Charity development manager jobs

Key details

• Contract: 1-year fixed-term, with potential to extend. 3-month probationary period.
• Hours: 16 hours per week. Candidates must be available Weds 9.00-12.00 and Thurs 15.30–18.30 most weeks, to support project activities. Remaining hours can be worked flexibly by agreement.
• Location: Office and venues in Tower Hamlets, with some home working
• Salary: £29,500 per annum pro rata (0.4 FTE, 2 days per week)
• Start date: From 1 August 2026 (negotiable)
• Line manager: Project & Operations Officer
• Requirements: DBS check. You must already have the right to live and work in the UK.

Who we are

Globe Community Project is a dynamic and growing charity in the heart of East London. Our mission is to transform loneliness into connection among isolated people and under-served groups in Tower Hamlets. Connection is important to us in everything we do.

About the role

We are seeking an organised, dynamic and people-focused Volunteer Coordinator to lead volunteering across both our programmes. This role will supporting and coordinate volunteers across

•  Touching Safe Ground – supporting women and children seeking sanctuary.
•  Well Old – supporting older people experiencing loneliness and isolation.

You will support our established volunteer team within Touching Safe Ground, and develop volunteering opportunities within Well Old. This role is responsible for recruiting, coordinating, supporting and developing a diverse team of volunteers who make our sessions and activities possible.

You will help ensure that volunteers have a positive, rewarding and meaningful experience, while enabling Globe Community Project to deliver high-quality support to participants. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships and using their great admin skills to create opportunities for others, helping volunteers develop their skills, confidence and sense of belonging.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate volunteer availability for both of our projects, including weekly Touching Safe Ground sessions. 
• Recruit new volunteers through social media, volunteering websites, local university liaison and community outreach.
• Act as the first point of contact for volunteering enquiries, manage applications, conduct interviews, and manage references and onboarding requirements
• Build and maintain effective partnerships and referral pathways with organisations, universities and community groups, including including universities, faith organisations and community groups across East London.
•  Ensure all volunteers complete appropriate DBS checks, Volunteer Agreements and any other required safeguarding processes.
•  Deliver volunteer inductions and provide practical training, supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of volunteers, and identifying any further training needs as they arise.
•  Network and conduct desk research to identify wellbeing, learning and CPD opportunities for volunteers, particularly those with lived experience of migration or seeking sanctuary.
• Administer volunteer travel expenses and maintain accurate records on shared systems.
• Attend sessions regularly alongside volunteers to build relationships, provide support and understand their experiences.
•  Maintain regular communication with volunteers and respond promptly to questions and concerns.
•  Organise volunteer thank-you events and other opportunities to recognise and celebrate their contributions.
•  Monitor and report on volunteer numbers, recruitment, retention, successes and challenges.
•  Attend relevant staff meetings as required.
• Report safeguarding concerns immediately and follow organisational safeguarding procedures.

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience coordinating, managing or supporting volunteers, interns or staff.
• Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Experience recruiting, onboarding or coordinating volunteers, interns or staff.
• Confidence in working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using email, spreadsheets and maintaining accurate records.
• Commitment to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and adults, protecting confidentiality and personal data.
• Warm, inclusive and supportive, committed to helping others succeed.
• Commitment to the values and mission of Globe Community Project.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the charity, community or voluntary sector.
• Experience supporting refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, older adults on low incomes, or other marginalised communities.
• Knowledge of volunteer management best practice.
• Experience of using CRM systems.
• Experience organising events, training or community activities.
• Speaks a community language.
• Experience using social media or digital platforms for recruitment and engagement.

Equal Opportunities

Globe Community Project is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration and seeking sanctuary.

What we offer

• Salary £29,500 per annum (full-time equivalent). This role is 2 days per week (16 hours, 0.4 FTE), giving an actual salary of £11,800 per annum.
• 30 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, pro-rata, increasing after 5 years’ service.
• 10% employer pension contribution through our NEST scheme.
• Employee health insurance following successful completion of probation period.
• Hybrid working with some home working.
• A supportive, diverse and mission-driven team.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.

An exceptional opportunity to lead an established, trusted & values-led organisation with a committed team and meaningful mission to champion unpaid carers and shape its next chapter. 

Chief Executive Officer 

Hours – 37.5 hours per week

Salary - £60-65,000 per annum FTE

About Us 

Carers Support Centre is a values-led charity working across Bristol and South Gloucestershire to support unpaid carers—people providing vital care to family and friends at home. We are widely recognised locally, regionally and nationally as a trusted and respected organisation. 

The Opportunity 

We are seeking a dynamic and inspiring Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next phase. Working closely with our Board of Trustees and staff team, you will shape our future direction at a pivotal time—when demand for support is rising and the voluntary sector faces increasing financial and operational pressures. 

This is a rare opportunity to build on a strong legacy and lead an organisation that makes a real and lasting difference every day. Unpaid carers are under growing pressure, and we are looking for a CEO who will: 

• Champion their rights and voices 

• Strengthen partnerships and influence across the system 

• Secure sustainable funding to support future growth 

Carers Support Centre is in a strong position—with a committed and talented team, a respected reputation, and a solid platform for development. This is an exciting moment for a new CEO to help shape what comes next. 

Main Duties 

The Chief Executive Officer will: 

• Lead the strategic direction, performance and day-to-day running of the organisation 

• Build and sustain strong partnerships and income streams across the health, care and voluntary sector 

• Ensure robust governance, financial management and safeguarding arrangements 

• Work closely with the Board to support effective leadership, decision-making and accountability 

• Inspire, lead and develop staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality, impactful services for carers 

• Act as a visible ambassador for the organisation, promoting its work and influence locally and beyond 

There’s lots more we could tell you, but why not apply and come and see for yourself.If you’d like any further information, please email Jen Tomkinson; Trustee  or our current CEO, Mike Coe  to arrange a mutually convenient time for a phone call. 

Digital Marketing Officer (Paid Media) FTC

As part of our Digital Engagement Team, the Digital Marketing Officer will be a digital advocate promoting, enabling, and supporting the ambitions of the charity and its departments. The officer will help drive the continued growth of the charity’s fundraising, engagement, and brand awareness via digital channels, helping to drive charity income. The officer will work with the Digital Marketing Manager and colleagues across the team to support in the planning, deployment, and analysis of a variety of digital paid-for campaigns.

The post will report directly to the Digital Marketing Manager and work closely with the rest of the digital team, as well as colleagues in the Brand team and wider departments. The Digital Marketing Officer will provide support across the organisation, helping to plan, consult and advise on the creation of new digital campaigns across our PPC and paid social channels, reporting on their progress against target.

This role will have a focus on executing paid-for campaigns across our social and search channels as well as providing feedback relating to strategy, development and implementation.

This role is a 12 month FTC.

Key Responsibilities:

· Plan, develop and implement PPC and Paid Social campaigns for departments across the organisation with a wide variety of goals and objectives.

· Manage and optimise paid advertising campaigns across a variety of channels, including Google Ads, Meta Ads and more.

· Consult across the charity on best-practice use of paid-for digital engagement.

· Analyse and report on key campaign metrics and KPIs, providing regular updates to key stakeholders.

· Provide input into the requirements for campaign reporting dashboards, ensuring budget holders understand the impact of their investment and how campaigns can be further optimised.

· Work with external agencies as appropriate when campaigns are outsourced, advising, and learning from these relationships.

· Oversee other analytics monitoring and reporting as appropriate.

· Identifying key target audiences for each campaign across the marketing funnel to ensure we are engaging people with the right messaging.

· Maintain relevant files and documents, including accurate recording of supporter data.

· Ensure all activities comply with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s communications and branding guidelines.

· Undertake any other relevant duties and projects delegated by the Digital Marketing Manager in line with the responsibilities of the post.

· Tracking work in the Campaign Management system and reporting back on capacity level.

· Maintaining PPC and paid social calendars alongside key stakeholders to document campaign activity.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

·  Relevant experience in a previous role.

·  Experience of planning and deploying PPC and paid social media campaigns

·  Experience of Google Ads and Meta Ads

·  Experience of insight reporting and key metric tracking

·  Extensive understanding of social media platforms, insight software and campaign management

·  Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a large number of tasks to multiple deadlines

·  A confident, friendly and collaborative manner

·  Working with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 28th June 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

Please note that this role does not meet the minimum salary requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or New Entrant Skilled Worker visa routes. Therefore, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with STOP THE TRAFFIK to recruit a Head of Operations.

London (hybrid working) | Permanent | £42,856–£51,432

STOP THE TRAFFIK works globally to prevent human trafficking and exploitation, disrupting criminal networks through intelligence, partnerships and targeted prevention programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team and help shape the operational infrastructure that enables the organisation to deliver its mission and maximise its impact.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the organisation's operations, ensuring effective systems, processes and compliance
• Oversee governance, risk management, policy development and data protection
• Coordinate financial planning, budgeting and operational reporting
• Lead people operations, supporting recruitment, performance management and organisational culture
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and ways of working

About you:

• Experienced in operational leadership within the charity, public or private sector
• Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, risk and organisational effectiveness
• Skilled in managing budgets, projects and organisational change
• A collaborative leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
• Motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation

This role would suit candidates from the charity, public or private sectors who can demonstrate transferable operational leadership experience and a commitment to purpose-driven work.

STOP THE TRAFFIK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a growing international charity tackling one of the world's most pressing human rights issues.

For more information, please submit your CV to

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Lead a national charity at a pivotal moment of change and make a life‑changing impact for individuals and families affected by rare craniofacial conditions. 

Headlines Craniofacial Support is a UK-based charity providing information, advice and support to individuals and families affected by craniosynostosis and other rare craniofacial conditions.  The charity works closely with professional partners, including the 5 NHS Designated Specialist Craniofacial Units across the UK.

Craniosynostosis is a condition where two or more of the plates in the skull fuse prematurely, requiring medical support from a young age. Around 350 children are born with craniosynostosis each year in the UK.

Established by group of parents in 1993, Headlines now has over 2,500 members.  Within our charity offer we send out regular newsletters and an annual magazine, Headline News.  We also support families to connect through events such as an annual Family Weekend, conferences and Days Out, and provide information through our helpline and access to psychological support.  We have private social media groups and specific groups within our membership who meet regularly including Cranio Dads, Young Persons Network and a Teens Group.

After 8 successful years, our current Director will be retiring in 2026 and we are now seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational and proactive individual to take up the reins.This is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established, respected national charity at an important moment of transition.

Strategic priorities for us, moving forward, include increasing our fundraising activities to ensure sustainability of the charity alongside the smooth running of our core activities in providing support, facilitating research and raising awareness.

Key responsibilities

The Executive Director will hold day-to-day responsibilities, working closely with the Chair and Trustee Board to provide effective leadership and operational management of the charity. Specifically, they will:

• Act as an ambassador for the charity, liaising with members, health professionals and with wider community and provide day-to-day management of Headlines staff and activities, setting objectives in line with the operational plan.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection and other legal, statutory and regulatory requirements and responsibilities.
• Work on behalf of and with the Trustees to deliver the charity’s mission, goals, operational plans and long-term strategy,  and act as a positive leader and role model, managing and motivating Headlines staff,
• Ensure effective financial management of Headlines working closely with trustees and the treasurer to ensure financial security and appropriate allocation of funds.
• Manage and enhance the event programme to meet charity objectives, including identifying and meeting members’ priorities and raising awareness of craniofacial conditions.
• Develop opportunities for collaborative working and partnerships with other organisations for the benefit of people with craniosynostosis and rare craniofacial conditions.  This also includes work overseas, predominantly in Europe with our medical and charity partners.
• Oversee communications and marketing activities to raise the profile of Headlines, its work and the needs of its members.
• Identify opportunities for growth, developing projects and keeping policies relevant, to enhance and expand the work of Headlines.
• Be responsible for generating funds through innovative and cost-effective fundraising activities and grant applications to maintain the long-term success of the charity.

Person specification 

Essential criteria

• An understanding of the importance of the charity’s values and priorities.
• Evidence of inclusive, innovative and proactive leadership, with demonstrable experience of fundraising and income generation.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with experience organising events and activities.
• Experience of successfully managing budgets and developing new and sustainable funding streams.
• Excellent organisational, presentation and communication skills and the ability to write reports for public consumption and for statutory obligations.
• A high level of digital literacy skills with an understanding of online technology and the application of social media.
• Proven track record in managing, leading and motivating staff and volunteers.
• Willingness to operate a hybrid model of working with most work taking place from home, working remotely with stakeholders and across the UK/ internationally for specific events.
• Experience of working within the charity sector, ideally at a management level and/or within  financial management of the charitable sector, with sound knowledge of the relevant legal requirements and regulations applicable to a charitable organisation.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working effectively with a Chair and Board of Trustees.
• Experience of working for a health-related organisation.
• An awareness of the principles of inclusivity, accessibility or experience of working with individuals with visible differences.
• Degree or equivalent.
• Experience of commissioning research and liaising with research bodies.

Other information

Headlines hosts events and fundraising activities throughout the whole of the UK. All Headlines staff are expected to work flexibly to support those activities as required, e.g. attendance at Annual Family Weekend, conferences, member events, supporter receptions and other related scientific meetings and conferences. This may occasionally require travel and overnight stays. In addition, all staff are expected to be self-servicing in terms of administration and basic digital skills. Please note that the list of duties is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities might occasionally arise and the workload can vary across the year

The role is primarily based at the fundraising office at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, with the requirement to work at Birmingham Women’s Hospital, sometimes from home and some travel for meetings/events. 

Working closely with the Philanthropy Manager in our recently established Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) team to help us develop and nurture a range of philanthropic or prospect relationships, deliver excellent stewardship to our supporters and help grow the major donor pipeline.

Principle Responsibilities 

As an integral member of the fundraising team, the Philanthropy Officer will be expected to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to: 

• Support the Philanthropy Manager in growing the mid-level/major donor pipeline 

• Inspire, motivate and maximise the giving potential of the existing small portfolio of donors 

• Deliver income targets, in line with annual budgets for the department

• Provide a holistic supporter journey relative to the level of the donor 

• Help create compelling cases for support and build relationships with donors and colleagues across the Hospitals 

• Work effectively as a member of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team to help foster and strengthen long-term relationships with supporters and effectively steward donors 

• Be proactive in researching and identifying opportunities, developing supporters and contacting representatives 

• Provide assistance to the wider P&P team in initiatives such as growing/retaining our Changemaker community

• Support and develop new engagement and stewardship events, activities and communications 

• Work effectively with operational and clinical staff to develop and implement 
  opportunities to foster and strengthen long-term relationships with corporate partners 

• Attend external networking events to grow the supporter base 

• Ensure the database is accurately updated and prepare regular activity reports and updates on activities that clearly indicate progress on goals related to donor engagement and support. 

• Develop and lead on seasonal project-based income generating activity 

• Work effectively with operational and clinical staff to develop and implement opportunities to foster and strengthen long-term relationships with corporate partners.

What we offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance 

• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service  

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Enhanced Maternity Pay 

• Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings

• Free flu jabs 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Charity events throughout the year 

• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution 

• Ongoing commitment to education and professional development 

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.  

Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.  

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it. 

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
Join one of the UK's largest and most impactful charities - an organisation delivering life-changing services across communities nationwide. With a long history of social mission, they operate at scale across community development, education, homelessness and support services.

THE ROLE
You will lead the provision of full management accounting support for a portfolio of key business areas, offering financial insight, analysis and proactive business partnering. Working closely with a Mission Management Accountant, you will help operational leaders understand performance, make informed decisions and plan effectively.

Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering management accounts, forecasts, variance analysis and commentary.
* Supporting budget holders with budgeting, planning and monthly monitoring.
* Providing financial advice, insights and training to non-finance stakeholders.
* Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and month-end schedules.
* Supporting staffing/establishment analysis and headcount monitoring.
* Assisting income streams through invoice management.
* Producing financial modelling and strategic planning reports.
* Preparing year-end schedules and handling audit queries.

ABOUT YOU
* Significant experience in management accounting, budgeting and financial analysis within a large complex organisation.
* Fully qualified accountant - such as ACCA, ACA.
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
* Ability to run full month-end independently.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Organised, proactive and solutions-focused.

Desirable experience: charity accounting, VAT/Gift Aid, KPI development, strong excel ability.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
* Hybrid working: two days per week in the London office.
* 35-hour working week with a strong work-life balance.
* Pension: Matched pension contribution
* On-site café with discounts.
* Minimum 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.

Please apply now for the opportunity to work with a large, purpose-led charity making a real difference across communities every day.

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The COO will translate BLiM's mission and strategy and ensure its well-run, properly resourced, with its ambitious day-to-day delivery. You will free the CEO to focus on strategic leadership and external influence by owning operations, people management, financial oversight and internal systems.

The COO will be a senior leader who shapes organisational culture, makes operational decisions, manages complex stakeholder relationships and drives the performance of a passionate, high-commitment team. You will be the person the organisation looks to when it needs clarity, stability and momentum.

The COO joins at a moment of leadership transition following the departure of BLiM's co-founder and Director of Operations.

Why Join Us:

Black Lives in Music (BLiM) is a not-for-profit dedicated to advancing racial equity across the UK music industry. We amplify the voices of Black artists, music professionals and communities; drive systemic change; and hold the industry accountable for meaningful progress. Through research, advocacy, programming and strategic partnerships, BLiM creates the conditions for Black talent to thrive.

BLiM has published ground-breaking research including the Being Black in the UK Music Industry report, produced the UK's first Black classical music festival in Classically Black, influenced government policy on live music licensing, and built a network of over 100 partner organisations across the four nations. BLiM is now entering a new phase of its development, with a strengthened leadership team, a Target Operating Model designed to carry the organisation beyond its founding era, and an ambition to become the UK's most influential voice for racial equity in music.

Person Specification 

Essential

• Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally as a COO, Head of Operations or Director of Operations in a charity, social enterprise or purpose-driven organisation.

• Demonstrable track record of building and improving operational infrastructure: systems, processes, policies and ways of working that make organisations more effective and resilient.

• Proven people management experience, including line management of senior staff, performance development, recruitment and team culture-building.

• Strong financial literacy, including experience of budget management, grant compliance, financial reporting and working with a board finance function.

• Experience of leading or supporting governance processes, including board reporting, risk management and compliance.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex operational information into clear, accessible reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.

• A genuine, demonstrable commitment to racial equity and an understanding of the specific systemic barriers faced by Black professionals, artists and communities.

• The emotional intelligence and interpersonal skill to lead with care, build trust quickly and navigate complex relationships under pressure.

• The resilience and adaptability to thrive in a small, fast-paced, mission-driven organisation where the work is varied, the stakes are high and no day is the same.

Desirable

• Experience of working in or with the music industry, creative industries or arts and culture sector.

• Familiarity with Arts Council England funding frameworks, charity law and the regulatory environment for non-profit organisations.

• Experience of implementing or managing a CRM system, project management platform or other operational technology.

• Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) frameworks and how to embed inclusive practice into operational systems and culture.

• Experience of leading an organisation through a period of significant change, transition or growth.

• An existing network within the UK music sector, creative industries or racial equity and social justice space.

At BLiM, we're interviewing on a rolling basis, so we'd encourage you to apply sooner rather than later!

To be considered for a first interview, please include a Cover Letter with your application. This initial conversation will be relaxed and informal, and we'll take you through the full interview process together so you know exactly what to expect at every stage.

About us

Lucy Faithfull Foundation Scotland is part of a UK-wide charity that exists to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation. We’re here for everyone who needs us. We protect children by working with people who pose a risk and diverting them from causing harm. We support individuals and families who have been affected by abuse. And we help professionals who work with families to create safer environments for children through delivering risk assessments, interventions, training and consultancy.

About the role

We are recruiting a Scotland Practitioner to join our multi-disciplinary team in Edinburgh. The role will involve delivering psycho-educational individual and group work to adults who are concerned about sexual thoughts, feelings and behaviours towards children. Assessments of clients and answering calls to our Scotland helpline will be a key part of this role. The majority of referrals will be adults who are under investigation or have been arrested for online sexual offences, including accessing child sexual abuse material.

This is a highly rewarding role making a genuine difference to children’s lives. It involves working within a friendly, supportive and hardworking team which is committed to keeping children safe from sexual harm.

This is a fixed-term contract to 31st March 2027 in line with external funding. We are optimistic that this post will be extended beyond this, pending continuation of funding in 2026-27.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be a dynamic Practitioner with a proven ability to drive projects to achieve required outcomes. You will be professional, proactive and outcome-focused with exceptional communication and engagement skills and an ability to develop partnership ways of working with professionals and agencies. You will have an impeccable understanding of child protection policies and principles and evidence of working with safeguarding partners to keep children safe from harm

You will be able to demonstrate confidence in translating the charity’s mission into direct child protection practice and equipping other professionals in tackling child sexual abuse.

Key attributes we are seeking include:

• Delivering assessment and interventions with adults who are at risk of sexual offending.
• Impeccable knowledge of safeguarding principles, policies and practices
• Collaborative and supportive ethos, enabling effective working with team members and leaders across the charity
• Flexibility and passion to work alongside internal and external colleagues to ensure quality work is delivered efficiently
• Excellent engagement skills and experience of working professionally with professionals
• Effective record keeping in line with the charity’s policy and practice
• Stakeholder engagement and excellent communication skills to promote the mission and values of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation.

For a more detailed job description, please review the job pack.

What you’ll get from us

We offer the following benefits:

• Hybrid working (with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week; we ask for 3 days in the office per week for the first month)
• NEST pension
• 33 days’ annual leave rising to 38 days (inclusive of statutory bank holidays following qualifying period)
• Up to 5 days’ learning and development per year
• Flu jabs & eye tests
• Season ticket loans
• Charity discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Option of private healthcare with Benenden

How to apply

We really welcome informal conversations with prospective candidates about the role and the charity in advance of the deadline - please download the job pack for more information.

An application form and equal opportunities monitoring form are included within this pack. We look forward to receiving your completed documents by 22nd June at 5:00pm. Please download the job pack for more information on how to apply.

Please avoid using AI generated responses as these will automatically be discarded – we want to hear from the real you. Please note that only applications with all sections completed will be reviewed during shortlisting.

In person interviews are scheduled to take place on 7th and 8th July. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful with your application. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG check from Disclosure Scotland for this position.​

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This role offers the unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals facing financial challenges, providing them with the guidance, support, and tools they need to navigate complex debt issues. 

Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays (part time pro-rata) 

Location: Sefton, Merseyside 

Pension: 7% (If you pay at least 1% salary contribution we top up to the required 8%) 

What we offer to our staff

• A contribution of 7% of your salary into a Stakeholder Pension 
• Consideration for Hybrid working options 
• Professional and advice sector recognised training 
• Cycle to work scheme. 
• Free VDU eye care test 
• Employee Assistance Programme 

We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Welfare Benefits Caseworker Supervisor to join our team at Citizens Advice Sefton. This is a key role supporting both clients and colleagues by delivering high-quality benefits advice and providing technical supervision and guidance to team members. 

You’ll work directly with clients to help them navigate complex welfare benefit issues, manage appeals, and ensure their entitlements are maximised. Alongside your casework, you will provide day-to-day support to advisers and caseworkers, offering technical guidance, quality assurance, and mentoring to ensure excellent standards across the service. 

You will help maintain a strong team culture, contribute to service development, and ensure that our work continues to meet Citizens Advice quality standards and the needs of our local community. 

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established local charity with a supportive team of advisers and caseworkers who are committed to making a real difference in people’s lives. 

92% of our clients agree or strongly agree that they would recommend our advice service to others. 

If you have in-depth knowledge of welfare benefits, strong interpersonal skills, and experience supporting others in an advice setting, we would love to hear from you. 

Application is via online application form on our website. 

Please note: Closing date for applications: 26th June 2026 - 6pm 

In-person interviews to be held: Week commencing 29th June 2026 

Involve Northwest is an innovative, community-based organisation with an approach that is grounded in our core belief that the services we offer are free, confidential, and are motivated for public benefit, and not profit.

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: The Community Village, Rock Ferry, and the Wirral community.

Working Pattern: 35 Hours per week (to be discussed)

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum (FTE) Depending on experience

Reporting To: Board of Directors

Responsible For: Operations & HR Director, Finance Manager and supporting Consultants.

This role is subject to a DBS check and subscription to the update service in line with the internal Safer Recruitment Policy.

Core Responsibilities

1. Lead the organisation, establish its standards, and represent it as the public face and ambassador.

2. Serve as the organisation’s figurehead while strengthening and expanding relationships with commissioners and key stakeholders.

3. Define the strategic direction in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.

4. Implement the strategic plan and drive sustainable organisational growth.

5. Provide strong financial leadership, including budgeting, forecasting, income generation, and asset management.

6. Prioritise and advance the diversification of funding streams with overall accountability.

7. Ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance including GDPR, H&S, Safeguarding, Charity Governance.

8. Build and develop a strong workforce while fostering a unified, one-team culture.

Leadership And Managerial Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation, providing direct line management to the Operations and Human Resources Director, Finance Manager and Consultants.

• Deliver strong, visible leadership across the organisation.

• Accountable for shaping, influencing, and delivering both internal and external operational strategies.

• Maintain strategic oversight of existing contracts and services, ensuring effective delivery and performance.

• Develop, monitor, and review key operational resources, including business plans, business continuity plans, and risk registers.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Scope and drive forward funding & partnership opportunities in support of sustainability and growth.

• Grow Involve Northwest’s network of commissioners and strategic/mutually beneficial partnerships.

• Identify the opportunities for collaboration and diversification.

• Consider the organisation, its destination and routes to that destination with ‘out of the box’ thinking.

• Reviewing all aspects of service provision and the roles of Involve Northwest personnel.

• Oversee management of Involve Northwest assets, including any buildings.

• Assist in identifying new premises and the basis upon which they are occupied (purchased/leased) in the context of Involve Northwest’s needs.

• Lead on organisational change; provide governance around internal resources, communication and marketing, and growth.

• Lead on all funding opportunities, including the scoping and writing of bids and responses to tender invitations, expressions of interest and soft market testing as appropriate.

• Overseeing Involve Northwest’s communication and marketing strategy.

Partnerships Management

Involve Northwest is predominantly funded through contracts with central and local government. The successful person will interface directly with funders and commissioners, managing those relationships and attending contract meetings where appropriate. Attend external meetings/groups and act as the ‘face’ of the organisation, in collaboration with the Management Team.

The role will focus on growing Involve Northwest’s influence within our network of commissioners and strategic/mutually beneficial partnerships to secure future commissions in new delivery themes or areas in the Northwest that align with our strategy and vision.

You would also be expected to identify, explore, and develop new partnerships outside Involve Northwest’s traditional stakeholders with organisations in both the public and private sectors.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments within the Company.

Company Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and work in line with statutory requirements and company policies and procedures, including ISO9001:2015, the Companies Act, Charity Law and UK GDPR.

• Work to Involve Northwest’s Safeguarding procedures.

• Represent the charity in the best manner.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values, and strategic aims of Involve Northwest.

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and keep abreast of current legislation, standards, best practice and maintain a focus of continuous improvement.

• Work within Involve Northwest’s practice standards.

Person Specification – Essential

Experience

• Significant experience in a senior management role.

• Development of a strategy with a proven record of implementation, tracking and monitoring progress.

• Experience in securing year-on-year sustainable funding.

• The ability to link operational delivery with the strategic plan to achieve its stated objectives.

• Track record in delivering business change.

• Risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing

• Working with commissioners/grant funders at senior levels.

• Significant experience in overseeing bid/tender writing at an operational and strategic level, with the ability to present at all levels and deliver reports as required.

• Strong decision-making skills.

• Budget management experience.

• Developing communication and delivery strategies.

• Working in the third sector would be useful but is not essential.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent people skills, including communication, relationship building and emotional intelligence.

• Proven track record in change management.

• Problem-solving, planning skills and innovative thinking.

• The ability to implement strategies to meet the organisation’s goals agreed with the board of directors.

• Understanding the importance of excellent employee management and have the ability to motivate.

• Excellent organisational skills, results-driven, with a clear focus on outcomes.

• Consider the organisation, its destination and routes to that destination with ‘out of the box’ thinking.

Personal Attributes

• Innovative thinking.

• A belief in the Organisation’s service delivery and objectives.

• Enthusiasm and a catalyst to motivate others.

• Be a visionary for the organisation and lead by example

• Good communication skills with excellent people skills

• Be compassionate and empathetic and have a high level of integrity.

• The ability to deliver honest feedback in a direct but emotionally intelligent way.

• Act with integrity and respect when working with all clients, agencies, and individuals.

• Flexible, adaptable, and an excellent active listener.

• Be a team player with an open and honest manner and be able to build effective relationships.

• High level of personal resilience concerning workload and ability to discharge tasks.

• Excellent organisational skills, hard-working, results-driven, with a clear focus on outcomes.

As a community-focused employer who values the health and well-being of our employees, Involve Northwest encourages a positive work-life balance and actively supports our staff so they can better support the community.

We offer a range of benefits to fulfil this, including:

· 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

· Birthday Day Off

· Company Pension & Health Cash Plan (eligible after 3 months)

· Extra days of annual leave for service loyalty

Please note this role is subject to a 6-month probation period, 2 satisfactory references, right to work and DBS check.

Involve Northwest is committed to the welfare and safety of all individuals, particularly those who are vulnerable or at risk. We recognise our responsibility to protect the well-being of children, young people, and adults who may come into contact with our charity and its projects. We have a clear Safer Recruitment Policy in place, which is applied to all staff, including third-party individuals and volunteers.

The purpose of this role is to develop incredible relationships with new and existing fundraising supporters within your region helping them to network, influence and fundraise to have a significant impact on the work of the charity. Through your network and creating new opportunities you will increase income in your region across multiple income streams including Education, Individuals, In Memory Supporters and Community Organisations.

To be successful in this role you will: 

• Have previous experience in income generation – leading and inspiring networks in order to generate long term income and partnerships 

• Be self-motivated, independent, and target-driven 

• Possess a natural confidence in talking to people and encouraging their support.

• Have excellent communication and relationship building skills - be friendly, approachable, inspiring and engaging 

• Full clean driving license, with access to a car 

Principle Responsibilities  

• Proactively recruit high-calibre supporters, volunteers, and community groups, inspiring and leading these networks to generate sustainable income

• Manage a portfolio of regional donors, ensuring excellent stewardship and long-term engagement. Enabling supporters to maximise their fundraising potential 

• Monitor and report on income, expenditure, and key performance indicators, including volunteer recruitment and event registrations, managing an income budget of approximately £600k PA.

• Deliver presentations and pitches to schools, community organisations, and businesses. 

• Act as “the face of BWCHC” within your region, developing and acquiring meaningful, long-term relationships

• Grow and strengthen volunteer and ambassador programmes in line with charity processes and procedures. Enhance fundraising volunteers’ skills to act on behalf of the Charity 

• Spend at least 50% of your time working within your region. Plan effectively, develop fundraising products, and collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure excellent donor stewardship. 

• Maintain strong communication and collaboration across the fundraising department and hospital, balancing relationships effectively while working remotely. 

• Drive the regional fundraising strategy with energy and creativity, identifying and nurturing long-term supporter relationships to secure sustainable fundraising and volunteering opportunities. 

• To be part of a project or appeal working group, such as Christmas, In Memory Fundraising or Facebook Challenges ensuring all information is shared across the team

What we offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance 

• Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service  

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Enhanced Maternity Pay 
• Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings

• Free flu jabs 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Charity events throughout the year 

• Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution 

• Ongoing commitment to education and professional development 

The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.  

Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.  

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it. 

Kentown Family Support Worker

Maternity Cover up to 12 months

£24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits

To Cover Kentown and East Lancashire

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker for a fixed term period of up to 12 months, on a full-time basis (35 hours, 5 days per week) to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our Kentown Team to families in the local area, at a time where they need it most.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the Kentown Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload.

Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care.

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly.

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines.

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator, you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

• Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life

• Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k)

• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

• Time off in Lieu

• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme

• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website.

More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website.

Development opportunities:

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Additional information:

Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of Resources for Autism.

Since 1997, we have supported autistic people and their families through services that are safe, empowering and neuro-affirming. As demand for our work continues to grow, we are looking for an ambitious and strategic Head of Income Generation & Business Development to help us build a stronger, more diverse and sustainable future.

Reporting to the CEO and joining our Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the development of a progressive income generation strategy that expands new partnerships, income streams and opportunities for growth — ensuring we can continue delivering life-changing support to autistic people across London and the West Midlands. 

We are looking for someone who combines commercial awareness with creativity, relationship-building and a genuine commitment to social impact.

LOCATION: London (or Birmingham with regular travel to London)

SALARY: £50,000 - £56,000 depending on experience

HOURS: Full time

The Role

You will design and deliver a new income generation strategy that unlocks growth across:

· Corporate partnerships

· Major donors and philanthropy

· Community, individual and digital giving

· Earned and paid‑for services

· Grants, trusts and public sector funding (as part of a balanced mix)

· Recurring /regular donations from committed individuals

You will take an “intrapreneurial” approach — spotting opportunity, building new propositions, testing ideas and learning quickly — while embedding a culture where income generation is seen as a shared organisational priority, not the responsibility of one team.

Essential Experience & Track Record

• A demonstrable track record of generating income and/or building sustainable revenue streams, across more than one income source.
• Evidence of developing and delivering an income or growth strategy, particularly in contexts requiring diversification or change.
• Experience of driving new opportunities — such as partnerships, products, services or supporter propositions — rather than only maintaining existing income.
• Proven success in building and stewarding senior relationships, including corporates, funders, donors, commissioners or strategic partners.
• Experience working at a senior level within an organisation, with exposure to executive decision‑making and governance (e.g. Board or Trustee engagement).

Essential Skills

· Demonstrable evidence of success and business growth

· Experience and success in one or more of the following:

• Corporate partnerships or sponsorship

• Major donor / philanthropy programmes

• Earned or paid for services/ sales

• Community or digital fundraising

· Experience developing and delivering successful strategies.

· Evidence of successful relationship-building skills with funders, donors, corporate partners or others.

· Experience managing or mentoring staff or volunteers.

· Strategic thinker with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with senior stakeholders.

· Good market research and data analysis skills that have influenced decisions

· Experience contributing to or leading at organisational growth.

· Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) adaptable to different populations including: colleagues, external professionals, service users, families, volunteers, donors

Desirable Skills

· Understanding of and commitment to adhering to fundraising policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice, GDPR).

· Experience in minor/major donor fundraising and/or corporate partnerships.

· Familiarity with the autism or disability sector.

Staff Benefits 

90% of our staff say that Resources for Autism is “a great place to work”. 

Not only will the work you do ensure we are making vital differences and inspiring others, but our other benefits also include: 

· 25 days of leave (pro rata for part time roles) each year plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 Celebration days that could be used between Christmas and new year, but may be used for other religious days or significant days such as your birthday 

· access to ongoing training and progress in the areas that interest you 

· access to our wellbeing initiatives and an Employee Assistance Programme 

Application Process

Read more about us and the role on our website

To apply, you will need to complete our application form in full, including your full employment and education history. Any gaps in employment should be clearly explained within your application.

Please note that CVs may be included as supporting documents but will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.

As part of your application, we ask that you provide a personal statement outlining how your experience, skills and approach meet the requirements of the role and person specification.