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This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent strategic, analytical and leadership skills to join Impetus as an Investment Director and support us in our mission to transform the lives of young people.
The Investment Director (ID) is a key member of the Investment Team, playing a leading role in identifying, assessing, and supporting portfolio partner charities and other non-profit organisations to deepen their impact and scale their outcomes. This role works closely with other Investment Directors and Investment Managers to deliver external facing support to portfolio partners as well as internal projects to support the development of the investment model and portfolio strategy.
Investment Directors use strategic thinking, analytical rigour, and senior relationship skills to support a portfolio of amazing organisations that, together, will help shift the life chances and outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK.
About the Investment Team
The Investment Team is responsible for selecting portfolio partners, managing our charity investments and supporting our portfolio partners to improve and scale their impact.
The Investment Team also leads the Impetus Leadership Academy, a leadership development programme to support talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership roles.
The team is made up of 18 people, including former teachers, charity chief executives, charity impact leads, management consultants, social investment portfolio managers and impact consultants.
The team is led by a Portfolio Director who sits on the Senior Management Team. The Portfolio Director has 5 direct reports: a Deputy Portfolio Director, three Sector Leads (who lead our work in School engagement, School attainment and Employment Sectors) and an Impact Lead. Sector Leads line manage 6 Investment Directors. Investment Directors line manage Investment Managers (currently 5). Investment Directors and Investment Managers tend to primarily focus on a sector but might have mixed portfolios, depending on need, experience and interest.
The Investment Team has a good track record of role progression. All four Leads and a number of our Investment Directors were promoted from within the team.
The team is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We come from a range of backgrounds and bring a broad mix of perspectives. We care deeply for our colleagues, our portfolio partners and the young people we serve.
About this role
We believe that all young people deserve to succeed in school and in work, whatever their background. As we enter a challenging time with rising inflation and a likely recession, our work feels more vital than ever before. We are pleased to be able to expand our team to support our growing portfolio of charity and non-profit partners, in order to reach and impact more lives. The role of Investment Director presents an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the charities we serve, the team itself and the whole of Impetus.
Key responsibilities
Finding high potential charities and non-profit partners for our portfolio
- Identifying potential charitable organisations for investment
- Leading in-depth due diligence process within the scope of a grant round, to assess and build partnership foundations with potential partners – covering leadership and governance, and their impact, scale, and partnership potential;
- Modelling from first contact of origination, our approach to engaged and trust-based investment management support;
- Developing and presenting high quality investment propositions to our Investment Committee.
Managing partnerships with portfolio partners
- Managing relationships with partner Chairs and CEOs
- Agreeing Service Funding Agreements, including appropriate annual investment milestones to allow for a clear assessment of re-investment potential at end of phase
- Regularly monitoring and assessing partner progress / risks against milestones and making evidence-based recommendations on progression or exit to Leads, Portfolio Director and the Investment Committee
- Escalating key risks on performance, leadership and safeguarding
- Conducting annual partnership review with Sector Leads and partner CEOs
- Working with Impetus Finance colleagues to ensure timely distribution of grant payments, in line with Service Funding Agreements.
Supporting portfolio partners
- Providing direct support to CEOs and senior colleagues on key strategic topics, using a mix of at least monthly one-to-one meetings and group facilitation to:
- clarify theory of change,
- define long term ambition,
- develop growth strategy
- achieve a step change in the delivery and performance management of outcomes,
- strengthen leadership (individual and collective) and governance capabilities,
- develop path to scale,
- build financial resilience;
- Scoping and project managing pro bono capacity-building projects (in addition to providing direct management support). Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard and contribute to charity progression;
- Identifying engagement opportunities for our donors and supporters with portfolio partners that are aligned with the partner’s activities and do not distract or undermine their core work;
- Collaborating with the Impetus Philanthropy team to support the development of additional funding opportunities for portfolio partners, enhancing their ability to deliver impact at scale;
- Effectively leveraging the support of investment managers to advance the objectives developed for each portfolio partner that is managed by an Investment Director.
Support to Impetus
- Developing expertise about “what works” in the sector through cultivation and use of expert input and engagement as well as investigation into key research and evaluative literature;
- Contributing insights and learning from portfolio work to inform Impetus’ strategy, model and delivery;
- Contributing to internal priorities and working groups (e.g. team strategy discussions, digital improvement initiatives, or equity, diversity, and inclusion)
- Contribute towards Impetus’ public affairs and philanthropy objectives through input into case studies, research and policy campaigns, donor reports and fundraising events
- Sharing the learning from our work across the team, across the organisation and externally working within Impetus strategy and agreed forums
- Engaging in Impetus pro bono, communications, and advocacy events, and engage portfolio partners appropriately in these events.
- Where appropriate, line-managing and supporting Investment Managers on the team to grow and develop, and achieve their project, role and team objectives.
Person specification
Essential
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
- Senior level responsibility and a strong track record of building trust-based relationships with senior stakeholders, advising them on key strategic decisions, and challenging them in a respectful and collaborative manner.
- A talent for strategic thinking around complex issues.
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
- Understanding of impact measurement and evaluation fundamentals.
- Tenacity and initiative.
- Ability to flex personal style to needs of charity and leadership.
- Growth mind-set to seek out and act on feedback.
- Proven ability to work independently, and to exercise good judgment.
- Strong planning and time management skills.
- Interest in partnering closely with charities that are doing what it takes to get better.
- A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
If you don't tick all these boxes, but still feel that you fit the profile, please apply anyway.
Desirable
- Experience in the non-profit (charity or social enterprise) sector, through work, as a pro-bono volunteer or Trustee capacity.
- Experience in consulting, investment management, senior charity management, or other in-depth grant making and advisory work.
- Knowledge and expertise in UK education or youth employability sectors.
- Board experience in private, public or third sector.
- Understanding of or experience with commissioning impact evaluations.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

Human Trafficking Foundation (HTF) | Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £50,000-£60,000
Location: London Hybrid (minimum two office days per week)
Contract: Full-time | Start date April 2026
The Human Trafficking Foundation (HTF) works to strengthen the United Kingdom's response to modern slavery and human trafficking. Established from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, they operate as the trusted national infrastructure body bringing together government, Parliament, local authorities, policing and frontline organisations.
They work to equip, amplify and inform by supporting organisations, elevating voices (especially those with lived experience), and shaping national policy and practice.
They are now seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead this respected and influential charity at a critical moment.
Why this role matters
HTF is a small, agile, high-impact organisation with a national footprint. You will steward its trusted reputation, strengthen its financial resilience, and ensure that emerging trends in exploitation, legislation and frontline need continue to be addressed through coordinated, survivor-centred action.
What you will lead
- Strategic direction and organisational leadership
- National convening across government, Parliament, statutory agencies and NGOs
- Survivor-informed policy influence through their Lived Experience Advisory Panel
- Fundraising and diversification of income
- A small, dedicated team delivering rapid, high-quality impact
- Governance, partnerships, safeguarding and operational oversight
About you:
We welcome candidates from a range of professional backgrounds who bring:
- Senior leadership experience in charity, public policy, human rights or social justice work (or strong transferable leadership experience with evidence of commitment to these areas)
- A track record of income generation and diversification
- Excellent diplomacy, communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- A values-driven approach grounded in integrity, collaboration and survivor-centred practice
- Curiosity, resilience, and the ability to remain balanced in a challenging and emotionally heavy landscape
How to apply
Please submit:
- CV
- A 1-2 page written supporting statement answering the three questions to : 1-2 page written supporting statement responding to three questions:
- What attracts you to the role and how does it align with your values and experience?
- Outline your experience of senior-level fundraising and income diversification.
- How would you balance high-level strategic leadership with the hands-on responsibilities of a small organisation while upholding HTF's values?.
Applications to be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Application deadline: 9am Friday 20th February 2026
- First interview: 25/26th February 2026 (online)
- Final interview: 4/5th March 2026 (in-person)
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to Human Trafficking Foundation on this appointment. For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala at Charity People
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
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.
Position: Head of Service Development
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London, with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £65,118 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
This year, we’ve embarked on introducing a bold, exciting new operating model and structure to improve our services and support to help everyone affected by MS.
We’re making it easier for people who use our services to find and connect to the support they need. And we're looking at ways to make our support more accessible and personalised to meet people’s individual needs, no matter where they are on their MS journey.
We’re creating services that are flexible so that, when someone's circumstance changes, we’ll change too. As demand for our services grows, we’ll always be ready to support everyone who needs our help.
Our new structure and our new ways of working will bring all of these services together under one delivery model launching next year. We're creating a new virtual support hub to bring together everything our community needs to manage their MS or support and care for someone living with MS.
Our Services Development team are responsible for: UK-wide service development and experience design, community development
Our Head of Services Development will be:
- leading the development and continuous improvement of our UK-wide and community-based services, ensuring they are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with organisational strategy. And also working alongside our Digital Services Product Manager on all of our digital services.
- overseeing the full-service development lifecycle, using evidence to drive continuous improvement and ensuring that lived experience is embedded into design.
- ensuring that our new or improved services are operationally viable. Supporting our Fundraising to ensure that new services are funded.
- Developing and managing our service development roadmap.
- With the Director of Service Development, acting as an organisational lead for coproduction / lived experience. Driving best practice and upskilling in coproduction and lived experience involvement and participation across the organisation.
We’re looking for:
- significant experience of leading coproduction and service experience design, and ability to support others to deliver these activities.
- ability to lead organisational discussions and be an authoritative champion based on subject expertise (for coproduction, service development and innovation).
- experience of effectively implementing change and improvement across an organisation, and ability to drive continuous improvement across a department.
- experience of leading service development and managing the service lifecycle (including horizon scanning, research, coproduction, piloting and using monitoring and evaluation data to make improvements), ideally in a health or third sector setting.
- substantial experience of people management, in a team of similar size or complexity. Demonstrable ability to lead, manage and support others to deliver high-quality results.
- Proven experience in policy implementation, compliance and risk governance (and with an understanding of Safeguarding and demonstratable experience implementing Safeguarding policies).
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 2nd February 2026
Interested?
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We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and or people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our recruitment and selection process
- The first round of our recruitment and selection process includes an interview with competency-based questions.
- Our recruitment and selection process might also include extra tasks. For example, a written or Microsoft Excel test or making a presentation.
- We’ll let you know what the selection process will include when we invite you to interview. You can ask for any more reasonable adjustments for the interview as part of the invitation.
- You might also be invited for a second interview. We’ll let you know about this during the selection process.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 39 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Purpose of the role
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure BDC Mind delivers high-quality mental health services, achieves organisational sustainability, and fosters a culture aligned to the charity’s values.
The CEO works closely with the Board to set strategic direction, leads the Executive Leadership Team, ensures effective governance and financial stewardship, and represents BDC Mind across local, regional, and national forums.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and Courageous Leadership
1. Lead the development and implementation of the organisational strategy.
2. Build trust and confidence with the Board, ELT, staff, and external partners.
3. Provide transparent and values-driven leadership aligned to BDC Mind’s mission.
4. Build strong, productive relationships with commissioners, funders, strategic and corporate partners.
5. Engage in media engagement, advocacy, and public speaking responsibilities.
Innovation, Growth & Sector Influence
6. Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.
7. Develop new or enhanced service models, including pilots and strategic partnerships within Bradford and Craven and across West Yorkshire.
8. Position BDC Mind as a leading service provider for current and emerging mental health needs through identifying service gaps and opportunities.
Delivering High-Impact Services
9. Ensure services deliver measurable, high-quality outcomes for people and communities.
10. Embed Service Member voices at the heart of Service developments.
11. Oversee service performance, quality assurance, and impact reporting.
Building an Inclusive and Diverse Culture in line with our Antiracism Commitments
12. Drive the delivery of our commitments to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Anti-Racism and the Patient Care Race Equality Framework (PCREF)
13. Promote a culture of inclusion, psychological safety, and respect across the organisation.
14. Strengthen workforce diversity and embed anti-discriminatory practice.
15. Ensure services are accessible, inclusive and culturally competent.
Inspiring, Supportive and Accountable Leadership
16. Provide clear, motivating leadership to the ELT and wider workforce.
17. Promote staff wellbeing, professional development, and collaborative working.
18. Ensure effective line management, appraisals, and succession planning across ELT.
19. Communicate consistently, openly, and effectively with all members of the workforce, Maintaining visibility and accessibility across teams and services.
Governance, Finance, Safeguarding & Risk
20. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
21. Maintain robust safeguarding practices for children and adults at risk.
22. Oversee robust health and safety procedures and risk assessments.
23. Ensure strong governance, effective decision-making, and accountability across the organisation.
24. Maintain robust organisational risk management processes.
25. Support the Board’s effectiveness through high-quality reporting and engagement.
26. Ensure strong financial controls, financial planning, management, and statutory compliance.
27. Drive income generation and diversification of funding streams for long-term financial sustainability.
General Duties
28. Foster and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, facilitating effective communication channels.
29. Lead the team ensuring all key people processes are engaged with meaningfully to enable strong performance and transparent communication, addressing issues proactively and sensitively should they arise and in alignment with our aims, policies, core values and Employee Handbook.
30. Fully participating in all relevant training to develop and maintain your performance in the role.
31. Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to our values: Caring Always, Working Together, Supporting Everyone, Enabling All and Continually Improving.
32. Performing other duties as reasonably required within the role.
It is BDC Mind’s policy to make reasonable adjustments to enable those with disabilities to undertake the above. We are committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion, and the importance of lived experience as a source of knowledge and expertise. Our values are:
Person specification
Bradford District and Craven Mind is committed to promoting mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and improving the quality of life for people with mental health challenges. We value diversity, inclusion and lived experiences when recruiting our staff and volunteers.
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
· Senior leadership experience within one or more of health, social care, charity, or related sectors.
· Strong understanding of mental health services and challenges faced by service users.
· Knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, quality standards and regulation.
· Good financial literacy and experience overseeing budgets and financial strategy.
· Strong understanding of EDI principles and inclusive leadership.
· Engaging with a Board of Trustees.
Desirable
· Relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g., management, social care, health).
· Knowledge of commissioning, procurement, and tendering processes.
Leadership Skills & Behaviours
Essential
· Courageous, transparent, values-driven leadership approach.
· Ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
· Strategic thinker capable of turning vision into deliverable plans.
· Skilled communicator and relationship-builder internally and externally.
· Effective decision-maker, particularly in complex and challenging situations.
· Commitment to equity inclusion, diversity, and psychologically safe working environments.
· Collaborative and partnership-oriented working style.
· Person-centred leadership, able to exercise discretion.
Experience
Essential
· Senior paid role with a charity of turnover of more than £3.5 million.
· Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, organisational development, and change management.
· Delivering organisational strategies and measurable outcomes.
· Managing growth, innovation or service transformation.
· Strong financial acumen including overseeing financial sustainability, compliance, budget management and income generation.
· Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills including Representing organisations publicly and influencing stakeholders.
· Experience of working within a wider system of charities and infrastructure.
Desirable
· Experience of working within a federated or charity network.
· Leadership experience within mental health or wellbeing services.
· Demonstrable commitment to Anti-Racism.
· Evidence of public policy influence.
Personal Attributes
· A strong passion for the mission of BDC Mind and alignment with our values, including inclusion for all
· Resilience and the confidence to challenge constructively.
· Ability to foster trust, credibility and positive relationships.
· Passion for improving mental health outcomes across communities.
· Commitment to learning, improvement and reflective practice.
Additional Information
· The CEO may be required to work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends.
· Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
To make the best possible difference to the mental health and wellbeing of the greatest number of people.



Are you passionate about human rights and committed to ending ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices? We are seeking a Direct Intervention Service Manager to lead our frontline service, supporting those at risk and driving change across communities.
The Role
This is a rewarding leadership role where you will:
- Lead and support the Direct Intervention team to deliver safeguarding and advocacy services;
- Manage referrals, complex cases, and ensure person-centred support;
- Build and maintain partnerships with agencies and professionals;
- Contribute to organisational development, fundraising, and strategy;
- Ensure safeguarding, risk management, and service standards are upheld.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience managing frontline safeguarding or domestic abuse services;
- Knowledge of working across diverse communities, particularly those where HBA and harmful practices are more prevalent;
- Experience in leading, mentoring and supporting staff and volunteers;
- Experience in service development, project management, and budgeting;
- Commitment to Savera UK’s values of respect, inclusion, compassion, innovation, and ambition.
What We Offer
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
- Wellbeing support and external supervision.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Employer pension contribution (3%).
Equality & Occupational Requirement
This post is open to female applicants only, in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the role and the needs of our service users. We welcome and encourage applications from women of all backgrounds.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete our application form and Equal Opportunities monitoring form, found on this page or on our website.
To be considered, you must complete all required sections of the application form to demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.
Application deadline: Friday 13th February 2026 at 5pm. In-person interviews will take place towards the end of February 2026.
We will end ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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!
Location: Reading, Hybrid (at least twice a month to Reading Office)
Hours: Full time, however will consider 0.8 FTE
Salary: £75,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 12th February 2026
First Stage Interviews: 19th & 20th February 2026
Second Stage Interviews: 25th & 26th February 2026 - there will be an informal meet with our CEO.
On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible
At Make‑A‑Wish UK, every role plays a part in creating life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are seeking a Head of Finance who will lead the operational delivery of our finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls and full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. In this vital role, you will support the Finance Director in delivering our strategic financial objectives and act as a key liaison between finance and the wider organisation.
Core Purpose
To lead the operational delivery of the charity’s finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, and full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The Head of Finance supports the Finance Director in delivering strategic financial objectives and acts as a key liaison between finance and other departments. As a member of the Extended Leadership Team (ExLT), the role contributes financial insight to organisation‑wide decision‑making and plays an active part in delivering cross‑charity priorities and operational goals.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Essential Criteria
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with minimum 3 years PQE
- Experience in a similar role.
- Excellent excel and financial modelling skills
- Proven experience in finance business partnering & management reporting.
- Proven ability to manage and develop a finance team.
- Experience of preparing consolidated financial statements from general ledger
- Solid understanding of VAT
- Analytical mindset with ability to problem solve, interpret data and to see the bigger picture, identifying inter relationships between different departments
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of process improvements and automation
- Uses initiative, with ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Collaborative with ability to work cross functionally
- Confident in using Microsoft Office tools and accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
- Integrity and discretion.
Desirable Criteria
- Similar experience with medium to large charity highly desirable
- Similar experience of business partnering with areas of fundraising highly desirable
- Strong technical knowledge of charity accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience of operating under partial exemption for VAT
- Experience with restricted/unrestricted funds and grant reporting.
- Experience with digital transformation or finance system upgrades.
- Experience of working with Xero and Salesforce
Key Responsibilities:
Finance operations
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
- Ensure timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with agreed timelines – balance sheet account ownership as agreed
- Process month end journals as required
- Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with agreed timelines
- Ensure processes & procedures are documented and kept up to date, and recommend improvements to drive continuous improvement
- Maintain and improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
- Review finance policies on an annual basis and update in line with current legislation and best practice
- Support the organisation with any finance related queries
Management Accounting
- Prepare consolidated management accounts, including variance analysis, risks and opportunities, and advise budget holders as required.
- Design financial reports, processes and training guides to drive budget holder self service
- Recommend solutions to streamline month end reporting and other financial processes
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Coordinate the annual budgeting & forecast process across departments.
- Produce the consolidated annual budget and quarterly reforecasts for review by FD, in line with agreed timeframes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and funding requirements (currently excel based).
- Review budget & forecast submissions, and challenge appropriately. Perform variance analysis (actuals vs budget/forecast) and explain key drivers.
- Monitor performance against budget/forecast and provide appropriate reports including variance analysis dependent on stakeholder.
- Ensure finance system and all associated systems are updated with budget / forecast information accordingly
- Recommend solutions to streamline budgeting and reforecasting process
Business Partnering
- Work closely and build strong relationships with operational teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
- Influence strategic decisions through clear communication of financial insights.
- Undertake financial evaluation of new projects, business cases, funding bids, and contracts, as required.
- Produce written reports on performance, highlighting key financial risks and opportunities.
- Upskill budget holders in financial awareness and management
- Own the finance business partner relationship and role with some of the more complex profit centres
Treasury & Cash Management
- Lead cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning across the organisation.
- Manage relationships with banks and investment managers, ensuring compliance with treasury policies.
- Oversee restricted and unrestricted fund reporting and ensure appropriate allocation and usage.
- Support the development and implementation of treasury strategies, including reserve management and ethical investment policies.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Support the Finance Director & budget holders in preparing financial models, as required.
- Partner with budget holders to provide financial models and insightful financial analysis and to support decision-making.
- Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets & reforecasts, identifying risks and opportunities
- Deliver high-quality analysis to support new initiatives.
Finance Systems & Process Improvement
- Lead on the implementation and optimisation of finance systems (eg. Xero).
- Monitor and manage any payment and other system interfaces
- Drive automation and efficiency in financial processes & reporting.
- Support the integration of finance with wider organisational systems - finance representative on technology SCRUMS and SPRINTS
mCompliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards (SORP), Companies House, HMRC, and Charity Commission requirements.
- Responsible for accurate and timely submission of HMRC returns, including quarterly VAT returns, annual employee benefits and Corporation Tax.
- Prepare statutory accounts and lead on the external audit process.
- Quarterly reporting to Make-A-Wish International - APD reporting
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and best practices.
Team leadership & Support
- Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
- Provide training and support to non-finance staff on budgeting and financial procedures
- to improve financial literacy across the organization.
- Create Finance resources to encourage self-service for common queries
General and ad-hoc Support
- Deputise for Finance Director in their absence
- Provide cover for finance team members during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of service and workload management.
- Take on additional duties as appropriate to the level of the role and contribute to team objectives.
- Support fundraising events from a finance perspective
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Health Information and Education
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have around 95 staff based in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Job summary for Head of Health Information and Education
The Head of Health Information and Education is a key role at Bowel Cancer UK, leading the delivery of our health information and health professional education. We currently provide high quality support, but we know we need to do even more, reach more people and have an even greater impact.
The Head of Health Information and Education will, alongside our Clinical Lead, lead the development and delivery of our services in this area. This is a pivotal role with key areas of focus:
• Drive innovation in health information.
• Drive innovation in the content and delivery of health professional education.
• Expand our reach and accessibility to ensure no one faces bowel cancer alone.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders.
• Champion technology and digital solutions to enhance service delivery.
You’ll work closely with the Director and the Services Leadership team to set strategic direction and ensure our services are impactful, inclusive, and evidence based.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
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In this role, you will develop as a finance professional through business partnering, strengthening financial processes and working within locally led model of international development. You’ll be part of small and mighty team working collaboratively.
We are bold, we are brave and we’re not afraid to work differently. At All We Can, your working days will be filled with purpose and meaning as we strive for a world where every community has the power, dignity, and resources to lead their own future – creating just societies. Your role will be crucial to maintaining the financial health and integrity of the organisation. By ensuring accurate and timely processed financial records, collaborative working across the team, compliance with regulations, and efficient financial processes, you will support the organisation's ambition.
If you join us, some things you’ll also work on are:
- Maintaining and improving financial compliance, controls, procedures, and guidelines and supporting colleagues to understand and adhere to them.
- Assisting in the preparation and delivery of the year-end audit
- Providing high quality business partnering and developing solutions to shared problems within and outside of your immediate team and to other teams in day-to-day business and for specific processes/projects.
We are looking for someone with previous finance experience in charity sector – fully or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, and strong collaborative and relational skills to work with different colleague across the organisation. You will be a person who can take initiative, solve problems and get things done timely.
The team you’ll be joining is split between the UK and our six priority countries. In this team, we value participation, inclusive decision-making and good relationships. We also care for each other and create a sense of purpose-driven community. In our organisational culture we work towards trust and accountability, personal development, inclusion and care and being anti-racist.
For full list of accountabilities and requirements and the recruitment process, please see the application pack.
Location: The contract for the role is London-based – it means that while you can be working anywhere in the UK, you are responsible for the cost of your travel to the London-based office. On a regular basis we ask everyone to be in the office once a month for team day and every other month for Finance and Resources Team Day. Other meetings will happen that will also require in-person presence, but we can’t specify now how frequent they might be.
Why should you work with us?
- We pioneer locally led partnership-based international development model
- Everyone’s welcome! At All We Can, everyone’s welcome irrespective of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We’re committed to building inclusive and caring culture. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit people who reflect diverse communities. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that everyone’s treated fairly and consistently at every stage of your employment, and we are open to consider reasonable adjustments for disabled people.
- We’ll support your growth and development
Important note about completing your application – please read
When submitting the application, you will be asked to submit your CV and answer four competency-based questions. There’s no specified length for the answers and we ask you to use your judgment to balance between giving us as much information as needed and being succinct. Only applications that answer the questions will be considered. We’ll not consider answers which say ‘Please see the CV’. The scoring is primarily- based on the answers to the competency-based questions, so please ensure that you showcase your skills and experiences fully through those answers.
We look forward to receiving applications from people from variety of backgrounds and with different experiences. If you would like to find out more about the role or organisation, we encourage you to get in touch.
Use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Rooted in the Christian faith, All We Can is an international development and relief organisation, working to see every person’s potential fulfilled.



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Chief Finance Officer
We are seeking a Chief Finance Officer who will provide strategic financial leadership, playing a pivotal role in securing the long-term sustainability of this nationally significant Cathedral.
Position: Chief Finance Officer
Location: Chichester/Hybrid
Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week)
Salary: £60,000 pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension contribution, pro rata of 34 days’ leave including bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, and flexible working opportunities
Closing Date: Monday 2 February 2026
Interviews: First interviews will take place in person in Chichester on Tuesday 10 February
The Role
This is a pivotal senior leadership role with responsibility for the overall financial health, sustainability and strategic direction of the Cathedral. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Chapter and senior colleagues, you will provide robust financial leadership while supporting income generation, investment planning and effective use of resources across a complex charity operation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting across all Cathedral entities
- Overseeing monthly management accounts, statutory reporting and audit processes
- Managing financial risk, cash flow forecasting and investment of liquid funds
- Supporting and advising trustees and committees with clear financial analysis
- Identifying and developing new income streams including commercial activity, grants and fundraising
- Providing financial oversight for new projects and strategic initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with Charity Commission and Church of England financial requirements
- Managing and developing the finance team
- Overseeing IT strategy and third party service providers to ensure value for money
A copy of the job description is available once you click to apply.
About You
You will be a qualified accountant with senior level experience and the confidence to operate both strategically and hands on within a values led organisation.
You will bring:
- A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA
- Recent senior financial leadership experience, ideally within a charity or heritage setting
- Strong commercial awareness and experience of income generation
- Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
- Experience of financial risk management and investment decision making
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders
- A collaborative leadership style with strong people management skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and multiple projects effectively
- Experience of Xero or the ability to learn new systems quickly
You do not need to be a member of the Church of England but should be in sympathy with the organisation’s mission and values.
About the Organisation
The Cathedral is a living, working place of worship that has been at the centre of life in Chichester for over nine centuries. It is the Mother Church of the Diocese, which covers East and West Sussex and it is also a visitor attraction, a venue for music and the arts and an all-round hub for the community welcoming over 350,000 visitors each year. Staff do not have to be Christian, but you should understand the Christian mission.
You may also have experience in areas such as CFO, Chief Finance Officer, COO, Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Director of Corporate Services, Corporate Services Director, Head of Finance, Head of Resources.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Grosvenor Chapel is a Chapel of Ease in the Ecclesiastical Parish of St George’s Hanover Square.
Located on South Audley Street in the heart of what is fondly referred to as the ‘Village of Mayfair’, the Chapel has been serving the community of Mayfair and beyond for almost three hundred years.
Over the last three years the Chapel has been going through a period of transition, renewal and growth. We currently have a modest annual income, which comes from regular giving, occasional donations, and the hiring out of our Chapel rooms and car bays, and are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to help with the day-to-day management of the Chapel’s finances.
Whilst some tasks are covered by existing staff, the Finance Officer will have responsibility for overseeing the Chapel’s accounting processes, monitoring income and expenditure, managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, overseeing service cash collections and banking, completing the monthly reconciliations and preparation of financial reports, helping with any VAT and quarterly gift aid returns. The role will also be required to support the annual budgeting process, year-end audit and preparation of statutory accounts.
Most of the work will be expected to be completed remotely, with attendance in person on site at least once a month for meetings and other activities.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join a highly motivated team in a welcoming and friendly work environment, and where they can apply their financial skills and experience in a unique setting and really make a real difference.
If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!
Please send a CV (no more than two sides) and covering letter (no more than two sides), outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and person specification no later than Sunday 15th February 2026. Please note we would like to see candidates´ own writing in the cover letter and discourage the use of AI for this purpose.
Interviews will be held at Grosvenor Chapel on Monday 2nd March and Thursday 5th March 2026. Due to staff capacity only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Ideal start date: immediate, with flexibility to accommodate a later start date if required.
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Administrator
We are looking for an Administrator to join the team, providing proactive executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive.
This is a part-time role, offering hybrid working.
Position: Administrator
Location: Stonehouse Gloucestershire/Hybrid (Onsite parking available)
Hours: Part-time (18 hours, ideally over 3 – 4 days, with 4 hours per week working from home)
Salary: £24,404 pro rata (£11,872 per year actual)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 23rd February at 9am. This job opportunity may close early if we find an appropriate candidate before the closing date. We are looking for immediate starters
Interviews: Will take place on a rolling basis, so apply early.
The Role
You will provide administrative support to the Chief Executive, including diary and inbox management, coordination of fundraising/reporting deadlines, preparation of reports and Board papers, and administrative and communications support for the Dad Matters programme.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience in administration or PA/EA support.
- Experience preparing reports, presentations, and meeting papers.
- Experience with event management platforms (e.g. Eventbrite).
You don’t need to meet every single requirement in the job description. What matters most is that you are highly organised, detail-focused, interested in the work of the charity, adaptable, willing to learn, and a strong team player.
If this sounds like you, then apply today!
About the Organisation
Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, faith groups, and socioeconomic circumstances, as well as from people who are disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, or from different age groups. We also value applications from those with caring responsibilities or non-traditional career paths.
You may also have experience in areas such as Admin, Administrator, Administration, Admin Officer, Support Administrator, Administration Officer, CEO Admin, CEO Administrator, Clerical. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Overview:
We are looking for a Digital Engagement and Outreach Lead to join our busy team.
This entry-level role will work across our organisation, and the successful candidate will gain valuable experience across areas including strategic thinking and digital planning, digital tools and AI integration, cross-team collaboration and communication, and measuring impact.
Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for exploring and introducing innovative digital solutions across teams. Main duties will include: assessing current capabilities and objectives, identifying opportunities for ethical and impactful innovation, researching and testing initiatives that increase capacity and improve efficiency, and creating accessible guidance and training for staff and volunteers.In addition, the candidate will also be responsible for some administrative functions.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in digital transformation, ethical tech, or nonprofit innovation, with real-world experience and meaningful impact.
This role is being funded by the Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine programme. This is a leadership programme to address both the increasing demands of the social sector to improve business capability skills and to address the wide-spread challenge of under-employment faced by many people.
As well as providing valuable funding for the position, the Time to Shine programme also incorporates a range of personal and professional development activities for the Time to Shine leader, their line manager and in turn, the whole organisation. Alongside your main duties listed here, the successful candidate will also participate in a structured programme of learning sessions (including residentials) to help your own development and progress as an emerging leader.
About CFAB:
CFAB supports children on the move between the UK and other countries and children who are
separated from their family in another country. The complexities of migration and international
separation can make many of these children particularly hard to support and particularly vulnerable
to abuse and exploitation. We ensure that children in these circumstances enjoy the same care,
protection and right to a family life as we would want for any child.
We are the only UK representative of the International Social Service network, and the only charity
in the UK with a dedicated international social work team. We are proud to have royal patronage
from HRH, Princess Alexandra.
Person specification: (Skills, Abilities, Knowledge and Experience)
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Attention to detail
• Highly organised with excellent time-management skills
• Basic familiarity with computers and Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word)
• A working knowledge of digital platforms and awareness of their ethical impact
This job description is a non-contractual document and may be changed at any time by CFAB. All employees are expected to be flexible over the tasks/duties and responsibilities of their roles in order to meet the needs of both of CFAB and our service users/partners
CFAB exists to ensure that every child in the UK has the right to care, protection and family life, no matter where they come from.



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Overview
We’re looking for a strong bid writer to join our successful national Business Development Team as a Business Development Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in business development within a successful team that prioritises social impact, development and progression. We’d particularly like to hear from people that have experience of writing high-scoring drug and alcohol service bids.
Location: London, Brighton, Manchester or Leeds.
Salary: £37,184.91 – £39,891.91 per year. If you’re based in London, you’ll receive an additional £4,133.14 per year - Inner London Weighting.
Contract: Permanent.
Responsibilities
About the role
Change Grow Live is a health and social care charity. Across the country, we support people to make positive changes in their lives, including around drug and alcohol use, smoking, homelessness and criminal justice.
As a Business Development Officer, you’ll play a key part in helping us secure new contracts and deliver high‑quality services for adults, children and young people. You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation to develop excellent written material for bids and proposals. This role offers a great opportunity to learn and develop while using your established skills, and you’ll be encouraged to take on more responsibility as you progress.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Writing and editing multiple complex bid responses within live tenders
- Working with colleagues across the organisation to gather information and evidence
- Project managing smaller bids and proposals with support from a Senior Business Development Officer or Business Development Manager
- Completing online research, analysing data and collating evidence
- Creating presentations, diagrams and reports
- Helping improve how we do things.
About you
We’re looking for candidates with proven experience of writing tenders, proposals or grant applications, or writing in other professional or academic environments, for instance journalism, research or marketing.
You are:
- A highly competent communicator with excellent writing skills
- Able to analyse data and interpret evidence, with good IT and research skills
- Solution-focused, creative and proactive
- Happy to give and receive challenging feedback
- Collaborative and contribute to a positive culture team
- Ready to work hard to deliver on CGL’s values and mission.
What we offer
You’ll be able to access structured training, development and mentoring as part of a supportive team. There’s a clear progression pathway within the team, from Officer to Senior Officer, Manager, Senior Manager, Deputy Director, and Director. Several of our current Seniors and Managers were previously in the Business Development Officer role.
We also offer:
- The option to work from home for some of the week
- Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme and an hour each week for wellbeing activities of your choice (find out more here).
We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we work with. We pride ourselves on an inclusive and supportive workplace, evidenced through our Investors in People silver status.
We’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you need to be successful. Please let us know in your application or at any stage of the process if you would like to discuss this.
Before you apply
In the application portal, there’s a section called ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’. This is your chance to tell us about why you’re a good fit for this job – we won’t be able to consider your application unless it’s filled in. Please explain how you meet each of the person specification criteria (listed at the end of the job description). Use clear examples of your experience (this link contains some useful guidance). As guidance, written statements should not exceed 1,000 words. You can address multiple criteria together where you think it makes sense.
Interviews will be held 16th – 23rd February 2026 via MS Teams. We’ll also ask shortlisted candidates to complete a written task online during this timeframe, at a time of your choice. We may hold a pre-qualification stage task (e.g. presentation) depending on the number of applicants.
We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every requirement but are excited about the role. We value lived experience of substance use, homelessness, and/or multiple disadvantages.
We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer. Under our Disability Confident interview scheme, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates where they meet our selection criteria in their application. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances where it is not practicable or appropriate, we may limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates. Please confirm in the ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’ part of the application if you are applying under this scheme. We will provide reasonable adjustments as needed.
Check the job description and team explainer for more information. You can contact Yasmin Gilders to discuss this role further.
What our people say
Kitty, Business Development Officer:
“What was your route into your current job? I graduated with an English Literature degree in 2019 and started out as an Editorial Assistant in publishing. Furloughed during the pandemic, I took the opportunity to complete a master’s in English Literature before moving into medical communications, where I also worked as an Editorial Assistant. While I enjoyed the work, I wanted a role that allowed me to get more involved in the research and writing, which led me to join CGL as an Assistant Business Development Officer in 2023. After gaining bid writing experience, I started as Business Development Officer in 2024.
What are your favourite parts of the job? I love how varied the job is. One day I might be deep in research, whether that’s desk-based or visiting a service in person, while the next I’m writing and editing responses for a live bid or even creating visuals. No two days are the same, and variety keeps the job exciting.
How would you describe the team? The team is incredibly lovely and supportive. There’s always someone ready to offer help, share advice, or even just have a quick chat, which makes it a really positive and collaborative environment to work in.
What were your highlights from last year? Being part of the team that won the Blackpool contract. We all invested a lot of time and effort into it, and the whole organisation was excited by the outcome.
Is there anything you would say to someone considering applying? Go for it! It’s a fantastic role within a supportive, friendly team, and there’s so much variety and opportunity to learn. If you’re considering applying, you won’t regret it.”
Holly, who progressed from Business Development Officer to Senior Business Development Officer last year:
“What are your favourite parts of this work? The amount we learn from bid to bid. No two services are the same and I’m constantly coming across amazing individuals, teams and interventions. Being part of a team that helps share and celebrate great work, and support other services to implement new and exciting initiatives is really rewarding.
How would you describe the team? Helpful, real and full of knowledge. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and is happy to share their skills, knowledge and learning. I’ve never felt like I’ve asked a silly question, and I don’t feel like I must put a on ‘work mask’.
What were your highlights from last year? Becoming a Senior and working across 7 different bids or direct awards last year. It was busy but I learnt so much, made some great connections with people across the organisation and feel excited for 2026.”
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 33 to 36 (£37,184.90 - £39,891.91)
Interview Date
16/2/2026
Closing Date
8/2/2026
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with the Royal Free Charity to recruit an experienced Senior Individual Giving Manager to lead and grow a high-performing Individual Giving and Legacy programme at a pivotal moment for the organisation.
The Royal Free Charity supports over two million patients and 17,000 NHS staff across four hospitals and 30+ NHS services, funding life-changing equipment, research, staff wellbeing and patient care. With ambitious plans for growth including a forthcoming multi-million-pound cancer appeal, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
The role
This senior role sits within the Public Fundraising team and leads on developing and delivering a sustainable individual giving strategy, covering regular giving, cash appeals, in-memory and legacy fundraising. You’ll drive supporter acquisition, deepen engagement, and lead innovative approaches to income growth, while managing and developing a talented team.
What you’ll do
- Lead the strategy and delivery of individual giving, regular giving and legacy programmes.
- Develop ambitious growth plans and identify new income opportunities and channels.
- Drive acquisition and retention through insight-led, multi-channel campaigns.
- Lead the charity’s in-hospital face-to-face programme and legacy strategy.
- Build powerful supporter journeys and deliver best-in-class stewardship.
- Manage budgets, forecasts, reporting and KPIs.
- Line manage and inspire a Senior Individual Giving Officer and Supporter Care Officer.
About you
- Proven experience leading successful individual giving and legacy programmes.
- Strong track record of income growth, supporter acquisition and retention.
- Excellent leadership, project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A confident communicator, who is comfortable working across NHS and charity environments.
- Data-driven, strategic and highly organised.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
We accelerate improvement and innovation beyond what the NHS can provide



As COO, you will strengthen & modernise the charity's organisational foundations, lead our support services, driving digital & operational transformation, improve financial resilience, governance & enable delivery of our People & Culture Strategy.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: Finance Manger, Central Office & Facilities Manager, Data Officer (TBC)
Salary: Competitive - circa £55,000 - £65,000
Location & Flexibility
This is a hybrid role, with regular visits to our Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire centres to build strong relationships and attend Senior Leadership Team meeting. You may also choose to be based at one of our centres.
What matter most to us is finding the right person (or people). We are very open to part-time, job share, or compressed hours and we welcome conversations about flexible working. Who you are, what you bring and the impact you'll have are more important to us than where or when you work.
About the Role
The prime purpose of the Chief Operating Officer is to strengthen the organisational foundations of Jerry Green Dog Rescue (JGDR) by leading and modernising the charity’s support services, developing scalable and efficient processes across the charity and leading the digital transformation, improving financial and compliance disciplines, and enabling the delivery of the People & Culture Strategy.
This role provides critical senior leadership capacity as the organisation enters a period of significant expansion—growing its income, workforce, and impact. The COO will build the systems, processes and capabilities required for a modern, accountable, data-led, financially resilient, safe, and high- performing organisation.
Working closely and collaboratively with the Chief Executive and wider Senior Leadership Team, the COO will drive operational excellence, champion continuous improvement, and ensure the organisation meets all regulatory and statutory obligations, enabling teams to deliver the charity’s purpose effectively.
The COO will transform the organisational foundations of Jerry Green Dog Rescue by leading and modernising our core support services and our processes. Change management will be core to success in this role in the early years.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Strategic Leadership & Organisational Transformation
- Play a central role on the Senior Leadership Team, shaping and delivering long-term strategy
- Lead the transformation and modernisation of support services
- Embed a strong business-partnering culture across the organisation
- Design and implement scalable systems to support significant workforce growth
- Reduce reliance on the CEO by strengthening operational leadership capacity
Digital, Data & Systems Transformation
- Lead the charity’s digital transformation, introducing modern systems and automation
- Improve IT capability and digital confidence across teams
- Embed meaningful data, dashboards and management information to support decision-making
- Streamline processes to improve efficiency and eliminate duplication
People, Culture & HR Leadership
- Lead delivery of the People & Culture Strategy
- Embed modern, compliant and inclusive HR practices
- Strengthen capability across recruitment, employee relations, management development, EDI, GDPR and employment law
- Improve leadership and management capability across a diverse, geographically dispersed workforce
Finance, Procurement & Commercial Leadership
- Modernise financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and risk management
- Embed strong financial discipline and business partnering
- Introduce value-for-money, benchmarking and commercial frameworks
- Strengthen procurement, contract management and financial controls
- Provide high-quality financial insight to support operations, fundraising and retail
Compliance, Governance & Assurance
- Strengthen frameworks across health & safety, safeguarding, HR risk and quality
- Lead audit and assurance processes suitable for a growing organisation
- Oversee facilities and estate management with a focus on safety, efficiency and value
Executive Leadership & Line Management
- Provide strategic leadership to the Central Office team
- Redesign support services to align resources with organisational priorities
- Coach, mentor, and develop managers to build a high-performance culture
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be a values-led, strategic leader with strong operational expertise and a genuine passion for building organisations that work well for people. You’ll be comfortable leading change, strengthening systems and processes, and bringing clarity and confidence during periods of growth.
Experience in the charity sector is welcome but not essential; what matters most is your ability to lead transformation with empathy, rigour and purpose.