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About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
Spear operates a joint venture model with churches across the UK to run our Spear Centres. Some Centres operate in collaboration with independent charitable trusts, while others are run directly with the local church (both referred to below as ‘Spear Church Partners’ or ‘Church Partners’).
About the role
We’re looking for a new Church Partnerships Manager to join us for this northern based role, with travel across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving national growth by developing and nurturing partnerships with churches across the North of England. You will be at the forefront of developing new relationships with potential early-stage partners, inspiring churches to engage with our mission, and supporting them through the pipeline, and helping to establish a diverse and thriving network of church partnerships.
We are looking for a confident relationship-builder who can engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, particularly church leaders, and who is comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Key information:
- Salary: £37,000
- Location: Remote with once a month travel to London for team meetings and regular travel in the North of England
- Full-time, 12-14month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension
- Closing date: We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment
- Strong leadership ability with the confidence to make effective decisions
- Outstanding people skills and emotional intelligence, capable of quickly winning trust and confidence, as well as network, influence and negotiate with church leaders and a range of audiences, internally and externally
- An understanding of the needs and workings of churches and their leaders, and the ability to innovate, build our growth strategy and generate new partnerships
- An excellent communicator (both written and verbal)
- Excellent initiative and a self-starter, with the ability to operate flexibly in a changing and dynamic environment and in response to the support needs of each partner
- Strong organisational skills including the ability to establish appropriate processes and structures and to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines
- Strong quantitative skills including ability to work with and interpret impact data, fundraising pipelines and basic financial information
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint competent and experience of/ability to use databases
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
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A senior leadership opportunity to drive growth, build influence and secure the resources needed to tackle poverty and homelessness through access to safe, decent housing in the UK and around the world.
Location: Home-based with frequent travel to internal and external events, networking and other meetings in London and occasionally across the UK. Occasional international travel will also be required. All staff meetings are held in our ReStore, Romford.
About Habitat for Humanity Great Britain
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity Federation fighting global poverty and homelessness. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.
Habitat GB mobilises resources, partnerships, public engagement and advocacy to support high‑impact housing solutions in the UK and internationally, working closely with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) and the wider Habitat network.
Job Purpose
The Director of Fundraising & Partnerships is accountable for leading the vision, strategy and performance of Habitat GB’s fundraising, partnerships, engagement and resource mobilisation activity.
This role combines senior‑level engagement and income generation leadership with organisational and strategic responsibility. The postholder will design and deliver ambitious, sustainable income and partnership strategies; strengthen Habitat GB’s profile and positioning; and lead a high‑performing, values‑led team.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Fundraising & Partnerships plays a key role in organisational leadership, transformation, and long‑term sustainability, working collaboratively across Habitat GB, the international Habitat network and with a wide range of external partners. This role has 4 direct reports, and an overall team of 10.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
Strategic Fundraising, Partnerships & Engagement
- Design, deliver and adapt an integrated multi‑year fundraising and partnerships strategy, setting ambitious and achievable targets that increase income, engagement and impact.
- Lead the organisation’s approach to partnerships, philanthropy, fundraising and resource mobilisation across all non-institutional income streams, including:
- Trusts and foundations (UK and international)
- Corporate partnerships and strategic alliances
- High‑net‑worth individuals and philanthropic supporters
- Blended funding, including institutional and investment‑linked income where appropriate
- Shape and deliver Habitat GB’s positioning as a credible, innovative and impactful development and housing partner.
- Lead the development and delivery of communication and engagement strategies that increase profile, visibility, audience engagement and supporter commitment.
- Draw on learning from the wider Habitat network and sector trends to inform strategy, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation, ethical standards, safeguarding and best practice, including oversight of relevant policies, due diligence and risk.
Income Management, Forecasting & Performance
- Hold accountability for all non-institutional fundraising income targets and performance against agreed budgets, with responsibility for year-on- year growth and diversification of income streams.
- Set clear quality standards, KPIs and expectations to promote accountability, ownership and high performance within the team.
- Oversee active management of a robust, strategically aligned prospect and partnership pipeline.
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Impact & Influence to align opportunities, approaches and targets across non-institutional and institutional partnerships and fundraising pipelines.
- Work closely with the Director of Finance, Operations & Compliance on income forecasting, financial planning, reporting and budget management.
- Ensure high-quality impact, financial and narrative reporting to funders, partners, the SLT and Trustees.
Senior Partnerships, Stewardship & External Profile
- Lead and model relationship-based development with priority prospects, partners and influencers.
- Act as senior relationship lead for key high value corporate partners, donors and funders, ensuring excellent stewardship and long‑term engagement.
- Support and enhance relationship building with High‑Net‑Worth Individuals, Trusts and Foundations.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop compelling proposals, propositions and reports across funding opportunities, positioning Habitat GB as a partner of choice across all priority audiences.
- Raise the profile and positioning of HFHGB through public engagement, media opportunities, online presence and attendance at relevant networks and events.
- Respond strategically to external opportunities and challenges, protecting and enhancing Habitat GB’s reputation and impact.
Leadership & Management of the Fundraising & Partnerships Team
- Lead, inspire and develop a high performing, ambitious team focussed on fundraising, partnerships, communications and brand marketing.
- Provide clear direction, prioritisation and performance management through regular 1‑to‑1s, objective setting, feedback and development.
- Ensure effective planning, resourcing and deployment of team capacity and budget.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive and learning led team culture, role‑modelling Habitat GB’s values and behaviours.
Organisational & Executive Leadership
- Act as a collaborative senior leader, supporting the National Director in delivering HFHGB’s strategy and vision.
- Actively shape and influence organisational strategy, ensuring income generation and partnerships are fully integrated into strategic planning and decision making.
- Contribute to organisational wide leadership on performance, productivity, risk, diligence and transformation.
- Work effectively across teams and functions to deliver integrated, organisation wide outcomes.
- Support Trustees in fulfilling their governance, ambassadorial and fundraising responsibilities.
- Represent Habitat GB at national and international meetings, forums and events, deputising for the National Director where required.
We are looking for someone with:
- Substantial senior level experience in fundraising, development and partnership leadership.
- Proven track record of designing and delivering ambitious income strategies.
- Expert knowledge of fundraising best practice, partnership development and donor stewardship.
- Significant experience of leading and developing high performing teams.
- Experience and awareness of communication and brand marketing in a relevant context.
- Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership, income forecasting and performance management.
- Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse senior stakeholders.
- Experience working collaboratively within complex or networked organisational structures.
- Strong alignment with Habitat GB’s mission, values and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Experience working closely with Boards and Trustees.
- Knowledge of UK charity governance, fundraising regulation and compliance.
- Experience of organisational growth, change or transformation.
- Experience within housing, international development, humanitarian or social justice contexts would b
Flexibility:
Habitat GB is seeking to rapidly expand its activities and impact to fight poverty across the world. This requires adaptability and an ambitious, dynamic and flexible team. The post holder is expected to be flexible in terms of location (within reason), line management, and duties and responsibilities.
Application Process:
We want our recruitment process to give you an opportunity to shine, to share your skills and experience as clearly as possible, and for you to find out more about Habitat for Humanity GB in return.
To apply for the role please send us your CV and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) telling us about the skills and experience you would bring to the role and your motivation for applying, using the link found on our website.
Deadline for applications is Monday 25th May 2026 (at 11:59 pm).
We plan for first stage interviews to take place w/b 1st June 2026. Interviews may be held online, or in person in London (please note that we do not reimburse any expenses incurred during interviews).
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network, tackling housing poverty around the world.
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Release Counselling and Therapy for Women is entering an exciting new chapter.
Founded in Brighton and Hove in 2013, Release has grown from a small local charity into a financially robust organisation with a growing national reach. Under the leadership of our outgoing CEO, the charity has been transformed—moving from a challenging financial position to one with strong reserves, clear sustainability, and ambitious plans for growth.
We now provide affordable 1:1 online counselling to women across the UK, alongside specialist group programmes supporting maternal mental health and key life transitions. One-to-one counselling is a core offer and a vital income stream, enabling us to extend our reach while staying true to our values.
This period has also seen Release grow to working with over 20 dedicated volunteer counsellors, strengthening our capacity and community impact.
As our CEO steps down, Release is ready for its next phase—building on strong foundations, amplifying our national impact, and remaining firmly rooted in our purpose: being a charity that supports women’s mental health, run by women, for women.
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