Head of policy jobs
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
This is an exciting new opportunity to lead Muscular Dystrophy UK’s major public-facing campaigns and help drive meaningful change for people living with muscle wasting conditions.
You’ll be at the forefront of our campaigning work—building our infrastructure, shaping bold strategies, building a vibrant campaigning network, and empowering our community to influence policy and legislation. Working collaboratively across the organisation, especially with colleagues in Policy and Campaigns, Marketing and Communications, Fundraising, Volunteering, and Data, and our devolved nations leads in Services and Support, you’ll help create powerful supporter journeys and engagement activities that reflect the passion and urgency of our cause.
Reporting to the Director of Policy and Campaigns, you’ll play a key role in delivering Muscular Dystrophy UK’s policy and campaigning objectives as part of our new organisational strategy—making a tangible impact on the lives of thousands across the UK.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.
We share expert advice and support to live well now; fund groundbreaking research to understand the different conditions better and lead us to new treatments; work with the NHS towards universal access to specialist health; and together, campaign for people’s rights, better understanding, accessibility, and access to treatments.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: Head Office, London, SE1 (with flexibility for homeworking)
Closing date: Sunday 16th November
Interview date: Tuesday 25th November
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Head of Global Development, North America
Salary: £69,365 to £79,257 per annum
Location: White City (Hybrid)
Passionate about major gifts fundraising and looking for your next big challenge? Or perhaps you are considering a purposeful pivot in your career, using hard won skills from a relevant context?
Here at Imperial College, we are recruiting our Head of Global Development, North America, to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to help drive Imperial’s ambitious fundraising efforts in North America as we embark on our first comprehensive campaign.
You will drive growth in philanthropic support from high-net-worth individuals, build strong relationships with alumni and volunteer leaders, and deliver transformational gifts in support of our campaign goals. You will work closely with the Imperial Global USA Hub - Imperial’s first permanent presence in the US and a cornerstone of our global engagement strategy.
Imperial stands among the world’s top universities, ranked 2nd globally and 1st across the UK and Europe. Our research leads the field, with real-world impact woven into everything we do. From advancing climate solutions and artificial intelligence to breakthroughs in medicine and sustainable engineering, our work is helping to shape a better future and tackle society’s most pressing issues.
Our global recognition reflects more than just rankings; it’s the result of fostering a community where staff and students are empowered to excel. At Imperial, we’re dedicated to delivering an exceptional education, driving world-class research, and turning innovation into positive change.
You will have strong track record in securing major gifts or in income generation with the ability to navigate complex institutional relationships with professionalism and diplomacy. The role requires regular travel to North America.
If you are inspired by the chance to help deliver lasting global impact through education and research leading positive change and believe in the power of STEMB to shape a better world, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
- Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
- Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial.
Our culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.
Further Information
This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following roles:
- Head of Development, Faculty of Medicine
- Head of Principal Gifts
Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
Interested?
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.
Imperial is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter by midnight on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
For over 100 years, we have been the co-operative and trade union supported uniformed youth organisation, pledging to educate for social change and span the world with friends.
We are seeking someone to join our small but dedicated team, supporting the growth of our residential centres and leading our finance function. This role will work closely with our dynamic senior managers, focusing on financial planning, forecasting, and sustainable growth.
A background in charity or small business finance is essential, and experience in the holiday sector, youth hostels or residential centres would be highly desirable. This is an opportunity to help a children’s charity continue to change lives through co-operative education and international friendship.
Why join us?
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Be part of a historic moment as we mark 100 years of co-operative youth-led social action.
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Be within an organisation with a passionate, values-driven community.
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Work in a role that makes a difference to young people’s lives and futures.
Other benefits include: working from home allowance, flexible working, Employee Assistance scheme, all equipment provided, training budget available, Union recognition agreement, dedicated staff representatives, Up to 5% pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + Bank Holiday entitlement (pro rata), staffing policies which go beyond the statutory minimum.
Closing date: 9am Monday 3rd November 2025
Woodcraft Folk is committed to increasing and widening participation in all of its activities and proactively seeks to attract a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in leadership roles in the charity sector. Woodcraft Folk contributes to the annual Race Report and is a Disability Confident employer.
At TLG, we’re passionate about building an exceptional staff team that’s committed to making a real difference in the lives of struggling children across the UK. We’re always on the lookout for great people to journey with us towards our vision, and we’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join us as Head of Therapeutic Support.
The Head of Therapeutic Support will provide strategic clinical leadership to TLG’s mission, driving forward our 10-year vision to bring fullness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face. This pioneering role will shape therapeutic and trauma-informed approaches across the organisation, ensuring consistent, high-quality practice in both existing and new programmes. With deep clinical experience across multiple sectors, the successful candidate will develop scalable, innovative concepts that balance speed, safety, and effectiveness.
As a member of the Wider Leadership Team, reporting to the Director of Programmes, the Head of Therapeutic Support will influence strategy at the highest level, inspire confidence among church partners, statutory agencies, professionals, and other stakeholders, and manage clinical risk across TLG’s community-based services. They will be the authoritative voice on the way TLG works with children and families, ensuring strong ownership and impact throughout the organisation.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Hours: Part-time (22.5 hours per week)
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November
Initial Interviews: Monday 10th November
Final Interviews: Tuesday 18th / Wednesday 19th November – at our National Support Office in West Yorkshire
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of philanthropy
Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 FTE depending on experience
Full time: (37.5 hours) or part-time considered (minimum 30 hours per week)
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
Closing date: Tuesday 4 November 2025
Preliminary telephone interviews will be held on Friday 7 November 2025
In-person interviews will be held in Peterborough on Friday 14 November 2025
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who thrives in a fast paced, ambitious environment. We want to prevent kidney disease from becoming a public health emergency and find better treatments for kidney patients sooner.
We are looking for a talented leader with a proven track record in high value fundraising to lead our philanthropy team, which comprises trusts, major giving and special events. You will bring a strong track record of securing significant high-value gifts from trusts and major donors, along with deep knowledge of the current philanthropic landscape. With proven experience in budget planning, income forecasting and managing long-term pipelines, you will play a key role in delivering our ambitious fundraising targets. You will have a passion for cultivating relationships and going above and beyond to develop lasting meaningful relationships with supporters.
We operate a hybrid, flexible working style and regular weekly office attendance is encouraged. The role is contracted to our Peterborough office. You will also be required to regularly attend external meetings and events.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
You may also have experience in the following: Head of Partnerships, Partnership Management, Philanthropy Manager, Donor Relations Manager, Fundraising Events Manager, High-Net-Worth Donor Manager, Development Events Specialist, Charity Fundraising Manager, Special Events Fundraiser, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc
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The Alan Turing Institute
Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better.
BACKGROUND
Join us as we define a new era for The Alan Turing Institute. We are seeking a commercial, ambitious and inspirational Head of Culture and Learning to drive forward the developmental people aspects and initiatives required for the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The Head of Culture and Learning will report directly to the Director of People. They will foster a positive work environment in order to develop a strong organisational culture. You will have evidential understanding of Professional Development, EDI and people practices and will balance creativity with pragmatism.
The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified or have senior level learning and development experience qualified by practice. They will be able to influence senior management and have experience of developing coaching, mentoring and feedback skills programmes that positively impact people outcomes.
MAIN DUTIES
- Translate the Institute’s strategic objectives into actionable learning and development and cultural strategies, with clear, ambitious measurable goals and targets
- Lead, coach and mentor across the People Directorate to align with organisational goals
- Coach the management team on people, culture and development processes
- Work collaboratively with the other departmental People Heads to develop and implement learning and cultural strategies to support business objectives
- Advise executive leadership on professional development and organisational culture related matters
- Be propositional and proactive in suggesting developmental solutions to people challenges
- Lead on succession planning and talent management
- Lead on the creation and implementation of performance management processes and development planning
- Champion and embed the Institute’s EDI strategy within learning, leadership, and cultural initiatives, working in close partnership with the EDI Strategic Lead.
- Act as a senior advocate for inclusive culture, aligning learning and organisational development efforts with EDI objectives.
Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the role
Terms and Conditions
This full time post is offered on a permanent basis at an annual salary of £80,000 - £85,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies.
The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.
Application procedure
Please see our jobs portal for full details on how to apply and the interview process.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive.
This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at to find out how we can assist you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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POLICY and CAMPAIGNS OFFICER
Do you want to drive vital change for victims of stalking and harassment across policy and legislation? As a Policy and Campaigns Officer at Suzy Lamplugh Trust, you’ll work on multiple, diverse and fast-paced projects in a committed and expert team. Come and step into a role where your work truly makes an impact.
ABOUT SUZY LAMPLUGH TRUST
This post represents an opportunity for the right candidate to join the UK’s founding personal safety charity and leading authority on stalking.
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust was born out of the tragic story of Suzy Lamplugh, a 25-year-old estate agent who went missing whilst at work in 1986, was never found, and was eventually declared deceased in 1993. The Trust was set up in Suzy’s name and continues to be a pioneer in reducing the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment – through education, campaigning and support.
We are an organisation that has:
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been responsible for training over one million lone and frontline workers across all sectors in personal safety;
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campaigned heavily and played a pivotal role in driving changes in the law to better protect people across the UK; and
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supported over 75,000 victims and survivors of stalking since the inception of our National Stalking Helpline and stalking advocacy service.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support the delivery and evaluation of national campaigns on workplace safety as well as stalking, harassment and other priority areas.
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Maintain effective relationships with civil servants, policy makers, national and local decision makers, and other campaigning bodies and build relevant networks of stakeholders.
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Proactively keep abreast of issues within the post-holder’s own portfolio, general criminal justice, personal safety and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) policy developments and up to date campaigning techniques.
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To undertake or commission research on specific policy areas as required.
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Develop policy recommendations, write policy and campaigns reports, lobby government and other decision makers and stakeholders, and respond on behalf of Suzy Lamplugh Trust to government enquiries, consultations or other relevant initiatives.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Policy and Campaigns Officer is responsible for supporting on Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s policy and campaigning work relating to reducing harassment, violence and aggression in society by addressing these issues at their root cause, working with employers to improve personal safety culture within organisations and seeking to influence policy and legislative change where necessary. This role will also support campaigns that ensure that victims of stalking receive better support and protection.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £31,500
Hours: Full-time
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, the Trust strives to maintain a diverse and inclusive culture representative of the communities we seek to support.
WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURN
In return for our staff’s commitment and dedication, we offer a range of benefits, including:
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Hybrid working (minimum 40% in the office)
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Flexitime Policy
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28 days annual leave (which increases after 3 and 5 years to a maximum of 33 days pro rata for part-time) + public holiday
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Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
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Health & Wellbeing App with access to advice, counselling, support and a wide range of discounts
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Occupational Sick Pay (which increases after 3 years)
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Cycle to Work scheme (cycle racks on site)
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Interest-free travel loan for annual season ticket
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Regular all-staff off-site meetings and events
Initially office-based (London) for 3 months to support a meaningful induction, moving to a blended working model (40% office / 60% home). While London-based candidates are ideal, we'll consider applicants from nearby areas too.
HOW TO APPLY
Suzy Lamplugh Trust is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply by submitting a CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience align with each point in the person specification. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note that if you do not receive a response within three weeks of the closing date, your application was not successful.
Closing Date: 23rd November
Interview: week beginning 8th December 2025
To reduce the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wildlife & Countryside Link is a coalition of 90 environmental charities. We are looking for a Head of/ Director of campaigns and media to help organise and inspire joint campaigning for the nature movement.
We are planning a five-year strategy of coordinated campaigning and media to make sure we can fight off the big political and policy risks to nature and drive forward the major changes needed to halt the decline of wildlife by 2030.
Are you the right person to help us win?
You would be a leader in our small, dynamic Link team, as well as working with major partners from across the nature charity sector and beyond. We would love to find someone who can rally our collective campaigning work, as well as bring experience and energy to guide the team working on media and major events.
Please do apply if you would like to be at the forefront of nature-campaigning in the UK.
To apply, please send your CV, with a short covering letter and a completed diversity monitoring form by 9am on Monday 3rd November 2025.
Interviews will take place w/c the 10th November 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
My client is a purpose-led organisation committed to driving financial excellence and operational efficiency following a period of significant growth. They are seeking an experienced Head of FP&A to lead a high-performing finance team and deliver a first-class financial advisory service to the portfolio of budget holders.
As the Head of FP&A, you will be responsible for leading the financial planning and analysis function across the Group. You will provide strategic financial guidance to business units, ensuring accurate and timely budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You will also play a key role in enhancing the financial systems and processes to ensure efficiency and compliance with internal policies and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with business units to develop the provision of expert financial advice, ensuring optimal financial performance.
- Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate ledger postings and financial reporting.
- Oversee the creation of budget packs, and manage the quarterly forecasting and budget review process.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and business processes to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Partner with the central finance team to align systems and processes for a seamless and efficient service to internal customers.
- Develop and implement training programs for budget holders on financial systems, policies, and regulations.
- Assist the Group Head of Finance with year-end processes and financial statements preparation.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, regulations, and safeguarding procedures, protecting staff and learners from preventable harm.
- Line-management of small team, fostering a collaborative team environment.
In order to be successful, we are looking for:
- ACA, CIMA, ACCA qualified accountant with proven experience in managing Business Partners or equivalent finance staff in a medium - large, complex organisation.
- Experience in producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, and providing analytical insights
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and timeliness in reporting.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Location: 38 Albion Street, G1 1LH
We believe everyone deserves great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here. Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Head of Marketing and Communications to join our senior management team.
Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you’re excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.
What you need to know
Hours: 35 per week.
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid. You will spend part of your week at home, and part of your week in the office. Our head office is based in Merchant city with excellent transport links and access to discounted car parking nearby.
What you’ll do
As a Head of Marketing and Communications you’ll be a lead an established team, reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services. You’ll play an essential role in leading and delivering our marketing and communications strategy, maximising awareness, engagement, and impact. You’ll inspire a multi-disciplinary team to create innovative campaigns that showcase our services, strengthen our brand, grow audiences, and drive income. You’ll act as a strategic adviser to the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring our brand, messaging, and campaigns reflect our vision, mission, and values while connecting with diverse communities, stakeholders, partners, and donors.
Your leadership will make a visible and lasting difference through teams that:
- Supporting our communities
- Helping people get active
- Creating cultural experiences
- Or working behind the scenes to make it all happen
Who you are
We’re looking for someone is a strategic, creative, and inspiring marketing leader with a passion for culture and sport. You’ll bring strong business acumen, a track record of delivering impactful campaigns, and a people-focused approach that motivates and empowers teams. Confident and resilient, you can balance social impact with income growth, build brand and engagement, and lead inclusively and authentically in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
We’re looking for:
· Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience in a relevant field.
· Proven senior marketing leadership, including leading large, multidisciplinary teams and delivering organisational impact.
· Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to influence, build consensus, and represent the organisation effectively.
· Demonstrated passion for culture and sport, with experience engaging and inspiring colleagues and audiences.
· Significant experience delivering marketing and communications across complex, multi-service portfolios.
· Strategic thinker and planner, able to use business judgment to develop long-term growth strategies.
· Strong financial and budget management skills, with experience generating and managing income from diverse sources.
· Experienced in leading projects and teams in high-pressure environments, demonstrating resilience, decisiveness, and effective prioritisation.
· Track record of leading change programmes with measurable outcomes.
· Visible commitment to organisational values, including inclusive leadership, collaboration, and delivering measurable community impact.
· Collaborative team player, able to work effectively to achieve organisational goals.
Download the Candidate Brochure in the Job Attachments section on MyJobScotland to see the full list of essential and desirable criteria.
What we offer
At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.
Learn more about Glasgow Life in our 10 Facts video in the Further Information section on MyJobScotland.
We support you to live a great life. Inside and outside of work. Some of our benefits include:
Holiday
When you join, you’ll get 30 days’ holiday. Plus 6.5 public holidays if you’re full-time. This increases to 35 days after 5 years of service.
Fancy a bit more time off? You can buy extra holiday too!
Pension
Join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a Defined Benefit scheme that provides you with a secure pension for later life.
Support
Sometimes we all need support and a listening ear. Our free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme can support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Discounts
As a colleague, you can enjoy discounts on the things you love, from Glasgow Club memberships to our museum shops and our online store.
Flexibility and development
We are proud of our flexible and inclusive work policies, which help you balance work and life. We also offer support for learning, development and career progression.
Please note that Glasgow Life is an Arm’s Length External Organisation to Glasgow City Council. We are currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure. This may impact current salaries quoted in job adverts.
What’s next
To apply, complete our short application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter via MyJobScotland. Use the Candidate Brochure to help shape these documents and show how your experience matches the role.
Important Dates:
The closing date for this job is 11.59pm on 2 November. First stage interviews are provisionally scheduled for mid-November. Final stage interviews are provisionally scheduled for late November.
Who We Are
Our Corporate Services teams keep Glasgow Life running at its best. From Business & Strategy, Finance, HR, Infrastructure, Marketing, Retail, they deliver the behind-the-scenes work that powers everything we do. Whether it's shaping strategy with sharp insights, crafting compelling messages, supporting our people, managing over 100 venues, or generating vital income—this team makes it happen.
Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life
We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgow’s communities — where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
We’re also committed to Fair Work First principles, including effective voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect for all our staff.
We’re working hard to address underrepresentation in our workforce. We especially welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority communities.
We’re excited to hear from you. Let’s shape a great Glasgow life — together.
Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 2nd November 2025
Information is available in alternative formats, on request.
Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal.
Closing date: Wednesday 19 November 2025
Telephone interviews will be held on 25 or 26 November 2025
In-person interviews will be held in Peterborough week commencing 1 December 2025
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
Kidney disease already affects ten per cent of the UK population – and it's growing. Now more than ever, it's vital that we're able to drive awareness and understanding of the condition and move forward in our mission to end kidney disease.
With a newly refreshed strategy and ambitious plans for the future, we are now looking for a head of digital marketing. The successful candidate will be joining the charity at an exciting time of growth, and a significant part of this new role will be to take the lead on developing and building our ability to meet the needs of supporters, grow our audience-base and enable strong and responsive relationships.
We want to strengthen our connections with people and make them feel genuinely part of a movement and community working to transform kidney health, raise awareness and drive positive change. As a charity, our digital and data-driven approaches to building new audiences whilst stewarding and nurturing those connections is more important than ever and the head of digital marketing will be key to that growth.
You will have significant experience in a digital leadership role within a charity or values-led organisation, with a proven track record of delivering digital transformation or major digital projects. In addition, you will be a skilled leader with the ability to lead, develop and motivate a multi-disciplinary team to achieve high standards.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research, we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £71 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
You may also have experience in the following: Digital Marketing Manager, Head of Digital, Digital Transformation Manager, Head of Marketing and Communications, Senior Digital Marketing Manager, Director of Digital Marketing, Head of Digital Strategy, Digital Engagement Manager, Marketing and Digital Manager, Head of Online Marketing, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.
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Job Purpose
Lead and develop the charity’s HR and Volunteering functions (People) to foster a positive, engaging, and inclusive work environment, in line with the organisation’s values and EDI objectives
Key Tasks
Leadership
• Work with the People Sub-Committee (PSC) and SMT to develop and implement organisational people strategies and plans to support the delivery of our organisational strategy for older people.
• Have responsibility for our progress against these plans; measure and report this to PSC and SMT, including by administering our annual people survey, volunteer survey and trustee survey. Identify areas that require improvement and make recommendations for change.
People management
• Oversee People-related policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practices.
• Support the development and implementation of Learning and Development (L&D) initiatives.
• Provide support and guidance to those in line management roles within the organisation including on performance management issues and processes.
• Provide line management and support to the Community and Volunteer Manager, ensuring 6 their work aligns with organisational priorities.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and change management.
Administration
• Ensure all employee compliance requirements are met, including DBS checks, right to work documentation, and up-to-date staff records.
• Work with the DFO to ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll processing)
Quality
• Ensure that AUKEL’s People policies and procedure are in compliance with the Charity Quality Standard.
• Strive for excellence through the people in the organisation.
Liaison
• To participate to the National Age UK HR network to exchange insight and learn good practice.
• To liaise with our Solicitor team to ensure compliance when managing complex cases.
• To represent AUKEL and participate in appropriate external meetings and events in order to remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting quality and compliance issues affecting charitable companies.
• To attend relevant HR/ Employment Law seminars or work groups as the AUKEL HR ambassador.
General
• To meet regularly with the CEO for support, supervision and appraisal.
• To attend team and staff meetings, as required.
• To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required
from time to time for the continued smooth running of Age UK East London.
• To undertake any training required to fulfil the role.
• To carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including: Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
Functional links
• This role reports directly to the CEO
• Excellent working relationship with SMT and Finance team.
• Close working relationship is needed with the Operations Coordinator and the Executive and Governance Coordinator.
Person Specification
Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the
criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter
systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes,
but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!
Experience
Essential
• Significant experience of a Generalist HR role including managing employee relations in compliance with UK employment law.
• Experience in collaboratively developing policies and procedures.
• Experience in working collaboratively with managers to provide both constructive feedback and support to staff.
• Experience of line management and developing staff or volunteers.
Desirable
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Experience of reporting directly to a Trustees Board.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
• Strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practice across People Functions.
• Degree in Human Resource
Desirable
• Management or have acquired the equivalent CIPD level through experience assessment (or working towards same)
• Knowledge of Health and Safety as it relates to the HR function
• HR data system/ data bases (preferably Sage HR).
• Confidence in using Office365 including Microsoft forms.
Skills/Attributes
• Excellent verbal and written communication including ability to write reports and present to different stakeholder groups.
• Ability to collect and analyse data to extract insights and trends to make informed decisions.
• Intermediate IT skills including using of Microsoft form and polls.
• Professional and proactive approach which instils confidence, trust and motivates others
Desirable
• Mediation skills
• Conflict Management skills
• Values-driven and aligned with the mission of the charity.
• Empathetic, with a strong commitment to employee and volunteer well-being.
Additional Requirements
• This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
• This post is required to ensure to undertake regular CPD to ensure that their working knowledge is up to date with
changes in employment law and HR best practice.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Head of Principal Gifts
Salary: £69,365 to £79,257 per annum
Location: White City (Hybrid)
Are you a fundraiser looking for a new challenge at the highest levels of philanthropy? Are you looking to transition into the field of principal gifts?
Here at Imperial College, we are recruiting a Head of Principal Gifts to join our brilliant team. This is a new position, part of an expansion of our Advancement Division.
As Head of Principal Gifts, you will play a transformative role in securing the philanthropic investments that drive groundbreaking discoveries, life-changing innovations and sustainable solutions. Your work will directly impact fields critical to shaping the future – from climate resilience and AI to global health and business innovation. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing colleagues driven to tackle some of the most difficult problems facing society.
This is your opportunity to forge the direction of philanthropy at one of the most prestigious universities in the world, building meaningful relationships with high- net-worth individuals and stakeholders who share our vision for impactful change. You will help drive Imperial’s bold and ambitious alumni engagement and fundraising campaign.
Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global, you will have the opportunity to work on transformational gifts – interesting, complex gifts which will build your career.
This position is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to have a major impact on a world-renowned institution. You will be entrepreneurially minded, not fazed by complexity and ambiguity, and comfortable orchestrating a myriad of stakeholders. We hope to hear from you!
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
- Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
- Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial.
Our culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.
Further Information
This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following roles:
- Head of Development, Faculty of Medicine
- Head of Global Development, North America
Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
Interested?
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.
Imperial is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter by midnight on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
At TLG, we are passionate about building an exceptional staff team committed to transforming the lives of children who are struggling. Our vision is bold, and we are looking for outstanding people to join us on this journey. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated and purpose-driven leader to become our Head of Grants & Philanthropy.
This is a pivotal role where you will lead the growth of TLG’s philanthropic income, driving progress to reach ambitious six-figure targets year after year. You will shape and deliver a dynamic strategy to build a diverse and sustainable portfolio of income streams, including trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, and legacy giving. A core focus will be creating and implementing an effective grants strategy to grow and maximise voluntary income from trusts and foundations. The funding you secure will be essential to sustaining TLG’s operations and enabling future growth.
As Head of Grants & Philanthropy, you will work closely with TLG’s Directors, colleagues across the organisation, and external partners to raise funds for innovative projects in the UK and support the expansion of our work internationally. You will also lead a small, talented team, inspiring and equipping them to develop each area of philanthropic income. Strong administrative skills and a commitment to harnessing AI for efficiency will be key, allowing you to focus on building relationships and sourcing new opportunities.
From crafting compelling applications to driving strategic development, this role places you at the heart of our mission to bring fullness of life to every child, no matter what struggles they face. If you are an experienced, innovative leader with a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Hours: 37.5 per hours week (full-time). Open to part-time for the right candidate.
Closing Date: Thursday 20th November
Initial Interviews: Thursday 27th November – Online
Final Interviews: Tuesday 9th December – at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
This is a terrific opportunity to lead Muscular Dystrophy UK’s public affairs strategy, driving meaningful change for people living with muscle wasting conditions across the UK. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering our political engagement work, ensuring our voice is heard by all four governments.
In parallel, you will lead our social inclusion policy agenda, initially focusing on improving financial security for people with muscle wasting conditions, with scope to expand into broader inclusion-related policy areas over time.
You’ll build strong relationships with politicians, civil servants, voluntary sector organisations, and other key stakeholders to grow our influence and impact.
Working collaboratively across departments – including Policy and Campaigns, Research, Services and Support, Communications, Fundraising, and our devolved nations leads - you’ll help deliver key strategic objectives. Reporting to the Director of Policy and Campaigns, and line managing the Policy and Public Affairs Officer, you’ll play a vital role in driving change and improving lives.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.
We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: Head Office, London, SE1 (with flexibility for homeworking with regular travel to Westminster)
Closing date: Sunday 2nd November October
Interview dates Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th November
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
