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Drive the next chapter of the Surrey Hills Society - a thriving countryside charity in the Surrey Hills.

Are you an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for nature, community engagement, and sustainable development? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a much-loved environmental charity?

The Surrey Hills Society is seeking its first Chief Executive Officer to lead our dedicated team and volunteers, sustain and grow our vibrant membership, and develop long-term funding to support our work across one of England’s most treasured National Landscapes.

About Us

The Surrey Hills Society is a well-established independent charity with a 15-year track record of engaging communities in environmental, cultural, and educational activities. We run 40+ events each year and are closely partnered with the Surrey Hills National Landscape and other local organisations. Our reach and impact have grown significantly in recent years through funded projects like the National Lottery Heritage Fund's Growing Together and the South East Surrey Care Farm Pilot, alongside a strong and active membership.

This is an exciting time to join us as we transition from a volunteer-led model to a more professional and sustainable structure—with the CEO at the helm.

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About the Role

As CEO, you will lead the strategic and operational development of the Society, with a particular focus on:

 •  Fundraising & income generation – developing and securing grants, donations, and earned income

 •  Team leadership – line managing a small staff team and supporting a wide network of volunteers

 •  Stakeholder engagement – acting as the public face of the Society and deepening key partnerships

 •  Strategic planning – creating a 3-year vision and business plan for long-term sustainability

 •  Programme oversight – ensuring delivery of existing and new conservation and community projects

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About You

We’re looking for a resourceful, proactive leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You’ll need:

 •  Proven fundraising experience (grants, trusts, individuals, corporates)

 •  Leadership skills with experience managing staff and/or volunteers

 •  Confidence in managing budgets and business planning

 •  Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

 •  A genuine passion for the countryside, community engagement, and conservation

Experience with membership models, event programming, or working in a similar community/landscape context would be an advantage.

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What We Offer

 •  Flexible, home-based working (3 days/week)

 •  A supportive, purpose-driven team environment

 •  The chance to shape a unique, growing charity at a critical point in its evolution

Summary

• Maths and English GCSE at Grade C or above.
• Progression with Diploma in Retirement Provision (DipPMI) (or equivalent pension qualification) offered by the Pensions Management Institute is desirable.
• Experience in pensions administration.

Key role requirements:

• This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
• This if s fully remote role.

About Us

The Canalside Heritage Centre is a vibrant and much-loved community hub celebrating the rich industrial and natural heritage of Beeston and the surrounding areas. Since opening in 2017, the Centre has welcomed thousands of visitors through its doors—offering exhibitions, learning programmes, and events that connect people to their local history and waterways.

We’re now seeking a passionate, strategic, and community-minded Heritage Centre Manager to lead the next chapter in our story. This is a key leadership role, responsible for shaping the Centre’s future, driving financial sustainability, and deepening our engagement with the local community.

The Role

As Heritage Centre Manager, you’ll provide strategic leadership and hands-on operational management, ensuring the Centre continues to thrive as an inclusive, engaging, and financially resilient space. You’ll work closely with Trustees, staff, volunteers, and external partners to deliver a dynamic programme of events, exhibitions, and educational activities.

Key Responsibilities

· Leadership & Strategy – Set and deliver a clear vision for the Centre’s growth and long-term sustainability.

· Community Engagement – Build strong relationships with local organisations, schools, and heritage networks to enhance reach and impact.

· Team Management – Inspire and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, championing collaboration and professional development.

· Heritage Programming – Oversee the planning and delivery of exhibitions, interpretation, and education initiatives that celebrate local history.

· Income Generation – Maximise revenue through the Centre’s café, retail, venue hire, and commercial partnerships.

· Marketing & Profile-Raising – Lead creative marketing and communications to grow visitor numbers and community visibility.

· Fundraising & Development – Identify and secure funding through grants, sponsorships, and donor relationships.

· Visitor Experience – Ensure a warm, accessible, and enriching experience for all visitors.

About You

We’re looking for a confident leader and creative thinker with a passion for heritage, culture, and community impact.

Essential Experience & Skills

· A strong background in heritage, museums, visitor attractions, or community-focused initiatives.

· Proven experience in leading teams, including staff and volunteers.

· Sound knowledge of heritage interpretation, collections management, and public programming.

· A track record in business development and income generation.

· Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to build partnerships.

· Confidence in marketing and audience development, including digital strategy and PR.

Desirable Experience

· Experience of fundraising and grant writing in a cultural or charitable setting.

· Knowledge of local history, particularly the industrial and waterways heritage of Nottinghamshire.

· Familiarity with the governance and operation of heritage or cultural organisations.

How to Apply

If you’re an inspiring leader with a deep commitment to heritage and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

Application deadline: 31st July 2025

We are looking for an ambitious and strategic Development Director to shape the future and income streams for our museum & mill . This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to build a ground up strategy and lead the development of an ambitious organisation.

Thanks to generous funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Pilgrim Trust, The Headley Trust, Granada Foundation & Arts Council England, The Silk Heritage Trust is embarking on an ambitious 18-month development programme Strengthening The Future of Macclesfield's Heritage.The Trust is working to establish The Silk Museum and Paradise Mill as a national centre for silk heritage and heritage textile crafts. Strengthening The Future of Macclesfield’s Heritage moves the Trust towards this vision, strengthening fundraising capacity plus staff and board skills, to provide a solid foundation for the future.

The Trust has achieved a great deal over the last 5 years, securing funding from public sources, trusts, and foundations. This newly created role will build on this success and attract substantial support from individuals and corporate sources. It involves working with internal and external stakeholders to raise funds for core funding, projects, and capital campaigns. It is envisaged that the post-holder will work with Trustees and staff to establish a Development sub-group to inform and drive this work. Strategic planning and communications are key to this. This role will drive forward new plans for individual giving, philanthropy and fundraising to significantly rebuild the Trust’s reserves.

Role:

To lead the Trust’s work towards financial resilience through broadening its income streams

To increase voluntary income from funders and philanthropists by 50%, reflating free reserves, through an ambitious Development & Fundraising Strategy

To initiate, lead, and deliver projects to develop and transform the work, premises, and staff of the Silk Museum & Paradise Mill, working with consultancy support to:

· Develop a 3-5 year business plan

· Cost and plan options for tackling the site:

o Limitations to accessibility and visitor welcome

o Constraints to income generation

o significant challenges to building maintenance, environmental sustainability, care, and display of our collections

o rising energy costs

· Secure funding for major conservation, building repairs and organisational development.

To build a new supporter community and membership offer to attract supporters and philanthropists for the Trust’s development plans

To build and lead strong relationships with partners for collaboration, fundraising, and sponsorship

To drive strong working relationships and communication with Museum staff, volunteers, and Trustees, to develop a broad fundraising ethos, including training and mentoring to Trustees and Museum staff

To keep current with fundraising sector developments, approaches, and opportunities

Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

Development

· Review and develop the Trust’s Development & Fundraising Strategy, identifying and pursuing fundraising opportunities, campaigns, and funding applications in line with this strategy, including:

o Trusts and foundations

o Statutory funders

o Corporate support and partnerships

o a new legacies programme, Supporters, and individual giving programmes

· Maximise income and in-kind support through fundraising activities onsite and online, including events and sponsorship, to engage current supporters and cultivate new relationships.

· Ensure that all fundraising activities are delivered professionally and timely to ensure maximum and meaningful engagement

· Manage the evaluation of fundraising activities and prepare and submit reports to key stakeholders.

· Deliver reporting for statutory funders, ensuring that the museum delivers on its reporting requirements in a timely manner.

General responsibilities and duties

· Oversee the work of the Programming Team (Senior Curator, Paradise Mill; Museum Curator; Community Engagement Programmer) in delivering, evaluating, and reporting on existing funded programmes, including Arts Council CIP, Pilgrim Trust, Granada Foundation, Foyle Foundation, and Macclesfield Town Council.

· Contribute to the success and culture of The Silk Heritage Trust

· Interact and cooperate proactively with all employees, trustees, and volunteers, ensuring good teamwork.

· Manage performance of staff, volunteers, and researchers as appropriate and in line with the Trust’s performance management processes.

· Make best use of technology across our activities.

· Support effective communications and promotion of The Silk Museum and Paradise Mill

· Work flexibly at times and on occasions that connect with the needs of audiences and communities.

· Ensure we are adhering to and compliant with our policies, processes, and statutory obligations.

· Help to ensure any barriers to equality of opportunity are removed and to eliminate unfair and unlawful discrimination, giving everyone an equal chance to learn, work and live free from discrimination and prejudice.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and target driven individual with experience of delivering investment from wide range of funding streams. The successful candidate will have a passion for storytelling, relationship building and strong negotiation, networking, and stewardship skills. You will know the complexities of working with funders and stakeholders and are able to develop strong long-term relationships, resulting in investment.

Diversity and equality within our workforce, programmes and approaches is crucial to our mission of being inclusive and relevant to our communities. We want everyone to feel welcome. We, therefore, particularly welcome applications from candidates under-represented at The Silk Museum and within the heritage sector, including Global Majority candidates and/or candidates with disabilities.

About the role

Northern Ireland has an amazingly rich heritage of church and chapel buildings that we want to see well maintained, valued and in use. We’re looking for a Support Officer – based in Northern Ireland – who can help us to complete the delivery of our pioneering The National Lottery Heritage Fund project. This role will support churches of all denominations with maintenance and tourism advice, training and events and be a key contact for churches looking for heritage support in Northern Ireland.

This is a fixed-term role until the end of April 2026, with the possibility of an extension. The role is full-time (35 hours per week); part-time will be considered for the right candidate. You will be home-based in Northern Ireland, with occasional travel to London.

About the National Churches Trust

As an integral part of the UK’s heritage, we want to keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, valued and in use. Working on the ground in all four nations, we support churches of all denominations with the challenges and opportunities they face. Our vision is to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities.

Our mission

• We Speak Up: churches are valued and supported
• We Build Up: churches are well maintained, adaptable and in good repair
• We Open Up: churches are sustainable, open and welcoming support

Our values

• Being straightforward in responding to others’ needs
• Providing support that makes a difference
• Joining forces to achieve greater impact
• Driving change that brings our vision closer

You can find out more about our pioneering Treasure Ireland project on our website.

To find out more about the role and apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday, 15 July 2025.
Interview dates: Monday, 11 / Tuesday, 12 / Wednesday, 13 August 2025, in person in Northern Ireland (date and venue TBC).

Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity caring for historic churches at risk. As the operator of the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, our 356 historic churches include examples of irreplaceable architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of English history.

CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.

Overall job purpose

In recent years, CCT has experienced great success in applying to grant funders, including Trust and Foundations, Landfill Communities Fund, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. 

CCT’s 2025 -30 strategy focuses on delivering conservation projects across our estate and securing income from grant funders will be crucial.  We will also work with local communities to address smaller conservation projects via the Community Initiative Framework.

The Grants Officer will research and identify relevant funding opportunities, build a healthy pipeline, and submit applications for project funding to meet fundraising targets during an exciting period of growth.

There will be requirement for occasional travel for project visits and team meetings. 

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.

Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role; only applications submitted through our recruitment portal will be considered.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 21st July

 There will be a two-stage interview process with first stage taking place online on Monday 4th August 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

The second stage will take place on Wednesday 6th August 2025 and will be held online.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Chalk Streams in the City Development Lead (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) or part time (30 hours per week over 4 days)

Contract: Fixed term contract of 12 months

Area of work: Predominantly in the London area

Are you passionate about connecting people with nature and empowering communities to protect rivers? Do you have experience delivering engaging volunteering and citizen science programmes that inspire real environmental action? Join us and play a pivotal role in restoring London’s rare urban chalk streams.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated community engagement professional to take a leading role in the Development Phase of Chalk Streams in the City, an exciting National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported initiative. This project will restore 75 km of rare urban chalk stream habitat and connect over 20,000 people with their local rivers through hands-on conservation, education, and citizen science.

As Development Lead, you will shape the Trust’s first Engagement Strategy, coordinate an extensive community consultation programme, and manage the London Volunteering and Engagement Programme. You will also oversee delivery partners and help develop a major funding application for the next phase of work. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in strategic project management, collaborative programme design, and large-scale heritage funding.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role within a nationally significant project, gaining valuable experience in programme design, partnership working, and heritage lottery funding. Though fixed-term, it offers exceptional scope to develop your portfolio, broaden your network, and make a lasting contribution to environmental engagement and river restoration.

Working at the South East Rivers Trust is rewarding, fulfilling and fast-paced. We collaborate with energy and professionalism, guided by our values of delivering high-quality work, using expertise and science, building strong relationships, and bringing positivity and integrity to everything we do. If this sounds like the right environment for you - we’d love to hear from you.

This project is made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

Please see the full Chalk Streams in the City Development Lead job description for more information.

How to apply:

Please send us the following documents; instructions are on our website

• Your CV
• a completed application form
• Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)

The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 20th July 2025.  We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.

Interviews will be potentially w.c. 28th July 2025.

Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship as you are an overseas applicant, please let us know.

Are you looking for a varied and rewarding finance role? Join us as Director of Finance and support the transformational work in the social inclusion, education, scientific research, arts, and heritage sectors.

Location: The Peak, 5 Wilton Road, London SW1V 1AP (2-3 days per week in the office)

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 8th September. 

The Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts (SFCT) is an umbrella organisation that facilitates the work 16 grant-making trusts, along with its associated charitable companies, established by three generations of the Sainsbury family. 

Each Trust is an independent legal entity with a separate focus and Board of Trustees, and in many cases, led by the family member who established it. The Trust works in many fields, including climate and environment, arts and heritage, disability rights, social inclusion, healthcare, science, education, neuroscience, and international development. 

About the role

The Director of Finance will lead the finance team to ensure the effective support for SFCT’s complex requirements across all aspects of finance, investment management, governance, compliance and risk.

The role will report directly to the CEO, providing financial and operational oversight, as well as high-level strategic engagement with senior stakeholders. This will require you to establish effective working relationships across the office and with family members and Trustees.

The role is part of the Head of Central Services group, working closely with the Head of Finance (Gatsby) to play a key role in decision making and delivering shared ways of working across the group, strengthening cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement to ensure that support for our Trusts and charitable organisations remains fit for the future.

This is a varied and complex role that covers three main areas of work.

1. Leading a team that is responding to changing needs from internal customers to ensure high performance.
2. Leading projects with a focus on continuous improvement.
3. Proactively supporting family members and trustees in managing investments.

The role’s challenge and variety come from a mix of central and tailored support for the entities that SFCT supports.

Who we are looking for

This role is a fully functional finance role with multiple entities that require support. You will be an experienced Finance Director (and/or perhaps a CFO of an endowment-funded foundation) with the people skills to lead and develop a large finance team, as well as the skills to manage a complex mix of stakeholders.

As a qualified accountant, you will be someone with knowledge and experience in charity finance, who also has a commercial focus and likely has had a stint in industry. Experience in managing a complex finance function and being proactive when it comes to change is essential, as well as the ability to inspire and develop a team to deliver high performance and continuous improvement.

You will enjoy working with people and come with a broad set of experiences. Experience in investments would be an advantage, as would any other additional areas of expertise. This role is a platform for value-added support.

Please click 'Apply on website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 8th September. 

Visitor Manager

Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI)
  Location: Stanley, Falkland Islands
  Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours/week
  Contract: 2-year fixed term (with option to extend)
  Salary: £43,000 per annum + up to 25% annual gratuity
  Closing Date: 23:59 (UTC-4), Friday 18 July 2025

Protecting a world-class wilderness through responsible tourism

At the Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI), our mission is to safeguard one of the planet’s most remote and ecologically significant places. Home to millions of seabirds, whales, and seals, South Georgia is both a thriving ecosystem and a living museum of polar heritage.

Through our values-led framework, Protect, Sustain, Inspire, we promote rigorous environmental protection, evidence-based policymaking, and responsible, well-managed visitation. Are you ready to be part of this mission?

About the role

Each year, thousands of people journey to South Georgia—tourists, scientists, filmmakers, yachts, and research vessels—all of whom require government permission to visit. As Visitor Manager, you’ll be at the heart of managing and improving that process.

Based in Stanley, Falkland Islands, you’ll oversee our visit permitting system, lead on visitor site strategy and briefings, embed our new Entry Control System, and shape the future of tourism policy. You’ll also work closely with our teams at King Edward Point, the Falklands, and beyond to ensure visits protect the islands’ unique biodiversity while supporting sustainable growth.

What you’ll be working on

• Managing visit permit assessments across multiple visitor types

• Leading implementation of our new electronic Entry Control System

• Acting as the main liaison with tour operators, the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO), and partner organisations

• Delivering port-call briefings, resources, and biosecurity guidance for operators

• Coordinating biosecurity measures and visitor site monitoring across the season

• Developing and delivering a 3–5 year visitor strategy for sustainable tourism

• Supporting response planning and incident readiness involving visitors

• Collaborating with stakeholders to improve systems and collect visitor feedback

This job is for you if...

• You’re a confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills

• You can assess applications and make decisions using policy or legislative frameworks

• You’re experienced in managing multiple projects and operational workstreams

• You’re comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment

• You enjoy turning strategy into action and driving continuous improvement

• You have experience of team leadership or line management

• You hold a full manual driving licence and are willing to travel internationally

• You’re enthusiastic about remote, wilderness, or conservation-based destinations

Bonus points if you:

• Have worked in the cruise, eco-tourism, or remote destination travel sectors

• Have experience implementing digital systems or Entry Control processes

• Have P&L or revenue generation experience in a tourism or operational context

• Understand the use of working dogs in conservation or biosecurity settings

What we offer

• £43,000 per annum + up to 25% annual gratuity

• Flights to/from your country of residence and annual return travel

• Relocation support and housing contribution in the Falkland Islands

• 30 days’ annual leave plus public holidays

• A collaborative, international, and values-led working culture

• The chance to visit South Georgia (subject to medical clearance)

How to apply

Please submit a CV and covering letter (max 2 pages each) outlining your motivation and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria

  Deadline: 23:59 Falkland Islands time (UTC-4), Friday 18 July 2025

Please note: Applicants must be eligible to travel to the Falkland Islands (see full list of restricted nationalities on our website). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in late July.

Are you a creative marketing professional who wants to make an impact?

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is looking for a skilled Marketing Officer to contribute to and deliver effective marketing campaigns to help meet the organisation's core strategic objectives. This is an exciting new role within the Marketing and Communications team and a fantastic opportunity to join an historic organisation, the home of the iconic Chelsea Pensioners since 1692.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience of delivering impactful multi-channel campaigns for a range of audiences, and ideally at a nationally recognised organisation within the military, charity, cultural or public sectors. You'll be responsible for marketing a wide range of projects including our recently launched, nationwide Veterans' Outreach programme, the Soane Stable Yard - which is open to the public 7 days a week, and our year-round events programme, as well as working with our partners to promote the Chelsea Heritage Quarter. 

Who we're looking for:

We are seeking a proactive marketeer, who is equally comfortable planning and implementing campaigns as well as creating compelling content, with excellent attention to detail and a good understanding of what drives public engagement and support for an organisation like the Royal Hospital.

The successful candidate will be:

· A skilled and confident executor, who is experienced in consumer marketing and promoting a wide range of projects including public events to the right audiences.

• Creative in crafting compelling marketing content to deliver effective, multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Experience of working with a range of partners to help raise awareness and engagement, as well as suppliers such as designers and photographers.
• Relevant marketing experience in a military, charity, cultural or public organisation would be particularly advantageous.

How to apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter (no more than 500 words) outlining your most relevant experience for this role and setting out why you think you'd be the most suitable candidate. 

About Us.

The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship.  Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.

Could you drive forward commercial income for one of the most breathtakingly beautiful heritage sites in the UK?

Wentworth Woodhouse is ready to welcome a proactive Head of Commercial to lead trading activity (with a focus on food and beverage) in the next phase of an ambitious growth strategy, driving a bold step-change in the approach and delivery of commercial operations.

Salary £50k FTE
Location Mostly onsite to support brilliant service delivery
Contract 2-years fixed term, full time (37.5) or reduced hours considered
Benefits 25 days with additional (up to 5 days) for length of service, 8%/3% combined/employer pension contribution
Culture Grown up, flexible and accountable

About Wentworth Woodhouse

In the heart of South Yorkshire, a giant of the cultural world is being reawakened. Once a political, social and economic powerhouse, today it is being brought back to life as a cultural, creative and community-driven hub.

Currently undergoing one of the most exciting and complex heritage regeneration projects of a lifetime, Wentworth Woodhouse is now looking to build the commercial foundations to sustain and expand its impact for generations to come.

About the role

We're looking for a commercially-minded innovator to join the Senior Leadership Team. This is a newly created role that will shape and deliver a bold commercial strategy across trading activities, including:

• F&B, hospitality and catering (on-site cafes, afternoon tea, events catering)
• Retail (gift shop and bespoke product lines)
• Weddings, corporate and charity events
• Location hire for film and TV productions
• Visitor experience and front-of-house operations

You'll lead the development of a dynamic, mission-driven commercial offer that reflects values, enhances visitor experience, and supports the organisation's charitable purpose. This is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark, working for a nationally significant heritage site.

Who we're looking for

You're an experienced commercial leader with significant experience of food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality.

You'll need a proven ability to grow income, manage multiple revenue streams, and lead high-performing teams. In your toolkit, we'd love to see:

• Strong business planning and budgeting skills
• Ability to work both strategically and operationally
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Confidence negotiating contracts and building supplier relationships
• Track-record of innovation, driving change and growth
• Person-centred approach to leadership and customer service

Experience in heritage, culture or the third sector is welcome, but not essential - what matters most is your ability to bring energy, drive and commerciality to a purpose-led organisation.

To Apply

We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile. If your experience meets the brief, then Amelia at Charity People will reach out to tell you more and explain how to apply.

Closing date: Only because this role has been previously advertised and recruitment is time sensitive, we'll be responding on a rolling basis. Please get in touch as soon as you can if you are interested.

Interviews dates will be confirmed soon - likely to be early-mid August.

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.

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Registrar to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,780.70 per annum.

This is a Hybrid role.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.

Purpose of the Assistant Registrar role:

As our Assistant Registrar, you will contribute towards administering the legal and logistical aspects of collections management for outward and inward loans, the maintenance of the Accessions Register, and coordinating regular auditing checks

Key responsibilities of our Assistant Registrar include:

• Support in the development and maintenance of Collection policies, procedures, and standards
• Ensure that full, proper, and legal documentation of all Museum transactions concerning Collection material is implemented in accordance with Museum policy and procedure
• Assist in the administration and monitoring of the documentation, handling, and transportation of objects in support of curatorial activities
• Help provide advice and training for Museum staff and volunteers on Collections Management
• Act as courier, both virtually and in person, when assigned, for the transportation of objects nationally and internationally
• Keep abreast of changes in government legislation and museum standards relating to Collections Management, by examining current practice in other institutions, by engaging with mutual interest groups and implement improvements as necessary
• Support the wider team in aiding the successful delivery of collections related activities such as exhibitions, touring exhibitions and public events
• Ensure appropriate insurance/indemnity cover is in place for all objects on loan to and from the Museum
• Support with exhibition and touring logistics, including devising loan agreements, obtaining condition assessments and arranging packing and transport or objects
• Ensure location tracking of objects is kept up to date throughout the loan process
• Undertake loan inspections for current and potential outward loans
• Contribute towards the development and maintenance of Collection records, including the Accession Register and documentation systems
• Support in the analysis of CMS data, including research into provenance and copyright status in order to ensure accuracy, conformity with Cataloguing Rules, Collections Management policy and procedure

What we are looking for in our Assistant Registrar:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a museum or heritage environment
• Practical experience in museum documentation and collections management
• Experience in the use of Collections Management systems, including Collections Management databases, and literate in Microsoft packages
• Experience in an assistant registrar or documentation/collections officer post in a museum or heritage organisation
• Knowledge of UKRG reports and the Government Indemnity Scheme, and the processes involved in administering the scheme
• Experience in undertaking and coordinating storage audits within a heritage organisation
• Knowledge of Collections Management standards and able to demonstrate practical experience of their application in a heritage environment
• Experience handling a wide variety of object types and in moving, packin,g and transporting museum objects
• Knowledge and experience in the logistics of transporting museum objects

Closing date for applications: 27 July 2025
Interviews will take place on: 06 August 2025

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with The Rochester Bridge Trust in their search for a Grants & Outreach Manager.

The Rochester Bridge Trust is a historic and independent charity that has provided and maintained free-to-use crossings over the River Medway since 1399. Today, it continues this legacy with a net-zero approach and a strong charitable programme supporting engineering education, heritage, and the environment.

Salary: £38,000 per annum, plus great benefits.

Contract: Full, time, permanent. 4-day working week Monday- Thursday, (office closed on Fridays)

Location: Rochester, Kent. On site 4 days a week, with some flexibility to WFH in the future.

As Grants & Outreach Manager, you will play a key role in delivering and developing the Trust’s charitable work. This includes managing outreach and grant-funded projects, leading stakeholder engagement, and delivering the Trust’s Scholarship and Alumni programmes. You’ll also support internal teams with project management and evaluation to ensure real impact.

Key requirements:

• Strong project management experience (qualification such as PRINCE2 or PMP desirable).
• Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, from schools to sector leaders.
• Experience in grants management and programme evaluation.
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Skilled in budget management and IT (especially MS Office).
• Full UK driving licence required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a historic and forward-looking organisation at the intersection of civil engineering, education, and heritage. If you're passionate about impactful outreach and are ready to help shape the next generation of engineering talent, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis. 

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

At Leeds Credit Union, we believe in the power of ethical finance to make a real difference in our communities. With a strong heritage of delivering accessible financial services and a deep commitment to financial wellbeing, we’re seeking a dynamic, strategic, and values-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to take us into our next chapter of growth and impact.

The Role

As CEO, you’ll be the driving force behind the strategic direction and operational success of Leeds Credit Union. You will:

• Be a regulated leader, holding SMF8 level repsonsbilities.
• Provide visionary leadership to a passionate senior management team.
• Champion our mission and values in public forums, media engagements, and stakeholder events.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with local authorities, regulators, partner organisations, and members.
• Lead the organisation through a time of opportunity, challenge, and transformation within the financial services landscape.
• Ensure robust governance, financial sustainability, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an inspirational leader who is:

✅ Strategically minded – with a proven track record in developing and delivering business strategy.
✅ A natural relationship-builder – confident in representing an organisation at the highest levels.
✅ Experienced in financial services, not-for-profit, or membership-based organisations.
✅ A strong team leader – able to coach, motivate and develop a high-performing executive team.
✅ Commercially astute – with sound judgement and a commitment to ethical finance.
✅ Driven by purpose – someone who sees beyond the bottom line and is passionate about improving lives.

Why Join Us?

At Leeds Credit Union, you’ll find more than just a leadership role – you’ll find a platform to create meaningful impact. With over 37,000 members and a strong community presence, we’re looking for a CEO who sees potential and drives it forward with energy, empathy and excellence.

Ready to Lead Change?

If you’re a strategic, outward-facing leader with a heart for inclusive finance and a head for sustainable growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of Leeds Credit Union.

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