Head of development jobs
As Finance & Operations Manager at the Foyer Federation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and building our finance and administrative functions at an operational and strategic level. You will support all aspects of the charity's work and development through the provision of strong financial assistance - ensuring accurate financial reporting, sales invoicing, bookkeeping, grant management and payroll management. You will also take day to day responsibility for HR and organisational administration.
This role will involve close collaboration with our team to ensure the day to day finance and operational requirements are met as well as working closely with the SLT and board to build greater financial resilience and strategic financial awareness within the charity.
You will have oversight of central operations, reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Head of Development and Partnerships and Treasurer.
Please find the detailed job pack via the link below. The job pack includes a link to the online application form. CVs will not be accepted.
The deadline for applications is 10am 15th December 2025
Our VISION is to see all young people who can’t live at home have access to high quality housing, support, learning and development

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
The Head of Operations at the Donmar Warehouse is a critical role working in collaboration with all Donmar departments, contractors and freelance staff to ensure the smooth, safe and efficient running of all operational, facilities and Health and Safety processes.
The role will manage the Facilities & Operations Coordinator and between the two posts ensure adequate coverage is in place across the required hours on a shift basis. The role requires coordination, communication and direction to external parties such as security, maintenance and suppliers to ensure all needs of the organisation are met, including some availability out of hours by phone and email for the most part, with time off in lieu given.
The Donmar Warehouse sites, where this role operates, comprise the theatre, offices, a residential flat and include kitchens, bathrooms, plant rooms, etc.
TERMS
Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Working hours:
Shift based working pattern to ensure cover across Monday to Friday 8:30am-7pm with line report. On call and out of hours work as detailed in the job pack.
Key Dates
Applications Close at 10am on Monday 1 December
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Round One Interviews: week commencing 8 December
Round Two Interviews: week commencing 15 December
Handover Days: early to mid January 2026
We believe that representation matters; diversity of identity, of perspective and of lived experience enriches our work and our lives. We recognise that the Donmar and the wider theatre industry is not representative of contemporary society in terms of workforce, artists and audience. We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented both at the Donmar and more widely in the industry, and specifically from D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent applicants and applicants who experience barriers and inequity due to ethnicity, gender reassignment and/or socio-economic background.
Duties and Responsibilities
Building Management
- Managing a shift-based work pattern between yourself and the Facilities Coordinator to provide minimum x1 on-site coverage between 8.30am - 7pm Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays).
Stakeholder Management
- Liaising with a variety of contractors, freelancers and internal staff to ensure all planned and unplanned maintenance is delivered to high standard and in a timely fashion.
Health & Safety, Security and Training
- Work closely with the Director of Technical and Production and external consultants/contractors to ensure the Health & Safety and Security compliance requirements of both buildings are met, including leading regular audits and inspections and carrying out/organising improvements across departments.
Project and Systems Management
- Being the first point of contact for all departments in the company on any issues that might arise with facilities or IT.
More information and the full list of duties and responsibilities is available on our Careers Page.
Person Specification
Essential
- Substantial experience in a management-related role, demonstrating evidence-based decision making and professional learnings. This role may suit someone with a background in Stage Management, Technical Management or Front of House Management.
- Understanding of theatre operations, processes, and roles — or experience working within a similar creative live performance environment.
- Experience in line management.
- Experience in managing external suppliers, contractors or freelancers.
- Experience writing, reviewing and managing process-related documentation, risk assessments and other pertinent documents.
- Experience of supporting the delivery of organisational strategy, through clear and effective planning and reporting.
- Experience of managing aspects of Health & Safety in a professional environment and an understanding of related legislation.
- Computer-literate, with the ability to learn and provide basic coaching on new IT systems and software, making the most of their capabilities.
- Ability to contribute to building, and effectively managing an operational budget.
- Excellent communication skills across all mediums (in person, phone, email and paperwork).
- Exceptional organisational skills; able to prioritise effectively, work under pressure, and adapt to new situations.
- Practical problem solver with a can-do attitude and keen attention to detail.
- Calm and level-headed, especially when faced with business-critical challenges. Prioritising, organising & communicating solutions to relevant parties in a timely manner.
- Proactive collaborator, communicator and negotiator. Able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally in order to anticipate and meet needs and challenges ahead of time.
- Ability to prioritise an ever-shifting workload with positivity, flexibility, tact and diplomacy to ensure both buildings run smoothly and safely even when new challenges appear.
Desirable
- IOSH qualification.
- Experience of managing Health & Safety in a professional technical, live-performance environment.
- Experience of planning and managing training and professional development.
- A functional understanding of IT systems and basic networking.
- Basic understanding of Health and Safety legislation related to the theatre industry. In particular COSHH, PUWER, CDM (2015), HSWA (1974).
- Knowledge and experience of the Theatre Green Book 2.0.
- Experience writing, reviewing and managing Operational and H&S policies.
Benefits
Holiday
Enhanced holiday scheme with 25 days a year (rising a day per year, up to 30 days) excluding Bank Holidays.
Annual Birthday leave.
Benefits (post-probation and dependant on length of service)
6% employer pension contribution as part of the Donmar’s stakeholder pension scheme.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
Lifestyle
Season ticket loan (travel)
Subsidised local gym membership
£25 towards annual eye tests
Employee welfare programme
Cycle to work bike loan scheme
Discount at Donmar bar on food and drinks
Complimentary tickets to attend Donmar performances
Professional Development
All staff training and professional development programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of Communications
Salary: Banding Level 5 £45,000 - £50,000
Contract type: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location: Taunton, Somerset. Opportunity for hybrid working
The Head of Communications is a fundamental role within the Somerset Wildlife Trust.
The role is responsible for leading the development and coordinated delivery of the Trust’s communications in line with the Wilder Somerset 2030 strategy. This includes identifying key audiences, crafting core messages, and selecting effective communication channels to raise awareness and understanding of the Trust’s work. The postholder will support staff across the organisation in achieving the strategy’s aims while managing a team of specialists and responding to emerging issues professionally and astutely.
Working across teams, the Head of Communications will develop and deliver an annual communications plan that meets the organisation's priorities.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Responsibility 1: Leadership & Cross Team Working
- Strategic Planning: Lead the development of the communications delivery plan and annual calendar, involving all areas of the Trust, defining key audiences, messages and channels with the aim of increasing awareness and understanding of the Trust. Provide effective leadership and build strong working relationships with departments across the charity to ensure integrated communications plans and campaigns are developed and implemented to achieve the maximum impact with external audiences.
- Communications Delivery Plan: Effective coordination of both messages and activity – both reactive and proactive throughout the year. Including improvements with revised website navigation and architecture, SEO improvements and content targeted at priority groups, including use of video, and influencers.
- Senior Leadership Team: Be an active member of the Senior Leadership Team taking collective responsibility for decision making, risk and budget management across the Trust. Work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure all communications effectively contribute to and support all strategic goals of the Trust.
- Brand Marketing: Work with teams to improve our products and services and how these meet the needs of our audiences, including working with focus groups (with co-creation when relevant).
- Building Capability: Coordinate providing support and training for all staff to achieve effective communications, which supports the Trust’s overall brand and positioning, including mentoring the communications team.
- Systems & Processes: Maintain and develop systems for gathering information and communications planning within the Trust and from project partners, RSWT and SWT. Embedding into all teams’ ways of working.
Responsibility 2: Communications Delivery
- Line Management: Manage, support and develop a team of staff and volunteers to deliver the communications work programme, providing effective line management. Including the provision of specialist support and advice for the development of specific communication campaigns or tools across the organisation.
- Budgets: Ensure communication activity elsewhere in the Trust is produced within allocated budgets and timeframes.
- Performance: Set and manage KPIs and budget for communications programmes, monitoring and reporting performance and reforecasting in line with Trust requirements. Continuous improvement.
- Brand: Develop the Trust’s brand, ensuring a clear and distinctive brand proposition and engaging brand identity, which also supports the Trust as part of the Wildlife Trusts movement. Ensure the brand’s consistent use and monitor the link with the Trust strategy and values.
- Public Affairs: Oversee the PR and media relations (press office function), and act as a key charity spokesperson when required. Horizon scanning and being aware of emerging issues to develop opportunistic messages to optimise nature recovery actions.
- Crisis Management: Protect the Trust's reputation by ensuring the effectiveness of robust crisis management plans and the definition of clear policies and position statements.
- Design, Content & Print: Coordinate the Annual Report with teams and Trustees. Editor for the members’ magazine and print products to support membership retention and enable action for nature.
Responsibility 3: Campaigns for Change
- Strategic Campaign Planning: Work with our policy, advocacy and engagement specialists to design campaigns that move people through the engagement funnel, change behaviour, influence policy, and improve supporter retention. Work with the Exec Team to set campaign objectives tied to clear outcomes: acquisition, activation, retention, behaviour change, policy influence, or income generation.
- Supporter Journeys & Segmentation: Map and optimise journeys across channels (email, web, social media, print, events) with named next steps that move people toward deeper engagement and action.
- Marketing Campaign Leadership: Own the strategic design of multi-channel marketing campaigns and provide clear briefs and creative direction to the delivery team. Ensure channel integration so website journeys, email, print content and social media activity are coordinated and measurable. Keep storytelling compelling while optimising for acquisition and action.
- Advocacy & Policy Campaigns: Work across teams to design campaigns to influence systems change by leveraging our data and evidence, combining public voice, stakeholder engagement and targeted advocacy tactics.
- Behaviour Change Campaigns: Work with our engagement specialists to apply social marketing techniques and behavioural frameworks to shift norms and the adoption of actions for nature. Translate data and evidence into interventions that use communication tactics such as prompts, social proof, incentives and nudges to create measurable behaviour change.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Flexible and agile working
- Wellbeing support – EAP, wellbeing champions
- Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
- Paid volunteer days
- Continuous Professional Development opportunities
- 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays) + Christmas shutdown
- Staff social calendar and events
- The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities and the climate
Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Somerset Wildlife Trust have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and are committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
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.
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.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website
Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached
What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Tuesday, 16 December 2025.
Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team
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.
We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children


Empower with Coffee: Head of Fundraising & Partnerships, Fair Shot
Location: Fair Shot Café, Slingsby Place (Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home)
Salary: £47,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Fair Shot
At Fair Shot, we believe everyone deserves a fair shot at employment. Adults with learning disabilities face one of the highest unemployment rates in the UK, and we're here to change that. Through our year-long traineeship programme, we equip individuals with the skills and confidence to thrive in the workplace, whether as expert baristas or office professionals. Every pound raised helps us create opportunities, break barriers, and transform lives.
The Role
We're looking for a passionate and strategic Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to lead our income generation and help us scale our impact across London. This is more than a fundraising role - it's about building a movement for inclusion.
You'll design and deliver a fundraising strategy that secures vital income from trusts, foundations, corporates, and major donors. You'll also forge partnerships that amplify our mission and open doors for the people we serve. Working closely with our CEO and COO, you'll be at the heart of our growth journey.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy (annual income is £900k-£1m)
- Secure funding from trusts, foundations, corporates, and HNWIs.
- Lead on bid writing, proposals, and stewardship, ensuring compelling submissions
- Build authentic partnerships that create real-world impact
- Represent Fair Shot at events and networking opportunities, raising our profile and generating new leads
- Report on progress to the Board and help shape our future
About You
We're seeking a dynamic and driven fundraiser, ready to take the lead on this exciting challenge and craft a strategy that powers real, lasting impact. Here's what you'll bring:
- Proven experience in fundraising and partnership development, with a strong track record of success.
- A strategic thinker who can turn ideas into action.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills, able to inspire and influence senior stakeholders.
- Skilled in bid writing and pitching, with a clear, persuasive style.
- Entrepreneurial, proactive, and driven by results-and by purpose.
Benefits
We offer a brilliant benefits package including:
- 30 days paid holiday (including Bank Holidays) + one Friday off each month
- Flexible working (3 days office, 2 days home)
- Free beverages and staff lunch at the café
- Training and career development opportunities
How to Apply
If this role sounds like your perfect next move, one where you will lead fundraising for a wonderful, impactful charity that's changing lives, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter with the subject line : Head of Fundraising Application.
Applications should be addressed to Bianca Tavella, CEO Fair Shot
The closing date for applications is Friday 12th December 9am.
Head of People and Culture
Permanent
c£65,000 pa
Location: Central London - hybrid working
Our client, a highly values-driven charity is now looking for an exceptional Head of People and Culture to lead the people strategy and shape a workplace where colleagues feel inspired, supported, and empowered to deliver meaningful impact.
The culture of this amazing organisation is collaborative, inclusive, and ambitious, with a strong focus on wellbeing and professional growth and where colleagues are empowered to innovate, challenge, and make a tangible difference every single day. Their people are truly at the heart of everything they do.
In this pivotal leadership role, you will:
- Define and deliver a forward-thinking HR strategy aligned to organisational priorities, with clear success metrics to track progress.
- Partner with senior leaders to identify skills gaps, build career pathways, and drive succession planning.
- Embed organisational effectiveness by fostering a high-performance culture, integrating wellbeing, and championing continuous improvement.
- Lead strategic programmes that strengthen leadership capability, grow organisational capacity, and embed inclusive behaviours.
- Promote digital transformation, hybrid working, and collaboration, ensuring that people with lived experience are actively involved in shaping ways of working.
- Provide high-quality HR insights and analysis to inform decision-making, while managing the HR budget to maximise impact and sustainability.
About you: You will be MCIPD qualified (or equivalent) with a proven track record of leading high-performing HR teams in a similar people-focused and mission and values driven organisation. You'll bring expertise in organisational design, cultural change, and leadership development, alongside strong stakeholder management skills and data literacy. Experience of driving equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives is essential, as is the confidence and ability to inspire and influence at all levels.
Please note: The application process is moving quickly, with interviews taking place next week. If you're ready to lead and inspire, apply today!
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Key Partnerships to nurture meaningful relationships with supporters, helping them see how their generosity makes a significant impact on our mission to make Jesus known in London.
As Head of Key Partnerships, you will develop a strategy to grow relationships with individuals, Charitable Trusts, and Foundations that can make a significant difference to our work.
You will build partnerships with a wide range of key supporters and grow income through gifts in Wills and in-memory donations.
You will lead a high-performing team dedicated to advancing the Mission and inspiring generosity.
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
- Proven track record in leading high-value fundraising programmes, particularly securing major gifts from individuals.
- Strong financial expertise, including experience in target setting and providing detailed reporting and analysis.
- Experience managing teams and projects successfully.
- Skilled in using CRM systems to support fundraising strategies and nurture supporter relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships.
If you have the right mix of skills, experience, and a desire to support LCM’s mission to reach those less likely to encounter the message of Jesus in London, we would love to hear from you.
Please go to our website to apply. Your application should include the following:
■ A copy of your CV with full employment history showing responsibilities held and relevant achievements
■ A covering letter of not more than 2 pages summarising your motivation and reason for being interested in this position. Please make mention of your fit with the Christian faith and motivation for London City Mission’s mission
Closing date for applications: 11 December 2025 at 12:00 pm
Selection process: For shortlisted candidates, the process will include two stages. The first interview is expected to take place on 15 December 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full-time
Pay: Up to £51,100 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)
Do you have the expertise to ensure strong financial systems, compliance, and controls in a growing humanitarian organisation?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
As UK-Med continues to expand its global reach and strengthen its international operations, we are investing in the financial leadership that underpins our humanitarian impact. In this context, the new Head of Finance (International) will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, effectiveness, and resilience of UK-Med’s global financial management.
You’ll oversee financial governance, compliance, and grant management across our international programmes, ensuring that systems and reporting are robust, efficient, and aligned with donor and statutory requirements. Based in the UK, you’ll work closely with colleagues across Finance, Operations, and Programmes to strengthen financial controls, manage risk, and support sound decision-making that enables UK-Med to respond rapidly and effectively to humanitarian crises around the world.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on supporting operational delivery, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, and strengthening systems. You’ll bring together technical excellence and strong leadership skills, working collaboratively and effectively in a complex, fast-changing environment. Your contribution will directly enable UK-Med to respond rapidly to emergencies and make a tangible impact on people affected by crises.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, a collaborative and supportive working environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.
UK-Med is a growing and ambitious organisation with a passionate team of staff, members, and volunteers. This is a truly exciting opportunity to shape the future of our financial function and support our mission to provide healthcare in emergencies worldwide.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Head of Finance (International) - November 2025before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Response to the following question:
- A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification
Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday 2nd December 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing 15 December 2025.
Candidates who meet the eligibility and salary thresholds for visa sponsorship may be considered. However, it’s important to note that the role is based in the UK, and regular attendance at our Manchester HQ is expected. Therefore, candidates currently based outside the UK would need to be willing to relocate if successful..
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Governance & Business Administration to play a pivotal role in ensuring our organisation runs with integrity, transparency, and impact. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how one of the UK’s most ambitious cultural organisations operates as we grow and evolve.
In this role, you’ll lead on governance, risk management, and compliance, acting as Company Secretary and Data Protection Officer. You’ll oversee business planning and reporting, legal and insurance matters, procurement, and organisational policies – ensuring everything we do meets the highest standards.
You’ll work closely with our Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership team, building strong relationships and driving change that supports our vision for equality, inclusion, and sustainability.
JOB SUMMARY
To ensure that efficient governance, operational systems and controls are in place to manage Factory International’s Governance and Business Administration function.
This includes governance and acting as Company secretariat, data protection and acting as Data Protection Officer, accountable for Business Plan Reporting, internal communication, oversight of Legal & Compliance, Risk Management, Insurance, Policies & Procedures and Procurement
The key responsibilities for the Head of Governance & Business Administration include;
Governance & Risk
- Ensure robust governance frameworks and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and distribution of papers
- Maintain statutory registers and ensure timely filing of returns and documents with regulatory bodies
- Support FI Executive and Board in proactively managing risk, and accurately reflecting via the Company Risk register, working closely with Directors to ensure quarterly updates are shared with the Executive Leadership and Board of Trustees (including relevant sub-committees)
- Maintain consistency and compliance for all internal communication channels
Business Planning & Reporting
- Act as the organisational lead for Business Plan Reporting, ensuring alignment across all key grant funding agreements and business plan KPIs
- Oversee the annual cycle of statutory reporting to both public sector funders and trustees including all ad-hoc reporting requests across the business
- Attend key external stakeholder meetings with the Executive Director (e.g. MCC, ACE, GMCA) relating to reporting against grant agreements etc
- Work closely with key Directors, Commercial Leads (including the Trusts & Foundations Manager) on funding bids ensuring that commitments are consistent with our agreed internal Business Plan targets and objectives
Legal, Insurance, Data Protection & Compliance
- Ensure legislative and regulatory compliance in all systems and procedures around business administration
- Acting as lead organisational contact and budget holder for external legal support ensuring consistent processes are followed and value for money is achieved to meet the strategic needs of the business
- Ensure adequate data protection in place, devise and implement any additional process and/or training, and act as DPO, accessing external advice as appropriate
- Where required, support the achievement of essential consents such as Planning, Licence variations, Building Control, etc
- Manage the relationship with FI’s insurance broker, working with the Executive Director and Finance Director to ensure appropriate cover and regularly review policies. Overseeing the appropriate claiming of all losses
Procurement
- Acting as lead organisational contact for all Procurement Activity – working closely with the Executive Director to ensure consistent processes are followed and value for money is achieved to meet the strategic needs of the business
- Maintain oversight of the register of planned Procurement as well as responding to un-planned procurement requirements – working closely with relevant Directors and Executives
Policies & Procedures
- Overall responsibility for control and oversight of the organisation’s suite of policies and procedures, including requests for new procedures
- Ensure that key policies are updated by business owners and renewed as per the agreed schedule – ensuring a consistency of tone, content and that relevant checks/approvals have been managed at the appropriate level (Exec, Trustees etc)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance and Corporate Services
Make your next step a meaningful one.
This is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into a senior role with purpose. The charity is growing, investing in its future and looking for a skilled and proactive leader to shape finance, strengthen operations and support long term sustainability.
Location: Billericay, Essex
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000
Contract: Full time, Permanent (flexible options available) Hybrid working
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take their first step into a Head of role, or an established manager looking to make more of an impact. You will report directly to the Director responsible for Corporate Services and work closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and senior team.
You will take ownership of all areas of finance including planning, reporting, controls, systems and compliance. You will also provide leadership to the Hydropool and Maintenance Managers, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.
It is a varied role where you will lead financial strategy, improve processes, and play a key part in organisational growth and service development.
What You Will Do
- Lead financial planning, management and reporting
- Produce budgets, management accounts and forecasts
- Advise senior leaders and Trustees on strategy and performance
- Improve financial systems, controls and processes
- Oversee facilities and maintenance operations
- Manage the commercial performance of the hydropool service
- Line manage a small, dedicated team
About You
You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with strong financial management skills and the confidence to communicate clearly at all levels. You do not need to have worked in a charity before. What matters is that you bring:
- Excellent financial reporting and analysis skills
- Experience improving systems, processes or controls
- The ability to explain financial information to non-financial colleagues
- A proactive, curious and collaborative approach
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
What’s on Offer
- A senior, high-impact role in a values driven organisation
- Flexible working options and a supportive culture
- Blue Light Card and Cash Health Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Pension scheme
If you are a finance professional looking to lead with purpose and influence meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Finance Business Partner, Finance and Operations Manager or Head of Finance. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Defining care for a better future
Interim Head of Fundraising
Are you looking for a way to give back through your fundraising and leadership skills? Children and young people charity, Fair Ways are looking for someone with your expertise to join them as Interim Head of Fundraising.
Charity: Fair Ways
Location: Portsmouth office and hybrid working
Role Type: Interim
Work Type: Hybrid
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Closing Date: 05 December 2025
Time Commitment: Full time, initial 12 month contract with option to become permanent
Established in 2002 with one office and 15 committed staff, we have always focused on supporting the most vulnerable and complex children, ensuring stable placements and delivering care and support of the highest standard.
Today Fair Ways employs over 450 staff and supports over 500 children and young people annually through services including fostering, education, residential care, and family support, in partnership with 50+ Local Authorities and NHS bodies.
What matters to us: company culture
Our mission: To grow a compassionate, resilient, and trauma-informed community that embraces learning, so that we improve the lives and outcomes of individuals.
Our values: Each and every member of Fair Ways is expected to play their PART and help others do the same with our 4 core values: Professional, Accepting, Reflective & Transparent.
So what does life as the interim Head of Fundraising at Fair Ways look like?
You’ll bring fundraising expertise to our Senior Leadership Team in this newly created Head of Fundraising role, where you’ll shape fundraising efforts, with a with a particular focus on securing support from trusts and foundations, developing corporate partnerships, and expanding individual and community giving.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape Fair Way’s fundraising infrastructure at a pivotal moment in its development. You’ll work at a senior level within the organisation, building the foundations for long-term growth and managing key strategic relationships. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to Fair Ways’ mission while championing excellence in fundraising practice.
Diversity & Inclusion
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting Fair Ways in the recruitment of this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, both in Word doc format.
Please read the candidate information pack before applying, as it contains important details to support your application.
Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following:
· Why are you interested in the interim Head of Fundraising role at Fair Ways?
· What recent experience do you have which is relevant for the role?
· Your availability and any practical issues.
You are welcome to send your cover letter in writing, or as a video or audio clip, alongside your CV.
The closing date for applications is Fri 5 Dec, with online shortlisting interviews with Eastside People taking place throughout the advertising period and the week after. Interviews with Fair Ways (competency and values based) will take place in the week commencing 15 December.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We're looking for an organised, confident and resilient Head of Compliance and Building Safety to join our Property Services Team located at our Head Office in Islington.
£65,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The Head of Compliance and Building Safety will lead the strategic management and operational delivery of Look Ahead's compliance functions, encompassing Building Safety, Fire Safety, Gas Safety, Water Hygiene, Lift Safety, Electrical Safety, and Asbestos Management.
The working pattern for this role is as follows:M7, T7, W7, T7, F7
What you'll do:
* Lead, develop and coach the Compliance and Building Safety team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.
* Oversee statutory compliance across building safety, fire, gas, water hygiene, lifts, electrical systems, and asbestos.
* Manage service contracts and remedial works, ensuring value for money, regulatory compliance, and minimal disruption to residents.
* Act as the lead reporting officer to external bodies including the Regulator of Social Housing and MHCLG.
* Develop and implement policies and inspection programmes aligned with the Building Safety Act and other legislation.
* Monitor contractor performance, resolve disputes, and ensure health and safety standards are met across all sites, working in collaboration to manage the quality of all fire remedial works completed by external contractors.
* Manage budgets, procurement, and contract delivery, ensuring financial accountability risk management, and service excellence so programmes are delivered on time and within budget.
* Promote safeguarding, equality, and data protection across all compliance activities.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
* High level of communication skills both written and verbal.
* Highly motivated.
* Well organised and the ability to manage multiply programmes concurrently.
* Ability to self manage and prioritise, demonstrating ability to reach sound evidence-based decisions.
* Good Customer service skills.
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* Extensive knowledge and expertise of Health and Safety Regulations and including in gas servicing, asbestos management, mechanical and electrical compliance requirements, and other relevant regulations and standards within housing portfolios and fire safety for compliance.
* In-depth understanding of the Building Safety Act and the Fire Safety Act and aware of all current regulations and legislation regards fire safety
Desirable:
* Recognised qualification building construction, Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH). A property/building related specialism MCIOB, MRICS, BIFM, MIFSM or Health & Safety. Building Related Degree is desirable.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our webiste for full Job description
Are you a strategic leader who can strengthen how the sector supports older people through high-quality information and training?
Do you have the vision and experience to lead high-performing teams, shape services, and make a real difference in the lives of older people facing financial hardship?
Independent Age is seeking a Head of Information and External Training to lead their Information and External Training teams (c. 8 people) and play a pivotal role in shaping the Services directorate.
Benefits of working with Independent Age
- Competitive salary: £65,678 (London-based) / £59,115 (Home-based)
- 28 days’ annual leave a year plus public holiday
- Generous pension with life assurance
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Enhanced leave and wellbeing benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working. Work in a way that suit you
Independent Age embraces agile working and trusts its people to deliver in ways that work best for them.
About the role
Work setting: London-based / Hybrid (minimum 4 days per month in the office), or home-based.
Contract: Fixed term 9-month contract Full-time (35 hours per week, 5 days or a 9-day fortnight)
Part-time considered (min. 21 hours per week)
As the Head of Information and External Training, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership to the Information and External Training teams, fostering a high-performing and inclusive culture.
- Contribute to the development of a sustainable plan for the delivery and leadership within the Services directorate, and the transition to it, in collaboration with colleagues.
- Lead people engagement and change as we make decisions on the future shape and line reporting of the Information and Training teams.
- Oversee the delivery of accessible, high-quality information for older people and professionals.
- Shape and deliver external training for advisers, public bodies, and corporates, including developing a commercial training offer.
- Work closely with Marketing and Engagement teams to ensure clarity, collaboration, and consistency.
- Represent Independent Age externally, sharing expertise and promoting the charity’s mission.
About you
The Head of Information and External Training will have:
- Proven leadership of high-performing teams in information, advice, or external training services.
- Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Experience in organisational change and team engagement.
- Analytical skills to evaluate impact and inform decisions.
- Experience in managing the development of external training provision for professionals and organisations.
- Knowledge of issues affecting older people in financial hardship and how information and advice interventions can improve lives.
Key dates
- Application deadline is 24th November
- Interviews will take place weeks commencing 1st and 8th December
How to apply
To apply for the Head of Information and External training role, please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. I’d also be happy to have a conversation about the job description to give you further insight into the opportunity so please do reach out directly if you’d like a confidential chat.
Applications sent by TPP to Independent Age will be anonymised to support fair shortlisting.
Independent Age values diversity, challenges discrimination, and ensures everyone feels they belong. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure they are safeguarding those who work with Independent Age. A basic DBS certificate will be required for this role which will be carried out by Independent Age following offer to the successful candidate.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Use your finance skills to support Feba’s mission and growth strategy to inspire more of the world’s least reached people to follow Jesus.
About us
At Feba, we are passionate about God’s mission and the creative use of radio and audio media to inspire people to follow Jesus. We have a particular heart for people in contexts considered closed, where people might not hear the gospel by any other means or where it’s difficult to be a Christian. These people probably won’t be reached without us, and radio and audio media provide a way of reaching them at scale.
About our development
Since we were established 65 years ago as a shortwave radio ministry much has changed with big shifts in technology, missiology and geopolitics.
We no longer operate radio infrastructure or ‘send’ missionaries from the UK. Instead, we support local people with training, expertise and funding to produce culturally appropriate programmes in a listener’s ‘heart language’ - and to follow up in-person wherever possible.
Our locally-led approach, in line with best-practice in Christian mission, is having greater and more enduring impact, and has enabled our work to expand far beyond our original focus on South Asia to countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
About the role
Feba now seeks a Head of Finance and Financial Strategy to provide financial leadership and forward-thinking strategic input at a time of stability, financial strength and planned growth. This role will lead on reviewing and modernising financial processes and systems, developing and delivering strategic initiatives for good financial stewardship, planning new income-generation projects and helping to strengthen long-term financial sustainability beyond the next 10 years.
About you
We are seeking a strategically minded finance leader to bring new skills, rigour and energy to the management and oversight of our finances. You will bring knowledge of investment principles, strong technical accounting expertise, and a clear understanding of modern, effective financial systems and processes. You will be a committed follower of Christ and passionate about global mission.
If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. For more details including how to apply please see the appointment details attached.
Closing date 3rd December.