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Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (with CFO responsibilities)
Location: Rugby or Hybrid/ Home with ability to travel to meet the charity’s needs
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Salary: £68,000 - £75,000
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 21st August 2026
About HCPT
HCPT is a UK-based charity that provides life-changing pilgrimage experiences to Lourdes for children and adults with disabilities, complex medical needs, and social challenges of all faiths, and none. Every Easter and Summer, HCPT brings together thousands of volunteers, medical professionals, and chaplains to support pilgrims in a joyful, inclusive, and faith-filled environment. Our work is rooted in Christian values, community, and the belief that every person is uniquely gifted and loved.
Role Overview
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of HCPT’s Senior Leadership Team, responsible for the effective delivery and high performance of all operational and business support aspects of the charity’s work. This includes leadership of all business support functions; Finance, HR, IT and Governance, working with and through internal teams and external business partners. As such we are looking for an experienced chartered accountant who is also astute in leading the wider business operation of medium sized charity.
The postholder will have oversight of the quality and efficiency aspects of all that we do in planning and execution of pilgrimages, care & safeguarding, compliance and infrastructure and will support the CEO to develop a culture of accountability and high impact, whilst staying true to our values of: Compassion, Faith, Inclusion, Community and Celebration.
The COO will ensure that HCPT’s operations are safe, efficient, and aligned with our Catholic ethos and mission of inclusion and care, and that our performance is optimised to deliver excellence, which is: THE BEST pilgrimage experience we can offer as defined and measured by our beneficiaries and volunteers.
This is a senior role in volunteer-led organisation and as such the successful postholder will be required to exercise flexibility with evening and weekend work to meet the business needs of the charity, given the availability of our volunteer leaders who have professional commitments during the day. The role also requires the post holder to travel to and work in Lourdes for two weeks over Easter each year, leading operational delivery of our largest annual pilgrimage.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Work closely with the CEO to implement HCPT’s strategic plan and vision.
- Lead and line manage internal business support functions and outsourced partners across; finance, HR and IT delivering excellence in our infrastructure.
- Support the CEO to realign the resources of the charity to improve performance, build capacity and increase impact, utilising the best in digital and AI tools to simplify complexity and create capacity.
- Lead on the development and tracking of departmental KPIs and dashboards, developing a culture focused on personal accountability, performance, quality management and continuous improvement.
- Support CEO to develop Operational Risk Register, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans.
- Line manage our Head of Care and Safeguarding, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and working as part of the wider care and safeguarding committees to anticipate legislative and other changes to how we deliver our mission in partnership with the CEO and Board of Trustees.
- Support CEO in project management of system migration and development of AI tools which drive efficiency and quality of service delivery.
- Support CEO in quality management and articulation of impact for all stakeholder groups.
- Deputise for the CEO as required.
Finance & Business Support Function Management
- Own and lead all financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across the organisation.
- Lead the internal finance team and external partners to deliver accurate, timely monthly and quarterly management accounts and financial insights.
- Develop and implement HCPT’s long-term financial strategy, including reserves policy, sustainability planning, and scenario modelling.
- Oversee cashflow management and liquidity planning in line with appropriate reserves levels, ensuring the financial resilience of the organisation.
- Ensure robust financial controls, policies, and compliance with all statutory requirements, including VAT, Corporation Tax, and charity regulations.
- Lead the organisation’s annual audit process and act as the primary finance liaison with auditors.
- Drive value-for-money, cost optimisation, and financial efficiency across all operations and pilgrimage programmes.
- Provide strategic financial insight, analysis, and challenge to the CEO and Board of Trustees, including leading financial reporting to the Board.
- Partner with fundraising teams to support financially robust grant applications, pricing strategies, and impact reporting.
- Oversee financial governance and reporting alignment across UK and French operations.
- Lead and manage all business support functions, including HR, IT, and governance, ensuring effective integration with financial planning and control.
Performance Management & Growth
- Support the CEO with development and implementation of HCPT’s strategy for growth, ensuring all departments understand their roles and responsibilities, demonstrated by high performance.
- Lead on the development of HCPT-wide KPIs in the UK and French organisations and support the CEO to deliver the step change in a culture of accountability and leadership at every level.
- Devise and develop reporting frameworks and a dashboard for operational management reporting which links into the quarterly Board pack.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with UK charity law, care & safeguarding regulations, data protection requirements, and health & safety standards.
- Maintain risk registers and lead on safeguarding and incident response protocols, working with and through the Head of Care & Safeguarding.
- Support the CEO and Board of Trustees with operational reporting and risk management as the key point of contact with our volunteer leaders relating to the business operations of the charity.
- Assume Company Secretary duties and ensure all legal and fiscal records and annual returns are prepared on time to our regulators, working in partnership with our professional services advisers, CEO, SLT and Board of Trustees.
People & Volunteer Management
- Lead and support a team of staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of compassion, professionalism, and collaboration.
- Oversee HR policies, recruitment, training, and wellbeing.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations.
Systems & Infrastructure
- Ensure our systems and infrastructure are fit for purpose and can enable positive customer service approaches and develop SLAs internally and externally and which include what the organisation needs from our volunteers.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of systems for group registration, medical records, safeguarding, and volunteer management, including disposal in line with information lifecycle management and legislation governing this.
- Ensure data security, operational efficiency, and user-friendly processes for data management in line with GDPR and applicable data protection law.
Person Specification
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally within a UK charity or faith-based organisation.
- Strong demonstrable financial leadership and management of a medium sized charity with a turnover of £4m plus, and a recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Strong experience of developing and delivering improvement methodology in change management programmes.
- Strong understanding of UK charity governance, safeguarding, and financial management.
- The ability to travel to Lourdes for two weeks each Easter to deliver the largest annual event for the charity.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- An understanding of HCPT’s spirituality, mission and values.
Desirable
- Experience working with Lourdes pilgrimages or Catholic diocesan structures.
- Familiarity with medical or care provision in a group travel context.
- Experience working in cross-cultural environments.
N.B. Please note the duties listed are not exhaustive and the charity may require different or additional duties to be undertaken depending on changing business needs.
What We Offer
- A meaningful leadership role in a mission-driven charity
- Flexible working arrangements and generous annual leave
- Up to 5% employer pension contributions, based on employee contributions
- Group life cover and healthcare benefits
- Opportunities for spiritual and professional development
- The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and adults with additional needs
HCPT is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check before appointment, and references will be taken up prior to confirmation
Please send your CV and a covering letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role to Tricia Macfarlane, HCPT’s Chief Executive, via the Charity Jobs website by 21st August 2026.
HCPT is a volunteer-based charity helping children and adults with varying needs experience a pilgrimage holiday to Lourdes in small, caring groups.



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Start your fundraising career with a leading national anti-prejudice charity and help build the relationships that make our work possible.
Gain hands-on experience across trusts, donors, events and fundraising operations while developing valuable skills in a supportive, mission-driven team.
The Anne Frank Trust UK empowers young people to challenge all forms of prejudice through education and dialogue. We are looking for a motivated, organised and enthusiastic Fundraising Assistant to join our Development Team and play a key role in supporting the fundraising activity that enables our work to reach thousands of young people each year.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into fundraising or the charity sector. You do not need extensive fundraising experience. We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a genuine commitment to our mission. In return, you will receive hands-on training, mentoring from experienced colleagues and opportunities to develop your skills and take on increasing responsibility.
As Fundraising Assistant, you will support all aspects of fundraising and donor engagement. From processing donations and managing supporter records to helping deliver events, steward donors and support trust and foundation fundraising, you will gain broad experience across multiple fundraising disciplines. As your confidence develops, you will have the opportunity to contribute to funding applications and manage smaller grant requests independently.
You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, supporting donor visits, fundraising events and school engagement opportunities, while helping to ensure our supporters receive an outstanding experience at every stage of their journey with the Trust.
We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive and eager to learn. If you enjoy building relationships, are comfortable balancing multiple priorities and want to be part of an organisation committed to equality, diversity and youth empowerment, we would love to hear from you.
This role offers a unique opportunity to develop a strong foundation in fundraising while making a meaningful contribution to an organisation that helps empower young people create across the UK to recognise and challenge all forms of prejudice.
SALARY: £28,860 (Includes London Weighting)
CONTRACT: Permanent
HOURS: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Usually Mon-Fri 9am to 5.30pm.
4 days out of 5 (Monday to Thursday) in the office in London.
Occasional work required outside usual time for events with Time Off In Lieu provided.
Office Based – with a day to work from home and occasional UK-wide travel and overnight stays.
BENEFITS: The postholder will be entitled to the Trust’s standard benefits, pro-rated where applicable, and subject to scheme rules and eligibility. These include: 28 days’ annual leave plus statutory holidays in England and Wales and any additional discretionary closure days in December; contributory pension (10% total: 5% employee/ 5% employer) with option to increase to 17% (7% employee, 10% employer) post-probation; cycle to work scheme; Employee Assistance Programme
Tasks and Responsibilities
· Maintain and update the fundraising database, ensuring supporter records are accurate, complete and up to date.
· Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters, emails and receipts in line with donor stewardship standards.
· Manage Gift Aid administration, including data checks, record maintenance and submission processes.
· Provide administrative support to Fundraising Officers, including diary management, meeting scheduling and preparation of briefing materials.
· Support the planning and delivery of fundraising events, donor visits and receptions.
· Coordinate donor and community representative visits to schools in collaboration with the Education Team.
· Assist with the preparation of fundraising reports, presentations and internal documentation.
· Support general department administration to ensure the smooth running of the fundraising function.
· Conduct basic prospect research to identify potential funding opportunities.
· Prepare supporting documents, budgets and attachments for grant applications.
· Maintain accurate records of application deadlines, reporting requirements, funding decisions and income forecasts.
· Assist with drafting sections of funding applications and reports.
· Support the management of smaller grant applications and reports, with the opportunity to lead applications of up to approximately £5,000 as experience develops.
· Monitor grant reporting deadlines and ensure officers are supported to meet all requirements.
· Prepare thank-you letters, impact updates and other donor communications.
· Support the administration and delivery of the organisation’s Patrons Programme.
· Assist with donor stewardship activities and ensure timely follow-up actions are completed.
· Support the tracking and management of donor journeys in collaboration with the Communications team.
· Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and stewardship activity on the fundraising database.
· Help ensure donors receive a positive and consistent experience across all engagement touchpoints.
Person Specification:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
· An interest in fundraising, philanthropy or the wider charity sector.
· Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Good administrative skills and confidence working with databases, spreadsheets and digital systems.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
· A proactive, reliable and positive approach to work.
· Willingness to learn, accept feedback and develop professionally.
· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
· An understanding of and interest in fundraising, donor stewardship or supporter engagement.
· Experience using a CRM, fundraising database or supporter management system.
· Experience supporting events or coordinating projects.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Excellent organisational skills, to manage a varied workload.
· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with relevant stakeholders.
· Ability to use initiative, problem solve and be a team player.
· Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
· Excellent presentation skills.
VALUES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES
· Enthusiasm for Anne Frank, the Trust’s work including our commitment to youth empowerment.
· A deeply held belief in equality and diversity with a willingness to learn.
·A commitment to helping young people recognise and challenge all forms of prejudice.
· Willingness to travel regionally and across the UK and work evenings and weekends when required.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Educated to at least degree level or equivalent, ideally with a relevant professional qualification.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
· Enhanced DBS check on appointment
The application process is submitting your CV and a supporting statement outlining why you want to work for the Anne Frank Trust UK (no more than 1,000 words).
Please upload your CV and Cover Letter via the Charity Job portal.
The closing date is 28th August but we reserve the right to close the posting early if enough suitable candidates are found.
First stage interviews will take place in person in our London office on Monday 14th or Wednesday 16th September with a second stage in person interview to follow.
Learning from Anne Frank and the Holocaust, we empower young people aged 9 to 15 to challenge all forms of prejudice.
Children and young people in London matter; their voices, experiences, and futures. They deserve every chance to make the most of their lives. But too many young people can't because they don't have the opportunities to help them thrive. This is where transformational youth work comes in, offering somewhere to go, something to do, someone to trust.
The Fundraising and Communications Officer plays a vital and diverse role in the success of the Fundraising and Communications Directorate and London Youth as a whole. As well as taking on your own specific projects, you will offer support to the wider Fundraising and Communications Directorate across events, different income streams, and communications projects as we work to achieve our targets in excess of £3.6m. You will collaborate with colleagues, funders, and partners and meet youth workers and young people as we look to engage and inspire audiences in support of transformational youth work.
What you will be doing
- Support the Corporate Partnerships Account Manager to deliver challenging events, digital fundraising and volunteering.
- Support the Fundraising and Communications directorate in the development and delivery of events, including the London Youth Awards, site visits, lunch and learns, Born Ambitious, and the AGM.
- Support the Fundraising and Communications directorate in the development and implementation of a new income stream.
- Support the Communications team on the development and delivery of on and offline communications assets.
- Be the first point of contact for all fundraising and communications enquiries.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure all pages on our website are up to date, accurate and compelling, and position our charity as a credible partner of funders.
- Undertake research on behalf of the Fundraising and Communications teams as appropriate.
- Provide essential administrative support to the Fundraising and Communications Directorate.
- Ensure all information is recorded in an accurate and timely manner across all relevant systems and in line with relevant processes and procedures, including Salesforce and Sharepoint.
- Contribute to the team's annual plans, strategies, budget planning, and reforecasts where appropriate.
- Understand, support and communicate the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth and the needs of young people and youth organisations.
- Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues, young people, and youth organisations.
- Follow our organisations anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships.
What you bring to the role
Knowledge and Experience:
- A good understanding of income streams and how fundraising teams function.
- A good understanding of communications teams, their key responsibilities, and how they function.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to engage with stakeholders.
- Proven administrative experience.
- Experience of support on the development and delivery of events.
- Demonstrable experience of undertaking and present research.
- Demonstrable experience of leading on projects.
Attributes and Behaviours:
- Passionate about and committed to improving the lives of children and young people.
- A demonstrable sense of ambition and drive, underpinned by a can-do attitude.
- Ability to work on your own initiative.
- Collaborative team member, willing to seek advice and support from others.
- Creative mindset.
- Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
- Problem solver and comfortable working in a changing and flexible environment.
- Resilient and able to adapt and thrive in a target-driven team.
- Passion for personal and professional development with willingness to learn new skills.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.
You will be able to demonstrate our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Accountable
Why work at London Youth
- Generous holiday allowance - 39 days paid holiday each year (including bank holidays and closure days).
- Employer 4% pension contribution.
- Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity.
- Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free Health Care Cash Plan.
- Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family.
- You will be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth.
- You will be making a difference to the lives of young people!
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Who we are:
Hope is here.The Global Returns Project (GRP) is a UK charity unlocking new philanthropy to deliver urgent solutions for our planet.
We are a fast-moving nonprofit that makes donations to high-impact nature and climate charities simple – and we don’t take any fees. We’ve already mobilised £3 million for top environmental solutions and are working to unlock at least £30 million annually by the end of the decade.
We are growing quickly: Last year's annual fundraising was nearly triple the previous year.
The problem: Charities protecting our planet can turn the tide on climate change and nature loss. They have the skills, strategies and networks to deliver fast and global impact. But less than 2% of philanthropy goes to climate mitigation.
Our solution: In the UK alone, around £2 trillion sits with “HNW+” individuals – those holding between £100k and £30 million. Yet traditional philanthropy largely overlooks them. We’re unlocking this funding by offering trusted, pro bono advice and a simple, portfolio approach to giving. Our expertise in UK wealth advice offers a unique path to scalability and systems-change.
What we are looking for:
Job title: Impact and Communications Officer
We're looking for a curious and capable Impact and Communications Officer to help us find, assess, report on and support some of the world’s highest impact climate and nature charities.
Internally, you will play a critical role in supporting the research on charities within our portfolio that our Due Diligence Committee oversees – helping develop our methodology and feeding into charity selection and assessment projects. You’ll help write impact reports and coordinate webinars for our network about our charities. You’ll also manage, update and clean leads in our CRM (Beacon), and support month-end financial processing.
Externally, you will produce much of the Global Returns Project’s communications content, telling compelling stories about cutting-edge environmental projects. You’ll assist with scheduling and sending our newsletters, keeping our website up-to-date, and editing video content. As we generate support for our portfolio via public campaigns and match-funding initiatives, you’ll help coordinate these efforts in line with the strategy set by the wider team.
You will thrive in a small, fast-moving team – taking initiative, being collaborative, and contributing to shared goals. Crucially, you'll care deeply about climate and nature.
Professional experience preferred: Some professional experience in marketing and communications (as a guide, likely 1-3 years).
Please see the full job description attached for information on skills required and main duties and responsibilities.
Location: Centrally located, light and airy office on Regent Street, London. Hybrid working: estimated 3-4 days per week in the office.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays. Occasional 1–2 days’ additional paid leave over the Christmas period. Flexible working.
Reports to: Kiki Shahida, Impact Officer
Preferred start date: 7 September 2026
Applicants should apply via CharityJob with both a CV and cover letter addressed to the CEO, Jack Chellman. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please include the name, email and phone number of a reference we can contact.
Hope is here. We're unlocking new philanthropy to deliver urgent solutions for our planet.



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The Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for managing FFRP, a London wide programme that supports families on low income to access good quality, free and independent advice, in order to prevent or alleviate financial hardship. The ideal candidate will be an experienced project manager, confident in relationship management and in evaluation and monitoring, with a strong understanding of the free legal advice sector in London.
Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for additional information about LLST and the role.
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About the Foundation
STEPS Rehabilitation Foundation is a charitable foundation based in Sheffield, providing grants to people aged 16 and over following life-changing injuries and illnesses, enabling access to essential equipment, adaptations and support.
The Foundation supports individuals living within the designated grant area shown above.
Our Values
Compassion, empowerment and integrity are at the heart of our Foundation. We are dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives after life-changing injuries, who have no other funding options available to them.
Role Overview
The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Foundation and will report directly to the Chair and the Board of Trustees. The CEO will lead on planning and delivering fundraising, events, marketing, grant processes and future team development.
Marketing, graphic design and financial management support are available from within the STEPS team.
This is a remote working role, though applicants must be a commutable distance from Sheffield and happy to travel in and around the designated grant area when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and drive a compelling fundraising and income generation strategy, including exploring novel and commercial routes where appropriate.
- Be the public face and voice of the charity, ensuring messaging is on brand at all times, and securing appropriate media and other opportunities for publicity and raising awareness.
- Work with and listen to individuals and families who are beneficiaries of the Foundation, communicating their needs with clarity and credibility to funders and potential funders and donors.
- Establish a donor stewardship journey and ensure practice follows to meet donor needs.
- Develop and deliver fundraising methods, including but not limited to events, grants, legacies, regular giving and other appropriate methods of fundraising.
- Develop and deliver a social media and marketing plan.
- Develop and propose budgets, presenting to the Board for approval.
- Ensure any grants received are properly reported on and accounted for.
- Ensure data is collected in a way that is legally compliant and allows for impact reporting to funders and wider audiences.
- Work with the Trustees to ensure the Foundation is operating according to its Articles of Association and can demonstrate legal and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure the code of governance is embedded in all practice and seek to be compliant with the Fundraising Regulator.
Person Specification
Essential
- Able to work independently and show strong autonomy and accountability.
- Is a self-starter and can work independently.
- Fundraising experience.
- Marketing and social media skills, to include content creation and delivery for digital platforms.
- Budget setting and management experience.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A strong track record of revenue generation, fundraising and building sustainable income.
- Strategic leadership, with the ability to contribute to strategic planning.
- Confidence in representing the Foundation externally.
- Experience of public speaking and partnership building.
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Foundation, with regular travel and in-person presence at events and meetings across the designated grant area, and from time to time further afield in the UK.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership experience in the charity sector, ideally within a senior fundraising capacity.
- Experience of, directly or indirectly, working within the medico-legal sector.
- Event experience.
The Opportunity
This is a CEO role with scope to shape the next five years. You will work with a committed Board of Trustees and have the opportunity to develop a team. If you are motivated by growth, visibility and making a meaningful difference to the lives of those affected by life-changing injury or illness, you will find this a wonderful opportunity.
Role available for immediate start, depending on the successful candidate's notice period.
STEPS Rehabilitation Foundation is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Ataxia UK
Ataxia’ is an umbrella term for a group of progressive, neurological conditions which involve problems with co-ordination, balance and speech caused by disruption of the messages sent from our brains to our muscles.
Ataxia UK funds research into cures and treatments for ataxia, including stem cell and gene therapy. By collaborating with ataxia researchers across the globe, and pharmaceutical and research organisations, we’re confident that cures can one day be found. Until then, we work towards getting better treatments for people with ataxia and providing information and support to everyone affected. Improving their quality of life and helping to slow the progression of the disease.
About the Role
As our Financial Controller, you'll lead the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and efficient processes that support our mission. You'll oversee month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, providing clear insights to inform decision-making across the organisation. Working closely with colleagues throughout the charity, you'll manage grant and restricted fund reporting, support annual planning, drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes, and lead a small finance team. You'll also play a key role in ensuring compliance with charity accounting standards, governance requirements and best practice.
About you
We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA ,CIPFA or similar) with at least five years' post-qualification experience and a proven track record in senior finance or audit roles. You'll be confident leading finance operations, managing staff, and turning complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
You'll bring experience of charity finance, including grant management, restricted and unrestricted funds, and Charity SORP, alongside strong skills in Xero and Excel. Experience with Fathom and Raiser's Edge (or similar CRM/database systems) would be an advantage.
Just as importantly, you'll be passionate about making a difference for people affected by ataxia. You'll understand the barriers faced by disabled people, approach our members with empathy and respect, and share our commitment to equality, inclusion and ethical medical research.
This is an opportunity for a skilled finance professional to use their expertise to help drive our mission and make a meaningful impact.
Benefits of working for us.
- 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
- Extra holiday day for your birthday
- Access to a free Health Plan, Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
- Flexible hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Accredited Living Wage Employer
Please see full Job Description for further details including Person Specifications. Your covering letter will be used to assess you against the person specification for this role.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Fundraising Development Officer to lead the development and delivery, raising funds to support Woodland Trust priorities and specific projects focused within Northern Ireland.
This role is advertised as full-time, 37.5 hours per week, however we would consider applications from those wanting reduced hours at 30 per week.
The Role:
- You will work alongside the Northern Ireland team to create, implement and deliver an agreed Northern Ireland fundraising plan for all relevant areas including Treescapes and consideration of relevant Acquisitions.
- Create, build and nurture relationships with donors, trusts, foundations, partners and organisations, creating opportunities that inspire long-term support and blended giving, including leaving a gift in will.
- Develop and deliver compelling funding plans, proposals, grant applications and Northern Ireland focused appeals to meet fundraising targets.
- Be a key Northern Ireland advocate working with UK colleagues to ensure that they see the importance, beauty, passion and impact of Northern Ireland woodlands and projects to ensure wider UK funding secured.
- Play a key role in planning and supporting philanthropy events across Northern Ireland and on occasion the wider UK, maximising opportunities to engage supporters.
- Drive forward exciting projects, working with passionate colleagues, partners and supporters to deliver impactful fundraising campaigns.
- Bring creativity and energy to events, proposals and bespoke opportunities, all while ensuring best practice and compliance in fundraising.
- This is a homebased role, with access to WTNI office in Clandeboye Estate, requiring regular travel to locations within the Northern Ireland landscape, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
- This is a fixed term contract for 13 months.
The Candidate:
- Experience working in fundraising, the third sector or within a targeted communications environment.
- Confidence in planning and developing engaging materials tailored to different audiences and objectives.
- Strong communication skills and are comfortable using both formal and informal methods to inspire and connect with a wide range of individuals.
- Exceptional planning and organisational abilities, especially in busy, target-driven environments.
- Experience in negotiation and collaboration skills, and thrive in partnership work with enthusiasm, influence, and strong networking capabilities.
- A proven track record of securing commitment from individuals at all levels, including major donors.
- Strong commercial awareness and understand the dynamics of relevant markets.
- IT literate, with solid experience using Microsoft Office and managing databases.
- Full clean driving licence
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.
Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
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Earliest Start Date: 1st December 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a Chief Operations Officer to lead the operations team, join the management team and support the CEO. Your priorities will be to oversee all fundraising, including campaigns, major donors and grant applications. You will oversee the HR of the organisation, including recruitment and disciplinaries. In partnership with the CEO and finance officer you will be jointly responsible for finance within the organisation. You will manage the facilities manager and administrator, ensuring that processes are followed appropriately and the building is maintained in good condition, ensuring we fulfil all legal requirements.
About You
You will be a senior manager who has energy and drive as well as sound judgement. On top of a strong track record in an operational position, you will have the breadth of experience to lead HR and systems, finance, monitoring and evaluation and fundraising. You will have experience in fundraising and funder management and be able to lead on making funding applications and reporting to funders. You will be a clear, analytical thinker who will strengthen the leadership of our charity. You will be an excellent manager of people. Finally, you will be excited about working in an organisation with a unique mission that strives to make a difference in the lives of some of the most disadvantaged young people in London.
About Woman's Trust
The charity was established in 1996 to meet the gap in specialist mental health services. Woman’s Trust is led by and for women and aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a life free from further harm and abuse. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recovery from the trauma. We are committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable environment for our staff, service users and volunteers.
Alongside delivering our existing 1-1 counselling, self-development workshops and therapeutic support groups for women who have experienced domestic abuse, we are focused on developing our innovative mental health services for young women and girls, delivering new peer-led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awarenessraising workshops and training for professionals, building on our research and policy to improve systems nationally.
About the role
The Head of Fundraising and Development role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape Woman’s Trust’s income strategy, develop new partnerships and play a central role in the organisation’s next phase of growth.
We are seeking an established income-generation leader who combines strategic and commercial judgement with a willingness to remain hands-on. The successful candidate will have a strong record of securing significant income, identifying new opportunities and building effective relationships with funders, commissioners and partners. They will also be a constructive and positive senior colleague: someone who works collaboratively, communicates clearly, takes ownership and contributes actively to the success of the wider organisation.
The role will oversee the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy and funding pipeline. Additionally, it will ensure the maintenance and growth of excellent relationships with both existing and prospective funders, including the stewardship of grants and timely reporting. Responsibilities will also include reviewing, updating, and developing service budgets, as well as overseeing or coordinating the submission of high-quality bids, funding approaches, and events.
As a member of the senior leadership team, this post will work cross-departmentally and will contribute to the overall strategy of Woman’s Trust, working closely with the CEO and the Board of Trustees. You will lead and line manage the Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Manager and Data Impact and Insights Manager. You will deliver a direct income target for each year, with a focus on the development and tendering of statutory commissioning.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
Location: Woman’s Trust premises including co-location with statutory partners and community partnership locations.Woman’s Trust operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 50% to be on-site.
In return, we can offer:
- 25 days' holiday + 3 days at Christmas + Public holidays
- Hybrid & flexible working - office based with minimum of 50% of working hours in Woman’s Trust London office, we also support mutually agreed flexible working arrangements
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mandatory job-related training
- Individual staff professional development budget
- A caring, committed and highly collaborative environment
- Several social events/lunches per year
- Friendly, all women team
To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.
Please note, CVs and cover letters should be sent in Word format.
Closing date: 31st August 2026.
First stage interviews (online): 22nd September 2026.
Second stage interviews: 28th September 2026.
Please note, this post is open to female applicants only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.
York Travellers Trust (YTT) is seeking an inspiring, values-led Chief Executive to lead our organisation through its next stage of development.
We work alongside the vibrant and resourceful Gypsy and Traveller communities of York and the surrounding area. We challenge discrimination and inequality, increase opportunities and life chances, and build bridges that promote understanding and community cohesion.
As Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership and hold overall responsibility for YTT’s performance, financial sustainability, governance, safeguarding and organisational development.
Working closely with our Board, staff and community members, you will:
- shape and deliver YTT’s strategic direction;
- strengthen our financial sustainability and develop new income opportunities;
- ensure our services remain effective, safe and responsive;
- build influential relationships with communities, funders, partners and policymakers;
- champion the rights, needs and aspirations of Gypsy and Traveller communities; and
- embed sociocratic and democratic ways of working so that community voices genuinely shape our decisions.
We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong commitment to equality, social justice and community empowerment. You will have experience of leading in a charity, community organisation, public service or another values-led environment.
You will understand the strengths, needs and systemic barriers experienced by Gypsy and Traveller communities, gained through direct work with these communities or substantial experience alongside other marginalised groups.
You will combine strategic thinking with a collaborative, authentic and hands-on leadership style. You will also bring experience of managing people, working with a Board, overseeing finances, securing income and representing an organisation externally.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a trusted community organisation at an important point in its development. If you share our ambition for an inclusive, community-led and sustainable future, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We are very interested to hear from the Gypsy and Traveller Community and applications will be most welcome.
If you aer interested in the role but would like less hours than 37 then please let us know in your application.
Please send us:
• your CV; and
• a supporting statement of no more than two pages explaining your interest in the role and how your experience meets the person specification.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible and recognise that a written application may not be the best way for everyone to demonstrate their suitability. As a reasonable adjustment, we can accept the information requested in an alternative format, such as an audio or video recording, or arrange another suitable way for you to apply.
Get in touch if you would like to have an informal chat about the role, discuss an alternative application method or any other reasonable adjustments. Closing date is 6 September 2026.
The development officer supports World Physiotherapy’s global development programmes and initiatives, working closely with the development programme manager and senior development officer. The role contributes to projects that strengthen the physiotherapy profession worldwide through programme development, donor engagement, grant support, project administration, stakeholder communications, and the coordination of meetings and events.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual interested in global health and international development. The postholder will work with a diverse range of partners, including member organisations, donors, consultants, academic institutions, and international agencies, helping to advance projects that improve physiotherapy education, practice, and professional development around the world.
Duties and key responsibilities
The development officer will:
- Support the development and delivery of programmes that strengthen physiotherapy globally.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the development programme manager and senior development officer across a range of development initiatives.
- Assist in the identification, design, and development of new programmes and projects that support the establishment and growth of the physiotherapy profession.
- Monitor and track funding, partnership, and development opportunities relevant to World Physiotherapy’s strategic priorities.
- Support donor engagement activities and contribute to the cultivation and maintenance of donor relationships.
- Assist with the preparation of grant proposals, concept notes, reports, and other fundraising materials.
- Support the coordination, administration, and monitoring of existing development projects and programmes.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, records, and databases, ensuring compliance with organisational requirements.
- Coordinate meetings, webinars, workshops, and other activities related to membership and development programmes and partnerships.
- Manage membership and development-related enquiries and assist with follow-up communications with stakeholders and partners.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including member organisations, partners, funders, and consultants.
- Contribute to the preparation of project updates, communications, presentations, and reports as required.
- Undertake other duties commensurate with the role and level of responsibility.
Education and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy, international development, global or public health, or related field
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in governance or non-profit management.
Essential experience and skills
- Experience within the health, education, regulatory, international development sector highly regarded.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience coordinating projects and supporting committees or governance processes.
- Experience in fundraising and/or writing grant proposals.
- Ability to work independently within a hybrid environment.
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Experience in Microsoft suite/excel.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the physiotherapy profession and the role of professional associations in advancing healthcare and rehabilitation.
- Experience working with international professional associations, non-governmental organisations, or health-related organisations.
- Experience engaging and collaborating with stakeholders from diverse cultural and geographic backgrounds.
- Understanding of global health, rehabilitation, or international development programmes.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Spanish or French (highly desirable) or another language in addition to English.
Personal attributes
- Highly organised, proactive, and detail oriented.
- Strong integrity and commitment to transparency and accountability.
- Collaborative, diplomatic, and skilled in stakeholder management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic thinker with a practical, solution-oriented mindset.
Impact of the role
The development officer will support programmes and partnerships that strengthen the physiotherapy profession globally. Through assisting with programme development, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination, the postholder will help World Physiotherapy deliver initiatives that build workforce capacity, support member organisations, and improve access to high-quality rehabilitation services worldwide.
To represent physiotherapy across the globe, advancing our profession and advocating access for all, to improve health and wellbeing.


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Who we are
Sabre Education is an international NGO which, since 2004, has been providing children in Ghana with the best possible early childhood education by partnering with government to implement play-based learning at scale. Sabre focuses on:
Influencing early childhood education (ECE) policy & practice.
Training teachers and school officials in quality early childhood education.
Transforming learning environments to facilitate positive play-based learning.
Sabre has directly trained more than 6,000 teachers and over 700 Ghana Education Service officials, transforming the early years education of more than 361,000 children through high-quality play-based learning. Our teacher training model has been successfully piloted and replicated across 17 districts in Ghana, with partners extending its reach to a further 48 districts.
Building on this success, the Ghana Government is now scaling play-based learning to every public kindergarten in the country, with Sabre as a technical assistance partner, training around 29,000 teachers and reaching an estimated 1.2 million children each year.
Sabre’s new 2026–2029 strategy builds on these achievements by expanding its impact to other countries across sub-Saharan Africa, sharing Ghana’s experience of successfully scaling play-based learning nationwide. Alongside this expansion, Sabre will continue its work in Ghana, implementing a bold early childhood education system-strengthening strategy in close partnership with the government and wider sector stakeholders.
About the role
This is a senior strategic position within the organisation, sitting on the senior leadership team, reporting to the CEO and working closely with colleagues across the UK and Ghana.
As the Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will lead on strengthening and building relationships with Sabre’s growing portfolio of key funders, including trusts, foundations, institutional and corporate donors. Working with leadership and the team, you will also deepen the charity’s profile, reputation and brand.
Key responsibilities include:
- Nurture excellent relationships with Sabre’s current donor community.
- Work with the fundraising team proactively to attract, cultivate, secure and steward grant funders.
- Work with the Senior Fundraising Manager to identify, cultivate and secure new institutional multi-year grants.
- Work closely with the CEO and SLT to develop other income streams when strategically beneficial.
- Provide strategic leadership for all of Sabre’s communications, profile-building and marketing agendas.
- Lead, develop and manage the fundraising and communications team of four.
- Contribute to the organisation’s overall strategic mission as a member of the SLT.
Who we are looking for
This is a leadership role for someone with a proven track record as a senior fundraiser with considerable experience in trusts, foundations and institutional funding and team management. Crucially, you will be passionate about our work in early years education and motivated by the opportunity to shape our fundraising and communications work.
We are also seeking someone with:
- Experience developing and implementing a growth fundraising strategy.
- Strong experience writing technical proposals.
- Outstanding leadership, mentoring and team-building abilities.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and dedication.
Sabre Education is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where individual differences and contributions are truly recognised and valued.
We offer a range of inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement opportunities and other methods to support staff from different backgrounds.
Sabre is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
Marshall’s Charity
Chief Executive and Clerk to the Trustees
£90,000 per annum + benefits Marshall’s Charity, 66 Newcomen Street, London SE1 1YT
The Charity was formed in 1631 on the death of John Marshall, a baker in Southwark. In his Will, after making provision for his family and friends, he left the balance of his modest estate to trustees to be used for various charitable purposes. The Charity is funded solely from this endowment and carries out its charitable purposes principally by awarding grants for the Marshall's Educational Foundation, the restoration and repair of parsonages and Anglican churches and as Patrons to Christchurch, Southwark.
The post holder will be a key part of a small, dedicated and friendly team and play a pivotal role in the organisation by leading on all matters of finance, compliance, regulatory and risk management and office administration systems. In doing so you will be making a tangible and long-lasting contribution to the Charity
The ideal candidate will:
- demonstrate senior financial experience including accounting, cash management, liaison with contractors, relevant law
- hold a professional accountancy qualification
- possess excellent oral and written communication skills
- demonstrate proven administrative, IT and organisational skills
- have experience of corporate and fiscal governance gained within the professional, charitable or wider not-for-profit sectors
- be supportive of the Charity’s aims and sympathetic to the cause of the Church of England
- have a positive “can do” attitude
Whatever your professional background, unquestionable commitment, honesty, integrity and energy, along with an eye for detail, are essential. Candidates should be within easy reach to the offices near London Bridge. If you share our commitment and interest and have the skills, motivation and experience to join us we would be keen to hear from you.
How to Apply
Download further details of the position from our website:
Marylebone Executive Search
For an informal confidential discussion call Richard Evans or Kevin Everett number found on website.
Apply online with a full Curriculum Vitae detailing your skills, qualifications and experience together with a two-page covering letter outlining your motivation to undertake the role and how you meet the competencies required for the position as stated in the Person Specification.
Closing date for applications: 9 August 2026
Long List interviews: 14 August – 10 September 2026
Short List interviews: w/c 21 September 2026
Candidate Visits and Final Panel Interviews: w/c 28 September 2026
Start Date: mid-January 2027
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We have a unique and exciting opportunity to join the Shared Interest Foundation team, we are continuing to expand our reach and enhance our impact and are now seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide maternity cover for a 12-month fixed term contract. Start Date 1st September 2026.
Shared Interest Foundation is a dynamic and mission-driven charity dedicated to the development of sustainable enterprises, empowering women and youth, and building climate resilience in remote communities within Africa and Latin America.
In this role you will support and contribute to the Foundation’s growth by developing and contributing towards the effective delivery of projects in line with the mission and strategy of Shared Interest Foundation.
Responsibilities include:
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Work with Foundation Manager and Project Officers in regions to develop potential new projects and new partners
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Responsible for the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser incumbent to ensure the objectives of this role are fulfilled.Support the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to deliver effective grant management, helping to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the agreed budget, timeline and project objectives.
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Provide oversight of the restricted fundraising process and support the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser to research, write and submit accurate and persuasive funding applications.
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Lead on development and submission of high-quality project reports, with support from the Grants and Trusts Fundraiser.
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Maintain and further develop strong partnerships with project partners and key stakeholders.
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Work collaboratively with the Membership and Volunteer Engagement Manager to maximise volunteer support in line with the Foundation’s Strategic Plan.
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Lead on the provision of project content for marketing and communication materials and work with the Marketing and Communications team to raise awareness of the Foundation through digital platforms and printed materials
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Take an active role in Foundation business planning and budget development
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Produce appropriate documentation including project status reports and support Foundation Manager to compile internal management and Board reports.
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Provide reports and input as required for communication materials, including QR and Annual Review.
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Support Foundation KPI monitoring and reporting.
About you
You will be an experienced project and fundraising professional with a strong track record in project development, grants and trusts fundraising, and delivering complex programmes from concept through to reporting. You will be an exceptional communicator who can build effective relationships with partners, donors, colleagues and beneficiaries across cultures and time zones, while producing clear, persuasive funding applications and high‑quality project reports. You will be organised, proactive and analytical, confident managing multiple priorities, budgets and deadlines, and comfortable contributing to strategic planning. A commitment to fair trade, international development, and the mission of Shared Interest is essential, along with the ability to work flexibly within a small, collaborative team, as well as providing line management support.A degree and or relevant experience in international development is a must and working knowledge of French or Spanish would be an advantage.
You will have strong social motivation – commitment to, and empathy with, the aims, objectives and values of Shared Interest.
About Us
We believe that people are our most valuable asset. We are focussed on colleague development; it is important to us to nurture expertise, talent and passion within the colleague team.
What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary including additional benefits which include,
Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
Life assurance (3x salary) and income protection
Access to a range of high street and online discounts
Work/Life Balance – Flexible approach to the working day
A 37.5-hour weekly contract
25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
Hybrid working (3 days’ home based)
Newcastle City Centre location for 2 days
Above statutory family leave entitlement
Health and Wellbeing
Access to We Care through Canada Life
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and carry out a fair and transparent process. Recognising there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we’re committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you.
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