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The Haberdashers’ Company is one of the ancient Livery Companies of the City of London, with a history dating back to 1371. While custodians of a remarkable heritage, we are firmly focused on the present and future. Our enduring purpose is to empower young people from every background to fulfil their potential through our schools and by supporting their communities.

Today, the Company is a thriving membership organisation of more than 1,000 members from a wide range of professions, united by a shared commitment to service and social impact. We are a modern, values-led funder, committed to flexible, relational and transparent grant-making, working in partnership with our schools, churches, communities and charity partners to create lasting change.

Central to our approach is the Haberdashers’ Advantage, a distinctive funder-plus model that combines grant funding with member-led governance support, volunteering, mentoring and capacity building. Each year, the Company distributes over £5.6 million to support schools, young people, churches and charities across North London, Southeast London, South Wales and the West Midlands, with a primary focus on education and community resilience.

The Role

We are seeking a Director for Charities to lead and further develop the Company’s grant-making, philanthropy and fundraising. This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping and delivering charitable strategy and ensuring the Company’s resources create meaningful, long-term impact for young people and communities.

The Director for Charities will oversee our grant-making, steward key funding relationships and play a central role in developing fundraising with members, including growing individual giving, legacies and events-based income. The role is inherently relational, working closely with charity partners, schools, dioceses, Company members and colleagues. You will support and advise grant-making committees, convene learning and engagement events, and represent the Company within external funder networks to remain connected to best practice in modern philanthropy.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a values-driven leader with strong experience of flexible and responsive grant-making and fundraising in the charitable sector, and a clear commitment to improving outcomes for young people and communities. You will have excellent communication skills, a warm, engaging and reflective leadership style, and will thrive in a small but highly collaborative organisation. You will be comfortable engaging with grassroots charities, senior stakeholders, Company members and robust governance structures, combining an appreciation for heritage and service with a commitment to modern, progressive philanthropy.

To read more about the opportunity and our work, please download the full appointment brief.

Closing Date: 3 March 2026

People Beyond Profit Screening Conversations: 9-18 March 2026

The Haberdashers’ Company Panel Interviews:

• First Stage: 27 March 2026
• Second Stage: 13 April 2026

Harris Hill are thrilled to be partnering with a fantastic Arts and Heritage organisation is their search for a new Development Manager (Capital Appeal & Individual Giving) to lead the fundraising efforts for their vital Capital Projects programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to an ambitious heritage site and an historic charitable mission, in the heart of London.

Key responsibilities:

As Development Manager, you will support the development and delivery of the fundraising strategy for key restoration projects. You will identify and research a pipeline of prospective individual donors, high-net-worth individuals and corporates capable of supporting these capital works. You will develop high-quality grant applications in collaboration with colleagues (including a National Lottery Heritage Fund bid) and manage funder relationships through effective reporting on grant use and impact. You will refresh and manage the Friends scheme to improve member recruitment, retention and encourage upgrades to higher giving levels. You will also relaunch the legacy fundraising programme, promoting gifts in wills sensitively to Friends and visitors.

To be successful, you will need or need to be:

• Significant demonstrable experience in a fundraising or development role in a charity
• Demonstrable experience in Individual Giving or supporting Capital Campaigns.
• Demonstrable experience writing successful grant applications, ideally with previous experience of working on a successful National Lottery Heritage Fund bid.
• Experience in managing membership schemes and organising and delivering supporter events.

Salary: £36,000 - £38,000

Two-year fixed term contract (with possibility of extension), Full-time

Location: London

Deadline for applications – Friday 27th February at 9am.

Application process - CV and supporting statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

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.

The Talent Set is delighted to partner with a prominent Arts and Heritage organisation on a fantastic Digital Project Manager role. This is a 12-month contract covering maternity leave, offering a unique opportunity to lead key digital initiatives at an organisation attracting over 150,000 visitors annually.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day digital projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead the redevelopment of the organisation’s website, coordinating with external agencies and internal teams.
• Oversee CRM and ticketing system integration projects from initiation to implementation.
• liaise with technical partners to translate project requirements into actionable plans.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure delivery complies with organisational standards.
• Support early-stage digital audience planning and strategies.
• Communicate progress effectively across teams, advocating for the digital vision.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in managing digital projects within a cultural, arts, or heritage setting.
• Strong understanding of website development, content management systems, and digital platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of translating technical language.
• Experience working with external agencies, ideally web development teams.
• Organised, pragmatic, and adaptable to evolving project scopes.
• Collaborates well within diverse teams and can effectively advocate for digital initiatives.
• Previous experience in managing or supporting digital transformations or upgrades preferred.

What’s on Offer:

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Hybrid Working: 2-3 days in London office

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Communications Officer - Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs

The Communications Officer has a key role to play in planning and delivering communications for the Lost Woods of the Low Weald and Downs project. The Communications Officer will create and deliver the annual communications plan, working closely with partners to promote activities and events, write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including the website, social media, press, and print and online marketing materials. They will work with external suppliers to build and launch a new website, and plan and implement communications and marketing campaigns, while progressively improving organisational understanding of what works for different audiences. They will also look to maximise opportunities to promote NLHF’s funding and the support from National Lottery players.

The Role:
• Field enquiries from all stakeholders including journalists, politicians, partners and the general public including management of the Lost Woods email inbox.
• Create and distribute press releases and statements as needed.
• Work with partners to plan, create, manage and update communications channels including website, social media accounts, email, press etc.
• Plan and create multi-media communications materials and campaigns including films to support projects.
• Working with partners and designers, produce, edit and distribute updates and materials for external and internal audiences.
• Provide communications support for project partners and campaigns.
• Work with partners to promote and showcase project activities and events.
• Provide creative, editorial and operational support for communications projects and report on progress.
• Ensure National Lottery Heritage Fund /National Lottery Player support is promoted through project communications and report on results.
• Ensure consistent branding is used by all partners.
• Work with partners to develop positive relationships to successfully manage project-wide communications.
• Act as a brand champion for Lost Woods amongst internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Support with project legacy opportunities, resources and distribution of assets.

The Candidate:
• Excellent digital skills, including managing social media and website pages and experience of content management systems.
• Proven ability to plan, write and edit copy for different audiences.
• Experience working with external suppliers such as designers, film makers and web developers.
• Able to work remotely, independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team.
• Able to work collaboratively across multiple internal and external teams.
• Experience working on previous partnership projects.
• Experience of handling media enquiries and generating regional press coverage.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills including excellent attention to detail and effective time management.
• Excellent proof reading, copywriting and editing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with different teams and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload; being able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Experience working in the not-for-profit and/or environment/conservation/heritage sectors.
• Live within the Lost Woods project area or nearby in Sussex.
• A full driving licence and ability to undertake travel across the project area to undertake site visits and meetings.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage OR so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.

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

First Stage Interviews will be held on 13/3/26 via Microsoft Teams.

• Kensington Episcopal Area, Diocese of London
• Permanent
• 4 days per week (plus an additional 1 day per week for the first 18 months)
• Location: Flexible, with at least one day per week in the Twickenham office (Regal House)
• No DBS is required for this role

Do you thrive on organisation, relationships, and meaningful work?
We are seeking a highly capable and warm-hearted Personal Assistant to the Archdeacon of Middlesex to play a central role in supporting ministry, mission, and parish life across one of the most vibrant and diverse parts of the Diocese of London.

This is a richly varied role combining high-level PA support, administration, project coordination, and relationship management — perfect for someone who enjoys juggling priorities, working with people, and being the calm, organised presence at the heart of a busy office.

About the Role
You will provide comprehensive PA and administrative support to the Archdeacon of Middlesex, working closely with clergy, churchwardens, parish officers, and diocesan colleagues. Your work will directly support local churches across West London, helping parishes flourish, buildings be cared for, clergy supported, and key diocesan processes run smoothly.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience as a PA or administrator
• Is highly organised and confident juggling priorities 
• Is comfortable communicating with diverse communities 
• Is proficient with Microsoft 365 
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Is empathetic, relationally intelligent, and discreet 
• Has experience working with budgets 
• Is supportive of the values and mission of the Church of England

About Us

The Diocese of London serves over 18 boroughs north of the Thames. The Kensington Area reflects the extraordinary diversity of London. We are committed to being a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming organisation and encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

Interviews will be held in-person at Causton Street, SW1P 4AU, on 6th of March 2026.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.

Creative Director and Joint CEO

We are seeking a visionary Creative Director who will also act as joint CEO to lead the artistic and strategic direction of the charity.

For over 40 years, the organisation has used creative practice as a catalyst for social change, promoting inclusion and empowering diverse communities across the North West. The mission and vision is to co-create inclusive, artistic opportunities with diverse communities that enhance wellbeing and celebrate culture and heritage. 

If this is something you are passionate about, then we would love to hear from you!

Position: Creative Director/Joint CEO 

Location: Rochdale /Hybrid (in person 2-3 days per week, one of which must be a Wednesday)

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £45,000 plus a 7.5% employer pension contribution

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 24 February at 5pm

Interview Date: Thursday 12 March in person in Heywood

The Role

The Creative Director (Joint CEO) is responsible for the artistic vision, creative, entrepreneurial and strategic leadership of the charity. You will work as an equal partner with the Managing Director (MD/ Joint CEO), both reporting directly to the Board of Trustees to ensure that the organisation achieves its project objectives and strategic targets, while providing quality assurance of the work of the company.

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Strategic Development
• Artistic Leadership
• Advocacy and Relationships
• Finance & Fundraising
• Company & Governance
• Management and leadership

About You

We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record in securing funding, overseeing complex budgets, and fostering productive relationships with a Board of Trustees, other partners and stakeholders. You will have a creative and cultural leadership style and with experience of programming that reaches diverse communities.

About the Organisation

Join a dynamic participatory arts charity based in Rochdale, dedicated to using creative practice as a catalyst for social change. For over 40 years the organisation has co-created inclusive, artistic opportunities with diverse communities that enhance wellbeing and celebrate culture and heritage.  We call this Art for a Reason. Through a range of initiatives from Art for Wellbeing to community-led festivals, the team provide opportunities for people to explore their heritage, find their voice, and experience the transformative power of the arts. The vision is for a world where everyone has access and opportunities to create, participate and belong.

We particularly encourage applications from individuals who live in Rochdale and/or identify as being of the global majority, disabled, neurodiverse and/or LGBTQ+/and or non-binary communities. The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

You may also have experience in areas such as Programme Coordinator/manager, Learning and Engagement, Director, Creative Director, Operations Director, CEO, Director of Creative, Joint CEO, Deputy CEO, Assistant CEO, Chief Exec, Assistant Chief Exec, Deputy Chief Exec. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are looking for a talented fundraiser to join The Georgian Group in a pivotal new role, reporting to the Director. The new Development Manager will drive forward our fundraising strategy, reinvigorate our membership programme and increase philanthropic giving ahead our milestone 90th year in 2027. If you are proactive and organised with the ability to enthuse existing and prospective donors, we would love to hear from you.

We have a longstanding and loyal membership base from which to build major giving and other philanthropic support for our conservation and campaigning work. As part of a small and close-knit team, you will work with the Director and Trustees to expand our prospect pipeline and build relationships with supporters at all levels of giving. You will drive new member recruitment, including among under 35s, our fastest-growing membership category. The role is supported by a Membership and Office Administrator.

This is a hybrid role but a significant amount of in-person working will be essential for the relationship-building aspects of this role. We are open to conversations with candidates seeking a different working pattern to engage the ideal person for this important role. 

For the full Job Description and Person Specification, along with details on how to apply, please refer to the attachment below.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20 February 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 3 March 2026

Overview

Figurative is an independent charity dedicated to impact, investment and innovation in the cultural and creative sector. We bring together deep expertise through Arts & Culture Finance (formerly part of Nesta) and New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture to unlock new and innovative ways of funding and supporting the UK’s arts ecosystem.

Figurative manages three investment portfolios that have supported over 60 organisations and raised more than £30 million in investment capital over the last decade.

We believe arts and culture have the power to transform lives and communities. Our mission is to ensure cultural and creative organisations can thrive, test bold ideas, and build sustainable futures.

The Role

The Impact Assistant is a new role at Figurative that will primarily support work on the Arts & Culture Impact Fund (“ACIF”), an £18m social investment fund which seeks to enable enterprising arts, culture and heritage organisations to fulfil their missions through the use of flexible and risk-tolerant finance. The Impact Assistant will also contribute to Figurative’s emerging advisory work, providing impact development support to the creative and cultural sector.

Key Responsibilities

The demands of this role will be both fund (ACIF) specific and general to Figurative. You will play an important role in assessing and understanding the social impact enabled through ACIF. In particular, this includes:

• Providing administrative support in the monitoring of impact delivery and reporting requirements across a portfolio of investments to ensure requirements are met in a timely manner
• Working closely with Figurative’s Impact Lead and wider Investment team to develop new investment proposals to the ACIF investment committee
• Contributing to assessments of the expected impact of each investment proposal as part of the social impact due diligence process
• Supporting Figurative’s Impact Lead in the capacity development work of ACIF applicants and investees through a combination of desk research, face-to-face conversations and workshop facilitation to produce social impact related out outputs, including:
  • Evidence base summaries for a given intervention
  • Theories of change
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks Framework for M&E
  • Development Plans outlining output, outcome, and impact management aims & KPIs
• Supporting on the collection, analysis and reporting of social impact data on fund performance for Figurative’s internal and external stakeholders

The general Figurative duties will include:

• Supporting in the undertaking of advisory work for organisations operating in the creative and cultural sector to improve impact measurement and management practice
• Collaborating on the development of internal processes to ensure the efficient and effective management of impact and investment data
• Sharing learning with the wider arts & cultural sector around social impact evidence and best practice M&E approaches from the Figurative portfolio
• Supporting the wider Figurative team on matters relating to social impact across all its funds The Person

The Person

The role requires a self-starting and curious individual, with enthusiasm and commitment to growing social impact through arts, culture, heritage and social enterprise more broadly. Specifically, with the following:

Experience

• Practical experience supporting the delivery of projects or programmes, including the co-ordination of timelines, meetings and actions
• Experience in maintaining trackers or workplans across multiple workstreams
• Exposure to data collection, cleansing and analysis through different methods, such as evaluation scales, surveys or interviews
• Desirable: Experience facilitating workshops and group discussions, particularly relating to social impact to develop and embed monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches
• Desirable: professional or lived experience of the transformative social impact of arts & culture
• Desirable: experience of working with arts & cultural sector organisations
• Desirable: experience of social impact investing, in any capacity

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of social impact related concepts, including monitoring and evaluation and theory of change
• An understanding of the opportunities and limitations of social impact monitoring and evaluation, particularly in the arts
• Desirable: networks in the social impact and/or arts and culture sector

Skills

• Ability to prioritise tasks across multiple projects or workstreams, tracking progress against outputs, outcomes and deadlines
• Quantitative and/or qualitative analysis skills
• Internal and external stakeholder co-ordination skills, including diary management, scheduling meetings, document management and action logging
• Critical thinking skills, to support analysis, interrogation, and development of organisational theories of change
• Ability to self-motivate, prioritise within a complex workload, and deliver work to tight deadlines
• Clear and cogent writing, to a wide and diverse range of audiences
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues concisely and compellingly to a wide range of audiences

Attitude

• Collaborative team-player, proactively engaging colleagues in dealing with complex challenges
• Curious and open minded critical-thinker, comfortable in providing constructive challenge
• Well organised and conscientious, able to deliver work in a timely and thoughtful manner
• Personable and supportive, willing to help internal and external colleagues to achieve their goals

What We Offer

• Salary: £30,000 FTE depending on experience
• Location: Hybrid working arrangement based at Somerset House in central London, with flexibility and some travel within the UK
• Hours: 4 days/week (0.8 FTE)
• Reports to: Impact Lead
• Benefits:
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + ability to buy additional holiday(pro rata for part time employees)       
  • Pension (Employer Contribution 8% + a further 4% where the employee contributes 4%)
  • Life Assurance 
  • Post probation - Private health and dental insurance

Making an Application

To apply for this role, please submit your application (CV and covering letter) before midnight Sunday 22nd February 2026.

Please note that we actively screen for AI-generated applications. We are looking for authentic, personal responses that reflect your own experiences and motivations.

First interviews will be held virtually on Thursday 5th March 2026.

Second interviews will be held in person in our London offices on Thursday 12th March 2026.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those who are underrepresented in the investment sector to apply.

I look forward to hearing from you

Nick Wilsdon

Impact Lead

Youth Action Officer

Salary: £32,140 per annum based on 35 hours per work

Contract length: Fixed term for 2 years with the possibility of extension

This new role is critical to the development and delivery of Wilder Cumbria and will play a fundamental role in strengthening our reach to engage with and encourage young people to 'take action for nature'.

About Wilder Cumbria

This post is a key part of our Wilder Cumbria approach to inspire, involve and empower 1 in 4 local people to take positive, practical action for wildlife, the natural environment and people. Wilder is a growing national movement led by the Wildlife Trusts to help tip the scales back in nature's favour.

This is about place making and improving the places people live, work and visit to create a local nature recovery network, in partnership with the Trust. Activities that engage a wider range of people in taking action for the natural, cultural and historic heritage in their neighbourhoods will be a priority.

About the Role

Our Youth Action Officer will be critical to the development of the Wilder Cumbria ambitions and will be responsible for supporting and coordinating our apprenticeships and student placements and delivering a range of activities to engage and empower young people.

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for the natural world and be able to motivate, inspire and empower young people to 'take action for nature'. Previous experience working in the youth or education sector would be essential to this role, along with good knowledge of local wildlife and demonstrable skills in practical conservation. Previous experience in delivering programmes of engagement in a learning or educational setting would also be desirable, along with  experience working with Volunteers.

If you have the skills, knowledge and experience that we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.

For more information and to apply, please follow the link below

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.

About African Rainbow Family

African Rainbow Family (ARF) is a UK-based, lived-experience-led grassroots organisation working with and for LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum of African heritage and the Global Majority.

ARF was founded in 2014 in response to the criminalisation and persecution of LGBTIQ+ people across parts of Africa and the Commonwealth. The organisation provides advocacy, peer support, advice, training and counselling, while campaigning locally, nationally and internationally to challenge injustice and promote equality and human rights.

ARF operates from its head office in Manchester and has centres in Leeds, Birmingham, London and Swansea.

About the Role

The Operations Manager role is a new and senior position within African Rainbow Family and will play a key role in supporting the organisation’s strategic and operational development.

The postholder will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the organisation, managing staff and volunteers, ensuring effective service delivery and leading on income generation and funding applications.

The role works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Trustees, staff, volunteers and external stakeholders to ensure ARF operates effectively, sustainably and in line with its values and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of African Rainbow Family, ensuring efficient and effective organisational delivery

• Line managing staff and volunteers, including recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management

• Overseeing service delivery across all ARF centres to ensure consistency, quality and compliance with funder requirements

• Managing organisational budgets and monitoring expenditure against agreed targets

• Leading on income generation, including researching funding opportunities and writing grant and funding applications

• Developing, reviewing and implementing organisational policies, procedures and systems

• Ensuring compliance with governance, safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements

• Building and maintaining relationships with funders, partners, commissioners and key stakeholders

• Supporting strategic planning and reporting to the CEO and Board of Trustees

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an operations, project or organisational management role

• Proven experience of managing staff and volunteers

• Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting

• Demonstrable experience of researching and writing successful grant or funding applications

• Knowledge of charity governance, compliance and operational processes

• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience working within the charity or voluntary sector

• Experience working with LGBTIQ+ refugees or people seeking asylum

• Knowledge of asylum, immigration or human rights policy

• Experience using databases or CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)

• Experience in advocacy, campaigning or media work

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

• NEST pension scheme

• Flexible working arrangements

• Birthday leave and two wellbeing (duvet) days per year

• Cost-of-living support

• Paid sick leave after six months’ service

• Training, development and progression opportunities

• Salary review and employee reward scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Accredited Living Wage Employer

Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding

African Rainbow Family is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of the asylum system, LGBTIQ+ people and individuals from Black and Global Majority backgrounds.

This role is subject to a Genuine Occupational Requirement and is therefore open only to applicants who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. ARF is committed to safeguarding and to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Overview of the Role:

We are looking to recruit a Senior Philanthropy Executive to join our supportive and dynamic Development Team. As Senior Philanthropy Executive you will be managing and developing a portfolio of mid and high value donors, offering an excellent level of stewardship, reporting and submitting new applications for funding.

We are looking for somebody that is highly organised, proactive and experienced in the development of quality funding proposals and working with a range of supporters. You’ll have excellent communication and relationship building skills, great attention to detail and strong knowledge of fundraising, preferably in the heritage and cultural sector.

To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.

And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.  Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Audit & Counter Fraud Lead

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Audit & Counter Fraud Lead

Hybrid - This role can be based at any St John Office. Occasional travel to London will be required.

Full Time/Permanent

Our offer to you 

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive: 

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping 

 
About Us 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 28,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.  

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, and Young Responders programmes). 

Job Summary 

This is a pivotal role in leading St John Ambulance’s Internal Audit function, ensuring the independence and integrity of our assurance activity. Reporting to the Head of Integrated Assurance and Internal Audit, you will take day-to-day responsibility for delivering a high-quality, independent audit service that is clearly separated from second-line responsibilities. Working closely with our co-source partner, you will shape and oversee an audit plan aligned to the priorities of the Risk and Assurance Committee, ensuring effective delivery and a strong collaborative relationship. You will also partner with senior leaders across the organisation, building trusted relationships, offering insight and guidance on best practice, and acting as a supportive yet robust critical friend. As a trusted and independent function, Internal Audit also receives whistleblowing concerns; you will lead our counter-fraud framework and manage related investigations where required.

About You 

• Professionally qualified (e.g., CCAB, CIA, CFE, ACFS) with substantial experience leading Internal Audit or Assurance within a recognised framework.
• Proven ability to operate autonomously to high standards, managing multiple stakeholders and building effective partnerships with senior leaders.
• Strong leadership capability, including improving control environments and influencing teams at all levels.
• Excellent communication, planning, organisational and critical-thinking skills, with strong analytical attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of risk, assurance and governance best practice, supported by confident use of Microsoft applications.

About the Role 

• Lead the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud functions, providing subject matter expertise and ensuring alignment with Internal Audit Standards.
• Develop and embed a robust counter-fraud framework, promoting a strong speak-up culture and proactive fraud awareness.
• Oversee the day-to-day relationship with the co-source partner to deliver the audit plan and identify emerging risks.
• Manage follow-up of audit actions, highlighting systemic issues and supporting improvements to control weaknesses.
• Work closely with senior leaders to advise on risk and control considerations, offering constructive challenge as a trusted critical friend.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply) 

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here 

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.   At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.    

'St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role'. 

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy. 

Prospectus are pleased to be supporting our client in their search for a Senior Philanthropy Manager (Maternity Cover).

Since they opened their doors in 1871, the venue has been home to the world’s leading figures in music, dance, entertainment and conversation. From the Suffragettes to Stormzy, Elgar to Einstein, the Beatles to Bassey… icons grace their stage.

A charity known and loved across the globe, they are home to dreams and determination, contemplation and celebration – bringing people together to lift their spirits and inspire. Every year nearly 2 million people enjoy unforgettable experiences in their spectacular building, with millions more joining online and through broadcast worldwide.

This is a 12–15-month maternity cover contract, paying a salary of £58,700 per annum. The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in London.

The Senior Philanthropy Manager will primarily be focused on generating funds from high value individuals, through major gifts, mid value gifts and legacies, to support these goals. The postholder will develop and review the strategy for stewarding individuals into making major gifts and maximising the income generated from them.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing and managing high value donations from individuals. You will have extensive experience in individual giving, ideally within an arts and culture or heritage organisation and of fundraising for a capital campaign.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
 
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

 Please note successful candidates should expect to be appointed at the starting point of the salary scale and consideration may be given to a higher salary depending on the experience of the individual.

Whitechapel, London - The Royal London Hospital and Community

Closing date: 9 am on 04 March 2026

Are you an engaging, collaborative and highly organised individual with experience of working with ‘high risk,’ vulnerable young people, working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and have a flexible and empathetic approach to your work? 

If so, join St Giles Trust as our Trauma Caseworker, where you will play a key role in our award-winning youth violence service at the Royal London Hospital, which supports vulnerable victims of violence aged 11-25. 

About St Giles Trust 
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others. 

St Giles is expanding its delivery of hospital-based projects; this service is aimed at vulnerable 10 to 25-year-olds who attend the adult or paediatric emergency department or Urgent Care Centre at Whipps Cross ED. We will work alongside hospital staff to proactively identify vulnerable young people and help them to access and engage the support they need to prevent any potential escalation of violence and reduce the risk of repeat victimisation or exploitation.

About this key role 
You will be embedded in the trauma team, working closely with clinicians and hospital staff to provide support for young people admitted to the Major Trauma Centre right through to their discharge back into the community, including access to appropriate longer-term support. You will be expected to identify and provide a comprehensive and holistic assessment, advice, referral and support service to young victims of violence people, exploring innovative and effective ways of supporting them which will reduce their risk of re-victimisation.  

You will produce support and risk management plans based on your assessments, promoting inter-agency collaboration in the assessment and planning process, and develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies.  We will also count on you to deliver a holistic support service, working solo or with colleagues as the situation dictates, providing a practical service that will include social and housing support, accompanying to appointments, benefits work, debt advice, liaising with utilities, appearing in court, DIY and cleaning. 

What we are looking for
You will be passionate about support and uplifting Children and Young people and want to make a difference within the community for the betterment of Children and Young People. You’ll also have an understanding of dominant youth culture and be relatable. You’ll need:

• A good understanding of the communities we support, including barriers certain communities face as well as the drivers of violence and exploitation
• Substantial experience of providing support, advice and advocacy 
• Substantial experience of assessing the needs of children and young people who at risk of significant harm  
• Experience of working as part of a multi-agency team, working together to achieve positive outcomes for young people
• Experience of assessing risk and implementing safety procedures as they relate to children and young people
• A knowledge of relevant services for young people and their families in the service provision area.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 9 a.m. on 04 March 2026. Interview date: 18 March 202