Head of programmes and impact jobs
First Step Trust is a charity and social enterprise with over 30 years’ experience supporting people who are furthest from the labour market to gain skills, confidence and move into employment.
We combine social impact with commercial enterprise, delivering training programmes, social enterprises and innovative virtual reality learning tools that create real opportunities for disadvantaged learners.
We are now looking for a Head of Commercial to lead the next stage of our growth.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for driving commercial income across our social enterprises and developing new revenue streams, including the commercial licensing of our virtual reality training products.
You will oversee a portfolio of social enterprise businesses, supporting project managers to increase sales, improve performance and ensure the businesses are operating effectively. Alongside this, you will identify and develop new commercial opportunities, partnerships and routes to market.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping the organisation’s strategy and helping us achieve our ambition that 60% of our income will come from commercial activity by 2030.
We are looking for someone who brings strong commercial acumen and a proven track record of generating income, alongside the ability to lead and develop teams. You will be comfortable working at both a strategic and operational level, with the confidence to drive growth while maintaining a clear focus on social impact.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role where you can shape commercial strategy, grow innovative services and make a real difference to people’s lives.
For full details of the role and how to apply, please see the recruitment pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
THE ROLE
Job Title: Head of CRM
Reports To: Chief Executive
Location: Remote and hybrid working (occasional travel to SportsAid Head Office)
Salary: £60,000 per annum FTE; pro-rated to £36,000 per annum for 3 days/week
Contract: Permanent; part-time
Hours of work: Part-time position, approx. 21 working hours a week (3 days per week), some evening work may be required from time to time, reasonable flexible work options are available.
CONTEXT & PURPOSE OF ROLE
SportsAid is currently implementing Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud as our new organisation-wide CRM platform to strengthen engagement with athletes and their parents/care-givers, supporters and funders, partners, alumni, volunteers and other key stakeholders. The Head of CRM will provide strategic and operational leadership for the charity’s CRM function.
Initially the focus of the role will be to realise the value of the implementation, including adoption, embedding ways of working and processes across teams, improving data quality, refining reporting, ensuring good system governance and optimising organisation-wide usage.
Longer term, the role will develop and lead a CRM roadmap, identifying priorities and enhancements for future development and planning the strategic evolution of our new CRM ecosystem and long-term sustainability of our Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud platform.
You will lead organisational change, embed best practice CRM processes, ensure high-quality data governance and maximise the value of CRM insights to support fundraising, programme delivery, marketing, partnerships and impact reporting.
BACKGROUND
Founded in 1976, SportsAid is a national charity that provides recognition and financial help to emerging young talented sports people – the next generation of British sporting heroes and heroines – often at a crucial time in their personal and sporting development.
SportsAid’s Mission is to champion and support the next generation of athletes to fulfil their potential in sport and life.
We put athletes first. We champion fairness and inclusion. We work together. We are ambitious and accountable.
We bring together partners, supporters and alumni to provide financial help, trusted guidance and belief – particularly at the moments when staying in sport becomes hardest. For decades, we have been side by side with Britain’s greatest emerging sporting talent, from Mo Farah to Jessica Ennis-Hill to Ade Adepitan, Paula Radcliffe and so many others to give them vital support before they became Olympian and Paralympian stars.
SportsAid manages and delivers several programmes of support including SportsAid Athlete Awards, the Talented Athlete Support Scheme (TASS), the Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) and Backing The Best.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CRM Strategy & Leadership
- Champion CRM adoption across all function areas.
- Serve as the internal subject matter expert on CRM best practice.
- Lead continuous improvement and optimisation of the platform.
- Develop and deliver a multi-year CRM roadmap aligned to organisational strategy.
- Act as Product Owner for Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud.
Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud Implementation & Optimisation
- Lead final configuration, rollout and optimisation of:
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- Constituent management
- Fundraising and donation management
- Grants management
- Beneficiary engagement
- Programme and impact tracking
- Configure and manage:
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- Custom objects, fields, page layouts, record types
- Validation rules and automation
- Reports and dashboards
- Permission sets and role hierarchy
- Oversee integrations (eg website forms, email marketing platforms, finance systems, payment gateways).
- Manage sandbox environments, release cycles and change control.
- Liaise with external Salesforce implementation partners where required.
Data Governance & Compliance
- Develop and enforce data governance policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with:
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- UK GDPR
- Fundraising Regulator guidance
- Charity Commission reporting requirements
- Maintain data integrity, security and role-based access controls.
- Implement duplicate management, data cleansing and quality assurance processes.
- Develop data retention and archival policies.
Reporting, Insight & Impact Measurement
- Develop organisation-wide reporting frameworks.
- Build dashboards to support:
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- Fundraising performance
- Beneficiary progression
- Partner engagement
- Impact reporting
- Ensure reliable KPI tracking aligned to Board reporting requirements.
- Support data-driven decision making at SMT and Board level.
User Adoption & Training
- Develop and deliver a CRM training strategy for all staff.
- Create user guides, process documentation and onboarding materials.
- Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting.
- Establish and support CRM ‘champions’ (super-users) across function teams.
- Monitor adoption metrics and address any resistance to change.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with Salesforce partners and third-party vendors.
- Oversee licence management and budget control.
- Contribute to digital transformation projects across the charity.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Experience
- Substantial experience of a similar role within a UK charity (essential).
- Experience with:
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- Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (Pardot)
- Experience Cloud
- Payment integrations (eg Stripe, FinDock)
- Grants management workflows
- Experience managing small CRM or data teams.
- Understanding of impact measurement frameworks in sport or social change.
Salesforce & Technical Expertise
- Significant experience administering Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (or NPSP).
- Salesforce Administrator certification (ADM-201); ideally Salesforce Advanced Administrator certification.
- Strong understanding of:
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- Data model architecture
- Schema design and object relationships
- Flow automation (Salesforce Flow)
- Validation rules and approval processes
- Reports and dashboard development
- Familiarity with managing integrations using APIs, middleware or tools such as:
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- REST/SOAP APIs, Zapier or similar
- Marketing automation integrations
- Experience in implementing and managing Salesforce Applications.
- Experience managing CRM data migrations.
- Understanding of role hierarchy, profiles and permission sets.
CRM Leadership Experience (ideally involving Salesforce)
- Proven experience leading CRM implementation or major system transformation.
- Experience developing CRM strategies in a UK charity, membership or sport organisation.
- Experience driving organisational adoption and behavioural change.
- Demonstrable success improving CRM data quality and insight capability.
Data & Governance
- Strong understanding of:
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- UK GDPR and data protection principles
- Data governance frameworks
- Information security best practice
- Experience implementing data quality monitoring processes.
Project & Change Management
- Experience managing system rollouts and phased releases.
- Familiarity with Agile or iterative delivery approaches.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to translate operational needs into technical CRM solutions.
Communication & Leadership
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence senior leaders and Board members.
- Strong facilitation and training capability.
- Collaborative, solutions-focused and pragmatic approach.
Personal Attributes
- Strategic thinker with strong operational delivery capability.
- Highly organised with attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a growing and evolving organisation; happy to be ‘hands on’.
- Passionate about the power of sport to change lives.
- Committed to inclusion, diversity and safeguarding principles.
WHAT WE OFFER
- The opportunity to lead SportsAid’s digital transformation to ensure the charity is enabled to make a lasting impact on the lives of young athletes and their families.
- A collaborative, supportive working environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and grow within the role.
- Flexible working: reasonable flexible, remote and hybrid working options are available.
- Salary: a FTE salary of £60,000 per annum; pro-rated to £36,000 for 3 days/week.
- Pension: SportsAid makes a contribution of 3%, and the employee makes a minimum contribution of 5%.
- Healthcare: membership of the SportsAid private health insurance scheme is available for the employee with premiums paid by SportsAid.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: available to all staff.
- Death in Service Benefit: inclusion in company scheme.
- Season ticket loan: an interest free loan is available to all staff.
- Holidays: 25 days per year, plus Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day for each year of service, up to 30 days (pro-rated for part-time roles).
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply with your CV and a one page cover note on how you meet the essential criteria – the application deadline is by 5pm on Friday 17th April 2026.
On receipt of your application, you will be sent a confidential equal opportunities form, which all applicants will be asked to complete. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by Wednesday 22nd April 2026 to have a preliminary online conversation with the recruiting panel (including the Chief Executive and the database implementation consultant).
Interviews will be held in person on Thursday 30th April 2026 at the SportsAid office in London.
SportsAid recognises that certain sections of the community have been affected by structural inequities and may be denied the opportunity to participate equally and fully in sport at all levels. SportsAid as an organisation believes our role is to remove the barriers that our most under-served, at risk and minoritised groups of young people experience when trying to access sport and physical activities.
SportsAid therefore positively welcomes, and seeks to achieve, diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants, volunteers and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, disability, marriage and civil partnership status, gender identity, background, religion, faith, sexual orientation, maternity status, pregnancy, belief or nationality.
NOTES:
The SportsAid office is in London, but this role can be based remotely.
As the role may involve indirect, online contact with young people, the appointee will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check in relation to the post.
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.
About you:
This is a terrific opportunity to play a fundamental role as Welfare Grants Manager at Muscular Dystrophy UK.
You will be responsible for the effective management and delivery of the charity’s equipment and housing grants programmes, including the Joseph Patrick Trust (JPT) mobility equipment grants and the Property Impact Fund housing grants.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Values and behaviours:
- A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
- Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
- A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Always demonstrate role model behaviour.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offerrange of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1)
Closing date:Wednesday, 8th April 2026
Interview: Shortlised candidates are likely to be contacted during the week commencing Monday 13th April, with interviews expected to take place within the same week
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Communications Manager, you will play a central role in shaping how London Youth engages with the audiences that matter most. Sitting within the Fundraising and Communications Directorate, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of London Youth's digital communications, ensuring our work, impact and voice reach young people, members, funders, partners and policymakers in compelling and meaningful ways.
You will oversee London Youth's key digital channels, including social media, our website and newsletter marketing, ensuring they are engaging accessible and aligned with organisational priorities. Through strong editorial judgement, a creative mindset, and a clear understanding of our audiences, you will translate programmes, policy work and youth activities into clear, engaging communications that inspire action and strengthen London Youth's profile and influence.
Working closely with colleagues across programmes, membership, policy, fundraising and our outdoor centres, you will help ensure the outcomes and impact of London Youth's work are effectively communicated throughout the year. You will support colleagues to plan and deliver communications activities that strengthen engagement with our network, build awareness of the youth sector, and support fundraising and partnership objectives.
As a key brand guardian for the organisation, you will help embed London Youth's visual identity and tone of voice across the organisation and our network. Through guidance, training and collaboration, you will equip colleagues with the tools and confidence to communicate consistently and effectively on behalf of London Youth.
You will also play a leading role in developing and improving London Youth's digital presence. By analysing performance and staying abreast of emerging digital trends, you will recommend new approaches to content, campaigns, and audience engagement that enhance the reach and effectiveness of our communications.
Alongside demonstrating the value and impact of youth work in London, your work will help ensure London Youth remains a trusted, visible, and compelling voice for young people and the youth organisations that support them.
What you will be doing
- Manage the planning and delivery of London Youth's day-to-day communications activity across our owned digital channels, including our social media platforms, website and newsletter communications to ensure they remain engaging and aligned with our priorities.
- Support the development and delivery of London Youth's organisational communications strategy, helping to plan and coordinate communications activity across the year - managing the organisation's communications calendar to ensure key programmes, campaigns, policy activity and partnerships are effectively communicated to the right audiences.
- Create and commission engaging digital content across formatsC, including social media assets, photography, blogs, video and web content. Through thoughtful editorial planning, you will identify opportunities to showcase the voices of young people, showcase our members' work, and demonstrate the impact of London Youth's programmes and partnerships.
- Manage and development London Youth's website, working with colleagues to ensure content remains accurate, accessible, aligned with our priorities, and inspires action. You will oversee improvements to the website's structure, user experience and performance, working with external agencies to maintain and develop the platform.
- Own our newsletter marketing and audience engagement activity, working collaboratively with colleagues to develop targeted communications that build and maintain strong relationships with members, supporters, partners and other stakeholders.
- Be a brand guardian for London Youth to help ensure consistent, high-quality application of our visual and verbal identity, providing guidance and training to colleagues across the organisation, including our outdoor learning centres, helping our team communicate effectively and confidently while maintaining brand consistency.
- Build and manage productive relationships with creative freelancers, agencies and digital partners to deliver high-quality content and campaigns. You will help identify when external expertise is needed to ensure our partnerships deliver value and impact.
- Monitor and analyse the performance of our communications activity across digital channels, using data and insights to inform ongoing improvements, and identify opportunities to strengthen audience engagement and refine our approach to content and campaigns.
- Support the delivery of communications activity linked to key organisational priorities, events and campaigns. Working collaboratively with colleagues across programmes, membership, fundraising and policy, you will also help identify opportunities for young people and members to contribute to and shape our communications.
- Contribute to key organisational publications and projects, including our annual impact reporting and flagship events such as our AGM and London Youth Awards, ensuring communications activity helps strengthen London Youth's profile and engagement with key audiences.
What you bring to the role
Knowledge and Experience
- Proven experience managing digital communications channels, including social media platforms, websites and newsletter marketing.
- Experience developing, designing and delivering engaging digital content and campaigns that reach and resonate with diverse audiences.
- Experience producing high-quality written content across formats, including social media, blogs, newsletters and websites.
- Deep understanding of digital communications trends, audience engagement and best practice across social and web platforms.
- Experience managing website content and structure, ideally using content management systems such as WordPress.
- Experience analysing communications performance and using insights to improve reach, engagement and impact.
- Experience working collaboratively across teams to translate organisational priorities, programmes or policy work into engaging communications.
- Experience working with external agencies, creative freelancers or digital partners to deliver communications projects alongside in-house creative projects.
- Experience supporting or embedding organisational brand guidelines and communications standards.
- Experience producing high-quality digital and print assets and templates using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Adobe Express.
- Experience working in the charity, youth or voluntary sector, or an understanding of mission-led organisations.
Attributes and Behaviours
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and engagingly for different audiences.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Confident building collaborative working relationships with colleagues, partners and external stakeholders.
- Sound editorial judgement and attention to detail.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team in a fast-moving environment.
- Curiosity about digital trends and attention to detail.
- Commitment to ensuring young people's voices are reflected authentically.
- Commitment to strengthening London's youth sector and the organisations that support young people.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.
- Understanding and supporting the vision, mission and aims of London Youth.
Demonstrate living our values of being:
- Ambitious
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Accountable
Why work at London Youth
- Generous holiday allowance - 39 days paid holiday each year (including bank holidays and closure days). If you work part-time, your holiday allowance will be proportional based on
your working hours. - Employer 4% pension contribution.
- Additional leave granted to support voluntary activity.
- Free Health Care Cash Plan.
- Free access for you and your family to the Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free access to the 'Headspace' app for you and your family.
- Free access to the Charity Mentoring Network, as a mentor or mentee.
- Flexible working opportunities considered.
- You will be working with a fantastic team of passionate colleagues across London Youth.
- You will be making a difference to the lives of young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting the recruitment of a Head of International Programmes for a respected international Catholic charity supporting seafarers, fishers and their families worldwide. The organisation operates an extensive global network spanning more than 50 countries and hundreds of ports, delivering vital practical, pastoral and welfare support to those working at sea.
Reporting to the CEO, the postholder will lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s international strategy, strengthening partnerships across the global network and identifying opportunities to expand programmes. You will build and maintain strong relationships with international partners, develop a pipeline of high-impact projects, and secure funding from corporates, trusts and foundations. The role will oversee programme delivery, grant management and reporting, ensuring compliance and impact, while also contributing to business planning, budgeting and organisational leadership. You will represent the organisation externally, both in the UK and internationally, and play a key role in enhancing its reputation and influence across the sector. You will also play a key role in strengthening organisational capability across the global network, supporting training initiatives and capacity building for international colleagues. Acting as a senior adviser on international affairs, you will provide insight to the CEO and contribute to informed decision-making at leadership and board level.
We are looking for a confident and strategic leader with significant experience in international programme management within a development or humanitarian context. You will bring a strong track record in grant fundraising and stakeholder engagement, alongside experience of leading teams and delivering organisational strategy. The successful candidate will be highly organised, commercially aware, and able to translate complex ideas into compelling cases for support. Strong communication skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse global contexts are essential, as is a proactive and resilient approach.
Please note that to be considered for this role, candidates must have prior experience within the charity sector, alongside a background in international programmes. Unfortunately, applications that do not meet both of these essential criteria will not be progressed. Only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 23:59 on 19 April.
As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
About Sophie Hayes Foundation
Sophie Hayes Foundation is a small but mighty charity supporting women survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking as they rebuild their independent lives, free from re exploitation for the long-term.
We provide an employability programme which enables survivors to rediscover their skills, build their confidence and sense of purpose, develop workplace skills, and open up opportunities for work placements or volunteering. We also offer a conversational English course, a digital skills programme, and run a survivor network CREW (Creative Resilient Empowered Women).
We do all we can to meet survivors where they are in a complex system, flexing and adapting to need as it arises. We also do not accept a system which fails survivors, leaving them at risk of re-exploitation, and engage in policy and advocacy campaigns based on our lived and learnt experience.
In the words of our participants, “The Programme changed my life’s trajectory. We explored our purpose and discussed the idea of work and career as a central part. Sophie Hayes Foundation should not underestimate how much it plays a big role in people's lives.”
About the Role
We can’t do any of this work without brilliant and concerted fundraising efforts. SHF is independent and relies on funds from grant-making bodies, individuals, and businesses in our supporter community.
This role will be at the forefront of the realisation of SHF’s bold strategic ambitions. You will work alongside our small and dynamic executive team to unlock growth, develop new approaches and communicate our impact.
You will build a lead small, effective and positive fundraising and communications team.
You will develop deep and meaningful relationships with the individuals and organisations while support SHF’s work – and new supporters we have not met yet.
You will be hands on, getting stuck into grant applications, prospecting, communicating, and developing new engagement programmes.
We know small charity fundraising is no mean feat – you will get all the support and engagement you need from the SHF team and Board to do you very best work, in a hugely meaningful context.
You will have the opportunity to get involved in any and all parts of the organisation’s work, including policy advocacy, lived and learnt experience co-design, research and service delivery.
If you are an energetic, positive, collaborative and experienced fundraiser, we can’t wait to hear from you! You can find out more about the mission and values of Sophie Hayes Foundation our website:
Objectives
FUNDRAISING
- Leadership of successful portfolio of grant funding, including stewardship of existing funders, and growth to new ones through high quality applications and proactive identification of opportunities.
- Development and implementation of income generation and diversification strategies, most particularly through major donors programme and corporate partnerships.
- Working alongside Executive team to develop programmes enabling new sources of funding to be opened up.
- Building close relationship with existing supporters and using network to significantly expand network and prospects, through supporter engagement journeys.
- Ensuring all fundraising activity is in line with the required legislative frameworks and complies with best practice.
- Funding to be opened up
- Building close relationship with existing supporters and using network to significantly expand network and prospects, through supporter engagement journeys.
- Ensuring all fundraising activity is in line with the required legislative frameworks and complies with best practice.
COMMUNICATIONS
- Developing the charity’s existing communications efforts into a coordinated, coherent, and impactful strategy, across all communications channels and traditional and social media.
- Developing and implement opportunities to raise the charity’s profile and engagement.
- Working alongside team members to develop and publicise the charity’s policy and advocacy activities, creating and leading innovative communications campaigns.
- Overseeing the production of all branded materials.
- Overseeing the charity’s duty of care to participants who share their stories, ensuring we approach this with due care and sensitivity, working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
MANAGEMENT
- Managing and monitoring all parts of income generation and communications, especially high-quality impact reporting.
- Managing fundraising budget – setting budgets, reporting against them, managing funds, reporting to Board risk & finance committee on fundraising.
- Building a highly effective small team of 2-3 people – outcome-focused and empathetic line management of team members.
- Contributing as key member of Senior Executive Team to organisational strategy and decision-making.
- Acting as a senior leader and figurehead within the charity for all parts of development and fundraising.
- Working closely alongside the Board to unlock potential for income generation and communications.
- Undertaking any other duties as directed by the CEO which may be required. Experience & Skills
- Significant success and experience of impactful charitable fundraising from a diverse range of income streams, especially grants, major donors, and corporates. Or comparable experience of business development in another sector.
- Experience of communications campaigns, PR and marketing.
- Convincing and engaging written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build excellent collaborative working relationships across a wide range of people; colleagues, external partners and funders.
- Highly organised. Ability to prioritise workloads, project manage and deliver to deadlines, often with competing priorities.
- A knowledge of the Modern Slavery sector & trauma-informed practices is desired but not essential, but a commitment to the vision, purpose, and values of Sophie Hayes Foundation is important.
- Effective line management skills and ability to deliver alongside and through small team.
- Positive, creative, entrepreneurial, and solutions-focused.
- Proactive, dynamic, able to work effectively independently.
Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.
Greenpeace UK’s mission is to halve emissions and restore biodiversity by the end of this decade in a fair and equitable way. Their three-year plan outlines how Greenpeace UK (GPUK) is going to play a vital role in getting there.
The Key Relationships programme sits at the heart of Greenpeace UK’s fundraising, securing the philanthropic investment that powers its campaigning work. The team raises around £15–16 million annually from major donors, trusts and foundations, and legacies, contributing significantly to the organisation’s wider fundraising income of approximately £37 million.
We are now seeking a Deputy Head of Major Gifts to play a pivotal role within this high-performing and evolving team. This is a newly created position, designed to increase capacity and support ambitious income growth, with significant scope for the successful candidate to shape and define the role.
Blending trusts and foundations with high-net-worth individual fundraising, this role will focus on building and stewarding a mixed portfolio of donors while strengthening Greenpeace UK’s climate philanthropy. It is a highly donor-facing position, suited to someone who thrives on relationship building and is motivated by the opportunity to drive meaningful income in support of urgent environmental change.
This is an exciting moment to join Greenpeace UK. Following a period of organisational change, this is a newly created role which will enable Greenpeace UK to meet ambitious growth in income and unlock opportunities to grow funding for climate campaigns in particular.
As Deputy Head of Major Gifts, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of major donors, trusts, and foundations giving £100,000+, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding long-term partnerships
- Personally secure six- and seven-figure gifts in support of Greenpeace UK’s strategic priorities
- Play a key role in strengthening Greenpeace UK’s climate philanthropy
- Develop and deliver compelling funding propositions aligned with Greenpeace’s strategic priorities
- Build and deepen relationships with key funders and prospects, increasing external engagement and visibility
- Contribute to prospecting strategy, identifying and progressing new opportunities across both T&F and HNWI audience
- Work collaboratively across fundraising, campaigns and communications to deliver integrated, high-impact fundraising approaches
- Act as a senior member of the team, contributing to planning, strategy and a strong, collaborative team culture
This role would suit a relationship-led fundraiser ready to step into a broader, more strategic position, or an experienced manager looking to deepen their impact across major gifts. You will thrive in a role with significant autonomy, confident operating in a fast-evolving environment and shaping both your own portfolio and the wider programme.
Essential skills and experience:
- A strong track record in high-value fundraising, across trusts & foundations (including family foundations) AND major donors
- The ability to work across a blended T&F and HNWI model, regardless of your core specialism
- Personally securing six-figure gifts from T&Fs and major donors
- Experience managing a portfolio of donors and funders within a complex, values-driven, or global organisation
- Proven success engaging senior stakeholders, including Board members, and philanthropic networks
- A proactive, self-starting approach, with the ability to shape a new role and drive activity forward
- Effective collaborator, able to work seamlessly across fundraising, campaigns, and international teams
- A commitment to Greenpeace’s mission, values and independence
Desirable:
- Experience of securing 7-figure gifts from trusts & foundations and/or major donors
- Experience in capital campaign fundraising and cross-market collaboration
- Experience of climate or environmental philanthropy
Diversity and Inclusion
Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds.
Applications are particularly encouraged from people of colour, disabled people, and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
If you have any specific requirements which would enable you to participate in the recruitment process more fully, in particular if these relate to a disability or access issue, please see page 11 of the applicant pack for contact details. If you require the job pack in a different format, please get in touch and we will happily provide you with one.
Anti-racism and inclusion commitments
Greenpeace UK wants its team to reflect the diversity of the communities it works alongside. It is committed to fairness, inclusion, and challenging discrimination and oppression in all its forms.
The environmental sector still has further to go when it comes to representation. Greenpeace UK has published ambitious race representation targets and, through its Anti Racism Plan, is working proactively to achieve stronger representation of people of colour, particularly within leadership positions.
As part of this commitment, a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) is being piloted. Greenpeace UK aims to offer an interview to everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria. Guaranteed interview applications will be processed by QuarterFive and shared only with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.
If you identify as a person of colour and meet the essential criteria for the role, you can choose to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme via the link on page 2 of the applicant pack.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of colour may hesitate to apply unless they meet every area of the person specification. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, you are encouraged to apply.
Employee benefits
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
- Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
- Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
- Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
- Interest free season ticket loan, or a tax efficient bicycle loan
- Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme that includes access to free confidential advice with a qualified counsellor
To apply, please complete the form below and upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience outlined above. You can use the notes section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
Round 1 interviews – Friday 24th April
Round 2 interviews – Tuesday 28th April (afternoon), Wednesday 29th April (morning)
Job Title: Head of Fundraising & Membership
Reporting to: Director of Development & External Relations
Responsible for: Line-management of two staff (Development Manager and Stakeholder Relations Officer)
Based: Our Head Office is based in Kensington, London SW7, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week. Requests for permanent remote working will be considered and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK.
Terms: Full-time (35 hours per week), Permanent. Requests for part-time or flexible working will be considered
Salary: £46,811 - £57,416 per annum
About Us
The British Science Association (BSA) was founded in 1831 and is a registered charity.
We are creating a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society.
We have ambitious goals to put people at the heart of science.
About the Role
The Head of Fundraising & Membership will be an experienced professional fundraiser responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive fundraising and membership strategy to grow and diversify sustainable income for the British Science Association across its portfolio of programmes.
A central part of the role will be leading development and delivery of the membership and fundraising strategy for EDIS (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health), a national membership coalition hosted by the British Science Association (BSA) delivered in partnership with the Francis Crick Institute and funded by the Wellcome Trust.
Working closely with the Director of Development & External Relations, Chief Executive and other colleagues across the organisation, the postholder will lead fundraising and business development activity, strengthen BSA supporter engagement, and EDIS organisational member engagement, and help shape resilient income models that support the BSA’s mission to ensure that all of society is included in science.
Key responsibilities
Develop and deliver the BSA’s fundraising strategy
- Develop the BSA’s fundraising strategy, working with key stakeholders, and create an accompanying implementation plan, KPIs and milestones.
- Monitor and report on the delivery of the fundraising strategy to the Senior Management Team and Board.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to support the delivery of the fundraising strategy.
Develop and grow membership of EDIS (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Science and Health)
- Develop and deliver the EDIS membership strategy, including an implementation plan with clear KPIs and milestones
- Work closely with the Head of EDIS and wider EDIS team to develop a compelling and sustainable membership offer and pricing structure (from year 3 of the programme) for current and prospective organisational members .
- Develop and deliver a membership growth plan, and work closely with the EDIS team to oversee member communications, engagement campaigns and retention strategies.
- Work with the Head of EDIS and other colleagues to develop additional earned income streams that complement membership (such as sponsorship or paid-for training).
Lead, support and champion the Development team
- Foster a strong, collaborative team culture for the BSA Development team, reflecting the values of the BSA and of EDIS, and inspiring the team to develop and contribute to the fundraising strategy and the BSA’s and EDIS’ mission and vision.
- Work collaboratively with teams across the BSA, encouraging all teams to support the organisation’s fundraising and income generation activities, as appropriate.
- Deputise for the Director of Development & External Relations, when needed.
Lead on our fundraising activities and donor engagement
- Lead and provide oversight on high-quality applications and bids to corporates, trusts and foundations, statutory sources and other funders, working closely with Development team members and other colleagues.
- Lead the development of high-value strategic partnerships, including multi-year and/or multi-programme partnerships, aligning funder priorities with organisational impact.
- Lead on the BSA’s donor stewardship plans, ensuring timely and effective reporting to funders as well as a strong supporter experience.
- Ensure there is a comprehensive pipeline of funding bids with a clear prospecting plan for the BSA.
- Work closely with the Head of Education and wider team to develop and deliver fundraising approaches that complement earned income for the BSA’s flagship CREST Awards programme.
- Work closely with the Director of Development & External Relations, CEO, Trustees and other colleagues to help build strong relationships with prospective donors and high-profile stakeholders, by providing timely briefings for donor meetings to support senior level engagement.
Develop our processes and systems to allow for effective fundraising and membership
- Lead on our fundraising Customer Relationship Management (CRM), ensuring that fundraising and membership relationships are captured, updated and shared in a timely and consistent way across the organisation.
- Develop compelling cases for support and fundraising collateral, working closely with programmes, communications, policy and other teams across the BSA.
- Ensure that our fundraising complies with the highest fundraising standards, as set out by the Fundraising Regulator, Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Charity Commission of England & Wales, and other relevant bodies.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, including securing significant grants and/or contracts, managing a complex fundraising pipeline and stewarding funders during a partnership and experience in developing and implementing successful supporter/member engagement strategies.
The closing date for applications is Monday 13 April at 12 noon.
First round interviews are due to take place in the week commencing Monday 27 April 2026, with second round interviews taking place on Monday 11 May and Tuesday 12 May 2026.
You will be informed as soon as possible after the application deadline whether you have been selected for interview.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of the British Science Association’s commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled applicants who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme.
No agencies please.
We are creating a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Marketing Strategy and Execution:
- Lead the integrated marketing and brand strategy aligned to organisational objectives and KPI pillars
- Deliver twice-yearly strategy reviews supported by dashboards and audience insights
- Ensure campaign planning is insight-led with measurable outcomes
- Partner with Sales and Communications for unified planning
2. Brand Leadership and Positioning:
- Steward CCS and BSF brands with consistent positioning across all channels
- Deliver brand-led campaigns supporting lead generation and audience growth
3. Digital Marketing, Data and Insights:
- Lead a culture of data-driven decision making
- Deliver quarterly dashboards and insights to SLT
- Ensure continuous optimisation across web, email, social and digital journeys
4. Annual Impact Report:
- Lead marketing and amplification strategy for the Impact Report
- Ensure on time publication with strong reach and engagement
5. Key Audience Communications:
- Oversee content cadence across social, email and digital channels
- Launch key organisational products and programmes
6. SME Support:
- Strengthen SME engagement via content, campaigns and Best Practice Hub resources
7. Team Leadership and Culture:
- Lead with a coaching mindset, building a positive and supportive culture
- Provide clear goals, feedback and development aligned with KPIs
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Experience leading integrated marketing functions with measurable impact
- Proven success in improving digital engagement and campaign performance
- Understanding of brand positioning, audience targeting and channel optimisation
Core Competencies:
- High‑standards brand steward – ensures consistent, high‑quality execution
- Strategic, insight‑led thinker – uses data to shape clear direction
Technical Skills:
- Strong analytical capability and insight interpretation
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:
- High emotional intelligence aligned with a people-first culture
- Commitment to inclusion, collaboration and team development
- People‑first leader – fosters a kind, inclusive and supportive team culture
- Skilled communicator & influencer – builds trust and collaborates confidently
- Calm, adaptable operator – manages shifting priorities and pressure with composure
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full-time
Pay: Up to £51,100 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)
Do you have the strategic insight and operational expertise to ensure strong and effective financial leadership in a fast-growing humanitarian organisation?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
As UK-Med continues to grow and scale its impact, we are strengthening our financial capacity to meet rising humanitarian needs. In this context, the new Head of Finance (UK) will play a pivotal role in ensuring the strength, integrity and effectiveness of UK-Med’s financial management.
You’ll lead the operational finance function overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, treasury and grant management, and support for fundraising, ensuring the organisation has the financial resilience to deliver life-saving humanitarian responses around the world.
Based in the UK, this role is central to maintaining high standards of financial governance, supporting sound decision-making, managing risk and ensuring effective systems, policies and processes. You’ll work closely with our Associate Director of Finance and senior leadership team, while leading and developing a high-performing finance team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on supporting operational delivery, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, and strengthening systems. You’ll bring together technical excellence and strong leadership skills, working collaboratively and effectively in a complex, fast-changing environment. Your contribution will directly enable UK-Med to respond rapidly to emergencies and make a tangible impact on people affected by crises.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, a collaborative and supportive working environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.
UK-Med is a growing and ambitious organisation with a passionate team of staff, members, and volunteers. This is a truly exciting opportunity to shape the future of our financial function and support our mission to provide healthcare in emergencies worldwide.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Head of Finance (UK) - March 2026before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Response to the following question:
- A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification
Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Thursday 2nd April 2026.
Candidates who meet the eligibility and salary thresholds for visa sponsorship may be considered. However, it’s important to note that the role is based in the UK, and regular attendance at our Manchester HQ is expected. Therefore, candidates currently based outside the UK would need to be willing to relocate if successful.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join RUHX – Be part of something extra extraordinary.
At RUHX, we’re more than the Official NHS charity of the Royal United Hospitals Bath. We go further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve, while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. We’re out there in our community, collaborating with the people and organisations who drive real change. And we’re making sure that every penny we raise goes towards improving health, happiness and wellbeing for everyone in our community.
RUHX are seeking a motivated and collaborative Charity Impact Manager to lead our internal grants programme and ensure that charitable funds deliver measurable impact for patients, families and staff.
You will play a key role in implementing our new grant‑making system to strengthen monitoring, compliance, approvals and financial forecasting across all restricted and unrestricted funds. Working closely with clinical, operational and fundraising teams, you will help shape a strong pipeline of strategically aligned projects and support the delivery of donor‑funded initiatives, including restricted grants and major donor commitments.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, excellent relationship‑building capability, and a passion for improving patient and staff experience through effective, transparent and high‑impact charitable investment.
Main duties of the job
No two days in our team are the same. In this role you will spilt your time working onsite in the office in Bath, so that you can meet clinical colleagues across the hospital, with opportunities to work flexibly from home. You will have a varied role which involves managing a wide range of duties and tasks including.
- Lead the RUHX internal grants process, ensuring all charitable expenditure is compliant and aligned to strategic priorities and donor intent.
- Support the implementation and management of a new grant‑making system that tracks assessments, approvals, expenditure, commitments and fund forecasting.
- Build strong relationships with RUH teams to encourage and support high‑quality, high‑impact grant applications.
- Work with the Development Team to deliver and monitor donor‑funded and restricted‑grant projects, ensuring accurate reporting for stewardship.
- Lead impact measurement and evaluation across all funded projects, producing clear and engaging reports for governance and donors.
- Monitor fund utilisation, project progress and risks, providing regular updates to senior leadership and the Charities Committee.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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HEAD OF EVENTS & SALES (ARTS, COMMERCIAL EVENTS, LONDON)
Drive income, grow partnerships and unlock the full commercial potential of a dynamic arts centre and cultural hub in the heart of Shoreditch in East London.
Are you a commercially driven events leader who can turn opportunity into income? Can you lead a team to deliver growth, conversion and an exceptional client experience?
Rich Mix is East London’s home for culture and creativity, connecting diverse audiences through film, performance and community engagement.
As Head of Events & Sales, you will lead earned income growth across hires, workspaces and corporate partnerships. Reporting to the Head of Finance and as a senior member of the Management Team, you will shape and deliver a commercially focused strategy, strengthen pipeline and conversion, and lead a high-performing team to maximise revenue and impact. Your work will not only elevate our earned income but deepen the value we deliver to clients, residents and the wider community we serve.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and deliver events and sales strategy to grow income and occupancy
- Drive business development, partnerships and repeat bookings
- Manage the sales pipeline, forecasting and performance reporting
- Lead, motivate and develop the Events & Sales Team
- Oversee end-to-end delivery of hires, ensuring quality, compliance and ROI
Benefits
- Hybrid working (up to 2 days remote)
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30), plus EAP and pension
Please see the candidate pack for full details.
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment
Closing date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
Charisma vetting interviews are being actioned on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Would you relish the opportunity to oversee and provide organisational change, organisational development and organisational design expertise, as British Heart Foundation (BHF) undertakes a major technology-enabled transformation programme: Enterprise Foundations?
Are you able to liaise closely with the Business Integrator (BI) on change readiness and change planning, representing the voice of BHF, and ensuring that change, engagement, communications and training activities are designed appropriately, properly resourced and evolve the organisational culture?
If so, we'd love you to join our Talent & Organisational Development team as our Head of Organisational Change for Enterprise Foundation.
About the role
In this role you’ll have responsibility for the end-to-end change life cycle, leading the people side of change connected to Enterprise Foundations, including changes to ways of working and cultural change.
You’ll work with stakeholders to solve complex challenges, guiding and influencing them through critical transformation. You’ll also provide change leadership that enables these stakeholders to achieve their transformation goals and better deliver their strategic objectives.
Leading on organisational design and operating model change connected to Enterprise Foundations, you’ll ensure that it is resourced appropriately and linking it to other organisational design work across BHF.
You’ll also liaise with Transformation Directors, our Head of Organisational Change, Head of Internal Communications, People Business Partners and the team to support our People Experience, Technology strategy and the delivery of BHF’s strategy to 2030 – a key aspect of which is delivering technology transformation through the Enterprise Foundations programme.
Working arrangements
Please note this is a 9-12 month fixed term contract covering family leave.
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About you
You’ll have previous experience influencing stakeholders and gaining buy-in to change, communication and engagement activities. You’ll also be able to create and implement change plans that are tailored to the needs of Enterprise Foundations, enabling the successful transition to new ways of working.
With a Post Graduate qualification in organisational change/business change/behaviour, or equivalent experience, you’ll have previous knowledge and application of change models and organisational design principles, being able to identify the cultural shift needed to achieve strategic technology transformation, translating that into interventions to deliver and embed behaviour and culture change.
Able to work with senior leaders you’ll be able to develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders which support behavioural change to enable successful technology transformation is essential.
You'll have a passion for solving complex business challenges, and will have strong problem-solving skills being able to exercise mature judgement, flexing plans where necessary to achieve impact.
To be successful in this role, you’ll also have:
- Project management experience
- Previous experience of developing and implementing organisational design programmes
- Experience of supporting culture change programmes that adopt new ways of working.
Belonging at BHF
By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we strengthen our ability to achieve our mission of saving and improving lives, ensuring our work reflects and serves the needs of every community across the UK.
To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
Benefits and development
At BHF, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support our colleagues’ wellbeing and professional growth
To find out more about our benefits you can check out our Benefits and Development pages.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
Interview process
We aim to run a single stage, in‑person interview, which will include a presentation element, at our London offices. However, depending on application numbers, the process may include an initial Teams interview followed by this final in‑person stage interview.
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at BHF. Just click through to our careers site. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role.
Our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and inclusive. BHF use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
About Black Thrive Global
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is not the exception but the norm.
Global Black Thrive evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016 to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people in Lambeth. Black people’s cumulative exposure to negative experiences and poor outcomes are not unique to Lambeth and Black Thrive Global was founded in 2020 to address the detrimental outcomes for Black people of African and Caribbean descent wherever they may be located.
Our work covers all life stages – children and young people, working age adults and older adults. Our guiding principle is to centre the lived experiences of Black communities in all that we do, and our strategic priorities are to embed race equity in systems change and to decolonise the evidence landscape.
Role Description
Following a recent round of successful funding, Black Thrive are looking for a highly skilled and community-focused Research & Evaluation Lead to strengthen the evidence and learning functions across the Thriving Futures – Scaling Systems Change programme. This role is central to building a robust understanding of community needs, mental health outcomes, and the impact of systems change activities on Black communities across our localities.
This position requires a researcher with experience in mixed-methods research and who is confident in working both strategically and on the ground in community settings. You will be responsible for developing and implementing evaluation frameworks, gathering high-quality data, and supporting Black Thrive Global and the localities in their own monitoring, learning, and evaluation capacity. Strong relationship-building skills are essential, as much of this role involves working closely with black led organisations, local leaders, and partners across health, voluntary, and statutory sectors.
You will work closely with the Head of Research and Evaluation and the wider Thriving Futures team to design, deliver, and communicate research and evaluation projects that drive learning and improvement. Your work will combine community-based data collection, analysis, inclusive and culturally grounded evaluation methods, and clear reporting that helps us tell the story of our progress and impact.
Black Thrive uses Asana, Microsoft Excel, and a range of qualitative and quantitative tools to track learning, evidence systemic change outcomes, and ensure the programme remains responsive to the needs and priorities of Black communities.
Key responsibilities
Community-Embedded Research & Evaluation
- Lead on-the-ground community-based research activities, including regular engagement with localities, community organisations, grassroots partners, and residents to understand lived experiences, mental health outcomes, and community-identified priorities.
- Conduct mixed-methods community needs assessments to capture changing local conditions, emerging challenges, and gaps in support provision across priority localities.
- Build trusted relationships with community partners to co-design evaluation activities, ensuring methods are culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and accessible to organisations operating in diverse community settings.
- Facilitate participatory research approaches (e.g., community researcher models, participatory action research, peer-led data collection) to ensure the voices of Black communities are embedded in all evaluation work.
Supporting Community Organisations & Localities
- Provide tailored research and evaluation support to Black Thrive localities who delivering the Scaling System Change programme, including helping them develop data collection tools, outcome measures, and monitoring processes that align with Black Thrive’s frameworks.
- Deliver capacity-building workshops, coaching, and 1:1 support for localities to strengthen their ability to collect, interpret, and use data for programme improvement.
- Support localities in implementing mixed-methods approaches, including the design of short surveys, interview guides, focus groups, observational tools, and community feedback mechanisms.
- Work collaboratively with local organisations to interpret findings and co-generate learning that strengthens community-led decision-making and informs systemic change.
Scaling Systems Change Programme Evaluation
- Lead the development of Scaling Systems Change and support in shaping the programmatic evaluation for the Scaling Systems Change programme, including identifying community-relevant indicators, data sources, and measurement approaches that reflect both outcomes and structural shifts.
- Develop and refine theories of change and logic models in collaboration with programme teams and community stakeholders.
- Oversee the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data related to the Scaling Systems Change programme, synthesising insights into evaluative conclusions and strategic recommendations.
- Track progress on system-level outcomes and community-driven indicators, ensuring alignment with Black Thrive Global’s race equity mission and systems change goals.
Data Collection, Analysis & Insight Generation
- Conduct qualitative data collection (e.g., interviews, focus groups, reflective sessions, community conversations) and apply rigorous, culturally informed qualitative analysis techniques.
- Integrate primary and secondary datasets—community-level statistics, organisational monitoring data, local authority data, and service delivery datasets—into comprehensive evaluations.
- Ensure high-quality documentation and coding of qualitative datasets using recognised analytical frameworks.
Reporting, Learning & Dissemination
- Produce high-quality annual research and evaluation reports, local evaluation and research summaries, dashboards, and accessible materials for community partners and stakeholders.
- Translate complex data and findings into clear, actionable insights tailored to policymakers, community organisations, funders, and residents.
- Facilitate feedback loops and learning events with partners to discuss findings, share learning, and identify opportunities for adaptation and improvement.
- Contribute to internal strategic learning by presenting insights to senior leaders, programme teams, and key partners.
Ethics, Governance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure ethical, safe, and culturally competent research practice, especially when working with communities disproportionately affected by systemic racism and mental health inequalities.
- Maintain robust data governance systems suitable for community-based and multi-organisation research environments.
- The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Personal Specification
Essential Criteria
- Ability to carry out community-based data collection (interviews, focus groups, surveys) and basic analysis both quantitative and qualitative.
- Competence in using basic data tools (Excel) for organising and summarising data.
- Strong facilitation skills for participatory approaches (e.g., supporting in Black community researchers).
- Good written and verbal communication skills to present findings clearly
- Ability to build trusting relationships with grassroots organisations and Black people, community leaders from Lambeth, Haringey and Birmingham.
- Good level of understanding of supporting Black people, including trauma-informed and anti-racist approaches.
- Knowledge and understanding of research ethics and GDPR practices including data protection and data sharing.
- Experience conducting qualitative research (e.g., interviews, focus groups) in community settings.
- Have a university degree or equivalent.
- Understanding of race equity issues and mental health inequalities affecting Black communities.
- Awareness of ethical research practices and safeguarding when working with vulnerable groups.
- Experience working with community organisations or grassroots groups.
- Experience producing clear summaries or reports for non-technical audiences.
- Commitment to race equity and social justice.
- Collaborative, approachable, and adaptable.
- Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience supporting community-led research projects.
- Familiarity with basic evaluation frameworks or monitoring tools.
- Knowledge of participatory research principles.
- Ability to use simple data visualisation tools (e.g., Canva, Power BI basics).
- Previous involvement in capacity-building activities (training or coaching).
- Degree in social sciences, public health, or related field (or equivalent experience).
To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) via CharityJobs
This will be a two stage interview process.
The first interview will take place on Tuesday, 28th April 2026, and the second Interview will take place on Tuesday 5th May 2026.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining how your experience relates to the requirement of the role.
This will be a two stage interview process.
The first interview will take place on Tuesday, 28th April 2026, and the second Interview will take place on Tuesday 5th May 2026
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is the norm not the exception



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About the role
We are excited to be recruiting a Programme Manager to join The Scholars Programme team. This role will be central in ensuring high quality programme management and oversee effective stakeholder stewardship across multiple geographical areas.
Programme Managers work closely with each other, reporting to the Head of Programme Management, to ensure excellent programme delivery across the UK. Each Programme Manager will manage a team of Programme Officers, who each manage a cluster of school-PhD tutor relationships. Programme Managers oversee all aspects of programme delivery by Programme Officers, ensuring key performance indicators are met. They will coach and support their team to deal with complex and sensitive issues from schools and PhD Tutors, becoming directly involved as a point of escalation. Programme Managers will be responsible for school retention targets and will identify opportunities to promote The Scholars Programme. They will directly deliver aspects of our provision including PhD tutor training, university events and tutor assessment centres. Programme Managers also lead collaborative work with other teams, providing strategic insight and oversight of joint processes to ensure information is disseminated and key actions are taken by the Programme Management team.
The role requires a driven and dynamic team player, with experience of success in programme management. They will be positive and pro-active in finding solutions, with a commitment to delivering excellent standards. They will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners.
While this role can be based in our London or Leeds offices, or be fully remote, it will involve some travel to deliver programme events at our different university partners and to attend in-person team days.
About you
The role will best suit someone who:
- Has knowledge and experience of the school and university sectors, including the university access agenda
- Has knowledge of educational interventions, including impact management
- Has proven experience in leading the delivery of a project or programme across a locality, is a qualified teacher (QTS or above) or has academic research experience
- Has experience of line management and/or leading and delivering through others
- Has a demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission
- Adheres to information security policies included in the charities ISO 27001 manual and completes information security training
We support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.



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