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Help us protect the legal rights of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and strengthen SEND Support in law
Job title: Head of Finance and Resources
Location: Home-based or Hybrid (with occasional travel to our office in Takeley, Essex, and other locations in England for events and meetings)
Reports to: Chief Executive
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time (up to 28 hours per week considered)
Salary: £48,000 – £55,000 per annum (FTE, pro-rata for part-time)
Who we are
IPSEA is a national charity working to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the educational support they are legally entitled to. Since we were formed in 1983, we have helped to improve the education experience of thousands of children and young people across England. We do this by providing free and independent legal advice and casework support for families, undertaking policy work and delivering training on the SEND legal framework.
What you’ll do
We are seeking a Head of Finance and Resources to provide strategic leadership and operational management across IPSEA’s finance, HR and Fundraising functions, ensuring the charity has robust financial management, effective systems, and sustainable infrastructure to deliver its mission. This role focuses on organisational management, financial integrity and coordination across functions, rather than providing specialist Fundraising or HR expertise.
This is a hands-on role. While the postholder leads on financial strategy, planning and control, they are also responsible for delivering key financial processes and day to day operations. The role oversees key organisational functions including HR and fundraising.
They line manage the Finance Administrator, HR Manager and Fundraising Manager, ensuring alignment, coordination and effective use of organisational resources across the organisation.
Professional expertise and delivery within HR and fundraising remain the responsibility of the relevant managers. The role does not carry responsibility for income generation targets but ensures robust financial and operational support for fundraising activity.
As Head of Finance and Resources, you will be responsible for:
- Financial systems, control and operations
- Financial reporting and Management Accounts
- Budgeting, forecasting and financial strategy
- Restricted funds, compliance and governance
- Fundraising and income support
- Leadership, resources and organisational operations
This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team. If you are passionate about helping children and young people with SEND and have the skills and experience needed, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we looking for?
You’ll need to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with a strong understanding and experience of charity finance, SORP, compliance, risk management and governance.
Significantly experienced in charity finance and financial management or organisational resources, you will be able to prepare management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports and support budgeting and longer-term financial planning.
You will have experience of managing and motivating staff while working with senior leadership teams and/or trustees.
You have strong organisational and analytical skills and can analyse financial information and translate it for non-financial stakeholders. Experience improving systems, processes or digital infrastructure would be preferred but is not essential.
It would be desirable if you had experience overseeing HR, fundraising or wider operational functions, or managing multi-disciplinary teams.
IPSEA should also reflect the communities we support. We would particularly like to hear from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, under-served communities and disabled people, as well as those with lived experience of the SEND system, either as a child or as a parent/carer.
What we can offer you
- 5% employer pension contributions
- Healthcare cash plan
- Flexible working arrangements
- 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
To apply
Please visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 15 June 2026
First-round interviews: week commencing 22 June 2026 in either London or our offices in Takeley (to be confirmed)
We help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the education they are entitled to by law


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The COO will translate BLiM's mission and strategy and ensure its well-run, properly resourced, with its ambitious day-to-day delivery. You will free the CEO to focus on strategic leadership and external influence by owning operations, people management, financial oversight and internal systems.
The COO will be a senior leader who shapes organisational culture, makes operational decisions, manages complex stakeholder relationships and drives the performance of a passionate, high-commitment team. You will be the person the organisation looks to when it needs clarity, stability and momentum.
The COO joins at a moment of leadership transition following the departure of BLiM's co-founder and Director of Operations.
Why Join Us:
Black Lives in Music (BLiM) is a not-for-profit dedicated to advancing racial equity across the UK music industry. We amplify the voices of Black artists, music professionals and communities; drive systemic change; and hold the industry accountable for meaningful progress. Through research, advocacy, programming and strategic partnerships, BLiM creates the conditions for Black talent to thrive.
BLiM has published ground-breaking research including the Being Black in the UK Music Industry report, produced the UK's first Black classical music festival in Classically Black, influenced government policy on live music licensing, and built a network of over 100 partner organisations across the four nations. BLiM is now entering a new phase of its development, with a strengthened leadership team, a Target Operating Model designed to carry the organisation beyond its founding era, and an ambition to become the UK's most influential voice for racial equity in music.
Person Specification
Essential
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Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally as a COO, Head of Operations or Director of Operations in a charity, social enterprise or purpose-driven organisation.
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Demonstrable track record of building and improving operational infrastructure: systems, processes, policies and ways of working that make organisations more effective and resilient.
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Proven people management experience, including line management of senior staff, performance development, recruitment and team culture-building.
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Strong financial literacy, including experience of budget management, grant compliance, financial reporting and working with a board finance function.
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Experience of leading or supporting governance processes, including board reporting, risk management and compliance.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex operational information into clear, accessible reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
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A genuine, demonstrable commitment to racial equity and an understanding of the specific systemic barriers faced by Black professionals, artists and communities.
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The emotional intelligence and interpersonal skill to lead with care, build trust quickly and navigate complex relationships under pressure.
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The resilience and adaptability to thrive in a small, fast-paced, mission-driven organisation where the work is varied, the stakes are high and no day is the same.
Desirable
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Experience of working in or with the music industry, creative industries or arts and culture sector.
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Familiarity with Arts Council England funding frameworks, charity law and the regulatory environment for non-profit organisations.
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Experience of implementing or managing a CRM system, project management platform or other operational technology.
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Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) frameworks and how to embed inclusive practice into operational systems and culture.
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Experience of leading an organisation through a period of significant change, transition or growth.
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An existing network within the UK music sector, creative industries or racial equity and social justice space.
At BLiM, we're interviewing on a rolling basis, so we'd encourage you to apply sooner rather than later!
To be considered for a first interview, please include a Cover Letter with your application. This initial conversation will be relaxed and informal, and we'll take you through the full interview process together so you know exactly what to expect at every stage.
To drive transformational, systemic change across the UK music sector, ensuring every person regardless of background.
With more than 750 members, Homeless Link work to improve services and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness and ensure that everyone has a place to call home and the support they need to keep it.
We are seeking a Research Officer to join our Policy and Research team.This is a varied role, supporting both longer-term strategic research and responsive research consultancy projects, including programme evaluations. The Research Officer will work closely with the wider Research team to collect, analyse and communicate evidence that informs policy, practice development and service improvement across the sector. This will include both quantitative and qualitative research and working with frontline services, partners and people with lived experience of homelessness.
The successful candidate will have a good foundation in quantitative and qualitative research, strong communication skills, and an openness to continuous learning and problem solving. This role would suit someone looking to build their experience in applied social research while contributing to evidence that supports a better response to preventing and ending homelessness.
We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our organisation and would greatly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability.
For full details of the role and how to apply please select Redirect to Recruiter to visit our website.
To develop, inspire, support and sustain a movement of organisations working together to achieve positive futures for people who are homeless.
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About Future Frontiers
Household income is still one of the strongest predictors of a young person’s future opportunities and earning potential in the UK. Future Frontiers exists to level the playing field. We equip under-resourced young people with the knowledge, skills, confidence and connections they need to broaden their horizons and take positive steps towards their futures.
In partnership with schools and businesses across Greater London, we deliver programmes of personalised careers coaching, skills development and exposure to professional role models for young people from low-income families. This year, we are supporting around 2,500 young people through our programmes. You can find out more about our work and impact in the Annual Impact Report on our website.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our small, ambitious team and help secure the funding that makes our work possible.
Our Philanthropy team builds meaningful relationships with supporters, particularly charitable trusts and foundations, to secure a significant proportion of Future Frontiers’ income. We have a strong case for support, a track record of securing trusts and foundations funding, and an exciting pipeline of opportunities. We’re now looking to build on this success as we continue to grow our philanthropy income.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you’ll identify prospective funders, manage relationships with charitable trusts and foundations, and craft compelling funding proposals and reports that bring our impact to life.
This role requires exceptional writing skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to communicate information clearly, accurately and persuasively. You’ll need to be highly organised, proactive and confident managing multiple deadlines, while producing consistently high-quality work.
We’re looking for someone with strong trusts and foundations fundraising experience who can combine outstanding written communication with excellent relationship-building skills.
Your responsibilities:
Write funding applications and reports
You’ll lead on developing high-quality funding applications, reports and proposals for charitable trusts and foundations that make a compelling case for support and bring our impact to life.
This will include translating complex programme and impact information into clear, engaging and persuasive written communications tailored to each funder’s interests and priorities.
Exceptional writing skills and meticulous attention to detail are essential. You’ll ensure all applications and reports are accurate, well-structured, tailored and submitted to a consistently high standard.
You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to gather information, outcomes and stories that reflect the impact of our programmes.
Manage relationships with trusts and foundations
You’ll help build and manage strong relationships with charitable trusts and foundations through thoughtful stewardship, high-quality communications and proactive engagement.
With support from the Head of Philanthropy, you’ll identify opportunities to secure renewed and increased support, helping grow long-term partnerships with funders.
You’ll also act as an ambassador for Future Frontiers, creating opportunities for supporters to engage more deeply with our work.
Identify new funding opportunities
You’ll proactively identify charitable trusts and foundations with the potential to support Future Frontiers. Through research and collaboration with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll help build a strong pipeline of prospective funders and develop tailored approaches for engagement.
Gather case studies and impact stories
You’ll help collect pupil case studies and testimonials that bring the impact of our programmes to life.
This may include attending programme sessions, speaking directly with young people and helping them feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Strong communication skills, sensitivity and the ability to build rapport with young people will therefore be important in this role.
Support wider voluntary income and engagement opportunities
You’ll work with colleagues across the organisation to support wider voluntary income and engagement opportunities where appropriate. This could include supporter engagement activity, charitable giving from businesses and other opportunities that help grow Future Frontiers’ network and income.
Keep accurate and detailed records
You’ll ensure all philanthropy activity is recorded promptly and accurately, helping us manage relationships, reporting deadlines and fundraising activity effectively. You’ll support the team’s efficiency by keeping organised records and helping manage key administrative processes.
You’ll also ensure we meet data protection and fundraising regulations, including GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Contribute to wider organisational priorities
You’ll be a collaborative team member, supporting cross-team projects and organisation-wide initiatives as needed. From time to time, you may also be asked to take on other duties in line with your role.
About you
Essential
- Experience independently securing high four-figure or ideally five-figure grants from charitable trusts and foundations, including developing successful funding applications and reports.
- Experience managing relationships with funders and delivering thoughtful stewardship to encourage long-term support.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly, accurately and persuasively for different audiences.
- Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to produce consistently high-quality work while managing multiple deadlines independently.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with a wide range of people including funders, colleagues and young people.
- Experience identifying and researching prospective funders and helping to develop funding pipelines.
- Passion for Future Frontiers’ mission and a strong commitment to improving opportunities for under-resourced young people.
Desirable
- Experience securing multi-year funding.
- Experience collecting case studies and testimonials sensitively and confidently.
- Experience supporting wider voluntary income generation or supporter engagement activity.
- Familiarity with fundraising regulations and best practices, including the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Experience working in education, social mobility or youth focused organisations.
What we can offer you
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Annual leave of 27 days plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part time employees and increasing with length of service
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Enhanced leave and pay packages exceeding statutory requirements
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Pension scheme with employer contributions starting at 3%, increasing with length of service
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Flexible working arrangements, including regular home working, up to two weeks working abroad annually, and flexibility around core hours
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Opportunity to apply for an extended career break (following 3+ years’ service)
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A supportive and inclusive workplace, with dedicated wellbeing initiatives and mental health support through our Wellbeing and Inclusion Group and mental health first aiders
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Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access
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Annual personal training and development budget of £300
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Cycle-to-work scheme access
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Season ticket loans
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Access to discounts and savings through Tickets for Good and Charity worker Discounts
Equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion
Here at Future Frontiers we are dedicated to the practice of equal opportunities. The principles of it underpin our mission and we treat all employees, volunteers, clients and young people as individuals. We believe in having an open and inclusive culture that champions diversity in all its forms, including disability, culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, life experiences, socio-economic background, and religion.
We encourage everyone to apply for our roles. If you would like to talk to us about working at Future Frontiers in advance of your application, particularly regarding diversity, we strongly encourage you to contact us via email. We’d love to hear from you.
We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have lived experiences relatable to our young people.
How to apply
To apply, please answer the questions below in a Word document, attach your CV, and send both to our email found in the job specification:
1. Please tell us why you would like to work at Future Frontiers and what particularly interests you about this role.
(Max. 1,500 characters - including spaces)
Answers should demonstrate a genuine interest in Future Frontiers’ mission and a clear understanding of the role.
2. Please tell us about your experience securing funding from charitable trusts and foundations, including examples of successful applications and funder relationships you have managed.
(Max. 2,500 characters - including spaces)
Answers should provide clear and specific examples, demonstrate excellent written communication skills, and show an understanding of how to build strong funder relationships.
- Deadline: Sunday 14 June
- First-round interviews will take place virtually during the week commencing 22 June.
- Second-round interviews will be held in person at our London Bridge office on Tuesday 30 June.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check and reference checks.
We equip young people from low-income households to develop careers knowledge, employability skills, confidence and connections.

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- Title: Digital Communications Officer
- Salary: £25,000 per annum
- Hours: 35 hours per week (permanent)
- Location: Home (Remote) or Hybrid/Office Based (Nottingham)
- Annual leave: 25 days per annum excluding bank holidays
Headway UK – the brain injury association, supports thousands of people every year. Every 90 seconds, someone is admitted to a UK hospital with a brain injury. Brain injury can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. The Communications Team raises vital awareness so that everyone affected by brain injury has the support they need to live well.
Make a real difference to life after brain injury. Join us as Headway UK and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking, creative Digital Communications Team that raises vital awareness for brain injury survivors.
This exciting role will allow you to use your excellent communication and technical skills to create high-quality, optimised content, taking a data-led approach to maximise reach and engagement. You will work with colleagues across the organisation to promote our mission of improving life after brain injury.
What you will do
- Use innovative techniques to grow the charity’s social media, email marketing and web presence, through the creation and optimisation of engaging content in a variety of formats.
- Continuously monitor emerging social media trends and platforms and assess their suitability to reach key audience members in the brain injury community.
- Use your expertise to schedule engaging content to promote Headway UK and raise awareness of brain injury
- Monitor and reply to comments and messages on Headway UK’s social media networks, including its online discussion forum.
- Analyse social media engagement data to extract actionable insights and create detailed reports that inform strategy and improve engagement.
- Be a passionate advocate for social media and digital communications across the Headway network.
- Use your passion for communicating with people to raise awareness by developing and telling the stories of brain injury survivors and their loved ones.
- Use your digital communication skills to facilitate internal communications, organising CEO online briefings and quarterly staff bulletins.
- Manage the day-to-day stewardship of Headway UK’s ambassadors and influencers, building strong relationships, coordinating content opportunities, and ensuring consistent, values-led representation across digital channels.
About you
We’re seeking a creative, enthusiastic and effective website and social media professional to join our communications team. Reporting to the Digital Communications Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing the charity’s online presence.
You might already have some experience of using website and social media platforms in a professional capacity in your current role, or you’ll be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and innovative use of social media and CMS platforms.
Download a job description and personal specification.
Benefits
As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits:
Financial Security
- Competitive Salaries
- Pension - You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension, with Headway contributing between 3–6% dependant on your contributions
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
- Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for
Flexible Working
- Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate hybrid working.
- We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
Wellbeing
- You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Mental Health First Aiders
Holidays and leave
- You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.
Benefits
- You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.
About us
Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK, join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
Safeguarding
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Equality diversity & inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.
Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!
How to apply
Use the following links to apply online:
- Job application form
- Equal opportunities monitoring form
Closing date: Monday 22 June 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of Resources for Autism.
Since 1997, we have supported autistic people and their families through services that are safe, empowering and neuro-affirming. As demand for our work continues to grow, we are looking for an ambitious and strategic Head of Income Generation & Business Development to help us build a stronger, more diverse and sustainable future.
Reporting to the CEO and joining our Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the development of a progressive income generation strategy that expands new partnerships, income streams and opportunities for growth — ensuring we can continue delivering life-changing support to autistic people across London and the West Midlands.
We are looking for someone who combines commercial awareness with creativity, relationship-building and a genuine commitment to social impact.
LOCATION: London (or Birmingham with regular travel to London)
SALARY: £50,000 - £56,000 depending on experience
HOURS: Full time
The Role
You will design and deliver a new income generation strategy that unlocks growth across:
· Corporate partnerships
· Major donors and philanthropy
· Community, individual and digital giving
· Earned and paid‑for services
· Grants, trusts and public sector funding (as part of a balanced mix)
· Recurring /regular donations from committed individuals
You will take an “intrapreneurial” approach — spotting opportunity, building new propositions, testing ideas and learning quickly — while embedding a culture where income generation is seen as a shared organisational priority, not the responsibility of one team.
Essential Experience & Track Record
- A demonstrable track record of generating income and/or building sustainable revenue streams, across more than one income source.
- Evidence of developing and delivering an income or growth strategy, particularly in contexts requiring diversification or change.
- Experience of driving new opportunities — such as partnerships, products, services or supporter propositions — rather than only maintaining existing income.
- Proven success in building and stewarding senior relationships, including corporates, funders, donors, commissioners or strategic partners.
- Experience working at a senior level within an organisation, with exposure to executive decision‑making and governance (e.g. Board or Trustee engagement).
Essential Skills
· Demonstrable evidence of success and business growth
· Experience and success in one or more of the following:
• Corporate partnerships or sponsorship
• Major donor / philanthropy programmes
• Earned or paid for services/ sales
• Community or digital fundraising
· Experience developing and delivering successful strategies.
· Evidence of successful relationship-building skills with funders, donors, corporate partners or others.
· Experience managing or mentoring staff or volunteers.
· Strategic thinker with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with senior stakeholders.
· Good market research and data analysis skills that have influenced decisions
· Experience contributing to or leading at organisational growth.
· Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) adaptable to different populations including: colleagues, external professionals, service users, families, volunteers, donors
Desirable Skills
· Understanding of and commitment to adhering to fundraising policies, ethical standards, and relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g. Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice, GDPR).
· Experience in minor/major donor fundraising and/or corporate partnerships.
· Familiarity with the autism or disability sector.
Staff Benefits
90% of our staff say that Resources for Autism is “a great place to work”.
Not only will the work you do ensure we are making vital differences and inspiring others, but our other benefits also include:
· 25 days of leave (pro rata for part time roles) each year plus 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 Celebration days that could be used between Christmas and new year, but may be used for other religious days or significant days such as your birthday
· access to ongoing training and progress in the areas that interest you
· access to our wellbeing initiatives and an Employee Assistance Programme
Application Process
Read more about us and the role on our website
To apply, you will need to complete our application form in full, including your full employment and education history. Any gaps in employment should be clearly explained within your application.
Please note that CVs may be included as supporting documents but will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.
As part of your application, we ask that you provide a personal statement outlining how your experience, skills and approach meet the requirements of the role and person specification.
To be considered for this role chosen applicants will need to complete our application form in full, including your full employment and education history. Any gaps in employment should be clearly explained within your application. Please note that CVs will be included as supporting documents but will not be accepted in place of a completed application form. Please see more about us and the role on our website.
A society where autistic people can live happy and fulfilling lives.
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East of England – with travel across the region
We are looking to recruit a Mentoring Programme Co-ordinator that will work to expand The Salvation Army’s Starfish programme across the East of England Division. Starfish is a mentoring programme designed to work with children and young people in schools, aged 9-16 years.
Working within a school’s student wellbeing support, Starfish provides committed and trusted adults (mentors) to work with young people who need Early Help without which they would be at risk of not meeting their full potential. Their identified needs may relate to their health, educational or social development.
Key responsibilities:
- Establish and grow the Starfish Schools Mentoring Programme within local primary and secondary schools ensuring efficient and effective delivery and monitoring.
- Recruit and support volunteer Starfish mentors from the local Salvation Army corps and other churches in line with Salvation Army volunteer and Safe & Sound guidelines.
- Support and supervise volunteer coordinators / mentors including identifying and facilitating relevant training.
- Oversee all pupil referrals to the programme, ensuring all relevant information and reports are submitted to schools. Attending multi-agency meetings when required.
- Provide one-to-one mentoring with pupils to increase participation in education, with a focus around emotional health and wellbeing including personal development and life skills, guided by a Trauma Informed Practice approach.
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree with relevant qualification in children’s or youth work qualification and/or extensive experience of working with children and youth in education ages 9-16 and or in the wider community. Applicants with transferable / relevant skills will also be considered.
- Knowledge of issues affecting young people (e.g. education, poverty, mental health) creative and cultural landscape.
- Excellent people skills with extensive experience in managing staff, volunteers and working with children and young people (individuals and groups).
- Ability to create and run age-appropriate positive mentoring activities.
- The credibility, confidence and skills to represent The Salvation Army appropriately and professionally in a variety of settings and be able to develop strong and effective partnership opportunities and relationships that will extend the reach and impact of the Starfish programme across a wide area.
- Experience conducting effective monitoring and evaluation to increase effectiveness.
This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of, and supportive of, the purposes and the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check DBS: Enhanced with barred list or the child workforce and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements. As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found on our website.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
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.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme
Working hours: 35 hours per week (with occasional evening and weekend working)
Closing date: Friday 26 June 2026
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.



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ABOUT MUSTARD TREE
At Mustard Tree, we believe everyone deserves dignity, opportunity, and hope.
We work alongside people experiencing poverty, homelessness, and financial hardship, providing practical support, life-changing opportunities, and pathways towards greater stability and independence.
Our work addresses both the causes and consequences of poverty. We support people not only in crisis, but as they rebuild confidence, develop skills, improve wellbeing, and take meaningful steps towards a more secure future.
ROLE PURPOSE
This role provides person-centred employment and progression support to individuals facing barriers to financial wellbeing, including homelessness or risk of homelessness. Working with a managed caseload, this role will support participants to build confidence and employability skills, and progress towards meaningful, sustained employment, further education, or accredited training.
The role includes a blend of structured employability support, responsive frontline 121 work combined with corporate partnership skills. This role will work directly with Freedom Trainees and Mustard Tree clients, supporting walk-ins, referrals, and longer-term participants. This role will represent our values through high-quality, compassionate, and professional service delivery.
This role combines direct participant support, employability delivery, employer engagement working with the Salford Area Manager. You will work across our Eccles and Little Hulton sites, helping create meaningful opportunities that enable participants’ progression.
Key Competencies
1. World Class Welcome and Customer Service
· Deliver Work Placement and Employment service across Salford appropriate to participants’ needs, through a welcoming, inclusive, and professional service that reflects a world-class customer experience.
· Networking and building relationships in Salford with new and existing corporate partners to deliver work placement opportunities to Freedom Project trainees, attendees to structured courses/clubs, and referrals from partner organisations (JCP and Elevate partners)
· Provide tailored, 1:1 employment and skills support, including caseload management, action planning, CV development, job search, and interview preparation.
· Adapt support to meet the diverse and complex needs of participants, demonstrating empathy and resilience.
· Manage referrals and signposting effectively, ensuring participants access appropriate internal and external services.
2. Proactive in Living and Sharing our Culture, Values and Behaviours
· Consistently model Mustard Tree’s values, culture and expected behaviours in all interactions with participants, colleagues and partners.
· Promote equality, diversity and inclusion by creating safe, welcoming and respectful environments for everyone by building positive relationships, challenge inappropriate behaviour appropriately, and reflect on feedback to continuously improve practice.
· Communicate in an inclusive, accessible and person-centred way, adapting approaches to meet participants needs.
· Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and accountability while maintaining boundaries and delivering on commitments.
3. Courage in Problem Solving and Embracing Change to Meet Needs
· Identify barriers affecting participant progression and respond to reduce/remove the barriers
· Adapt quickly and positively to changing priorities, service demands and participant needs while maintaining high-quality support.
· Demonstrate resilience when managing complex situations, setbacks or competing pressures, whilst taking ownership of actions and outcomes
· Embrace learning, feedback and change to continuously improve ways of working and support positive participant outcomes
4. Confident in Safeguarding and Incident Management
· Manage situations calmly and professionally, maintaining dignity and safety for all.
· Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and incident management procedures, escalating concerns appropriately.
· Work collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to case discussions and team meetings
- Complete and maintain accurate documentation, incident forms, and risk records.
- Attend required training, supervision, and reflective practice sessions and keep up to date with relevant legislation and local statutory and voluntary-sector provision.
5. Skilled in Reporting
· Monitor progress, record outcomes, and adapt support in response to individual needs, using TreeSalt, case notes, and case studies to evidence impact.
- Signpost and refer trainees and participants to appropriate internal services and external agencies, including housing, mental health, benefits, and specialist support.
- Track participant outcomes including engagement, training completion, volunteering, work placements, and employment progression to support internal reporting requirements and funder monitoring.
6. Positive Management of Stakeholders, Partners and Supporters
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with local employers, job centres, statutory services, charities, and third-sector organisations.
- Coordinate referrals and progression pathways into and out of the programme. Establish and maintain pathways into employment, education, training, and volunteering.
- Identify, develop, and maintain work placement and progression opportunities with employers and partner organisations.
- Match participants to placements aligned with their interests, goals, and support needs.
- Ensure placements are structured, safe, and provide meaningful learning and development. Escalate any placement-related issues promptly and collaboratively.
General Duties
- Work in line with organisational policies, procedures, and values.
- Support colleagues and provide cover across services and sites when required.
- Take responsibility for professional development and ongoing learning.
- Act as a positive ambassador for the organisation internally and externally.
- Contribute to environmental responsibility through day-to-day working practices.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as required.
What we are looking for.
Person Specification
Minimum of two years’ frontline experience supporting adults, including vulnerable individuals. - Essential
Experience supporting people facing multiple barriers such as poverty, homelessness, unemployment, or housing instability. - Essential
Experience of managing varied caseloads and achieving measurable outcomes with participants. - Essential
Experience of and/or ability to build and maintain partnerships with external organisations, local businesses or employers. - Essential
Understanding of employability pathways, training provision, and labour market opportunities. - Essential
Resilient, adaptable, with flexible enthusiastic approach. Able to work on their own initiative as well as contributing effectively as part of a team. - Essential
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management. - Essential
Good interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills. - Essential
Degree-level qualification and/or equivalent experience in responsible roles. - Desirable
Strong time management and administration skills, with the ability to multitask - Essential
Experienced in using IT systems including Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word - Desirable
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle and willingness and ability to travel regularly across our Salford hubs - Desirable
Why Work for Mustard Tree
Working at Mustard Tree is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to be part of a community that is changing lives every day.
Our Culture
- A values-led organisation where compassion, dignity, and respect guide everything we do
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your voice matters
- A place where lived experience is valued and people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work
- A strong sense of purpose, with the opportunity to see the real impact of your work
What We Offer
- A meaningful role where you can make a tangible difference in people’s lives
- Opportunities for learning, development, and progression, including access to training and mentoring
- A flexible and supportive approach to working, with consideration for work-life balance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service), with additional bank holidays and a day off for your birthday
- Employer pension contribution
- Access to wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Perkbox
We are committed to investing in our people and creating an environment where you can grow, feel supported, and do your best work.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement - telling us about your experience and why this role matters to you.
This job description is intended as a guide and may evolve as our work continues to grow and respond to the needs of our community.
Our mission is to combat poverty and prevent homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Prospectus is excited to be working with our client in their search for a part-time Key Influencer Officer to join their team. The charity is an international non-profit global campaigning organisation. Their independence and global reach enable them to stand for positive change through action in order to defend nature and promote peace. They investigate and expose global environmental problems, confront those in positions of power and present alternative solutions.
This role is offered on a flexible part-time (0.6FTE) permanent basis, paying a salary of £48,396 to £55,644 (pro rata) with flexible working arrangements between home and their London office.
The Key Influencer Officer role is a new strategic role within the Key Influencer team, and they will work closely with the Key Influencer Manager, to develop and deliver strategic engagement plans for a core portfolio of Content Creators and Mid-Tier Influencers, ensuring this portfolio delivers against the overarching KI strategy objectives. The post holder will lead the strategic development, delivery, and assessment of key influencer collaborations to achieve ambitious campaign and fundraising goals.
They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience in an external-facing communications, marketing, PR, or digital content role that required proactive management of high-value individuals, partners, or talent. They are looking for someone with a demonstrable understanding of the digital content landscape and best practice across key social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, YouTube). They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in negotiating and finalizing agreements or contracts with talent agents or management teams. The ideal candidate will be determined to defend nature, social justice, and peace, with a strong commitment to the organisation's values and an active dedication to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib 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.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The National Flood Forum (NFF) is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual for the role Flood Engagement Officer – Thames Valley. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about working with communities, especially those at risk of flooding.
Key Details:
- Location: Home-based (Thames Valley), with regular travel across the Thames Valley including evening meetings and occasional overnight stays.
- Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £24,784.56 per annum rising to £27,840.90 travel expenses covered
- Contract: Permanent
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave including bank holidays, a day off for your birthday, auto-enrolment pension scheme, learning and development opportunities.
- Closing Date: Sunday 14th June 2026 (Midnight). Early application is encouraged as the position may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.
Role Overview:
The Flood Engagement Officer will support the Thames Valley community engagement team, reporting to a Community Engagement Manager. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with communities to support them in tackling flooding risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Community Project Delivery: Lead and support the implementation of projects focused on flood risk management.
- Community Engagement: Engage and empower at-risk communities, ensuring they have the tools and information to co-create solutions to flood risks.
- Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders and partners.
- Data Management: Provide data to help evaluate and support engagement activities.
- Support the Senior Team: Assist in broader tasks and activities as required by the senior team.
About You:
The ideal candidate will be:
- Empathetic: Understand the challenges faced by those at risk of flooding and help to work with communities and agencies to provide practical solutions.
- Organized and Flexible: Able to prioritize tasks and travel extensively across the region, including evenings and occasional overnight stays.
- Collaborative: A team player with a solution-focused mindset.
- Skilled in Engagement: Experience or an interest in community engagement and building relationships.
- Driving Licence: Full driving licence and access to a car are essential due to the travel requirements.
You must also be a resident of the UK with the right to work in the UK.
About the National Flood Forum:
The NFF is a national charity founded by those affected by flooding, working to support and represent individuals and communities at risk. The organization focuses on empowering flood-affected communities to recover and improve flood resilience. The NFF encourages applications from individuals with lived experience of flooding, and from diverse backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MERSEYSIDE YOUTH ASSOCIATION LTD
Is seeking to recruit the following:
Youth Hub Mentor - Global Majority Engagement
Hours:
28 per week
(May Include Evening and Weekend Work)
Salary:
£27,391 - £30,103 p.a. (Pro Rata) - MYA Grade 5 Point 17-20
Fixed Term Funded to 31st May 2027
Join Merseyside Youth Association’s friendly and energetic Youth Hub team as a Global Majority Outreach Mentor and help young people take the next step into work or training. You’ll be out in the community building relationships, offering one-to-one mentoring, and supporting young people to grow their confidence, develop skills and find real opportunities. This is a fast-paced, purposeful role where no two days are the same. It’s a varied, hands-on role where you’ll work closely with partners and employers, run sessions and events, and support young people into jobs, with a strong focus on helping them stay in work and succeed. If you’re approachable, motivated and passionate about making a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Merseyside Youth Association Limited Actively Promotes the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Young People and Children.
The above post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure,
Please note, CV’s will not be accepted and should not be part of your supporting information. Closing Date for Completed Applications: Midnight Friday 12th June 2026
Merseyside Youth Association Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to maintaining a non-abusive environment
Creating a Positive and Lasting Change in the Lives of Merseyside's Young People
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer
12-month Fixed Term Contract. Full Time, Home-based
Location: London and the South East of England
Salary: £44,500 per annum
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues. This is a homeworking role and you are expected to be in the London office once a month
About the role
Reporting in to the Church Engagement & Fundraising Advisor, the Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer will empower people and amplifying change by proactively identifying opportunities to inspire and equip a defined set of churches, groups, specialist volunteers,
and individuals.
The post-holder will foster relationships built on trust and openness, collaborating both across and outside the organisation to drive meaningful impact in fundraising and campaigning activities.
Some of the main areas of responsibilities of the Church Engagement & Fundraising Officer include:
- Develop and manage Christian Aid’s relationships with a defined group of key churches and Christian Aid groups through face-to-face and online engagement.
- Maximise the involvement of churches and groups as agents of change in alignment with Christian Aid’s values and goals.
- Proactively identify and engage churches that have not previously supported Christian Aid, building and maintaining a pipeline of prospective churches to Give, Act, and Pray.
- Build and nurture meaningful existing relationships with churches and groups to ensure alignment with Christian Aid’s values and goals.
- Actively promote Christian Aid’s presence and profile by delivering impactful contributions, such as speaking at events, attending festivals, participating in meetings, and utilising communication channels.
- Adapt engagement based on the insights gained from stakeholders to consistently achieve departmental and team targets.
- Supervise and support volunteers, ensuring they are effectively developed and equipped to fulfil Christian Aid’s objectives.
- Monitor and maintain accurate records of all activities involving supporters and volunteers, utilising the CRM supporter database.
- Use collected data and insights to inform priorities and drive continuous improvement in processes and outcomes.
- Consistently deliver high-impact outputs, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and striving to maximise the impact of Christian Aid’s work.
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience and knowledge of church audiences across all denominations.
- Experience of mentoring volunteers to add capacity, skills and aptitude to empower and support them.
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of good donor management or customer care, and understanding of the principles of relationship building.
- Developed communication skills to inspire others to take action and use their skills and resources to fundraise and donate.
- Developed communication skills to communicate complex messages creatively and effectively to diverse audiences.
- An ability to analyse and interpret information and data to prioritise work and achieve results.
- Organisational skills to work under pressure and manage competing priorities to deliver multiple concurrent activities.
- The ability to travel frequently to locations, including some evenings and weekends.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of current fundraising legislation and good practice.
- Knowledge of relevant church networks and denominational structures.
- Ability to effectively portray development messages in a theological context.
- Knowledge of global development issues and Christian Aid’s work.
- Good knowledge of the London and South East geographical region.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
MERSEYSIDE YOUTH ASSOCIATION LTD
Is seeking to recruit the following:
OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE MANAGER THE DAM
Hours:
35 hours per week
(Will Include Some Evening and Weekend Work)
Salary:
£34,580 p.a. - £37,601 p.a. - MYA Grade 7 Point 25-28
Fixed Term Funded to 31st January 2030
(With the Potential to be Extended to 31st January 2032)
Merseyside Youth Association is seeking an energetic and visionary Outdoor Education Centre Manager to lead our lakeside Outdoor Education Centre (based on the Lord Derby Estate in Knowsley) into its next exciting chapter.
You’ll be the driving force behind the Centre’s direction, designing imaginative outdoor programmes for children and young people including those who may never have experienced the outdoors before.
Alongside the outdoor delivery, you’ll bring strong commercial flair: developing and delivering a robust income generation strategy, managing budgets, securing grants, expanding school and corporate bookings, and positioning MYA as the provider of choice for outdoor education locally and beyond.
You’ll build meaningful partnerships, drive targeted marketing, track both impact and financial KPIs, and ensure our programmes not only change lives but also sustain the long-term future of the Centre.
If you’re driven, innovative, and passionate about shaping inclusive outdoor experiences that help young people grow in confidence and joy, this is your opportunity to lead something remarkable.
Note: As part of your application please make sure you highlight how you meet both the Essential and Desirable elements of the job specification.
Merseyside Youth Association Limited Actively Promotes the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Young People and Children.
The above post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure,
Please note, CV’s will not be accepted and should not be part of your supporting information.
Closing Date for Completed Applications: Midnight Friday 12th June 2026
Merseyside Youth Association Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to maintaining a non-abusive environment
Creating a Positive and Lasting Change in the Lives of Merseyside's Young People
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Business Officer (Trading)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Location: Office based, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Salary: £27,976 – £36,328 per annum
Plunkett UK is looking for a Community Business Officer (Trading) to support a network of community-owned businesses across the UK.
About Us
Plunkett UK, the operational name for Plunkett Foundation, is a national charity supporting people in rural areas to set up and run successful businesses in community ownership. We do this to achieve our UK-wide vision for resilient, thriving and inclusive rural communities.
About the Role
In this proactive, people-focused role, you’ll work closely with established community businesses to strengthen their operations, improve sustainability, and maximise social impact. You’ll provide direct support, coordinate access to specialist advice, and build strong relationships to understand each group’s needs and challenges.
You’ll also support membership engagement, contribute to events and communications, and maintain accurate data to ensure high-quality support across our network. Working as part of a collaborative team, you’ll help deliver a responsive and effective service to community businesses.
This role is ideal for someone organised, empathetic and confident communicating with a wide range of people, with a strong interest in community business and rural communities.
The successful candidate should have the following knowledge, experience, skills and attributes:
- Relationship‑focused: you enjoy working with people and are confident building positive, professional relationships.
- Customer‑centred: you have experience working with the public and take pride in providing a helpful, friendly service.
- Empathetic and patient: you take time to understand the situations and needs of the people you work with, responding with care and without rushing.
- Proactive and confident: you take initiative, approach tasks positively, and are comfortable acting independently within your role. You're confident engaging with others, raising issues when needed, and following things through to completion.
- Communicative: you're a confident and clear communicator, comfortable managing multiple interactions by phone, email, video call and in person. You adapt your tone and approach to suit different people and situations.
- Community‑minded: you bring an interest in community business and an understanding of community business models and the challenges facing rural communities.
- Tech comfortable: you have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and are confident using everyday digital tools to stay organised. Experience of using CRM systems — particularly Salesforce — is an advantage, and you're comfortable keeping accurate records and information up to date.
- Problem‑solving: you're practical and solution‑focused, able to think issues through, handle queries calmly, and find effective responses when challenges arise.
- Organised and adaptable: you are able to prioritise your workload effectively, managing competing demands on your time without losing focus or quality.
Join Plunkett UK and be part of a national charity supporting resilient, thriving and inclusive rural communities.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on Friday 3 July 2026
Interview date: During week commencing 13 July 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and our approach goes beyond ‘protected characteristics’ to thinking more broadly about inclusion. Every individual will think and feel differently and we believe that these differences should be embraced, and individual needs taken into account. Additionally, the makeup of the rural communities we work with leads to their own particular diversity and exclusion challenges and opportunities compared to urban areas. Our commitment to EDI, both internally and externally, has been tailored to Plunkett and the communities we serve.
No agencies please.
Registered Charity: 313743
The Deputy Director (Operations & Finance) is a new position in the organisation that will lead the day-to-day running of the organisation, bringing together operations, HR, governance, finance oversight and property management under clear, reliable leadership. Working closely with the Director and deputising in their absence, you will line-manage teams across finance, buildings, studios and administration, and act as Company Secretary to the Board of Trustees.
Beyond keeping the organisation running well, you will play a central role in what comes next including delivery of our 3–5-year strategic business plan, securing a permanent home for the charity, developing Not Another Art School as a scaled income stream, and supporting our pathway toward Arts Council England NPO status.
This is a hands-on, generalist leadership role. You will need to be equally comfortable reviewing a lease, running a Board meeting, troubleshooting an IT system and supporting a member of staff sometimes all in the same week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead governance and compliance acting as Company Secretary, coordinating Board activity, managing statutory filings, and overseeing health & safety, GDPR, and HR frameworks
- Oversee day-to-day operations across studios, galleries, offices, and project spacesLead on all HR processes recruitment, contracts, appraisals, and staff support for a team of ten
- Manage financial oversight alongside the Finance Manager: budgets, cash flow, management accounts, year-end, and funder reporting
- Develop and manage property relationships lease negotiations, landlord liaison, new site acquisition in line with agreed strategy
- Support fundraising applications and funder compliance, and contribute to building diversified income across earned revenue, trusts & foundations, and public funding
- Drive delivery of the strategic business plan, including NAAS development and ACE Illuminate audience data preparation
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You don't need to come from the arts sector, but you do need to be operationally excellent, values-driven, and genuinely excited by what TBFAF is becoming. We are looking for someone with strong experience running operations in a small organisation, solid understanding of governance and finance, confidence managing teams, and the breadth to hold a wide remit without dropping the ball.Experience in property or facilities management, HR management, and familiarity with fundraising applications are all desirable, alongside arts, charity, or cultural sector experience and experience working with Boards of Trustees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.