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The Woodland Trust is looking for an Ancient & Veteran Tree Officer to join our exciting Sherwood’s Living Legends project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. A development grant has been awarded by Heritage Fund to help the Woodland Trust progress the project over 18-months to apply for a 5-year delivery stage grant. If this application is successful, the project will safeguard the future of ancient and veteran trees in Sherwood Forest and reconnect communities with this iconic landscape. This is a fixed term contract for 18-months, with the potential for an extension.
This role does not come with a company vehicle, however after a 9-month period in-post, we will review vehicle business use to see if the post-holder is reaching the eligibility criteria as stated in our Company Vehicle Policy. If the post-holder complies with those criteria, with sign off from our Facilities Team, a vehicle will be sourced and provided. Please note that out Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.
To align with our Job Families, the successful postholder will undertake the title "Outreach Adviser - Sherwood".
The Role:
- Lead the review and consolidation of existing datasets to inform a coherent, landscape-scale strategy for recording and mapping ancient and veteran trees (AVTs) across the Sherwood NCA.
- Develop and test robust survey methodologies for AVTs, next-generation trees and successional deadwood habitats at scale.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with project partners, landowners and stakeholders to support the development of the NLHF (National Lottery Heritage Fund) project.
- Plan and deliver meaningful landowner consultations, ensuring clear communication and high-quality engagement.
- Shape the project’s technical direction by identifying gaps in current knowledge, proposing innovative survey approaches, and helping define the evidence base for future landscape-scale interventions.
- Coordinate information flow across partners, ensuring insights, datasets and field findings are shared, aligned and feeding directly into project design.
- Generate interest and participation in AVT training and wider project initiatives, identifying opportunities for large-scale partnership working.
- Represent the project at meetings, forums and events, sharing best practice and linking activity with wider Woodland Trust and partner programmes.
The Candidate:
- Strong biological recording skills with proven experience surveying ancient and veteran trees and/or associated species.
- Proficient in GIS mapping and spatial analysis, with the ability to manage, interpret and consolidate complex datasets.
- Knowledge of AVT ecology, identification, and the threats facing these irreplaceable habitats.
- Experience advising landowners within woodland conservation, arboriculture or forestry, including familiarity with land management grants and agri-environment schemes.
- Skilled communicator, confident in written, verbal and public-facing settings, able to represent the organisation professionally.
- Excellent partnership-building abilities, with a track record of developing productive networks and collaborative relationships.
- Highly organised, able to plan, prioritise and adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining attention to detail.
- Full driving licence and ability to travel widely, including to remote sites.
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and CVs are redacted until after shortlisting is complete. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews to be held on April 22nd 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Manager – Big Change Programme (18 Month FTC)
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Fixed Term – 18 Months
Salary: £40,518 - £47,377
Closing Date: 24th March 2026
Interviews: w/c 7 April 2026
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Big Change Programme and play a key role in delivering major digital transformation projects across the organisation.
Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, this role will lead the delivery of projects within our Big Change Programme (BCP) – Centrepoint’s flagship initiative to modernise systems, improve ways of working and strengthen how we support young people.
About Centrepoint
Centrepoint works with vulnerable young people across the UK, providing accommodation, health support and life skills to help them move into education, employment and independent living.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people every year, helping them build brighter futures. Our ambition is to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Behind this work is a dedicated workforce committed to creating meaningful change. The Big Change Programme is central to ensuring our systems, processes and technology enable colleagues to deliver the best possible support to young people.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in Centrepoint’s digital transformation journey.
As Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a new People system implementation, ensuring it is delivered successfully and embedded across the organisation.
You will manage the full project lifecycle – from planning and governance through to delivery and transition into business-as-usual – while working closely with senior stakeholders, business teams and external suppliers.
Alongside delivery of this key project, you will contribute to the wider Big Change Programme portfolio, helping to embed strong project management practices and supporting the development of Centrepoint’s project management capability.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact transformation work that directly supports Centrepoint’s mission.
Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model, requiring colleagues to spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office.
What you’ll be doing
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Managing the full lifecycle of complex transformation projects, from planning through to delivery and service transition
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Leading the implementation of a new People system, ensuring successful adoption across the organisation
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Establishing and maintaining robust project governance and reporting structures
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Managing project budgets, timelines, resources and dependencies
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Coordinating stakeholders across multiple teams and functions
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Managing relationships with external suppliers and vendors
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Identifying and managing risks, issues and mitigation strategies
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Supporting change management activities to ensure successful system adoption
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Ensuring smooth transition of new systems into business-as-usual operations
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Contributing to strengthening project management practices across Centrepoint
About you
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager who enjoys delivering complex technology or digital transformation projects and working collaboratively with teams across an organisation.
You will bring strong stakeholder management skills and be confident engaging senior leaders, business teams and external suppliers.
You’ll also be someone who enjoys working in a purpose-driven environment where your work contributes to meaningful social impact.
What we’d be looking for from you
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Proven experience managing end-to-end delivery of complex system implementation projects
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Experience delivering projects within digital transformation or organisational change programmes
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Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
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Experience managing third-party suppliers and vendors
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Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or hybrid approaches
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Experience managing project governance, risks and reporting
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Excellent communication and presentation skills
Desirable:
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Experience implementing People or HR systems
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Experience working within the charity, non-profit or social impact sector
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Understanding of data migration, reporting or system integration projects
Why join Centrepoint?
Working at Centrepoint means being part of an organisation committed to creating real change for young people.
In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:
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25 days annual leave rising to 27 days
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Healthcare cash plan
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Private medical insurance
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Income protection
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Employer pension contributions of 5%
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Interest-free travel loan
At Centrepoint we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
If you’re an experienced Project Manager looking to deliver meaningful digital transformation within a mission-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Centrepoint and help shape the future of our Big Change Programme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about social justice? Do you want to help women heal and thrive?
One25 is a Bristol-based charity supporting women to move from crisis and trauma towards independence in the community. We are looking for an organised and proactive individual to take on the role of Support Team Assistant and play a crucial role in the smooth running of the charity and its core functions.
The Support Team Assistant will be part of One25’s friendly and skilled Organisational Support Team (OST) who together manage the charity’s administration, finance, HR, IT and premises, ensuring that One25’s systems are efficient and effective, and that staff work in safe and well-run premises. This is a generalist role that would suit someone who is flexible, who thrives on variety and who enjoys finding solutions for things. This role would also serve as a good introduction for those looking to move into charity sector operations and administration.
As the Support Team Assistant, you will have your own responsibilities, but you will also work closely with other team members across all aspects of the team’s work. The successful candidate will be a team player who is proactive with a can-do, solution focussed approach, will possesses good interpersonal skills, will be organised with good attention to detail, and be able to use their initiative. Above all though, they will be excited about working in a role that equips the One25 and its employees and volunteers to provide the best possible services to the women we work with.
Please refer to the job description for more information about the responsibilities in the role. You are also welcome to attend our online Ask Us Anything session on 2 April at 12:00 to find out more.
“When I first came through the doors, I remember being made to feel welcome, and I felt safe. At last, I knew I wasn't alone. I wouldn't have my flat without being supported when I was homeless. One25 has helped me throughout my addiction and what goes with it.“ – One25 Service User
At One25 we seek to imbed our values into the daily work and activities of One25 employees and volunteers. We are looking for candidates who understand, demonstrate and apply our workplace values:
· Compassion – we care
· Justice – we fight for change
· Learning – we grow together
These values reflect the way that we work with and for the women, each other, partners and within society and its systems.
One25 is committed to being an inclusive workplace that represents the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from across the global majority, LGBTQ and disability groups, and those who have lived experience of multiple disadvantages as these groups are underrepresented within our workforce.
As part of our efforts to increase ethnic diversity, we are taking positive action under the Equality Act 2010 (Section 159). We will guarantee an interview to applicants from global majority backgrounds who meet the essential criteria for the role. Applicants are therefore asked to ensure they complete the Equalities Form when submitting their details in order that their application can be considered appropriately. Please refer to One25’s Recruitment Data Privacy Policy for more information.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require once in post, but also during the application and interview process to make it as inclusive as possible. This could include (but is not limited to) different ways of applying, sharing interview questions in advance, or allowing more time for tasks during the interview.
Occupational Requirement
This post is open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010. Following the recent Supreme Court judgment, this part of the Equality Act now means we may only consider applications from women who were assigned female at birth for this role. We welcome applicants to get in touch with us if they’d like to discuss this further.
Basic DBS disclosure will be required.
Benefits: Generous leave allowances: 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays; additional holiday linked with length of service, 2 days wellness leave; up to 13 additional days’ time off in lieu; plus, additional time off on any working days that fall during the Christmas and New Year closure.
Enhanced company sick pay
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity/partner pay
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Access to HSF Health Plan
Mental Health Champions & EDI Allies
Reflective practice sessions
Cycle Scheme
Opt-out pension scheme.
One25 are currently trialing a 4 Day Week. This means that staff work 20% less for the same salary following a successful probation period. It is a pilot and a decision about its continuation will be taken in May. With this in mind, we are highlighting it as a potential benefit, but not guaranteed.
Ask Us Anything session: 2 April at 12:00pm (online)
Closing Date: Monday 13 April at 09:00am
Interviews: Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 April
Expected Start: As soon as possible
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Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they are likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
We provide free specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses whilst offering vital emotional support for their families. It's all about giving them the best possible quality of life. The support we offer is tailored to meet individuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.
We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through three ways:
- Growing and transforming our direct care and support
- Delivering more practical information and support
- Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience
We are seeking a skilled, compassionate Chef to join the Facilities team at the Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice. You will prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors, while maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
You will bring strong culinary skills, the ability to create varied menus, and a commitment to great customer service. We’re looking for someone who works well in a team, shows initiative, adapts to changing demands, and demonstrates a caring approach.
You will also support the Head Chef by supervising Catering Assistants, assisting with staff rotas, helping to recruit junior team members, and managing supplier selection and ordering.
If you are passionate about great food and want to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Contract: Full Time; 37.5 hours per week
Working Days: Five days per week, Monday through Sunday, including Bank Holidays
Salary: Agenda for Change Pay Scale Band 3, £24,937–£26,598 per annum, with additional pay for weekend shifts.
Based: Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice, Solihull
Essential Criteria:
- City & Guilds 706/1, 706/2, or Level 2 NVQ in Food Production and Cooking (or equivalent qualification) ?
- Basic food hygiene certificate ?
- Relevant catering experience?
- Experience supervising staff
- High levels of Health and Safety awareness?
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience working within a healthcare environment
- NVQ Level 3 qualification
- Intermediate food handling certificate
What's in it for you:
- Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
- Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
- Continuous Professional development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Generous Enhancements
Marie Curie Benefits Package:
- Defined contribution schemes for Pension (the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Help with eyecare cost (T & C’s apply)
- Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
- Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
- Life assurance
To view the job description please click
Advert Closes: 29-March-2026
Application Process
To apply, submit an online application with your updated CV showing your experience, how you meet the requirements, and your interest in working for Marie Curie.
For more information or an informal chat please contact
Additional InformationWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Agencies need not apply.
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
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!
About You.
You will be a self-motivated and proactive senior trust fundraiser, excited about this new role and achieving our ambitious fundraising goals – approaching it with good humour, resilience and resourcefulness, and confident in your skills and abilities.
Professional, reliable and highly organised, you will enjoy working collaboratively, able to inspire and support colleagues, and have a strong team ethos.Outgoing and engaging, you will be able to convey a passion for nature and wildlife to different audiences and feel confident when sharing our vision and impact with others. You will be able to nurture and develop relationships with key stakeholders, including those we do not already have a relationship with.
You will have a strong knowledge of Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent and be able to work/travel throughout the county.
We welcome applications from senior trust fundraisers, bid writers from the commercial sector and senior fundraisers from major donors or corporate partnerships who can demonstrate transferable skills and knowledge, and success at the income levels required.
About the Role.
We are investing in our Fundraising and Development team to deliver an ambitious 5-year fundraising strategy. The Trusts and Philanthropy Manager is pivotal in securing philanthropic support from trusts and foundations, legacies, major donors, and corporate partners.
Over the strategy period you will be responsible for developing annual trust and grant income to £500,000+, by securing grants of five figures and above and gaining multi-year donations.Using your experience in creating strong cases for support, including unrestricted costs, and pipeline development, you will work with two part-time colleagues to increase annual income from major donors, legacies and corporate partners to £250,000+ (excluding exceptional legacy gifts).
With curiosity, you will identify funding opportunities and reach new audiences. You will thrive on building strong, long-lasting relationships, cultivating donors through verbal and written communications, and managing stewardship events.
As a senior manager, you will have budget responsibility, report regularly, and mitigate under performance.You will ensure joined-up planning and delivery, developing fundraising relationships across income streams, and you will enjoy line management, collaborating with others, and leading project groups to deliver targets on deadlines.
A typical week is expected to include at least 2 days from our Wolseley Head Office, 1-2days in Staffordshire to secure new support and meet donors, the remaining time worked remotely, with flexibility as required.
About Us.
“Staffordshire Wildlife Trust protects and enhances the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and promotes understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.”
A registered charity established in 1969, we are one of 46 county Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and are supported by over 18,000 members.
The Trust owns or manages 45 nature reserves covering an area of over 1900 hectares. We have around 140 staff, based in six locations around the county including our Headquarters at Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, with our work divided into four departments: Conservation Delivery & Engagement, Fundraising and Development, HR & Support Services, and Resources. The Trust has a diverse workforce including site wardens, wildlife surveyors, community and education officers, catering, retail and administration.
In addition, we have a trading company which looks after the trading side of our business. This includes a café at The Wolseley Centre, charity shops in Leek, Penkridge and Codsall, and a retail shop in the Wolseley Centre.
We’re Wild About Inclusion! To us, this means inspiring, empowering and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It means creating workspaces where difference is celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is committed to keeping children and young people safe, you can see our policy on our website.Safeguarding and protecting our visitors, customers, members, staff and volunteers is the responsibility of every trustee, employee, and volunteer at Staffordshire Wildlife Trust. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level.
Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident accredited employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for vacancies. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
At SWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy.
Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is a registered charity.Charity No: 259558.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday 30th March 2026
Interviews: 1st stage - MS Teams call during the recruitment period
2nd stage -Wed 8 April or Fri 10 April 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Director of Data Science, AI & Research
Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Hybrid, working from home and our office based in West London
Salary: £95,000 - £100,000 per annum, dependant on experience
We aim to be transparent about remuneration at MHI. As a charitable organisation, salaries for this role are predetermined and not negotiable. Please consider the advertised salary before applying.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, inclusive of a daily 1 hour paid lunch break
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays;
- Company electronic devices;
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme;
- Private health insurance after completion of probation;
- Eligibility for a Blue Light discount card
Closing Date: 2nd April 2026. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants
Job Purpose
The Director of Data Science, AI and Research leads our outstanding Data Insights Team which has expertise across data engineering, analytics, data science, machine learning, generative AI, and psychology, and works to provide insights which enhance our services and which we share with others in the sector, policy makers and politicians, service users and the general public.
The Director of Data Science, AI and Research works directly with the CEO and plays a central role in leading the strategy and development of the organisation, and is responsible for key external relationships across government, the mental health sector, funders, and researchers.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and leading MHI's long-term data insights strategy, including developing and managing external data insights partnerships with academic researchers (e.g., IGHI at Imperial College London), government (e.g., Department of Health and Social Care), and other stakeholders in the sector (e.g., CTL, and other mental health charities), and policy makers.
- Member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to development and delivery of organisational strategy, and acting as MHI spokesperson/representative where relevant.
- Leading many of MHI’s key external relationships, including those with key supporters and funders such as The Jensen and Lori Huang Family Foundation, Google, the Wellcome Trust, and AWS.
- Recruiting, retaining, and managing members of the Data Insights Team
- Analysis and reporting of service data and data insights, to support decision making within MHI, to help develop new products, and for external use (e.g., media, funders, keyword partners).
- Writing funding applications to support the data insights work, and managing relationships with funders including annual reporting and updates.
- Managing relationships with external contractors who support the Data Insights Team (e.g., AWS, AWS suppliers, AI and data engineering support).
Person Specification
Essential
Strong experience with recruiting, retaining, and managing data professionals / scientists.
Experience with developing data and organisational strategy at a senior level.
Deep understanding of data analytics, data science, AI and machine learning, and qualitative approaches.
Experience engaging with a broad range of senior internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrable knowledge and experience in mental health / psychology / neuroscience.
Excellent attention to detail, rigour, and thoroughness.
This role is subject to eligibility to work in the UK, plus satisfactory background and reference checks.
We understand that AI is increasingly part of everyday life, and you might choose to use it when putting together your application. While AI can be a helpful tool, we ask that anything you submit reflects your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We value authenticity and integrity, and we want to see what you uniquely bring to our team and why our mission resonates with you personally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Learning Disability Community Leader, L'Arche London
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (including some evening and weekend working, and regular on-call)
Salary: £55,000 (including London weighting)
Reports to: L’Arche UK Director of Care and Communities
Place of work: L’Arche London Community, West Norwood, SE27. Some travel and overnight stays will be required within the UK.
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Thursday, 16th April, at midday
Notes: If you have already applied for this role and received an update on your application from us, please do not submit another application.
Main purpose of the role
The Community Leader is responsible for ensuring that the Community is living the mission of L’Arche, by providing excellent and sustainable care and support services, support for spirituality, and engaging with our neighbours and the wider community around us.
The Community Leader will:
- Lead the Community by responding to the needs, choices and context of our members while being faithful to the L'Arche UK Vision and Values, the L'Arche International Identity and Mission Statement, and to a co-created Community Mandate and plan.
- Maintain and enhance high-quality, person-centred care, support, and housing for people with learning disabilities, both at home and in our day services in partnership with the Registered Manager, the Team in London, the National Leadership Team, individual circles of support, and external partners;
- Ensure the Community's financial sustainability through robust financial planning and management, including setting budgets, controlling spending, maximising occupancy, negotiating care contracts, growing day services, and spotting fundraising opportunities;
- Foster a culture that maximises the voice and power for people with learning disabilities, building listening and collaboration between Community members with and without learning disabilities;
- Contribute to the national work programmes of L'Arche UK, as part of the National Council, collaborating with Community Leaders of other L'Arche Communities, to share skills, best practice, and resources
Key essential criteria
- Senior leadership experience in support to adults with learning disabilities (or transferable skills and experience in a closely related field);
- Experience in leading, managing, and developing an organisation or large teams to deliver results, maintain compliance and quality, and to respond to risks and opportunities;
- Good financial planning skills and experiences of successfully managing a substantial budget;
- Ability to think strategically and work collaboratively to develop and implement community plans;
- Experience of living or working alongside people with learning disabilities and/or autistic individuals;
- Passionate about person-centred support and the values and mission of L'Arche;
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS criminal record check.
You may have held these job titles in the past: Registered Manager, Service Manager, Head of Care, Senior Operations Lead, Community Director, Head of Community Services, Country or Regional Lead, Learning Disability Services Manager, Head of Mission and Community Life, Health & Social Care Manager, Local Authority Commissioning Lead;
You can find more details about L'Arche London here.
Additional details about L'Arche can be found here.
Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work—explore our employee benefits here.
A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
To apply, please submit your CV and include a cover letter via our online application form.
The closing date is: Thursday, 16th April at midday
First round interviews are expected to take place either on 22nd or 23rd April 2026 online via Microsoft Teams.
Second round interviews will take place on 30th April 2026 and will take place within the L'Arche London Community.
We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.
Our inclusive communities challenge people to think differently about disability
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Corporate Fundraiser
Location: Primarily office‑based in Hemel Hempstead; however, hybrid working can be offered where appropriate and agreed.
Salary:IRO £36,000 (FTE) depending on experience
Vacancy Type: Permanent, 30 – 37.5 hours per week
Access to a car is essential for this role
We are searching for an experienced corporate fundraiser to join our dynamic and high-performing Fundraising Team.
You will be an excellent communicator, confident in networking and presenting a compelling case for support, target driven and have a background and successful record in securing high value (5/6 figures) gifts, business sales or similar.
You will be responsible for developing our DENS Business Partnership Programme, building a pipeline of high-value prospects, increasing engagement, and influencing the involvement of local businesses to support DENS ambitious growth plans.
You will represent DENS at regular networking events, business forums and external meetings to build visibility, grow networks and generate new corporate opportunities.
Why join DENS?
You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly, and dedicated team of fundraisers who foster a collaborative "One Team, One Goal" culture. We value and celebrate every member's contribution, ensuring you thrive in our positive working environment. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, along with ongoing training and development to enhance your skills. Your fundraising efforts will directly contribute to creating positive change and making a lasting impact in our community.
Overall Purpose:
- Develop DENS Corporate Income Stream, creating and implementing an effective corporate fundraising plan to meet agreed targets and increase sustainable income for the charity, whilst supporting DENS ambitious growth plans.
- Build strong and influential external relationships through existing and new networks and deliver first-class donor stewardship to build a pipeline of high-value business prospects, secure new partners, and nurture existing partners – with the objective of building ongoing regular income and long-term support.
- Develop the DENS Business Partnership Programme as a framework to deliver an engaging and mutually beneficial programme of activity and network of partners, to encourage and inspire support.
- Actively represent DENS at regular networking events, business forums and external meetings to build visibility, grow networks and generate new corporate opportunities.
- Develop, manage and present a range of reporting tools to ensure efficient prospect stewardship, activity planning and income forecasting - to be used to manage and plan progress with Line Manager and Senior Leadership Team.
Skills & Qualifications
- A good standard of Education
- Experience securing partnerships in a Corporate Fundraising or Sales environment
- Experience developing and delivering a corporate fundraising or sales strategy
- Successful track record of building relationships and successfully influencing business stakeholders
- Experience managing and monitoring income and expenditure budgets
- Demonstrable track record of consistently exceeding targets
- Skilled in negotiating, pitching and winning partnerships
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to manage multiple projects, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities to meet objectives and improve results
- Good written, verbal interpersonal and numeracy skills
- Diplomacy and ability to work in confidence
- Administratively self-sufficient, IT literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Professional, confident, and well-presented
- The gravitas and drive to gain maximum impact, add value, and increase corporate income
- Self-starter, motivated to set and achieve goals and take own initiative in the role
- Persuasive, Can-do attitude
- People-focused and cross-team worker
- Tact and diplomacy
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for regular travel to meetings, networking events and partner sites
- Available to attend regular early morning breakfast meetings and other networking events outside of normal working hours
- Available to work flexible hours including, on occasions, weekends, andevenings to support the wider Fundraising Team at events and fundraising activities.
Benefits include:
- 25 days or equivalent annual leave, excluding Bank and Public Holidays
- One additional day of annual leave after each 5 years’ service, up to 3 days.
- Flexible working environment
- Medicash plan, including Virtual GP, some dental and optical cover
- Employee assistance programme – 24/7 mental health support helpline
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Professional development and training, including on-going access to e-learning platform
- Staff Networks, Wellbeing Days and whole team events
- One day to volunteer for DENS or another organisation
- NEST pension scheme
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DENS, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
To help rebuild the lives of vulnerable people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.



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Full time (flexible working options available)
Closing Date: 1 April 2026
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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a collaborative and fashion-savvy retail leader with strong volunteer management experience to join us as our Store Manager for our Mary's Living & Giving (MLG) Store in Chiswick, London, where you'll inspire a longstanding and dedicated volunteer team to deliver an exceptional retail experience and maximise income that helps transform children's lives.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the role
As Store Manager, you will lead one of our flagship Mary's Living & Giving stores – a premium, fashion-forward charity retail concept created in partnership with Mary Portas. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Chiswick store, ensuring that it not only meets its commercial goals but continues to offer a unique, community-focused shopping experience that reflects the MLG brand.
You'll lead and support a passionate team of around 40 volunteers, maintaining their engagement while evolving the store's offer to reflect local trends and align operationally with other Mary's Living & Giving stores across the network.
In this role, you will:
• Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse volunteer team, creating an inclusive, supportive and empowering culture that celebrates each individual's contribution.
• Manage all aspects of store operations, ensuring excellence in visual merchandising, stock management, and customer service standards.
• Analyse sales performance and local trends to maximise income and profit, while maintaining the premium and distinctive MLG brand identity.
• Build strong links with the local community to grow the store's supporter base and reputation as a destination for high-quality womenswear and new goods.
• Diversify the product offer in line with community insight and MLG strategy, ensuring the store remains relevant, inspiring, and competitive.
• Ensure compliance with Save the Children's policies, safeguarding, and operational standards.
About you
To be successful, it is important that you have:
• Proven leadership experience in retail or charity retail, with a track record of managing and motivating teams (paid or volunteer).
• A strong sense of fashion retailing, with the ability to curate, present and sell products to a fashion-conscious, label-driven customer base.
• Commercial awareness and experience of working to sales targets, with the ability to interpret data and identify growth opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage confidently with volunteers, customers, and the wider community.
• A flexible, positive, and resilient approach, with the ability to adapt and problem-solve in a fast-moving retail environment.
• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.
This role will be based on-site in the Chiswick, London shop. We're looking for someone able to work 5 days (35 hours) per week to include weekend working.
What we offer you:
Our benefits package is extensive and generous, including:
• Competitive Pay – Our transparent pay policy ensures fair and equitable compensation.
• Generous Holidays – Start with 27 days off per year (pro rata for part-timers) and enjoy up to 32 days after 10 years.
• Pension & Life Assurance – Secure your future with excellent contributions.
• Employee Discounts – Save on groceries, high-street brands, home, tech, gyms, holidays, and more! Over 6,000 deals are available through our benefits platform.
• Maternity/Adoption Benefits – Get 21 weeks of full pay after just six months of employment.
• Paternity/Adoption Leave – Enjoy 10 weeks of full pay (plus statutory 2 weeks) after six months with us.
• Additional benefits: include cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, eye care, flu jabs, season ticket loan
Closing date: 1st April 2026
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.
Join Us as a Corporate Partnership Lead
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within our Corporate Services support the teams who champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families. We have a rewarding opportunity for a Corporate Partnership Lead within the Fundraising and Supporter Relations team. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are:
About the Team
In this role, you’ll lead a skilled and passionate team to secure new corporate partners and grow existing, high-value relationships. You will champion creative, insight-driven account management, ensuring every partnership is meaningful, mutually beneficial, and aligned with our mission. You’ll unlock a wide range of corporate income streams, from strategic partnerships and sponsorships to cause-related marketing, employee engagement, gifts in kind, and more.
About the Role
In this role, you’ll lead a skilled and passionate team to secure new corporate partners and grow existing, high-value relationships. You will champion creative, insight-driven account management, ensuring every partnership is meaningful, mutually beneficial, and aligned with our mission. You’ll unlock a wide range of corporate income streams, from strategic partnerships and sponsorships to cause-related marketing, employee engagement, gifts in kind, and more.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and lead the implementation of the Corporate Partnerships Strategy
- Define and deliver a sector-leading cultivation and stewardship programme for corporate partners and prospects
- Provide inspiring, supportive, and ambitious leadership to the Corporate Partnerships Team
What We’re Looking For
- Relevant experience of corporate fundraising.
- Experience of devising and maintaining budgets.
- Proven track record of raising income to target.
This advert is for a full-time position at 35 Hours per week, and a 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
This role is Hybrid
What we can offer you
- Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
- Annual Leave – 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
- Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
- Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
- Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
- Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
- Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
- Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
- Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
- Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.
About our application process
You will be required to upload your CV. If you are providing a supporting statement, please consider the following:
- Look at the job description and person specification.
- Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
- Give examples if you can.
We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.
To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential if its applicable to your role.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.
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St Martins, the long standing and well respected charity supporting people out of homelessness, is looking to recruit a Chief Executive following the retirement of our current CEO.
As our new Chief Executive, you will collaborate with our dedicated teams and the Board of Trustees to drive forward the vital work of St Martins, focusing on our six key priorities:
· prevent homelessness wherever possible
· deliver effective support
· deliver sustained support
· continue to be an employer of choice
· continue to be well managed and efficient
· communicate clearly
We are looking for :
· A current CEO or Director with experience in one or more of the following fields: social housing, homelessness, social care or related fields
· Proven track record of delivering organisational strategy and managing complex change.
· Proven experience of managing complex budgets exceeding £10 million, to support the long‑term sustainability of a charity during periods of change .
· Proven experience in governance and in building productive, collaborative relationships with a Board of Trustees.
· Evidence of successful income generation through fundraising, grants, and partnerships.
· Experience of media relations (including TV and radio)
· Experience interpreting complex financial and performance data to support effective evaluation and enable sound strategic decision-making.
· Experience of effective collaborative working with partner organisations and sectors.
To maximise independent living and prevent homelessness in our community by offering a hand up – housing, support and care – to the most vulnerable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cymdeithas Elusennol Ynys Môn is seeking an experienced Honorary Treasurer to provide professional financial advice and guidance to its Board of Trustees. This is a paid, advisory role (non-trustee) focused on financial oversight, risk management, and supporting informed, sustainable decision-making.
Working closely with the Board and CEO, the postholder will help ensure the charity’s finances are well-managed, transparent, and compliant with charity law and accounting standards, including SORP. The role involves approximately two days per month, with hybrid working arrangements.
This is role offers the opportunity to apply senior financial expertise to the stewardship of a charitable fund for the benefit of communities across Ynys Môn, now and for future generations.
Applicants should hold a recognised professional financial qualification or have equivalent senior-level financial experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Major Donor Lead
Ashden is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Major Donor Lead to build and drive a high-impact major giving programme at a pivotal moment in Ashden’s journey. This is a rare opportunity to unlock transformational funding and connect visionary philanthropists with pioneering climate solutions.
You will lead a major donor strategy that significantly grows both unrestricted and programmatic income - powering the scale-up of climate innovations that change lives and protect our planet.
This is not simply a relationship management role. It is a leadership opportunity to build a thriving major giving ecosystem.
If you want to work for a climate solutions charity working for a greener, fairer future… then apply today!
Position: Major Donor Lead
Location: London/Hybrid (based in London Victoria with the expectation to work in the office 2 to 3 days per week.)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £58,177 per annum plus amazing benefits
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9:00am, 26th Mar 2026. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
First stage interview (online): Wednesday 8 April 2026
Second stage interview (in person at our office in Victoria): Tuesday 14 April 2026. We will reimburse candidates for their travel.
The Role
You will lead a major donor strategy that significantly grows both unrestricted and programmatic income - powering the scale-up of climate innovations that change lives and protect our planet. This is not simply a relationship management role. It is a leadership opportunity to build a thriving major giving ecosystem read more here.
Core areas of responsibility:
· Strategic leadership of major giving
· High value relationship cultivation and stewardship
· Income growth through network activation
· Cross-organisational collaboration and storytelling
Benefits
· Generous pension scheme (12% employer contribution with opportunity for personal contribution also) and access to pensions advice and retirement planning
· Insurance
· Holiday – 30 days annual leave (inclusive of 3 days office closure in December)
· Health, wellbeing and personal support
· Private health and dental care
· Employer Assistance Programme (EAP)
· GP service 24/7
· Flexible and hybrid working
· Social events – throughout the year, from book clubs and sports clubs to birthday cakes and team outings.
About You
You will have a proven track record securing five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts from high-net-worth individuals and running sophisticated donor stewardship programmes. With strong financial monitoring and reporting capability, you will have had experience collaborating across programme and communications teams to develop compelling cases for support and ensuring donor compliance and impact reporting.
You will be an exceptional relationship builder and natural networker with Strong strategic thinking and pipeline management skills and excellent communication skills. Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment you will be entrepreneurial and self-directed and comfortable representing the organisation at high-level events.
Due to the volume of applications, the team can only provide individual feedback to candidates who are invited to interview.
You may also have experience in areas such as Major Donor, Major Donor Fundraising, Major Donor Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Major Donor Lead, Major Donor Fundraising Lead, Fundraising Lead, Major Donor Manager, Major Donor Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Manager.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
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About us
Carers UK’s vision is to create a society that recognises, values and supports carers. As the leading national charity for unpaid carers, we exist to make life better for carers, however caring affects them. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing.
About the role
We recognise the value of social media in communicating with all our audiences; whether unpaid carers or their friends and families, employers, politicians, service providers, supporters and all those people who may become a carer for a partner, family member, friend or neighbour and will need information, support, and to know that there are people working to make their lives better.
This role works with colleagues across the organisation - but also in partnership with external organisations and agencies, with targets set for engagement (and other indicators of the success of our campaigns). We're working on multiple campaigns simultaneously; whether that's Carers Week, campaigns to influence changes to the law to better support carers, encouraging unpaid carers to join us as members, updating on activities in the devolved nations or getting people to fundraise for Carers UK. And we use a mix of owned, earned and paid communications to drive engagement in a challenging and crowded environment in order to get our messages to cut through. It's a busy, but varied role, in a supportive and collaborative team.
About you
Working within the communications and marketing team, you'll be confident in managing our social media accounts (we have many), ensuring we're using platforms to get our messages out to both wide and targeted audiences with engaging and timely content.
You'll be happy using tools for social listening, interacting with our audiences and building our reach. You'll be familiar with key metrics for social engagement and will be reporting back to colleagues and other stakeholders - and using this data to constantly improve our communications.
You'll be skilled in writing longer form content for our members' magazine, Caring, proof reading articles, posting content on our websites, creating graphics and making sure our content is engaging, audience focused and dynamic. Oh, and you probably know your way around an emoji set and are not scared of a well timed pun. We're a small but effective communications team and pride ourselves on getting stuck in and supporting each other when we need to deliver big on fast moving projects, so you'll need be able to juggle lots of demands while recognising the importance of always hitting deadlines.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please contact us to discuss.
The closing date for applications is 5pm, Tuesday 7 April.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Summary – Head of Income Generation & Engagement
About the role
We are recruiting a Head of Income Generation & Engagement, who will be an integral part of the Executive Team, working closely with colleagues to help shape the organisation’s direction, contribute to key decisions, and drive income generation, marketing and engagement. You will be central to delivering our shared vision, values and mission, and will be fundamentally values-led in your approach.
The Head of Income Generation & Engagement is responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious, integrated strategy that maximises sustainable charitable income, strengthens Age UK Merton’s brand and reputation, and deepens engagement across the communities we serve.
This a commercially focused role, developing and expanding our current paid-for services, ensuring service processes, staffing structures and client pathways are robust and underpin Age UK Merton’s continued sustainability and good reputation. The role will be responsible for the startup of strategic fundraising activity across the borough, decreasing our reliance on our current income streams, and diversifying our avenues of income to support long-term service development & growth.
About you
We are looking for a compassionate, yet dynamic leader, with the credibility and gravitas to quickly gain the trust and respect of peers and colleagues, and who will be able to connect, inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, partners and the wider community.
You will come to the table with a deep expertise in strategic income generation, engagement and communications. You will have a strong commercial acumen, with a demonstrable track record and proven ability to develop and shape strategy and implement transformational change that drives sustainable growth in both income and audience engagement.
We are looking for someone innovative and ambitious, professional and personable; you will be an outstanding communicator, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
You will be empathetic and passionate about the Age UK Merton mission, with the dynamism to inspire and unite diverse, multidisciplinary teams around clear, shared business objectives.
Job Description
We are an equal opportunities employer, aspiring to reflect the communities that we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We value diversity and believe our differences enrich the services we provide to local older adults. They also help us as colleagues by encouraging us to challenge ourselves, learn, innovate, and adapt.
Job title: Head of Income Generation & Engagement
Salary: £50k to £60k (dependant on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (1.0 WTE)
Responsible to: CEO
Based at: Elmwood Centre, 277 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3NT and hybrid working from home, frequent travel throughout the borough required
Contract: Permanent
Direct reports: Community Outreach Officer, Activity Centre Coordinator, At Home Manager
Key result areas:
Fundraising
· To set the strategic direction for income generation at Age UK Merton, developing and delivering a sustainable portfolio of future-focused fundraising that grows income and optimises the supporter journey over the long term.
· To lead the diversification of income, reducing reliance on any single partner or
activity and building a resilient, balanced fundraising portfolio that represent a high return on investment and grows our supporter base. This will be via individuals, corporates, trusts & foundations, statutory bodies and the community; cultivating long-term, meaningful partnerships, enhancing Age UK Merton’s reach, influence and income-generating potential.
· To strengthen and grow the legacy pipeline, overseeing effective stewardship and marketing, and will oversee the external lottery, ensuring regulatory compliance and annual growth.
· To maintain an agile, insight-driven approach to stay ahead of sector trends and competitor activity.
· To develop sound business cases for investment in new income generation posts or activity.
· To build organisational resource capability and resilience to facilitate future growth.
Commercial Services
· To develop and expand our paid-for services, with a focus on outreach activity to widen reach and access to services, and to increase client numbers and those in underrepresented and underserved populations.
· To develop and expand our paid-for services, to increase client numbers to create a step change in sustainable income and delivery of services across the borough.
· To ensure our paid-for services represent a strong return on investment and to ensure the business model is regularly reviewed for cost efficiencies and potential for growth.
· To ensure service processes, staffing structures and client pathways are robust and underpin Age UK Merton’s good reputation.
· Where appropriate, to seek out funding via grants, trusts and foundations to bolster paid-for service activity, overseeing bid development processes, ensuring quality, competitiveness, transparency and appropriate risk assessment.
· To continuously evaluate the potential for partnership working and collaboration to increase impact and improve performance.
Engagement
· To shape and deliver an engagement strategy that spans all Age UK Merton audiences, growing brand awareness and deepening engagement, understanding motivations and behaviours, and ensuring we focus our efforts where they can make the greatest difference.
· To identify underrepresentation and underserved groups within our borough, building relationships with communities and community leaders to create two-way dialogues to understand unmet need and inform future service development.
· To champion digital, data-led ways of working across engagement activity, working to strengthen our digital presence, and using insights to create relevant, compelling and personalised experiences across all channels.
· As custodian of the Age UK Merton brand, to ensure consistency, clarity and strength of messaging across the organisation.
· To lead the development and delivery of integrated marketing, communications and public relations strategies, ensuring a seamless omni-channel approach.
· To ensure that external communications are accurate, values-led, and reflective of organisational impact, maintaining confidence among funders, partners, and the wider public.
Communications & Marketing
· To lead the development and delivery of a communications strategy that maximises opportunities to increase Age UK Merton’s profile locally and nationally.
· To oversee the development and delivery of our digital channels, in particular social media and the website.
· To oversee the editorial direction, design, production, distribution and quality of the organisation’s publications.
Strategy and Partnerships
· To work as part of the Executive Team, shaping the organisational strategy, culture and cross departmental ways of working.
· To lead the development and delivery of seamless income generation and engagement strategies and annual operating plans aligned to organisational priorities.
· To set, manage and monitor budgets, ensuring clear targets, KPIs and accountability across teams.
· To provide high-quality analysis, reporting and insight to inform strategic decision-making, Board reporting and accountability to funders.
· To ensure robust management of restricted and contractual funding, setting financial controls, to comply with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
· To act as an ambassador and spokesperson for Age UK Merton, representing with
Professionalism, confidence and compassion.
· To build and maintain strategic partnerships, networks and relationships to strengthen visibility, influence and community engagement.
Governance, Compliance & Risk
· Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission, Fundraising Regulator, the Gambling Commission, advertising standards and GDPR/data-protection legislation.
· To contribute to strong risk-management frameworks, ensuring early identification, mitigation, and appropriate investigation of risks.
· Oversee policy development as applicable for the department.
People
· To grow and develop a high-performing team, and to make the case for further resource investment where appropriate, in order to recruit and develop a multi-disciplinary team covering income generation, marketing, communications and engagement, with a view to develop a culture of creativity and professionalism across the entire team.
· To ensure effective performance management, with regular 1:1s, appraisal, individual and team development and succession planning.
· To embed, review and optimise new team structures and systems to maximise efficiency, impact and income.
· To ensure volunteers are effectively integrated, supported and aligned to organisational priorities.
General
· To establish good working relationships with all relevant stakeholders and liaise as required
· To comply at all times with the policies and procedures of Age UK Merton.
· To ensure that Age UK Merton’s Equal Opportunities policies, principles and practices are observed and implemented throughout service delivery.
· To carry out any other relevant tasks as required, to ensure the effective development of the organisation and the delivery of its services, this may include supporting weekend and out of hours events for time off in lieu.
· To attend staff meetings, 1:1s, and appraisal meetings.
· To be aware of own training needs and participate in training/education to improve performance considered relevant to the post and to achieve agreed targets.
· To act as a representative of the values, beliefs and principles of AUKM at all times.
· To undertake any other duties that are requested and commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
Deadline for applications will be Friday 10th April 2026.
Interviews will take place w/c 20th April 2026.
If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting an application, you can assume that you have not been shortlisted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


