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Join the Movement: Become NYA’s Chief Finance & Governance Officer (CFO)
Location: Fully remote (office in Leicester)
Salary: Circa £85,000
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Are you a strategic finance leader ready to make a national impact? The National Youth Agency (NYA) is seeking a visionary Chief Finance & Governance Officer (CFO) to help shape the future of youth work in England.

About NYA
NYA is the national body for youth work, championing the rights of young people and the professionals who support them. They
work across government, local authorities, and the voluntary sector to ensure youth work is recognised, resourced, and impactful.

As CFO, you’ll be at the heart of NYA’s mission, driving financial sustainability, governance excellence, and strategic growth. You’ll lead their financial strategy, oversee compliance and risk, and support income generation through commercial, grant, and traded services. You’ll also play a key role in shaping their digital future and embedding a culture of transparency, inclusion, and high performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, reporting, and audits with precision and foresight.
• Champion governance, legal compliance, and cyber security across the organisation.
• Support the CEO and Board with strategic insight and evidence-based decision-making.
• Drive income generation and innovation in partnership with the Director of Growth.
• Represent NYA nationally, contributing to thought leadership and sector development.
• Embed NYA’s values Collaborative, Inclusive, Determined, Authentic, Bold in everything you do.

About You
You’re a qualified Chartered Accountant with:

• A proven track record in strategic financial leadership and governance.
• A strong appreciation of how government grants operate would be advantageous.
• Experience working with boards and senior teams in the charity or public sector.
• A passion for youth work and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and impact.
• The ability to think commercially, act ethically, and lead boldly.

Why Now?
Youth work is more vital than ever. As NYA grows in scale and influence, we need a CFO who can help us navigate complexity, seize opportunity, and deliver lasting change for young people across the country.

We are working to a deadline of 5.00pm 6th October.

TPP is a retained partner to NYA, the Leadership and Governance team at TPP are on hand to answer any questions - Lisa, Matt or Sema are on hand to discuss and answer any questions.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Salary                             £31,500 - £33,570 per annum - subject to skills and experience 

Hours of work               37.5 hours a week over five days (we wlcome flexible working requests)

Base                               Hybrid working for the foreseeable future, with attendance in the office

                                        two days a week, including  one day being a Thursday at our central office:

                                       · Pears Building, Pond Street, London, NW3 2PP

                                       Other office days may be worked from our other sites at:

                                      · Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ

                                      · Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL

The role

The trusts fundraising officer will report to the trusts dunfraising manager.

We are seeking an enthusiastic trusts fundraising officer to join our team to help deliver our ambitious plans for growth. This new role involves managing a warm portfolio of trusts and foundations and finding new prospective donors, submitting compelling applications and providing exceptional supporter experience.

You will be proactive and passionate about building strong relationships with charitable funders and have previous experience of securing gifts from trusts and foundations or institutional donors. Additionally, you will have experience of identifying and assessing new prospects and have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong organisational abilities.

The role will offer significant scope for development, giving you the opportunity to grow your relationship-building, communication, and prospect research skills in a supportive, ambitious, and high-performing team.

The team

Our dynamic fundraising department generated £4.5m through donations in 2023/24, and we are now preparing for an ambitious multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital.

We pride ourselves on being a supporter focused and agile function, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals.

Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises two teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives:

• Our philanthropy & campaigns team builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporate organisations and intermediaries, giving or facilitating donations of £10,000 or more to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on our forthcoming cancer campaign, and special events to support these activities.

• Our public fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges.

• Our database and supporter care colleagues underpin and support the entire department.

Organisation

The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.

Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 17,000 staff of the RFL and their two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.

Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.

The recruitment process

To apply for this post please send your:

•  CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)
• Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification,

Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role.

Closing date for application: 2 October 2025,12 noon.

Interview date: Monday 13 October 2025 

Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications.

• You must be eligible to work in the UK

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process. 

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.

Benefits:

Core benefits

· 25 days of paid holiday, plus three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees).

· A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we’ll match your contribution up to 9%.

· A sick pay package that offers one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay in any 12-month period if you’ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment.

· Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone.

· A flexible working policy to support our employees’ work/life balance.

Support for your financial wellbeing

As a member of the Royal Free family, you’ll be entitled to benefit from:

· Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union

· Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card

· Our Death in Service benefit

Support for your health and wellbeing

· Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead

· Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site

· Fortnightly guided meditation

· Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team

· Menopause peer support group

· Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential advice and support on work and personal issues.

Help shape the future of England’s common land.

We’re the only charity in England dedicated to protecting and enhancing common land and supporting the tradition of sustainable pastoral commoning. Fresh from completing a landmark £3.1 million National Lottery project, we’re growing fast — and we’re looking for our first Operations Director to help us scale up our impact.

You’ll lead on operational strategy, build strong systems and processes, and make sure our small but talented team has what they need to deliver their best work. If you’re an experienced, adaptable leader who thrives in a small charity and cares about landscapes, heritage, and community, we’d love to hear from you.

Role: 0.8 FTE fixed 2 year contract extendable subject to funding.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 24th September 2025.

Vist our website to apply and for further information

Do you have the vision and heart to help shape the future of the voluntary sector in the Vale of Glamorgan?

That's exactly what you'll do as Chief Executive leading Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS), by continuing to support and advocate for the Vale's thriving third sector.

GVS is entering a new chapter as their CEO of 24 years retires, leaving a remarkable legacy. We're looking for a visionary, emotionally intelligent leader to take the reins and guide this vital organisation into its next era.

Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 (SCP 41-43)
Location: Llantwit Major, mostly onsite with flexibility
Contract: Permanent, full time 35 hours per week
Benefits: 29 days holiday (+bank), up to 10% employer pension contribution

About GVS
GVS is the County Voluntary Council (CVC) for the Vale of Glamorgan, supporting over 800 community and voluntary organisations. They champion charities, social enterprises, volunteers and community groups through four key pillars: volunteering, sustainable funding, good governance, and influencing & engagement.

Rooted in community with two busy centres, GVS helps local organisations to innovate, grow and deliver real impact across the Vale, by developing and strengthening regional cross-sector partnerships.

About the role
As you'd expect, the Chief Executive role is both complex and multi-faceted, so we'll be looking for you to:

* Provide inspirational leadership to a talented and dedicated team.
* Represent the voice of the third sector locally, regionally, and nationally.
* Drive forward an ambitious strategy for sustainability, innovation and growth.
* Champion the role of the voluntary sector in tackling pressing issues (like the cost-of-living crisis, digital inclusion and community support).
* Build mutually beneficial relationships with members, funders and statutory partners.

About You
It's important you can demonstrate leadership skills and experience across a range of essential criteria. But, we're especially keen to see:

* Strategic vision through senior leadership experience in the voluntary or public sector.
* Evidence of partnership-building, stakeholder management and advocacy.
* Income generation success, building financial sustainability within the third sector.
* Exceptional communicator, with the ability to represent GVS on local and national platforms.
* Above all - values-led, collaborative and committed to nurturing inclusive, resilient communities.

Welsh language skills are desirable, but not essential - what matters most is a genuine willingness to connect with the local context and people of the Vale.

To apply: Please send your CV or profile to Amelia Lee as the first step. If your skills and experience are a match, we'll be in touch with further details on the application process.

Deadline: Thursday 25th September
Interviews: 29th & 31st October

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

About the role

The Partnerships team is looking for a new member to join our team. You will be working with a variety of major trusts, foundations and statutory sources. This is an exciting opportunity that will enable you to develop your fundraising experience and skills whilst helping us to develop and deliver new initiatives.

Hybrid working with ability to travel to Twickenham Office and our Homes in High Wycombe, Solihull, Surbiton and Worthing.

You will be joining a values-led organisation working within our dedicated fundraising & marketing department. We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of the people we care for and ensuring they receive the care they need to live life to the full. We value our team and provide excellent training and benefits.

Purpose of the role

1. To generate funds from major trusts, foundations and statutory sources

2. Leading support for this area of fundraising for our Worthing Home

3. Contribute to overall mission to support veterans and their partners living with disabilities or dementia.

Income generation

• Research, identify, and secure income from major and local trusts, foundations and statutory sources that align with our organisational priorities.

• Write compelling and persuasive funding applications, ensuring all required information is accurate and wellpresented.

• Maximise income through both unrestricted and restricted funding opportunities.

• Work closely with the Partnerships Manager to implement the trusts and statutory fundraising strategy effectively.

Donor stewardship and communication

• Provide excellent stewardship to all funders, ensuring reporting and communication requirements are met timely and professionally.

• Maintain and nurture strong relationships with funding organisations and bodies to secure long-term support.

• Collaborate with colleagues to create impact reports and regular updates that bring our work to life 

Finance and administration

• Track and report on income progress against targets, ensuring accurate records are maintained in the CRM system (Donorfy).

• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant legislation and guidelines, including GDPR and safeguarding regulations.

• Support the Partnerships Manager with administrative tasks linked to applications, reporting, and compliance.

Other

• Stay informed of changes in statutory and trust fundraising landscapes, sharing insights with the team.

• Contribute to broader fundraising projects as required.

Person specification

Experience of:

• Securing income (five-figure gifts min) from Trusts, foundations and statutory sources.

• Writing successful funding applications with proven income generation.

• Building and maintaining relationships with funders to support long-term income streams.

• Using fundraising CRMs, ideally Donorfy, to track income and manage relationships.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to craft compelling applications and impact reports.

• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.

• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in IT, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online research tools.

Personal characteristics:

• Passionate about supporting veterans and their partners living with disabilities or dementia.

• Enthusiastic, self-starting, and capable of working well independently.

• Collaborative team player who values respect and integrity.

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 x Community Training and Engagement Officers to join the West Mercia team in West Mercia, one role is for 30 hours per week and the other for 22.5 hours per week, actual hours can be discussed at interview. Please state on your application which role you are interested in.

You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of excellent services to victims of crime through community-based education and training by raising awareness of local services through a variety of engagement activities.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

About us

Carers UK is the national charity for unpaid carers. With more than 5.8 million carers in the UK today, we exist to make life better for those who provide unpaid care to family and friends. Through our information and advice services, peer support network, and campaigning for change, we are here for carers when they need us most.

You’ll be joining our Income Generation and Communications team - an ambitious and supportive department where collaboration, innovation and learning are at the heart of what we do. Together, we’re growing sustainable income to ensure unpaid carers across the UK get the support they need and deserve.

About the role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Nations Trusts and Foundations Officer to help us grow and strengthen our funding from charitable trusts and foundations - specifically those supporting our work in Carers Scotland, Carers Wales, and Carers Northern Ireland.

This is a key role that directly supports policy influence and service delivery across the nations by securing flexible, budget-relieving grants. You’ll be responsible for researching funders, developing compelling applications, and building strong relationships with a range of national and regional trusts. You’ll also work closely with our teams in each nation to stay connected to their priorities and help translate their vital work into fundable and fund-winning cases for support.

It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their expertise in trust fundraising while contributing to lasting change for unpaid carers.

About you

You’ll have experience of writing successful trust funding applications and will feel confident asking for grants of five figures or more. You enjoy writing clearly and persuasively, and you’re good at building positive relationships with funders over time.

You’re organised and reliable, able to manage a busy workload and keep on top of deadlines. You pay close attention to detail and take pride in producing accurate work, especially when reporting back to funders.
You’re someone who works well with others. You’ll enjoy talking to our teams in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to understand what they need and how funding can help. You’re curious, committed, and care about making a difference to people’s lives.

It’s helpful if you already understand the charity landscape in the nations or the challenges unpaid carers face, but it’s not essential. Most important is that you bring a positive, thoughtful approach and are ready to learn.

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email us to discuss.

The closing date for applications is 12pm, Monday 29 September 2025.

Please send in your application as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK are actively interviewing for this role as we receive applications.

We may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.

Senior Communications Officer
Salary: Banding Level 3 £31,000 - £35,000
Contract: Permanent / Working hours: Full time
Location: Taunton, Somerset - Opportunity for Hybrid working

As Senior Communications Officer, you will be working closely with the Head of Marketing Communications to help plan, create and deliver, with the help of specialists across teams, the Trust’s annual communication plan.

You’ll be responsible for leading communications projects, campaigns and day-to-day activities. You will be delivering creative content and marketing across a range of platforms - both digital and offline –that support the Trust’s Wilder 2030 strategy and showcases the Trust’s work. This will result in bringing nature’s story to life in order to expand the charity’s reach into new and wider audiences and bringing new supporters on board.

You will be able to think creatively, within a fast-paced environment where no day is the same, as well as be comfortable delivering key tasks and mucking in when all hands are needed on deck.

You will be comfortable with the relevant platform analytics to report on progress against agreed key performance indicators.

This senior role is for a highly creative, confident, robust and professional communications individual, who will be working closely with the Head of Marketing Communications and wider team to help plan, create and activate the Trust’s annual communication plan. 

You will:

• Deliver creative communications activities and branded digital content campaigns across the Trust’s key communications channels to increase the Trust’s reach, develop new audiences and convert initial awareness of SWT into measurable engagement/action for nature.
• Devise a plan with tactics to grow the Trust’s key communications channels and digital communities and increase engagement using engaging and dynamic content.
• Provide communications support and project management for a range of exciting projects and campaigns across the whole organisation, liaising with the internal Directorate teams to do so
• Liaise with the central Wildlife Trust (RSWT) team on national campaigns and communications.
• Track analytics and create regular reports detailing effectiveness of communications campaigns and our digital channels.
• Day to day guidance and project oversight for the wider communications team to support them to deliver a high-quality service to the wider organisation and inspire innovation and improvement in all that the team delivers.

Job Description – Key Responsibilities and Tasks

Responsibility 1: Leading Digital Channels 

• Designing and implementation of SWT’s digital and social media content plan (for both paid and organic content) with the support of the Content & Communications Officer, ensuring it complements the Trust’s overall Wilder Somerset 2030 strategic goals and objectives, marketing plans, key campaigns, engagement and fundraising activity. Driving the high performance and growth of SWT’s social channels – ensuring increasing engagement and reach.
• Working with and supporting the Content & Communications Officer to create a calendar of high-quality engaging, range of content for sharing across internal and external marketing communications channels in support of the strategic vision, ensuring consistency in terms of tone of voice, branding, messaging and frequency of communications across all key channels. The Senior Communications Officer’s social media content plan will aim to grow all SWT’s social media and digital communities and increase organic engagement.
• Expanding reach to bring new supporters on board with the Trust’s mission, to get involved with SWT’s work across the county, take action for nature, and to grow membership and income.
• Working closely with the Website & Email Lead to understand and optimise user journeys and conversions between social channels and the website, and providing support and counsel to the Website & Email Lead with regards to the delivery of impactful email campaigns to support key integrated projects, campaigns and core strategy programmes. Also providing support and guidance on ensuring the website is as effective a channel as it should be as a central destination hub for social and digital journeys.
• Liaising with the Wildlife Trust (RSWT) central office to ensure central content and advocacy campaigns are delivered as agreed on local social channels with local messaging and that the Somerset message is clear, with the use of local case studies and stories.
• With the Content & Communications Officer, and liaising with external providers where necessary, providing brand design support for communications collateral, reports, newsletters, brochures, flyers, posters and presentations. Using appropriate software (e.g., Canva, Adobe, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for a range of audiences, creating templates where appropriate for internal staff to utilise to deliver small-scale projects independently.

Responsibility 2: Marketing & PR

• Marketing opportunities including a range of channels from print, media, events to paid online adverts.
• Developing strong relationships with local and national journalists and be the lead day-to-day SWT media contact for press enquiries, with the Content & Communications Officer taking on administrative press office tasks and handling some incoming queries.
• Recommending and developing feature ideas for key publications working up ideas with colleagues across the Trust, selling in stories, and coordinating the provision of spokespeople, background information and logistics.
• Working with, and providing guidance to the Content & Communications Officer, creating and distributing targeted press releases or media alerts where appropriate, following up with key media contacts to maximise coverage and amplify SWT’s successes and impact.
• Be alert and responsive to the news agenda, keeping abreast of issues affecting the Trust and identifying PR opportunities and trends on social media that SWT can engage with, whilst also horizon planning for key contentious issues so as to provide PR support during crisis and major issues.

Responsibility 3: Project Management & Reporting

• With excellent project management and coordination skills you will work with internal stakeholders to design, coordinate and deliver bespoke plans to support a range of key projects across the year such as appeals, big events, campaigns and nature recovery projects.
• Working with the team to deliver any relevant communications training or resources to make available to staff.
• Supervising the monitoring and measurement of campaigns and their success, and reporting key KPIs to internal stakeholders on a monthly basis.
• Internal communications - updating the staff portal on Sharepoint with regards to communication assets, training and resources.
• Representing the Communications Team along with others across the Trust as part of the Trust’s project management working group, feeding back on best practice and new innovations that result in a consistent approach to project management. 

We offer fantastic benefits of working for the Somerset Wildlife Trust including:

• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance
• Flexible and agile working
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program
• Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT
• Paid volunteer days
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays)
• Staff social calendar and events

The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities, and the climate

Closing date: Sunday 21 September 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Somerset Wildlife Trust have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and are committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed.

No agencies please.

Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is a pioneering, purpose-driven charity at the forefront of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS). For over 35 years, we’ve delivered world-class, pre-hospital emergency care across Kent, Surrey and Sussex—responding to over 3,000 incidents last year alone and saving countless lives. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, our highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team uses cutting-edge technology and medical innovation to reach patients in under 30 minutes, wherever they are in our region. 

KSS is a complex and ambitious people centred, and values led charity with a unique culture across clinical, aviation, fundraising, marketing and communications, and corporate services. With a daily operating cost of £57K and 91% of our total income raised through public generosity, we are proud to be one team with one purpose – saving lives and ensuring the best possible patient outcomes. Our headquarters at Rochester Airport and aircraft base at Redhill Aerodrome enable the delivery of the highest standards of pre-hospital emergency care across our communities, helping us reach more patients and save more lives.

We are now seeking a strategic, values-driven Executive Director of Corporate Services to join Team KSS—a highly collaborative, expert team united by our vision of an end of preventable loss of life from medical emergency. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the world’s leading air ambulance charities. 

Executive Director of Corporate Services 

Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) 

Across Rochester, Kent and Redhill, Surrey 

£100,000 

The role 

It’s an exciting time for KSS as we refresh our strategy and take bold, collaborative action to reach more patients, improve more outcomes and save more lives. As Executive Director of Corporate Services, you’ll lead a broad portfolio of strategic and operational functions to support the delivery of the strategic plan and our lifesaving service. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, supported by a talented team and expert advisors, to ensure KSS remains a well-run, ethical, and innovative organisation. No matter the role at KSS, everyone is fearless and tireless in fighting to save even more lives. 

About you 

We are seeking a highly collaborative, financially competent leader, with: 

• Commercial acumen with proven experience at a senior leadership level in treasury and finance management, budgeting and business planning

• A track record of working in innovative and ambitious environments, through a highly supportive and collaborative approach 

• Experience of identifying, planning for and delivering new opportunities and efficiencies that maximise organisational-wide effectiveness.

Crucially you will be inspired by our critical work to save the lives of the thousands of people across our communities every year and our vision of an end to preventable loss of life from medical emergency.

Inclusion 

KSS is committed to creating an equal, diverse and truly inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and able to be their authentic selves. We believe that everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, and be treated fairly, and with respect and dignity regardless of sex, race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, background or religion or belief and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics.

How to Apply 

For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply to this role, please visit the Prospectus website. 

If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors at Prospectus, Anna Gardet or Erica Ritchie via email with a copy of your CV. 

Recruitment Timetable  

Deadline for applications:  Wednesday 8th October 2025 

Interviews with Prospectus: 14th – 28th October 

Engagement meetings with KSS: w/c 3rd November 2025 

Interviews with KSS: w/c 10th November 2025 

National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) is looking for a new Director to lead our national network and champion rural arts across the UK. We’re seeking an inspiring leader with a collaborative approach to advocate for our members and sector, to strengthen partnerships and support a vibrant network that ensures creativity and culture thrive in every community.

About NRTF

NRTF is an Investment Principles Support Organisation (IPSO) within Arts Council England’s (ACE) National Portfolio. As a national membership and strategic organisation, we unite and champion the diverse parts of the rural touring sector. We advocate on behalf of our members, offering up-to-date information, advice, guidance, professional development and networking opportunities. By sharing news, stories and opportunities, supporting rural touring-focused projects and initiatives, and through our Annual National Rural Touring Conference, we raise the profile of rural touring, embedding its value in the wider cultural landscape. We celebrate the work and achievements of the volunteer promoters, professional artists and organisations who make culture accessible for rural communities. This is an exciting moment to join NRTF as we enter our third decade as an organisation and continue building the profile and impact of rural touring across the UK, while supporting the passionate and committed members at the heart of our network.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Director is the strategic and operational lead of NRTF, responsible for the organisation’s vision, management, performance, and long-term sustainability. They ensure delivery against NRTF’s mission and business plan, champion rural touring at a national level, and act as the primary liaison with Arts Council England, stakeholders, and the wider sector. Working closely with a proactive Board of Trustees, the Director provides leadership on governance and compliance in line with UK Charity Law and NRTF’s Articles of Association, ensuring the organisation operates with transparency, accountability and good practice. The Director is a visible ambassador for rural touring, building strong relationships across the cultural sector, advocating for members, and promoting the role of rural touring in ensuring that creativity and culture thrive in every community.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

● Lead and implement NRTF’s Business Plan and strategic objectives.

● Oversee the delivery and evaluation of all funded programmes and initiatives.

● Develop and sustain relationships with our members, including the rural touring schemes, national and regional stakeholders, funders, and policy-makers.

● Ensure alignment with ACE’s Investment Principles and “Let’s Create” strategy.

● Ensure long-term sustainability through innovation, partnerships, and appropriate diversification, ensuring the organisation remains relevant and forward-thinking.

Finance and Fundraising

● Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting in collaboration with the Finance Officer and Treasurer.

● Ensure ACE and funder reporting is accurate and timely.

● Lead on developing new funding opportunities, working with colleagues and freelance support to secure income from trusts, foundations and diversification streams.

Membership and Sector Support

● Foster strong relationships with membership, particularly scheme members.

● Understand and respond to member needs, ensuring services and benefits are relevant.

● Foster a strong member community through events, forums, and networking opportunities.

● Together with the NRTF team, design and deliver initiatives to grow, engage, and retain members.

● Represent NRTF and advocate for member interests at national and international events, conferences, and sector forums.

Project and Event Delivery

● Provide strategic oversight of all NRTF projects, ensuring they are well-managed, impactful and aligned with the business plan.

● Lead and represent NRTF at the Annual National Rural Touring Conference and other national events, with project managers and freelance teams responsible for delivery.

● Foster partnerships with schemes and sector organisations to co-create and deliver events and projects that serve members and raise the profile of rural touring.

Communications and Advocacy

● Provide strategic leadership for NRTF’s communications and advocacy, ensuring consistency of voice and alignment with the business plan.

● Lead sector advocacy and act as spokesperson and ambassador for rural touring.

● Maintain and develop national visibility for rural touring through partnerships, media opportunities and press engagement (with support from NRTF’s freelance press agency).

● Oversee delivery of marketing and communications, working with the Marketing & Digital Coordinator to manage campaigns, content and social media.

● Build strategic partnerships with other organisations, funders, and influencers.

HR and Operations

● Lead on recruitment, contracting, staff management, and HR policy implementation.

● Line-manage employed staff, ensuring fair and effective working conditions.

● Manage Contracts for Services for freelance teams and contractors

● Maintain organisational infrastructure, including IT, office resources.

Governance and Legal

● Support and develop the Board of Trustees, ensuring sound governance practices.

● Organise and service Board meetings, the AGM, and working groups.

● Act as Company Secretary: ensure compliance with charity and company law, maintain registers, and submit returns.

Person Specification

Essential

● Proven senior leadership within arts or cultural organisations.

● Commitment to rural/community engagement.

● Strong understanding of the UK arts funding landscape, especially ACE.

● Demonstrable experience in finance, HR, governance, and fundraising.

● Experience in project delivery.

● Strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills.

● Experience of working and engaging with key stakeholders.

● Experience working with or supporting a Board of Trustees.

● Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

● Evidence of original thinking, idea making and bold ambition.

● Caring and positive leadership style.

Desirable

● Awareness of the ethos, principles and practice of rural touring.

● Knowledge of community arts and engagement, and/or cultural networks.

● Experience in legal compliance and company secretary responsibilities.

● Understanding of contemporary cultural policy and advocacy.

● Experience in digital communications, social media, and PR.

● Experience in event management and programming.

If you are excited by this role but are not sure if you fully meet the person specification, we encourage you to reach out to our Interim Head of Operations, Jo Purseglove to discuss further.

Location: Lift Unity City, Middlesbrough (please note the role will require regular travel to Hull, Barnsley and Sheffield offices)

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office(s) and 2 days at home

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year

Salary: £29,000 - £34,000 + wellbeing cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Contract: Permanent 

At Lift Schools, our mission is simple yet ambitious: every child receives an excellent education, in every classroom, every day. To achieve this, we need colleagues who are highly organised, collaborative, and committed to making a difference.

We are seeking a Regional Officer based in our regional office, to play a pivotal role in supporting our Regional Education Director (RED) and across our regional schools. The North region of schools consists of 15 primary (12) and secondary (3) schools, the largest region within Lift Schools. Being a Regional Officer provides a diverse and fast paced work flow, acting as the ‘glue’ across the region, you will ensure effective communication, strong governance, and smooth administration, helping to create a culture of collaboration and excellence.

As a Regional Officer, you will:

Provide high-quality administrative and governance support to the RED. 
Support the smooth running of the regional office, ensuring it is an effective and professional hub.
Enable effective local governance by working closely with Academy Councils, helping elevate the voices of parents, carers, colleagues, and communities.

Organise and clerk review panels for suspensions, exclusions and complaints (once trained).
Play an active part in regional operations, safeguarding monitoring, and compliance with trust-wide policies.
Represent Lift Schools with professionalism and integrity, ensuring all colleagues, visitors, and partners experience our values in action.

This role is central to ensuring that school leaders, Academy Councils, and central teams work in partnership, so that every school in the region is supported to thrive.

What we’re looking for

Essential skills & experience:

• Experience in a similar/ transferrable role demonstrating strong administrative and communication skills.
• Excellent IT, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to work at scale, prioritise workloads and support others to do the same.
• Experience of arranging and clerking meetings or conferences.
• Calm, professional, and able to listen and assess information with care.
• Strong team player, flexible and reliable, with a keen eye for detail.
• Professional foresight and able to think and plan ahead.
• Absolute discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• A UK driving licence (travel across the schools within the region and central offices will be essential for this role - we provide the use of a hire car for travel as and when required)

Desirable qualifications & experience:

• Level 3 qualifications or above (A levels or equivalent).
• Governance training.
• Recognised secretarial/administration qualifications.
• Health & Safety training (e.g. First Aid, Fire Marshal).
• IT literacy with Google Workspace.

If you're ready to impact young people's lives positively, we encourage you to apply.
 

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools.  As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

The role is due to commence: September/October 2025 

Closing date: 12th September 

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact us.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

WHAT IS START NETWORK?

Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation.
Our current membership is made up of over 130 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability.

OUR SOLUTIONS

• DECENTRAISLING & LOCALLY-LED ACTION: Shifting power and resources and decentralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations.
• EARLY & RAPID FINANCING: Building a global financing system that reduces risk, anticipates, and acts ahead of predictable crises.
• COMMUNITY-LED INNOVATION: Incentivising innovative, locally led, and contextual solutions and learning from them together with people affected by crises.

For more information about Start Network and what we do, please visit our website. 

OUR VALUES

• WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming.
• WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it
• WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together.
• WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard.
• WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming.
• WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress.

JOB PURPOSE 

This exciting role focuses on raising income for the Start Network and its global initiatives, including the Start Fund, Start Ready, innovation and the expansion of a locally led network. The postholder will be an experienced trusts and / or corporate fundraiser who wants a role focused on business and relationship development. They will be responsible for an exciting portfolio of existing and prospective funders (that give 6-7 figure grants), adopting a relational approach to fundraising. 

You will be responsible for carrying out prospect donor mapping, growing a fundraising pipeline, building relationships with prominent foundations and corporates in the humanitarian space, writing technical proposals as required, pitching to donors well-articulated concepts, and building fundraising capacity within the organisation. 

It is critical that the postholder is comfortable with developing new relations. We have grown a significant number of new donors within our Foundations and Corporates over the last few years, and we hope to continue the growth of the team in this exciting role, so proof of having grown an income stream is key.

Finally, the Partnerships Funding Advisor will sit within a team of 4 focusing on strengthening and increasing the philanthropic portfolio and will work alongside the Partnerships Engagement Officer, one other Partnerships Funding Advisor and will report to the Partnerships Manager. 

We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to join us as our Director of Service Delivery. This is a pivotal role leading the design and delivery of our frontline services, ensuring they are high quality, person centred and making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and communities across Surrey and surrounding areas.

Location: Woking / Hybrid

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 DOE

Permanent | Full Time (35 hours/week)

Benefits: 26 days annual leave (rising with service) + bank holidays + 1 extra days leave on your birthday, Pension, Access to Simply Health, Blended working, Employee discount programme and more…..

About Us

Catalyst Support, is a respected non-profit organisation in Surrey that’s been supporting people facing mental health challenges, substance use, and wellbeing needs for over 35 years. Operating with values at the heart of everything they do, Catalyst empowers communities through responsive, high-quality services and compassionate care.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CEO and as part of the senior leadership team, you will provide compassionate and strategic leadership across all operational areas – including mental health, substance use, and outreach – the Director of Service Delivery ensures services are safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed, and that they reflect the diversity and lived experience of the communities we support.

You will hold accountability for service performance, safeguarding, quality assurance, and system partnerships. They work closely with the CEO, the Director of Operations (internal systems and transformation), and the Head of Finance and Resources to ensure operational delivery is effectively supported by infrastructure, systems, and financial stewardship.

Who We’re Looking For

Proven track record of delivering high quality, person led and socially impactful services and managing internal functions

Senior operational leadership experience in health, care, VCSE or related sectors

Experience in managing service compliance and staff wellbeing

Demonstrated success in leading performance improvement and impact measurement

Strong partnership working experience across statutory, VCSE and community systems

Budget management, including responsibility for service level budget setting, monitoring and decision making

Deep understanding of safeguarding frameworks, regulation and operational risk

Strong leadership and coaching skills rooted in empathy, empowerment and inclusion

Applications are open until 29th September, though we may close earlier if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply soon. Please note, we are not working with recruitment agencies for this vacancy.

This post is subject to the DBS check. Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role.

About A4ID

Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is a global charity that believes in the power of the law to drive positive change. A4ID facilitates partnerships between the world’s leading law firms and legal professionals and organisations working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our work ensures that the rule of law and access to justice are integral to sustainable development efforts worldwide. 

Purpose of the Role

The role of the Project Officer – Legal Services (POLS) is to support the PBLS team’s mission to advance the UN SDGs by brokering pro bono legal assistance from legal experts in support of international NGOs globally. The POLS will do this by coordinating the internal processes for project sourcing, scoping and allocating, and utilising legal expertise within these processes and when providing external training and communications.

A key focus of this role is to source and scope out the weekly pro bono projects and forms. The POLS will also engage law firms and other legal stakeholders, conduct due diligence, allocate projects, maintain project records, gather feedback, prepare internal reports and external communications and undertake other administrative tasks as necessary (e.g. updating software and implementing process changes). Other key responsibilities include assisting the PBLM with any bespoke projects, assisting with training events for Development Partners on relevant legal topics, and engaging key Legal or Development Partners on any specific areas of legal interest or need.

To Apply

Interested candidates are requested to send a CV and Cover Letter. The Cover Letter must include why you are interested in this job and how you match the person's specification. We encourage you to draw specific examples from your professional life in the Cover Letter.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact the Chief Operating Officer.

Closing date for applications is 21 September 2025.