Head of communication jobs
About the role
We are looking for a proactive self-starter to sit within a high-performing team working to raise awareness of SSAFA’s support in the South West Region of England to those in the Armed Forces Community who need it most.
With the ultimate objective being to grow SSAFA’s presence, profile, and identity, the role is responsible for all marcomms activation in the region. The role holder will work to deliver the central Fundraising, Marketing & Communications strategy.
This role reports to the Head of Communications with close alignment with colleagues across the marcomms directorate. The marcomms manager will be responsible for managing marketing campaigns in the South West Region of England and promoting SSAFA’s fundraising initiatives and services. You’ll identify the areas of greatest impact and cut through, deliver integrated awareness campaigns and secure media coverage of fundraising events. Crucially, you’ll be able to identify stories which resonate with our target audience and write calls to action.
With a heavy focus on media and PR activity, key to the role is building strong relationships and contacts with relevant stakeholders in your region including media representatives, employees, volunteers, and case study beneficiaries.
About the team
The Communications team is a small but dynamic group of individuals with strong skillsets across Public Relations, Storytelling (case studies) and Internal Communications. The team is a mix of ex-forces and civilians, and they are always sharing knowledge and expertise with each other.
You will work closely across all directorates within SSAFA, with a focus in South West, to garner information and create compelling marcomms campaigns and activities to raise awareness of SSAFA’s work.
About you
You will be a highly motivated and creative communicator with a proven track record of delivering impactful PR and marketing campaigns. As a natural storyteller with strong media instincts, you will excel at securing high-profile coverage and elevating our brand presence. You will be a confident relationship builder, skilled at engaging stakeholders across the region, from media contacts to volunteers and case study beneficiaries. You will also be able to work independently while staying closely aligned with teams across fundraising and communications, demonstrating proactivity and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing practical, emotional, and financial support to our Forces and their families since 1885. SSAFA, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need; last year our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people in need, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person and their family – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
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Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.

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Come and join us and be part of a mission to save lives and end economic abuse forever!
In 2024, a staggering 4.1 million UK women experienced economic abuse at the hands of their current or former partner. The rising cost of living has only exacerbated the devastated impact of this form of domestic abuse.
Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it.
Since our founding in 2017, we’ve proudly campaigned successfully for the recognition of economic abuse in UK law and influenced wide-ranging systemic change to transform responses to it. We're now entering an ambitious new phase, and we’re seeking a dynamic, strategic and values-led Head of Income as part of the Senior Leadership Teamto help drive it forward.
This is a critical time for SEA. With a bold three-year strategy now in place, we’re looking for an experienced income-generation leader to oversee and diversify our income streams — across high-net-worth giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and earned income through consultancy and training. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Income will play a vital role in shaping the future of the organisation and enabling us to scale our impact.
The Head of Income will lead a talented team, including our Senior Fundraising Manager (trusts and foundations) and Corporate Development Manager (strategic multi-stakeholder partnerships), and collaborate closely with our CEO, Trustees and earned income delivery teams (consultancy and training) whilst also being hands on in relationship development. Your approach will be collaborative, survivor-centred and driven by SEA’s values. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with strong experience in high-value fundraising and/or commercial income generation.
What we’re looking for in the Head of Income
- Proven success in income generation from high-net-worth individuals and/or corporate partners
- Strategic mindset with the ability to lead and grow multi-stream income
- Experience of working in a small, agile organisation and line-managing high-performing teams
- Experience of working at Senior Leadership Team level, or readiness to step into the role
- A confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
- A commitment to SEA’s feminist ethos, values and mission
What we offer the Head of Income
- 25 days annual leave + 5 wellbeing days + bank holidays
- Home-based and flexible working options
- Reflective practice and wellbeing support
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Enhanced family leave, carers leave, sick pay
- A dynamic, purpose-led team where your impact is tangible
How to apply for the SEA Head of Income
Charlotte Wilmot at Eardley Wilmot is managing this appointment on our behalf and will support you with your application. Please send your CV to her directly in the first instance or here to her via Charityjob. You will then also be asked to complete a short anonymised application form via the Surviving Economic Abuse website. Charlotte will guide you through that step and a link to the form will be provided.
The deadline for receipt of completed application forms is midnight on 28 July 2025.
SEA is proudly survivor-centred and committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from minoritised and marginalised communities, and we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We also welcome job share applications as a joint application.
First nterviews will be held week beginning 4 August 2025 (held online – questions will be shared in advance).
We really look forward to hearing from you.
In the first instance, and for a full pack, please send your CV to Charlotte Wilmot at Eardley Wilmot or submit it here on CharityJob. You will then be invited to complete SEA's full application form in advance of the application deadline at midnight on Monday 28 July 2025.
SEA is proudly survivor-centred and committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome application from minoritised and marginalised communities, and we guarantee interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.
The Cathedral Chapter is in the process of refeshing its Mission and Vision within a Strategic Development Plan (due to be published in early 2026), and as part of this the Cathedral’s fundraising priorities will be decided and a Fundraising Committee formed to oversee and direct the task of building sustainable income within a fundraising strategy. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for drafting this strategy and enacting it once complete, and for all other aspects of fundraising at the Cathedral. With the assistance of a Fundraising Officer, the Head of Fundraising will be responsible for delivering the various Fundraising income streams.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Educational
- Degree level, or equivalent experience.
Experience
- In-depth knowledge and experience of fundraising at management and implementation level.
- Evidence of success both in achieving targets and in managing staff and strategies.
- Experience of managing and delivering change – both with staff and with projects.
- Experience in managing income/budgets.
Knowledge and Skills
- An understanding of and willingness to promote the distinctive ethos of the Church of England and of Guildford Cathedral.
- Clear, compelling and articulate verbal and written communication skills.
- A high level of new technology competence including the use of digital media (website, search), social media, and CRM software.
- The capacity to value the volunteers who work in the Cathedral and to respond to the needs of those who come seeking help and advice.
Personal Attributes
- A good manager and engaging team player, with the personal qualities necessary to work well with other members of the Cathedral team, both paid and volunteer.
- Enthusiasm and the desire to achieve.
- A creative approach to problem-solving
- The emotional and intellectual intelligence to engage successfully with a wide variety of audiences.
- The ability to work independently and under pressure.
- The capacity to set and reach ambitious goals, and to garner the support of others.
- Comfortable working in a Christian environment.
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Experience
- Previous experience in working in a unique setting such as a listed building or similar. Applicants should be able to prove their positive impact on fundraising success in a challenging environment.
About the role:
As the Head of Philanthropy you will lead and inspire a team dedicated to generating and growing income from high-value donors, corporate organisations, and charitable trusts and foundations.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver the Philanthropy Plan in line with the Organisational and Fundraising Strategy to maintain and grow sustainable income from major donors, corporate partnerships and trusts and foundations
- Through innovation drive the acquisition and development of high-value donors and funders to deliver sustainable growth.
- Collaborate across income streams to maximise income generation, consistency of messaging and donor experience.
- Development and presentation of reports for Directors, Board of Trustees and the Fundraising Committee.
- Develop and actively manage dashboards for monitoring, reporting and forecasting.
- Oversee the income pipelines for all philanthropic income streams, conducting regular prospect research and ensuring systems and processes are in place to identify potential high value supporters, enabling seamless transition across income streams.
- Drive the delivery and implementation of highly targeted and strategic partnership development, stewardship and cultivation plans.
- Oversee the due diligence process for all high value donors.
- Champion the use of Beacon (our central relationship management system) across the team, ensure consistency of use, accurate reporting and data informed decision making.
- Set objectives, and KPIs for the team and monitor performance alongside learning and development plans. Review performance and manage any issues in line with RDA UK policies and procedures.
- Manage a pool of high value donors and have accountability for related personal income targets
- Oversee the restricted income process to ensure all projects adhere to full cost recovery principles and are deliverable while also providing a compelling ask.
- Represent RDA UK externally building relationships with funders, partners, and supporters at all levels
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and other network partners to align and maximise fundraising opportunities
Leadership
- Work with the Director of Fundraising and Communications to set ways of working and high performance targets for the team
- Lead, manage and inspire the Fundraising Team to achieve their income targets through building strong relationships and high-level stewardship to ensure lifetime value
- Ensure consistently high quality written and verbal reports and presentations to donors and prospects
- Collaborate across RDA UK with Heads of Department to build the profile of the Fundraising Team.
- Work with the Finance team on budgeting, reporting and reforecasting for business as usual and any specific appeal or restricted project budget management.
- Lead on planning and delivering successful high value cultivation and stewardship events
- Work closely with the Communications team to develop and deliver impact centred communications, case studies and compelling cases for support for a high value audience
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience and understanding of major partnership fundraising including trusts & foundations, major donor and corporate fundraising techniques
- Experience and evidence of first-class relationship management techniques and donor care
- A demonstrable understanding of the written and contractual agreements involved in partnerships, ideally within a charity
- Proven track record of securing significant major gifts
- Experience of effective reporting to board level ensuring compliance, transparency and accountability are achieved
- Significant experience of managing high performance teams
- Experienced in creating strategies, annual plans, and budgets, and adapting them as required
- Proven track record of working successfully in targeted and high pressure environments
- A demonstrable track record of deploying effective fundraising tactics and high-level donor cultivation
- Experience of undertaking due diligence processes within a complex organisation.
- Strong working knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations
- Experienced in CRM system use and best practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the charity sector
- Knowledge of charity law
- Personally secured and managed partnerships in excess of £100,000
- Knowledge and connections in the wealth management and high net worth advisory space
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Cherry Trees
Cherry Trees is a highly regarded local charity in East Clandon, near Guildford, Surrey, that offers Outstanding specialist respite for children with complex disabilities. We are a lifeline for many families, playing a vital role in helping them stay together by providing Outstanding care. This gives children the best opportunities in life and allows their families to have a much-needed break from their caring responsibilities.
Job description
We are looking for a full time Head of Fundraising and Communications to join our team at an exciting time of organisational development and growth. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to lead and inspire our committed fundraising team. Our ideal candidate must have experience of managing a charity fundraising team, excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, and be able to demonstrate previous success in income generation through a variety of fundraising channels.
The role requires someone who is confident in developing and leading on a fundraising and communications strategy to grow various income streams for the charity and manage a budget effectively.
We are fully committed to safeguarding our vulnerable children and adults and as such our recruitment process will follow Safer Recruitment guidelines and the successful applicant will require a DBS.
We help to keep families together by providing home from home care for children with complex disabilities and a meaningful break for the families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About The Hospice Lottery Partnership:
Established in 1997, The Hospice Lottery Partnership is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to raising vital funds for our partner charities through a weekly lottery and seasonal Superdraw Raffles. Our mission is to support charities that provide essential care to communities, with 58% of our income last year directly benefiting our partners. By participating, our supporters not only have the chance to win significant prizes but also make a meaningful difference to many patients and their families.
The Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Sales and Business Development to lead our growth and impact. This pivotal role demands a blend of strategic vision, interpersonal finesse, analytical expertise, and leadership to drive revenue, expand our lottery’s reach, and enhance supporter engagement. You will forge impactful partnerships, develop innovative sales and marketing strategies, and lead a dedicated team while ensuring compliance and stakeholder satisfaction to meet ambitious financial targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement innovative sales and marketing strategies to grow lottery participation.
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships to enhance fundraising efforts.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the sales, marketing and business development team.
- Analyse data to derive actionable insights for optimising performance.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:
- 5+ years of experience in business development, fundraising, or sales.
- Proven track record of achieving revenue targets and building strategic partnerships.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from data.
Please see attachments for further details on Person Specification
The role is Office based but will consider Hybrid Working Requests upon successful completion of Probation.
The Hospice Lottery Partnership was formed in 1997 with the purpose of raising funds for our partner charities who care for people in their community




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First Steps ED are looking for a passionate and strategic Head of Fundraising and Communications to join our team and help make a difference in the lives of those we support. First Steps ED provide person-centred support to our service users for a range of disordered eating and eating disorder presentations.
The Head of Fundraising and Communications will lead on the development and implementation of strategies to diversify and grow our income streams, strengthen our brand, and increase engagement with key audiences. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the postholder will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships across trusts and foundations, corporate partners, individual donors, and community supporters. This role will also oversee all aspects of external communications and marketing, ensuring a consistent and compelling voice for the organisation across digital, print, media, and stakeholder channels.
The Head of Fundraising and Communications will provide line management and strategic direction to the fundraising and communications team, with accountability for delivering income targets and enhancing the charity’s profile and impact.
Role Overview:
This position requires a strategic leader who will be a proactive engagement lead and support the charities overall strategy and mission. You will have a proven background of successful fundraising activities, diversifying engagement and income and cultivating key relationships through communication strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
This is an opportunity to develop and shape the fundraising and communications strategy for a growing charity, in an are that is getting more and more attention. The role will require an agile mind to adapt to the ever changing environment, and in return the charity leadership promises flexibility and understanding, as we test learn and adapt these strategies.
Some of the area you are expected to work on are the following, and the rest can be defined by you:
- Budgets and Targets: You are directly responsible for the budgets, and income targets attached to Fundraising and Communications.
- Engagement and Income Diversification: Develop and implement strategies to diversify income streams, including legacy giving, corporate partnerships, individual donations, and major donors.
- Marketing and Communications Strategy: Create and implement strategies to reach a wider audience through innovative marketing and communications channels.
- NHS and Private Sector Opportunities: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the NHS and private sector.
- Relationship Management: Manage key relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Team Leadership: Manage and support Fundraising, Marketing and Communications officers, ensuring alignment with fundraising goals and charity objectives overall.
- Lead our flagship campaigns: This year we are developing an online campaign, currently called Scroll Safe, to tackle the issues with online safety, we are included in the parliamentary act, and we wish this to be a multi-year campaign. It is in development for 2025, and you are expected to hit the ground running. Other campaigns include Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and Christmas.
- Digital Agency and PR Management: Oversee the work of digital agencies and PR consultant to enhance online presence and engagement with public relations and media outreach.
- Ambassadors and Patrons Management: Engage and manage relationships with ambassadors and patrons to leverage their support and influence.
- Web Development Leadership: Lead the development and maintenance of the charity's website to ensure it effectively supports fundraising and communication efforts as well as providing clear and concise support to our service users, carers and professionals.
- Manage our portfolio of events: We have an emerging trend in challenge events, and we manage these carefully and mindfully especially long-distance sporting events. This requires key insights in trends and work with our marketing team on key insights.
- Working with the CEO: You will identify opportunities for strategic communications and growth. You will network with likeminded individuals from other charities and build sector connections.
- Senior Leadership Team: You will be an integral part of our Senior Leadership Team, which means working across the whole charity on tasks that may pop up, and planning with the team our Organisational Development.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a senior fundraising and communications role, preferably within the charity sector.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Relationship Management, or a related field.
Skills:
- Strong strategic planning and implementation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
What we offer
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Company events
- Blue Light Card
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program + Wellbeing App
- Company pension - 5% employee, 3% employer
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home (depending on role)
- Accredited training programme towards CPD
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Should we met our target number of applications we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the closing date.
To ensure everyone impacted by eating disorders and disordered eating has access to professional care.

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About the Minster Centre
The Minster Centre is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee that provides training in psychotherapy and counselling and an affordable therapy service.
It was founded in 1978 as the first Integrative psychotherapy and counselling training in the UK and is a leading psychotherapy training institution. Now based in Queens Park, NW London, it runs training ranging from open access introductory courses to post-graduate degrees validated by Middlesex University. The Minster Centre caters for around 300 diploma and MA students each year. It is registered with the Office for Students.
The Minster Centre Psychotherapy & Counselling Service (MCPCS) also provides a safe, affordable and professional counselling service to people over the age of 18 who are experiencing a range of difficulties. The service is provided by senior trainees who are in the process of completing their therapy training.
The Centre has an annual turnover of £1.8 million and over 80 staff, most of whom are part-time. For further information about the Centre please visit the Minster Centre website
Role purpose
The Minster Centre is seeking to develop and further professionalise its operations and is recruiting to a new Head of Finance role. This is a part-time, flexible role for two days per week in the first instance. Some time in the office will be needed to work alongside other staff and key stakeholders – this can be managed flexibly alongside working from home. The role would therefore suit someone who wants to balance an interesting and senior role alongside other responsibilities or interests.
The Head of Finance will oversee the financial operations of the charity, owning and ensuring compliance to financial policies and procedures. You will provide strategic financial guidance to the Management Committee and contribute to the delivery of the charity’s financial strategies.
Early priorities will be:
- A review of existing financial policies and procedures to support the ongoing effective running of the charity.
- Working with the Lead team to ensure the charity’s finances are sustainable long-term
A full job description and person specification is available in the Recruitment Pack at the bottom of this page.
Terms and conditions
Salary: Pro rata, £55,000 FTE
Hours: 14 hours per week in the first instance, hybrid working. Exact hours open to negotiation. Some flexibility will be required to attend key meetings.
Contract: Fixed term appointment to end July 2028, in the first instance.
Holidays: 33 days including bank holidays, pro rata
Key working relationships: Management Committee (4 staff who collectively lead the organisation). This post will report to that Team and be line managed by one of them), Finance Administrator, HR and Governance Manager, Quality Manager and Registrar.
How to apply
Please apply using the application forms with a covering email to Afua Pierre by 12 noon on Thursday 17th July, however we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once we have received sufficient high quality applications.
For further information please contact the Director, Lissie Wright by email to arrange an informal conversation.
We particularly welcome applications from people from underrepresented groups, including people from global majority communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, care leavers, people with disabilities and people from other minorities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting position has arisen for a Head of Finance to join an excellent Community Foundation on a permanent basis. The postholder will be reporting directly to the CEO and will be part of the executive team, leading a team of 7.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and improve the Trust’s finance function and provide accurate, timely and relevant financial reports as required by the CEO
- Be the Executive Lead of the Finance Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring timely papers to the CEO and to the Committee and Board as required
- Ensure the provision and reporting of financial accounts, forecasting and large-scale project/programme budgets
- Oversight of the legal and financial statutory processes in line with the Charity Commission and Companies House requirements, including the annual audit
- Allocating tasks for timely responses and keeping all colleagues abreast of progress
- Monitor, cash flow, reserves, analysis of performance against the organisation’s annual business plan and dashboard as it relates to the finance function
- Contribute to the overall leadership of the Trust and to the Trust’s future strategic and operational planning
- Direct line management of 3 staff, indirectly manage 7
- Ensuring an excellent service to all budget managers, enabling them to make effective use of all systems and monitor and manage their income and expenditure
- To attend the Executive Team meetings and provide reports
Successful candidate profile:
- Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
- Significant track record in a Head of Finance / FD role for a Charity
- Experience of implementing enhanced reporting tools
- Experience of cost-effective procurement in line with policy
- Extensive staff management experience
Salary: up to £80,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Working pattern: on site
Hours: 35 per week
Location: West London
Duration: Permanent
Agency Reference Number: J81925
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
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Coeliac UK currently has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Funding and Engagement, to join our team hybrid working, including on site at Coeliac UK Head Office, High Wycombe. This is a full-time, 12 month fixed term contract. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum.
Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years we've been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten-related conditions live happier, healthier lives. We campaign for better food access, fund medical research, and provide trusted support to our community.
The Head of Funding and Engagement role:
Coeliac UK is looking for a skilled and motivated Head of Funding and Engagement to support the operations, financial stability and growth of the International Society for the Study of Celiac Disease (ISSCD). As Head of Funding and Engagement, you will support the ISSCD’s mission of promoting scientific knowledge, education and quality of care in the field of coeliac disease. This role is interesting and varied, and if you are interested in funding research and have experience working in or with charities, we would like to hear from you.
Key responsibilities of the Head of Funding and Engagement:
- Seeking and sourcing funding to secure financial stability and enable growth of the ISSCD
- Seeking and sourcing sponsorship for the ISSCD’s flagship biennial event the International Celiac Disease Symposium
- Providing advice and supporting to the ISSCD committees to secure funding
- Identifying and establishing a network of key stakeholders to assist the ISSCD in achieving its objectives
- Managing the ISSCD’s website content and updates
- Managing and expand the ISSCD’s social media channels and maintain a schedule of activities to increase engagement
- Processing ISSCD invoices, grants and expense claims in collaboration with the ISSCD Treasurer and the approval of the ISSCD Executive
- Working with the ISSCD’s support agency in the Netherlands
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience required for the Head of Funding and Engagement:
We’re looking for a positive and confident person with excellent organisation and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have:
- Extensive relevant experience in fundraising, marketing and engagement
- Track record of funding success
- Graduate or equivalent
- Educated to GCSE standard including Grade C / 5 or above in Maths and English
- Excellent command of the English language
- Positive and confident people person
- Proactive and flexible approach
- Strong team player
- Unflappable, ‘can do’ attitude
- Excellent communication skills
Closing Date: 22nd June 2025
If you would like to be considered as our Head of Funding and Engagement, please apply now with your CV and cover letter. For your application to be considered, please combine your covering letter and CV into a single document for uploading purposes. We’d love to hear from you!
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Freelance Marketing & Communications Professional (Remote | 3-month contract)
Lead two high-impact projects and help change lives in the rare disease community.
Dravet Syndrome UK is the only UK charity supporting families affected by Dravet Syndrome, a severe and life-limiting condition. We’re looking for an experienced and creative marketing and communications professional to help us deliver two urgent and vital projects over the next three months.
This fully remote freelance role (approx. 3 days/week) offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference, working at the heart of a small, committed team. You’ll take the lead on:
�� Project 1: Fundraising Video
You’ll oversee the creation of a powerful 2–3 minute video to drive our Autumn Appeal and engage new supporters. The film will tell the emotional, real-life stories of families living with Dravet Syndrome — helping us recruit regular donors and attract the attention of major funders and corporate partners.
�� Project 2: ‘Little Moments Matter’ Awards
You’ll coordinate our new national awards programme recognising professionals in health, education and social care who go above and beyond for families in our community. From campaign content to event comms, you’ll manage all aspects of promotion and delivery leading up to the awards ceremony in November.
What We’re Looking For:
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Proven experience in charity marketing and communications
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Strong track record in video production (especially for fundraising)
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Excellent project management and ability to work independently
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Great communication skills and sensitivity when working with vulnerable families
Familiarity with tools like Canva, Mailchimp, and Google Suite is a plus.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are now seeking a strong project manager with great people skills and an eye for detail to join as our Head of Operations. Join The Fore, the UK’s only venture philanthropy fund dedicated to backing the best small charities, and play a key role in achieving our goal of getting the most innovative solutions from grassroots to nationwide impact.
Reporting into the Director of Operations, you will lead the delivery of The Fore’s grant rounds, which are the core engine of our impact. You’ll oversee our Programme Team and pool of Strategic Applicant Consultants (SACs) and will make sure the strongest proposals reach our funding panels. The role is a key part in achieving our goal of getting the most innovative solutions from grassroots to nationwide impact.
You’ll drive our workshops and peer learning programme, enabling small charities to develop the skills and networks to take their solutions to the next level. You will also take forward newer strategic initiatives, including our scale-up funding rounds and the launch of high-profile charity showcases that connect our most impactful organisations with government, funders and policy influencers.
Alongside this, you’ll own our impact and learning work, ensuring we capture and communicate the difference our work makes. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues and be supported by the small but mighty Programme Team (a Programme Officer and Programme Assistant) who you will also be line managing.
Key responsibilities
- Grant-making: Lead the end-to-end delivery of our core funding and scale-up programmes, from shaping programme design to ensuring the strongest applications reach our funding panels. You’ll keep the process running smoothly, support and steer our SACs, and maintain a strong focus on quality and impact. This includes oversight of our Salesforce grants system, working with specialised contractors to ensure it supports effective delivery.
- Strategic Applicant Consultants (SACs): Lead the recruitment, training, support and retention of our SAC pool, making sure they’re equipped, motivated and connected. You’ll foster a strong sense of community and shared purpose across this talented group.
- Impact and monitoring: Lead The Fore’s impact and monitoring work, including producing our annual impact report and sector insights, and commissioning external contractors for deeper analysis when needed. You’ll also ensure our portfolio is on track to deliver its plans, and support organisations to adapt and thrive when challenges arise.
- Charity showcases: Spearhead our new high-profile showcase events, connecting outstanding small charities with policymakers, funders and influencers.
- Peer learning and workshops: Maintain strategic oversight of our learning events for our portfolio, including peer-to-peer sessions and workshops designed to build the skills and knowledge small charities need to maximise their impact.
- Funder engagement: Collaborate with the Partnerships Team to align programmes with funder interests and help build strong, enduring relationships.
- External representation: Represent The Fore by speaking at events, building relationships, and engaging with funders, networks, and sector partners.
- Line management of Programme Team members – currently consists of the Programme Officer and Programme Assistant.
This is a broad and evolving role with plenty of scope to shape new initiatives and strengthen existing systems as the organisation grows.
Candidate profile
Skills and experience:
- 7+ years of professional experience in the business, public or third sector
- Strong project or programme management track record, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and deadlines
- Experience managing volunteers and/or direct reports
- Skilled at engaging a wide range of stakeholders and adapting communication style as needed
- Experience working in or with small charities or social enterprises is a bonus, but not essential. We’re looking for transferable skills and a clear commitment to social impact
Attributes and mindset:
- Meticulously organised and confident managing complex logistics and timelines
- Excellent attention to detail, especially when coordinating multiple inputs and deliverables
- A clear, persuasive communicator and motivated people manager, able to bring others with you, maintain momentum, and foster collaboration
- Solutions-focused, curious, and energised by learning and problem-solving
- Comfortable in a small, fast-moving team and excited by the chance to take real ownership
Location: Vox Studios, 1–45 Durham Street, London, SE11 5JH (hybrid working, working from home on Wednesdays and Fridays)
Contract and salary: £50,000 (if full time). We’re ideally looking for someone able to work full time but would consider 3.5 days+ per week for the right candidate. However, the role does require you to be in our London office three days a week.
Start: As soon as possible from August 2025
Deadline for applications: Monday 14 July, 9am.
Creating a society that solves its own problems.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be collaborating with a not-for-profit environmental think tank to source an Interim Group Communications Manager.
As the Interim Group Communications Manager, you can be based in London or predominantly remotely, with an expectation for some regular in-person engagement at The Conduit, London (preference for 2 days per week in the office but some flexibility with this). Start date is from the 13th August. The role is offered on an initial 6-month contract.
This is a new position at the organisation and the post holder will be responsible for supporting both Carbon Tracker and Planet Tracker, with the opportunity to provide support to, and deputise for, the Group Head of Communications across all communications activities.
The Interim Group Communications Manager will ensure that the group messaging is delivered to key audiences in the appropriate manner, whether through the media, through support of direct engagement programmes or through programme specific launches and events. You will monitor emerging trends and support the development of core strategic themes.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience working within sustainability communications, either in a non-profit organisation, think tank, corporate or the financial sectors. They are looking for an experienced “all-rounder” with experience of Media & PR, Social Media (LinkedIn), Website, and Brand. You will be working closely with the Head of Communications and 2 other members of staff in the team to support the delivery of their communications function.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you need any support with your application, please contact Matt Till at Prospectus.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
For the best candidate experience, we recommend applying for the position as soon as possible.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance with a disability charity, on a full-time, permanent basis. As Head of Finance, you will report directly to the Chief Executive. You will partner with members of the EMT to successfully and sustainably deliver the charity’s annual budget, growth plans, achieve organisational performance and effectiveness and jointly manage organisational risk.
Please note, there is hybrid working in place with this organisation with 1 day per week required in the office.
As Head of Finance, you will:
- Maintain and develop robust financial systems that ensure the utmost standards of governance and financial compliance, delivering a clean audit annually
- Manage the annual budgeting, forecasting, planning and treasury process ensuring the organisation remains on a sustainable footing
- Advise the CEO and Executive Management Team on all matters relating to financial performance
- Lead, motivate and manage the finance team
- Be responsible for the management of the external IT contract and organisational lead of information technology
The successful applicant will:
- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity and care sectors, in a similar role
- Be fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA etc)
- Have good working knowledge of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
- Have a successful track record of leading high achievement teams
- Have experience of managing payroll, pension enrolment, VAT and finance systems
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
What we're looking for
- Experience of leading in a service delivery role at a senior level in a collaborative organisation
- The ability to forge, maintain and develop strong working relationships with Commissioners, funders, statutory and voluntary agencies, and Parent Carer Forums
- Strong communication skills – the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Excellent people management skills and the ability to develop and maintain a high performing team and culture
- Experience of leading a portfolio of services, delivering on time and within budget
- Experience of working with parent carers of disabled children or similar relevant experience
- Knowledge of the issues affecting disabled children and their families.
- Financial literacy – ability to create and monitor budgets
- A practical working knowledge and experience of effective safeguarding policies and practice.
- An understanding of the principles of monitoring and evaluation and impact measurement
- Strong writing skills, in particular for funding applications and reports for statutory commissioners, corporate and grant funders