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PR Officer
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!
It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a PR Officer, to join our Marketing and Communications Team.
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?
Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack below.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
Closing Date: 02nd October 2026
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Switch Charity is looking for a dynamic, organised person with experience and a passion for supporting young people. Our Project Coordinator role is key to the success of our mission, helping prepare for, deliver, and evaluate our employability activities that help raise young people’s career aspirations.
You will be pivotal in the successful preparation, delivery and evaluation of our career development activities and programmes. You will coordinate projects with our schools and sixth form colleges, communicating with a range of stakeholders including school staff, students and business volunteers. You will help ensure the smooth running of our programme delivery work and demonstrate the positive impact our charity has on thousands of young people in Tower Hamlets every year.
You will see our young people grow before your eyes and be contributing to their better future.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
1. To support the successful delivery of projects, activities and events, through the successful management of event logistics, communications, and resource preparation. Projects, activities and events include: Primary School Financial Literacy workshops, Core Programmes for Key Stages 3 to 5, Industry Insight Days, Bespoke Workplace visits, Mentoring and Future Skills.
2. Liaise with volunteers, external facilitators, school administrative and teaching staff on school projects as needed, in the pre- and post-event stage.
3. Attend in-person events in the borough (in both schools and workplaces) to assist with delivery, volunteer management and event logistics.
4. Compile data and reports on business and volunteer activity as directed by the Senior Project Manager on the Secondary Team. Work with the wider team to produce annual impact reports and volunteer data reports on specific projects, highlighting key achievements and areas for improvement.
5. The post has specific responsibility for the areas outlined in this document. These areas may change as the nature of projects or funding changes over time.
Please refer to the full Job Description for a detailed description of the job.
What is it like to work for us?
As a small charity we are able to provide a great work-life balance with early finishes on Fridays, Christmas shut down, training opportunities, a friendly office near Spitalfields, and a cash-back health plan.
This role is predominantly office based. You would work in the office or at an event location in East London usually 4 days per week. You would usually be able to WFH one day per week, typically Fridays.
To support our colleagues we ensure that we always pay the London Living Wage, and we also offer a £500 travel bursary with this role on top of the salary, to support high London working costs.
Please read the attached JD to understand the main tasks of this role and the skills needed to be successful.
Candidates must provide their CV and a Covering Letter of maximum 2 sides of A4, detailing how they fit the Qualifications, Experience, Competencies and Skills detailed in the JD.
We operate a stringent Safer Recruitment policy. Any successful applicant will need to provide two current references and undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
We encourage applicants who live or have lived in Tower Hamlets and understand the community we serve. If you're from Tower Hamlets and interested in the role but feel you don't meet all the requirements, please reach out to discuss how we can support you.
By providing our local young people with essential skills and experiences of the working world, we ensure that they can reach their best future.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
National Trust
Director of People
Salary: £140,000 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026
Location: Flexible, with regular travel across the UK - including to our Swindon and London offices
At the National Trust, we care for nature, beauty and history for everyone, for ever. As we embark on the next phase of our 2035 strategy, we’re seeking a Director of People who will help build the leadership, culture, capability and organisational effectiveness needed to deliver lasting impact for people and nature across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Behind our purpose sits one of the UK's largest and most complex people-led organisations, bringing together more than 14,000 staff and 45,000 volunteers who care for and champion our extraordinary places. The Director of People will join our Executive team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation, influencing organisational strategy and leading the people agenda at the highest level. Working alongside Executive colleagues, you’ll ensure we have the culture, leadership, capability and workforce needed to deliver our ambitions to restore nature, increase access to nature, beauty and history and inspire more people to care and take action for generations to come.
As Director of People, you will lead a broad portfolio spanning People Services, People Partnering and Development, People Engagement and Volunteering, Business Services and Legal Services. You will play a critical role in shaping organisational culture, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring that our staff and volunteers can contribute with confidence, purpose and impact.
This is a role for a values-driven and influential leader who combines strategic vision with practical delivery, bringing people together to navigate complexity, embrace change and build an organisation that is inclusive, resilient and ready for the future.
We welcome applications from candidates who have gained the following experience through a range of sectors, disciplines and career paths, and who can bring diverse perspectives to this important leadership role.
The National Trust’s commitment is “For everyone, for ever.” Bringing that promise to life starts with the people that work here. It means building teams with a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. It means creating an inclusive environment where everyone is able to thrive. Our positions are open to all, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds to support our ambitions of reflecting the communities we serve and ending unequal access.
There is flexibility regarding your contractual place of work. However, you will need to be able to travel regularly to our Swindon and London offices. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We’ll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40–60% of your working week.
To learn more about this opportunity, please visit our microsite, where you'll find the candidate pack, further information about the role and details of how to apply. Contact details for any additional queries can also be found there.
As part of the leadership team, you'll hold ultimate responsibility across our democratic lottery delivery teams, develop partnerships, and help shape where we go next as an organisation. You'll grow our opportunities through a considered and systematic approach to business development - new applications, bids and partnerships - and the revenue that comes with them, with support from the team.
This is a role for someone who's genuinely committed to democratic renewal, and good at bringing people together across different contexts and cultures.
Key Responsibilities
Please see the recruitment pack for more details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for an Associate Director of Digital Product & Experience to join the Stroke Association at an exciting point in their development.
This is a brand-new position within the charity, leading the digital product and experience capability and helping build more user-centred, accessible and evidence-led ways of working across the organisation.
You’ll shape how Stroke Association designs and continually improves digital products, journeys and services for people affected by stroke, supporters, volunteers and colleagues – using digital to help them extend their reach and influence, deepen engagement and grow income so that they can achieve greater impact for people affected by stroke.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll work with Executive Directors and alongside senior leaders across the organisation to shape priorities, enable delivery and translate strategy into meaningful digital experiences.
You’ll work particularly closely with Associate Directors for Technology, Knowledge & Insight and Marketing & Communications. Success will depend on your ability to connect expertise, build strong relationships and enable multidisciplinary teams to work together around shared outcomes.
What you’ll do
You’ll provide strategic and practical leadership for our digital product and experience capability, creating the conditions for brilliant, user-centred digital experiences and building our organisational capability to design around the needs of our users.
You will:
About you
You’ll be an experienced digital product and experience leader who combines strong professional expertise with the ability to operate strategically and practically across a complex organisation.
You’ll bring:
You don’t need to have worked in the charity sector before. What matters is your ability to bring your expertise into a purpose-led organisation, understand our context and share our ambition to create a world where there are fewer strokes and everyone affected by stroke gets the help they need.
What we offer
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser to join World Cities Culture Forum as a key senior leader in the team. You will build strong momentum and lead income generation from international foundations, philanthropic partnerships, and corporate sponsorship. You will work collaboratively to expand existing initiatives and develop new offerings.
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter who thrives on building relationships with international funders, shaping strategy for a growing charity, and representing the World Cities Culture Forum externally across our global network of 50 cities.
World Cities Culture Forum is the leading global network of over 40 creative cities, placing culture at the heart of city planning and investment.
Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with an international development organisation in the search for a new Director of Philanthropy.
Director of Philanthropy
£80,000 to £90,000
London hybrid (minimum three times per month)
This organisation is a global leader in pioneering and scaling proven poverty solutions. Founded in 1972 in post-war Bangladesh as a small relief effort, this organisation is now the world's largest Global South-led development organisation. They equip vulnerable people with the tools, opportunities, and skills to lift themselves out of poverty and reach their potential. Their holistic, entrepreneurial approaches operate across Asia and Africa, and have reached over 145 million people. The organisation's European presence was established in 2006 in London to represent the organisation in Europe, and build relationships with current and potential European donors.
This new Director of Philanthropy role will lead and guide the organisation to build philanthropic fundraising in Europe. This will involve developing a philanthropic fundraising strategy, working to build a pipeline of high-value donors, and securing five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts. This role will be responsible for delivering annual income targets rising to unrestricted or lightly restricted donations totalling £1 million per annum within four years. It will also support the Director, of their International Fund (based in the USA) in the development of an ambitious global catalytic unrestricted fund targeting $1 billion in commitments over the next five years.
To be successful in this role, this person will have proven significant experience in major gift fundraising and a proven track record of securing high-value, multi-year philanthropic commitments from individuals, family offices and/or foundations. This person will have knowledge and experience of UK and ideally European philanthropic markets. They will also need to have sensitivity to being a Global South-led organisation and an entrepreneurial mindset to achieve income growth. They will have previously developed and launched dynamic fundraising strategies that achieved income generation growth.
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role.
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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!
About Our Client
South Yorkshire Police serves a diverse and vibrant region covering approximately 600 square miles and a population of almost 1.4 million people. With an annual budget in excess of £380 million and a workforce of over 5,000 officers and staff, the organisation plays a vital role in protecting communities and delivering essential public services across Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster. At its core, the Force exists to prevent crime and disorder, protect vulnerable people and target those who cause the greatest harm. It is already a high-performing organisation, with clear ambitions to continue improving services, embracing innovation and delivering the best possible outcomes for the public it serves. Finance is central to achieving those ambitions. Beyond stewardship and governance, the function plays a key role in providing insight, challenge and support to senior leaders, enabling informed decisions in an increasingly complex and financially demanding environment. Significant investment has already been made in systems, infrastructure and capability, creating strong foundations for the future. The focus now is on strengthening financial leadership, enhancing business partnering, driving continuous improvement and ensuring finance remains a trusted adviser across the organisation. Joining at this stage offers a genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of finance within South Yorkshire Police and contribute to the delivery of safer communities across the region.
Job Description
Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will provide leadership across the Finance function whilst supporting the fulfilment of statutory responsibilities as Deputy S151 Officer. Leading a multidisciplinary team of approximately 40 finance professionals, you will oversee a broad portfolio that includes financial business partnering, management accounting, financial accounting, payroll, pensions, exchequer services, insurance and organisational infrastructure.Working closely with the Chief Officer Team and senior stakeholders across the Force, you will provide expert financial advice on complex organisational decisions, support long-term financial sustainability and help ensure resources are deployed effectively to deliver the greatest possible impact for communities across South Yorkshire.Key responsibilities
The Successful Applicant
We are seeking an accomplished and values-led finance professional who combines strong technical credibility with exceptional leadership and relationship-building skills.
You will be comfortable operating within a complex, high-profile and publicly accountable environment, balancing strategic thinking with effective operational delivery.
You will bring:
Most importantly, you will be a collaborative leader who can build trust, bring people together and provide the insight and challenge needed to support effective decision-making at the highest levels of the organisation.
Whilst experience within policing is not essential, candidates must be able to demonstrate significant senior finance leadership experience within the public sector and a strong understanding of the governance, accountability and stakeholder landscape in which public services operate.
What's on Offer
Process and Key Dates:
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Join a passionate and committed team driving forward social justice through women-led community organising!
The successful candidate will support Community Savers groups and networks in North Manchester and Wythenshawe achieve their goals for financial and social inclusion, mental wellbeing, community led development, participatory decision-making, and housing and climate justice.
You will work through a community-led process to:
You are:
Please download the application pack for further information and a full job description.
Note that Community Savers is a majority women-led and transinclusive movement that works in alliance with Community Led Action and Savings Support (CLASS). Membership is open to anyone of any gender identity and community action aims to benefit all people in the areas where we work. Leadership and governance structures seek to celebrate and amplify the voices of working class women as those most disadvantaged by the intersecting cost of living, housing and climate crises.
@CommSaversCLASS bring people together to drive social change and reduce inequalities through practical, community-led solutions.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Principal Philanthropy Lead
The Elders
£70,000 per annum
UK-based, hybrid working
The Elders is seeking an experienced fundraiser to grow and diversify its income (traditionally dominated by large, long-term, unrestricted donations), at an exciting point in the organisation’s history.
Founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007, The Elders brings together independent global leaders who use their experience, influence and moral authority to work for peace, justice, human rights and a sustainable planet. The Elders’ 20th anniversary in 2027 is an opportunity to help shape the organisation’s next phase of philanthropic support.
This is a stand-alone, high-impact fundraising role for someone with the experience, ambition and global perspective to build trusted relationships with major donors and other philanthropic partners around the world.
The role
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services and working closely with the Chief Executive and The Elders’ Advisory Council members, you will lead the development and implementation of The Elders’ fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on securing significant unrestricted funding alongside restricted support for specific projects.
You will:
Build strong relationships with existing donors, working closely with Advisory Council members to leverage their networks and knowledge.
Lead the full fundraising cycle from prospect identification and cultivation through to applications, stewardship and reporting.
Develop and manage a global pipeline of major donors, including individuals, foundations, donor-advised funds and family offices. (The Elders has never accepted funding from governments or the general public.)
Identify new philanthropic opportunities across different countries and stay abreast of global giving trends, with a focus on geographical diversification of The Elders’ income.
Develop compelling funding proposals and narratives that communicate the impact of The Elders’ complex international work.
Manage donor budgets and reporting across multiple currencies.
Contribute to the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability, including through exploring the possibility of setting up an endowment.
Represent The Elders at donor meetings and events internationally.
With the majority of The Elders’ income being unrestricted, you will play an important role in protecting the organisation’s independence and ability to respond to global events. The 20th anniversary in 2027 will also provide exciting opportunities to develop new philanthropic relationships and secure funding for significant initiatives.
About you
You will have extensive experience securing major gifts of $500k+, together with a sophisticated understanding of global philanthropy, and the gravitas to represent The Elders with very senior audiences.
You will bring:
Significant experience of major donor fundraising across individuals, foundations, donor-advised funds and/or family offices.
In-depth knowledge of the US philanthropic landscape and strong understanding of European and global philanthropy, including in some Global South countries.
Experience of cross-border giving and international fundraising, with the confidence and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships across cultures and at a senior level.
A track record of developing fundraising strategies and building long-term donor relationships.
Strong financial literacy, including managing donor budgets across multiple currencies.
A flexible, hands-on and collaborative approach, with a commitment to the mission of The Elders.
Experience of working within diplomacy, advocacy or international affairs would be particularly valuable.
The opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected international organisation and make a direct contribution to its financial sustainability and continued ability to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
The role is based in the UK and you must have the right to work in the UK.
The Elders operate a hybrid working policy, with a high degree of flexibility. Attending the office is based on need not a quota of days, with certain activities best conducted in person. They also hold monthly “in days” when the whole UK team comes together. Aside from these obligations, you would be free to choose the balance between home and The Elders’ London office. International travel and some evening work across time zones will be required.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement via the Giving Back Recruitment website.
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process.
To view the full details of the role and access the appointment brief, please visit the Giving Back Recruitment website.
Closing date: Wednesday 7 October 2026
First round interviews with Giving Back Recruitment: 13–16 October 2026
First stage interviews with The Elders: 22 October 2026
Second stage interviews with The Elders: w/c 2nd November 2026
For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Anna Gardet, Director of Executive Search, or Erica Ritchie, Recruitment Consultant, at Giving Back Recruitment.
Placing Talent. Creating Impact. Giving Back



We are looking for a calm, resourceful and committed psychotherapist who has extensive experience in the field of mental health, to be our Clinical Director. They will work alongside of the Operations Director, in a co-leadership role in running the organisation and in supporting our aims of providing affordable counselling and psychotherapy to the local community. They will need to be able to look outward and liaise with other local mental health services, providers and funders and also to look inwards at the structure and health of our growing team of practitioners and the needs and requirements of our client group.
Phoenix Therapy Practice opened in April 2019 and is a not for profit, Community Interest Company. We offer a wide range of psychological therapies to clients seeking help with mild, moderate, and severe mental health problems. Our aim is to provide high quality counselling and therapy at an affordable cost depending upon the circumstances of each individual client. Our community of over 55 practitioners work together to enhance the development of the service and the inter-relationships within the organization, through regular business meetings, process groups and reflective groups. We operate from our two practices at 2 Osmond Road, Hove and 14 St George’s Place, Brighton. Our income comes via room rental and grants.
Purpose of Job: To work with the Operations Director in the Co-Leadership of Phoenix Therapy Practice in its provision of services and its strategic consolidation and development. To take clinical responsibility for the therapeutic practice of the organisation, to monitor the makeup of the practitioner team and trainees and to take on new people as required. To work with the referrals team in the management of all client services.
Hours: 15 hours per week to be organised as required across the week.
Working Location: From home with meetings on site as required.
Start Date: Autumn 2026
Salary: NJC scale PO5 point 38. £49,282 Pro rata £21,120
Pension: Nest Pension Scheme
Probationary period: 6 months
Holidays: 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Relationships and contacts: The Board, Operations Director, Practice Manager, Administrator, Practitioners, Users of the Service,
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Strategic and Organisational Leadership
Work collaboratively with the Operations Director in the co-leadership of Phoenix Therapy Practice.
Meet with the Operations Director on a regular basis and liaise on all matters financial, strategic, clinical and general.
Work with the Board to report on all service provision and development.
Contribute to fund raising applications for low-cost therapy and writing feedback reports to funders.
Attend quarterly Board meetings, provide reports, and contribute to strategic planning.
Attend the bi-monthly business meeting (Saturday mornings).
Attend the quarterly process group (Saturday mornings).
Co- lead on Phoenix’s Anti-Racist strategy and work with all staff to maintain an inclusive working environment.
Oversee the makeup of the practitioner body and monitor requirements for additional resources. Interview and support new practitioners.
2. Clinical ( Clients)
To carry out initial consultations as required
To review all initial consultation reports and with the other members of the Referrals team, to allocate to the most appropriate practitioner.
To liaise with the Practice manager in dealing with queries from clients and allocation to therapy and any other clinical issues
To monitor the main email inbox and liaise directly with clients and practitioners regarding clinical issues, either by email or phone, when required.
To have an overview of Phoenix therapy groups and liaise with the practitioners who run them.
To deal with any concerns or complaints from users, being mindful of referral to the Board for consideration where needed.
To liaise with the Director of Operations in matters of safeguarding.
·To oversee all discharge summaries from practitioners and exit questionnaires from clients
3. Clinical ( Practitioners)
To review on a regular basis the makeup of the practitioner body and to identify any areas of need.
To consider all applications to join Phoenix, and to interview, with potential supervisors, and to obtain references and follow up.
To support practitioners, and to respond to concerns as appropriate.
To liaise with the supervisors of the student practitioners, on a regular basis.
To meet with the practitioners on placement after their 6 months probationary period and at the end of their placement, to review their position. Having first obtained reports from the supervisors.
To meet with graduate practitioners at the end of their year on the graduate scheme.
To step in, in the event of sudden practitioner departure due to illness or death, and to liaise with the clients as necessary.
To ensure that all practitioners carrying out initial consultations are apprised of the manner of doing these.
If you would like to apply for this position, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter stating how you fulfil the requirements and why you wish to work for Phoenix Therapy Practice
Closing Date for applications: 28.9.26. Interviews: 15.10.26
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BeSpace is seeking an innovative and faith-filled leader to pioneer a new national initiative that reimagines Christian pilgrimage for children and young people in schools.
As our Pilgrimage Development Lead, you will design, test and grow creative pilgrimage models that help children explore faith, encounter God and develop spiritually through contemplative Christian practice. Working with churches, schools, dioceses and Christian organisations, you will develop resources, create training, build partnerships and identify opportunities to scale successful models across the UK.
This is a unique opportunity to shape an emerging area of ministry from the ground up. We are looking for someone with experience in children's spirituality, Christian faith development and project leadership who is excited by innovation and motivated by impact. You will be comfortable developing new ideas, building strong relationships and creating practical tools that equip others to deliver high-quality experiences.
BeSpace is a growing Christian charity with a vision to see every child joyful, resilient and growing spiritually for life. Having supported over 69,000 children through prayer and reflection spaces in schools, we are now expanding our work nationally and developing new ways for churches to engage children through contemplative Christian practices.
If you're passionate about helping children encounter God, equipping churches and developing innovative approaches to spiritual formation, we'd love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS) is looking for a passionate, proactive and relationship-focused Fundraising Officer to help grow our income and expand our impact across North West London.
Every year, CAAS supports hundreds of ADHD and autistic children, young people, adults and their families through information, advice, support services, training and community programmes. As demand for our services continues to grow, we are seeking a talented fundraiser who can help us build strong supporter relationships, develop new income streams, and ensure our vital work reaches even more people.
If you are an experienced fundraiser who enjoys building connections, creating opportunities and making a real difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Eastcote, HA4 9XA (with some potential for home working)
Salary: £30,000 FTE (£17,122 pro rata, inclusive of holiday allowance)
Hours: 22 hours per week during term time (39 weeks) plus 7 hours per week for 7 weeks during school holidays
Reports to: Fundraising & Communications Manager
About the Role
Working closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager and CEO, you will play a key role in developing and delivering fundraising activities that generate sustainable income and increase awareness of CAAS.
This varied and rewarding role will include:
You will also act as an ambassador for the charity, delivering excellent supporter care and helping donors understand the impact of their contributions.
About You
We're looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, initiative and a proven ability to generate income through fundraising activities.
You will have:
Essential
Desirable
You do not need previous experience of working with ADHD or autistic people. Full training will be provided. What matters most is that you share our commitment to inclusion, diversity and improving the lives of neurodivergent people and their families.
Why Join CAAS?
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
CAAS values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ candidates.
We are committed to flexible working and will consider options including term-time working, compressed hours, annualised hours and job-share arrangements where appropriate.
Safeguarding
CAAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references, complete pre-employment checks and undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Apply Now
Join us and help create neurodiverse-aware communities where ADHD and autistic people can thrive.
If you’re looking for a supportive, inclusive workplace, we’d be delighted to receive your application, along with a short covering note.
Please note
If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to respond to everyone individually.
Thank you for considering a role with us – we genuinely value your interest and hope you will consider applying for future opportunities.
Our mission is to support, educate and empower individuals diagnosed with ADHD or who are autistic, their families and the community around them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
After two years of incubation within BD Giving, we’re seeking a visionary leader to take BD Collective to the next level and help transition it into a strong, independent organisation, and build a team who embodies our core principles to Connect, Collaborate and Change.
You’ll bring strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a passion for community-led impact, with a proven ability to navigate complexity, build trust across diverse stakeholders, and turn ambition into action. Committed to equity and participation, you’ll thrive in ambiguity and inspire a team to deliver bold, member-driven change.
Salary: £45,000–£50,000
Closing Date: Saturday 26 September 2026
Location: Barking & Dagenham | Hours: 4-day week
About BD Collective
At BD Collective, we believe in thinking outside the box to find solutions and challenge existing structures. As our Strategic Director, you won’t just be shaping an organisation, you’ll be shaping a community’s future.
BD Collective is a social infrastructure organisation dedicated to strengthening the voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Barking and Dagenham. We create the space for people to connect together, collaborate, and build a better future—bringing people together to imagine bold solutions and challenge the systems that hold us backk.
Originally founded as a network of networks, we’ve evolved into a member-led Co-operative CIC, where our community collectively shapes priorities, decisions, and resources through democratic governance. In the past year alone, we’ve facilitated over £2.5 million in collaborative funding and built active networks across the borough. Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth—and we need a Strategic Director to lead us forward.
This is your chance to drive real, locally impactful systems change and establish BD Collective as the leading voice of the sector.
Apply now by sending your CV and a cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) telling us how you meet the person specification and particularly :
We welcome applications from all candidates and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a varied and rewarding leadership role that combines operational management, people leadership, and business development. You'll play a key part in growing our impact by developing new partnerships, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and expanding both our on-site and outreach programmes.
To succeed in this role, you'll be a confident and adaptable manager who can balance day-to-day operational demands with strategic thinking and creativity. You'll enjoy problem-solving, prioritising competing demands, and managing a diverse workload where no two days are the same.
We're looking for someone who:
• Has strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Can foster positive collaboration across teams and functions
• Has experience building and managing partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Brings commercial awareness and business development experience
• Has experience working in the charity, social care, health, or related sectors
We're looking for someone who:
• Has strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Can foster positive collaboration across teams and functions
• Has experience building and managing partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Brings commercial awareness and business development experience
• Has experience working in the charity, social care, health, or related sectors
In return, Thrive offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, working with a values-driven charity that transforms lives through gardening and nature. In addition, you’ll be working in a collaborative and supportive organisation at our National Office, set in 3 acres of beautiful grounds.
For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment in
the first instance.
To Apply:
Please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.
Closing date for applications: Friday 25 September 2026.
First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 6 October. Second Interviews will be scheduled for the following week.