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We believe everyone deserves great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.  Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Head of Marketing and Communications to join our senior management team.

Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you’re excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.

What you need to know

Hours: 35 per week.

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid. You will spend part of your week at home, and part of your week in the office. Our head office is based in Merchant city with excellent transport links and access to discounted car parking nearby.

What you’ll do

As a Head of Marketing and Communications you’ll be a lead an established team, reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services. You’ll play an essential role in leading and delivering our marketing and communications strategy, maximising awareness, engagement, and impact. You’ll inspire a multi-disciplinary team to create innovative campaigns that showcase our services, strengthen our brand, grow audiences, and drive income. You’ll act as a strategic adviser to the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring our brand, messaging, and campaigns reflect our vision, mission, and values while connecting with diverse communities, stakeholders, partners, and donors.

Your leadership will make a visible and lasting difference through teams that:

• Supporting our communities
• Helping people get active
• Creating cultural experiences
• Or working behind the scenes to make it all happen

Who you are

We’re looking for someone is a strategic, creative, and inspiring marketing leader with a passion for culture and sport. You’ll bring strong business acumen, a track record of delivering impactful campaigns, and a people-focused approach that motivates and empowers teams. Confident and resilient, you can balance social impact with income growth, build brand and engagement, and lead inclusively and authentically in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

We’re looking for:

· Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience in a relevant field.

· Proven senior marketing leadership, including leading large, multidisciplinary teams and delivering organisational impact.

· Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to influence, build consensus, and represent the organisation effectively.

· Demonstrated passion for culture and sport, with experience engaging and inspiring colleagues and audiences.

· Significant experience delivering marketing and communications across complex, multi-service portfolios.

· Strategic thinker and planner, able to use business judgment to develop long-term growth strategies.

· Strong financial and budget management skills, with experience generating and managing income from diverse sources.

· Experienced in leading projects and teams in high-pressure environments, demonstrating resilience, decisiveness, and effective prioritisation.

· Track record of leading change programmes with measurable outcomes.

· Visible commitment to organisational values, including inclusive leadership, collaboration, and delivering measurable community impact.

· Collaborative team player, able to work effectively to achieve organisational goals.

Download the Candidate Brochure in the Job Attachments section on MyJobScotland to see the full list of essential and desirable criteria.

What we offer

At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.

Learn more about Glasgow Life in our 10 Facts video in the Further Information section on MyJobScotland.

We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:

Holiday

When you join, you’ll get 30 days’ holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you’re full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.

Fancy a bit more time off? You can buy extra holiday too!

Pension

Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a Defined Benefit scheme that provides you with a secure pension for later life.

Support

Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

Discounts

As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store.

Flexibility and development

We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. We also offer support for learning, development and career progression.

Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm’s Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council. We are currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure. This may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts. 

What’s next

To apply, complete our short application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter via MyJobScotland. Use the Candidate Brochure to help shape these documents and show how your experience matches the role.

Important Dates:

The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 2 November. First stage interviews are provisionally scheduled for mid-November. Final stage interviews are provisionally scheduled for late November.

Who We Are

Our Corporate Services teams keep Glasgow Life running at its best. From Business & Strategy, Finance, HR, Infrastructure, Marketing, Retail, they deliver the behind-the-scenes work that powers everything we do. Whether it's shaping strategy with sharp insights, crafting compelling messages, supporting our people, managing over 100 venues, or generating vital income—this team makes it happen.

Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life

We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgow’s communities — where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to Fair Work First principles, including effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect for all our staff. 

We’re working hard to address underrepresentation in our workforce. We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities.

We’re excited to hear from you. Let’s shape a great Glasgow life — together.

Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 2nd November 2025

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.

This senior leadership role will be at the forefront of identifying large new long term income opportunities in a fast-changing funding landscape. This is not just applying for money, it’s about building the reputation and sourcing future possibilities so that Beat is positioned to become the charity of choice across large gives. The role will provide strategic oversight and drive the organisation’s partnership approach to large gift income generation through trusts and grants, major donors, corporates and tenders whilst also leading a team of three. This leadership role is responsible for shaping and delivering a cohesive external funding strategy, and ensuring our approach is proactive, creative and aligned with both internal priorities and external funding trends.

The Head of Governance and Chief Executive’s Office is responsible for effective governance across The Place, compliance with regulatory frameworks and providing effective professional administrative support to the Chief Executive. Specifically, this post holder will:

• Ensure effective governance across The Place and its Board of Governors.
• Provide secretarial services to the Board of Governors.
• Provide effective and professional administrative support to the Chief Executive and wider leadership team.
• Lead on the timely coordination of the Annual Report and Financial Statements.
• Lead and coordinate on special projects as determined in collaboration with the Chief Executive and Board Working Groups.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: GOVERNANCE

The Place is led by Clare Connor, Chief Executive and Accountable Officer—she has held this role since August 2017. Clare provides visionary leadership across all dimensions of the organisation: academic, artistic, operational, financial and strategic. Under her stewardship, The Place moved through its ambitious 50th-anniversary year and launched a transformative ten-year plan to further “a world with more dance”. During this period, turnover increased by approximately one-third, and London Contemporary Dance School became an independent Higher Education Provider recognised by the Office for Students as a World-leading specialist provider.

The Board of Governors is led by Alan Bishop, who joined as Chair in August 2019. Under Alan’s leadership and guidance, The Place has demonstrated dynamism and growth in dance development through our world-leading status despite an increasingly challenging external context.

Alan has been a passionate advocate for our artistic and educational ambition, championing a culture of thoughtful risk-taking underpinned by strong risk management. He has deeply understood and valued the innovative spirit that has defined The Place since its founding and his leadership has been instrumental in carrying that legacy forward- guiding us from our previous five-year strategic plan to our current vision, with boldness and creativity at its core. The Place expects to welcome a new chair in 2026.

The Governors help us shape our overall strategy and support The Place to fulfil its artistic and educational objectives within a sustainable business model. The Governors work closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, and play a vital role as advocates and ambassadors on behalf of The Place.

As The Place is a company limited by guarantee (company no. 883094) and a registered charity (charity no. 250216), Governors are both charity trustees and company directors.

There are two key departments; Education (comprising Research and London Contemporary Dance School and the Centre for Advanced Training), and Public Programmes (comprising Theatre and Artist Development, Producing and Touring, Creative Learning and Classes and Courses). These departments are supported by Central Services Teams including Communications, Development, Finance and Human Resources.

Key stakeholders and partners include Arts Council England, Office for Students, the Department for Education, Research England alongside the Charity Commission. We also have a partnership with the University of the Arts London (UAL) in support of degree validation and PhD supervision.

SALARY

The salary for this position is £40,000-£45,000 (depending on experience).

Salaries are reviewed in August each year when any cost-of-living increases are made. No salary changes are made until after successful completion of a probationary period.

CONTRACT TERMS

This is an open-ended, permanent contract. This is a full-time position (equivalent to 40 hours per week). These hours are inclusive of a one-hour paid lunch break each day. Your hours of work will be agreed with the line manager. A minimum of 50% of hours must be office-based, with the opportunity for some remote working in agreement with the line manager.

Whilst in the six-month probationary period the notice period will be two weeks. Once this period is successfully completed the post holder will be confirmed in the post and the notice period will be twelve weeks.

CLOSING DATE

The application closing date is Thu 23 Oct 2025 at 12:00pm (noon).We reserve the right to close applications early depending on the volume of applications we receive and so we advise it is better to apply early.

For an informal chat about this role to answer any questions you may have before applying, please email Richard Lawrence-Allen, HR Operations Manager.

INTERVIEW DATES

We anticipate that interviews will be conducted firstly on Mon 27 Oct 2025 and subsequently Tue 04 Nov 2025 either in person at The Place or remotely via Microsoft Teams (or similar platform as necessary). Interview dates may be subject to change.

Are you an imaginative and inspirational team player with a passion for engaging and effective fundraising and an interest in the arts? As Development Manager for Perth Theatre and Concert Hall you will take the lead role in developing and implementing our fundraising strategy and growing our charitable income across Trusts & Foundations, Individual Giving and Corporate Sponsorship.

A natural people person and confident communicator you will build relationships with key funding partners and donors to identify the most impactful fundraising opportunities and maximise returns.

You will collaborate with departments across the organisation to understand their fundraising needs crafting creative and compelling propositions that support our vision: ensuring everyone in our communities experiences the transformational power of the performing arts. 

Working closely with the Leadership Team, with responsibility for two Development Officers, you will: 

Fundraising Management and Development

• Review the fundraising strategy to achieve the agreed annual fundraising targets;
•  Act as a lead ambassador for fundraising across the organisation;
•  Engage key funding partners and donors to build long-term relationships;
• Identify/manage fundraising campaigns, creating impactful storytelling for supporter engagement;
• Lead high-value fundraising bids nurturing relationships to ensure the best outcomes. 

Individual Giving

• Develop and manage the individual giving schemes and major donor fundraising in support of cultural programmes;
• Implement a legacy giving scheme, working across departments to create support material and identify communication channels;
• Collaborate with the Director and Board to build a major donor pipeline;
• Grow the donor base and average gift size through communications, events, and stewardship;
• Liaise with the Development Officer, Marketing and Box Office, Director and Programming team, and Learning & Engagement to effectively promote and manage individual giving and supporters;
• Maximise Gift Aid income and promote tax-effective giving.

Trusts & Foundations

• Develop and manage PTCH’s Trusts & Foundations pipeline for cultural programming and Learning & Engagement projects;
•  Research/identify a wide range of income sources to increase the number of funders and grant size;
• Oversee the database, maintaining accurate records to plan and prioritise funding applications;
• Work with the Director, Programming,Head of Learning & Engagement and others to devise high-quality applications and cases for support;
• Oversee the preparation of timely, accurate funder reports in collaboration with relevant teams;
• Nurture relationships with Trusts & Foundations contacts. 

Corporate Sponsorship

• Review the sponsorship offering and create a pitch pack for prospective partners;
• Proactively seek company partnerships and increase sponsor numbers and fees;
• Collaborate across departments to identify projects with sponsorship potential.

Person Specification

• Experience in the charity sector, ideally in an arts or cultural environment;
• Team player;
• Outstanding communicator and persuasive storyteller;
• Enthousiastic about new fundraising opportunities and sector trends.

Essential:

• Experience in developing and delivering a fundraising strategy for a similar-sized organisation;
• Proven track record of raising at least £250,000 annually through Trusts & Foundations and individual giving;
• Thorough understanding of the arts fundraising landscape;
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and budget management skills, with the ability to motivate others and deliver against deadlines/targets;
• Experience in developing relationships with partners, major donors and individual supporters;
• Proficiency in accurate fundraising income forecasting ROI assessment.

Please see the attached Recruitment Pack for further information. 

Citizens UK 

Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.

Our community sponsorship work fits within our ‘Migrants and Refugees’ theme of work, which combines place-based and multi-issue organising through our Migrants and Refugees Organising (MARO) team, and effective national campaigns, alongside the pioneering community sponsorship of refugees. Staff joining Sponsor Refugees are joining a thriving team that works collaboratively with the wider Migrants and Refugees theme. 

About

This is a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership, policy influence, and grassroots impact. As Head of Community Sponsorship, you’ll be at the forefront of one of the UK’s most inspiring community movements. Citizens UK played a pioneering role in bringing community sponsorship of refugees to the UK and now leads national programmes helping hundreds of people find safety, belonging, and a new start.

You’ll oversee national delivery of our sponsorship work, manage a talented cross-functional team, and shape the future of the UK’s refugee resettlement system. From working with community organisers and local groups to engaging senior policymakers and funders, your leadership will help grow a movement that places compassion, collaboration, and lived experience at its heart.

We’re looking for a mission-driven leader who can think strategically, build partnerships, and inspire others, someone who believes that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things when they act together. If you’re ready to help shape the next chapter of the UK’s refugee welcome story, we’d love to hear from you.

Purpose 

At Citizens UK, our organisers and project staff work within communities to develop leaders, strengthen organisations, campaign for change and organise across difference. There are various project roles and operational, communication, finance and HR roles that support the organisation and project staff and organisers to deliver on this mission and work. This work is rewarding and can be challenging; it requires a personal commitment to inclusion, a willingness to listen and disagree respectfully, and an interest in working in an organisation where our staff, member institutions and leaders will come from a diversity of backgrounds and often hold views that may be very different from our own. More information about how we operate within this context and build trusted relationships across difference can be found on our website and is covered in induction. Onboarding and navigating this relational culture, and type of work, is supported by line managers and further training. 

Citizens UK has played a pioneering role in introducing and developing community sponsorship of refugees in the UK. In response to the Syrian refugee crisis, it called for a Canadian-style scheme in 2015, which led to the UK government launching its own programme in 2016. Citizens UK was instrumental in shaping the policy and later established the Sponsor Refugees programme in 2017 Through training, advocacy, and coordination, it has helped hundreds of local groups welcome refugee families. In 2022, Citizens UK expanded its work by launching the Communities for Ukraine programme, matching Ukrainian refugees with UK hosts and most recently has run Communities for Afghans, resettling dozens of refugees. Throughout, it has combined grassroots mobilisation with national advocacy to build a sustainable, community-led model of refugee resettlement. 

Main Responsibilities 

As Head of Community Sponsorship at Citizens UK you will lead the complex strategic and operational delivery of the Sponsor Refugees programmes. This currently includes funded work to deliver a second phase of the Communities for Afghans programme to welcome 125 Afghan refugees as well as oversee the development of influencing work around the UK Government’s forthcoming sponsorship reform agenda. The post-holder will oversee a cross-functional team, ensuring that goals around refugee resettlement, host and sponsor recruitment, and strategic partnerships are met. This includes managing project performance through effective monitoring and evaluation, aligning operations with the organisation’s business plan, and integrating teams to deliver impactful results. The role also involves coordinating outreach to grow the network of hosts and community sponsorship groups, while embedding refugee voices in strategic planning and promoting meaningful community engagement. 

In addition to project leadership, the Head of Community Sponsorship will drive organisational development by fostering collaboration, developing sustainable funding strategies, and ensuring alignment with Citizens UK’s broader migration and transformation goals. They lead relationship management with senior stakeholders, policy makers, and funders, and support the creation of campaigns and resources to expand public awareness and support for community sponsorship. With responsibilities spanning staff management, communications, and external representation, the role is key to shaping Citizens UK’s refugee resettlement strategy and sustaining its national impact. 

Working as the Head of Community Sponsorship for Citizens UK, initially reporting to the Director of Communications and External Affairs, your main responsibilities will include: 

Contribute to Citizens UK and Project Strategic Objectives 

• Demonstrate ability to initiate and lead large-scale, national-level community sponsorship programmes that reflect and advance Citizens UK’s mission. 

• Develop and implement strategic approaches that integrate community organising with refugee resettlement policy influence. 

• Build and grow innovative that centre lived experience and drive systemic impact. 

Build and Manage Projects & Achieve Work Targets Effectively 

• Oversee multiple complex projects with national reach, ensuring targets on refugee resettlement, host recruitment, and strategic partnerships are achieved. 

• Develop and manage project workplans, KPIs and budgets, ensuring delivery to time, standard, and impact goals. 

• Establish systems for performance tracking, evaluation, and continuous improvement across project streams. 

Learning, Expertise, Wellbeing & Inclusion 

• Lead the team in learning and reflective practice, ensuring up-to-date expertise on sponsorship policy, refugee needs, and civic engagement models. 

• Act as a senior expert in sponsorship strategy; coach and mentor staff and partners, and facilitate learning across departments and projects. 

• Influence and lead the integration of equity, wellbeing and refugee voice into strategic decisions and delivery frameworks. 

Develop and Manage External Relationships 

• Lead high-level relationships with national and senior stakeholders, including government departments (e.g. Home Office), delivery partners and civil society institutions. 

• Build and manage partnerships that advance sponsorship reform and position Citizens UK as a sector leader. 

• Ensure stakeholder experience is consistently excellent and take the lead on resolving reputational risks or tensions. 

Communications 

• Act as a senior spokesperson for Citizens UK’s sponsorship work in the media, at public events, and in government or civil society forums. 

• Lead the design and implementation of a high-profile communications strategy to influence narratives on refugee welcome and community leadership. 

• Ensure communications align with ethical storytelling principles and amplify sponsor and refugee voices responsibly. 

Develop and Manage Internal Relationships 

• Lead and develop high-performing cross-functional teams, with clear expectations, direction, and collaboration structures. 

• Effectively line manage senior staff and foster shared leadership culture across sponsorship and Citizens UK teams. 

• Contribute to senior leadership structures, including strategic planning processes and transformation initiatives. 

Generate Income and Resources 

• Initiate and grow significant and sustainable income streams to fund Citizens UK’s sponsorship work. 

• Develop and lead high-value funding partnerships with trusts, foundations and strategic donors. 

• Demonstrate strong budget oversight and ensure effective use of financial and human resources in sponsorship delivery. 

Personal Specification 

(D) Desirable, (E) Essential 

Qualifications 

Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as migration, social policy, international development, or community organising (D) 

Management or leadership qualification, or relevant CPD in project or programme management, public policy, or team leadership (D) 

Experience 

Proven experience in leading complex, multi-stakeholder programmes related to refugee resettlement, community organising, or social impact (E) 

Demonstrable track record of strategic leadership in a charity or community-focused setting (E) 

Experience of managing cross-functional teams to deliver against ambitious organisational goals (E) 

Experience of developing and sustaining strategic partnerships with civil society organisations, local authorities, or government departments (E) 

Experience of designing and implementing systems for monitoring, evaluation, and learning to track progress and report to funders and or government stakeholders (D) 

Demonstrable experience of driving collaborative campaigns or outreach efforts that engage diverse communities (E) 

Key skills and knowledge 

Strong leadership and team coordination skills – able to motivate, direct, and support multidisciplinary teams across multiple workstreams (E) 

Excellent project and performance management skills – able to set strategic priorities, delegate effectively, and ensure accountability (E) 

In-depth knowledge of refugee resettlement systems, community sponsorship models, and UK migration policy, including recent developments affecting Afghan and Ukrainian pathways (E) 

Outstanding written and verbal communication – confident in producing compelling cases for support, policy communications, and public messaging (E) 

Ability to design and deliver stakeholder engagement strategies, with a clear understanding of influencing policy and public opinion (E) 

Skilled in developing and managing strategic partnerships with funders, policy-makers, and community groups (E) 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills – able to assess complex challenges, identify risks, and implement effective solutions (E) 

Personal qualities & values 

A mission-driven leader with a passion for refugee rights, community empowerment, and social justice (E) 

Politically astute and able to navigate relationships with stakeholders from civil society, government, and grassroots communities (E) 

Collaborative and people-centred, able to work constructively across teams and with volunteers, refugees, and community leaders (E) 

Committed to embedding refugee leadership and lived experience into programme design and delivery (E) 

Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving policy environment (E) 

Comfortable working within an accountable team culture – open to feedback, reflective practice, and continuous improvement (E) 

Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends, and to travel when necessary to support programme delivery (E) 

Are you ready to turn the power of play into life-changing impact? 
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape something truly special at Make-A-Wish UK. As our Head of Gaming, you’ll lead a bold and ambitious strategy to unite the gaming community, creators, studios, players and partners in granting unforgettable wishes for children living with critical conditions. With board-level support and a clear vision to generate £1m annual income within three years, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, storytelling and purpose driven partnerships. 

If you’re a strategic leader from the gaming, charity or social impact sector, with a passion for gaming and a heart for impact, this is your chance to build a legacy that transforms lives through play.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in gaming, influencer marketing, or a related field, with a strong understanding of the gaming industry.
• Passion for gaming and knowledge of trends, platforms, and community engagement practices.
• Proficiency in analysing data to assess performance, determine strategies, and make informed decisions.
• Experience with social media platforms, content creation tools, and gaming comms software.
• Experience in leading and inspiring creative teams while managing projects and resources.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, social media platforms, and analytics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and partners.
• Ability to develop and execute a long-term vision and strategy in gaming and influencer marketing.
• Strong relationship-building skills to connect with influencers, gaming communities, and industry partners.
• In-depth knowledge of current trends in the gaming industry, including emerging technologies and popular games.
• Understanding of influencer dynamics, audience engagement strategies, and campaign management.
• Familiarity with content creation processes, including video production, streaming, and social media management.
• Background in project management and/or team leadership.
• Understanding brand development and how to align marketing efforts with business objectives.
• A personal interest and enthusiasm for gaming trends and communities can enhance authenticity and engagement with stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to rapid changes in the gaming and social media landscape is important.
• Using technology to support planning and prioritisation such as project management tools, including the ability to use MS Office tools such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel to support delivery of work.

Core Purpose
As a visionary leader, the Head of Gaming is responsible for shaping and scaling our gaming strategy, 
unlocking £1m annual income within 3 years. The role drives innovation forges strategic partnerships and 
aligns gaming initiatives and the power of play with Make-A-Wish UK’s mission to deliver life-changing 
impact for critically ill children. Working closely with senior leaders, the Head of Gaming champions cross-functional collaboration, embeds data-driven performance and fosters a culture of creativity and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities for the role are:
Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the overall strategy for gaming aligned with the overarching Make-A-Wish UK organisational goals and market trends.
• Monitor and identify growth opportunities within the gaming sector that are unique to Make-A-Wish   UK, including (but not limited to) development of strategic partnerships,   product diversification to drive sustainable income growth, and market expansion to position Make-A-Wish as the go-to charity for the gaming sector.
• Collaborate with the extended leadership team to execute the gaming strategy and ensuring the journey and development priorities align with our overall Income & Engagement goals and growth targets.
• Establish Objectives, shared KPIs and other performance metrics that drive alignment with common priorities and focus across teams to deliver on growth targets.
• Attend appropriate industry events and conferences to cement Make-A-Wish UK as contender within the UK videogame sector.
• Lead stakeholder management of high-value and   high-profile gaming contacts, including senior Make-A-Wish advisors within the gaming industry

 Team Management:

• Lead and motivate the Gaming and Influencer Officer by providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development.
• Promote a creative and collaborative work environment to drive innovative partnerships, creativity and innovation.

 Gaming Group Wish

• Oversee the entire gaming group wish development lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring the project is delivered on time and within budget.
• Scale the group wish within the sector and develop commercial opportunities that resonates with the gaming audience.
• Leverage storytelling to engage with gaming influencers within the gaming community

 Partnership Development:

• Establish and nurture relationships with external partners, including publishers, hardware manufacturers, distributors, and platform holders.
• Identify, negotiate, and maintain relationships with gaming influencers and content creators.
• Collaborate with Brand and Corporate Partnerships to ensure the content and pitch is engaging for partnerships, campaigns and promotions.

Campaign Execution:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and analysis of gaming-related marketing campaigns.
• Ensure that campaigns align with the company's objectives and target audience.

Performance Analysis:

• Monitor campaign performance metrics and provide insightful reports to stakeholders.
• Adjust strategies based on performance data to improve engagement and ROI.
• Continuously analyse, refine, and optimise workflows, tools, and processes across gaming to increase lead time to value, reduce blocks, improve resource allocation and enhance productivity.
• Proactively identify and monitor risks that could impact product development timelines, from technical challenges to resource gaps, and proactively develop mitigation strategies

 Income generation:

• Identify and prioritise opportunities for the   growth of income, gift in kind and networks in areas of Gaming for Make-A-Wish. This includes collaborating with the corporate partnerships team and relevant internal teams for new Gaming partners and sponsors for MAW.

Budget Management:

• Manage the budget for gaming and influencer marketing initiatives, ensuring optimal allocation of resources in line with operational needs.
• Ensure cost-efficiency and return on investment for game projects.

Wishgranting:

• Support connections to help grant wishes for children with gaming-related wishes by establishing relationships with industry partners, networks and individuals who can help.

Are you skilled at stewarding funder partnerships and unlocking new income streams to support impactful education work across the UK?

Want to play a key role in shaping the ambitious direction for a national charity that sees that all young people are equipped through citizenship and democratic education?

Young Citizens is a UK education charity on a mission to help children and young people thrive in their communities and society. For nearly forty years we’ve equipped young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand how democracy and society works, and how they can be a part of it. We’re a small, dynamic team working in each nation with a bold vision for the future. We have a well-loved set of digital lessons, tools and immersive programmes that primary and secondary schools come to each year to help deliver inspiring, quality citizenship education.

This is a newly created and pivotal role that will lead our approach to income generation and strategic growth. As Senior Business Development & Partnerships Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities, particularly in corporate partnerships, trust fundraising, and strategic collaborations, while also shaping how we position and promote our offer.

You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior management team to drive forward our mission and build meaningful relationships with stakeholders across sectors.

Role snapshot:

• Lead the delivery and success of our bold income generation strategy 
• Identify and secure new funding opportunities, with a focus on corporate partnerships and trusts/foundations
• Shape and promote Young Citizens’ offer and work for external audiences, enhancing visibility, advocacy and reach 
• Build and manage high-value relationships with funders, partners, and collaborators
• Contribute to organisational strategy and planning as a key member of the senior management team
• Represent the charity externally, championing our work and impact

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a strategic and proactive senior leader with a proven track record in income generation and business development, ideally within the charity, education, or corporate responsibility sectors. This role requires a collaborative and entrepreneurial self-starter who can effectively manage and grow our existing network of funders, while also contributing to the development of our evolving business model.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience in securing income from corporate partnerships and/or trusts and foundations
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to quickly understand social impact areas and align them with funder priorities
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive proposals and deliver compelling pitches
• A strategic mindset, with experience contributing to organisational planning and growth
• The ability to develop tailored business models and outreach campaigns with both speed and care
• A collaborative, confident approach and experience working at a senior level, including with CEOs or executive teams
• A team player mindset, interested in helping shape great organisational culture and performance

If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape a new role, influence strategy, and help grow a mission-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits of working at Young Citizens

In addition to joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, we offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
• Paid volunteering leave
• A day off for your birthday
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
• Season ticket loan
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people across the UK

This is a hybrid role, requiring attendance at our St. Paul’s, London office for a minimum of 2 days per week. Candidates must be based within a reasonable commuting distance to London and have the existing right to work in the UK.

To learn more about the role and the application process, please refer to the job pack for full details.

As long as this advert is live, we are accepting applications.

At Working Options, we are keenly aware that talent exists in all parts of society, and yet opportunities are not available to all. We aim to help all young people in the UK to transform their career and life chances. In 2024 we delivered in-person activities for 73,000 young people and engaged 2.5 million with digital content. We are proud of the impact our small, dedicated team has, and we can only achieve this success with committed volunteers, schools and funding partners who value the services we offer.

We were founded in Luton in 2012, and in 2024 following a generous grant from the Moondance Foundation we launched our work in Wales. So far, we have supported 20,000 Welsh students in a quarter of Welsh secondary schools. By 2029 we aim to be working in all state secondary schools across the country.

We are looking for a strategic lead to take our work in Wales to the next level. With oversight of our Wales Accelerator, the postholder will develop relationships with funders, media, government, and other key players to open doors for our work across Wales. You will listen and respond to local needs to direct our operational work on the ground.

Success in this role will be measured by our increased profile, new partnerships and income secured to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of our work in Wales.

We are flexible about whether this is a full-time or part-time position. The postholder will work closely with me and our Trustees, our key Advisors and Ambassadors (high-profile and well-connected individuals from a range of sectors), as well as our Head of Programme and delivery team for Wales. Your contribution to our work will be critical to our success, maximising the number of businesses, individuals and schools joining our movement to help all young people in Wales achieve career success.

Sue Maskrey
Chief Executive

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Yn Working Options, rydym yn ymwybodol iawn bod talent yn bodoli ym mhob rhan o'r gymdeithas, ac eto nid yw cyfleoedd ar gael i bawb. Ein nod yw helpu holl bobl ifanc y DU i drawsnewid eu cyfleoedd gyrfa a bywyd. Yn 2024, fe wnaethom gyflwyno gweithgareddau wyneb yn wyneb i 73,000 o bobl ifanc ac ymgysylltu â 2.5 miliwn gyda chynnwys digidol. Rydym yn falch o'r effaith y mae ein tîm bach, ymroddedig yn ei chael, a dim ond gyda gwirfoddolwyr ymroddedig, ysgolion a phartneriaid ariannu sy'n gwerthfawrogi'r gwasanaethau a gynigiwn y gallwn gyflawni'r llwyddiant hwn.

Fe'n sefydlwyd yn Luton yn 2012, ac yn 2024 yn dilyn grant hael gan Moondance Foundation fe wnaethom lansio ein gwaith yng Nghymru. Hyd yn hyn, rydym wedi cefnogi 20,000 o fyfyrwyr Cymreig mewn chwarter o ysgolion uwchradd Cymru. Erbyn 2029 ein nod yw bod yn gweithio ym mhob ysgol uwchradd y wladwriaeth ledled y wlad.

Rydym yn chwilio am arweinydd strategol i fynd â'n gwaith yng Nghymru i'r lefel nesaf. Gyda goruchwyliaeth ein Cyflymydd Cymru, bydd deiliad y swydd yn datblygu perthnasau gydag arianwyr, y cyfryngau, y llywodraeth, a chwaraewyr allweddol eraill i agor drysau ar gyfer ein gwaith ledled Cymru. Byddwch yn gwrando ar ac yn ymateb i anghenion lleol i gyfeirio ein gwaith gweithredol ar lawr gwlad.

Bydd llwyddiant yn y rôl hon yn cael ei fesur yn ôl ein proffil cynyddol, partneriaethau newydd ac incwm a sicrheir i sicrhau cynaliadwyedd ariannol hirdymor ein gwaith yng Nghymru.

Rydym yn hyblyg ynghylch a yw hon yn swydd amser llawn neu'n rhan-amser. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn gweithio'n agos gyda mi a'n Hymddiriedolwyr, ein Hymgynghorwyr a'n Llysgenhadon allweddol (unigolion proffil uchel â chysylltiadau da o ystod o sectorau), yn ogystal â'n Pennaeth Rhaglen a'n tîm cyflawni ar gyfer Cymru. Bydd eich cyfraniad at ein gwaith yn hanfodol i'n llwyddiant, gan gael y nifer uchaf o fusnesau, unigolion ac ysgolion i ymuno'n mudiad i helpu holl bobl ifanc Cymru i gyflawni llwyddiant gyrfa.

Sue Maskrey
Prif Weithredwr

We are looking for someone to provide strategic leadership of the operations function within Upbeat Communities.

Lead with purpose. Drive impact. Shape the future of dyslexia support.

The British Dyslexia Association is a leading charity representing the voice of people living with dyslexia, and we’re on a mission to build a society where everyone with dyslexia can thrive. We’re looking for a strategic, commercially-minded leader to take our services to the next level.

As part of our Senior Management Team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the charity’s future, driving income generation, and ensuring our services are inclusive, evidence-informed, and aligned with our vision. If you’re passionate about education, equity, and innovation - and ready to lead with heart and ambition - we would love to hear from you.

Location

Hybrid – this role is primarily home-based (UK), with regular travel required to work from our office in Bracknell (Berkshire) once a month, and to a location in London at least once a week, or as needed. 

What you'll be doing

Service management

• Provide strategic oversight of the design, delivery, and evaluation of CPD programmes, tutoring, and assessment services, ensuring they meet the needs of members, partners, and the wider sector
• Ensure all services are inclusive, evidence-informed, and of consistently high quality, embedding best practice in accessibility and pedagogy.
• Lead performance monitoring and evaluation, ensuring services achieve agreed financial objectives, demonstrate measurable impact, and deliver value for money.
• Contribute to effective marketing and communications strategies to raise visibility, grow participation, and strengthen the organisation’s reputation as a leader in training and assessment.
• Drive income generation and sales of CPD, tutoring, and assessment services, identifying opportunities to expand reach, build partnerships, and secure new markets.
• Stay ahead of sector standards, policy developments, and accreditation requirements, ensuring all provision remains compliant, relevant, and aligned with the organisation’s strategic priorities.

Business development

• Identify opportunities for new services, partnerships, and innovations.
• Support cross-departmental strategic development, working collaboratively with teams to identify opportunities for growth and enhancement of service provision.
• Drive growth of paid-for programmes to support the charity’s sustainability.
• Conduct market analysis to understand the needs of schools, professionals, employers and parents.
• Develop pricing models and service packages that balance affordability with viability.
• Explore new commercial opportunities aligned with the charity’s mission.
• Build strong relationships with schools, professionals, partners, and funders.

Management and leadership

• Provide clear leadership and direction for your team, ensuring alignment with the organisation's mission, values, and strategic objectives.
• Effectively manage, support and challenge direct reports, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture, and assist other line managers in their team to do the same.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Proven experience leading education, training, or professional services in a charity, education, or not-for-profit setting.
• Experience developing and growing income-generating programmes or services.
• Understanding of CPD, tutoring, and/or assessment markets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a high-performing team, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance mission and income.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker who can turn vision into practical, deliverable plans.
•  Ability to identify market needs and translate them into viable learning offerings.

 Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of dyslexia, neurodiversity, or special educational needs.
• Experience with digital learning or assessment products.
• Experience working with schools, universities, employers or professional bodies.
• Relevant teaching or professional qualification.

Closing date: 31 October 2025 (noon). We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Use of AI in Applications
We value the unique experience and perspective each candidate brings. While we understand that AI tools can be helpful in drafting applications, they can sometimes result in responses that feel generic or impersonal. This makes it harder for us to get a true sense of you.

To help your application stand out, we encourage you to write your responses in your own words. If you do use AI tools to support your writing, please treat the generated content as a starting point rather than a final answer. Make sure your application genuinely reflects your experience and voice.

Would you like to join our small, dedicated, international team to make a difference to the lives of seafarers and their families worldwide by taking the lead on managing our well respected helplines?

ISWAN has recently created this new role, which will be pivotal to further developing our quality service to seafarers. We have seen significant growth in the number and usage of our helplines and now seek to ensure we have a management structure capable of coping with further helpline growth.

As ISWAN’s Head of Helpline Services, you will be responsible for the strategic development, account management and evaluation of all ISWAN helpline services.  

We have no preconceptions about where the successful applicant will come from but you will bring experience of managing multi-channelled helpline operations and best practice as well as planning, measuring and delivering user and client service improvements.

You will need to be capable of working effectively within a complex international context and have sound experience of service development. This is a part-time role (21 hours per week) but we are keen to find the right person and therefore happy to discuss flexible working patterns. We are flexible about where the role is based but you will be managing helpline operations in the UK, India and the Philippines so you will need to be a great team player.

The Donmar has an exceptional ability to raise private funds, and the vital importance of fundraising is recognised across the organisation and embedded in the overall strategy. Each year we raise around half our income through fundraising from a varied number of sources, with corporate income representing around a third of the fundraised income. The Development team is led by the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising, and comprises 11 people.

Purpose of role

The Head of Corporate Partnerships will join the Development department at a time of rapid and exciting growth for the team, with a remit to lead a high achieving and ambitious team of three to achieve significant revenue targets through partnerships and sponsorships, oversee a successful corporate masterclass programme and research and implement new opportunities to generate revenue.

Who We Are Looking For

This role is ideally suited to an ambitious and highly motivated individual who thrives in a busy and fast-paced environment with senior experience in corporate development, and who is interested in playing a critical role at one of the UK's leading producing theatres. The successful candidate will be a brilliant relationship builder and manager, both internally and externally. They will enjoy a close working relationship with the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising, the wider development team and members of the senior management team.

TERMS

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Applications Close at 10am on Tuesday 21 October.

Round One Interviews: Monday 27 October

Round Two Interviews: Week Commencing 4 November

We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender reassignment and/or socio-economic background.

Duties and Responsibilities

Partnerships and Sponsorships 

• Work alongside the Head of Philanthropy and Head of Trusts and Events to deliver the Donmar’s Development strategy in line with the wider Organizational strategy and following our core Donmar values.
• Lead the Corporate Development team to maximise revenue from corporate partnerships and the Donmar’s growing corporate masterclass programme. 
• Report to and work closely with the Director of Strategic Development and Fundraising to set ambitious yet realistic annual targets for the corporate team. 
• Lead on new business, personally generating significant income through identifying prospective new corporate partners and delivering effective cultivation strategies, including engaging appropriate members of the Board and Development Committee. 
• Take a commercial approach to income generation at the Donmar, identifying and developing new opportunities for further growth. 
• Exploring new partnerships models in collaboration with our Partners, co-creating projects and being excited about change and innovation.
• Lead on the account management of the Donmar’s major Partners.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of other partners and sponsors contributing to meeting corporate fundraising targets, including ensuring renewal or upgrade. 
• Ensure that the Donmar’s corporate partners are receiving the highest quality of service from the Corporate and wider Development team, and other Donmar staff members.
• Manage and report against income budgets for Corporate support, working closely with the Finance team on monthly forecasting of income.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across the organisation to ensure the ability to identify opportunities for new partnership support.
• Ensure the efficient administration of the Corporate function (including contractual compliance, data management and adherence to all Donmar policies).
• Lead and support at relevant Corporate cultivation and stewardship events.

Line Management

• Effectively line manage and nurture the Senior Corporate Development Manager, ensuring that their work is delivered to the highest standard and that financial targets are met. 
• Oversee the professional growth of the Corporate team ensuring everyone works to the best of their ability, collaboratively, and upholding Donmar values.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and we may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.

Person Specification

Essential

• Significant senior experience of managing corporate partnerships in house, ideally in the performing arts, heritage or higher education sector. 
• Demonstrable success in securing six figure partnerships from a range of sectors. 
• An experienced and strong relationship manager, with demonstrable ability to retain and grow partnerships. 
• Experience of developing new commercial opportunities to generate earned income.
• An entrepreneurial and proactive approach to identifying opportunities for corporate partnerships.  
• A team player, with experience leading and motivating a team to achieve and exceed targets.  
• The ability to work independently to achieve objectives.
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Experience of budget setting and monitoring.
• Exceptional understanding of the corporate fundraising marketplace.

Desirable

• Experience of working with CRM databases, preferably Spektrix
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Office packages;
• Ambitious, motivated and results oriented.
• Experience of working with colleagues at a senior level including Senior Management Team, artistic staff and Development Board members.

Are you an IT leader keen to support the use of technology in a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation? 

The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is looking for a Head of Information Technology (IT) who can be both a visionary and a hands-on business partner, helping us navigate the exciting challenge of integrating new platforms with legacy systems.

In this high impact role, you’ll lead a diverse and evolving IT ecosystem to support double-digit membership growth, while continuing to leverage legacy systems that meet unique business needs. You’ll be responsible for delivering a secure, efficient, and user-focused IT environment that supports our strategic goals.

If you’re a business-facing IT professional who puts users first and thrives on solving complex challenges with smart, proportionate solutions we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do: 

• Lead the delivery of our IT strategy, ensuring our investments deliver tangible benefits for balancing innovation with operational stability. 
• Advise stakeholders on tech solutions that support business goals and improve user experience.
• Manage a mix of in-house and outsourced services, ensuring value and efficiency.
• Oversee vendor relationships, procurement, and IT change processes.
• Ensure robust risk management, including cyber security, data protection, and business continuity.
• Inspire, develop and performance manage a high-performing IT team to deliver excellent service.

What you’ll need:

• Strong understanding of enterprise technology solutions in a digital world.
• Skilled leader and staff manager, able to bring together, motivate, co-ordinate and develop a team effectively.
• Experience of setting, agreeing and implementing operational plans for a similar sized organisation encompassing the whole of IT. 
• Knowledge and experience of project management theories and systems.
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills to grasp and convey the solutions to problems clearly to different audiences.

This is more than a tech leadership role it’s a chance to make a real difference in how we serve our members and stakeholders. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, innovation, and impact.

Why join us?

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Location: Preferably London due to the clients you'll be working with; however, we will accept applications for any UK Trust office. This is a hybrid role, and 40-60% of your week will be in the office 

Interviews: 3rd and 4th November

For more information, or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

We’re looking for a bold and creative Business Development Manager to join The King’s Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward some of the most innovative commercial campaigns, cause-related marketing and fundraising products in the charity sector. Your work will directly power our mission to support young people to live, learn and earn, while helping us grow long-term, high-value brand partnerships.

In this role, you’ll take the lead on securing six-figure strategic partnerships from the consumer and leisure sectors. You’ll work closely with brand, youth marketing, commercial and senior leaders to develop pipelines, respond to briefs, and create bespoke opportunities that inspire brands to work with us. With your relationship-building skills, commercial acumen and creative flair, you’ll deliver compelling pitches, proposals and presentations that showcase the power of purposeful partnerships with The King’s Trust.

If you’re a confident partnership builder with a track record of winning big, thrive in a target-driven environment, and love bringing ideas to life through creative campaigns, we want to hear from you. Join a team that’s ambitious, collaborative and focused on transforming futures, and play your part in helping more young people unlock their potential.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Business Development Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of a Business Development Manager! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)