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Sadler's Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. Our mission is to make and share dance that inspires us all.
Sadler’s Wells commissions, presents and produces more dance than any other organisation in the world, with programmes and productions in the UK, global tours with performances in venues in 53 countries to date and our pioneering Digital Stage. Operating across three distinct venues and four theatres in London, Sadler’s Wells Theatre, the Lilian Baylis Studio, the Peacock and the newly opened Sadler’s Wells East, our aim is to reflect and respond to the world through dance. We enable artists of all backgrounds to create dance that moves us and opens our minds; sharing those experiences with the widest possible audiences to enrich their lives and deepen their understanding of what it means to be human.
About the Role
The Director of Finance, Data and Systems leads the delivery of high‑quality financial stewardship and strategy, providing expert oversight of finance, data and systems across all Sadler’s Wells venues to support organisational performance and decision‑making.
Working as part of Sadler’s Wells’ senior leadership team, you will act as a trusted advisor to the Co-Chief Executives and the Board, ensuring robust organisational financial planning, risk management, and ensuring resources are effectively aligned to deliver impact for audiences and wider stakeholders.
Key duties will include:
- Act as a strategic advisor to the Co-Chief Executives, trustees and other key stakeholders on all financial matters.
- Prepare and present financial updates to SLT, the Boards of trustees and relevant sub-committees.
- Lead the Finance and Data & Systems teams (3 direct reports and a wider team of 18)
- Advise the Board with clear, insightful financial reporting and recommendations.
- Lead the finance and accounting strategy to optimise the organisation’s financial performance
- Strategic oversight of Data and Systems department, ensuring the operational infrastructure is fit for purpose, and seeking to optimise the use of data to support improvements across the organisation.
- Lead the financial management plan, including setting and management of budgets, and provision of robust and relevant financial and management information to senior management, trustees and committees, and all budget holders within the organisation.
- Provide financial vision and forward financial planning and identify risk and maintain oversight of relevant mitigation measures.
- Ensure accurate and timely year-end accounts and audit processes, in line with Charity Commission requirements and applicable accounting standards (e.g. SORP).
- Responsible for the governance of the three corporate charities, subsidiary company and board subcommittees through maintenance and development of a risk management framework, financial systems and internal controls.
About You
You will be a CCAB qualified (or equivalent) accountant, with experience operating at Director of Finance, Chief Financial Officer level or within an equivalent senior finance leadership role. Applicants seeking a step up are encouraged to apply but must strongly demonstrate relevant prior experience of leading finance teams operationally and strategically.
You will have experience of reporting into Boards and sub-committees with the ability to translate and present complex financial data to non-finance audiences.
Candidates from all sectors are encouraged to apply but must demonstrate an interest in the work Sadler’s Wells undertakes as a world-leading performing arts venue.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
What We Offer
- Salary of £120,000 per annum
- Hybrid working – 3 days per week in-office. As this position requires close collaboration across teams a strong in-person presence is encouraged across all four venue sites.
- Annual Leave of 25 days annual leave per year
- Life assurance policy of twice annual salary
- Discretionary access to tickets for performances and staff discounts at the Garden Court Café and Park Kitchen and Bar
More Information
Application Deadline: Sunday 22nd February
First Stage Interviews: Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th March 2026
Second Stage Interviews: Monday 16th March 2026
Sadler’s Wells is partnering with Ivy Rock Partners in the recruitment of this role. For further information please contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.
All direct or third-party applications will be forwarded to Ivy Rock Partners.
Recruitment Statement from Sadler’s Wells
We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who feel they align with our mission, vision and values. We are international and multicultural on our stages, and we want to reflect that in our organisation. By celebrating difference and incorporating diverse points of view and experiences, we can become closer to our artists, audiences and the communities we serve.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer meaning we have been certified by the government as actively taking steps to attract, recruit and retain disabled workers.
Sadler’s Wells is a PiPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment.
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Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual.
Whitechapel, London - The Royal London Hospital and Community
Closing date: 9 am on 04 March 2026
Are you an engaging, collaborative and highly organised individual with experience of working with ‘high risk,’ vulnerable young people, working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and have a flexible and empathetic approach to your work?
If so, join St Giles Trust as our Trauma Caseworker, where you will play a key role in our award-winning youth violence service at the Royal London Hospital, which supports vulnerable victims of violence aged 11-25.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
St Giles is expanding its delivery of hospital-based projects; this service is aimed at vulnerable 10 to 25-year-olds who attend the adult or paediatric emergency department or Urgent Care Centre at Whipps Cross ED. We will work alongside hospital staff to proactively identify vulnerable young people and help them to access and engage the support they need to prevent any potential escalation of violence and reduce the risk of repeat victimisation or exploitation.
About this key role
You will be embedded in the trauma team, working closely with clinicians and hospital staff to provide support for young people admitted to the Major Trauma Centre right through to their discharge back into the community, including access to appropriate longer-term support. You will be expected to identify and provide a comprehensive and holistic assessment, advice, referral and support service to young victims of violence people, exploring innovative and effective ways of supporting them which will reduce their risk of re-victimisation.
You will produce support and risk management plans based on your assessments, promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process, and develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies. We will also count on you to deliver a holistic support service, working solo or with colleagues as the situation dictates, providing a practical service that will include social and housing support, accompanying to appointments, benefits work, debt advice, liaising with utilities, appearing in court, DIY and cleaning.
What we are looking for
You will be passionate about support and uplifting Children and Young people and want to make a difference within the community for the betterment of Children and Young People. You’ll also have an understanding of dominant youth culture and be relatable. You’ll need:
- A good understanding of the communities we support, including barriers certain communities face as well as the drivers of violence and exploitation
- Substantial experience of providing support, advice and advocacy
- Substantial experience of assessing the needs of children and young people who at risk of significant harm
- Experience of working as part of a multi-agency team, working together to achieve positive outcomes for young people
- Experience of assessing risk and implementing safety procedures as they relate to children and young people
- A knowledge of relevant services for young people and their families in the service provision area.
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Closing date: 9 a.m. on 04 March 2026. Interview date: 18 March 202
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
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Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they are likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
We provide free specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses whilst offering vital emotional support for their families. It's all about giving them the best possible quality of life. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through three ways:
- Growing and transforming our direct care and support
- Delivering more practical information and support
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Chef to join our Facilities team at the Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice. In this important role, you will create high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
You will bring strong culinary expertise, the ability to design and deliver varied menus, and a commitment to excellent customer service. We’re looking for someone who works well within a team, shows initiative, adapts easily to changing demands, and demonstrates a genuinely caring approach.
You will also assist the Head Chef in supervision of Catering Assistants, assist with staff rotas, help recruit junior team members, and manage supplier selection and ordering processes.
If you are passionate about delivering great food and making a meaningful difference to the lives of others, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Contract: Full Time; 37.5 hours per week
Working Days: Five days per week, Monday through Sunday, including Bank Holidays
Salary: Agenda for Change Pay Scale Band 3, £24,937–£26,598 per annum, with additional pay for weekend shifts.
Based: Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice, Solihull
Essential Criteria:
- City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent qualification) ?
- Basic food hygiene certificate ?
- Relevant catering experience?
- Experience supervising staff
- High levels of Health and Safety awareness?
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience working within a healthcare environment
- NVQ Level 3 qualification
- Intermediate food handling certificate
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Generous Enhancements
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Help with eyecare cost (T & C’s apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance
To view the job description,
Advert Closes: 5-March-2026
Application Process
To apply, please submit an online application and include a copy of your most recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
For more information or an informal chat please contact
Additional InformationWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Agencies need not apply.
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We provide care for all, and that commitment extends beyond the people we serve. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Major Gifts Manager
Location:Hybrid working with some travel to Hearing Dogs offices in either Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire.
Salary: £45,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to build confidence, companionship and connection for people with hearing loss, is seeking a Major Gifts Manager to drive growth in income from high-net-worth individuals.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love and emotional support.
Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now building a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to significantly grow and diversify income.
The Major Gifts Manager will be part of the charity’s high-performing Philanthropy team, personally managing a portfolio of high-value donors and projects, and cultivating long-term relationships that lead to increased giving. Reporting to the Major Gifts Team Manager, the postholder will oversee major donor stewardship journeys and the strategic delivery of the charity’s successful VIP Name a Puppy scheme, as well as developing compelling cases for support.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience securing major gifts and managing high‑value relationships in a similar field, including five‑ and six‑figure contributions, as well as a strong track record in cultivating and stewarding donors. They will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and confidence engaging high‑net‑worth individuals and senior stakeholders.
Candidates will bring strategic project‑management ability, strong writing skills for producing compelling proposals and reports, and a data‑informed approach using CRM systems to guide activity. A professional, proactive and collaborative working style will be essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the direction of major giving at an organisation which is changing people’s lives every day, and where you have the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.
If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 23rd February, 9.00 am.
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Harris Hill is delighted to be recruiting an Engagement Manager for Cook for Good, a community organisation that uses food to bring people together, reduce food insecurity and create positive change.
Location: King’s Cross, London
Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata, if necessary)
Contract: Permanent, 4-5 days a week
Do you love building relationships with people from all backgrounds, and get a kick out of delivering high-quality services that can support them? Do you prefer rolling your sleeves up and making things happen to working quietly behind a screen? Would you be happy to go out and persuade local food suppliers to share their surplus food with our community? Do you get out of bed in the morning wanting to make a difference to the people around you?
If so, you might be just the person to join the small but mighty team at Cook for Good, where food is used as a way to build connection, confidence and community on the Priory Green Estate in King’s Cross.
About you
You’re a warm, people-focused person who enjoys bringing others together. You’re confident working with volunteers and managing projects, and you have experience of community engagement and partnership working. You feel comfortable building strong relationships with a wide range of people, from local residents to partner organisations and food suppliers. You’re at your best when supporting and motivating others face-to-face, and you truly believe in the power of food and community to make life better for everyone.
At Cook for Good, you’ll be joining a kind, passionate and supportive team that really cares about people and the community it serves.
Application deadline: 10th March 2026 at 9:00am. We may close the role early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, so we’d encourage you to apply as soon as you can.
If you’d like to find out more and have an informal chat about the role, please send your CV to Lizzy Clark at at Harris Hill via the apply button.
Please note: due to the high volume of applications, we will only be able to contact candidates whose CVs have been shortlisted.
Interview dates: First stage: 18th March (online) Second stage: 26th March (in person)
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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About you
Are you a confident digital leader with a passion for driving impact through digital channels? Do you have a knack for asking good questions that help people get to the heart of what they’re trying to achieve? Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference to the myeloma community?
We’re looking for a Digital Reach and Marketing manager to help us achieve our ambitious reach, acquisition and income growth targets.
About the role
This is a new role and exciting opportunity to help shape our digital channels and communities.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Digital, digital marketing team and key stakeholders across the organisation to bring our strategic brand to life and help us achieve our aim of getting Myeloma UK in front of anyone impacted by myeloma.
You’ll lead our digital team to increase our reach and engagement and build trust and loyalty with our online communities.
You’ll also act as a trusted planning partner to teams across the organisation to help them develop marketing plans that best help them achieve their goals and translate their work into effective digital content.
While the digital team works hybrid in Edinburgh, we will consider remote working (with some visits to Edinburgh) for the right person.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on the incurable blood cancer, myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every person affected by myeloma has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every person living with myeloma, live well, for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working which includes both home and hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme. We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close at midnight on 22 February 2026. Interviews will be held 26 and 27 February.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:
· sex
· race
· disability
· age
· sexual orientation
· gender reassignment
· religion or belief
· marital status
· or pregnancy and maternity
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an organised, proactive and enthusiastic person who is committed to access to justice. This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the smooth running of LAG’s marketing, subscriptions and events activity.
Working closely with the Head of Transformation & Systems Lead and the wider team, the successful candidate will coordinate subscription administration, respond to inbox enquiries, support marketing campaigns and assist with the organisation and delivery of training events. The role combines administrative responsibility with opportunities to contribute ideas and support audience growth.
This position offers valuable experience across marketing coordination, customer communication and event support within a small and collaborative team. The postholder will play an important role in maintaining subscriber relationships, supporting promotional activity and ensuring events run smoothly.
This is an exciting time to join LAG as we continue to strengthen engagement with our audiences and support the legal and advice community.
Registered Charity
1 - 5
Our vision is a fair legal system that excludes no one, upholds equality and social justice, and meets the needs of the people it serves.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Youth Realities our mission is to end relationship abuse by working with young people to provide specialist spaces for prevention, intervention and healing
Our vision is a world where young people live free from relationship abuse and violence. We believe strongly in prevention, using creativity and forming trusted relationships to engage and empower young people to form positive change in their own lives and wider communities.
Everything we do is ‘youth-led’ and ‘survivor-centred’ which means we centre the needs and experiences of young people and survivors, providing regular opportunities for them to feedback, co-produce and lead on the delivery, design and development of the charity.
Our values, embedded in the heart of our work are: youth-led, survivor-centred, safe, equitable and audacious.
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
Our mission is to end relationship abuse by working with young people to provide specialist spaces for prevention, intervention and healing
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – High Value Events Manager
Location:Hybrid working with some travel to Hearing Dogs offices in either Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire.
Salary: £40,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is build confidence, companionship and connection for people with hearing loss, is seeking a High Value Events Manager to help create inclusive, inspiring and impactful high-value event experiences that deepen relationships and generate transformational philanthropic support for the charity.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love and emotional support.
Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now building a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to significantly grow and diversify income.
This role will be part of a newly built High Value Events function and will develop, manage and deliver a portfolio of high‑value engagement and fundraising events that advance the charity’s strategic priorities and long‑term sustainability. Working closely with the High Value Event Team Manager and collaborating across Income Generation and wider teams, the postholder will create values‑led, relationship‑driven events that celebrate impact, inspire generosity and deepen connections with major donors, trusts, foundations, corporate partners and senior volunteers. They will ensure each event is thoughtfully planned, mission‑focused, inclusive and delivers strong return on investment, while strengthening long‑term philanthropic commitment to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s life‑changing work.
This role requires a proven track record in planning and delivering high‑value fundraising or engagement events generating £100k+, alongside experience working with major donors, high‑net‑worth individuals, committees and senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong stewardship‑led fundraising expertise, excellent relationship management skills and a history of meeting income targets while maximising return on investment. Outstanding organisation, project management and communication abilities are essential, as is the confidence to engage and influence high‑profile supporters. Personally, the postholder will be a collaborative, inclusive and proactive team player with strong interpersonal skills, a creative and solutions‑focused mindset, and a genuine passion for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s mission, able to communicate impact in a compelling and inspiring way.
This is an exciting opportunity to help an organisation which is changing people’s lives every day, and where you have the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.
If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 9th March, 9.00 am.
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We are recruiting for the new role of Communications & Marketing Manager. This year we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the founding of ABCD. It’s an important and exciting point in ABCD’s development, when we seek to develop our profile and supporter base, particularly among younger people in the UK. Over recent years we have been gradually extending the scope of our work in the refugee camps in the West Bank. As we grow, and the demand for our services grows, so have our ambitions to raise much needed funds as we develop. We seek a committed individual to join us on a one-year contract with a vewi to becoming permanent if all goes well.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
ABCD improves the lives of children with disabilities across Palestine regardless of faith, race or gender
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The purpose of this role is to bring together two of FareShare South West’s (FSSW) most critical functions — community membership and food supply — to help transform our current impact, rescuing and sharing food for million more meals. The post holder will lead the development and implementation of both the membership and food strategies, ensuring our membership offer is responsive to community need, operational capacity and the changing landscape of surplus food.
This role is responsible for building and sustaining strong regional and national food partnerships, aligning supply with member demand, and ensuring food reaches the highest priority organisations. The post holder will lead and develop expert teams, strengthen cross-departmental collaboration, and drive service improvements, innovation and growth.
As a key member of the Wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the role ensures robust governance, accountability and performance across membership and food, contributing to
organisational strategy, financial sustainability and long-term impact for communities across the South West.
1) Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Provide visible, values-led leadership with clear accountability to the CEO and Board; ensuring teams are aligned behind a consistent culture and change agenda.
- Lead the creation and implementation of the membership and food strategies; delivering to budget, achieving ambitious targets, and embedding innovation for long-term growth.
- Contribute to the wider organisational strategy. Work with the CEO/SLT to set annual budgets and reforecasts, providing regular financial, key performance indicators (KPIs) and narrative reports to the CEO and Board.
- Lead the development and introduction of emerging surplus food types e.g., frozen food, re-labelling, catering packs into our operation, ensuring this is fully aligned across membership, food and operations teams.
- Identify and mitigate risks across the organisation, working with the Wider SLT to maintain an up-to-date risk register.
- Support the Deputy CEO to prepare timely inputs for the audited accounts and impact report and attend finance subcommittee meetings as required.
- Act as a passionate advocate of FareShare South West, representing the organisation confidently to internal and external stakeholders.
- Strengthen alignment between the membership and food teams by identifying and implementing innovative, effective solutions to ensure food reaches the highest priority organisations.
2) Food Partners and Supply
- With support from the CEO, lead on the key relationship with the national partner FareShare and The Felix Project, ensuring food supply is maximised and aligned with organisational needs.
- Be accountable for all incoming food supply, including national (70-75% of our total supply via FareShare and The Felix Project) and locally sourced (25-30%).
- Raise awareness of FSSW’s capability to redistribute surplus food and, with support from our communications team, position the organisation as the surplus food partner of choice in the region, leading on food campaigns, external activity, networks and events.
- Working with the Food Manager, maintain and grow local food partnerships across the South West to secure supply aligned with infrastructure, growth plans and community need—taking the lead on stewarding key suppliers and maintaining accurate records.
- Be accountable for food safety and compliance across the organisation, including product recalls, legislation changes, liaison with national partners and the Health and Safety consultant.
- Work closely with both the food and fundraising teams to develop and deliver a gleaning programme across the organisation.
- Work closely with the operations team to ensure all incoming food is compliant, within capacity limits, and aligned to local operational realities.
- Be accountable for key food related projects and reporting for relevant funders, working with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate procurement data.
- Be accountable for the food pipeline and for managing internal and external communications related to food availability, allocation, planning and future growth.
3) Community Membership Development
- Establish a refreshed, high value membership service and value proposition, aligned to surplus food supply, logistics capacity and community need.
- Ensure the membership team implements a data-driven strategy for recruitment and retention, incorporating member feedback, root cause analysis and performance insights.
- Develop and lead long-term, strategic partnerships aligned with the current and future needs of the membership programme, representing the organisation in South West networks relevant to FSSW’s mission.
- Work with the CEO and SLT to develop and scale membership programmes across regions (e.g., Crisis Resilience Fund).
- Lead efforts to reduce food waste across the organisation through improved membership offerings, bolt-on memberships and direct delivery models.
- Maintain a strong, collaborative relationship across the FareShare network, capturing and sharing best practice within membership development.
- Support major, complex development projects across the organisation (particularly those involving membership and food teams), ensuring inclusive working with internal teams and providing supporting business plans and financial forecasts.
- Be accountable for the quality and compliance of the membership CRM (Salesforce), ensuring accurate data for internal use and funder reporting.
- Develop metrics to support effective food allocation, and to manage current and future demand in line with logistics capacity.
4) People and Culture Management
- Lead, coach and develop managers and teams within your department and oversee their recruitment, appraisals, supervision, wellbeing and professional development.
- Build a collaborative, high performing culture across the membership and food teams, working closely with operations and volunteering.
- Champion values-led leadership and effective cross-departmental communication.
- Promote an inclusive, supportive and purpose-driven culture that motivates staff to contribute to the charity’s mission.
- Model and promote safe working behaviours across both functions, ensuring food safety conversations are part of everyday management.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure risk assessments, safe systems of work, and training are in place and reviewed regularly across food and membership functions.
- Ensure compliance with FareShare UK standards, the Health and Safety at Work Act, Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations.
- Ensure teams understand and comply with organisational policies, food safety requirements, health and safety legislation and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Working alongside the Head of Operations, lead regular food safety briefings and toolbox talks to reinforce safe behaviours and encourage open reporting.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Proven leadership experience, including building high-performing teams.
- Experience in a food, logistics, FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) or operational supply-chain environment.
- Strong analytical and organisational skills, with confidence using data to inform decisions, manage budgets and track performance.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of food safety, health & safety and regulatory requirements relevant to food handling and redistribution.
- Experience working in a charity, social enterprise or purpose-driven environment, with an understanding of community need and social impact.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and confidence using digital tools to improve service delivery.
- Experience working cross-functionally, aligning teams around shared goals and improving processes between departments.
- Understanding of customer journeys or service-user engagement.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our mission is a future where no food is wasted, and all people can thrive.
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We’re looking for a housing solicitor to help work on our Legal Aid Agency contract covering legal help, certificated cases and representation at court as part of the duty solicitor scheme. We would love to hear from you if you already qualify as a legal aid supervisor or could do so soon. You’ll need to have at least one year’s experience of advising and assisting in housing law, together with a talent for explaining complex legal ideas in simple language and the ability to manage a demanding workload.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We’ve supported our local community since 1975. We believe nobody should be excluded from legal representation because they are poor or vulnerable.
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The Hepatitis C Trust runs national projects where peers draw on their lived experience of drug use and hepatitis C to support others. We are now recruiting for a new and exciting role to join our growing Wales team.
As part of an experienced team, working alongside local drug treatment systems (drug and alcohol services) this role will promote hepatitis C awareness, deliver blood borne virus testing and referral and support to hepatitis C treatment.
The role will support volunteer peers and increase the project’s reach to underserved communities. You’ll be providing vital harm reduction interventions including needle, syringe and naloxone provision across the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan area.
We value creativity, innovation, and compassion. We encourage applications from people with lived experience. Full support, coaching and training will be given.
The Hepatitis C Trust runs national projects where peers draw on their lived experience of drug use and hepatitis C to support others. We are now recruiting for a new and exciting role to join our growing Wales team.
As part of an experienced team, working alongside local drug treatment systems (drug and alcohol services) this role will promote hepatitis C awareness, deliver blood borne virus testing and referral and support to hepatitis C treatment.
The role will support volunteer peers and increase the project’s reach to underserved communities. You’ll be providing vital harm reduction interventions including needle, syringe and naloxone provision across the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan area.
We value creativity, innovation, and compassion. We encourage applications from people with lived experience. Full support, coaching and training will be given.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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WRAP are looking for a self-motivated and proactive person to manage its day-to-day operations, have responsibility for securing necessary funding and lead on strategic development.
WRAP is a small charity based in Stratford-upon-Avon, covering South Warwickshire, established over 25 years ago to preserve and protect the health of those with cognitive brain disorders. It delivers a range of services to support people affected by dementia, including a weekly café, a memory box loan scheme, an education programme for carers and a music group.
Closing date: 27th February 2026
Interviews will take place on the week commencing 9th March 2026
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Step into a transformative journey with Working Options. We're on a mission to empower young people aged 11-19 across the UK, and you can help make a real difference. As our Project Coordinator, based in Wales, you'll play a crucial role in connecting volunteers with schools and fostering impactful relationships, all while working within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people. With the support of our experienced team and dedicated trustees, you'll have the chance to shape young people's career ambitions.
If you're self-motivated and eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that's helping young people to transform their career and life chances.
Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people had to say:
"My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.
Find out more about the role and hear from our Chief Executive about our charity's ambitions in our Applicant Information Pack.
Person specification
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO:
- Has a passion for our cause.
- Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Is self-motivated.
- Has excellent attention to detail.
- Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing.
- Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges.
- Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient.
- Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas.
- Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity.
- Has high computer literacy.
DESIRABLE:
- Experience within educational settings or working with young people in Wales.
- The ability to communicate in the medium of Welsh.
We carry out social media checks on shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process, using only publicly available information and in line with our data protection responsibilities.
While we don’t specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across Wales face today.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.