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Head of Operations & External Engagement
Blossom LGBT is recruiting a Head of Operations & External Engagement to lead our charity’s governance, finance, fundraising operations, and external engagement. This senior role is ideal for an experienced operations leader who wants to shape a fast‑growing LGBTQ+ charity and strengthen our long‑term impact.
You will work closely with the CEO and Trustees to ensure the organisation runs efficiently, compliantly, and sustainably with a focus on enabling high‑quality service delivery for LGBTQ+ young adults by our programmes team.
Who We Are
We believe no young person should face economic or social exclusion because of who they love or the gender they are. We envision a world where LGBTQIA+ young adults live free from discrimination, poverty, and social disadvantage, thriving in inclusive communities where their potential is recognised, celebrated, and their rights are fully realised. Within our team, we value Inclusivity, Strength, Action, and Trust above all else.
What You’ll Be Doing as our Head Of Operations & External Engagament
This is a standalone leadership role working directly with the CEO and Trustees. You will lead charity operations, support fundraising and income generation, and help shape a scalable operations function as the organisation grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead governance, finance, and compliance functions, including financial reporting, charity law compliance, audits, and risk management.
- Oversee internal systems, policies, workflows, and digital infrastructure, developing scalable processes for growth.
- Drive external engagement through digital marketing, communications, and in‑person outreach.
- Lead income generation operations across grants, trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships, and individual giving.
- Manage bid pipelines, donor stewardship, and CRM/digital systems.
- Recruit, support, and manage volunteers to deliver core operational functions.
What It's Like Working for Blossom
As the Head Of Operations you'll join our small close-knit senior leadership team consisting o entrepreneurial-minded and passionate individuals dedicated to transforming the lives of our service users. You'll need to be prepared to get stuck in working for a very small charity with limited resource. At Blossom, we understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential - which is why, as standard, all team members receive:
- Flexible Working: Use up to 20 hours of your contracted week flexibly outside of our core hours.
- Staff Discounts: Access unique discounts especailly for charity workers.
- Apprenticeship Scheme: We offer degree level study to staff who wouldn't otherwise be able to access higher education.
- IVF, Adoption & Transition leave: We know families don't always come in traditional shapes and sizes and that's why we offer enhanced leave for accessing the support you need.
- Relaxed Dress Code: We encourage everyone to come to work in an appropriate way that affirms who they are and makes them feel comfortable.
The successful candidate will need to have full right to work in the United Kingdom and pass a Criminal Background Check & referencing.
Applications close 11:30pm on Friday 16th January.
We'll be proactively inviting candidates to join us for interviews between Friday 16th January and Friday 23rd January.
Registered Charity
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We believe no young person should face economic or social exclusion because of who they love or the gender they are.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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PRT is seeking an exceptional candidate for the newly created role of Head of Practitioner and Prisoner Engagement, to be our senior strategic lead for bringing the experiences of those working and living in our prisons to promote a better understanding of the merits of their collaboration, to enhance their network of criminal justice partners, to bring greater innovation into prisons and to share good practice.
Responsibilities:
• To lead on engagement with prisoners and practitioners working in UK prisons
• To support the CEO in the delivery and project management of the annual Next Generation Leadership scheme run by PRT for future prison leaders 1 2
• To oversee the annual Hope & Fulfilment Awards scheme to recognise the achievements of prisoners
• To maintain a network of prisoner engagement through planned communications and engagement activities
• To identify priority issues and good practice from prisoners and practitioners and bring them to attention within PRT and through PRT to the relevant individuals and agencies
• To represent PRT in the media and in policy and cross-sector forums
• Liaise and work with PRT departments as required, such as the Policy, Communications & Research team, advice and information, and with other commissioned researchers.
• To contribute to the management and strategic direction of PRT as a member of its senior management team
• To draft articles and other publications as required
• To contribute to funding proposals, reports and liaison with funders in coordination with PRT’s Head of Development
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and covering letter (no longer than 2 sides of A4) addressing how you meet the above criteria to us by 5pm on 20th January 2026. Full details are on our website and in the attached job description and person specification.
Please also include our completed recruitment monitoring form which will be processed separately. We must receive all 3 documents in order to process your application, and we will request any documents not received.
Interviews will be held at our offices at 15 Northburgh Street, London EC1V 0JR on the 26th and 29th January 2026. Thank you for your interest in working for the Prison Reform Trust.
Registered Charity
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To achieve positive change for people in prison and the wider criminal justice system.
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Our enduring focus is to strengthen the voluntary sector and transform the funding system, so that charities can do their best work.
About IVAR
At IVAR, we’re more than researchers – we’re sense-makers and bridge-builders. We turn real-world challenges in the voluntary sector into clear, practical insights that inspire change and action.
For 25 years, we’ve worked shoulder-to-shoulder with charities, funders and community organisations: listening, learning and tackling tough problems together. Our work is curious, grounded, human and hopeful.
Our 2025–2030 strategy includes a clear commitment to transforming the funding system and the Open and Trusting programme will be the key to achieving that commitment.
Born in 2021, Open and Trusting is directly inspired by what matters most to charities. Today, 170 funders have signed up to the eight commitments – actively working to be clear, flexible, proportionate, and purposeful in their grant-making. We know this makes a huge difference to charities and the communities they support.
About the role and person
Open and Trusting has come a long way, but there’s a lot more it can achieve – which is why we are looking for a dedicated leader for the programme. The success of the role will depend on an understanding and belief in the work of charities and funders, and the power of transforming funding practices.
As Head of Programme and Engagement, you’ll bring energy, structure and connective thinking to the work. You will strengthen the community, support learning and ensure that the programme runs with momentum and purpose.
This role is collaborative and outward-facing and combines project management, engagement, community-building and fundraising. The person will need first-rate listening, diplomacy, influencing and relationship-building skills and will be a proven manager, with a track record of developing management infrastructures that underpin the success of initiatives involving multiple strands and big ideas.
If you feel you fit the role and are motivated by our work then we’d love to hear from you. Please find out more by looking at the Candidate Information Pack.
Closing date for applications is Friday 23 January; please download the pack before 18 January.
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About us
Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values‑driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.
Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.
About the role
Do you want to lead transformative fundraising and communications strategies that make a global impact?
As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping RFUK’s external profile and driving income growth to support our ambitious 2033 vision: scaling up community-led protection of tropical forests. Reporting to the Executive Director, you’ll oversee strategic communications and fundraising, manage a small team, and work closely with colleagues across programmes and operations.
This is a senior leadership position where no two days are the same—whether you’re crafting compelling narratives, engaging major donors, or amplifying the voices of Indigenous communities on the global stage.
The role is full-time, permanent, and based in London with hybrid working options. We offer flexibility, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting difference.
About you
You’re an experienced leader with a proven track record in both strategic communications and fundraising. You’re a creative communicator who can turn complex issues into persuasive, accessible messages that drive change and support for our mission. You know how to secure significant income from foundations, corporates, individuals and major donors, and you’re confident in building long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders. You thrive on collaboration, motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals, and bring resilience and cultural sensitivity to everything you do.
If you’re passionate about social and environmental justice and ready to help shape RFUK’s future, we’d love to hear from you.
Job description and benefits
Please download the full job description. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.
Location
Hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green office. The postholder would usually be required to work in the office a minimum of two days per week during their probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter. RFUK can sponsor a Skilled Worker Visa for the successful candidate if required.
Application process
To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by Friday 16th January 2026, by 9AM. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held on 29th January 2026. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an online interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.