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Executive and Finance Officer

We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Executive and Finance Officer to play a vital role in the operations of Centre for Mental Health.

This varied and interesting role supports our CEO and Board, managing day-to-day operations and taking on key finance and HR responsibilities. This will include financial support: reconciling accounts, processing invoices, supporting our Board by organising meetings and helping with many aspects of recruitment, onboarding and assisting our staff team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our team’s success.

You will need to bring outstanding organisational skills, strong IT ability, and experience in financial processes (with knowledge of Sage 50). Experience of working in a charity is desirable.

About us
We’re Centre for Mental Health. We take the lead in challenging policies, systems and society, so that everyone can have better mental health. We do this by building research evidence to create fairer mental health policy.

By joining our small, friendly and dedicated team, you’ll help us create a fairer society and drive forward sustainable policy change, pursue equality, social justice and good mental health for all. 

The closing date for applications is 7th October 23:59.

Interviews will be held in person at our office in Elephant and Castle, on Tuesday 21 October between 10am and 5pm.

We are looking for ambitious and strategic Development Manager – Corporate and Philanthropy to lead the growth of our corporate fundraising, build high-value partnerships, and work with our network of senior supporters to unlock transformational opportunities.

With a strong foundation of mid-level corporate partners (typically £5k-£25k) and a skilled Senior Officer in place to manage and grow those relationships, you’ll be free to focus on securing new, higher-value partnerships and support.

The Role:

You’ll lead our corporate new business development identifying and approaching companies aligned with our mission, and converting them into long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.

You’ll work closely with the Director of Fundraising to cultivate high-net worth individuals and senior volunteers who can introduce us to the right people and help get us in the room.

Working with colleagues across communications, marketing and services, you’ll create professional, pitch-ready presentations and proposals that inspire companies to partner with us – and then deliver those pitches at a senior level, with confidence and clarity.

Key responsibilities:

· Research, Identify and approach new corporate prospects, building a strong pipeline of potential six-figure partners

· Lead on creating bespoke, compelling pitch decks and proposals, working with the communications and Marketing Team to ensure quality and impact.

· Deliver high-level presentations and pitches to senior stakeholders across a range of industries.

· Work with the Director of Fundraising to identify and engage major donors and key contacts who can help unlock introductions and strategic support

· Manage Senior Officer who leads on existing mid-level corporate partnerships.

· Support the growth of the mid-level portfolio and ensure excellent stewardship and reporting for all corporate partners.

· Collaborate with marketing, communications, and service delivery teams to ensure partnerships are meaningful, on-brand, and mutually beneficial.

· Monitor income and pipeline progress, ensuring accurate forecasting and tracking.

What we’re looking for:

· A track record of securing new business or corporate partnerships, ideally in a fundraising CSR setting

· Confident writing and presenting skills, with experience creating professional pitch decks and delivering high-level presentations

· A strategic thinker who can spot opportunities, plan a compelling approach, and close the deal

· Experience collaborating across teams (e.g. Marketing design, service delivery) to shape proposals and deliver joint objectives

· A strong relationship-builder with the credibility to work with senior executives, philanthropists and decision-makers

· Organised, self-starting and passionate about helping families when they need it most

· Line management experience desirable, but not essential

We will be reviewing applications ongoing so early applications are advised. We may close the advert earlier than advertised.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter(max 2 pages) explaining how your experience fits the role. More details can be found in the recruitment pack attached. 

Closing date: 3 October 2025

The Finance Officer will work within the Finance Department to provide essential day today financial processing, support and advice. The post-holder will be a key member of the team in keeping accurate and up to date records of the organisations financial activities on both the accounting system & associated files.

You’ll be based at the Wildlife Trust’s Head Office at Centre of the Earth, 42 Norman Street, Birmingham, B18 7EP, with some work at our EcoPark site in Small Heath and occasional travel across the region and nationally. 

Key Responsibilities

• Creation and maintenance of processes and systems to ensure the smooth running of the finance function including adding new suppliers and customers to the system
• To be responsible for keeping up to date and accurate records of financial transactions on Excel and the accounting system
• To raise and issue sales invoices, follow up outstanding invoices and resolve any issues.
• To liaise with suppliers and creditors to maintain relationships as part of cash flow management.
• To check and reconcile purchase invoices ready for payment, to investigate and resolve any issues.
• To be responsible for the petty cash system in line with the organisations Financial Procedures.
• To manage the purchase order process ensuring compliance in line with policy.
• To complete regular bank, Petty cash and credit card reconciliations.
• To oversee the credit card processing, ensuring security at all times.
• To ensure all contracts/agreements are central filed and updated on the database.
• To report to statutory bodies such as Entrust
• To support the Director of Finance with the production of finance reports to senior managers on a monthly basis relating to income & expenditure
• To support with the processing of direct debits for membership donations
• To support with ad hoc tasks as the trust requires
• To support the preparation for the annual audit, e.g. stock take reconciliation, fixed asset records, Charity Commission and Companies House checks.
• To run the payroll reports and send to the Director of Finance for review and approval
• Undertake other duties as requested by line manager that contribute to Trust strategies.

About You

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail 
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment 
• Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook 
• Strong communication skills and able to work independently 
• Experience in the charity sector is desirable 

What We Offer

• A chance to make a real impact in local communities and the natural environment 
• A supportive and inclusive team culture 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Opportunities for professional development 

How to Apply

We are interviewing suitable candidates on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. For more information or to apply, visit our website or contact us directly.  

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to ensuring transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment and employment. As a progressive charitable organisation, we champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristic. 

The Centre for Progressive Change is looking for a Safe Sick Pay Campaign Director that will be part of the newly formed Executive Team. This is an exciting time to be joining the campaign, as we capitalise on our successes so far and plan for our next big policy gain - increasing the rate of Statutory Sick Pay.

The Centre for Progressive Change (CPC) is an organisation that builds campaigns for national policy change in the UK. Our focus is on making progressive gains that improve the lives of low- and middle-income communities. We want the UK to be a place where everyone has the financial resources they need, where people are treated as equals and are free to be who they are without persecution, and where we look after our environment.

To achieve this vision, our mission is to build proactive campaigns for progressive legislative change, do research on what works when campaigning for national policy change and offer training and consultancy to support other organisations to build effective campaigns. Our campaigns use an inter-disciplinary approach including community organising, mobilising, advocacy, business engagement, campaign research and press work.

The Campaign Director will be in charge of our campaign for Safe Sick Pay, so that everyone has the Statutory Sick Pay they need. The Campaign Director will form the campaign strategy to see an increase in the rate of Statutory Sick Pay, fundraise to implement the strategy, hire campaign team members, support the team to implement the strategy, hold the key stakeholder relationships, drive the campaign, and deliver parts of the campaign where needed.

As a member of the Executive Team, the Campaign Director will be part of the team responsible for the strategy, structure, team, culture and finances of the organisation.

We’re Hiring: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 + pension
Location: Northamptonshire (flexible, with min. 3 days on-site)
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 3rd October 2025

Age UK Northamptonshire is looking for a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next chapter.

We are the leading local charity supporting older people across the county—providing advice, companionship, and essential services to 18,000+ people every year.

As our long-serving CEO retires, we need an inspiring, strategic leader who can:
✅ Champion older people as a trusted advocate and spokesperson
✅ Lead a dedicated team of 140+ staff and 260+ volunteers
✅ Strengthen partnerships and income streams to ensure sustainability
✅ Build on our proud history while driving innovation and growth

About You

You’ll bring:

• Proven senior leadership experience in a complex organisation
• Strong financial and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities
• Integrity, energy, and resilience to lead by example

Knowledge of the voluntary sector, health, social care, or issues affecting older people is highly desirable.

Interviews take place in October. If you have any questions then please use the above email. 

�� Be the voice for older people in Northamptonshire. Lead us into the future.

At Bluesci, we believe that everyone deserves good mental health and wellbeing. Our staff and volunteers, many of whom have experienced our services, collaborate with individuals and their communities to help them achieve their aspirations and wellness.  

We are dedicated to improving lives through social prescribing and community-based support. As our organisation enters a new chapter—with founding directors stepping back—we’re looking for a Finance Administrator to help us build stronger, more efficient financial systems and support our mission to promote mental wellbeing.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance to make a real impact. You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting and budgeting, and helping us improve our finance administration processes.

Job title: Deputy Director of Global Development, North America

Salary: circa £80,000 to £90,000

Location: Hybrid/South Kensington and White City (with travel to other Imperial campuses/meetings as required).

We are recruiting the exciting position of Deputy Director of Global Development, North America. This is an opportunity to drive Imperial’s ambitious fundraising efforts in North America as we embark on our first comprehensive campaign.

Imperial is a world-leading university, ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in the UK and Europe. Our research performance is unparalleled in Europe; real-world impact is in our DNA.  From climate science to AI, medicine to sustainable engineering, our research and teaching are shaping the future and addressing some of the world’s most urgent challenges.

Our placing in the rankings is a by-product of our work to nurture an environment where our staff and students are valued and can thrive. Imperial is focused on offering the best possible education, conducting high-quality research and innovating to make the world a better place.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a moment of extraordinary momentum. Reporting to the Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global, you will lead fundraising efforts for North America. You will be responsible for achieving ambitious campaign goals, working closely with senior colleagues across Advancement, and engaging with the President and other senior leaders to support Imperial’s international presence and profile in the region.

You will have strong track record in securing major gifts and engaging high-level donors with the ability to navigate complex institutional relationships with professionalism and diplomacy. The role requires regular travel to North America.

If you are inspired by the chance to help deliver lasting global impact through education and research leading positive change and believe in the power of STEMB to shape a better world, we would love to hear from you.

Interested?

Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.

This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following roles:

• Director of Development: Principal Gifts & Global
• Deputy of Global Development, Asia

Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.

Further Information

Imperial College is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search.

No agencies please.

Are you a qualified finance leader looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Head of Finance to join our growing team at Welland Trust and Rees Foundation, two charities with a powerful mission: to help care experienced people thrive. Alongside these charities we have a small but growing group of businesses in the social care sector.

So if you’re seeking a meaningful leadership role with strategic influence, we’d like to hear from you.

About Us

We understand the importance of lifelong support networks. Our work focuses on supporting individuals who have experienced foster care or residential care at some point in their lives. Through advice, projects, and community initiatives, we empower care experienced people of all ages. “Care experienced” means adults who have, at some stage, had foster care or residential care experience.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you’ll oversee and lead financial strategy, management, and reporting across our charities and growing businesses. You’ll work closely with trustees, directors, and operational teams to provide financial insight, ensure compliance, and drive positive change.

Key areas of focus include:

• Strategic Leadership: Advising senior teams and boards on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Financial Management: Overseeing budgets, forecasting, and reporting to ensure strong financial health.
• Risk & Compliance: Safeguarding assets and ensuring adherence to regulatory and tax requirements.
• Team Leadership: Mentoring a small but dedicated finance team and supporting functions such as payroll, IT, and accounts.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Managing relationships with auditors, regulators, banks, and key service providers.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Professionally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with experience in the charity or social care sector.
• Skilled in charity SORP, audit requirements, and charity commission regulations.
• Experienced in a management role (5+ years) with a track record of strategic planning and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive organisational change.
• A confident communicator who can explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• A collaborative leader with high integrity, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to provide constructive challenge and criticism in a non-confrontational manner, maintaining collaborative working relationships with other operational areas.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Strong technical proficiency with financial systems and data analysis tools
• Confidence when presenting financial information to trustees and directors

Why Join Us?

• Work with purpose in an organisation that values people over profit.
• Join a close-knit, supportive team in a flexible hybrid role.
• Influence and shape the future of a growing group of charities and social enterprises.

Closing date 26th September 2025.

We may close applications sooner if we have sufficient interest.

Job title: Deputy Director of Global Development, Asia
Salary: circa £80,000 to £90,000
Location: Hybrid/South Kensington and White City (with travel to other Imperial campuses/meetings as required).

This role is based at Imperial’s White City campus. This role is a hybrid role, and the post holder will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite or out on university business.

Imperial College London seeks an accomplished and strategic development professional for the position of Deputy Director of Global Development, Asia – a key position as we prepare to launch our first university-wide fundraising and alumni engagement campaign.

Imperial is one of the world’s great universities, ranked second globally and first in the UK and Europe. Our excellence in research and education is matched by our commitment to solving global challenges - from climate resilience and global health to transformative technologies and sustainable innovation.

As a member of the Principal Gifts and Global team, you will lead our development efforts across Asia and also oversee fundraising in the Middle East and Africa. Working closely with colleagues in Advancement and in partnership with senior academic and university leadership, you will shape and deliver the College’s philanthropic strategy in these regions. The role will be central to cultivating major philanthropic relationships, supporting regional engagement for Imperial’s President and senior representatives, and contributing to the wider success of our global campaign.

Reporting to the Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global and working closely with senior leadership across the university and the Advancement Division, you will lead a high-performing team focused on principal gifts and international development. You will also serve as the strategic lead for Asia, while overseeing development efforts in the Middle East and Africa.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead our engagement with high-net-worth individuals and stakeholders across these regions, connecting them to Imperial’s world-leading research and innovation ecosystem.

This position is an opportunity for an experienced fundraiser with international vision, deep cultural awareness, and a strong record of securing significant gifts. The role will require diplomacy, strategic insight, and the ability to operate effectively within a complex global institution. Experience working across Asia and fluency in one or more Asian languages would be advantageous.

If you share our belief in the transformative potential of STEMB and are inspired by the chance to help deliver lasting global impact through education and research, we encourage you to consider this unique opportunity.

This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following key leadership roles:

• Director of Development: Principal Gifts & Global
• Deputy of Global Development, North America

Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.

Interested?

Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.

Further Information

Imperial College is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search.

No agencies please.

The General Manager of DPA will be responsible for supporting the development of DPA, driving the company forward, raising the profile, reach, and impact of the work, and ensuring the viability and effective operations of DPA.

Our General Manager is a key member of Different Planet Arts small staff team. Working closely with the Artistic Director and the Board of Trustees as part of the Senior Management Team, you will manage and organise operational support for Different Planet arts programme, ensuring we provide an excellent service to our participants, partners and audiences.

This role is suitable for someone building a career in operations. We are looking for someone who can maintain and provide the right systems and structures to enable others to lead and create our arts projects, and provide ongoing, efficient admin, managerial and fundraising support.

You will manage and be responsible for our systems and processes for financial administration, fundraising, governance procedures and processes, monitoring and keeping the Different Planet Arts office running day-to-day as an administrative hub. You will work closely with our treasurer (who is responsible for creating quarterly Management Accounts.)

Role: General Manager  

Reports to: Artistic Director & Board of Trustees 

Salary: £190 per day, 3 days a week for 48 weeks of the year

Contract: This is a rolling freelance position initially for 6 months to be extended subject to securing future funding

Hours: Preferably 3 days (22.5 hours) a week, 1.5 days at our office in Lewes.

Benefits: Training and development opportunities

Probation Period: 3 months

Deadline for submissions is midday on the 8th October 2025 & interviews will take place on the 9th & 10th October with a view to onboarding around the beginning of November 2025

Management Responsibilities

• Support and implement the artistic, business, and strategic planning of DPA, in consultation with the Artistic Director, Board of Trustees, and stakeholders.
• Drive relationships with key stakeholders and funders
• Cultivate a supportive climate of creativity, innovation, and risk-taking in DPA's work
• Ensure DPA remains solvent and able to meet its commitments as outlined in the Three Year Plan
• Lead the fundraising strategy and portfolio at DPA and develop new and diverse fundraising initiatives
• Lead the processes and procedures of governance of DPA both internally with trustees and with external agencies.
• Manage DPA's financial operations, ensuring accurate budgets and reports for staff, board, auditors and funders
• Develop and operate the most efficient administrative processes and systems to support the smooth delivery of DPA's work.
• Ensure DPA's organisation and activities comply with the requirements of Charities Commission and Companies House. Act as DPA's principal interface to these bodies
• Ensure governance, HR policies, and practices are reviewed and updated to deliver a safe working environment and compliance with employment law

Other

● To work within DPA’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety 

● To support the development of safeguarding policies and practices 

Job Requirements

Experience & Knowledge

• A minimum of three years' experience in management and administrative in an arts, or charity organisation or as a company manager in theatre

• Experience of financial processes, including budget management & monitoring

• Understanding of HR policy, processes and best practice

• Experience of securing resources, including making successful funding proposals and grant applications

• Experience of managing office systems, including IT systems.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with a wide range of people

• Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise

• Ability to develop, maintain and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes

• Skilful in managing a small and passionate team of employees, freelancers, and volunteers.

• A commitment to access and inclusion within the arts, in alignment with our justice goals.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• An organised team player, able to balance competing demands and work collaboratively with a broad range of people

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

To apply, please fill out the application ( part 1 and part 2) and email us this together with your CV along a cover letter. We encourage you to discuss your vision for what you would want to do to make Different Planet Arts a thriving home for our creatives and an innovative space for producing our unique, inclusive arts projects, and how you would go about doing it. 

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We’re excited to hear from you!

Regional Operational Manager

Service: Services and Innovation London

Salary: £42,140 - £46,240 plus, £3,827 Inner London Weighting OR £480 homeworking allowance per annum (£33,712 - £36,992 plus, £3,061.60 Inner London Weighting OR £384 homeworking allowance per annum for part-time, 29.6 hours per week)

Location: Various areas across London

Hours: 29.6 hours per week (part-time)

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the

importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Regional Operational Manager to oversee a portfolio of services across London, driving innovation, operational excellence, and community impact.

The postholder will lead service managers, manage stakeholder relationships and pursue development opportunities across the capital.

Key requirements:

· Proven leadership experience managing services for vulnerable children, young people, and families.

· Strong background in team management, budget oversight, and quality assurance.

· Skilled in stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and service development.

· Experience with tenders, funding bids, and strategic growth.

· Knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and data-driven performance monitoring.

· Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with an understanding of intersectionality.

· Excellent communication, project management, and organisational skills.

· A recognised qualification in social work, health, education, youth work (or equivalent), and ideally a management qualification.

We welcome applicants with lived experience of the communities we support.

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):

· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service

Benefits:

- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time hours)

- up to 6% matched-pension contributions

- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers

- cycle to work scheme

- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

·       Follow the link to our website and click 'Apply Now' below to complete our online application form

· Interview date: Held in person on Monday 20th October 2025 at Family Action’s Head Office in London

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

• Shape strategy and collaborate globally to grow life-saving stem cell donation.
• Lead key teams to ensure excellence and safety.

About Our Client

DKMS is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders. With a presence in multiple countries, DKMS is renowned for its innovation in donor registration, patient support, and medical research. The UK team, based in Chiswick, is a dynamic and values-led group committed to saving lives through stem cell donation.

Job Description

• Lead the Medical, Donor Services, and Finance teams, ensuring operational excellence, clinical quality, and alignment with both UK healthcare frameworks and global DKMS standards.
• Co-develop the strategic vision for DKMS UK with the other Country Lead (Communication & Engagement), fostering a values-driven, high-performance culture.
• Oversee personnel, processes, and performance across departments, ensuring effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Innovate in medical operations, donor services, and registry processes in partnership with colleagues and healthcare partners.
• Ensure compliance with UK laws and regulations, including clinical standards, data protection (GDPR), charitable governance, and healthcare practice.
• Build robust operational infrastructure - systems, workflows, and staffing - that enable sustainable growth and service excellence.
• Work with department heads to enhance donor registration, retention, and support, aligning with global DKMS goals.
• Share responsibility for the UK P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimisation.
• Represent DKMS in national and international forums, positioning us as a trusted leader in stem cell transplantation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with transplant centres, donor registries, and other key partners.

The Successful Applicant

• Advanced academic qualification in medicine, life sciences, healthcare management or a related field; combined with business administration training or demonstrable commercial experience
• Proven experience in a senior leadership or managing director role, ideally within healthcare, non-profit or regulated medical environments.
• Significant background in leading cross-functional teams with a blend of clinical and operational responsibilities.
• Deep understanding of clinical governance, patient/donor safety, healthcare compliance, and donor management pathways.
• Strong financial management expertise, with experience overseeing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
• Strategic and hands-on leadership experience, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and navigate organisational change.

What's on Offer

£100,000 and £115,000 basic + bonus + benefits

Contact

Rochelle George
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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

We are seeking a dynamic Director of Professional Activities to lead Education and Conferences & Events portfolios – the organisation’s primary revenue streams and most visible platforms for impact.

Remote | Full-time | Global impact

Salary: £58,000

In this newly created senior leadership position, you will reshape the education department, develop innovative learning products, and oversee the delivery of large-scale international conferences (4,000+ delegates). As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure programmes are strategically aligned, financially sustainable, and operationally excellent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead education and event strategy, innovation, and delivery
• Develop new professional learning offerings (e.g. micro-credentials, global training)
• Oversee major conferences, hybrid/virtual events, and delegate engagement
• Manage budgets, drive revenue growth, and mitigate risk
• Mentor and develop senior staff, building a high-performing team
• Represent the organization internationally and build strategic partnerships

About You

• Senior leadership experience in education, events, or membership organizations
• Proven ability to deliver large-scale programmes and conferences
• Strong commercial and financial management skills
• Innovative, strategic thinker with excellent communication skills
• Global mindset and willingness to travel

This is a rare opportunity to make a tangible impact on a global stage, shaping education and events that influence thousands of professionals worldwide. You will join a mission-driven organisation committed to advancing knowledge, building capacity, and supporting professional development across borders.

A global outlook and willingness to travel internationally (as required) are essential.

For more information, please submit your CV to .

 Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

 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.

War Child’s mission is to reach, protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of every child living in conflict zones. They want a world that is safer for children to live in. At the moment, 1 in 5 children are living in or fleeing from conflict – that number is too high, and War Child wants to change it.

War Child is known for bold fundraising, innovative campaigns, and a culture of creativity. Their ambassadors, high-profile supporters, and superbly connected networks among investors and philanthropists give them a unique platform to engage influential donors. With a reputation for high-profile events and strong stewardship, they are now investing in a dedicated Head of Principal Giving to take this work to the next level.

Reporting into the Director of Philanthropy and Partner Engagement, you will build and lead a bold, high-impact strategy focused on cultivating deep, long-term partnerships with influential philanthropists. Working closely with senior leadership, you will be central to unlocking significant funding opportunities that align donor values with the lasting change we deliver for children living through conflict.

If you are motivated by the chance to unlock transformational support for children affected by war, this is a rare opportunity to establish and lead a new programme with the full backing of War Child’s leadership, networks, and global influence.

As Head of Principal Gifts, you will:

• Lead the development of a high-impact Principal Giving programme
• Build deep partnerships with philanthropists capable of making transformational gifts of £500k+
• Operate at the highest levels across War Child UK (WCUK) and our global alliance, engaging CEOs, trustees, ambassadors, and programme leaders to connect donor values with War Child’s most urgent priorities
• Shape major funding propositions rooted in WCUK’s ten-year strategy, inspiring exceptional support for their mission
• Benefit from strong internal backing, and new dedicated prospect research that will strengthen your pipeline and give you the insight to target opportunities with confidence
• Leverage existing pipelines of prospects and introductions, deepening relationships and converting warm networks into lasting partnerships
• Partner with the Heads of Philanthropy and Trusts & Foundations, programme directors, ambassadors, and trustees to deliver donor engagement at the highest level

Ideal skills and experience: 

• A strong track record of securing gifts of at least £500k from UHNWIs
• Sophisticated relationship management skills, with the confidence and credibility to operate alongside CEOs, trustees, programme directors, ambassadors, and family offices
• Experience shaping ambitious, values-driven cases for support and stewarding long-term philanthropic partnerships
• Strategic insight, entrepreneurial drive, and the ability to build a new programme from the ground up
• A collaborative approach, able to work closely with colleagues in philanthropy, trusts and foundations, and partnerships
• Strong advisory skills, able to support and guide fundraisers across the organisation on managing principal-level partnerships
• Well versed in developing and assessing different financial models to structure transformational giving opportunities
• Ideally, a broad understanding of international philanthropy and donor motivations, with the ability to connect global priorities to transformational giving opportunities.

Employee benefits

Benefits include: 

• Flexible working – War Child recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours
• Annual leave – 28 days per year (full-time), plus UK bank holidays
• Pension – all eligible employees automatically enrolled into a Group Personal Pension Plan with a 5% employer contribution, with minimum employee contribution on a salary sacrifice basis
• Health & wellbeing – employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. In addition, all employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
• Learning & development – dedicated to the investment in learning and continuing professional development for all our employees
• Range of flexible benefits such a Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans