Head of development jobs in bermondsey, greater london

Your new company
A small, growing, London-based charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage a small team and take responsibility for the smooth running of the finance function. You will lead on budgeting and financial planning, the production of the annual report and financial statements, and oversee financial risk management. The anticipated duration is 6 months. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong experience as an Interim Head of Finance within the charity sector.

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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.

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Brief role description 

You will be supported by the Head of Corporate Development and Partnerships to be creative in how they grow and uplift new income generation across corporate partnerships. You will have an entrepreneurial approach to your work to identify and attract new organisations whilst maintaining excellent relationships with our established partners, focusing on stewardship, renewals and smart uplifts.

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Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website

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Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached

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What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.

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Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Tuesday, 23 December 2025.

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Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team 

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Head of Partnerships & Impact Innovation to play a pivotal role in our Philanthropy Service in London.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive Hestia's corporate partnerships programme, taking our established work to the next level. In this pivotal role, you will shape and deliver a bold strategy that builds transformative relationships with corporate organisations committed to tackling domestic abuse, sexual violence, modern slavery, and mental health crisis. You will lead a dynamic team to achieve ambitious income targets set out in our new five-year fundraising strategy, stewarding existing partnerships to the highest standards while cultivating new collaborations capable of delivering significant financial and pro bono support. With creativity and vision, you will design innovative partnership propositions and funding models that maximise impact, empower over 20,000 people in Hestia's services to rebuild their lives beyond trauma, and strengthen our profile as a leader in social impact. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on relationship management, inspiring colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to achieve lasting change.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong educational background and proven expertise in corporate partnership fundraising. You will have a track record of building and stewarding relationships that deliver five and six figure gifts, alongside senior management experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies and leading high-performing teams. With demonstrable success in managing complex, high-value, multi-year charity partnerships, you will bring creativity and innovation to developing transformative propositions that deliver sustained social impact. You will be confident in managing senior stakeholders, influencing at the highest levels, and working collaboratively across departments to maximise opportunities. A deep understanding of the UK corporate partnerships market, its trends, and what motivates organisations is essential, as are excellent communication and influencing skills to translate complex information and build strong relationships. You will be an inspiring leader, numerate and capable in financial and budget management, with experience of using fundraising CRM systems and managing projects within complex organisations. Resilient under pressure and attentive to detail, you will combine problem-solving skills with a proactive, ambitious approach. Above all, you will demonstrate empathy with Hestia's causes and a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism in everything you do.

When will I be working?

You will be working between the hours of 9am - 5.18pm, Monday to Friday 

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

We are seeking a values-driven professional for a 12-month role (open to employees or freelancers) to lead income generation and marketing that grows our social businesses and deepens our impact on women’s health and wellbeing. 
By driving growth across our women’s-only gym and studio, café, and meeting spaces, you’ll help create more opportunities for women to thrive and support our goal of achieving long-term financial sustainability by 2029. 

Job title Head of Income Generation and Marketing

Salary £60,000 

Reports to  CEO 

Time commitment Full-time (35 hours per week) with some evening and weekend work 

Start date  5th January 2025 

Contract type - 12 months

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We would consider a freelance contract

Location  - London Bridge – option to work 1 day a week from home

About the organisation 

Our vision is a society where equity is the norm, where all women’s voices are heard, and where their health and wellbeing rights are respected and met.

Our mission is to create kind spaces where, as women, we focus on our health and wellbeing, support each other and challenge injustice 

Strategic objective goals: 

Together as women: 

We create kind, nurturing spaces where we connect and improve our health and wellbeing 

We create bespoke opportunities where we improve our understanding of ourselves and support each other through life’s big changes 

We support each other to build confidence in our voice, use it to transform our lives and challenge the injustices we experience 

The Bridge is a women’s health and wellbeing charity based in Southwark, one of London’s most diverse yet disadvantaged boroughs. Founded over 90 years ago, our purpose is to create spaces where women of all ages and backgrounds can connect, improve their health, and build resilience. 

Our building brings everything under one roof: a women-only gym, a welcoming café, a range of wellbeing programmes covering all aspects of women’s lives, and specialist support groups for all sections of the community. Together these services offer accessible, affordable opportunities to look after both body and mind, while tackling social isolation and inequality. 

We work together with communities who often feel left behind, offering a friendly, accessible place to turn to whatever their individual needs or circumstances. Over the decades, The Bridge has been a constant in people’s lives, even as the area around us has faced both growth and hardship. 

About the role

The Head of Income Generation and Marketing will play a pivotal role in strengthening the financial sustainability and social impact of our organisation. This 12-month position—open to both employees and consultants—will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive income generation strategy across our three social businesses: our women’s-only gym and studio, our community café, and our meeting room hire service. 

Working closely with the leadership team, the postholder will identify new income opportunities, enhance the visibility and market reach of our social enterprises, and ensure that all business activity aligns with our mission to improve women’s health and wellbeing. They will also support marketing and outreach for our wider women’s health and wellbeing programmes, helping to grow participation and community engagement. 

This role is both strategic and hands-on—ideal for a results-driven professional who combines commercial acumen with a deep commitment to social purpose. By driving growth in our social businesses and expanding our audience reach, the Head of Income Generation and Marketing will directly contribute to closing our organisational deficit by 2029 and amplifying our social impact 

Our social businesses: 

The Gym – Movement, Confidence, and Connection 

Our women-only gym provides a safe and empowering environment for over 600 women to move, learn, and thrive. Led by trauma-informed trainers with expertise in women’s health, it offers 29 weekly classes that prioritise confidence, joy, and holistic wellbeing rather than weight loss. The gym embodies our commitment to preventative health and creates an inclusive community where women of all ages and backgrounds can focus on their strength, resilience, and self-care. As a cornerstone of our trading model, it sustains our mission while directly advancing it. 

The gym has seen significant growth in both membership and the breadth of its offer, establishing itself as a trusted and empowering space for women’s health and wellbeing. With excellent member retention rates and a strong reputation for inclusivity, safety, and quality, the gym is now well positioned for its next stage of development. We see substantial potential to expand its reach, increase profitability, and deepen its social impact by engaging more women from our local and wider communities. A key focus will be on leveraging our existing member community to support peer recruitment and referral, strengthening the sense of belonging while driving sustainable growth. This next phase will build on the gym’s solid foundations to enhance both its commercial success and its contribution to The Bridge’s mission 

The Café – Nourishing Food, Nurturing Community 

Our café is the social heart of The Bridge — a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive space where everyone can connect, share, and feel at home. Serving seasonal, plant-based meals prepared in-house, the café champions women-led enterprises and affordable, healthy food. It hosts many of our wellbeing and creative programmes, and through initiatives like the Pay-What-You-Can Supper Club, supports emerging women chefs and builds everyday acts of care and solidarity. The café has the opportunity to not only advances our mission of improving women’s health and wellbeing but also generates vital trading income and partnership opportunities.

While it currently operates at a deficit, it plays a vital role in advancing our wellbeing and community objectives. We are now focused on realising its full commercial potential. A feasibility study is underway to explore a range of operational and business models that will transition the café into a sustainable, profit-making enterprise. Plans include expanding income-generating opportunities through hosting more events, developing an external catering offer, and maximising use of the space for private hire and functions during weekends. This work will ensure the café continues to embody our values while contributing significantly to the financial sustainability of The Bridge 

Room Hire – Spaces that Enable Collaboration and Impact 

Our professional meeting and event spaces are used by charities, community groups, and corporate partners for workshops, training, and strategic planning. With over 500 bookings a year and a 89% return rate, these rooms are known for their quality, warmth, and service. The income they generate supports our wider mission, while also acting as a catalyst for new partnerships and collaborations.

We now aim to build on this success by increasing utilisation on our most popular days (Tuesday to Thursday) and attracting new clients to fill capacity on Mondays, Fridays, evenings, and weekends. Plans include developing loyalty packages for regular clients and introducing new offers such as team wellbeing days that align with our health and wellbeing ethos. This approach will not only maximise income potential but also strengthen The Bridge’s role as a space where organisations connect, collaborate, and thrive. 

Key responsibilities:

1. Income Generation Strategy 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive income generation strategy for our social businesses (women’s-only gym and studio, café, and meeting room hire). 

• Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities while aligning with the organisation’s mission and values. 

• Monitor financial performance and make recommendations to meet growth and sustainability targets.

• Monitor return on investment of additional marketing spend 

• Budget setting and management of cafe, gym and marketing budgets

• Support the development of medium-term (3-5 year) income generation roadmap to support sustainability, recommending organisational changes and scalable models beyond the 12 months. 

2. Marketing and Communications 

• Lead marketing initiatives to increase awareness, engagement, and participation in our social businesses and programmes. 

• Develop campaigns and promotional materials that reflect the organisation’s mission, values, and social impact. 

• Lead brand and audience segmentation strategy for each business and tailor marketing/communications accordingly

• Oversee digital marketing, social media, and community engagement strategies. 

3. Outreach and Programme Support 

• Support outreach and engagement for women’s health and wellbeing programmes to increase participation and impact. 

• Collaborate with programme teams to ensure marketing and communication efforts align with organisational goals. 

• Contribute to measurement and communication of our social impact

4. Business Development and Partnerships 

• Together with the CEO, build and maintain relationships with local businesses, community organisations, and stakeholders to drive collaboration and income growth. 

• Explore new partnership opportunities that enhance both revenue and social impact. 

5. Line and Task Management 

• Line manage the Café Manager, Health and Wellbeing Manager, Social Media Lead, and Marketing Manager, providing leadership, guidance, and performance management. 

• Task manage the Head of Operations, who oversees room hire services, ensuring alignment with income generation and marketing priorities. 

6. Performance Monitoring and Reporting 

• Set measurable targets for income generation and marketing activity and track progress regularly. 

• Implement a CRM and/or data-dashboard system to track customer/member acquisition, retention, income per stream, marketing campaign performance, and present monthly/quarterly reports to CEO and Board. 

• Report to the leadership team on performance, insights, and opportunities for improvement. 

7. Values-Driven Leadership 

• Embed the organisation’s mission and values into all business and marketing activities. 

• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy, decision-making, and long-term planning. 

Person Specification

Qualifications 

• Relevant degree or professional qualification in business, marketing, social enterprise, or a related field. 

• Professional development in leadership, marketing, or business management is desirable. 

Experience 

• Proven experience of running or scaling a trading/social enterprise business (profit and loss accountability, membership acquisition/retention, pricing strategy, customer marketing). Ideally, specifically in at least one of the key areas of the business.

• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing multiple business streams or revenue-generating projects. 

• Experience of developing and implementing a marketing strategy and implementation plan for an organisation/social enterprise or social business 

• Strong experience in digital marketing channels (paid social, search engine marketing, email automation, CRM segmentation, Google Analytics) and comfortable analysing digital campaign performance. 

• Experience of embedding equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in marketing and service planning 

• Demonstrable ability to build, develop and lead a multi-disciplinary team (across café, gym, marketing/social media) and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. 

• Experience in developing partnerships and networks with other businesses and organisation that generate revenue and social impact. 

Skills and Competencies 

• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with the ability to translate strategy into actionable plans. 

• Excellent leadership, team management, and people development skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills – able to engage with senior stakeholders (local businesses, funders, community organisations), and act as an ambassador for the organisation. 

• Commercial acumen with strong analytical skills to monitor performance and make data-driven decisions. 

• Ability to balance financial objectives with social mission, embedding values in all activities. 

• Proficiency in digital marketing, CRM systems, and business reporting tools. 

Personal Attributes 

• Values-driven, with a genuine commitment to women’s health, wellbeing, and social impact. 

• Creative, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to identify and pursue new opportunities. 

• Collaborative and adaptable, able to work across teams and contribute to senior leadership decision-making. 

• Resilient and solutions-focused, able to navigate challenges and achieve targets in a fast-moving environment 

Every child with cancer deserves the chance to survive. As Business Development Manager, you’ll grow corporate partnerships that deliver life-saving care.

Business Development Manager

Salary: £40,000–£45,000 p/a, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid – Home working with Thursdays in our Central London office
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (flexible working considered)

Every child with cancer deserves the chance to survive, no matter where they are born. But in many low-income countries, too many lives are still lost to a curable disease. At World Child Cancer, we are committed to changing this reality. We partner with hospitals across Africa and Asia to improve early diagnosis, strengthen healthcare systems, remove barriers to treatment and ensure children and their families receive the holistic support they need to survive and thrive.

About the role

This is a newly created and high-impact role, perfect for someone who wants to build and drive a corporate fundraising programme with ambition. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will shape our corporate income strategy, identify exciting new business opportunities, and cultivate high-value, multi-year partnerships that accelerate our mission.

Your work will open doors, build brand visibility and unlock support from companies who want to make a measurable difference to children facing cancer across the world. A significant part of the role will be to develop new business.

What you’ll do

· Lead the development of World Child Cancer’s corporate fundraising portfolio, unearthing and securing new six- and seven-figure partners

· Develop strategic plans and a compelling suite of partnership opportunities, benefits and supporter engagement products

· Proactively engage with and cultivate relationships with new donors and steward existing funders.

· Attend key networking and industry events to build visibility and pipeline

· Work collaboratively to create powerful proposals, cases for support and investment-ready budgets

What we’re looking for

We’re searching for someone experienced in corporate fundraising, who cares about our mission, is proactive, confident and experienced in developing new business.

You’ll bring:

• A successful track record in high-value business development or corporate fundraising, including securing six-figure, multi-year support
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability and confidence to interact with new and existing companies
• Experience of successfully developing cultivation plans to engage new funders
• Ability to research and identify potential new funders
• Ability to translate complex programme detail into compelling pitches, proposals and reports
• Ability to help develop and report on project budgets
• Experience to multi-task and prioritise efficiently
• A collaborative and proactive mindset, and ability to work on own initiative
• A commitment to improving the lives of children with cancer globally
• Understanding of project management

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a small, ambitious and supportive team with a proven track record and the scope to grow. With corporate fundraising still an under-developed income stream at World Child Cancer, there is a genuine opportunity to make your mark, influence strategy, and see the impact of your work on children and families around the world.

Terms of employment:

• Generous 8% employer pension contribution after 3 months
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + an additional day at Christmas
• Hybrid working with flexibility

· Location: Hybrid working, with 1 day per week in the office in London, on Thursdays

If you want your work to matter and want to help drive life-changing progress in childhood cancer survival, this could be the role for you.

We are recruiting for a Quality and Operational Development Manager to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Quality and Operational Development Manager

Location: Hybrid working with the requirement to occasionally attend our Head Office (Vauxhall) and Refuge's services nationally
Salary: £49,538.49 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Quality and Operational Development Manager to lead our work on strengthening and embedding quality assurance across our services. This is a vital role in ensuring that women and children receive the highest standard of support when they need it most.

As Quality and Operational Development Manager, you will lead on obtaining external accreditations, refresh internal audit processes, and oversee the development and review of operational policies. You’ll work collaboratively across teams and with survivors to ensure our services reflect best practice, legal compliance, and feminist values. We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, experience in quality assurance or accreditation, and experience of working within domestic abuse or gender-based violence services, alongside a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll play a key role in shaping Refuge’s approach to quality and service development and help shape the future of domestic abuse services. Join us and be part of a team that is changing lives every day.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing date: 9.00am on 5 December 2025

Interview date: 17 December 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s.  We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future. 

The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.

We’ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’.  To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in our story, click to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer.

About the role

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring Parkinson's UK is compliant with regulatory standards, charity law, and data protection legislation,

You'll oversee the charity's Risk Management Framework and manage the internal audit contract and delivery plan. You will also support the Chief Finance and Operating Officer and work closely with the Company Secretary to ensure efficient governance and provide expert advice on compliance to support the charity's strategic development and growth. 

As the designated Data Protection Officer for Parkinson’s UK, this role will work with heads of department and the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that staff and volunteers are supported in how to comply with the legislation.

What you'll do

• Offer guidance on risk, governance, data protection, and compliance to Parkinson’s UK, enhancing awareness and developing a compliance culture across the organisation.

• Lead the Risk and Assurance team, including the governance support and compliance functions.

• Manage and improve the Data Protection and Information Governance environment, collaborating with technology teams to ensure infrastructure and tools are compliant, while staying updated on legal changes.

• Lead the internal audit function (outsourced)

• Lead the development of our Risk Management Framework, with clear definition of strategic and operational risks. Report to ELT and trustees on risk management. Ensure appropriate mitigations are in place, including appropriate insurance coverage.

What you'll bring

• Significant experience of advising on charity and data protection law. 

• Experience of advising on data protection in a fundraising charity context 

• Experience of working with regulators such as the ICO, Charity Commission, and Fundraising Regulator

• Experience of creating and implementing organisational policies 

• Experience of developing, implementing and managing a Risk Management Framework 

• Experience of engaging with internal audit providers on developing, delivery and completion of internal audit 

If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.

The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum of 2 days per week.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Would you like to join our small, dedicated, international team to make a difference to the lives of seafarers and their families worldwide?

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

As one of two Helplines Operations Managers, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of ISWAN’s helplines to ensure our services provide accurate information, appropriate advice, and comprehensive support to seafarers and their families.  

You will manage the development of Salesforce and be familiar with Salesforce reporting, particularly using advanced tools like Power BI and Tableau. You will be confident liaising with our IT support service on system issues and developments. 

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

You will need to be capable of working effectively within a complex international context and have sound experience of service development. This is a full-time role (35 hours per week) but we are keen to find the right person and therefore happy to discuss flexible working patterns. The role is fully remote and we are flexible about where you are based but you will be working with staff across the UK, India and the Philippines so you will need to be a great team player.

Social Development Direct is a mission-driven, international development consultancy with a global reputation for excellence in gender equality and social inclusion. As a social enterprise subsidiary of Plan International UK, we combine commercial agility with a deep commitment to social change.

We are seeking a Managing Director who will lead the next phase of SDDirect’s development, advancing the organisation’s influence and impact. 

The Managing Director will report into the CEO of Plan International UK and the SDDirect Board, and will provide inspirational leadership to SDDirect’s talented and motivated executive and staff, ensuring the organisation continues to deliver excellent technical quality alongside sustainable commercial performance.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic, values-led and engaging leader, with drive, resilience and commercial acumen.A high level of commercial awareness combined with a social justice technical background, and a proven track record of successfully leading and managing a commercial enterprise, consultancy or similar organisation or unit in the international development sector, is highly preferable for this position.

For more information about the company, role and responsibilities, please find the full job description and person specification below. 

How to Apply: Please click 'Redirect to recruiter' for details on how to apply for this position.

If you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch with Sue Griffiths, Managing Director, to arrange this. Contact details can be found in the job description.

About IFOW

The Institute for the Future of Work (IFOW) is an independent research and development institute exploring how new technologies are transforming work and society. We generate insight and evidence, shape policy, and engage with diverse partners to promote a fairer future through better work.

Role Overview

IFOW are looking for an individual who can build strong programmes of activity to deliver impact in the service of a charitable mission, through strategic partnerships with academia, industry and policy. 

The applicant must be experienced at proactively identifying, engaging and building relationships that deliver impact, whilst also ensuring sustainable operations through income generation.

The candidate will have to show strong leadership and consortium-building capabilities to scope and develop opportunities in collaboration with our research and development teams. The ideal candidate will also have strong programme management capabilities to ensure the appropriate processes and tools are in place to deliver value for our organisation and core partners.

The ideal candidate must be used to working in fast-paced and agile organisations. Additionally, they must have strong experience of proactive income generation and have the ability to work collaboratively across the organisation to realise new opportunities.

Our small team is made up of determined individuals who are resolutely mission-focused. We are looking for a colleague to have fun with and learn with. If you’re passionate about a fairer future of better work and want to engage in the practical work of making it happen, please get in touch.

Key Responsibilities 

• Take overall responsibility for the partnership strategy, ensuring high-quality partnerships whilst working within the Senior Leadership Team to deliver on IFOW’s strategic objectives. 
• Build strong relationships by engaging with key stakeholders who pose opportunities for research, learning, collaboration and funding.
• Oversee and maintain thriving stakeholder relationships, capturing lessons learned and implementing these in ways that promote collaboration and understanding between all parties. 
• Develop a strong pipeline of prospects, whilst ensuring that these are actively progressed by supporting the drafting of proposals, preparing accurate budgets and supporting project infrastructures.
• Identify funding opportunities and sources of funding for IFOW, including public sector sources, philanthropy and commercial opportunities.
• Ensure partnerships within the charity can be delivered to a high standard, by supporting operational workflows across the organisation that help across the whole programme lifecycle, identifying opportunities for improved ways of working 

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Experience in networking and relationship building with senior executives and academics, supported by a demonstrated understanding of stakeholder management.
• Experience of engaging with UKRI or other public research funders, with a good understanding of UK research funding landscape.
• Ability to think critically about models and forms of partnership with different types of organisations, and the implications of different models.
• A track record of engaging with corporates and members, with experience of raising income through these engagements.
• Very comfortable in creating and executing an end-to-end partnership strategy.
• Experience of utilising project management software and CRM systems to drive engagement and deliver results.
• Experience working in the technology, policy or social justice environment is a plus, though not a prerequisite.
• Adept at quickly understanding organisational challenges and opportunities, and mapping this to the landscape.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to be at ease with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• The ability to work both collaboratively and independently, comfortable with making decisions at pace and sometimes in a changing and uncertain environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay on top of many large and small tasks simultaneously, as well as a commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• A strong commitment to the goals and ethos of IFOW.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of work at a critical time.
• A supportive and dynamic team environment with scope for professional growth and progression as IFOW expands.
• Salary £ 52,500 FTE per annum
• Contract: 1 year with view to renew
• Location: Hybrid: working remotely, with weekly in-person days in our central London office, and commitment to in-person attendance at events as and when required.
• Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week. IFOW offers flexible ways of working, and up to two months fully remote working each year, one of which must be in August.
• Leave: 28 days + 3 days shutdown over the Christmas period

Bring the ocean’s story to life

At the Marine Conservation Society, we’re working for a cleaner, better-protected, healthier ocean.  To achieve this, we are required to build and sustain strong, high-value and long-term partnerships that align with our strategic mission and goals.

We’re looking for a confident and ambitious Senior Corporate Development Manager to lead the cultivation and stewardship of high-value, strategic relationships with corporate funders.  This is a pivotal role focused on new business acquisition, driving forward our corporate fundraising strategy and unlocking transformational income to support marine conservation. 

You will play a key role in growing our current corporate income of £1millon, with a strong emphasis on securing multi-year partnerships and cultivating opportunities for future growth.  If you’re a strategic thinker with a proven track record in securing six and seven-figure corporate gifts, and you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Lead on the development and delivery of a new business strategy to secure long-term, high-value corporate partnerships. 

Identify and research prospective partners, develop tailored proposals, and lead pitch presentations. 

Line manage and mentor the Corporate Partnerships Officer, supporting their professional development and performance. 

Collaborate closely with Corporate Partnership Managers to ensure seamless transition from account acquisition to stewardship. 

Represent the organisation externally, building relationships with senior stakeholders across sectors. 

Monitor and report on new business pipeline, KPIs, and income targets.

Why join us?

• You'll be part of a passionate, friendly and forward-thinking team.
• Your work will directly help obtain the required corporate funding to achieve our overall aims and objectives.
• We’re flexible, inclusive and committed to learning and growing together.
• We believe in evidence, action and people-powered change.

We’ve also got other ways to value your contribution:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days a year, plus Bank Holidays, and increasing with service (we also close between Christmas and New Year as extra time off)
• 8% employer contributions to our stakeholder pension scheme
• Sick pay at full-pay for 8 weeks, then 8 weeks at half-pay (after probation ends)
• Great work life balance through flexible and in many cases, remote working
• Support for your health and wellbeing with a programme of activities plus an employee assistance programme for you and the people who live with you
• A paid day for you to volunteer to support another charity of your choice

Drive Growth. Build Partnerships. Empower Young People

Are you an ambitious, strategic leader with a passion for growth and innovation?
Do you thrive on developing partnerships that drive real social impact?

If so, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Young Enterprise (YE) as our first Director of Income and Development — a pivotal new leadership role shaping the future of our organisation.

Who We Are

We’re Young Enterprise, a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the opportunity to learn, to work, and to thrive.

For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people with the skills, confidence, and enterprising mindset they need to succeed in life and work. Whether launching a student company, learning financial skills, or developing leadership and resilience, we help young people unlock their potential and build brighter futures.

We’re now entering a dynamic new chapter — and we’re looking for a confident, visionary leader to help us grow our income, strengthen partnerships, and expand our impact.

Why Join Us?

We’re proud of our people-first culture and the passionate, collaborative team behind our mission. Here’s what you can expect:

• A strategic, high-profile leadership role with the scope to shape national impact
• A creative, ambitious environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated
• Flexible hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, and wellbeing support
• A strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging
• The opportunity to build and lead growth that changes young people’s lives
• Being part of the global Junior Achievement Network, with peers in 140 countries worldwide and the opportunity to develop partnerships with global/multi-country funders

About the Role

This is a key senior position within our organisation — ideal for a strategic thinker with entrepreneurial flair and the drive to deliver transformational results.

As Director of Income & Development, you’ll lead our income generation strategy, securing and diversifying funding across corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, individual giving, and commercial ventures. You’ll be at the forefront of growing our resources and influence, ensuring we have the means to deliver our Transforming Futures Strategy.

You’ll:

• Develop and lead a forward-thinking income growth strategy, driving innovation and results
• Build new, high-value partnerships while nurturing long-term funder relationships
• Identify emerging opportunities and trends across the fundraising landscape
• Work closely with colleagues across programmes, impact, and operations to create fundable, evidence-led propositions
• Represent YE externally at senior levels, building visibility and credibility across sectors

It’s a role for someone who sees opportunity where others see challenge — and who can turn bold ideas into sustainable results.

You’ll Love This Job If You Are…

• An ambitious, strategic, results-driven leader with a track record of income growth
• A creative and entrepreneurial thinker, unafraid to innovate and challenge the status quo
• An exceptional relationship-builder, confident engaging at board and CEO level
• Experienced in securing six- and seven-figure partnerships across multiple income streams
• Skilled in translating data, insight, and impact into compelling investment cases
• Passionate about youth opportunity, education, and social impact
• Collaborative, resilient, and motivated by the power of teamwork and purpose

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Develop and deliver an ambitious income generation strategy to grow and diversify funding.
• Lead with innovation, aligning income strategy to YE’s Transforming Futures vision.

Partnership Development

• Build and sustain high-value partnerships with corporates, trusts, and individuals.
• Champion best-in-class relationship management and stewardship.

Innovation & Market Insight

• Identify new funding models, trends, and opportunities across sectors.
• Position YE as a thought leader in enterprise and financial education.

Collaboration & Alignment

• Work closely with programme and impact teams to create compelling, fundable propositions.
• Actively contribute to the Senior Leadership Team and Board-level discussions.

Performance & Compliance

• Lead financial forecasting and income reporting, ensuring compliance and transparency.

Keeping Young People Safe

We are deeply committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check before starting and will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take on a strategic leadership role where your creativity, drive, and influence can transform young lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and instead of a traditional cover letter, please answer these three questions, using up to 250 words per answer. Please note, applications without answers to the three questions will not be considered. Interviews will be held either in person or via Teams, and may take place before the closing date. Applications must be received by 23:30 on 10 December 2025. First round interviews earmarked for 17 December 2025 at our office near Russell Square which will involve a presentation.

Questions (250 words max per answer)

1. Personal Contribution:
What are the top three strengths, skills, or experiences you bring to the Director of Income and Development role, and how will they help you grow Young Enterprise’s income, partnerships, and impact?

2. Vision and Ambition:
If appointed, what would you most want to achieve within your first 12 months in this role, and why are these priorities important to you and to Young Enterprise’s mission?

3. Motivation and Values:
Why does leading income generation and development at Young Enterprise matter to you personally? How does your motivation and approach align with our transforming Futures Strategy and our values of unlocking potential, one team, enterprising and resilient, and creating great impact?

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

Lead Growth. Build Impact. Inspire Futures.

Diverse disciplines. Varied challenges. One unique opportunity.

Talent Development Lead

Salary: £58,000 - £60,000 per annum plus

Reports to: Head of Talent & Leadership

Directorate: Chief Operating Office

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office)

Closing date: 7 December 23:59

Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Cancer Research UK are looking for an experienced, people-centric Talent Development Lead to join our new Talent & Leadership(T&L) Team. As an organisation, we continuously adapt and diversify our approach across all areas, united by the shared goal of beating cancer. We operate with a growth mindset, providing our people with the tools they need to ensure we meet the evolving needs of our mission. To support this, our T&L team's goal is to identify critical talent capabilities, putting in place the right frameworks and processes to develop them, enabling talent mobility to support our organisational needs, and ultimately - our mission to beat cancer.

In this role you'll be key in designing and improving the organisation's learning ecosystem so that colleagues build the skills they need, when they need them, through practical learning and development pathways. You'll turn workforce priorities into capability frameworks and personalised, high-impact development that supports performance, growth, and organisational success.

What will I be doing?

• Design capability frameworks and turn them into practical learning journeys and pathways, using a mix of formats like projects, mentoring, micro-learning, and manager-led activities to support real-world application.

• Manage and improve the learning platform experience, keeping the catalogue organised, targeting content to the right audiences, and integrating learning into everyday tools and workflows.

• Maximise the use of the learning ecosystem (platforms and tools) and data to personalise learning, tailoring content by role and level, and designing feedback loops to help people apply what they learn.

• Own adoption of learning across the year through setting the strategy, calendar, approach to effective campaigns, in partnership with the rest of HR and Internal Comms, as well as coordinating manager enablement, Communities of Practice, and any other relevant adoption approaches.

• Reduce the time between need identification and solution delivery by adopting agile ways of working, testing and improving learning offers through pilots and experiments, using feedback and data to refine formats, channels, and timing, and retiring what doesn't work.

• Apply GenAI responsibly to enhance learning content, using it for drafting, scenario creation, translation, and accessibility while ensuring quality and ethical standards.

• Create reusable learning assets, including toolkits, guides, and communications packs, and prepare briefs for the OD Delivery Hub to scale delivery effectively, ensuring all assets are accessible by default

• Measure learning impact with clear indicators, working with People Operations and Data & Insight to report on usage, capability growth, and learning transfer.

• Manage external learning providers and faculty, ensuring quality, tracking outcomes, and making decisions about scaling or stopping based on value for money.

What are you looking for?

• Proven experience in designing effective learning experiences using adult learning principles, including practical, in-the-flow-of-work activities that drive application.

• Strong expertise in mapping capabilities and evaluating learning impact, creating simple indicators and assessments that link directly to performance outcomes and proficiency for different levels in the organisation.

• Experience in driving the use of learning technologies to improve user experience and learning adoption.

• Drives adoption through campaigns and communities, enabling managers, reducing barriers, and encouraging peer learning and engagement, ensuring resources and experiences are accessible by default.

• Manages external learning providers and faculty, ensuring quality delivery, tracking outcomes, and making decisions based on value for money.

• Supports change adoption by embedding new learning practices, using clear plans, communications, and stakeholder engagement to ensure uptake.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

For more information on this career opportunity please or contact us at .

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Are you a dog-loving fundraiser who is passionate about working with generous supporters?
We're looking for a Mid-Value Campaign Manager to deepen engagement with those donating up to £10k, ensuring they have a fantastic supporter experience when they give to Dogs Trust.

What does this role do?
As Mid-Value Campaign Manager, you’ll:

• Design and implement a mid-value programme for a pipeline of mid-value donors, cultivating relationships with individuals, families, trusts and foundations who are making donations up to £10k,
• Build and grow a community of donors at this level, bringing together likeminded, generous individuals,
• Take ownership over the programme and work creatively to develop new materials for the programme, continually improving donor journeys.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 15th December 2025.

Could this be you?
To be successful this role, you’ll be an experienced fundraiser, ideally with experience across different high value fundraising areas, such as philanthropy or trusts. You’ll have excellent communication and stewardship skills, with the ability to craft bespoke donor journeys that engage and inspire donors at this level. You’ll have a proven track record of meeting targets, and thinking innovatively to maximise giving potential. 

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.