High value fundraising officer jobs
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Title: Events Manager
Salary: Circa £40,000
Hours:35 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed-term contract for 18 months
Reports to: Head of Philanthropy
Key relationships :Internal: Philanthropy Team, Corporate Team, Comms Team, CEO. External: UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador team and Branch Office. UNHCR Private Sector Partnerships Team.
Location: WeWork, 1 Mark Square, London EC2A 4EG (We operate a hybrid working policy with at least 1 mandatory office attendance per week)
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO
United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.
Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.
Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING
We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person. UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.
JOB PURPOSE
This is a pivotal role in supporting and elevating our philanthropy and partnerships programmes which have seen significant growth in recent years. You will play a key part in helping the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy (PPH) team cultivate meaningful relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), major donors, foundations, and corporate partners through high-quality events that inspire, engage, and deepen commitment to the refugee cause.
We are looking for a creative and strategic professional who thrives on delivering impactful experiences for influential audiences. You will have proven expertise in managing complex, high-profile events, exceptional communication and project management skills, and the ability to craft compelling event themes that connect supporters to UNHCR’s global mission.
Working closely with the PPH team and international colleagues, you will design and execute a portfolio of bespoke in-person and virtual events - from intimate donor briefings to large-scale gatherings - that showcase UNHCR’s priority programmes and leadership. Your role will be central to engaging existing supporters and attracting new philanthropic partners.
If you are passionate about creating transformative experiences that drive social impact and have the skills to deliver at the highest level, we would love to hear from you.
Why us?
- We are an ambitious and fast-moving organisation backed by the incredible reach of UNHCR. You get the best of both worlds: the ability to innovate quickly and the opportunity to work with extraordinary speakers and colleagues across a global network.
- Based in the vibrant Shoreditch/Old Street area, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture that values creativity, bold ideas and collaboration.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and deliver a programme of impactful events that advance the Private Partnerships & Philanthropy (PPH) strategy and inspire our audiences- from exclusive gatherings for major philanthropists to bespoke receptions for corporate partners.
- Lead the strategic vision and execution of all events, shaping concepts that align with organisational priorities, overseeing beginning-to-end project management, and ensuring excellence in delivery, budget management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Influence and manage senior relationships across UK for UNHCR and global UNHCR teams, acting as a trusted advisor on event strategy and implementation to secure buy-in and collaboration.
- Collaborate with Philanthropy and Partnerships Team to ensure events support donor cultivation and stewardship journeys, driving deeper engagement and long-term support.
- Leverage insights to craft compelling event narratives and experiences that resonate with high-value supporters and reflect UNHCR’s global mission.
- Establish measurement frameworks to evaluate event success, inform future strategy, and demonstrate impact to internal and external stakeholders.
- Champion refugee storytelling, ensuring refugee voices and lived experiences remain central to all events content and design.
- Share best practice across UK and global markets, contributing to international knowledge exchange, training, and innovation in donor engagement.
- Data Management ensuring events data is recorded on Salesforce in a timely and accurate fashion.
PERSONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Proven track record in designing and delivering bespoke, high-quality events designed for influential audiences, including UHNWIs and senior corporate leaders, that strengthen relationships and drive engagement.
- Experience working with high-profile individuals on events – this could be celebrities, high profile speakers, well-known academics or renowned artists engaged to deliver special a special event experience.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and inspire confidence.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional project groups, facilitating productive collaboration and driving consensus on strategic event objectives.
- Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring excellence in creative content, copy, and overall event presentation.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Experience of using technology to create innovative and experiential event experiences.
- Experience of working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Experience of working at an international development, human rights, or humanitarian NGO.
WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?
You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.
What else?
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
- Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
- Office wellness perks.
- Discount on gym memberships.
- Hybrid and Flexible Working.
- Staff socials.
Financial
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
- Non-contributory group life assurance scheme
- Non-contributory Income protection scheme.
- One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
Development
- Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.
- Individual training budget.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.
Closing date: Midday 16th February 2026
Interviews date: Week commencing 23rd February 2026
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact us . We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.
United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.
We stand with refugees – will you join us?

Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and Partnerships and programme delivery colleagues, you will support senior-level engagement where appropriate and lead the progression, follow-up, and delivery of opportunities across the corporate and foundation pipeline. You will play a key role in shaping fundable opportunities with donors, translating organisational, programme delivery and research priorities into compelling, donor‑aligned funding propositions. You will help turn interest into commitment by building trusted relationships, identifying new opportunities, and producing high-quality, persuasive funding proposals and delivering partnership goals.
This role is suited to someone who enjoys relationship-building, has excellent writing skills, understands the motivations of corporate and foundation donors, and is energised by seeing opportunities move forward and convert into income. We are a small and collaborative team, and so you will be happy engage in all aspects of the fundraising cycle and to provide support colleagues across the team as required.
We work with partners to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, enabling global economic gender justice.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a temporary events officer for a passionate and collaborative disability charity. You will manage an agreed portfolio of fundraising events, taking place throughout the year. You will also provide high levels of supporter care.
This is hybrid role with 2 days a week in the London office and you will be needed until they recruit for the permanent role.
The Role
Lead on the delivery of a number of events from the agreed portfolio; both owned and third party events. Responsibilities to include researching an events feasibility, planning, marketing, recruiting participants, and evaluation. Providing high levels of supporter care and ensuring income and expenditure targets are met or exceeded for each event.
Where required, assist with developing business cases for new events, by following the established approval process, and evidencing your case with supporter-led insight, market research and financial and non-financial KPIs.
Work closely with colleagues in marketing, press and PR in producing and implementing a marketing and PR plan for all events within remit, including researching and developing publicity plans for individual events and contributing to the development of any printed materials, web content and social media.
Prepare and manage personal budgets, always looking for ways to increase income streams and decrease expenditure Manage relationships with internal,external suppliers, event providers and key stakeholders to ensure efficient event delivery and added value for participants.
Ensure that all challenge events are contracted, adhere to the law and that adequate health & safety measures are in place.
Supervise volunteers where necessary, both in the office and at events.
Work closely with colleagues on the development and implementation of a recruitment stewardship plan, including first contact, fulfilment, correspondence and administrative systems, to ensure maximum supporter satisfaction, income and retention.
Build long term relationships with supporters by creating a first class supporter experience, having regular contact through email, social media and telephone conversations.
Working with the Data team, implement communication plans for supporters to ensure that they are receiving the highest levels of support.
The Candidate
Experience of working within a fundraising, Supporter care, marketing or customer service environment
Experience in event organisation
Customer relationship management experience including database management
Experience of executing marketing and communications plans through traditional and new media
Experience of working with agencies and suppliers
Familiarity with Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
Familiarity with social media channels (Facebook, twitter, Instagram)
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Who we are –
Home-Start Portsmouth is a local family support charity based in Portsmouth, providing outreach services, free Stay & Play groups and working within the Portsmouth Family hubs as part of the Best Start in Life offer in the city. Portsmouth is one of the most deprived cities in the country, and many of the families we support are living with many adversities.
We are a volunteer led service providing parents and carers with the support and guidance they need to ensure the best possible outcomes for their children and their family. We empower families to thrive by providing child-centered family support and in 2025 we supported 1000 unique families across our 12 projects with the support from our 110 volunteers.
Our impact is measured and significant for the families we support and as a result, children will experience improved wellbeing and development. Our focus is to build a compassionate community of support for families, parents and children – because childhood can’t wait.
Our next chapter -
We are at a pivotal moment in the journey of Home-Start Portsmouth. After 25 years of exceptional service, our current CEO is stepping down, marking the end of an era and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the charity. Over the past few years, we have grown to more than three times our original size, expanding our reach, services, and impact across the community.
Rising levels of need, increasing pressure on family services, and evolving external factors mean that demand for our support is growing. To meet these challenges, we are committed not only to sustaining our growth, but to strengthening it in a purposeful, strategic way by exploring new delivery models, new funding streams, and new partnerships that will secure the future of the organisation.
The new CEO will shape and inspire this next phase of development, whilst embodying the values and ethos of the charity. They will drive our future sustainability, develop strong external partnerships, and increase our influence locally ensuring that the charity remains resilient, relevant, and impactful.
Why this role matters -
Changing children’s futures is at the heart of everything we do. Families today are facing unprecedented pressures. Home-Start Portsmouth exists to stand alongside these families by providing practical, emotional, and relational support at the earliest possible stage, helping parents build confidence, resilience, and stability so children can thrive.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a transforming charity with extraordinary potential. The CEO will play a defining role in shaping the next era of Home-Start Portsmouth, ensuring that our mission is not only protected, but reinforced. The role directly influences the lives of children and families where the decisions made, the culture shaped, and the partnerships built by the CEO will determine how many families we can reach, how well we can support them, and how lasting that change will be. This is leadership with purpose where strategy, compassion, and impact come together to create lasting change.
Role Purpose
To provide inspirational, and strategic leadership to Home-Start Portsmouth (HSP), ensuring the charity delivers on its mission that no parent is unsupported in raising children and giving them the best start in life. The CEO is accountable for organisational performance, culture, sustainability, safeguarding, and impact, working in close partnership with the Board of Trustees.
Location: Home-Start Portsmouth
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Hours: 32-37 hours pw (over 4-5 days)
Salary: £57, 000
Main Responsibilities
1. Strategic & Executive Leadership
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Lead the development, delivery and review of HSP’s vision, strategy and long-term business plan in partnership with the Board.
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Translate strategic priorities into measurable operational plans and outcomes
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Anticipate changes in policy, funding and the wider operating environment
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Champion innovation, continuous improvement and effective use of technology
2. Organisational Leadership & Culture
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Build, lead and inspire a high-performing Senior Leadership Team
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Shape a values-led, inclusive and accountable organisational culture
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Oversee performance management, succession planning and leadership development
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Act as a visible, approachable leader and role model across the organisation
3. Service Delivery & Impact
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Hold overall accountability for safe, high-quality and cost-effective services
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Ensure services are responsive, evidence-led, and meet the needs of families and children
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Oversee delivery against contracts, KPIs, budgets and timelines
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Ensure robust impact measurement and reporting to funders, partners, and trustees
4. Governance, Safeguarding & Risk
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Work closely with the Chair and Board to maintain the highest standards of governance
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Lead a strong safeguarding culture and ensure full regulatory compliance
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Identify, manage, and escalate organisational risks appropriately
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Ensure policies, controls, and assurance frameworks are robust and current
5. Financial Leadership & Sustainability
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Secure and diversify income through bids, partnerships, and fundraising
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Set and manage budgets, ensuring strong financial control and value for money
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Provide clear, timely financial and performance reporting to the Board
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Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of HSP
6. External Relations & Influence
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Act as the public face and lead spokesperson for HSP
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Build and maintain strategic relationships with funders, commissioners, partners, and supporters
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Lead key partnerships and commissioning relationships
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Strengthen HSP’s reputation, profile, and influence locally and nationally
7. Authority & Accountability
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Full executive accountability for organisational performance and delivery
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Authority to make operational decisions within agreed strategy, budgets, and policies
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Responsibility to escalate significant risks, safeguarding, HR, and governance matters to the Board
The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post as detailed above.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
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Experience leading organisations at CEO or senior level; able to translate vision into measurable plans and respond to change.
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Strong understanding of charity governance and safeguarding
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Experience of financial management and income generation
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Knowledge of services for children and families (Desirable)
Abilities and Skills
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Strategic leadership and sound judgement
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Ability to lead, motivate and develop senior teams
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Build and run a motivated and effective team
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Manage performance, direct reports, set objectives, monitor, feedback, appraise
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Network across sites, manage communications and standards
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Coach and develop others
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Excellent communication and influencing skills
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Strong stakeholder and partnership management skills
Attitude
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Leads with integrity, transparency, and authenticity
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Values-led and committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding
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Inspires trust, confidence, and high performance in others
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Resilient and adaptable, able to lead calmly through change and uncertainty
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Approachable, visible, and engaged with staff, volunteers, and partners
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Courageous in decision-making and willing to challenge constructively
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Balanced and fair, applying consistent judgement while remaining flexible
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Passion to help families and children
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Home-Start Portsmouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and any other checks relevant to the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Citizens Advice Westminster to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
Citizens Advice Westminster provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice and information to local residents, some of whom are the most vulnerable in society. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
We work with local community organisations to make a difference to the lives of people in Westminster through advice, research and campaigning. Citizens Advice Westminster delivers a high quality, agile advice service which reflects the issues and needs of our communities, and which puts clients first.
As Chief Executive, you will:
•Lead and manage the work of Citizens Advice Westminster in its mission to improve the lives of residents through delivery of a comprehensive information, advice, and casework service across the City of Westminster.
•Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to shape the organisation’s strategy, direction, and policies.
•Provide a strong and influential voice for Citizens Advice Westminster as the ‘public face’ of the organisation.
If you are inspired and excited by what Citizens Advice Westminster does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £67,991 p.a. (The salary is on a progressive pathway)
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Location: The Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Road, London W2 5ES
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Citizens Advice Westminster, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 20th February 2026
Both Citizens Advice Westminster and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
We’re working with a large, well-established national charity that is investing significantly in its philanthropy programme and is now looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join a growing and ambitious income generation team.
Salary: £45,000 – £48,000
Location: London / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent, full time (flexible working considered)
This is a senior, relationship-led role, suited to an established major donor fundraiser who enjoys managing high-value relationships while also supporting and developing others.
Key highlights of the role
- Ownership of a high-value major donor portfolio, securing consistent five- and six-figure gifts
- Line management responsibility for a Philanthropy Officer, with a strong focus on coaching, development and performance
- Close working with senior leadership and influential volunteers to open networks and progress strategic relationships
- Significant autonomy to shape cultivation, solicitation and stewardship approaches
- Opportunity to contribute to long-term philanthropy strategy and pipeline growth
- Strong internal collaboration with fundraising operations, events and wider income teams
This role will suit someone with proven experience of securing major gifts, confidence making face-to-face asks, and the ability to balance hands-on fundraising with effective people management.
This is a rolling recruitment process, with the hiring manager reviewing CVs as they are received. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Please email Hannah at
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.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the inspiring team at MedicAlert who are searching for a passionate, mission-driven Director of Marketing and Development.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for accelerating membership growth, elevating brand visibility, and building a sustainable future through the development of high performing fundraising and partnership programmes.
MedicAlert is the UK's first and only charity provider of medical IDs. Placing their members at the heart of everything they do, the organisation's work is underpinned by their belief that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, regardless of their medical circumstances.
2024 marked the 60th anniversary of The MedicAlert Foundation. Over six decades, MedicAlert has been a trusted provider of emergency identification for individuals with medical conditions and allergies.
MedicAlert's purpose is simple yet powerful:
To ensure that everyone with a medical condition or allergy can live a safer, more independent life - with emergency responders able to access their critical medical details instantly.
Director of Marketing and Development
- Location: Home based with occasional travel to the office near to Leighton Buzzard (1-2 times per month)
- Salary: £60,000 FTE (£48,000 pro rata salary)
- Hours: The role is offered on a part time, four day per week basis
- Closing date: 9am Monday 16th February
- Interviews: first round interviews will be held week commencing 23rd February, with second round week commencing 2nd March
The Role
This newly shaped leadership position brings together all marketing, brand, fundraising, and partnership activity across MedicAlert. As a key member of the Leadership Team you will set a bold strategic direction while staying close enough to the work to support and empower a lean, high performing team.
Your leadership will drive new member acquisition, strengthen lifelong engagement across the MedicAlert community, grow diversified income streams, and elevate the organisation's voice across the health, charity, and emergency response sectors. Ultimately, you'll bring cohesion, ambition, and momentum to the functions you lead, helping secure a strong and sustainable future for this much loved, lifesaving charity.
Key Responsibilities include:
Partnerships & Fundraising
- Deliver an ambitious income strategy across Individual Giving, Trusts & Foundations, and corporate partnerships
- Build and grow strategic partnerships with health charities, patient organisations, and key stakeholders to extend reach and impact
Marketing Strategy & Delivery
- Lead a multichannel marketing strategy to drive membership growth, retention, and engagement
- Oversee lifecycle journeys, campaigns, and digital communications that deepen relationships and increase advocacy
Strategic Leadership
- Shape and implement strategies across Marketing, Brand, and Income Generation, working closely with the COO on Membership Strategy
- Lead and develop a high performing, data driven team focused on innovation and continuous improvement
Culture & Ways of Working
- Champion a collaborative, respectful, and solutions focused culture across the organisation.
About You
This role is ideal for an inspiring, strategic, and values driven leader who thrives on impact. You will bring expertise across marketing, brand, income generation, and partnerships - and the ability to unify these disciplines into one powerful engine for growth.
You will be passionate about MedicAlert's lifesaving mission and motivated by the opportunity to make a profound difference to people's lives.
You will excel at both strategy and delivery, able to think big while rolling up your sleeves when needed. You'll build strong, trusted relationships internally and externally, and create a positive, collaborative, high performing culture.
To Apply
To express your interest in this fantastic opportunity, please send your CV to Kevin Croasdale and Alice Wood at Charity People, our recruitment partner. If your profile aligns with what we're looking for, we will be in touch with more information and next steps.
Closing date: 9am Monday 16th February
Guts UK is the only charity that covers the digestive system from top to tail, including the gut, the liver and the pancreas. The charity focuses particularly on the conditions that have no other specific charity or voice - conditions that are underserved, such as pancreatitis, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), childhood gut and liver disease, and digestive cancers. With their mission being to improve the lives of the millions of people affected by digestive conditions, they are looking for their first Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to help them reach that goal.
The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and high net worth individuals with the propensity to donate significant sums. There is huge scope to develop both income streams at Guts UK, as this is the first dedicated position covering these income streams.
With some fantastic corporate partnerships in place already, there is great potential to build on the existing foundations and leverage those corporate partnerships to secure more ranging from transactional right up to transformational.
The philanthropy function has green shoots to nurture and develop. This is an exciting role for a candidate who wants to grow and shape this income stream, and demonstrate their personal impact on generating income, and providing donors with an incredible supporter experience.
Who are Guts UK looking for?
This role would suit an experienced, corporate and/or philanthropy fundraiser with well-developed relationship management skills. Someone who is excited by the opportunity of shaping, developing and elevating these important supporters for the charity.
Guts UK are open to applications from those looking to develop their expertise and will be fully supported, should they not have equal experience in corporate partnerships and philanthropy. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate experience across areas such as corporate prospecting, pitching and account management.
Guts UK is a small charity with big ambition so a background that includes working within a smaller charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.
Benefits
- Hybrid based, with min 1 day a week in either London or Huddersfield office
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays and an additional 5 days for office closures
- Employee assistance programme (covering both the individual and family members*) offering mental health support, physiotherapy and access to a remote GP amongst other services.
- 5% employer pension contribution
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Timeframes
- Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 10th February
- In person interviews – London: Tuesday 17th or Wednesday 18th February
- In person interviews – Huddersfield: Wednesday 18th or Thursday 19th February
- Decisions by EOD Friday 20th February
Guts UK is the only charity that covers the digestive system from top to tail, including the gut, the liver and the pancreas. The charity focuses particularly on the conditions that have no other specific charity or voice - conditions that are underserved, such as pancreatitis, diverticular disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), childhood gut and liver disease, and digestive cancers. With their mission being to improve the lives of the millions of people affected by digestive conditions, they are looking for their first Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager to help them reach that goal.
The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from corporate partners and high net worth individuals with the propensity to donate significant sums. There is huge scope to develop both income streams at Guts UK, as this is the first dedicated position covering these income streams.
With some fantastic corporate partnerships in place already, there is great potential to build on the existing foundations and leverage those corporate partnerships to secure more ranging from transactional right up to transformational.
The philanthropy function has green shoots to nurture and develop. This is an exciting role for a candidate who wants to grow and shape this income stream, and demonstrate their personal impact on generating income, and providing donors with an incredible supporter experience.
Who are Guts UK looking for?
This role would suit an experienced, corporate and/or philanthropy fundraiser with well-developed relationship management skills. Someone who is excited by the opportunity of shaping, developing and elevating these important supporters for the charity.
Guts UK are open to applications from those looking to develop their expertise and will be fully supported, should they not have equal experience in corporate partnerships and philanthropy. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate experience across areas such as corporate prospecting, pitching and account management.
Guts UK is a small charity with big ambition so a background that includes working within a smaller charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.
Benefits
- Hybrid based, with 1 day a week in either London or Huddersfield office - £2,000 London Weighting for candidates working hybrid from the London office
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays and an additional 5 days for office closures
- Employee assistance programme (covering both the individual and family members*) offering mental health support, physiotherapy and access to a remote GP amongst other services.
- 5% employer pension contribution
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
Timeframes
- Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 10th February
- In person interviews – London: Tuesday 17th or Wednesday 18th February
- In person interviews – Huddersfield: Wednesday 18th or Thursday 19th February
- Decisions by EOD Friday 20th February
Seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, dedicated yet compassionate leader to drive the charity forward with a fresh strategy, new ideas and a bold vision. As CEO you will provide visionary, strategic, and operational leadership to the Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association, ensuring we fulfil our mission and grow sustainably. You will act as a key ambassador, building partnerships and maintaining our reputation for excellence ensuring we move forward with impact sharing the strength and passion that we have continued to experience for almost 70 years.
Key Responsibilities (see breakdown within attached job specification)
- Strategic leadership
- Operational Management
- External Engagement
- Governance and Board Relations
- Team Leadership
What we do
IA offers peer-to-peer support to those with, or about to have, either an ileostomy or an internal pouch. We also help fund research into bowel disease and other conditions leading to the removal of the colon, as well as providing relevant information to interested parties using a range of channels.
Our strapline, “Because we know, we care”, sums up our whole ethos. Individuals can join either their local IA member organisation, or the IA national charity, and in either case, gain access to a range of services and support, including our flagship quarterly Journal, local and national meetings and information events, and other services such as our One2One peer support and Support Through Therapy services.
What you offer
Essential
• Proven senior leadership experience, ideally as a CEO or Director in the charity or social enterprise sector
• Demonstrable experience of strategic planning and implementation
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, professionals and volunteers both internally and publicly
• Work empathetically with vulnerable adults employing working knowledge of safeguarding
• Financial management and budget oversight
• Demonstrable experience of implementing and monitoring services based on financial benefit and social benefit
• Track record of income generation and fundraising
• Demonstrable experience of operating within a governance and regulatory framework
• Experience of developing, managing and supporting high performing teams with a strong growth mindset
• Builds effective relationships with a strong network instilling confidence and trust
• Experience of leading a team delivering effectively against objectives
Skills and Qualities
• Visionary and values-led leadership
• Ethical decision-maker
• Strong, confident and decisive performing well under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilience, adaptability, empathy and emotional intelligence
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
What we offer
Contract: Part time 60% FTE – flexible over 3-5 days, permanent role.
Location: Remote (with regular travel to National Office (Rochford, Essex) and other UK locations, as required)
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 equivalent FT (pro-rata 60%), commensurate with experience plus benefits
Please see further information about us, what you will offer and who we are looking for within the attached role profile.
Submit:
1. Your CV (max 4 pages)
2. A covering letter outlining suitability including responses to the following questions (maximum 1000 words)
Additional Questions:
• What motivates you to join IA and why this role?
• What makes you an ideal candidate to take the charity forward?
• What three priorities do you think non profits, in general, should focus on in the current climate and why?
• How would you introduce positive, effective change into a 70-year-old organisation?
Applications should be submitted via the advertising platform including your CV and covering letter. See attached role profile for recruitment timetable and further details about us/the role, including contact details for an informal chat, if required, before applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Major Gifts Manager
Location:Hybrid working with some travel to Hearing Dogs offices in either Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire.
Salary: £45,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to build confidence, companionship and connection for people with hearing loss, is seeking a Major Gifts Manager to drive growth in income from high-net-worth individuals.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love and emotional support.
Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now building a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to significantly grow and diversify income.
The Major Gifts Manager will be part of the charity’s high-performing Philanthropy team, personally managing a portfolio of high-value donors and projects, and cultivating long-term relationships that lead to increased giving. Reporting to the Major Gifts Team Manager, the postholder will oversee major donor stewardship journeys and the strategic delivery of the charity’s successful VIP Name a Puppy scheme, as well as developing compelling cases for support.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience securing major gifts and managing high‑value relationships in a similar field, including five‑ and six‑figure contributions, as well as a strong track record in cultivating and stewarding donors. They will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and confidence engaging high‑net‑worth individuals and senior stakeholders.
Candidates will bring strategic project‑management ability, strong writing skills for producing compelling proposals and reports, and a data‑informed approach using CRM systems to guide activity. A professional, proactive and collaborative working style will be essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the direction of major giving at an organisation which is changing people’s lives every day, and where you have the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.
If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 23rd February, 9.00 am.
Are you a creative communicator ready to use your skills for a meaningful cause? At St Catherine’s Hospice, we’re looking for a Marketing and PR Officer to enhance our marketing efforts, grow our reach, and drive income—so we can continue delivering vital services to those who need us most.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of a supporter-centric, data-driven approach that raises awareness, engages our community, and shares the powerful stories behind our work. If you’re passionate about delivering communications that inspire action, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
As Marketing and PR Officer, you will:
· Lead PR Efforts: Build relationships with media outlets, develop engaging stories, secure impactful coverage, and manage press releases to elevate our profile.
· Enhance Internal Communications: Ensure staff and volunteers feel informed and inspired through engaging internal updates and on-brand messaging.
· Deliver Marketing Campaigns: Support the implementation and delivery of multi-channel campaigns that build brand awareness, promote our services, and support fundraising goals.
· Use Data for Growth: Analyse campaign performance and apply insights to refine strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and greater reach.
What We’re Looking For
· Experience: Proven success in PR and marketing, including campaign delivery and writing for varied audiences.
· Creativity and Clarity: A talented storyteller with a strong eye for detail and the ability to create content that resonates.
· Organisational Skills: Ability to manage competing demands, meet deadlines, and juggle multiple projects effectively.
· Emotional Intelligence: Sensitivity to the needs of patients and families, with resilience to navigate challenging situations.
· Technical Skills: Proficiency with digital platforms, content management systems, and marketing tools.
Why Join Us?
At St Catherine’s Hospice, your work will directly contribute to providing compassionate care to those who need it most. You’ll join a supportive, purpose-driven team with opportunities to grow professionally while making a tangible impact on our community.
What We Offer
· Competitive salary
· 36 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and an additional day off on your birthday or nearest working day
· Access to an employee assistance programme with a wealth of wellbeing resources
· Competitive pension scheme
· Life insurance
· Hybrid working opportunities
· On-site free parking
· A chance to use your skills for a cause that makes a difference every day
· Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects
· A supportive environment that values innovation and creativity
Apply Today Ready to make a real difference? Submit a CV and covering letter by 9th February 2026 at 5pm.
Interviews will take place on 25th February 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your Mission
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Working closely with the Digital Marketing Manager and Social Challenges Manager, the role will support day-to-day paid social delivery on Meta, using data, insight and testing to continuously improve results.
Responsibilities
Paid Social for Social Challenges (c.50% of role)
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Build, manage and optimise paid social campaigns on Meta to recruit participants into CALM’s Social Challenges.
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Translate campaign objectives into effective audience targeting, creative testing plans and budget allocation.
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Monitor performance daily, adjusting ads, audiences and spend to maximise lead volume, quality and cost-efficiency.
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Analyse campaign results, using platform data and internal insight to understand what’s driving high-value participants.
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Produce clear, actionable performance reports and recommendations for optimisation.
Campaign & Cross-Team Collaboration
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Work closely with the Digital Marketing Manager to support digital marketing activity across the organisation, including paid and organic social.
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Partner with the Social Challenges Manager to understand audience motivations, challenge mechanics and supporter journeys.
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Collaborate with CALM’s studio team to brief, test and refine creative that performs and stays on-brand.
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Feed performance insight back into campaign planning, proposition development and supporter experience.
Testing, Learning & Optimisation
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Implement structured testing across creative, copy, audiences and formats to improve performance over time.
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Use learnings from each campaign to inform future challenges and evergreen activity.
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Keep up to date with changes to Meta advertising, tracking, privacy and best practice, flagging risks and opportunities early.
Wider Digital Support
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Support wider digital marketing activity as required, including other paid digital channels and acquisition campaigns.
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Provide day-to-day cover for the Digital Marketing Manager during periods of leave, ensuring paid social campaigns continue to run smoothly and effectively.
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Support delivery of core marketing activity as required, including organic social, campaign optimisation, and reporting.
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Provide practical cover for the Social Media Manager when needed, supporting scheduling, publishing and basic community management to maintain a consistent social presence.
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Work with content colleagues to support drafting and optimising web and social content.
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Act as a reliable point of contact for digital marketing activity during absences, escalating issues appropriately.
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Contribute to improving CALM’s use of data, attribution and performance insight across digital fundraising.
Your profile
Essential
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Hands-on experience managing paid social advertising on Meta.
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Strong analytical skills and confidence working with performance data, metrics and insights.
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Experience of testing and optimisation across creative, audiences and formats.
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Ability to monitor social spend and deliver against clear targets.
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Comfortable working across teams and balancing multiple priorities.
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Strong written communication skills, with an understanding of what makes compelling ad copy.
Desirable
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Experience in charity, fundraising or purpose-led marketing.
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Familiarity with paid marketing funnels and supporter journeys.
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Experience working with tracking, pixels and basic attribution concepts.
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Experience working on organic social.
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Copywriting experience across a range of channels.
Why us?
Benefits: Unlimited annual leave, Healthcare cash plan, 6% pension contribution, therapeutic services (after completion of probation), hybrid working & nine day fortnight
Based: London Waterloo twice a week (Wednesdays and Thursdays) / Remote Working (Mon, Tues & Fri), 9.30am - 5.30pm.
Salary: £32,000 - £37,000
A work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration.
Reports to: Digital Marketing Manager
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract
Closing date: 8 February 2026
Right to work in the UK
To apply, you’ll need to already hold the right to work in the UK, as we’re not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
To help people end their misery, not their lives.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced CRM Officer looking to make a real impact in the not for profit sector? MSF UK is seeking a CRM Officer to join our dynamic, high performing Fundraising team. Committed to innovation, MSF UK deliver vital funds and raise awareness of MSF’s humanitarian mission. Working closely with the CRM and Data Insight Manager and two CRM Officers, you’ll support the day to day running of our CRM - creating complex data selections, managing data imports, improving system functionality, enhancing data quality, and producing insightful performance reports. We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a methodical and proactive approach. Your work will directly support income growth and our future fundraising goals. So, if you’re ready to develop your charity CRM experience and make a meaningful impact within a fantastic, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week London Office (including Wednesdays)
Salary: £40,682.16 per annum - £ 49,722.64 per annum | Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
The CRM Officer plays a pivotal role, providing the day-to-day support needed to ensure there is a functioning CRM system for the Fundraising team. Working under the supervision of the CRM and Data Insight Manager, the CRM Officer is responsible for managing regular data imports into CRM, providing data selections, reporting and performance analysis, system development, team training and running data cleansing routines. They are also responsible for developing and maintaining system user guides.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Considerable experience of CRM database systems, within the non-for-profit sector.
- Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics and Power Automate is essential.
- Experience of using KingswaySoft or another ETL tool with good programming skills such as SQL.
- Experience of segmenting and building data selections for Fundraising supporter communications.
- A systematic and organised approach with a proven ability to follow things through and meet regular deadlines.
- An excellent level of numeracy combined with accuracy and attention to detail around data processing.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Excel to an advanced level including the ability to produce and manipulate data to inform Fundraising activities.
- Experience of gathering data from various sources and producing reports.
- Confident interpersonal and negotiating skills with an ability to manage and build relationships with external suppliers, as well as with colleagues.
- Self-motivated, flexible and able to work without close supervision.
- Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload amid conflicting demands.
- Flexibility to take on other related tasks combined with willingness to learn.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières.
- Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Employment sponsorship will NOT be offered by MSF UK for this role.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date:
12 February 2026, 11.59pm (GMT)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close applications before the advertised closing date, or if a suitable candidate is found.
We look forward to receiving your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an influential leader looking for a new challenge? Would you like the opportunity to take a leading charity through the next exciting phase of its remarkable journey?
Harrogate Neighbours exists to support and improve the lives of elderly and vulnerable people across the region, transforming lives and empowering the community on a daily basis! With over 50 years of experience, they provide a vast range of services ranging from residential care (at their homes in Starbeck and Boroughbridge) to meals on wheels in the community to The charity’s values focus on compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, and the incredible staff team deliver an uncompromised standard of care to all.
We have a career defining opportunity for a new CEO to lead this organisation, and community, and in doing so inspire and transform lives across the region!
The Role
The CEO will be accountable to the talented and committed Board of Trustees and be responsible for the overall strategic management, leadership, and development of Harrogate Neighbours. Duties will include:
- Ensuring the development and implementation of integrated strategies across care, housing, operations, finance, marketing and communications, human resources and workforce, information management and technology, estates and performance monitoring, management and reporting.
- Providing overall leadership for Harrogate Neighbours in line with the vision, mission and values agreed by the Board of Trustees.
- Providing strategic leadership for fundraising and income diversification, ensuring the organisation has a sustainable and mixed portfolio of income.
- Developing and maintaining positive collaborative partnership arrangements with commissioners, local authorities, local communities, MPs, the voluntary sector, communities and other key partners and stakeholders.
- Overseeing the financial processes for the organisation and leading delivery of the agreed budgets.
The Person
We are looking for a visionary leader - a creative, charismatic and influential individual who is passionate about the values, ethos and mission of the charity! The skills and experience we are looking for include:
- A demonstrable track record of working in a senior strategic leadership role
- Evidence of working with senior leaders and board members to ensure strong and effective financial management
- Strong networking and influencing skills with an ability to build excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong and clear communication skills with an ability to lead internally, and also deliver messages to a variety of audiences externally.
This is a truly wonderful opportunity to lead a fantastic charity where you will directly influence the landscape for the communities across the Harrogate region, for the future. As CEO of Harrogate Neighbours, you will be leading a financially stable organisation with a strong board and talented staff team. The charity also promotes a supportive culture, has a generous pension scheme, offers a variety of wellbeing initiatives, 6.6 weeks annual leave and a range of additional benefits (including Blue Light Card and paid for massages!).
If you believe that you could be the right person to lead this charity through the next phase of its exciting journey then get in touch for more information, or apply here before Friday 27th February.
First stage interviews have been scheduled for Friday 20th March, and second stage interviews will be on 25th, 26th and 27th March 2026.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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