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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
Location: Mostly at the Saïd Foundation office in central London, with some scope for remote working. Occasional international travel to the Levant region where deemed safe.
Responsible to: The Chairman and Board of Trustees.
Line management: Scholarships Programme Manager, Financial Controller, Finance and Programme Administrator.
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 pro rata.
Job type: Part-time (three days a week), permanent.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced organisational manager, who will mentor our small and highly motivated team and bring proven expertise around financial and people management and governance as well as of building relationships with different stakeholders and providing strong accountability to charity trustees. You will have an understanding of the Levant region of the Middle East, a commitment to bridge building and respect across cultures and a conviction that education can change lives for the better, create enlightened and effective leadership and benefit wider society.
Our outgoing CEO originally came to the UK as a Saïd Foundation Scholar to study at Oxford University and has worked for the Foundation for over six years. He is leaving to return to Syria. We are looking for an experienced manager to carry on his work in leading our team, maintaining close relationships with our Trustees, partners and students and ensuring that the Foundation’s programmes are run to the highest standards.
ABOUT THE SAÏD FOUNDATION
The Saïd Foundation was established as a non-sectarian and non-political charity in 1982 by Wafic and Rosemary Saïd to bring positive and lasting change to the lives of children, young people and the wider community with a focus on the Levant region of the Middle East and on the UK, and on education as a powerful tool to make change. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and the Board’s Student, Projects, Audit and Investments Committees. Khaled Saïd has just become Chair of the Board.
Since 1984, our longest-standing programme, the Scholarships Programme, has offered opportunities to outstanding individuals with leadership potential to be drivers of positive change within our target countries of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. It brings these change agents to the UK to study for Master’s degrees at exceptional universities and maintains close contact with them during their studies and beyond. Our amazing community of over 700 alumni have gone on to become outstanding leaders in many fields and to build bridges and respect across cultures.
The Foundation’s founder, Wafic Saïd, is also the founder of Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, now one of the world’s leading business schools. The Saïd Business School Foundation (SBSF), also an English charity, was established in 1998 to support the development of the School in its pursuit of excellence. Its Strategic Development Fund provides grants in support of initiatives that will have strategic value to the development of the School. SBSF is funded and administered by the Saïd Foundation.
The Foundation’s humanitarian work has responded to the shifting needs of the region over immensely challenging times. Since 2011, it has focused on supporting Syrian refugee communities in Lebanon and Jordan through grants to major international non-governmental organisations. Most recently, it has provided support for Gazan children orphaned by the destruction of their homeland. Before the conflict in Syria began, the Foundation ran a capacity-building programme across the country for those working to support Syria’s disabled children. It helped to set up a sister organisation in Syria, the Saïd Foundation for Development, which will take forward future work in Syria and is now considering how to support the needs of a post-Assad Syria.
In recent years, the Foundation has also worked to promote better health outcomes for people everywhere by making grants to innovative and impactful projects at world-leading medical research institutions based in the UK and known to the Saïd family.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job purpose:
To lead a small, motivated team in the best-practice implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Foundation’s programmes and grants and to build strong relationships with the Foundation’s Trustees, partners and scholars.
Responsibilities:
1. Programme and grant management
a) To oversee the management of the scholarships programme, ensuring the selection of outstanding students from the Levant region and the Foundation’s duty of care to them while they are in the UK.
b) To oversee the Foundation’s grant-making programmes, ensuring that grants agreed by the Trustees are informed by rigorous due diligence and are monitored effectively.
c) To provide guidance as necessary to the Board and staff of the Saïd Foundation for Development in Syria on governance and project management matters.
d) To oversee the evaluation of the scholarships programme periodically, and grant-funded projects as necessary, to ensure they achieve their intended objectives and apply learning to their improvement.
2. Organisation and staff management
a) To devise and implement annual plans for implementation of the Foundation’s work, define the level and timing of human and other resources required to deliver the plans and develop key performance indicators to report progress against plans to the Board.
b) To foster a supportive work culture, managing staff in line with best human resource practice and ensuring high levels of motivation and strong performance.
c) To recruit staff, when necessary.
d) To oversee the effective operation of all office systems, including IT and the scholarships platform and database, and introduce improvements (for example, in the use of AI).
e) To ensure that health and safety aspects are taken into account appropriately when the Foundation’s staff, students and Trustees are travelling in connection with the Foundation’s activities.
3. Governance and Trustees
a) To meet regularly with the Chairman to ensure he is fully informed of developments and to support planning for Board and Committee deliberations.
b) To engage Trustees actively, drawing on their expertise to enhance the work of the Foundation, and report to them regularly on the Foundation’s work.
c) With the help of other staff, to make recommendations to the Foundation’s Committees on their focus areas and ensure high quality papers for Board and Committee meetings and timely follow up of action points.
d) To remain up to date with developments in charity governance and regulation to ensure that the Foundation follows best practice and is compliant with regulations.
e) To identify key risks to the Foundation’s funding, operation and reputation, ensuring that controls are in place for their mitigation and their inclusion in the risk register.
4. Financial, accounting and investment matters (with the Financial Controller)
a) To ensure that accurate annual budgets for the Foundation’s programmes, staff, administration and property management costs are approved by the Trustees and that cash flow projections support decision-making on the timely funding of the Foundation.
b) To ensure that monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts provide all necessary information for accountability and management purposes.
c) To oversee rigorous internal controls for the Foundation’s payments and receipts.
d) To support the Investment Committee in ensuring the effective management and secure custody of the Foundation’s financial and property assets and monitoring of the performance of these investments.
5. Saïd Business School Foundation (SBSF)
a) To ensure that all Strategic Development Fund (and other) grants meet the objectives agreed with the School and monitor the impact of the grants through the School’s reporting.
b) To oversee high-quality reporting to SBSF’s Board of Directors and its Committees including on the overall development and performance of the School.
c) To monitor the continuing fulfilment of undertakings made to SBSF by Oxford University so that any departure from these undertakings can be assessed by the Board.
d) To ensure that all SBSF’s accounting and other regulatory requirements are met.
6. Representing the Foundation
a) To represent the Foundation externally at events and meetings and ensure that its own events provide a warm, welcoming and inspiring experience for invitees.
b) To build enduring relationships of trust with existing and new partners.
c) To ensure that the Foundation’s engagement with its students and alumni creates a strong sense of belonging to the Saïd Foundation “family”.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
a) Strong relationship building skills with a wide range of people (such as Trustees, partners and students).
b) Experience of managing, motivating and mentoring a team to achieve their potential.
c) Excellent and engaging communications and presentation skills, in person and in writing.
d) Strong experience of the UK charity sector and charity regulation and governance.
e) Proven experience in budget setting, financial planning, and financial management.
f) Excellent organisation and management skills, with the ability to manage a number of tasks at the same time.
g) An understanding, and personal experience, of the Levant region of the Middle East.
h) An existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Desirable
i) Experience of recruiting exceptional students and of supporting their needs as overseas students.
j) Experience of developing, implementing and delivering educational and/or humanitarian programmes.
k) Experience in grant making, including due diligence, agreement management, monitoring and evaluation.
Attributes
a) A commitment to bridge building and respect across cultures.
b) A conviction that education can change lives for the better, create enlightened and effective leadership and benefit wider society.
c) An adaptable approach including the flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks.
d) A “can do” attitude, enthusiasm, resilience and energy.
e) Integrity, humility and discretion.
OTHER BENEFITS
- Employer’s pension contribution of 5% of salary.
- 25 days’ holiday in addition to bank holidays.
- Private health insurance.
HOW TO APPLY AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS
To apply, please email a CV outlining your relevant experience, including how it meets the requirements of the job description, along with a cover letter of no more than two pages explaining your interest in the role and addressing the criteria set out in the person specification. Please refer to the attached application brief for more information.
Deadline for applications: Monday 9 March 2026 at 10:00 UK time.
Interviews: First interviews on 19 and 20 March; second interviews on 23 and 25 March. First interviews will be in person in central London or, if necessary, by video call depending on candidates’ ability to travel. Second interviews will be in person in central London.
We are happy to offer informal, pre-application conversations about the role.
To bring positive and lasting change to the lives of children, young people and the wider community with a focus on the Levant region and the UK.
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In-Memory & Legacy Manager
- Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working available)
- Location: Hybrid (2 days in our office in East Oxford, OX4 1RW)
- Salary: £37,001 - £43,500 per annum
- Closing date: 25th February 2026 at 12 noon
- Interview date: 4th March 2026 (in person)
Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and creating lasting impact?
We’re looking for an In-Memory & Legacy Manager to join our Fundraising team at a pivotal time in our charity’s journey. This is a brand-new role within our Income Generation Directorate, designed to lead the delivery of our in-memory fundraising programme and support the implementation of our new legacy strategy. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we engage with supporters who give in memory of loved ones and those considering leaving a gift in their will.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and deliver our in-memory fundraising strategy, including events and campaigns.
- Champion exceptional supporter stewardship and create tailored supporter journeys.
- Support the rollout of our legacy strategy, increasing engagement and pledger numbers.
- Collaborate across teams to embed legacy messaging and in-memory opportunities throughout our fundraising activities.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including funeral directors, solicitors, and financial advisors.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in in-memory fundraising and/or legacy marketing campaigns.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities.
- Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and best practice.
- A creative, proactive approach and enthusiasm for working in the charity sector.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of an ambitious team with a bold five-year strategy and a commitment to putting supporters at the heart of everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference and help grow sustainable income for our vital work.
Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.
Hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Bipolar UK, our mission is simple yet life‑changing: to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and thrive.
We work to reduce stigma, improve understanding, and ensure no one faces the condition alone. Our vision is a world where every person affected by bipolar has access to the right treatment and support, an understanding community, and the tools to live well.
About Bipolar UK
We are the only national charity dedicated to supporting people affected by bipolar. Through our peer support line, peer support groups, eCommunity, digital tools, workplace training, research collaborations and awareness‑raising campaigns, we reach tens of thousands of people each year.
Our work improves understanding, reduces isolation and empowers people to stay well. We are a small, ambitious, and fast‑growing team driven by purpose, compassion and innovation. Our culture is collaborative, supportive and rooted in lived experience.
Job Summary
The Senior Partnership Officer will play a pivotal role in building, strengthening and diversifying Bipolar UK’s high‑value relationships, with a particular emphasis on corporate fundraising and identifying strategic, mutually beneficial collaborations that support the charity’s long‑term needs.
Working closely with the Strategic Partnership Manager, you will manage and grow our portfolio of major donors, corporate supporters, and strategic partners. You will provide exceptional stewardship, ensuring partners feel valued, engaged, and inspired to deepen their relationship with us.
A key part of the role will involve proactively identifying and cultivating new corporate prospects, developing compelling propositions, crafting funding proposals, and pitching confidently to decision‑makers at all levels. You will help implement robust cultivation plans and ensure effective monitoring and evaluation across all partnership activity.
You will also work collaboratively across the wider Fundraising Team - including with the Fundraising Officer - supporting campaigns, events, and individual giving where needed.
This is a home‑based position with travel required for meetings and events across the UK. Some evening or weekend work may be required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Growing Corporate and Strategic Partnerships
- Drive the growth of corporate fundraising through proactive identification, research and cultivation of new corporate prospects.
- Develop innovative, mutually beneficial partnership opportunities, including Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Charity of the Year, sponsorships, staff fundraising, corporate challenge events, payroll giving and cause‑related marketing.
- Create compelling propositions tailored to corporate audiences.
- Lead and support pitches to secure long‑term, strategic and income‑generating partnerships.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Services, Communications) to co‑design new partnership concepts, projects or services that align with charity priorities.
- Support the development of partnership agreements and ensure expectations, deliverables and benefits are clearly defined.
- Work to a mutually agreed financial target and use the CRM to track and record relevant data to grow our donor pipeline.
2. Strengthening High‑Value Donor & Partner Stewardship
- Deliver excellent relationship management to major donors, corporate partners and strategic allies.
- Provide regular updates on impact and organisational achievements to deepen engagement.
- Organise meetings, briefings, events and engagement opportunities to showcase our work.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all interactions on Salesforce.
- Create tailored materials, proposals and events to support ongoing partnership activity.
- Represent Bipolar UK through presentations at corporate and partner events.
- Track performance and impact of partnerships, supporting continuous improvement.
3. Supporting Wider Fundraising
- Work collaboratively with the Fundraising Officer, SPM and wider team to maximise fundraising opportunities across all income streams.
- Provide hands‑on support for individual giving campaigns, events and community fundraising when needed.
- Contribute to team planning, cross‑team projects, and organisational initiatives.
Strengths
You will thrive in this role if:
- You are an exceptional relationship‑builder with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and corporate leaders.
- You bring creativity, energy and ambition to developing powerful partnership ideas.
- You are an excellent communicator - skilled in writing compelling copy and delivering persuasive pitches.
- You are a proficient user of professional social media platforms such as LinkedIn to support your work.
- You are an engaging public speaker, confident at events, in meetings and online.
- You are methodical, analytical and data‑driven, with strong record‑keeping and reporting discipline.
- You are adaptable, organised and calm under pressure - thriving in a small, fast‑paced organisation.
- You enjoy autonomy, value professional development, and proactively shape your own work.
- You are reliable, detail‑focused, deadline‑driven and comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision.
- You have a keen understanding of the charitable sector in the UK.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in major donor fundraising, corporate fundraising or partnership development.
- Proven track record of generating new business at 5 and 6 figure levels - from prospecting through to securing partnerships.
- Experience working to, and achieving, income targets.
- Strong understanding of the corporate sector, CSR and corporate fundraising mechanisms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering pitches and proposals.
- Excellent project and time‑management skills.
- Understanding of ethical fundraising and GDPR compliance.
- Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office and quick to adopt new technologies.
Desirable:
- Experience within a mental health or health‑related charity.
- Understanding of bipolar gained through lived experience or supporting a friend or family member.
Other Information
The main tasks may be amended from time to time to reflect evolving organisational needs. Changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
The post holder must comply with Data Protection, Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity legislation, and follow all organisational policies and best practice.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application by 5pm 20th February through Charity Job including your CV and a covering letter. If we receive a high volume of applications we may close applications early.
Your covering letter (max two A4 pages) should outline:
- how your experience matches the person specification
- what you would bring to the role
- why you want to work for Bipolar UK
Interviews will be held w/c 2nd March, either online or in person.
Please note the final appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Good luck and thank you for your interest in supporting Bipolar UK’s vital work.
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role is perfect for an experienced and passionate fundraiser specialising in individual giving and looking to be part of an ambitious organisation focused on improving animal welfare globally.
You will be working as part of the Marketing Team at animal welfare charity, Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS), helping to raise funds to support the charities work, which in turn will mean more animals receive life-saving veterinary care.
As Individual Giving Manager, you will report to the Head of Marketing and take the lead on growing individual giving income. You will focus on retention to increase every supporter’s tenure and lifetime value while ensuring the right audiences are targeted to broaden support.
This is a new role and offers a great opportunity for the right candidate. There is some flexibility for hybrid working, but the role will require time at the Head Office in Cranborne, Dorset.
Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Manager, Individual Giving Lead, or Fundraising Lead.
About Us
At Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) we champion animal welfare around the world. We send vets where they are needed most, provide expert veterinary training in hard-to-reach places, and ship urgent aid supplies worldwide, every day of the year.
We deploy teams of vets and vet nurses, send equipment and supplies to help struggling organisations on the front line of animal welfare, and train vets at our international training centres in India, Thailand, Malawi and the Galápagos Islands. We also work on strategic one health projects such as rabies elimination campaigns with Governments and NGOs all over the world. Our Mission Rabies project runs mass canine vaccination and community education in the world’s worst hotspots for the disease. Since the project began, over seven million dogs have been vaccinated against rabies and over 13 million children have been educated in rabies prevention, protecting the lives of people and animals.
Last year, WVS helped an animal every 14 seconds. We trained over 4,800 vets, deployed teams of vets all over the world, and sent over 1,700 parcels of veterinary supplies to 261 charities in 71 countries.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Working with the wider Marketing team, devise, plan and lead the execution of fundraising appeals to meet agreed targets, growing voluntary income from both cold and warm audiences.
- Grow one-off and regular giving income, identifying opportunities for acquisition and long-term donor development.
- Build on existing programmes to create outstanding donor care programmes to increase long-term support.
- Manage the Fundraising and Admin Assistant, who will support you in developing campaigns and communicating with supporters.
- Attend networking and other events to raise both charity’s profiles and meet agreed targets.
- Promote compliance with GDPR, fundraising regulations, and best practice in supporter care.
- Some evening and weekend working, to include travel, will likely be required.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in a comparable role – ideally focused on individual giving.
- Working knowledge of regulations including GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Experience of using charity CRM systems
- Excellent copy writing and communication skills
- A passion for animal welfare
- A strong team player
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
- Proficient in Microsoft packages - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- The ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends occasionally when the charity requires.
- The right to work in the UK
Desired Skills & Experience
- Examples of leading on one off and regular giving appeals using direct mail and digital channels.
- Experience of developing a stewardship programme to retain existing supporters.
- Experience in community, in memory and legacy fundraising.
- A recognised fundraising or marketing qualification
- A full UK drivers’ licence
To give vulnerable animals around the world access to free life-saving veterinary care.



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This is an exciting and engaging role, managing a small, well-established Philanthropy Team, where you will have the opportunity to work directly with our top supporters, develop interesting cultivation events and help us reach new supporters across Dorset and Wiltshire.
The Philanthropy Team incorporates major donor, mid-value, trust and legacy fundraising. It works closely with public fundraising and events teams. The CEO, Deputy CEO and specific trustees are also actively engaged in managing key relationships.
The role
The role is full time (35 hours per week) with hybrid working between home and the office in Wimborne in Dorset. There will be a requirement to travel across both Dorset and Wiltshire for internal meetings, donor meetings and events, with occasional out of hours working.
About you
We are looking for a talented, strategic, individual who can hit the ground running, be innovative, ambitious and bring exciting new ideas, ready to make a real difference to the growing number of local families we support. Energetic and with a passion for this type of role, you will be a confident communicator, who can build relationships with new and existing supporters and a considerate and thoughtful people manager. You must have a proven track record of working with high-net worth individuals in order to apply. We welcome applicants from within and outside the charity sector.
About us
Julia’s House cares for babies, children and teenagers with life-shortening or life-threatening conditions across Dorset and Wiltshire. We provide support for the whole family - mums, dads, siblings and even grandparents. Our care is regular, frequent, flexible and free, with more than half of our care taking place in family’s homes. When the worst happens, Julia’s House is there. We offer comfort and support at home, in hospital or our hospices, wherever families need us.
Join us and make a real difference in this key role
We are looking for a Grants Administrator who is highly motivated by making a positive impact and dedicated to keep team processes running smoothly and support collaboration across the charity.
Reporting to the Senior Grants Manager (Research and Innovation), you will take responsibility for managing systems to receive, check and process invoices, liaising with our Trust and College partners and the Charity Finance Team, ensuring the Grants team has accurate records, and invoices are paid promptly.
We fund better hospital buildings and facilities, pioneering research and advanced medical equipment.



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Help improve the life chances of young people through physics education. We’re looking for an experienced, creative Marketing and Communications Manager to raise awareness of our work, strengthen our brand, and inspire engagement across schools, teachers, industry partners, and supporters.
Physics Partners is a charity dedicated to improving young people’s life chances through high-quality physics teaching. We work with schools, teachers, and industry partners to make physics accessible for every student, helping to build the skilled workforce the UK needs for the future.
As our Marketing and Communications Manager, you’ll lead campaigns that tell our story, grow our reach, and celebrate the impact of our programmes. You’ll manage content across digital, print, and social media, shape our online presence, and develop creative materials that connect with diverse audiences.
We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on creativity - confident in digital communications, content creation, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll join a small, collaborative team where your ideas will make a real difference.
Key details
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Hours: 14 hours per week (0.4 FTE) – flexible working arrangements available
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Contract: 6-month initial term, with potential to become permanent
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Salary: £35,000 FTE (negotiable depending on experience and contract type)
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Reports to: Chief Executive
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Location: Home-based, with occasional travel
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Contract type: Employment or freelance considered
Essential skills and experience
- Proven experience in developing, planning, and executing marketing communications campaigns.
- Strong digital communications skills (CMS, SEO, email marketing, social media, Google Analytics).
- Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling ability with a strong eye for design and detail.
- Track record of managing external agencies and multiple stakeholders.
- Creative and proactive mindset
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
- A genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and Physics Partners’ mission.
Application process
The full role description is available to download.
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
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Deadline: 5:00 pm, Sunday 1 March 2026
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First interviews: Online on 9 and 10 March 2026
Physics Partners is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Commercial & Events Manager will line manage front of house and hospitality staff, foster a positive and values-led team culture, and lead relationships with café and bar partners to ensure a joined-up, high-quality experience for everyone who comes through Joy’s doors.
As a key presence within the building, you will oversee the end-to-end planning and delivery of events, taking responsibility for visitor experience and acting as the lead point of contact on event days. You will play a central role in shaping and delivering Joy’s commercial events programme, helping to build a vibrant, inclusive and financially sustainable offer across the building. Working at the intersection of culture, community and commerce, you will develop a compelling programme of events and hospitality activity that supports Joy’s ethos while contributing to its long-term sustainability.
You will lead on commercial events strategy, sales and income generation, managing the full events pipeline from initial enquiry through to delivery. Working closely with Directors and cross-site colleagues, you will identify new audiences, formats and opportunities, and support the growth and evolution of Joy’s commercial offer over time.
Check out the candidate pack for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a well-established children’s charity in London in their search for a Deputy Play Manager.
Full-time | £34,000 per annum
The charity has been supporting children, young people and families for over 25 years through a range of play, family support and youth programmes. Their Ofsted-registered after-school and holiday play schemes provide children aged 4–11 with safe, engaging and nurturing environments to explore, grow and thrive.
As Deputy Play Manager, you’ll play a key leadership role within the play service, helping to design, deliver and evaluate a high-quality programme of activities. You’ll support the Play Manager in day-to-day operations (including managing enquiries/collection of fees), team management and ensuring compliance with all safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted standards.
This is a hands-on role combining leadership, planning, and active delivery — you’ll work directly with children and families to create safe, inclusive, and stimulating play environments.
About You
Essential skills and experience:
- Level 3 qualification (or above) in Playwork, Early Years, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years’ experience working directly with children aged 4–11.
- Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
- Experience planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate play activities.
- Confident leading active, outdoor or adventure-based play.
- Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
- Strong organisational and IT skills.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting children with additional needs or from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience supervising others or managing volunteers.
- Knowledge of current issues affecting children and families.
- Relevant training such as paediatric first aid or food hygiene.
Play is at the heart of what they do — the organisation believes that every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy a happy, fulfilling childhood through both free and guided play experiences.
If you’re passionate about play, child development and helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
Centre Manager
An exciting and rare opportunity has become available for an experienced people Manager to work at a Bedfordshire Centre, based in Aspley Guise near Milton Keynes. We are looking for a new leader to help guide the future growth and potential development of the site, as the charity strives to give every animal the best chance of finding a new home.
Position: Centre Manager
Location: Bedfordshire, Glebe Farm, Salford Rd, MK17 8HZ
Salary: From £33,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends, Permanent
Benefits: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of the eight bank holidays), Contributory pension scheme, Group Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
Closing date: 11th February 2026 – we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable candidate be found.
About the role:
As Centre Manager you will be responsible for all operational activities related to the running of the site, ensuring the ongoing welfare and safe rehoming journey for the animals in your care. You will also be expected to provide effective leadership to the Centres’ employees and volunteers, ensuring high levels of performance and a culture of excellent customer service at all times.
About you:
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of achievement in managing people. You will be able to demonstrate your passion for developing people and will bring with you the following essential skills and experience:
- Proven examples of successfully managing and developing large teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- A full UK driving License
- An understanding of the animal welfare sector is desirable.
More about the organisation:
The charity never stops caring for animals and people. Operating five rehoming centres, they are committed to improving the lives of UK’s pets, providing love and care in helping them find a new home. Join the team and help to shine a light for brighter futures for every pet.
Please note we are accepting applications on a rolling basis and may close the recruitment process for this role prior to the deadline, so early applications are encouraged.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Operations Manager, General Manager or Veterinary Practice Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
You will be part of a small energetic and committed team supporting the delivery of Northamptonshire Community Foundation’s philanthropy and income generation ambitions. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will help grow and steward support from individuals, corporate, charitable and statutory donors, with a lead responsibility for a defined portfolio of relationships and initiatives.
Fundraising and relationship building happen across the charity, and you will manage your own portfolio of donors and partners and work with the Chief Executive and wider team to co-ordinate activity, share insight and maximise opportunities for place based philanthropy in Northamptonshire.
You will need confidence, excellent communication skills and the ability to plan and deliver projects as part of a highly collaborative team. You will be comfortable cultivating, stewarding and sometimes soliciting charitable donations yourself, as well as creating opportunities for the Chief Executive to engage with donors and prospective supporters.
Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a well-established children’s charity in London in their search for a Deputy Play Manager.
Full-time | £34,000 per annum
The charity has been supporting children, young people and families for over 25 years through a range of play, family support and youth programmes. Their Ofsted-registered after-school and holiday play schemes provide children aged 4–11 with safe, engaging and nurturing environments to explore, grow and thrive.
As Deputy Play Manager, you’ll play a key leadership role within the play service, helping to design, deliver and evaluate a high-quality programme of activities. You’ll support the Play Manager in day-to-day operations (including managing enquiries/collection of fees), team management and ensuring compliance with all safeguarding, health and safety, and Ofsted standards.
This is a hands-on role combining leadership, planning, and active delivery — you’ll work directly with children and families to create safe, inclusive, and stimulating play environments.
About You
Essential skills and experience:
- Level 3 qualification (or above) in Playwork, Early Years, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years’ experience working directly with children aged 4–11.
- Strong understanding of EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
- Experience planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate play activities.
- Confident leading active, outdoor or adventure-based play.
- Sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
- Strong organisational and IT skills.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting children with additional needs or from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience supervising others or managing volunteers.
- Knowledge of current issues affecting children and families.
- Relevant training such as paediatric first aid or food hygiene.
Play is at the heart of what they do — the organisation believes that every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy a happy, fulfilling childhood through both free and guided play experiences.
If you’re passionate about play, child development and helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you enthusiastic about giving supporters the best experience when contacting us?
Do you have the professionalism and empathy to make every interaction with our brain tumour community supportive and meaningful?
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 our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Supporter Care Officer.
As a Supporter Care Officer you will play a crucial role in being the first point of contact for supporters, delivering an excellent support experience.
You will:
- Lead on thanking supporters for all our existing Appeals, Core Campaigns and National Events; working with other teams to ensure that supporters are thanked in a timely manner
- Work with the Community Fundraising Team to evaluate the next best ask and proactively contact supporters with promoting fundraising and campaigning products for new and existing supporters
- Support all new Individual Giving and Supporter Care activities
- Provide excellent customer service to existing and potential new supporters offering an empathetic and supportive service via the main telephone line, email and general correspondence
Can you see yourself making a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
Do you want your work to have a real, positive effect on someone’s life?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start?
If you’ve answered yes to these questions and feel this role could be right for you, we encourage you to learn more about this position. Please take a read through our recruitment pack Supporter Care Officer - Recruitment Pack included within this job advert.
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.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
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.
Are you a supportive, motivating people manager who brings out the best in others?
Do you enjoy building confident, high-performing teams in public-facing roles?
We're supporting the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the UK's largest nature conservation charity, to find a values-led Area Manager to build and lead a team of up to eight Membership Fundraisers across the West Midlands.
Location: West Midlands (Birmingham, Shropshire & Worcestershire and wider)
Salary: £30,075-£32,108 | Permanent, Full Time
You will be offered:
- A company van for work travel, with all expenses covered
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a paid volunteering day
- Flexible working and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- 20% discount on RSPB retail, pension contributions up to 7%
- Cycle-to-work scheme and other green benefits
Why join RSPB?
Lead with purpose while being supported in your own wellbeing and development. RSPB protects threatened species and habitats and inspires millions to care about nature. With over a million members and 200+ reserves, the charity works nationally and internationally to create a world richer in nature. Membership fundraising is at the heart of this work. Every conversation the team has helps people connect with nature and choose to protect it, now and for generations to come.
The Role:
This is a hands-on, people-focused leadership role. You will build, nurture and lead a team of up to eight Membership Fundraisers, creating a supportive, motivating environment where people feel proud of the difference they make.
What you will be doing
- Creating a positive, inclusive team culture
- Coaching individuals to grow confidence and capability
- Spending time in the field, supporting fundraisers in real time
- Supporting consistent performance through clear expectations, regular feedback and performance management
- Helping team members see the difference they make
- Coordinating fundraising at events, including national shows
- Maintaining high standards of ethical public engagement
Who we are hoping to meet
- Experience managing teams in public-facing roles
- Empathetic, coaching leadership style
- Strong communication and emotional intelligence
- Confidence supporting people through challenge and change
- Good organisation and ability to balance priorities
- Full UK driving licence is essential
Experience in fundraising particularly public fundraising is a bonus, but this is a phenomenal opportunity for someone looking to transition into the charity sector. The RSPB is a household name and one of the biggest charity brands out there.
We would love to hear from candidates with backgrounds in sales, retail, hospitality, or other public-facing leadership roles. A genuine connection to RSPB's cause, alongside strong leadership and people skills, is what matters most.
How to apply:
If this sounds like the next step in your leadership journey, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV or profile to Priya Vencatasawmy for more information.
Closing: Friday 20th February at 10am
First stage interviews (in person): 2nd & 4th March
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working in partnership with Pennies, an award-winning non-profit organisation that makes everyday giving easy through digital micro-donations at the point of sale.
Pennies works with leading brands across retail, hospitality and payments, enabling customers to donate small amounts that collectively create a huge impact for charities. It’s a unique model that sits right at the intersection of commercial partnerships, technology and social good.
We are recruiting two Business Development Managers, making this a brilliant opportunity for individuals who enjoy a corporate, partnership-led environment and want to apply those skills within a mission-driven organisation. It’s very much a “best of both worlds” role — offering exposure to commercial growth and senior stakeholders, while staying close to the charity sector.
Key responsibilities
- Build and manage a pipeline of new commercial partners, taking a consultative, relationship-led approach to business development
- Manage and grow a portfolio of existing partners, identifying opportunities to deepen relationships and increase impact
- Lead partnerships from initial conversations through to implementation and launch, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders
Who we’re looking for
- Experience in business development, partnerships or account management, gained in either a commercial or non-profit setting
- A confident relationship-builder who enjoys working with senior stakeholders and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Commercially minded, curious and motivated by purpose, with a genuine interest in using business skills to drive social impact
Salary: £37,500 – £42,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
Closing date: 23rd February
Please note: CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
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.

