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With a 110-year history, we are proud to be able to say that the WI continues to be the largest and most influential UK women’s organisation, with over 170,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, from equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women. The WI has brought about real change, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915.
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels.
About the role
Leading innovation across the organisation, you will be responsible for developing and delivering a strategy to grow our movement, to increase our membership and reach whilst ensuring we continue to reflect the needs and aspirations of women. You will oversee research into women’s evolving needs and preferences, whilst testing approaches with new external audiences to maximise our relevance, diversity and inclusivity. At the same time, you will actively embed innovation into strategy and decision-making in all areas, constantly find new ways to reach underrepresented women and build a wealth of data to support your recommendations. You will lead transformation across the organisation by championing change, creativity and a forward-thinking strategy that ensures the continued growth for the WI.
Location: Hybrid, with one day per week at our London, Oxfordshire or Wales office.
About you
Highly experienced in innovation, organisational development or programme management, you will bring an impressive track record of instigating and managing successful organisational change that leads to sustainable income generation. You will be adept at designing and delivering pilot programmes, as well as commissioning research and deploying data to support action. The role requires excellent communication skills and the confidence to advise and lead at both senior leadership and Board level, as the organisation looks to you to lead fundamental organisational change. Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be beneficial, as would an understanding of trends and issues affecting women across different demographics in the UK.
How to apply
For further information about this Head of Innovation role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.
To apply, please submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role to the HR department.
Closing date: 3 September 2026.
First round interview (virtual): 11 September 2026.
Second round interview (in-person): 15 September 2026.
No other media or agencies, please.
The WI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Reg. Charity No. 803793.
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About Alexandra Rose Charity
We should all be able to eat healthy food. But right now, healthy options cost more than twice as much as junk food. It’s getting harder and harder for people to put good food on the table. In fact, the poorest fifth of UK households would need to spend 50% of their disposable income to eat the UK Government’s recommended healthy diet. Access to a choice of high quality, culturally appropriate fruit & veg is an essential building block for our mental and physical health. We need to put this right. We’re on a mission to give people access to their choice of fresh fruit & veg, in the heart of their community. At Alexandra Rose, we are proud to deliver a mix of practical, place-based projects and national advocacy to shape a fairer future, where everyone can afford and enjoy fresh fruit & veg with dignity. If this aligns with how you see the world, and you want to use your skills and experience to help us build towards it, you’ll feel at home here.
About the role
Alexandra Rose collects and uses a wide range of data to help us run our programmes, understand our impact and influence policy change. We have developed monitoring, reporting and evaluation systems that help us track programme delivery, make informed decisions and demonstrate the difference our work makes to the diets, health and wellbeing of adults and children. We are looking for a proactive and analytical Data and Insights Officer with a keen eye for detail, who thrives on improving data quality, analysing complex information and generating insights that support decision-making across an organisation. You will play a key role in improving Alexandra Rose's data systems and reporting. Working across programme and evaluation data, you will help clean and analyse data, develop dashboards and reports, generate insights for use both internally and for our external partners. You will work closely with our technical partner and distributing centres to ensure that data is reliable, our reporting is robust and our projects can continue to grow effectively.
We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the communities we work in, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.
N.B This role is mainly remote with requirement to travel to meetings across the UK.
Use of AI in applications
We recognise that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support aspects of their application, such as grammar, formatting, or drafting. We understand that using AI tools in this way can help you express your strengths more clearly. However, your final submission must be a genuine, accurate reflection of your own skills, experience, and understanding of the role. To support integrity and transparency in our recruitment process, we ask that you include a brief note explaining where and how AI tools were used in your application. Applications that appear overly generic, inconsistent with interview performance, or rely heavily on generative AI without clear attribution may raise concerns during the selection process.
Please submit your CV and cover letter through the Charity Jobs Portal only. We use anonymous recruitment applications sent by email will not be included in the selection process.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may close the vacancy ahead of
the advertised deadline if sufficient suitable applications are received. We encourage
interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
N.B Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Previous applicants need not apply
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About the role
As Head of Research and Evaluation, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our research and evaluation strategies. This work will help us to understand and provide insight into the challenges and difficulties faced by families with disabled children, the quality of services we provide and the difference our support makes for the families we serve.
You will ensure that the voice of families is at the centre of our research and evaluation approach to help shape existing and new programmes and services, and our policy and public affairs work.
If you join us, you’ll be:
About you
For this role you will need to have experience in developing and managing research and evaluation strategies, frameworks, activities and production of subsequent products. You will also need to have experience of working in partnership with other organisations, and of resource and budget management.
To be successful in this role, you will need excellent analytical skills as well as sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methodology and best practice through the research cycle. You will need to have good writing skills and an ability to communicate effectively with different audiences. You will also need to have the ability to interpret and present research in an accessible and engaging way.
You will be a self and team motivator with excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders. You will be pro-active and driven to succeed.
About us
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equity and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply
Please read and download the job description.
When you’re ready to apply, complete the online application and submit a CV and a covering letter. Your letter will need to explain what skills and qualities you would bring to the team.
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a right-to-work check, a basic check for unspent criminal convictions, and an employment history verification for the last three years.
Our mission is to make life better for families raising disabled and seriously ill childen.
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Location: Any UK Trust office - hybrid - 40-60% of the week spent in an office
1st stage interviews: 21/09 over MS Teams
2nd stage interviews: 29/09 face-to-face (location TBC)
At The King's Trust, we believe that every young person should have the opportunity to develop the skills, confidence and recognised achievements they need to succeed. Our qualifications play a vital role in helping young people take positive steps into education, employment and training.
We're looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Assessment & Quality to lead the quality assurance, assessment and compliance functions within our Qualifications team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the integrity, quality and regulatory compliance of our qualifications provision, while helping to shape the future development of The King's Trust as a recognised Awarding Organisation.
Reporting to the Responsible Officer, you will lead our quality assurance strategy, driving continuous improvement across assessment, awarding, governance and operational practices. You'll oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, manage key quality and risk processes, and provide expert leadership to ensure learners receive a fair, consistent and high-quality experience across our qualifications provision and associated apprenticeship assessment and quality activities.
Working closely with regulators, centres, delivery partners and colleagues across the organisation, you'll play a central role in maintaining confidence in our qualifications and ensuring they continue to meet the needs of young people and the wider education and skills sector.
We're looking for someone who brings:
In this role, you will:
Join us and help ensure every qualification awarded by The King's Trust is underpinned by quality, integrity and a commitment to creating better futures for young people.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need a Head of Assessment & Quality?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training.The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of the Head of Assessment & Quality!
Perks for working at The Trust!
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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This role leads two of the most consequential shifts in our 2026–2028 strategy. First, our move from a narrative-based to an evidence-based organisation: designing our impact measurement framework, leading the rollout and adoption of the Impact Hub (our custom CRM and data platform), and embedding data-driven decision-making across every team. Second, the community around our programmes: the trusted community and education referral partnerships that bring young people to us, and the structured alumni community that keeps them connected, supported and contributing after they complete our programmes.
WHAT YOU OWN
Impact framework : the organisation's impact measurement framework, metrics and indicators.
The Impact Hub (CRM) : the platform, its roadmap, adoption and supplier relationship.
Data governance : data quality standards, validation protocols and UK GDPR compliance.
Evaluation methodology : how programmes and services are evaluated, including external evaluation partnerships.
Referral partnerships : the community and education referral partnership model and its members.
Alumni strategy : the alumni engagement model, tiered support structure and Advisory Council.
Organisational reporting : impact reporting to the board, funders and the public.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Impact Measurement & Evidence ~ Develop and own the organisation's impact measurement framework, defining metrics and indicators that reflect outcomes and effectiveness rather than interest or activity alone.
Organisational Insight & Foresight ~ Act as the organisation's insight lead: translate quantitative and qualitative data into organisational insight that shapes strategy, programme design and resource allocation.
The Impact Hub ~ Lead the delivery, rollout and adoption of the Impact Hub, including migration from Upshot, in line with the phased plan in the Data & Digital strategy : and own its roadmap as the organisation's insight platform thereafter.
Stakeholder Engagement Framework (Governance) ~ Act as guardian of the unified stakeholder engagement framework, defining the standards, data capture requirements and reporting consistency that all teams apply across our five stakeholder groups.
Community & Education Partnerships (Referral Pipeline) ~ Design and deliver the structured referral partnership model set out in the Talent & Engagement strategy, piloting quarterly cohorts of university, faith-group and community-organisation partners with clear MOUs, shared objectives and referral tracking through the Impact Hub.
Alumni Community & Engagement ~ Design and deliver a structured 12-month alumni engagement calendar with audience-segmented communications, supported by Impact Hub data.
Reporting & Funder Evidence ~ Produce evidence-based impact reporting for the board, funders, partners and public communications, supporting grant bids, corporate stewardship and the annual report.
Team Leadership ~ Line-manage the Data Administrator, Progression coaches and any future team members, providing guidance, training and performance oversight.
Organisational Leadership ~ Contribute to organisational strategy, annual planning and budgeting as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Read the full Job Description attached to see the full Key repsonsibilites, Person specification and 12 month success metrics.
20/20 Levels is a social mobility organisation dedicated to empowering black and racially underrepresented young people to maximise their potential.



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Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We're looking for a talented Strategy Manager to help deliver our ambitious 2025–2030 strategy.
Working within our Transformation team, you'll lead high-impact projects, provide insight that drives decision-making, and partner with senior leaders to solve complex challenges. From developing business cases and strategic recommendations to analysing data and driving organisational improvement, you'll play a key role in shaping the future direction of the Trust.
This is a varied role that combines strategy, project delivery and data-led decision-making. You'll lead projects from concept to implementation, turning complex information into clear recommendations and ensuring initiatives deliver meaningful outcomes.
You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing challenge, insight and support while helping to improve processes, drive performance and deliver our strategic priorities.
This role is a full time, all year-round role, mainly home-based working with travel to our head office in Birmingham and our academies as required. If you're excited by this opportunity but are considering a different way of working, such as a secondment or another flexible arrangement, we'd love to hear from you and discuss the possibilities.
About you
You're a commercially minded problem-solver with strong analytical skills and a track record of delivering projects in complex environments.
You'll be confident working with data, influencing senior stakeholders and managing multiple priorities. You have excellent communication skills, strong Excel and PowerPoint capability, and the ability to translate analysis into practical action.
Experience in strategy, consulting, transformation or organisational improvement would be advantageous, as would experience within education.
Why work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
Benefits that care for you
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.
When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:
And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.
If you're excited by this opportunity but are considering a different way of working, such as a secondment or another flexible arrangement, we'd love to hear from you and discuss the possibilities.
The closing date for applications is 9am on 18 August with interviews taking place shortly after.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Location: London, with a minimum of two days per week in the Haig House hub, Borough High Street
Salary: £53,381-£58,818 per annum (inclusive of London Supplement)
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week
The Royal British Legion is looking for an experienced and data-minded Senior Growth Manager to lead its supporter growth activity and help turn engagement into long-term income and loyalty.
This is a senior role focused on one of the biggest opportunities within RBL’s mass fundraising programme. You will lead the strategy for Growth, using data and supporter insight to shape targeted cross-sell, upsell and reactivation activity across individual giving. The focus will be on understanding what supporters need, when they are most likely to engage and how communications can strengthen the individual giving supporter experience while increasing lifetime value.
Reporting to the Head of Acquisition and Development, you will define Growth plans, set priorities and use performance data to understand what is working and where there is potential to improve.
Working closely with colleagues across Acquisition, Welcome, Retention, Planning, Data, Events, Legacies and other areas of Fundraising, you will help create a consistent supporter experience and ensure Growth activity contributes to wider fundraising objectives.
You will also lead and develop a Growth Manager and two Growth Officers, creating clarity, supporting high performance and ensuring the team has the insight and focus needed to deliver. Strong stakeholder management will be important, as you build effective relationships across RBL and with external agencies, bringing together different teams and priorities to deliver joined-up supporter journeys.
The ideal candidate will bring significant experience of developing and delivering mass fundraising or customer communication strategies, with a strong understanding of individual giving, supporter experience and how data can be used to improve engagement and income.
You will have proven experience managing teams, working with complex programmes and budgets, and using insight to make informed decisions about audiences, communications and performance. You will be comfortable translating strategy into clear plans and measurable outcomes, while influencing stakeholders across a large and complex organisation.
This is an opportunity to shape how RBL builds stronger relationships with its supporters beyond their initial engagement, using data, insight and a clear understanding of supporter needs to increase loyalty, sustainable income and long-term value in support of the Armed Forces community.
Please download the candidate pack [PDF] for full details and how to apply.
Closing Date: Monday, 14th September
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



Be part of a global movement creating fairer trade and building a better future for people, planet and pay.
We're looking for an inspiring and strategic Head of Impact & Insights to lead Fairtrade Foundation’s approach to evidence, learning, analytics and organisational performance. You'll shape how we measure impact, use data to inform decisions and ensure learning drives continuous improvement across the organisation.
Leading a multidisciplinary team covering research, monitoring and evaluation, analytics and transformation, you'll play a pivotal role in helping Fairtrade demonstrate its impact and deliver on its strategy.
About you
You'll bring significant experience leading impact, MEL, research or performance functions, alongside strong analytical, leadership and stakeholder management skills. You'll be passionate about using evidence to drive change and helping organisations make better decisions.
Why join us?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Fairtrade Foundation’s impact agenda and help ensure our work delivers meaningful change for farmers, workers and communities worldwide.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive, and we warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and ages, especially those underrepresented in our sector, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, disabled people, people of faith, and LGBTQ+ people.
Ready to lead evidence-led change and help build a fairer world? We'd love to hear from you.
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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Head of Fundraising role. You will lead and work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Officer, Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to deliver an annual income target of £400K+.
Role
The Head of Fundraising is a senior leadership role with overall accountability for the strategic development, operational effectiveness and performance of all fundraising activity at Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW).
The role will drive, lead and grow our fundraising strategy and has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.
The role holds end‑to‑end accountability for income delivery across trusts and foundations, community and event fundraising, and sponsorship and individual giving.
The Head of Fundraising provides clear leadership to the fundraising team and has line management responsibility for:
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
We work for a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
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Are you an experienced operational leader who thrives on making organisations run brilliantly behind the scenes?
Southwark Charities is entering an exciting new chapter. With a £100m property portfolio, a growing grant programme and the development of 64 new almshouses, we're looking for an exceptional Head of Resources to lead the systems and processes that keep our charity strong.
Reporting to the CEO, you'll oversee finance, HR, IT, governance, property compliance, contracts and organisational systems, ensuring the charity operates efficiently, remains compliant and is well positioned for future growth. You'll work in a small, dedicated team while working closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding services for older people across Southwark.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys improving processes, managing change and finding practical solutions. You'll bring experience in operations, finance or corporate services, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work across multiple disciplines.
If you're looking for a varied senior role where your expertise will have a direct impact on people's lives and the future of a respected historic charity, we'd love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a growth-focused role for someone who enjoys creating systems, solving problems and using data to drive results. You'll own the fundraising CRM (Access ThankQ), leading the development of supporter journeys, marketing automation, data insight and digital processes that help us attract, retain and engage supporters more effectively.
Working across Fundraising and MarComms, you'll help create a culture where data, technology and supporter insight underpin everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
Build and Scale Our CRM & Supporter Experience
Drive Digital Growth
Enable the Department
Governance and Operations
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
This role is ideal for someone who wants to take ownership, build capability, and use technology, data and creativity to help grow one of the UK's most iconic charities.
This is a fixed term contract for 18 months
Candidates may use AI-assisted tools when preparing their application. However, applications should accurately represent the candidate's own experience, qualifications, and abilities. We encourage applicants to ensure their responses are authentic and written in their own words.
To provide Army veterans with the support and comradeship they need in recognition of their service to the Nation and to safeguard their historic home


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Our Vacancy
Ready to lead and shape inclusion across one of the UK's largest housing associations? Join us as Head of Diversity and Inclusion and help create meaningful change for both our residents and colleagues.
What You'll Do
As Head of Diversity and Inclusion, you'll lead the delivery of Peabody's Inclusion Strategy, helping to create a workplace and services where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Working closely with Executive and senior leaders, you'll embed equality, diversity and inclusion into decision-making, service delivery and organisational culture, ensuring inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
You'll use data, insight and evidence to identify opportunities for change, drive measurable improvements in colleague and resident outcomes, and strengthen accountability across the organisation. Leading a specialist team, you'll champion inclusive leadership, influence senior stakeholders, and build strong partnerships with colleagues, residents and external organisations to deliver meaningful and lasting impact.
What Experience You'll Need
You'll bring significant experience of leading diversity, inclusion or equality strategies within a complex organisation, along with a proven track record of influencing senior leaders and delivering sustainable cultural and organisational change. You'll understand how to embed inclusion into everyday operations and services, using data and insight to shape priorities, measure progress and drive action.
We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with the ability to turn ambition into outcomes. You'll be confident building relationships, challenging constructively, and bringing people with you on the journey. A strong understanding of equality legislation, governance and inclusion best practice is essential, alongside a genuine passion for creating equitable experiences and opportunities for colleagues, residents and communities.
What We Offer
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Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
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Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.
This advert will close on Monday 7th September 2026. However, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Our Assessment Process
Our fair, inclusive and transparent recruitment process includes an in-person Interview as well as a follow-on session of meeting the diversity network leads. This will be held at our Westminster Bridge Road office on Thursday 24th September 2026.
If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Ryan Loasby.
The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with the Henry Smith Foundation on the recruitment of a newly created Head of Digital Transformation role. This is a unique opportunity to lead a significant organisation-wide transformation programme and help shape how one of the UK's leading independent foundations uses digital, data and technology to maximise its impact.
As the Foundation continues to grow and evolve, it has recognised the need for a strategic leader who can bring together systems, data, technology and people into a clear and ambitious digital vision. This is an opportunity to build and lead a digital transformation agenda from the ground up, working closely with senior leaders, trustees, colleagues and external partners to create a more connected, data-informed and future-ready organisation.
The Opportunity
The Foundation has grown significantly over the last decade, with increasing organisational ambition and a more complex operating environment. Alongside core grant-making activities, the organisation has developed new programmes, partnerships and ways of working that require a more strategic approach to technology and data. While many systems and processes work well individually, the organisation is now seeking someone who can create a joined-up digital strategy that supports its long-term goals.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, Investments and Resources, you will lead the Foundation's digital, data and technology transformation programme. You will define and deliver a multi-year roadmap, oversee key technology and systems projects, and build digital capability across the organisation. Most importantly, you will help colleagues embrace change and ensure digital becomes part of how the organisation thinks and works every day.
This role offers a rare combination of strategic influence and practical delivery. The successful candidate will shape major decisions around systems, data, AI and organisational capability, whilst also working closely with colleagues to ensure solutions are adopted, embedded and delivering measurable benefits.
Key Responsibilities
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who have successfully led digital transformation programmes and understand that meaningful change is ultimately about people as much as technology.
You might currently be a Head of Digital, Head of Transformation, Digital Programme Lead, Technology Transformation Leader or similar, and will likely bring:
The Foundation is particularly interested in candidates who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery, and who understand how to introduce change at a pace that brings people with them rather than leaving them behind.
What's on Offer?
Salary: £67,000 - £70,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Part Time considered)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid, Attendance is expected at least 1 day per week in the Kings Cross office, but with some variation.
Interviews
First Stage Interview: Thursday 10th September
Second Stage Interview: Monday 14th September PM
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the apply button. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Henry Smith Foundation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Requesting reasonable adjustments
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application or interview stages, please let us know. You can share your needs at any point in the process. Adjustments can be tailored to suit both physical and mental health needs. Our team will work with you to ensure you have what you need to perform at your best.
Our approach to candidates using AI in applications
We recognise that technology, including AI tools, can be helpful when preparing job applications, and we welcome the use of tools that support you in presenting your experience clearly. However, it’s important that your application genuinely reflects your own skills, experience, and voice. We therefore recommend reviewing any AI-generated content carefully to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
If you are invited to interview, we’ll want to hear directly from you about your skills and experiences. Any significant differences between your application and how you present yourself in person may negatively impact your application.
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The Head of Grants will take a leading role in shaping The Childhood Trust’s grant-making approach. This is both a strategic and practical role - the postholder will manage the full cycle for our existing grant-making (Big Give) campaign and oversee a small team. Working closely with the Director of Programmes and Impact, Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and Board, they will use evidence, learning and sector insight to help design and deliver the next phase of The Childhood Trust’s grant-making programme. This is a role for someone who can work independently, take ownership and make things happen.
The postholder will also use their experience and sector knowledge to recommend and implement new ways of supporting the sector through our new capacity building programme (Thrive Together), ensuring that The Childhood Trust’s grant-making is both innovative and impactful. They will contribute to the development of our youth voice work and ensure that the voices of children and young people are embedded across all aspects of grant-making.
Benefits to working at The Childhood Trust include:
Competitive holiday package including a day off for your birthday and the days between Christmas and New Year off
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Flexible working environment
To read more about the responsibilities in the role, please read the attached job description.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th September at our office in Victoria.
We reserve the right to extend the closing date depending on the candidate pool.
Submit a CV and maximum two page supporting statement that demonstrates your suitability for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance
Salary£80,000.00 per annum
LocationLondon/Hybrid (with 1 to 2 days a week in the office)
Weekly Hours35
The Vacancy
Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: London/Hybrid (with 1 to 2 days a week in the office)
Salary: £80,000.00 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1228366
About Us
Founded in 1844, YMCA is a global movement and the world's largest youth-focused charity. In England and Wales, YMCAs are based in over 700 communities across 168 local authorities supporting young people and communities to reach their potential. The turnover of YMCA in 2025-26 was £386m. YMCA England & Wales is a £23 million organisation of more than 400 colleagues, supporting a Federation of 80 local YMCAs to deliver vital services which positively impact young lives across the country. As we grow our income and impact, we are seeking an established and inspirational Head of Finance to take on one of the most pivotal roles in our organisation.
The Opportunity
This is a senior leadership appointment, reporting to the Director of Resources and leading a Finance team of around nine, including the payroll function. You will act as our lead on all matters of finance, liaising with our Federation members where necessary, providing expert support to our Income Generation Directorate (Fundraising and Retail) and other internal Directorates, embedding financial insight into revenue-generation strategy and working in close collaborative partnership with senior colleagues both within those teams but also across the Federation. Beyond this, you will oversee statutory reporting, investments, VAT and taxation compliance, and provide expert counsel to our Board of Trustees and Finance and Audit Committee.
Why You
Perhaps you have already established an excellent track record within a charity with significant fundraising and retail operations and are ready for the scale and influence this role commands. Or perhaps this is your first move into a charity; you are a seasoned accountant whose clients have included charitable organisations, and you now plan to apply that expertise where it matters most. Either way, this is a genuine opportunity to shape the financial future of a movement with over 180 years of heritage as we continue to embed strong financial practices whilst delivering our strategic ambition
What We're Looking For
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with senior management experience leading finance in an organisation of comparable scale, ideally with charity reporting and SORP knowledge. Strong business partnering skills, gravitas with trustees and committees, and genuine collaborative leadership are essential to succeed in this crucial role.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check
YMCA is the world's oldest and largest youth charity. Collectively, we support 402,501 young people across 708 communities in England and Wales.

