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Head of Operations
Location: Hybrid – Birmingham (minimum two days per week in the office)
Hours: Full time – 36 hours per week
Salary: £55,082
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The British Dietetic Association (BDA) is the professional body and trade union for dietitians in the UK, representing more than 12,500 members.
It's an exciting time to join us. We're an ambitious organisation with plans to grow our membership, strengthen the support we provide to members, increase our influence and continue improving how we operate behind the scenes.
To help us deliver those ambitions, we're looking for a Head of Operations who can bring energy, organisation and a real focus on getting things done.
About the role
This is a newly created leadership role, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, with the opportunity to make a visible difference across the BDA.
We're looking for someone who enjoys getting under the skin of how an organisation works: bringing structure to plans, joining up activity across teams, improving processes and making sure decisions and actions don't sit on a list but actually get delivered.
You'll have an important role in strengthening our governance and corporate processes, working with colleagues to ensure Board and committee decisions are followed through, policies and controls remain effective, and the organisation has clear oversight of its priorities and performance.
You'll also help us improve how we use data, digital technology, automation and AI, finding practical ways to simplify how we work and create more capacity for the things that matter most to our members.
This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to maintain existing systems. We're looking for someone who will ask good questions, spot opportunities, bring people together and take ideas from discussion through to delivery.
You'll lead several key functions, including governance and administration, communications, digital, and design and brand, while working across the whole organisation and with our outsourced finance, HR and IT partners.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
- Have strong operational leadership experience and enjoy making organisations work better.
- Can turn strategy and decisions into clear plans, actions and results.
- Have experience of governance, organisational planning and performance.
- Are confident leading people and working across different teams and functions.
- Can identify what's getting in the way of delivery and find practical solutions.
- Are curious about how data, digital technology, automation and AI can improve the way organisations work.
- Can move comfortably between the bigger picture and the practical detail needed to get something over the line.
- Bring energy, judgement and a collaborative approach to change.
You don't need to come from dietetics. Experience within a membership body, professional association, charity or trade union would be useful, but we're particularly interested in what you've achieved, how you work and the difference you could make here.
Why join the BDA?
You'll be joining at a point where there is genuine appetite for change and improvement, with the backing and opportunity to make things happen.
You'll have significant scope to shape a new role, work closely with senior leaders and contribute to the future development of a respected national organisation.
We offer hybrid and flexible working, generous annual leave and pension arrangements, and a supportive working environment with a strong commitment to learning and development.
Interested?
Take a look at the full Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role and what we're looking for.
The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a UK-wide voluntary organisation and charity that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people in farming and ‘walk with’ people at times of difficulty and change. We have been described as a ‘lifeline’ and a ‘trusted friend’ by people we have helped, and support over 12,500 people in agriculture each year with a wide range of issues.
We are recruiting a part-time Trust Fund and Legacy Development Manager. You will be reporting to the Head of Partnerships.
You will build vital relationships with Trusts, Foundations and other grant providers, generating income and helping to ensure the financial sustainability of the charity.
You will also focus on increasing the volume and value of legacies left to FCN and nurturing these relationships and opportunities.
Now is an exciting time to be joining FCN – we are currently delivering our three-year strategy (2025 - 2027) and we are working with a wide range of stakeholders to create a resilient farming future for the next generation of farmers.
You will be working under your own initiative for much of the time, and will need a valid, clean driving license and own transport. Mileage expenses are reimbursed.
Key Relationships:
Internal: Close working relationships with Head of Partnerships, Head of Operations and Communications, Head of Finance and HR and other staff members.
External: Liaising with Trusts, Foundations, families and a wide range of other stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
The Trust Fund and Legacy Development Manager will be responsible for:
Trusts:
- Lead on the development and delivery of a new trust fundraising strategy.
- Identify, research and write compelling applications to meet and / or exceed income targets.
- Oversight and management of relationships with existing and new trusts and foundations and delivering funding reports to a high and consistent standard, including evaluating impact.
- Writing and submitting high-quality bids and tailored proposals to secure charity funding from trusts, foundations, grant providers and other sources.
- Monitoring requirements of trust fund projects, including meeting deadlines and collating relevant information.
- Working with the Senior Leadership Team to identify opportunities and develop project proposals aligned to organisational strategy.
Legacy Development:
- Create and deliver an effective strategy for gifts in wills and in memory giving.
- Increasing income from legacies and wills, as well as maintaining and building legacy opportunities.
- Ensuring legacy funds are utilised in accordance with the wishes of the donor.
- Managing relationships with donors, families and other stakeholders.
- Recording income and donor support accurately and maintaining databases.
- Handling the responsibilities of the role sensitively and with care and compassion.
- Acknowledge and celebrate gifts in wills to raise awareness throughout the organisation, with its followers, supporters, staff and volunteers.
- Working with colleagues to gather content and produce high quality and inspirational updates for legacy supporters and their families.
- Respond to potential enquiries about all types of legacy gifts and gather details about each.
- Gather information from existing content and new sources to draft updates and other stewardship communications for individuals and legacy families.
- Identify case studies and stories from across our work, to show the impact of legacies and gifts in memory.
- Supporting on the delivery of projects and other charitable activities as and when required.
Essential Criteria:
· Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
· Excellent customer/donor care experience with a proven track record of exceptional listening skills.
· Methodical and organised approach to tasks with meticulous attention to detail with the ability to plan and prioritise.
· Experience in supporter acquisition, retention, and the development of supporters.
· Experience in writing funding bids, grants and proposals and tailoring bids to requirement and working to strict deadlines.
· Knowledge and experience of developing and maximising fundraising opportunities.
· Excellent organisational skills and deadline achievement.
· Good interpersonal skills.
· Computer literacy including a working knowledge Microsoft office software, (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).
· Ability to research, plan and budget.
· Able to work on own initiative while also as a key team member of the management team.
Desirable Criteria:
• Has worked in the charity sector previously.
• Knowledge and understanding of the law as it applies to charity legacies, taxes applicable to estates and probate/trust law and related processes.
• Has knowledge of agriculture and the rural community
• To have completed Higher Education (A-Levels, HNC, HND, foundation degree, bachelor’s all considered).
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at FCN.
*At times you may be expected to attend in-person meetings at Bragborough Hall Business Centre, Welton Rd, Braunston, Northamptonshire. You may need to travel in order to meet with donors and foundations.
Applicants must be based in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a dynamic, technically skilled Head of Evaluation to play a senior role in shaping and delivering Youth Futures’ evidence strategy.
You will lead a team of Evidence and Evaluation Managers and oversee a portfolio of complex evaluations, helping us generate credible, useful evidence about what works to support marginalised young people into good work.
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Reporting to the Deputy Director of Evidence and Evaluation, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery of a portfolio of complex impact evaluations.
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You will have a sound understanding of youth employment and/or skills and design evidence-generating projects in a complex field that includes partners from national and devolved government, the third sector and employers.
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You will manage a team of Evaluation Managers, supporting their development while delivering projects that inform Youth Futures’ strategic goals.
This is an opportunity to shape some of the most important evidence being generated on youth employment in England. The role suits someone who enjoys combining technical evaluation expertise with leadership, judgement and collaboration, and who wants their work to influence real decisions about how services, funders and policymakers support young people.
We currently operate a hybrid model of two-days per week in the office and three-days from home.
Please download our recruitment pack for more information on this opportunity. To apply, please visit our website.
Due to receiving high volumes of interest in our opportunities, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.
We are the national What Works Centre for youth employment, with a specific focus on marginalised young people.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
Community rail is a unique and growing grassroots movement made up of community rail partnerships, station volunteer groups and other community-led initiatives across Britain.
Together, these organisations and volunteers deliver a wide range of initiatives, from engaging young people and building confidence in rail travel, to improving accessibility, enhancing stations, supporting biodiversity projects and creating community spaces that bring people together.
Community Rail Network is the national membership and umbrella body for the community rail movement across England, Scotland and Wales. We empower, support and champion community-led partnerships and groups, helping them create social, environmental and economic value through their work.
Our team of 22 colleagues is based across Britain, working mainly from home while coming together regularly online and in person. We are a collaborative, values-led organisation, passionate about making a difference through community rail.
We believe in nurturing talent, supporting professional development and creating an environment where everyone can reach their potential while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.
About this role and your main responsibilities
We are looking for a compassionate, collaborative and creative leader to head up our work with members. Everyone on the team is here for our members, but you will lead the way in ensuring everything we do is driven by what members need, now and in the future, to help them develop, grow and thrive. You’ll also help ensure our members have a great experience whenever they are accessing our support and services.
As a member of the senior leadership team, you’ll actively contribute towards its collective work in driving organisational performance and success, including growing investment in our work so we can make an even bigger difference for our members and the communities they serve.
Please see the attached introduction from our Chief Executive and role profile for further information about the position, including its principal responsibilities and the experience, skills and attributes we are looking for.
Other information
The role will involve regular travel across England, Scotland and Wales to raise the organisation’s profile and engage with members, partners and key stakeholders.
There is flexibility on your location given the requirement to travel and that your office will be home-based. You will need to travel to in-person quarterly team meetings (usually in London or the north of England) and to Board meetings which alternate between online and London.
It is expected that travel will be by public transport and easy access to the rail network is therefore required to ensure journeys can be made sustainably.
This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week. We use a flexi-time system with core hours 10am-3pm, and are committed to being a flexible, supportive and understanding employer. This is a permanent position with a probationary period of three months.
Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references.
Community Rail Network is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and Black, Asian and other minoritised groups, who meet with the skills and competencies for this role. We will provide reasonable adjustments for interviews as required.
Apply via CharityJob by Monday 7 September 2026, 12:30pm. Upload your CV and paste your personal statement into the cover letter section. Your statement should explain how you meet the experience criteria in the person specification and be no more than 1,000 words. You do not need to address the skills/abilities section at this stage; this will be assessed at interview. Please include a daytime telephone number, email address and current notice period in your CV.
Interviews will be held in Derby on 17 September. If a second round is required, it will take place online on 22 or 23 September. Interview invitations will be issued by telephone by 11 September. Unfortunately, we cannot provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Championing the community rail movement | Connecting people and their railways | Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable and healthy communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Head of Fundraising role. You will lead and work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Officer, Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to deliver an annual income target of £400K+.
Role
The Head of Fundraising is a senior leadership role with overall accountability for the strategic development, operational effectiveness and performance of all fundraising activity at Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW).
The role will drive, lead and grow our fundraising strategy and has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.
The role holds end‑to‑end accountability for income delivery across trusts and foundations, community and event fundraising, and sponsorship and individual giving.
The Head of Fundraising provides clear leadership to the fundraising team and has line management responsibility for:
- Trusts and Foundations Officer
- Community and Events Fundraising Officer
- Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
We work for a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Business Insight Analyst – Organisational Effectiveness
Contract type: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £45,052 - £47,423 with excellent benefits
*We offer competitive, market-aligned salaries based on the grade and scope of each role. Roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, with any exceptions considered only in exceptional circumstances.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Data & Analytics team helps WaterAid make confident, evidence-based decisions by providing analysis, reporting and insight across the organisation, translating business needs into actionable analysis to further our mission.
As ourOrganisational Effectiveness Analyst, you will help WaterAid run effectively by turning organisational data into clear, trusted insight and work closely with the People, Finance and Strategy teams to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Design, build and maintain reports and dashboards using Power BI, ensuring insight is clearly presented and genuinely useful for decision-making.
- Help to shape a clear People data strategy and approach that enables evidence-based workforce planning, strategic decision-making and improved use of People data, with support from the Head of Data & Analytics and the People Director.
- Support Finance reporting and analysis, including working with engineering and finance-systems colleagues on changes to the data pipeline, enabling and quality-assuring self-service reporting by Finance users
- Maintain and develop cross-organisational management information, including quarterly and live C-Suite reporting, responding to growing demand for clear reporting across domains.
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Practical data skills, including the ability to manipulate and investigate data using SQL and DAX.
- Strong data visualisation and reporting skills, particularly with Power BI, able to turn complex information into clear insight and recommendations for decision-makers.
- Good business analysis skills: able to work with stakeholders to understand their goals and translate them into clear reporting and data requirements.
- A methodical, careful approach to data quality and documentation, comfortable monitoring data and flagging issues within a data stewardship model.
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Experience working with data across back-office or corporate functions such as People/HR or Finance.
- Experience translating business requirements into data or warehouse logic alongside engineers.
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on Tuesday, 1st September. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 7th September.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10%
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our People Promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



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Head of Human Resources & Organisational Development
12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: London, Euston
Lead the people agenda at one of the world's most influential architectural organisations.
At the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the global professional body for architecture, we're committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing workplace that enables our colleagues to thrive and deliver real impact for our members and the wider profession.
We're looking for an experienced and inspiring Head of Human Resources & Organisational Development to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Services and as a member of our Senior Management Team, you'll shape and lead our people strategy during an exciting period of organisational change.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior HR leader who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and wants to make a lasting impact on organisational culture, leadership and employee experience.
What you'll be doing
You'll lead our HR and Organisational Development function, ensuring our people strategies, policies and services enable RIBA to attract, develop and retain talented colleagues.
You'll provide strategic leadership across:
- HR and Organisational Development strategy
- Business partnering and organisational design
- Talent attraction, development and succession
- Employee engagement and culture
- Learning and leadership development
- Performance management
- Employment law, HR policy and employee relations
- Health, safety and wellbeing
You'll also play a key role in delivering the people aspects of our House of Architecture Programme, helping to shape modern, flexible ways of working and ensuring RIBA continues to be a great place to work.
About you
You'll be an accomplished HR leader with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and the practical experience to turn strategy into action.
You'll bring:
- Fellow CIPD qualification (or equivalent senior HR experience)
- Significant experience leading HR and organisational development functions
- A successful track record of delivering organisational and cultural change
- Strong employment law knowledge and commercial judgement
- Experience advising Executive teams, Boards and Committees
- Outstanding communication, influencing and leadership skills
- The ability to inspire teams while remaining pragmatic and hands-on
Experience within a charity, membership organisation or not-for-profit environment would be an advantage but isn't essential.
Why RIBA?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of our organisation through our people. You'll join a passionate and collaborative team, influence decisions at the highest level and help create an inclusive, innovative and high-performing culture that supports our long-term ambitions.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine strategic leadership with meaningful organisational impact, we'd love to hear from you.
The interview process will be a two stage process, with the first interviews taking place on Wednesday 19th August, in-person, in the London offices.
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a global professional membership body driving excellence in architecture.
Are you an experienced operational leader who thrives on making organisations run brilliantly behind the scenes?
Southwark Charities is entering an exciting new chapter. With a £100m property portfolio, a growing grant programme and the development of 64 new almshouses, we're looking for an exceptional Head of Resources to lead the systems and processes that keep our charity strong.
Reporting to the CEO, you'll oversee finance, HR, IT, governance, property compliance, contracts and organisational systems, ensuring the charity operates efficiently, remains compliant and is well positioned for future growth. You'll work in a small, dedicated team while working closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding services for older people across Southwark.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys improving processes, managing change and finding practical solutions. You'll bring experience in operations, finance or corporate services, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work across multiple disciplines.
If you're looking for a varied senior role where your expertise will have a direct impact on people's lives and the future of a respected historic charity, we'd love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help Shape the Future of Rivers in the North East
Tyne Rivers Trust is seeking an ambitious and inspiring Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to lead the growth of our fundraising, strategic partnerships and philanthropic income at an exciting moment in our development.
As a thriving environmental charity, we work to protect and improve rivers for wildlife, communities and future generations. Following our expansion in 2025 to include the Northumberland river catchments, we are entering a new phase of growth and impact across the North East.
This is a rare opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in securing the funding, partnerships and support that will enable us to deliver lasting environmental change.
About the Role
Working closely with the CEO, Chief Scientist & Technical Director and wider leadership team, you will lead the development and delivery of Tyne Rivers Trust's philanthropy, fundraising and partnership strategy. You will cultivate and steward high-value relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, statutory bodies and other key stakeholders, helping secure sustainable income and long-term investment in our work.
You will also lead and grow our partnerships across the Tyne and Northumberland catchments, ensuring we build strong collaborations that maximise environmental and community impact. As the Trust continues to expand, you will help position TRT as a leading environmental charity and trusted delivery partner across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Strategic Partnerships
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Develop and strengthen relationships with businesses, funders, public bodies, charities and community organisations.
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Lead the strategic development of catchment partnerships across the Tyne and Northumberland.
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Identify and develop new partnership opportunities that support our mission and growth.
Drive Fundraising and Philanthropy
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Develop and deliver our fundraising strategy and income diversification plans.
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Build a strong pipeline of major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate supporters.
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Secure significant funding to support TRT's long-term sustainability and growth.
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Develop compelling cases for support and partnership investment opportunities.
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Create and deliver innovative fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
Champion Impact and Influence
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Lead partnership communications and impact reporting.
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Develop compelling stories that demonstrate the value and impact of TRT's work.
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Support profile-raising activity and strengthen the Trust's reputation across the North East.
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Ensure partnership activity aligns with organisational priorities and strategic objectives.
Lead and Inspire
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Provide leadership to a growing philanthropy and partnerships team.
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Contribute as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
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Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation.
About You
We are looking for an experienced fundraising and partnership professional with a proven track record of building successful relationships and securing significant income.
You will bring:
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Experience developing and managing high-value partnerships and stakeholder networks.
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Significant experience designing and delivering fundraising strategies.
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A strong track record of securing six-figure funding from a range of income streams.
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Experience working with trusts, foundations, major donors and corporate partners.
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Experience leading and developing teams.
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Outstanding communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
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The ability to identify new opportunities and turn ideas into investment and impact.
Why Join Tyne Rivers Trust?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to some of the UK's most important river catchments while helping a successful and ambitious charity achieve its next stage of growth.
We offer:
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Flexible and hybrid working.
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A supportive and dedicated team.
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Opportunities for professional development.
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A senior leadership role with significant influence and autonomy.
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The chance to improve rivers, nature and communities across the North East.
This role is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are strengthening our team and increasing our capacity to protect and restore rivers across the region.
Head of Communications & Public Affairs
Salary: Up to £62k depending on experience
Location: Remote, with regular planned travel nationwide, particularly to London and the South, plus attendance at monthly and quarterly team meetings
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
We're looking for an exceptional communications leader to join Help for Heroes as our Head of Communications & Public Affairs. This is a rare opportunity to shape how one of the UK's most recognised charities engages with the media, policymakers, supporters and the wider public, ensuring the voices of veterans and their families are heard where it matters most.
Leading our integrated communications, public affairs, policy and PR activity, you'll develop influential campaigns that continue to strengthen our reputation, support fundraising and drive meaningful change for the Armed Forces community. Working closely with senior leaders across the charity, you'll act as a trusted adviser, bringing insight into the political, media and stakeholder landscape while helping to navigate the opportunities and risks that affect our mission.
This is a high-profile leadership role for someone who combines strategic thinking with outstanding delivery, thrives on building influential relationships and wants to use their expertise to create lasting impact for those who have served our country.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About the Role
As Head of Communications & Public Affairs, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how the charity is seen, heard and understood by the public, media, policymakers and supporters. Ensuring the experiences of veterans and their families remain at the heart of national conversations and decision-making.
- Developing and delivering an integrated communications, public affairs and policy strategy that advances the charity's mission and influence.
- Leading high-profile campaigns that raise awareness, support fundraising objectives and drive systemic change for the Armed Forces community.
- Building influential relationships with media, government, political stakeholders, partner organisations and sector leaders.
- Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel on reputation, stakeholder engagement, public policy and emerging issues
- Leading the charity's press office, crisis communications activity, ambassador programme and external reputation management
- Developing, inspiring and coaching a high-performing team, fostering innovation, collaboration and measurable impact.
About You
Are you a strategic communications leader who knows how to turn insight into action and ambition into results?
Do you have a strong track record of leading integrated communications, public affairs, policy or campaigning activity that has built reputation, influenced decision-makers and delivered measurable impact?
Can you confidently navigate complex issues, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and provide clear, credible counsel?
Are you equally comfortable shaping long-term strategy, responding to fast-moving external events and spotting opportunities to raise the profile and influence of an organisation?
If you're passionate about telling powerful stories, understand the UK media and political landscape, and enjoy leading talented teams to achieve ambitious goals, we'd love to hear from you.
You'll bring significant senior-level experience across communications, public affairs or policy, alongside expertise in media relations, stakeholder engagement and reputation management.
Most importantly, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to use your skills, networks and leadership to improve outcomes for veterans and their families.
About the Team
You’ll join our ambitious Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs directorate, a team dedicated to amplifying the voices of veterans and their families and ensuring their experiences influence public understanding and decision-making.
We are a collaborative, creative, and purpose-driven team that works across the charity to tell powerful stories, build meaningful relationships and create lasting impact. Together, we’re passionate about helping the Armed Forces community get the support they deserve.
In return we can offer you:
- Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
- 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate!
- Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
- Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
- 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
- A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
Closing date: 23rd August 2026
Interview Process: Two stage process with an initial competency based interview and second round stage involving a task.
First round interviews to be held in person or via Teams 4th/7th/8th or 9th September.
Second Round in person 16th or 22nd September.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of strong applications.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Medair UK
Medair is a Christian humanitarian organisation that responds to conflict, disease, and disaster so that the world’s most vulnerable and hard-to reach people can live with dignity and hope. Medair UK is an affiliate of the Swiss-based humanitarian organisation, Medair International.
Together, we work in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments. In 2025, despite significant pressures across the humanitarian sector, Medair supported more than 3.6 million people across 13 countries through life-saving health, nutrition, water, sanitation, shelter and cash assistance programmes. From responding to cholera outbreaks in South Sudan and supporting communities affected by conflict in Sudan, DR Congo and Lebanon, to delivering emergency relief following natural disasters in Madagascar and Myanmar, our teams continued to reach people in greatest need with compassion, professionalism and perseverance.
About the Role/Role and Responsibilities
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Medair UK team as we are seeking a part-time Head of Operations. The post holder will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Medair UK's finance, HR, IT and governance functions, ensuring robust systems, effective controls, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. They will support the Medair UK Director and Board of Trustees to ensure effective governance and management of the charity in accordance with best practice and ensure a sustainable operational platform is in place to support all Medair UK’s functions. The Head of Operations will contribute to organisational strategy, culture and decision-making, while also taking a practical and proactive role in the day-to-day delivery of operational activities. They will help lead, support and develop the culture of Medair UK, promoting its values and Christian-distinctiveness internally and externally.
About you
You will be a highly organised and experienced, strategic and hands-on operational leader who can provide strong oversight of finance, governance, HR, IT and office management within a growing charity. You will have significant experience in financial and operational management, with a sound understanding of charity finance, governance and regulatory compliance and UK employment law. You will be an effective people manager and leader, with strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills. You will be adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to Medair’s Christian values, mission and humanitarian purpose.
Key Activity Areas
Financial Management and Reporting
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Lead the charity’s financial management, ensuring accurate records, robust controls and effective financial processes.
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Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, in collaboration with the Director to support strategic planning and financial sustainability.
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Manage reserves and organisational funds, ensuring effective stewardship, appropriate cost recovery, timely grant transfers and compliance with donor and regulatory requirements.
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Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, financial reports and performance analysis to support informed decision-making.
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Lead the production of statutory accounts and manage the annual external audit process.
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Ensure compliance and best practice with regard to legal and other regulatory bodies, including data protection and the timely submission of accounts and other returns.
Human Resource Management
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Lead and oversee all HR operations, including the recruitment, onboarding and retention of staff and volunteers.
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Ensure compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies through effective management and administration of contracts, HR records, payroll, pensions and employee benefits.
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Manage employee lifecycle processes, including inductions, appraisals, performance reviews and professional development planning.
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Maintain accurate HR records and oversee attendance, leave, sickness and other employee-related processes in line with organisational policies.
Leadership, Governance and Organisational Development
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Lead organisational operational planning and risk management, ensuring Medair UK has the systems, processes and resources required to deliver its strategic objectives.
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Maintain the corporate risk register and support the Board with governance, compliance and reporting requirements.
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Support the Director and Board of Trustees through the provision of financial, operational and governance advice, contributing to organisational effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
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Own the organisation’s policy framework, maintaining the policy register and ensuring the timely revision, review and compliance of all policies.
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Foster a healthy organisational culture that reflects Medair's Christian values and supports staff wellbeing, engagement and development.
IT & Office Management
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Oversee the IT infrastructure, managing the procurement, installation and ongoing maintenance of IT hardware, systems and software liaising with the IT department at the Medair International Global Support Office (GSO) in Switzerland as appropriate.
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Lead the development, administration and optimisation of Salesforce , other fundraising platforms and related system integrations to support fundraising, donor engagement and organisational objectives, liaising with the IT department in GSO
Switzerlandas appropriate.
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Manage the Salesforce system configuration, enhancements, user access and upgrades, ensuring the platform remains effective and reliable.
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Drive the continuous improvement of Salesforce systems, processes and data management practices, ensuring high standards of data quality, security and operational efficiency.Implement system enhancements, streamline processes and carry out regular data quality, integrity and cleansing checks to ensure accurate, consistant and reliable data.
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Provide training, guidance and user support on Salesforce and Campaign Monitor to maximise staff capability and system adoption.
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Ensure a fully functioning office base which enables Medair UK to deliver its operational activities in the most efficient and effective manner.
Tasks common to all staff
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Act as an ambassador for Medair UK at all times when liaising externally and internally
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Ensure consistent implementation of the Medair brand across all relevant activities
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Record information as necessary and comply at all times with requirements for handling personal / sensitive data
Qualifications - DESIRABLE
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Vocational qualification in business or financial management / administration desirable
Languages
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Excellent English (spoken and written).
Experience / Competencies – ESSENTIAL
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Significant experience in financial and office administration
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Understanding of UK finance and governance and employment law
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Proficient in finance packages, ideally Quickbooks
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Proficient in fundraising or other database(s), ideally Salesforce and Campaign Monitor
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Experience of Microsoft Office solutions, with proficiency in Excel, Word, Internet and email use.
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Effective people manager and strong leadership skills
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Ability to handle a wide and varied workload, with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
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Capable planner, problem-solver and clear communicator.
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Inspired by and in full agreement with Medair’s Christian values and ethos
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Willing to contribute to the spiritual life of the team including prayer meetings
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Willingness to be flexible in terms of hours worked at occasional, but inevitable moments of crisis
Experience / Competencies – DESIRABLE
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Experience of charity leadership and governance
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Experience in relief / development work
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Understanding of Humanitarian Issues
Salary: £47,000 - £52,000
Closing date: Wednesday 12th August, 5pm. Interviews to be held on Wednesday 2nd or Thursday 3rd September.
Workplace:Medair UK office is based in Kennington, London. There is possibility to adopt hybrid working, but with a minimum of 2 days/wk in the office.
Contract Details: Part-Time (3 days 0.6 FTE), permanent
Direct Reports: Operations Support Officer
Only those eligible to work in the UK can apply.
NOTE: In order to maintain the organisation’s Christian ethos, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this Medair UK position to be a committed Christian.
About Multibank Scotland
Multibank Scotland tackles poverty and waste by redistributing essential goods to people who need them. We work through a network of charities, community organisations and frontline services to provide families and individuals with items such as clothing, toiletries, bedding, baby products, household goods and other essentials.
We currently operate across Fife, Dundee, Perth and Edinburgh, and are expanding into Glasgow. This is an important period of growth for the organisation, and we are looking for an entrepreneurial, practical and relationship-focused person to help us build lasting partnerships and identify new opportunities for impact.
Role Overview
The Head of Partnerships and Development will lead Multibank Scotland’s partnership and development activity.
This is a senior, outward-facing role for someone who can identify opportunities, make clear and compelling asks, build trust quickly and turn ideas into practical partnerships. We are looking for someone who creates momentum and follows opportunities through, rather than someone focused solely on networking or stakeholder management.
The role will lead the day-to-day development pipeline across corporate partnerships, product supply, strategic relationships, expansion opportunities, funding proposals and supporter stewardship.
A central part of the role will be developing partnerships that increase the volume, quality and range of goods available for redistribution. This will include working with businesses, manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers and other organisations to secure donated goods, services, expertise and in-kind support.
The postholder will also help expand Multibank Scotland’s reach. Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Scotland-wide Operations Manager, they will support the development of new partnerships, satellite sites and delivery models across Scotland.
Fundraising will form part of the role, but it is not primarily a traditional fundraising post. The emphasis is on building strategic partnerships that create long-term value, whether through goods, funding, services, expertise, infrastructure or collaboration.
The Chief Executive will continue to lead on overall strategy, major funder relationships, Board reporting, governance, finance and key organisational decisions. The successful candidate will add senior capacity at an important stage of growth, helping to turn external interest and opportunity into delivery and lasting impact.
How to Apply
To apply for the Partnerships & Fundraising Manager role, please submit:
- A current CV, outlining your relevant experience and career history
- A cover letter (maximum two pages), clearly demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification and why you are interested in the role Applications close: Sunday 16th August 2026 at 5:00pm
Please download the job description for full details.
The Big House Multibank reduces waste and supports families in Scotland by redistributing surplus goods to families across the country.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a in a strategic business development role with a passion for purpose-driven work? Do you thrive on creating change, building high-performing teams, and developing innovative approaches to generating sustainable income?
We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead the creation of a new income-focused function within our organisation. This is a unique opportunity to reshape and develop a team from the ground up, influence organisational strategy at the highest level, and help secure the resources needed to maximise our impact on the communities and people we serve.
As ourDeputy Head of Income Strategy and Growth you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's financial sustainability and supporting our long-term mission. Working alongside senior leaders, you will develop and deliver a comprehensive income strategy that brings together fundraising, partnerships, grants, corporate partnerships, and other income-generating opportunities.
You will lead a team through a period of transformation, creating a clear vision, developing capability, and embedding a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key information:
· Hours: 37 hours per week (possibility of condensed hours)
· Work pattern: Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm (flexible and hybrid working)
· Salary: £42,630.00 - £46,182.50 (pro rata for part time)
· Location: Suffolk (Ipswich, Felixstowe, Saxmundham or Bury St Edmunds)
· Transport: Driving licence and own transport is essential as travel will be required between sitesand around Suffolk
· Contract type: Permanent
About You
We are looking for an inspiring leader who combines strategic thinking with a commitment to making a difference.
You will have:
- Experience leading teams through change, transformation, or restructuring.
- A strong record of delivering income growth, fundraising success, business development, or strategic partnerships.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- The ability to balance commercial thinking with organisational values and social impact.
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience developing and motivating teams.
- Excellent analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- A passion for the nonprofit sector and a commitment to helping people and communities thrive.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the redesign, development, and growth of a newly structured income generation team.
- Develop and implement an ambitious income strategy aligned with the organisation's mission and strategic priorities.
- Identify and develop sustainable income opportunities across fundraising, grants, trusts, corporate partnerships, commissioned services, and other revenue streams.
- Build strong relationships with donors, funders, partners, stakeholders, and supporters.
- Use data, market insight, and sector intelligence to influence organisational decision-making.
- Drive innovation and explore new approaches to income generation and supporter engagement.
- Foster a high-performance culture that enables colleagues to thrive and develop.
- Monitor and report on income performance, ensuring resources are used effectively to maximise social impact.
This is a rare opportunity to shape a brand-new function and leave a lasting legacy within an organisation that exists to make a positive difference.
You will have the freedom to innovate, the influence to shape strategic decisions, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work directly supports our mission and the people who rely on our services.
Why work for Suffolk Mind?
Suffolk Mind is a highly regarded, and established Mental Health Charity serving its communities, right here in Suffolk.
We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff and have tailored our benefits package* to support this; we offer:
· 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays as standard– increasing to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part time employees)
· Your birthday day off
· An option to buy or sell annual leave
· Health and dental care insurance plan
· Occupational sick pay scheme
· Pension scheme
· Blue Light Card – offering discounts on 100’s of retailers both in store and online
· Monetary reward for length of service
· Refer a friend scheme
Plus, internal wellbeing courses, opportunities for training, flexible and hybrid working options, excellent support and job satisfaction.
If you are excited by the prospect of building teams, creating sustainable income, and helping a purpose-led organisation achieve its ambitions, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please make sure you visit the vacancies page on our website and download the full job description and person specification.
Join us and help create a stronger future for our organisation and the communities we serve.
To apply:
Visit our website, from the top menu select ‘get involved’ then ‘vacancies’ in the drop down list.
Attach a CV with cover letter detailing how you meet the job requirements.
JOB CLOSES: Sunday 13th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
TPP is delighted to be supporting a nationally recognised charity to recruit a Head of People and Culture. This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose and play a leading role in shaping its culture, people strategy and future direction.
With an ambitious strategy and an exciting period of organisational development ahead, the organisation is seeking an experienced HR leader who can combine strategic thinking with operational excellence. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Group, you will influence organisation-wide decision-making and help create an outstanding employee experience across the charity.The OpportunityReporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead the development and delivery of a modern People and Culture strategy that supports organisational goals, drives positive cultural change and enables colleagues to thrive.
This is a highly visible leadership role, combining strategic influence with hands-on responsibility for the day-to-day people function. Working closely with senior leaders, managers and colleagues, you will ensure that the organisation attracts, develops and retains talented people while maintaining a strong, inclusive and values-led culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of the People and Culture strategy.
- Partner with the Chief Executive and senior leaders on organisational development, workforce planning and change management.
- Provide expert advice on employee relations, organisational design, succession planning and people-related risk.
- Lead cultural development, engagement and wellbeing initiatives that foster inclusion, belonging and collaboration.
- Develop and oversee best-practice approaches to recruitment, onboarding, performance management and learning and development.
- Ensure all HR policies and processes remain compliant, effective and aligned with organisational values.
- Monitor and report on workforce metrics, people-related KPIs and organisational risks.
- Lead and develop the People function, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality HR service.
- Support the successful delivery of organisational change programmes and consultation processes.
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Significant experience developing and delivering people strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience advising senior leaders on complex people and organisational issues.
- A track record of leading culture change, engagement and organisational development initiatives.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Experience managing employee relations matters and consultation processes.
- Strong leadership and team management capability.
- Experience using HR systems, workforce data and reporting to inform decision-making.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach with excellent judgement and influencing skills.
The organisation is committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Applications are encouraged from candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences.
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 that we can help with making the application process work for you.TPP's deadline 17th August 2026.
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 that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Make a difference every day with PDSA
AboutUs
Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.
We’renow on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together,we'llbuild a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.
Ifyou'reready to make a real difference and be part of a teamthat'screating positive change, we want you to join us.Let'sbuild a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape change across PDSA at a pivotal point in our journey. As our Head of Change, you'll establish and lead a high-performing change function, ensuring our programmes, projects and transformation initiatives are aligned to our organisational strategy and deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Resources, you'll work closely with Executive and Senior Leaders to prioritise investment, provide strategic oversight and build the governance, frameworks and capability needed to successfully deliver change across the organisation.
You'll play a key role in helping PDSA evolve, ensuring we're well placed to support more pets and people for generations to come.
Location: Hybrid – with flexibility to work remotely and occasional travel to our Head Office in Telford and other PDSA locations as required.
What You'll Be Doing
As Head of Change, you'll:
- Lead PDSA's change portfolio, ensuring programmes and projects are prioritised, sequenced and aligned to our strategic objectives.
- Develop and embed a consistent approach to programme and project management, creating clear governance, reporting and assurance frameworks.
- Build and lead a high-performing Change team, developing capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Provide Executive and Senior Leaders with clear insight into programme performance, risks, dependencies and benefits realisation.
- Ensure investment and resources are directed towards the initiatives that deliver the greatest organisational value.
- Build strong relationships across the organisation, influencing and challenging stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement in how change is planned, governed and delivered across PDSA.
About You
You'll be an experienced strategic change leader with a proven track record of delivering complex organisational transformation.
You'll bring:
- Significant experience leading large-scale change programmes within a complex organisation.
- Experience establishing or developing a change function, PMO or portfolio management approach.
- Strong knowledge of programme governance, assurance and project delivery methodologies.
- The ability to influence, coach and challenge Executive and Senior Leadership teams.
- Excellent commercial, analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance priorities, risk and organisational value.
- A collaborative leadership style with experience developing high-performing teams and building strong stakeholder relationships.
Professional qualifications such as MSP, PRINCE2 or PMP would be advantageous, as would experience within the charity, healthcare or veterinary sectors.
Rewards,supportand benefits
We’rereally passionateabout beinga great placeto work,somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas,individualityand passion for pets to work with them.
As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:
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Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.
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Car allowance £5,500 per annum
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25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days.
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Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, CelebrationDayand Wellbeing Day annually.
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Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
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Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.
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AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support
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Retail,holidayand lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
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Enhanced maternity,paternityand adoption leave to support you and your family.
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Access to Vitality Private Medical Insurance single cover with the option to upgrade to cover family members.
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10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.
PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individualsare able tomake best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references andappropriate backgroundchecks. g arrangements to support team members fromdifferent backgrounds.
If you have any questions or concernsregardingaccessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you mayrequirethroughout the recruitment process.
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