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This is a unique opportunity to join Practical Action at an exciting and pivotal point in our journey. We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to our Interim CEO during a period of transformation, growth and strategic development, while we recruit and appoint our permanent CEO.
Working at the heart of the organisation, you will play a key role in ensuring continuity, maintaining momentum and supporting the successful transition to new leadership. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the next chapter of Practical Action's impact and ambition.
We are looking for an experienced, highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant who can provide outstanding strategic and operational support to the CEO of a respected international development organisation. Acting as a trusted partner, you will enable the CEO to focus on organisational leadership, external engagement, fundraising and the delivery of strategic priorities.
The role encompasses complex diary and inbox management, preparation of high-quality briefings and correspondence, Board and governance support, and coordination with senior stakeholders across the organisation and internationally. You will work closely with colleagues, partners and supporters across multiple countries, cultures and time zones, ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Executive Office.
This is a demanding and rewarding role that requires exceptional judgement, discretion and attention to detail. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, complex environment, able to manage competing priorities with confidence, and skilled at building effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, trustees, partners and external representatives.
If you thrive on enabling others to succeed, enjoy working at the centre of decision-making, and are motivated by the opportunity to support an organisation delivering meaningful global impact, we would love to hear from you.
Accountabilities:
Executive and CEO Office Support
• Proactively manage the CEO's diary, inbox and correspondence, exercising independent judgement in prioritising requests and protecting time for strategic priorities.
• Prepare and commission high-quality briefings, background notes, talking points and presentation materials to ensure the CEO is fully prepared for all meetings and engagements.
• Draft, review and quality-assure outgoing correspondence, reports and communications on behalf of the CEO.
• Coordinate and manage complex domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, visas and logistics for the CEO and COO, ensuring efficiency and value for money.
• Manage the CEO and COO’s expense reporting and the Executive Office budget, maintaining accurate records and flagging issues proactively.
• Serve as the first point of contact for the CEO's office, managing enquiries from staff, partners, donors and stakeholders with professionalism and discretion.
• Work closely with the Internal Communications and Social Media team lead to ensure CEO internal and external communications are delivered well.
Board and Governance Administration
• Lead the end-to-end administration of Board of Trustee meetings and sub-committees, including scheduling, preparation of Board papers, agenda coordination and minute-taking, utilising AI. The majority are virtual due to the international nature of the board. In-person meetings take place approx. every 18 months.
• Maintain the governance calendar and ensure all regulatory and statutory reporting deadlines are met in coordination with the Company Secretary, CEO and COO.
• Support the onboarding of new Trustees and maintain up-to-date records of Board membership, terms of office and declarations of interest.
• Build strong working relationships with Trustees, acting as a responsive and reliable point of contact between Board meetings.
• Assist with the organisation of the Annual General Meeting and other governance events.
Leadership Team Coordination
• Coordinate the Global Leadership Team (GLT) meeting cycle, including agenda-setting, papers, actions and follow-up, working closely with the CEO and members of GLT.
• Support the CEO in tracking GLT action items, strategic priorities and key commitments, flagging issues and ensuring accountability.
• Co-ordinate with Regional and Country Directors on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings, including agenda-setting, papers, actions and follow-up,
• Assist with the preparation of materials for all-staff communications, leadership away-days and organisational events.
• Build effective working relationships across Practical Action's global offices, navigating time-zone differences and cultural contexts with sensitivity.
Stakeholder and Partnership Support
• Support the CEO's engagement with major institutional donors, trusts and foundations, bilateral agencies and high-value partners, including managing contact records and briefing materials, liaising closely with the business development and philanthropy teams.
• Coordinate logistics for high-level external visits, delegations, conferences and events involving the CEO.
• Assist with donor stewardship activities and the preparation of materials for fundraising and partnership development.
• Represent the CEO's office professionally in interactions with government officials, international organisations and peer NGOs.
Project and Research Support
• Take on research and project management tasks as directed by the CEO
• Continue to test and utilise AI tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness and share learnings with other members of Practical Action
• Support the delivery of special initiatives and cross-organisational projects led from the Executive Office.
• Maintain confidential files and records management systems for the CEO's office, ensuring compliance with GDPR and information governance policies.
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Essential
• Significant experience (typically five or more years) as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting a Chief Executive or equivalent senior leaders in a complex and or charitable organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of Board and governance administration, including minuting meetings and managing trustee or director-level relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft high-quality correspondence, briefing papers and presentations to Board or senior stakeholder standard.
• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain quality under pressure.
• High degree of discretion, confidentiality and professional judgement in handling sensitive information about people, partners and organisational matters.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of coordinating complex international travel and managing logistics across multiple time zones.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), AI tools and the ability to learn new digital tools quickly.
Desirable
• Experience working in an international NGO, development organisation or comparable mission-driven environment.
• Familiarity with funder relationships
• Experience supporting or working in an organisation with offices or programmes in the Global South.
• Knowledge of charity law and UK charity governance, including Charity Commission requirements.
• A second language relevant to Practical Action's programme geographies (e.g. French, Spanish, Arabic).
• Experience with CRM or stakeholder management systems.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
· Problem-Solving
· Strong Communication & Diplomacy
· Adaptability
· Proactive organisation skills
To apply please submit a copy of your CV (no more than 3 pages) and a supporting statement/letter that includes the answers to the following questions:
- Tell me how you build relationships in fast-paced environments taking into account those stakeholders being located in different countries and having different cultural background?
- Practical Action has a very experienced and diverse board of trustees. Can you give an example of when you have had to build relationships with these types of people. Please describe your approach to having the most effective interactions?
- Tell us about the most complex project, event, or initiative you have coordinated?
- Describe a situation where you made a significant decision on behalf of a senior executive. What was your thought process and outcome?
Closing date for applications: 17th June 2026. Should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.
Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will take place W/C 22nd June 2026
If you do not hear from us within five weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful
Our vision is for a world that works better for everyone. We believe where there’s action, there’s hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term
Salary: £46,700 - £55,800
Closing Date: Tuesday 23 June
Interviews: W/C 6 July
Centrepoint, the UK's leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Senior Change Communications Specialist to join our Communications and Campaigns team in London.
About Us
Centrepoint supports over 16,000 young people each year by providing accommodation, health support, life skills and opportunities to access education, training and employment. Our ambition is to end youth homelessness by 2037.
The Communications and Campaigns team helps colleagues, supporters and stakeholders stay informed, engaged and connected to Centrepoint's strategic priorities.
As Centrepoint embarks on a significant period of organisational change and transformation, we're seeking an experienced communications professional to help colleagues understand, engage with and adopt change across the organisation.
The Role
Working closely with senior leaders and programme teams, you'll lead the communications approach across key transformation programmes, creating clear, engaging and effective communications that build understanding, confidence and engagement.
You'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, helping colleagues navigate change while ensuring communication activities support successful programme outcomes.
Centrepoint operates a hybrid working model, requiring colleagues to work from the office for at least 50% of their working time.
About You
You'll have:
- Significant experience delivering change communications within complex organisations
- Experience supporting transformation, organisational change or culture change programmes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including advising senior leaders
- The ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging communications
- Experience developing communication strategies, plans and engagement activities
- Knowledge of internal communication platforms such as SharePoint and Viva Engage
- Understanding of change management methodologies such as ADKAR or Kotter
- A proactive, collaborative and highly organised approach
Desirable:
- Experience within the charity, non-profit or social impact sector
- Experience using data and insight to evaluate communications effectiveness
- Experience supporting communications during risk or crisis situations
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading communications across Centrepoint's change and transformation programmes
- Developing communication strategies, plans and key messaging frameworks
- Advising senior leaders and programme sponsors on communication and engagement approaches
- Creating high-quality content including leadership messaging, presentations, FAQs, briefings and intranet content
- Designing two-way communication activities that encourage feedback and engagement
- Ensuring communications align with change management principles and support successful adoption
- Managing communication risks and implementing mitigation plans
- Overseeing internal channels including intranet, newsletters and briefings
- Using feedback and engagement data to continuously improve communication effectiveness
Why Join Centrepoint?
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including:
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan
- Private medical insurance
- Income protection
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Interest-free travel loan
- Learning and development opportunities
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Centrepoint is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and recruit solely on the basis of skills, experience and suitability for the role.
Applications
We recognise candidates may use AI tools to support applications. This is absolutely fine, however all examples and information provided must be accurate, truthful and reflect your own experience.
Don't miss this opportunity to join Centrepoint as a Senior Change Communications Specialist. Apply now.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an important opportunity to join a respected service supporting adopted adults, birth family members and their descendants, and to help shape high-quality practice that makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities:
As Practice Manager, you will provide professional leadership, supervision and operational oversight across intermediary services. You will support a team of PAYE and sessional Intermediaries and Researchers, oversee service quality and safeguarding practice, and contribute to service development and strategic growth. The role also involves building strong relationships internally and externally, ensuring that our services remain responsive, safe and effective.
· Provide supervision, guidance and practice leadership to Intermediaries and Researchers.
· Oversee referrals, allocations, case progression and case closure across the service.
· Support decision-making in complex and higher-risk cases, including safeguarding concerns.
· Lead service development, quality assurance activity and continuous improvement work.
· Maintain oversight of active cases and case records to ensure high standards of practice.
· Represent the service in meetings with internal colleagues, commissioners and external professionals.
· Support recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of staff and sessional workers.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
You will hold a professional qualification in social work, counselling or psychotherapy, and bring strong knowledge of the lifelong impact of adoption. You will have experience in post-adoption and permanency work, alongside the confidence to supervise staff, manage competing priorities and contribute to service development. We are looking for someone with excellent communication, sound judgement, a collaborative approach and a clear commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days (pro-rata), and after a full year of service, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role
Ready to take the lead and make a real difference?
This is a fantastic opportunity to launch and grow an exciting new challenge events programme, while delivering standout fundraising and engagement events for Cherry Trees.
You’ll be at the heart of innovation- working closely with our Community & Partnerships team and Head of Fundraising and Communications to boost participation, elevate supporter experiences, and maximise the success of our bespoke events.
From shaping a fresh, dynamic events strategy to delivering unforgettable experiences, you’ll:
- Drive participation and sustainable income
- Develop inspiring supporter journeys
- Manage key third-party and flagship events
- Bring bold, creative ideas to life
- Create compelling content (with support from our Comms team)
This is your chance to test new ideas, think creatively, and deliver events that not only raise vital funds—but also raise our profile and impact.
About You
You’re not just organised - you’re driven, passionate, and people-focused.
With a background in fundraising and events (and ideally a love of challenge events yourself!), you thrive on creating meaningful experiences and building lasting relationships.
You bring:
- Strong communication skills across all channels
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- A natural ability to connect with and inspire others
- A passion for delivering exceptional supporter experiences
You understand that every interaction matters, and you go the extra mile to create moments that delight, inspire loyalty, and keep supporters coming back for more.
Why Cherry Trees?
We have ambitious plans to support even more children and families - and we need someone who shares our passion and drive.
If you’re ready to:
- Make a meaningful impact
- Grow income, participation and supporter engagement
- Be part of something truly special
…then we’d love to hear from you.
We help to keep families together by providing home from home care for children with complex disabilities and a meaningful break for the families.
We're looking for someone special to join us in an exciting adventure of growing God's kingdom across 3 wonderful church communities in Worcester to lead our Unity Programme. If you're a natural connector, a team-builder, and someone who gets excited about empowering others to shine, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing
Children's Ministry: Creating spaces where the youngest members of our church family can encounter God's love in age-appropriate, creative, and fun ways.
Youth Ministry: Engaging with young people aged 10-16, helping them navigate faith in the real world, and building a community where they belong. We're looking for someone who's genuinely excited about youth work and ready to make it thrive.
Families Ministry: Connecting with parents, carers, and whole families, making church a welcoming place where everyone can explore faith together.
Stategic Leadership
- Developing a clear strategy for growing engagement across all three churches
- Identifying and developing volunteer leaders who'll carry the torch
- Thinking creatively about sustainability and long-term impact
- Finding innovative ways to ensure this ministry thrives beyond the initial funding period, this could include identifying grant opportunities, leading fundraising activities with our young people and families, and exploring creative income generation ideas
- Building partnerships that open doors for future growth
Community Connection
- Growing relationships with local schools (we have brilliant existing links!)
- Leading collective worship and assemblies
- Enhancing the relational pathways between schools and church
- Running holiday clubs, family events, and outreach activities
- Following up with baptism families and welcoming newcomers
Sunday Ministry
- Being present across our 3 churches on Sundays (you will be welcome to have one Sunday off a month, as part of your 2 days off per week, to worship with your own church family)
- Helping shape all-age worship that truly engages everyone
- Creating moments where children and young people feel they belon
Empowering Your Team
- Recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers (this is where the magic happens!)
- Helping people discover and use their gifts
- Building confidence in others so they can lead
- Creating a culture where volunteers feel valued and equipped
Practical Stuff
- Keeping up with safeguarding (we take this seriously, full training provided)
- Regular reporting and communication with the Joint Oversight Committee
- Regular supervision with both vicars
- Budget management and exploring funding opportunities
- Staying current with best practice in children and youth ministry
To read more of the job description, the person specification, and information about the churches please see the attached JD & PS.
We're three separate Church of England Churches who are trying to grow their engagement with children, youth and families so all may know God's love.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Liberty is seeking an experienced, dynamic and ambitious Individual Giving Manager to implement a recently adopted individual giving strategy, lead a fast-paced team, and drive forward the next phase of increased public fundraising.
We are looking for someone experienced in digital communications and conversion, excited by the chance to work across a range of human rights issues, and who brings solid experience in leading a team.
Our current priorities are to maximise the success and profitability of supporter acquisition and conversion (mostly digital), forming tailored, data-driven supporter journeys (online and offline), creating a culture of testing, evaluating and optimising, and delivering engaging, integrated fundraising campaigns based on Liberty’s public campaigning and legal cases, and the investigative journalism of Liberty Investigates.
Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum office attendance of between one and two days per week in the Westminster office, depending on contracted hours.
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 15 June 2026
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.
First round interviews will be held online on Thursday 2 July 2026 and Friday 3 July 2026.
Second round interviews will be held in the office on Monday 13 July 2026.
Liberty challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Following our recent transition to the Royal College of Pharmacy we are looking to appoint a Director of Strategic Communications and Engagement to provide leadership and delivery of our communications, brand and member engagement strategies.
This appointment comes at a pivotal time for the college, as we build on our strong foundations and further establish ourselves as the recognised professional home for pharmacy.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the new executive team and to build trust, deepen the connection and position the college as a powerful champion for the profession and its members, and through them, patients and the public.
Key Accountabilities:
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Develop and lead the college’s integrated communications strategy across all channels.
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Ensure the college has a strong and influential voice, with powerful messaging that resonates with its members, pharmacy professionals, government, public and other stakeholders.
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Lead a clear engagement strategy to improve member experience, acquisition, retention, and satisfaction.
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Safeguard and strengthen the college’s brand, ensuring consistent messaging and positioning across all channels and safeguarding the use of the brand with partnership arrangements.
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Shape and contribute to the development and delivery of the college's overall strategy as a member of the executive Team.
Person Specification:
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Executive level leadership and team management experience gained in a complex, public or third sector organization, ideally within a membership body or royal college and/or with healthcare experience
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Proven track record of developing and implementing communications and engagement strategies that drive measurable membership and income growth
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Experience of strategy development, implementation and evaluation, ideally as part of a senior leadership team, translating the outcomes into a communications strategy and supporting the organisation to monitor impact.
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Ability to convert organisational goals into clear communications and engagement strategies.
About the Royal College of Pharmacy:
The Royal College of Pharmacy is the professional leadership body for pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists in Great Britain. We support pharmacists in their education and development, promote pharmacy in the media and government and lead the way in medicines information across Great Britain and around the world.
Our mission is to put pharmacy at the forefront of patient care, advancing the safe and effective use of medicines to the benefit of patients and the public.
How we are currently working:
The college supports and works in a hybrid way, which means you will be able to work from home, however, there will be an expectation for collaborative face-to-face working – on average and typically this may be something between 4-8 working days per month.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Part-time, 16 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term
Location: Hybrid with regular on-site presence in South Wales
Lead transformational change at a defining moment
A long-established animal welfare charity is entering a pivotal new chapter following a landmark legislative change within its sector. With ambitious plans to expand its reach and ensure every animal leaving a changing industry receives the care and support they need, the organisation is investing in its fundraising leadership.
This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a fundraising function at a moment of real transformation. As Head of Fundraising, you will play a central role in building sustainable income, strengthening partnerships, and enabling long-term impact.
This is a senior leadership role with overall accountability for fundraising strategy, performance and growth. You will lead across all income streams, develop ambitious but deliverable plans, and build a high-performing team to achieve them.
Working closely with senior colleagues and trustees, you will contribute to wider organisational strategy while ensuring fundraising is robust, sustainable and aligned to mission.
What you will be doing
- Leading fundraising strategy, shaping long and short-term plans aligned to organisational priorities
- Holding accountability for income generation across multiple streams, including trusts, corporate partnerships, individual giving and events
- Growing and diversifying funding, identifying new opportunities and innovative approaches
- Leading and developing a small fundraising team, creating a collaborative and high-performance culture
- Overseeing the development of structured programmes across trusts, sponsorship, individual giving and community fundraising
- Building strong relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders, acting as a senior ambassador
- Ensuring effective governance, reporting, and compliance, including CRM oversight and performance tracking
- Providing clear insight, analysis and reporting to senior leadership and trustees
You will bring:
- Significant experience leading fundraising across multiple income streams
- A strong track record of developing and delivering fundraising strategies
- Expertise in trusts and foundations, with experience managing pipelines and bids
- Experience of leading and developing teams, creating clarity and accountability
- Knowledge of corporate partnerships, sponsorship or major donor development
- Experience of legacy or long-term income strategies
- Strong financial and data literacy, including use of CRMs and reporting tools
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate impact into compelling cases for support
- Confidence operating at senior level, working with leadership teams and boards
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), pro rata
- £200 annual CPD allowance
- Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses
Your work will directly enable life-changing outcomes, ensuring long-term sustainability and meaningful impact for years to come.
If you are motivated by purpose, impact and the opportunity to build something lasting, this role offers a unique platform to lead and deliver real change.
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.
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Lead a national charity at a pivotal moment of change and make a life‑changing impact for individuals and families affected by rare craniofacial conditions.
Headlines Craniofacial Support is a UK-based charity providing information, advice and support to individuals and families affected by craniosynostosis and other rare craniofacial conditions. The charity works closely with professional partners, including the 5 NHS Designated Specialist Craniofacial Units across the UK.
Craniosynostosis is a condition where two or more of the plates in the skull fuse prematurely, requiring medical support from a young age. Around 350 children are born with craniosynostosis each year in the UK.
Established by group of parents in 1993, Headlines now has over 2,500 members. Within our charity offer we send out regular newsletters and an annual magazine, Headline News. We also support families to connect through events such as an annual Family Weekend, conferences and Days Out, and provide information through our helpline and access to psychological support. We have private social media groups and specific groups within our membership who meet regularly including Cranio Dads, Young Persons Network and a Teens Group.
After 8 successful years, our current Director will be retiring in 2026 and we are now seeking an enthusiastic, inspirational and proactive individual to take up the reins.This is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established, respected national charity at an important moment of transition.
Strategic priorities for us, moving forward, include increasing our fundraising activities to ensure sustainability of the charity alongside the smooth running of our core activities in providing support, facilitating research and raising awareness.
Key responsibilities
The Executive Director will hold day-to-day responsibilities, working closely with the Chair and Trustee Board to provide effective leadership and operational management of the charity. Specifically, they will:
- Act as an ambassador for the charity, liaising with members, health professionals and with wider community and provide day-to-day management of Headlines staff and activities, setting objectives in line with the operational plan.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection and other legal, statutory and regulatory requirements and responsibilities.
- Work on behalf of and with the Trustees to deliver the charity’s mission, goals, operational plans and long-term strategy, and act as a positive leader and role model, managing and motivating Headlines staff,
- Ensure effective financial management of Headlines working closely with trustees and the treasurer to ensure financial security and appropriate allocation of funds.
- Manage and enhance the event programme to meet charity objectives, including identifying and meeting members’ priorities and raising awareness of craniofacial conditions.
- Develop opportunities for collaborative working and partnerships with other organisations for the benefit of people with craniosynostosis and rare craniofacial conditions. This also includes work overseas, predominantly in Europe with our medical and charity partners.
- Oversee communications and marketing activities to raise the profile of Headlines, its work and the needs of its members.
- Identify opportunities for growth, developing projects and keeping policies relevant, to enhance and expand the work of Headlines.
- Be responsible for generating funds through innovative and cost-effective fundraising activities and grant applications to maintain the long-term success of the charity.
Person specification
Essential criteria
- An understanding of the importance of the charity’s values and priorities.
- Evidence of inclusive, innovative and proactive leadership, with demonstrable experience of fundraising and income generation.
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with experience organising events and activities.
- Experience of successfully managing budgets and developing new and sustainable funding streams.
- Excellent organisational, presentation and communication skills and the ability to write reports for public consumption and for statutory obligations.
- A high level of digital literacy skills with an understanding of online technology and the application of social media.
- Proven track record in managing, leading and motivating staff and volunteers.
- Willingness to operate a hybrid model of working with most work taking place from home, working remotely with stakeholders and across the UK/ internationally for specific events.
- Experience of working within the charity sector, ideally at a management level and/or within financial management of the charitable sector, with sound knowledge of the relevant legal requirements and regulations applicable to a charitable organisation.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working effectively with a Chair and Board of Trustees.
- Experience of working for a health-related organisation.
- An awareness of the principles of inclusivity, accessibility or experience of working with individuals with visible differences.
- Degree or equivalent.
- Experience of commissioning research and liaising with research bodies.
Other information
Headlines hosts events and fundraising activities throughout the whole of the UK. All Headlines staff are expected to work flexibly to support those activities as required, e.g. attendance at Annual Family Weekend, conferences, member events, supporter receptions and other related scientific meetings and conferences. This may occasionally require travel and overnight stays. In addition, all staff are expected to be self-servicing in terms of administration and basic digital skills. Please note that the list of duties is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities might occasionally arise and the workload can vary across the year
Applicants need to submit the following:
• CV outlining your employment history and any relevant academic, professional or other
qualifications.
• Name and addresses of two referees, with at least one coming from your most recent employer.
• A supporting document demonstrating how you meet the essential and/or desirable criteria set out in the person
specification, and why you are interested in working for Headlines.
Shortlist interviews will take place online via videocall, with successful candidates progressing to an in-person interview in London, on a date to be confirmed.
Closing date for applications: Saturday 20th June at midnight
Headlines is the leading UK charity supporting people with craniosynostosis and other rare craniofacial conditions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director to help lead a multi-award-winning charity into its next phase of growth and impact.
Position: Director
Salary: £52,500 - £57,500
Location: Hybrid – at least 4 days per week in the office (N7), with regular travel to prison sites
Hours: Full-time
Closing Date: 10th July 2026
About the Role
The charity supports people serving prison sentences through creative music and peer-led employment programmes. Working closely with the existing Director and Board of Trustees, you will help shape and deliver the organisation's strategic vision while ensuring the successful delivery of programmes across multiple prison sites.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading strategic planning and organisational growth
- Developing and delivering fundraising and income generation strategies
- Securing grants, contracts and partnership opportunities
- Overseeing financial planning, budgeting and reporting
- Managing contracts and relationships with prison and sector partners
- Leading and supporting a dispersed team
- Acting as an ambassador for the organisation with funders and stakeholders
About You
You will be a strategic and hands-on leader with:
- Significant leadership experience within the charity, criminal justice or wider social impact sector.
- Experience as a senior leader, Director, CEO or member of a leadership team.
- A strong track record in fundraising, income generation and partnership development.
- Experience securing and managing contracts, organisational operations and financial oversight.
- Strong strategic, operational, and financial management skills.
- Experience leading and supporting dispersed teams in complex environments.
- A strong understanding of prisons, rehabilitation and the barriers faced by people within the criminal justice system or related sectors (homelessness, substance use, rehabilitation).
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic thinking combined with a practical, hands-on approach.
- A genuine commitment to social justice and belief in the transformative power of creativity, music and peer-led support.
About the Organisation
Established in 2014, the charity delivers creative music and peer-led employment programmes in prisons across London, Kent, the Midlands and the North East. The organisation works alongside people facing significant barriers, helping them develop skills, confidence and pathways into employment while creating meaningful opportunities for long-term change.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Chief Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive, Operations Director, Executive Director, Director of Services, Head of Programmes, Director of Operations, Managing Director, Director of Partnerships, Charity Director. #INDNFP
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Location: London (hybrid, two days per week in the office)
Contract: Full time, permanent
We are looking for an experienced Individual Giving Manager to lead supporter acquisition and retention activity, driving income growth and long-term supporter value.
This is a hands-on role where you will lead multi-channel fundraising campaigns across direct mail, digital, DRTV, telemarketing and face-to-face. You will shape and evolve the individual giving programme through testing, insight and innovation, ensuring supporters feel inspired and connected to the cause.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading acquisition and retention strategies, plans and budgets
- Delivering multi-channel fundraising campaigns end to end
- Driving income growth and maximising supporter lifetime value
- Developing engaging fundraising propositions and creative content
- Managing income and expenditure budgets, forecasting and reporting
- Managing agencies and external suppliers
- Working collaboratively across fundraising, marketing and the wider organisation
- Ensuring compliance with fundraising and data protection regulations
- Significant experience in individual giving or direct marketing
- Strong multi-channel campaign delivery experience
- Confident managing budgets and analysing performance
- Data-driven, creative and comfortable testing new ideas
- Experience managing agencies and working with stakeholders
- Experience leading or mentoring others
- Prize-led fundraising experience is desirable but not essential
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.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our award-winning fundraising team, to join us in an exciting new role of Legacy and In Memory Manager (Lead).
At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women, and that’s why we will always strive to do more for our patients and families. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals, and to make our hospital feel just like home.
This role requires someone with experience in legacy administration and promotion and/or in memory fundraising, as well as excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset. We need someone with previous experience in relationship management and income generation - ideally within a legacy and/or in memory setting - who is able to lead and inspire our supporters and staff in order to generate long term income and awareness for the charity.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of legacy marketing and in-memory fundraising strategies to drive sustained income growth and supporter retention
- Be self-motivated, independent and target-driven
- Act as the subject matter expert on legacy administration and in-memory giving, providing guidance, training, and mentoring while promoting a strong culture of philanthropy
- Manage all aspects of legacy casework, including complex and contentious cases, ensuring effective stakeholder relationships and full compliance with legal, regulatory, and best practice standards
- Oversee data management, reporting, and analysis to generate insights, improve processes, and support accurate forecasting and long-term financial planning
- Collaborate across teams to maximise fundraising opportunities, enhance donor engagement across channels, and deliver impactful events and integrated giving initiatives
- Posses a natural confidence in talking to people with high emotional intelligence and resilience due to the sensitive nature of the role, with excellent communication and relationship building skills.
What we offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
- Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings
- Free flu jabs
- Cycle to work scheme
- Charity events throughout the year
- Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
- Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
PLEASE NOTE: Within our organisation, this role is titled Legacy and In Memory Lead. This reflects our internal structure and does not change the scope or responsibilities described in this advert.
We will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.
Making A Difference

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a highly organised individual looking to build a career in arts/charity administration? We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration & Data Co-ordinator to join our team and support the operations of a leading national youth arts organisation.
The National Youth Orchestra is the UK’s leading organisation championing orchestral music as a powerful agent for teenage development. We activate teenagers’ confidence, optimism and skills to play their part in the world today, through performing and sharing extraordinary music.
The Administration & Data Co-ordinator plays a central role in keeping NYO’s operations running smoothly. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting office management, IT and telecoms administration, CRM and data processes, finance, HR and general organisational administration.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, accurate and proactive, with strong communication skills and confidence working with systems and data. You will enjoy improving processes, solving practical problems and helping colleagues do their best work in a busy, mission-led organisation.
At NYO, you’ll join a values-led, mission-driven organisation where people care deeply about the impact of their work. Our staff team is supportive, friendly and ambitious, united by a shared belief in the potential of young people and the power of orchestral music.
Our offices near Holborn in central London are a lively base for collaboration and creativity. NYO offers a health cash plan, a cycle-to-work scheme, retail and entertainment discounts, and a 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
As this role will be responsible for office management and handling donations received by post, the role requires being in the office a minimum of 3-4 days a week. You will also have the opportunity to attend and support many of NYO's projects around the UK. Most NYO projects take place during school holidays or at weekends, therefore the role will include some weekend and statutory holiday working, for which a TOIL policy is in place.
Visit our website to find out more and apply.
Deadline for applications: 10am, Monday 29 June 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 7 July 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £47,549
Contract: Permanent – full time
Location: London Hybrid – 1 day a week in Aldgate office
Closing Date: 10 June
Benefits: 5% pension, Access to EAP, opportunity to buy holiday and health cash plan
We are working with a leading disability charity who are looking for a Partnership Development Manager to secure and grow new 6-7 figure corporate partnerships. This new role is a crucial part of the fundraising team, created to unlock bold, sector leading partnerships. If you’re excited by working at pace, creating insight-led, compelling partnership propositions and securing high-profile, national partnerships that drive real change this could be a perfect role for you.
To be successful as the Partnership Development Manager you will need:
- Experience securing six-seven figure long-term corporate partnerships, managing complex pipelines and delivering against income targets
- Demonstrable experience of writing successful and compelling proposals and pitches, tailored to a corporate audience
- Excellent relationship-building abilities with the skill to influence and engage cold and warm contacts.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Director of Services (Infrastructure)
Hours of work: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £53,400 per annum (+6% employer pension contribution)
Location: Rotherham (not a hybrid role)
The Director of Services (Infrastructure) will be responsible for leading on the Single Infrastructure Grant (SIG) and related areas of work, VAR's core services and key networks and consortia of Rotherham's Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations.
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience of leading at a senior level within a voluntary or public sector organisation;
- Demonstrable record of developing strong and effective stakeholder and partner relationships within a complex environment;
- Proven track record of building, leading and managing diverse teams across a number of business areas and specialisms;
- Experience of developing services and contributing towards funding, income generation and business planning.
As well as having the ability to lead the team through an inclusive and empowering leadership style, the successful candidate must have the ability to influence at a high level across a range of services, stakeholders, commissioners and organisations.
The role will require regular attendance at meetings outside of normal working hours, therefore, the successful candidate must be willing to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands.
Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the Rotherham Borough. Our role is to facilitate effective action to bring about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities in the local area.
To apply for this role, please complete a VAR application form or send in your CV and a covering letter (outlining your skills and experience in relation to this role).
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 19th June 2026
Interviews are likely to be held on Friday 26th June 2026 at The Spectrum. We will, however, review applications as they are submitted and may bring candidates forward for an interview (with reasonable notice) at any time. We may also close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received.


