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We’re seeking a Programme Manager to lead our Women Off to Work employability programme. Since 2017, this project has supported hundreds of women to boost their employability and wellbeing through training, advice, work placements and more.

About Us 

The Abbey Community Association is a charity on a mission to support the communities of south Westminster to improve their quality of life by providing the space, services and opportunities to the people who need it most. Our vision? A community that feels healthier, happier and able to access the support it needs, when it needs it.

From our central London community hub, we offer a wide range of activities, services and courses to help address the needs of local people in South Westminster across 4 key areas: physical health, mental health, poverty and reducing isolation and loneliness amongst the elderly. Our programme includes exercise and dance classes, training and employment support, arts and social activities, and more. 

About Women Off to Work

We are delighted to have been awarded funding by the National Lottery to deliver a third phase of our incredibly popular Women off to Work (WoW) programme. Since 2017, WoW has supported hundreds of local women from predominantly Global Majority communities through holistic training and pathways into work programme.

WoW delivers a blend of life and vocational skills training, promoting general employability and improved wellbeing through work experience placements, internships, job brokerage, practical advice on self-employment and micro-businesses, ESOL classes and more. The programme provides women with opportunities to gain formal and accredited training qualifications and provide support with tailored into-work action plans. 

About the Role

The Programme Manager will play a crucial role in continuing the successful delivery of this vital programme, managing and motivating a team to ensure that WoW hits key performance targets.

We would love to see an application from you if you have: 

• Demonstrable project management experience 
• The ability to lead a team to success 
• An understanding of the needs of women who are marginalised within the world of work 
• Experience of co-design and embedding service user voice/experience into delivery models 

 Staff benefits for working at The Abbey Centre: 

• Subsidised lunch 
• Interest-free season ticket loan/ bicycle loan scheme 
• 23 days annual leave (plus public & statutory holidays) – pro-rata 
• Contributions of 6% of salary into stakeholder pension scheme, when matched by 3% personal contributions. 

Job Overview 

Doctors of the World UK is part of the global Médecins du Monde network, which delivers over 400 medical humanitarian projects in more than 70 countries through 6,000 volunteers. Our vision is of a world in which vulnerable people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need. 

Through our health programmes and advocacy, we work to ensure excluded people overcome barriers to realising their right to healthcare. Since opening in the UK in 1998, we’ve raised £10m for overseas humanitarian and emergency programmes, helped 20,000 service users here and fought for healthcare as a human right for all. 

As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you will manage a high-performing team of four staff: Database & Donor Manager, Communications & Engagement Manager. Community & Events Officer and the International Development Manager. Your key priority is to raise the income required as per the agreed annual income budgets for the organisation, managing all relevant income streams that include Trusts & Foundations, Events & Community, Corporate, Statutory, International and Individual Giving. You do not need to demsontrate an expertise in all of these streams. You are also responsible for ensuring that all communications messaging is strengthening our brand and engaging our supporters.

Finally, you are an active member participating in the Senior Management Team contributing insights and strategies that align with the charity’s development goals. By engaging in this leadership role, the Head of Fundraising and Communications role will help to drive the charity's mission forward, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. 

For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. To speak to someone about the position please contact Simon Tyler, Executive Director.

Benefits

- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Additional leave days, on top of the 28 days per calendar year:

o Birthday leave

o Religious leave

o 2 days for volunteering

o 1 day for moving house/relocating

- Pension

- Cycle to work scheme

- Flexible working: operating on a 35hr working week

- Registered as a London living wage employer

- Eye tests and subsidised glasses/contact lens

- Blue light card

- Breastfeeding arrangements

Salary & Contract

Full time 35 hrs per week

£51,300 per annum

Closing Date:

Tuesday 27th May at 5pm.

Interviews:

W/C: 9th June. However we endeavour to review the applications on a rolling basis and may look to interview sooner than the deadline if the candidates are suitable for the role.

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter with the following details:

Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. 

Due to the volume of applications we will only notify those applicants who are shortlisted for interview.

Interim Head of Operations
Bury St Edmunds (mostly on-site with some hybrid working)
Full-time | 6-month fixed-term contract
£60,000 per annum (pro rata)

Are you an experienced operations leader who thrives in a values-driven, purpose-led environment? Do you enjoy driving improvements across systems, facilities and IT to ensure teams can deliver their best work?

We’re supporting a well-established charity in the East of England to recruit an Interim Head of Operations. This is a key senior leadership role, responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of Facilities and IT teams, ensuring the organisation’s systems, sites and environments are safe, compliant and operating to a high standard.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and supporting high-performing Facilities and IT teams to deliver excellent, responsive services across multiple sites.

• Overseeing health and safety, digital infrastructure, data security, procurement and contract management.

• Developing and implementing strategic plans that support broader organisational objectives.

• Acting as a key business partner, building strong working relationships across all departments.

• Deputising for the Corporate Services Director on Facilities and IT matters.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience at a senior level in operations, facilities, or IT/digital leadership roles.

• A collaborative, hands-on leader with strong influencing skills and a solutions-focused mindset.

• Sound knowledge of health and safety, data protection, procurement and project management.

• Experience of leading through change and delivering service improvements.

• A values-led approach and commitment to equity, inclusion and continuous improvement.

What’s on offer:

• A competitive salary of £54000-57000 per annum (pro rata).

• Flexible, hybrid working

• A chance to make a real impact in a respected and values-led organisation during a critical period of change.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, strategic oversight and operational delivery – and who wants to contribute to work that really matters.

To find out more or apply, please get in touch today.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

About us: Tender works with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Since 2003, Tender’s work has grown and diversified from a single workshop programme delivered to schools, into a broader range of programmes reaching both children and young people and professionals with a safeguarding responsibility such as teachers, youth workers, social care workers and foster carers. Tender’s programmes include Healthy Relationships projects delivered across England, projects delivered using online resources and technology, specialist projects for vulnerable children and young people, whole school and whole setting approaches, and training for professionals with safeguarding responsibility and in workplaces.

About the role: The main purposes of the Projects Coordinator role are:

• Coordinating the administration of all aspects of Tender’s training programmes for adults across the organisation, with a focus on the coordination of our INSET work with schools.
• Supporting the Head of Adult Services and Service Delivery Lead (Adult Services) to manage relationships with Tender’s internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues, workshop leaders, teachers/carers, delivery partners and other service professionals
• Monitoring and evaluating the impact of Tender’s training sessions

Success in this role would mean that, after six months, you will have:

• Successfully coordinated the delivery of our adult training sessions in schools and youth settings
• Built good working relationships with the schools and settings we work in, and the facilitators who deliver our work
• Supported and worked flexibly with the Head of Adult Services and other colleagues to ensure the high quality and continued improvement of our work
• Use Tender’s data management systems, such as Microsoft 365 and Salesforce, confidently and in line with Tender’s policies

Essential requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in developing and delivering domestic violence training, or equivalent experience and a willingness to undertake the Level 3 training
• Proficiency in office software, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Ability to coordinate complex projects involving a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities
• Ability to manage your own time and priorities to meet the agreed objectives
• Ability to work with colleagues across departments and organisations
• Ability to solve problems, working flexibly and collaboratively

Join Our Team as Head of Finance

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for making a difference? Do you have a knack for financial analysis and strategic development? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About Us:
We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to supporting community projects, retail initiatives, and national fundraising efforts. Our mission is to create a positive impact through strategic financial management and exceptional customer service. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate about bringing their skills to advance our work tackling poverty in all its forms. This is a great opportunity to work for a flexible employer committed to its staff. The St Vincent de Paul Society is accredited IIP at Silver level and is proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

Working Hours: You will be contracted to 37.5 hours per week, Mondays to Fridays
Location: St Vincent’s Store, Allenby House, Rees Way, Bradford, BD3 0DZ. There is the potential for hybrid working.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
Requirements: This role is subject to 2 satisfactory references

Benefits Package:

• 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays, increasing to 38 days (pro rata) with service
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail discounts
• An extra day off on your birthday
• Buy/sell holiday scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free will writing
• 1x annual salary death in service benefit
• And lots more

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Management: Oversee financial transactions for various projects, including retail, trading, and community support.
• Year-End Accounts: Lead the production and reporting of consolidated year-end accounts, ensuring compliance with legal obligations.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with managers, budget holders, and the Director of Finance to provide financial insights and support.
• Internal Audits: Conduct internal audits and monitor financial activities to identify and report irregularities.
• Taxation and Compliance: Ensure VAT compliance, oversee Gift Aid schemes, and manage annual tax computations and returns.
• Payroll Oversight: Review monthly payrolls and ensure accurate processing.
• Fundraising Support: Partner with the Fundraising and Communications team to oversee financial aspects of fundraising initiatives.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate, timely management information and provide strategic insights for decision-making.
• Support and Cover: Assist in the overall management of the finance function, helping to embed a high-performance culture. Provide support and cover for the Director of Finance as required.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: CCAB recognised qualified accountant.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in senior finance roles, with experience in complex organisational structures and the charity, voluntary, or retail sectors. Experience liaising with auditors, business advisers, and board members.

Skills:

• Advanced IT and data manipulation skills, particularly in Excel (SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables).
• Impeccable attention to detail and dedication to accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Good organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and allocate tasks to ensure deadlines are met.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the community.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for training, development, and career advancement.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive team of professionals dedicated to excellence.

If you are a proactive, detail-oriented financial expert looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

How to apply: If you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please click apply. If you require any adjustments throughout your journey with us, please let us know.

Closing date: 15th May 2025
Interviews: 20th May 2025

Whilst we ask that staff have a connection to Christian values, religion is not considered in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.

Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage early applications as we may close the listing early once sufficient applicants have been received.

The St Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) was established in England and Wales in 1844 and is part of a large and thriving Christian voluntary movement dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need in 153 countries. Our core value is one of service and we treat each person as a unique individual deserving of dignity and respect. Person-to-person contact is therefore at the heart of our work and spending time with people is our greatest gift. We offer non-judgemental support to anyone in need, regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, or circumstances.

We are looking for a Head of Fundraising for Age UK (West London Branch), to be the sole dedicated income generation specialist and take a hands-on approach to all aspects of fundraising and maximising income from a diverse range of sources to support this charities vital work.

This is London hybrid role, with 1-2 days a week in the office with the option of condensed hours and or job share options.

The Charity
You would be joining a vibrant, independent local charity providing a range of high-quality services and activities that promote wellbeing, combat loneliness, and empower older people to remain independent and engaged in their community. Growing and diversifying fundraising is a strategic priority for them, with high-level Board support via their expert, invested Fundraising Working Group. They offer a range of great benefits including: 4% Employer Pension, up to 6% Employee contribution, cycle-to-Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Employee Assisted Project including: up to 6 Counselling Sessions, Staff Wellbeing Events, annual Leave Purchase Scheme and Length of Service Recognition

The Role
The Head of Fundraising is a pivotal leadership role, reporting to the CEO and joining the SMT.

You would be responsible for developing, implementing and delivering income generation strategy.

As the sole dedicated income generation specialist, you will take a hands-on approach to all aspects of fundraising and business development, identifying opportunities, building partnerships, securing funding, and maximising income from a diverse range of sources.

The fundraising income is currently c£300,000 per year and they have ambition to grow this to £500,000 over the next three years to ensure that they can continue to be there for older people when they are in need.

You would lead and manage the acquisition of potential donors, cultivate relationships, solicit donations, and engage in ongoing stewardship activities to retain and grow support.

The Candidate
We are looking for a proactive and hands on fundraiser, happy to be a sole fundraiser within a wider supportive team.

Someone with a proven track record of securing significant income from at least three of the following individual giving (including High Net Worth and regular giving), trusts/foundations, corporates, community, and/or legacy support.

We would like you to have experience of developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies and plans.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note the team are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so do get in touch ASAP to find out more.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Head of Retail
Salary: £53,973.50 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid - Exeter/Remote, plus regular attendance at DAA shops across Devon
Duration: Permanent

The Role

The Head of Retail will lead a team of 60+ staff and several hundred volunteers to grow and develop our retail presence on the high street and online. With 23 shops already open and plans to reach 30 in the next few years, this crucial role will be responsible for identifying new opportunities for growth, as well as maximising income from our existing shops. The money raised from our shops directly supports our life-saving work in the county, and the Head of Retail will also play a role in contributing to the wider success of the charity.

The Candidate

We're seeking an experienced and passionate retailer to join us. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with a background in charity retail. They'll have an entrepreneurial spirit and a creative eye, but also able to motivate a large and diverse team, as well as working collaboratively with key internal support functions. They'll have demonstrable experience in budget management and sales analysis, with an ability to draw actionable insights. The ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge and understanding of retail best practice, including health and safety and wider regulatory compliance issues. A good geographical knowledge of Devon is essential.

A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

The Package

Salary: £53,973.50 per annum.

As a valued member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata), rising to 27 days with length of service
• Occupational Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
• Paid time off for fertility treatment
• Pension scheme, 6% employer contributions
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Counselling and financial wellbeing services
• Company car provided
• Access to electric vehicle lease cars through salary sacrifice

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

The closing date for applications is at 9am on Tuesday 27th May 2025.
Interviews will be a two stage process and held in person at Head Office, Exeter.

1st interview - Friday 6th June 2025
2nd interview - Friday 13th June 2025

Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory basic criminal records check, references, and proof of Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately we do not have a license for sponsorship at present.

No agencies please.

RSPCA Woodside – Head of Income Generation

Salary: £50,000 per annum.

Contract: Permanent, full time hours.

Location: Leicester, two days per week in the office, with flexibility.

The RSPCA Woodside Animal Centre is seeking a Head of Income Generation to provide expertise, leadership, vision and guidance to drive forward the strategic direction of their Income Generation programme.

Founded in 1881, RSPCA Leicestershire Branch has been helping animals in need for over one hundred years. From 1975 the charity has been based at Woodside Animal Centre in Leicester and provides vital care to animals in need across Leicestershire, Peterborough and Rutland, alongside educating the public about animal welfare.

This role will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive Income Generation strategy for RSPCA Woodside and is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising leader, with the support of the CEO, to make the role their own in a post with scope and opportunities for career progression. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, researching and pursuing new opportunities for fundraising and revenue generation. The post will set and achieve ambitious income targets across multiple income streams, including corporate sponsorships, major donors, trusts and grants, and digital fundraising initiatives. It will also lead on growing the individual giving, legacy giving, and major donor programmes.
 
Candidates will have a proven track record in leading successful fundraising or income generation strategies, as well as a strong background in managing diverse income streams, including individual giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and grant applications. You will have exceptional leadership skills and have a creative approach, with the ability to inspire the Income Generation team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and high performance.

Commercial acumen with experience in identifying and developing revenue-generating opportunities will be combined with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for engaging donors, partners, and stakeholders.

Finally you will be a strategic thinker and will relish working in an environment where no one day will be the same.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 19th May, 9.00am.

An exciting and challenging opportunity to lead and develop IT provision in the UK’s largest union.

The Head of IT Support is responsible for UNISON’s entire technology infrastructure, and provision of systems and services to all our staff, members and lay officers.

High-quality customer service to all our users is central to this role. To this end, you will ensure UNISON’s IT infrastructure is reliable and secure; that systems are modern and effective; and that we embrace innovation, taking advantage of new developments to further the union’s objectives.

The Head of IT Support controls a substantial budget (£10m), and needs to balance providing the best technological solutions for UNISON while ensuring members’ money is spent wisely for their benefit.

A team of in-house IT management and support staff will report to you. You will also manage our IT Managed Service provider, and direct relationships with suppliers of other IT services.

Position: Head of Product and Systems Management 
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week 
Contract: Permanent 
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely 
Salary: £65,118 per annum plus excellent benefits 
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK. 

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. 

About this job

This year, we’ve embarked on a bold, strategic initiative to enhance our data capabilities. 

We’re aiming to improve our data use, integration and analytics to increase engagement, maximise impact and drive forward our strategic goals. With a key focus on: effective and efficient operations; collaboration; and continuous improvement in our Technology, Strategy and Business Intelligence teams.

To achieve this ambition, we’ve developed a new technology infrastructure which we are calling “Sage”. We’re implementing new technology infrastructure this year (such as our new CRM system and suite of data tools – Microsoft Dynamics). 

We will be taking a structured and phased approach to transitioning and embedding our new team structures, infrastructure and ways of working as part of Phase 2 of this Project.

Our Product and Systems Management team are responsible for: defining our product vision; setting the product strategy; and executing on it by delivering new functionality that meets customer needs and supports business goals.

Across all of our products our Product and Systems Management team cover the following areas:

• Being fully responsible for the provision and management of the system
• Owning the list of user requirements. These are known as product backlog items (PBIs) and are drawn from user group meetings/discussions. These PBIs are then scheduled for build and release. 
• Manage the relationship with any external support companies for the relevant products and interconnected products and systems including accounting online, bank checking and deduping systems.
• Manage the data cleanliness, accessibility, availability and retention in accordance with our data governance and security policies particularly the information and data management framework. And develop and maintain automated processing of bulk data.
• Enshrine continuous improvement into the use and development of our Products.

Our use of Product Management comprises of all of our critical business systems (Finance, HR, Intranet, Microsoft end user applications).

Our Head of Product and Systems Management plays a crucial role in the development and delivery of our Product and Systems Management. This role is also responsible for defining and delivering the Product and Systems Management team’s strategy/roadmap and ensure they are delivered. 

For this role we’re looking for:

• Expert level experience of managing a Systems Support Team
• Expert experience of Product Management
• Experience of managing external stakeholders and 3rd party suppliers effectively

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Thursday 15 May 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Department: Governance, Compliance and Risk

Location: remote working, with travel including to Head Office in Aldgate, London on ad-hoc basis

Closing date: Tuesday 13th May at 11.59pm

First stage interview : 20th May (via MS Teams)

Second stage interview: 22nd May (via MS Teams) 

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

Background

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

About the role

Join Dementia UK as Head of Governance, Compliance and Risk, where you will help the charity and its workforce comply with all necessary regulations and manage risks to the organisation, its employees, clients, reputation, assets and the interests of stakeholders.

As part of the governance team, you will work with senior managers across the organisation as a trusted advisor, providing day-to-day coordination and oversight of all governance bodies, meetings and working groups. You will also support the efficient flow of information to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, enabling them to update the Trustee Board effectively.

You will play a major role in making sure that the policies set by the charity are strictly followed by the entire workforce. This diverse workforce includes volunteers, employees, sessional workers and consultants. You will be responsible for maintaining messaging and behaviour that reflect the necessary rules and regulations, providing assurance that the charity complies with both external requirements and internal policies.

Additionally, you will oversee the operational requirements relating to insurance and develop effective plans to manage crises (including business continuity plans) or respond to compliance breaches.

The ideal candidate will hold a university degree in a business-related discipline, complemented by a relevant postgraduate qualification and professional certification (such as IRM Qualification, IA Cert, CIA, or Chartered Internal Auditor). You will demonstrate a thorough understanding of risk and regulatory frameworks, supported by extensive senior leadership experience in compliance and risk management within a public sector or not-for-profit environment. You will also have a strong track record of supporting internal audits from initiation through to the completion of action points, alongside a proven ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders both within and external to the organisation.

If this sounds like you, join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. If you’d like support to make an application, contact the recruitment team.

This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

Lead a movement of hope and healing. Transform lives. Build a brand that truly matters.
Are you a strategic storyteller and purpose-driven leader ready to inspire action and grow a globally recognised charity brand?

Mercy Ships UK is on a mission — to double income, triple volunteer engagement, and reach even more patients across sub-Saharan Africa with free, life-changing surgery. As our new Head of Brand and Communications, you won’t just manage messaging — you’ll shape how the world sees and supports this bold, faith-rooted vision of medical transformation.

This is your chance to:

• Craft campaigns that touch hearts and spark action

• Lead a creative, high-performing team with integrity and innovation

• Elevate the voice of a charity changing the narrative on global healthcare

• Collaborate with global teams to build a brand rooted in love, service, and excellence

We’re not looking for someone who ticks boxes. We want a communications visionary who believes in the power of storytelling, knows how to make a message stick, and is energised by ambitious goals.

If that sounds like you — and you’re ready to be part of something bigger — we’d love to hear from you.

Lead Impactful Change as Head of Fundraising & Communications – 224 Youth Zone, South Bristol

Are you a strategic, relationship-driven fundraising leader ready to make a real difference? At 224 Youth Zone, we’re building a life-changing space for thousands of young people and we need your expertise to secure the £1.4m annual income that will make it thrive.

You'll lead our fundraising and communications strategy, manage and grow a high-performing team, and build lasting relationships with major donors and local businesses through our Founder Patron campaign. This is your chance to shape the future of a brand-new Youth Zone, diversify income streams, and inspire a movement of support across South Bristol.

If you're an ambitious, proven income generator with a passion for youth opportunity, this is your platform to lead with purpose and legacy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Generate the requisite income (c£1.4m pa) to ensure the Youth Zone operates as per the OnSide DNA.

•  Lead an effective stewardship programme to ensure the Founder Patrons, and any donors, thereafter, are retained and uplift their giving.

•  Build and lead a team of fundraisers who each have personal income targets and a clear but small set of Key Performance Indicators that guide their work.

•  Be personally responsible for a small but high level portfolio of prospects to drive a personal annual income target, c15-20 annually.

Job Title: Head of Fundraising

Location: Leamington Spa (40%-60% of working time)

Salary: £55,000 per annum

About Us: The Smallpeice Trust is an energetic and independent educational charity dedicated to addressing the shortage of engineers in the UK. We engage and inspire young people aged 8-18 to choose pathways leading to a career in engineering. Our vision is to get young people excited about STEM subjects, no matter their background, through fun, sustainable and educational activities delivered by inspiring experts and partnerships. We want to inspire the young people of today to become the changemakers of tomorrow.

Role Purpose: We are seeking a passionate and dynamic individual to lead the development and delivery of The Smallpeice Trust’s fundraising strategy, driving sustainable income growth from trusts, foundations and public sector sources. A natural leader and an effective communicator, the Head of Fundraising will find new and engaging ways to inspire and work with colleagues across the organisation, embedding a culture of philanthropy and external engagement that supports the Trust’s ambitious business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the annual Fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with the wider organisational goals
• Proactively identify and pursue new funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and public sector bodies
• Lead the development and submission of large-scale funding bids (£100k+), clearly articulating the societal and organisational impact of supporting The Smallpeice Trust.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with a network of loyal partners who support The Smallpeice Trust’s mission
• Own the fundraising pipeline and lead reporting across the team, including regular updates to pipeline meetings, CEO briefings and Board reports
• Work closely with internal teams, including Content & Impact and Programme Delivery, to ensure high-quality, impact-led reporting to funders
• Provide clear leadership and support to any direct reports or cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture
• Create and manage the fundraising team’s income and expenditure budget, ensuring financial targets are met and resources are effectively allocated
• Contribute to wider organisational planning and act as a strategic voice in senior-level conversations, championing income generation and external partnerships

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven track record of securing significant income from trusts, foundations and public sector funders, including six-figure grants

· Strong bid writing skills, with the ability to develop compelling cases for support tailored to different funders

· Experience developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies and meeting or exceeding ambitious income targets.

· Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across departments and working at senior levels.

· Familiarity with fundraising compliance, sector standards, and the use of CRM systems for pipeline and performance tracking.

· Ideally, experience workiing in or with education, STEM or charitable sectors

Apply Now: Join us in inspiring the next generation of engineers! For full details of the role and requirements, please download the job description below

What can we offer you?

The salary for this role is £55 000

You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years). We also offer a generous pension scheme (7% employer contribution), free health care provision, death in service benefit.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer hybrid working opportunities, with an expectation of being in the Leamington office 2-3 days each week, but this may increase slightly during busy periods.

Diversity Equality and Inclusivity Commitment

We want to seize every opportunity to build a truly diverse and inclusive workplace, making sure we best reflect the values of the Trust and the diversity of the communities we engage with. We work hard to ensure that we are making exciting opportunities available to all, and everyone feels valued, heard and respected so that they can reach their full potential.

If you feel you don't meet every requirement, please apply anyway. We are committed to supporting your growth.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.

The closing date for applications is: 25th May 2025.

First interviews will be held via MS Teams and are currently scheduled for 6th June 2025.

Any second-stage interviews will be held in person at our office in Leamington Spa.

As a children’s charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. This role will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.