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Closing Date: 28 September 2025
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Impact & Evaluation Adviser to join our UK Impact team and lead on developing the best practice design, and ethical oversight of the research, evaluation and learning initiatives we undertake across the UK. This is a senior, strategic role for someone with deep expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, participatory approaches, and complex systems evaluation. You will provide expert guidance to colleagues across the organisation, ensuring all research is ethically robust, evidence-informed, and used to drive meaningful change for children and families in the UK.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Team
This part of the organisation influences debates, opinion, and policies in favour of children's rights. We use powerful evidence and thought leadership to build advocacy strategies that ensure governments know about the problems we have identified and the solutions. We work with children, families, campaigners, and partners across many organisations to secure change. We create and disseminate engaging media content about children's lives to shape debates, put pressure on decisionmakers and build public support.
The Senior Impact & Evaluation Adviser is based in our UK Impact (UKI) department. The department is responsible for driving the delivery of the UK Impact goal in our strategy. Our vision is to make sure families in the UK have the money, services, and power to end child poverty. It's our mission to help build communities of people who care about children, listen to what's important to them and work together to make things better.
About the Role
The Senior Impact & Evaluation Adviser will provide expert advice on impact, evaluation, and evidence strategies to impact and learning colleagues in UK country teams (who will lead on individual project design, implementation, data collection and analysis). They will support and provide capacity building for colleagues to embed high-quality design, impact measurement, and evaluation into major new initiatives; and lead UKI's approach to ethical research.
We are looking for someone with extensive experience applying a range of qualitative and quantitative methods in social change research. This includes experience in at least one of the following: participatory research (ideally with adults and children), place-based and/or systems change evaluation, and research that explores public attitudes. Ethical rigor is at the heart of what we do, and you will lead our approach to research ethics, ensuring all work meets the highest professional and ethical standards.
In this role, you will:
• Provide expert advice to impact, evaluation, and learning colleagues in country teams on impact frameworks, evidence strategies, evaluation methods, and data strategies – for both place-based work and advocacy strategies
• Ensure that expert advice on impact and evidence strategies balances the need for rigour and pragmatism; reflects the priorities of our impact strategies; and responds appropriately to funder priorities
• Support colleagues with the implementation of impact and evidence strategies, helping colleagues in country teams to overcome challenges with data collection and analysis where needed
• Support colleagues with commissioning external support for evidence and learning, for example, by drawing on external professional networks; and advising on specifications
• Support fundraising by advising senior colleagues on project design, impact measurement, and evaluation approaches for major new initiatives
• Lead work with a range of colleagues to identify and respond to professional development needs and opportunities around impact measurement and evaluation
• Explore opportunities for shared learning and practice improvement across impact, evaluation, and learning with SCUK colleagues and partners, such as by convening internal or external networks / communities of practice
• Oversee the current UKI approach to research ethics and associated processes, including leading on immediate improvements; and contribute to the further development of ethical approaches to our work
• Build and maintain excellent external networks in relevant fields; and stay up-to-date with the latest literature and debates on impact, evaluation, and evidence strategies in complex social change
We are looking for someone with the following experience, competencies, and skills:
• Significant experience of designing and implementing evaluation or research strategies to support social change in complex systems
• Extensive experience applying a range of qualitative and quantitative methods in evaluation, impact measurement, and evidence generation
• Experience in participatory research with adults and children, place-based and/or systems change evaluation, and ideally public attitudes research
• In-depth knowledge of research and evaluation ethics, including ethics review processes
• Proven ability to coach and advise others in an empowering way that builds the skills and expertise of colleagues
• Proven ability to communicate and build support for the purpose and execution of different impact, evaluation, and evidence approaches to non-specialists
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to understand the needs of others and offer pragmatic solutions
• Ability to work across multiple projects and teams at the same time; prioritise own time well to meet agreed objectives; and set clear boundaries for own workload
• Ability to travel around the UK and Ireland to meet colleagues, partners, and families, with sufficient notice – around 4-6 times a year
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is central to bringing our strategy to life — ensuring the business support to ensure our community can GROW through learning and opportunity, BELONG through connection and inclusion, and THRIVE through improved wellbeing.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Finance will take responsibility for day-to-day financial management, monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and strategic financial support to Huddersfield Town Foundation staff and its Board of Trustees. The role also includes taking responsibility for completion of financial returns to statutory bodies and funding partners and for driving good governance across the Foundation through review of policies, risk documentation and working practices.
We’re looking for a strategic thinker and inclusive leader — someone with senior finance experience, ideally within the charity sector — who can promote a culture of strong financial control and attention to detail and will inspire our teams, drive innovation, and embed our Terrier Spirit values in everything we do.
This role reflects our commitment to growth and impact. With a team of 26 staff and a turnover of £1.2m, the Foundation is entering a new chapter. The Board has ambitious plans, and we need resilient, imaginative, and values-led leaders to help us deliver on our mission to empower OUR TOWN to thrive.
The Job Description and Person Specification
Further details on this role and our organisation can be viewed in our recruitment pack available in the attachments.
To apply, please click on the blue link at the bottom of this page, create an account in our online application portal and ensure that you complete all associated questions in full.
The closing date is Tuesday 30th September 2025 at midday.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and other stakeholders to share this commitment.
As this role will involve the supervision of and work with children and young people or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will require an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and clearance to work in football.
Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation; disclosure may be via a separate letter addressed to the Head of Human Resources and EDI. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Equality and Inclusion
Huddersfield Town AFC is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where everyone can be themselves and in which everyone feels valued, included, and supported to achieve their full potential. We offer a range of family-friendly and inclusive employment arrangements, and we have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination.
We are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from disabled candidates. We are also seeking to diversify our workforce, particularly by gender and ethnicity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: Grade 1.2 - £24,570 per annum pro rata + excellent benefits including 30 days holiday and flexible working
Location: Sheffield
Part time: 15 hours working Wednesday and Friday from 8.45 am to 5pm. Please note this working pattern is not negotiable owing to the needs of the service
Contract:Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 28th September 2025 at 11.30pm
Do you have experience of working in customer service and a strong interest in housing issues? Then join Shelter as a Supporter Helpdesk Officer and you could soon be playing a key role in standing up to the housing emergency.
About the role
You will be the first point of contact for the organisation, supporters, potential supporters and people seeking information about Shelter’s work. You will provide information on our work and housing/homelessness to supporters and members of the public, act on supporter requests and take part in fundraising administration. Maintaining accurate supporter records, liaising with other departments when necessary and handle any complaints about services and fundraising activity will also be key parts of the role.
About you
With excellent communication and administration skills, gained working in a customer service environment, including handling complaints, you will have experience of reviewing, updating and relaying information from various databases. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, email and the internet and a strong attention to detail and accuracy are also required. An understanding of how the Helpdesk service impacts on the Shelter brand will also be important as well as having resilience dealing with enquiries that may be difficult in nature.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
About the Team
Following the appointment of this role, the Supporter Helpdesk will be made up of five people, a Team Leader and four part time Officers. We are based in Sheffield along with Shelter’s national housing advice helpline. While the team doesn’t provide housing advice we respond to a wide variety of enquiries about Shelter and its work including sign posting to our service where needed.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement with responses to the three points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the three behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We enable decision making
- We work together to achieve our shared purpose
Please note, your application will not be accepted without a supporting statement.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global
Salary: circa £140,000 to £160,000
Location: Hybrid/South Kensington and White City (with travel to other Imperial campuses/meetings as required)
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the world’s leading universities and drive its principal gifts, global fundraising and foundation, corporates and trusts strategy. One of the most exciting leadership positions in the sector, the newly created role of Director of Development: Principal & Global, will be pivotal in helping Imperial scale its ambition and impact, at a moment of extraordinary momentum.
Founded in 1907, Imperial has long been recognised for its strengths in research, education and innovation. Throughout our history we have sought not only to be a world-leading university, but a world-changing one, with real-world impact at our core.
Earlier this year we launched our new strategy, Science for Humanity, which is bold and ambitious, and reflects the purpose of our global community. It is an actionable plan across all areas of our activity, a template for greater impact.
A strategy this ambitious requires us to think boldly, and we are in the planning stages of a comprehensive fundraising and alumni engagement campaign. Philanthropy already plays a significant role at the university, and we have a strong track record of securing principal gifts of £5m-£40m.
The Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global sits at the heart of Imperial’s future. Reporting to the Vice President (Advancement), and sitting on their senior leadership team, the Director will steer high-level philanthropic engagement worldwide. Working closely with senior academic leaders and institutional stakeholders, you will lead a team that delivers gifts that are truly transformational. You will build and deepen relationships with some of the most influential philanthropists globally and help to shape and drive Imperial’s next campaign.
With a track record of securing principal gifts and success in managing complex relationships, you will thrive in a collaborative and high-performing environment. You will be a values-driven strategic leader, energised by challenge, motivated by impact, and eager to inspire teams and donors alike.
This role will remain live until it is filled therefore please complete and submit your application at the earliest possible opportunity to avoid potential disappointment.
Interested?
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.
In addition to this post, we are going to be recruiting to two exceptional Global Development opportunities. As we continue to expand our international presence, we will shortly be recruiting for the following key leadership roles:
- Deputy of Global Development, North America
- Deputy of Global Development, Asia
Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction, build impactful partnerships, and drive growth across diverse regions.
Imperial College is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack. This role will remain live until it is filled therefore please complete and submit your application at the earliest possible opportunity to avoid potential disappointment. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.
Finance Director
We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic Finance Director to join the team at Right to Succeed, helping us build on the great work we’re already doing and achieve even more.
This is an exciting and pivotal time to join the charity as we continue our journey of rapid growth and scale, supporting communities in areas of high deprivation to give children and young people the best possible start in life.
Position: Finance Director
Location: Contractually based from one of our offices with flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval.
Salary: £67,600 – £70,720 per annum (plus 5% employer pension contribution, Medicash health plan, group life assurance, and 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays)
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 3:00pm, Tuesday 30th September 2025
Interview Dates:
- First stage: Monday 6th October 2025
- Second stage: Thursday 9th October 2025
The Role
The Finance Director will be both a hands-on and strategic role, working to ensure that the charity is making the greatest possible use of the resources available to it. You will lead the finance team (currently 2 FTEs) and work on financial planning, management and reporting, feeding into the Charity’s organisational and strategic goals and work closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership and Leadership Teams to provide effective financial direction to the Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees.
This role will see you:
- Provide strategic financial leadership, advising the CEO, SLT, and Trustees on key financial matters.
- Lead on financial management and control, ensuring high standards across reporting, forecasting, and compliance.
- Produce accurate financial reports and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including Charity SORP.
- Oversee budgeting and reserves management, ensuring the organisation maintains appropriate financial sustainability.
- Support programme and fundraising teams with financial insights, templates, and reporting.
- Lead financial risk management, procurement, and oversight of contracts and grant agreements.
- Manage, motivate, and develop the finance team, ensuring clear accountability and high performance.
If you are passionate about strategic leadership, financial excellence, and helping communities deliver better outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
About You
We are seeking a proactive, experienced, and qualified finance professional with:
- 5+ years of demonstrable senior leadership experience in a charity or commercial setting.
- A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- A proven track record in financial management, risk management, budgeting, and reporting.
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
- Experience in implementing system improvements and managing organisational change.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences.
- Knowledge of Charity SORP (or willingness to develop this).
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using Xero, Sage, or similar systems.
Benefits Include:
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Medicash health plan
- Group life assurance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Commitment to wellbeing and professional development
Please upload your CV and a supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria of the role (no more than 2 sides of A4).
About the Organisation
Right to Succeed works with communities in areas of high deprivation to remove barriers to education and create better outcomes for children and young people. Since launching in 2015, we’ve supported over 50,000 children and young people across 10 communities, with our approach described as “a potential template for community transformation nationally.”
We are an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of the challenges our programmes seek to address. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide any support needed in the recruitment process.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Finance Director, Director of Finance and Resources, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance and Operations Director, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Department: Education and Employability
Reports to: Head of Social Education and Health
Responsible for: 2x coordinators and casual youth workers
Salary: £38,000 - £43,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: 12 Month - Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) - Starting November 2025
Closing Date: 22nd September
Interviews: W/C 29th September
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.
Inclusion Statement
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.
General Trust Accountabilities
- To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies
- To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirement
- To ensure compliance with the Trust’s Code of Conduct.
- To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
- To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
- To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times
Main Purpose of Job
The Youth and Employability Senior Manager will oversee the successful delivery, development, and sustainability of the youth and employability department. Ensuring activities and programmes are impactful, high quality and accessible. You will ensure that all activity is delivered to a high operational standard and that it is aligned with the organisation’s values, and meets the needs of the young people involved.
Managing a dynamic team, the Youth and Employability Senior Manager, will have a strong background in either youth work and/or education and skills. They will champion young people in all they do, upholding a culture of reflective practice and youth voice across programme design.
The Senior Manager for Youth and Employability will build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and partners at all levels. You will ensure programmes meet their KPIs and are delivered to budget, whilst sourcing new funding for future programmes. They will track outcomes and impact through effective monitoring and evaluation and produce reports both internally and for funders.
A detailed Job description can be found in the company website
Key Internal Relationships
- Head of Social, Education and Health
- Head of Safeguarding
- Head of Fundraising and Partnerships
- Senior Managers
- Youth and Employability Coordinators
Key External Relationships
- Funders, Partners and charities (Kick it out, Worley)
- Schools, Colleges and Universities
- Brentford Football Club
- Hounslow and Ealing Local Authority
- Local and National Department for Work and Pensions stakeholders
- Premier League Charitable fund (PLCF)
The Selection Criteria Essential
- Degree, professional qualification or experience in a relevant field (Youth work, Education, Social Sciences).
- An awareness of current socio-economic issues and trends which may affect young people and youth employment in the areas we work in.
- Experience in managing multifaceted programmes to support young people to develop skills and/or into work.
- Experience of, or a strong understanding of, how to support young people from vulnerable (e.g. homeless, young carer, etc) or underrepresented groups (women and girls, ethnic minorities), including those facing barriers to education, employment, or training.
- Proven experience of effective stakeholder management and working in partnership with local businesses/ professional partners, schools, colleges, and universities.
- Demonstrable experience (at least 2 years) of working with young people and children to inspire, motivate and support them to develop new skills.
- Experience of leadership, managing teams and a department.
- Proven track record in planning and project management.
- Strong understanding and knowledge of youth engagement and operational standards in youth settings. Including budget management, risk assessments, session planning and safeguarding.
- Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- IT literate with particular emphasis on Microsoft and CRM packages
- Knowledge of and a commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, equality and diversity and data protection.
- Willingness to regularly travel within the allocated work areas to fulfil programme outcomes. Able to work flexible hours in line with programme delivery.
Desirable:
- A relevant postgraduate qualification or alternative professional qualification.
- Good knowledge of the local area and demographics (Hounslow, Ealing neighbouring boroughs).
- Experience of co-designing services with young people.
- Experience of securing funding and grant writing.
Personal Qualities:
- A champion for young people with a passion for creating opportunities.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Creative problem solver.
- A natural leader with an interest in developing others and teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and influence a diverse network of stakeholders.
- Organised and work with good attention to detail.
Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years.
Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.
This role is a Regulated Activity role - please complete the Declaration of Offences Form
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Social Media Officer
Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid working
This role can be based in any of our UK locations; Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, or Warrington. You will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.
Salary: £35,911 per year (plus London allowance if applicable)
About the role
As a Social Media Officer at Christian Aid, you will help shape and manage our social media presence across platforms, driving engagement and raising awareness of our mission. You'll develop and execute a dynamic strategy to grow our audience and support our fundraising and advocacy work. Collaborating with teams across the organisation, you will create compelling content for our diverse audiences, including supporters, partners, and the faith community.
In this role, you will oversee day-to-day management of multiple social channels, using analytics to optimise content reach and inspire engagement. Additionally, you'll provide guidance and training to colleagues, helping them maximise their social media impact.
About you
You are an experienced social media professional with a proven track record of managing multiple channels, either in-house or agency-side. You excel at crafting engaging, insightful content that not only tells a compelling story but also drives meaningful action. With a deep understanding of social media algorithms, analytics, and trends, you develop adaptable strategies to maximise reach and engagement. A creative thinker, you're skilled in producing diverse content formats—from written copy to video and graphics—optimising each for specific platforms. Highly organised and adept at project management, you thrive in balancing competing priorities. Your attention to detail and passion for supporting colleagues ensure that social media best practices are consistently upheld across the organisation.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we're open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid's faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.
The Senior Executive Assistant will play a pivotal role in the Chief Executive’s Office, working closely with the Deputy Chief Executive and members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure the smooth and effective execution of strategic, operational, and governance priorities. Acting as a trusted partner and first point of contact, the Senior Executive Assistant will proactively manage high-level administrative functions, facilitate internal and external stakeholder engagement, and contribute to organisation-wide planning and coordination. The role requires a high level of discretion, organisational acumen, and an ability to anticipate the needs of senior leaders in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.
In addition to supporting the Deputy Chief Executive, this role also provides specific project support to the Directors within the Fundraising and Marketing Directorate and contributes to the governance, internal communications, and strategic coordination across Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK).
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Executive Support
· Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted liaison for the Deputy Chief Executive, managing their calendar, commitments, and priorities with discretion and strategic foresight.
· Proactively coordinate complex diaries, internal and external meetings, and briefings, ensuring effective time management and optimal scheduling across teams and stakeholders.
· Prepare agendas, compile and distribute papers, attend meetings as needed, and record minutes and action points with professionalism and accuracy.
· Manage comprehensive travel arrangements (domestic and international), including bookings, itineraries, visa requirements, and expenses in line with organisational policy.
· Screen incoming correspondence (emails, calls, invitations), handle or redirect enquiries, and ensure timely and appropriate follow-up.
· Provide responsive and high-quality administrative support across the Senior Leadership Team as needed, in coordination with the Executive Support Manager.
Governance, Project and Strategic Support
· Coordinate and manage key organisational meetings including: Monthly Heads meetings across ARUK and Fundraising and Marketing Leadership Team (FMLT) meetings
· Ensure the smooth delivery of these meetings by preparing documentation, recording actions, and driving follow-through with relevant stakeholders.
· Support cross-organisational strategic initiatives, such as ARUK’s Stakeholder Engagement programme and other priority activities led by the Deputy Chief Executive.
· Proactively use ARUK’s CRM system (Salesforce) to support relationship management and strategic engagement by Executive Directors.
· Assist in the planning and delivery of internal communications activities and events that build alignment and engagement across the organisation to include the annual Fundraising and Marketing away day and monthly Fundraising and Marketing meeting.
· Take on discrete projects on behalf of the Deputy Chief Executive
· Work closely with the Executive Support Manager and Head of Governance to support Board and trustee-related activities, including the preparation of papers, coordination of logistics, and accurate record-keeping.
· Help ensure the delivery of effective governance arrangements and contribute to continuous improvement in the support of ARUK’s leadership and oversight functions.
Team and Leadership Contribution
· Act as a senior member of the Executive Support team, sharing best practices and supporting colleagues with guidance, training, and mentoring where appropriate and deputising for the Executive Support Manager where appropriate
· Contribute to process improvement initiatives that increase the efficiency and impact of the Chief Executive’s Office.
· Stay informed of sector developments, best practices in executive support, and opportunities for innovation within the charity’s operations.
What we are looking for:
· Extensive experience providing high-level executive support to senior leaders
· Discretion, integrity, and sound judgement in handling confidential and sensitive information.
· Experience coordinating meetings, travel, and logistics for senior leaders.
· Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with proven ability to manage complex and competing priorities.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and professional presentation.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce.
· Proven ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21st September 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Developer (Full-stack)
Permanent, Full-time, Hybrid working
This role is based in the UK, in one of our UK offices: Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, or Warrington
You will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 2 days per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 3 days.
Salary: London: £58,475 per year (including London allowance), Cardiff, Edinburgh, or Warrington: £53,593 per year
Early applications are strongly encouraged as interview will be scheduled on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised closing date.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues and the option of being a homeworker for most of our roles too.
About the role
The Senior Developer (Full-stack) plays a key role in developing and enhancing user-centric digital products at Christian Aid. This position focuses on delivering high-quality front-end (70%) and back-end (30%) solutions on the Drupal CMS, ensuring seamless and intuitive user experiences.
Working closely with the Technical Lead, you’ll address complex challenges identified by stakeholders and user feedback, providing strategic direction and innovative solutions. This role is crucial to the success of our digital fundraising initiatives, requiring a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking.
Your responsibilities include developing and maintaining digital products, ensuring they meet user needs, adhering to accessibility standards, and maintaining brand integrity. Your work will be instrumental in creating engaging, user-friendly experiences that align with our organisational goals.
About you
You have extensive experience in front-end development, complemented by a solid understanding of back-end technologies. Your passion lies in creating products that prioritise user experience, and you excel at crafting intuitive, visually engaging interfaces. As a strong communicator, you can effectively translate technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
You’re a forward-thinking developer who embraces new technologies and methodologies, staying up-to-date with industry trends and continually seeking to enhance your skills. You’re a proactive problem solver, adept at navigating complex technical challenges and finding innovative solutions that align with business goals and user needs. Your user-centric approach ensures that the products you develop not only meet but exceed expectations, delivering exceptional digital experiences.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Director
£60,000-£65,000
Full time and permanent
London N7 and flexible hybrid working
The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) is an independent charity established in 1967. For over 57 years, we have promoted our vision of a society in which people can live safely and are treated with equal dignity and respect, regardless of where they are from or how they came to the UK.
To achieve this, we provide legal advice, representation and holistic support to migrants experiencing injustice, poverty, and discrimination; we undertake parliamentary advocacy and expert policy analysis; we speak out and challenge damaging and discriminatory media narratives about immigration; we use law as a tool of resistance; we work in solidarity with migrants and grassroots groups, and we build campaigns that both build power and influence power; working towards radically transforming immigration and asylum law and policy.
JCWI has been through a period of transition over recent years, with pressures on the organisation, its staff, capacity, and resources increased by successive political attacks on migrant communities, the eroding of migrants’ rights through legal and policy change, the rise of the far-right in the UK and the widening gap between the rich and powerful and Britain’s multi-racial working class.
It is in this context that JCWI is seeking an empathetic and collaborative leader given we are in a time of immense political upheaval both in the UK and across borders. We need someone who can unite us towards a refreshed collective resistance to increasingly unfettered state and corporate power.
The successful candidate is likely to have a sound grasp of the key issues JCWI works on and the political climate in which the organisation operates, to provide confident leadership and strategic guidance to all teams, and to maintain and build relationships with key stakeholders. This includes setting and reviewing the organisation's objectives within the framework of the five-year strategy, developing and reviewing the annual business plan and fundraising plan, maintaining JCWl's relationships with trusts, foundations, and other key partners, and acting as one of the lead spokespeople for the organisation in the media and elsewhere.
JCWI has a proud history of leadership from racialised people and people with lived experience of the immigration system, and therefore we strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of the immigration system and those who are representative of the communities we work with. We also welcome applications from anyone who has faced marginalisation or oppression, including people of colour, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, disabled people, and/or people who are working class or from working class backgrounds.
How to Apply
Application is by way of CV with a Supporting Statement of no more than two sides of A4, that should set out your motivations for applying and outlines your suitability for the role as set out in the job description as well as how you meet the person specification.
Closing date: Midnight, Wednesday 1st October
First interview: Week commencing 13th October
Second interview: Week commencing 20th October
Final stage: Meet the team w/c 27 October (shortlisted candidates)
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About the Role
As Director of Finance, you’ll:
- Lead all aspects of financial strategy, reporting, and governance
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations and team leadership
- Provide critical insight and assurance to the Chief Executive and Trustees
- Responsible for executive on-call duties as part of a scheduled rota, handling urgent issues outside regular business hours.
- Support the financial management of fundraising income and grant funding
- Manage the Facilities function to ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained premises
- Drive continuous improvement, sustainability, and operational effectiveness
- Support the IT and Data protection operations
You’ll be instrumental in helping us deliver our strategic vision with financial clarity, stability, and confidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Head of Finance is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for leading the financial strategy, planning, and operations of the organization. This role requires a strong leader with proven expertise in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, risk management, and compliance. The Head of Finance will play a critical role in driving sustainable growth, improving profitability, and ensuring sound financial governance.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s vision, goals, and growth objectives.
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Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk, and opportunities.
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Provide insights and recommendations to support long-term decision-making and business development.
Financial Management & Reporting
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Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
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Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, statements, and regulatory filings.
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Monitor financial performance against budgets and benchmarks, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Risk & Compliance
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Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
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Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
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Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks, including currency, interest rate, and credit exposures.
Operational Excellence
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Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve high performance.
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Oversee treasury, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and procurement functions.
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Drive process improvements, automation, and use of financial systems to enhance efficiency.
Stakeholder Engagement
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Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, investors, and regulators.
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Support fundraising, mergers & acquisitions, and investment initiatives as required.
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Communicate complex financial information in a clear and actionable way to non-financial stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
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Professional finance qualification (e.g., CPA, ACA, ACCA, CFA) strongly preferred.
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10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
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Proven track record in financial strategy, planning, and execution within a growing or complex organization.
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Strong understanding of corporate finance, tax, compliance, and risk management.
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Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive business performance.
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Experience in charity sector an advantage
Skills & Competencies
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Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen.
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Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
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Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
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Strong technical proficiency with financial systems and data analysis tools.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing organization.
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Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
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Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Landmark Theatres is a portfolio of regional venues in North Devon and Peterborough receiving a wide variety of arts and cultural opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Head of Finance and Data
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Key relationships: Trustee Treasurer and Bookkeeper
Hours of work: 22.5 per week - schedule flexible, upon discussion
Salary: £45,0000 pro-rata (subject to skills and experience)
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk
Contract term: Permanent (with a probationary review at 3 months)
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join a new Chief Executive Officer and an ambitious team of staff and volunteers.
Job purpose
To lead on financial strategy and planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis for The Mix and its trading subsidiary, 127 Trading Ltd.
To lead on data strategy and management, (financial and non-financial), across the whole organisation ensuring data quality, and promoting data-driven decision-making.
We are looking for a experienced finance professional to join a new CEO and an ambitious team of staff and volunteers and to lead and manage our finance and data activities, enabling exciting, impactful projects and supporting the community to thrive.
Background
The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. is an established youth charity working with young people across Mid Suffolk. Through mentoring, youth work, education programmes and social enterprise, we support young people young people aged 9–25 across Mid Suffolk. The Mix has a committed team, a flagship youth centre, and a trading arm, 127 Trading Ltd, which operates two cafés. We are rooted in community impact and innovation.
Our vibrant and ambitious youth charity serves. We exist to inspire, empower, and support young people to build resilience, thrive, and unlock their full potential. Working from our centre in Stowmarket and a second base in Needham Market, we deliver a diverse range of programmes including youth mentoring, alternative education, school-based support, and open-access youth sessions. Our work is shaped by strong values, a solution-focused approach, and a deep belief in the potential of every young person.
Alongside our charitable work, we operate a social enterprise trading arm, 127 Trading Ltd, which runs two cafés that provide training and employment opportunities for young people, while generating vital income for our work. With a committed team of staff and volunteers and a passion for partnership, The Mix is a trusted and innovative force for positive youth development in Suffolk.
We have recently appointed our new CEO, who takes up post in October 2025. We now seek an experienced Head of Finance and Data to support the senior team as they lead The Mix into its next chapter, with prime responsibility to provide sound and rigorous financial and data leadership across The Mix and 127 Trading Ltd.
Overview of the role
As the organisation’s Head of Finance and Data, you will be an experienced, and trusted professional, who can bring strong financial and data disciplines to the organisation.
Working closely with our new CEO and committed trustees and staff, you will develop and implement The Mix’s financial and data strategies that are aligned to our vision to expand the reach of our crucial support of young people in Suffolk.
You will have a thorough understanding of financial accounting and planning relevant to the charity and social-enterprise sectors, with a strong attention to detail.
You will be passionate about the use of financial and non-financial data to inform business decisions and be an effective analyst and communicator of business performance.
You may come from the youth, charity, health, education, or social enterprise sectors — but above all we welcome candidates who can bring the vision, leadership and heart to shape the future of fundraising and marketing at The Mix.
Main Responsibilities
1. Financial leadership
· Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and practices.
· Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
· Lead the Finance sub-committee
· Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and relevant analysis of performance, at a project, site, and business level.
· Manage financial risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
· Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and the board.
· Monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
2. Data Strategy and Management
· Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy.
· Ensure data quality, security, and governance.
· Drive data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
· Chair the Data, Impact and Evidence Action Group.
· Oversee data analysis, reporting, and visualization.
· Collaborate with other departments on data-related initiatives.
3. Stakeholder Engagement
· Communicate financial and data insights to senior management, the CEO, the Board, and stakeholders.
· Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
· Function as a point of contact for audit and regulatory inquiries.
4. Team leadership and development
· Lead and mentor the finance and data team.
· Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
·Ensure effective communication and knowledge sharing within the team.
For further details please also refer to the job description.
The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offers are subject to the completion of satisfactory pre-employment checks and role-specific DBS (criminal records) checks
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all recruitment decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against individuals based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race (ethnicity) including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead change. Tackle poverty. Build community.
East Durham Trust is looking for a visionary and dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into the next chapter.
We are the flagship voluntary and community sector organisation for East Durham – one of the UK’s most disadvantaged communities – and we exist to fight poverty, support vulnerable people, and empower local residents to thrive.
In 2025, our work spans:
- Crisis Support Services – providing emergency food and energy support and tackling the root causes of poverty.
- Information, Advice, and Guidance Services – including community-based advice support and the East Durham Debt centre working in collaborative community and VCSE partnerships
- Community Energy Initiatives – including PowerED (Power East Durham), Horden Heat and Energising East Durham, a 5-year programme driving forward local renewable energy solutions and fuel poverty reduction.
- No More Nowt – an Arts Council England funded programme bringing cultural opportunities to local people.
- Volunteering and Social Action Programmes – engaging and supporting a network of volunteers to strengthen local communities. Including a range of community-based services and opportunities.
- Community House – providing managed workspace, community hub facilities, and hosting co-located partner organisations.
- Other targeted projects funded by national, regional, and local funders.
About the role
As CEO, you’ll provide strategic leadership and vision, ensuring the Trust remains financially sustainable, digitally equipped, and impactful in addressing the challenges our communities face.
You will:
- Inspire and lead our staff and volunteers.
- Drive forward income generation and financial stability (we use Xero).
- Oversee effective service delivery, using digital referral systems and our Charity Log CRM to measure and grow impact.
- Represent East Durham Trust with funders, policymakers, partners, and the media.
- Lead innovation and ensure our work remains rooted in the needs of local people.
About you
We’re looking for a leader who combines passion with professionalism. You’ll bring:
- Senior leadership experience in the voluntary, community or social sector.
- A track record in securing funding and leading organisational growth.
- Strong financial management skills, with experience of digital systems.
- Outstanding communication and partnership-building skills.
- A deep commitment to tackling poverty and inequality.
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected community anchor organisation with a national profile and a local heart. You’ll be part of shaping solutions to the cost-of-living crisis, fuel poverty, and social disadvantage – while ensuring local people have a strong voice and real opportunities.
Apply now and help us power change in East Durham.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chair of Trustees
Closing Date: 6th October 2025
Interviews Week Commencing: 13th October 2025
East Durham Trust is a flagship VCSE anchor organisation for the East Durham Coast.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role of the Direct Marketing Executive is a varied one. Working with different teams and suppliers, you will be supporting and delivering direct marketing campaigns across a range of media channels. The acquisition programme is an evolving one and there is change and growth happening in a lot of interesting areas at a fast pace.
As well as running day-to-day activities, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the wider acquisition team by ensuring data and supporter engagement processes are running smoothly across campaigns. Alongside this, they will ensure compliance and adherence to the most recent regulations and codes of practice is top of the agenda.
Fundraising experience is not essential for the role, but we are looking for someone with the desire and self-motivation to learn and develop, and the drive and passion to change the future for those affected by dementia. The successful candidate will be able to show this, be collaborative and enthusiastic, want to learn and develop, and be keen to get involved with the activities of the team right away.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Fundraising and Marketing Campaigns
· Support with planning and delivery of a wide range of supporter engagement and fundraising activities including digital marketing and face-to-face fundraising.
· Support with the creation of content and copywriting for digital adverts.
· Social media monitoring of direct marketing activity, responding in line with brand messaging.
· Work with others in the team to conduct mystery shopping, shadowing and call listening to measure fundraising quality and ensure compliance.
· Liaise with designers, printers, mailing houses, agencies, and fulfilment houses.
· Support the day-to-day management of fundraising agencies and suppliers, ensuring relationships are effective and productive.
· Assist in the production and delivery of motivating fundraiser training that ensures quality, compliant fundraising.
· Support in recommendations for change and refinement across the direct marketing programme.
Finance & Reporting
· Daily campaign tracking and reporting.
· Administer the recording, reconciliation, and processing of invoices.
Team and Programme Support
· Tracking and evaluating competitor and industry trends, collaborating with the other Direct Marketing Executive to provide recommendations to the wider team for potential improvements and testing opportunities.
· Keep up to date on the latest developments within the sector relating to best practice in fundraising.
· Proof-read direct marketing materials and collateral.
· Regularly attend, support, and contribute to meetings and events.
· Ensure compliance and adherence to the most recent regulations and codes of practice.
What we are looking for:
· Experience of using Microsoft packages; particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
· Proof reading.
· Administrative experience.
· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
· Willingness to collaborate and work closely with other departments and external suppliers.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to communicate with people of all levels.
· Strong team player and self-motivator.
· Strong focus on results and continuous improvement.
· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £24,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21st September 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.