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Are you an exceptional Head of Youth looking for a senior leadership role in a ground-breaking charity? Come lead our work with, by and for young people aged 11–25 at the Winch.
You will oversee the design and delivery of effective and innovative programmes, secure funding to advance young peoples opportunties and build strong partnerships that support our strategic goals. As part of the senior management team, you will play a key role in driving our mission to create communities where all children and young people can thrive. You will model our core values of Joy, Care and Courage.
We have recently secured funding from Propel for the Inspiring Inclusion initiative—a seven-year, multi-agency partnership focused on transforming the school system for Black and racially minoritised students at risk of exclusion, particularly those affected by adverse childhood experiences. As Head of Youth, you will act as programme lead and external ambassador for the partnership.
Please apply by sending in a comprehensive CV (maximum 3 pages) and a personal statement outlining how you meet the person specification. Your personal statement must be no longer than 2 pages of A4, with a minimum font size 12. We will not read applications that do not include a personal statement.
We will not consider an application that is written entirely by AI tools, like Chat GPT. Please see our Use of AI statement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Rotherham
Mentored by: Chief Operations Officer
Type of Employment: Full-time
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
Days of work: Monday-Friday
Pay Level: £58,000-£65,000
The Really NEET Project is seeking an exceptional, driven Regional Head to lead and inspire our work across Barnsley, Rotherham and the North.
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate leader to help develop our future of alternative education, champion young people, and empower dedicated teams to deliver life-changing outcomes.
As Regional Head, you will provide strategic leadership, operational excellence, and inspirational direction, ensuring our centres consistently deliver outstanding support to young people who need it most.
Some of the key areas include:
- Provide strong and supportive line management to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Coordinator, SENDCo and Change Leader.
- Lead the ongoing development and delivery of high standards across SEND, education, youth work and risk management, including safeguarding and health and safety.
- Advocate confidently for yourself, staff, young people, and their families within an inclusive practice.
- Foster a culture of psychological safety, vulnerability-based trust, and shared purpose within teams.
- Fulfil the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) role and make effective safeguarding decisions at local, regional and national levels.
Our Benefits:
- 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- Job valuations to ensure competitive salaries
- 45p per mile for any work related journeys
- Annual 2 night staff Getaway
- Christmas spending voucher
- Regular social activities
- Annual Employee Wellbeing budget
- Occupational Health Offer
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies
- Foster & Kinship Policy – time off for training
- Time of for fertility/IVF treatments & appointments
- Bespoke CDP Opportunities
What to expect from the recruitment process:
- Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
- Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
- Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
- Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
- Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews
All applications must be submitted by 20th April 2026 with interviews being held the following 2 weeks. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)
For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.
Please review the Job Pack and Description and then complete and return the Application form to Katy Middleton-Groom, the Business Support Lead.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Really NEET Project is seeking an exceptional, driven Regional Head to lead and inspire our work across Telford and the Midlands.
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate leader to help develop our future of alternative education, champion young people, and empower dedicated teams to deliver life-changing outcomes.
As Regional Head, you will provide strategic leadership, operational excellence, and inspirational direction, ensuring our centres consistently deliver outstanding support to young people who need it most.
Some of the key areas include:
- Provide strong and supportive line management to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Coordinator, SENDCo and Change Leader.
- Lead the ongoing development and delivery of high standards across SEND, education, youth work and risk management, including safeguarding and health and safety.
- Advocate confidently for yourself, staff, young people, and their families within an inclusive practice.
- Foster a culture of psychological safety, vulnerability-based trust, and shared purpose within teams.
- Fulfil the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) role and make effective safeguarding decisions at local, regional and national levels.
Our Benefits:
- 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- Job valuations to ensure competitive salaries
- 45p per mile for any work related journeys
- Annual 2 night staff Getaway
- Christmas spending voucher
- Regular social activities
- Annual Employee Wellbeing budget
- Occupational Health Offer
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies
- Foster & Kinship Policy – time off for training
- Time of for fertility/IVF treatments & appointments
- Bespoke CDP Opportunities
What to expect from the recruitment process:
- Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
- Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
- Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
- Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
- Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews
All applications must be submitted by 20th April 2026 with interviews being held the following 2 weeks. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)
For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.
Please review the Job Pack and Description and complete the Application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is a family of 23 independent schools and two academies, united by a shared mission to help girls learn without limits, so they go on to lead lives without limits. As pioneers in girls’ education, we are proud of our heritage and ambitious for our future. To fulfil our public purpose of reaching as many girls as possible, we have an ambitious fundraising strategy, focused on transformational bursaries and innovative learning, enabling girls from a wide range of financial backgrounds to access a GDST education.
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Philanthropy Operations to lead the systems, processes and insight that underpin philanthropic income generation and supporter engagement across the GDST and its family of schools.
This is a key leadership role within the Philanthropy and Partnerships team. Working closely with the Deputy Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will provide strategic leadership for the operational infrastructure that enables fundraising and alumnae engagement to grow in a coordinated, compliant and sustainable way. You will play a central role in strengthening how data, systems and operational support are used to help colleagues across the Trust Office and schools deliver excellent fundraising and stewardship activity.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you will lead the operational strategy that supports philanthropy and alumnae engagement across the GDST, ensuring the systems, processes and reporting that underpin fundraising are effective, compliant and built for sustainable growth. You will lead CRM, data and performance insight to strengthen decision-making, pipeline development, donor stewardship and long-term relationship management across the GDST network.
You will also oversee core fundraising operations, provide high-quality reporting to senior leaders and Trustees, and lead a small team to deliver strong operational support across the GDST. Alongside this, you will help equip colleagues across schools and the Trust Office with the tools, guidance and insight they need to strengthen fundraising and supporter engagement.
What skills and experience you’ll bring to the role
- Significant experience in philanthropy or fundraising operations leadership, with a strong track record of leading systems, processes and operational improvement in a complex organisation
- Substantial experience of CRM management, data analysis and fundraising reporting, with the ability to translate insight into clear strategic recommendations and practical action
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining close attention to detail
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders, including executive leaders and Trustees, and to build trusted relationships across a network of schools and central teams
- Experience of leading and developing teams, alongside a good understanding of fundraising regulation, compliance and data protection
- A combination of strategic thinking and operational rigour, with a clear motivation to help create greater access, opportunity and impact through philanthropy at the GDST.
Why join us?
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
There are many other good reasons to work with us. Each of our schools and our Trust Office has its own sense of community, and you’ll be part of it. You’ll be in the company of some of the best and brightest people in independent education. Most importantly, no matter what your role, you’ll be playing a major part in the highly regarded education we give our girls.
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: 30th April 2026 at 10:00 AM.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Role overview
This newly created senior role strengthens The Young Foundation’s strategic business development function and supports income growth across the full range of our programmes and partnerships. The post will provide expertise in fundraising and procurement processes including approaches to philanthropic funders and investor circles as well as formal tendering, dealing with a range of funding modalities from research grants to commercial consultancy and trusts and foundations.
Key responsibilities
Business development and income growth
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Lead high‑value income generation processes, including building consortia, securing philanthropic funding, and delivering high quality formal tenders, coordinating inputs from across our delivery teams.
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Oversee the preparation of costed proposals and pitches for a diverse range of funders, including research councils, local authorities, commercial consultancy, and philanthropic trusts.
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Support the continued growth and impact of The Young Foundation’s external-facing activity, aligning business development with communications and policy work.
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Manage a robust pipeline, tracking opportunities and ensuring strategic alignment with organisational priorities.
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Develop budgets, pricing models, and partnership structures for commissioned work.
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Identify new funding and commissioning opportunities through horizon scanning, network engagement, and proactive outreach.
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Collaborate with senior colleagues to refine and grow thematic and programme areas.
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Support and advise colleagues across the organisation on approaches to business development including opportunity identification, competitive analysis, structuring meetings, building consortia and financial models.
Partnerships, networks and relationship management
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In collaboration with programme delivery leads, build and steward relationships with funders, commissioners, consortium partners and strategic collaborators.
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Lead account management for key partners to support long‑term growth and mutual value creation.
BD leadership, systems and strategy
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Create, improve and maintain appropriate BD systems, processes and tools, including pipelines, trackers and lessons‑learned approaches.
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Contribute to organisational strategy and planning and, in particular, to fundraising strategy and external affairs.
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Create and monitor BD metrics, reporting on feedback and recommending appropriate courses of action.
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Manage a repository of BD data and information, including track record, capacity statements, boilerplate bid sections, etc.
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Champion The Young Foundation’s values, ensuring inclusive, ethical and community‑centred practice.
Person specification
Prior experience – essential
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Substantial experience of leading/managing business development and income generation for a think tank or similar research/innovation led organisation.
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Track record of securing income across a range of relevant funders through both competitive tenders and proactive approaches.
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Strong commercial acumen.
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Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
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Understanding of UK government and non-government sectoral funding landscapes.
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Strong network in the UK community and/or social innovation sector.
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Commitment to equity and social justice.
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Demonstrated collaborative approach to team-working – able to work effectively with colleagues with a range of specialisms and to operate effectively in a remote-first organisation.
Prior experience - desirable
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Experience with the introduction of CRM software.
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Familiarity with creating and reporting on BD metrics at Senior Leadership Team and/or Board level.
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Experience of/interest in exploring the impact of AI in business development and fundraising.
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Familiarity and/or previous experience with The Young Foundation’s thematic areas (eg, community engagement, just transition, social innovation, young people, etc.).
How to apply
Please apply directly via CharityJob, ensuring you complete the application form.
As part of your application, please include a cover letter addressing the following questions:
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Where do you see the greatest business development opportunities for The Young Foundation over the next 24 months?
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In an increasingly competitive market, how would you seek to position The Young Foundation for opportunities, in light of the charity’s mission, purpose, vision and expertise?
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What is your approach to building and strengthening positive relationships to drive income growth?
The closing date for applications is 12pm on 20 April 2026
The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation task.
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 4 May 2026
As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we ask all applicants to complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.
This information is collected anonymously and will not form part of the selection process.
As Head of Partnerships & Income Development you will own the development and delivery of the SMF’s income generation strategy so that we can raise the funds and build the partnerships we need to meet our ambitions.
Location: Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Newcastle. We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours, flexitime and job-shares. Occasional/frequent evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising strategy and leadership
- Set and implement a robust income generation strategy to enable the SMF to achieve its strategic ambitions, setting targets, monitoring and reporting on income performance and supporting accurate forecasts and projections
- Lead a culture of excellent fundraising and relationship management across the SMF and ensure the right resources, systems and skills are in place to support all staff that hold funding relationships
- Represent the SMF externally with funders, partners and other stakeholders, seeking opportunities to increase our network and build our influence and reputation as an effective charity partner
- Work with the Head of Finance and Operations to ensure strong processes to support income generation including income forecasts, budgets and partnership reports and records
2. Corporate Partnerships
- Oversee the SMF’s portfolio of corporate partnerships including strategic partnerships and partnerships focused on enabling and enhancing our student programmes
- Manage individual high value corporate partnerships and ensure excellent stewardship of all our corporate partnerships
- Oversee the development of compelling cases for support and a robust new business pipeline for corporate partnerships
- Oversee our corporate volunteering offer including employee volunteering with our student programmes and skilled volunteering/pro bono support
3. Business development
- Oversee the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Employer Index
- Oversee the design and development of other products and services for employers through which the SMF can earn income and influence workplace social mobility
4. Trusts and foundations
- Oversee the SMF’s relationships with trusts and foundations, building a strong long-term funding pipeline
- Build and manage relationships with key trusts and foundations
5. Philanthropy and individual giving
- Oversee the development of our supporter community and opportunities for individual giving and fundraising through challenge events
- Identify opportunities to build philanthropic relationships with individual donors and supporters
6. Leadership and management
- Manage, motivate and develop the team, setting team and individual goals and evaluating performance, coaching and motivating staff and supporting professional development and staff wellbeing
- Lead across the organisation, fostering a collaborative and high performance culture and modelling the SMF’s leadership behaviours
- Work with the CEO and the rest of the SMT to shape the SMF’s strategic priorities, set the annual business plan, budget and key projects, and monitor delivery and performance
Please see full job description attached for more details.
Person Specification:
We need someone who will demonstrate our organisational skills-based competencies - as listed below:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Decision-making
Technical knowledge, understanding and experience required:
- Experience in managing a significant funding portfolio, stewarding and developing partnerships and ensuring effective account management
- Experience in securing funding, including scoping opportunities and prospects, setting targets and building a pipeline, and shaping proposals
- Confident in representing the SMF externally and engaging with senior stakeholders
- Able to motivate, develop and inspire a team and ensure that high standards of performance and behaviours are maintained
- Ability to develop and manage budgets and forecasts, team and individual income targets and monitor income performance
- Familiar with using a CRM as a tool for partnership and income development
See attached job description for more detail on the person specification
Ways of working:
- Most of our work is office based, but you will spend a lot of time collaborating with other teams and clients via email, telephone and other communications channels such as Teams or Zoom.
- Some travel will be required as part of this role to other offices and locations, as needed for events, work placements and meetings.
Benefits
- 36/37 days' annual leave (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays), with 3 of these days reserved for the annual end of year office closure.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- 5% Salary sacrifice pension scheme with enhanced matching employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
- Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time
- Regular staff team building and business planning “away days”
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please head over to our website by 23:59, Tuesday 28th April 2026 and provide the following information:
1) A recent work history, detailing:
i. Job title
ii. Employer
iii. Dates of employment/Period in post
2) A cover letter detailing your skills and experience, with reference to the key responsibilities and person specification for the role (750 words max.)
3) Give an example of an important funding relationship you have secured or grown, and explain how you identified the opportunity, what you did, and what were the outcomes and benefits (800 words max.)
We unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities for young people


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A fairer and greener economy for Wales means a real Living Wage for everyone and support for the local businesses that help meet our everyday needs. We have already helped over 600 Welsh organisations guarantee 170,000 employees’ access to a real Living Wage, and we have supported local businesses pioneering food, energy, housing, transport, nature and health services. We want to do more – can you help us as our new Head of Fair Economy?
You will need to be passionate about building an economy that works for everyone, with the skills and experience to lead and build programmes and teams, work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders in our areas of work, and to be proactive in identifying new opportunities for funding and impact.
You will be leading the Fair Economy team to deliver against impact targets in our annual business plan. This involves:
- Leading the Fair Economy team (30%)
- Supporting the real Living Wage (rLW) Programme (30%)
- Supporting the Foundational Economy (FE) Programme (40%)
You'll play a key role in helping individuals and organisations benefit from our expertise, while growing our reach, income, and impact as a forward-thinking charity. This includes lifting individuals out of in-work poverty and supporting local businesses that provide our everyday needs.
We are a lively and progressive charity at an important stage in our development. If our mission resonates with you and you share our aims, we would love to hear from you.
Pennaeth Economi Deg
Mae Economi decach a gwyrddach i Gymru yn golygu Cyflog Byw Gwirioneddol i bawb a chefnogaeth i’r busnesau lleol sy’n ein helpu i fodloni ein hanghenion bob dydd. Rydym ni eisoes wedi helpu 600 a mwy o sefydliadau yng Nghymru i sicrhau bod 170,000 o weithwyr yn cael Cyflog Byw Gwirioneddol, ac rydym ni wedi cefnogi busnesau lleol sy’n arloesi ym maes bwyd, ynni, tai, trafnidiaeth, natur a gwasanaethau iechyd. Ond rydym ni eisiau gwneud mwy - allwch chi ein helpu ni fel Pennaeth newydd yr Economi Deg?
Bydd angen i chi fod yn frwd dros greu economi sy’n gweithio i bawb, a meddu ar y sgiliau a’r profiad i arwain ac adeiladu rhaglenni a thimau, gweithio mewn partneriaeth ag amrywiaeth eang o randdeiliaid yn ein meysydd gwaith, a bod yn rhagweithiol wrth fynd ati i ganfod cyfleoedd cyllido ac effaith newydd.
Byddwch yn arwain tîm yr Economi Deg wrth iddynt gyflawni targedau effaith ein cynllun busnes blynyddol. Bydd hyn yn golygu:
- Arwain Tîm yr Economi Deg (30%)
- Cefnogi’r Rhaglen Cyflog Byw Gwirioneddol (30%)
- Cefnogi Rhaglen yr Economi Sylfaenol (40%)
Byddwch yn chwarae rhan allweddol yn y gwaith o helpu unigolion a sefydliadau i elwa o'n harbenigedd — ar yr un pryd â chynyddu ein cyrhaeddiad, ein hincwm a'n heffaith fel elusen flaengar. Mae hyn yn cynnwys helpu unigolion allan o dlodi mewn gwaith, a chefnogi’r busnesau lleol sy’n bodloni ein hanghenion bob dydd.
Rydym ni’n elusen fywiog a blaengar ac rydym ni mewn cyfnod pwysig yn ein datblygiad ar hyn o bryd. Os yw ein cenhadaeth yn taro tant a’ch bod chi’n rhannu’r un nodau â ni, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych chi.
We help you turn sustainability aims into actions. We’re working towards a society that is low in carbon, fair and just and helping nature to thrive.
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This exciting new role offers the right candidate the opportunity to lead LBWP's programmes and services for Black and minoritised, i.e. Global Majority, women and children who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Our programmes team is expanding as we are providing new refuge and dispersed accommodation services as well as legal advice, counselling and ex-service user training and development support.
This senior leadership role also involves developing and maintaining external parternships with key stakeholders, funders, strategic women's sector organisations and local community partners as well as overseeing programme budgets, facilities managment and service user engagement.
Essential skilss and experience include:
- Senior management experience within the voluntary, community, or public sector
- Proven experience of simultaneously managing complex, multi- programme delivery
- Good understanding of specialist domestic violence and abuse services that support the specific needs of Global Majority women and their children
- Experience of working as part of a senior management team and working collaboratively to develop organisational strategy and operational plans
- Experience of managing and supporting line managers and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of managing project budgets, reviewing management accounts and identifying issues with internal systems to improve them
London Black Women's Project is a specialist ‘by and for’ organisation providing refuge, supported accommodation, and wraparound support programmes for Black and minoritised (Global Majority) women and their children who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse. We work across London in partnership with London boroughs, the specialist women's DV sector, funders and community services to provide holistic wraparound support and advice.
Please submit a CV and covering letter. In the covering letter, please detail how your skills and experience meet the key person specification points for the role, i.e. the points marked 'X' in the 'CV/CL' column of the Person Specification. Thank you.
London Black Women’s Project (LBWP) is a specialist, women-only organisation dedicated to supporting Black, Asian and minoritised women.



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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in shaping Sift's future at a pivotal moment in our journey.
We support people affected by self-harm with compassionate, non-judgemental services, and demand for our work is growing. As we look ahead to the next phase of development, we are investing in fundraising to help us reach more people who need support.
We are looking for an experienced, values-led fundraiser who is excited by the opportunity to build, influence, and make a tangible difference.
Working closely with the CEO, you will lead our fundraising efforts and help us move from a reactive to a more proactive, strategic approach to income generation.
What you’ll do
You will play a key role in developing our fundraising including:
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Leading on fundraising for trusts and foundations fundraising
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Building and managing a strong pipeline of funding opportunities
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Supporting the development of a major donor pipeline
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Overseeing delivery of targeted appeals and up to two campaigns per year
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Strengthening funder relationships and long-term stewardship
Why this role matters
This role is central to our future.
Your work will directly increase access to safe, compassionate support for people affected by self-harm and enable us to widen our influence across systems and communities.
Why join us?
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Real impact: Work that makes a tangible impact
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Flexibility: A part-time role with flexibility
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Autonomy: Scope to shape and develop our fundraising approach
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Purpose-driven culture: A small, collaborative team that puts people first
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A pivotal moment: Be part of an organisation evolving and growing its reach
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who brings both experience and a strong alignment with our values:
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Proven fundraising experience (particularly trusts and foundations)
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Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively
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Strong writing skills and the ability to tell compelling stories
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Confidence in building and managing relationships
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A thoughtful, proactive approach with a high level of self-direction
If you’re looking for a role where you can shape strategy, work with purpose, and see the real-world impact of your work, we’d love to hear from you. Download the full recruitment pack for more details. We look forward to your application.
Please submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter which answers the following questions:
1. What motivates you to apply and why you are so well suited to this position?
2. The fundraising environment for small charities has become increasingly challenging. In this context, what do you think we need to prioritise to develop a successful fundraising pipeline?
3. What might you find most challenging in this role? Please explain why and tell us your strategies to address and overcome potential challenges.
We focus on improving support and knowledge, whilst working to sift out the causes, stigma and misinformation around self-harm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role/Job Title: Head of Income Generation
Location: Pembury, Kent / Battle, East Sussex
Travel to other locations in the South-East as required
Hybrid working arrangements available
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependant on experience
Closing date for applications: Monday 20th April 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Interview Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026 at Cornford Lane, Pembury, TN2 4QU (Please ensure availability for this date when applying)
Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement:
As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
About Aspens:
Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East.
We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people’s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South-East.
As we continue to grow and strengthen our impact, we are looking for an ambitious and strategic Head of Income Generation to play a key role in securing our long-term financial sustainability.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Paid Training and opportunities for career progression, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
- Paid DBS Check (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
- Flexible Work Arrangements with the option to take on additional bank shifts
- Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) pro-rated based on your hours, with additional leave accrued with length of service
- Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit
- Access to a Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- 20% Discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
- Discounted Menu at the Bluebell Café (Pembury) for employees
- Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £250 for every successful referral
- Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
The Role:
The Head of Income Generation will lead the development and delivery of a sustainable, multi-year income strategy to support Aspens’ future growth and impact.
Working as part of the Inclusive Executive Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across fundraising, partnerships, marketing and trading activity. You will strengthen existing income streams while identifying and developing new opportunities including major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and social enterprise initiatives.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of income generation within a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference in people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities:
You will:
- Develop and deliver a multi-year income generation strategy aligned with organisational goals
- Lead annual income planning, budgeting and performance reporting
- Grow income from trusts and foundations, securing significant multi-year funding
- Develop and implement a Major Gifts strategy, cultivating high-net-worth donors
- Establish and grow legacy and in-memoriam giving programmes
- Build and manage corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities
- Oversee community fundraising campaigns and events
- Provide strategic oversight of retail, café and trading activity to maximise net income
- Identify and develop social enterprise opportunities that balance impact with financial return
- Strengthen impact measurement and CRM systems to support effective reporting and donor engagement
- Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing income generation team
We are looking for a strategic and commercially minded leader with a strong track record in fundraising and income generation.
You will bring:
- Significant senior-level experience in income generation within the charity or social impact sector
- A proven track record securing major gifts, high-value partnerships and six-figure grants
- Strong strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting capability
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- The ability to translate impact and operational data into compelling funding narratives
- Experience using CRM systems and pipeline management to drive fundraising performance
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, including at Executive or Board level
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is required and essential for this role.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to help us ensure that every person we support lives a fulfilling life with dignity and independence.
If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you’ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we’ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need.
Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don’t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.
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An exciting oppourtunity to lead compassionate, community-driven perinatal services that make a real difference to families every day. Shape how frontline support is delivered across our Baby Bank, Community Doula service, infant feeding support, and volunteer programmes in Birmingham. Ensuring safe, trauma-informed care reaches those who need it most.
As Head of Service at Elayos, you’ll turn strategy into meaningful action. You will lead staff and volunteers, strengthen safeguarding practice, embed reflective learning, and champion lived experience at the heart of everything we do. This is a rare opportunity to combine operational leadership with purpose, impact, and values-led service development in a growing organisation supporting mothers and birthing people, who find themselves disadvantaged, during pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
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The Difference is seeking a Head of the Inclusive Leadership Course to lead our year-long programme for senior school leaders, training 200+ headteachers, deputies and assistant heads annually to reduce lost learning and transform inclusion practice across England's schools.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for designing and delivering a sector-leading professional development programme, building strong relationships with school leaders and strategic partners, and capturing evidence of impact. The role will lead facilitation of regional cohorts, oversee quality assurance across all programme delivery, and work closely with MAT and LA leaders to scale understanding and reach.
The role requires regular national travel for programme delivery, regular office attendance and representing The Difference at conferences and sector events. You will work directly with the Deputy CEO to develop course content, identify opportunities for programme expansion, and ensure the course remains at the forefront of inclusion leadership practice.
We are looking for a confident leader with a strong track record in senior school leadership, programme design and delivery, and stakeholder management, alongside the ability to translate inclusion strategy into measurable outcomes for young people.
About The Difference
Every day, the equivalent of 5,500 children are suspended from England's schools, doubling their likelihood of being NEET by 24. The Difference is a young education charity founded to change this story through whole school inclusion. Since 2019, over 1,000 school leaders have completed the Inclusive Leadership Course. 94% report shifted knowledge of inclusion, and 64% of schools subsequently saw suspensions data buck national trends. The course has been the test bed for our Whole-School Approach to Inclusion, with principles now evident in the Schools White Paper.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design of the Inclusive Leadership Course to ensure full engagement across the year and measurable improvement in Whole School Inclusion practice
- Lead facilitation on regional cohorts, building cohort buy-in and belonging while maintaining high engagement and satisfaction
- Design and execute evidence capture to provide timely, valuable data for The Difference Impact Strategy
- Stay informed of promising practice to ensure the course remains sector-leading, piloting new content before wider roll-out
- Represent The Difference through speaking engagements and writing
About You
Essential:
- Senior leadership experience in schools with a track record of leading inclusive work that gives credibility to stakeholder relationships
- Experience designing and delivering professional development that has led to improved student outcomes
- Proven ability to build teams with strong identities to deliver against ambitious targets
- Experience quality assuring autonomous staff in ways that empower while delivering consistent outcomes
- Strategic ability to juggle competing priorities, spot and mitigate risks, and identify opportunities
- Credibility to hold significant relationships with MAT CEOs, Directors of Children's Services and DfE
- Commitment to personal growth, including diagnosing your own development areas and using others' expertise
- Shared values with The Difference and personal commitment to improving life outcomes for young people
Desired:
- Insight through life or work into school experiences of over-excluded young people
- Product design experience building business cases for new services in the school sector
- Early-stage social enterprise or charity experience
Please see the attached Job Description for full role details and person specification.
We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups in the charity sector. As part of our commitment to fairer recruitment, all applications will be assessed with names and protected characteristics redacted where possible.
The Difference exists to improve the life-outcomes of the most vulnerable children by raising the status and expertise of those who educate them.
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The Fawcett Society is the UK’s leading membership charity campaigning for women’s rights.
We are recruiting a Head of Campaigns & Influence to lead our public campaigning and movement-building work. This is a senior role for someone who can turn build campaigns that cut through, mobilising supporters and communities, raising awareness of the most pressing issues facing women today, and helping shape the political conditions for progress on women’s rights.
This role drives how Fawcett builds our influence & impact. It brings together campaigning, public affairs, supporter mobilisation and leadership, with a strong focus on turning evidence and policy priorities into clear, credible and compelling public asks.
About the role
The Head of Campaigns & Influence will lead the development and delivery of Fawcett’s campaigning strategy, ensuring our work is politically sharp, driven by women's experiences, and capable of building momentum over time.
You will work across campaigns, public affairs, digital and membership, helping ensure that our external work is joined up, strategic and effective. You will also play a key role in connecting our national influencing work with the energy, insight and experience of our members, supporters and communities.
This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Chief Executive and contributing to wider organisational planning and decision-making. You will line manage campaigning capacity, help shape a collaborative and inclusive culture, and support Fawcett to grow its public impact over the coming years.
You would be joining a small but ambitious team, with the opportunity to shape both the work itself and how we work together. At the moment, the team is small, which means this role will suit someone who is comfortable leading in a hands-on way while supporting others to grow. We expect to strengthen our campaigning capacity over time, so there is real scope to help shape the next phase of that development.
What you will do
- Lead and deliver an integrated campaigns strategy aligned to Fawcett’s priorities and mission.
- Turn research and policy positions into clear, compelling and politically credible campaign narratives and asks.
- Build momentum by mobilising members, supporters and people with lived experience in meaningful and effective ways.
- Lead Fawcett’s cross-party public affairs approach and represent the organisation in external meetings, coalitions and forums.
- Work closely across campaigns, communications, digital, membership and income generation to strengthen impact and visibility.
- Define success measures for campaigns and improve how we understand and evidence our impact.
- Line manage and support staff through inclusive, accountable and values-led leadership.
- Contribute to senior leadership planning, organisational development and wider strategic decision-making.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Experience of leading and delivering campaigns, advocacy or movement-building work designed to achieve social, political or cultural change.
- Experience of mobilising supporters, communities and/or people with lived experience in ways that strengthen campaigns, projects or organisational work.
- Experience of influencing political, institutional or other decision-makers, including translating evidence, policy positions or strategic objectives into clear and credible public asks.
- Previous line management experience, with evidence of supporting and developing others well through inclusive, accountable and values-led leadership.
- A strong commitment to women’s rights and tackling misogyny, with a clear understanding of intersectional feminist and anti-racist practice.
- Strong strategic judgement and the ability to work effectively in politically sensitive or fast-moving contexts.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across different teams and audiences.
Encouragement to apply
We know that women and people from marginalised backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every single criterion listed. If this role excites you and you feel you could do it well, we strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.
Our vision is a society in which women and girls in all their diversity are equal and truly free to fulfill their potential



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Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.
The Key Relationships programme sits at the heart of Greenpeace UK’s fundraising, securing the philanthropic investment that powers its campaigning work. The team raises around £15–16 million annually from major donors, trusts and foundations, and legacies, contributing significantly to the organisation’s wider fundraising income of approximately £37 million.
Legacy giving is a vital and growing part of this programme, generating £5–7.5 million each year and playing a crucial role in securing long-term, sustainable income. Following a recent step-change in investment, there is now a significant opportunity to accelerate growth and position legacy giving more centrally across Greenpeace UK’s fundraising and supporter engagement.
We are now seeking a Head of Legacy Giving to lead this important area. Reporting to the Deputy Fundraising Director, Key Relationships, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Greenpeace UK’s legacy programme, overseeing both marketing and administration to maximise future income from gifts in wills.
You will lead a small specialist team and work closely with colleagues across the organisation, as well as internationally across the Greenpeace network. The role offers the opportunity to influence both UK and global legacy strategy, contributing to a shared ambition for growth across multiple markets.
As Head of Legacy Giving, you will:
- Develop and deliver Greenpeace UK’s legacy giving strategy, driving growth in both pledged and realised income
- Lead and integrate legacy marketing and administration, ensuring a seamless and high-performing programme
- Manage and develop a team of two – Senior Legacy Marketing Officer, Legacy Case Manager – fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
- Work across fundraising, campaigns and communications to embed legacy giving within supporter journeys and organisational priorities
- Identify and drive opportunities to grow legacy income, including within high-value and blended giving approaches
- Oversee legacy casework and administration, ensuring excellent supporter care, compliance and effective income realisation
- Build relationships with high-value pledgers, prospects and executors, supporting long-term engagement and stewardship
- Represent Greenpeace UK internationally, sharing best practice and supporting global legacy growth ambitions
Essential skills and experience:
- Full-spectrum legacy fundraising experience, across both legacy marketing and legacy administration
- Ability to operate at Head-level, including experience of developing and delivering strategy, while remaining close to delivery
- Line management experience with ability to lead and motivate teams, building capability and performance
- Budget experience must include managing similar levels of investment (six-figures+)
- Strong understanding of the UK legacy market, trends and best practice
- Experience of working across teams and influencing stakeholders to deliver shared outcomes
- Confidence operating at a senior level within a complex, multi-stakeholder organisation
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
- A proactive, opportunity-focused approach — able to connect ideas, spot potential and make things happen
- A genuine commitment to Greenpeace’s mission, values and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion
Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds.
Applications are particularly encouraged from people of colour, disabled people, and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Anti-racism and inclusion commitments
Greenpeace UK wants its team to reflect the diversity of the communities it works alongside. It is committed to fairness, inclusion, and challenging discrimination and oppression in all its forms.
As part of this commitment, a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) is being piloted. Greenpeace UK aims to offer an interview to everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria. See applicant pack for further details.
To apply, please upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience outlined above. You can use the cover letter section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
Round 1 interviews – Friday 1st May
Round 2 interviews – Wednesday 13th May
Contract: 12 month fixed term, full-time
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
- health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
At Dementia UK, we make sure families affected by dementia don’t face it alone. Through our specialist Admiral Nurses, we provide expert advice and support when it’s needed most. Alongside this, our policy and campaigns work helps drive the change needed so that every family can access the support they deserve.
We are looking for an experienced Head of Campaigns to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a key leadership role at an important time for the charity, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver high-impact policy change campaigning that supports real change across the UK.
Leading our campaigns team, you will drive a clear and effective approach to public mobilisation, ensuring the voices of people affected by dementia are heard and influence decision-making. You will work closely with colleagues across policy, communications and digital, building strong partnerships internally and externally to strengthen our reach and impact.
This role requires someone who can step in with confidence and operate at pace. You will bring strong experience of leading campaigns and influencing activity, with the ability to negotiate, influence and drive coalitions and hold your own in senior discussions. You will be comfortable representing the organisation externally, including with partners, senior stakeholders and in the media.
You will also lead and support a small team, creating a collaborative and focused environment while ensuring delivery of high-quality, inclusive campaigning. Alongside this, you will use your political judgement and strategic thinking to identify opportunities, manage risks and ensure our work is grounded in evidence and lived experience.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in campaigns or public affairs, who understands how to influence change within the UK health and social care landscape. Experience of partnership working and bringing organisations together to achieve shared goals would be particularly valuable.
Above all, you will be motivated by purpose and committed to helping Dementia UK strengthen its voice and influence, so that more families get the support they need.
Our culture
In addition to offering a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation).
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to feel comfortable being themselves at work.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
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