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Who we are
Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. Working in areas of high deprivation, we support and train schools and their kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share our learning and resources freely, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role
This is a pivotal role, at a pivotal moment for us. We are entering a critical growth phase, which includes rapidly expanding our own operations and managing significant external partnership. As Head of Finance & Systems, you will be accountable for ensuring we have the right systems and structures in place to grow at pace without detriment to good governance.
The purpose of this role is to lead on our finance strategy, and ensure all of our systems, reporting and processes are helping to drive forward the charity and deliver on our objectives at scale. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Directors to ensure that financial planning is effective and supported by accurate data analysis. You will report directly to Trustees as required and ensure that the highest standards of transparency and probity are maintained.
You will be joining the team during a period of growth in the size and complexity of our delivery. We currently have 24 employees and anticipate growing significantly in the next twelve months. You will have a crucial role in shaping our systems and processes to ensure we can scale effectively, both our existing programmes and a new membership-based programme that is in development. We’re looking for an experienced finance professional with an interest in effectively using technology and systems to drive efficiency, without compromising on accuracy or compliance.
You will oversee all financial administration, ensuring this is carried out proficiently and in line with all legal and regulatory requirements, including ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all statutory filings are made accurately and on time. Your role will also encompass ensuring that we operate within legal & regulatory frameworks and stay up to date with changes in relevant legislation.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement, but feel as though you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we would urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.
As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Key responsibilities:
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Developing a comprehensive financial strategy that supports the delivery of the charity’s objectives and activities
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Developing our systems strategy, including reviewing suitability of our current systems (Quickbooks for accountancy, Beacon CRM, PLEO for expenses management, Survey Monkey for data collection etc. ) and ensuring optimal use of systems, maximising automation, and using AI where appropriate.
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Constantly seeking to develop and improve the organisation’s financial systems, policies and procedures to promote dynamic, best practice and up-to-date application of tools, systems and approaches
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Leading and developing the Finance and Office Manager and ensuring effective support from the external book-keeping team.
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Lead on creation of the annual budget, working closely with Directors.
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Advising the Chief Executive, team and Trustees, ensuring that benefits and risks of decisions are fully considered and fit with the overall financial strategy
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Oversee sound financial administration, management and governance across the organisation, ensuring robust financial controls in place and operating effectively.
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Provide leadership and guidance to all things finance related, providing mentoring and support to the team, and coaching on financial awareness.
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Accountability for monitoring that the organisation’s services are, and will, run to budget, supporting budget holders and reporting promptly on risks
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Have ultimate oversight of the external audit and production of the statutory accounts, supported in delivery of this by the Finance & Office Manager
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Oversee production of management accounts and bespoke financial reports, including accurate forecasting, incisive analysis and accessible narrative commentary, ensuring decision-makers have the information they need.
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Forecasting cash flow and managing the treasury position.
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Support the Partnerships & Impact team and Programme Managers with financial inputs to funding proposals and ensure restricted funds are used in compliance with grant conditions.
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Oversight of finance, governance and basic HR administration, supporting the Finance and Office Manager with high profile or complex queries, seeking specialist advice on financial or compliance matters as required
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Ensuring GDPR compliance across the organisation
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Leading an effective risk management process.
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Ensuring the organisation’s compliance with charity law, in accordance with the Charity Commission in England & Wales and all financial reporting requirements.
Skills & experience:
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You have interest and belief in our mission, to improve kids’ health through improving food and food education in schools
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You have full or partial qualification through an accredited accountancy body
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You have experience in a senior finance role (e.g., Director, Head of) in any sector, and some experience within a finance function in the 3rd sector (in particular familiarity with Charities SORP and experience of administering restricted funds).
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You have experience of audit
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You enjoy a mix of leadership and rolling up sleeves to get hands on
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You take a pragmatic and dynamic approach to robust financial management
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You can turn complex and dry data, into clear and engaging narrative
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You have project managed the implementation of new systems (accountancy / CRM / data) and have a good awareness of new technologies
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You are organised, methodical, strong on detail, and able to map out deadlines and plan ahead
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You are skilled in leading a team and building rapport with people, and strike a balance between being supportive and challenging
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality’s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Application process
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job. Please follow this link to answer the questions and submit your application along with your CV.
We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.
Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30 mins online interview. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a second, in-person interview at our office in Brixton, London.
Expected duration of this application process: 7 weeks
First interviews will be held on Thurs 14th Aug.
Second interviews will be held on Weds 20th Aug.
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.





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We are looking for a passionate and ambitious Head of Fundraising to lead and grow our voluntary income. Your focus will span the full range of fundraising activities, from statutory and trust funding to developing and increasing income across major donor giving, legacies, corporate partnerships, and individual giving.
This role offers an opportunity to shape how we communicate our value to funders and supporters, build long-term partnerships that reflect our mission, and grow a culture of income awareness across the organisation. It is a fantastic opportunity for an existing Head of Fundraising, or someone who feels ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in shaping the future of our fundraising strategy.
As Head of Fundraising, you will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to increase philanthropic support and voluntary income. You’ll lead our efforts to diversify and grow income streams – securing support from individuals, corporates, and other partners – with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact. You’ll be part of an organisation where you can see the direct effect of your work on the services we deliver to keep children safe.
You will lead and support a small team, bring fresh thinking and strong relationship-building skills, and work closely with project leads to ensure our funding reflects real needs and delivers real impact. You will be able to combine strategic and commercial awareness, with hands-on delivery.
This role will give you the opportunity and responsibility to build on our successful fundraising and extend our appeal to new donors as well as maintain our existing supporters. You will need demonstrable fundraising experience and the ability to work confidently as a strategic thinker as well as a practical fundraiser. You will come with strong ideas and skills to implement them.
If you’re driven by making a difference – especially, in the field of child protection and want to bring your fundraising leadership to a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll get from us
We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days in the office after one month in the position, a NEST pension, 33 days’ annual leave rising to 38 days (inclusive of statutory bank holidays following qualifying period), up to 5 days’ learning and development per year, flu jabs, eye tests, charity discounts, an employee assistance programme and the option of Benenden medical cover. We are proud to partner with the Living Wage Foundation and be an accredited employer of choice.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable adults, children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Showing respect and consideration to all is part of our values and at the core of our culture.
As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. As part of our safer recruitment process, we actively remove bias from applications i.e. applications are anonymised prior to sharing with the recruiting panel and equal opportunity monitoring forms are removed from applications on receipt and retained by HR for analysis reporting.
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To prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Be part of something extraordinary at Epilepsy Society. We are seeking a value’s driven Legacy and Individual Giving Lead to join a charity that provides world leading support for people with epilepsy through Care, Research and Advocacy.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for the end-to-end management of the Legacy Marketing Programme, including Gifts in Wills
- In collaboration with the Individual Giving and Philanthropy Manager, develop and evolve the Legacy Marketing Programme, including In Memory and Tribute Fund marketing, in alignment to the Charity’s mission and strategic goals
- Execute and further develop a comprehensive legacy strategy, with a focus on retention and income growth through, tested supporter journeys, digital channels and automation. Planning for journeys to end with a gift in a will
- Optimise and create supporter journeys to increase propensity to give and drive loyalty and consideration among legacy and individual giving prospects
- Responsible for aligning legacy acquisition and retention marketing to the individual giving programme, to maximise uptake and engagement. In conjunction with their manager, work together to develop new ideas and best practices to improve the number of legacy pledges and the income from In Memory fundraising to increase annual gift amounts
- Achieve income targets that support the delivery of fundraising goals aimed at delivering in excess of £3m+ per annum
- Campaign Management: Plan, execute, and evaluate multi-channel fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email, and social media, to maximize giving. Keep track of results and flag under or over performance in a timely manner
For the full job description, please download the recruitment pack attached.
The post holder should demonstrate our people values of CAIRO (Caring, Accountable, Improving, Respectful and Open.
What we can offer
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the ability to buy and sell annual leave
• A generous Employee Referral Scheme (refer a friend and earn up to £150)
• Length of service awards
• Access to shopping discounts and cashback with thousands of retailers through Purple Rewards
• Staff recognition scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Group Pension
• Life Assurance (2x your annual salary)
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7
• Salary Finance, offering you products linked to your salary and tailored to your individual circumstances. Providing services such as loans, advances, savings and financial education
On-site, there is plenty of free car parking, a Café and beautiful grounds to work in and be surrounded by.
If you have the right skills and experience and are inspired to apply, please do so by uploading your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the person specifications of the role.
A DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed.
We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants: please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Humane World for Animals and help us inspire compassion and generosity—one supporter at a time.
We’re looking for a Program Manager, Individual Giving to help lead and deliver our UK marketing programme. You’ll be at the heart of our fundraising efforts, managing multi-channel campaigns, driving donor retention, and helping shape the future of our Individual Giving strategy.
What You’ll Do
Lead the planning, execution, and analysis of key marketing channels.
Act as a deputy for the UK marketing lead, heading up key projects as directed.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to create compelling marketing campaigns that inspire action.
Use data insights to refine supporter journeys and grow donor loyalty.
Manage budgets, track performance, and ensure strong ROI across all activities.
What You Bring
3+ years of experience in direct marketing (offline and online).
A strong grasp of donor data, CRM systems, and campaign analysis.
Excellent project management and communication skills.
A creative and strategic mindset with a passion for storytelling.
A commitment to best practices in fundraising and data protection.
Why Humane World for Animals?
Join a mission-led, international team dedicated to protecting animals and promoting compassion.
Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas matter.
Be part of a growing movement that’s changing lives for animals around the globe.
Enjoy the flexibility of a remote role with meaningful impact.
Ready to use your skills to create real change?
Apply now and help us inspire generosity, compassion, and action across the UK from our amazing supporters!
Interviews currently scheduled as follows:
Round 1 - 17 July (online)
Round 2- 24 July (online)
We make bold progress for all animals by working together on the biggest problems—no matter where they are or how deeply entrenched.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
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This is a pivotal leadership role at a time of strategic change and opportunity. The Head of Income Generation will be responsible for delivering significant and sustainable income growth across our key fundraising streams: Corporate Partnerships, Community & Events, Trusts & Grants, Legacies, and Lottery & Individual Giving.
You will lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing fundraising team, and play a key role in shaping our organisational direction as part of the Senior Leadership Team. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to business development and relationship building.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the development and delivery of the income generation strategy in line with the new three-year organisational strategy.
- Identify and develop new opportunities for sustainable income generation across all core streams.
- Set and monitor annual income targets, KPIs, and budgets, ensuring accountability and strong financial oversight.
- Support the CEO as part of the Senior Leadership team and contribute significantly to the growth of the charity.
- Hold a key working relationship with the Marketing and Comms Manager, making sure both departments are fully aligned with our new strategy.
Fundraising Development
- Oversee and grow income across:
- Corporate Partnerships – build strategic, long-term relationships with businesses.
- Community & Events – lead a refreshed programme of events and supporter engagement.
- Trusts & Grants – work with external agencies to support in securing significant grants.
- Legacies – work with external agencies to nurture and grow our legacy giving programme
- Lottery & Individual Giving – expand and innovate our donor base through creative campaigns.
Team Leadership
- Manage, support, and develop the Fundraising Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, ambition, and performance.
- Embed a values-led, supporter-centric approach within the team and across the charity.
Job advert maybe withdrawn early if suitable number of candidates have been shortlisted.
Granting the wishes of children living with life-threatening or terminal illness



This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Alumni Engagement team who provide support to an alumni base of almost 40,000 contactable alumni of the Sutton Trust programmes. These are generally young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds who move into highly competitive universities, courses and careers. The alumni community has grown rapidly over the past 3 years and now expects around 6-7000 new alumni to join each September. Engagement covers supporting their transition to university and into the workplace through communications, events and programmes. It also spans alumni volunteering, our Alumni Leadership Board, and working with our Development team towards alumni giving.
The role is dynamic and diverse, requiring you to be able to think strategically whilst devising and delivering on operational delivery plans, and we are looking for a confident and experienced team leader during a period of maternity leave.
This role is part of the Programmes Leadership Team and will work closely with the Director of Programmes, Head of Employability Programmes and Head of University Access & Digital on shaping the strategic direction of the team and its programmatic work. The role will also connect closely to the work of the Development Team as we look to devise and implement a segmented alumni giving scheme, as well as the Communications and Policy team, and may evolve to take on new projects over time.
Main duties
- Strategic leadership to alumni engagement, including:
- Embedding alumni relations and programming across the organisation, ensuring alumni are considered or involved in all areas of the Trust’s work
- Managing budget and project timelines to ensure projects are delivered effectively
- Working with the wider programmes team to ensure a smooth transition for Sutton Trust beneficiaries between programmes and the alumni community
- Alumni Engagement and Volunteering:
- Refining and communicating the alumni strategy across the Trust and to donors and external stakeholders
- Growing the Sutton Trust alumni network and developing a long-term strategy for alumni engagement, including communications and events, identifying key areas of focus and setting out benchmarks and KPIs
- Overseeing a suite of volunteering opportunities for alumni to give back to, and represent the Trust in (for example on programmes, with our funder base, in our research and policy work, or to benefit the alumni community)
- Managing the online alumni platform (STA) and its integration with other platforms .
- Overseeing the recruitment to and engagement of the Alumni Leadership Board and new Changemaker/Ambassador programme to build on our advocacy work, and ensuring effective engagement with the work of the Trust and the wider alumni community
- Ensuring that the above complements a long-term plan which would enable alumni to fundraise for the Trust or make donations in support of the Trust
- Programme management and Alumni Support:
- Support delivery of access to the workplace and employability programming for alumni alongside the Head of Employability Programmes
- Overseeing the delivery of bursary support programmes (including the Opportunity Bursary funded by JP Morgan) by the Alumni Programmes Manager from recruitment to evaluation and reporting
- Overseeing the delivery of a series of employer-led events (working with employer-facing colleagues across the Trust) across a range of industry sectors that support student access to workplace opportunities, and the chance to build employability skills (such as networking / interview skills etc)
- Overseeing the development of content and activities to support young alumni transitioning to HE
- Overseeing the evaluation and scoping for potential growth for alumni-alumni mentoring with the Alumni Connect programme (piloted in Spring 2025)
- Ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to manage programmes and events for alumni
- Alumni Giving and Relationship Management
- Working closely with the Development team to provide support for key funding partnerships including those that directly fund/ work with the Alumni team.
- Working with the Director of Development/ Head of Philanthropy to input into a new strategy to build funding from our alumni
- Working with the Development team to implement an ongoing segmented fundraising communications plan to build awareness of our need for funding and directing alumni to appropriate giving schemes depending on their life/career stage
- Identifying potential mid to high level alumni donors and working with the Development team to cultivate
- Representing the Trust and facilitating introductions via senior alumni for new and potential employer or delivery partners
- Team Management:
- Leading the alumni team to ensure effective engagement of our alumni community, including line management responsibility, team meetings, pastoral support and appraisals
- Line managing, motivating and proactively supporting the Alumni Programmes Manager and Senior Alumni Officer in their professional development
- Working with Director of Programmes and Heads of Programmes on team management, culture and long term planning
- Working across the organisation on cross-team projects, such as with the employer working group, youth voice, Changemaker pilot, alumni giving, and STO/STA platforms strategy.
- Member of extended-SLT
- Other duties as necessary from time to time
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:
- Professional experience of alumni relations, or managing other similar membership communities, ideally within the education or charity sector.
- Has experience working within or an understanding of the not for profit sector and/or the education sectors;
- Experience of developing strategies, frameworks and operational plans to support alumni relations, programmes and events for young people, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of databases, data processes and experience using a CRM (ideally Salesforce)
- Experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, managing budgets, financial control and administration
- Building relationships with significant, diverse stakeholder groups
- Experience of managing volunteers and volunteer stewardship
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills
- First-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings
- Working collaboratively across teams and within a small team
- Line management and leadership of a small team
- Adapting to new opportunities and trialling new initiatives
- Personable, flexible and discreet; able to fit in to a small team
We are also looking for an individual who:
- Has experience of building philanthropic support through alumni
- Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
- Has excellent attention to detail;
- Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
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- Contract: 13-month Fixed-term Maternity cover contract starting November 2025. Our ideal dates are from 1 November 2025 – 30 November 2026, however we can be flexible if needed for the right candidate.
- Salary: £60,000-£64,000 per annum
- Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
- Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
- Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
- DBS check will be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by midnight, Sunday 20th July, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Tuesday, 29th July, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 5th August.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a passionate senior fundraiser leader with a flair for inspiring individual supporters? Do you thrive on delivering creative campaigns that drive meaningful engagement and long-term income?
We're delighted to be partnering with a well-established faith-based charity to find a dynamic Head of Individual Giving to lead and grow their vital supporter programmes.
Location: West Midlands based, with up to 40% remote working (hybrid)
Salary: £45-50k with generous benefits including 36 days holiday, life insurance, healthcare, pension, free parking, and more
Contract: Permanent, full-time (36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
About the charity:
Our client is a mission-driven organisation committed to transforming lives and communities. Through a range of innovative services, they bring hope, support, and practical help to thousands every year. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant team working towards a life-changing vision rooted in Christian faith.
Your Role:
As Head of Individual Giving, you'll spearhead the charity's individual giving strategy, leading a successful multi-channel programme that engages and inspires thousands of supporters. You'll oversee an established direct mail programme generating around £8 million annually, while driving innovation across digital and broadcast appeals to diversify income and deepen relationships.
Reporting into a supportive Communications Director, you'll manage a talented team of fundraising and data specialists. You'll lead from the front, championing creativity, and ensuring campaigns are impactful, on-brand, and resonate with the charity's mission.
Key responsibilities include:
- Shape and deliver a dynamic individual giving strategy aligned with the charity's vision and goals
- Lead planning and execution of engaging campaigns across direct mail, digital, and broadcast channels
- Manage and grow a successful direct mail programme, optimising messaging, segmentation, and donor journeys
- Explore and test new ideas to acquire, retain, and reactivate individual supporters
- Build strong relationships with internal and external partners, including suppliers, to maximise campaign success
- Provide inspiring leadership, mentoring your team and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
- Monitor performance against KPIs, analysing results to inform future strategies and reporting to senior leadership
- Act as an ambassador for the charity's mission, engaging supporters with stories of real impact
About you:
We'd love to speak with experienced senior fundraising leaders who can demonstrate:
- ? Proven track record in senior-level individual giving, direct marketing, or fundraising roles
- ? Hands-on experience managing successful multi-channel campaigns, especially direct mail
- ? Strong leadership and team management skills, with a collaborative, empowering approach
- ? Excellent communication skills, with a talent for creating compelling, donor-centred content
- ? Strategic and creative thinking, with an eye for new opportunities
- ? Strong numeracy and analytical abilities, comfortable using data to drive decisions
A committed Christian who shares and can actively support the charity's Christian values, ethos, and mission (this is an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010)
If you're an inspiring individual giving specialist and a committed Christian who wants to play a key role in transforming lives, we'd love to hear from you.
This is being advertised on a rolling basis, please get in touch for a confidential chat or send your CV today to Priya.
We're moving quickly with this opportunity!
Interview dates to be confirmed.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Head of Charity Development to work closely with the Deputy CEO to support change, diversification and transformation at Mind in Mid Herts (MiMH). This role will focus on:
- Managing and expanding our income generation streams through our corporate and community fundraising
- Enhancing our marketing, communications and positioning internally and externally
- Using data-led insights to transform our income across the organisation.
You will lead on income partnerships and corporate development, working with our Leadership Team across the organisation to expand our service portfolio. You will take responsibility for developing and deploying a new income generation strategy, with a passion to see more local funding sourced to support the work of MiMH and enable investment to underpin the ever-increasing demand in the county.
Key Responsibilities
- Increase and diversify our income generation, including corporate and community routes, through fundraising, marketing and insights
- Accountable for budget and financial targets to support income generation through fundraising, donations and corporate approach, ensuring sustainable development for MiMH
- Lead the creation and delivery of a new business, digital marketing and fundraising strategy for Mind in Mid Herts
- Deliver on strategic aims of income diversification for MiMH including sponsorships, donors and corporate partnerships
- Lead the development of clear positioning, brand and voice for MiMH; supporting internal and external communications
- Identify and develop a strong pipeline of business and partnership opportunities
- Work within the ethos, vision and values of the organisation
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- Proven working experience in income generation with success
- Proven track record of converting opportunities into income streams
- Experience of developing and deploying an income generation strategy
- Successful track record of responding to bids and winning new business opportunities
- Recruiting, training and developing people
- Strategic relationship management and influencing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills
- Driving licence and use of a car
For full details please see the application pack attached to this ad.
Providing prevention, recovery and support services in Hertfordshire to empower people to take control of their mental health.
Head of Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement
We are looking for a Head of Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement to join the team in this hybrid working role.
This is an exciting time to join the team and the charity on its incredible journey.
Position: Head of Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement
Location: Cambridge/Hybrid
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Thursday 24th July 2025
The Role
You will lead the Individual Giving and Supporter Engagement strategy, delivering the growth needed to make two new hospitals – Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital and Cambridge Children’s Hospital – a reality.
You will:
- Lead a team of fundraisers to deliver inspiring appeals and innovative fundraising propositions.
- Drive net income and supporter growth across all Individual Giving streams including regular giving, digital, appeals, and lottery.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and analysis, ensuring activities are insight-led and maximise return on investment.
- Develop first-class donor journeys and stewardship experiences to foster supporter loyalty.
- Play a pivotal role in engaging Addenbrooke’s patients and staff to build a sustainable mass participation fundraising model.
If you’re passionate about transforming healthcare and understand the power of emotionally intelligent donor engagement, we’d love to hear from you.
About You
We’re seeking an ambitious and data-savvy fundraising leader who can think both strategically and creatively.
You will have:
- Significant experience in direct marketing and individual giving at management level.
- Strong leadership credentials with a proven ability to develop and motivate teams.
- A track record in delivering successful donor acquisition and retention campaigns.
- Exceptional understanding of supporter engagement, CRM systems, and compliance including GDPR.
- Experience in developing innovative products and donor propositions, ideally in a healthcare or charity setting.
Benefits Include:
- Pension Scheme with 7% Employer Contribution
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) increasing with service
- Birthday Leave
- Health Cash Plan (Medicash)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
- On-site Leisure Centre
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- NHS Discount Schemes
About the Organisation
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) is the only charity dedicated to supporting innovation in patient care across Cambridge University Hospitals. We’re working to make two world-leading hospitals a reality and improve lives for thousands of people across the region and beyond. Our supporters are at the heart of what we do – many have experienced our hospitals first-hand and their stories are integral to our success.
ACT is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Individual Giving Manager, Supporter Engagement Manager, Head of Fundraising, Direct Marketing Manager, Lottery Fundraising, Head of Donor Development, Head of Supporter Experience.
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The Talent Set is partnering with ellenor in their search for a Head Of Individual Giving. This role will lead on income from appeals, digital acquisition, in-memory giving, lottery, legacy, and philanthropy. You'll lead a talented team of four, developing and implementing strategies to build a strong and active supporter base across diverse audiences. This is great opportunity for an individual giving manager looking for career progression into a Head of Individual Giving role.
About the Role:
As a key member of our Income Generation team, you'll be instrumental in developing and executing a growth plan to maximise income and supporter engagement. You'll leverage your expertise in team leadership, data segmentation, and supporter behaviour analysis to drive significant fundraising growth. You'll also play a critical role in fostering long-term supporter loyalty and ensuring exceptional donor care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic responsibility and leadership of Individual Giving, with income responsibility of circa £2 million
- Lead and motivate a team of four fundraisers.
- Drive growth across all Individual Giving income streams (appeals, digital, in-memory, lottery, legacy, philanthropy).
- Utilise data analysis and segmentation to optimise campaigns and supporter journeys.
- Manage budgets and financial reporting, forecasting as needed
- Ensure compliance with charity law, GDPR, and fundraising best practices.
- Cultivate strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.
- Develop innovative fundraising propositions and products.
- Oversee direct marketing campaigns across online and offline channels.
- Manage and optimise the database.
About You:
- Proven track record in Individual Giving fundraising, experience with lottery would be of benefit
- Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team.
- Data-driven approach with experience in setting and reporting on KPIs.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong understanding of fundraising technology and CRM systems
- In-depth knowledge of charity law, GDPR, and fundraising regulations.
- Experience in budget management and financial reporting.
- Supporter-focused with a passion for building lasting relationships.
What We Offer:
- Salary: £45,000- £55,000 DOE
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on a vital cause.
- Mix of home based and being at site, 2-3 days a week
We highly encourage you to submit your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this exciting opportunity as interviews are taking place on a rolling basis.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant, but we truly appreciate your interest.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process
About the role:
Are you a strategic fundraising leader with a passion for building meaningful donor relationships and driving philanthropic impact? Imperial College London is seeking an exceptional individual to lead our Regular Giving and Legacy Giving programmes as we prepare for an ambitious new campaign.
What you would be doing:
As Head of Regular Giving and Legacy Giving, you will shape and deliver sector-leading programmes that inspire gifts up to £50,000 and legacy contributions from alumni and supporters. You’ll lead a talented team and oversee multi-channel fundraising campaigns, donor journeys, and stewardship initiatives that support Imperial’s world-class research and education.
You’ll play a pivotal role in:
- Developing and executing innovative fundraising strategies.
- Growing donor acquisition, retention, and income.
- Leading a high-performing team and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Collaborating across Advancement and the wider College to embed giving into the Imperial experience.
- Managing a portfolio of mid-level donors and legacy pledgers.
What we are looking for:
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced fundraising professional who brings:
- A strong track record in mass fundraising, digital campaigns, and donor stewardship.
- Experience managing successful legacy giving programmes.
- Strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
- A passion for higher education and making a lasting impact.
What we can offer you:
At Imperial, you’ll be part of a vibrant, inclusive community at the forefront of science, technology, and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of philanthropy at one of the world’s leading universities, with access to professional development, flexible working, and a supportive team environment.
Further Information
This is a full-time, open ended role based at White City Campus.
Closing date: 29 July 2025
Salary: £57,000 per annum.
Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
The External Affairs team is based across the UK, including in Wales and Scotland. We’re open minded about where you are based, but the nature of our work, particularly our media and public affairs, means regular presence in London is necessary. We’re looking for someone who is happy to commit to being in London a day a week on average.
Contractually this role in London-based.
Benefits:
- 25 days in the first year, increasing to 27.5 days in the second year of service and 30 days in the third.
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Support for staff with caring responsibilities
- Family-friendly culture
How to Apply: CV and supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: 12-noon on Monday 21 July 2025
Interview dates: Wednesday 30 and Thursday 31 July 2025. Interviews will take place in person at our offices in London.
We’ll send assessments and some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
Job Information
This is an opportunity to lead an award winning communications team – Third Sector Communications Team of the Year in 2024 – that’s tasked with changing how we think about hospice, end of life and palliative care in the UK.
As the charity representing the UK’s 200+ hospices, we have secured ourselves a significant national platform in the past year or two, with regular, top-tier national media, and online campaigns which have forced the government to act.
With assisted dying legislation progressing across the UK, now is a critically important moment for the public – and for politicians – to better understand what hospice care is all about, and the challenges we face.
As part of our mission to promote and protect hospice care for all, it is critical that our communications team keeps it high on the agenda. We’ve built huge momentum – whether with regular national TV news coverage, a rapidly growing online supporter base, or though our recently overhauled brand. But we need a savvy, politically switched-on Head of Communications and Campaigns to keep that going, and to make it pay off.
Hospices are amongst our most loved community charities, and our job as the national charity for hospice care is to rally the public – as well as major donors like companies and trusts – to support these brilliant organisations.
You’ll need a strong eye for a story, and an integrated understanding of the full spectrum of communications, campaigns and marketing. You’ll likely be a specialist in one area – which is fine – but we want someone who can join the dots, spot the opportunities, and inspire a team of specialists.
Hospices are under huge pressure. Funding is tight, and demand is surging. This is your chance, in the coming years, to play a leading role in fighting for hospices to get the support they need – from government, from the media, and from the public.
More information about the role is available in the candidate information pack (available on our website to download)
How to apply
If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following documents to us by 12-noon on Monday 21 July 2025:
- Your CV. Ideally in Microsoft Word format and less than 3 pages of A4
- A completed supporting statement form (where you can demonstrate how you meet the person specification) - available on our website to download
- A completed equalities monitoring form - available on our website to download
We will shortlist candidates based on their CV and supporting statements. A briefing of what to expect will be sent in advance to shortlisted candidates.
Closing date for applications: by 12-noon on Monday 21 July 2025.
We believe in fair recruitment and working to remove bias, so all applications will have identifying indicators removed before being submitted to the shortlisting panel.
Please make sure you provide your contact details in your email. Please note the interview dates above and let us know if there are any accommodations you might need to participate fully in the process. We will try to be flexible.
To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in the UK for your application to be progressed. Hospice UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Head of Individual Giving will be responsible for the strategic development of the NT’s individual giving programmes. This includes the overall management of memberships (£84 - £600), Patron programmes (£1,500 - £12,000), audience appeals, legacies, and special events.
The post holder will manage a team of seven ambitious fundraisers and actively solicit gifts themselves, often working with volunteers, to generate in excess of £5m p.a. from individual donors. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the visibility and success of the National Theatre’s public fundraising and will create a strategy for delivering ambitious growth in this area.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Successful and personal fundraising track record in securing five-figure gifts from individuals
- Excellent communication skills, including experience of writing powerful copy
- Demonstrable experience of budget setting and monitoring
- Experience of staff recruitment, management and appraising
- A track record in identifying and maintaining senior level internal and external relationships
- Knowledge of Gift Aid and other tax effective giving mechanisms
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 21st July 2025 at 9:00am
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Right now, millions of people across the UK are struggling to make ends meet. Whether it’s skipping meals, choosing between heating and rent, or facing unexpected expenses without a safety net — financial insecurity is a daily reality for far too many. At Turn2us, we’re here to change that. We support people in financial crisis to access the help they need and to build long-term financial security.
Every year, we reach millions through our practical tools like our Benefits Calculator and Grants Search, and we provide direct support through our Helpline and grant programmes. We work alongside people with lived experience of poverty to influence policy, shift public narratives, and tackle the root causes of financial insecurity.
Turn2us is serious about tackling financial insecurity both at scale and at its roots. We understand that the measurement and evaluation of our all of our work is absolutely vital to achieving this and helping people thrive. As Head of Impact and Evaluation, you will be responsible for maintaining and evolving frameworks that help all colleagues understand and enhance our impact. This role will support Team Heads and Directors in decisions about prioritising work and assessing innovations that advance our vision of financial security for all. You will also work closely with the Policy Team and external partners on research that deepens our understanding of poverty and financial insecurity, while leading a dedicated team to scale and replicate effective solutions.
We’re looking for someone who sees impact not as a back-office function but as a transformative enabler of our mission. Naturally we want you to bring deep technical expertise, but also empathy, curiosity, and the leadership skills to bring others with you. This role isn’t just about ticking boxes and meeting funder paperwork requirement. It’s about supporting innovation, making crucial decisions about where we focus our efforts, and unlocking the insights that help us deliver a more just and secure society.
We know that Turn2us will benefit from leaders with new perspectives and ways of thinking, so we’re actively encouraging broad interest from impactful leaders who bring transferable skills from a wide range of backgrounds- whether commercial, from civil society, government or education. But an ability and curiosity to learn is key, as is the confidence to acknowledge the things that you don’t know.
This is a genuinely exciting and critical role: for our staff, our partners, and most importantly, the people for whom our organisation exists. We are always eager to receive approaches from people with lived experience of financial insecurity. If you can demonstrate a clear commitment to our values and ethos, and a deep personal commitment to our vision, we’d love to hear from you.
To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. Applications should include a CV and covering letter. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley at Tall Roots.
Salary: £45,000 - £49,000
Location: Rugby, West Midlands - 2 days in the office per week
Closing Date: 18th July
Benefits: Generous annual leave, up to 8% pension match, flexible working, learning & development opportunities
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Individual Giving Manager to join an impactful medical charity. This is an exciting chance to lead a high-impact programme with a budget of £12 million to drive innovation in supporter engagement.
Reporting to the Head of Mass Fundraising, this role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on delivery. You’ll be at the forefront of designing and implementing a growth-focused strategy and delivering cross-channel campaigns that inspire action and generosity. You’ll oversee a diverse portfolio including weekly lottery, seasonal raffles, cash appeals, and new supporter acquisition—with a strong focus on retention and supporter journeys.
To be successful as the Individual Giving Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience in developing and delivering successful cross-channel Individual Giving campaigns to drive income.
- Excellent analytical skills and experience using data to drive decision-making
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities, with accurate attention to detail
- Experience working with external agencies and fulfilment houses
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Heather and quote the reference 2650HB
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Please note: If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.