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We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Manager to join our dedicated team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. You will be joining a dynamic, supportive and hard-working team working consistently above their targets. This role is suited to both established senior managers and those looking to move into a more senior role.
St John’s Hospice We provide quality, holistic care to people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families across North London. As well as our Inpatient Unit and Wellbeing Centre located in St John’s Wood, we work out in the community, in people’s homes, providing care to more than 4,500 people every year.
If you are ready for a new challenge and share our passion and commitment to providing quality, holistic care to patients and their families, then we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities of the Senior Fundraising Manager?
Strategic Leadership & Income Generation
- Follow the fundraising strategy, developing and executing annual plans to achieve revenue targets and diversify income streams.
- Oversee the growth of Individual Giving, Regular Giving, and In Memory Giving, and Community Fundraising initiatives.
- Design and implement targeted fundraising campaigns, leveraging insights and KPIs to maximise donor engagement and income.
- Promote fundraising opportunities across community networks, digital channels, individual giving portals, and public platforms.
2. Team Leadership & Management
- Manage and inspire a team of fundraising professionals, ensuring objectives, 1:1s, and appraisals are delivered in line with HR policy.
- Develop clear annual training, time management, and support plans for staff and volunteers.
- Provide day-to-day leadership to ensure high performance, accountability, and a collaborative working culture.
3. Volunteer Programme Oversight
- Oversee the ongoing development of the Hospice volunteer programme alongside the Volunteer Executive, ensuring effective recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention.
- Work directly with clinical teams to align volunteer support with operational needs, guaranteeing smooth running of hospice activities.
- Ensure all volunteers receive regular feedback and adhere to health and safety requirements.
- Maintain and develop the programme in line with Investing in Volunteers standards.
4. Donor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
- Cultivate, steward, and strengthen long-term relationships with key donors, sponsors, community partners, and supporters.
- Support the delivery of fundraising events such as community fairs, and photography competitions, attracting large public support. Support the team during gala dinners and garden parties. Oversee the Events Executive in all areas of their role.
- Enhance the Hospice’s visibility and supporter engagement through partnership building and community presence.
5. Data, Finance & Compliance
- Ensure all donor and volunteer records are held and maintained under GDPR and internal data protection regulations.
Am I the right person for this Senior Fundraising Manager role?
- At least 3 years’ experience in the fundraising sector
- Experience in managing volunteers and/ or a team of employees with ability to motivate
- Experience in Community/ event fundraising
- Experience with an individual/ regular giving programme
- A proven track record of delivering against targets and deadlines
- Proven experience of identifying and responding to external opportunities and an ability to translate into plans of action
- Experience of representing an organisation at senior level
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Management of people from all diverse backgrounds
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of all main Office 365 suite and CRM systems
- Understanding of GDPR, Gift Aid and Charity Governance
Why apply for this role?
At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;
When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:
- Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
- 27 days annual leave
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
- Free newspaper and media subscriptions
- Local Business discounts
- Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
- Personal development and training courses
- Annual events and recognition awards
- Career progression and increments
- For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.
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Children and young people in London matter; their voices, experiences, and futures. They deserve every chance to make the most of their lives. But too many young people can't because they don't have the opportunities to help them thrive. That is where transformational youth work comes in offering somewhere to go, something to do, someone trust.
The New Business Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of the Fundraising and Communications Directorate, and London Youth as a whole. In line with our fundraising strategy, you will be responsible for securing five and six-figure corporate partnerships, achieving ambitious personal targets, and contributing to our overall fundraising target of £6.9m in 2026. Your focus will be on high-value long-term strategic relationships with businesses generating both restricted and unrestricted fundas, as well as other non-financial benefits.
What you will be doing
- Prospect new corporate partners that align with our mission, vision, and objectives.
- Secure partnerships that deliver against our restricted and unrestricted financial needs.
- Build a personal pipeline of prospects at the five and six-figure level and move them through the funnel to hit monthly and annual targets and KPIs.
- Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to develop dynamic, compelling, and winning proposals that meet the highest of professional standards.
- Work closely with the senior team, board, and Fundraising Development Board to leverage connections and facilitate introductions to prospects.
- Ensure first class stewardship of prospective partners to develop and deliver high-value long-term relationships.
- Collaborate with and support the Head of Corporate Partnerships and the Senior Account Manager to ensure success across the wider corporate partnerships team.
- Support on the development and delivery of team and organisational events, such as site visits and the London Youth Awards.
- Ensure all information is recorded in an accurate and timely manner across all relevant systems and in line with all relevant processes and procedures, including Salesforce and Sharepoint, research templates, due diligence grids, contracts, and finance.
- Utilise data to analyse performance, make informed decisions, and report in an accurate and timely manner to relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the organisation and team's annual plans, strategies, budget planning, and reforecasts as appropriate.
- Build your knowledge and understanding of corporate fundraising, the corporate sector, and the charity sector, to ensure you can position yourself as an expert and make informed decisions in your work.
- Understand, support and communicate the vision, mission, and aims of London Youth, and the needs of young people and youth organisations.
- Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a positive health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues, young people, and youth organisations.
- Follow our organisations anti-racism principles and practices as you actively promote and respect diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work and working relationships.
What you bring to the role
Knowledge and Experience:
- Proven track record of securing at least five figure partnerships in the charity sector or private sector, with an understanding of how to unlock six figure sums.
- Ability to research, identify, and secure both unrestricted and restricted income.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience of developing compelling proposals and collateral - experience using Canva is a plus - and pitching.
- Excellent relationship building and stewardship skills with ability to represent London Youth to a variety of stakeholders, including C-Suite level.
- First-class knowledge of the corporate fundraising landscape and the wider charity sector, including the ability to spot trends and implement best practices.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritise a busy workload.
- Ability to collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to produce accurate work of the highest possible standard.
- Ability to get involved in various aspects of fundraising delivery if/when needed in support of colleagues.
- Creative mindset to find new ways to engage and partner with corporates to raise funds for London Youth.
Attributes and Behaviours:
- Passionate about and committed to improving the lives of children and young people.
- A demonstrable sense of ambition and drive underpinned by a can-do attitude.
- Ability to work on your own initiative.
- Ability to innovate.
- Collaborative team worker willing to seek advice and support from others.
- Commitment to quality and attention to detail.
- Problem solver and comfortable working in a changing and flexible environment.
- Resilient and able to adapt and thrive in a target-driven team.
- Passion for personal and professional development, and a willingness to learn enw skills.
You will be able to demonstrate our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Accountable
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance of 39 days paid holiday per year (including bank holidays and closure days). Pro-rata for part timers.
- Employer 4% pension contribution.
- Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity.
- Free Health Care Cash Plan.
- Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family.
- Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network.
- Flexible working opportunities considered.
- You'll be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth.
- You will be making a difference to the lives of young people.
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Young Citizens is recruiting a Communications & Engagement Coordinator to join us in a hands‑on role at the heart of our mission to help young people become active, engaged and informed citizens. As part of our national charity's central team, you’ll deliver essential engagement campaigns and content that help us stand out to schools, communities, partners and the wider public.
Your Role's Purpose
This role brings together a varied mix of communications work, giving you the chance to shape how Young Citizens’ story is shared with schools, partners and the wider public. You’ll help bring our work to life through clear, engaging content and play a part in the moments that showcase our impact throughout the year. Working closely with colleagues across the charity, you’ll support campaigns, highlight powerful stories, and help ensure our communications feel purposeful and relevant.
Alongside managing content and channels, you’ll be high energy but organised in keeping our communications running smoothly behind the scenes, from responding to external enquiries to supporting events, maintaining our systems and assets, and helping programme teams refine materials and messages. It’s a role for someone who enjoys a fast-paced organisation with experience in ensuring strong execution of marketing and communications work alongside contributing to how we improve and strengthen processes.
In Year 1, your primary focus will be to:
- Ensure development of high‑quality content and manage outputs across digital channels, from email blasts to LinkedIn campaigns
- Design targeted national campaigns that reach priority audiences, especially teachers and schools
- Help ensure our messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with our mission and values
- Assist with the annual communications plan and organisation‑wide campaigns
- Support impact reporting and storytelling across platforms
- Provide communications and PR support to senior management for fundraising, events, and partnerships
- Contribute to the ongoing development of our communications approach across channels
Who we are looking for
This role is our primary communications role, working with our education and delivery managers to ensure great comms for the charity. It requires someone ready to own and lead this work understanding out to ensure good quality assurance processes but also strategic deployment of e-comms.
You should have around three or more years’ experience in communications, digital marketing, or a similar role, ready to lead a busy portfolio of work.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Creative and digitally apt, with experience producing engaging content and managing social media and main digital channels (website, key social media outlets and complex e-mail campaigns).
- A clear and adaptable communicator, familiar with writing for a range of external audiences and adapt to format and styles, presenting our work in a compelling format.
- Highly organised and dependable, comfortable managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and proactive in keeping things on track.
- Insight‑driven and data confident, comfort sorting through analytics, CRMs and audience feedback to report outcomes, drive decisions and improve communications.
- Collaborative and relationship‑focused, able to work well with colleagues across teams and support shared goals and respond to the strategic objectives set by leadership.
- Attentive to detail and brand‑aware, ensuring consistency in tone, design and messaging across all materials.
- Motivated by our mission, with an interest in education, youth engagement, democracy, or helping young people develop key life skills.
Why join us?
- Make a real difference by helping deliver inspiring citizenship experiences to young people nationwide.
- Shape and strengthen the delivery of our flagship national programmes.
- Join a supportive, purpose‑driven team that values collaboration, flexibility, and doing great work together.
- Grow with us as we deliver our new three‑year strategy and embed smarter, stronger delivery processes.
If you're excited about making a tangible impact through high‑quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
A few useful notes to apply:
- Please submit a covering letter of no more than two pages alongside your CV, outlining your interest in this role. Applications without a covering letter cannot be reviewed.
- If you have any questions before applying, please contact our HR team.
- Only applications via Charity Job will be accepted.
For full details on the role, responsibilities, and our charity's work, see the job pack.
The closing date for applications
The closing date for applications is 9am, Friday 13 March 2026. However, we start reviewing applications from Friday 28 February 2026 so early submission is strongly encouraged. Please note that if the role is still advertised, it means we have not yet made an appointment. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.


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We’re looking for an ambitious and creative Business Development Manager to help Honeypot transform the lives of young carers. This is a unique opportunity to grow sustainable income while making a real, visible impact. You’ll build inspiring partnerships with corporate businesses, spotting new opportunities and turning bold ideas into meaningful support for our charity. Working closely with a passionate fundraising team, you’ll research pipelines, open new doors, and champion our mission wherever you go.
If you’re an experienced fundraisier (3 years or more in a charitable organisation), have business development experience, and be a natural relationship-builder who’s motivated by cause and purpose as much as performance, we’d love to hear from you.
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Young Citizens is seeking a Business Development and Special Projects Lead to support a critical year of fundraising, income generation and partnership development. This role supports the special projects work with the CEO and will work with the senior team to lead on the income and visibility opportunities that unlock our delivery for our three-year strategy.
Your Role’s Purpose
Year 1 of this role will be focused on business model development, income generation and strategic partnerships. Working closely with the CEO and senior management team, you will help shape, test and secure new funding and commercial opportunities that position Young Citizens for long-term sustainability and impact. The special projects element includes supporting the developmental design of our future business model, charity strategy and public affairs work.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, creating and working at pace to achieve great results within a small team. You will be rapidly developing propositions, forging partnerships and converting ideas into credible, funded initiatives. You will play a central role in strengthening our relationships with funders, institutions, corporates and sector partners, while supporting wider organisational development projects.
Young Citizens works at the intersection of education, democracy and civic life, and this role offers a unique opportunity to influence how active citizenship is funded, delivered and embedded across the UK.
In Year 1, your primary focus will be to:
- Develop and drive income/fundraising with existing channels, including grant funding, partnerships and commercial activity.
- Build a strong pipeline of income opportunities, working closely with the CEO to convert prospects into funding
- Produce high-quality business cases, funding bids, proposals and presentations of our work
- Design and execute new funding models and partnership opportunities alongside the CEO’s updated strategic plan
- Lead staff member for strategic engagement with funders, corporates, policymakers and sector stakeholders.
Alongside this, you will contribute to priority special projects that support Young Citizens’ organisational growth and external positioning.
Who We’re Looking For
This role is not just open to traditional fundraisers or partnership managers. As long as you have the seniority and expertise leading results, you might come from a charity, social enterprise, consultancy, policy or start-up background. What matters most is your ability to confidently progress a pipeline of opportunities, build partnerships, generate income and deliver results.
We are interested in a wider pool of candidates with 5+ years in the working world, possibly from other start-ups or programme design focus instead of 'trad' fundraising roles'. If you are a high-performer who wants to focus on corporate partnerships, external relations and business success, this role may be right for you—talk to us.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Entrepreneurial and proactive, with a strong interest in business development and income generation
- Confidently able to design and deliver on their ideas, instilling confidence and get results with high-level stakeholders
- Highly professional writer and communicator, able to produce strong proposals and pitch deck materials
- Commercially aware, with an ability to spot and shape fundable opportunities
- Excels at working closely with senior stakeholders including the CEO, able to predict needs and are responsive to what gets the best results
- Organised and adaptable, able to own multiple priorities in a small, fast-moving organisation
- Technically capable, making data systems like Salesforce easily integrated into their workflow
- Distinctly motivated and/or experienced in social impact, education, democracy or civic participation
Please note the pay scale of this role is determined by the demonststrable strategic seniority the person brings in managing others and organisational outcomes alongside technical role skills above.
Success in the first six months of this role will look like:
- Immediate management and confidence securing existing income contracts with corporate and funding partners of £200,000+
- Tactical, high-volume stakeholder engagement campaigns to increase sponsorship and new income opportunities
- Leading the development of improved business modelling, pricing structures and income streams that create a more sustainable base
- Operating with professionalism, improving processes and keeping organisational priorities at the forefront
Why join us?
- Make a real difference by helping deliver inspiring citizenship experiences to young people nationwide.
- Shape and strengthen the delivery of our flagship national programmes.
- Join a supportive, purpose‑driven team that values collaboration, flexibility, and doing great work together.
- Grow with us as we deliver our new three‑year strategy and embed smarter, stronger delivery processes.
If you're excited about making a tangible impact through high‑quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission‑driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
A few useful notes to apply:
This is a 12 month fixed contract starting as soon as possible.
- The closing date for applications is 11pm on Sunday 22 February 2026. We encourage you to apply ahead of the deadline, as shortlisting will begin on Thursday 12 February. However, as long as this advert remains live, first‑round interviews have not yet been finalised.
- Please submit a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining your interest in this role. Applications without a covering letter cannot be reviewed. We are unable to progress applications that do not demonstrate direct or clearly transferable experience.
- If you have any questions before applying, please contact our HR team.
For a full overview of the role and responsibilities, please see the job pack for more details.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.


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Title: Governance Operations Officer
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, when required
Contract:Permanent
Hours:Full time 35 hours per week – part time/flexible working will be considered
Responsibilities
As the Governance Operations Officer you will support Sightsavers governing boards, as well as working with UK Board and its sub committees, ensuring that they are provided with a comprehensive and efficient support service, enabling them to discharge their roles. Duties and responsibilities include:
Board Administration – manage and facilitate the smooth running of all meetings:
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Preparation of agendas, papers, minutes and their circulation for meetings.
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Booking teleconferences and venues, notifying participants of date and time and providing them meeting details.
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Liaising with partner organisations on coordinating bookings, accommodation and logistics for physical and hybrid meetings.
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Attending meetings, taking accurate minutes and circulating these in a timely manner as required.
Planning and Coordination
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Scheduling the meetings and ensuring that the specific constitutional conditions of the relevant boards are met.
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Provide administrative support to the Safeguarding team on record keeping and meetings.
Insurance
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Coordinate and assist with the renewal and procurement of Sightsavers Group insurance policies, including life, medical, travel, liability and premises insurance.
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Manage the record keeping associated with Sightsavers’ insurance policies and any associated claims.
Governance, Compliance and Risk Management
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Manage activities related to matters of organisational governance, including the outputs from internal and external governance reviews, changes in legislation, best practice and strategic direction.
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Advise and support on matters of best practice in the area of Charity Governance.
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Support the Information Security, Compliance and Legal teams on projects relating to data protection, information security and organisational compliance.
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Support the Human Resources, Safeguarding and Governance teams to strengthen Sightsavers safe recruitment practice.
Safeguarding and Audit
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Assist the Internal Audit Manager and the General Counsel with the organisation and process of internal audits
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Support on the collection and presentation of key documentation and information required for internal audits
This is a highly varied and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Skills and Experience
Essential
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Experience in managing, arranging and facilitating meetings
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Event management experience (booking venues, accommodation and logistics for physical and hybrid meetings)
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Minute taking experience and skills
Desirable
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Administrative experience
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Some prior exposure to governance, compliance, or administration (e.g., through volunteering, internships, or academic work).
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Interest in international development and/or disability rights.
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Experience working in a not-for-profit or similar environment.
This is a highly varied and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Next Steps
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal and answer the application questions. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW).
We anticipate that 1st stage in-person interviews will take place during the week commencing 16 February, and the evaluation process will include a task and 2 stage interviews, to be completed by shortlisted candidates.
Closing date: 1 March 2026
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Finance Director (Head of Finance & Central Services)
Do you want your financial leadership to make a real difference in your community?
At WE Care Home Improvements (WECHI), we help older and vulnerable people live safely and independently in their own homes. Every decision you make as our Finance Director directly supports this mission, ensuring our organisation is financially resilient, well-governed, and ready to grow.
Reporting to the CEO, you will be the senior leader for finance, governance, and central services, including HR, IT, GDPR, and facilities. You’ll provide strategic financial oversight, shape organisational planning, strengthen risk management, and support the leadership team in delivering our ambitious vision.
This is a role for a strategic, values-driven professional who combines commercial and financial expertise with compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to social impact.
What you’ll do
- Lead financial strategy, budgets, forecasts, and reporting to drive organisational sustainability.
- Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management.
- Oversee central services to support operational excellence across the organisation.
- Provide insight and advice to the CEO and Board for effective strategic decision-making.
- Support organisational growth and development, including new business opportunities.
Who we’re looking for
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or ICAS qualified with senior leadership experience.
- Proven experience leading diverse teams and translating strategy into practical plans.
- Strong financial literacy, business acumen, and experience in service-focused organisations.
- A values-led leader who inspires, empowers, and role-models progressive ways of working.
Why join us
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of older and vulnerable people
- Collaborative, supportive, and flexible work environment
- Competitive salary (£60,000), generous benefits, and development opportunities
WECHI offers a rare opportunity to bring your financial expertise to a mission-driven organisation with heart, ensuring older and vulnerable people can continue living independently, safely, and with dignity.
Additional information
- The full job description is attached below for your reference.
- To apply, please submit your CV and a supportive statement (not more than two pages) telling us why you are the right person for this role.
- Application deadline: 20/02/2026 at 5pm
- Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidates, so early applications are encouraged.
- Please note that We Care Home Improvements is unable to offer sponsorship or take over the sponsorship of employment visas at this time. All applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK without restriction.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Pattern Church was launched in December 2018 by the Diocese of Bristol as a Revitalisation Trust Resource Church with a vision of inviting people into family to serve Swindon. Since then, the church has grown rapidly, planted two new churches (The Well and The Light Church), and become a hub of mission and community life across the town.
The Director of Operations is part of the leadership of the church, providing the organisational, financial, and strategic backbone that enables mission and ministry to flourish. They will work closely with the Senior Leader, Trustees, and wider staff team to turn strategic vision into practical reality, ensuring strong governance, robust systems, sound stewardship, and an effective, faith-filled culture across all areas of church life.
Our team culture is shaped by GRACE—we are Growing, Reliant, All-in, Championing, and Expectant. Everyone gets involved. There is a clear sense of what we’re trying to achieve together in serving God and helping people find and grow in faith in Jesus.
We are living in a moment of remarkable spiritual opportunity. Research shows a sharp rise in openness to faith among younger generations, something we see reflected in our own ministry and growth. The opportunities before us are significant, and the Operations Director will play a pivotal role in enabling us to step into this season with confidence and clarity.
For a full job description and information about how to apply, please head to the Pattern Church website.
Closing date: March 10th
Interviews w/c March 16th
To apply please send a CV and a cover letter by email. In your cover letter please highlight how your experience and skills relate to the job description and essential skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a leading health charity with turnover of £4milllion, based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. As their next Chief Finance & Operations Officer, you will play a pivotal role leading a large team (Finance, HR, Data, Facilities, IT and Programme) and in shaping the future of the organisation and delivering an ambitious new strategy working closely with an inspiring CEO, team and Board.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the Finance & Compliance functions as well and ensure strong financial governance, drive operational excellence, and help create an efficient, impactful, and strategically aligned organisation.
If you enjoy leading transformation, strengthening systems and processes, and empowering teams to deliver their best, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference.
Salary: £85,000–£90,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours
Hybrid: The appointed candidate will be office based in High Wycombe a minimum of 2 days a week (after an initial period of 3-4 days a week for the first 1-2 months)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on financial strategy, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
- Oversee HR, IT, Facilities, Compliance, and the Programme Office.
- Provide timely, insightful financial and operational reporting for the CEO, SMT, and Trustees.
- Manage strategic and operational planning cycles, ensuring high‑quality delivery across functions.
- Lead risk management, internal audit development, and data protection compliance.
- Strengthen organisational systems, processes, SOPs, and cross‑functional working.
- Drive cost efficiency and manage supplier relationships, procurement, and contracts.
- Provide strategic HR oversight, including people policies, recruitment planning, payroll, EVP development, and DEEI practice.
- Oversee IT infrastructure, CRM/database capability, and the tools staff need to work effectively.
We are looking for a collaborative, strategic leader who brings:
- A recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
- Senior financial and operational leadership experience within a charity.
- Strong understanding of Charity Commission requirements and SORP.
- Experience overseeing HR, IT, Facilities, or broader operations functions.
- Confidence preparing and presenting financial/management accounts.
- A supportive, empowering leadership style and ability to develop teams.
- Digital confidence, strong communication skills, and a solutions‑focused mindset.
- My client is not based close to any train station, therefore, my client will invite candidates who are willing and able to drive to the office, initially three to four days a week for two months and then twice a week thereafter
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to respond to three written questions to highlight their experience, approach, and leadership style.
Role will be closing on 18th February, 2026
First stage interview via MSTeams 25th February, 2026 starting 11.00am
Second stage in person w/c 2nd March, 2026
Charity People is a forward‑thinking, inclusive organisation that deliberately champions equity, diversity and inclusion. We know charities thrive when inclusion is at the centre of decision‑making. We proudly match organisations with talent based on skills and values, not background — because diverse teams deliver stronger results.
Regional Operational Manager
Service: Services and Innovation London
Salary:
- £42,562 - £46,703 FTE per annum (£34,049.60 - £37,362.40 per annum for part-time, 29.6 hours per week)
- Additional £3,866 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum (£3,092.80 ILW per annum for part-time, 29.6 hours) for office based
- OR £480 homeworking allowance per annum (£384 per annum for part-time, 29.6 hours per week) if homebased
Location: Various areas across London
Hours: 29.6 hours per week (part-time) – can also be worked as a 3 day a week role (22.2 hours per week)
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Regional Operational Manager to oversee a portfolio of services across London, driving innovation, operational excellence, and community impact.
The postholder will lead service managers, manage stakeholder relationships and pursue development opportunities across the capital.
Key requirements:
- Proven leadership experience managing services for vulnerable children, young people, and families.
- Strong background in team management, budget oversight, and quality assurance.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and service development.
- Experience with tenders, funding bids, and strategic growth.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and data-driven performance monitoring.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with an understanding of intersectionality.
- Excellent communication, project management, and organisational skills.
- A recognised qualification in social work, health, education, youth work (or equivalent), and ideally a management qualification.
We welcome applicants with lived experience of the communities we support.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time hours)
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
To Apply:
- Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form
- Closing Date: Monday 23rd February at 11.59pm
Interviews are scheduled to take place on March 17th, 2026, at our Head Office in London, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



Neotree: The Digital Learning Health System
Neotree is an award-winning digital learning health system co-designed with frontline clinicians to end preventable newborn deaths in low-resource settings. Our open-source platform integrates real-time, knowledge-based clinical decision support (CDS), structured data capture, and visual dashboards into routine neonatal care. Currently active in 18 healthcare facilities, Neotree has supported care for 60,000 newborns and trained over 3,000 health workers to date. Neotree is the only platform of its kind with a defined pathway to embed AI-enabled decision support into routine neonatal care in sub-Saharan Africa.
Neotree: The Charity
The UK charity was established by core members of the University College London (UCL) Neotree research project to maximise the impact of their research on the quality of newborn care and newborn mortality. After five years of rapid growth and proven clinical impact, Neotree is seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead our next chapter. Having evolved from an innovative research pilot into a multi-country digital health intervention, integrated into routine neonatal care in Malawi and Zimbabwe, Neotree is poised for national-scale rollout and scale up, alongside rigorous ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
The Opportunity: Impact at Scale
By 2030 the ambition is for Neotree to be a fully integrated, sustainable standard of care across Malawi and Zimbabwe, having been handed over to, and owned by, their respective Ministries of Health. The incoming Executive Director will lead this transition, shifting the organisation from a research-led implementation partner to one able to scale up a digital public good (currently a DPGA Nominee with a full submission for DPG designation under review).
While the technological landscape, and specific delivery modules, will evolve, the Executive Director will ensure Neotree remains a safe, cost-effective, equitable, and evidence-based system that is successfully embedded within national digital health infrastructures.
The Executive Director's success will be measured collaboratively, focusing on KPIs related to impact and sustainability, and they will work alongside experienced clinical, technical, and academic leads.
Location: Remote within 2-3 hours of Central Africa Time (CAT), with approximately quarterly travel (including to Malawi, Zimbabwe and the UK).
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Key Responsibilities
1. Operations, Clinical Safety & Quality Assurance
1.1. Senior Operational Oversight: Provide high-level oversight of Neotree’s operations across 18 healthcare facilities in Malawi and Zimbabwe, ensuring that the "baby-first" mission is consistently delivered on the ground.
1.2. Clinical Safety & Ethical Governance: Lead the overarching strategy for clinical safety and ethical compliance. Ensure the platform remains a safe and effective clinical tool, and that all operations comply with international data protection and health governance best practices.
1.3. Quality & Effectiveness: Oversee the continuous improvement and optimisation of the Neotree platform based on real-world feedback from frontline clinical staff, ensuring the system remains highly acceptable and trusted by healthcare professionals.
2. Management: People, Grants & Finance
2.1. International Team Leadership: Lead, oversee and inspire a multi-disciplinary, multi-country team (UK, Malawi, Zimbabwe, South Africa), fostering a culture of agility, collaboration, and excellence.
2.2. Develop local leadership and support the growth of country-based teams, ensuring long-term sustainability through in-country capacity building.
2.3. Financial & Grant Management:
2.3.1. Provide robust oversight of the charity’s finances, including budget setting and cash flow.
2.3.2. Lead the management of complex institutional grants (e.g. FCDO, Gates Foundation), ensuring all milestones and reporting requirements are met.
2.3.3. Manage relationships with multiple downstream partners.
3. Governance & Accountability
3.1. Statutory Compliance: Lead Neotree’s reporting and compliance with the Charity Commission, HMRC, Companies House, donors and other relevant legislation. Oversee internal and external audits.
3.2. Board Development & Relations: Act as the primary link to the Board of Trustees, providing transparent reporting on risks, financial performance, and strategic progress. Work proactively with the Chair to strengthen the board, supporting its growth and ensuring its membership is representative of the diverse international contexts and communities Neotree serves.
3.3. Risk Management: Serve as the ultimate lead for organisational risk, identifying and mitigating risks to protect the charity’s reputation, clinical safety, and financial health.
3.4. Organisational & Innovation Governance: Responsible for the continuous review and implementation of all policies (HR, due diligence, safeguarding, clinical and data governance etc.). Ensure policies are legally compliant across international operations.
4. Strategy & Impact Scaling
4.1. Overall Strategy: Lead the development and execution of Neotree’s business model and strategy to scale impact globally, ensuring the sustainable growth and wider adoption of Neotree as a digital public good.
4.2. Evidence base: Work closely with Neotree’s academic team at University College London to identify and address evidence gaps, to support on Neotree research grants (e.g. NIHR, Gates Foundation), and to ensure academic insights are translated directly into clinical impact and national policy.
4.3. Tech Strategy & Interoperability: Lead the development and execution of Neotree's digital strategy. A key focus will be driving the roadmap for system interoperability to ensure Neotree is a future-proofed platform. This includes FHIR compatibility and integration with national systems, such as DHIS2 and national EHRs, to support seamless data exchange.
4.4. Fundraising Strategy: Design and deliver a diverse fundraising strategy that further moves the organisation toward financial resilience and reduced dependence on major academic grants.
4.5. Partnerships & External Relations: Serve as one of the primary ambassadors for Neotree, alongside our Principal Investigators and co-founder Professor Michelle Heys. Define priority stakeholders, and build and maintain relationships with those high-level strategic partners to drive adoption and raise Neotree’s profile.
Key Priorities for the First 12-18 Months
The new Executive Director will focus on the following key priorities during their initial 12-18 months:
1. Successful Project Delivery & Ministry of Health Partnerships. Ensure successful delivery of the projects currently in flight, in both Malawi and Zimbabwe. This includes partnerships with the Ministries of Health in both countries to build and hand over neonatal modules in their EHR systems based on Neotree, and support their successful rollout.
2. Strategic Plan Development. Develop a 3-5 year plan with the Board, academic partners, and wider project team to build on our existing foundation to expand Neotree – including addressing research gaps, using AI to improve clinical decision support, and finding ways to expand the adoption of the technology in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and beyond. Sustainability is a core part of that strategy.
3. Strategic Plan Execution. Execute on that plan, including securing funding, building partnerships, and further developing the Neotree team.
Person Specification
Personal attributes and skillset
- Overall: Values-driven, mission alignment, humility, and commitment to equitable partnership.
- Visionary Leadership: An inspiring leader who can balance day-to-day operations with a long-term strategic focus. You can articulate a clear future for Neotree that motivates an international team and aligns global partners toward making Neotree a national standard of care, ensuring every innovation remains underpinned by our "baby-first" mission.
- Adaptability & Flexibility: You must thrive in a landscape that is constantly shifting. You can pivot strategies as national digital health priorities evolve or as new technological partners emerge. You are comfortable with ambiguity and can steer the organisation through the "unknowns" of the next five+ years.
- Communication & Collaborative Mindset: You are a bridge-builder. You have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across international borders and multidisciplinary partners, linking academic research, technical development, and frontline clinical delivery.
Experience
1. Education: Master’s degree (MSc, MPH, MBA) in a relevant field (e.g. Global Health, International Development, Digital Health).
2. Proven track record of overseeing delivery of health services and/or health interventions (ideally in low-resource settings).
3. Experience of working in partnership with Ministries of Health strengthening health systems.
4. Proven experience in scaling an organisation or a digital product / health intervention from a pilot phase to a national or regional standard.
5. Experience of leading multidisciplinary, multi-cultural teams, both in person and remotely.
6. Experience of monitoring and evaluating health programmes.
7. Experience managing complex grants, and diverse revenue streams (grants, philanthropy, or social enterprise models).
Desirable
- AI & Innovation: Understanding of the ethical and practical implications of integrating AI/Machine Learning into healthcare.
- Governance: Familiarity with UK charity governance, including reporting to the Charity Commission and Companies House.
Equal opportunities
Neotree values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities. All applicants for employment will receive equal treatment without discrimination on grounds of gender, race, ethnic or national origins, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation, or any other grounds. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from minority ethnic backgrounds, and the low-resource settings in which we work, to ensure we have a well-balanced and widely representative staff base.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Coordinator
About us
CASPA encourages autistic pride and supports autistic individuals to have fun, learn life skills, and make safe and inclusive community connections.
Our vision is to build a society in which autistic individuals feel understood and empowered to be their full self and live their best life. Our values are:
Acceptance – We are inclusive and celebrate our differences.
Support – We are supportive, caring and kind.
Community – We connect people and build community.
Trust – We earn trust and create safety.
Communication – We listen to others and communicate honestly.
About the role
Love organising events, building relationships, and raising money for a great cause? Join CASPA and play a key role in delivering exciting challenge events and community fundraising that make a real difference.
Working closely with the Head of Finance and Fundraising and Senior Leadership Team, you will plan and deliver a programme of challenge events. You will also support individual and community fundraisers and build strong relationships with supporters and businesses.
What you’ll do:
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Planning and running challenge events from idea to delivery
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Supporting and inspiring community and individual fundraisers
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Building relationships with businesses and donors.
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Managing fundraising data, income tracking and reporting.
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Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, communications, finance and HR
Salary Band: £ 14,976–£ 16,380 per annum (18 hours/week), depending on experience. (FTE £ 29,120–£ 31,850)
Contract Type: 12 month fixed-term contract
Working Pattern:18 hours per week with ad hoc requirement to attend weekend and evening events with TOIL given for these.
Must be able to work at CASPA's office on Mondays or Tuesdays with hybrid-working flexibility for remaining hours.
Location: Oakley House, Bromley Common, Bromley BR2
About you
We’re looking for someone who
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Is experienced, organised and proactive
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Loves running events, fundraising and making things happen
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Can manage multiple projects and hit income targets
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Shares CASPA’s values and commitment to equity and inclusion
You are also someone who shares our way of working:
Committed – We are committed to CASPA’s mission and our work.
Learning – We share knowledge, learn from others to grow our skills, and support others to grow.
Proactive – We take action, problem solve and “muck in” where needed.
Organised – We plan and manage our time, tasks and responsibilities.
Optimistic – We think positively, encourage fun, and promote autistic Pride.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We are keen to attract those with lived experience of autism. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and disability.
How to apply
If you’re passionate about fundraising and want your work to have real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Before you apply, please read through the relevant Job Description carefully.This will give you more information about what is required for the role. It also includes a person specification.
Please apply to CASPA with
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your CV (no more than 2 pages) and;
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a Supporting Statement (for example a one page cover letter or a 2-minute video). This should include:
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your motivation for the role
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your motivation for working for us
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your key skills/experience in relation to the Person Specification.
(Please note that generic cover letters will not be accepted).
The safety and welfare of our members is paramount. This post is subject to satisfactory references and a full DBS check.
Closing date for applications: 24th February 2026 at 11.59pm
Interviews to take place: w/c 9th March 2026
We may close our recruitment campaign early based on application suitability and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
If you want CASPA to delete your personal information after the recruitment campaign closes, let us know when you apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an experienced administrator and grant writer who is passionate about migrants’ rights and democratic reform to start working in March 2026.
We are looking for a part-time Operations and Fundraising Manager to support our Executive Director and staff team in the day to day operations of the organisation, including office tasks, support with reporting and fundraising, diary management and administrative support.
Our organisation
Migrant Democracy Project (MDP) is building migrant power in the UK. We want all residents, no matter where they are from, to have the right to vote, use the power of the vote, and get elected to build a society rooted in justice, freedom, and solidarity. A society where migrants’ interests and needs are heard, included and represented in all levels of UK politics.
Contract
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months (with the possibility of extension depending on future grants), £37,000 pro rata (£22,200 per year), with an early March 2026 start. We are open to this being a PAYE or contractor (self-employed) position.
Benefits include:
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25 days of paid annual leave pro rata, plus bank holidays. In addition, the MDP office closes for two paid weeks over Christmas and New Year.
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4% pension (3% employer and 5% employee contributions)
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Access to training and mentoring opportunities to develop in the role, if needed.
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Flexibility in working hours and TOIL.
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Central London office space.
We are looking for an administrator who can work the equivalent of 3 days per week hours flexibly, adapting to the needs of the organisation. When work is carried out by any Migrant Democracy Project employee outside normal working hours, time off in lieu is applied.
Location and working hours
Migrant Democracy Project’s office is in Vauxhall, London. Staff have daily access to the office and the team co-works from there regularly. This role can be done remotely, however, we expect the role-holder to join the team in-person for strategy days which happen every few months.
This is part-time role at 0.6 FTE. Working days are flexible, equivalent to 3 days per week between Monday to Friday, as long as most of the hours match MDP’s usual working hours (9:30 am - 5:30 pm). The role holder can also have different working days on different weeks as long as that is communicated well in advance and noted in the team calendar.
The role is based in the UK and open to individuals with an existing right to work in the UK.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a strategic Operations and Fundraising Manager who can skillfully identify the organisational and team needs and can propose and implement solutions, ranging from project management tools, HR systems, and other systems tools. The ideal candidate will be scanning the horizon, ensuring the organisation has the appropriate policies and thinking long-term about its financial and organisational needs.
Lead the Operational Management of Migrant Democracy Project
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Review existing operational policies and procedures, identify improvements and updates, and implement them to ensure the smooth running of Migrant Democracy Project.
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Lead the development and implementation of operational infrastructure, including systems for project management to ensure efficient progress of the organisation’s objectives.
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Ensure Migrant Democracy Project is in compliance with relevant policies, including data privacy, safeguarding, risk register, and others and support the team in implementing them.
Lead on People Management and Recruitment
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Implement and manage all people and culture functions and internal processes including systems for leave, TOIL, employment contracts, and other identified needs.
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Support the Executive Director with recruitment processes, such as job vacancy promotion, sifting application forms and booking interviews.
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Ensure all members of staff, including consultants, have all their documents, including contracts and consultant agreements, up to date and that systems are in place to support the team to navigate probation and contract renewals.
Fundraising and Evaluation
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Identify grant opportunities for the organisation, manage application deadlines and work with the staff team to support writing grants.
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Maintain MDP’s grant database up to date and manage Google Drive grant documentation folders, including supporting the Executive Director to meet funders’ requirements such as quarterly reports.
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Manage and track staff budget sheets for grants, working with the Finance Manager.
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Support the Executive Director and all team members in writing progress reports to funders, both when required and proactive updates to all funders.
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Implement an evaluation system to be able to measure and report on outputs required by each grant.
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Liaise with MDP’s staff team to collect data for evaluation reports.
Lead on online systems for the team
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Manage MDP’s Google Drive folders, ensuring information is up to date.
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Manage staff access to shared workspaces and folders.
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Manage staff accounts, such as creating new emails and managing permissions.
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Manage MDP’s generic info inbox and direct queries to relevant staff where applicable.
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Support the Executive Director with new staff onboarding and manage their Google Suite access.
Diary and Office Support
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Support with booking rooms and team meetings as needed e.g. team Strategy Days.
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Create a calendar of relevant MDP events for all staff and support the team’s long-term project planning.
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Manage travel and accommodation booking for MDP staff members for required events.
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Process all relevant office orders, such as printing, stationery and office equipment.
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Regularly assess office needs and proactively ensure the stocks of MDP materials (such as leaflets, business cards, etc.) are appropriate.
Finance Support
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Work with the Finance Manager to create budget templates and monitor them regularly.
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Pay small invoices under £500 and process staff expense forms on a monthly basis.
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Manage MDP’s invoice folders and create invoices from MDP’s templates when required.
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Submit relevant invoices and receipts to Xero’s inbox.
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Manage MDP’s Soldo account and top-up expense cards for staff as appropriate.
Qualifications
We are looking for an organised and efficient Operations and Fundraising Manager with the following essential skills:
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At least three years of demonstrated experience of leading projects or teams, including managing multiple people and budgets
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Demonstrable experience in fundraising, such as grant writing.
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Excellent organisation skills, with extensive experience in project and program management, and a proven ability to plan, organise, and lead the implementation of plans and processes.
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Experience of creating systems and organisational processes that are effective, efficient, and embed and socialise them with the team and key external partners.
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Experience in project monitoring and evaluation.
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Experience using Xero, Soldo or similar software for processing invoices and expenses.
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Experience in diary management.
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Excellent knowledge using Google Suite.
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Comfortable in a start-up environment and experience working in a small team, where flexibility is required to meet emerging tasks and deadlines.
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Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
Essential behaviours:
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Show a passion for and commitment to our values and building migrant power.
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Be able to work inclusively and build engagement and trust with people of all backgrounds.
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Show a willingness to take initiative in the pursuit of Migrant Democracy Project’s goals. Take responsibility for delivering your work to a high standard, and be able to ask for support when you need it.
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Be able to work independently and in a remote environment, whilst valuing opportunities to work as part of a close team.
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Be a good team player, able to liaise effectively with different team members and draw on people’s expertise and specialisms to make decisions and ensure progress.
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Treat Migrant Democracy Project’s staff and partners with dignity, respect and care - building strong and impactful relationships where possible.
Decision-making timeline
We are looking for the Operations and Fundraising Manager to start in early March 2026. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Interview process
● Stage 1: shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 15 minute interview via phone or Zoom.
● Stage 2: if successful after Stage 1, shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 75 minute interview via Zoom or in-person depending on the candidate’s place of residence. This will include a practical exercise and questions about your experience. You will have an opportunity to ask us questions as well.
We are organising and building power amongst migrants at home in the UK to shape a society rooted in justice, reflecting our needs and interests.
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.
AllChild is embarking on an ambitious five-year growth strategy, expanding into two new locations each year. To support this journey, we’re looking for a talented and people-focused recruitment professional to help us attract and hire exceptional individuals who will shape our future.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle, working closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and deliver impactful talent solutions. From sourcing and attracting top talent to ensuring a positive, engaging candidate experience, you’ll play a key role in building teams that drive success and reflect our values.
You’ll also act as a trusted advisor to the business, translating organisational goals into effective hiring strategies. Beyond recruitment, you’ll contribute to the development of AllChild’s Learning and Development offering, partnering with stakeholders to enhance our approach and foster a strong culture of continuous learning and growth.
At AllChild, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional development. We’re committed to giving our people the tools, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.
If you’re passionate about building high-performing teams, connecting people with meaningful career opportunities, and creating pathways for individual success, we’d love to hear from you.
For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 23 February 2026.





