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Finance Director (Head of Finance & Central Services)

Do you want your financial leadership to make a real difference in your community?

At WE Care Home Improvements (WECHI), we help older and vulnerable people live safely and independently in their own homes. Every decision you make as our Finance Director directly supports this mission, ensuring our organisation is financially resilient, well-governed, and ready to grow.

Reporting to the CEO, you will be the senior leader for finance, governance, and central services, including HR, IT, GDPR, and facilities. You’ll provide strategic financial oversight, shape organisational planning, strengthen risk management, and support the leadership team in delivering our ambitious vision.

This is a role for a strategic, values-driven professional who combines commercial and financial expertise with compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to social impact.

What you’ll do

• Lead financial strategy, budgets, forecasts, and reporting to drive organisational sustainability.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Oversee central services to support operational excellence across the organisation.
• Provide insight and advice to the CEO and Board for effective strategic decision-making.
• Support organisational growth and development, including new business opportunities.

Who we’re looking for

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or ICAS qualified with senior leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading diverse teams and translating strategy into practical plans.
• Strong financial literacy, business acumen, and experience in service-focused organisations.
• A values-led leader who inspires, empowers, and role-models progressive ways of working.

 Why join us

• Make a tangible difference in the lives of older and vulnerable people
• Collaborative, supportive, and flexible work environment
• Competitive salary (£60,000), generous benefits, and development opportunities

WECHI offers a rare opportunity to bring your financial expertise to a mission-driven organisation with heart, ensuring older and vulnerable people can continue living independently, safely, and with dignity.

Additional information 

• The full job description is attached below for your reference. 
• ​To apply, please submit your CV and a supportive statement (not more than two pages) telling us why you are the right person for this role. 
• Application deadline: 20/02/2026 at 5pm
• Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidates, so early applications are encouraged.

Description

Salary: £85k-£90K DOE

Hours: 37.5 per week

Reports to: Director of Policy and Oversight

Location: Harlow, Essex. Regular travel required to London and Scotland. Harlow is Easily commutable from London Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale Station. We offer a free minibus service to/from Harlow Town Train Station as well as free parking and EV charging on site.

Extra Information: Open to conversation on hybrid, flexible and compressed working arrangements. Regular travel to London and Scotland is required including Government meetings.

About the role:

Lead the Scheme Oversight function to ensure the Motability Scheme consistently delivers choice, value for money and excellent customer service for disabled people. The role includes setting the Oversight strategy, developing the Scheme’s performance management framework, reporting on performance to internal/external parties and assisting/managing key stakeholder relationships across Motability Foundation, Motability Operations and Government departments. 

What you will be doing:

Policy and Planning: 

• Monitor UK Government policy and proposals with material impact on the Scheme; coordinate Motability’s position and implications for Oversight. 

• Lead annual Oversight strategy refresh and contribute to Motability’s Strategic Plan. 

• Chair (or deputise for Director at) Scheme Oversight governance forums and ensure well‑prepared agendas, papers and decisions flow to Governors and SOC. 

• Undertake ad hoc projects to develop Motability or Scheme services as required. 

Governance & Performance Monitoring: 

• Manage the contractual relationship between Motability Foundation and its service providers in a collaborative manner. 

• Own the Oversight performance framework (KPIs, targets, thresholds) and coordinate performance reporting activities to provide monthly updates to key stakeholders. 

• Lead operational reviews of Motability Operations’ delivery, commissioning deep dives where issues or opportunities are identified. 

• Sponsor customer satisfaction and experience measurement across Scheme services, ensuring findings inform improvements. 

Leadership: 

• Act as a liaison between Motability Foundation and Motability Operations, ensuring collaborative & effective oversight. 

• Own key relationships within the Motability Operations executive leadership, Motability Foundation 

• Board and key Government officials. 

• Build a high‑performing oversight team culture of openness, integrity, and collaborative challenge; set and monitor KPIs. 

Your experience:

Must haves:

• A successful track record at senior executive level. 

• Experienced in strategic planning and performance management within a customer focussed organisation. 

• Experience of working with Government departments or regulators. 

• Experience in negotiating and managing commercial contracts. 

• High level of financial and analytical skills. 

• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative performance standards. 

• Experienced in preparation of complex reports. 

• Awareness of current government including European, economic and business issues. 

• Strong communication skills, written, verbal, presentation. 

• Inspirational individual, passionate about customer service. 

• Strong planning skills. Commercially astute. Thoughtful. 

• High level influencing skills, with excellent team skills and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders. 

• Understands the importance of personal mobility for disabled people. 

Nice to haves: 

• Experience within automotive or consumer finance businesses. ·

• Previous experience with consulting or advisory role. 

• Understanding of consumer credit and the economics of car financing (leasing and hire purchase). 

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Who are we?

We are building a future where all disabled people have the transport options to make the journeys they choose.

We fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose. We oversee the Motability Scheme and provide grants to help people use it, providing access to transport to hundreds of thousands of people a year. We award grants to charities and organisations who provide different types of transport, or work towards making transport accessible. We also carry out ongoing research, in partnership with disabled people and key stakeholders in the industry, to inspire innovations that continue to champion accessible transport for all.

Why choose us?

We want working for the Motability Foundation to be the best career move you’ve ever made. When you join the Motability Foundation you will join a group of people who are supportive, innovative and motivated to improve the lives of our beneficiaries.

We value everyone’s unique qualities and celebrate having a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves. This is embedded into our values, Collaborative, Respectful and Evolving.

We bring our people together through our People Forum, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Social Squad and our Wellbeing Champions and our employee Spotlight Awards help us recognise the excellence and dedication of our staff.

We are proud to be recognised as Disability Confident Leader, have attained Platinum Level Award for Investors in People and are members of the Business Disability Forum.

A career with Motability Foundation can offer you so much more than earning potential, we pride ourselves in offering some fantastic benefits. Some of these include:

• 26 days annual leave, plus the option to buy/ sell up to five days.
• One wellbeing day for extra flexibility.
• Pension scheme - Up to 20%, including a 10% non-contributory contribution and matched contributions up to 5%.
• Life Assurance of four times your salary.
• Private healthcare through BUPA for you and your family, along with a Medicash Health Plan.
• Employee assistance programme: GP appointments, eye tests, flu vaccinations, sick pay and free gym and yoga sessions.
• Enhanced Parental Leave, including Adoption Pay.
• Free parking, EV charge points and a minibus service to/from the town centre and train station.
• Fresh fruit, breakfast snacks, and a Dress for Your Day dress code.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, and we aim to be an employer of choice for candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing and when working with us, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.

To help us create an inclusive workplace we are committed to offering to interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances, we may need to limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates. 

ODI is seeking an exceptional Head of Global IT—a high‑calibre technology leader with high emotional intelligence, servant‑hearted authenticity, and a deep passion for strengthening the most persecuted Christians and praying for their connection with the global Church.

This individual will embody ODI’s ministry‑driven purpose, continually improving our operational effectiveness and safeguarding our security as we serve the persecuted Church. If you’re a mission‑aligned IT leader who thrives on building resilient systems that empower global ministry, this could be your next calling.

The primary responsibilities of the Head of Global IT are:

• Global IT team leadership and management (approximately 25 staff & contractors)
This includes business analysis, project and program management, solution design and selection, technical architecture, software development and maintenance, customer support, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

• Alignment through influence
Build strong, trust‑based relationships with executives and functional leaders across fundraising and field operations, using influence, communication, and demonstrable value to drive voluntary alignment.

• AI and innovation
Champion the adoption of AI and automation (e.g., business analysis, software development, analytics, workflows, decision support) to improve program effectiveness, supporter engagement, and internal efficiency.
Promote the Enterprise Architecture, AI, and innovation processes to identify emerging technologies to help drive solutions that increase the value of IT support and services.

• Cybersecurity
Ensure effective cybersecurity posture globally, including policies, awareness, identity and access management, monitoring, incident response, and alignment with relevant standards and regulations.

• Global IT governance
This includes standards and policies that balance consistency with local flexibility, in close partnership with international leadership, fundraising bases, and field operational entities.
Lead and facilitate the creation of governing principles and a board to guide EA and AI decision‑making (e.g., foci, prioritization, value realization, allocation of roles and responsibilities) to enable the long‑term Ministry strategy.

• IT portfolio and program management
This relates to major technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategy, clear business cases, disciplined prioritization, and on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

• Infrastructure
Oversee Azure and Microsoft‑centric infrastructure, collaboration platforms (e.g., M365/Teams/SharePoint), and core business applications, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security for a 60+ country footprint.

• Networking
Provide oversight of vendors, partners, and outsourcing relationships to maximize quality, cost‑effectiveness, and mission fit.

Your Key Qualities

Open Doors believes that spiritual maturity, character, and behaviour are as important as competence. Therefore, the Head of Global IT is:

• A devoted follower of Jesus with a heart to strengthen persecuted Christians.
• Prayerful and able to take IT decisions founded on faith in God.
• Able to build strong relationships across national cultures.
• Able to empower others and intentionally develop future IT leaders.
• Prepared to make difficult decisions and have honest conversations with grace.
• Active in a local church that supports their vocation and provides spiritual support.
• Emotionally intelligent and aware of the impact of their leadership on people.
• Able to communicate complex topics in simple, compelling language for non‑technical leaders.
• Strong in integrity, stewardship, and accountability, recognizing the responsibility of managing donor‑funded resources.
• Experienced in negotiating and influencing at a senior level, combined with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Proven IT skills and experience in the areas of:
o Technology and architecture.
o Delivery and methods: proficiency in business analysis, requirements elicitation, and solution evaluation.
o Data, AI, and process improvement, including process mapping, optimization, and automation.

The Salvation Army is recruiting a Head of Data Insight. This critical role will ensure that The Salvation Army maintains and increases its impactful presence as one of the top ten charities in the UK, and as a worldwide Christian Church that puts belief into action. 

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a Head of Data Insight who will be responsible for ensuring internal teams have the knowledge at their fingertips to make informed fundraising decisions and improvements across the supporter experience.

As Head of Data Insight you will lead your team to provide essential audience and financial insights, underpinning marketing and fundraising activities, with a key focus on building frameworks to monitor effectiveness, support financial reconciliation and foster a high degree of trust within the data function. The ultimate goal is to help ensure that The Salvation Army, as one of the most diverse providers of community and social services in the UK and beyond, can continue to do so in the future, by implementing a data insight strategy that underpins our ambitions for income growth and is absolutely right for our identity, brand and values. 

To be successful in this role you will have; 

• Substantial experience of delivering data insight within a complex organisation 

• A confident people leader and collaborator 

• Ability to influence at a senior level and inspire and motivate colleagues. 

This is an exciting time to join The Salvation Army. If you are an ambitious experienced data insight expert looking for your next challenge and would like to play a key role in The Salvation Army’s income growth, this could be the role you’re looking for. 

To apply:

To find out more and to progress an application, please download the Candidate Pack and email us to arrange a chat with the THINK Recruitment team. All suitable candidates will be required to undertake the selection process outlined in the Candidate Pack including those who express interest directly through the TSA website. 

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy. 

Location:

The Territorial Headquarters (THQ) are located in Denmark Hill, London, SE5 8FJ. We require the post-holder to work a minimum of 2 days per week from THQ. 

Timeframes: 

Role closing: midnight Tuesday 27th January – please ensure you have allowed time for a screening conversation with the THINK Recruitment team before the closing date 

1st Stage interviews (virtual): Wednesday 4th February 

2nd Stage interviews (in person): Thursday 12th February 

We are incredibly excited to share a brand new role at Head In The Game as we enter a major period of growth.

We are recruiting an Area Operations Manager to lead and shape the delivery of our work across West Kent and South London. This is a senior, hands on role and a huge step forward in the expansion of our charity. 

While the role is primarily home based, the successful applicant will need to regularly travel to West Kent and South London to support the delivery of the programme.

This position sits at the heart of our organisation. You will be responsible for the quality, safety and consistency of our programmes, while supporting and leading the brilliant staff and volunteers who make our work possible. The impact of this role is real and direct, helping us reach more people, in more communities, through sport and physical activity that supports mental health and helps prevent suicide.

We are looking for someone with strong experience in the charity or community sector, who understands high quality delivery, safeguarding and partnership working. Just as important is a genuine passion for mental health and the power of sport to change lives. This role is ideal for someone who is people focused, values led and excited by responsibility and growth.

This is a 1 year rolling contract, salary £28,000 per year plus travel expenses and pension, with flexible working and regular travel to programme venues.

If you are looking for a role where your experience really matters, where you can lead from the front and be part of something that is growing fast and making a difference every day, this could be for you.

ABOUT US

Women at the Well is a support service for women based in the King’s Cross area of central London. We provide practical support and advocacy to women facing a wide range of disadvantages, and we have a specialism in working with women whose lives have been affected by prostitution and/or sexual exploitation. We are trauma informed, holistic and woman-centred. We deliver our mission through three interconnected services:

1. A women only drop-in service

2. An advocacy service

3. An outreach service

We take referrals from many external partners and while we have a hub-centre in Kings Cross we are a pan-London service. Read more about our work in our impact report.

Women at the Well has supported thousands of women over more than twenty years work in London. We see the complex ways in which women’s inequality, racism, disability and poor health, educational disadvantage, trauma in childhood, migration and the hostile immigration environment can all lead to significant social and economic disadvantages and harm. In our work we meet women who have experienced repeated and extensive abuse, and who are often homeless, living with addictions and/or mental health issues, and in poverty. We see how these women are at high risk of a range of sexually exploitative behaviours including prostitution. As well as providing tailored support, we aim to speak up for the rights of women to live lives free from abuse.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Head of Fundraising & Partnerships will lead the development and delivery of Women at The Well’s fundraising strategy, ensuring we build the sustainable and diverse income base needed to continue supporting women facing extraordinary disadvantage, exploitation and harm. As a senior, hands-on fundraiser, the postholder will take responsibility for income generation across trusts and foundations, individual philanthropy, corporate partnerships and community fundraising, while building the systems, relationships and communications that underpin long-term growth.

Working closely with the CEO—an experienced trusts fundraiser—the postholder will identify opportunities, cultivate relationships, steward supporters, craft compelling cases for support, and drive forward multi-stream fundraising with clarity and purpose. They will coordinate the CEO’s involvement in major fundraising opportunities and act as a strategic partner, ensuring the organisation’s leadership has what they need to secure transformational funding.

This role sits at the heart of a small, values-driven team committed to trauma-informed, women-centred work. The postholder must bring emotional resilience, sound judgement and a deep respect for the dignity and lived experiences of the women who use our service. Regular presence in our King’s Cross centre is important for relationship-building and grounding fundraising work in the mission, though we offer flexibility in working patterns for the right candidate.

We're looking for someone with experience of verging or similar church support work. Good social skills are essential as is the ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative.  The ability to work closely with and relate well to all Cathedral staff, ministry team, congregation, volunteers, visitors, and members of the general public will also be required. 

The two Assistant Vergers and Precinct Officers carry out a wide range of duties under the direction of the Head Verger and Precinct Manager.  Work includes: the careful setting up and delivery of all liturgical matters; ensuring a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for all working in, visiting, or using the Cathedral and Cathedral House and precinct and ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the Cathedral for all.

Essential experience and skills

• A flexible attitude and willingness to take on a range of duties including practical ‘hands- on’ work.
• Attention to detail and an ability to assess priorities including when under pressure.
• Understanding of liturgy or willingness to learn.
• Ability to be a good team player and work collaboratively with Ministry Team and Lay Staff.
• Good administrative and IT skills.
• Good communication and social skills.
• Good understanding of the importance of managing security and health and safety.
• Have an open and welcoming attitude to all including volunteers and members of the general public.
• A trained First Aider (or willing to be trained upon appointment to an appropriate level).
• Willing to learn new skills and undertake training.
• Willing to work alone.
• Ability to work flexibly over seven days and evenings including holiday periods.
• Experience of caretaking duties.

Desirable experience

• At least one year’s experience as a church or cathedral verger or in a similar role.
• Experience of working in an environment where paid and voluntary staff work side by side.
• Experience of delivering events.

Personal qualities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, in particular warmth, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and imagination.
• In sympathy with the ethos and aims of the Cathedral as a Christian organisation.
• Be a communicant member of the Church of England.
• Highly collaborative.
• Ability to lift and carry furniture, climb stairs, walk, and stand unaided for significant periods of time and work at height as an occupational requirement
• Ability to work with senior level colleagues and with the general public.
• Committed to equal opportunities and inclusivity
• Committed to upholding the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

Benefits of working at Portsmouth Cathedral:

Generous leave allowance of 25 days (pro rata for part-time posts) plus all public holidays and two 'given' days after Christmas/New Year.

Employer pension contributions of 7.0%, employee contribution 1.0%

Cash health plan

Safeguarding. The Cathedral takes the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults very seriously, and practices Safer Recruitment for all roles (both paid and voluntary), enhanced DBS for specific roles, and face-to-face or online training as required.   An enhanced DBS is required for this role.

Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.

Closing date for applications:  4th February 

Interviews will be held 16th February

This role is a key member of a small staff team of the Girlguiding North West England Region Office which is led by the Executive Manager. The role of the Head of Rewarding & Flexible Volunteering (R&FV) is to manage the delivery, implementation, coordination, and administration of training and development programs for leaders, young members, commissioners, and trainers. The successful applicant must have excellent verbal, and written communication skills. They must be able to build positive relationships with staff and volunteers at all levels and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

A place to make a difference

Location: Peterborough, hybrid – 3 days a week onsite with occasional travel to other offices as required.
Salary: £66,003 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hour: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 8am and 6pm

With over 21,000 homes across the country, we’re responsible for supporting thousands of customers and their families.

We’re proud to build positive, long-lasting relationships that go beyond housing. The work we do supports our customers and creates vibrant communities where people of all backgrounds can thrive.

If you pride yourself on delivering the best customer care and want to use your skills to make a positive impact on families and communities, there’s a place for you at Accent.

About the role

We’re looking for a passionate, customer focused leader to head up our Repairs Contact Centre. This service is vital to the wellbeing and safety of our customers, and your work will make a direct difference to how people experience their homes.

As our Head of Customer Contact – Repairs, you’ll lead a dedicated team to deliver great customer and colleague experiences, achieve key performance measures, and drive quality across all repairs interactions. You’ll also help shape future contact channels and play a key role in improving Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs).

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the repairs contact centre to deliver a consistent, customer centred service
• Managing performance, quality and colleague engagement
• Working closely with contractors and technical teams to improve the end to end customer journey
• Using data and insights to develop reporting and drive service improvements
• Influencing how customers connect with us in the future
• Building on a strong foundation to evolve and elevate the service

Salary

The spot salary for this post is £66,003 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.

About you

• CIH qualification or willingness to work towards
• Previous People Management experience, leading and managing a team in a high-volume, challenging, customer-focused, multi-channel contact centre environment
• Familiarity with managing customer expectations across varied contact channels, with an understanding of digital transformation and channel shift opportunities
• Previous experience of developing and coaching a team, managing performance and embedding a positive team culture
• Expertise in contact centre resource planning methods
• Financial and budget awareness, with the ability to monitor resources and manage costs.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present to teams and individuals
• Proficiency in ICT and telephony systems relevant to contact centre operations and MS Office packages
• Experience in performance management, dispute resolution, and driving team success through KPIs.

A place to build a future

We’ve got big ambitions and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn new skills, shape your career, and thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

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.

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.

If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.

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 Customer Contact, Head of Customer Contact Centre, Head of Repairs Contact Centre, Customer Contact Centre Manager, Head of Customer Services, Director of Customer Contact, Customer Operations Manager, Contact Centre Operations Manager, Head of Customer Operations, Repairs Contact Centre Manager, Customer Experience Manager, Customer Services Operations Manager, Head of Repairs Services, Housing Contact Centre Manager, Customer Service Delivery Manager

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Location: MSSC, National Support Centre, 200B Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY (Hybrid)

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - £63,000 gross per annum, depending on experience

Closing Date: Sunday 8 February 2026

Interviews:Tuesday 17 February 2026 (Interviews to be held in London)

Application: CV & Supporting Statement

Are you a Head of Safety, Health & Environment looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

We are currently looking for a Head of Safety, Health & Environment to join our team.

About the role

If you have significant experience of delivering and guiding health and safety in a large organisation as well as providing advice and guidance on health and safety issues on both a strategic and operational level this could be the role for you. 

You will have first class leadership skills, with the ability to manage a disbursed staff team as well as the excellent interpersonal skills to support and influence colleagues, senior managers, volunteers and others.

The successful candidate will be able to build effective relationships, manage a diverse workload as well as being able to analyse and deal with complex or difficult situations, with skill and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage all safety, health and environmental issues within the MSSC, working closely with the Director of Young People, Volunteer & Business Support and other members of the senior management team, the area, offshore, training and other teams as appropriate.
• Manage a disbursed team of Safety Assurance Officers with the support of a Deputy Head of Safety, Health & Environment.
• Monitor changes to legislation and advise CEO and Trustees of their impact on the MSSC and any required actions and/or policy changes.
• Report and analyse safety data and identifying trends or issues.

Requirements

• Hold a formal qualification in Health & Safety (NEBOSH Certificate or higher).
• Up to date knowledge of H&S legislation, developments, practice and management.
•  Experience of risk management and compliance systems.
•  Significant experience of providing advice and guidance on H&S issues at a senior professional level; both operational and strategic.
•  Experience of managing and supporting a staff team.

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack. If you are interested in this role, please apply now!

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata for part time employees, increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Volunteering Leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. 

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

Are you passionate about inspiring generosity and driving meaningful change across communities?
Do you have the strategic mindset and fundraising expertise to help shape a more generous, hopeful future?

We’re looking for a Head of Generosity and Giving to lead our strategy for income generation, generosity culture, and parish engagement across the Diocese of Bristol.

In this role, you will:

✨ Lead a bold Generosity & Giving strategy
✨Deliver major fundraising campaigns and events
✨Develop our new Legacy & In‑Memorial Giving Programme
✨Build trusted relationships with parishes, partners, funders and supporters
✨ Use data, insight and storytelling to drive growth
✨Lead and inspire a small, dynamic team

You’ll be joining us at an exciting moment as we prepare to strengthen our culture of generosity rooted in openness, creativity, bravery and community.

What we offer

✔ Flexible working
✔ 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
✔ Pension, life assurance & sick pay
✔ Values‑led, supportive team culture

Closing date: 22 February 2026
Interviews: 2 March 2026

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

The Diocese of Bristol is committed to being a fair, respectful and inclusive organisation. We believe diversity helps us flourish, and we warmly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

Have you led transformational change in the third sector – and are now looking for your next big opportunity to make a lasting impact?

If so, you may be the dynamic, strategic and values-driven leader we’re looking for as our Head of Volunteering Development.

This is a senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy. Working with key stakeholders and partners, you’ll lead the development and delivery of a forward-thinking, inclusive Vision for Volunteering for Somerset. With a remit that spans strategy development, community engagement, active citizenship and workforce wellbeing, this role will be key in exploring new and exciting approaches that makes volunteering accessible to all.

You’ll bring proven leadership experience in the third sector, and a track record of strategic planning and delivering change in complex environments. You’ll also have a passion for volunteering, a deep understanding of the volunteer experience, and excellent knowledge and understanding of the national and local volunteering landscape – including the opportunities and challenges.

In return, we offer flexible, hybrid working options, a free Employee Assistance Programme, and up to 7.5 hours of volunteering leave per year.

To find out more about this role, including how you can apply, please visit our website by clicking the button on this advert.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Trust Fundraiser to join our Communication and Fundraising Team. In this new role, you’ll help secure funding that enables us to support our Diocesan Fundraising Operations for current and future endeavours! You’ll be responsible for researching, writing and submitting high-quality grant applications, as well as nurturing relationships with existing and new grant funders. Your work will directly support the sustainability and growth of our diocese for the next generation.

From creating persuasive funding proposals to managing reporting and impact updates, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our funders see the difference their support makes across the Diocese of Salford. Working closely with colleagues within the team and across the diocese, you’ll coordinate information, track deadlines, and ensure funding is managed in line with funder requirements and best practice.

With your attention to detail and strong organisational skills, you’ll help us grow income and strengthen partnerships.

About the Role

Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, though some flexibility may be required for work on evenings as needed.

Location: Diocese of Salford Cathedral Centre - 3 Ford Street, Salford M3 6DP

We’re happy to discuss flexible and hybrid working arrangements and are keen to support a healthy work–life balance.

Salary & Benefits: £ 32,117 - £39,480, 25 holidays, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days.

Main Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser to secure major gifts for capital and revenue projects, (predominantly trusts, grants and foundations but this could also include major donor and corporate gifts.)
• Create a trust and foundation funding plan for each fundraising target.
• Prepare and submit compelling and persuasive grant applications for each plan.
• Manage and fulfil grant reports and feedback for each live grant.
• Build a pipeline of potential funding opportunities from trusts and foundations.
• Ensure a database of funders and grant applications is created and maintained.
• Research and analysis to identify funding opportunities with trusts and foundation to develop future plans.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser and the Individual Gifts Officer to set up a new CMS and explore and develop other fundraising income streams.
• Create support documents for parishes to enable them to proactively apply for small grants including National Lottery’s ‘Awards for All’ scheme.
• Research and keep abreast of industry activity and trends.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required.

Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.

They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found at our Diocesan website for future details.

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Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday the 13th February 2026

The Vacancy

Job Title: Head of Fundraising, YMCA Essex

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Weekly Hours: 35

Reference: YMC1154754

Make a lasting impact with YMCA Essex.
We’re embarking on an exciting journey to redevelop our iconic Victoria Road site — creating a vibrant community space that transforms lives. To make this vision a reality, we’re seeking a dynamic Head of Fundraising to lead the generation of income across multiple streams and help shape the future of our organisation.

About the Role
As Head of Fundraising, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering YMCA Essex’s income generation strategy, ensuring sustainable and diverse funding for our redevelopment project and wider community initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you’ll bring creativity, strategic thinking, and drive to build meaningful partnerships and deliver strong results.

You’ll lead on securing income from a variety of sources including trusts and foundations, corporate partners, major donors, legacies, community fundraising, and social enterprise. With ambitious targets and a clear vision, you’ll identify new opportunities, manage risks, and ensure a healthy return on investment.

This role will also see you collaborate across teams - engaging staff, residents, volunteers and community supporters in our mission. You’ll be a visible and inspiring leader, fostering a culture of energy, growth, and shared purpose.

About You

You are seeking an opportunity where there’s space and scope to build something amazing from the ground up. This means you’ll almost certainly be an experienced fundraiser or income generation professional who thrives on building relationships and achieving results. You’ll combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery and bring a proven track record of meeting ambitious income targets for capital projects.

Key qualities include:

Experience in one or more of the following: trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major gifts, or community fundraising.

Strong, pragmatic communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage senior leaders, donors, and partners.

The ability to innovate, plan strategically, and manage competing priorities effectively.

A commitment to YMCA Essex’s core values of Kindness, Fairness, Professionalism, Perseverance, and Joy.

Why Join Us?
At YMCA Essex, we believe in creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. You’ll be joining a passionate, supportive team driven by a shared purpose - to strengthen our community and change lives for the better.

If you’re ready to bring energy, expertise, and vision to this transformative project, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.