Head of partnership jobs in bermondsey, greater london

The Initiatives and Partnerships Manager plays a key role in the Trust’s Initiatives and Partnerships Team. The post holder will support the development and implementation of the Trust’s projects, manage team members and on occasion support external and partnership projects. Our work is varied, ranging from early-stage feasibility planning, partnership development, fundraising, business planning and design development, as well as supporting our conservation team who lead construction phase oversight. 

This role builds on the successes of the Trust’s longstanding Regeneration programme, which has undertaken pioneering Regeneration projects addressing some of our most pressing conservation needs, as well as developing new operating models for some of the churches in our care. The job will support our regional teams in developing and implementing projects to deliver a range of conservation, social and regeneration benefits; with the balance of each responding to local need, demand and opportunity.

In addition, it encompasses the work undertaken to develop new commercial income opportunities. Examples are our groundbreaking Champing™ initiative, as well as others such as filming, and other commercial partnerships.

We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.

Corporate Partnerships Development Manager FT £40,000 remote

Are you passionate about building meaningful partnerships that transform girls' lives? We're looking for a strategic and energetic Corporate Partnerships Development Manager to grow our corporate income at GFS. You'll develop existing and secure new long-term, values-aligned partnerships, lead on employee fundraising and challenge events, and shape our annual fundraising campaigns including International Day of the Girl and International Women's Day.

About Girls Friendly Society

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.   

Why Join Us?

At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:

• Remote working with annual in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays 

• Long service leave after two years 

• GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution 

• We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.   

• 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme 

• Season ticket loan 

• Annual EDI Learning Days 

• Study time and personal training budget to support your professional development 

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups.

As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process.

Key Dates

· Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 11th November 2025

· First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 25th &Thursday 27th November 2025

Responsibilities:

Principal Role

• Develop and deliver Back Up’s corporate fundraising strategy, focusing on securing long-term, high-value partnerships with organisations aligned to our mission.
• Lead on building and maintaining a pipeline of corporate prospects, driving new business and fostering strong partnerships that support Back Up’s objectives.
• Build and nurture relationships with existing and new partners, ensuring they are engaged, informed, and understand the impact of their support.
• Oversee and manage corporate partnerships income and expenditure budgets, ensuring targets, KPIs and return on investment are achieved and reported.
• Work closely with the Promotions manager to support sponsorship requests with spinal cord injury sector partners.
• Champion collaborative working across the organisation to maximise opportunities and ensure alignment with Back Up’s business plans and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and secure new corporate partnerships through research, networking, events and tailored approaches.
• Account manage existing partners, delivering exceptional stewardship, engagement opportunities and impact updates.
• Write and create persuasive funding applications, proposals and pitches, working with the trusts and foundations team where beneficial.
• Organise, prepare for and lead meetings and pitches to win new partnerships and strengthen existing relationships.
• Undertake due diligence on potential partners in line with Back Up’s fundraising policies.
• Lead on drafting partnership agreements, clearly defining mutual expectations and mitigating risks.
• Develop, motivate and support corporate volunteers, partners and committees to drive sustainable fundraising.
• Design and implement engaging corporate communications, including use of LinkedIn and other social media to raise awareness and income.
• Monitor, measure and evaluate corporate fundraising performance, reporting progress to Head of Partnerships, senior management, and trustees.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, particularly organisations and foundations focused on social mobility, inclusion, and mental and physical health.
• Work closely with the Services team to understand and communicate the impact of partnerships on people affected by spinal cord injury.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to create partnership budgets and contracts.
• Work with the partnerships team (special events, trusts and foundations, promotions manager) to develop cultivation activities tailored to corporate audiences.
• Represent the team at internal and external meetings, working groups and events.
• Contribute to a collaborative, creative and expert fundraising culture by sharing ideas and best practice across the team.
• Maintain accurate records of all interactions and approaches.

Camp Jojo is a small/medium, but growing charity with a committed team of Trustees, Special Advisors, and Volunteers. This is a chance to contribute to a dynamic organisation and work in a supportive environment. In particular, Camp Jojo’s extension of its work to Nags Head Farm, Appleby, Cumbria, is new; with Open Days held in 2025, and the first camps to be held in August 2026.

The holder of this post will be critical to this development; working to establish a sister site in Cumbria to Ivy Farm on Mersea island, Essex, with a well tried and tested model of operations. The role of Nags Head Farm: Operations Manager (Families and Site Ops) is to offer leadership and administrative support to key functions of Camp Jojo at Nags Head Farm, and to members of the Camp Jojo Board, in relation to the camps held at Nags Head Farm.

The Contractor will handle clerical and logistics tasks for the organisation in a timely and efficient way. The primary task of the Nags Head Farm: Operations Manager will be to oversee family applications to the camps, and to maintain and develop data bases in support of this. They will hold a key role in relation to communications with the families pre-, during, and post-camps. In addition, they will attend and minute meetings, and contribute to camp operations in planning etc. They may need to work flexibly, according to the seasonal demands of the charity.

They will attend the first day (Friday) of each camp The Nags Head Farm: Operations Manager will have a varied and sometimes high-pace job environment. As such, they will need to handle multiple tasks, manage their own time well, interact professionally with the wider Camp Jojo community, and be very good communicators.

As the Head of Engagement and Communications, you’ll support the Executive Director in leading AMOSSHE as a senior leader. You’ll also act as the Deputy Director, contributing to operational management, strategic development and stepping in for the Executive Director as needed. You’ll have line management responsibilities for members of the team. As well, you’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering impactful communications strategies that drive member engagement, promote AMOSSHE’s events and initiatives, and elevate the organisation’s profile.

Contract type: Permanent, full time (37 hours a week).

Location: Hybrid. Two days (Tuesday and Wednesday) in the office, central London. This is a requirement of the role.

Salary range: £45,000 to £50,000, with an expected starting salary between £45,000 and £47,000, depending on experience.

Application deadline: 23:55 (BST) on Monday 3 November 2025.

About us

AMOSSHE The Student Services Organisation is a not-for-profit professional membership association for Student Services leaders in higher education. Our mission is to support, inform and empower our community of Student Services leaders to enhance the higher education student experience and help students fulfil their potential. We do this through collaboration and networking, sharing good practice, enhancing professional development and influencing policy and investment. Find out more about our organisation here.

We’re committed to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion, and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join AMOSSHE. Find out more about our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion on our website.

About Sebby’s Corner

Sebby’s Corner is a Barnet-based charity supporting vulnerable families and children living in poverty across London and the South East. We support thousands of families every year with clothing, nappies, formula, school uniforms, birthday gifts and more. In 2024–25, we supported almost 4,000 children and over 2,300 parents, distributing £482,993 worth of essentials.

Sebby’s Corner serves families in crisis, many of whom are experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic abuse, seeking asylum, or living in poverty. Referrals are made by frontline professionals including social workers, midwives, health visitors, and family support workers so we can ensure we are reaching the most vulnerable.

We believe by meeting immediate material needs, we can help stabilise families, reduce stress, and improve the wellbeing of both parents and children. We believe it is impossible to break free from debt, apply for work, or rebuild your life when you don’t know where your baby’s next nappy is coming from and that’s where our support begins.

About the Role

We are looking for a confident and strategic fundraiser with proven experience in major donor and corporate fundraising. You will lead our income generation, helping us to raise over £400,000 every year, with a focus on building high-value, long-term partnerships with individuals and companies. You will also oversee community fundraising, events and supporter engagement, ensuring every donor feels valued and connected to our mission.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves cultivating relationships, is commercially minded, and can bring fresh ideas to grow sustainable income for Sebby’s Corner.

Key Responsibilities

MAJOR DONORS

• Take the lead in cultivating, stewarding, and retaining high-value individual donors, ensuring they feel personally connected to Sebby’s Corner and the impact of their support.

• Grow and manage our Patronage Programme, developing tailored stewardship plans and recognition opportunities for different giving levels.

• Work closely with the CEO and trustees to leverage their networks and open doors to new prospects, building a strong pipeline of high-value supporters.

• Host and attend events, briefings, and meetings with donors to deepen relationships and encourage long-term commitment.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

• Develop and deliver a proactive strategy to secure Charity of the Year partnerships, sponsorships, corporate volunteering, in-kind donations, and payroll giving schemes.

• Build and nurture long-term relationships with local and national businesses, ensuring they are engaged with Sebby’s Corner’s mission and receive excellent stewardship.

• Create engaging fundraising opportunities for companies, such as hub-based volunteering, team packathons, and staff fundraising challenges.

• Work with the Head of Operations and service teams to align corporate partnerships with organisational needs, ensuring mutual benefit and maximum impact.

INDIVIDUAL GIVING & CAMPAIGNS

• Work alongside the CEO to lead Sebby’s Corner’s annual Charity Extra appeal, including developing campaign messaging, recruiting and motivating Champions, and ensuring the appeal delivers maximum income and visibility.

• Lead on Sebby’s Corner’s own fundraising events, working with staff, volunteers, and suppliers to deliver high-quality and financially successful events.

• Lead the growth of regular giving and one-off donations, ensuring donors receive timely, personalised stewardship.

• Design and deliver seasonal appeals (e.g. School Uniform, Christmas, Father’s Day), setting clear targets and analysing results to inform future campaigns.

• Oversee the development of compelling supporter communications, including newsletters, impact stories, and social media content, to inspire donors and demonstrate transparency.

LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY

• Develop and implement a clear fundraising strategy to diversify income streams and grow sustainable, high-value support.

• Line-manage the Volunteer & Community Lead, providing guidance and support across their portfolio, which includes coordinating hub volunteers, managing challenge events (e.g. London Marathon), and supporting community groups and fundraisers.

• Contribute actively to the leadership of Sebby’s Corner, working collaboratively with the CEO and Head of Operations to shape strategy and ensure fundraising is integrated across the organisation.

• Use Salesforce to manage supporter data, monitor campaign performance, and produce accurate, timely reports for the CEO and trustees.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven success in securing and stewarding high-value income (e.g. major donors, corporates, or significant partnerships)

• Experience planning and delivering successful fundraising campaigns and/or events with clear outcomes

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, confident engaging with high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and senior business leaders

• Experience line-managing staff, interns, or volunteers

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to craft compelling cases for support and inspiring donor communications

• Highly organised and adaptable, able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing charity

• Quick learner with the confidence to pick up new systems, processes, and ways of working

• Willingness to occasionally work evenings/weekends as required

Desirable

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• Experience contributing to or developing fundraising strategy

• Understanding of community fundraising and volunteer engagement

• Familiarity with Salesforce or another fundraising CRM

• Clean driver’s licence

What We Offer

Salary & Pension 

The salary range for this role is £42,000 - £48,000 FTE per annum (gross), dependent on experience and pro-rated if you work part-time. If eligible to join the pension scheme, we will match your contributions by 5%.

Annual Leave

You will be entitled to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles). We usually close between Christmas and New Year without this time coming off your annual leave allowance.

Head of Branch – RSPCA Buckinghamshire South (RSPCA South Bucks)

Location: Home based, with regular travel across South Buckinghamshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Reports: 8 (4 direct, 4 indirect)

Salary: Competitive, in line with charity sector benchmarks and experience

About Us

RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch was formed in 1964 to support the work of the national RSPCA and the owners of domestic animals in South Buckinghamshire. While we operate within the framework of the national RSPCA, we are a separately registered charity with our own governance and fundraising responsibilities. Our branch covers a wide area across South Buckinghamshire, including Chesham, Burnham, High Wycombe and Princes Risborough.

Our work is driven by the passion of dedicated volunteers and staff, and sustained through fundraising and the income from our two charity shops in Chesham and Burnham. As we look to the future, we are seeking an inspiring leader to guide our growth and ensure we continue to deliver sustainable, compassionate care for animals in need.

The Role

As our new Head of Branch, you will provide supportive and effective leadership across all aspects of the Branch’s work. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of our long-term strategy.
• Ensure high standards in animal welfare services, adoption processes and community engagement.
• Oversee retail operations and help explore opportunities to expand our income streams.
• Support, motivate and manage our team of staff and volunteers.
• Act as the public face of the Branch, building partnerships and representing us in the community.

This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your leadership will directly improve the lives of animals and the communities we serve.

About You

We’re looking for a compassionate and resilient leader with:

• Experience in a senior leadership or management role within a charity, not-for-profit or mission-led organisation.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, fundraising and income generation.
• Experience working with and inspiring both staff and volunteers.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and balance multiple priorities.
• A passion for animal welfare and commitment to the values of the RSPCA.

Desirable experience: Governance and working with Trustees, generating income through charity retail and securing grants or sponsorships in the not-for-profit sector.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping the future of animal welfare in South Buckinghamshire.
• Lead a respected, values-driven charity with deep roots in the community.
• Work with a dedicated team who share your compassion and commitment.
• Opportunity to combine strategic input with hands-on impact.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and why you are motivated to lead the RSPCA South Bucks Branch.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and communities.

At TLG, we’re passionate about building an exceptional staff team that’s committed to making a real difference in the lives of struggling children across the UK. We’re always on the lookout for great people to journey with us towards our vision, and we’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join us as Head of Therapeutic Support.

The Head of Therapeutic Support will provide strategic clinical leadership to TLG’s mission, driving forward our 10-year vision to bring fullness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face. This pioneering role will shape therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches across the organisation, ensuring consistent, high-quality practice in both existing and new programmes. With deep clinical experience across multiple sectors, the successful candidate will develop scalable, innovative concepts that balance speed, safety, and effectiveness.

As a member of the Wider Leadership Team, reporting to the Director of Programmes, the Head of Therapeutic Support will influence strategy at the highest level, inspire confidence among church partners, statutory agencies, professionals, and other stakeholders, and manage clinical risk across TLG’s community-based services. They will be the authoritative voice on the way TLG works with children and families, ensuring strong ownership and impact throughout the organisation.

TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

Hours: Part-time (22.5 hours per week)

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November

Initial Interviews: Monday 10th November

Final Interviews: Tuesday 18th / Wednesday 19th November – at our National Support Office in West Yorkshire

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;

Connect: North Korea is a fast-growing charity supporting North Korean escapees to build new lives after experiences of systemic discrimination, poverty, and trauma.

Our organisational income has grown consistently year on year since we registered in 2018. We now have a series of multi-year grants in place ensuring that 42% of our income for 2026 is already secured. We are looking to recruit a dynamic Head of Fundraising to lead and deliver income generation as we scale our work in the UK and globally.

This is a rare opportunity to work closely with the CEO and across programme teams to map out our annual fundraising plan, craft compelling cases for support, develop funder relationships, with an aim to securing our funding base year on year. 

Position: Head of Fundraising

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Based at: Our offices in New Malden KT3 with some remote/home working. We will be as flexible as possible to accommodate the right candidate.

Contract: Permanent. Part-time (3 days a week). Flexible hours/days possible.

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 FTE + 5% eligible pension 

Benefits: 28 days holidays exclusive of public holidays pro-rata. We also offer 2 additional days on top of this – 1 recharge day where the whole charity closes and 1 day in the week of a staff member’s birthday.

Role objective

Lead our efforts to grow and diversify CNK’s income across individual giving, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and community fundraising. Diversity our income base by increasing our unrestricted income, ensure organisational sustainability by securing multi-year grants and growing individual and corporate donations and grow our annual income by identifying and building relationships with new donor

About you:

Are you passionate about helping others, interested in working with the North Korean community and excited about using your expertise in fundraising to increase our impact? We are looking for a very special candidate to join our small team: a person who knows what success looks like and the steps that need to be taken to get there. A person who rolls up their sleeves and gets stuck in, but most of all, a person who can build relationships - with our team members, our community, our donors and drive through positive change for the benefit of all.

General duties and responsibilities will be:

Work closely with Chief Executive to:

• Develop our annual organisational fundraising strategy and fundraising action plan;
• Draft fundraising targets and KPIs based on current income levels and our delivery plans for 2026;
• Lead and coordinate all CNK fundraising activity from Trusts and Foundations, corporates and individual supporters;
• Build relationships with major donors, corporates, charitable Trusts and Foundations and other institutional funders;
• Ensure all fundraising meets the Code of Fundraising Practice, safeguarding standards, GDPR compliant and CNK’s values; and
• Report quarterly on fundraising progress to Chief Executive and Board of Trustees

To apply:

Please send CVs and cover letters addressed to Michael Glendinning. Applications are rolling until we find the right candidate.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or learning), LGBTQI+ or relationship status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, gender or social class.

Head of Communications
Location: London Hybrid – flexible with 50% time in office 
Salary: £60-£70k with excellent benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with this incredible social welfare charity on a fantastic Head of Communications opening.

This organisation is working to challenge inequality, amplify underrepresented voices, and drive systemic change. With a deep commitment to equity and human rights, the role will lead the organisation’s communications strategy—shaping powerful narratives, growing public engagement, and ensuring the charity’s message cuts through in a crowded and fast-moving media landscape. 

About the Role:

As Head of Communications, you will lead the organisation’s communications strategy, ensuring our messaging is clear, compelling, and rooted in the realities of the people we support. You’ll oversee media relations, digital content, campaigns, and internal communications, building our profile and strengthening our ability to influence both hearts and minds.

You’ll also work closely with senior leadership and campaigners to develop high-impact public messaging that challenges stigma, shifts perceptions, and supports our mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of a cross-channel communications strategy aligned to our mission and values.
• Oversee media relations, public campaigns, digital storytelling, and brand – ensuring consistent, impactful messaging.
• Line manage and develop a skilled team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Act as a strategic advisor on narrative, positioning, and crisis communications to senior leadership.
• Champion the ethical use of lived experience in our communications, always with dignity, consent, and authenticity.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, partners, influencers, and allies to amplify our reach and voice.

About You:

• A senior communications leader with a strong track record in charity, media, public affairs or campaigning – ideally within the social justice space
• Excellent strategic thinking, storytelling, and audience engagement skills – with the ability to turn complex issues into powerful, people-led narratives.
• Skilled in leading high-performing teams and managing communications across digital, press, and campaigns.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders, managing reputational risk, and responding to media attention.
   

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Our client has been protecting wildlife for nearly 200 years and continues to have ambitions to push forward their research and conservation to protect wildlife at a global level. With an excellent Director of Development and a dynamic Senior Leadership Team, this Head of Philanthropy role will lead philanthropic income strategy and delivery to achieve the organisation's fundraising ambitions.

Head of Philanthropy

Permanent

Level: Senior Management

Salary:  circa £75,000

London with hybrid working 2 days per week in the Regents Park Office 

The Head of Philanthropy is a new role and will be responsible for driving philanthropic income to support the organisation's mission. Setting both philanthropy strategy and being hands on, this role will work and lead a small team to identify, cultivate, and secure major gifts. This role will personally look to develop relationships with donors capable of giving seven and eight-figure gifts, and work with the team to develop a strong culture of philanthropy at the organisation. This will include securing unrestricted funds, restricted gifts to specific conservation activity and capital gifts. The role includes leadership of the organisation's mid-value Patron programme and the organisation's fellowship.

The successful candidate will be able to evidence setting strategy and delivering successful philanthropic income growth. This person will be able to demonstrate securing and achieving major gifts of 6-7 figures, from identifying donors to stewarding a successful gift. They will have managed other team members before and be a strong communicator with other senior internal stakeholders and external donors. Ideally, this person will also have knowledge and some experience with capital appeal fundraising.

Application information

Closing date for completed applications is midday on 30th October.

To apply

To apply for the role please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 2 pages) onto the Prospectus website.

The organisation and Prospectus is committed to providing equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. For all job opportunities and progression, job applicants and employees will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus. 

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

War on Want is recruiting a Head of Campaigns - Strategy and Impact to bring in strategic level capacity to War on Want campaigns.

War on Want is dynamic, radical organisation that runs hard-hitting campaigns against the root causes of poverty and human rights violation, mobilising support and building alliances to fight for human rights, especially workers’ rights, raising public awareness of the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice, and empowering people to take action for change. We are a membership organisation and work in partnership and active solidarity with grassroots groups around the world, as part of the movement for global justice.

Reporting to the Director of Campaigns, Policy and Programmes, this is a new role working within the department to provide strategic oversight and coordination across War on Want’s campaigning portfolio, to evolve the organisation’s creative tools and techniques for both online and offline campaigning, and lead on impact learning to inform the development of campaign plans.

The role is both strategic and operational, supporting the development and integration of national and international campaigns that will engage and mobilise new and existing supporters, with a particular focus on War on Want’s priority campaign programme areas on Justice for Palestine and on a Global Green New Deal.

We are looking for an experienced campaign strategist who knows how to drive campaigns forward, familiar with the different tools and techniques to inspire online and offline campaigning, and who can spark creative ways to deliver impact and secure campaign successes working effectively and collaboratively across teams. You will be responsible for managing our three Senior Campaigners who lead on War on Want’s thematic campaigns, supporting strategy development and implementation, taking an intersectional approach to connect across the issues we campaign on, and coordinating across teams to ensure campaigns deliver for the shared organisational objectives of generating impact, engagement and income.

War on Want staff can work from War on Want’s head office, 44-48 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7JP and from home. Some travel within the UK and overseas may be required.

For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website.

Deadline for applications: 5pm on Monday 27 October 2025.

War on Want is a registered charity no 208724. We actively encourage applicants from ethnic minorities and aim to be an equal opportunities employer.