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Interviews: 3rd December (1st stage) 8th or 9th December (2nd Stage - TBC)
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The King’s Trust is celebrating 50 years of empowering young people to build brighter futures, and as our Head of Partnerships in Wales, you’ll be at the heart of that mission. Based in Cardiff, you’ll lead our efforts to unlock new funding and partnerships that transform young lives across the country. From Neath Port Talbot to Wrexham, you’ll bring people, businesses and government together to ensure opportunities reach the young people who need them most.
You’ll drive a fundraising portfolio worth over £1 million, inspiring your team and shaping long-term, sustainable relationships with partners across government, philanthropy, corporate and public sectors. With your strategic insight and entrepreneurial energy, you’ll help us secure investment that fuels life-changing programmes in education, employability, enterprise and wellbeing.
This is an exciting moment to join The King’s Trust. As we mark our 50th year, we’re looking ahead to the next generation, and we need a bold, collaborative leader who can amplify our impact across Wales. If you’re passionate about youth opportunity and have the skills to drive transformational partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.
We also know that great leadership comes in many forms, so if you’re looking to balance impact with flexibility, we’re happy to consider a four-day working week for the right candidate.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need a Head of Partnerships - Wales?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of our Head of Partnerships - Wales!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!
Req ID: 3717
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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Job title: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Salary: £45,000–£52,000 per year (starting salary typically at £45,000 with progression based on performance and experience.)
Location: Hybrid between home and our exhibition locations in London (Your attendance in the office will vary flexibly between 1-5 days per week, depending on business need. We cannot offer fixed days at home).
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reporting to: CEO
Direct Reports: Fundraising Manager, Senior Campaigns Manager
Indirect Reports: Communications Officer
Job Description
About the role
The Head of Fundraising and Communications will lead the development and delivery of a systematic, data-driven, and project-managed approach to fundraising and communications — driving sustainable income growth and raising the charity’s profile and influence.
As the charity’s strategic lead for fundraising, they will shape and expand our income streams, strengthen systems and processes, and build a high-performing team to help us reach more young people with our vital work. They will also lead on external communications and storytelling, ensuring our narrative is compelling, consistent, and rooted in the powerful impact of our programmes.
While this role will oversee a team of three, the postholder will be hands-on and deeply involved in the systems and practices they implement, ensuring excellence in both strategy and delivery.
This newly created role is a key position on the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, and Head of Programmes to deliver The Ben Kinsella Trust’s vision and strategy.
As part of a small charity making a big impact, you will play a central role in ensuring Ben’s legacy continues to educate, empower, and inspire thousands more young people across London and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for all fundraising activity, ensuring a systematic and dependable approach to income generation.
- Develop and deliver a long-term fundraising strategy that supports sustainable growth and diversification across grants & trusts, corporate donors, major donors, individual giving and community fundraising.
- Build and manage relationships with key funders and donors, working with the CEO and Fundraising Manager to cultivate and steward major partnerships.
- Maintain oversight and final sign-off of major and high-value funding applications to grants & trusts, corporate donors and major donors, ensuring they are well-structured, hold a compelling narrative, and are of the highest quality.
- Implement systems, processes, and KPIs to monitor performance, track pipelines, and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide strategic fundraising insight and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board.
Senior Leadership Team
- Play a full and active role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy, decision-making, and culture.
- Introduce and refine systems, processes, and workflows to improve efficiency and collaboration across departments.
- Support strategic planning and financial forecasting, particularly in relation to income generation and communications activity.
Communications and Marketing
- Develop and implement a comprehensive external communications strategy, providing strategic leadership communications and campaigns and ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and priorities.
- Shape and oversee the charity’s external narrative, ensuring our storytelling is compelling, consistent, and rooted in impact.
- Manage the charity’s media, PR, and brand activity, ensuring all communications uphold high standards and strengthen the charity’s reputation.
- Lead the charity’s digital presence, including website, social media, paid advertising and online campaigns, to grow awareness and engagement.
- Lead the creation of high-quality marketing materials and publications to support fundraising, advocacy, and service delivery.
- Use data and insight to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategy.
Finance
- Responsible for the Fundraising and Communications budget and any related contracted services budgets, and any relevant restricted funds.
Person Specification
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We recognise the value a diverse workforce brings to a small charity, and we are especially keen for people currently underrepresented in our charity and the wider sector to apply.
While we’re looking for candidates with the skills and experience listed, we know no one is perfect in every area. If you meet some of the criteria, we’d still really love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out for a friendly chat about the role and your application.
Experience
- Experience in a senior fundraising role, with a track record of developing and delivering successful income generation strategies.
- Demonstrable experience in managing and overseeing complex fundraising applications across a variety of funders or for a broad and diverse funder base
- Leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
- Experience managing budgets and working closely with finance colleagues on planning and forecasting.
- Experience in leading or collaborating on communications and PR activity within a charity or campaigning organisation.
- Experience of working with a Board of Trustees or senior leadership team on organisational growth and strategy.
Skills and Knowledge
- Written communication and editing skills, with the ability to create clear and accessible content across fundraising, communications, and public statements
- A storyteller who can translate data and impact into emotionally compelling narratives that inspire support.
- Organised, systematic, and process-oriented; able to design and manage effective systems, project management, pipeline tracking, and reporting.
- Project management skills, ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines with a calm and methodical approach.
- Confident in the use of a variety of digital and cloud systems to track performance and inform strategy.
- Familiarity with issues relating to youth violence, education, or social justice.
- An understanding of knife crime, youth violence, and other key current issues affecting young people.
- Ability to work independently, with initiative, and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
Key Attributes and Values
- Passionate about making a difference – committed to preventing knife crime and improving outcomes for young people
- Committed to equity and inclusion – values and actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and fairness in all aspects of work
- Reflective and open to learning – committed to personal growth, welcomes feedback, and continuously seeks to improve practice
- Strategic thinker with leadership presence – able to set direction, make informed decisions, and inspire confidence across the organisation.
- Collaborative and influential – builds effective working relationships internally and externally, fostering teamwork and partnerships.
- Resilient and adaptable – able to navigate challenges, manage multiple priorities, and maintain focus under pressure.
Benefits
- Flexible working opportunities where possible
- 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days and 33 days after 5 and 10 years’ service, respectively)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme with the Green Commute Initiative
- Personal development opportunities
The Ben Kinsella Trust prevents knife crime through education and campaigning


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Transform STEM Education for Africa's Brightest Young Women
The African Gifted Foundation (AGF) exists to develop Africa's future STEM leaders by supporting gifted young women to access world-class education. Our flagship project, the African Science Academy (ASA) in Ghana, is a fully-scholarshipped boarding school focused on mathematics and physics, with students drawn from across Africa.
We're at a pivotal moment. Having grown to circa £1 million in annual income, we're ready to scale our impact. We are embarking on an exciting new initiative to build a new campus and double the size of our school over the next couple of years. We need an exceptional fundraising leader to help us get there.
The Opportunity
As Head of Fundraising, you'll be a key member of our senior leadership team, shaping strategy and driving income growth to transform opportunities for hundreds more young African women in STEM.
In your first year, you'll:
- Take ownership of our £1m fundraising portfolio and develop a clear growth strategy
- Deepen relationships with our existing major donors, trusts and corporate partners
- Identify and secure at least 3-5 significant new funding partnerships
- Build robust systems for pipeline management, donor stewardship and impact reporting
- Work closely with our Executive Director and Board to align fundraising with our ambitious expansion plans
Your long-term impact:
- Lead AGF toward £2m+ annual income over 3 years
- Diversify our funding base to ensure sustainability
- Establish AGF as the go-to partner for funders passionate about African girls' STEM education
- Build a culture of excellence in donor relationships and stewardship
What You'll Do
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and deliver a compelling fundraising strategy aligned with AGF's growth ambitions
- Set ambitious but achievable income targets and manage performance against them
- Provide clear metrics, insights and recommendations to the Executive Director and Board
- Identify opportunities for income diversification and risk mitigation
Major Donor & Partnership Management
- Manage and grow our portfolio of major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners
- Personally cultivate and steward high-value relationships
- Identify and pursue new funding prospects through research and networking
- Develop compelling cases for support tailored to different donor segments
Operational Excellence
- Establish and maintain effective systems for pipeline management, CRM and donor tracking
- Ensure excellent donor stewardship, reporting and compliance with all funder requirements
- Create compelling donor materials and impact reports, working collaboratively with communications, programmes and finance teams
- Take responsibility for collecting compelling impact data, including through liaising with alumni
- Build efficient processes that support both immediate delivery and long-term growth
Representation & Advocacy
- Represent AGF at donor meetings, events and in philanthropic networks (UK and occasionally international)
- Act as an ambassador for our mission and impact
- Build AGF's profile within the UK and international education funding community
Who You Are
Essential Experience & Skills
✓ Proven track record of strategic fundraising in the UK charity sector, with demonstrable success in securing five-figure+ gifts from trusts, foundations and major donors
✓ Relationship builder with excellent ability to engage, persuade and steward high-value donors at senior levels (trustees, HNWIs, corporate decision-makers)
✓ Strategic thinker who can develop compelling fundraising strategies and turn them into practical action plans with measurable results
✓ Portfolio manager experienced in managing multiple major donor relationships simultaneously and building a robust pipeline
✓ Excellent communicator in writing and speaking - confident presenting to trustees, corporates and philanthropic audiences
✓ Organized & commercially aware with ability to manage budgets, set targets and deliver against KPIs
✓ Self-starter comfortable working in a lean organization, building processes, and collaborating across teams
✓ Mission-driven with genuine commitment to expanding STEM opportunities for African young women and cultural awareness of the international context
Highly Desirable
- Experience with international education or development fundraising, especially Africa-focused projects
- Track record with philanthropic individuals and/or corporate CSR/partnership teams
- Existing network in UK philanthropic, trust/foundation or corporate giving sectors
- Experience of USA fundraising
- Knowledge of fundraising CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
- Willingness to travel occasionally (UK and internationally) to meet donors and visit programmes
Why Join AGF?
Impact That Matters
Help open doors to world-class STEM education for brilliant young African women who will become tomorrow's scientists, engineers and innovators. Every pound you raise directly transforms lives.
Strategic Influence
You'll be a key member of the senior team during a crucial growth phase, with genuine influence over strategy and direction.
Mission-Driven Culture
Join a passionate, committed team and Board who truly believe in our mission and support bold, innovative thinking.
Professional Growth
Shape and lead a function, develop your strategic fundraising skills, and build lasting relationships in the UK philanthropic sector.
Flexibility & Support
Hybrid working, supportive leadership, and investment in your professional development.
What We Offer
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: £55,000-£60,000 (depending on experience)
- Generous pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- Group life insurance and income protection
- 25 days annual leave plus UK public holidays
- Additional day off for your birthday
Professional Development
- £2,000 annual professional development budget for relevant training, conferences and qualifications
- Chartered Institute of Fundraising membership paid
- 3 professional development days per year
Working Arrangements
- Hybrid working
- Flexible hours to support work-life balance
- Occasional travel within the UK and international travel (fully covered)
- Standard 37.5 hours per week
- Open to 4-day week option at pro-rata for the right candidate
Contract Details
- Permanent, full-time position
- 6-month probation period
- 3-month notice period after probation
About us
With a 110-year history, we are proud to be able to say that the WI continues to be the largest and most influential UK-based women’s organisation, with over 170,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, from equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women. The WI has brought about real change, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915.
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels.
About the role
This is an exciting role with responsibility for both IT and Digital. You will actively implement new tools and platforms, oversee data protection compliance and cyber security, whilst developing effective policies and guidelines spanning our IT infrastructure. You will also take ownership of our digital strategy across all channels, driving service delivery and managing significant relationships, contracts and budgets. We will look to you to lead digital transformation and champion innovation, whilst delivering workshops and training sessions to diverse colleagues. In short, you will be the catalyst that gets the most from our online presence, our technology and our vendors and partners, ensuring best practice and value in everything you do.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Location: Hybrid working, with one day per week at our London office.
About you
Highly experienced as an IT thought leader and manager with technical experience, you will combine a strategic mindset with a truly hands-on approach. Developing strategy, as well as leading and managing IT and digital change projects should be second nature to you. Similarly, you will be experienced in mentoring teams and controlling websites, CMS platforms and integrated digital systems. A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline would be beneficial, alongside knowledge of data protection legislation, digital accessibility and inclusion, Squiz DXP, Azure, Intune and AWS. However your ability to communicate effectively with non-technical colleagues is just as important. Above all, you will bring everything it takes to get the most out of people, systems and budgets, with real passion for cutting-edge technology and the drive and determination to make things happen.
How to apply
For further information about this Head of IT and Digital Services role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.
To apply, please visit our website and submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role.
Closing date: 30 November 2025.
Interview date: First and second-round interviews to be held w/c 8 December 2025.
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We are seeking our first Head of Fundraising to join our Senior Leadership Team, build the function and leave a legacy.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead on developing and delivering our fundraising strategy, with primary focus on trusts and foundations and corporate partnerships, with the potential to grow individual philanthropy in the future.
You will be a key ambassador for the organisation, building and managing strong, long-term relationships with funders who share our mission. You’ll bring vision, strategic clarity and emotional intelligence to developing compelling cases for support, always ensuring alignment with organisational goals and understanding that for us, income is a vehicle to impact.
You’ll manage and develop one Senior Officer initially, with the possibility that we may be able to expand the team as income grows. The Senior Officer post is currently empty, so we hope that you’ll be able to be involved in the recruitment of this post enabling you to shape your own team. You’ll also play a wider role in shaping the organisation’s strategy and culture as part of a collaborative and ambitious leadership team.
Key responsibilities:
Strategy and Leadership
- Lead development and execution of a fundraising strategy focused on trusts,foundations and corporates (with a possible addition of individual philanthropy further down the line).
- Act as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy, planning and culture, and supporting the Chief Executive to report to the board on fundraising.
- Manage, develop and grow the Senior Officer role; build a high-performing team.
Fundraising and Relationship Management
- Create and manage a pipeline of funding opportunities, securing multi-year grants and strategic partnerships that support our research, policy and delivery ambitions, and reflect our values.
- Lead the development of major funding bids - including drafting proposals and coordinating input from SLT colleagues and other relevant team members.
- Cultivate, steward and deepen relationships with existing and prospective funders, acting as a confident and credible ambassador.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues to develop strong proposals, cases for support and pitch materials, including engaging in depth with some of the complex research that we seek to fund.
- Represent the organisation externally — in meetings, networks and events.
Innovation, Growth and Sustainability
- Develop and test models to diversify income to enable impact – building on our current strategy, but bringing an open mind to exploring new activities.
- Embed fundraising monitoring, evaluation and performance reporting into the organisation; ensure transparency with senior leadership and trustees.
- Maintain close alignment between fundraising strategy and organisational strategy, ensuring funder relationships are ethical, values-aligned and sustainable.
About you:
We’re seeking someone who is ambitious, driven and emotionally intelligent — a relationship-builder ready to step into a senior leadership role and leave a legacy.
Essential
- A proven track record of securing significant income from trusts, foundations and/or corporate partners.
- Experience in managing complex relationships with funders, with excellent stewardship and retention skills.
- Experience of running reliable due diligence processes to assess funding opportunities.
- Able to translate research, policy or innovation-led programmes into compelling funding propositions.
- Excellent project management skills, including the capacity to coordinate colleagues in developing complex fundraising bids.
- Some experience of line management, team development or mentoring.
- Excellent written, verbal and influencing skills, able to engage funders, senior leaders and colleagues.
- Strategic mindset, with capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- A genuine passion for the mission of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, and the empathy to engage with lived experience perspectives.
- Alignment with our collaborative and flexible working culture — able to work in a high-trust environment, collaborate openly with colleagues across multiple teams and contribute positively to team wellbeing and culture.
Desirable
- Experience of major donor fundraising, or exploring new income streams.
- Experience of reporting to a board, including of producing high level board papers and working with high profile stakeholders.
- Knowledge or networks within the essential services, health, research, policy or grant-giving sectors.
Terms:
- Reporting to: Chief Executive
- Staff supervised: One team member, who we hope you will be able to be involved in recruiting
- Annual Gross Salary: £64,800 (employees who are not London-based receive the same salary, including London weighting, but cover their own travel costs to the office, typically twice a month)
- Location: Either London-based, with two days per week in Money and Mental Health’s East London office, or home-based with the ability to travel to London at least twice per month. The role will also require some travel for meetings.
- Hours: Both full-time and part-time applicants considered, at a minimum of four days per week. Job shares, consolidated hours and other flexible working arrangements will be considered. Please indicate your preferred working hours on application.
- Contract type: Permanent
- Holidays: 28 days per year (including 3 days between Christmas and New Year when the office is closed), plus bank holidays
- Pension: Opportunity to be enrolled in the workplace pension scheme (subject to meeting standard auto-enrolment qualifying criteria). After enrolment, the charity contributes the equivalent of 5.5% of monthly gross salary, subject to an employee contribution of at least 2.5%.
- Other benefits:
- Every team member has a personal training budget, with many internal training opportunities.
- Cycle to Work and season ticket loan schemes.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/parental leave terms, offered at an equal rate: employees eligible for statutory maternity/paternity/shared parental pay receive 90% of earnings for up to 12 weeks.
- Rental deposit loan scheme.
- A flexible working culture: core working hours are 10am–3pm, with flexibility outside these times (agreed with management) for employees to distribute working hours across the week.
High Trees Community Development Trust is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Children, Young People & Families (CYPF) to join our senior management team and lead one of our core service areas.
This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a wide-ranging CYPF service that directly supports over 400 children and young people each year, and many more through partnerships. You will lead the newly redeveloped Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, ensuring it thrives as a hub for children, young people and families, alongside a portfolio of impactful programmes including school-based mentoring, young leaders’ programmes, family stay-and-play, and peer-led social action.
Supported by our Adventure Playground Manager and a team of youth and play workers, this is an incredibly exciting time for the service – the newly built structures, alongside a small animal area and a growing area, are ready to build an ambitious service around that meets the needs and interests of local children and families.
High Trees is also the lead partner in Building Young Brixton (BYB) – a consortium of 10 youth organisations working with 2,000 young people across Lambeth – which you will coordinate, alongside contributing to the Lambeth Peer Action Collective.
Our Head of CYPF plays a key leadership role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on involvement. You will bring significant experience in youth or community work, with the skills to manage multifaceted services, lead teams, and build strong partnerships with local organisations, schools and statutory bodies. By working closely with our team and partners, you will help ensure that children and young people in Lambeth have the opportunities and support they need to thrive.
Our incredible interim Head of Service will be happy to arrange an informal chat with interested candidates to discuss the day to day responsibilities of the role.
About High Trees
Based in Tulse Hill, High Trees has been rooted in the local community for over 27 years. We delivery community action, employment, education, youth services and community research, working in partnership with local people and local organisations, to build stronger communities and create meaningful change. We are recognised for our collaborative, long-term approach and our ability to adapt and respond to the issues that matter most to local people.
About the role
As Head of Children, Young People and Families, you will:
- Lead and inspire our Children, Young People and Families team to deliver high-impact, community-led work.
- Oversee a portfolio of projects and contracts, ensuring they are delivered to time, budget, and quality.
- Build and strengthen partnerships across the sector to support children, young people and families in Lambeth.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for CYPF services and partnerships.
- Contribute as a member of High Trees’ senior management team, helping shape organisational strategy and drive our ambitions across all service areas.
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Significant experience in working with Children, Young People and Families.
- A proven track record of leading teams and managing complex projects.
- Excellent communication and partnership-building skills across diverse stakeholders.
- A strategic but practical approach with the ability to balance day-to-day delivery with long-term vision.
- A passion for place-based working, collaboration, and advocating for the needs of children and young people.
Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a values-led organisation at a time of growth and ambition. You will play a pivotal role in shaping CYPF services and ensuring that children and young people in Lambeth have the opportunities and support they need to thrive.
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Join our team as Director of Education, helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession. The Director of Education will advocate for the need for a strong professional body and its importance to teachers and leaders. The role will articulate the vision and ethos of the Chartered College of Teaching and inspire and empower internal and external stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the vision. The role will lead the growth of three core income streams: Chartered Status, membership and funded projects, and will represent the Chartered College of Teaching externally and grow our strategic networks. The role will advise on the education content of our external communications. The Director of Education will work with the Executive Leadership Team to develop and oversee implementation of the organisation’s strategy and to lead the Education Directorate to deliver the strategy. In association with other members of the Executive Leadership and Senior Management teams the role will advise on partnerships, funded education projects, policy, events, publishing and content, marketing and communications.
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants based outside of the UK at this time.
For a short audio description of this role and the full application pack, please visit our website.
The Organisation
The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.
We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.
Our activities mainly focus on four key areas:
● membership
● Chartered study, professional learning and accreditation
● research, policy and events
● online and print resources
Since opening membership in 2017, we have grown rapidly. In total our work reaches over 40,000 teachers and more than 3.6 million young people. We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status, strategic positioning of the College in the education sector, and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact. You will have overall accountability for the Education and Research directorate, including accreditation, partnerships, research, events and policy, funded projects, publishing and content and marketing and communication. We are recruiting a dedicated individual who believes in the Chartered College of Teaching’s mission and is committed to leading our growth.
This would be an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual to inspire and empower stakeholders and the teaching profession to achieve the Chartered College of Teaching’s mission. You will:
- have autonomy for leading the Education and Research Directorate;
- enjoy speaking at events and advocating for the need for a strong professional body;
- work collaboratively with many of the team across the charity, supporting the growth of partnerships in the sector;
- be part of the team driving the organisation forward at an exciting time for the future of the College.
Lead the growth of Chartered Status and membership; advocate for and represent the College; grow strategic networks
- Provide keynote speeches as required for the Chartered College of Teaching, building on teaching experience and practice. Attend and contribute as required at speaking events, important functions, sector events and meetings across the country
- Develop and manage senior strategic relationships with the DfE, devolved governments, other sector bodies as directed by the CEO
- Exemplify the importance of professional learning, especially sustained enquiry leading to validation e.g Masters, PhD study, Chartered routes
- Maintain detailed understanding of the wider education policy landscape and support our Public Relations dept in commenting to the media
- Lead the College’s income growth from funded projects, seeking new opportunities and work with the Deputy CEO and Director of Finance to ensure that new opportunities have robust commercial model
- Support management of relationships with funders at the highest level in partnership with the CEO and Deputy CEO
Organisational Planning & Strategy
- Work with the Executive Leadership Team to shape the organisational business plan, in partnership with Executive Leadership Team colleagues and Council, supported by a clear budget and plan for income generation
- Lead the implementation of the strategy, ensuring that KPIs are met / action is taken to course correct, and provide day-to-day guidance and long-term strategic direction for all employees within the College
- Oversee the College’s existing and new products and services, ensuring that they are of the highest standard, and are informed by research and impact evaluation
Leadership
- Advise on the education content of external communications
- Provide overall accountability and leadership in a range of areas including membership, publishing, content, research, Chartered status and other professional learning and accreditation
- Report to the Council as required and be the Executive Leadership Team representative for relevant committees, and ensure they have the reports and data needed to make informed decisions for the College
- Provide leadership and development of individuals within the team, including setting clear objectives, responsibilities, performance standards and development goals and managing these accordingly – through informal coaching and feedback and formal discussions including regular one to ones and appraisals
About You
The Director of Education will be passionate about the purpose, vision and mission of the Chartered College of Teaching, including the growth of membership and accreditation, and the importance of high-quality education and research content. You will understand the importance of the College taking a balanced position (beyond ideology) and be able to link our existing content to our members’ needs. You will have gravitas with external stakeholders and be energised by developing and maintaining strong external networks within the education sector and with new and existing funders.
You do not need to have expertise in absolutely all areas, let us decide! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applications from global majority candidates to diversify our workforce. We’re looking for someone that is motivated by our vision and is passionate about leading our growth.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Teaching expertise - experience of working with teachers and school leaders in a range of contexts, ideally with a focus on professional learning
- Highly credible, increasingly respected profile (including in public speaking) and a strong network within the education sector
- Experience of building and maintaining strong external relationships
- Significant professional experience including a senior leadership role and interactions with board level executives or equivalent
- Ability to motivate and inspire the whole staff team to consistently deliver quality services and develop a high-performance culture
- Be future focused able to make strategic decisions and deliver capabilities ahead of business requirements as well as in response to them
Desirable
- Strong academic skills e.g. at PhD / Masters level or Chartered Teacher Status
- An appreciation of the drivers of company profitability and cost management
- Experience of financial management, risk management and strategic business planning
- Experience of successfully identifying and securing funding bids
- Experience of successfully leading the delivery of multidisciplinary projects, programmes or organisational initiatives of significant size or impact
- A publication portfolio
Skills
- Excellent and adaptable communication skills
- Strong autonomy and accountability
- Strategic thinker and results-driven
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good attention to detail
- Excellent influencing and negotiating skills
- Articulate, and literate – able to express complex concepts both verbally and written down
- Highly effective organisational skills, with ability to manage a very demanding and varied workload
- Calm and resilient with a warm sense of humour and ability to work well under pressure
- Highly numerate (desirable)
Why Us?
As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to:
- Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working
- Professional development, including formal and informal training and support
- Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction
- Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.
Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College
As a growing organisation we are committed to:
- Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
- Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values
- Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team.
What to expect from the recruitment process
- All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
- Line Managers trained in recognising bias
- We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
- Online interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.
For more information about joining the Chartered College, please watch this short video from Dame Alison Peacock (CEO).
Your Personal Data
As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Pre-employment checks
All conditional offers of employment are subject to:
- Two satisfactory references
- Proof of qualifications
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
Please include a CV and cover letter
Our mission is to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession.
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 Fundraising
National Role
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000
Are you a strategic fundraising leader passionate about transforming young people’s lives through STEM education? Are you driven by building meaningful partnerships and securing sustainable, multi-year income? If so, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in a highly purpose-driven organisation with a mission focusing on improving teaching, enriching learning, and growing the STEM talent pool, to open up a world of opportunities.
About Us
At STEM Learning, we believe every young person deserves access to high-quality STEM education and career support, regardless of their background. We aim to empower students with the skills and knowledge to thrive. We do this through:
Professional Development: Subject-specific training for teachers and educators in science and computing.
Resources: Quality-assured materials that enhance teaching and learning.
Destination STEM: Inspiring, hands-on student-facing experiences including to support skills and career education.
STEM Ambassadors: A nationwide network of 30,000 volunteers from over 5000 employers bringing STEM to life for young people.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and as a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead our fundraising strategy and team to secure significant, multi-year income from corporates, trusts and foundations, and major donors. You’ll be responsible for expanding our funding base, deepening key relationships, and ensuring STEM Learning has the partnerships and resources to achieve its ambitious mission.
Key priorities include:
- Driving new funder engagement and positioning STEM Learning as a trusted, high-impact partner delivering measurable social value.
- Building and maintaining a strong, diverse, pipeline of six plus figure partnerships.
- Securing sustainable, multi-year income across a balanced portfolio of corporate, trusts, and major donor relationships.
- Leading, motivating, and developing the fundraising team.
- Collaborating across the organisation to align funding proposals with STEM Learning’s strategic priorities and ensure exceptional programme delivery and stewardship.
- Contributing to organisational strategy improvements as a member of the Senior Management Team.
Our Ideal Candidate
Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
We’re looking for an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven leader who will take ownership for identifying opportunities for new funds and contribute to the overall fundraising strategy of STEM Learning. You’ll have:
- A strong track record of securing significant income from corporates, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals.
- The confidence and gravitas to engage senior stakeholders, trustees, and C-suite decision-makers and must be comfortable ‘making the ask’. You will be required to develop external relationships with institutional investors and High Net Worth individuals, and you may already have an existing range of investor contacts.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with a collaborative, values-driven approach. You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of the organisation and its strategic priorities to achieve our goals.
- Experience leading and empowering teams to achieve shared goals and maintain momentum.
- Creativity, resilience, adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A passion for/understanding of the power of STEM education and enrichment is desirable.
Our Benefits
- 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Access to an attractive pension scheme
- Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week
- Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
Next Steps
The closing date for applications is Friday 21 November 2025 at 14:00.
To Apply
Please provide us with:
- Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission and will not be taken up until the offer stage)
- A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.
STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.
We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued.
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!
Location: Any UK Trust office (Hybrid working with an expectation to be in a centre at least 3 days a week. Must be comfortable with travelling to all UK Centres to support Delivery colleagues across the UK)
1st stage interviews: 26th of November
As the leader of our National Delivery team, you will shape how The King’s Trust supports thousands of young people across the UK to break down barriers and thrive. You will lead national partnerships, drive improvements on how we reach young people, and bring our strategy to life, ensuring every young person experiences impactful, high-quality support on their journey towards education, securing a job or starting a business.
You will foster collaboration across our regional and national teams both in delivery and across the organisation, strengthen our use of data to make informed decisions and improve our services, and champion equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. With your expertise in leading large-scale service delivery, solving complex problems and embedding positive changes and stakeholder engagement, you will make sure our support reaches those who need it most.
This is a pivotal opportunity to influence national change during The King’s Trust’s 50th Anniversary year. It’s a moment to celebrate our legacy while shaping the future. If you are a bold, strategic leader who believes in the power of opportunity, join us and help drive lasting impact for young people across the UK.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need a Senior Head of National Delivery?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of the Senior Head of National Delivery!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Financial Education Delivery Coordinator
Job Title: Financial Education Delivery Coordinator
Responsible to: Head of Financial Education
Areas of responsibility: Scotland central belt, with a specific focus on Glasgow
Contract: 1 year fixed term
Salary: £34,000 FTE £20,400 pro rata
Hours: 3 days/21 hours per week
Location: Home based, with some travel to schools – the ideal candidate will be based in the Glasgow area.
Leave: 22 days + bank holidays, pro rata. Additionally, 3 discretionary daysare applied over the Christmas holiday closure
Just Finance Foundation (JFF) is working towards lifelong financial wellbeing for all. The Education team’s focus is encouraging the uptake of financial education in primary schools. We work to train the teachers to be able to deliver financial education and help them build it into their curriculum.
The Financial Education Delivery Coordinator position at Just Finance Foundation (JFF) is an exciting opportunity to participate in the delivery of new resources that will ensure children can access the education they need to manage money well in the future. We have ambitious targets to see our financial education resources in new schools and this role will be focussed on the central belt of Scotland (in particular, the Glasgow area). Your motivation and target driven ambition will help us expand LifeSavers, our free schools programme.
What we’re looking for
- A strong communicator who is committed to serving schools, teachers, and children well
- A strategic thinker who is energised by the challenge of reaching a big audience
- A project manager who can develop plans to achieve goals within set timelines
- A team player who thrives in a supportive environment
- A data enthusiast who understands the purpose of gathering impact data, the value of analysing it, and the importance of sharing it with funders, supporters, and stakeholders
- Someone based in the central belt of Scotland (ideally Glasgow area)
The Financial Education team is at the forefront of Financial Education in the UK. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced and innovative education professional to make a significant contribution to the future wellbeing of our children and communities.
What the role looks like
The Financial Education Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting and onboarding schools to embed our free financial education resources into primary school classrooms in the central belt of Scotland. You will have an excellent understanding of the challenges and pressures that exist within a primary school environment. You will be able to generate enthusiasm for financial education, as well as develop strong relationships with schools and other project collaborators. You will achieve this by proactively researching, networking, and making connections with schools. You will speak to stakeholders, including teachers and school leadership, to promote our programme. Once they have registered, you will then train the teachers and school staff on how to incorporate our resources flexibly into their classrooms. The Financial Education Delivery Coordinator will need to work flexibly with each school to best meet their needs, according to our policies and guidelines. Reporting the progress of the various programmes is a key part of the role and the ability to collate data, identify risks, and meet deadlines is vital.
Crucial to the role is a willingness to be part of a wider project team, an ability to adapt and respond to change, and a belief in the impact that we can make to young people.
How to apply
To apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 page, no later than 9am on Tuesday 25th November 2025. First interviews will be held virtually week commencing 1st December. Second interviews will be held in person, in Glasgow, on Monday 8th December.
Potential Applicants: 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. We don’t expect everyone to meet all the criteria listed.
JFF is an inclusive organisation and we welcome all applications. We want our workforce to be truly representative of the communities we serve. Diversity is an asset to our organisation and helps us create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.
While the role will work solely for the Just Finance Foundation, please note that the Church Urban Fund, as the parent charity, will be the legal employer
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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ROLE SUMMARY
The Head of Programme Delivery provides leadership for The Diana Award’s Programmes team, ensuring the effective design and delivery of a high-quality, impactful portfolio of programmes. As the strategic and operational lead for programme delivery, the postholder will oversee performance, budgets, and quality standards, ensuring all activity aligns with organisational goals, funding commitments, and The Diana Award’s Theory of Change. They will lead and develop a team of Programme Managers, drive continuous improvement and innovation, and play a key role in shaping new programmes and partnerships. Working closely with the Director of Programmes & Partnerships, the role ensures TDA consistently delivers excellence for young people and partners.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Programme Leadership & Partnership Management
- Lead the delivery of core programmes and our international award, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, funding commitments, KPIs, and quality standards.
- Oversee programme planning, scheduling, logistics, and budget management with Programme Managers.
- Monitor delivery performance and budgets, ensuring effective processes and accurate reporting to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
- Ensure all programme activities meet agreed funding KPIs and deliverables.
- Work across the organisation, including closely with the Marketing & Communications team, to support effective delivery of programmes and partnerships.
- Support the Director of Programmes & Partnerships in developing and implementing a partnership strategy, cultivating new relationships to strengthen programme funding and delivery.
Programme Design & Impact
- Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of The Diana Award’s programmes and new initiatives, ensuring high quality and relevance.
- Provide thought leadership on effective youth interventions, embedding evidence and sector insights into delivery practice.
- Oversee development of programmes in line with The Diana Award’s Theory of Change, mission and vision.
- Oversee programme development that meaningfully and inclusively engages young people in design, delivery, and evaluation, in alignment with the The Diana Award’s Youth Charter and Youth Voice Strategy.
Leadership & Representation
- Lead and manage the programmes team, ensuring strong performance, accountability, and quality across all delivery.
- Actively participate in programme strategy and coordinate meetings within the directorate.
- Represent The Diana Award with donors, partners, and external stakeholders, promoting strong relationships and the organisation’s profile.
- Work closely with Marketing and Communications, Operations, and other internal teams to ensure smooth programme delivery, including coordinating logistics, communications, storytelling, and reporting requirements.
- Oversee young people’s involvement in external and internal events, ensuring participation is in line with safeguarding practices and The Diana Award’s Youth Charter principles.
- Undertake site visits to monitor quality, capture learning, and ensure delivery reflects programme standards.
People Management & Safeguarding
- Supervise and support direct reports, setting clear objectives, providing regular feedback, and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
- Promote staff wellbeing and model healthy work–life balance practices.
- Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, embedding best practice and ensuring robust safeguarding-by-design across all programme activities
- Work with the Director of Operations to maintain strong safeguarding systems and contribute to the Safeguarding Committee.
Grant & Partnership Management
- Oversee programme and grant management processes, including budget creation and donor compliance, in collaboration with Fundraising and Operations teams.
- Support the development of funding proposals and donor reports, ensuring accurate data collection and impact reporting.
- Maintain positive relationships with delivery partners and funders to ensure strong, transparent collaboration.
- Provide clear, timely, and accurate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to funders and stakeholders, demonstrating impact, accountability, and progress KPIs.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Essential
- Significant experience leading complex programmes from design to delivery within youth, education, or employability settings.
- Proven experience in leading and motivating teams delivering a portfolio of programmes
- Track record of delivering multiple programmes to time, budget and quality.
- Experience designing and refining programmes & processes based on evidence, evaluation, and youth voice.
- Knowledge of impact measurement and management in youth or education contexts.
- Strong partnership management skills, with experience working with funders and partners to deliver impact for young people.
- Ability to represent the organisation externally, build credibility, and influence senior stakeholders.
- Understanding of inclusive and accessible design for engaging diverse young people.
- Commitment to staff wellbeing, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Experience of contributing to fundraising bids.
- Experience of managing and overseeing budgets as well as budget reporting to SLT level.
- Confident using CRM or programme management systems to track delivery and outcomes.
- Strong working knowledge of safeguarding in youth settings, including risk management and escalation processes.
Desirable:
- Experience of the Theory of Change process.
- Experience of creating monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks.
- Knowledge of school charging structures.
- Management of youth boards.
- Experience of managing programmes on Salesforce.
- Experience as a Safeguarding Lead.
- Understanding and knowledge of an international landscape.
- Understanding and knowledge of Social Action.
Personal qualities:
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution focused.
- Collaborative and effective at building relationships.
- Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Organised, reliable, and detail oriented.
- Committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
OUR ORGANISATION
- The Diana Award is committed to anti-racism, social justice and building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the young people we support. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. We seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias.
- We positively encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
- Every staff member has their own personal training and development budget, ability to work flexibly around core hours, access to our employee assistance programme 24/7, wellbeing initiatives, opportunities to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues both in person and online, and much more.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all. This is a responsibility that is shared by all members of staff the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Application deadline: Sunday 30 November at 10:00pm.
1st Stage Interviews: 05 December & 08 December online
2nd Stage Interviews: 11 December & 12 December in-person
Please reach out if you require any support with the application process or have questions about the role or the process.
Good luck with your application!
Salary: £65,000-£80,000 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: EdCity, 1 EdCity Walk, EdCity, London, W12 7TF (hybrid working - office-based three days per week)
Be the force behind our fundraising future
We’re looking for an ambitious and strategic Head of Fundraising to lead the acceleration of Lift Schools’ comprehensive fundraising strategy and scale a proven fundraising income stream that supports our ambitious mission and long-term growth.
This newly created central role offers a unique opportunity to shape and scale how Lift Schools attracts philanthropic support, builds strong partnerships and unlocks new income streams to transform education for thousands of children. You’ll lead the delivery of a high-impact fundraising strategy, and develop a fundraising and major gifts pipeline with major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
You’ll be joining an organisation with philanthropic momentum, supported by a compelling strategy which you would have the opportunity to shape. Our foundation for growth is proven, including a track record of securing significant donations and grant successes. This is an opportunity to build upon prior successes for immediate, large-scale impact and rapid growth.
You’ll be someone who:
- Is motivated by our mission to provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day
- Brings a proven track record in securing income from major donors, trusts, foundations and corporates
- Has the vision and drive to both scale existing and establish new income streams from the ground up
- Understands how philanthropy can unlock opportunities for young people across the country
You’ll also need to bring:
- A strong track record in successful fundraising, ideally in education or the wider non-profit sector
- Experience leading or establishing a fundraising function
- Confidence in engaging high-value supporters, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strategic thinking, strong project management and a solutions-focused mindset
You’ll be ambitious, creative and values-driven – someone who’s energised by our mission and ready to lead.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
- We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
- With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
- We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
How we support you
At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:
- Comprehensive training: We offer bespoke training to help you hone your skills and progress your career.
- Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
- Lifestyle savings: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.
- Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work–life balance with two days a week working from home, 33 days of annual leave, and the freedom to work remotely outside of term time.
Ready to apply? Get in touch here. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The role is due to commence as soon as possible.
Closing date: 19th November 2025, 5pm
Interview dates: 3rd and 8th December 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
An excellent education for every child, in every classroom, everyday.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Head of Philanthropy
Location: Hybrid with 2-3 days a week at our Head Office (Vauxhall) for donor meetings
Salary: £60,066 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 hours per week
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as our next Head of Philanthropy to provide strategic leadership to grow and diversify philanthropy income, delivering an ambitious growth plan across trusts and foundations and major donors.
The post holder will provide stragetic leadership to grow and diversify philanthropy income, delivering an ambitious growth plan across trusts and foundations, and major donors. You will strengthen existing relationships to deepen engagement and secure increased support, while proactively driving new business and developing robust pipelines to secure the long‑term sustainability and impact of Refuge’s work.
Closing Date: 09:00am 17 November 2025
First Interview Stage Date: 26th and 27th November 2025 via video conference
Second Interview Stage Date: 3rd / 4th December in person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are delighted to be partnering with STEM Learning to find their next Head of Fundraising.
Fundraising has developed rapidly for the organisation in recent years, with investment, board-level commitment and a growing team driving success. With strong foundations in place and a portfolio of high-value partnerships across corporate, trust, foundation, and major donor income, they are now poised to scale their strategic influence and deepen their impact.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and leading a five-strong team, the Head of Fundraising will shape and deliver the long-term fundraising strategy, strengthen the organisation's positioning as a trusted, high-impact partner, and drive sustainable, multi-year income growth that enables transformational change.
As Head of Fundraising, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of a high-level fundraising strategy, securing multi-year six-figure+ partnerships across corporates, trusts, foundations, major donors and HNWIs
- Manage, develop and inspire a team of 5 direct reports (responsibility for 7), fostering a proactive, collaborative and high-performing culture
- Engage senior stakeholders including the CEO, Chair, Trustees and senior partners to unlock networks and open opportunities
- Represent the organisation at senior-level networking events, conferences and sector forums, influencing decision-makers and strengthening brand positioning
Essential skills and experience:
- A strategic, senior-level fundraiser with a proven track record delivering six-figure, multi-year partnerships from corporates. Experience across trusts, foundations, and/or major donors highly desirable
- A proactive new business mindset, with eagerness to meet with donors and attend events
- Strategic leadership experience, with proven ability to motivate and develop fundraising teams
- An experienced relationship-builder who has used confidence and gravitas to engage CEOs, trustees, C-suite leaders and high-net-worth individuals — and successfuly make compelling asks
STEM Learning offer a sector-leading employee benefits package, which includes 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays and up to 15% employer pension contributions.
This is a mostly home-based role, with travel to N.England and London for office time and meetings. There are travel-cost reimbursements available - please discuss.
Detailed briefing notes and full support with CV and cover letter will be provided for suitable applicants.
Please ensure that your CV aligns with the person spec above, or add notes to cover letter option.
Candidates meeting the essential criteria will be invited to an initial briefing and screening call. Full support will be provided with formal application, including cover letter writing.
QuarterFive and our clients know fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. We encourage individuals with relevant skills and experience to apply for roles regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief.
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
Join our Team!
We are entering an exciting period of change to transform understanding of Crohn's and Colitis across society, increase our reach and, ultimately, work towards a cure for the conditions.
We have an exciting new opportunity to join us as our Head of Communications and be a driving force in making that shift by creatively leading strategic communications and campaigns.
You will also play an important role by working with an external agency on the development of a new legacy proposition and supporting materials, as well as working on internal legacy promotions and staff training.
In this role you will lead our media, social media, campaigns and engagement functions, as well as project teams across the charity. You'll grow our engagement with diverse audiences and support them to take action towards ambitious campaign goals.
Full details of the job description and person specification are found in our Recruitment pack for download below.
About you
We are looking for an experienced, creative and driven communications leader who will be committed to improving the lives of people affected by Crohn's and Colitis.... could this be you? Are you:
- experienced in leading multidisciplinary campaigns that delivered ambitious results?
- an effective coach with experience of building high performing teams?
- seasoned in driving media relations to deliver results?
- a calm and experienced leader, demonstrating sound judgement even with the pressure is on?
- adaptable to the ever changing trends in communication, embracing them as opportunities to innovate and strengthen engagement?
- aware of social media and campaigning tools to amplify the community voice in communications?
If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.
Our location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be occasions when you will need to attend directorate days and face to face meetings. In addition, the charity meets four times a year at the office in Hatfield for our mandatory 'All Staff Together' days.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year up to 30 days
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack found on our website.
Closing date: Monday 17 November, 9am.
Interviews will take place via Teams on 24 November 2025.
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time.
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

