Head of programmes and impact jobs

About the Role

As Head of Donor Engagement, you will lead Norwood's relationship fundraising strategy across major donors, trusts and foundations, legacy giving and emerging supporter audiences.

Leading a high performing team, you will drive sustainable income growth while building meaningful, long term relationships with supporters.

Working closely with the Director of Fundraising, trustees and senior stakeholders, you will help shape fundraising strategy, strengthen donor pipelines and ensure donor engagement is coordinated and connected across the organisation.

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK.  We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day.  You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging.  We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.

Who we are looking for

We're looking for an experienced fundraising leader who believes that strong relationships have the power to change lives.

You'll be motivated by building meaningful partnerships with donors, trusts, philanthropists and supporters, helping them see the difference their generosity makes to children, families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities.  You'll enjoy creating long term relationships built on trust, shared purpose and exceptional stewardship.

As an inspiring leader, you'll bring out the best in others, developing a high-performing team that is collaborative, ambitious and committed to delivering outstanding supporter experiences.  You'll be comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands on leadership, whether you're shaping fundraising strategy, meeting major donors, working alongside trustees or coaching your team.

You'll thrive in an organisation where relationships matter.  Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Events, Data & Insights and our operational services, you'll help create a joined up approach that strengthens supporter engagement and delivers sustainable income for the future.

Most importantly, you'll share our belief that every child, family and person we support deserves the opportunity to live their best life.  Your leadership will help ensure Norwood can continue providing life changing services for generations to come.

You will:

• Lead and develop Norwood’s donor engagement strategy across high-value and pipeline audiences
• Drive a relationship-led approach across philanthropy, trusts, legacies and supporter engagement
• Build sustainable income growth through strategic relationship management
• Work closely with trustees, ambassadors and senior volunteers to strengthen networks and donor engagement
• Oversee donor cultivation activity, stewardship and major funding approaches
• Support the development of future supporter pipelines through community and next-generation engagement

This is an opportunity to lead a function with significant organisational impact while helping shape the future of fundraising at Norwood.

Your Day to Day

You will:

• Lead, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary fundraising team
• Manage performance, targets and professional development across the team
• Personally manage a portfolio of major donors and high-net-worth prospects
• Oversee trusts and foundations fundraising strategy and pipeline performance
• Lead Norwood’s legacy fundraising strategy and supporter journeys
• Work closely with Events & Sponsorship teams to maximise donor cultivation opportunities
• Partner with Data & Insights colleagues to strengthen forecasting, segmentation and reporting
• Support trustee and SLT engagement through research, briefing and relationship coordination
• Ensure fundraising activity is compliant, insight-led and relationship-focused

Your impact will be demonstrated through:

• Increased high-value income and long-term donor engagement
• Stronger donor stewardship and supporter retention
• Sustainable pipeline growth across fundraising audiences
• A collaborative and high-performing fundraising culture
• Clear alignment between donor engagement, events and data insight functions

Qualifications, Experience & Training
Essential

• Significant experience leading high-performing fundraising teams
• Proven success securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals and foundations
• Experience working with trustees, philanthropists and senior stakeholders
• Strong track record of developing and delivering relationship fundraising strategies
• Experience managing and developing teams to achieve ambitious income targets
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills
• Strong strategic planning and analytical capability

Desirable

• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Experience within charity or not-for-profit fundraising environments

Reward and Benefits

• 21 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE) + Jewish Festival Days
• Enhanced parental pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapy treatments, with virtual GP access, private consultations, and wellbeing tools via the My Medicash App
• Blue Light Card scheme access
• Cycle to Work scheme
• £300 refer-a-friend bonus
• Career development pathway
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, experienced team and management.

The Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for  managing  FFRP, a London wide programme that supports families on low income to access good quality, free and independent advice, in order to prevent or alleviate financial hardship. The ideal candidate will be an experienced project manager, confident in relationship management and in evaluation and monitoring, with a strong understanding of the free legal advice sector in London. 

About Pathway Fund

We are the UK's first Black and Ethnic Minoritised (BEM)-led impact investment wholesaler, dedicated to catalysing opportunities for Black and Ethnically Minoritised communities across the UK. Our mission is to address structural inequalities within the UK’s investment ecosystem by providing bespoke and subsidised capital to BEM-led organisations, making it more affordable and accessible to those underserved by existing infrastructure. We act as a funder, convenor, and knowledge builder, bridging gaps between communities, finance, and policymakers to drive systemic change and foster inclusive growth and community wealth building.

Following the receipt of our Dormant Assets funding, we have moved into full delivery mode, with the first wave of Investment Management Organisations (IMOs) already applying. This is a key role for Pathway Fund; the successful candidate will embed existing structures and systems within the organisation while ensuring we remain a learning-led team that constantly strives to improve. As we work to deliver systemic change, this role will serve as a key face of the organisation, embodying our culture of excellence, practicality, and flexibility. We are a small, collaborative team with an ambitious remit and a strong commitment to public value, working closely with partners to ensure we achieve our mission.

Role Summary

The activities of the Programme Manager are key to the deployment of Dormant Assets funding, in alignment with Pathway Fund’s strategy 2026-2029. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, you will act as an operational lead for the Programme team. In this role, you will build upon and embed the existing structures for end-to-end delivery of Pathway’s funding programmes and oversee the effective management of our investment portfolio, ensuring continuous improvement, timely delivery, high-quality outputs, and robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning. This includes the ongoing development of programmes, managing application and selection processes, acting as secretariat for Pathway Fund’s Social Investment Committee, overseeing intermediary contracts, managing stakeholder relationships, monitoring and reporting, and ensuring programme outcomes are met.

 Reports to: Head of Programmes

Location: Kennington, London (hybrid or remote working)

 Contract: Permanent, Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Key Functions

Programme Design, Launch and Governance

• Support the Head of Programmes in further developing and communicating key policies and guiding documents for the deployment of Dormant Assets capital.
• Support the Head of Programmes in refining and scaling Pathway’s key funding programmes.
• Manage outreach to key stakeholders including national and regional intermediary organisations, and potential co-investors.
• Provide pre-application support to BEM-led intermediary organisations.
• Conduct application review and assessment.
• Act as secretariat for Pathway Fund’s Social Investment Committee, collaborating with the Executive Assistant (or relevant office support role) to ensure all committee coordination, paper distribution, and logistical support is effectively managed.

Programme and Portfolio Management

• Deliver specific funded programmes aligned with agreed objectives, budgets, and timelines.
• Support the Head of Programmes in planning and coordinating programme activities.
• Manage day-to-day delivery of specific projects or programme strands.
• Oversee contracting, due diligence, and reporting processes, focusing on continuous improvement of these workflows.
• Liaise with intermediary and delivery partners to ensure compliance with funding agreements, quality standards, and performance expectations.
• Track budgets, milestones, and outcomes, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Evaluation

• Maintain and improve accurate programme records, data, and systems.
• Support preparation of financial and performance reports for the Head of Programmes, CEO, and funders.
• Contribute to data collection, learning, and impact reporting across programmes.
• Support the ongoing refinement and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems.

Marketing and Promotion

• Work with internal colleagues and external partners to promote Pathway Fund's programmes, funding opportunities, and impact.
• Contribute to the development of programme communications, case studies, events, and promotional materials.
• Represent the organisation at stakeholder meetings, networks, and events to raise awareness of Pathway Fund's work and strengthen relationships.
• Support the dissemination of programme learning, outcomes, and success stories through appropriate communication channels.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage relationships with intermediary, delivery, and regional partners.
• Support stakeholder and regional engagement activities to strengthen collaboration and visibility.
• Act as a point of contact for programme-related enquiries and communications.

Administrative and Operational Support

• Coordinate meetings, events, and workshops to support programme delivery.
• Work closely with the Executive Assistant (or relevant office support role) to ensure the smooth operational delivery of programme-related administrative tasks.
• Support policy, governance, and assurance documentation for programme delivery, building on established foundations.

Person Specification

Essential

• 5+ years of experience in managing or supporting grant funding or investment programme delivery.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with track record of managing multiple programmes and associated consistency on time, quality and budget.
• Ability to develop programme strategies and plans that align with Pathway’s overall strategy and impact objective.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Confidence working with budgets, contracts, and performance reports.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and similar tools.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive with a "can-do" attitude.
• Positively encouraging, conscientious and respectful as a team member working with a small but dynamic team.
• Commitment to Pathway’s mission and equity-focused values.

Desirable

• Knowledge of social enterprise, social investment, impact investment, or dormant assets.
• Experience working with Black and Ethnic Minoritised-led organisations or regional partnerships.
• Experience in contract management or monitoring and evaluation.
• Interest in data, learning, and impact measurement.
• Experience working in small organisations and/or in start-up environment.

What We Offer

• Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annual leave, 3 days office closure between Christmas and New Year (covering office closure), plus bank holidays.
• Flexible/Hybrid Working: We welcome applications from anywhere in the UK. We operate a remote working policy for long-distance employees where they will be required to attend the office twice a month with some flexibility for key events. Travel costs will be covered for remote employees. Employees based locally are expected to travel to the office 3 days a week.
• Pension Scheme: 5.5% employer pension contribution.
• Professional Development: Dedicated training budget or commitment to continuous learning.
• Culture: The opportunity to be part of a highly collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to delivering systemic impact and racial equity in the UK social investment ecosystem.

XLP is a youth work charity working to create positive futures for young people and at the cutting edge of tackling poverty and educational failure in inner London. We deliver holistic, long-term work with young people aged 11 to 25 in schools and communities.

It is a significant time of change for us, as we seek to become the modern, impact-driven, medium sized charity that we want to be. We are keen to better track young people’s progress and outcomes, for better data collection and analysis, and better reporting to funders, all of which have begun.

We are seeking to embed the Impact function deeply into the charity to learn from wider research, best practice and our youth work delivery data and insights to achieve our intended outcomes for young people and beyond that to influence the London-wide youth sector.

As we launch our new five-year strategy it is paramount that we can evidence that we are working with the young people who need us most and that what we are doing is making a positive difference in their lives.

We are looking for a Head of Impact who is passionate about supporting young people in London to achieve positive outcomes in their lives. You will be motivated to use your experience and skills to train, support and enable the youth work team to better evidence their work, contribute to programme design and quality improvements and measure progress towards outcomes for young people.

You will be a confident communicator with the skills to make complex information and systems easy and simple for the team to use day to day. You will also have a keen interest in data visualisation and creating dashboards to inform and drive youth work delivery and leadership decision making. You will also manage an Impact Officer, who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our Salesforce CRM.

The Woodland Trust is looking for a The Head of Estate and Programmes - Scotland. They will lead the Trust’s estate and programmes team in Scotland, ensuring that the estate and associated programmes are managed to the highest professional standards and in accordance with the Woodland Trust’s management approach, policies and standards. They will lead the development of the Treescape programme and other priority programmes as required and develop and manage strategic partnerships in support of the Trust’s work in Scotland.

The Role:

• Lead and oversee the Woodland Trust’s Scottish estate, ensuring woodlands are managed to the highest professional, environmental and compliance standards, including UKWAS accreditation.
• Drive delivery of the Trust’s Treescape Programme in Scotland, building effective partnerships and ensuring strategic objectives are achieved.
• Manage and inspire a high-performing team of site managers, project leads and programme staff, fostering a culture of accountability, development and collaboration.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary projects and a budget of approximately £5m, ensuring resources are managed effectively and deliver maximum value and impact.
• Provide strategic leadership on estate acquisitions, disposals and land management, supporting the growth and long-term sustainability of the Trust’s woodland portfolio.
• Champion health and safety and operational excellence across all estate activities in Scotland, ensuring compliance and best practice at all times.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with partners, funders, stakeholders, government bodies and the wider land-use sector to advance the Trust’s vision and objectives.
• Contribute to senior leadership and organisational strategy, representing Scotland within the Woodland Trust and supporting UK-wide initiatives, policy development and knowledge sharing.
• This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within wider Scotland, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
• A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that out Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.

The Candidate:

• Extensive experience in forestry, woodland and land management, with a strong understanding of native woodland management, Scotland’s land-use landscape and rainforest ecosystems.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to lead, motivate, develop and inspire multidisciplinary teams to deliver high performance.
• Strong project, programme and budget management expertise, including oversight of complex initiatives, resource allocation, monitoring and reporting.
• Commercial and operational management experience, including procurement, contract management and delivering value for money while achieving organisational objectives.
• Exceptional partnership and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience building strategic relationships across government, funding bodies, landowners, conservation organisations and other key interest groups.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders, preparing written reports, presenting ideas and supporting successful funding applications.
• Knowledge of legal, policy, and governance frameworks, including experience developing and managing legal agreements and understanding Scotland’s conservation, forestry and land-use policy environment.
• Relevant professional qualifications and practical capability, including a forestry-related qualification, membership (or working towards membership) of the Institute of Chartered Foresters, strong IT skills (including MS Office and GIS) and the ability to travel extensively.

Benefits and Wellbeing:

Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us:

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 

People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.

Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice:

For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.

Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.

Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

Apply Now:

If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete. 

First round interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on 18th, 19th and 20th August 2026.

An exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team supporting young people to build resilience and thrive.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated leader to manage programmes and daily operations at our Hereford farm.  Set in the stunning Golden Valley on the Welsh border, Jamie’s Farm Hereford offers young people the chance to take part in real, meaningful farm life in a nurturing and purposeful environment.  You will play a key role in ensuring our young people have a meaningful, inclusive, and memorable experience, feeling the positive impact long after their visit.

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.

Known internally as ‘Head of Farm’

More about the role:  As Head of Farm, you will lead the delivery of our programme at Jamie’s Farm Hereford, working alongside and managing a values-driven team to deliver an impactful programme. Your responsibilities will include leading up to four visits per month, ensuring the smooth delivery of residential visits, representing Jamie’s Farm with partner organisations, funders, volunteers and other stakeholders; and fostering a culture of empowerment and collaboration within the team. You will help achieve key performance goals including high visitor retention and staff satisfaction rates, while also leading professional development and team-building activities for your team.

You will participate in all aspects of farm life - leading walks, guiding young people through meaningful output-based jobs like gardening or log chopping, and creating meaningful connections during shared meals and evening programmes. You will also contribute to broader Jamie’s Farm strategy as a key member of the Leadership team.

About you:  We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader who embodies Jamie’s Farm core values of positivity, passion, generosity, collaboration, and professionalism. You will have experience in relational leadership and practice with young people. Prior management experience is preferred, showing your ability to support and motivate teams effectively. You will bring exceptional communication, teamwork, and organisational skills to the role.

You will excel at developing meaningful relationships with diverse individuals and organisations, using positivity and empathy to inspire and motivate others. Your dedication to helping young people thrive, especially those in challenging circumstances, will drive the success of your team and the programme.

Please see the full job description, desired experience and employee benefits by exploring our recruitment pack below.  Don’t meet every single requirement? We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.

Programme & Partnerships Lead

Permanent. Full Time

Location: This role could also be based in one of our UK offices which are: Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington

Salary - £56,736 per year for Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington. £61,668 per year for London

If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience. 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues. 

About the role

Reporting in to the Global Head of Programme Policy and Practice, the Programme & Partnerships Lead is pivotal to the design, strategic oversight and impact success of signature programmes for the wider organization . It works closely with Multi Country Clusters (MCC) leadership to ensure coherence of the signature programme and ensure the programmes contribute to the wider organization's impact framework under the new strategy .

The role oversees key technical capacity for global programmes covering MEAL, Programme partnerships and Programme Portfolio Management . The role provides technical oversight on the core signature programme architectural processes and methodologies , and provides leadership to the wider organization in ensuring programme , partnership and MEAL frameworks are enhanced and organizational capacity is built on decolonized and locally-led approaches to programming and partnerships.

The role provides programmatic leadership to Impact department and sits on the leadership team of the Programme , Policy and Practice Division (PPPD). Across MCC programme portfolios this role will provide support to ensure a coherent application of our partnership principles and alignment with organizational values and goals.

The role provides leadership in managing the MEAL Advisor , a Programme Impact and Portfolio Management Advisor, and a Partnership & Civil Society and Faith specialist to help deliver high-impact programmes with an emphasis on decolonial approaches and methodologies. The role will provide specific support to the development of Christian Aid’s faith based partnerships. The role spearheads localisation and CSO approach as an underpinning ethos of the new organizational mode.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Programme & Partnerships Lead include:

• Inspire and motivate the team and colleagues in the Programme Policy and Practice division to support MCC’s, to drive meaningful impact across our programmes.
• Work across Departments to support the design of signature programmes, including building connections across the MCCs, developing an appropriate MEAL framework and ensuring effective reporting and links to Organisational Effectiveness.
• Guide the Global MEAL Advisor and collaborate with Organisational Effectiveness Department to commission internal and external impact evaluations and research for signature programmes and the wider organization impact framework ; this will include a focus on decolonial approaches to evaluation.
• With an emphasis on signature programmes work with IPE and MCCs to identify opportunities for the further development of signature programmes.
• Ensure financial processes and guardrails are in place to support the strategic allocation of programme resources to MCCs.
• Develop and maintains strong cross sector and internal relationships that fosters cross-functional consensus.
• Collaborate with MCC's to develop

About you

Who we are looking for:

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in business, economics, international development, or a related discipline.
• Significant senior management/ leadership experience.
• Experience in problem solving to unblock obstacles for programme delivery success.
• Experience of developing innovative multi-country programmes.
• Experience of developing budget recommendations linked to multi-country programmes.
• Experience of team design and recruitment of programme delivery roles
• Substantial experience of partnership management.
• Substantial experience of project design, monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Openness to understanding and working with decolonised approaches to project design, monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Understanding of financial controls and procedures including due-diligence processes - highly numerate.
• Highly developed communication skill written and verbal.

Desirable:

• Developed understanding of operating with a total economy approach.
• Highly developed relationship building and facilitation and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Developed ability to devise and implement strategies.
• Highly developed negotiation skills.

Further information

At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.

We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. 

We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity. 

All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. 

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision over the coming years.

We are recruiting a Head of Communications to join our Senior Leadership Team to lead the charity’s communications work, ensuring that the charity’s ambitious growth plan is supported by exceptional strategic communications that engages our key stakeholders and builds support for the charity’s work, particularly with funders and university partners.

This is a senior position and will involve close work with the charity’s senior managers, trustees and high-profile stakeholders. This is both a strategic and hands-on role, ranging from having senior oversight of the charity’s communications strategy, through to rolling your sleeves up to work with the team to meet a tight deadline. 

The role at a glance

Contract

Permanent. The role is available on either a part-time (30 hours per week, 0.8 FTE) or full-time basis, with responsibilities adjusted appropriately.

Start date

September 2026 (or as otherwise agreed with candidate)

Working hours 

The role is available either 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE) or full-time, with responsibilities adjusted appropriately.

We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. Our Head Office team is based on the site of our North Kensington centre in West London. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: we are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Role is mainly office-based, with the opportunity to work from home one day per week.

The in-person time will mainly be in the office with other members of the team, but will also include regularly attending meetings at other locations - for example, attending events or meeting stakeholders at IntoUniversity centres.

Salary

£55,000 to £60,000 per annum pro rata (incl. £2,800 London contribution) Pro-rated salary for 30 hours p/w (0.8 FTE) is £44,000 to £48,000 per annum. 

Location

IntoUniversity Head Office, 95 Sirdar Road, London W11 4EQ 

Annual Leave

Full-time staff entitlement, pro-rated for part-time staff: 33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days).

Senior Leadership Team

The postholder will be a member of the charity’s Senior Leadership Team, which comprises six senior operational, HR, communications and fundraising staff along with the four members of our Senior Management Team. 

Application deadline: 09:00am Wednesday 29th July 2026

Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader who is passionate about delivering lasting impact for people with disabilities and other marginalised communities. As our new Director of Programme Impact, you will shape the strategic direction and development of our programme portfolio, ensuring our partner-led work continues to grow in reach, quality, effectiveness, and impact.
You will bring strong programme leadership, people management expertise, and a commitment to partnership-based approaches that support locally led development. As a member of CBM UK’s Leadership Team (LT), you will contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation while leading and motivating a committed Programmes Team. You will play a key role in strengthening CBM UK’s contribution to the CBM Global federation, working closely with country teams, technical specialists, and partners to maximise our collective impact.
An experienced leader, you will provide strategic oversight across a diverse portfolio of programmes, partnerships, and funding opportunities. Overseeing an annual budget of around £4million, you will have a strong track record of delivering impactful programme strategies, building and developing high-performing teams, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an established senior leader who is ready to take the next step into their first Director-level position, as well as those with existing director-level experience.
Forward-thinking and adaptable, you will be excited by the opportunities and challenges facing the international development sector. You will play an instrumental role in exploring the changing role of UK INGOs within the localisation agenda and will work closely with the CEO and Leadership Team to develop new approaches and business models that respond to an evolving global context. You will also bring experience of securing and growing institutional and strategic funding opportunities, alongside the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and compellingly to a wide range of audiences.
Above all, you will share our commitment to inclusion, equity, and disability rights and be motivated by the opportunity to help create a world in which all people can enjoy their rights and fulfil their potential. You will be inspired by the chance to shape both organisational strategy and sector-wide conversations, ensuring that people with disabilities remain at the heart of international development and humanitarian action.

Key Responsibilities
Programmes Leadership & Management (70%)
1. Lead the strategic and financial development and oversight of CBM UK’s international programme portfolio, ensuring the organisation delivers its programme strategy with maximum impact and effectiveness in alignment with CBM Global’s strategy. Support and line manage the team to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans to ensure excellence in programme funding, development and delivery.
2. Drive quality and effectiveness within CBM UK projects and across CBM Global by
a) ensuring effective coordination of tasks, forward planning of key activities and events, and providing space for collaboration, problem-solving, escalation and innovation across the portfolio.
b) identifying and improving policies and procedures that ensure proportional programmatic oversight and support complex institutional funding management.
c) supporting Programmes staff to work with country teams to pursue a localised approach to programming, drawing on the CBM Global localisation roadmap.
3. Work with Programme Funding colleagues to lead and oversee the development of strategic partnerships and packaging of programme approaches that secure institutional funding for CBM UK’s programmes, including by strengthening intelligence on donor trends and funder priorities, developing immediate responses to new opportunities as they arise in line with CBM UK’s mission.
4. Work closely with CBM UK finance, fundraising, communication teams and other CBM Global Members in creating and responding to opportunities for funding, driving growth, and promoting effective use of CBM UK’s voluntary income to leverage match funding.
5. Together with the Board and LT, actively manage programme risks based on CBMUK’s overall risk management framework.
6. Demonstrate leadership in maintaining an environment free from harm for project participants, CBM UK and partner staff by overseeing the management of safeguarding concerns arising in CBM UK supported projects, including reporting to the Board and Charity Commission where appropriate.
7. Promote within the Programmes Department a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement which only results in an improved programmatic approach but also informs and supports our advocacy, advisory, and evidence and learning work.

8. Liaise closely with CBM UK colleagues to ensure coordination and effective integration of programme activities into opportunities for fundraising, including contributing to the innovation in business models to diversify CBM UK’s funding base, including exploring sustainable funding approaches to enhance programme delivery and reduce dependency on the charitable model (in conjunction with the CEO and Director of Fundraising, Impact and Communications).

Organisational leadership (20%)
1. Contribute to the overall leadership and strategic direction of CBM UK through the Leadership Team, and in collaboration with the CEO, including contributing to Board meetings.
2. As part of the Leadership Team, take shared leadership responsibility for the wider CBM UK team of staff and volunteers, supporting effective collaboration and organisational cohesion, and taking on cross-functional responsibilities where appropriate.
3. Encourage and promote a culture of ambition, learning and excellence across the CBM UK team.
4. Be responsible for producing and initiating regular reports, briefing papers and other relevant programmes information for the CEO and Board Programmes Committee as appropriate.
5. Lead on supporting the Board Programmes Committee, working closely with the Committee Chair to ensure members are provided with the information necessary to permit strategic oversight and robust risk management.
6. Lead UK’s engagement with CBM Global's programmatic leadership, in particular Directors of Programmes in other CBM Member Teams (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland), CBM Global Secretariat, and Technical Directors, working towards greater alignment, escalation of issues, and collaboration to advance CBM UK’s approach to localisation.

Representation and advocacy (10%)
1. Represent the organisation at the highest levels, including deputising for the CEO where required. Act as a key spokesperson for CBM UK with a range of external audiences, including institutional and statutory donors and strategic partners, media, policy and decision makers and other international and national non-government organisations. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key geographic stakeholders, including diplomatic representatives, ensuring effective engagement and alignment with CBM UK’s programme priorities.
2. In alignment with Advocacy and with Advisory colleagues, contribute to best practice in the UK disability and development sector by forging good relationships with UK-based and international NGO and disability sector networks to advocate for the adoption of inclusive development policies and practices, and champion innovative inclusive programmatic approaches.

For full details please download the Recruitment Pack.

Head of Finance

Head Office, Southampton, Hampshire

37 Hours per week, Full time

(Flexible working will be considered)

Permanent

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association.  The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

The Impact You'll Make

As our Head of Finance, you will you will drive the strength, integrity, and efficiency of our financial operations. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will hold day-to-day responsibility for all finance matters across the organisation. You won't just oversee numbers from afar—you will directly enable life-changing frontline services by ensuring financial integrity, robust budgeting, and clear risk management.

While this is a key leadership post involving board reporting and team management, our structure means you will also enjoy a hands-on approach. You will lead a dedicated team, act as a trusted business partner to senior operational managers, and manage your own suite of core finance projects to build a modern, progressive finance function.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking finance professional who brings both technical excellence and strong leadership skills. You should possess significant accounting experience, formal accounting training, and a strong background in managing individuals or teams.

Because SSJ operates in a fast-changing environment, we need an approachable leader who can seamlessly translate complex, technical financial information into clear insights for non-financial colleagues. You will thrive here if you are passionate about process improvement, love developing people, and care deeply about supporting staff who are making a real difference to vulnerable people. A genuine alignment with our core values—Respect, Response, and Recognition—as well as a commitment to equity, diversity, and safeguarding, is essential.

Essential Qualities and Skills

Qualifications & Legal

• Professional Qualifications: Working towards a recognised chartered accountant status and/or equivalent relevant experience. 
• Right to Work: Legal rights to live and work in the UK.

Technical Experience & Knowledge

• Financial Management: Proven experience leading monthly management accounts processes, cash flow planning and monitoring, budgeting, and forecasting in a medium-to-large organisation. 
• Payroll & Benefits: Experience running monthly payroll and managing benefits. 
• Audit & Regulations: Experience preparing for and managing external accounting audits, along with a strong understanding of the UK financial regulatory framework. 
• Systems & Tools: Adaptability to work with accounting software such as Sage 200, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• People Leadership: Proven leadership and management experience, with a commitment to supporting and developing your team.
• Communication: Honest, articulate, confident, and approachable style with the ability to translate technical financial concepts for non-financial colleagues. 
• Process Improvement: Passion for developing systems, processes, and modern finance solutions. 
• Values Alignment: Demonstrable commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), safeguarding principles, and SSJ's overall mission.

Desirable Skills

• Full Qualification: Fully qualified chartered accountant from a recognised body (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA). 
• Sector Expertise: Experience within the Charity Sector, alongside exposure to Housing and/or Charity SORP. 
• Specialist Technical Exposure: Knowledge or experience in general project accounting, VAT, Corporation Tax, or rent accounting. 
• Advanced Systems Skills: Direct experience using Sage 200 software and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. 
• Senior Leadership: Experience managing or leading teams within a senior-level role. 
• Licensing: Full UK driver's licence for work purposes.

What we can offer you

We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
• Electric Car Scheme
• Blue Light Card 

To apply please visit:

The application process will include some supplementary questions which are an opportunity for you to illustrate how you meet the requirements for the role and why you want to work for SSJ.

We would welcome any requests for an informal chat or informal visit during the recruitment process. Please message:  

Closing date: Week commencing 10th August 2026 

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing: 17th August 2026

SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Help us grow our corporate income, building transformational partnerships and accelerating Habitat GB's mission to tackle housing poverty around the world.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join Habitat for Humanity Great Britain at a pivotal moment in our growth. We have ambitious plans to significantly increase our impact, expand our profile and unlock substantial new investment from the private sector. To do this, we are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial and relationship-driven Head of Corporate Partnerships to lead the next phase of our corporate fundraising journey.

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising & Partnerships, you will lead the development and delivery of a high-value corporate partnerships strategy, personally securing and growing six-figure and multi-year partnerships with some of the UK's most influential companies. You'll build on strong foundations while creating new opportunities for businesses to engage with one of the world's leading housing and community development organisations.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on income generation. You will lead a growing team, shape future investment in the function, and drive delivery of ambitious targets, including £1.3 million in corporate income and more than £500,000 in new business in year one, helping to achieve our ambition to double corporate income over the next three years.

As part of the global Habitat for Humanity network, you'll be able to offer corporate partners compelling opportunities spanning housing, climate resilience, community development, employee engagement and international volunteering. Few charities can match the scale, reach and tangible impact of the partnerships you will create.

We are looking for an outstanding fundraiser and leader with a track record of securing significant corporate partnerships, building high-performing pipelines and inspiring teams to deliver ambitious targets. In return, you'll join a passionate, values-led organisation where your work will directly help more families access the safety, security and opportunity of a decent home.

If you're excited by growth, motivated by impact and ready to build something extraordinary, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

Start your Habitat journey here…

We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to shine, to share your skills and experience as clearly as possible, and for you to find out more about Habitat GB in return. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat before submitting an application.

To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4).

Job Purpose

 The Head of Corporate Partnerships is accountable for delivering substantial and sustained income growth from the private sector, with clear ownership of income targets, pipeline strength and conversion performance.

The role will lead the development and execution of a high-value, ESG-aligned corporate partnerships strategy, focused on securing and growing six-figure and multi-year partnerships. Combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, the postholder will personally lead priority opportunities while building a high-performing, commercially focused function capable of doubling corporate income over a three-year period.

Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Partnerships, the role will strengthen Habitat GB’s position as a partner of choice for purpose-driven businesses, leveraging the global Habitat network to deliver scalable, high-impact partnerships

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Corporate Partnerships Strategy & Growth

· Develop, implement and continuously refine a high-value corporate partnerships strategy aligned to organisational growth ambitions

· Deliver significant year-on-year income growth, contributing to the target to double corporate income within three years

· Lead the development of market-leading ESG-aligned partnership propositions, linked to SDGs, climate resilience and inclusive housing

· Identify, prioritise and unlock opportunities with UK-headquartered multinationals and national corporate partners

· Leverage the global Habitat network to secure multi-country and scalable partnership opportunities

Income Generation & New Business Delivery

· Personally lead the end-to-end development of strategic partnerships—from prospect identification through to negotiation and contract

· Secure six-figure and multi-year partnerships aligned to organisational priorities

· Deliver against agreed annual income and new business targets (anticipated to be £1.3m and £500k+ in year one), with a clear trajectory for sustained growth.

· Build and maintain a robust pipeline with a minimum 3–5x coverage ratio, ensuring consistent delivery against targets

· Apply disciplined prospect qualification, prioritisation and conversion methodologies

· Lead complex, high-value negotiations and partnership design

Pipeline Management, Forecasting & Performance

· Own and manage a dynamic, data-driven pipeline, using CRM systems and performance insights to inform decision-making

· Track and report on pipeline health, conversion rates, income forecasting and return on investment

· Work collaboratively with Finance to ensure accurate income forecasting, budgeting and reporting. Embed structured pipeline reviews and performance management processes.

· Ensure accurate forecasting and proactive management of risks and opportunities.

Partnership Management & Strategic Account Growth

· Oversee the strategic management, renewal and year-on-year growth of existing partnerships

· Drive increased partnership value through upsell, cross-portfolio engagement and multi-year agreements

· Ensure strong retention rates and long-term partner engagement

· Act as senior relationship lead for flagship and high-value accounts

· Maximise value through integrated opportunities including employee engagement, brand alignment, volunteering and digital activation

Global Volunteering Programme

• Provide strategic oversight of Habitat GB's Global Volunteering programme, ensuring it supports organisational income, engagement and partnership objectives
• Line manage the Volunteer Coordinator and support the effective delivery, growth and performance of the programme
• Ensure appropriate systems, processes, risk management and safeguarding measures are in place to support the safe and effective operation of the programme
• Embed Global Volunteering opportunities within corporate partnerships and supporter engagement activity to maximise participation, income and impact

Team Leadership & Capability Building

· Lead and develop the Corporate Partnerships team, currently comprising the New Business Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, with planned responsibility for the Corporate Partnerships Manager and New Business Executive roles as these positions are recruited

· Set clear objectives, KPIs and expectations aligned to income delivery and pipeline development

· Build a high-performing, accountable and commercially focused team culture

· Support capability development in pipeline management, negotiation and partnership growth

· Ensure effective use of systems, data and insight across the function

Proposition Development & Cross-Organisational Leadership

· Work collaboratively with Impact and Programmes teams, as well as other Fundraising & Partnerships colleagues to develop compelling, tailored partnership propositions

· Influence and align senior internal stakeholders to prioritise and deliver high-value opportunities

· Ensure all partnership propositions clearly articulate impact, value and alignment with corporate ESG priorities

· Drive innovation in corporate partnership “products”, responding to evolving market demand

External Profile, Influence & Market Positioning

· Position Habitat GB as a leading partner for corporate social impact and ESG-driven collaboration

· Build and maintain strong relationships with senior corporate stakeholders and decision-makers

· Represent Habitat GB at external forums, events and networks to build visibility and generate opportunities

· Contribute to thought leadership and sector engagement

Risk, Compliance & Due Diligence

· Ensure robust corporate due diligence processes and proactive management of reputational risk

· Maintain compliance with fundraising regulation, ethical standards and organisational policies

· Protect and enhance Habitat GB’s brand through careful partner selection and management

Person profile:

· Proven track record of securing six-figure+ corporate partnerships, including complex, strategic and multi-year deals

· Significant experience in corporate fundraising, partnerships or business development in a charitable or other relevant context

· Demonstrable success in building and converting high-value pipelines

· Experience managing and growing strategic partnerships and key accounts

· Experience leading complex negotiations and high-level stakeholder engagement

· Experience of line management or leading high-performing teams, including leading teams through growth, change or transformation

· Strong understanding of corporate fundraising, ESG, CSR and sustainability agendas

· Commercially astute with the ability to align corporate objectives and social impact

· Strong understanding of pipeline management, forecasting and performance metrics

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior level

· Highly delivery-focused, with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding income targets

· Strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into measurable results

· Strong relationship builder with credibility at senior/executive level

· Data-driven and disciplined in pipeline and performance management

· Creative and solution-oriented in developing partnership propositions

· Strong influencing skills in complex and matrix environments

· Results-driven, resilient and accountable

· High integrity, professionalism and sound judgement

· Strong alignment with Habitat GB’s mission and values

· Collaborative, inclusive and values-led leadership style

· Commitment to equality, diversity, safeguarding and ethical practice

Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work.  Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.

Unfortunately, because of high volume of applications we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within a month of the application deadline, please assume that your application has not been successful.

Location: National Support Centre, London SE1

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 gross per annum, depending on experience.

Closing Date: 29 July 2026 

Marine Society have an exciting new role! Help us to manage our rapidly expanding marine apprenticeships and adult skills programmes to meet growing industry demand. We’re looking for someone who has coordinated apprenticeship programmes and is passionate about developing a high-quality experience for apprentices.

You’ll be expected in using learner management systems, reporting and process improvements to strengthen compliance, improve apprentice support and increase progression and retention.

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

We are currently looking for an Apprenticeship Programmes Officer to join our team.

About the role

This new role is to support the growth of Marine Society apprenticeship and adult skills provision. The postholder will work with the Apprenticeship Operations Manager to deliver high quality apprenticeship programmes through providing coordination, monitoring, compliance and support for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Support the Apprenticeship Operations Manager to coordinate delivery of all apprenticeship and adult skills programmes ensuring learners achieve maximum progression and achievement.
• Monitor apprentices’ progress, off the job training and attendance and provided individual support to overcome issues and barriers to learning.
• Implement the new learner management system to provide accurate data and improve visibility of apprenticeship performance. Assist the Lead Maritime Trainer with developing the Google Classroom online portfolio and electronic training record books.
• Assist the Lead Maritime Trainer to prepare for and record online teaching sessions and apprentice progress reviews.
• Plan a programme of personal development and enrichment opportunities for apprentices. Work with external agencies such as the Association of Apprentices to access benefits for apprentices.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by management as may be required.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a college or training provider within a curriculum or learner support role
• Experience using VLE/LMS systems within apprenticeship training programmes
• Experience of planning work-based learning programmes within a team
• Good knowledge of levy-funded apprenticeship programmes and associated funding rules

For further information, please download the . If you are interested in this role, please apply now!

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

Programmes HR Manager

Remote UK

Starting salary for this position is £41,628 per annum (plus contributory pension)

About MAG:

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

About the role:

As a MAG Programmes HR Manager, you will provide trusted generalist HR advice and support to our programmes across Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Sahel West Africa. Working with Regional Directors, Senior Managers in Country and local HR teams, you will advise on complex people issues and change, strengthen in-country HR and manage risk across varied legal and cultural contexts. You will directly support Eastern Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean and line manage the HR Advisor supporting Sahel West Africa. You will also contribute to policies, employment frameworks, reward, new programme set-up and wider People and Culture projects. The role includes overseas travel to our programmes.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding and background checks on our website.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

About you:

You will have a strong track record of delivering HR services in an international or multi-country setting and advising senior managers on complex, sensitive or high-risk people matters. You can interpret employment law, policy and contracts to provide credible, practical advice across different operating contexts. You will bring sound judgement and discretion, together with strong communication, influencing and project-management skills. Experience of line management, coaching or mentoring is essential, as is the ability to work autonomously and build effective relationships across cultures and at a distance. International NGO experience is desirable, French and/or Spanish language are highly desirable, and Ukrainian language skills would also be an advantage.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A demonstrable track record of managing and delivering HR services in an international or multi-country setting.

• Experience of advising senior managers on complex, sensitive or high-risk employee relations matters, using sound employment-law knowledge and judgement.

• Experience of developing or improving HR policies, procedures, systems or employment frameworks and delivering work to a high standard.

• Experience of line management, supervision, coaching or mentoring, with strong communication and influencing skills across remote and culturally diverse teams.

Benefits and Further Information:

• Salary: £41,628 and this increases with service.

• Pension: MAG has a salary sacrifice group personal pension plan in place, and matches employee’s contributions up to 5%.

• Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. Annual Leave starts at five weeks each year and increases with service to six weeks.  We also offer paid sick leave, and the amount of the entitlement increases with service. Once you’ve been with MAG for two years, you’re entitled to 13 weeks. MAG also has policies on compassionate leave, flexible working and family leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave.

• Insurance: MAG provides personal accident insurance and life assurance to all staff, as well as medical and repatriation insurance for any period spent overseas whilst working for MAG.

• Professional Subscriptions: MAG will pay for the cost of your annual subscription/membership fee for one professional body in certain circumstances.

• Employee Assistance Programme: MAG offers free access to Health Assured, a service providing 24/7 confidential support and expert advice on a wide range of issues.

This role is based in the UK, therefore, a pre-existing right to work in the UK is a requirement and MAG will not be able to sponsor visa applications. Please note that if you have not declared your right to work in the UK on your application, we will not be able to consider you for this role.

We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner email us at recruitment [@] maginternational [.] org for further guidance. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role through the link before the closing date of 9am on Monday 3rd August 2026.

Job Title: Head of Communication and External Affairs

Reporting To: Director of Marketing and Communications

Salary Range: £55,000 to £60,000

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London

Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Requirements: Felix can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do ask questions regarding unspent criminal records.

We are Felix

We bring people together to rescue, repurpose, and share surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, turning an environmental problem into a social opportunity.

Together with 16 other independent charities, 18,000 volunteers, and thousands of partners, we are the UK’s food rescue network, supporting 1.5 million people across the country.

We‘re about fuller plates, fuller communities, and fuller lives.

Purpose of the Job 

The Head of Comms and External Affairs will lead our narrative and steward our reputation at critical moment, following the merger of FareShare and The Felix Project to form the new Felix brand. The role will set the strategy and operating rhythm for a team of seven across media relations, internal communications and public affairs, ensuring Felix speaks with one clear, trusted and influential voice.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications and working alongside the Head of Brand Marketing who leads brand marketing and digital communication, the postholder will protect and build Felix's reputation, shape national and sector conversations on food redistribution, food waste and food insecurity, and help position Felix as a leading partner in the national endeavour to triple food redistribution in the UK.

The role will provide senior counsel to the CEO, Executive Team, trustees and senior leaders; lead high-quality media, stakeholder and parliamentary engagement; and ensure internal communications support colleagues, volunteers and partners through integration, change and growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set and lead an integrated external affairs strategy for Felix, aligned to organisational strategy, the post-merger integration plan, the refreshed brand and the national programme to expand food redistribution.
• Lead, develop and empower a multidisciplinary team of seven across media relations, internal communications and public affairs, directly managing three discipline leads and building clear priorities, standards and ways of working.
• Lead Felix's media relations and reputation management, securing proactive national, regional and sector coverage, overseeing reactive press office activity, preparing spokespeople, managing issues and crisis communications and working closely with the digital marketing team.
• Working closely with the CEO and policy colleagues, leading public affairs and influencing activity, building trusted relationships with government, parliament, food industry partners, redistribution networks, funders and sector coalitions to advance Felix's mission and policy objectives.
• Set the strategic direction for internal communications, ensuring staff, volunteers, network partners and other internal audiences understand the charity's vision, values, priorities and change journey.
• Develop clear narratives, messages, evidence and thought leadership that explain Felix's mission, impact and role in creating a fairer and more sustainable food system.
• Provide expert advice to the Executive Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, CEO, Executive Team, trustees and senior leaders on reputation, stakeholder positioning, media risk, political context and communications opportunities.
• Work closely with the Head of Brand Marketing to ensure external affairs, brand marketing, fundraising, digital communication and operational communications are integrated, consistent and mutually reinforcing.
• Embed professional standards, risk management, evaluation and compliance across the function, including political impartiality, charity law, safeguarding, data protection, media protocols and inclusive communications.
• Bring innovation and experimentation to the development of content and wider communications offer.
• Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time. 

Recruitment timeline 

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interview as applications come in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.  

Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.