.

Working closely with the CEO, Head of HR and Operations and Board of Trustees, you will shape future plans for the Centre’s estate while ensuring the building remains safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose. If you are a strategic and practical estates professional who wants their work to make a tangible social impact, we would like to hear from you.

What you’ll do

· Lead long-term estate planning, capital works and building improvements – you’ll support our master planning for the site

· Oversee day-to-day maintenance, facilities management and contractor performance to keep the Centre running effectively

· Take organisational responsibility for health and safety, fire safety and statutory compliance

· Manage budgets, procurement and reporting, delivering value for money while supporting excellent services

· Support sustainability and environmental improvements that strengthen the Centre for the future

What we’re looking for

· A skilled estates, facilities or property professional with strong experience in building compliance, maintenance and project delivery

· A confident communicator who can work effectively with senior leaders, trustees, contractors and colleagues across the organisation

· Someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational oversight

· A values-led individual who is motivated by the opportunity to support a charity tackling youth and family homelessness

About Us

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.

We are now looking for a Head of Estates to join us on a full-time basis working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £70,000- £80,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

The Role

As the Head of Estates, you will lead the management, development and optimisation of a diverse property portfolio. This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for ensuring our estate is safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for the future.

You will drive the estates strategy, oversee maintenance and capital projects, manage significant budgets, and lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding estate services across the organisation.

Additionally, you will:

• Develop and deliver the organisation's estates strategy
• Lead estate management, maintenance, facilities and infrastructure programmes
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory and health and safety requirements
• Oversee capital projects from planning through to completion
• Manage estates budgets, financial planning and procurement activities
• Lead and develop estates teams, fostering a high-performance culture
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Drive sustainability initiatives and support environmental objectives
• Manage contractors and suppliers to ensure value for money and high-quality service delivery
• Identify and mitigate operational and strategic estate risks

About You

To be considered as Head of Estates, you will need:

• Significant senior-level estates, facilities or property management experience
• A proven track record of leading complex estates operations and capital projects
• Strong financial, contract and budget management skills
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety, compliance and statutory requirements
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• Experience of managing large teams and external contractors
• A relevant professional qualification and membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. RICS, IWFM, CIOB or equivalent) is desirable

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed so if you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

• Estate Services Officer

  Temporary Contract – 6 Months + (potential for temp-to-perm)

  Hybrid Working, Barking
  ? Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (40 hours per week)
  £18–£22 per hour Umbrella (dependent on experience)

  We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Estate Services Officer to support the delivery of estate services across a portfolio of residential estates.

  Working closely with the Grounds Maintenance & Caretaking Contracts Manager, you will help ensure estates are clean, safe, and well-maintained while delivering excellent customer service to residents.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Support the management of grounds maintenance, caretaking, and waste contracts.
  • Carry out estate and block inspections, identifying and reporting issues.
  • Monitor contractor performance and ensure service standards are maintained.
  • Manage fly-tipping and waste-related issues, coordinating timely resolutions.
  • Respond to resident enquiries and complaints in a professional and empathetic manner.
  • Maintain accurate records, reports, and administrative systems.
  • Raise purchase orders and liaise with contractors as required.

  About You

  • Strong organisational and administrative skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
  • Experience in housing, estate services, facilities management, or a similar environment is desirable.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, combining office-based administration with on-site estate management, and is passionate about delivering high-quality services to residents.

  Apply now to be considered.

SCHEME MANAGER

Are you looking for a varied, people-focused property role?

Do you want to make a real difference to a resident community?

The Trust Partnership provides management services to almshouse charities, supporting residents and ensuring high-quality property and community management. They are now seeking a dedicated and proactive Scheme Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a site in Southwark.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on, people-focused role combining property management with community support.

About you:

• Experience in housing, estate or property management
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• Confident communication skills with a professional approachable manner
• Able to work independently and manage a varied workload
• Calm, practical and resident-focused approach

About the role:

• Manage daily site operations and contractors
• Support resident wellbeing and maintain positive communication
• Ensure safety, security and high site standards
• Maintain records and support compliance and allocations

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the site, maintaining high standards of property care, and supporting resident wellbeing. 

This role is subject to a DBS check.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then please submit your CV and a supporting statement via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

Please see the JD and PS for full details. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sandra Smith, Senior Consultant at Charisma Charity Recruitment.

• Closing date for applications: 28th July 2026
• Interview date: TBC

Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Head of Security & Resilience

Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract (Rolling)
Rate: £500–£650 per day

Lead Security, Resilience and Facilities Strategy

We are seeking an experienced Head of Security & Resilience to lead our cyber security, information security, business continuity, physical security, facilities management, estates, and organisational resilience functions.

This senior leadership role is responsible for protecting our people, assets, data, systems, and workplaces while ensuring the organisation remains resilient, compliant, and able to deliver critical services without disruption.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of IT & Business Services, you will develop and deliver an integrated security, resilience and facilities strategy aligned to organisational objectives and risk appetite.

You will provide strategic oversight across cyber security, business continuity, disaster recovery, physical security, facilities management and estates, ensuring robust governance, compliance and operational excellence. You will also lead enterprise risk management, incident response, crisis management and resilience planning across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's Security, Resilience and Facilities Management strategy.
• Oversee cyber security, information security, physical security, business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Manage estates and facilities services, including statutory compliance, planned preventative maintenance and contractor performance.
• Drive enterprise risk assessment, threat management and control assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and recognised security standards.
• Lead crisis management, incident response and resilience testing exercises.
• Manage key suppliers and third-party assurance arrangements.
• Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of security, resilience and continuous improvement.

About You

You will be a proven leader with significant experience across security, resilience and risk management within a complex organisation.

You will bring:

• Extensive cyber security leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST or equivalent frameworks.
• Experience of business continuity, disaster recovery and organisational resilience planning.
• Knowledge of Facilities Management and Estates, including statutory compliance and contractor management.
• Expertise in enterprise risk management, incident response and regulatory compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Executive and Board level.
• Experience leading teams, managing suppliers and driving organisational change.
• The credibility and confidence to lead during major incidents and crisis situations.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to shape and lead a critical organisational function
• High-profile role with significant exposure to senior leadership
• Chance to make a lasting impact on organisational security, resilience and operational excellence

If you're an accomplished security and resilience leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

FUNDRAISING DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Looking for a fundraising role where your work genuinely changes lives?

Our client is a Christian charity supporting families and individuals through programmes focused on poverty relief, emotional wellbeing, education, community support and long-term life transformation. They are looking for a proactive, relationship-focused Development Manager to help grow and strengthen their fundraising across trusts, donors, events and community fundraising.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing charity making a real difference to families and local communities. Working closely with their Fundraising Director, you’ll play a key role in building meaningful supporter relationships, delivering engaging fundraising activity and helping develop sustainable income streams that allow the charity’s work to flourish.

This is far more than a desk-based fundraising role. They require someone who enjoys building connections, spotting opportunities, bringing ideas to life and getting involved in the practical delivery of fundraising activity.

Your work will include:

• Building and nurturing strong donor and supporter relationships
• Supporting trust and foundation applications and reporting
• Helping plan and deliver fundraising events and community initiatives
• Managing and maintaining fundraising data through Salesforce CRM
• Supporting the delivery of fundraising strategy across multiple income streams

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in fundraising, donor engagement or community fundraising
• Is comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Has experience using CRM systems (Salesforce desirable)
• Enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery
• Is a confident communicator and relationship builder
• Will respect the charity’s strong Christian ethos.

In return, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative team within a charity that is growing, ambitious and deeply rooted in community impact. You’ll have the opportunity to develop across different areas of fundraising and charity life while seeing the direct impact of your work on families and individuals who need support.

If you’re passionate about people, purpose and building relationships that make a difference — we’d love to hear from you.

Church Buildings Officer

Help Shape the Future of Sussex's Church Buildings

Are you passionate about historic buildings, heritage conservation and supporting communities to care for cherished places?

We are seeking a proactive and organised Church Buildings Officer to join the Church Buildings Team.

This role offers flexi-time and hybrid working. 

Position: Church Buildings Officer

Location: Hove/Hybrid

Salary: £38,600 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week (flexible working available)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 2nd August 2026

Interview Date: Hove on 13th August 2026

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with parishes across the Diocese, helping them care for and adapt their church buildings for future generations, while balancing heritage conservation, sustainability and mission.

Our churches are among the most significant historic buildings in Sussex. As Church Buildings Officer, you will provide advice and support to parishes, manage permissions for repairs and routine works, assist with faculty applications, and support the work of the Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches (DAC).

Reporting to the Church Buildings Team Leader, you will:

• Manage the List B permissions process on behalf of the Archdeacons.
• Advise parishes on the care, repair and improvement of church buildings, contents and churchyards.
• Support parishes in using the Online Faculty System and navigating permissions processes.
• Assist in progressing faculty applications and church building projects.
• Prepare agendas, committee papers and draft minutes for DAC meetings.
• Attend site visits across the Diocese and prepare reports on proposed projects.
• Help deliver training and guidance sessions for clergy, churchwardens and parish volunteers.
• Work with colleagues to encourage sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for church buildings.

About You

You will be someone with proven ability understanding and applying legislation relating to the management of the historic built environment, with a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.

You will have:

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of historic buildings, heritage conservation and the management of the built environment.
• Experience in an advisory role and of working with volunteers.
• Experience of managing casework, applications or administrative processes that require a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience of organising meetings, preparing papers and maintaining records.
• Excellent written, administrative and IT skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• The ability to interpret legislation, technical guidance and procedures.
• A proactive, adaptable and solution-focused approach.

Experience in a church environment and knowledge of the Faculty Jurisdiction system would be advantageous but is not essential

You can view full details of the in the job description and person specification when you apply.

About the Organisation

The vision of the Diocese is to help people to know, love and follow Jesus. Based in Hove and serving the people of Sussex across more than 360 parishes and 154 church schools and the wider community, this is a great role for someone who supports the ethos, aims and objectives of the Diocese and the Church of England.

As an employer, and as a team, the mutual values at work are to be Respectful, Professional, Flexible and Supportive.

What is on offer:

• 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and two privilege days per year.
• Membership of the Church Worker’s Pension Scheme with a 15.1% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 0-6%.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to GP appointments, counselling and financial and legal support.
• Free parking, and the ride to work scheme and development opportunities.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post will involve travelling around the Diocese, some evening work and occasional work at weekends.

You may have experience in roles such as Church Buildings, Buildings, Estates, Facilities, Heritage, Historic Buildings, Conservation, Church Buildings Officer, Buildings Officer, Estates Officer, Facilities Officer, Heritage Officer, Historic Buildings Officer and Conservation Officer.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

The National Gallery is looking for a Technical Project Lead to drive the delivery of two transformative, multi‑million‑pound projects: a state of the art Research Centre and a landmark new wing.

You will lead the technical oversight of complex MEP building services for a new Research Centre and a major new public wing, ensuring high-quality, sustainable, and compliant design delivery within a historic, publicly accessible environment.

For more details and to apply please go directly to The National Gallery website.

George Watson’s College wishes to appoint a Senior Philanthropy Officer to lead the school’s individual giving and legacy fundraising initiatives, and support major programmes and campaigns. Develop strong relationships with donors and our alumni community to grow philanthropic income and long-term engagement. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

Individual Giving 

• Lead the planning, execution and optimisation of individual giving efforts. Manage campaign setup, timelines, assets, and donor experience.  

• Monitor performance and analyse results to drive continuous improvement in participation, engagement, and revenue.  

• Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing, and other internal teams, to source and develop compelling content.  

• Along with the Head of Development, manage a fundraising communications calendar and play a leading role in content creation.  

• Collaborate with the Admissions and Marketing team to ensure website content, landing pages, and donation pages support digital giving goals.  

• Execute fundraising strategies in partnership with the Head of Development. Build, segment, code, and deploy emails to support giving campaigns and organisational priorities.  

• Manage a portfolio of donors linked to specific programmes and campaigns. 

Legacies  

• Plan and deliver multi-channel legacy marketing campaigns (print, digital, events)  

• Build and maintain relationships with legacy pledgers and prospects  

• Deliver high-quality, sensitive stewardship to recognise and retain legacy supporters  

• Organise events and communications to engage legacy supporters  

• Produce compelling and sensitive legacy messaging and materials  

Campaign/Programmes 

• Manage and grow the patrons programme, including recruitment, retention, and upgrades  

• Develop a clear donor journey, including benefits, communications, and recognition  

• Monitor performance against income targets and KPIs  

• Work in collaboration with Heads of the Creative Arts programmes to monitor and administer funds for maximum impact across the arts 

Foundation Places and Enrichment Fund 

• Support impact reporting and administration of discrete aspects of our widening access programmes. 

• Manage application process to the Enrichment Fund, including managing enquiries, disbursements and liaison with Finance. 

• Any other duties related to these programmes as directed by senior staff. 

IDEAL CANDIDATE 

Essential: 

• Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent professional experience  

• Demonstrable experience in Individual Giving, Direct Marketing or Legacy fundraising, with an annual income return of 6+ figures  

• Proven track record of delivering successful multi-channel campaigns  

• Strong understanding of supporter journeys, acquisition and retention  

• Skilled in data analysis, performance tracking and forecasting   

• Proficiency with graphic design tools, experience with Canva would be an advantage.  

• Demonstrable experience with Raisers Edge, or similar CRM system 

• Ability to manage complex projects and programs and deliver to set KPI and timelines 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

• Experience with content writing, brand voice, and digital fundraising best practices.  

• Ability to build and foster relationships across business functions.  

• Understanding of charity law, GDPR and best practices in fundraising  

• Commitment to high level of professional standards  

• Genuine appreciation of George Watson’s College’s mission and the ability to communicate it  

Desirable: 

• Fundraising or marketing qualification such as CIOF accreditation or CIM qualifications. 

• Event management experience  

• Experience of working in the education or charity sectors  

• Understanding of the Independent School sector   

Head of Communications & Public Affairs

The Head of Communications & Public Affairs is a pivotal role at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) promoting our world-leading work in science, conservation, horticulture, and education.

Working as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role will lead the organisation’s approach to strategic communications, seeking opportunities to engage external audiences, disseminate key messages, and raise RBGE’s profile on a national and international stage through press and media engagement.

With oversight of the communications and publishing functions, this role will also provide key support to the Regius Keeper and the Executive Team in shaping engagement and communication strategies with political stakeholders across the Scottish and UK governments.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the next phase of RBGE’s corporate strategy, strengthening key policy relationships and promoting RBGE’s expertise to deliver real impact in the fight against the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.

Closing date:                            09:00am (BST) on Monday 20 July 2026        
First interview date:               30 July 2026
Second interview date: 5 August 2026

Recruitment information: 

Further details on the job description, person specification, and how to apply can be found in the candidate pack for the role on our website here: Head of Communications and Public Affairs Candidate Pack