Head of strategy jobs in edenbridge, kent
High Trees Community Development Trust is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Children, Young People & Families (CYPF) to join our senior management team and lead one of our core service areas.
This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a wide-ranging CYPF service that directly supports over 400 children and young people each year, and many more through partnerships. You will lead the newly redeveloped Tulse Hill Adventure Playground, ensuring it thrives as a hub for children, young people and families, alongside a portfolio of impactful programmes including school-based mentoring, young leaders’ programmes, family stay-and-play, and peer-led social action.
Supported by our Adventure Playground Manager and a team of youth and play workers, this is an incredibly exciting time for the service – the newly built structures, alongside a small animal area and a growing area, are ready to build an ambitious service around that meets the needs and interests of local children and families.
High Trees is also the lead partner in Building Young Brixton (BYB) – a consortium of 10 youth organisations working with 2,000 young people across Lambeth – which you will coordinate, alongside contributing to the Lambeth Peer Action Collective.
Our Head of CYPF plays a key leadership role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on involvement. You will bring significant experience in youth or community work, with the skills to manage multifaceted services, lead teams, and build strong partnerships with local organisations, schools and statutory bodies. By working closely with our team and partners, you will help ensure that children and young people in Lambeth have the opportunities and support they need to thrive.
Our incredible interim Head of Service will be happy to arrange an informal chat with interested candidates to discuss the day to day responsibilities of the role.
About High Trees
Based in Tulse Hill, High Trees has been rooted in the local community for over 27 years. We delivery community action, employment, education, youth services and community research, working in partnership with local people and local organisations, to build stronger communities and create meaningful change. We are recognised for our collaborative, long-term approach and our ability to adapt and respond to the issues that matter most to local people.
About the role
As Head of Children, Young People and Families, you will:
- Lead and inspire our Children, Young People and Families team to deliver high-impact, community-led work.
 - Oversee a portfolio of projects and contracts, ensuring they are delivered to time, budget, and quality.
 - Build and strengthen partnerships across the sector to support children, young people and families in Lambeth.
 - Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for CYPF services and partnerships.
 - Contribute as a member of High Trees’ senior management team, helping shape organisational strategy and drive our ambitions across all service areas.
 
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Significant experience in working with Children, Young People and Families.
 - A proven track record of leading teams and managing complex projects.
 - Excellent communication and partnership-building skills across diverse stakeholders.
 - A strategic but practical approach with the ability to balance day-to-day delivery with long-term vision.
 - A passion for place-based working, collaboration, and advocating for the needs of children and young people.
 
Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a values-led organisation at a time of growth and ambition. You will play a pivotal role in shaping CYPF services and ensuring that children and young people in Lambeth have the opportunities and support they need to thrive.
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Based at our Head Office in Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0BX
Status: Permanent
Salary: Band 8b, £65,241 - £75,441, per annum, would consider band 8c, (up to £78,450 per annum), dependent on experience, plus 5% London Fringe Allowance (capped at £2,118 per annum)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 16:30, hybrid, 2 days in office, 3 days at home
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About Us:
Combat Stress is the UK’s leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we’ve been helping former service personnel deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person, and via phone and online.
About the role:
In this role, you will lead in creating a culture in which all aspects of clinical governance are embedded to ensure that our commitment to deliver effective high quality care is continuously maintained, providing a safe, effective and rewarding experience for veterans throughout the recovery journey. You will lead on our audits and complaints functions; by ensuring we remain compliant with statutory clinical regulations and ensuring that if veterans have cause to complain, their complaints are dealt with in a timely and professional way and the organisation learns from when things go wrong. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills enabling them to inspire, motivate and influence colleagues across the organisation. The ability to communicate effectively across all levels and disciplines is essential; as is the requirement to travel to our other sites.
We continually strive for excellence in all that we do and therefore this post requires a dynamic and inspirational leader who will take a pragmatic approach to the challenges that lie ahead. We are looking for a highly driven individual with credible and demonstrable experience in quality and clinical governance, who is passionate about the work Combat Stress undertakes. We would expect you have experience in working in mental health services – whether in the NHS, voluntary or private sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to stand out and make a difference in a national role for a unique and high-profile mental health charity.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
As a healthcare environment, and for the health and wellbeing of our staff, veterans and visitors, we encourage everyone at Combat Stress especially professionals that are veteran facing to take up the offer to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19
What we offer:
You will work within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base.
Benefits:
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional increase to 33 days annual leave upon 10 years continuous service, plus bank holidays.
• Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary
• Discount shopping vouchers
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• Death in Service Scheme
Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues
                                

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Reporting to: Co-Executive Director
Benefits:
25 days annual leave per annum, plus UK public and bank holidays (pro rata)
Office closure for a week in December and August
Annual leave allocation increases annually by one day (up to a maximum of five days)
10% employer pension contribution
Other standard Foxglove benefits 
Application deadline: Monday 19 November 2025 at 9am
About us
Foxglove is a non-profit that exists to make the use of technology fair for all. When Big Tech companies abuse their power, their workers or the planet – and when governments use technology to oppress, exclude or discriminate – we litigate and campaign to fix it.
Big Tech companies have become so large – gobbling up a huge slice of the global marketplace and an unprecedented treasure hoard of user data – that they’re now more powerful than many states. The harmful effects of this concentration of power are everywhere – threats to our democracy, to our privacy, decimated workers’ rights and platforms rife with disinformation and hate. Big Tech and AI data centres are rapidly expanding, resulting in huge strain on energy and water supplies. Worldwide governments are ploughing ahead with the use of algorithms and mass data systems to cut costs and increase efficiency often resulting in digital tools that entrench unfairness and leave the most vulnerable in society in crisis. All these problems are only getting worse with generative AI.
Foxglove works to bring the rule of law to the tech and AI giants who have upended our public square, workplaces, and social lives. We have a strong track record. We’ve launched landmark cases seeking structural changes to big tech’s harmful business models, supported 180+ Facebook content moderators fired for trying to form a union to sue Facebook and their outsourcing company, Sama – winning world-first judgements. We're urging competition regulators worldwide to stop Google’s theft of independent news. We’ve filed the UK’s first legal challenge to a data centre permission decision over the government’s failure to properly assess their environmental impact. We’ve forced disclosure of secret contracts between tech giants and the NHS, stopped a racist Home Office visa streaming algorithm, helped make grading fair for UK A level students, forced the government to pause the NHS Data Grab and challenged the Department of Work and Pension’s use of an algorithm unfairly flagging disabled people for benefit fraud investigations.
We are a small but growing team of lawyers, communications experts, and campaigners. Our work is global, and we work in partnership with lawyers, civil society, unions, and people impacted by Big Tech.
The role
As Head of Operations, you will lead all operational functions of Foxglove. You will ensure that our finance, HR, legal compliance, fundraising, systems and internal processes enable the organisation to carry out its mission effectively. You’ll work across Foxglove and closely with leadership, as well as with external partners to build a resilient and well-governed organisation, able to manage growth and complexity while staying mission driven. This role manages one member of staff and multiple consultants.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Financial Management & Accounting
1.Oversee financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, expenditure controls, financial reporting, payroll.
2.Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements and donor / funder financial reporting obligations.
3.Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, and financial service providers.
4.Ensure appropriate and best practice financial policies and controls are in place.
5.Ensure financial risk is identified and managed appropriately.
Fundraising & Development
1.Contribute to the organisation’s fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Co-Executive Directors and Head of Strategy.
2.Ensure systems are in place to track and manage grants, philanthropic donations, and other income streams.
3.Support the preparation of funding proposals and reports and ensure accurate and timely reporting to funders.
4.Support relationship management with key donors, foundations and partners.
Operational Systems & Processes
1.Develop and maintain efficient operational processes and systems (e.g. finance, HR, IT, data protection, office management).
2.Ensure proper policies and procedures are in place for procurement, vendor management, travel & expenses, and record-keeping.
3.Oversee the infrastructure that supports remote / hybrid working, ensuring tools and systems support collaboration, security, and productivity.
Compliance, Risk & Governance
1.Lead on organisational compliance: legal, regulatory, health & safety, data protection / GDPR, employment law.
2.Ensure the organisation’s policies and procedures are best practice, legally compliant and up to date.
3.Establish and monitor risk management frameworks and our risk register.
4.Support governance structures (internal reporting, director meetings etc.), ensuring decisions are well informed and documented.
Human Resources & People Operations
1.Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development.
2.Ensure policies on equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are embedded in how we work.
3.Foster a positive culture in line with Foxglove’s values.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
1.Lead the operations team, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, performance and support.
2.Work closely with the rest of organisation including the legal teams and advocacy to ensure operations enables, not hinders, impact.
3.Contribute to organisational strategy, helping translate strategic ambitions into operational plans.
Person specification
Below are the essential and desirable criteria for a successful candidate.
Essential
·Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with proven experience in financial oversight and reporting
·Minimum of 5-7 years of senior operations / finance / business operations experience, including line management
·Strong experience of budgeting, forecasting, audit & financial compliance
·Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills, able to bridge between high-level strategy and operational detail
·Strong risk-management and governance experience; familiarity with compliance, data protection / GDPR, employment law etc.
·Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities; excellent time-management skills
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex operational, financial or legal information clearly
·Strong collaboration skills; ability to work across teams; good leadership and people management skills
Desirable
·Experience of operating in non-profit / mission-driven / legal organisations
·Legal or compliance experience
·Experience of international operations, dealing with cross-border legal / regulatory issues
·Experience of change management and scaling teams or systems
·Understanding of, or interest in, legal, tech justice issues
·Experience of hybrid / remote team leadership
·Experience with fundraising finances, grants management, donor reports
Please note we know this role is wide in scope, if you meet some but not all the criteria and are interested in applying please reach out – we are keen to hear from you.
Length and salary
This is a permanent full-time role with six-month probation period.
How to apply
Please make your application via Applied here, answering the application questions and uploading your CV. We will not review applications sent via a job board or to our email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with first round interviews likely to take place in mid to late-November for selected candidates.
Foxglove does not use AI in its recruitment processes, except to detect applications for AI use. As a tech-justice organisation, we ask the same of our candidates.
Foxglove is growing and we are striving to build a team that is inclusive. We will create a diverse and adaptable environment where we support people to do their best work. We believe an effective and creative team is made up of people from different walks of life. You can read more about how we work and what we offer our staff here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete this process, or have any questions, please get in touch with us.
If you would like to know more about how we process your data as part of the recruitment process you can read our recruitment data use policy here.
Foxglove is an independent non-profit organisation that fights to make tech fair.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Dreams Come True
We deliver moments of magic with lasting impact to children living in poverty who have a serious illness, disability, or life-limiting condition. We are the only wish granting charity focused solely on children living in social deprivation in the UK.
About the Role
Dreams Come True is seeking an ambitious, strategic and highly skilled Head of Fundraising to lead and expand its income generation and manage and drive a high performing team. This senior role prioritises the development and delivery of an ambitious major donor and individual giving strategy - cultivating, stewarding, and upgrading supporters, including high-net-worth individuals and regular donors. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will diversify income streams, maximise philanthropic support, and ensure the charity's long-term sustainability whilst leading, managing, motivating and inspiring the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a growth-oriented fundraising strategy, with a strong focus on major donor fundraising and individual giving (regular giving, donor journeys, legacy giving).
 - Build a robust pipeline of major donors, personally managing relationships with high-value supporters, cultivating new prospects, and maximising lifetime value through tailored stewardship.
 - Oversee the design and execution of engaging campaigns and supporter journeys for individual and legacy donors.
 - Direct and support building other fundraising streams (trusts & foundations, events, digital, community), setting ambitious yet achievable income targets.
 - Monitor, analyse, and report on fundraising performance, using data-driven insights to identify opportunities and refine approaches.
 - Inspire, manage, and develop the fundraising team, fostering a culture of collaboration, high performance, and innovation.
 - Ensure policy, governance and compliance with all relevant fundraising legislation and sector regulation.
 - Represent the charity in external meetings, building networks and leveraging senior volunteers and Trustees to extend philanthropic reach.
 - Translate complex beneficiary needs into compelling cases for support, proposals, and stewardship reports that resonate with donors and partners.
 
Person Specification
Essential:
- Demonstrated success in major donor fundraising, including personally securing substantial gifts (five and six figures); proven ability to build from scratch, cultivate and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
 - Proven expertise in individual giving, including donor journeys, donor retention and engagement, and developing bespoke campaigns.
 - Strong leadership skills, with a track record of building, motivating, and developing high-performing fundraising teams.
 - Up-to-date understanding of the fundraising compliance environment (Fundraising Regulator's Code, GDPR, PECR).
 - Outstanding communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
 - Analytical mindset and the ability to use data to inform strategy, track performance, and drive growth.
 - Creative approach to stewardship, recognising, thanking, and meaningfully involving supporters at all levels.
 - Passion, resilience, and integrity aligned with the charity’s mission.
 - A recognised fundraising qualification (e.g. Certificate/Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or equivalent).
 - Inspiring and experienced team leader.
 
Desirable:
- Experience with innovative donor engagement, digital tools, and CRM/database systems.
 - Background in a similar scale or mission-driven UK charity.
 
How to Apply
Apply by submitting a CV and covering letter via CharityJob.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are delighted to be partnering with STEM Learning to find their next Head of Fundraising.
Fundraising has developed rapidly for the organisation in recent years, with investment, board-level commitment and a growing team driving success. With strong foundations in place and a portfolio of high-value partnerships across corporate, trust, foundation, and major donor income, they are now poised to scale their strategic influence and deepen their impact.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and leading a five-strong team, the Head of Fundraising will shape and deliver the long-term fundraising strategy, strengthen the organisation's positioning as a trusted, high-impact partner, and drive sustainable, multi-year income growth that enables transformational change.
As Head of Fundraising, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of a high-level fundraising strategy, securing multi-year six-figure+ partnerships across corporates, trusts, foundations, major donors and HNWIs
 - Manage, develop and inspire a team of 5 direct reports (responsibility for 7), fostering a proactive, collaborative and high-performing culture
 - Engage senior stakeholders including the CEO, Chair, Trustees and senior partners to unlock networks and open opportunities
 - Represent the organisation at senior-level networking events, conferences and sector forums, influencing decision-makers and strengthening brand positioning
 
Essential skills and experience:
- A strategic, senior-level fundraiser with a proven track record delivering six-figure, multi-year partnerships from corporates. Experience across trusts, foundations, and/or major donors highly desirable
 - A proactive new business mindset, with eagerness to meet with donors and attend events
 - Strategic leadership experience, with proven ability to motivate and develop fundraising teams
 - An experienced relationship-builder who has used confidence and gravitas to engage CEOs, trustees, C-suite leaders and high-net-worth individuals — and successfuly make compelling asks
 
STEM Learning offer a sector-leading employee benefits package, which includes 30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays and up to 15% employer pension contributions.
This is a mostly home-based role, with travel to N.England and London for office time and meetings. There are travel-cost reimbursements available - please discuss.
Detailed briefing notes and full support with CV and cover letter will be provided for suitable applicants.
                Please ensure that your CV aligns with the person spec above, or add notes to cover letter option. 
Candidates meeting the essential criteria will be invited to an initial briefing and screening call. Full support will be provided with formal application, including cover letter writing. 
QuarterFive and our clients know fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. We encourage individuals with relevant skills and experience to apply for roles regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. 
            
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
About LMK
Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK (Let Me Know) is on a mission to change that. We are a young and thriving charity providing education about healthy and unhealthy behaviours so that young people have the knowledge and skills to avoid abuse and thrive in their relationships. We work in schools, community organisations and workplaces across London.
We’re looking for an experienced and inspiring fundraising leader to take LMK’s income generation to the next level. You’ll shape our fundraising strategy, lead a small, dedicated team, and grow income from trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates and individual giving.
You’ll be strategic, collaborative and passionate about LMK’s mission — ready to use your skills to drive real, lasting change.
Working from home, but with occasional travel to London.
Application Instructions
Please use your cover letter to give us specific information and examples of your experience against each part of the person specification of the role.If you prefer, you can provide us with a video of no longer than 3 mins rather than a cover letter. Please share your video via email.
Please note: Interviews will be held online on Thursday, November 13th and in person on Friday, November 14th
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a key role in fulfilling CEASE’s aim to drive legislative reform that strengthens accountability, scrutiny and regulation of all parts of the commercial sex industry and other vested commercial interests, which are driving sexual violence, abuse and exploitation. It is about holding the UK government accountable in its duty to protect citizens from high-harm industries, appealing to robust evidence, survivor testimony and a careful critical analysis of the ideological justifications that uphold it.
The work crosses multiple different areas, from policing, online safety and child protection to violence against women and girls (VAWG). It involves close collaboration with experts and partner organisations through strategic partnerships and coalitions, and the building of trusted relationships with MPs, Peers, civil servants and other decision-makers.
This role sits within the Activism strand of CEASE’s strategy, alongside media outreach and commercial advocacy, and works closely with the Chief Executive and Strategic Director
Main Duties and Responsibilities
A. Strategic Leadership
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Work closely and effectively with the Chief Executive, Strategic Director and Trustees to advise on priorities and opportunities within this space.
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Develop both short- and long-term political strategies to engage key stakeholders with CEASE’s policy solutions.
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Identify and formulate strategies for gathering robust evidence on key issues where needed.
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Shape policy recommendations in line with CEASE’s strategic priorities and emerging trends.
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Ensure all external engagement reflects CEASE’s values and core messaging.
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Contribute political intelligence and insight to CEASE’s wider strategic planning and organisational development.
 
B. Policy
Goal: To ensure CEASE’s policy recommendations are robust, evidence-based, survivor-informed and coherent.
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Gather and present evidence on commercial and cultural drivers of sexual abuse and exploitation, and on systemic failures in regulation and enforcement.
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Identify evidence gaps and devise effective means for CEASE or partners within our networks to fill them.
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Produce policy briefings and consultation responses for parliamentarians and civil servants, often in collaboration with allies.
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Monitor parliamentary business in Westminster, analysing legislation and proposing amendments grounded in evidence and framed for maximum impact.
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Develop CEASE’s positions on new and emerging issues and technologies in line with our mission.
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Prepare speeches and statements for the Chief Executive or Strategic Director to deliver to parliamentarians, committees and inquiries.
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Integrate survivor insight and lived experience into policy and advocacy materials wherever appropriate.
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Analyse, distil and present research findings to provide credible, compelling evidence for policymakers and stakeholders.
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Track engagement outcomes and evaluate the impact of CEASE’s policy work, sharing learning internally.
 
C. Public Affairs
Goal: To ensure CEASE’s policy recommendations are seen, heard and acted upon.
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Create opportunities to promote CEASE’s policy solutions in Westminster through roundtables, drop-ins and parliamentary events.
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Engage directly with decision-makers, building trusted relationships across parties and with key officials.
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Identify and support parliamentarians who can champion CEASE’s issues through speeches, strategic questions, debate briefings and Private Members’ Bills.
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Build and maintain relationships with MPs, Peers, civil servants and officials in relevant government departments (Home Office, DCMS, DfE, etc.); participate in select committees and APPGs.
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Monitor the political landscape to identify alignment between CEASE’s goals and current government priorities, debates and legislative timetables.
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Collaborate with colleagues to nurture relationships with key stakeholders such as charities, public bodies, academic institutions, industry figures and experts.
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Lead or contribute to policy-focused coalitions and alliances aimed at influencing government and legislative reform.
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Support wider campaigns that leverage coalition backing (e.g. petitions, iParls or media initiatives), aligning messaging across CEASE’s team to amplify impact.
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Track and evaluate the reach and influence of CEASE’s public affairs activities to inform ongoing strategy.
 
D. Research
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Maintain awareness of political and legal developments in other countries and international bodies such as the UN.
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Commission or collaborate on research that strengthens CEASE’s evidence base and credibility.
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Distil complex research and policy information into accessible formats for internal and external audiences, in collaboration with the Chief Executive and Strategic Director.
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Work with the wider CEASE team to “demystify” the political process and support civic and grassroots engagement.
 
E. Fundraising
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Identify potential donors and funding opportunities through policy networks.
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Contribute to the development of compelling funding cases linked to CEASE’s policy impact and advocacy outcomes.
 
General Responsibilities
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Represent CEASE externally to promote its work and values.
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Uphold CEASE’s ethical and professional standards at all times.
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Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Chief Executive.
 
Please see Job Description for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Programmes
United Way UK 
Home-based with frequent national and international travel and overnight stays around 2-3 times a month. The ideal candidate will be based close to good transport links and able to get to London easily, with access to a car and/or a full clean driving licence
Salary £42,000 - £45,000 based on experience 
12-month contract with potential for extension 
Full-time, with flexible working 
Excellent benefits including annual leave of 25 days per year plus bank holidays, increasing by a day annually for each year of service up to 30 days and 6% employer pension contribution
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with the United Way UK, a charity which believes that all individuals should be empowered through opportunity and resources to reach their true potential, to recruit a Head of Programmes.
United Way is a global organisation that supports local communities around the world in more than 40 different countries. Communities all over the world face similar challenges, but each one requires a unique approach to solving them. United Way UK was established in 2014 and harnessing experience and learnings from United Way Worldwide, UWUK uses local knowledge and global expertise to implement the very best programmes for communities across the UK and is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the times.
Driven by the local community, UWUK works with charity partners, businesses and individuals to provide everything a community needs to thrive (education, financial stability and health), providing support in the form of funds, time and expertise. UWUK funding is privately sourced so that the charity is driving new revenue to the voluntary sector.
The Head of Programmes leads UWUK's talented delivery team and works closely with the CEO on relationship development and strategic planning. As part of a small team (UWUK is currently five staff members), the Head of Programmes will be a strong team player and problem solver, with initiative, reliability and high emotional intelligence.
Key responsibilities
*    Programme design, delivery and growth: You ensure the successful delivery of programmes, monitor and report on impact, oversee the budget and ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection and charity regulations. You will support the growth of programmes by creating, developing and writing proposals, and travel throughout the UK to support project delivery.
*    Partnership development: You will scope, develop and secure partnerships across sectors, building and maintaining strong relationships with funders, partners, schools and charities across the UK and support the organisation of fundraising events, campaigns and other fundraising activities.
*    Line management: You will line manage the programmes team (x 2 posts), supporting professional development, conducting performance reviews, and promoting strong team moral and wellbeing.
*    Operations and strategy: You will support reporting to United Way UK Board of Trustees, United Way Worldwide and UK regulators, as well as work closely with the CEO on strategic planning and implementation.
What we're looking for
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following essential skills and experience:
*    Experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement and partnership building, with strong relationship skills combined and a natural ability to cultivate positive relationships with internal stakeholders, charity partners, prospects, funders, corporates, volunteers and internal partners
*    Strong project management skills with ability to manage diverse tasks and priorities with attention to detail and accuracy. 
*    Experience of monitoring and evaluation to collect feedback from stakeholders and continually improve and learn from programmes and report to funders.
*    Solid communication skills, in both written and oral English, with the ability to present to stakeholders and write compelling project proposals. 
*    Experience working in the charity sector or within corporate social responsibility. 
*    Experience managing staff, including supporting professional development, conducting performance reviews, and promoting strong team moral and wellbeing. 
*    Experience in volunteering, either working with, or leading volunteer programmes, or being a volunteer. 
*    Experience either leading or supporting proposal writing for programme delivery.
*    Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
*    Full driving license. 
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following personal attributes:
*    Self-motivated and results-driven
*    Proactive and responsive
*    Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team  
*    Collaborative work style and positive team player.  
*    Commitment to the core mission, values and work of UWUK.
As UWUK is a small organisation, the ideal successful candidate may also have fundraising experience although this is not essential.
The UWUK team are passionate about their mission and delivering results and have a caring, trusting, collaborative and close-knit culture, based on shared values and respect. This role is home-based, but you will be able to travel regularly across the UK, at least 2-3 times a month and be willing and able to easily attend meetings in London on a regular basis. Travel is covered but you will need to be able to be based with easy access to a major transport hub.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please upload your CV using the link below in the first instance. Jen D'Souza from Charity People will be in touch with the full details about the job and how to apply. The deadline is 9am Tuesday 11 November. The interviews will take place online w/c 24 November. The ideal candidate will be able to start in December and at the latest in mid-January. We will be hosting a webinar on Friday 7 November at 1pm for candidates interested in the role (this will be recorded and shared if you are unable to attend).
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Head of Finance & Operations
We are looking for a Head of Finance & Operations to join our growing team in this flexible, remote working role (4 days per week).
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within an organisation that is transforming environmental philanthropy across the UK.
Position: Head of Finance & Operations
Location: Remote (occasional travel to London and other UK locations)
Salary: £60,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 4 days a week (flexible working considered for the right candidate)
Contract: Permanent
 
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025
The Role
As Head of Finance & Operations, you will play a pivotal role in leading EFN’s financial, operational, and HR functions, ensuring the organisation continues to thrive and deliver on its ambitious strategy.
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), you will join the Leadership Team and work closely with the ED and Board of Trustees to ensure sound financial management, operational excellence, and a supportive, effective working culture.
You will:
- Lead on day-to-day financial management, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes
 - Oversee governance, compliance, and risk management across all areas of operations
 - Manage HR, IT, and systems to support our remote-working team
 - Drive continuous improvement in policies, processes, and internal systems (including Salesforce and Xero)
 - Provide strategic insight and deputise for the ED when required
 - Support staff development and wellbeing, ensuring a positive and inclusive organisational culture
 
This is a new role reflecting EFN’s recent growth and commitment to strengthening its operational foundations for long-term impact.
About You
We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance and operations leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
You will have:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT)
 - At least 7 years’ experience in financial and operational management within the charity sector
 - Strong understanding of HR, IT, risk management, and governance in small teams
 - Proven experience managing budgets, audits, and charity accounts (Xero experience ideal)
 - Excellent project management and strategic planning skills
 - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and mentor others
 - A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
 
Desirable:
- Knowledge of UK charity governance and reporting requirements
 - Experience working with philanthropists, funders, or in the environmental sector
 - Interest in climate and biodiversity issues
 
Benefits Include:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
 - 7% employer pension contribution
 - Flexible working arrangements
 - Learning and development opportunities
 - Home working allowance, laptop, and IT support
 
About the Organisation
The Environmental Funders Network (EFN) is a UK-based charity dedicated to transforming environmental philanthropy. We work to increase the scale and effectiveness of environmental giving by supporting funders, sharing insight and research, and fostering collaboration across the sector.
EFN is a remote-working organisation with a UK-wide network of over 1,000 funders and 1,800 fundraisers, all committed to creating a thriving planet for future generations.
If you are passionate about supporting environmental impact through strategic finance and operational leadership, we would love to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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Job overview
The role will focus on growing the value of funding from large trusts and foundations globally, as well as from corporate foundations and institutional funders via consortium partnerships with larger conservation actors.
The role will oversee grant and contract management with existing organisational and institutional partnerships, as well as grow this portfolio through developing a robust pipeline of new opportunities, finding creative ways to secure visibility and first meetings, developing relationships, compelling funding applications and ensuring strong contract management oversight.
The role will lead a team of two, work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues based in the US and UK to secure visibility with and develop strong long-term partnerships with new Trusts and Foundations; and work closely with colleagues in Kenya to ensure strong project delivery and grant management. Responsibilities include:
- Lead the implementation of the Trusts & Foundations (T&Fs) programme with a particular focus on growing the portfolio of large T&Fs in the USA, UK and European markets;
 - Work with fundraising colleagues across priority markets and with communications colleagues, using innovative and proactive approaches to business development and relationship building to unlock visibility opportunities and develop relationships with new prospects; in order to develop and maintain a strong pipeline of high-value funding opportunities.
 - Continue to oversee the current ‘programme funding’ portfolio which includes existing institutional funding partnerships and corporate foundation relationships in Kenya, ensuring that ongoing and new opportunities where they exist are capitalised on.
 - Collaborate closely with and provide technical expertise to Ol Pejeta’s Project Implementation function in Kenya to develop and embed ‘programme funding’ systems, policies, processes, to ensure that the organisation works to the highest standards in grant management;
 - Oversee collaboration and co-working with Ol Pejeta’s Programme teams and other colleagues to ensure high quality project design content is translated into technical proposals and budgets for donors;
 - Work closely with Kenya’s implementation function to support strong project delivery and contract management.
 - As a Head of, actively contribute to team and department objectives through decision making and action on planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting.
 
Key Activities
- Support the Chief Fundraising Officer with overall strategy development, implementation and adaptation;
 - Work closely with the Chief Fundraising Officer to ensure operational and budget planning, management and reporting of resources;
 - Oversee the T&F team’s operational planning processes, annual reporting and core performance monitoring;
 - Strategic coordination of multiple stakeholders in proposal development processes (programme experts, internal stakeholders, partners and donors);
 - Build strong relationships across all departments of the organisation and with existing and new partners;
 - Support the recruitment process/selection/appointment of fundraising staff across the department.
 
Strategic leadership delivery and management of Trusts and Foundations priority in the global fundraising strategy.
- Develop and implement tactics for T&Fs that support Ol Pejeta to meet its overall strategic objectives;
 - Ensure that the relevant parts of the Fundraising strategy, planning and practice is adaptive to both internal and external changes and that the team adopts innovative approaches to its work;
 - Effectively integrate T&F team objectives and outcomes into wider Ol Pejeta income targets and programme priorities.
 
Business development and management
- Proactively cultivate relationships with key prospects, donors and partners (with particular focus on US, UK and European markets);
 - Network both internally and externally to ensure relevant stakeholder participation and intelligence gathering in various fora;
 - Lead and coordinate proposal development, including budgeting, with programme teams and finance;
 - Collaborate with Ol Pejeta’s communications and marketing department to ensure communication activities appeal to donor interests, promote our partnerships and help to position Ol Pejeta as a partner of choice;
 - Research and share trends and intelligence on T&Fs, and develop relationships that strategically position the organisation to mobilise resources from new and existing donors.
 
Support effective grant & risk management and compliance
- Support the development and implementation of improved business policies to facilitate improved management of and accountability for T&F funding and other larger institutional partnerships;
 - Provide quality assurance and technical backstopping on reporting and general compliance, in line with organisational and donor requirements;
 - Guide the negotiation of strategic grants/contracts to ensure the organisation signs up to appropriate contractual requirements;
 - Advise on the interpretation and application of donor rules, regulations, processes and procedures;
 - Provide guidance and capacity building on grant cycle management to colleagues across the organisation.
 
People Management, Financial Management and Departmental contributions
- Provide inductions to staff across the organisation on T&Fs and institutional funding opportunity;
 - Build, motivate and effectively collaborate with teams remotely;
 - Conduct probationary reviews and annual performance management reviews for direct line management staff;
 - Support the Chief Fundraising Officer to have oversight of the team budget lines;
 - Work collaboratively with colleagues in the global fundraising team based in different geographical locations
 - Contribute to overall departmental processes and initiatives;
 - Act within the parameters set by the organisation on financial policies and procedures.
 
Capacity Building and Knowledge Management
- Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration to strengthen fundraising and grant management skills across the organisation;
 - Oversee the development and maintenance of information systems and tools for sharing donor policies and guidelines, funding opportunities and best practice across the organisation;
 - Keep pace with international developments and engage with other INGOs to keep abreast of opportunities and global trends in T&F fundraising.
 
Education, Language & Qualifications
- Bachelors or equivalent in a relevant field preferably Fundraising / International Development;
 - Excellent verbal and written communication with fluency in English;
 - Language skills in Swahili and German advantageous.
 
Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience
- Relevant experience working in an international NGO or philanthropy environment with diverse workforce;
 - Experience in Trusts & Foundation fundraising across international markets;
 - Demonstrated experience cultivating and managing relationships with trusts and foundation donors (or others) to secure six figure grants;
 - Substantial experience cultivating and managing donor and stakeholder relationships;
 - Exceptional interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrable proactivity in business development;
 - Strong technical proposal writing and budget skills;
 - Strong ability to manage staff and influence team members remotely;
 - Ability to manage and facilitate complex projects and processes;
 - Experience working on the African continent with a deep knowledge of conservation and community development;
 - Willingness to travel internationally as required;
 - Willingness to be on call for donor enquiries out of hours.
 
Desirable Knowledge, skills and Experience
- Tendering and project management experience;
 - Knowledge of conservation finance including the biodiversity credit market;
 - Personal network of contacts and relationships in T&Fs;
 - Experience in developing complex institutional funding bids;
 - Understanding of developments in alternative finance for conservation;
 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Developing Philanthropy
We are looking for a passionate and strategic Head of Developing Philanthropy to join the Environmental Funders Network (EFN) in this remote working role.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in growing environmental philanthropy across the UK and to help inspire funders to support causes that sustain a thriving planet.
Position: Head of Developing Philanthropy
Location: Home-based (within 90 minutes of London by train)
Salary: £60,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time (nb. 80% FTE or flexible working considered for the right candidate)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025
The Role
Working closely with EFN’s Executive Director, you will lead on growing the amount of funding flowing to environmental causes from UK funders – including trusts, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals – by connecting and engaging with those not yet funding environmental causes at scale, and inspiring and supporting them to start giving or to give more.
You will form part of EFN’s Leadership Team, deputising for the Executive Director as needed, and will likely line manage a small team of 3–4 individuals.
You will:
- Revise and implement EFN’s Growing Environmental Philanthropy (GEP) strategy, working with the Executive Director, Board and GEP Advisory Group.
 - Raise awareness of the need for environmental philanthropy through partnerships, events, communications and media opportunities.
 - Identify and engage new funders and advisors through meetings, events, field trips and speaking engagements.
 - Provide inspiration, advice, and practical resources for funders and advisors to start or expand their environmental giving.
 - Support wider programme delivery, including the Big Give’s Earth Raise campaign and partnerships with organisations such as the Beacon Collaborative and Climate Lead.
 - Contribute to fundraising for EFN’s GEP programme and support EFN’s financial sustainability.
 
About You
You’ll bring at least five years’ experience in fundraising or a related industry, with a proven track record of building and managing relationships with individual donors or high-net-worth clients. You’ll be a confident communicator and creative thinker with a strong commitment to environmental and social justice.
You will have:
- Strategic leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring teams.
 - Excellent relationship management and influencing skills, with confidence in public speaking and representing EFN at high-profile events.
 - Experience developing and delivering inclusive, outcome-focused events and programmes.
 - Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise a substantial workload and work independently.
 - Solid IT skills, including CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and virtual meeting platforms.
 
Desirable:
- Experience coordinating networks of funders or organisations.
 - Understanding of the funding landscape within the environment or NGO sectors.
 - Experience in fundraising and/or managing online resources or websites.
 
Benefits Include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
 - 7% employer pension contribution
 - Flexible working options
 - Learning and development opportunities
 - Equipment and office allowance
 
About the Organisation
The Environmental Funders Network (EFN) works to transform environmental philanthropy in the UK by increasing funding levels, improving effectiveness and supporting those creating a thriving planet. EFN engages more than 1,000 funder participants and 1,800 fundraiser participants through research, collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Job Title: Head of Corporate Partnerships
Reporting To: Director of Fundraising & Communication
Manages: Corporate Partnerships Managers x 3, New Business Officer x1, Team expected to grow in line with fundraised income increase
Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Leicester office & other UK locations as necessary)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £48,000 PA
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week).
About Home-Start UK
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.
We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.
About The Role
This role will lead the Corporate Partnerships team at Home-Start UK and drive the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy that builds on a recent period of significant growth. With projected corporate income of £2.5 million in 2025/26, the successful candidate will focus on generating sustainable, high-return income. They will ensure excellent supporter-focused account management for existing partners, while also identifying and securing new partnerships to build a strong pipeline for long-term income.
Ultimately, this work will enable Home-Start UK to support more families with young children through challenging times.
If it sounds like your type of challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff.
Benefits of working for Home-Start
- Flexible working
 - Family friendly policy
 - PayCare health cash plan
 - Enhanced employer contribution pension
 - Learning and development
 - DAS Employee Assistance
 
The closing date for applications is 14th November 2025 at 4pm.
First interviews will take place virtually on week commencing 24th November 2025.
Second interviews will take place in-person at our Leicester office on week commencing 1st December 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.
No agencies please.
The Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS) is dedicated to protecting orangutans, their forests, and their future. Together with our local partners in Sumatra, we’re protecting vital ecosystems and creating resilient landscapes where orangutans – and people – can thrive.
We’re looking for an experienced and creative fundraiser to lead our individual giving and supporter engagement programmes, grow our supporter base, and champion innovation in public engagement and income generation. You’ll be rallying resources which will ultimately help us grow our impact for wild orangutans and the people living alongside them.
The Role
As Head of Individual Giving & Supporter Engagement, you’ll lead the strategic development and delivery of SOS’s public fundraising portfolio – inspiring individuals around the world to take action and give generously for the future of Sumatra’s rainforests and wildlife.
You’ll be responsible for individual giving, digital acquisition and retention, legacies, appeals and campaigns, and supporter events. You’ll be given the freedom to innovate, identifying and developing new income streams and engagement products and approaches that help us reach and inspire new audiences.
We’re particularly interested in candidates with strong acquisition experience, who can help us grow and diversify our supporter base.
Reporting to the CEO, you’ll work closely with communications, partnerships, and programmes colleagues to build an engaged community of supporters and advocates for SOS.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
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Lead the development and delivery of SOS’s public fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission and income targets.
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Set and manage income and expenditure budgets for all individual giving fundraising streams, ensuring healthy ROI and sustainability.
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Set clear targets and KPIs, with robust financial planning, forecasting, and monitoring.
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Foster innovation across public fundraising, developing and testing new products and propositions.
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Promote a culture of data and insight-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and connecting our supporters to the impact they enable.
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Adhere to the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practise and Data Protection legislation and ensure the SOS Donor Promise and Fundraising Values are alive and visible in all fundraising activity.
 
Individual Giving & Donor Development
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Oversee acquisition, retention, and uplift strategies for individual donors, ensuring a seamless and inspiring supporter journey.
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Design and manage a calendar of appeals and campaigns, including the Big Give Christmas Challenge.
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Work closely with Communications & Marketing colleagues to deliver compelling creative content and integrated fundraising campaigns across digital channels.
 
Digital Fundraising
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Lead on digital acquisition strategy and performance, testing and optimising paid and organic campaigns to grow SOS’s online giving and supporter base.
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Manage and optimise digital giving platforms, donor journeys, and analytics to improve conversion, retention, and lifetime value.
 
Legacies & Events
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Develop and implement SOS’s legacy marketing strategy, raising awareness and nurturing pledgers and enquirers with care and authenticity.
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Manage fundraising events (such as our Buffoonery comedy night) and oversee community fundraising initiatives, optimising engagement and lifetime value.
 
Collaboration & Management
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Line manage the Development Assistant, ensuring that our supporters receive outstanding stewardship.
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Work closely with colleagues across Development, Communications, and Programmes to ensure a joined-up approach to engagement, conversion, and storytelling.
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Keep up to date with sector trends, digital innovations, and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and best practice in all fundraising activity.
 
About You
You’re a strategic and practical fundraiser who knows how to inspire public giving. You combine creativity with an analytical approach, and you’re motivated by purpose and impact. You’ll flourish in a small, committed team where innovation and collaboration are key.
Essential:
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Significant experience in individual giving and/or digital fundraising, including both strategy development and delivery.
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Proven track record of meeting or exceeding income targets across multiple channels.
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Familiarity with CRM systems and digital fundraising platforms.
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Strong understanding of digital acquisition and retention techniques, data-driven fundraising, and supporter journeys.
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Experience managing appeals and campaigns, ideally including match-funded initiatives (e.g. the Big Give).
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Excellent copywriting, creative and analytical skills, with an eye for compelling storytelling.
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Experience in budget management and performance reporting.
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Collaborative and adaptable, with excellent project management and communication skills.
 
Desirable:
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Experience in product development or innovation in the charity sector.
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Knowledge of legacy fundraising.
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Interest in environmental, conservation, or international development causes.
 
We work to protect orangutans, their forests and their future.

                    The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund to recruit their new Head of Finance & IT. (Hybrid)
Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) is a UK charity dating back to 1836. Its objects are to prevent or relieve poverty and to relieve need arising from youth, age, ill health, disability and bereavement among people who are doctors or who have worked as doctors, and medical students and the dependants of such individuals.
- Location: Wimbledon.
 - Contract: Permanent, Full Time. Flexible working is available.
 - Hybrid working: A minimum of 3 days a week is required in the office.
 - Salary: £65.000pa - £70,000pa
 
Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) provide advice and financial assistance in the form of grants at times of crisis and hardship. Our work is funded through a combination of donations, legacies and returns on our investments.
The Head of Finance & IT will manage the relationships with the three investment managers and the outsourced IT providers. It is a varied role, combining the strategic with the hands-on. It will suit a versatile individual who is happy to transition between multiple tasks. No two days will be the same. One moment you might be writing or reviewing Board papers, the next you might be managing an IT support call and then later on you might be rolling up your sleeves to post the final journal entries to complete the management accounts.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Finance
- Accurate, timely and user-friendly management accounts, cash flow projections and other relevant financial information, with associated recommendations where appropriate
 - An annual budget and accompanying management commentary
 - Draft statutory accounts which meet the latest SORP requirements, producing the audit file and being the lead contact for the Fund’s auditors during the annual external audit
 - Full compliance with UK charity and company financial regulations; and appropriate financial controls in place and complied with
 - The development and keeping up to date of a Finance department handbook, covering finance policies, practices and procedures
 - Successful leadership and development of the finance team
 - The development of, and assistance with the implementation of, financial strategies to enable the Fund to achieve its long-term goals
 - Support The Finance Committee’s investment management and monitor the Investment managers’ performance
 - Managing the payroll function (outsourced)
 - Managing the relationship with the pension scheme provider and staff salary sacrifice arrangements.
 
Information Technology
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the RMBF’s Information Technology strategy
 - Management and development of an accurate, up to date, user-friendly database to provide relevant information to support all areas of the RMBF’s work including casework, fundraising and communications
 - Cost effective development and use of IT within the Fund, to enable staff to make good use of IT for communication, record keeping and management information
 - Managing the relationship with the Fund’s outsourced IT support companies.
 
Person Specification
- Qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience
 - Good understanding of charity SORP
 - Experienced in preparing charity statutory accounts
 - Experienced in charity investment management; good understanding of charity investment and restricted funds
 - Good understanding of stakeholder pension and latest regulatory requirement
 - IT literate including database management and development and an advanced user of the Microsoft Office package
 - Good communication skills to be able to deliver a presentation to the stakeholders and manage business relationships with investment managers, IT providers, bankers and auditors as well as internally with department managers
 - Experience in team management
 - HR knowledge to be able to deputise for CEO in his absence
 
Please contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill onor by calling 020 7820 7311, for more information on the role and how to submit your application.
We are looking for an experienced senior manager to lead our strategic communications, external engagement and network development. The post holder will champion The Politics Project’s mission, strengthen its profile, and foster partnerships that help empower young people.
ABOUT THE POLITICS PROJECT
The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by providing them with outstanding democratic education. We work with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and politicians to help them learn, teach and engage in democracy. We are a non-partisan organisation working across the UK.
ABOUT DEMOCRACY CLASSROOM
Democracy Classroom is a partnership of over 100 civil society organisations from the youth, education and democracy sectors working together to support young people to engage in elections and democracy.
The network is supported by the Democracy Classroom Platform, which brings together over 1000 free educational resources for teachers and youth practitioners.
Democracy Classroom is a non-partisan, UK-wide initiative and a leading voice for the sector, reaching teachers and youth practitioners in 95% of the UK’s parliamentary constituencies. It coordinates the collective voice of organisations committed to democratic education, including through its joint submission to the Department for Education’s Curriculum and Assessment Review and the publication of The Roadmap to Votes at 16, a collaborative vision for the implementation of Votes at 16.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Head of Communications and Networks will amplify The Politics Project’s voice, build strategic partnerships and strengthen collaboration across the youth, education and democracy sectors. You will lead on communications, stakeholder engagement and the continued development of the Democracy Classroom Network.
You will oversee a team responsible for communications, partnerships and events, providing leadership and guidance to ensure clear messaging, impactful storytelling and strong, coordinated engagement across the sector. The post holder will combine strategic thinking with strong operational delivery, managing both the external profile of the organisation and the networks that underpin its reach and influence.
Key responsibilities include:
Communications
- Develop and lead The Politics Project’s communications strategy to raise visibility and strengthen reputation.
 - Ensure clear, consistent messaging across all channels, including website, social media, newsletters and press.
 - Lead media relations, drafting press releases, handling journalist enquiries and identifying media opportunities.
 - Monitor and evaluate communications activity to measure reach, engagement and influence.
 
Partnerships and networks
- Work with the Partnerships Manager and Director to cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders across civil society, government, education and youth sectors.
 - Oversee the day-to-day running of the Democracy Classroom Network, including partner communications, newsletters and database management.
 - Create opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing between organisations, policymakers and institutions.
 - Oversee the Democracy Classroom Platform and ensure it continues to grow as a trusted resource hub for teachers and practitioners.
 - Act as The Politics Project’s representative and ambassador at external meetings, conferences and events.
 
Leadership and management
- Lead and mentor the communications and networks team, including line management of the Partnerships Manager, Communications Lead and Programme Coordinator.
 - Manage relationships with freelance designers, illustrators and developers.
 - Oversee evaluation and monitoring of communications and network activities, producing reports as required.
 - Manage budgets and allocate resources effectively for communications, campaigns and events.
 - Contribute to the organisation’s strategic planning and cross-programme collaboration.
 - Carry out other duties as required in support of the organisation.
 
This is a fast-paced senior management role in a small but growing organisation. The post includes a six-month probation period and is fixed-term until March 2027, with the potential of extension depending on funding. Occasional travel within the UK and some evening or weekend work will be required.
BENEFITS
- 33 days’ annual leave including Bank Holidays (inclusive of 3 days’ leave between Christmas and New Year).
 - 4% employer pension contribution.
 - Professional development and training opportunities.
 - Friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment.
 
ABOUT YOU
You are an experienced communications and partnerships leader who is passionate about democratic engagement and young people’s participation. You will bring creativity, strategic insight and strong relationship-building skills to strengthen The Politics Project’s profile and expand the Democracy Classroom Network.
You will have a track record of managing people and projects, developing communications strategies, and building collaborations across complex stakeholder landscapes. You will be confident in navigating the intersections of education, youth engagement and democracy, and able to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery.
Above all, you are a strong leader, communicator and collaborator who can inspire others, think strategically, and deliver tangible results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check that will be provided.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Proven experience in leading communications, external engagement or partnership functions at a senior level.
 - Experience managing and motivating teams, including staff and freelancers.
 - Demonstrable success in developing and delivering communications strategies that raise profile and influence change.
 - Strong understanding of press, media and digital channels, including social media campaigns and storytelling.
 - Excellent writing, editing and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible content.
 - Proven ability to build and maintain networks with diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, policymakers and funders.
 - Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
 - Strong analytical skills and understanding of data and metrics to evaluate communications impact.
 - Confident public speaker and facilitator, able to act as a credible spokesperson and ambassador.
 - Proficiency in digital communications tools (social media platforms, email marketing, CMS, analytics tools).
 
Desirable
- Experience managing networks or coalitions across multiple sectors.
 - Experience overseeing digital platforms and online communities.
 - Understanding of UK education, youth and democratic engagement policy landscapes.
 
TO APPLY
Please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum one side of A4) via the CharityJob website.
Closing date: 11:30 pm, Sunday 9th November 2025
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 17th November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                                


                    
                        
                        
                        
                        
