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War Child’s mission is to reach, protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of every child living in conflict zones. They want a world that is safer for children to live in. At the moment, 1 in 5 children are living in or fleeing from conflict – that number is too high, and War Child wants to change it.

War Child is known for bold fundraising, innovative campaigns, and a culture of creativity. Their ambassadors, high-profile supporters, and superbly connected networks among investors and philanthropists give them a unique platform to engage influential donors. With a reputation for high-profile events and strong stewardship, they are now investing in a dedicated Head of Principal Giving to take this work to the next level.

Reporting into the Director of Philanthropy and Partner Engagement, you will build and lead a bold, high-impact strategy focused on cultivating deep, long-term partnerships with influential philanthropists. Working closely with senior leadership, you will be central to unlocking significant funding opportunities that align donor values with the lasting change we deliver for children living through conflict.

If you are motivated by the chance to unlock transformational support for children affected by war, this is a rare opportunity to establish and lead a new programme with the full backing of War Child’s leadership, networks, and global influence.

As Head of Principal Gifts, you will:

• Lead the development of a high-impact Principal Giving programme
• Build deep partnerships with philanthropists capable of making transformational gifts of £500k+
• Operate at the highest levels across War Child UK (WCUK) and our global alliance, engaging CEOs, trustees, ambassadors, and programme leaders to connect donor values with War Child’s most urgent priorities
• Shape major funding propositions rooted in WCUK’s ten-year strategy, inspiring exceptional support for their mission
• Benefit from strong internal backing, and new dedicated prospect research that will strengthen your pipeline and give you the insight to target opportunities with confidence
• Leverage existing pipelines of prospects and introductions, deepening relationships and converting warm networks into lasting partnerships
• Partner with the Heads of Philanthropy and Trusts & Foundations, programme directors, ambassadors, and trustees to deliver donor engagement at the highest level

Ideal skills and experience: 

• A strong track record of securing gifts of at least £500k from UHNWIs
• Sophisticated relationship management skills, with the confidence and credibility to operate alongside CEOs, trustees, programme directors, ambassadors, and family offices
• Experience shaping ambitious, values-driven cases for support and stewarding long-term philanthropic partnerships
• Strategic insight, entrepreneurial drive, and the ability to build a new programme from the ground up
• A collaborative approach, able to work closely with colleagues in philanthropy, trusts and foundations, and partnerships
• Strong advisory skills, able to support and guide fundraisers across the organisation on managing principal-level partnerships
• Well versed in developing and assessing different financial models to structure transformational giving opportunities
• Ideally, a broad understanding of international philanthropy and donor motivations, with the ability to connect global priorities to transformational giving opportunities.

Employee benefits

Benefits include: 

• Flexible working – War Child recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours
• Annual leave – 28 days per year (full-time), plus UK bank holidays
• Pension – all eligible employees automatically enrolled into a Group Personal Pension Plan with a 5% employer contribution, with minimum employee contribution on a salary sacrifice basis
• Health & wellbeing – employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. In addition, all employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
• Learning & development – dedicated to the investment in learning and continuing professional development for all our employees
• Range of flexible benefits such a Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans

Role Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Xledger Finance Systems Specialist to join a leading Charity on a temporary basis. This role is crucial in refining their reporting processes, documenting finance procedures, and embedding best practices within the team. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Xledger, able to redesign processes, and confident in guiding staff through workflows in a clear and systematic way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build, refine, and optimise reports in Xledger to support accurate and timely decision-making.

• Document finance processes, update the Finance Manual, and create user guides for wider team use.

• Work closely with finance team members, providing hands-on support and coaching in a systematic, practical manner.

• Redesign and improve key processes, including budget preparation, reporting workflows, and manual/automated tasks.

• Support the implementation of Xledger workflows, ensuring staff can navigate and use the system efficiently.

• Collaborate with the wider organisation to ensure consistent application of finance processes.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Xledger (system knowledge is critical).

• Strong technical and systems accounting background.

• Proven ability to redesign processes and implement best practice workflows.

• Experience in documentation, reporting, and creating manuals for end-users.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to guide and support staff in a collaborative manner.

• Able to hit the ground running in a busy environment.

Desirable:

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified Accountant

• Experience in charity or healthcare.

• Strong understanding of budgeting processes and financial reporting cycles.

Working Arrangements:

• Flexible: hybrid

What if your next leadership role could change the lives of hundreds of young people and shape the future of youth homelessness support?

BackUp North West believes that no young person should experience homelessness. For the young people that do, BackUp is a standout provider of high-quality, holistic housing and wraparound care. They provide safe accommodation and young-person centred, tailored support, as well as the tools to build independent, fulfilling lives. Each year, nearly 200 young people walk through the doors.

We're now looking for a new Chief Executive to lead BackUp North West into its next chapter, as their long-serving CEO steps down leaving a legacy of impact, growth and unwavering dedication to young people. It's a significant moment of change and will require strategic vision, emotional intelligence and skilled leadership of a committed team.

Salary: £70-80k per annum
Location: Bolton, mostly onsite with some flexibility where needed
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week FTE
Benefits: 6.6 weeks per year (rising to 7.6 weeks with service) and up to 6% employer contribution pension

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing, trauma-informed charity with an exceptional reputation and bold ambition to meet rising demand and increase impact.

As CEO, you'll be expected to bring the personal and professional strengths needed to:

• Deliver on the 2023-2027 strategy with clarity and purpose.
• Lead with values by embedding co-production and lived experience.
• Ensure financial health, strong governance and operational compliance.
• Be a visible, inspiring leader for young people, teams, services and communities.
• Champion young people's voices and influence change at every level.

About You

We're looking for a motivational and passionate leader with:

• Proven track-record in strategic leadership, ideally in relevant supported housing or youth services sector.
• Knowledge of housing law, Ofsted requirements and legal frameworks shaping services.
• Deep understanding of trauma-informed practice, co-production and ED&I.
• Financial and commercial acumen, with experience securing funding and managing complex budgets.
• Ability to build trust, empower teams and lead through change.
• Authenticity, self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
• Commitment to amplifying young voices and ensuring young people are at the heart of all decision-making.

What's special about BackUp North West?

In return, we can offer you a values-led culture that champions staff wellbeing, psychological safety and professional growth. You'll inherit an ambitious, mission-led team with a strong track record of innovation and the chance to make a real difference in young people's lives, every day.

If you're as excited by this unique opportunity as we are, then we'd absolutely love to hear from you.

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 9^th October
Interviews: Dates to be confirmed, will be available in the job pack.

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.

Our client is an independent charity that brings young people and employers together to deliver high-quality paid employability skills training, paid work experience, and mentoring. The foundation works and strives to increase social mobility across the UK and do so by inspiring young people through career support, ensuring employers engage and recruit FSM young people, and ensure the future of work is inclusive for all young people.

With an excellent CEO and a dynamic Senior Leadership Team, this Director of Income Development and Partnerships role will lead the foundation’s ambitious income generation and engagement strategy.

Director of Income Development & Partnerships  
Permanent
London, Birmingham, Manchester or Glasgow with hybrid working 1 day per week in the office
£88,047 + £5,499.96 car allowance
   
The Director of Income Development & Partnerships will be driving force for income diversification for the organisation, and will expand private sector partnerships, donations, grants and other fundraising streams to achieve income generation growth. Setting income generation and strategic partnership strategies to drive growth and achieve the foundation’s objectives, this role will be a strategic leader on the Leadership Team and oversee a fundraising team to deliver success. This role will also lead key income generation and strategic partnership relationships to increase income, as well as build impactful partnerships for the foundation.
   
The successful candidate will be able to evidence extensive high value fundraising experience in complex organisations, with notable examples of successfully securing multi-year five and six-figure relationships from corporates, HNWIs, events, trusts and foundations. This person will have proven experience of leading successful teams to achieve income and engagement growth of a multimillion-pound level. They will also be an experienced senior leader and ideally have knowledge of the social mobility, youth, or employability sectors. They will champion an inclusive culture and align with the foundation’s mission and values.
   
Application information
Closing date for completed applications is midnight on 2nd October. Preliminary interviews will take place w/c 13th October and panel interviews with the foundation the w/c 20th October.  
   
To apply
To apply for the role please upload your CV together with a supporting statement onto the Prospectus website.

Prospectus is committed to providing equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. For all job opportunities and progression, job applicants and employees will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in our Kingston office (KT2)

About Us
We’re the team behind CharityJob, the UK’s largest and most specialised job board for the charity and not-for-profit sector. For over 20 years, we’ve helped Charity organisations recruit passionate professionals who make a real difference. As we continue to enhance our platform and expand our capabilities, we’re looking for a talented Senior .NET Web Developer to join us.

The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior .NET Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior .NET Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development and enhancement of our websites, CharityJob and Charity Connect. As an integral part of our team you will work very closely with us through daily standups, sprint planning meetings, and many discussions on Teams video calls to ensure the successful delivery of our projects. You will also collaborate closely with our product and QA teams to ensure the highest quality of our deliverables.

We’re seeking a developer with strong .NET and Azure expertise, along with solid front-end skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and ReactJS.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain features for Charityjob using .NET 9 and SQL Server.
• Work with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure SQL, Blob Storage, and Azure Cognitive Search.
• Collaborate daily via Microsoft Teams with Product Managers, QA, and fellow developers.
• Participate fully in Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and occasionally ReactJS.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code with an emphasis on performance and scalability.
• Offer technical input on architecture and best practices, and support less experienced developers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in .NET web development (ideally .NET Core / .NET 8 or 9).
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server and experience designing relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (SQL, Storage, Search, etc.).
• Front-end development skills in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and ReactJS.
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Experience working in a Scrum/Agile setting.

Desirable

• Experience with CI/CD using Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and practices.
• Prior experience working on high-traffic websites or job boards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary £70 – 80k depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Hybrid working (2 days in office, 3 days from home per week)
• Generous employer pension contribution
• We let our teammates invest time to learn new skills to apply to their work.
• An open and democratic work culture where everyone can contribute, learn and teach.
• Working hours 9am to 5.30pm reducing to 9am to 5pm during August & December

How to Apply: If you are passionate about technology and want to contribute to a project that has a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV/resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience

About the DEC

The Disasters Emergency Committee brings together 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian charities to raise funds and respond quickly to global disasters. Since our founding in 1963, we have raised over £2.5 billion through 79 appeals, providing life-saving assistance to millions of people around the world.

Our mission is to save, protect, and rebuild lives through effective humanitarian action. As a team, we operate with urgency, transparency, and compassion.

The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.

About the Role

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) is seeking a qualified Systems Accountant with strong expertise in Infor SunSystems (including SunCloud) and financial systems optimisation. This consultancy role will ensure the effective use of Infor SunCloud and help maximise its potential. You will play a key role in a strategic initiative to enhance financial management, reporting, and operational efficiency through system improvements and automation.

***Please download the job description for full details***

About You

You are skilled Finance Systems Consultant with experience in Infor SunSystems (including SunCloud), financial reporting, and process automation. Ideally a qualified or part-qualified CCAB accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), you will support system optimisation, enhance internal controls, and improve financial reporting using tools like Power BI. You will work closely with internal teams and third-party providers to streamline key processes and help shape DEC’s financial systems roadmap. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive automation and process improvements in finance operations.
• Provide expert SunSystems technical support.
• Manage third-party provider relationships and onboarding.
• Strengthen finance system controls and security.
• Enhance financial reporting and streamline month-end processes.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and support system integrations.
• Shape a 3–5-year financial systems roadmap.

How to Apply

If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter [i.e. state your initials only, not your full name] by Tuesday 23 September 2025.

We are unable to support applications for our vacancies if you do not have the right to work in the UK

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.

Your new company

This is a values-led, not-for-profit organisation with a strong social purpose: to provide high-quality, affordable homes for people across London. With a large portfolio of homes, the organisation reinvests its commercial success into supporting communities and tackling housing inequality.

Your new role

As Finance Systems Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day operations of the Finance Systems function, ensuring the smooth running and optimisation of core platform Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O).

You'll manage a small team of analysts, act as the subject matter expert, and collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, IT, and the wider business to drive continuous improvement and ensure systems are aligned with organisational needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading BAU (Business-as-Usual) operations of Finance IT systems, ensuring stability, performance, and user support.
• Administering and enhancing Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O and related platforms.
• Managing and mentoring finance systems analysts, fostering a culture of learning and development.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Supporting reporting and audit processes.
• Driving efficiency across system interfaces and recommending enhancements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrable experience managing Finance IT systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations.
• Proven track record of running a BAU Finance Systems function (not project-based).
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence across departments.
• A CCAB-recognised accounting qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in return

• Up to £85,000 salary.
• Permanent or long-term FTC options.
• 25 days + 3 days Christmas closure (+2 additional days after 2 years.
• Contributory pension scheme, 10.8% employer contribution
• Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office

What you need to do now
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Stonyhurst – Director of Fundraising

Location: Remote working with travel as needed and appropriate time at Stonyhurst, Clitheroe, Lancashire to deliver the requirements of the role.

Salary: £100,000 per annum.

Contract: Permanent, full-time.

Stonyhurst College, the UK’s leading Catholic co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 3-18, is seeking a high value fundraising expert to design and deliver a high-performing philanthropic programme to ensure long-term sustainability.

Stonyhurst is the oldest continuously existing Jesuit school in the world – founded in 1593 in France, the College moved to its present site in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley near the market town of Clitheroe in 1794. As well as encouraging pupils to achieve their academic potential, the school works to develop well-rounded, competent future adults who can help change the world for others.

Working across the site and the wider community, the Director of Fundraising will lead on the development and delivery of a multi-year fundraising strategy aligned with the College’s long-term vision and priorities, to help secure transformational giving for Stonyhurst. The role will be responsible for increasing income growth across capital, bursary, endowment and unrestricted giving, with a strong focus on major gifts and sustainable donor relationships, as well as personally managing a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects, and cultivating and stewarding six, seven and eight-figure gifts.

The role will involve some travel nationally and internationally to engage supporters and prospects, and the post-holder will be expected to act as ambassador for Stonyhurst, championing their mission and values.

This is a particularly exciting time to be joining Stonyhurst, with a new strategic plan committed to the highest quality of Jesuit formation and the continuous development of the school’s historic estate over the coming years.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, with a track record in building relationships with alumni, partners, stakeholders and donors, and in shaping and implementing effective fundraising strategies to drive income growth. With a strong background in high-value fundraising, they will have personally led the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of high-value donors. Excellent research and analytical skills will be a must, combined with honed interpersonal skills and the proven ability to establish and maintain good relationships with a diverse range of people. Finally, candidates will have an affinity with private education and with the mission and purpose of Stonyhurst.

This role offers a rare opportunity to work in a beautiful setting, based in 1,000 acres of stunning countryside and to join a rich educational tradition that is five centuries old, spanning the globe.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 13th October, 9.00 am. 

Finance Manager (Transformation)
Are you a qualified accountant with deep charity sector experience and a passion for leading financial change?
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a major financial transformation programme that will reshape the structure of a leading membership and publishing organisation.

Location: London – a short walk from Tower Hill Underground station
Salary: £80,000 - £95,000
Contract: Full-time, 6 months fixed term contract

This transitioning and growing membership is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the design and delivery of new financial systems (Business Central), processes, and controls as they transition into a new group structure. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial architecture is robust, compliant, and fit for the future.

What you’ll be doing
As Finance Manager (Transformation), you will:
• Lead collaboration with external technology partners to design and deliver major system changes.
• Manage the reconfiguration of Microsoft Business Central into a group finance system.
• Oversee testing, training, and go-live activities to ensure smooth delivery.
• Embed financial controls and systems aligned with Charity Commission regulations, SORP 2025 Tier 3, VAT and tax compliance, and ESG reporting.
• Redesign financial documentation and reporting frameworks to meet new standards.
• Document audit trails and ensure effective governance across both the charity and subsidiary.
• Influence and engage stakeholders across all levels, ensuring alignment and support.
• Support wider business change initiatives, embedding effective financial methodologies across the organisation.

The skills you will bring to your role as Finance Manager:
• Qualified Accountant status (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Significant experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Proven track record of finance transformation and change management.
• Hands-on experience implementing new financial systems and controls, ideally with Business Central.
• Strong knowledge of charity finance regulations, SORP, VAT, and restricted fund accounting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Analytical, detail-focused mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

To apply for the position of Finance Manager through TPP Recruitment, please send your CV. Applications will close on Friday the 19th of September, and successful applicants will have a two round interview process.

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.

This is a unique opportunity to become the first Chief Executive of a bold and ambitious charity with a global mission: that every baby should experience the best start in life. 

Founded in 2025 by The Rt Hon Dame Andrea Leadsom DBE, the 1001 Critical Days Foundation is built on three pillars: funding frontline charities, commissioning pioneering research, and championing the cause of babies globally. We’ve already secured significant philanthropic investment, launched groundbreaking projects and forged global partnerships. Now, we’re ready to go further and faster. 

1001 Critical Days Foundation 

Chief Executive Officer 

Location: Central London-based

Salary: £100,000 per annum 

This is a hugely exciting opportunity to lead an ambitious new organisation, looking to grow the scale, reach and impact of our work globally. As our inaugural CEO, you will lead the Foundation through its next phase of growth, working closely with our Executive Chair, Board of Trustees, committed team and expert advisory groups. You’ll shape our growth, inspire our team, and amplify our impact across the UK and internationally.

Our new CEO will: 

• Maximise our reach and influence to improve outcomes for babies worldwide by leading on our global engagement, advocacy and policy influencing work with partners and governments 

• Provide inspiring, values-driven leadership and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture 

• Oversee operations, advocacy and fundraising to ensure delivery and sustainability 

We are looking to appoint a passionate and ambitious leader who brings:  

• Senior leadership experience in advocacy, ideally at a global level 

• Demonstrable impact of effecting social change or influencing public policy, with a deep understanding of how to influence and drive policy change 

• A track record of increasing impact in the charity, public or private sector 

• Proven experience of building trusted relationships with high-level stakeholders 

• Financial and operational oversight experience, with a commitment to excellence and equity 

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need to come from the early years sector; what matters most is your passion, ambition, and belief that every baby deserves the best start in life. 

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

To arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Anna Gardet or Erica Ritchie with a copy of your CV. 

Recruitment Timetable  

Deadline for applications:  Wednesday 15th October 2025 

Interviews with Prospectus: 21st – 28th October 

Interviews with 1001 Critical Days Foundation:   w/c 3rd November 2025 

Join The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and help save the lives of people with cancer everywhere. With one in two of us expected to develop cancer in our lifetimes, our mission to fund the life-saving research and world-leading treatment and care at The Royal Marsden is more vital than ever.

We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as the Associate Director of Public Fundraising. This pivotal role will accelerate income growth across mass fundraising channels including Community Fundraising, Individual Giving, and Legacy programmes. You will drive innovation, supporter engagement, and product development to grow sustainable income and support transformational projects.

Join The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and help save the lives of people with cancer everywhere. With one in two of us expected to develop cancer in our lifetimes, our mission to fund the life-saving research and world-leading treatment and care at The Royal Marsden is more vital than ever.

We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as the Associate Director of Marketing & Digital. This pivotal role will provide strategic leadership for our marketing, brand, content, and digital functions, shaping our brand presence, digital innovation, supporter experience, and public profile. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues across the Charity and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, aligning strategies and strengthening shared storytelling.

Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the magistracy — and through it, the health of the justice system.

We are seeking an inspiring leader to become the next Chief Executive of the Magistrates’ Association, the only independent voice of magistrates in England and Wales.

The MA is a Royal Charter charity with around 12,000 members. For more than a century we have championed magistrates, supported their development, and spoken truth to power on behalf of the magistracy and the wider justice system.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a small, committed team and a wide network of trustees and volunteers at a moment of real change. After years of decline, magistrate numbers are growing again and their role is expanding. Following a major programme of modernisation, the MA is stronger, more visible, and ready to build on this momentum.

As Chief Executive, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership, working closely with the Board of Trustees

• Be a visible and authoritative advocate with government, judiciary, Parliament and the media

• Oversee the delivery of services and support that matter to members

• Lead the growth of our membership, engaging new magistrates and re-connecting with those who have left

• Ensure strong financial and organisational management of the Association

We are looking for an experienced and credible leader with:

• A track record of strategic leadership and organisational development

• Strong financial and business acumen

• The ability to influence at the highest levels and act as a public spokesperson

• Experience of growing a membership body or comparable organisation

• A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Help shape the future of youth gaming and gambling related harms prevention by becoming the new Chief Executive of Ygam, an evidence-led charity.

Location: Remote, with regular UK travel and occasional international travel
Contract: Permanent, full-time

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 13th October 2025.

About us

Ygam is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to preventing gaming and gambling harms among young people. Our work bridges the critical knowledge gap between young people’s digital lives and the adults who guide them. We believe in harm prevention through education, empowering the people who can make a real difference.

Through our award-winning portfolio of programmes and resources, we build awareness and resilience, helping young people thrive in the digital age. Inspired by lived experience and grounded in robust evidence, our City & Guilds-assured training is supported by a rich library of practical tools and insights. Our work has built a growing and passionate network of educators, parents, professionals and partners, including respected brands such as The Scouts, NSPCC, Barnados and The Children’s Society. Since launching in 2014, we’ve reached nearly 5 million children and young people and trained over 28,000 delegates. We are values-led, mission-driven and ambitious for change. As the landscape evolves and new risks emerge, we continue to lead the way in effective education, safeguarding and prevention.

About the role

This is a pivotal moment for Ygam. With significant policy changes underway, including the Online Safety Act, Ofcom’s Children’s Code and reforms to gambling legislation introducing a new statutory levy, we have a vital role to play in shaping this new era. As we enter the fourth year of our “Safeguarding our Digital Generation” strategy, we are seeking a visionary and collaborative Chief Executive to lead us through our next phase of growth and impact. This is an opportunity to build on strong foundations and guide a nationally respected charity through a changing, dynamic environment.

You’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering our long-term vision, ensuring that everything we do is aligned with our charitable mission. You’ll represent Ygam externally at the highest levels, developing meaningful partnerships across government, education, health and the third sector. You’ll also support a skilled and committed senior leadership team, creating a culture where people feel valued, trusted and motivated to do their best work. This role calls for confident public leadership alongside sound operational and financial oversight. You will be the visible face of Ygam, advocating for change while keeping us grounded in good governance, clear priorities and strong delivery. With your guidance, we’ll deepen our impact, evolve our programmes and continue to grow a resilient, inclusive and evidence-informed organisation.

What we are seeking

We are looking for a strategic and people-centred leader who can inspire trust, unlock potential and help shape a safer digital future for young people. You will bring experience of leading purpose-led organisations or initiatives, ideally with a national footprint. You’ll have a track record of translating strategic vision into meaningful impact, supported by strong operational judgement and a confident approach to financial oversight. You’ll know how to work effectively with a Board of Trustees, and how to build positive, long-term relationships with funders, partners and policymakers.

We’re especially interested in those who bring fresh thinking, clarity, and emotional intelligence to their leadership—people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions and push boundaries. Someone who can hold a steady line through complexity, communicate with authenticity and bring out the best in others. You don’t need to come from the gaming or gambling harms sector, but you will need to demonstrate a genuine commitment to our mission and a clear understanding of the social context we work in.

This is a unique opportunity to join a bold and forward-looking organisation at a time of significant opportunity. If you are driven by social purpose and ready to lead a values-led organisation making real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 13th October 2025.