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About Dreams Come True
We deliver moments of magic with lasting impact to children living in poverty who have a serious illness, disability, or life-limiting condition. We are the only wish granting charity focused solely on children living in social deprivation in the UK.
About the Role
Dreams Come True is seeking an ambitious, strategic and highly skilled Head of Fundraising to lead and expand its income generation and manage and drive a high performing team. This senior role prioritises the development and delivery of an ambitious major donor and individual giving strategy - cultivating, stewarding, and upgrading supporters, including high-net-worth individuals and regular donors. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will diversify income streams, maximise philanthropic support, and ensure the charity's long-term sustainability whilst leading, managing, motivating and inspiring the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a growth-oriented fundraising strategy, with a strong focus on major donor fundraising and individual giving (regular giving, donor journeys, legacy giving).
 - Build a robust pipeline of major donors, personally managing relationships with high-value supporters, cultivating new prospects, and maximising lifetime value through tailored stewardship.
 - Oversee the design and execution of engaging campaigns and supporter journeys for individual and legacy donors.
 - Direct and support building other fundraising streams (trusts & foundations, events, digital, community), setting ambitious yet achievable income targets.
 - Monitor, analyse, and report on fundraising performance, using data-driven insights to identify opportunities and refine approaches.
 - Inspire, manage, and develop the fundraising team, fostering a culture of collaboration, high performance, and innovation.
 - Ensure policy, governance and compliance with all relevant fundraising legislation and sector regulation.
 - Represent the charity in external meetings, building networks and leveraging senior volunteers and Trustees to extend philanthropic reach.
 - Translate complex beneficiary needs into compelling cases for support, proposals, and stewardship reports that resonate with donors and partners.
 
Person Specification
Essential:
- Demonstrated success in major donor fundraising, including personally securing substantial gifts (five and six figures); proven ability to build from scratch, cultivate and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
 - Proven expertise in individual giving, including donor journeys, donor retention and engagement, and developing bespoke campaigns.
 - Strong leadership skills, with a track record of building, motivating, and developing high-performing fundraising teams.
 - Up-to-date understanding of the fundraising compliance environment (Fundraising Regulator's Code, GDPR, PECR).
 - Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
 - Analytical mindset and the ability to use data to inform strategy, track performance, and drive growth.
 - Creative approach to stewardship, recognising, thanking, and meaningfully involving supporters at all levels.
 - Passion, resilience, and integrity aligned with the charity’s mission.
 - A recognised fundraising qualification (e.g. Certificate/Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or equivalent).
 - Inspiring and experienced team leader.
 
Desirable:
- Experience with innovative donor engagement, digital tools, and CRM/database systems.
 - Background in a similar scale or mission-driven UK charity.
 
How to Apply
Apply by submitting a CV and covering letter via CharityJob.
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
Alton, Hampshire
(flexible/hybrid working pattern with a minimum of 2 days pw in the office)
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
C£50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience
About the role
Having established a strong fundraising capability and team with significant income growth over the last 4 years, Kidney Care UK is now looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to take the Charity to the next level.
You will work closely with the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to develop and implement a new 5-year fundraising strategy for the charity, with direct responsibility for managing Trusts and Foundations, Individual Giving, Legacy, In Memory, Community, Trade, and Challenge Event income streams.
You will be responsible for building a strong, motivated Fundraising team at the heart of the Charity, leading and inspiring a team of 13 fundraisers.
You will lead on developing and delivering the operational strategies, activities and key programmes of work, set budgets, develop supporter recruitment plans and deliver stewardship that offers a best in class supporter experience. You will inspire supporters to raise more to help more people with chronic kidney disease.
You will report directly to the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications and be expected to manage Fundraising Managers and oversee the wider team.
Over time, you will also have the opportunity to personally develop your own 6-figure income streams and support the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications across his network of 6 and 7-figure prospects and funders.
About you
This is an exciting and challenging role, and an opportunity to take fundraising to the next level in an ambitious and passionate national charity. As such we are looking for an exceptional fundraiser and leader who is comfortable and experienced with change management and leading by example in growing organisations.
With proven leadership skills, you will be enthusiastic, resilient, driven, results-focused, supportive and creative.
You will thrive under pressure and be able to lead and inspire our committed and passionate fundraising team through a period of exceptional growth.
You will be a fantastic fundraiser in your own right and be able to multitask across a range of different activities and income streams.
Most importantly, you will be a great manager of people who leads by example and can demonstrate the ability to build high performing teams.
What we offer
Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families.
• Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location, but we expect you to be in the office 2 days per week.
• Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
• Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme.
• Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Learning and development – you’ll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere and Charity Comms.
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity
                                


                    Are you a passionate partnership professional, with experience of leading successful corporate partnerships teams?
From funding key projects to providing free dog treats, our corporate partners enable us to help dogs and their owners and share our message with more audiences. We’re looking for a Deputy Head of Corporate Partnerships, who will take the lead on nurturing these important relationships.
What does this role do?
As Deputy Head of Corporate Partnerships, you’ll:
- primarily focus on managing existing accounts, deepening these relationships and ensuring they remain mutually beneficial,
 - lead, coach and mentor our corporate partnerships team, enabling account managers to retain and grow our portfolio, and thrive in their roles,
 - be entrepreneurial and innovative, with a knack for identifying opportunities to grow our income,
 - work closely with our corporate development team, who identify and cultivate new partnerships, to ensure all partnerships move seamlessly between teams,
 - alongside the Head of Corporate Partnerships, build and implement an ambitious, long-term strategy for portfolio growth.
 
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need some solid account management experience, specifically managing relationships with high-value accounts, ideally in the charity sector. You’ll be an experienced manager, who can lead, coach and develop a team to hone their skills. You’ll be an excellent communicator, who is comfortable working alongside senior stakeholders internally and externally. Above all, you’ll have a commitment to Dogs Trust and the work we do.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 17th November 2025. 
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
This is a key role in fulfilling CEASE’s aim to drive legislative reform that strengthens accountability, scrutiny and regulation of all parts of the commercial sex industry and other vested commercial interests, which are driving sexual violence, abuse and exploitation. It is about holding the UK government accountable in its duty to protect citizens from high-harm industries, appealing to robust evidence, survivor testimony and a careful critical analysis of the ideological justifications that uphold it.
The work crosses multiple different areas, from policing, online safety and child protection to violence against women and girls (VAWG). It involves close collaboration with experts and partner organisations through strategic partnerships and coalitions, and the building of trusted relationships with MPs, Peers, civil servants and other decision-makers.
This role sits within the Activism strand of CEASE’s strategy, alongside media outreach and commercial advocacy, and works closely with the Chief Executive and Strategic Director
Main Duties and Responsibilities
A. Strategic Leadership
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Work closely and effectively with the Chief Executive, Strategic Director and Trustees to advise on priorities and opportunities within this space.
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Develop both short- and long-term political strategies to engage key stakeholders with CEASE’s policy solutions.
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Identify and formulate strategies for gathering robust evidence on key issues where needed.
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Shape policy recommendations in line with CEASE’s strategic priorities and emerging trends.
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Ensure all external engagement reflects CEASE’s values and core messaging.
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Contribute political intelligence and insight to CEASE’s wider strategic planning and organisational development.
 
B. Policy
Goal: To ensure CEASE’s policy recommendations are robust, evidence-based, survivor-informed and coherent.
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Gather and present evidence on commercial and cultural drivers of sexual abuse and exploitation, and on systemic failures in regulation and enforcement.
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Identify evidence gaps and devise effective means for CEASE or partners within our networks to fill them.
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Produce policy briefings and consultation responses for parliamentarians and civil servants, often in collaboration with allies.
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Monitor parliamentary business in Westminster, analysing legislation and proposing amendments grounded in evidence and framed for maximum impact.
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Develop CEASE’s positions on new and emerging issues and technologies in line with our mission.
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Prepare speeches and statements for the Chief Executive or Strategic Director to deliver to parliamentarians, committees and inquiries.
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Integrate survivor insight and lived experience into policy and advocacy materials wherever appropriate.
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Analyse, distil and present research findings to provide credible, compelling evidence for policymakers and stakeholders.
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Track engagement outcomes and evaluate the impact of CEASE’s policy work, sharing learning internally.
 
C. Public Affairs
Goal: To ensure CEASE’s policy recommendations are seen, heard and acted upon.
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Create opportunities to promote CEASE’s policy solutions in Westminster through roundtables, drop-ins and parliamentary events.
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Engage directly with decision-makers, building trusted relationships across parties and with key officials.
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Identify and support parliamentarians who can champion CEASE’s issues through speeches, strategic questions, debate briefings and Private Members’ Bills.
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Build and maintain relationships with MPs, Peers, civil servants and officials in relevant government departments (Home Office, DCMS, DfE, etc.); participate in select committees and APPGs.
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Monitor the political landscape to identify alignment between CEASE’s goals and current government priorities, debates and legislative timetables.
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Collaborate with colleagues to nurture relationships with key stakeholders such as charities, public bodies, academic institutions, industry figures and experts.
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Lead or contribute to policy-focused coalitions and alliances aimed at influencing government and legislative reform.
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Support wider campaigns that leverage coalition backing (e.g. petitions, iParls or media initiatives), aligning messaging across CEASE’s team to amplify impact.
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Track and evaluate the reach and influence of CEASE’s public affairs activities to inform ongoing strategy.
 
D. Research
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Maintain awareness of political and legal developments in other countries and international bodies such as the UN.
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Commission or collaborate on research that strengthens CEASE’s evidence base and credibility.
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Distil complex research and policy information into accessible formats for internal and external audiences, in collaboration with the Chief Executive and Strategic Director.
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Work with the wider CEASE team to “demystify” the political process and support civic and grassroots engagement.
 
E. Fundraising
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Identify potential donors and funding opportunities through policy networks.
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Contribute to the development of compelling funding cases linked to CEASE’s policy impact and advocacy outcomes.
 
General Responsibilities
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Represent CEASE externally to promote its work and values.
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Uphold CEASE’s ethical and professional standards at all times.
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Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Chief Executive.
 
Please see Job Description for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Head of Principal Gifts
Salary: £69,365 to £79,257 per annum
Location: White City (Hybrid)
Are you a fundraiser looking for a new challenge at the highest levels of philanthropy? Are you looking to transition into the field of principal gifts?
Here at Imperial College, we are recruiting a Head of Principal Gifts to join our brilliant team. This is a new position, part of an expansion of our Advancement Division.
As Head of Principal Gifts, you will play a transformative role in securing the philanthropic investments that drive groundbreaking discoveries, life-changing innovations and sustainable solutions. Your work will directly impact fields critical to shaping the future – from climate resilience and AI to global health and business innovation. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing colleagues driven to tackle some of the most difficult problems facing society.
This is your opportunity to forge the direction of philanthropy at one of the most prestigious universities in the world, building meaningful relationships with high- net-worth individuals and stakeholders who share our vision for impactful change. You will help drive Imperial’s bold and ambitious alumni engagement and fundraising campaign.
Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global, you will have the opportunity to work on transformational gifts – interesting, complex gifts which will build your career.
This position is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to have a major impact on a world-renowned institution. You will be entrepreneurially minded, not fazed by complexity and ambiguity, and comfortable orchestrating a myriad of stakeholders. We hope to hear from you!
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
 - Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
 - Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
 - Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
 - Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
 
About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial.
Our culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.
Further Information
This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following roles:
- Head of Development, Faculty of Medicine
 - Head of Global Development, North America
 
Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
Interested?
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.
Imperial is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.
                Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack. 
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter by midnight on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
            
Location: Reading, Hybrid 
Hours: 37 per week 
Salary: £66,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 11th November 2025
First Stage Interviews: 17th & 19th November 2025
Second Stage Interviews: 24th November 2025
Make-A-Wish UK is entering a bold new chapter. With an ambitious five-year strategy to scale the number of wishes we grant and reach every eligible child, we’re looking for a visionary leader to help us tell our story like never before.
As our Head of Brand, Communications & Entertainment, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how the nation sees, hears, and connects with Make-A-Wish UK. You’ll lead a talented team of creatives, communicators, and digital experts to build a brand that inspires action, deepens engagement, and drives transformational impact.
This is more than a communications role, it’s a chance to lead a movement. You’ll develop and deliver a powerful brand and communications strategy, forge high-impact partnerships with media and entertainment leaders, and ensure our message resonates across every channel and audience. From internal culture to national campaigns, your leadership will help us reach more children, faster.
We’re looking for someone who brings strategic vision, creative flair, and an understanding of how to lead change and embed new delivery models. If you’re passionate about storytelling, brand building, and making a real difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Core Purpose
This leadership role is part of the Make-A-Wish UK Extended Leadership Team (ExLT) and is responsible for shaping and driving Make-A-Wish UK’s brand, communications and entertainment strategy. Ensuring the charity is powerfully positioned in the hearts and minds of the public as an organisation to support and donate to.
 
Leading a team of expert communications, content and digital specialists, the role will champion a strategic and scalable approach to brand, content, and communications. It will ensure our messaging cuts through across all internal and external touchpoints, consistently reflecting our mission to grant a wish for every eligible child.
 
The Head of Brand, Communications and Entertainment will also oversee the strategic development of key entertainment relationships, including celebrity talent, influencers, media partners, and broadcasters, to amplify our brand presence and support wider organisational objectives.
As a key member of the ExLT, this role will collaborate across departments to strengthen Make-A-Wish UK’s profile, build meaningful connections with stakeholders, and inspire audiences to engage with and support our cause.
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience (5+ years) within senior level brand role including Head of Department or communications/strategy roles, ideally within the charity or not for profit sector.
 - Demonstrated success in developing and delivering integrated communications strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and support.
 - Proven experience leading organisations through change and successfully embedding new delivery models to improve impact, efficiency, or engagement
 - Knowledge of how to develop a consistent brand voice and style.
 - Ability to conduct market research, competitive analyses and research on potential target audiences.
 - Strong understanding of digital communications, including social media, email marketing, and website content strategy.
 - Experience managing crisis communications and safeguarding organisational reputation.
 - Understanding of how marketing strategies relate to charity and income targets.
 - Expertise in project management and ensuring teams meet timeline and budget objectives
 - Demonstrable experience of leading and managing high-performing teams.
 - Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop others.
 - Ability to pivot between project details and big-picture goals.
 - Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights and data into actionable plans
 - Collaborative mentality and openness to work with different stakeholders, internally & externally.
 - Analytical mindset well-versed in quickly spotting trends
 - Exceptional stakeholder management experience and proven track record of working strategically with media, influencers, and entertainment partners to amplify brand messaging.
 - Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
 - Strong understanding of the charity sector and Make-A-Wish’s mission.
 - Proficiency in analytics and data-driven decision making.
 - Excellent networking and relationship building skills to meet strategic objectives
 
Key Responsibilities
Brand Leadership
- Lead the development and implementation of Make-A-Wish UK’s brand strategy, ensuring it reflects our mission, values, and commitment to children and families.
 - Act as brand guardian, maintaining consistency and integrity across all communications and channels, and ensuring alignment with Make-A-Wish International guidelines.
 - Use audience insights and market trends to evolve brand positioning, ensuring it remains relevant, compelling, and inclusive.
 - Champion brand understanding across the organisation, enabling teams, volunteers, and partners to represent Make-A-Wish UK authentically and effectively.
 - Identify and cultivate strategic relationships with media and brand partners, that amplify brand visibility and engagement. Leverage these collaborations to enhance brand equity, reach new audiences, and support long-term brand development goals.
 
Communications Strategy
- Develop and deliver a communications strategy that builds public awareness, deepens understanding of our mission, and inspires support.
 - Lead the creation of impactful campaigns and storytelling that highlight the transformative power of a wish and the voices of children, families, and supporters.
 - Lead on providing expert guidance to teams on integrated communications planning and execution, ensuring alignment across all public-facing activity.
 - Manage crisis communications, safeguarding the charity’s reputation and ensuring clear, compassionate responses.
 - Lead the development of a scalable and strategic framework for the delivery of organisational campaigns including service delivery, volunteering, fundraising and internal communications.
 - Lead the development and implementation of a cohesive internal communications strategy and framework that fosters alignment, engagement, and a strong organisational culture
 
Entertainment & Talent Engagement
- Strategically manage relationships with entertainment partners, influencers, and public figures to amplify our message and support wish granting, fundraising, and events.
 - Oversee entertainment-related activity, working with the team to develop consistent processes and high standards of engagement.
 - Support the Talent Manager to cultivate new strategic partnerships with agencies and representatives to expand opportunities and increase visibility, ensuring alignment with our values and goals.
 
Digital & Media Engagement
- Lead the charity’s digital communications strategy, ensuring a vibrant, engaging presence across all platforms.
 - Oversee the integration of digital marketing to support fundraising, awareness, and community building,
 - Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and partners to maximise positive exposure and advocacy.
 
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Provide inspiring leadership and development for the Brand, Communications & Entertainment team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
 - Support and role-model cross-functional collaboration, ensuring communications activity aligns with organisational priorities and supports other teams effectively.
 - Represent Brand, Communication and Entertainment at the Extended Leadership Team (ExLT), contributing to cross-charity strategy, insight sharing and project delivery.
 - Represent Make-A-Wish UK and nurture key relationships as required.
 
Measurement & Insight
- Work with the Head of Insights and Innovation to develop and apply insights to inform strategic planning.
 - Define and track key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of brand and communications activity, presenting to the senior Leadership Team and Board as required.
 - Capture and report on data and learnings, embedding continuous improvement and sharing best practice across the organisation.
 
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Alan Turing Institute
Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better.
BACKGROUND
Join us as we define a new era for The Alan Turing Institute. We are seeking a commercial, ambitious and inspirational Head of Culture and Learning to drive forward the developmental people aspects and initiatives required for the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The Head of Culture and Learning will report directly to the Director of People. They will foster a positive work environment in order to develop a strong organisational culture. You will have evidential understanding of Professional Development, EDI and people practices and will balance creativity with pragmatism.
The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified or have senior level learning and development experience qualified by practice. They will be able to influence senior management and have experience of developing coaching, mentoring and feedback skills programmes that positively impact people outcomes.
MAIN DUTIES
- Translate the Institute’s strategic objectives into actionable learning and development and cultural strategies, with clear, ambitious measurable goals and targets
 - Lead, coach and mentor across the People Directorate to align with organisational goals
 - Coach the management team on people, culture and development processes
 - Work collaboratively with the other departmental People Heads to develop and implement learning and cultural strategies to support business objectives
 - Advise executive leadership on professional development and organisational culture related matters
 - Be propositional and proactive in suggesting developmental solutions to people challenges
 - Lead on succession planning and talent management
 - Lead on the creation and implementation of performance management processes and development planning
 - Champion and embed the Institute’s EDI strategy within learning, leadership, and cultural initiatives, working in close partnership with the EDI Strategic Lead.
 - Act as a senior advocate for inclusive culture, aligning learning and organisational development efforts with EDI objectives.
 
Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the role
Terms and Conditions
This full time post is offered on a permanent basis at an annual salary of £80,000 - £85,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies.
The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.
Application procedure
Please see our jobs portal for full details on how to apply and the interview process.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive.
This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at to find out how we can assist you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Rockinghorse Children’s Charity
Rockinghorse Children’s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex. We support babies, children and young people, along with their families, at The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and The Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all of the specialist children’s wards and baby units throughout Sussex.
We deliver and fund projects that enable doctors and nurses to do more. All of projects are led by the needs of children and young people and their families – the lifesaving medical equipment, the support for parents and families, the toys for children spending time in hospitals across Sussex, the environments and spaces that help children feel more at home when they are in hospital and additional staff to make sure children get the best possible care when they are unwell.
Originally set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, we have been supporting children for nearly 60 years, and in that time, we have supported nearly a million children and their families. As the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, including the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, we work with the NHS, charity partners and the Sussex community to ensure children can be children no matter now sick they are.
We do not receive any government, statutory or local authority funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies and trusts: people like you, who care about children and want Sussex to be a safe place for children to grow up.
About the role
We are looking for someone to manage the fundraising income streams across a broad range of fundraising activities (including challenge, community, and corporates) with the guidance of the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships and in line with our organisational strategy.
You will be a driven and articulate individual looking to support the whole fundraising team. We are looking for someone who can multitask and manage a wide range of new and existing supporters. Under the direction of the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships this role will support us to engage a broad range of supporters for example you might be managing our challenge events, expanding our community fundraising offer, or supporting our amazing corporate supporters with their staff fundraising plans. Every day is different.
You will play a pivotal role in developing our supporter engagement activities to tie in with the overarching plans for the charity and help to grow the income generated. You will be a team player who can see the importance of the charity’s mission and who is keen to get stuck in. As a small charity this role is very much hands on – doing planning and delivery of fundraising activities, campaigns and projects.
Duties of the role
Supporting the charity to secure income from across our fundraising portfolio:
Rockinghorse raises money to support children in hospitals, their families and the staff that care for them.
- To manage fundraised income (including challenge, community and corporate) with the charity’s strategic plan at the core of all activity.
 - To work with the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships and the team of fundraisers to implement and develop a holistic approach to fundraising and supporters.
 - To manage and advise all supporters with their events and activities in aid of Rockinghorse, to maximise income generated and increase awareness and understanding of the charity and our work.
 - To proactively grow and develop new ways for supporters to fundraise for Rockinghorse and engage in our work for children across Sussex.
 - To manage supporter journeys, products and mechanisms for the supporters you are assigned to manage.
 - To ensure you forecast, budget and have contingency planning in place for your income pipeline across your channels.
 - To understand the needs, wants and behaviours of new and existing supporters.
 - To help Rockinghorse grow our reach and find ways to bring our case for support to life for supporters.
 - To evolve our case for support to attract, retain and engage a loyal community of supporters.
 - To work with the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships on budgeting and reporting of income generating activities.
 - To maintain and develop the charity’s central database (e-Tapestry).
 - To manage and develop all external platforms the charity uses for individual and challenge event fundraising.
 
Supporting the charity to deliver brilliant, funded projects that support children and their families:
Rockinghorse delivers and funds around 70+ projects per year – supporting sick and disabled babies, children, young people and their families in hospitals in Sussex.
- Work with Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to match projects to partners, supporters and appeals – to ensure our projects are funded and delivered.
 - Work with Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to create case for supports for our projects that appeal to and attract a range of supporters.
 - Work with Projects Manager and Head of Marketing & Communication to create and disseminate project updates and communication to ensure our supporters are informed, educated and engaged in our work.
 - Work with the Head of Marketing and Communications and project leads to build up a bank of case studies, quotes and stories we can use to feed back to supporters.
 
Support the charity more widely:
- Represent Rockinghorse at events and networks, building strong peer relationships and sharing best practice.
 - To present and speak on behalf of Rockinghorse at schools, colleges, community events and corporate events.
 - Model excellent conduct and behaviours in line with the charity’s values and ethos.
 - Carry out other such duties as may be required for the purposes of the charity; this will include working during evenings and weekends as required and the postholder would be expected to work flexibly to do so.
 - There are travel requirements for this post (covering the whole of Sussex) to attend, put on events and meet with our supporters.
 
Person specification
Essential experience, skills and knowledge for the role:
- Experience and understanding of the principles of fundraising in a charity and/or not for profit.
 - Experience and understanding managing fundraising activities (especially two or more of challenge, community and corporate fundraising).
 - Able to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and third-party agencies.
 - Able to prioritise own workload effectively and confidence to work autonomously.
 - Excellent time management skills with strong prioritisation and organisation skills.
 - Brilliant communication and interpersonal abilities – able to engage with stakeholders quickly and effectively.
 - Ability to handle confidential supporter information.
 - Experience of using customer relationship management platforms (Rockinghorse uses e-Tapestry).
 - Commitment to Rockinghorse Children’s Charity’s mission, vision and values.
 
Desirable experience, skills and knowledge:
- Experience managing communications and/or marketing to support fundraising engagement and support.
 - Experience of using MailChimp or other CRM & email platforms.
 
Work skills you’ll need on the job:
- A can-do attitude.
 - Brilliant organisational skills.
 - Excellent people skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach.
 - Excellent written and verbal communication.
 - Ability to work on own initiative and as an active team member.
 - Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
 
Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity:
- 25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays.
 - An additional day of annual leave on your birthday.
 - Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) – up to three additional days of annual leave.
 - Cycle to work scheme.
 - Competitive pension scheme.
 - Employee and dependants’ health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling.
 - Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave.
 - Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff.
 - Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff.
 - Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working.
 - Access to Enterprise Car Club.
 
Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all.
Application Process
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the nine essential elements of the person specification.
Your covering letter must address your experience, skills and knowledge against the nine essential elements of the person spec. If you also have any of the desirable criteria, please outline these too.
NB: Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
If you need any support with the process or application, please get in touch. We can also talk to through the role and answer any questions you may have informally.
All applicants will be shortlisted (to go to interview) based on their ability to demonstrate they have, or can gain, most of the essential criteria for the role – as demonstrated in the covering letter.
Estimated Timeframes:
- Application Deadline midnight Friday 14th November 2025.
 - Shortlisting w/c 17th November 2025.
 - Interviews will be Monday 24th November in central Brighton.
 
Interviews will be with the Head of Development & Philanthropy and Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and will consist of a series of set questions (the same for each candidate) about your skills, experience and knowledge relating to the post (Essential, Work and Desirable skills).
The interview will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role, the charity and the process of recruitment.
The role will be available from mid-January onwards (depending on post holder’s availability).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job overview
The role will focus on growing the value of funding from large trusts and foundations globally, as well as from corporate foundations and institutional funders via consortium partnerships with larger conservation actors.
The role will oversee grant and contract management with existing organisational and institutional partnerships, as well as grow this portfolio through developing a robust pipeline of new opportunities, finding creative ways to secure visibility and first meetings, developing relationships, compelling funding applications and ensuring strong contract management oversight.
The role will lead a team of two, work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues based in the US and UK to secure visibility with and develop strong long-term partnerships with new Trusts and Foundations; and work closely with colleagues in Kenya to ensure strong project delivery and grant management. Responsibilities include:
- Lead the implementation of the Trusts & Foundations (T&Fs) programme with a particular focus on growing the portfolio of large T&Fs in the USA, UK and European markets;
 - Work with fundraising colleagues across priority markets and with communications colleagues, using innovative and proactive approaches to business development and relationship building to unlock visibility opportunities and develop relationships with new prospects; in order to develop and maintain a strong pipeline of high-value funding opportunities.
 - Continue to oversee the current ‘programme funding’ portfolio which includes existing institutional funding partnerships and corporate foundation relationships in Kenya, ensuring that ongoing and new opportunities where they exist are capitalised on.
 - Collaborate closely with and provide technical expertise to Ol Pejeta’s Project Implementation function in Kenya to develop and embed ‘programme funding’ systems, policies, processes, to ensure that the organisation works to the highest standards in grant management;
 - Oversee collaboration and co-working with Ol Pejeta’s Programme teams and other colleagues to ensure high quality project design content is translated into technical proposals and budgets for donors;
 - Work closely with Kenya’s implementation function to support strong project delivery and contract management.
 - As a Head of, actively contribute to team and department objectives through decision making and action on planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
 
Key Activities
- Support the Chief Fundraising Officer with overall strategy development, implementation and adaptation;
 - Work closely with the Chief Fundraising Officer to ensure operational and budget planning, management and reporting of resources;
 - Oversee the T&F team’s operational planning processes, annual reporting and core performance monitoring;
 - Strategic coordination of multiple stakeholders in proposal development processes (programme experts, internal stakeholders, partners and donors);
 - Build strong relationships across all departments of the organisation and with existing and new partners;
 - Support the recruitment process/selection/appointment of fundraising staff across the department.
 
Strategic leadership delivery and management of Trusts and Foundations priority in the global fundraising strategy.
- Develop and implement tactics for T&Fs that support Ol Pejeta to meet its overall strategic objectives;
 - Ensure that the relevant parts of the Fundraising strategy, planning and practice is adaptive to both internal and external changes and that the team adopts innovative approaches to its work;
 - Effectively integrate T&F team objectives and outcomes into wider Ol Pejeta income targets and programme priorities.
 
Business development and management
- Proactively cultivate relationships with key prospects, donors and partners (with particular focus on US, UK and European markets);
 - Network both internally and externally to ensure relevant stakeholder participation and intelligence gathering in various fora;
 - Lead and coordinate proposal development, including budgeting, with programme teams and finance;
 - Collaborate with Ol Pejeta’s communications and marketing department to ensure communication activities appeal to donor interests, promote our partnerships and help to position Ol Pejeta as a partner of choice;
 - Research and share trends and intelligence on T&Fs, and develop relationships that strategically position the organisation to mobilise resources from new and existing donors.
 
Support effective grant & risk management and compliance
- Support the development and implementation of improved business policies to facilitate improved management of and accountability for T&F funding and other larger institutional partnerships;
 - Provide quality assurance and technical backstopping on reporting and general compliance, in line with organisational and donor requirements;
 - Guide the negotiation of strategic grants/contracts to ensure the organisation signs up to appropriate contractual requirements;
 - Advise on the interpretation and application of donor rules, regulations, processes and procedures;
 - Provide guidance and capacity building on grant cycle management to colleagues across the organisation.
 
People Management, Financial Management and Departmental contributions
- Provide inductions to staff across the organisation on T&Fs and institutional funding opportunity;
 - Build, motivate and effectively collaborate with teams remotely;
 - Conduct probationary reviews and annual performance management reviews for direct line management staff;
 - Support the Chief Fundraising Officer to have oversight of the team budget lines;
 - Work collaboratively with colleagues in the global fundraising team based in different geographical locations
 - Contribute to overall departmental processes and initiatives;
 - Act within the parameters set by the organisation on financial policies and procedures.
 
Capacity Building and Knowledge Management
- Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration to strengthen fundraising and grant management skills across the organisation;
 - Oversee the development and maintenance of information systems and tools for sharing donor policies and guidelines, funding opportunities and best practice across the organisation;
 - Keep pace with international developments and engage with other INGOs to keep abreast of opportunities and global trends in T&F fundraising.
 
Education, Language & Qualifications
- Bachelors or equivalent in a relevant field preferably Fundraising / International Development;
 - Excellent verbal and written communication with fluency in English;
 - Language skills in Swahili and German advantageous.
 
Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience
- Relevant experience working in an international NGO or philanthropy environment with diverse workforce;
 - Experience in Trusts & Foundation fundraising across international markets;
 - Demonstrated experience cultivating and managing relationships with trusts and foundation donors (or others) to secure six figure grants;
 - Substantial experience cultivating and managing donor and stakeholder relationships;
 - Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrable proactivity in business development;
 - Strong technical proposal writing and budget skills;
 - Strong ability to manage staff and influence team members remotely;
 - Ability to manage and facilitate complex projects and processes;
 - Experience working on the African continent with a deep knowledge of conservation and community development;
 - Willingness to travel internationally as required;
 - Willingness to be on call for donor enquiries out of hours.
 
Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience
- Tendering and project management experience;
 - Knowledge of conservation finance including the biodiversity credit market;
 - Personal network of contacts and relationships in T&Fs;
 - Experience in developing complex institutional funding bids;
 - Understanding of developments in alternative finance for conservation;
 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role is essential in our drive for evidencing the impact of the work we do. You will lead and manage a large-scale, multi-organisation piece of research aiming to highlight the impact of our programmes. You will play a key role in ensuring the main research project and any supplementary research projects are delivered efficiently and ethically. You will use data and evidence to inform practice and work closely with the Programme Specialist for Pilots and the wider Quality and Impact Team as required. Additionally, you will project manage additional cross-organisational projects as required in support of our growing charity.
This is role is a fixed-term contract for 18 months.
Travel throughout the UK may be required.
You will report to the Head of Quality and Impact.
Key Responsibilities
· You will be accountable for the oversight of the main research and any supplementary research projects from initiation to completion.
· You will collaborate with the Programme Specialist for Pilots and the Associate Director of Business Development to ensure delivery of the research and ensure alignment and fidelity to the research plan.
· You will work with the Head of Quality and Impact and Finance Team to ensure that the project/s meet agreed objectives, timelines and budgets.
· You will support the development of project documentation.
· You will deliver reports and presentations as required both internally and externally from DFN Project SEARCH to share information regarding the research project.
· You will be accountable for collecting, analysing and reporting on data that is relevant to the organisation.
                We will be interviewing w/c Nov 24th
We will review applications as they come in and close when we have sufficient numbers
            
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to shape the future of research that makes a real difference to people’s lives?
We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Head of Research Funding to lead our research funding activities and play a key role in implementing our new research strategy. Based in Northampton, this role offers the opportunity to oversee the development of new funding opportunities and ensure our work continues to drive meaningful progress for people affected by MND.
As Head of Research Funding, you’ll ensure our research investment delivers impact where it’s needed most. Working closely with colleagues across the Research and Innovation Directorate, you’ll manage a dedicated team, develop effective funding schemes, and strengthen connections with researchers, review panels, and grant holders.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the Association’s research funding activities, delivering to agreed budgets and timelines.
 - Ensure research priorities are focused on the needs of people affected by MND.
 - Develop and implement new funding schemes that accelerate progress and support our strategic aims.
 - Lead improvements to grant management systems, processes, and documentation.
 - Collaborate with colleagues to involve people affected by MND in funding decisions.
 - Build and maintain strong relationships with the research community, including members of our review panels, peer reviewers and grant holders
 - Oversee all reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees related to research funding
 - Contribute to annual business planning and continuous improvement within the Research Funding team.
 
About You
- Degree in a relevant subject.
 - At least five years’ experience in research management, ideally within a charity or government funding organisation.
 - Experience in management of complex operational functions related to the management of research funding
 - Line management and performance management experience
 - Strong background in developing and implementing grant management systems and processes.
 - Experience in financial management, including budgeting and financial reporting.
 - Experienced in business planning and process improvement
 
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
 - Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
 - 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
 - Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
 - Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
 - Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
 - Enhanced pension scheme.
 - Opportunities for training and personal development.
 - Hybrid working.
 
The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Own the strategic development and execution of innovative marketing plans to engage, retain and grow Kew’s member and supporter base to achieve ambitious membership and fundraising targets. You will lead the development of engaging propositions and content, manage acquisition campaigns and optimise marketing communications to our existing base to drive long-term engagement and loyalty.
You will bring exceptional data-driven strategic marketing skills together with a creative flair and proven ability to generate fresh, impactful ideas to engage audiences. Working across a wide range of marketing campaigns and projects your excellent stakeholder, campaign and project management skills are key to this role.
This role is based at Kew Gardens with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
If you are interested in this position, please find out more by clicking “Apply”.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
Salary: Circa £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)
Lead the next chapter of commercial innovation at Lift Schools
Lift Schools is embarking on a major new chapter, expanding our commercial activity to generate sustainable income that fuels our mission. We’re searching for an entrepreneurial and strategic Head of Commercial Ventures to build and lead our first commercial strategy, growing innovative ventures that balance financial sustainability with social impact.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering Lift Schools’ commercial enterprise strategy. This is a unique opportunity to design, launch and scale commercial initiatives that will directly support our ambition: an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day.
About the role
As Head of Commercial Ventures, you will:
- Develop and deliver Lift’s first commercial enterprise strategy, aligned to our educational mission
 - Grow and optimise existing ventures such as estate lettings and apprenticeship provision
 - Identify and build new market opportunities — products, services and partnerships across the education and wider sector
 - Lead development of business models, pricing strategies, go-to-market plans and commercial governance frameworks
 - Establish systems, processes and performance metrics to ensure all commercial ventures are sustainable, ethical, and aligned with our educational purpose
 
You’ll work closely with senior leaders, schools and operational teams to turn ideas into scalable revenue streams, balancing innovation with integrity.
You’ll be someone who:
- Brings a strong track record in commercial business development, product design or venture growth
 - Has taken a commercial idea from concept to delivery and scaled it successfully
 - Combines strategic acumen with hands-on delivery and entrepreneurial drive
 - Understands commercial governance, risk, and compliance in charitable or educational settings
 - Understands how to generate revenue in purpose-led contexts such as education, consultancy or social enterprise, ensuring all ventures reflect Lift Schools’ values
 - Builds credibility quickly and collaborates confidently with senior stakeholders
 - Be a confident and collaborative leader, comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, including Trustees, school leaders and partners, and inspiring cross-functional teams to deliver new initiatives
 
You are commercially astute, creative, resilient and motivated by impact, someone who sees opportunity where others see limitation.
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.
 
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 date: 3rd 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.


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Due to the urgent need to fill this post, we will be shortlisting applications as they are received and may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. We will only shortlist applicants with two weeks' notice.
The Interim Head of Services will oversee the effective delivery, performance, and quality assurance of some of our mental health services in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Redbridge.
What you'll do:
- Lead and support Service Managers and Coordinators to deliver high-quality, client-centred services.
 - Drive continuous service improvement and foster collaboration across teams and partners.
 - Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
 - Act as a Designated Safeguarding Officer, providing expert guidance to ensure client safety and staff compliance.
 
See the job pack for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Head of Community Services
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £65,118 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
This year, we’ve embarked on introducing a bold, exciting new operating model and structure to improve our services and support to help everyone affected by MS.
We’re making it easier for people who use our services to find and connect to the support they need. And we're looking at ways to make our support more accessible and personalised to meet people’s individual needs, no matter where they are on their MS journey.
We’re creating services that are flexible so that, when someone's circumstance changes, we’ll change too. As demand for our services grows, we’ll always be ready to support everyone who needs our help.
Our new structure and our new ways of working will bring all of these services together under one delivery model launching next year. We're creating a new virtual support hub to bring together everything our community needs to manage their MS or support and care for someone living with MS.
Our Head of Community Services is a key leadership role in our Services and Support directorate, as part of our Services Delivery function.
Our Community Services delivery team includes our Community Support/ Resources services.
Our Head of Community Services will be:
- leading on the delivery and continuous improvement of our Community based services, developing a high-performing and motivated culture within teams.
 - providing clear leadership to ensure our community services and support are high quality, impactful and respond directly to the needs of the MS community
 - responsible for our community services in our Live Well activity group and drive a one model approach across all of our services and support.
 - responsible for the growth in the reach of our community services, ensuring that we increasingly represent the diversity of the entire MS community and decisions are driven by local need.
 
We’re looking for:
- experience in the delivery of community based services and support, including volunteer led services, events and services delivered by third parties. Including experience in quality assurance, development and meeting key performance indicators and ensuring community input and satisfaction.
 - experience and excellent working knowledge of volunteering and volunteer management and leadership
 - substantial experience of successfully leading and managing a large and geographically dispersed team of staff and volunteers, embedding change and fostering a high performing culture.
 - substantial experience of working in a senior leadership team determining strategic direction, financial planning and monitoring and ensuring successful delivery.
 
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Friday 7 November 2025
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
 - More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
 - Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
 - Flexible working options
 
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
 - More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
 - Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
 - Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
 - Enhanced leave for new parents
 - Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
 - Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
 - 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
 - 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
 - Cycle to work scheme
 - Death in service scheme
 - New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
	
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
 - To support fertility treatments
 - For antenatal appointments for both parents
 
 
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
 - Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
 - Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
 - New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
 
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
 - Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
 - New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
 - Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
 - Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
 - 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
 - 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
 
Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                        
                        
                        
                    
                        
                        
                    
                        
                        
                        


                    
                        
