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The Vacancy
We are looking for an entrepreneurial and proactive Partnerships Manager with a strong instinct for business development and a track record of turning opportunities into significant funding partnerships. You will be energised by identifying new prospects, opening doors and building relationships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners. Creative and strategic in your approach, you will be comfortable shaping compelling propositions and developing confident high seven figure funding asks that resonate with large philanthropic donors.
You will also be a mature, thoughtful and kind manager who can lead and develop a high performing team. We are looking for someone who can set ambitious targets, encourage initiative and create an environment where colleagues feel trusted, motivated and able to grow, while playing a central role in expanding and diversifying a major global funding portfolio.
JOB PURPOSE
The Partnerships Manager will be a key position within the fundraising team, managing key private donors and co-leading on developing and implementing a new business strategy focused on significantly increasing trust and foundation and corporate funders.
They will also be working with SLT members to put together strategic seven and eight figure grants and strategic plans to engage large global donors to support Start Network programming.
The Resource Mobilisation team works collaboratively with those in programmes to manage internal and external relationships, adopting a coordinated approach when it comes to donor management and reporting.
The Partnerships Manager, together with the Head of Resource Mobilisation, will set and deliver a strategy that maximises trust and foundation and corporate funding and set a clear path to bring in new donors and increase income substantially over the coming three years. Currently the funding portfolio you will be managing is over £30million from 13+ global donors. This means this role is personally responsible for engaging and retaining 60% of our donors. This role will set a strategy to increase income according to targets, maximise donors plus retain all key strategic donors through robust engagement plans. Beyond this, the person in post will line manage three with scope for growth in 2026.
Additionally, across 2026-2028 and beyond they will lead on the development of an employee engagement offering with our corporates and corporate foundations in order to create a new avenue of unrestricted funding.
Beyond this, we expect this role, to lead on behalf of the resource mobilization team key global events, particularly Skoll / Marmalade and Shift the Power. In collaboration with the Institutional Funding Manager they will also plan our activities London and NY Climate Weeks. They will set the plans and strategy for the organization to engage with these events and work with Directors, CEO, Heads of, and coordinate cross organisational plans for this together with our Head of Advocacy and Influence.
Finally, this role will act as a key point of contact for the communications and advocacy teams and will need to make sure donor requirement and visibility will be taken into account across teams projects and strategies.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Increase new business from trusts and foundations and corporate funders
- Lead on the development of an innovative strategy together with the Head of Resource Mobilisation and Director of Business Development to identify and drive new business from trusts and foundations and corporates.
- Responsible for growing our funding from new geographical areas (focus on US and Asia) and sectors (Insurance) – and set a plan that will enable the diversification of our funding portfolio.
- Oversee the development and implementation of an employee engagement offer in order to create a new avenue of unrestricted income and boost the interest of corporate donors.
- Drive high quality prospecting of new potential funders across the organisation by working with and guiding heads of teams and the CEO strategically to engage with this task.
- Oversee how the organisation engages strategically with large trusts and foundations and corporates (potential giving 7 and 8 figures).
- Co-lead on the planning of key global events with our external affairs team such as Climate Week (New York and London) and make sure we have a cross organisational strategic approach to these events.
- Oversee the strategy to catalyse new relationships with middle sized trusts and foundations and corporates with a potential giving of 6 figures.
- Set a plan to attract more flexibility funding that can enable the organisation to catalyse key strategic projects that fall out of our programmes.
- Lead on developing positioning for corporate partnerships (insurance, finance, and tech industries), new areas of business for Start Network.
- Lead on the business planning process for the Trust and Foundations and Corporates Team.
- Manage large event budgets and make sure resources are used effectively.
- Work with programmes teams and colleagues to understand funding needs and develop creative ways to position and pitch areas of Start Network such as hubs, innovation etc.
- Work with programmes teams and finance team to drive and support the development of robust budgets and narrative proposals for large and medium sized asks.
- Attend and speak at key advocacy events, representing the resource mobilisation team as required, in order to meet donors and advocate for Start Network’s mission
Ensure high quality stewardship of current philanthropic donors
- Responsible for the overall stewardship of several high giving trusts and foundations (6, 7 & 8 figures).
- Oversee the development of quality reporting and updates for donors and make sure we have clear processes and systems for this to happen
- Responsible for making sure the resource mobilization team is creating informative and engaging updates across programmes for T&F and corporate donors.
- Work across teams to implement the insurance advisory group and make sure this group links back to resource mobilization strategies.
- Work with heads of teams to develop an engaging agenda for the insurance advisory group, taking into account the function and work with finance team to ensure appropriate expenditure of grant. Oversee the development of complex donor budgets and make sure they are ready for CFOO and Director approval.
- Support grant management function and work with finance team to ensure appropriate expenditure of grants.
- Work closely with the communications team in order to set up a strategic comms plan that will enable the organisation to position itself as a trend setter in the humanitarian sector, particularly around our core areas of work.
Influence externally
- Work with the Head of Resource Mobilisation and Director of Business Development to position Start Network strategically in global funding discussions.
- Engage key donors at strategic events and meetings.
- Work with the Head of Advocacy and External Affairs to coordinate advocacy messages for donors.
- Represent the organisation in key donor events globally, as required.
- Build knowledge and capacity within the organisation
- To carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children.
- A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach.
- The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.
Line Management
- To carry out effective line management of a team, including recruiting and training direct reports and having an active role in building an inclusive team culture in line with our values
- Oversee and manage high performing team.
- Coach and mentor team members, as appropriate, enabling them to fulfil their potential.
- Mentor hubs and in country fundraising manager, sharing and catalysing foundation and corporate opportunities for hubs.
- Ensure the organisation builds its capacity around donors’ compliance and policies.
- Deputise for the Head of Resource Mobilisation where required.
- Ensure all staff members in the Trust and Foundation and Corporate team have relevant objectives, targets and other KPI’s.
- Lead by example, building the team’s confidence, supporting them as appropriate and being a positive influence across the organisation.
- Drive a positive culture of fundraising within the Resource Mobilisation team and across Start Network.
Start Network Culture
- To carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children
- A commitment to the Start Network vision, principles, values, and approach
- The Start Network team is an agile group of individuals who use their experience and skills across the network, so flexibility to work in and with different teams and functions is a part of our culture.
This role description is non-exhaustive and includes any other duties that may reasonably be required for the role.
PERSON PROFILE
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A well stablished fundraiser, with experience of developing relationships with a wide range of private funders (including 7-8 figure multi-year grants).
- A leader with management experience who can grow a team effectively.
- Good understanding the humanitarian sector and key stakeholders and can represent Start Network accordingly in global external event.
- An experienced bid writer who can oversee the process of bids creation and can write them when required.
- A person who is experienced in putting together multi million pound budgets, working across teams.
- An experience fundraiser who has managed large donors such as Gates, Hilton, IKEA.
- Experience in managing a £10m annual plus portfolio.
- Experience negotiating complex multi-million pound contracts.
- A confident speaker who can pitch and convince technical donors to fund our cause.
- A leader with experience in setting funding strategies and executing them
- Proactive and strong skills in business development, with experience of taking the lead on identifying and securing new funding opportunities.
- A creative eye, with skills and experience supporting and leading on the development and implementation of communications strategies for fundraising.
- An individual who is keen to be part of a smaller organisation, playing a significant role in furthering a collaborative fundraising culture, with the autonomy to try new approaches and build on existing relationships.
- A person who is target and output driven and is looking to set ambitious goals for themselves and the team and not afraid to try, fail and improve
- A fundraiser who enjoys working across complex proposals and donors requirements and is solutions focused
Desirable
- Experience in impact investment, insurance or blended finance
- Masters in relevant subject such as international development, international relations, etc.
- Fluency in Spanish or French and other languages
The Company
Start Network is made up of more than 90 non-governmental organisations across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to local and national NGOs. Our programmes allow members to deliver humanitarian action around the world.
Our mission is to create a new era of humanitarian action that will save even more lives. We aren’t driven by media headlines or political will, we’re here for the communities affected by and at risk of crises.
We are an organisation committed to doing things differently. For some roles, we need more technical humanitarian expertise, but for other roles, we are looking for relevant transferable skills, the right attitude, and a passion to bring change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Robertson Bell is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Ibstock Place School in the search for a Head of Finance. Ibstock Place is a leading independent co-educational school known for its strong academic performance, inclusive ethos, and commitment to providing an outstanding educational environment.
With significant investment in facilities and a continued focus on operational excellence, the School is seeking a commercially minded finance leader to play a key role in supporting its long-term financial sustainability and strategic ambitions.
The Head of Finance is a senior leadership position, reporting to the Bursar and working closely with Governors and budget holders across the School. You will provide strategic and operational oversight of the finance function, ensuring robust financial management, high-quality reporting, and effective governance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and manage the finance team, including performance management, development, and succession planning.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with the School’s strategic priorities.
- Produce timely, insightful management information with clear narrative to support decision-making.
- Lead the preparation of statutory returns and annual accounts, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Manage the year-end process and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
- Maintain strong cash flow oversight and prepare accurate cash forecasts.
- Ensure effective financial controls, policies, and procedures are in place and continuously improved.
- Oversee the financial systems environment, ensuring it remains fit for purpose and fully utilised.
- Support and guide budget holders, promoting financial accountability across the School.
- Deputise for the Bursar on financial matters as required.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a proactive, collaborative, and technically strong finance professional who can operate both strategically and hands-on.
Essential experience and attributes:
- A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership or management role.
- Strong track record of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Experience working with Boards, Governors, or senior stakeholders.
- Excellent understanding of financial controls, compliance, and best practice.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams effectively.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
Desirable:
- Experience within education, charity, or not-for-profit environments.
Why Join Ibstock Place School?
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in a respected and well-established independent school.
- Broad and varied remit with genuine influence across the organisation.
- Collaborative leadership team and strong organisational values.
- Chance to contribute to the continued development of facilities, services, and financial strategy.
Location & Working Pattern
The role is based on site at the School in Roehampton, South West London, with on-site presence expected to support close collaboration with stakeholders.
Director of Finance & Operations
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Location: Oxford
- Salary: £85,000 per annum
- Closing date: 26th March 2026 at 12 noon
Join Helen & Douglas House as our next Director of Finance & Operations
Help to shape the future of the world’s first children’s hospice and make a profound difference to the lives of local families.
Helen & Douglas House has been supporting children living with life‑limiting conditions and their families for more than 40 years. We are a place of compassion, expertise and unwavering commitment — and now, we are searching for an exceptional Director of Finance & Operations to help ensure we build upon our unique legacy of innovative and impactful care and support.
A role with purpose. A role with impact.
As a key member of our Executive Team and working closely with our CEO and Board of Trustees, you will be at the heart of strategic decision making — ensuring our resources, systems and operations are effective, efficient, and aligned with the needs of the children and families we serve. This is an opportunity to influence the long-term sustainability of a truly special organisation at an important and exciting time for the hospice sector.
What you’ll lead
In this role, you will provide strategic leadership across Finance, Estates & Operations, Information Systems, Data & Governance, Risk, Health & Safety and our Project Management Office.
- Providing insightful financial leadership to help shape our strategic plans.
- Oversee the annual corporate planning and budget cycle.
- Ensure strong governance, regulatory compliance and effective risk management.
- Lead our Estates & Facilities strategy, ensuring our buildings and environments remain safe, high quality and fit for purpose.
- Guide the development of an effective organisational information systems strategy.
- Support and empower a talented cohort of Heads of Department — fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and excellence.
- Act as a trusted ambassador to regulators, partners, advisors and donors.
Who we’re looking for
You will be:
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA).
- A strategic and inspirational leader with experience overseeing diverse operational functions.
- Skilled at navigating complexity, shaping strategy and driving organisational performance.
- An exceptional communicator, able to build trust and confidence with stakeholders at every level.
- Passionate about making a meaningful difference through high quality, sustainable charitable services.
Experience in the non‑profit or healthcare sector is welcome but not essential — what matters most is your leadership, values and ability to deliver impact.
Why join us?
At Helen & Douglas House, every decision you make directly supports children and families facing life-limiting conditions. You will join a committed, values driven Executive Team and help to lead an organisation with a powerful mission and deep community roots. If you’re motivated by our purpose and ready to bring your expertise to an organisation where your leadership will truly matter, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us secure an impactful and sustainable future for Helen & Douglas House and the families we serve.
Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.
Hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title - Lead Creative Arts Therapist (Art or Music)
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 35 hours per week, 5 days per week (Possibility of offering reduced hours to the right candidate)
Salary - £40,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience
Location - 5 days on Campus or in Camden schools (would consider 4 days)
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram’s Creative Therapy Service
Coram’s Creative Therapy Service offers art, music and drama therapy to children in Camden specialist schools and at our purpose-built centre on the Coram Campus. We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic leader, supervisor and therapist to provide therapeutic interventions and lead our Camden Creative Therapy in Schools project.
We provide music, art or drama therapy, both individually and in groups, to children and young people with mild mental health difficulties, and emotional and/or relational challenges in Camden schools. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver excellence in therapeutic practice, manage a small team of creative therapists, and potentially develop projects providing creative therapies in inner London schools. As a service, we also provide therapeutic support to children who have experienced developmental trauma and are adopted or cared for by kinship carers, and there would be opportunities to provide therapy and consultation in this area, depending on skills and experience.
We align with the social model of disability and seek to support neurodivergent children and young people with disabilities to access therapy equally. We work within diverse communities and consciously challenge ourselves and our practice, seeking at all times to be inclusive and to take an anti-racist stance. We welcome applications from therapists from global majority communities. We also invite applications from therapists with disabilities and offer Access to Work support.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced, HCPC-registered Lead Creative Arts Therapist (Art or Music) to provide leadership and management of the Camden Schools project, alongside supervision and effective therapeutic practice.
This role is based at our Pears Pavilion centre in Bloomsbury and in Camden schools. All children’s therapy is provided in person. The post offers a unique opportunity to work alongside skilled art, music and drama therapists, family therapists and clinical psychologists. The service is led by a clinical psychologist and provides creative, relational and evidence-based psychotherapy approaches to children in Camden schools and to children who are referred in through our adoption and kinship referral pathway. We also collaborate with aligned services in our interventions, working with schools and communities to inform child-centred and trauma-informed practice.
This role requires a highly motivated, innovative professional and team player who enjoys working within a diverse, respectful and creative team. The post holder will receive supervision appropriate to their practising modality and will be line managed by the Head of Service. We seek to empower children and families using strengths-based narratives, providing safe therapeutic spaces that create opportunities for connection, vulnerability and the strengthening of resilience.
The successful candidate will have experience of managing and supervising therapists, delivering creative arts therapy in schools, and undertaking leadership responsibilities. A background in CAMHS and/or mental health teams in schools or social care services would be desirable, along with a good understanding of safeguarding planning and managing highly emotive situations. Experience of working with children who have experienced developmental trauma would also be an asset.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button to complete the application.
Please ONLY apply for this role if you are an HCPC-registered Art or Music Therapist.
All other applications will be discounted, as they do not meet the necessary qualification criteria to carry out this role.
If you would like further information or would like to discuss this role further, please see the email address to contact in the advert on our website or through the link to apply.
Closing date: 22nd March 2026
Interviews: Between 26th March and 3rd April 2026
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This new role will take over responsibility for developing and managing all finance activities and reporting in this rapidly growing charity. You will have the opportunity to shape the role and the evolution of the charity as we grow, implementing financial processes and systems. As a key member of the Management Committee, you will work closely with the CEO, the Office Manager and the Honorary Treasurer.
Key tasks and responsibilities
- Ensure accurate and timely financial records of all income received and expenditure incurred
- Implement a new accounting system, as the charity’s growth takes it from excel bookkeeping to a new integrated finance and reporting system
- Liaise with the payroll bureau to ensure accurate and timely processing and payment of monthly salaries and related costs
- Working with the FHL office in Bethlehem, maintain accurate records of grants paid
- Monitor and maintain correct reporting of Restricted and Unrestricted income and expenditure
- Manage all UK banking activities and maintain oversight of the charity’s bank accounts in Bethlehem
- Prepare, validate and submit regular Gift Aid claims to HMRC
- Prepare monthly management accounts for the Management Committee and Board of Trustees
- Working with the CEO and Treasurer, prepare annual budgets and periodic reforecasts as required
- Working closely with our external auditors, deliver an effective year end close and audit process and ensure submission of Annual Trustees’ Report and Financial Statements to the Charity Commission
- Supervise the Office Finance Administrator
- Assist in the formulation and implementation of financial policies, procedures and controls
- Perform any other duties as reasonably required within this role to support the work of the charity
This job description is not exhaustive; it outlines the primary duties and is subject to change in consultation with the post holder. Projects and priorities may vary from time to time as required
Please include a cover letter stating why you are interested in the job and what you can contribute to our charity. Applications without a cover letter are unlikely to be considered. We would welcome phone calls to discuss the role with our Office Manager before applying.
Our mission is to secure a resilient and enduring community for Christians in the West Bank, Gaza, Israel and Jordan
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you share our dream of a UK where poverty is a thing of the past?
Founded in 2019, the Poverty Truth Network believes this can only happen when those most impacted by poverty are at the heart of the movement to end it. Our specific contribution brings together people experiencing poverty with those with responsibilities for alleviating it.
We are now recruiting for an Administrative Coordinator to join our team.
This is a key enabling role within a small, relational and values-led organisation. The Administrative Coordinator will provide coordinating and administrative support across the Network, helping ensure smooth systems, high-quality financial administrative and shared working practices across a dispersed team.
You will be a highly organised and dependable administrator, with experience supporting finance and digital systems, and a clear commitment to social justice and relational ways of working.
Key tasks include:
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Coordinating meetings, events and trustee processes
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Providing hands-on finance administration, including bookkeeping using Xero
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Supporting digital systems, CRM and data stewardship
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Maintaining accurate records and shared documentation
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Contributing to consistent, relational and accountable ways of working across the Network
This role involves working from home with some travel.
We welcome applications from people with the necessary skills and experience from all walks of life, particularly those from communities underrepresented in the charity sector.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) explaining how your skills and experience match this role. Please include the names and contact details of two referees (at least one of whom knows you in a professional capacity).
The application deadline is 23:30 on Wednesday 25th March.
Interviews will be held online on 1st and 2nd April.
Applications will only be considered from applicants who already have the right to work within the United Kingdom.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATOR
OASIS COMMUNITY HUB: WARNDON
PART-TIME 10 HOURS PER WEEK (0.25FTE) Mondays 8.45-2.45, 4 hours flexible.
(Post will require 1 day per month travel minimum to Birmingham)
FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 31/01/2027
SALARY: £6,635 (0.25FTE), £26,542 for 1fte
Want to enable young people to have positive lives?
Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?
Want to make the community a better place?
Want to grow in confidence and hope?
Our Youth and Community team based at Oasis Community Hub: Warndon are looking for a special, talented, and adaptable Regional Administrator, to help us strengthen and sustain our range of community and targeted youth programmes across Warndon and the Midlands region, through offering administration assistance and social media support. You will work alongside our Hub Leader to:
· complete a range of administration tasks to support the smooth running of the local hub projects
· Promote Community Hubs through various social media platforms
· Support the team with the implementation and effective use of the EVIDE data management system.
· Assist the regional director with administrative tasks as required
· Record all activity on our data management system.
· Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people you come into contact with.
· Actively engage in the learning and professional development courses provided as part of this employment.
We are looking for individuals who have:
· A relevant qualification in Administration/ Marketing and/or significant experience.
· Experience of working alongside other statutory and voluntary organisations.
· Knowledge of safeguarding practices with young people.
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in our Oasis Midland’s communities, we invite you to be part of our journey. Apply now and help us create a brighter future together! As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· Flexible working where possible with family friendly policies.
· A non-contributory pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution.
· Training and professional development opportunities.
To apply, email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following question:
· Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.
Completed applications should be returned by Midday Thursday 19th March 2025
Interviews will take place at Oasis Community Hub Warndon on Monday 23rd March 2025
If you want an informal chat about this role and Oasis Community Hub Warndon in general, get in touch with us via the Oasis Charity Job Website.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1189489
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Diocese of Leicester is seeking a dedicated Regional Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Officer to support the delivery of Net Zero Carbon (NZC) projects across five Church of England dioceses: Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Peterborough, and Southwell & Nottingham.
This is a meaningful opportunity to shape and strengthen the financial foundations of a transformative, region‑wide programme helping churches, schools, clergy housing and diocesan buildings reduce carbon emissions and respond to the climate crisis.
About the role
As Regional Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Officer, you will lead a collaborative and strategic approach to NZC fundraising across the region. You will work closely with diocesan NZC teams, environmental officers, church buildings staff, clergy, and national colleagues to identify funding opportunities and secure essential investment for a wide range of decarbonisation initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of fundable NZC projects across the five dioceses.
- Prepare funding applications and proposals, ensuring all required documentation is gathered.
- Build strong relationships with funders, local authorities, Net Zero Hubs and community energy groups.
- Create and update a regional directory of NZC funding opportunities for dioceses and parishes.
- Provide training, guidance and clear communication on fundraising best practice, including promoting opportunities through diocesan channels.
- Collaborate widely across diocesan teams, national NZC colleagues and fundraising networks, sharing learning and supporting partnership working.
What We're Looking For
- You will bring expertise in fundraising, exceptional relationship‑building skills, and a strong understanding of the environmental or charitable funding landscape. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience, with a strong track record of securing grants from statutory and other funders.
- Ability to build effective relationships with funders and key decision‑makers.
- Confident communicator (written and verbal) with excellent IT skills.
- Strong organisational skills, able to manage deadlines and balance multiple priorities.
- Collaborative, diplomatic and sensitive in working with diverse colleagues and church contexts.
- Understanding of environmental and church‑related fundraising.
Why join us?
Be part of a forward‑looking, mission‑driven team working to make a lasting environmental impact.
- Hybrid working with travel across the region.
- Generous pension: 10% employer contribution.
- Annual leave: 25 days pro rata plus bank holidays.
- A role with purpose, supporting innovation and sustainability across five dioceses.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted via the Church of England Pathways website.
Closing Date: Thursday 19th March at 12 noon
Interview Date: 9th April 2026 at St Martin’s House, Leicester
The Diocese of Leicester, together with the partner dioceses, is committed to safeguarding and to the care and nurture of all within our church communities. We follow Church of England safeguarding policies and statutory guidance.
We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, especially those of Black descent, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
This post is subject to a Basic DBS check and requires proof of the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a values-driven leader who believes that women facing domestic abuse deserve exceptional services - services not just designed for them, but truly shaped by their lived experiences?
Leeds Women's Aid (LWA) is a proudly feminist, women-centred organisation delivering life-changing support for women and girls experiencing domestic abuse. As they enter an exciting time of growth and transformation, they're looking for a visionary Director of Services & Engagement to help shape the next era of innovation and impact.
Salary: £55,000-£60,000
Location: Hybrid (50/50) split between Leeds office, home and cross-service/stakeholders
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week FTE
Benefits: 30 days annual leave (+bank), 5% employer pension contribution, enhanced maternity/paternity policies, flexible life and family-friendly working
About the opportunity
In this newly reimagined role, you'll lead service delivery and engagement with women accessing LWA's support, ensuring services are safe, trauma-informed and inclusive - and, above all, grounded in women's lived experiences. You will create the conditions for their voices to be heard, valued and amplified, so they meaningfully shape practice and influence change.
This is a rare, career-defining opportunity at the heart of LWA's future. The organisation is building a visible, united and inspiring senior team, rooted in shared leadership, mutual accountability and collaboration.
You'll take ownership of a diverse and dynamic portfolio spanning refuge, community services, housing, engagement, impact and performance. As an ambitious organisational strategy gains momentum, you'll focus on strengthening partnerships, building emerging housing capability and ensuring survivors' voices influence every decision.
Taking the lead on
- Strategic oversight of frontline services and survivor-centred practice.
- Coaching-led leadership for managers and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Quality assurance, performance, safeguarding and operational risk.
- Innovation and service development informed by data, evidence and lived experience.
- External engagement with commissioners, statutory services and the wider sector.
- Development of a sustainable, forward-facing housing strategy.
About you
You are a confident, highly skilled operational leader with a deep commitment to women-centred, trauma-informed practice. You bring the credibility and conviction to represent an organisation rooted in women's lived experience, ensuring its values, language and decisions consistently reflect women-centred principles.
You'll also bring:
- Senior leadership experience within charity, public sector or social care settings.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality services across complex teams.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to identify and drive innovation and change.
- Sound judgement, calm decision-making and strong relationship-building skills.
- Able to offer respectful challenge, foster reflective practice and shared ownership.
- Consistently values-led, inclusive and ethical in your leadership.
Please note, this is a women-only role under the Equality Act 2010, which is an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Why this role matters
You'll join an organisation with courageous ambition and a commitment to collective leadership. This role gives you the platform to influence strategy, shape service excellence, elevate survivor voice and lead a talented, purpose-led workforce making a profound difference every day.
Are you ready to apply?
Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Amelia Lee at Charity People as the first step.
If your experience matches what we're looking for, then we'll be in touch with more detail about the application process.
Deadline: 9am on Wednesday 25th March
Interview dates will be confirmed soon.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
£62,000–£72,000 bonus car
Shape the future of a respected national body at the heart of a technically complex, safety-critical industry.
The British Swimming Pool Federation sits at the centre of the UK wet leisure industry. It safeguards standards, supports businesses and provides a unified voice for a sector that underpins public safety, professional integrity and economic activity across the UK.
Although associated with leisure and wellbeing, pools and spas require rigorous standards and responsible regulation. When those standards are strong, trust is protected and harm is prevented. The Federation plays a critical role in maintaining professionalism and credibility across the sector.
Representing over 300 member businesses (through BISHTA and SPATA) and overseeing the delivery of SPATEX, the industry’s flagship exhibition, BSPF works with government, standards bodies and international partners to influence policy and shape the sector’s long-term direction.
Following a long and successful tenure, the current Managing Director will be handing over to a successor, creating a rare opportunity to step into a sector-shaping leadership role.
The Opportunity
BSPF has strong foundations, trusted relationships and financial stability. The opportunity now is to strengthen and extend that position by growing membership, reinforcing commercial resilience and ensuring continued relevance in a changing commercial and regulatory landscape.
This is a leadership role with genuine ownership. You will shape long-term direction, safeguard financial sustainability and represent the industry with authority, working closely with Boards and Committees while leading a capable team within a lean structure. You will be closely involved in both strategic direction and operational delivery, ensuring plans translate into measurable progress.
The breadth of the role requires energy, sound judgement and disciplined prioritisation. You will move confidently between strategy and execution, diplomacy and decision-making, commercial focus and sector representation. The role is visible and carries real responsibility.
For the right leader, it offers meaningful responsibility and lasting impact.
Key Areas of Focus
• Setting clear strategic direction and maintaining organisational alignment
• Strengthening financial sustainability and supporting the continued success of SPATEX
• Driving membership growth and retention while enhancing the value proposition for SMEs
• Enabling effective governance through strong relationships with Boards and Committees
• Acting as principal representative of the UK wet leisure industry
• Leading and developing a small, talented, multi-skilled team
About You
You are an experienced senior leader who combines commercial awareness with sound judgement and professional credibility, whether from within the sector or from a related membership, regulated or public sector environment.
You bring:
• Experience working with Boards or membership-led organisations
• Accountability for financial performance and income sustainability
• A track record of strengthening membership engagement or commercial development
• Confidence operating under scrutiny and navigating diverse stakeholder views
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach alongside strategic thinking
This role suits a leader who values responsibility and the opportunity to shape direction. You are motivated by long-term impact and institutional credibility, and you are comfortable operating in complex environments.
You might be an experienced deputy ready for a first Managing Director role, or an established leader seeking meaningful influence and scope. Either way, you are looking for a role where you can invest your energy and make a lasting contribution.
Working Pattern and Reward
The role is full time with a hybrid working arrangement, combining time in the Andover office, home working and UK and occasional European travel.
A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, reflecting the responsibility, visibility and influence of the role.
If you are ready to take ownership of a respected national body and strengthen its long-term impact, we welcome your application.
You may have experience of the following: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Executive Director, General Manager, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Head of Operations, Director of Strategy, Commercial Director, Membership Director, Sector Lead, Industry Association Director, Governance Director.
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Salary: £32000-£36000 p.a DOE
Hours: 37.5 Full-time
Reports to: Research Manager
Location: Harlow, Essex. Easily commutable from London Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale Station. We offer a free minibus service to/from Harlow Town Train Station as well as free parking and EV charging on site.
Extra Information: Open to conversation on hybrid, flexible and compressed working arrangements.
About the role:
At the Motability Foundation we fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose. We oversee the Motability Scheme and provide grants to help people use it, providing access to transport to hundreds of thousands of people a year. We award grants to other charities and organisations who provide different types of transport, or work towards making transport accessible. We also carry out ongoing research, in partnership with disabled people and key stakeholders in the industry, to inspire innovations that continue to champion accessible transport for all.
As Insight Officer, you’ll support the day-to-day delivery of insight and evidence across the Insight Team, helping to ensure that research outputs are timely, accessible and well used across the organisation.
What you will be doing:
Working closely with your colleagues in the Insight Team, you’ll contribute to research delivery, rapid evidence reviews and executive-style insight summaries. You’ll also support the coordination of research activity and help maintain shared evidence resources that underpin organisational learning and decision-making.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Producing clear and concise insight summaries and rapid evidence reviews to support policy, strategy and operational decision-making
· Analysing primary qualitative and quantitative research data (e.g. survey datasets, interviews and focus groups), under the guidance of Research Managers
· Accurately summarising research findings, identifying key themes and patterns, and drafting structured outputs for review
· Supporting the delivery of research projects across the Insight Team, including contributing to research tools, data collection and reporting
· Acting as a first point of contact for routine research queries and supporting the quality assurance of small-scale research activity
· Supporting the coordination and organisation of research activity across the Insight team, including maintaining process maps and research pipeline summaries, tracking outputs and maintaining documentation.
· Supporting research delivery across a portfolio of projects, including potential to support small to medium sized ad hoc research commissions
· Contributing to the development and upkeep of reference and evidence summaries
· Representing the Insight Team in cross-organisational working groups or projects where insight input is required
· Supporting good research practice by helping ensure outputs meet agreed quality, accessibility and ethical standards
This role offers a strong foundation in applied research and insight, with exposure across multiple projects and policy areas.
Your experience:
You are organised, curious and motivated by evidence. You enjoy working with data, both qualitative and quantitative and take pride in presenting findings clearly and accurately. You enjoy making sense of information and helping others use insight well, and you are also comfortable working across multiple priorities with support from more senior colleagues. You are detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture, and you take pride in producing clear, reliable outputs.
You are likely to thrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy synthesising information into clear, structured summaries
- Are confident analysing both qualitative and quantitative data
- Are proactive and comfortable juggling different tasks and deadlines
- Communicate clearly in writing and are keen to build confidence presenting insight
- Work collaboratively and enjoy contributing to shared outputs
- Are interested in building a career in research, insight and/or policy
Requirements
We’re open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including those early in their insight or research career who are keen to develop their skills.
Must haves:
- Experience working collaboratively with others to deliver shared outputs
- Experience supporting research, insight or analysis work in a professional, academic or applied setting
- Experience working with quantitative datasets using standard analysis tools (e.g. Excel or similar)
- Experience analysing qualitative and/or quantitative primary data (e.g. from survey datasets, interviews, focus groups)
- Experience identifying themes and patterns in qualitative data
- Ability to interpret findings accurately and translate them into clear written insight
- Experience producing concise, executive-style insight summaries distilling complex findings into key messages
- Understanding of basic research methods and principles, including sampling, bias and data quality
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence using standard office software to produce reports and manage information
Nice to haves:
- Experience producing rapid evidence reviews
- Experience supporting small research projects or ad hoc commissions
- Experience in disability, transport, social policy or public service research
- Experience organising or maintaining shared knowledge or reference resources
- Familiarity with qualitative analysis software (e.g. MAXQDA, NVivo or similar)
- Experience using statistical or survey tools (e.g. SPSS, R, Power BI, or equivalent)
- Experience creating simple and effective data visualisations to support insight summaries. This may include familiarity with Canva, Adobe, or other equivalent software packages.
Benefits
Who are we?
We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.
We fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose. We oversee the Motability Scheme and provide grants to help people use it, providing access to transport to hundreds of thousands of people a year. We award grants to charities and organisations who provide different types of transport, or work towards making transport accessible. We also carry out ongoing research, in partnership with disabled people and key stakeholders in the industry, to inspire innovations that continue to champion accessible transport for all.
Why choose us?
We want working for the Motability Foundation to be the best career move you’ve ever made. When you join the Motability Foundation you will join a group of people who are supportive, innovative and motivated to improve the lives of our beneficiaries.
We value everyone’s unique qualities and celebrate having a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves. This is embedded into our values, Collaborative, Respectful and Evolving.
We bring our people together through our People Forum, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Social Squad and our Wellbeing Champions and our employee Spotlight Awards help us recognise the excellence and dedication of our staff.
We are proud to be recognised as Disability Confident Leader, have attained Platinum Level Award for Investors in People and are members of the Business Disability Forum.
A career with Motability Foundation can offer you so much more than earning potential, we pride ourselves in offering some fantastic benefits. Some of these include:
- 26 days annual leave, plus the option to buy/ sell up to five days.
- One wellbeing day for extra flexibility.
- Pension scheme - Up to 20%, including a 10% non-contributory contribution and matched contributions up to 5%.
- Life Assurance of four times your salary.
- Private healthcare through BUPA for you and your family, along with a Medicash Health Plan.
- Employee assistance programme: GP appointments, eye tests, flu vaccinations, sick pay and free gym and yoga sessions.
- Enhanced Parental Leave, including Adoption Pay.
- Free parking, EV charge points and a minibus service to/from the town centre and train station.
- Fresh fruit, breakfast snacks, and a Dress for Your Day dress code.
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow.
Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, and we aim to be an employer of choice for candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing and when working with us, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.
To help us create an inclusive workplace we are committed to offering to interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances, we may need to limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates.
We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.
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Age UK Kensington & Chelsea (AUKC) is a vibrant, values led local charity dedicated to helping older people live well — staying connected, independent and fulfilled at every stage of life. We work alongside our community to codesign and deliver impactful services that promote wellbeing, tackle loneliness, influence local policy and ensure dignity and independence for people across the borough.
As we look to the future, we are focused on innovation, growth and lasting impact. Building on the success of resecuring our two largest contracts in 2025 (for three and up to nine years respectively) we are seeking to strengthen our partnerships, diversify the ways we deliver support, and create new approaches to have even greater impact for older people in Kensington & Chelsea.
This is an exciting time to join a charity widely recognised for its compassion, quality and influence with a strong reputation among NHS, local authority and community partners.
We are now seeking an exceptional Director of Services & Deputy CEO to join our leadership team and help shape the next stage of our journey.
Director of Services & Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Kensington & Chelsea, London (hybrid working)
Circa £75,000 FTE for 4 days per week (circa £60,000 for 4 days)
The Opportunity
This is a rare and exciting leadership role for someone who is passionate about community impact and aspires to become a CEO in the future.
As Deputy CEO, you will work closely with our Chief Executive to provide inspiring, values driven leadership across the charity. You will help develop and deliver our new three-year strategy, steer organisational priorities, strengthen our culture, and ensure we continue to grow and thrive — as well as deputising confidently for the CEO when required.
As Director of Services, you will lead our Health, Wellbeing and Community Services, ensuring they remain high quality, evidence based and financially sustainable. You will champion innovation, drive integration across programmes, and make sure our work delivers measurable outcomes for older people.
A key part of your role will be building strong relationships with commissioners and partners, developing compelling proposals, and supporting the growth and diversification of our services. You will also lead our impact and quality agenda, embedding a culture of learning, continuous improvement and accountability.
If you are an ambitious, strategic and collaborative leader who thrives on variety and purpose — and who is energized by working alongside communities — this is an exceptional opportunity.
About You
We are looking for a confident and compassionate leader who brings:
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Significant senior leadership experience in the voluntary, community or public sector.
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A strong track record of developing and delivering health, wellbeing or community services.
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Expertise in impact measurement, quality assurance and evidence driven service design.
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Experience of business development, including securing grants, contracts or new partnership opportunities.
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Excellent relationship building skills across health, care, local government or community sectors.
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A leadership style that is collaborative, inclusive and aligned with our values of kindness, respect and integrity.
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Experience working within integrated care systems or commissioning environments
What We Offer
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A rare career development opportunity for someone who may be aspiring to become a CEO.
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A supportive and ambitious organisation committed to innovation, inclusion and impact.
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The chance to shape high quality services that make a real difference to people’s lives.
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Competitive salary, pension and ongoing professional development.
How to Apply
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact our retained advisors Anna Gardet or Erica Ritchie at Prospectus.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Sunday 12th April 2026
Interviews with Prospectus: 20-24th April 2026
First stage interviews with Age UK Kensington & Chelsea: 7th May 2026
Second stage interviews with Age UK Kensington & Chelsea: 12th May 2026
The Organisation
The Open SU serves the interests of around 170,000 part-time and distance-learning students spread across the UK, continental Europe and beyond. Our role is to represent and support the interests of this vast and diverse community of students. The Open SU is an independent registered charity, governed by elected student leaders. Our team of vibrant, friendly and dedicated professional staff provide the vital support needed to deliver our ambitious strategy. Though your skills and experience are important, vital to us, are your values. Here at the Open SU we are committed to a positive team culture to enable and empower all members to be their very best.
The Job
The Open SU delivers a dedicated student advice service called the Individual Representation Service. We are seeking a Student Advisor to provide one-to-one support for students navigating a range of university processes, including Central Disciplinary Hearings, Academic Misconduct investigations, Complaints, and Appeals. This is a 12-month role with the potential for extension, subject to demonstrating continued need.
In this role, you will:
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Provide high quality advice and information across a broad range of academic matters, including academic appeals, academic misconduct, complaints, disciplinary processes, extenuating circumstances, and fitness to practice issues.
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Represent individual students at formal and informal University meetings
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Accurately record student queries and maintain clear, up to date case records.
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Manage a case load and deliver timely advice through a range of channels.
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Build and maintain effective relationships with university departments, external stakeholders, and other relevant bodies.
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Develop your expertise in university regulations, processes, and operations, applying this knowledge confidently and accurately to individual cases while working collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure students receive the support they need.
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Identifying policy issues/trends and communicating these to the Student Advice Manager.
The Person
We’re looking for an organised, proactive individual who thrives in a busy environment and is confident delivering advice to people with a wide range of backgrounds and needs. You will need to have experience of managing multiple deadlines, prioritising your workload effectively, and adapting to changing demands.
As part of a small but very active team, you’ll enjoy collaborating with colleagues and contributing to our shared goal of improving the experience of students. You will bring strong analytical skills, enabling you to review complex paperwork and situations, and to present information clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally. You will need to be confident delivering presentations to students and staff.
Please read the full role description attached.
Closing date for applications: 3pm, Monday 23rd March 2026
Interview Date: 8th /9th April
Please note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, depending on the volume of applications
Our mission is to make a positive difference to all OU students – it's the foundation of everything we do.



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Would you like to make an impact by leading one of our fashion store teams that are community based, offer amazing choice and genuine sustainability?
What does this role involve?
As a Store Manager you will be accountable for your stores performance, maximising sales through physical and digital channels, and achieving store targets by leading an inclusive and diverse team that consistently demonstrate the BHF values .
Each day is different in this varied, fast paced and hands on role. Due to the volume of collections, deliveries and donations, it can be physically demanding at times, yet most rewarding as you play a part in helping to fund life saving research.
What are we looking for?
- Experience working in a customer facing role in retail, hospitality or service industry
- Experience of leading, motivating and developing teams
- Commercial awareness
- Ability to achieve sales targets
- Committed to achieving the highest retail standards at all times
- Able to work under own initiative and take a proactive approach to changing business needs and objectives
- Thrives working in a hands on, fast-paced environment
- An understanding of budgets and P&L
Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week which means we require flexibility from our store teams to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
What’s important to us?
At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.
Our vision is a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer. We'll get there by funding cutting-edge research and innovation, which hold the keys to saving and improving more lives.
In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and we will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Why join the BHF?
We have a strong culture of internal progression and will actively support you to develop your career.
Our generous staff benefits include:
- 38 days annual leave (plus the option to buy and sell leave)
- Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days off each year
- Enhanced family policies (maternity, paternity and adoption leave)
- Wagestream - early access to your wages
- 25% staff discount
- Health cash plan (Dental, Optical, Therapies, etc)
- Access to a 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Pension with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounts on gym memberships
- Discounts with a wide range of retailers
Ready to apply?
To apply, please follow these simple steps:
- Click the “Apply” button below.
- You’ll be seamlessly redirected to the BHF Careers page.
- Complete the application form, submit your CV and upload your employment history.
What do I need to know?
DBS Check: Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
Inclusivity Matters: We’re committed to fairness and consistency. As part of this commitment, we use anonymous CV software during the application process
Act Swiftly: Early applications are encouraged. We’ll be reviewing submissions throughout the advertising period and may close the advert early
Sponsorship: Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants in respect of this role due to the role not meeting the minimum salary criteria to be eligible for sponsorship.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact a member of the Recruitment team.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
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Project Manager, Policy Fellow
Terms: full time; 3 year contract
Salary: £36,400-46,000
Location: Remote working, option to use co-working space. There will be requirements to travel internationally.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Programme Manager, Senior Policy Fellow, Dr Chiara Cervasio
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in either the UK, Italy or Germany and be either currently located in one of these countries or prepared to relocate prior to commencing employment. In this case, BASIC is not providing any relocation assistance and is unable to sponsor VISAs.
About BASIC
BASIC is an independent, non-profit think tank working to safeguard humanity and Earth's ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats, for generations to come. Our vision is for a global security consensus founded on multilateralism, the recognition of the indivisibility of security, adherence to Earth's planetary boundaries, and consideration of future generations.
For nearly 40 years, we have built a global reputation for groundbreaking dialogue and incisive thought leadership to strengthen international peace and security. We are an intellectually and culturally diverse team of 20 expert-practitioners with deep institutional experience, headquartered in London with additional presences in Berlin and Rome. We are independent, receive no core funding from any state, and our project work is funded transparently.
BASIC's approach to resolving contemporary nuclear dynamics is centred on dialogue as both a practice and a philosophy. We interpret dialogue broadly, recognising that meaningful engagement takes many forms: from facilitating direct strategic conversations between adversaries grounded in conflict resolution principles, to developing networks and diplomatic initiatives that build consensus around shared objectives, to shaping the intellectual foundations of policy discourse through rigorous research and thought leadership.
BASIC is a fast-paced and rewarding environment with an exceptionally positive and inclusive team culture. We have experienced rapid growth over the past decade and are well-suited to people who are motivated by our mission, able to work at a sustained pace, keen to develop professionally, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team working on consequential issues.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary with room for growth
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30 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays and closure days over the December festive period
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Employer pension contributions of 5% (above the national minimum)
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Flexible working arrangements, with set days (Wednesdays required) but flexibility on hours
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Remote working with option to use co-working space
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1-2 all-staff in-person team away day per year, as well as other in-person working opportunities
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Opportunities for professional growth and development
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Excellent team culture built on respect, openness, and inclusion
The Role
The Project Manager is an adept and organised professional, esteemed within the nuclear policy community for their level. Responsible for overseeing a discrete package of work, they must demonstrate a clear understanding and alignment with broader programme goals, strategies, and objectives. The role will report to the Programme Manager.
Taking charge of project deliverables, the Project Manager will navigate the entire project cycle, from generating fundraising ideas to developing them further and building knowledge of funding relationships. The role will also include deputising for the Programme Manager during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of delivery, external engagement, and team support as required.
The Project Manager will take responsibility for the South Asia portfolio under the Responsibilities and Global Governance (RGG) Programme. The RGG Programme works to strengthen global security by supporting the development of responsible governance frameworks for weapons and dual-use technologies in cross-cutting operational domains. Under the South Asia portfolio, the RGG Programme has facilitated research and dialogue with the Indian and Pakistani nuclear policy communities with a focus on regional crisis prevention, management, and de-escalation practices.
The Project Manager should possess a solid understanding of global security and conflict resolution and a deep understanding and demonstrable knowledge of military security dynamics in South Asia, coupled with a proven ability to design and execute high-quality project management and research. The ideal candidate is an established researcher with a specialisation in nuclear weapons issues and South Asia. As the candidate will be expected to facilitate India-Pakistan nuclear dialogues, it is important that they will show an ability to engage impartially with all parties.
It is expected that the Project Manager will have solo authored, policy relevant, publications. The Project Manager should possess the skills to expand their network in their area of specialisation, benefiting BASIC, and be capable of line managing other team members within their project.
This role necessitates a formal project or programme management qualification – BASIC will provide the Project Manager with such training and qualifications if they do not already possess one. The Project Manager will collaborate with their line manager to identify a professional development plan, closing skills gaps and aspiring to become an internationally respected leader in their field.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Delivery
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements
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Line manage, mentor/coach, and provide pastoral care for the project team: policy fellows, project assistants and interns
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Write high-quality, policy-relevant research reports, op-eds and briefings
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Organise international roundtables, workshops and other events with track 1 and 2 participants
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Manage relationships with stakeholders and build BASIC’s network and reputation
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Independently represent BASIC at international meetings
2. Fundraising
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Develop a project, by independently and confidently scoping funding opportunities
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Liaise with the Programme Manager on funding priorities and opportunities
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Manage projects with minimal day-to-day manager input.
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Develop new and existing relationships with funders
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Write and edit funding applications
3. Communications
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Collaborate with various stakeholders including international partners to build strong relationships.
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Facilitate dialogue and cooperation among diverse stakeholders.
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Promote our / their work confidently and internationally
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Confidently use online social media platforms, and if possible, press contacts
4. Office support
Applicants will need to be able to support the running of the organisation and colleagues with a range of administrative tasks wherever required.
Person Specification:
Essential:
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Educated to Master’s level – or demonstrate the equivalent in work experience
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5+ years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues
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Demonstrable knowledge of South Asian military security issues
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Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security
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Demonstrated ability and track record in leading the creative development and delivery of policy projects in the UK or internationally, including budgeting and reporting
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Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function
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Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research
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Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team
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Track record of previous fundraising experience and success
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Strong track record of publications, including policy-relevant ones
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Experience organising policy roundtables and workshops
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Willingness to travel internationally including to India and Pakistan when required
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Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
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Good personal network in their research area
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Previous line management experience
Desirable:
- Educated to PhD’s level
- Formal programme/project management qualification
Please note that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.
Working to safeguard humanity and Earth’s ecosystem from nuclear risks and interconnected security threats
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