Head of community fundraising jobs

The Social Media and Digital Content Manager is central to shaping and delivering the Young Vic's social media and digital content strategies. This role will take ownership of the Young Vic’s social media channels, promoting the full scope of programming and projects and bringing the Young Vic’s brand and tone of voice to life for our online audiences. It will also lead the Young Vic's approach to digital storytelling and video content, finding innovative ways to engage new audiences in our programming and bring them closer to the artistic visions and processes behind our work. Cultivating digital partnerships is also key to this role; helping bring the Young Vic to new audiences.

Essential Skills

A strategic, pro-active and creative approach to social media and digital content

Sound knowledge and experience of managing social platforms

Experience briefing and booking freelance creatives, and producing video content

Experience managing social media campaigns and successfully driving reach and engagement online.

Proven copywriting and editorial skills

Experience using social media planning and publishing software, including Meta Business Suite

Knowledge of digital accessibility standards and a strong belief in inclusive content creation

A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organisational and project management skills, and confidence in managing multiple priorities and stakeholders. Impeccable accuracy and strong attention to detail.

A collaborative approach, with the ability to engage multiple levels of stakeholders.

A pro-active self-starter who takes initiative and loves new challenges.

A passion for the work produced at the Young Vic, and its core mission

Experience managing budgets

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: London Hybrid
Closing date: 10^th April
Benefits: 26 days holiday, Health cash plan, Life assurance, 9% pension contribution

We are delighted to be working with a long?established national charity that provides vital welfare, wellbeing and community support to serving personnel, veterans and families.

This is a hugely exciting opportunity for an experienced senior corporate fundraiser to shape and grow a high?value Strategic Partnerships function. You will drive commercially minded, social value?aligned partnerships that deliver significant financial impact and position the charity as the partner of choice across.

As part of this role, you will lead the development and delivery of a long?term partnership strategy, securing multi-year, six- and seven-figure partnerships that blend commercial, sponsorship and Social Value opportunities. You will drive proactive new business, steward high?value relationships, and work cross-organisationally to craft compelling partnership proposals. You will also lead and inspire a high-performing team of three enabling them to deliver ambitious growth.

To be successful as the Head of Strategic Partnerships you will need:

• A strong track record of securing and growing significant high-value corporate or commercial partnerships
• Senior-level experience influencing and negotiating external stakeholders
• Leadership experience
• Strategic leadership experience, including developing multi-year income or partnership growth plans

If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2916AJ.
1^st Interview; 16^th April
2^nd Stage; 22^nd April
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

Role Overview
The Talent Set is delighted to partner with this wonderful health charity on a fantastic Interim Head of Philanthropy role. This pivotal position involves leading a dynamic fundraising team, nurturing major donor relationships, and overseeing income streams to ensure continued growth. The role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a renowned health charity for an initial 7 month contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of four fundraising professionals, overseeing their work and development.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, securing gifts ranging from a few thousand to £300,000 annually.
• Manage and enhance engagement at key events
• Collaborate closely with senior colleagues, including the CEO and community teams, to maximise fundraising outcomes.
• Oversee pipelines for multiple income streams, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
• Maintain hands-on involvement in fundraising activities, including representing the organisation at events and networking opportunities.
• Monitor and report on progress, providing updates to senior leadership to inform strategic decisions.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in philanthropy and major gift fundraising.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and steward high-net-worth donors.
• Strong leadership qualities, capable of motivating and managing a team effectively.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with clear financial and strategic targets.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments, maintaining a professional and approachable manner.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail to manage multiple income streams.

What’s on Offer
Day rate: £197.63 per day PAYE + holiday pay

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

We are looking for a CRM & Data Officer to take ownership of HorseWorld’s supporter data and CRM system—ensuring it is accurate, compliant and actively enabling our fundraising to grow.

At HorseWorld, we believe in the power of horses to change lives.

For over 70 years, we’ve rescued, rehabilitated and rehomed horses, ponies and donkeys in need. Today, that work reaches further—through our Discovery programme, we partner rescued horses with children and young people who are struggling in mainstream education, helping them rebuild confidence, connection and a sense of possibility.

We are growing our impact, and with that comes the need for strong foundations.
Behind every donation, every supporter, every horse and every young person we reach, there is data we must be able to trust.

This role sits at the heart of that.

The Role

This is a pivotal role within our fundraising team. You will be the person who makes sure our systems work, our income is correctly recorded and reconciled, and our data is handled with care and integrity.

You will work closely with fundraising and finance colleagues, and with the CEO, to ensure that our data not only meets regulatory requirements, but supports better decisions, stronger relationships and increased income.

This is not just about maintaining data.
It’s about making it useful.

Key Responsibilities

CRM & Data Management

• Own and manage HorseWorld’s CRM system, ensuring data accuracy, integrity and usability
• Act as system administrator and lead on any future development or upgrades
• Produce reports and insights to support fundraising performance and decision-making
• Support colleagues to use the CRM effectively through guidance and training

Data Protection & Compliance

• Work with the CEO to ensure compliance with GDPR and relevant fundraising regulations
• Act as a key point of contact for data protection queries and audits
• Maintain clear processes, documentation and staff understanding of data responsibilities

Fundraising Operations & Financial Reconciliation

• Reconcile all fundraising income through the CRM with the Accounts team on a monthly basis
• Ensure all income streams (online platforms, standing orders, events, etc.) are accurately recorded and monitored
• Support fundraising activities and events with data and financial processes

Gift Aid

• Manage and improve Gift Aid processes to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Submit accurate monthly claims and maintain robust records
• Ensure readiness for HMRC inspection at all times

Lottery Administration

• Record and monitor lottery income
• Complete required returns to the Gambling Commission
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements

About You

You are someone who takes pride in getting things right.

You are naturally organised, detail-focused and comfortable working with data, systems and processes. You understand that accuracy matters—not just for compliance, but because it underpins trust, income and impact.

You are equally comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and you bring a practical, problem-solving mindset to your work.

You don’t just keep systems running—you look for ways to make them better.

Experience & Skills

Essential

• Experience working with CRM systems and managing data accurately and systematically
• Strong Excel and IT skills
• Experience in administrative roles involving finance and/or donor data
• Confidence in reconciling income and producing reports
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking

Desirable

• Experience in a fundraising or charity environment
• Knowledge of Gift Aid and charity income processes
• Experience with Beacon CRM or similar systems
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements

Personal Qualities

• Aligned with HorseWorld’s values: Caring, Collaborative, Proactive, Adaptable, Inclusive
• A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships
• A proactive problem-solver with a “can do” attitude
• Comfortable taking ownership and working with minimal supervision
• Motivated by the impact of our work with horses and young people

Why This Role Matters

Every donation we receive, every supporter we engage, and every programme we deliver relies on data being accurate, compliant and usable.

In this role, your work will directly support:

• the growth of our fundraising income
• the strength of our supporter relationships
• and ultimately, the number of horses and young people we can help

It’s a role with real responsibility—and real impact.

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Development Co-ordinator to support and strengthen our fundraising and membership function. This role is ideal for a self-starter who excels at administration, enjoys creating efficient processes, and is confident managing projects and working collaboratively across teams.

As Development Coordinator, you’ll be the lynchpin of a friendly, ambitious team at a brilliant arts charity, underpinning and powering our development activity so it can thrive and grow.

You will coordinate multiple fundraising activities, ensuring projects are well planned, timelines are met, and stakeholders are supported with clear information and robust systems.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Administration & Coordination

• Provide high-quality administrative and coordination support to fundraising activity across multiple income streams
• Coordinate meetings, actions, and follow-ups for fundraising projects
• Support the planning and delivery of fundraising events

Project Management

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and task trackers
• Monitor progress against milestones, proactively identifying risks or delays
• Coordinate input from multiple teams to ensure projects stay on track and deadlines are met
• Ensure clear communication, documentation, and handovers throughout project lifecycles

Process Improvement & Systems

• Review and develop efficient administrative and project management processes
• Identify opportunities to streamline systems, reporting, and data management

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work confidently with colleagues across teams (e.g. finance, communications, engagement) to deliver fundraising activity
• Act as a central point of coordination for shared fundraising activities
• Support collaborative planning and ensure alignment between teams

Reporting & Compliance

• Track income, budgets, and project progress in collaboration with finance colleagues
• Produce regular reports on fundraising performance and project status

Ensure compliance with internal policies, fundraising regulations, and data protection requirements

Core Skills

Essential

• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with experience coordinating projects or complex activities
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• A proactive self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
• Experience developing or improving processes and systems
• Confidence working with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Strong IT skills, including databases, spreadsheets, and project tracking tools

· Adaptable and can embrace change.

Desirable

• Experience in a fundraising or not-for-profit environment
• Experience using a CRM or fundraising database

Familiarity with basic project management tools or methodologies

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national forest organisation in the search for a new Head of Development to join their growing and ambitious organisation. 

Western Forest is a new national forest within Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and the West of England. As the UK faces uncertainty across the intertwining of economic, social, and climate issues, the Western Forest aims to be an opportunity to reset our relationship with nature. Connecting woodlands, farming, and communities, the Western Forest will work to improve livelihoods, health, and nature. 

The Head of Development is a new role joining the organisation's leadership and focusing on leading and developing the organisation's future income-generation strategy. With some current funding support, this role will build relationships to secure income and build the future income pipeline with donors, including corporate partners, local authorities, individuals, grants, and other avenues. Overseeing a small team, this role will ensure there is a consistent pipeline of fundable propositions aligned with Forest Creation and Forest Action. 

To be successful as the Head of Development, you will be an experienced fundraiser who has developed and delivered an income generation strategy and achieved income growth across multiple income streams, including grants and high-value. You will also be an experienced team leader and ideally have a passion or knowledge of the nature, forestry, farming, or environmental sectors. 

If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus. 

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.   

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply.

Legacy Stewardship Manager
Home based, remote working 
£38,000 - £40,000 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week

The Legacy Stewardship Manager will plan and deliver RNID’s legacy stewardship programme to bring about growth in future legacy income.  It will be responsible for planning and creating high quality legacy communications and experiences which make supporters feel inspired and valued so that we convert and retain them over the long-term.

It will use a combination of relationship fundraising techniques and mass fundraising activities. In person events will play a pivotal role, as well as communications and journeys across both digital and print channels.It will also support and enable colleagues to confidently engage in legacy fundraising activities.

This role is critical in growing future legacy income for RNID, which currently represents 72% of RNID’s income.It is a new role, responsible for ensuring supporters are cultivated and stewarded to deepen their legacy support over the long-term.

This role is a new addition to the Legacy Fundraising Team of four, reporting into the Head of Legacies and working closely with the Legacy Marketing Manager and the Legacy Fundraising Officer. We are part of a fundraising team of 20. 

You’re an experienced legacy fundraiser with legacy marketing knowledge as well as strong supporter care and supporter relationship management skills. You’re able to deliver a busy and varied programme of operational activity. You’re comfortable working at a fast pace on multiple activities simultaneously.You’ve personally planned and delivered multiple in person events for legacy supporters.You’re organised and an excellent project manager, able to plan and manage activities at once to agreed deadlines and budgets. You work well collaborating with others and are able to influence internal stakeholders at all levels. You’re ready to apply your skills and experience to grow RNID’s legacy stewardship programme to its full potential. 

You will be responsible for: 

· Managing and deliveringa multifaceted legacy stewardship programme across digital and postal channels as well as in person activities.

· Personally managing a small portfolio of one to one supporter relationships 

· Planning and delivering a programme of in person legacy events

· Coordinating and delivering excellent quality legacy supporter care across RNID

· Project managing all activities and working closely with colleagues to create legacy stewardship communications, journeys and collateral. 

· Educating and training colleagues across RNID to confidently support legacy fundraising activities. 

· Monitoring and reporting on budget and non-financial performance of all stewardship activities

We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most. 

We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.

Closing date: 29 March 2026.
First interview Thursday 9 April, Second interview 16 and 17 April 2026.

Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a fantastic charitable organisation on a fantastic Head of Communications and Giving role on a 9 month contract. This pivotal position involves developing and leading strategic communication and fundraising initiatives to strengthen community engagement and advocacy efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that enhance the organisation's visibility, reputation, and community engagement.
• Lead fundraising campaigns and initiatives, fostering relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Oversee content creation across multiple channels, ensuring messaging aligns with organisational values and objectives.
• Manage a team of communication and fundraising professionals, providing leadership, guidance, and development.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication and fundraising activities, adjusting strategies accordingly.
• Cultivate partnerships and networks to broaden support and philanthropic giving.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and ethical standards in all communications and fundraising activities.

Person Specification

• Experience in leading communication strategies within the charity sector or related fields.
• Proven track record of successful fundraising and relationship management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Strategic thinker with an analytical approach to evaluating campaign success.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively under tight deadlines.

What’s on Offer
Salary: £47,000 per annum
Hybrid working 
9 month maternity cover

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Join RUHX – Be part of something extra extraordinary.

At RUHX, we’re more than the Official NHS charity of the Royal United Hospitals Bath. We go further to give every patient the extra extraordinary care they deserve, while supporting our staff to do what they do best and furthering innovation within our hospitals. We’re out there in our community, collaborating with the people and organisations who drive real change. And we’re making sure that every penny we raise goes towards improving health, happiness and wellbeing for everyone in our community.

RUHX are seeking a motivated and collaborative Charity Impact Manager to lead our internal grants programme and ensure that charitable funds deliver measurable impact for patients, families and staff.

You will play a key role in implementing our new grant‑making system to strengthen monitoring, compliance, approvals and financial forecasting across all restricted and unrestricted funds. Working closely with clinical, operational and fundraising teams, you will help shape a strong pipeline of strategically aligned projects and support the delivery of donor‑funded initiatives, including restricted grants and major donor commitments.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills, excellent relationship‑building capability, and a passion for improving patient and staff experience through effective, transparent and high‑impact charitable investment.

Main duties of the job

No two days in our team are the same. In this role you will spilt your time working onsite in the office in Bath, so that you can meet clinical colleagues across the hospital, with opportunities to work flexibly from home.  You will have a varied role which involves managing a wide range of duties and tasks including.

• Lead the RUHX internal grants process, ensuring all charitable expenditure is compliant and aligned to strategic priorities and donor intent.
• Support the implementation and management of a new grant‑making system that tracks assessments, approvals, expenditure, commitments and fund forecasting.
• Build strong relationships with RUH teams to encourage and support high‑quality, high‑impact grant applications.
• Work with the Development Team to deliver and monitor donor‑funded and restricted‑grant projects, ensuring accurate reporting for stewardship.
• Lead impact measurement and evaluation across all funded projects, producing clear and engaging reports for governance and donors.
• Monitor fund utilisation, project progress and risks, providing regular updates to senior leadership and the Charities Committee.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a Catholic maritime charity and ship-visiting network to recruit for a Head of International Programmes.

Based in their London office and remotely, the Head of International Programmes is responsible for delivering the international strategy and developing the capacity and reach of the global network. This will include developing close relationships with international partners to help them identify their needs, and deliver programmes and projects to meet them. The postholder will also lead and support the development of international grant income, cultivating and stewarding relationships with corporates, trusts, and foundations; identifying new funding opportunities; preparing high-quality proposals and reports; and ensuring compliance with donor requirements to secure sustainable resources for international programmes.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of managing programmes and projects, preferably within an international development setting. You will bring strong partnership building skills and have some fundraising experience in order to drive funding of future programmes. You will also bring excellent managerial and leadership skills, having previously managed staff and volunteers.

To apply please submit your CV only in the first instance. You may also be asked to complete a supporting statement if you do progress further in the recruitment process.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

About the Orpheus Centre

The Orpheus Centre is a specialist performing arts college and charity that supports young disabled adults to live more independent and fulfilling lives. Guided by our values—joyful, bold, inclusive, resilient and determined—we empower our students through the arts while providing an exciting, creative and supportive environment for staff.

The role

We are looking for an energetic, organised and enthusiastic Corporate Development Officer to join our ambitious Fundraising team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in corporate fundraising or B2B account management who is confident building strong, long-term partnerships.

You will play a key role in growing our corporate income by stewarding existing relationships and cultivating new ones. Working closely with the Partnerships Manager and Deputy Head of Fundraising, you’ll help the organisation prepare for significant planned growth and an upcoming capital appeal.

If you are passionate about relationship-building, motivated by targets, and want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of disabled young people—this could be your next step.

Location: Godstone, Surrey
Salary: £28,500 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year. Hours may be altered on occasions according to the needs of the curriculum and organisation
Contract: Permanent

Key responsibilities

• Deliver against corporate income targets in line with our fundraising strategy.
• Identify, cultivate and secure new corporate partnerships, including Charity of the Year opportunities, sponsorships and corporate fundraising campaigns.
• Steward existing corporate supporters with high-quality engagement, communication and reporting.
• Prepare compelling proposals, pitch materials and partnership agreements.
• Plan and manage corporate supporter engagement opportunities including meetings, volunteering days and events.
• Maximise corporate volunteering and pro bono opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records using our CRM system.
• Contribute to industry insight by monitoring trends, opportunities and sector developments.
• Attend meetings, pitches, events and occasional evening/weekend activities (TOIL provided).

About you

Essential Experience & Skills

• At least 1 year in fundraising or B2B account management.
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience working to income targets and managing pipelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report and proposal writing.
• Good negotiation, influencing, and presentation abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in corporate fundraising.
• Experience developing pitches and securing COTY partnerships.
• Understanding of disability issues.
• Awareness of corporate fundraising legislation and practice.

Other Requirements

• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours.

Why work with us? 

• A warm, friendly, and creative working environment.
• Opportunities for training, development and personal growth.
• The chance to make a direct, meaningful impact on the lives of young disabled adults.
• Being part of an ambitious organisation entering a period of exciting growth.

Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of young disabled people through the power of the arts.

Safeguarding and Equality

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references. This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

As part of our safer recruitment process and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, online searches may be undertaken as part of due diligence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.

 As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

No agencies please.

Head of Operations

A senior leadership role where your decisions will directly improve young people’s lives.

The Jack Hazeldine Foundation (JHF) is a small, ambitious youth charity with a big mission: to transform the lives of young people through high‑quality 1:1 mentoring, tutoring and personalised support.

We are now seeking a Head of Operations to play a pivotal role in shaping how our charity runs – strengthening our systems, supporting our people, and ensuring we are sustainable, compliant and impact‑driven as we grow.

This is a genuinely senior role, working closely with the CEO and Trustees, where your judgement will be trusted and your impact will be visible every day.

About the role

As Head of Operations, you will lead JHF’s operational strategy and oversee delivery across operations, finance, people, systems, programmes and compliance.

You will line manage a small, committed team and deputise for the CEO when required.

This is a role for someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, and who thrives in a small organisation where leadership is visible and change is possible.

Why join JHF?

• A senior leadership role with real influence over how the organisation operates
• The opportunity to shape and improve systems
• Close working relationships with the CEO and Trustees
• A manageable team size that allows for thoughtful, people‑centred leadership
• Clear, visible impact where your work directly supports better outcomes for young people
• A values‑driven culture rooted in integrity, collaboration and ambition for impact
• A supportive organisation that values learning, wellbeing and sustainable ways of working

We have strong operational foundations in place and have been awarded a CAF Resilience Grant to further strengthen our financial and operational sustainability – a key focus for this role.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and implement JHF’s operational strategy alongside the CEO and Trustees
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations across programmes, finance, HR and administration
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting and controls
• Act as senior lead for governance, risk, GDPR and information security
• Own and develop our bespoke database to improve efficiency, reporting and impact measurement
• Provide high‑quality operational insight and data to inform Board decision‑making
• Support programme delivery to balance impact, quality, compliance and sustainability
• Lead and support staff development, wellbeing and inclusive practice

About you

You will bring:

• Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally in a charity, youth, education or people‑centred organisation
• Strong financial management experience, including budgeting and reporting
• Experience leading small, multi‑disciplinary teams
• Confidence overseeing service delivery, compliance and risk
• Experience owning or leading organisational systems or digital change
• A values‑driven, collaborative approach and strong commitment to safeguarding young people

We recognise that no candidate will meet every requirement. If you bring relevant experience and a strong commitment to our mission, we would love to hear from you.

#Head of Operations #Operations #Strategic Operations #Head of Operations

There when it matters

About the role:

This role will develop and maintain relationships with trusts, foundations and statutory funders through updates and other bespoke communications in order to maximise income.

You will create funding applications which result in significant five- and six-figure gifts in support of Sue Ryder’s vision and mission. Monitor and report progress towards income targets and other agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

About you:

• Experience of maintaining relationships with funders and designing and implementing tailored donor care and stewardship plans.
• Experience of researching new prospects and of developing pipelines of activity.
• Experience of working with Senior Managers/Directors and committee members.
• Experience of Raiser’s Edge or a similar customer relationship management system and maintaining accurate records.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Essential Criteria:

• Significant experience of securing income from trusts and foundations over £50,000.
• Experience of producing high quality applications and updates for donors giving at the five and six- figure funding level.
• Experience of producing budgets suitable for five- and six- figure funding requests.
• Experience of cultivating prospects, initiating conversations and planning and hosting service visits with donors.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.

Benefits
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit our website.

If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.

Closing date: 27 March 2026
Interviews: CV’s reviewed as received

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.

We are seeking a purpose-driven and forward-thinking Director of Finance & Strategy with essential third sector experience, who is passionate about using their financial expertise to create meaningful impact and drive positive change in the world, while embracing technology and AI to strengthen, modernise, and evolve The Zahra Trust’s finance function.
This is a strategic leadership role that combines strong financial control with a clear focus on systems, data, and revenue insight. You will be responsible not only for financial governance, but also for building the infrastructure that enables the organisation to understand income performance, identify opportunities for growth, and respond quickly to changes in revenue.
You will also ensure that the organisation operates in line with charity finance regulations and best practice across all jurisdictions in which we operate.
You will play a central role in ensuring that financial data is accurate, accessible, and actionable — supporting decision-making across fundraising, marketing, and programme delivery.