Director of development jobs

Membership and Education Administrator

CONTRACT: Permanent, Part Time (28 hours per week)

ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK

DEPARTMENT: Membership and Education Directorate

LOCATION: RLSS UK Headquarters (Redhill House, 227 London Road, Worcester, WR5 2JG)

REPORTS TO: Director of Membership and Education

SALARY: £23,132.20 (Grade H) *Pro-rata for 28 hours per week, £18,505.76 per annum

KEY TASKS, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Membership and Education and the wider department
• Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, agendas and tracking actions
• Manage multiple shared inboxes, ensuring queries are handled promptly and professionally
• Collate data, insights and information as required for reports and updates
• Coordinate travel and accommodation bookings for the Membership and Education team and volunteers
• Support the planning and delivery of RLSS UK events, campaigns and initiatives
• Assist with procurement of goods and services, liaising with suppliers and the Finance team
• Support membership administration, including managing enquiries, payments and record-keeping
• Assist with the delivery of communications to members and volunteers
• Contribute to providing a high-quality service to members and volunteers
• Produce notes from meetings including the various Working Groups, attending in person as required
  
  
   

General

• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up to date documentation as part of RLSS’s compliance programme.
• Demonstrate and uphold RLSS UK values and behavioural standards
• Proactively participate in the Society’s equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and training, and to promote a culture of respect and inclusion for all staff and customers
• Contribute to the successful operation of the charity by undertaking such other tasks as may from time to time be required including all other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager

This job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended to outline the areas of activity and responsibility associated with the role only. It may be changed to reflect the changing needs of the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and maintain a high level of attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive and positive team player with a flexible, can-do attitude
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to use initiative and work independently when required
• Ability to be flexible with regards to your hours, and willingness to work occasional evening and/or weekends to support the needs of the role
   

Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers and/or members
• Experience in a customer facing role
• Experience of supporting events or projects
• Knowledge and understanding of RLSS UK and its activities

YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your CV and a short Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the post

Closing Date – 5pm, Friday 24 July 2026

Interview Date – Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 August 2026 at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)

WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU

• Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
• Private Healthcare Plan*
• Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
• Eye Care*
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme*
• Discounts available including high street brands, entertainment, eating out and more
• Free RLSS UK Membership
• Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
• Free on-site parking when working from HQ
• Company events and socials

*Subject to eligibility criteria

Should you wish to discuss the role, any adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.

RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.

Interim Senior Talent & Delivery Director

6-Month Contract | Outside IR35 | Potential to Become Permanent

Location: Fully Remote (with occasional travel to London and Europe)
Start Date: ASAP
Availability: Candidates must be immediately available
Working Pattern: Full-time, with occasional extra Sunday working to support a Middle East-based partners.

Salary: Daily rate of £500-£700 (Outside of IR 35)

About the Company

Goodman Masson are delighted to be exlusively partnered with our client who is an ambitious and fast-growing digital marketing agency entering an exciting scaling phase. With fewer than 20 employees in the UK and a growing presence across Europe, the business is investing in its people strategy to build the infrastructure, talent, and processes required for sustainable international growth. 

This is a unique opportunity to join the organisation at a pivotal stage, working directly with senior leadership to shape the future of the business.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrator & Operations Officer, this is a highly visible interim role responsible for transforming the organisation's talent strategy while supporting wider organisational development initiatives.

This position combines strategic workforce planning with hands-on delivery. You'll assess current capability, identify talent gaps, build scalable recruitment strategies, improve organisational effectiveness, and implement best-in-class recruitment technology and processes.

Success in this role will come from your ability to deliver immediate results while creating long-term foundations for growth.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Strategy

• Design and implement an international recruitment strategy aligned with business growth plans.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment across the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
• Build talent pipelines for specialist, leadership and business-critical roles.
• Identify current and future capability gaps and develop succession planning initiatives.
• Develop scalable recruitment processes that improve quality, speed and candidate experience.
• Support rapid business growth through effective workforce planning and hiring strategies.

Organisational Development

• Assess organisational structure and recommend improvements to support future growth.
• Lead organisational development initiatives that improve capability, performance and engagement.
• Design and facilitate workshops for leaders and wider business teams.
• Support change management and embedding of new ways of working.
• Partner with Directors to provide strategic people advice and practical solutions.

Recruitment Operations & Technology

• Review, implement, optimise and manage the company's Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Improve recruitment reporting, metrics and hiring performance.
• Introduce best practice recruitment processes and governance.
• Utilise market intelligence to support hiring decisions and workforce planning.

Projects & Leadership

• Lead high-impact people and transformation projects from concept through to delivery.
• Work closely with Directors on strategic business priorities.
• Take ownership of multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with measurable impact.
• Influence senior stakeholders and challenge existing approaches where appropriate.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Talent, Organisational Development or People Transformation leader who enjoys building functions from the ground up and thrives in fast-paced, scaling businesses.

You'll be equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to deliver.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience leading Talent Acquisition, Talent Strategy or Organisational Development within international organisations.
• Experience recruiting

Location: Any of our King's Trust office's (flexible working - minimum of 2 days in the office)

Interviews: 3rd & 4th August 2026

This is a high-impact leadership role at the centre of building large-scale corporate employment partnerships that directly change young people’s futures. As Head of Business Development – Employment Partnerships, you will lead the strategy and delivery of new, high-value partnerships that create sustainable job opportunities, working across sectors and in close collaboration with design, delivery and fundraising teams. You will own a significant income target (£600k+), shape a 24-month pipeline, and play a key role in positioning the organisation as a leader in employment-focused partnerships.

We are looking for a commercially minded, relationship-driven leader who understands the challenges employers face in attracting and developing entry-level talent. You'll have a proven track record of securing six-figure partnerships through a consultative approach, working with senior decision-makers to design solutions that create value for both employers and young people. With extensive experience across the entry-level employment landscape, you'll bring a deep understanding of apprenticeships, early careers, recruitment and workforce trends, alongside the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and translate insight into compelling partnership propositions.

This role will suit someone who thrives on building something meaningful at scale,  combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and leadership with collaboration. You will be motivated by creating real opportunities for young people, and comfortable leading a team while navigating a matrix environment to drive results.

You will stand out if you bring:

• Significant experience helping employers solve recruitment, workforce or early careers challenges through strategic partnerships.
• A consultative business development approach, with experience engaging senior leaders including CHROs, Talent Directors, Recruitment Leaders, Early Careers teams and DE&I leaders.
• A strong track record of winning complex, high-value partnerships by understanding organisational needs and designing impactful solutions.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing multiple stakeholders within complex organisations.
• A background in recruitment, workforce solutions, HR services, SaaS, apprenticeships, consulting or a related commercial environment where you've sold strategic solutions rather than products.

This is an opportunity to redefine how employers engage with young talent, bringing together commercial expertise, strategic partnerships and social impact to create sustainable employment opportunities at a national scale. You'll be engaging with senior HR and talent leaders from some of the UK's largest employers, helping them tackle real workforce challenges while creating life-changing opportunities for young people.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Head of Business Development - Employment Partnershipss? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Head of Business Development - Employment Partnershipss! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Purpose of the post

The Associate Director of Finance is a senior leadership role, responsible for ensuring the charity’s financial health through sound management of its day-to-day financial operations, strong internal controls, and regulatory compliance. This post exists to provide leadership to the team, oversee treasury management, payment processing, payroll, and audit functions, and continuously improve financial processes and systems to support the charity’s long-term sustainability and mission.

With overall responsibility for the Finance and Funding Team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the role ensures that the organisation’s financial framework is robust, supporting effective decision-making and delivering transparent, accurate financial reporting. The post-holder will also play a key role in revitalising the internal audit framework, ensuring the charity maintains high standards of accountability, and is prepared for future growth.

Main responsibilities

Financial Operations and Treasury Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring effective controls and timely processing of transactions.

• Manage the charity’s treasury function, including cash flow forecasting and management of HDR UK’s bank accounts.

• Oversee maintenance of the accounting system, ensuring it supports effective financial reporting and compliance.

• Review and approve weekly payment runs and monthly payroll.

• As the organisation’s Finance lead, provide advice and guidance to the Senior Leadership Team regarding HDR UK’s financial position, controls and processes, and strategic direction.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Lead the preparation of the charity’s annual accounts, ensuring they meet statutory reporting requirements and deadlines.

• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate the audit process.

• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements to regulators and other authorities (including HMRC, Charity Commission, The Pension Regulator, ONS)

Quarterly Forecasting and Budgeting:

• Work closely with the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager on quarterly forecasting and the annual budgeting process.

• Ensure alignment between financial operations and the charity’s broader strategic goals.

• Support the production of monthly management accounts.

• Work with the Associate Director of People to carry out the annual salary review, making recommendations founded on economic analysis and impacts on budget to SLT and the Remuneration Committee.

Process Improvement and Systems Management:

• Drive continuous improvement of internal financial processes, ensuring they are fit for purpose and scalable.

• Oversee and refresh HDR UK’s internal audit framework, ensuring the charity maintains strong internal controls.

• Implement and monitor key financial controls to safeguard the charity's assets, including management of the fixed asset register and ownership of HDR UK’s insurance policies.

Team Leadership:

• Directly manage the Finance Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Senior Finance Business Partner and Finance Business Partner, providing mentorship and development opportunities.

• Lead and develop HDR UK’s Finance & Funding team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth.

Governance and risk management:

• Support the development and implementation of financial policies, risk management strategies, and internal controls to maintain robust financial governance.

• Management of the delegated authority framework to increase efficiency in the approvals process while maintaining accountability.

• Attend and actively contribute to meetings of Senior Leadership Team, Board and relevant sub-committees such as Audit & Risk.

Stakeholder management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with operational and finance teams within HDR UK’s wider community and network of university partners, ensuring transparent and effective communication and collaboration.

Experience

Required:

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role within the UK charity sector with a robust understanding of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice.

• Proven track record of managing and leading financial operations, including treasury management, audit oversight, and financial reporting.

• Experience in developing and improving internal financial controls.

• Previous experience managing and developing high-performing finance teams.

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including senior leadership, external auditors, and operational teams.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience in reviewing and approving payroll, payment runs, and managing complex financial transactions.

• Experience in developing and improving internal audit frameworks.

• Experience working on quarterly forecasting, annual budgeting processes, and the production of management accounts.

Job Purpose

To lead and oversee the delivery of TLC: Talk, Listen, Change’s charitable income generation and fundraising function, driving sustainable income growth through a diverse portfolio of opportunities including commissioning, grant applications, charitable trusts and foundations and fundraising activity. The Head of Development will carry out a mixed role, primarily consisting of informing the strategy, supervising the team and supporting them to secure income - while also directly creating some high-value / high-stakes submissions themselves. The role will play a key part in shaping and delivering the organisation’s growth ambitions, ensuring a strong and balanced pipeline across statutory, commissioned and voluntary income streams. As part of TLC’s Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will act as a senior advisor on charitable income generation opportunities and contribute to the wider strategic direction of the organisation. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Contribution

•  Be a member of the Senior Leadership Team of TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, contributing to organisational strategy, growth and long-term sustainability.
• Work alongside the Group Director of Partnerships and Development and other senior leaders to shape and deliver TLC’s development and charitable income generation strategy.
• Act as a senior advisor on development, funding and growth of charitable income sources for the organisation.
• Take a lead role in fostering a culture of ambition, collaboration and continuous improvement. 

Development and Income Generation

• Lead the team to deliver focused and successful development activity across TLC, ensuring a strong and sustainable pipeline of opportunities across: Tenders / commissioning (including pre-market engagement such as soft market testing, actual submissions including PQQs, ITTs, framework applications and presentations / interviews) Charitable trusts and foundations, Grants, Fundraising, Corporate relationships
• Work closely with our: Group Head of Marketing and Communications to create and run exciting, engaging campaigns and projects which grow awareness of and support for TLC, ultimately leading to increased income, Director of Finance To ensure budgets are accurate and bids appropriately costed, Director and Heads of Services To ensure we can deliver safely, securely and effectively,  Director of Partnerships and Development To ensure strategic alignment and relationships.
• Ensure a detailed understanding of all tender specifications including a thorough assessment of the implications and requirements of TLC within each opportunity.
• Ensure all submissions are high quality, aligned to TLC values and priorities.
• Work closely with service leads and partnerships colleagues to identify, scope and develop new opportunities. 

Leadership and Management

• Provide strong leadership to the Development team, including line management of Development Managers.
• Support a high-performing, collaborative team culture aligned to TLC behaviours and values.
• Ensure effective performance management, supervision, and development of staff (including one-to-ones, appraisals and team meetings).

Performance, Planning and Delivery

• Lead the development and delivery of a clear development plan aligned to organisational strategy.
• Monitor and report on development and fundraising performance, ensuring a data informed approach to decision-making.
• Provide delegated budget management for development and fundraising activity.
• Ensure smooth transition from development activity to service mobilisation, working closely with operational teams.

External Relationships and Profile

• Build and maintain strong relationships with commissioners, funders and partners with regard to charitable income generation opportunities.
• Represent TLC at external forums, networks and events, contributing to sector influence and profile. Governance and Ways of Working
• Ensure all development and fundraising activity aligns with TLC policies, values and ethical frameworks.
• Contribute to organisational planning cycles, board reporting and strategic development processes.
• Commit to continuous professional development and maintain awareness of sector trends and opportunities. 

Create is seeking a dynamic, ambitious, driven, fundraiser (grants/major gifts) with strong strategic skills, an exemplary income generation track record, and a passion for the power of the creative arts. This Senior Leadership Team position reports directly to the Chief Executive and manages a small team.

Do you believe in the power of the creative arts to connect, empower and upskill isolated and vulnerable children and adults? Are you passionate about relationship building, storytelling, meeting targets and changing lives? Are you excited to use your extensive senior-level fundraising experience, knowledge and contacts to lead Create’s income generation from Trusts & Foundations (T&F), public sector and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI)? 

The Programme and Partnerships Manager will provide operational leadership for the Meet N Match programme, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, inclusive services that support people with learning disabilities and autistic adults to build friendships, develop relationships and increase social connections.

Meet N Match is our friendship and dating agency, supporting people to develop friendships, relationships and greater independence. Alongside relationship support, the programme delivers a range of inclusive social events that reduce social isolation and create opportunities for people to build meaningful connections. Now in its tenth year and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, Meet N Match continues to respond to a growing demand for high-quality relationship and social opportunities.

Alongside leading the day-to-day delivery of Meet N Match, one of the most exciting and strategically important aspects of this role is the development of a new Partnership Network. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an innovative model that will enable other organisations to deliver inclusive social events using Spring into Action's framework, training and support. The successful candidate will play a central role in designing, piloting and refining this model, with the long-term ambition of creating an accredited network that extends our reach, improves opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autistic people, and contributes to the long-term sustainability and growth of the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to shape the future direction of Meet N Match while supporting Spring into Action's long-term sustainability and growth.

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university

Director of Regular Giving and Legacies (interim)

Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)

Salary c.£85,000 to c.£95,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to c.£100,000 pa inclusive of London allowance and a market supplement.

About LSE

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-leading university dedicated to the social sciences. 42 world leaders and 20 Nobel Prize-winners have studied or taught at LSE, and we are ranked #1 in the UK in 2026 by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. LSE is one of the most international universities in the world, with 75% of our alumni based outside the UK.

The Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) builds lifelong relationships with alumni, volunteers, donors and partners to support LSE’s mission and global impact.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic fundraising expert to join us for 12 months as an interim Director of Regular Giving and Legacies. This new senior fixed-term role will lead a review of LSE’s approach to regular giving (annual giving/annual fund), legacy fundraising and parent and family giving, drawing on global best practice and sector benchmarking to develop an ambitious, evidence-based strategy for future growth.

The postholder will work closely with the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Individual Giving, fellow Directors and colleagues across fundraising, supporter engagement, systems and data to assess current activity, identify opportunities, and set out clear recommendations for future structures, resources, fundraising methods, KPIs and long-term financial targets. You will also provide senior leadership and oversight to the Regular Giving and Legacy functions, supporting a high-performing, collaborative and donor-focused culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape an important area of fundraising for LSE, helping to create the conditions for increased alumni participation, stronger donor engagement and sustainable philanthropic income over the coming years.

About you

You will bring substantial experience of regular giving, annual giving, legacy fundraising or closely related philanthropic programmes, ideally with strong knowledge of international best practice and North American higher education fundraising models. You will be confident using data, insight and benchmarking to shape strategy; skilled at influencing senior stakeholders; and able to balance immediate operational priorities with longer-term strategic ambition.

Working arrangements

Our usual working arrangements are at least two days per week from our London campus. However, recognising the specialist skillset and preference for global expertise, we would consider flexibility on location, hours and working patterns for exceptional candidates as long as the requirements for the role can be met.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and person specification

For an informal discussion of the role with Kerrie Holland, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Individual Giving, please contact d.perrett to arrange a time.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 (UK time) on Thursday 30th July 2026.

First round interviews (online) are expected to take place on Friday 7th August, with second round interview (in person) provisionally set for Tuesday 25th August.

Salary: : £40,000 pa (Pro rata for part time work)
Hours: Part-time – 4 days per week
Location: Richmond upon Thames (Hybrid working available)
Contract: 12-month fixed-term (with intention to extend, subject to funding)

About the Role

OneRichmond is seeking an experienced and motivated Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to support the Director in developing and delivering our philanthropy and partnerships strategy.

You will play a key role in identifying, cultivating and securing support from businesses, philanthropists and strategic partners to generate income, unlock new opportunities and strengthen OneRichmond’s impact across the borough.

This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role working closely with the Director, Board and key stakeholders across the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Director in delivering OneRichmond’s philanthropy and partnerships strategy
• Build and manage relationships with major donors, philanthropists and businesses
• Secure financial and in-kind support from new and existing partners
• Develop compelling proposals, presentations and partnership agreements
• Manage the partnerships pipeline and CRM system
• Track, evaluate and report on partnership impact
• Represent OneRichmond at events and stakeholder meetings
• Work with senior stakeholders to develop new partnership opportunities

About You

You will be an experienced partnership, fundraising or business development professional with a strong track record of building relationships and securing investment.

You will bring:

• Experience in philanthropy, corporate partnerships or business development
• Proven success in securing income or in-kind support
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and proposal-writing ability
• Strong organisational and CRM management experience
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach
• Commitment to improving local communities

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (pro rata)
• 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata), plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Modern offices in Richmond
• Employer pension contribution
• Learning and development opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive working culture
• Opportunity to shape a growing organisation
• High-level stakeholder engagement across sectors

Apply

If you are passionate about building partnerships that create lasting social impact, we would love to hear from you.

We're looking for a Strategic Operations Manager to lead RSPCA Warrington, Halton and St Helens, taking full day-to-day responsibility for the branch and reporting directly to our board of trustees.

This is an exciting time to join us, as we take steps to secure the future of our branch. 

Our current team is small but dedicated, with an established Management Team who oversee our kennel and cattery facility, a foster network and rehoming programme, a dedicated staff animal care team and volunteer programme, and income generation.

This work can be emotionally demanding, both for the team and for anyone leading it, and we're looking for someone who can support people through that while keeping the branch moving towards its goals.

We want to hear from people who are ready to take on full operational responsibility for a charity at an important point in its development, and who can bring both the financial and people skills to help us get there.

The full role profile is attached to this listing, with a complete breakdown of responsibilities and the person specification. In summary, we're looking for someone with:

• A track record of leading and managing teams through change, with experience of income generation, budget management and financial reporting
• Line management experience, including performance review and development, and the confidence to handle difficult conversations with care and consistency
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust quickly, ideally backed by experience in animal welfare, the charity sector, a federated charity structure, and/or reporting to a board of trustees
• An empathetic, decisive and commercially minded approach to leadership, with the resilience to support a team through emotionally demanding work

We welcome applications from candidates looking to take a step up in their career, where the right attitude and clear potential are evident.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter setting out the skills, experience and behaviours that make you a strong fit for this role, and answer a short set of eligibility questions as part of your application.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview which will include a short presentation based on a brief provided in advance.
We anticipate interviews will take place WC 31st August and/or WC 7th September 2026. Please indicate in your application if you do not have availability during these weeks. 

What We Offer

• Excellent remuneration package
• Full uniform and job-related equipment
• 28 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full time or four days per week considered
• Up to one day per week working from home
• A supportive and engaged board with clear delegation and decision-making parameters
• A talented and committed team ready for strong leadership
• Genuine scope to shape the direction of the organisation at a pivotal moment
• A meaningful mission with real impact across Warrington, Halton and St Helens

Director of Operations – Finance & Support Services
Dartington (& Torquay as required)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, ideally Monday-Friday 08.30-16.30
Salary: £51,663.00 - £59,597.00 per annum (DOE)

Are you a skilled operations professional with a background in finance?

We have a brand-new opportunity at Lifeworks Charity, for a Director of Operations (Finance & Support Services) to play a crucial role in our Central Support team. You will drive the sustainable growth and operational efficiency of the charity, directly contributing to our charitable impact.

You'll blend your financial expertise with your keen eye for operational oversight in this hybrid role, ensuring our resources are managed effectively to benefit the young people and families we support.

Who we are:

Since 1996, we've been empowering people with learning disabilities in Devon to achieve their dreams and build fulfilling lives. Our core values of kindness, respect, and positivity guide everything we do.

What you’ll do:

Finance

- Manage and maintain all financial aspects of the charity, including (but not limited to), budgeting, forecasting, reporting, ledgers, balance sheets, bank reconciliations, debtor accounts, cash flow management, insurances, property and procurement.
- Take a lead on the development of financial and fundraising processes and strategies.
- Manage and be the main point of contact for all aspects of ESFA and DfE funding compliance and reporting.
- Lead a small team to deliver outstanding support to the charity and act as a key financial advisor to managers across the organisation.
- Produce clear and concise monthly management accounts and provide financial insights to senior managers and the Board of Trustees.
- Working closely with external auditors, prepare and oversee our year end accounts.

Operations

- Ensure that charity governance and compliance is upheld, by contributing to record maintenance, managing registers and supporting with reviews of policies and procedures.
- Work with our external IT partners to manage our technology. You will make sure that the correct infrastructure, systems and processes are in the right place at the right time.
- Lead on IT security for the charity, implementing regular reviews to monitor compliance.
- Act as the Data Controller and manage all areas of data protection regulations, always prioritising data security.
- Develop and review charity policies as necessary, ensuring they align with best practices and legal requirements.
- Ensure compliance of Health and Safety policies, liaising with external advisors to maintain safety within the workplace.

Last but not least, we are looking for someone that is an advocate for people with learning disabilities and shares our common goal of making sure the people we support achieve their best lives with us. You may not be involved in the day-to-day work with our service users, but the work you will do is vital to the success of our charity.

What we're looking for:

You'll be a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about making a difference. You should be:

- ACCA/CIMA/ACA part-qualified with significant experience (or fully qualified is a bonus!).
- A proven leader with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
- An expert in financial management, from budgeting to reporting.
- An excellent communicator who can clearly explain complex financial information to all audiences.
- Experienced in managing a broad portfolio, ideally including Health and Safety, IT, or facilities.
- Knowledgeable about governance frameworks and risk management.

If you are a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a desire to contribute to a vital cause, we would love to hear from you.

We're passionate about supporting our staff just as much as we are about supporting our service users. When you join our team, you can expect:

- An hourly rate above the Real Living Wage
- A holiday entitlement of 33 days’ holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- A fully funded DBS check and update service to ensure a smooth onboarding process
- Access to valuable resources including an employee assistance program to support your mental and emotional health

Building a diverse and safe team:

At Lifeworks, we're committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities who meet the job criteria, and we guarantee qualified candidates with disabilities an interview.

Lifeworks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. To achieve this commitment, we will ensure the continuous development, improvement and review of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that continuously promote a culture of vigilance in respect of safeguarding within our organisation. All staff undergo Safer Recruitment checks which include pre-employment checks, reference checks, and a DBS check with Barred List checks (where applicable).

Early applications encouraged!

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the 19th of July, but may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified. So, to ensure your application is considered, ensure you apply early!

The interview format will consist of 3 parts; a formal interview assessment, a short presentation and a Q&A with staff members. If you are selected for interview, further details will be shared ahead of the above date.

Apply today and tell us why you'd be a great fit for our team.

Please note that this role was previously advertised as Operations Manager. We ask that previous applicants of this role need not reapply.

We’d appreciate no contact from agencies regarding this role. We are only accepting direct applications.

Vacancy type: Paid Vacancy 

Function: Fundraising

Location: Head Office - Sully (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £57,434 - £62,077 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract type: Permanent

Contract hours: Full time

Weekly hours: 37.5 hours (5 days) to be worked Monday to Friday

Closing Date: 14/07/2026

Ref No: 1084

Help shape the future of fundraising in Wales – and make sure no family faces their child’s short life alone. 

At Tŷ Hafan, we believe that when a child’s life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Every day, our care and support helps children with life-shortening conditions and their families through life, death and beyond. But right now, too many families hundreds of families don’t have the support they need. This is your opportunity to play a leading role in changing that.  

We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Director of Fundraising to help drive the next phase of our income growth and supporter engagement. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a strategic, ambitious and values-led fundraising leader to join our leadership team and influence the future direction of our fundraising. Based at Head Office in Sully with hybrid working, the role will lead a broad portfolio spanning partnerships and philanthropy, individual giving and legacies, community and events, supporter experience and fundraising operations.  

About the role:

This new role will be responsible for growing long-term, sustainable income across multiple income streams, while ensuring an outstanding experience for every supporter. You will provide strategic leadership across fundraising, oversee compliance and fundraising operations, and use insight, performance data and market trends to shape decisions that maximise impact. You will also work closely with colleagues across the charity to help embed a strong culture of fundraising and ensure our plans align with Tŷ Hafan’s wider ambitions for children and families. 

This role is a chance to lead change, inspire others, and help unlock the income needed to reach more families with vital care and support. You will bring together strategy, innovation, relationship-building and operational excellence to create lasting growth and deliver meaningful results. 

About you:

We’re looking for someone with significant senior fundraising experience and a strong track record of delivering income growth across multiple streams. You will know how to lead high-performing teams, shape strategy, drive improvement and use data and evidence to inform decisions.  

You will be a compassionate and collaborative leader who shares our values: demonstrating compassion, providing excellent service, working together and taking ownership. You will be curious and solutions-focused, with the ability to balance strategic leadership with practical delivery. If you are someone who motivates others, builds trusted relationships and thrives on turning ambition into action, we would love to hear from you. 

Our employee benefits:

• Holiday entitlement of 30 days (rising to 32 days with service) plus Bank Holidays
• Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%
• Life assurance- death in service benefit
• Wellbeing support - employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support.
• Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio
• Cycle to work scheme
• Technology, mobile phone and will writing schemes 
• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts
• Hybrid working and when onsite free secured parking.

Ty Hafan’s ambition is that when a child’s life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Sadly, we know that thousands of families in Wales are struggling alone through the fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that comes with caring for a child whose life will be short. We believe that no family should have to live this on their own and we are determined to walk alongside every family through life, death and beyond.

At Tŷ Hafan we are experts at caring for children with life-shortening conditions and our services support families in our hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in families’ homes. We understand that the needs of each child and their family are unique and we know that caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is often extremely demanding. Our aim is to make sure that no one doing this is alone. Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters are crucial in the delivery of our ambition – we know that everyone plays a huge part in making sure that no family faces their child’s short life alone.

Our Vision: A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they and their family need.

Our Purpose: No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the child’s short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond.​

Our Values: At Tŷ Hafan we make a difference by living our values:  Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership. 

Tips for candidates – all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description. Please see attached candidate pack for further guidance. 

Our recruitment system will automatically time out after 120 minutes of inactivity. To ensure your application is submitted successfully, we recommend either saving your progress as you go or preparing your responses in a Word document and copying them into the application form. 

Please note this role is subject to the outcome of a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, two satisfactory references and pre-employment medical clearance. 

Tŷ Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including those from under‑represented groups. Recruitment decisions are made based on merit and aligned with our values. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

If you are unable to make the planned interview dates, please let us know with your application. 

For any queries regarding the role, please email.

Agencies need not apply. 

Closing date: 14th July 2026

Interview Date: 27th & 28th July 2026

As a key member of the management team, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering our development and fundraising strategy at the Garden, contributing to ensuring a strong, diverse and sustainable income portfolio that enables us to reach more people and move closer to a world that values and conserves biodiversity. As the Development and Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for donor cultivation and stewardship, as well as meeting income targets realised through using various techniques to generate funds from multiple sources, including donations and fundraising from trusts, foundations, statutory sources, the corporate sector and/or legacies. You will support the Board of Trustees Income Generation Committee, the Senior Leadership Team and Managers with funding applications to grant providers, as well as fundraising from donors, sponsors and commercial funding sources. You will research grant and funding opportunities, produce background notes, and develop and manage a database of funding sources that will support delivery of the charitable outcomes of the Garden. You will play a critical role in supporting development of the Garden by advising and guiding the team on funding sources and the preparation of funding bids to the highest possible standard, as well as identifying and implementing fundraising initiatives. You will work in close co-operation with staff across a range of disciplines to maximise access to funds. A passion for sustainability and the Garden’s wider mission is highly desirable. Fluency and confidence in written and spoken Welsh will be an advantage.

Full details can be found on our website below. 

https://garddfotaneg.cymru/ein-gwaith/cenhadaeth/gweithio-gyda-ni/ 

https://botanicgarden.wales/our-work/mission/work-for-us/

MEMBERSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

£40,000 per annum subject to knowledge and experience

ABOUT THE BIA

We have 600+ members at the BIA from a broad spectrum of biotech and life science companies including university spinouts, start-ups to scaling biotech to big pharma, including those that support the sector such as service providers, consultancies, law firms and universities.

We are looking for an experienced BD Manager to join the existing team here at BIA. The primary task is to help build relationships, retain current members, and secure new ones to meet or exceed quarterly and yearly targets.

MAIN PURPOSES OF THIS ROLE:

• To support the Associate Director for Membership and Business Development in building relationships, retaining current members and securing new ones to meet or exceed quarterly and yearly new membership targets
• To coordinate lead development and manage leads process through the entire sales cycle
• To plan and execute targeted business development campaigns working alongside the marketing team to ensure wider promotion
• Lead identification/qualification of potential new members
• To form effective connections with key personnel at member organisations, developing member engagement, event attendance and participation in BIA communities
• To support the development of the BIA business solutions saving programme – both in terms of increasing participation of new and existing members and increasing the range of savings schemes in line with member requirements
• At times, to help manage and organise external event activity including logistics and company engagement in relation to UK and overseas delegations
• To provide administrative support to BD and Membership function
• To work closely with the wider BIA team to deliver the overall membership strategy

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Associate Director for Membership and Business Development to design campaigns
• Work with wider team to ensure that lead capture through all channels (website, online communications, printed collateral, events, networking etc.) is comprehensive and provides the information necessary for effective follow up
• Work with Associate Director for Membership and Business Development to develop schedules for following up on new member leads and tracking success rates
• Work with contacts at our business solutions partner programmes to develop these schemes further – maximising membership benefit and income for BIA
• Work with Membership team to ensure any issues with renewing members are addressed promptly and to a satisfactory conclusion
• Work with the Sponsorship Manager to pass on leads and to help embed relevant administration
• Gain a strong understanding of all BIA activities/initiatives in order to present the benefits and opportunities of BIA membership to potential and existing members in a professional manner 
• Attend relevant industry and BIA events (UK & overseas) to network and to promote the benefits of BIA membership and build a professional network of contacts. This will include occasional evening and weekend work.
• Regular visits to BIA members offices and external events throughout the UK where appropriate
• Get to know the membership base, and communicate effectively and professionally with member contacts
• Effectively monitor revenue targets (and related budgets) and produce relevant status reports through Dynamics
• Work with Membership team to monitor and keep membership data up to date at all times
• Provide support where needed across the wider team
• Attend internal debtor meetings and chase for outstanding membership payments when necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Demonstrable Skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in consultative sales, business development or membership engagement (including closing sales and understanding CRM principles)
• Efficient and confident networker
• Strong desire to work for a mission driven and purposeful organisation
• Energetic, personable and determined but sensitive approach to uncovering and converting sales and upsell opportunities
• Conscientious and willing to adapt and be flexible
• Ability to grasp and convey a membership/service/NFP based offering
• Professionalism and ability to confidently liaise with decision makers
• Excellent presentation skills, written communications and attention to detail
• Experience in using all standard Microsoft programmes
• A self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to get to grips with complex subject areas quickly
• Experience of using CRM databases in relation to contact management or sales leads
• Evidence of achieving revenue and/or retention targets
• Degree-level education or equivalent

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics for contact management or sales leads
• Life science background
• Experience from working within a not-for-profit/trade association

WORKING FOR THE BIA

Building a thriving, diverse workplace is a priority across all industries. The BIA is committed to providing a fair and equitable working environment, to attract and nurture people from all backgrounds. We value the individuality and diversity that employees bring to the company throughout our activities.

We are currently working in a hybrid pattern, whereby we work 3 days in the office and 2 from home. This is under review and at the discretion of the business.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume/CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience, with reference to the job description, outlining their approach to the role.

Please note that all offers of employment are subject to two satisfactory references and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Applications written using an AI generator will not be accepted.

Please email your application and covering letter with the subject line “Membership and Business Development Manager Application - [Your Full Name].” Deadline for applications is Monday 20th July 2026 at 9am.

Initial interviews will take place during week(s) of 20/27 July, dependent on availability.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an accessible workplace. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application, interview or assessment process, please let us know when you apply.