Homeless jobs

We're looking for an experienced and motivated fundraiser to build on our strong foundations, develop new opportunities, and help ensure that The Gatehouse can continue providing life-changing support to adults experiencing homelessness, poverty and exclusion. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a successful appointment is made.

ABOUT US

We are SPEAR, a charity working tirelessly to end homelessness across South West London and beyond. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief, and non-recurring, and we work every day to make that a reality. Our services include street outreach, assessment hubs, supported accommodation, and tenancy support, helping people move off the streets and into safe, secure housing. We take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, building trust and supporting people to achieve long-term stability and independence. You will be part of a passionate, skilled team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

Help lead a high-quality supported housing service and make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Join SPEAR as our Hostel Manager and play a key role in supporting residents to achieve stability and move towards independent living.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced and motivated manager to lead a 14-bed, 24-hour supported hostel service in Richmond. You will oversee the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring it operates safely, effectively, and in line with SPEAR’s values, while delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support to residents with complex needs.

This is a practical leadership role where you will:

- Lead and manage a team, including a Team Leader and Support Workers
- Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management
- Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and incident response
- Drive high standards of service delivery and resident support
- Build strong relationships with local authorities and partner agencies
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, including fire safety and building standards
- Support residents to progress towards independence and move-on opportunities

You will combine operational leadership, staff management, and service development to create a safe, respectful, and recovery-focused environment.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who:

- Has experience working with people experiencing homelessness or complex needs
- Has managed or supervised staff in a supported housing, hostel, or similar setting
- Has strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and trauma-informed practice
- Can lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
- Is confident managing complex and high-risk situations
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills

YOUR BENEFITS

- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services

Shortlisting Date: 7th August

Vacancy Closing Date: 5th Aug

First Interviews W/C: 12th, 13th and 14th August

Second Interviews W/C: 19th, 20th and 21st Aug

Want to know more about the role? Read the full Job Description now!

The Winchester Beacon has been supporting individuals experiencing homelessness for almost forty years. The organisation provides a safe and welcoming accommodation for up to 22 individuals, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day across 4 sites. Residents receive personalised support through regular one-to-one meetings with a Support Worker to plan steps towards positive change and independent living.

Role Description

This 0.6 part-time hybrid role (22.5 hours per week) of Facilities Manager is based in Winchester with some flexibility for remote work. The Facilities Manager will oversee the maintenance, safety and functionality of the organisation’s main site and off-site residences. Responsibilities include coordinating repairs and maintenance, managing contractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and performing regular site inspections. The role also involves maintaining records, managing budgets related to facilities, and collaborating with staff and stakeholders to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of facilities maintenance, including performing inspections, coordinating repairs and engaging with contractors.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational and budget management skills to effectively oversee resources and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience in managing multiple sites and troubleshooting facility-related issues is advantageous.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and in a hybrid work environment.
• A commitment to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and knowledge of housing-related services is a plus.

Nb. for full information on this role please read both attachments: Job Pack and Job Description

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to serve as Coordinator, leading the mission of Street Pastors in Kingston. The ideal candidate for this role will be a person of integrity who is able to demonstrate experience and potential in leadership of Christian outreach and mission. They should have experience leading and managing volunteers in a relevant context. They should possess effective organisational and communication skills and demonstrate a passion for building and sustaining partnerships around community outreach.

Context

Kingston Street Pastors is a churches initiative which has been operating since 2006 deploying Christian volunteers in the town centre in the night time to Care, Listen and Help. We enjoy excellent relationships with key stakeholders in Kingston’s night time economy including our local council, police and businesses. Within the wider Street Pastors movement we have made significant contributions over the years to develop policy and practice and have worked closely with neighbouring Street Pastors initiatives and with the Ascension Trust. For governance purposes Kingston Street Pastors operates as an affiliated project of Oxygen, a Kingston based youth work charity.

Our key strategic priorities are to maintain and build on the positive relationships we have with our local council, the police and businesses in the night time economy, taking advantage of opportunities for collaboration, accessing funding and other forms of support. We are perennially focused on the recruitment of new volunteers to serve as Street Pastors and Prayer Pastors to sustain and grow our capacity to deploy teams to the streets.

About the Role

This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practicing Christian (as outlined by 2010 Equality Act, Section 9)

Our new Coordinator will work closely with the Street Pastors Deputy Coordinator, leading the regular operations of Kingston Street Pastors and the deployment of teams while also overseeing the strategic development of the initiative in response to emerging needs and opportunities. 

Applicants should have people skills and demonstrate an ability to solve problems using a range of creative solutions including working with volunteers or using technology in new ways. The ideal candidate will have an ability to work flexibly and manage their time and resource effectively amidst competing priorities. 

A strong applicant will also be able to demonstrate the following: 

• A good understanding of the work and ethos of Street Pastors and how this resonates with your approach to Christian mission.

• A passion for the role the Church plays in our local community and an ecumenical ethos which is appreciative of a diversity of Christian traditions.

• The ability to partner with key stakeholders in the community to increase the resources, reach and depth of charitable projects. 

• A high level of proficiency in project management with competent administrative and IT skills.

• A good understanding of the night time economy, its users and key stakeholders.

• Experience and skills in charity/ church project leadership with specific reference to the recruitment, development and management of volunteers.

• An understanding of monitoring and reporting on the impact of charitable work.

Relevant experience in fields such as youth work, homelessness support, drug and alcohol services and promotion of community safety are also highly desirable.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references including at least one reference from a church minister.

About the role

The Head of Income Generation is a new and important leadership role within Stonewall Housing, created to grow and diversify our voluntary income and support the next stage of our development as a nationwide LGBTQ+ housing and homelessness charity.

Reporting to the Director of Development, you will lead the development and delivery of ambitious income generation plans, with a particular focus on significantly growing income from corporate giving and partnerships.

You will build on Stonewall Housing’s existing corporate relationships while identifying and securing new opportunities across the UK. This will include strategic and commercial partnerships, Charity of the Year relationships, corporate donations, corporate foundations, employee fundraising, sponsorship, cause-related marketing and other opportunities for businesses and their employees to support our work.

You will develop compelling partnership propositions, lead applications and pitches, build relationships with senior decision-makers and create opportunities that deliver sustainable income alongside wider value for Stonewall Housing and the LGBTQ+ communities we support.

Alongside your focus on corporate income, you will work across Stonewall Housing’s wider fundraising portfolio, contributing to the development and growth of individual giving, major donor fundraising, community fundraising and other voluntary income streams. You will identify opportunities for different areas of fundraising to complement one another and create meaningful pathways for supporters to deepen their relationship with Stonewall Housing.

This is a senior role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on income generation. You will be as comfortable developing an income strategy and managing a pipeline as you are writing an application to a corporate foundation, pitching a partnership, meeting a prospective supporter or developing a new fundraising opportunity.

Working closely with the Director of Development and colleagues across Stonewall Housing, you will help translate our services, impact and ambitions into compelling opportunities for funders, businesses, partners and supporters.

As this is a new role, you will have a significant opportunity to shape our approach, develop new income streams and build the systems, relationships and opportunities needed to support Stonewall Housing’s long-term sustainability and national impact.

Key responsibilities

Corporate giving and partnerships

• Lead the development and delivery of ambitious plans to grow and diversify Stonewall Housing’s corporate income across the UK.

• Generate income through corporate partnerships, corporate giving, Charity of the Year relationships, commercial partnerships, corporate foundations, employee fundraising, sponsorship and other forms of business engagement.

• Build and maintain a strong, diverse pipeline of prospective corporate supporters and partners.

• Research, identify and pursue new corporate fundraising opportunities that align with Stonewall Housing’s mission, values and strategic priorities.

• Secure new high-value and multi-year corporate partnerships that generate sustainable income and wider strategic value.

• Develop compelling and tailored partnership propositions that connect corporate priorities with Stonewall Housing’s services, impact and ambitions.

• Lead approaches, applications, pitches, presentations and negotiations with prospective corporate partners.

• Identify and submit high-quality applications to corporate foundations, corporate grant programmes and other business-led funding opportunities.

• Develop and submit strong Charity of the Year applications, pitches and presentations, supporting employee voting and engagement where required.

• Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders, corporate social impact and sustainability teams, corporate foundations, LGBTQ+ employee networks, employee resource groups and other key decision-makers.

• Develop commercial and cause-related partnerships that generate income, raise awareness and engage new audiences.

• Identify opportunities for sponsorship of Stonewall Housing’s events, campaigns, programmes and other areas of work.

• Develop opportunities for employees to support Stonewall Housing through fundraising, payroll giving, matched giving, challenge events, volunteering and other forms of engagement.

• Work with corporate partners to develop engaging fundraising activities and campaigns that inspire employee participation and generate meaningful income.

• Build strong, long-term relationships with existing corporate partners, identifying opportunities for renewal, increased investment and deeper engagement.

• Provide high-quality stewardship, communications and impact reporting that demonstrate the difference partners’ support makes.

• Work closely with colleagues to create meaningful opportunities for corporate partners and their employees to engage with Stonewall Housing’s work.

• Ensure volunteering, pro bono support and gifts in kind are developed as part of wider strategic relationships and, where appropriate, create pathways towards sustainable financial support.

• Represent Stonewall Housing at corporate events, networking opportunities, conferences, pitches and sector forums.

• Ensure prospective partnerships are subject to appropriate due diligence and align with Stonewall Housing’s values, ethical fundraising principles and commitment to LGBTQ+ communities.

Individual giving and wider fundraising

• Work across Stonewall Housing’s wider voluntary income portfolio to support the growth and diversification of sustainable income.

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Development team, develop and deliver plans to grow income from individual supporters, including regular giving, one-off donations, fundraising appeals and digital giving.

• Develop engaging supporter journeys that strengthen acquisition, engagement, retention and long-term support.

• Develop fundraising products, campaigns and activities that are accessible, engaging and capable of generating sustainable income.

• Identify opportunities to connect corporate engagement with individual giving, including employee donations, payroll giving, matched funding and workplace fundraising.

• Use supporter insight and fundraising data to improve engagement, retention and long-term value.

• Explore new and emerging income opportunities where these align with Stonewall Housing’s values, strategic priorities and organisational capacity.

Income strategy and development

• Work with the Director of Development to develop and deliver Stonewall Housing’s multi-year income generation strategy.

• Translate organisational priorities, service developments and evidence of impact into compelling cases for support and fundable opportunities.

• Identify opportunities to increase unrestricted and flexible income while maintaining a balanced and sustainable funding portfolio.

• Develop new fundraising products, campaigns and partnerships where there is clear potential for sustainable growth and positive return on investment.

• Maintain a strong understanding of the external fundraising environment, including emerging trends in corporate giving, responsible business, philanthropy and supporter engagement.

• Identify opportunities for collaboration with organisations and partners that share Stonewall Housing’s values and objectives.

• Ensure income generation activity supports Stonewall Housing’s organisational strategy, financial sustainability and ambitions for national impact.

Person specification

We know that excellent candidates may not meet every requirement listed below. If you are excited by the role and believe you have the skills, experience and potential to succeed, we encourage you to apply.

Essential experience

• Significant experience of working in a senior fundraising, income generation, development, partnerships or business development role, with responsibility for generating income and delivering against agreed targets.

• A strong track record of securing and growing income from corporate partners, businesses or other external organisations.

• Demonstrable experience of developing successful corporate relationships, from identifying and approaching prospective partners through to securing, managing and growing partnerships.

• Experience of generating income through a range of corporate opportunities, which may include strategic partnerships, commercial partnerships, corporate giving, Charity of the Year relationships, corporate foundations, sponsorship, employee fundraising or cause-related marketing.

• Experience of developing compelling funding propositions, partnership proposals, applications, pitches or presentations that have successfully generated income.

• Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with senior stakeholders, funders, corporate partners and other external decision-makers.

• Experience of managing income targets, fundraising pipelines and financial forecasts, with the ability to assess progress, identify risks and prioritise opportunities.

• Experience of contributing to the development and delivery of fundraising or income generation strategies.

• Experience of working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams to develop funding opportunities, cases for support and partnership activity.

• Experience of providing effective line management, support and development to staff.

Desirable experience

• Experience of working across additional fundraising streams, such as individual giving, major donors, community fundraising, trusts and foundations or digital fundraising.

• Experience of securing high-value or multi-year corporate partnerships.

• Experience of submitting successful Charity of the Year applications or applications to corporate foundations and grant-making programmes.

• Experience of developing commercial partnerships, sponsorship opportunities or cause-related marketing campaigns.

• Experience of working with LGBTQ+ employee networks, employee resource groups or corporate inclusion networks.

• Experience of working within the LGBTQ+, housing, and/or homelessness, charity sectors.

• Experience of working within a growing organisation or developing a new area of fundraising activity.

• Experience of using a customer relationship management system to manage fundraising relationships, opportunities and income pipelines.

Essential knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of the causes and effects of homelessness, particularly in relation to LGBTQ+ people, or the ability and commitment to develop this knowledge quickly.

• Strong knowledge of corporate fundraising and partnership development, including current approaches to corporate giving, employee engagement, Charity of the Year partnerships and corporate social impact.

• Understanding of how to identify, cultivate, secure and steward corporate partners and other high-value supporters.

• Understanding of the principles of effective fundraising, including supporter and partner stewardship, relationship management and long-term engagement.

• Knowledge of effective income pipeline management, forecasting and performance monitoring.

• Understanding of the importance of generating sustainable and unrestricted income alongside funding for specific services and projects.

• Understanding of how effective communications, storytelling, evidence and impact reporting support fundraising and partnership development.

• Knowledge of ethical fundraising, due diligence and the importance of developing partnerships that align with an organisation’s mission and values.

• Understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion, and the importance of representing LGBTQ+ people and people with lived experience accurately, respectfully and without tokenism.

• Knowledge of relevant fundraising legislation, regulation and good practice, including the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, data protection and responsible use of supporter information.

Essential skills and abilities

• Excellent relationship-building and networking skills, with the confidence and credibility to engage senior corporate stakeholders, funders, partners and supporters.

• A strong ability to identify opportunities, open new relationships and develop them into meaningful, sustainable partnerships.

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to develop persuasive funding applications, partnership proposals, cases for support, presentations and reports.

• Excellent verbal communication, influencing, negotiation and presentation skills.

• The ability to communicate Stonewall Housing’s mission, services and impact in a compelling and accessible way to a range of audiences.

• Strong strategic thinking skills, combined with a practical and delivery-focused approach.

• The ability to translate organisational priorities and service needs into compelling and fundable opportunities.

• Strong commercial and financial awareness, including the ability to develop income forecasts, manage targets and assess return on investment.

• The ability to develop and manage a strong pipeline of prospective partners and fundraising opportunities.

• The ability to use data, insight and evidence to inform fundraising decisions, monitor performance and identify opportunities for growth.

• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple relationships, priorities and deadlines effectively.

• The ability to work independently, use initiative and take ownership of agreed areas of responsibility while working collaboratively as part of a wider Development team.

• The ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues, creating a collaborative and ambitious approach to income generation.

• Strong judgement, including the ability to assess potential opportunities, partnerships and risks through an ethical and values-led lens.

• The ability to build effective relationships across teams and bring colleagues together around shared opportunities and objectives.

• Confidence using digital communication, fundraising and relationship management systems, with the ability to learn new platforms and tools.

As with all members of Stonewall Housing’s Team, the postholder will also:

· Be an adept and nimble multitasker who relishes being busy and can keep multiple plates spinning.

· Have strong networking and relationship-building skills.

· Have a positive and can-do attitude.

· Be able to adapt to changing circumstances with flexibility, and to work well under pressure.

· Be required to support the wider Stonewall Housing team when needed, to ensure the smooth running of the organisation.

· Join Stonewall Housing’s All Team meeting in person (held near Liverpool Street Station) once per month.

· Be able to travel occasionally around the UK for key events.

· To work as part of a mostly-remote team, embracing online communication and collaboration tools.

· To receive regular supervision from the line manager and attend training courses as required.

Your attitude and personal attributes

· A commitment to equal opportunities in all aspects of work.

· A commitment to the aims, values and beliefs of the organisation.

· Ability to empathise with vulnerable LGBTQ+ people.

Conditions:

This job description does not constitute a ‘terms and conditions of employment’. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. Stonewall Housing is an evolving organisation and therefore changes to the employees’ duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be inflexible or a finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the post holder.

More about who we are:

Stonewall Housing is the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ homelessness charity. We help LGBTQ+ people in the UK who are experiencing homelessness or living in an unsafe environment.

Founded in 1983, we provide specialist housing advice, advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We have specialisms in Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Domestic Abuse and Supported Accommodation.

We’re a team of caring, driven people, fighting to end homelessness and ensure that everyone has a safe and secure space to call home.

Our Values:

· We are LGBTQ+ informed.

· We are tenacious.

· We are empowering.

· We are collaborative.

· We are inclusive.

What we can offer you:

Whatever stage of your career you may be at, we’ll support you with the training and development that you to reach your goals.

Our benefits include:

· Competitive salary

· Flexible working

· Generous annual leave - 30 days (FTE)

· An additional ‘Stonewall Housing’ day off per year

· Pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

· BHSF health cash  plan

Stonewall Housing’s core hours are between 10:00 – 16:00 and staff can agree regular working patterns with their line manager.

Applying for the role:

No formal qualifications are needed for this role, and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply. We welcome applications from those who are able to understand and show empathy with our mission and purpose.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the people we support. We particularly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian or from other minority backgrounds. We welcome difference whether it’s gender, gender identity or expression, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, national origin, or pregnancy and maternity status; so please be yourself! Additionally, we particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.

For more information about us, please visit our website and follow Stonewall Housing on our social channels.

Equity is important to the success of our team and work. We don’t want any barriers to applying so if you want to discuss particular aspects of our approach, or get a better understanding of whether Stonewall Housing (or this role) is right for you, then please contact Claire, our Director of Development, on claire[at]stonewallhousing[dot]org.

Interesting in researching more about us? If you're looking us up online to help with your application, bear in mind that Stonewall Housing is both a Community Benefit Society and Charitable Foundation. Our company number is IP24277R and our charity number is 1187437. You can find Stonewall Housing Charitable Foundation (SHCF) on the Charity Commission Register, and Stonewall Housing Association (SHA) on the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) Register.

Head of Communities and Prevention Services

Job title: Head of Community and Prevention Services

Salary: £55,000 FTE

Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours

Contract Type: Permanent

 Start date: ASAP

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Line Reports: x2 -3 (tbc)

Place of work: DENS locations in Hemel Hempstead/Some home working will be possible.

Overall Job Purpose:

 As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be instrumental in developing and driving forward DENS community and prevention services, during an exciting period for the charity, as we move into the new DENS Centre and relocate our Foodbank. As an ambassador both internally and externally, you will work collaboratively with the CEO and the wider leadership team to deliver DENS strategy and role model organisational values. With a focus on building and maintaining a strong network of external relationships, you will identify opportunities for growth and partnership working. You will be responsible for a diverse range of services in the community.

About You

You are a strategic and visionary leader with a solid background in the homelessness sector, a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the client community, and a firm grasp of safeguarding principles. With proven line management experience, you know how to motivate teams, coach peers, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture. You excel at building strong external partnerships with local government and funders, using your exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to influence, negotiate, and champion DENS’s strategy. Highly organised and proactive, you bring strong project delivery skills to drive service innovation, such as leading the long-term development of the new DENS Centre, while remaining deeply committed to equity, diversity, and DENS’s mission to help rebuild lives.

How to apply

Read the full Job Description & Personal Specification.

If you match our criteria:

· Fill in the DENS Application Form including your Supporting Statement

· Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am 11th August 2026

· We may interview, and offer the role to a suitable candidate before the deadline

We will not accept a general CV for this role

Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made for you at interview.

Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made for you at interview.

 Extra info re benefits……

Why join DENS?

You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly, and dedicated team of fundraisers who foster a collaborative "One Team, One Goal" culture. We value and celebrate every member's contribution, ensuring you thrive in our positive working environment. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, along with ongoing training and development to enhance your skills. Your fundraising efforts will directly contribute to creating positive change and making a lasting impact in our community.

Benefits include:

• 25 days or equivalent annual leave, excluding Bank and Public Holidays
• One additional day of annual leave after each 5 years’ service, up to 3 days.
• Flexible working environment
• Medicash plan, including Virtual GP, some dental and optical cover
• Employee assistance programme – 24/7 mental health support helpline
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Professional development and training, including on-going access to e-learning platform
• Staff Networks, Wellbeing Days and whole team events
• One day to volunteer for DENS or another organisation
• NEST pension scheme

About DENS

Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives, secure and maintain a long-term housing option and be an active member of their community.

We ensure individuals have access to temporary and short-term accommodation, and individuals and families have access to emergency food and provisions. We provide a range of services so that people can develop the resilience, skills, and confidence to take the next step in their lives.

Assistant Head of Fundraising (Public Fundraising)

Salary £57,574.79 per annum

LocationLondon/Hybrid

Weekly Hours35

The Vacancy

Job Title: Assistant Head of Fundraising (Public Fundraising)

Location: London/Hybrid

Salary: £57,574.79 per annum

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1212513

An exciting moment to join us

YMCA England & Wales is entering one of the most exciting chapters in its fundraising history, launching our ambition to create 10,000 new homes for young people. Working alongside local YMCAs, we will support the development of new accommodation across the federation, helping young people move towards independence.

This role sits at the heart of that ambition.

You will lead the fundraising behind two critical components of the 10,000 Homes programme:
• Securing income from the public to build and sustain a central Centre of Expertise (mobilisation team), supporting local YMCAs to develop and deliver housing projects.
• Raising capital from individual supporters, mid-level donors and major donors to grow a replenishing national fund that provides upfront investment to unlock housing developments across the federation.

At the centre of this is the 10,000 Homes Fund: a bold, housing-focused proposition that offers the public a clear and tangible way to support young people into safe, stable accommodation. You will be responsible for growing this proposition, ensuring it resonates strongly with supporters and inspires giving at all levels.

You will lead an integrated public fundraising approach, bringing together individual giving, mid-level and major donors into one compelling, housing-led narrative. A key part of the role will be translating a complex, federated model into a simple, emotional and compelling case for support that connects with people’s motivations to give.

We’ve established strong early foundations and are now ready to scale. This role offers the opportunity to take a high-potential public fundraising proposition to the next level -expanding its reach, deepening supporter engagement, and unlocking significant new income.

We are looking for someone who is creative, data-driven and passionate about engaging the public to drive meaningful change for young people. We’re looking for someone comfortable working in a federated environment, with the ability to simplify complex ideas into compelling messages for the public.

The role

As Assistant Head of Fundraising (Public Fundraising), you will lead and inspire a team of talented fundraisers, deputising for the Head of Fundraising and taking ownership of our most ambitious programmes:

The 10,000 Homes Fund driving forward our flagship proposition across individual giving, cash appeals and mid-level audiences.

Major Donors shaping the strategy for high-net-worth relationships, new giving circles and development boards.

RoomSponsor, YMCA’s flagship regular giving product, now in its third year of an ambitious growth strategy. You will oversee a unique partnership model across 45 local YMCAs, support the income distribution process, and see first-hand the impact of your work through a programme that directly supports young people with safe accommodation.

Legacies working with the Senior Fundraising Manager and Head of Fundraising to define and grow what is set to become a landmark legacy programme.

This is a hands-on leadership role: you will set direction, manage budgets, develop your team, while also being prepared to step into delivery when it matters most. You will balance strategic oversight with practical execution, ensuring programmes are both ambitious and deliverable.

About you

You are an experienced public fundraising professional with a strong track record in individual giving or direct marketing, alongside a well-developed understanding of major donor fundraising. You know how to bring different disciplines together behind a single proposition and deliver results.

You are an effective and confident leader, able to build, motivate and develop high-performing teams. You create clarity, set high standards, and support others to do their best work, stepping in when needed and leading from the front.

You are at your best when driving a clear proposition forward. You are excited by the opportunity to take a compelling idea and translate it into something that engages the public, inspires generosity and delivers sustainable income.

You are energised by a challenge, comfortable with complexity and working in a federated environment, where success depends on strong relationships and shared ownership. You are skilled at working with partners, whether agencies, internal stakeholders or local YMCAs, and know how to align people around a common goal.

You combine strategic thinking with operational delivery. You are data-driven, using insight and performance to shape your decisions, and confident working with (and occasionally building) financial models to plan, test and scale activity. You bring both creativity and discipline, generating new ideas while ensuring they are grounded, deliverable and effective.

Above all, you are a strong communicator and influencer. You can simplify complex ideas into clear, compelling messages, build confidence with colleagues and stakeholders, and position fundraising as a critical enabler of impact.

Why join us now

YMCA is the oldest and largest youth charity in the world, serving communities across England and Wales every day. The fundraising team is geared up for success, the strategy is set, the proposition is proven, and the results are already coming in. What we need now is a leader ready to take this momentum to the next level.

YMCA England & Wales is committed to equality and valuing diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.

ABOUT GROWTH

GrowTH is a Christian charity in Tower Hamlets, working with local churches to house and empower people experiencing homelessness to start a new life. Through shelter, advocacy, and supported housing, we create environments where people are welcomed, listened to, and supported as part of a community. Our aim is not only to meet immediate needs, but to help each person rediscover their self-worth, unlock their potential, and encounter the transforming love of Jesus.

SUMMARY OF SUPPORT & HOUSING MANAGER

The Support & Housing Manager is a management role responsible for leading frontline staff, overseeing the quality of frontline support, and ensuring GrowTH’s Housing Project and wider support work operate safely, effectively, and in alignment with GrowTH’s purpose: enabling people experiencing homelessness to receive an excellent quality of holistic support in the practical, emotional, and social areas of their lives – as well as to encounter Jesus and experience genuine life transformation.

The role ensures that services not only function well operationally, but consistently deliver on GrowTH’s mission, promise to people, and values – supporting individuals to move from crisis towards stability, community, and restored identity.

ABOUT FRONTLINE SERVICES

GrowTH’s Frontline Services are:

1. Night Shelter (church based, rotating model)

2. Housing Project

GrowTH’s Frontline Staff currently are:

1. Night Shelter Advocate Workers (x2)

2. Housing Worker (x1)

As GrowTH develops its new Hub model, the Support & Housing Manager will play a key role in ensuring that the Night Shelter, Housing Project, and wider support functions operate as part of one joined-up pathway. Through effective management of frontline staff, the role will help create a culture in which staff are developed in their roles, work closely together, share insight appropriately, collaborate around complex cases, and ensure that guests and residents experience consistent support as they move between different parts of GrowTH’s work.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operational Oversight of Frontline Services

The S&HM will oversee the quality and consistency of support delivered across GrowTH’s frontline services, including support provided to Night Shelter guests through the Advocate Workers, while holding direct management responsibility for the effective running of the Housing Project.

1. The S&HM ensures frontline services consistently embody GrowTH’s promise by creating an environment where individuals are welcomed with dignity, experience belonging, are supported to move forward, and have opportunities to explore the Christian faith.

2. Managing the effective running of Frontline Services through monitoring the quality and consistency of support delivered by staff using the following: Line Management reports (monthly); statistics; casework files; support plans; move on plans; resettlement processes and regular calls to referral agencies and churches to gather feedback on GrowTH staff.

3. Manage and support frontline staff in resolving operational issues and practical service delivery challenges.

4. Holding a small, focused frontline caseload, alongside their wider management responsibilities. This will include direct casework with a limited number of guests and residents, particularly within the Housing Project, where additional management input, continuity of support, or more complex casework is required. The S&HM will also work alongside frontline staff on complex cases, support plans, move-on planning, key meetings, and periods of increased frontline need, modelling high-quality, relational, well-recorded and appropriately boundaried support. This casework involvement should also be used to model good practice, strengthen casework quality, and support the development of frontline staff in their roles.

5. Manage and support frontline staff to improve the quality and effectiveness of guest and resident move-on by:

o Monitoring referral levels into services

o Monitoring move-on pathways and move-on discussions

o Assist frontline staff in identifying system blockages (e.g. move-on, referrals) and facilitating solutions to unblock them.

6. Ensuring consistency and clarity in how frontline services operate

7. Ensure GrowTH accommodation is safe, well maintained, and compliant with all relevant requirements.

8. Ensuring appropriate boundaries and expectations are maintained

2. Overall Management and Oversight of the Housing Project

The Support & Housing Manager will hold overall responsibility for the safe, effective, and mission-aligned running of GrowTH’s Housing Project, which currently provides accommodation for 16 residents. Working closely with the Housing Worker, the S&HM will ensure that the project provides stable, affordable, well-managed accommodation alongside clear, tailored support that helps residents move towards independence, community, and long-term housing stability. Responsibilities include:

1. Providing overall day-to-day leadership and management of the Housing Project, ensuring it operates safely, consistently, and in line with GrowTH’s values, policies, and purpose.

2. Supporting and overseeing the Housing Worker in their work with residents, ensuring support plans, risk assessments, case records, move-on plans, and resident engagement are of a high standard.

3. Ensuring residents are welcomed, treated with dignity, and supported to make progress in practical, emotional, social, and spiritual areas of life.

4. Overseeing referrals into the Housing Project, including suitability discussions with the shelter/support team, referral partners, and prospective residents.

5. Ensuring that residents are appropriately inducted into the project, understand the expectations of their licence agreement, and are supported to sustain their placement well.

6. Monitoring rent, licence fee, service charge, arrears, and housing-related financial processes in liaison with the relevant administrative/finance staff, ensuring that residents are supported to keep payments up to date and that financial issues are addressed promptly.

7. Ensuring Housing Project properties are safe, well maintained, appropriately furnished, and compliant with relevant health and safety, fire safety, gas, electrical, and housing requirements.

8. Managing day-to-day operational relationships with key housing stakeholders, including landlords, housing associations, contractors, maintenance providers, and other relevant agencies, particularly in relation to repairs, lettings, inspections, safety checks, rent/service charge issues, property standards, and resident sustainment.

9. Ensuring that Housing Project policies, procedures, house expectations, and resident agreements are clear, up to date, implemented consistently, and reflect actual practice.

10. Overseeing resident support, including budgeting, benefits, employment, training, life skills, wellbeing, relationships, community engagement, and preparation for independent living.

11. Ensuring appropriate boundaries, accountability, and standards of behaviour are maintained within the Housing Project, responding to concerns, complaints, safeguarding issues, and breaches of expectations in line with GrowTH procedures.

12. Managing move-on planning for Housing Project residents, ensuring residents are supported to prepare for suitable accommodation and that links are developed with appropriate move-on providers and pathways.

13. Working with the Director to review and develop the Housing Project, identifying strengths, gaps, risks, opportunities for improvement, and future development needs.

3. Staff Leadership, Performance, and Development

Ensure frontline staff are supported, effective, and accountable. Responsibilities include:

1. Line management of frontline staff

2. Performance management and addressing challenges in service delivery

3. The S&HM will model and cultivate GrowTH’s values within the team, ensuring that staff:

a. Demonstrate compassion and consistency in their work

b. Follow through on commitments to guests and partners

c. Take responsibility for delivering high-quality support

d. Work collaboratively as part of a unified team

4. Supporting staff in decision-making, particularly with complex or challenging cases.

5. Ensuring staff receive appropriate training and development

6. Building a healthy, collaborative, and mission-focused team culture

4. Faith 

As part of a Christian organisation, the Support & Housing Manager will:

1. Contribute to maintaining a Christ-centred culture across frontline services

2. Support staff to create environments of Christian community, care, and hospitality

3. Ensure accessible opportunities for guests to explore the Christian faith

4. Encourage staff to integrate GrowTH’s Christian ethos into their work in a way that is authentic and non-coercive

5. Other responsibilities

These include:

1. Being an active member of GrowTH’s Senior Management Team

2. Ensuring that safeguarding is embedded across all frontline services.

3. Participating in complaint resolution where appropriate

4. Escalating issues where necessary in line with organisational procedures

5. Ensuring frontline service procedures reflect actual practice on the ground

6. Supporting development of operational processes (e.g. referral pathways, service flow)

7. Occasionally representing GrowTH in external conversations where appropriate