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War Child believes that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war. It is the only specialist charity for children affected by conflict, with four main areas of work: protecting children, educating children, supporting communities and campaigning. The charity are renowned for their creative, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, with strong connections to the gaming, music and creative industries.
Philanthropy at War Child is entering a period of rapid growth and development. With income forecast to more than double and a significantly expanded prospect pool, the team is strengthening its focus on major donor relationship management, supported by new investment in data, insight and senior leadership.
The Philanthropy Manager is an established, donor-facing role, focused on building and managing a robust portfolio of major donors through excellent relationship management and strategic pipeline development. You will take ownership of your own donor portfolio, developing tailored cultivation and stewardship plans, converting transactional supporters into long-term partners, and delivering sustainable income growth. Reporting to and working closely with the Philanthropy Lead, and collaborating with the Data & Insights Manager and Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will play a central role in strengthening War Child’s core major donor programme and embedding a more data-led, strategic approach to philanthropy.
Please note that this is a hybrid role, with 1-2 days per week in the Camden office, with regular events and meetings in central London.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will:
- Manage and grow a personal portfolio of major donors through full-cycle relationship management, including regular face-to-face meetings with donors and prospects
- Identify, cultivate and steward prospects to secure five-figure gifts and long-term support
- Convert event-based and transactional supporters into deeper, strategic donor relationships
- Develop and deliver tailored stewardship plans, reports and donor communications
- Work closely with the Data & Insights Manager to build a more analytical, data-led pipeline
- Support the Senior Philanthropy Manager with donor strategy around events, prospecting and follow-up
- Maintain high-quality records, forecasting and reporting through Salesforce
Essential skills and experience:
- Proven experience as a major donor fundraiser with a track record of securing five-figure gifts
- Full-cycle experience across identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
- Strong donor-facing skills with confidence building and managing senior relationships
- Experience writing high-quality donor materials, including reports and proposals
- Analytical and methodical approach, with experience using data to inform fundraising decisions
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and pipeline management
- Confident user of CRM systems, ideally Salesforce
Desirable:
- International development or humanitarian sector experience
- Experience leading on major donor events
- Advanced experience using Salesforce for analysis and reporting
Not required: Substantial events delivery experience; Prior line management experience
Employee benefits include:
- 28 days’ annual leave, rising to 33 days, plus public holidays (entitlement is pro-rata for part-time staff
- Enhanced pay provision for maternity, partner/coparent/paternity, shared parental and adoption leave.
- Life insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Cancer Cover
- Enhanced Sick Leave (from Day 1, entitlement increases with length of service)
- Paid Emergency Time Off for Dependants: Up to 5 days paid leave per annum to deal with an emergency involving a dependant
- Flexible Public Holidays: Staff may exchange up to two standard UK public holidays around Easter and Christmas for those that have cultural or religious significance to them
- Career Break: 3-12 months’ unpaid leave available to staff after 3 years’ continuous service
- Temporary Overseas Working: Up to 4 weeks per annum to work from a location outside of the UK
- Volunteer Leave: Up to four days paid leave per annum (pro rata) to participate in volunteering activities
- Cultural Benefits: As a charity that works closely with the creative industry, we’re delighted to offer our staff a number of free tickets to the best cultural events, including gigs, art exhibitions, private views and more! You’ll also receive free membership to Tickets for Good who provide free and discounted tickets to even more live events.
War Child UK are partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this appointment.
For your application via CharityJob, please ensure that your CV aligns with the person specification. If necessary, please provide additional notes.
A cover letter is not required at this stage. Suitability will be assessed initially via CV and accompanying notes where provided. For suitable applicants, comprehensive support for formal application will be provided by Laura at QuarterFive.
Owing to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to all applicants individually. If you do not hear from QuarterFive by 10th February 2026, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
War Child believes that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war. It is the only specialist charity for children affected by conflict, with four main areas of work: protecting children, educating children, supporting communities and campaigning. The charity are renowned for their creative, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, with strong connections to the gaming, music and creative industries.
Philanthropy is a central driver of War Child’s growth. Income has risen rapidly, underpinned by exceptional networks, high-profile supporters and a highly successful portfolio of events and experiences. Following a strategic review, War Child is now investing in a more structured, sustainable approach to philanthropy fundraising with two clearly defined strands: one focused on traditional major donor relationship management and pipeline growth, and a second dedicated to high-value events and experiences as a core driver of major donor engagement and income. This role has been created to lead the second strand.
While the Senior Philanthropy Manager’s primary focus will be generating income from a warm portfolio of major donors, they will also take strategic ownership of War Child’s high-value philanthropy events, shaping donor engagement rather than delivering events operationally. This is an autonomous, externally-facing role, unlocking influential networks and converting high-profile engagement into long-term philanthropic partnerships.
Please note that this is a hybrid role, with 1-2 days per week in the Camden office, with regular events and meetings in central London.
As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will:
- Manage and develop a portfolio of donors and warm prospects capable of giving 6-figure gifts, including high-value donors currently sitting with senior leadership
- Take strategic ownership of War Child’s high-value events as a core driver of the major donor pipeline, shaping and strengthening this strand so it becomes a defined, sustainable part of the philanthropy programme
- Lead on donor engagement around events, including narrative, asks, pledge levels, follow-up and conversion to income
- Analyse and prioritise prospects with the Data & Insights Manager to focus effort on the highest-value opportunities
- Unlock and activate influential networks through ambassadors, senior volunteers and high-profile supporters
- Work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, Data & Insights Manager, Events Producer, and Principal Giving Lead
Essential skills and experience:
- Significant experience of high-value major donor fundraising, with a track record of securing £50k+ gifts from HNWIs
- Strong experience of developing donors through identification, cultivation, solicitation and long-term stewardship
- Credibility and confidence working with wealthy, influential individuals, advisers, celebrities and senior volunteers
- Experience of shaping donor engagement strategy around high-value events or pledge environments
- Strategic thinker with strong judgement on prospect prioritisation and pipeline management
- Excellent relationship management, influencing and written communication skills
- Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-moving, high-profile environment
Desirable:
- Experience of pledge dinners or high-value special events at a strategic fundraising level
- Experience working with ambassadors or high-profile supporters
- International development or humanitarian sector experience
Not required: Direct event production experience; Line management experience
Employee benefits include:
- 28 days’ annual leave, rising to 33 days, plus public holidays (entitlement is pro-rata for part-time staff
- Enhanced pay provision for maternity, partner/coparent/paternity, shared parental and adoption leave.
- Life insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Cancer Cover
- Enhanced Sick Leave (from Day 1, entitlement increases with length of service)
- Paid Emergency Time Off for Dependants: Up to 5 days paid leave per annum to deal with an emergency involving a dependant
- Flexible Public Holidays: Staff may exchange up to two standard UK public holidays around Easter and Christmas for those that have cultural or religious significance to them
- Career Break: 3-12 months’ unpaid leave available to staff after 3 years’ continuous service
- Temporary Overseas Working: Up to 4 weeks per annum to work from a location outside of the UK
- Volunteer Leave: Up to four days paid leave per annum (pro rata) to participate in volunteering activities
- Cultural Benefits: As a charity that works closely with the creative industry, we’re delighted to offer our staff a number of free tickets to the best cultural events, including gigs, art exhibitions, private views and more! You’ll also receive free membership to Tickets for Good who provide free and discounted tickets to even more live events.
War Child UK are partnering with Laura Macnamara at QuarterFive for this appointment.
For your application via CharityJob, please ensure that your CV aligns with the person specification. If necessary, please provide additional notes.
A cover letter is not required at this stage. Suitability will be assessed initially via CV and accompanying notes where provided. For suitable applicants, comprehensive support for formal application will be provided by Laura at QuarterFive.
Owing to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to all applicants individually. If you do not hear from QuarterFive by 10th February 2026, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
Fundraising Manager - New Business Corporate Partnerships
Location: Remote/hybrid | Contract: Full time, 35 hours per week. Fixed term -12 months (with possibility of extension)
This role can be offered either as a fully remote contract within the UK - with travel expenses covered for regular internal and external meetings, or as a hybrid arrangement requiring at least one day per week in our Shoreditch, London head office.
Are you looking for a role within an organisation where the work you do makes a real impact to children's lives? Are you looking to join a team on an exciting and aspirational journey to create transformational partnerships? If the answer is yes then our Fundraising Manager - Corporate New Business role could be for you.
The NSPCC's mission is to end cruelty to children. Within Fundraising and Engagement, our aim is to provide maximum resources for the NSPCC and children by working together to create a first-class supporter experience, ensuring our donors feel valued for the direct impact they are having on society.
This role sits within the NSPCC's Corporate Partnerships team – a passionate and ambitious team committed to securing sector-leading partnerships to build a safer world for children.
In this role, you will be responsible for building relationships and securing long-term strategic partnerships with some of the biggest and most exciting brands and companies in the UK. You'll collaborate with these organisations to support a number of the NSPCC's most innovative and sector-leading services.
We're looking for an energetic, motivated and inspirational candidate who is:
- An excellent relationship builder with the ability to influence and engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Experienced in securing high value partnerships of 6 and 7 figures
- Able to work strategically and creatively to build compelling propositions for the NSPCC
- A driven, tenacious and resilient go getter, motivated to achieve ambitious targets
- An exceptional communicator and storyteller in both written and verbal form
- Passionate about the power of corporate partnerships with a thirst for creating partnerships that deliver transformational impact for children
You'll be surrounded by a devoted team who will fully support you in winning partnerships that will positively impact children's lives for the better. Your work will be stimulating and challenging, with development opportunities, employee rewards and benefits available.
Any one of our people will tell you that a huge reward in itself is making a difference to children's lives. But we know it's a competitive world, and it's important to feel valued in your role and receive more practical, tangible benefits. We offer salaries that are at least comparable with the top charities in the UK, as well as these benefits.
- Generous annual leave - 29 days per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees (pro-rata for part-time). 32 days per annum after five years' continuous service.
- Employee discounts - Our discounts portal gives you online access to over 3,000 discounts and offers.
- The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - an independent, free, personal support service. It can provide information, support and advice to support your health and wellbeing.
- Pension - building up a good pension is something we want to help you achieve with our flexible, tax-efficient pension schemes, with an employer match of up to 7%.
- Life assurance scheme - All employees will be given life assurance of one times their salary, unless they join the NSPCC Group Personal Pension Scheme, where members are given life assurance of five times their salary.
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Salary:
£29,580 FTE per annum rising to £30,090 per annum after successfully completing six-month probation period
Location:
Contractually based in our Hwb in Pontypool or Newport - To assist in the management of Cyfannol Support Services across Torfaen and Newport
Contract Type:
Permanent
Agile – working where and when required, to do the job most effectively
Hours & working Pattern:
•35 hours per week (full time)
•Generally, Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work
•Flexible start and finish times that incorporate the hours of 9.30am to 4.30pm and a minimum of 30 minutes unpaid break during shift
•All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support
Accountable to: Support Services Manager
Accountable for: Team Leaders and Support Workers
Purpose of the post: To assist in the management of service delivery of specialist, trauma-informed support to adults and children who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm and violence
Specific responsibilities:
1.To assist the Support Service Manager in managing the delivery of specialist, trauma-informed support to adults and children living in refuge, recognising the impact of domestic or sexual abuse, harm or violence, and responding with empathy, respect, and consistency.
2.Contribute to a refuge environment that is compassionate, equitable, and grounded in integrity -where every individual feels safe, heard, and supported.
3.Manage Safeguarding across the service, complying with internal and external policy and legislation, authorise adult and child referrals maintaining a trauma-informed, non-judgemental stance that prioritises dignity and safety
4.Provide line management to Team Leaders and Support Workers in line with Cyfannol’s policies and values, leading recruitment, induction, supervision, training, and development in an inclusive and engaging way.
5.Key Contributor alongside Service Manager in risk compliance, supporting team members to regularly assess and positively managing risk in an inclusive and enabling way.
6.Manage the delegated aspects of budgetary responsibility including some purchasing, work closely with the Finance department.
7.Attend Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC), core group and other similar meetings.
8.Provide support team with case management and direction, providing direct support for emergency/ crisis situations, complex cases, team member absence, when more than one worker are required.
9.Review complex or serious concerns or breaches that are impacting maintenance of licence/ contracts and escalate to Service Manager when appropriate
10.Grow your service team’s understanding, skills and confidence in providing support through informed choice where individuals design their own meaningful support outcomes
11.Manage data compliance and oversee regular service internal audits of service and case work, provide improvement plans where appropriate.
12.Fulfil reporting obligations to funders that are delegated by the Project Manager/ Coordinator which includes aspects of funding schedules, rendering of services and Commissioning audits
13.Complete delegated requirements for regular external data collection and reporting including National Quality Standards and Welsh Women's Aid.
14.Lead regular Service team meetings to support communication, reflection and service development
15. Encourage and support adults and children to have a voice within Cyfannol and the wider sector
16. Contribute (through working closely with the Facilities Coordinator) to ensuring a safe compliant and quality environment across Hwbs and services
17. Encourage and support adults and children to have a voice within Cyfannol and the wider sector
18. Contribute to internal development projects as part of an organisational continuous improvement.
19. Work collaboratively with other Support Service Coordinators to ensure refuge, community and initial contact referral paths are easily accessible are clear and concise, and to continue to promote a whole team approach.
General responsibilities:
1.Actively contribute to the achievement of Cyfannol Women’s Aid’s Mission, Vision, Aims, Goals and Objectives ensuring your work reflects our commitment to trauma informed practice.
2.Demonstrate and positively promote Cyfannol’s core values of compassion, integrity, and equity in all aspects of your role.
3.Proactively promote equality of opportunity, challenging and addressing discriminatory practices wherever they arise.
4.Represent Cyfannol Women’s Aid professionally at external meetings, public events, conferences, and similar forums, safeguarding and enhancing the organisation’s reputation.
5.Participate fully in team meetings, management supervision, clinical supervision and relevant training to support continuous learning and development.
6.Work in accordance with Cyfannol’s policies and procedures, ensuring safe, ethical, legally compliant and consistent practice.
7.Contribute to Cyfannol’s environmental goals by participating in carbon-reducing initiatives, including the organisation’s pledge campaign
Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the effective delivery of support services and the wider aims of the organisation
It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances.
This role requires frequent travel for business purposes. A current valid driving licence, access to a car and insurance covering business use
Closing Date:4th February 2026
We operate a rolling recruitment process and may interview suitable candidates as applications are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once the position has been filled.
Due to the nature of these roles, they are only open to female applicants (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1). A disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service is requireed for all posts.
Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. However, we particularly encourage applications from members of our BAME community as well as individuals with disabilities who are currently under-represented within our workforce.
Our mission is to stand with individuals, especially women and children, who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm, or violence.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
River Thames Boat Project
Job title: Fundraising Manager
Salary: £35,000 pro rata
Hours: 3 days (22.5 hours) per week
Location: Home based with expectation of regular attendance at office (Teddington), some evenings and weekends for events and funder meetings when required.
Reports to: Executive Chair
Summary
This exciting new role will raise the funds to enable The River Thames Boat Project to expand our cruises and education programme on the River Thames, and cover our annual running costs.
Through your fundraising expertise, you will have a proven track record of raising capital funds, building relationships with individuals, community groups, trusts and foundations and other donors to achieve and exceed annual capital and income targets. You will have the skills to create compelling proposals and appeals that successfully engage and attract donations from new and existing supporters.
Background
Established in 1988, our charity's mission is to make the River Thames accessible to all.
We provide opportunities for individuals to experience river and waterways environments to enhance their personal, social, and educational wellbeing.
Using our fully wheelchair-accessible community boats we deliver educational programmes for children and young people across London and the South East, and therapeutic cruises for people of all ages who have limited access to the Thames due to health issues, disabilities, isolation or social exclusion.
A small staff team of four and more than 100 volunteers support the charity. In 2021, we received The Queens Award for Voluntary Service. The charity, more than thirty five years old, is run by a volunteer Board of Trustees.
We rely on grants, donations and community fundraising to subsidise the cost of our charitable activities on the River Thames.
We are seeking a fundraising professional to grow our charitable income across all streams (grants, foundations, corporate sponsors), raise significant capital funds, reinvigorate our members program, diversify our fundraising income and establish a volunteer fundraising committee.
As Fundraising Manager you will also be responsible for marketing the charity to prospective clients through mailings, social media and other routes.
What you'll be doing
- Develop and execute a fundraising strategy that aligns with the charity's business plan and future ambitions
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing funders
- Research potential trust and foundation funders, write compelling bids and ensure effective reporting and stewardship
- Revitalise the charity's members' program (Friends of RTBP)
- Create and lead a volunteer fundraising committee to support our initiatives.
- Ensure effective records are kept and a database developed for fundraising and the members' program
- Ensure all fundraising is compliant with GDPR and other legal and best practice standards
- Develop and implement marketing plans for the charity's cruises and education work
- Attend the Trustee finance and fundraising committee and produce reports on activities and income as required
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in raising capital and income for small to medium size charities from multiple sources
- Self-motivated and proactive with great interpersonal skills to work with staff members, volunteers, trustees, and external funders from individual to corporate donors
- Proven ability to research funders, write compelling bids and manage relationships with funders
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- An interest or link with the Thames or environmental activities is desirable
Skills you'll have to succeed in this role
- Proficient in Microsoft 365
- Able to create compelling, professional designs for promotional and marketing materials using Canva or Adobe suite.
- Technically literate, with strong understanding of how to use Meta and LinkedIn
- Strong understanding of SEO and Keywords for creating blogposts.
- Good knowledge of Wordpress websites, to be able to update the site when necessary.
If you're passionate about fundraising and supporting the local community and excited to bring your your energy and ideas to a charity making the River Thames accessible to all, then we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV, along with a one page supporting statement directly to the Thames Boat Project. Please answer the following three questions in your one page supporting statement:
1.Why do you want this role?
2.What experience do you have in raising funds for capital projects?
3.What do you think are the three most important steps in raising capital funds?
If your experience matches what we're looking for, then we'll be in touch with more about the application process.
Deadline for applications is February 27, 2026.
Interviews will be held early March - dates TBC.
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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!
About Access
Access - The Foundation for Social Investment works to ensure that charities and social enterprises can access the finance they need to sustain or grow their impact. Access is currently implementing a new CRM and Grant Management System (Salesforce-based, delivered by implementation partner Vera) to support its programmes, partner relationships, and reporting needs. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the system is delivered well and that Access is ready to operate it confidently at go-live.
Position Overview
Access is seeking a Salesforce Implementation & Delivery Manager on a fixed-term basis to support the delivery of its Salesforce-based CRM and Grant Management System.
Reporting to the Project Manager, this role will combine:
- strong project coordination and delivery management,
- hands-on Salesforce CRM expertise, and
- practical change management capability to help staff adapt to new systems and ways of working.
As Access does not have Salesforce expertise in-house, this role will act as a key internal point of reference, helping to review and sense-check design decisions, manage delivery risks, and ensure that the system being built is usable, well understood, and ready for go-live.
This is not a developer or Salesforce Administrator role, but it does require strong Salesforce CRM experience, alongside proven ability to support users through change, structure complex projects, and keep delivery on track. The role will continue through early post–go live to support transition into business-as-usual and handover to the incoming System Administrator.
This is a Fixed-Term Contract of 6 months minimum. Full-time hours are preferred but we are also open to 4 days per week. Ideally we would like one day per week in our office (Tuesday), which is situated in Old Street, London.
We want to see a social investment ecosystem that works for all charities and social enterprises.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Communications Manager
Self- Employed Contract: £20 per hour
Contract and term: 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Flexible hybrid working with one/two days a week in our offices in Tower Hamlets or Southwark
Start date: February2026
Benefits of working with Kineara:
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A competitive salary
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Flexible, hybrid working and locations
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An Wellbeing day entitlement of 10 days, plus bank holidays
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Personalised wellbeing support offer
Are you looking for a pivotal role which will shape the future of a CIC and charity working on key social justice challenges? Are you excited to take on a strategic post which will demonstrably improve the charity’s work with its service users, supporters and other key stakeholders? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Kineara is looking for someone who can grow our fundraising potential and engage key stakeholders across the sector, while delivering engaging communications and outreach campaigns that demonstrate our social value and grow our support base. They will play a key role in helping Kineara develop our newly formed charitable arm, alongside our community interest company, to generate income through engaging fundraising campaigns, impact-driven communications and strategic relationship-building with existing and potential funders.
You will work closely with project managers and SLT (Senior Leadership Team) to identify how support services can reduce barriers to secure housing, work and school; prevent evictions and homelessness; and improve health and wellbeing of people facing challenges. You’ll use this understanding to motivate new stakeholders to invest in our work - whether charitable trusts, corporate foundations or individuals.
You will feel real ownership over your work and need to be self-starting, flexible and hungry to grow with an already impactful charity with a strong social mission and vision. You will be keen to understand how our work makes a difference to people and use our impact to demonstrate our social value.This role crosscuts a range of key charitable specialisms, so you may have experience working in communications and be keen to widen your skillset; you may have a background in impact evaluation; or you may have worked in fundraising or development for a non-profit. We are keen to invite candidates with a range of experience from a variety of non-profit roles and are especially interested to meet candidates who have been part of – or are ready to be part of - the strategic growth of a charitable organisation.
Why us, now? Kineara is going through exciting changes this year: as a newly registered charity, we are opening up to new avenues of finance, engagement and growth. Our most recent projects have put us at the forefront of innovative ways of delivering support to private renters, working in partnership with housing services, private landlords, solicitors and health services to envision secure housing for all. We are also a team with lived experience and are a culturally diverse, spirited and mission-focused group that takes care of each other.
Why you? You are motivated by seeing vulnerable and marginalised people thriving and you have the drive to grow the reach of our organisation so that more people in need can access our support. You have a wide skillset and open attitude, ready to learn what you don’t already know and confident to lead on your projects but understand the value of listening, collaboration and working to joint and shared ambitions.
Job Description
Communications
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Develop, contribute to and implement impact-driven and strategic communications campaigns that build Kineara’s fundraising capacity and raise awareness of the issues
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Develop brand identity for Kineara’s new charitable arm, ensuring it is consistent across all activities in the organisation, while maintaining Kineara’s overall ‘look and feel’ to ensure coherence in branding, colours, messaging, style and approach.
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Manage the creation, development, distribution of compelling, impact-driven story-telling about Kineara’s work and beneficiaries using interviews, blogs, case studies, etc.
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Use a range of platforms to distribute print and electronic content including, but not limited to, newsletters, brochures, leaflets, posters reports, e-newsletters, and Kineara’s website
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Work closely with IT and business managers to ensure smooth running of internal communications
Fundraising
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Develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders providing funding to charities, including in the third sector, public sector, and the business sector, to raise awareness and promote our work
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Write grant and tender applications, and manage and coordinate work of external consultants supporting grant writing process where applicable
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Manage and administer online fundraising platforms, and develop accessible, persuasive campaigns for public donations.
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Work with Finance Lead on finance strategy, costings, budgets, resource allocation
Impact
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Work closely with Operations Manager and practitioners to embed outcomes, create frameworks for monitoring and evaluate Kineara’s projects; and produce yearly evaluations and Impact Report of Kineara’s services
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Use learning from impact analysis to share with team and deliver impact-driven communications and to share our social value to funders and other stakeholders.
Business
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Contribute to development of business plans and strategic decision-making, working with the CEO, Finance Lead and Operations Lead (SLT)
Person Specification
Attributes
With a strong alignment with Kineara’s values, you will be:
• An outstanding communicator who can engage, inspire and support colleagues, donors, trustees, volunteers and other stakeholders.
• Confident in promoting thought leadership to share our knowledge to develop external alliances and discuss topical issues online
• Passionate about addressing poverty and inequality, and commitment to equality and diversity
• A self-starter and a team player, with a flair for building relationships.
• Creative, enjoy innovative thinking and using your initiative.
• Adept at big picture thinking and project management, but also be able to engage with the detail to ensure projects are successfully completed.
• Comfortable with and skilled at change management and relish the strengths and challenges of a small and dynamic team in an evolving organisation.
• Analytical and reflective, but with excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.
Experience and Skills
We’d like to see a strong track record that is relevant to each of the key components of the role, although we recognise that you may have stronger experience in one or more areas. You will be able to demonstrate that you could deliver in:
• Planning, executing, achieving targets to grow income streams, including donor prospect research, developing new donor relationships, and grant writing.
• Working on effective online or offline fundraising campaigns that influence a range of stakeholders, with a reflective, creative and innovative approach.
• Using impact and outcomes to engage and promote services to funders, partners and other stakeholders.
• Developing brands and brand awareness in line with organisational objectives
• Creating communications plans in support of strategic objectives, and executing these to a high standard, reflecting and improving these to achieve greater impact.
• Familiarity with social media channels such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook and solid experience of content creation and website management
• Creating and executing community, outreach and fundraising events.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with CRM databases, MS Office, Word Press.
• Ability to put together and manage project budgets.
• Creating, developing and adapting outcomes tools such as survey, questionnaires, and focus groups
• Planning, creating and executing evaluations of projects, including creating surveys, events, questionnaires and feedback tools
• Managing communications/fundraising officers and external consultants
How to apply
To apply for the role, please send an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (up to two pages), describing how you meet the person specification. Please provide concrete examples and experience where possible, however we are open to hearing how you might develop or demonstrate these abilities or attributes if you have not yet had many years of experience in the field. You can also include:
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Why you wish to apply for this role
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Your relevant experience, knowledge and skills, based on the person specification above.
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What other qualities you have that you could bring to the role
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When you are available to begin work
Please note we will be shortlisting candidates as we receive applications and reserve the right to close the advert before deadline date if the right candidate comes along, so do send your applications sooner rather than later to not miss your chance!
We look forward to receiving your application!
Breaking barriers to secure housing, education and employment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Centre Manager
An exciting and rare opportunity has become available for an experienced people Manager to work at a Bedfordshire Centre, based in Aspley Guise near Milton Keynes. We are looking for a new leader to help guide the future growth and potential development of the site, as the charity strives to give every animal the best chance of finding a new home.
Position: Centre Manager
Location: Bedfordshire, Glebe Farm, Salford Rd, MK17 8HZ
Salary: From £33,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends, Permanent
Benefits: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of the eight bank holidays), Contributory pension scheme, Group Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
Closing date: 11th February 2026 – we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable candidate be found.
About the role:
As Centre Manager you will be responsible for all operational activities related to the running of the site, ensuring the ongoing welfare and safe rehoming journey for the animals in your care. You will also be expected to provide effective leadership to the Centres’ employees and volunteers, ensuring high levels of performance and a culture of excellent customer service at all times.
About you:
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of achievement in managing people. You will be able to demonstrate your passion for developing people and will bring with you the following essential skills and experience:
- Proven examples of successfully managing and developing large teams
- Excellent communication skills
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- A full UK driving License
- An understanding of the animal welfare sector is desirable.
More about the organisation:
The charity never stops caring for animals and people. Operating five rehoming centres, they are committed to improving the lives of UK’s pets, providing love and care in helping them find a new home. Join the team and help to shine a light for brighter futures for every pet.
Please note we are accepting applications on a rolling basis and may close the recruitment process for this role prior to the deadline, so early applications are encouraged.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Operations Manager, General Manager or Veterinary Practice Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Warehouse Manager
Are you an experienced Warehouse Manager looking for a development opportunity within a multi-site environment?
As a Warehouse Manager, you will have a background in warehouse operations and experience managing multiple sites. You will lead warehouse teams across various locations to optimise operations and achieve strategic objectives and targets.
ellenor is a hospice charity in Gravesend providing palliative and end-of-life care within the local community. At ellenor, we value inclusivity and focus on providing high-quality services with compassion and care.
We offer professional development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme (with the option for NHS Pension Scheme members to transfer their pension), an employee assistance program, discount schemes, a generous annual leave allowance, and much more.
Key Responsibilities of the role include:
- Collaborate with the Head of Retail to plan, set, and manage the annual warehouse operating budget, taking corrective actions as needed
- Ensure your teams are delivering as per the strategic plan and in line with company policies and procedures
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of each warehouse location and the E-commerce division, reporting to the Head of Operations regularly
- Oversee warehouse property management matters, ensuring compliance and maintenance of property databases
- Maintain and manage the ecommerce team include to help drive sales through the key platforms used
- Keep warehouse controlled and drive income through innovation and company platforms
Essential requirements of the role include:
- Proven experience in managing, supporting and resourcing a geographically dispersed team through setting and monitoring objectives and targets
- Proven experience in managing and setting budgets
- A good understanding of warehouse management and the challenges of working within the voluntary sector
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload
UK Immigration:
ellenor is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
Application deadline: 30 January 2026
Interviews: 6 February 2026
We are recruiting a Support Manager to provide clear leadership, coordination and oversight of our support services during a period of growth. This role is pivotal in ensuring our services are safe, sustainable, well-governed and responsive to patient needs, while supporting staff and volunteers working in emotionally demanding environments. You will work closely with the Director of Research & Programmes and collaborate across the organisation to align support services with wider strategy.
This is an ideal role for someone with experience managing support or community services in the charity or health sector, who values clarity, collaboration and compassionate leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Service Leadership & Oversight
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Provide operational oversight of Make 2nds Count’s support services, ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery.
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Embed clear processes, boundaries and decision-making routes across support activities.
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Monitor service activity, risks and capacity, escalating issues appropriately.
Safeguarding, Risk & Quality
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Act as the operational safeguarding lead for support services.
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Ensure safeguarding, incident reporting and crisis procedures are embedded, understood and followed.
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Support a culture of emotional safety and reflective practice.
Team & Volunteer Support
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Line manage and support staff within the support team.
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Work with the Director of Research & Programmes to ensure appropriate supervision structures are in place.
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Support volunteers and facilitators through clear guidance, training pathways and escalation routes.
Planning & Collaboration
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Contribute to service planning, improvement and prioritisation.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity, including fundraising and communications, to ensure joined-up delivery.
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Support the evaluation and development of services based on insight and learning.
About You
Essential
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Experience managing or coordinating support, community or health-related services.
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Strong understanding of safeguarding in sensitive or high-risk environments.
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Experience supporting staff or volunteers in emotionally demanding roles.
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Ability to bring structure, clarity and consistency to complex service delivery.
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Confident communicator, able to navigate sensitive conversations with care.
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Comfortable working remotely and managing your own workload.
Desirable
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Experience in cancer, health, mental health or lived-experience-led services.
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Knowledge of governance, data protection and information management.
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Experience working in a small charity or resource-constrained environment.
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Understanding of trauma-informed or compassionate practice.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a mission-driven, patient-led charity making a real difference.
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Work with a supportive, values-led leadership team.
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Flexible, home-based working.
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Annual leave enhancements over Christmas and New Year.
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Opportunity to shape and stabilise vital support services at a key moment.
How to Apply
Please submit:
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A CV, and
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A supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the role and why you are interested in working with Make 2nds Count.
We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from people with lived experience of cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
At Outside the Box we make a real difference, positively changing the lives of the people with learning disabilities/autism. To build on our success, we are now looking for someone special to lead our ‘day’ services (OTB Choices).
OTB Choices provides a dynamic portfolio of education, skills, creative and work experience opportunities, from cooking, art and craft to printing, computing, music and customer service, and much more. We are at an exciting stage in our delivery and development and are seeking an exceptional person to lead and manage our services, ensuring consistently high quality provision that really does make a difference.
You will play a pivotal role in our work, proactively leading a diverse team and multi-site operations to achieve targets and outcomes. You will be solution-focused, have the strength, vision and evidenced track record of an experienced manager and shared passion for enabling and empowering people with learning disabilities and/or autism to have their best lives.
To apply, please submit a full CV together with a covering letter (no more than 4 sides of A4) setting out your experience and suitability for the Service Manager/Director role, taking account of the details in the attached application pack (above) and reflecting your understanding of our charity and Outside the Box.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
The Senior Support Worker is the lead practitioner within their designated intensive support domestic abuse refuge, providing day-to-day operational oversight and support to staff, volunteers and bank staff.
Working closely with the Refuge Manager and Deputy Refuge Manager, the postholder ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The role acts as the main point of continuity within the refuge, supporting staff induction, maintaining standards of practice, and contributing to a safe, stable and supportive environment.
Why work for us?
Pathway Project is an inspiring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.
We have a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery with an eye on growth.
Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.
It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.
We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under-represented groups.
We offer the following benefits:
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25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
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A competitive pension scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families
We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.
About Pathway Project
We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.
We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.
We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.
Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.
We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.
We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.
Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.
Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
** Please ntoe we may close this application early if we receive sufficient applications**
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a Community Fundraising Manager to join our ambitious Public Fundraising team, this is an new role within our Individual Giving Team.
You’ll have experience inspiring fundraising groups, delivering mass in-aid of fundraising products, and motivating volunteers and individuals to fundraise on our behalf. You’ll build strong internal and external relationships, use audience insight and sector trends to develop in-aid of fundraising initiatives and deliver an impactful suite of community-led products. You’ll also have experience delivering in-memory products at scale and developing digital stewardship journeys and activations.
In delivering the Community Fundraising programme, you’ll bring expertise in digital marketing, strategic thinking, and mass audience engagement. You’ll share our ambition to drive growth through fundraising products and activations, working closely with colleagues across the charity to maximise donor lifetime value.
You’ll be someone who can effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to champion the role Public Fundraising plays. You’ll enjoy monitoring donor trends, being data-led, and testing and learning across all Community Fundraising income streams.
This role involves travel and overnight stays when required.
What it's like to work here
We have dedicated and skilled people across all our teams. In Fundraising, we’re ambitious—there is so much more we want to achieve to support our cause.
You’ll be working in a newly formed team with the Head of Individual Giving. You’ll be building a new income stream from the ground up, drawing on learnings from existing streams and identifying opportunities to grow and develop the programme to meet our exciting fundraising goals.
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon, and you’ll be expected to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you work at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40–60% of your working week. This will be discussed further at interview.
What you'll be doing
This role presents an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about inspiring donors, fundraising groups, and volunteers. You’ll play a key role in developing this new income stream with internal partners, organisation wide.
You’ll manage all areas of Community Fundraising, including supporter groups, in-aid of fundraising, and in-memory giving. You’ll identify levers to inspire donors, raise more money for critical conservation work, and create exceptional donor experiences. You’ll think across the lifetime of a donor’s relationship with us and collaborate with other teams to engage donors where they are.
Who we're looking for
Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:
- Experience developing mass fundraising strategies and growing six-figure-plus community fundraising income streams, including mass in-aid of asks, in-memory giving, and supporter groups.
- Strong project management experience, including using data, sector trends, and audience insight to develop marketing campaigns, compelling fundraising propositions, stewardship journeys, and lifetime value plans, with a view to connecting with diverse communities.
- Experience building strong relationships with external agencies and internal stakeholders (including supporter groups, volunteers, properties, and in-memory supporters) while ensuring an audience-first approach and championing Community Fundraising.
- Knowledge of six-figure-plus Community Fundraising product life cycles and experience delivering mass-scale fundraising budgets, including monitoring CPA, ROI, KPIs, and retention rates.
- Experience developing and implementing lifetime value journeys integrated with wider charity communications, including knowledge of donor motivations and segmentation, storytelling, and effectively communicating the charity’s mission and impact.
Additional criteria for all other applicants:
- Knowledge of GDPR, fundraising compliance and ethical standards
- Experience of using CRM and Data systems to support data-driven decision making
The package
The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places
Head of Governance
£50,718 - £58,726 plus London weighing if applicable
Location , Hybrid, with travel needed
The WEA is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities.
We are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission – to bring lifelong learning within reach fighting inequality and promoting social justice.
Job Description
WEA are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission – to bring education within reach. If that sounds like you, then please read on.
As the Head of Governance, you will work closely with the Director of Governance & Purpose (Company Secretary) to support the Chair of the Board of Trustees and the Chairs of committees with advice and support on standards of good governance, and compliance - particularly around or SDI status.
Reporting to the Director of Governance and Purpose, the successful candidate will also ensure ongoing monitoring of governance effectiveness and continuous improvement, and the efficient and effective administration of governance process, including trustee and committee member recruitment and onboarding, tracking appointment terms, and annual skills audits. Along with other members of the corporate governance team, you will support the Board of Trustees and its committees, including the creation and retention of proper meeting records, and the appropriate support, training and development of Trustees and senior volunteers serving on committees of the Board.
Together with the team, you will also provide support to ad hoc working groups and volunteer committees that may arise from time to time to provide important local insight and input to governance decision-making.
We have attached the full role profile, that lists the key deliverables, performance measures and experience/qualifications needed for this role. Please take your time to read through this, and if you’d like to apply, hit that button!
We are working hard to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates and encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply.
Should you need any support with your application, then please get in touch. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
In our recent OFSTED inspection, we received a GOOD overall grade, with an OUTSTANDING rating for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development.
You can read more about our benefits and what it’s like to work here, on our website .
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Peterborough, Hybrid with regular travel to sites and other offices as required.
Salary: £72,061 per annum (including essential car user allowance)
Permanent, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.
Thousands of families across the country rely on us for a safe, affordable home. And as the housing crisis deepens, the work we do has never been more important.
It’s this belief - that everyone deserves a place to call home - that drives everything we do. Together, we find new ways to understand and champion our customers, support them and drive positive change.
For a career that means more and makes a meaningful impact on society, this is the place to be.
About the role
Whether you're an established Senior Development Manager seeking a new challenge, or a talented Development Manager ready to take the next step, this is an exciting opportunity to lead, shape, and grow a regional affordable housing programme that truly makes an impact.
We’re looking for someone who’s confident, driven, and passionate about development – someone who can guide a team and also roll up their sleeves when needed.
You’ll be at the forefront of our development ambitions, leading and supporting a team of Development Managers across the region while also playing an active role in securing and delivering high-quality affordable housing.
You will:
- Lead and mentor Development Managers, ensuring successful delivery across land, planning, contracting, and construction.
- Drive new business: sourcing opportunities, building pipeline, shaping pre-contract activity and securing sites.
- Take the lead on land acquisitions, negotiating development agreements, JCTs, and other key contracts.
- Oversee construction delivery through your team, ensuring schemes run to budget, programme, and quality.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with land agents, developers, local authorities, Homes England, contractors, and solicitors.
- Maintain strong control over risk, value for money and strategic alignment to our growth objectives.
You’ll be making a measurable difference across our affordable housing programme, working with Homes England and government-funded initiatives to secure and deliver the homes our communities need.
This is a role with reach, responsibility, and room to grow – ideal for someone who wants to lead from the front.
Salary
The salary for the Senior Development Manager post is £70,811 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.
You’ll also receive an Essential Car User Allowance starting at £1,250, supporting the travel required across our regional development sites.
About you
- Experience in sourcing land-led development opportunities and managing residential projects from inception to completion
- Strong financial management skills, and experience with Homes England audit requirements. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and local authorities
- Effective negotiation and project management skills.
- Ability to foster engagement with wider community stakeholders such as parish councils. Represent Development by engaging with internal teams at all stages of the development process.
- CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing (or equivalent qualification) or willingness to work towards or qualified through experience
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
A place to build a future
And because we believe great work deserves great rewards, here’s what you can look forward to:
• Generous time off – 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, an extra day for your birthday, and the option to buy more.
• Health & wellbeing support – Cash health plan, Health MOTs, online GP access, gym discounts, and a dedicated volunteering day for a cause you care about.
• Financial perks – Car leasing options, salary sacrifice schemes, and exclusive discounts through our benefits platform to help your money go further.
• Future-focused benefits – Access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, plus life assurance at three times your salary for peace of mind.
• Family-friendly policies – Enhanced parental leave, flexible working options, and support for work-life balance.
• Career development – From Stepping into Management and Management Essentials training to our Leadership Academy, apprenticeships, and more – we’ll help you grow and succeed.
We’re Committed to Inclusion
We believe diversity makes us stronger and we’re committed to creating a place where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.
Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible and inclusive, and if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll make it happen.
Because this isn’t just a workplace – it’s a place to belong.
Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or we receive a high volume of applications, we may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated.
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.
You may also have experience in the following: Head of Development, Development Lead, Housing Development Manager, Regional Development Manager, Land & Planning Manager, Affordable Housing Programme Manager, Development Project Manager, Senior Land Manager, Regeneration Manager, Housing Delivery Manager.
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