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Harris Hill is delighted to be working on behalf of a nationally recognised social justice organisation to recruit a Head of People and Culture. This is a senior leadership opportunity within a purpose-led organisation that works in partnership with local groups, member organisations and community leaders to address social and economic inequalities, including employment standards, access to services and fair treatment. The charity operates at a national level and is recognised for supporting people to build collective influence, strengthen local leadership and achieve meaningful, long-term change in their communities.

The Head of People & Culture will be responsible for shaping and delivering a comprehensive people strategy that enables the organisation to achieve its mission effectively and sustainably. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance & Operations and working as part of the senior leadership team, the post holder will oversee all aspects of the people function, including workforce planning, recruitment, performance and leadership development, employee relations, organisational culture, wellbeing, equity, diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding. The role will ensure that policies, systems and practices are legally compliant, values-aligned and fit for purpose, while also strengthening organisational capability through effective management support and learning initiatives. In addition, the Head of People & Culture will provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and the board, lead the People & Culture team and resources, and drive continuous improvement across people processes to support a high-performing, inclusive and resilient organisation.

We are seeking an accomplished and emotionally intelligent senior HR leader with substantial experience operating at a strategic level within complex, mission-driven or values-led environments. You will bring broad generalist expertise across organisational development, employee relations, governance and people strategy, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. The successful candidate will be confident advising and influencing executive and board-level stakeholders, able to navigate sensitive or complex people matters with sound judgement, discretion and fairness, and skilled at translating organisational priorities into practical initiatives that strengthen performance, inclusion and engagement. You will demonstrate a collaborative, relational leadership style, strong coaching capability and a genuine commitment to equity, inclusion and social impact, alongside the resilience and adaptability needed to thrive in a dynamic organisation. A CIPD Level 7 qualification, or equivalent senior-level professional experience, is expected.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by the 6th of March at 8:59 AM.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

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.

Stewardship serves Christian donors, workers, charities and churches in the UK and beyond called to faithfully steward their personal, professional or ministry resources for God's glory. We are now recruiting for the Head of Accounts Examination Services. This is an opportunity to lead a growing team, working to support churches and Christian charities through finance and play a significant part in driving forward our mission.

Our aim is to improve governance in the Church and Christian charity sector. You will have the opportunity to shape and develop an already highly regarded and growing service.  You will lead a dedicated team to deliver high-quality accounting and examination services, ensuring our ministry partners receive mission-aligned professional support.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and strategic leader who is motivated by serving the organisation’s Christian mission and committed to delivering excellence. As Head of Accounts Examination Services, you will provide both operational and strategic leadership to a committed team, ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality accounting and examination services.

Occupational Requirement (OR)

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

The National League Trust is a registered charity and is one of a group of community focused organisations that are linked to professional football.  As a critical partner of the National League, the Trust supports the development of community projects at football clubs who are members of the competition.  

We are looking for someone who can lead the Trust, with a vision to use knowledge, influence and funding to improve the lives of those who benefit from the work of the organisations the Trust supports. This will involve change and shaping the Trust so that it is guaranteed a successful future.

As our new Head of Trust, you will lead a resilient, dedicated small team with a clear strategic focus on impact, innovation, strengthening standards and improving visibility. You will be guided by our values which include working with trust and accountability, learning, sharing what works and collaboration.  You will shape our direction, embed our strategic framework, strengthen relationships and ensure robust governance. 

We are looking for a strategic, relational and operational leader to take the Trust forward in its development over the next five years.  This includes:

• developing and delivering our strategy
• overseeing grant funding operations
• working to increase our unrestricted income
• raising the Trust’s profile
• growth of activity and impact.  

Critical to the role is building and sustaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in all sectors: including potential funders and other third sector bodies.

You do not need to have a background in football for this role. Your skills and experience can be obtained in any sector.

Fat Macy's is looking for a Head of Programmes to lead the development and delivery of our programmes as the charity grows in response to increasing need for our services and a changing external landscape. This is a key role at a time of significant organisational development, offering the opportunity to shape how we work and how we support our beneficiaries in a truly meaningful way.

About Fat Macy's

Fat Macy's is a charity and social enterprise which supports individuals experiencing homelessness towards lasting and secure employment, resettlement, and overall better personal wellbeing. We deliver on this mission through our Milestone Programme, a 200-hours hospitality based skills and training initiative which consists of the Training Academy (50 hours) and real-life work experience (150 hours). On graduation from the Milestone Programme, beneficiaries receive access to a £1,500 Housing Deposit Award enabling a safe and sustainable transition into the private rental sector, and long-term, tailored employability, resettlement, and wellbeing support.

About The Role

As a new role within our organisation’s structure, the Head of Programmes position will be varied and evolving, with a strong focus on the line management and support of our front-line team, ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery across programmes. This role will line manage our Senior Employability & Engagement Officer and Programme Support Officer, and eventually lead on the recruitment and management of a dedicated Resettlement Officer role as funding allows. In the meantime, the Head of Programmes will provide our front-line resettlement support to beneficiaries.

Alongside this, the Head of Programmes will play a central role in driving continuous improvement, supporting growth, and contributing to the overall strategic development of the charity as it navigates change. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work directly with the Managing Director to ensure the charity is fulfilling its mission and achieving a high-level of impact.

Please see the recruitment pack for further information on duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

We know there are great candidates who will not fit every criteria outlined or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If your experience looks different to what we have described below but you believe it is relevant to the role, please do not hesitate to apply.

Essential Criteria:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the public or charity sectors, ideally in front-line service provision/support work and/or homelessness.
• Successful line-management experience, leading high-performing teams and embedding a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and accountability.
• Track record of leading a programme of work and meeting key impact KPIs, metrics, and outcomes, including ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong communication and team-working skills coupled with solid organisation and attention to detail.
• Resilience and adaptability with the capability to work in a dynamic and agile environment involving significant contact with individuals living in temporary accommodation.
• Sound IT skills including confident use of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and/or CRM systems/other databases.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of providing front-line resettlement support.
• Good working knowledge of relevant policy, legislation, and best practice  - benefits system, supported accommodation, safeguarding etc.

Job Title: Head of Individual Giving

Location: London, UK (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in the UK will be considered.)

Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), Permanent contract

Hiring Salary: GBP 54,374 per annum (before taxes)

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Closing Date: March 10, 2026 23:59 GMT

This job advert is for an existing vacancy.

About Right To Play:

For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.

We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.

Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland that works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK.

Benefits Highlights:

Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!

Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful)

• Flexible work arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year
• Competitive benefits such as Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year
• More information on what we offer is available on our website.

Application Method:

Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play.

As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process and safeguarding information are available on our website.

As part of our recruitment and selection process, Right To Play uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) - assisted tools to support the assessment of candidates or applications. This may include but not limited to generating and editing of job adverts, assessment and interview questions, scheduling, translation, transcription, note taking, etc. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), VidCruiter, also use AI-powered ChatBot to answer candidates' enquiries. These tools are used only to assist human reviewers in evaluation and do not make selection or screening decisions. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. All AI-assisted processes comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including GDPR and PIPEDA. For more information, please refer to RTP AI Policy and our Best Practice: Use of AI in Recruitment on our website.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Job Description:

Job Title:  Head of Individual Giving

Location: London, UK

Supervisor Title: Executive Director UK and Global Strategic Initiatives

Region/Department/Office: UK National Office (UKNO)

Job Family: Fundraising

Grade: 8

I.  JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Executive Director, Right To Play UK, the Head of Individual Giving will be responsible for leading on community, mid and major donor fundraising and philanthropy for Right To Play UK. The incumbent will deliver a successful strategy for Right To Play UK’s work in this area, leading on developing and coordinating fundraising campaigns, building, and developing our portfolio of major donors, developing a philanthropy pipeline and facilitating bespoke events with the aim of generating substantial income in line with the organisation’s budgetary objectives.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Individual Giving campaigns and strategy (20% time):

• Collaborate on development and implementation of UK individual giving strategy, working closely with the UK leadership team and international colleagues.
• Develop, adapt and coordinate UK fundraising campaigns for mid and major donors, work closely with the Head of Communications and Engagement and UK team.
• Project manage delivery of campaigns by the RTP UK staff team, working across audiences.
• Analyse and report on audience, results and trends and use this to inform future plans.
• Manage the Individual Giving Officer and provide guidance on their development of key projects.

2.Major Giving and Philanthropy (50% time):

• Lead on developing, implementing and reporting on Right To Play’s individual giving strategy in the UK, in alignment with Right To Play’s global strategic plan, in collaboration with the Head of Partnerships and Executive Director.
• Directly manage a range of major donor and philanthropic relationships, as well as oversight of relationship management by colleagues and the Partnerships team.
• Lead on researching, identifying, developing, and supporting new major donor funding opportunities with the aim of generating substantial income from this fundraising source in line with the organization’s budgetary objectives.
• Lead on ongoing communications strategy for our mid and major donor support base, building support and ensuring consistency across a range of constituent groups.

3. Major donor events development  (15%):

• Lead on design and development of bespoke major donor events (e.g. 30 person dinner), working closely with service providers, donors and the RTP UK team.
• Lead on stewardship of events-focused audiences, building a long-term, diversified support base.

4. Contribute and support global and UK team (10%):

• Contribute to global projects and strategies through the global fundraising team.
• Contribute to the development of global strategic initiatives, including developing major donor relationships in other RTP supporter countries.
• Support the work of the wider Right To Play UK team, focussing on shared team goals.

5. Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)

• Undertake any other activities reasonably requested by the Executive Director.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have):

(A) EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Undergraduate degree from a relevant university program or equivalent work experience

(B) EXPERIENCE:

• 5-year’s relevant experience including working within a senior fundraising role, working on fundraising strategy and successful campaigns.
• Experience in managing relationships with a range of major donors.
• Experience developing and securing high value relationships and gifts.
• Experience developing/approving reports and proposals for major donors and/or tailoring to a UK audience.
• Experience representing an organisation with senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing a varied workload and balancing conflicting priorities.

(C) COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically with a variety of people, both internally and externally.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Ability to think creatively and assess effective approaches with different audiences.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team with enthusiasm and commitment.
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours as required at events and business meetings (with TOIL provided).
• Understanding of and commitment to the aims and values of Right To Play.

(D)   TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Excellent networking skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with demonstrable experience in negotiating and influencing.
• High attention to detail for writing professional external communications.

(E) SECTOR SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:

• Understanding of and commitment to the aims and values of Right To Play.
• Demonstrable experience working within a senior fundraising role and more specifically working successfully with mid and major donors, in line with the requirements of this role.

(F) LANGUAGES:

• Excellent written and spoken English.

IV. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset):

• Understanding of International Development issues and context.
• Understanding of UK charity fundraising regulations and Data Protection legislation.
• Experience of working in a global organisation.

V. ADDITIONAL JOB RELATED CONDITIONS:

The vast majority of work will take place in London, Right To Play UKNO Office. However, the role may require select travel to other parts of the country or global country programmes, in order to support key initiatives. Occasional evening and weekend activity for donor events and meetings, is expected.

About CoppaFeel!

CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.

We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.

Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.

The Role

We’re excited to be creating a new Head of People role to support the next phase of our charity’s development. The role provides strategic leadership, expert input and operational oversight of CoppaFeel!’s people, culture and employment practices, aligned with organisational strategy, values and governance.

Blending strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, the role operates with professional autonomy within the People remit and works in close partnership with the Director of Operations, who retains overall accountability. You will support senior leaders, strengthen organisational culture and ensure people practices are consistent, inclusive and effective as the organisation evolves.

This role sits within the Operations Department, reports into the Director of Operations and line manages the HR Manager. This is a hybrid role, with two days per week in our London office. The role is full-time but will consider part-time.

Duties and Responsibilities 

The responsibilities below set out the primary scope of the role, but are not an exhaustive list. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to shape future needs, build capacity and respond to organisational growth. 

• Develop, implement and deliver CoppaFeel!’s People Strategy to support organisational priorities, providing expert input into strategic decision making and organisational planning.
• Lead strategic workforce planning including succession planning  to identify and plan for  the charity’s future .
• Establish, monitor and report on key people metrics and performance indicators, using data and insight to evaluate effectiveness, inform continuous improvement and support evidence based decision making for the Leadership team,  SMT and , where appropriate, Trustees.
• Define, monitor and be accountable for the effectiveness of all people related functions, including recruitment and inclusion, retention, engagement, leadership capability and overall employee experience.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the Senior Leadership Team and senior managers, providing expert guidance and organisational insight informed by feedback from across the organisation.
• Fulfill the responsibilities of a Head of Department, including accountability for delivery and outcomes, role modelling CoppaFeel!’s leadership behaviours and contributing to effective organisational decision making.
• Act as senior lead for complex employee relations issues and provide expert guidance on best practice.
• Develop and coach managers and leaders across the organisation to embed a culture of high performance and accountability. 
• Ensure HR practices are consistent, equitable and legally compliant.
• Maintain, develop , implement and communicate People Policies, processes and systems,  ensuring clarity and accessibility for all staff.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law, GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
• Support the Director of Operations in managing people related risk, and reporting, contributing to SMT, CEO and Trustee level oversight as required.
• Promote and embed diversity and inclusion across policies, employee relations, recruitment , culture, and staff experience..
• Line manage and support the HR Manager, fostering their continued development. 
• Oversee the pay and grading framework, ensuring fairness, consistency and role clarity.
• Champion and embed CoppaFeel!’s values in all people-related decisions across the organisation. 
• Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required by the Charity.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications 

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 minimum (Level 7 desirable).
• Significant HR generalist experience at senior advisory or lead level.
• Experience designing and implementing HR policies, frameworks and people processes.
• Experience leading EDI, culture or wellbeing initiatives.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and GDPR.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels.
• Experience supporting managers through complex ER matters. 
• Ability to translate strategy into practical, people-focused solutions. 

Desirable

• Charity sector experience or experience working in a mission driven organisation.
• Coaching or leadership development experience.
• Experience in a small organisation or growing charity.
• Experience supporting organisational change or expansion.
• Experience using people data, metrics or HR systems to support decision making. 

Application information

Applications will close on Monday 2nd March 2026 with the aim to commence first interviews on W/C 9th March 2026.

CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.

Main benefits, Terms & Conditions

Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off on our Founders birthday, and a day off for your birthday.

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Cash Plan; cash back on everyday health expenses, as well as a GP advice line and access to PerkBox.
• Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
• Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
• Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies

All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.

We are looking for a Head of IT to lead all aspects of IT and Data Services across Battersea’s three sites ensuring our services meet the needs of the charity and enable us to deliver our charitable objectives. They will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of a high quality, timely and appropriate IT and Data Services offer to key stakeholders across the charity.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable forall.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 15th March 2026

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s): w/c 23rd March 2026 (to be confirmed)

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack from our Careers website.

Are you enthusiastic about giving supporters the best experience when contacting us?

Do you have the professionalism and empathy to make every interaction with our brain tumour community supportive and meaningful?​

After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!​

It is a fantastic time to be joining our ambitious and growing charity and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a Supporter Care Officer.​

As a Supporter Care Officer you will play a crucial role in being the first point of contact for supporters, delivering an excellent support experience. ​

You will: ​

• Lead on thanking supporters for all our existing Appeals, Core Campaigns and National Events; working with other teams to ensure that supporters are thanked in a timely manner
   
• Work with the Community Fundraising Team to evaluate the next best ask and proactively contact supporters with promoting fundraising and campaigning products for new and existing supporters
   
• Support all new Individual Giving and Supporter Care activities
   
• Provide excellent customer service to existing and potential new supporters offering an empathetic and supportive service via the main telephone line, email and general correspondence ​

Can you see yourself making a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?

Do you want your work to have a real, positive effect on someone’s life?

Does this sound like the opportunity to really get 2026 off to an amazing start?

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If you’ve answered yes to these questions and feel this role could be right for you, we encourage you to learn more about this position. Please take a read through our recruitment pack Supporter Care Officer - Recruitment Pack included within this job advert. 

We are asking for a CV as the first step, but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.  Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.​​

We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.​

We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.

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Head of Finance

Location: Midlands – Leicester or Birmingham (hybrid working)
Salary: £48,500 per annum, FTE 37.5 hours (we will also consider a 4-day / 30-hour week)
Contract: Permanent (we will consider interim-to-permanent arrangements)

Join a charity fighting hunger, tackling waste and creating opportunities

We are a forward-looking regional charity working across the Midlands to fight hunger, tackle food waste and create opportunities for people and communities. We believe no one should go hungry when good food is going to waste, and that everyone deserves the chance to thrive.

We are now looking for a Head of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a central role in ensuring our financial strength, sustainability and growth – so we can maximise our social impact.

The role
As Head of Finance, you will be the organisation’s lead financial expert, reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with fellow senior leaders and Trustees. You will provide the financial insight and leadership that underpins strategic decisions and day-to-day operations.

You will:

• Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability and supporting our strategic priorities and business plans.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Lead on financial reporting and liaison with the Trustee Board, including servicing and advising the Trustee Finance Committee.
• Ensure strong financial controls, including procurement, credit control, cash flow management, payroll and systems that support growth.
• Take responsibility for statutory and regulatory financial compliance, including HMRC requirements and charity/company reporting.
• Provide clear, insightful financial analysis to support decision-making, funding applications and operational improvement.
• Work closely with budget holders across the organisation, building financial understanding, ownership and accountability.
• Lead, support and develop a small Finance team of two (Finance Officer and Finance Assistant).

This is a highly impactful role where your work will directly enable the charity to reach more people, make better use of surplus food, and create meaningful opportunities in communities across the Midlands.

About you

We are looking for a values-led finance leader who is motivated by using their skills for positive social impact.
You will bring:

• Significant experience in a senior financial and management accounting role, with responsibility for budgets, management and statutory accounts, controls and reporting.
• Experience of leading a finance function, including oversight of payroll and pensions.
• Strong skills in financial planning, analysis, forecasting and budgeting, and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with senior leaders and Trustees.
• Experience of working with or supporting a Board or Finance Committee, providing clear, insightful information and advice.
• Confident use of Excel and finance systems to produce robust, timely and accurate information.
• A proven ability to lead and develop a team, building a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – able to influence, challenge and support colleagues at all levels.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities.

We welcome candidates who are:

• Professionally qualified in accountancy or who can demonstrate equivalent experience.
• From any sector – charity experience is not essential. We are very open to candidates bringing transferable skills from commercial, public or other not-for-profit environments, with a commitment to learning charity-specific requirements (such as charity/SORP accounting) as part of your induction.

What we offer

• A Midlands base in either Leicester or Birmingham, with hybrid working.
• Salary of £48,500 per annum (FTE, 37.5 hours), with 4-day / 30-hour week options considered.
• The expectation of a cost of living increase from April.
• The opportunity to be part of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping the future direction and impact of the organisation.
• A chance to use your finance expertise to directly support people facing hunger, poverty and barriers to work, while reducing food waste.

Inclusion and accessibility
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best. We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and sectors, including those who may not have worked in a charity before.

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.

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.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with Stella Maris to recruit for the Head of Individual Giving role in order to lead and grow the charity individual fundraising programme at an exciting time of organisational growth. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will play a pivotal role in recruiting, retaining and developing individual donors, ensuring Stella Maris has the sustainable income needed to deliver its mission.

You will lead our Individual Giving team and oversee national appeals, including the flagship Sea Sunday Appeal, engaging Catholic parishes across England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

This is a senior, strategic role for a motivated fundraiser who combines leadership, creativity and strong analytical skills with a passion for making a difference.

About Stella Maris

Stella Maris is the largest ship-visiting network in the world, supporting seafarers, fishers and their families across more than 350 ports in over 50 countries. Formerly known as Apostleship of the Sea, we have been serving the People of the Sea for over 100 years, offering practical, pastoral and spiritual support regardless of creed, gender or ethnicity.

Stella Maris UK works closely with chaplains, volunteers, parishes, maritime charities and industry partners to uphold the dignity, rights and wellbeing of those who live and work at sea.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Individual Giving strategy in collaboration with the CEO and senior leadership team
• Lead national fundraising appeals, including Sea Sunday and seasonal campaigns
• Recruit, retain and steward individual supporters through effective donor journeys
• Grow income through regular giving, legacies, volunteering and other giving products
• Manage and develop the Individual Giving team
• Oversee Salesforce CRM usage, data quality, reporting and compliance
• Manage budgets, income forecasting and campaign analysis
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, fundraising regulations and charity best practice
• Work closely with chaplains, communications, finance and philanthropy teams

About You

You will bring:

• Significant experience in direct marketing fundraising (ideally in the charity sector)
• Proven experience of managing national fundraising campaigns
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience using charity CRMs (e.g. Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire support
• Confidence working with data to inform strategy and decision making
• A resilient, proactive and collaborative approach

Desirable:

• Experience fundraising in a faith based setting
• Knowledge of the Catholic Church
• Experience managing volunteers and external agencies
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Salary of £54,000 per annum

Location: London, hybrid working, minimum 2 day a week in the office

Contract type: permanent, full- time, Flexible working patterns will be considered.

Closing date: Wednesday 5th March at 8am

Interview: 19th March

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Leukaemia UK – Our Charity

We are a ‘small but mighty’ charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Over the next 10 years we want to help save and improve the lives of more people with leukaemia through finding and funding life-changing research and campaigning for change.

Despite progress in recent decades, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a blood cancer every 16 minutes and survival rates are among some of the worst of any cancer.  And the physical and psychological impact can be lifelong. 

Our current 5-year strategy outlines our plan to increase our investment into ground-breaking world class research and policy development focused on improving access to kinder, more effective diagnosis, treatment and care for leukaemia and other blood cancers. To do this, we have embarked on a period of significant growth, investing strategically to grow our income, profile, influence, and engagement and impact.

We are seeking an experienced, driven and passionate Head of Philanthropy to lead on delivering income from our High Value (HV) audiences and income streams. We are looking for someone with energy and ambition, who can demonstrate strategic leadership to maximise fundraising opportunities across Major Giving, Trusts and Foundations, Special Events and Corporate Partnerships. The post holder will be a key part of the Fundraising Leadership Team, helping to grow our supporter networks, optimise supporter experience and contributing to the development of the overall fundraising growth strategy, at this crucial stage as we complete the current cycle and move into our new 5-year strategy period in 2027.

Team

We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do.  We are all focused on “keeping it real” with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity maximises voluntary income to invest in more life-changing research, so that we can continue to have impact for those with a leukaemia diagnosis.

From us you can expect all the laughter you can handle, as well as great challenge and support. We are all about delivering exceptional supporter experience and making a real difference to people’s lives.

You will be part of an ambitious fundraising team driving growth across the portfolio, so we can fund more leukaemia research and save more lives from this devastating disease. You will report to the Director of Fundraising, working alongside the Head of Public Fundraising, and collaborating across the wider organisation to ensure fundraising aligns with our organisational priorities and values (Bold, Collaborative, Curious) and feels insight-driven, strategic and competitive in a crowded marketplace.

 

Leukaemia UK and You 

In 2025 we invested in growing our fundraising team so that we could fund more life-changing research, to increase our understanding of leukemia as a disease, and accelerate the development of kinder, more effective treatments. This included investment to grow the Philanthropy fundraising team, develop new fundraising products, increase our supporter networks, and build a stronger pipeline. As a result, we have seen significant year-on-year growth for a charity of our size and are keen to maintain this trajectory with the opportunities in front of us.

We are in the final year of our current 5-year organisational strategy cycle and in the process of developing our new 5-year fundraising strategy, so you will be instrumental in bridging the gap, delivering against agreed income targets for 2026 and driving forward new plans into 2027. 

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, the post holder will at times be required to work both strategically and operationally, autonomously and collaboratively, as a critical member of the Fundraising Leadership Team.  You will be results-driven with an appetite to innovate and drive continuous improvement, leading to increased conversions, deepened relationships, and long-term high value support to upscale our research programme.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience of being a Head of Philanthropy, demonstrating strategic leadership with a remit that includes oversight of a broad High Value fundraising portfolio, across multiple income streams.
• Experience of applying the principles of Philanthropy fundraising to develop and nurture a growing pipeline of 5- and 6-figure gift opportunities for supporters able to give at the highest levels.
• Experience of managing engaging Major Giving and Trusts & Foundations fundraising programmes to generate a warm pipeline of 5- and 6-figure gifts.
• Experience of overseeing a Special Events programme, comprising both fundraising and cultivation events.
• Experience of overseeing a Corporate partnerships portfolio and representing the charity at a senior level.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a high-performing team, focussing on creating a culture where people thrive as individuals.
• Strong experience of building effective relationships with internal and external partners, senior stakeholders and suppliers, leading on the key relationships for the charity. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a real talent for connecting and influencing people at all levels.
• Strong project-management experience, including managing budgets, schedules, creative development, and supplier relationships for fundraising events and campaigns.
• Proven experience of driving effective High Value stewardship programmes to maximise supporter experience.
• Great listening skills and the ability to interpret the needs of individuals, teams, and organisations.
• Ability to think through complex issues and produce evidenced-based judgements.
• Experience of setting and managing annual budgets, monitoring, and reconciling results and financial performance in income and expenditure. Providing associated narratives and monthly reforecasts.
• Working to a wide range of financial and non-financial KPIs set in annual activity plans. 
• Ability to work well cross-organisationally, recognising different teams’ priorities and workloads.
• Entrepreneurial and results-led, with the ability to lead programmes of fundraising activity, with strategic, well thought through resourcing to deliver growth.

Knowledge

• Excellent specialist knowledge of the principals and methods underpinning successful Philanthropy fundraising and stakeholder management across Major Giving, Trusts and Corporate partnerships.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current fundraising trends.
• High level knowledge of Salesforce CRM and how best to steward supporters.
• High level knowledge and understanding of charity law in relation to legacy fundraising, GDPR, PECR, data protection and other relevant fundraising regulation.

Role specifics

• Hours: 0.8 FTE are 30 hours per week – days and times to be agreed
• 12 months fixed term contract – maternity cover
• Location: We are very flexible! Whilst our hybrid working policy is a minimum of two days per month in our London office, for this role we would typically expect the role holder to be in the office once a week.   
• Salary range £55,000 - £65,000 (FTE)

Applications

If you feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of experience, skills, energy, and flair to embrace this broad and challenging leadership role and enable our strategy to fly, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached to the advert.

• First interviews will be held via Teams Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2026
• Second interviews will be face to face in our London Offices – at 26 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5Bl on either Tuesday 24th or Wednesday 25th March 2026
• We are proud of our benefits – see a summary on our website in the section Work With Us

Application instructions: To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter.

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 8th March 2026

I look forward to hearing from you! 

Holly Hastings-Payne

Director of Fundraising

Post: Head of Finance​

Salary & Band: £43,000 to £52,500​

Department: Finance Team ​

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week​

Line Manager: Chief Operating Officer
Reports From: Finance Team​

Location: Coventry ​

Applications close: 3 March 2026,Interviews: w/c 16 March

PURPOSE OF ROLE: ​
The Head of Finance  will report to the COO, and work closely with the Senior Leadership team, supporting the Theatre’s strategic objectives and decision-making. The postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership to a small and dedicated finance team and will be responsible for the financial management of the Theatre and its subsidiaries, in alignment with organisational strategic plans and budgets, and in compliance with Charity and Company accounting standards and practices.  This role is hands on and works closely with each department. ​

Key Objectives ​

• Working with the COO to provide Strategic Management: Budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.​
• Oversee day to day financial operations, leading and managing the Finance team​
• Support the COO to ensure regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met, especially in relation to charity accounting regulations ​
• Managing statutory accounts, external audits, and specialist areas like VAT and Theatre Tax Relief.​
• Implement efficient and effective Finance reporting to meet the evolving needs of the business, supporting deep dive analysis for the Executive team where required​
• Working with the COO, and SLT on risk management

This job description outlines the principal responsibilities and duties of the post holder. It isn’t meant to be, nor is it, an exhaustive list of specific responsibilities and duties. The post holder will be expected to undertake any other duties which could reasonably be expected as being within the remit of the post and which arise out of changes of legislation, regulations, orders, rules and working practices, methods and procedures and reviews, as directed from time to time

Responsibilities ​
Financial Leadership and Strategy ​

• Lead and deliver the financial strategy for Belgrade Theatre to ensure long term financial sustainability. ​
• Support the COO in shaping financial planning and risk management. ​
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans aligned with strategic priorities. ​
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support organisational decision making and business planning. ​
• Deputise for the COO when required. ​

Financial Operations and Systems Optimisation ​

• Oversee and continuously improve financial processes and systems​
• Work with external contractors and internal teams to support integration projects between EPOS, CRM, and accounting systems, reducing manual processing and improving data accuracy. ​
• Proactively identify opportunities for further automation, system improvements, and app integrations that enhance control, reduce costs, or increase capacity. ​
• Ensure efficient month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting. ​
• Maintain oversight of ledgers, payroll, VAT and banking arrangements. ​
• Ensure compliance and accuracy in grant and restricted fund accounting. ​

Reporting and Analysis ​

• Produce monthly management accounts for the COO and work with the COO to produce quarterly reports for the Finance Committee and Trustee Board meetings. 
• Report on performance against budget, forecast, and prior year, including cash flow and balance sheet commentary. ​
• Provide clear and concise analysis and recommendations to support decision making. ​
• Oversee preparation of detailed project and grant reports for funders and assist the development team with the financial aspects of fundraising bids. 

Governance, Compliance, and Risk 

• Manage the audit process, ensuring delivery of compliant and timely statutory accounts in line with Charity SORP and Companies Act requirements. ​
• Act as key point of contact for external auditors, HMRC, and other regulatory bodies. ​
• Work with senior colleagues to ensure appropriate financial controls, risk management, and business continuity plans are in place. ​
• Maintain awareness of developments in charity finance legislation and best practice.​

Leadership and Team Development ​

• Line manage and develop the finance team.​
• Provide leadership, guidance, and professional development, building a collaborative and accountable team culture. ​
• Work closely with colleagues across departments to improve financial literacy and promote robust financial management across the organization​

General ​

• Work at all times within the Theatre’s policies, including but not limited to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Dignity at Work, Environmental, Health and Safety and Code of Conduct for Staff  ​
• Develop a strong understanding of the Belgrade Theatre brand, act as an ambassador for the Theatre in general​
• Act as the central point of contact for all staff, partners, local authorities and suppliers in connection with Finance related activities​
• Work in line with the Belgrade’s core values of inclusion, collaboration, evolution and authenticity​

Undertake any other duties which are consistent with the function and seniority of the role including:

• supporting the Executive in delivery of the strategic aims of the business.​
• attending staff meetings and training courses​
• supporting Guest Nights and Fundraising events

What We Are Looking For

EXPERIENCE​

Essential:​

• Significant, proven experience in a senior finance role, including both strategic and hands-on delivery (qualified accountant ACA, ACCA, CIMA). ​
• Experience working with modern cloud-based accounting systems. ​
• Proven ability to design and embed effective financial controls and processes. ​
• Experience producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports. ​
• Experience liaising with auditors and preparing consolidated statutory accounts under Charity SORP. ​
• Strong financial and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. ​
• Ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on in delivery. ​
• Proactive problem-solver with a track record of delivering system and process improvements. ​
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; able to explain finance clearly to non-financial colleagues. ​
• Collaborative, supportive management style with the ability to motivate and develop staff.  Experience of leading a small team.​
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and resilience, with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. ​
• Commitment to the mission and values of Belgrade Theatre.​

Desirable:​

• Experience in theatre accounting, Theatre Tax Relief (TTR), and the TTR claims process.​
• Experience preparing consolidated management and statutory accounts. ​
• Experience with Access, or similar modern finance tools. ​
• Familiarity with CRM and EPOS systems and integration projects. ​
• Experience in VAT for charities, including cultural exemption. ​
• Experience of working with Funders, e.g. Arts Council England.​
• Experience managing through organisational change

Other Information

• The Belgrade operates a House Agreement based on the UK Theatre (formerly TMA)/BECTU (Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union) Agreement and its Staff Handbook outlines the terms on sick pay, maternity leave and pay, paternity leave and pay, grievance and discipline and other relevant staff matters​
• Employees’ health and safety is of paramount importance, and Management insists that an employee obtains written express permission to take on any paid work or other employment during periods of TOIL (Time Off In Lieu) or holiday. No permission will be given for the first 28 days of holiday as this is a statutory requirement​
• On appointment the successful candidate must be able to provide the correct documents as proof of their right to work in the UK.​
• The candidate’s contract of employment with the Belgrade Theatre does not come into force until the first day of work​
• Staff are entitled to tickets for shows at the Belgrade Theatre, subject to particular conditions and 10% discount at the Theatre’s Café and Bar

• Start date: ASAP​
• Probationary period: Three months​
• Notice period: Four weeks during probation, three months following​
• Working Hours: Your normal hours of work will be 39 hours per week over Monday to Friday. You are expected to offer reasonable flexibility in your working arrangements where it is considered necessary to undertake the duties you have been employed to perform and in the interests of the Theatre. There is no provision for payment of overtime​
• Overtime: Is not payable but 6th day working and excessive additional hours will attract TOIL (time off in lieu) if agreed in advance with the Line Manager​
• Pension: Auto-enrolment, with Belgrade currently making 3% employer contributions which will rise in line with legal requirements. The Theatre’s appointed pension provider is NEST. Further details are available​
• Holidays: 25 days a year plus 8 Bank Holidays, increasing by a day per year to a maximum 30 days plus 8 Bank Holidays​
• Location: This role is based at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry.

How To Apply

Upload Your Up-To-Date CV ​

​Provide A Cover Letter​

Your covering letter should include why are you interested in this post (e.g. what qualities you think you can bring to the job, your relevant skills, any additional information you feel supports your application). ​

We recommend that you tell us what you can about yourself, with reference to the Job Description & What Are We Looking For sections. Please also include any relevant qualifications or training courses attended.​

Your covering letter should be no more than two sides of A4/500 words​

Alternatively, we can accept applications in other formats, including voice note or video.​

Your video/voice note of no more than five minutes in length.​

​What Has Attracted You To This Role And Why You Want To Work For The Belgrade Theatre?​

​"We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications."

​​Our Commitment to Equality​

The Belgrade Theatre is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences—including but not limited to individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths or beliefs, disabilities, and neurodiverse conditions.​

We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our creative community and strengthens our connection to the audiences we serve. Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to ensure that all employees and applicants feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full selves to work.​

If you require any adjustments, accommodations, or assistance at any stage of the recruitment or application process, please do not hesitate to contact us

with the subject line ‘Application Assistance’. We will work with you to provide the support you need to make your application journey as accessible and comfortable as possible.

If you are applying through the Disability Confident Scheme, please reference that in your cover letter or application

​EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FORM​

The Belgrade Theatre is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, aiming to attract and work with staff from a wide diverse pool. The information that you give us on this form will be treated confidentially and stored on our HR database as statistical information only. This will be used to help monitor the diversity of applicants and to enable us to continue to develop policies and procedures regarding diversity and to submit required data to our funders. The information you supply will not be made available to anyone in any form other than anonymous data.​

Please complete our monitoring form via this link: Diversity and Equal Opportunities form.​

​“At the Belgrade Theatre, we are dedicated to creating an​ environment where everyone has equal opportunity to thrive and​contribute to telling powerful, diverse stories that reflect us​ as a vibrant community.”​

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We’re looking for a Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Lead to join #TeamGMYN to attract and manage new income generating partnerships to support our work with young people.

GMYN’s ambition is to develop our growing community of support from influential individuals and companies, who can play a critical role in generating regular sources of income and in-kind support.

This is a vital role within GMYN. Fundraising enables us to deliver our services and projects to reach the young people who need us the most. You would be joining a passionate and highly skilled team, all wanting to make a difference to young people's lives.

You’d be joining us at a landmark moment. As we look toward our 20th anniversary in early 2027, we are seeking a creative, passionate professional to help us make the most of this milestone. If you are looking for a role where you can develop fresh ideas, influence our long-term strategy, and work within a dedicated team bringing fun to young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

About us...

At Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) our vision is #YoungPeopleCan and our mission is that every young person, whatever their background, feels confident, connected, and capable of great things.

We pride ourselves on being an exciting youth charity, focused on changing the lives of young people facing multiple disadvantages. We help young people aged 10-25 to:

• Strengthen social connections.
• Improve wellbeing and confidence.
• Develop key life skills.
• Have a say on issues that matter to them.

For nearly 20 years we have positively changed the lives of more than 14,000 young people. many of whom face significant and overlapping challenges in their daily lives. GMYN primarily supports:

• Care experienced young people.
• Separated Young People (Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children).
• Young people who are disabled and neurodivergent.
• Young people with social, emotional and mental health challenges.
• Young people who are not ready for work.

Our programmes aren't just delivered to young people; they're co-designed with them. We believe that young people being involved in leading the programmes that they take part in, builds their confidence and skills.

As GMYN’s Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Lead, you will generate income from a range of philanthropic and corporate supporters. We want someone who can “sell what we do” and turn leads into impactful partnerships.

As well as building on the existing support and donor network we have, we’re looking for someone who is adept at spotting opportunities and comfortable creating new ones by making speculative approaches by phone, e-mail and in-person.

As an integral part of the Fundraising and Development team, you will work with our CEO and Head of Business Development. The postholder will bring their own ideas to drive the development of new partnerships with donors and business partners.

What you will be doing?

• Build and manage a robust pipeline of corporate and donor prospects.
• Develop, pitch and negotiate tailored partnerships, that deliver income, in-kind support, and engagement opportunities.
• Personally steward our existing portfolio of donors and supporters, to ensure long-term relationships.
• Champion youth voice in fundraising and communications, working with the participation team to co-design campaigns and engagement opportunities.
• Promote our work, impact and support opportunities through our communications channels to draw in new business and sponsorship opportunities.
• Work as part of the wider communications team. Improve fundraising, engage supporters and attract new support through creative story telling.
• Create engaging fundraising content for our audiences, including e-communications, website articles and social media posts.
• Work with the CEO and Trustees to expand GMYN’s network of Ambassadors. Opening doors to new business development opportunities, fundraising events, and corporate partnerships.
• Create and oversee fundraising events and engagement activities to enable donors to raise funds and engage with GMYN.
• Manage and monitor GMYN’s fundraising performance to ensure we have the best chance of achieving our annual targets.
• Develop annual fundraising plans working with the Head of Business Development to create a multi year strategy for growing our fundraising.

What we’re looking for:

You don't have to have worked in the voluntary youth sector previously. Our aim is to find a suitable candidate that can meet the selection criteria below. This can be from a past/current income generation/sales role, or a role with transferable skills.

More importantly we are looking for someone with genuine passion for working for a youth charity. Someone who can join our fundraising team and make a big impression, helping us to achieve our income generation goals.

We want to hire an enthusiastic person who can “sell what we do” to various donors. Someone who can maintain positive working relationships with various supporters and stakeholders.

If you feel that you could successfully fulfil the responsibilities of the role, we encourage you to apply. Even if you do not meet every criterion in the person specification.

 

Person Specification

• A genuine passion to help GMYN achieve its plan to engage and transform the lives of young people facing disadvantage.
• A proven track record of securing income from corporate partners and donors.
• Experience of meeting income targets in a fundraising or business development role.
• Demonstrable experience in building, managing, and growing strategic partnerships that deliver income and/or pro bono support.
• An understanding of the charity sector and/or experience in corporate fundraising.
• Experience in the creation and delivery of external communications. Ability to tell young people’s stories and demonstrate the positive impact our supporters make.
• Experience of monitoring performance and evaluating income generating activities including collection and analysis of data.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy and report writing skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and budgets.
• Knowledge of local and national CSR priorities and how the charity sector can help organisations achieve those.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Our offer...

In 2025 we received membership status for the GM Good Employment Charter. This means we have gone through a rigorous process to ensure that we are the best employer we can be in the following areas– secure work, flexible work, pay, engagement & voice, recruitment, people management, health & wellbeing. In essence, we care about staff and strive to support them to be happy and succeed in the workplace.

All staff receive the following offer:

Annual Leave: All staff receive 25 days of annual leave in additional to the public bank holidays, pro rata. This offer rises after three years employment with an extra day each year (capped at 30 days). We also provide additional "Gift Days" during Christmas when the office is closed.

Flexible Working: We operate flexible working hours and working from home policies to allow you to fit your personal commitments around your work.

Remuneration: We are a living wage employer, benchmarking salaries and reviewing annually. We provide development opportunities for staff to experience key themes such as project management, staff supervision and other areas of the organisation to help with role/salary progression.

Celebration leave: GMYN allows all employees to take a day off from work each year to celebrate their birthday or a religious celebration.

Well being offer: Staff well-being is a priority - we offer an Employee Assisted Programme and access to internal Mental Health First Aiders. Staff also receive five annual ‘no-questions-asked’ no notice leave as part of their holiday allowance to support mental wellbeing.

Emergency leave: Staff are allowed time off to deal with an emergency or other situations which have an impact on their ability to work. GMYN pay full salary for up to 5 days a year pro rata for staff to deal with an immediate situation that is out of their hands and unplanned.

Pension: We offer a salary sacrifice 8% pension scheme with 3% employer contributions.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Staff have access to a 24/7 service offering a wide range of support.

Volunteering/Development hour: GMYN allows all staff members the opportunity to take one hour out of their working week to either volunteer or engage in development activities.

Social Value: GMYN takes pride in our social value and environmental impact, continually seeking team-led ideas to drive improvement.

Cycle to Work Scheme: GMYN provides the Cycle to Work scheme, supporting staff to buy a bike, with the cost of the equipment repaid by the employee through salary sacrifice.

 

 IDEA (inclusivity, diversity, equity and access)

GMYN aims to create an inclusive welcoming environment for young people and all those who wish to join #TeamGMYN.

Whilst our staff are diverse in many ways, we aim to increase our staff with lived experience.

GMYN is ambitious about inclusivity, diversity, equity and access. We actively encourage applications from people of colour, people from working class backgrounds, disabled and neurodiverse people, and/or people who have relevant lived experience of the challenges we help young people to tackle.

All applications are welcomed, and each will be assessed on its own merit. Many of our staff work flexibly in many ways, including part-time and job share. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

First Give

First Give is a national charity that partners with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to drive change. Through our structured programmes, students explore social issues, connect with charities, and take tangible steps to improve their community.

Empowering and equipping young people to meaningfully contribute to their community is a first step to addressing many of the challenges we face at this time of social disconnection and division. Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give their time, money and skills to the causes they care about.

The Route to a Million Campaign

This is an exciting time for First Give, as we seek to expand and diversify our fundraising streams into Corporate and HNWI. To support this, we are launching the Route to A Million campaign in March, aiming to raise an additional £1.5 million over the next 3 years on top of our forecast income. The campaign is supported by a newly recruited campaign board, and the new Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships will spearhead the work required to achieve this target.

Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and entrepreneurial Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to supercharge First Give’s next phase of income growth. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our mission, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver a multi‑year fundraising strategy that fuels real, measurable impact for young people and society as a whole. First Give is a small charity, with a growing fundraising team and big ambitions. You will therefore be someone who thrives in a start-up environment, brings new ideas to the table and is comfortable leading a brand-new team.

As the senior leader for all income streams, you will own and drive our major donor programme; unlock new philanthropic partnerships; and build a talented team across other income streams to achieve ambitious goals. Working closely with the Director and our emerging Campaign Board, you will play critical role in growing our £1m+ annual income, deepening donor engagement and building the culture, systems and relationships that will propel First Give into its next phase of expansion.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional fundraiser who thrives in a values‑driven, high‑ambition environment and wants to make a lasting contribution to a fast‑growing education charity.

Contract: Full time (35 hours per week), Permanent

Salary: £60K (+£2K London weighting if applicable)

Location: This is a hybrid contract. The successful candidate will be expected to work from our London office or attend in-person meetings and host donors at school Final events as required. The remainder of the week can typically be worked remotely, with flexibility as required.

The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we.  We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.

Please download the candidate pack for more details, and don't hesitate to get in touch if you'd like a chat about the role or any reasonable adjustments we can make before applying: contact details provided in the candidate pack.