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Location: Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle or Leeds (Hybrid working - 40-60% of your time in the office)
1st stage interviews: 07/04 and 08/04
2nd stage interviews: 14/04
We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Philanthropy – North to lead high‑value fundraising and build powerful, strategic relationships that fuel The King’s Trust’s life‑changing work. You’ll drive £100k+ giving from individuals and charitable trusts, shaping a place‑based strategy that directly supports disadvantaged young people to thrive.
In this leadership role, you’ll cultivate a portfolio of prospects, inspire senior volunteers, and craft compelling, bespoke proposals that secure transformational, multi‑year support. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising, Operations and Finance, you’ll play a pivotal role in our 50th anniversary campaign and the continued growth of philanthropy across the region.
If you’re an exceptional relationship‑builder with a track record of securing major gifts, a strategic mindset, and the confidence to influence at the highest level, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your passion, creativity and drive, and help us create opportunities for young people who need them most.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Heads of Philanthropy?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of our Heads of Philanthropy!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
We are seeking an ambitious, strategic and relationship-driven Head of Corporate and Employer Partnerships to lead and deliver a national, high-impact partnerships strategy. This role is central to our growth plans and will generate sustainable income, deepen corporate and employer engagement and create tangible employment outcomes for young people. You will combine commercial instinct with social purpose - building partnerships that deliver measurable impact for young people and clear strategic value for corporate and employer partners.
Key information
- Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience
- Contract: Full time, Monday-Friday, 9.30 – 5.30mpm with some out of hours work needed for events such as Spear Celebration
- Annual leave: 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
- Closing date: Friday 27th March, 09.30am (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application 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
- Significant senior-level experience in corporate fundraising, corporate social responsibility, business development or strategic partnerships
- Significant experience within the corporate sector, with an established network of relationships across national businesses and employers
- Proven experience of delivering growth strategies and achieving income target, with a strong track record of securing and managing high-value (£100k+) partnerships
- Demonstrable experience of leading and developing high-performing teams
- Credible, confident and persuasive communicator with excellent relational skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite
- Resourceful and proactive, ability to manage multiple priorities, drive projects forward to completion and establish effective processes and structures
We are an office-based organisation and value the collaboration and opportunities to work creatively and build community that this offers us, with staff spending time in the working week both at home and in the London office.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK (Let Me Know) is on a mission to change that. We are a young and thriving charity providing education about healthy and unhealthy behaviours so that young people have the knowledge and skills to avoid abuse and thrive in their relationships. We work in schools, community organisations and workplaces across London.
LMK’s Head of Programmes leads, develops and delivers LMKs high quality education programmes for young people and the trusted adults around them, ensuring our programmes are responsive to the changing experiences of young people and the feedback from our programme evaluation. Leading a passionate and talented team of employees and freelance youth workers, this role is an important ambassadorial role for LMK, bringing gravitas and insight from your experience of education provision to evidence LMK’s impact to fellow education professionals, youth workers, funders and the media. Working with the CEO, and our Youth Advisory Board, this role helps shape the strategic direction for LMK.
We’re especially keen to hear from candidates who have:
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Strong understanding of RSHE / relationship education
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Senior leadership experience
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Experience in designing and delivering youth-focused education programmes
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Safeguarding expertise (DSL experience highly desirable)
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The ability to inspire, lead and support a diverse team.
Working from home, but with regular travel around London, so must be based in or near London.
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Sunday, March 22, 2026, 11:30 pm
First round interview date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Please see job description for more details.
Our mission is to provide young people with the knowledge and skills to thrive in their relationships.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ScotsCare is a modern charity with a 420 year-old history, providing financial, practical and emotional support to first and second generation Scots and their families in Greater London. We support three client groups, children and families, working age adults and older people, with a wide range of services including family support, counselling, advocacy, financial support, sheltered housing, homelessness, social events and befriending
We are currently seeking to appoint a part time Community Engagement Co-ordinator for our charity based in central London.
The Community Engagement Co-ordinator is responsible for developing with the Communications Manager a community engagement strategy for ScotsCare, in order to increase awareness and engagement with ScotsCare services and support, with the aim of increasing the number of people using ScotsCare services. A particular focus is on building relationships with organisations that engage with potential clients (ScotsCare service users), including councils, NHS, local community partners, service providers and other charities.
Key Duties include:
- Cultivate positive relationships with partnerships with all relevant stakeholders.
- Increase the visibility and understanding of the work of the charity.
- Attend community events (in-person and online) as a ScotsCare representative, including some evening and weekend events.
- Identify agencies and groups in the community who could benefit from understanding the work of the charity and provide in-person and/or online presentations and overviews.
- Lead staff and volunteers and act as their main point of contact providing support with undertaking community engagement activities.
- Create marketing and messaging materials of both written and data elements to include pamphlets, brochures, and presentations, newsletters and social media posts.
- Work with Communications team to update relevant information on the charity’s website.
- Monitor and evaluate impact over the course of the year.
Key Competencies
- Strong relationship‑building and networking ability
- Confident communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Data‑driven approach to measuring impact
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Creativity in developing outreach and engagement content
The ideal candidate should have experience in:
- Community engagement, outreach, public engagement, or partnership development
- In the charity, health, social care, or community sectors
- Demonstrable experience representing an organisation externally
- Producing marketing and communications materials
Team responsibilities
Co-operate within the total staff group of ScotsCare ensuring an effective service to clients and contribute to team training and skill sharing among team members as appropriate.
General
Be prepared to undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the position as required by the Chief Executive.
Renumeration and Terms
- The salary for this post is £36,113
- Hybrid working
- This role reports to the Communications Manager
- There will be a 7-13% contribution (dependent on employee level of contribution) from ScotsCare towards a Pension Scheme
- 25 Days annual leave plus statutory holidays
- Flexitime working and other benefits
- The place of work is based at ScotsCare’s Head Quarters at 183-185 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UW, however the post holder will be required to work on an community engagement basis across the 35 mile radius from Charing Cross catchment area. We have flexible working guidelines in place which include some working from home.
ScotsCare is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
No agencies please.
To improve the lives of Scots and the children of Scots in London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £39,639 – £42,943 pa + 6% pensions (pay award pending)
Employment type: Permanent contract
Hours: 36 Hours per week
Location: Haringey, North London
Closing date: 23 March 2026, 12noon
Interviews: 31 March 2026
Are you a strategic, values-driven finance leader ready to make a real community impact?
The Bridge Renewal Trust (Bridge) is a forward-thinking charity dedicated to reducing heath inequalities and creating healthier, safer and stronger Haringey communities. Established in 2009, we have grown from a team of 3 to over 55 staff members, supporting over 20,000 people annually with a turnover of approximately £3m.
The Bridge is seeking a dynamic Head of Finance and Commercial to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role combining financial leadership, governance oversight, and commercial development including asset management.
You will lead budgeting, forecasting and management accounts, support Trustees and the Finance & Investment Committee, strengthen cash flow and financial systems, develop commercial income opportunities including oversight of our community facilities and safeguard compliance and governance.
First and foremost, we are looking for someone with significant senior charity finance experience, strong governance and audit knowledge. You will have experience managing cash flow in contract environments, confidence working with Boards, leadership and people management skills and commercial awareness and financial systems expertise. You will also confidently engage senior managers and teams, translating complex financial data into clear insights. Your ability to build strong relationships, influence collaboratively and provide constructive challenge will be essential in embedding a culture of transparency, accountability and shared financial understanding.
This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in strengthening financial sustainability and supporting healthier and safer communities across Haringey. We are a progressive organisation where we value and reward the performance of our staff.
To apply, please email your CV with contact details of two referees, a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Person Specification and completed equal opportunities monitoring form to admin(AT)bridgerenewaltrust(DOT)org(DOT)uk. For a full job description, please visit www.bridgerenewaltrust(DOT)org(DOT)uk or email admin(AT)bridgerenewaltrust(DOT)org(DOT)uk
The Bridge Renewal Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Company registration No: 06949568, Registered Charity No: 1131941
Please send application to admin(AT)bridgerenewaltrust(DOT)org(DOT)uk along with two references.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Whitley Fund for Nature to recruit an interim Head of Communications to join the organisation as a 14 month maternity cover contract.
Contract: Full time, interim 14 month role
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid role between home and London office, with three days per week at the organisation's office in Holland Park, West London
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 27th March
Interviews: First stage interviews will be held remotely on Thursday 9th April with second round held in person on Wednesday 15th April
Established in 1993, Whitley Fund for Nature is a fundraising and grant-giving nature conservation charity that has channelled £26 million to 220 conservation leaders in 80 countries across the Global South.
Offering long term, laddered support in the form of grant awards to courageous changemakers leading local solutions to the global biodiversity and climate crises, the organisation supports work rooted in communities that creates lasting benefits for wildlife, landscapes and people. Whitley Fund for Nature enables grassroots conservationists to scale up their work and make a global impact.
The interim Head of Communications will join a small team in London to lead and deliver an integrated communications and engagement strategy that amplifies the voices of grassroots conservation leaders internationally. The role is key within the organisation and holds responsibility for raising the organisation's profile, strengthening audience engagement, and supporting fundraising objectives across digital, print, and events.
Core responsibilities will be as follows:
- Implement a dynamic annual communications strategy that aligns closely with PR and fundraising priorities
- Leading impactful campaigns across email marketing, social media, website, branding and events
- Acting as webmaster and brand guardian, ensuring all communications are compelling, consistent and on brand, while driving measurable growth in digital engagement and audience development
- Leading communications around the Whitley Awards, an international awards programme celebrating outstanding grassroots conservation leaders, working across digital campaigns, ceremony communications, publications, social
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within an influential conservation organisation, shaping storytelling that drives real-world impact.
We would love to see applications from candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Ability to think strategically combined with creative flair and a passion for purpose-driven communications
- Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role within the charity or NGO sector
- Proven experience delivering communications strategies and producing effective digital and print communications for a wide range of audiences
- Strong digital expertise across email marketing, social media, websites and analytics
- Experience managing brand identity and external suppliers, and of event communications
- Excellent writing and editorial ability, with an eye for design
- Ability to undertake webmaster and editor responsibilities, with experience of using WordPress preferred
- Experience setting social media strategy, and using online tools such as Canva and Hootsuite to aid with content creation and scheduling
- Proven success in contributing to PR campaigns and securing media coverage
- Strong project management and line management skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload
- Understanding of or interest in issues in wildlife conservation
- Proven ability in effective budgeting, negotiating and budget management
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
An exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting young people to build resilience and thrive.At an exciting time of growth for our charity, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated leader to manage programmes and daily operations at our farm near Skipton, nestled in the sweeping countryside south of the Yorkshire Dales.You will play a key role in ensuring our young people have a meaningful, inclusive, and memorable experience with Jamie’s Farm, feeling the positive impact long after their visit.
What is Jamie’s Farm?Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.
More about the role:As Head of Farm, you will help deliver our transition from Day visits to Residential visits at our Skipton farm, working alongside and managing a team to deliver an impactful programme. Your responsibilities will include leading up to four visits per month, ensuring the smooth delivery of residential visits, representing Jamie’s Farm with partner organisations, funders, volunteers and other stakeholders; and fostering a culture of empowerment and collaboration within the team. You will help achieve key performance goals including high visitor retention and staff satisfaction rates, while also leading professional development and team-building activities for your team.
You will participate in all aspects of farm life - leading walks, guiding young people through meaningful output-based jobs like gardening or log chopping, and creating meaningful connections during shared meals and evening programmes. You will also contribute to broader Jamie’s Farm strategy as a key member of the Leadership team.
About you: We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader who embodies Jamie’s Farm core values of positivity, passion, generosity, collaboration, and professionalism. You will have experience in relational leadership and practice with young people. Prior management experience is preferred, showing your ability to support and motivate teams effectively. You will bring exceptional communication, teamwork, and organisational skills to the role.
You will excel at developing meaningful relationships with diverse individuals and organisations, using positivity and empathy to inspire and motivate others. Your dedication to helping young people thrive, especially those in challenging circumstances, will drive the success of your team and the programme.
Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
We’re looking for a strategic and dynamic marketing leader who is an expert at inspiring support and significantly growing income through Individual Giving or Direct Marketing programmes. The Head of Supporter Experience and Marketing is an exciting new role at Mary’s Meals UK, driving income and deep support for our school meals programmes through the development of warm supporter communications and excellent supporter care.
The role will lead a newly formed team, therefore the successful candidate must have a brilliant track record of managing, inspiring and empowering teams to build a strong culture and create momentum against key objectives. You are someone who cares deeply about the people you lead and believe that how things are done is just as important as the end results.
The core focus is to lead the creation of holistic and dynamic supporter journeys, in collaboration with Growth and Partnership and Creative Communications colleagues, that deepen the connection with our supporters, reinforces the impact of their support, and builds lifelong support.
In the marketing space, you’ll oversee the strategic direction and impact of our email and direct mail communications, with a focus on generating income, strong ROI and engagement. The Head also leads the Supporter Experience (supporter care) team who enhance supporter retention and satisfaction by ensuring supporters can easily contact Mary’s Meals, receive a warm and personal experience that aligns with the Mary’s Meals values, and process and acknowledge donations effectively.
We’re looking for an energetic leader who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple priorities while always keeping an eye out for incredible opportunities to grow supporter income and engagement.
Innovative, agile and entrepreneurial – you’ll ensure that growing Mary’s Meals’ mission with urgency and passion, remain central to all Supporter Experience and Marketing work, while remaining true to our values and mission.
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Applicants must hold full right to work in the UK.
We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse charity providing a supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 18 March 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Martingale Postgraduate Foundation (Martingale) exists to fund and support the next generation of talented researchers. We believe that family income should not be a barrier to the pursuit of excellence, and our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive within world-leading postgraduate research.
Martingale’s flagship programme is the Martingale Postgraduate Scholarship, which supports students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue and excel in postgraduate degrees, by providing:
- A fully-funded Living Wage Scholarship to pursue a one-year Masters degree or a four-year PhD.
- All tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend for living costs.
- Tailored support to apply for Martingale courses at our partner universities.
- Access to Martingale programmes, including leadership training and connections with top academic and industry professionals.
- Membership of a pioneering community of talented researchers.
In the three years since Martingale launched, we are now supporting over 100 Scholars to undertake postgraduate degrees across our ten partner universities and have committed over £7.7m in Scholarships. We are continuing to expand our offer, bringing on new partners each year.
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and collaborative Head of Programmes to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping our fast-growing Martingale Scholarship Programme.
As Head of Programmes, you will join our senior management team, overseeing the growing programmes team. Working closely with the CEO, you will oversee all aspects of Martingale’s Scholarship Programme from application to alumni, ensuring that the programme maintains a strong reputation for being both supportive and prestigious.
You will set the strategic direction of Martingale’s Scholarship Programme, working closely with the CEO on a day-to-day basis to ensure that as we expand across STEM the programme remains of a high quality and meeting Martingale’s mission. You will ensure that Martingale’s programmes are impactful, data informed and meet the needs of the scholars we are supporting. You will also be responsible for managing relationships with various external stakeholders including universities, funders and evaluation partners.
We are looking for a strong strategic leader with extensive programme experience including line management, partnership management and external relations. You will bring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a strong alignment with Martingale’s mission. We welcome applicants from a range of career paths who are excited to be part of a growing, fast-paced charity delivering meaningful impact.
Martingale Foundation is incubated by Purposeful Ventures who provide operational and strategic support. The Head of Programmes will be employed by Purposeful Ventures.
About Purposeful Ventures
Our vision is for a fairer society where all young people thrive. We work with social entrepreneurs, organisations and philanthropists that share our vision. Through our work with these partners, young people are given opportunities in education and beyond, helping them reach their true potential.
Purposeful Ventures offers philanthropists and funders bespoke advice, using an evidence-based approach to help them to identify high-impact opportunities to fund. We then partner with visionary individuals and mission-driven organisations with strong theories of change. We help them turn great ideas into sustainable and successful ventures by offering fully individualised and very hands-on support, access to funding and a ‘high-challenge, high-support’ home. We do the minimum necessary and whatever it takes to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership of the Scholarship Programme
- Provide strategic oversight of the end-to-end Martingale Scholarship lifecycle, from selection and admissions through to scholar progression and alumni outcomes.
- Develop and deliver a multi-year operational strategy for Martingale’s Development Programme (MDP), ensuring scalability, academic excellence, and alignment with organisational growth plans.
- Continuously refine the scholar journey to ensure it is sector-leading, prestigious, and tailored to the needs of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Build deep expertise in postgraduate education, research culture, and enabling access to inform programme evolution and innovation.
Admissions & Selection Strategy
- Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of a rigorous, fair, and high-quality admissions and assessment process across subject areas.
- Oversee shortlisting, interview frameworks, assessment centres, and final scholarship recommendations to the Selection Committee.
- Ensure alignment between Martingale’s selection processes and university partner requirements.
- Maintain oversight of scholar allocation, including place management, deferrals, intermissions, withdrawals, and reallocations.
Scholar Experience & Case Management
- Ensure effective advocacy for Scholars including maximising progression and retention across cohorts.
- Oversee complex scholar casework, including deferrals, intermissions, safeguarding concerns, funding queries, disciplinary action and university liaison.
- Ensure consistent, professional, and high-touch support across the scholar lifecycle.
- Strengthen cohort cohesion and long-term alumni engagement.
Safeguarding & Compliance
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Martingale, ensuring safeguarding policy implementation and record keeping in line with best practice in relation to vulnerable adults.
- Oversee data protection compliance relating to scholar and applicant data, in partnership with the organisation’s Data Protection Officer.
- Ensure programme delivery complies with charity, funding, and regulatory requirements.
Budget, Contracting & Financial Oversight
- Hold responsibility for programme budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation, cost control, and value for money.
- Oversee scholarship programme financial management, and work with Head of Strategy and Operations on onwards grants including deferrals, funding adjustments, and invoicing.
- Work with the Head of Strategy and Operations on university contracting, scholarship agreements, and financial reconciliation with partners.
- Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and reporting processes across programme operations.
University & Sector Partnerships (Programme-Focused)
- Lead programme-level relationships with university partners, including Heads of Departments, Graduate Tutors, CDT leads, and admissions teams.
- Ensure universities meet partnership commitments and that Scholars are appropriately supported institutionally.
- Contribute to partnership negotiations where programme design or operational delivery is concerned.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen university research culture and scholar support mechanisms.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact
- Lead development and oversight of Martingale’s Theory of Change and evaluation framework, working with our external independent evaluators.
- Develop robust systems to track scholar progression, outcomes, and programme effectiveness.
- Provide high-quality reporting to the CEO, Board, funders, and partners, evidencing impact and continuous improvement.
New Programme Development & Innovation
- Work with the CEO to design new subject expansions, pilots, or initiatives aligned to Martingale’s mission.
- Assess operational, financial, and reputational implications of programme growth.
- Develop business cases, delivery models, and implementation plans for expansion.
Team Leadership & Culture
- Provide senior leadership to the Programmes team, including line management of programme staff.
- Build a high-performing, mission-driven team with clear accountability and ownership.
- Develop succession planning and team capability as Martingale scales.
- Model Martingale’s values of excellence, professionalism, and thoughtful support.
Organisational Leadership
- Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to organisational strategy and governance.
- Represent Martingale externally in academic, sector, and policy contexts where appropriate.
- Support Board and Committee reporting related to programme performance and scholar outcomes.
Key Requirements:
Essential Criteria
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Right to work in the UK
Experience and skills
Essential
- Significant experience leading and delivering high-quality programmes, ideally in higher education, research, scholarships, or a mission-driven organisation.
- Strong stakeholder management experience, with evidence of working effectively with universities, academics, funders, or equivalent partners.
- Proven line management experience, with the ability to develop and lead a high-performing team.
- Experience managing complex operational delivery, including planning, timelines, and coordinating multiple moving parts.
- Strong experience handling sensitive casework and providing professional support to individuals.
- Budget management experience, including planning and overseeing programme delivery costs.
- Excellent written communication skills, including producing clear reports and briefings for senior audiences.
- Commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and compliance, with willingness to act as safeguarding lead.
Desirable
- Experience working directly with postgraduate research, PhD programmes, or doctoral training environments.
- Experience designing or overseeing selection and assessment processes (e.g. interviews, admissions, recruitment pipelines).
- Experience managing programme evaluation frameworks, including Theory of Change and external evaluators.
- Familiarity with contracting, invoicing, and operational finance processes.
- Knowledge of UK higher education systems and research culture.
- Experience working in a start-up, scale-up, or fast-growing charity.
Personal Characteristics
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: able to build rapport and trusting relationships, able to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Strong judgement, discretion and professionalism, including ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- A commitment to Martingale’s mission to support postgraduate students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Comfortable working in a rapidly growing and changing organisation with a degree of ambiguity – confident to create processes and ways forward where they might not yet exist.
- Creative and innovative: willing to think outside the box to maximise reach.
- Resourceful, able to act on initiative, hardworking, detail-oriented, and systematic.
Our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to become a new generation of STEM leaders.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.
About the role
We’re a movement powered by people. With over 43,000 members, we are the UK’s largest Parkinson’s membership community and we want to attract a lot more people to join in.
Our members are at the heart of everything we do: they fund vital research, campaign for better services, and provide leadership and advocacy across the UK for thousands of families affected by Parkinson’s.
In this role, you will be out in the community, leading the work that ensures that everyone living with and affected by Parkinson’s in the UK feels represented, enabled and inspired to join in and be part of that community of members. This role is about championing a UK-wide participatory movement for Parkinson’s, with Parkinson’s UK membership at its heart.
In this role, you will be a strategic thinker, with strong leadership skills and experience of growing membership in charities, health organisations, or member-led movements. You will combine data-driven insight with creativity, ensuring we provide compelling value to members while deepening their commitment to our cause.
What you’ll do:
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Lead the ongoing development and delivery of the charity’s membership strategy and develop a 5 year growth plan.
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Lead the continuous improvement of our membership value proposition - ensuring it is clear, compelling and consistently delivered.
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Lead the work needed to diversify and broaden our membership base, particularly among underrepresented groups/localities, through research and insights.
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Oversee retention initiatives, including member journeys and communications
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Lead innovative promotional engagement events and member led initiatives across the UK
What you’ll bring:
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Proven experience of working within the not-for-profit and/or charity sector
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Significant experience of membership marketing and developing member stewardship and engagement communications
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Strong project management skills with the ability to lead dispersed project teams, create compelling updates and reports and influence senior colleagues to support membership priorities and initiatives.
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Ability to work with and co-produce with communities across a complex and dispersed organisation
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Proven track record in developing and managing high performing teams
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held in person at our London Office from 19 March 2026.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for an experienced Head of IT and Digital Transformation with a track record in digital project management, of implementing IT and CRM systems, and of developing digital transformation strategies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
We are looking for a Head of Communications, someone with ambition and commitment to shape our approach to communications, internally and externally, and to help us understand how we talk about and demonstrate our impact as a funder. You will be part of a small team that helps to communicate the work of the Foundation externally, drives internal communication, and promotes the work of those we support.
The Head of Communications is a critical post, drawing together our shared story across the different areas of our work and communicating this to key audiences in support of our mission and vision. The communications team plays a crucial role in advancing our commitment to being an anti-racist funder and working towards greater diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and you will lead on how this is embedded into all of our internal and external communications activity. You will act as a crucial bridge between the Foundation and our various audiences, in particular those people and organisations we are seeking to support through our funding.
Main areas of responsibility
- Strategic oversight of internal and external corporate communications, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s mission, values and impact
- Leadership of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist communications across all platforms and activities
- Reputation, risk and issues management, including navigating complex or sensitive public positions
- Development and delivery of proactive communications campaigns, stakeholder engagement and influencing activity
- Team leadership and cross organisational collaboration, contributing to management culture and organisational priorities
Our ideal candidate will have senior-level communications experience, including developing and delivering external communications strategies, providing sound communications and media advice to senior leadership, and proactively engaging with journalists and key external stakeholders.
About us
Paul Hamlyn Foundation was established by Paul Hamlyn in 1987. Upon his death in 2001, he left most of his estate to the Foundation, creating one of the largest grant-making foundations in the UK.
We use our resources to support social change, working towards a just and equitable society in which everyone, especially young people, can realise their full potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives.
Our vision is for a just society in which everyone, especially young people, can realise their full potential and enjoy fulfilling and creative lives.
Our mission is to be an effective and independent funder, using all our resources to create opportunities and support social change. We partner with inspiring organisations and individuals to put them at the heart of leading change and designing solutions to overcome inequality.
We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation. This commitment drives how we work, who we work with and how we make decisions.
We have five funding priorities where we wish to see change for our work in the UK:
- Investing in young people
- Migration
- Arts
- Arts Education
- Nurturing ideas and people
Our values are important to us and we work to and carry them through all our activity.
Benefits
The Foundation is based in light and recently refurbished offices near Kings Cross in London and we currently work to a hybrid working model with 40% of time worked in the office and the rest a combination of external grantee visits and homeworking. We offer fantastic benefits including
- 25 days annual leave,
- 10% non-contributory pension contributions with optional additional 2.5% matched employer contributions
- Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
- Complimentary lunch when in the office.
For further information about the role, including the full responsibilities and person specification, please see the full Job Description via the link provided.
First stage interviews are expected to take place remotely on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th March. Second stage interviews are expected to take place in-person on Tuesday 24th March.
We are one of the largest independent grantmakers in the UK, focusing on the arts, education and learning, migration and young people.



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In their search for a new Head of Financial Planning and Analysis on a permanent basis, The National Archives are partnering with Roberson Bell.
The Organisation
The National Archives is home to 1,000 years of our nation's histories, from Domesday to Downing Street tweets, our vast collection of archival treasures is as varied as it is inspiring.
Our mission is to collect and preserve the public record, to connect citizens with their history through unrivalled collections and to partner with archives everywhere. In 2038 we will celebrate the bicentenary of the founding of the Public Record Office, and our 2038 vision is for The National Archives to be the living digital archive of the state.
With a highly motivated and engaged staff of around 650 based in a beautiful setting in Kew, The National Archives is a surprising and inspirational mixture of talents, from their world-leading experts in history, digital, technology, and conservation to their impressive operational teams delivering public services and providing leadership for the archives sector. To find out more visit:
The role
Operating within the Finance and Performance Directorate, as Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, you will lead the Finance Business Partner and Senior Management Accounts team. You will develop the financial planning and analysis capabilities of the team that will better support financial decision making across the organisation and effective risk management. You will lead on The National Archives' financial planning through Spending Reviews and Fiscal Events; ensuring these are reflected and managed internally through budgets, efficiencies and multi-year business planning.
Other responsibilities include:
- Leading the Finance Business Partner and Senior Management Accounts team, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to ensure high-quality professional finance support and advice is provided to the organisation and development of team members.
- Deputising for the Finance Director as required and help lead the Finance and Performance team through periods of change.
- Leading The National Archives' financial planning at single-year and multi-year levels Spending Reviews and other fiscal events.
- Overseeing the annual business planning process to ensure an effective process that allocates budgets and defines key business priorities, and building financial modelling capabilities to support senior managers.
- Delivering timely and accurate management accounts and re-forecasts, presenting key insights and recommendations to the Executive Team, Board, and Committees.
- Acting as a Finance Business Partner, supporting Directorates and budget holders to ensure financial responsibilities are understood, business cases are robust, and governance processes are followed.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Directors, Heads of Department, and HM Treasury, ensuring finance is trusted and influences decision-making.
- Promoting and realising the benefits of our ERP system across Directorates and the wider finance function.
Full details of the job role available in the candidate pack
The successful candidate will
- Be qualified with CCAB, CIMA or equivalent with significant financial experience over an extended period of time, including experience in a relevant strategic financial role.
- Have significant experience of leading and motivating a team of finance professionals to deliver against their personal and team objectives and promote excellence.
- Will be an initiative-taking and an effective organiser, which will allow you to work fluidly in a demanding environment, remaining flexible at all times.
- Have the ability to influence and make impact at senior levels and across the organisation through excellent interpersonal and communication skills including building and maintaining networks and relationships.
- Have an excellent personal presentation and written communication skills, including the ability to put complex financial issues into plain language for non-specialist audiences and build this capability within the team.
- Adopt a collaborative approach to problem solving and the ability to consider a number of options and scenarios in order to achieve effective outcomes.
- Have strong analytical skills to identify and interpret trends and improve financial forecast data.
- Be able to lead, promote and embed the use and value
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The Head of Operations is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of all operational functions of the Foundation to enable achievement of its global mission and strategic objectives. The Head of Operations ensures that systems, people, processes and resources are aligned to support programmes across multiple countries while maintiaing high standardds of governance, risk management and financial stewardship.
This is a senior leadership role, working closely with the CEO and Members of the Foundation around the world, acting as the key bridge between strategy and delivery.
The Global Leadership Foundation exists to support effective national leadership and good governance.
CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
Head of Engagement and Partnerships – Equalities
- Permanent
- Salary £60,571 per annum
- Full time
- Flexible working options will be supported.
- Central London Office and Hybrid working
We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.
About the role
We’re looking for an exceptional leader to drive our mission to reduce inequalities in ageing and ensure the experiences of disadvantaged and marginalised older people sit at the heart of everything we do.
In this role, you’ll lead the development and delivery of our inequalities in ageing programme - shaping strategy, managing collaborative research and influencing projects, and building powerful partnerships with equalities, community and faith based organisations. You’ll champion best practice in accessibility and involvement, ensuring experts by experience inform all aspects of our work-based organisations. You’ll champion best practice in accessibility and involvement, ensuring experts by experience inform all aspects of our work.
You’ll provide organisation wide leadership on equalities, support our advisory groups, and strengthen our approach to meaningful involvement. You’ll also represent Ageing Better externally, contribute to policy development, and support funding bids.‑wide leadership on equalities, support our advisory groups, and strengthen our approach to meaningful involvement. You’ll also represent Ageing Better externally, contribute to policy development, and support funding bids.
If you’re a strategic thinker with deep equalities expertise, excellent partnership skills and a passion for driving change, we’d love to hear from you.
About you
You’re a strategic, collaborative leader with deep expertise in equalities issues, theories and approaches and a passion for tackling inequalities in ageing.
You excel at building trusted partnerships, with community and faith‑based organisations in particular, and you’re confident working with people with lived‑experience to shape meaningful, inclusive practice.
You’re skilled at managing complex programmes, guiding teams, and bringing clarity and direction to evolving work. You will be comfortable representing an organisation externally, and are able to communicate with credibility and influence across senior stakeholders.
Above all, you’re committed to amplifying marginalised voices, challenging inequalities, driving systemic change, and ensuring our work reflects the full diversity of later life.
About us
The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and part of the government’s What Works Network
Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older and our whole society benefits when people are able to age well. But far too many people face huge barriers, and as a result are living in bad housing, dealing with poverty and poor health and made to feel invisible in their communities and society.
The Centre for Ageing Better is pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Its key areas of work include challenging ageism and building a nationwide Age-friendly Movement, creating Age-friendly Employment and Age-friendly Homes.
We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.
We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
To apply please follow the link to complete an application and EDI form.
Please address in your supporting statement how you meet the person specification for the role as fully as possible to demonstrate why you should be shortlisted for interview for this post. Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically rejected.
The closing date for this role is 9am Monday 9th March with in-person interviews to take place 19th March.
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