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1. Working closely with the Head of Creative Engagement to deliver HOME’s year-round Creative Engagement offer for young people, schools and communities.

2. Lead multiple Creative Engagement visual art projects, facilitating HOME Young Artists Studio, producing Horizons Festival, curating HOME’s Inspire Gallery and wider Creative Engagement Programme.

3. Be part of working groups and collaborate with colleagues to ensure that the engagement programme links directly to and is part of HOME’s overall programme – as directed by the Head of Creative Engagement or CEO.

4. Embed best practice in relation to working with young people, schools and communities. Prioritise safeguarding and shape an accessible and inclusive programme of work.

5. Recruit, support, contract, liaise and supervise freelance artists and other creative practitioners engaged in the delivery of projects.

6. Uphold set financial processes and effectively manage project budgets regularly reporting to the Head of Creative Engagement.

7. Implement effective project management, with a high level of project administration, manage time and resources and implement effective administration processes in order to produce high-quality and ensure set outcomes and outputs are delivered in a timely manner. 

8. Develop opportunities and shape pathways to careers for young people and communities.

9. Maintain a working knowledge of and participate in regional and national engagement, creative health and visual art networks, to keep up to speed with developments within the sector.

10.  Work with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure work is effectively promoted. Regularly writing copy and providing content for social media and updating the website in order to raise the profile of HOME’s Creative Engagement work at a local and national level.

11. Work with HOME’s Development Team to identify and support fundraising and reporting when needed.

12. Develop and implement an effective monitoring and evaluation strategy for the programme and to provide written reports when required.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Cause4’s Development Team as a Development Manager, supporting a varied portfolio of charities and social purpose organisations with fundraising, strategy and organisational development.

This opportunity provides a fantastic opportunity for someone to work as part of a passionate and hard working team to hone their consultancy skills to fast track into more senior positions within the organisation.

The role offers the chance to work across multiple sectors including arts, heritage, education, health, sport and community organisations, helping clients to develop fundraising strategies, secure funding and build sustainable income streams. Alongside client work, you will play an active role within the wider Cause4 Development Team, contributing to research, organisational planning, training delivery and business development activity.

This position offers broad exposure across a wide range of organisations, fundraising disciplines and consultancy projects, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their career within the charity or consultancy sectors.

THE OPPORTUNITY WHO THIS ROLE MAY SUIT

• This role could particularly suit: Someone looking to step into their first consultancy or Development Manager role.
• A fundraiser wanting broader experience across multiple organisations and income streams. Someone currently working in the charity, arts, education or cultural sectors looking to transition into consultancy.
• An ambitious individual seeking a fast-paced role with clear progression and development opportunities.
• An existing manager looking to build their consultancy skills to fast track into more senior positions in the sector.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising & Client Support

• Supporting a portfolio of clients with fundraising strategy development and delivery.
• Writing compelling funding applications, Cases for Support and donor-facing materials.
• Supporting funding approaches to Trusts & Foundations, statutory funders, corporates and individual donors.
• Conducting research into prospective funders, partners and opportunities.
• Supporting the development and delivery of fundraising events and engagement activities. Building positive relationships with clients, funders and wider stakeholders.
• Supporting the delivery of fundraising training and wider Cause4 programmes.

Research & Consultancy

• Producing high-quality research, reports and briefing papers.
• Supporting the development of programme ideas, evaluation frameworks and measurable outcomes.
• Contributing strategic thinking to fundraising campaigns and organisational development projects.
• Supporting wider consultancy and innovation work across the organisation.

Team & Organisational Development

• Contributing to Cause4’s business development and growth activity.
• Sharing knowledge, expertise and fundraising insight across the team.
• Supporting the wider strategic and operational needs of the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Cause4 is a fast-paced consultancy environment offering significant opportunities for learning and career development.

Skills & Experience

We are particularly interested in candidates who are ambitious, adaptable and keen to grow within a consultancy environment. You may already have experience in fundraising, charity operations, programme delivery, arts administration, partnerships, research or strategy work.

We are looking for:

• Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce compelling, engaging and high-quality written material.
• Strong research and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and synthesise large and complex amounts of information and data from a range of sources.
• Experience within a charity, fundraising, arts, education or consultancy environment.
• An interest in fundraising, philanthropy and organisational development.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders and building professional relationships.
• Strategic thinking, creative and problem-solving skills. Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using online platforms such as Zoom or Teams.
• Alignment with our company values.

Experience across fundraising or income generation is desirable, but we are equally interested in candidates with strong transferable skills and the ambition to develop into a client-facing consultancy role.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV together with either: a Cover Letter (maximum two pages), or a Cover Video (maximum three minutes) to Ben Wilson, Director of Development and Enterprise.

The deadline for applying is 5pm on Tuesday 1 September 2026.

Please also include a completed Equal Opportunities Form downloadable from the Cause4 website.

The arts for mental health – peer support delivered creatively

Sound Minds is a user-led charity transforming lives through music, film and art. We are a thriving community bound together by creativity and a shared belief in mutual learning and peer support.

Main purposes of the job:

Sound Minds is recruiting a Head of Operations to join our team in Wandsworth.

The Head of Operations is a member of the senior leadership team at Sound Minds and leads the management and day-to-day operations of a vibrant community premises.

Sound Minds is in a period of review and consolidation, following growth of its programmes and having secured Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation status. The Head of Operations will further develop and implement robust systems to support this growth and the charity’s future aims.

The role leads on all operational, health and safety, premises, IT, systems, human resources, evaluation, and reporting activity. The Head of Operations manages the delivery of Sound Minds’ Peer Support service and will act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. They deputise for the CEO as required.

They will assist the CEO on maintaining key relationships with external stakeholders and external communications.

Sound Minds is a creative place, and the Head of Operations will need a passion for organisation and administration.

Salary: £42,833 per annum(pro rata) & 3% contribution to pension

Hours: 28 hours per week

This fixed term contract ends on 16th June 2030 and is renewable depending on funding.

Strong IT skills are essential for this role. You will be required to have a DBS (criminal records check) and satisfactory written references before starting.

The full job description and application pack are available from Sound Minds’ website.

Closing date: 10:00am, Monday 7th September 2026

First interviews: Friday 18th September 2026

The Barbican is seeking to appoint a number of consultants to support the development phase of the National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported Barbican Sculpture Court Revived project. The consultants will work closely with Barbican teams, other consultants and our project partners throughout the development phase to help shape the delivery phase of the project. The delivery phase application is anticipated to be submitted in August 2027. 

Consultant roles we are seeking are:

• Activity Plan consultant
• Archive Strategy consultant
• Community Engagement consultant
• Evaluation consultant
• Interpretation consultant

Full briefs for all roles and details of how to apply can be found on the Barbican Renewal website. 

Tender returns should be submittedby 5pm on Friday 4 September 2026.

The tender process will follow the City of London Corporation’s procurement practices and the Heritage Fund requirements.

DreamArts fuses arts and therapeutic practice to support wellbeing. Our acclaimed EXPERIMENT Juniors programme engages 6-12 year olds to explore and unleash their talents, try things out, express themselves and grow their skills.

Participants take control and create their own original work, from musicals to collaborating with companies such as Les Enfants Terribles. 

EXPERIMENT takes place on a Saturday in South Westminster and on Sundays in Church Street plus some special projects during school holidays. The majority of participants are eligible for free school meals and live in some of London’s most deprived areas.  

We are looking for a Wellbeing Practitioner for our Sunday group who is able to inspire and support young people, in particular those who may struggle in group settings. You must be passionate about engaging participants from marginalised communities and committed to support wellbeing through the arts. You will help young people participate in creative sessions that provide opportunities to explore their challenges, build a sense of belonging with peers and strengthen their emotional wellbeing.

Working alongside creative facilitators, the Wellbeing Practitioner will focus on identifying and removing barriers to participation, identifying appropriate support that responds to emerging needs and creates a sense of community.

In our last staff satisfaction survey 100% of team members felt inspired at DreamArts to do their best at their job, and 100% said that their voice and skills matter at DreamArts. 

We believe young people benefit from seeing a diverse range of positive adult role models. As there are currently no male practitioners within our Sunday EXPERIMENT team, we particularly welcome applications from men, who are currently under-represented within this role. Selection will be based on skills, experience and suitability for the post.

Deadline is 12pm on Monday 31st August. Applicants should refer to the Charity Job link to our website where you will find the application form and job description.

In-person interviews will take place on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th September.

Start date – Saturday 3rd October induction and training day (10am-3pm).

Next Term Dates

Term 1: Sunday 11th October – Sunday 6th December (excluding 1st November)

Term 2:  Sunday 10th January – 21st March

Plus opportunities to be part of school holiday projects.

EXPERIMENT is an ongoing programme and the Wellbeing Practitioner will continue in the role subject to funding.

The Deputy Director (Operations and Business Development) is a new senior leadership role that will work in close partnership with the Director and Board of Trustees to improve strategic effectiveness and sustainable growth. Created to support the next stage in The Burton's development, this role will translate strategic ambition into practical delivery, ensuring the organisation has the leadership, systems and operational capability needed to achieve its long-term goals.

The Deputy Director will lead organisational planning, internal operations, financial planning and performance, while supporting business development, commercial activity and income growth. They will oversee the systems, processes and infrastructure that enable The Burton to operate effectively, make informed decisions and deliver its ambitions.

Job Details

Job Title: Deputy Director (Operations and Business Development)
Contract: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Duration: Two-year fixed-term contract. We hope this role will become a permanent part of our senior leadership team, subject to securing sustainable funding. There is a three-month probationary period.
Salary: £45,000 per year
Hours: The Burton works on a 7-day rota and the hours can be worked flexibly over the full week dependent on operational need. Some weekend and evening work will be required on a rota basis.
Location: The Burton at Bideford, EX39 2QQ. Occasional flexible/home-working is offered but the majority of the working week will be at The Burton.
Responsible to: Director
Responsible for: Commercial Operations Manager, Finance Officer, Operations and Front of House Coordinator-day rota and the hours can be worked flexibly over the full week dependent on operational need. Some weekend and evening work will be required on a rota basis.

Person Specification

Potential applicants may already be in a similar role or feel ready to take the next step in developing their careers and contributing to an ambitious organisation at a pivotal moment of its journey. Experience of working within the arts or charity sector may be an advantage to this role but is not a requirement – we are excited to explore transferable skills from other sectors.

You do not need to meet all of the person specification but we are excited to meet candidates with:

• Significant experience in operations, business development and/or a senior leadership role.
• An ability to translate strategy into practical delivery, balancing competing priorities within a small or medium-sized organisation.
• Demonstrable experience contributing to organisational planning, budgeting and performance management.
• Confidence using financial information, budgets and management reporting to support decisions.
• Experience supporting income generation through commercial activity, partnerships, fundraising or business development.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing teams and creating collaborative working cultures.
• An understanding of HR process and experience in policy development.
• Experience as a designated safeguarding lead or a willingness to complete a level three safeguarding training and undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• A track record of improving systems, processes or ways of working to increase organisational effectiveness.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and influencing skills with a range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of governance, risk and compliance within a charity, public or mission-led environment.
• Experience working in museums, galleries, charities, visitor economy, public sector or mission-led organisations.
• An understanding of charity finance, restricted/designated funding, grant reporting and project accounting.
• Part-qualified or qualified finance qualification (for example AAT Level 4, CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent professional experience with an understanding of cloud-based accounting software (Xero desirable).

We are looking for someone who is: 

• Strategic but enjoys making things happen.
• Financially confident and commercially aware.
• Able to build trust and work collaboratively.
• Comfortable moving between strategic thinking and operational delivery.
• Excited to work in a small organisation where responsibilities are varied and interconnected.

Key Dates

Application deadline: 10am, Tuesday 1 September 2026
First interviews: Monday 14 September 2026
Second interviews: Date to be confirmed

How to Apply

Please download the full Recruitment Pack and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on our website.

The Burton at Bideford is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer who understands the benefits of diversity so that everyone – irrespective of individual identities, background, or any personal characteristics – receives fair and equal treatment in a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment.

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £49,792 - £56,426 per annum plus generous benefits
Application Deadline: 25 August 2026

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK's most significant cultural fundraising campaigns. We're looking for an experienced major gifts or capital fundraising professional who thrives on building exceptional relationships and securing transformational support. You'll join us at a pivotal moment, leading campaigns that will shape the future of Scotland's national collection and leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

At National Galleries of Scotland, you'll help secure the future of one of the world's great art collections, cared for on behalf of the nation. You'll raise transformational philanthropic support for projects that preserve Scotland's national collection, expand public access and create lasting cultural impact.

We're looking for a strategic and relationship-focused fundraiser with experience leading complex, high-value fundraising campaigns. You'll be equally confident working with major donors, senior colleagues, Trustees and volunteer leaders. You'll combine excellent judgement with strong planning skills, bringing together people, resources and fundraising strategy to deliver ambitious campaign goals.

While initially focused on The Art Works, you will have a longer-term remit to help shape future capital fundraising priorities that emerge from our strategic ambitions. You’ll personally progress high-value donor relationships while ensuring fundraising campaigns are strategically structured, insight-led, appropriately resourced and effectively delivered.

You'll help broaden our philanthropic reach by expanding a strong and diverse prospect base across local, national and international audiences. This includes developing approaches to high-value and discreet funders and making the best use of senior volunteers and networks.

The scale of the role is exceptional. You'll work on nationally significant projects with a compelling case for support. You'll enjoy flexible and hybrid working, generous benefits and the chance to make a lasting impact throughout your career.

The difference you’ll make
Reporting to the Head of Development, you will:

• Provide excellent strategic management of capital fundraising campaigns across the organisation, with an immediate focus on The Art Works as well as responsibility for supporting the planning and delivery of future campaigns, including the Mound Level Galleries redevelopment and other major capital priorities.
• Contribute to the development of long-term capital fundraising strategies, campaign plans and prospect pipelines to support future organisational priorities beyond The Art Works, ensuring continuity of donor engagement and campaign readiness.
• Translate campaign strategy, timelines and gift table requirements into clear delivery plans and actions across teams.
• Monitor progress toward income and activity targets, identify variances early and recommend tactical adjustments based on internal insight and external conditions.
• Lead the development and maintenance of campaign reporting, including dashboards, risk logs, income phasing and governance papers.
• Engage directly with major donors, trusts and foundations to cultivate, solicit and steward high-value gifts, working with senior colleagues, Trustees and Campaign Board members as appropriate to maximise outcomes.
• Oversee and direct cultivation and stewardship activity across the capital campaigns team, ensuring delivery of agreed fundraising strategies and a structured and strategic approach to progressing prospects and delivering income targets, while working closely with the wider Development team to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to donor engagement.
• Expand the philanthropic prospect base by identifying new opportunities and supporting approaches to high‑value or discreet funders.
• Oversee the preparation of high‑quality briefings, materials and follow‑up for senior‑level donor meetings and solicitations.
• Coordinate all donor hospitality activity for the campaign, liaising with colleagues across the Development team and other teams as required, including events, briefings, site visits and other cultivation opportunities.
• Lead the implementation of donor recognition and stewardship frameworks, ensuring consistent, high‑quality supporter experiences.
• Ensure operational readiness for the public phase of the campaign, coordinating colleagues across Development, Communications and Visitor Experience to create effective giving pathways and engagement opportunities.
• Provide day‑to‑day direction to the Development Manager – Capital Campaigns; the Campaigns Coordinator and other team members (to be brought in on a temporary basis as required at key campaign stages) to support high standards of documentation, planning and internal communication.
• Promote collaborative, inclusive working practices across the team and wider organisation.

Who we are looking for
To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following range of knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Significant leadership experience in capital or multi‑year fundraising campaigns with £multi-million targets.
• Experience of developing and sustaining a portfolio of high net worth prospects at 5, 6 and 7-figure levels including discreet and invite-only funders.
• Experience modelling and managing fundraising cash flow, campaign pacing and income phasing across multiple fundraising priorities, ensuring alignment with organisational and project delivery requirements.
• Ability to expand donor networks at local, national, and international level.
• Strong presentation and writing skills, with the ability to influence, articulate complex ideas and inspire support.
• Experience planning and delivering high‑quality cultivation events and donor engagements.
• Strong understanding of fundraising sector trends, major donor behaviour and the philanthropic landscape.
• Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, including Directors, Trustees, volunteer fundraising campaign board members and other high‑level advocates.
• Strong knowledge of UK charitable giving and tax considerations relevant to fundraising.
• Highly motivated, with the ability to act on initiative while exercising good judgement about when to involve others.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with confidence interpreting financial, pipeline and performance data.
• Experience using CRM/database systems such as Spektrix or similar.

It would also be great if you have

• Experience of fundraising for multiple capital projects and transitioning donor relationships between successive major campaigns. Knowledge of the arts, culture, heritage, community engagement or education sectors.
• Understanding of how environmental sustainability, climate action and low‑energy design influence contemporary philanthropic priorities.
• Enthusiasm for the mission and work of the National Galleries of Scotland.
• Experience of fundraising in an international context, particularly in North America and Asia. 

The closing date for completed applications is 12 noon on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.

Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.

Marketing & Communications Manager

Bath Preservation Trust, Bath, 35 hours per week • £40,000 per annum

Bath Preservation Trust (BPT) is looking for an experienced Marketing & Communications Manager to lead marketing, digital engagement and communications across our four museums and wider charitable work in the World Heritage City of Bath.

This is a key role for a creative storyteller and strategic marketer who can grow audiences, strengthen brand recognition and deliver high‑quality, multi‑channel campaigns.

About the Role

You will shape and deliver BPT’s marketing and communications activity, including:

• Strategic leadership – creating a new MarComms Strategy and commissioning external specialists
• Campaign development – producing compelling multi‑channel campaigns to increase reach and visitor numbers
• Digital management – updating websites, delivering PPC advertising and leading organic social media
• Press & PR – preparing press releases and building media relationships
• Publications & collateral – overseeing leaflets, e‑newsletters and key annual publications
• Audience insight – using data, KPIs and segmentation to inform decisions
• Line management of the Digital Content Executive

About You

We’re looking for a confident communicator with:

• Minimum three years’ experience in marketing/communications within arts, heritage or tourism
• Proven success in growing audiences, driving KPIs and delivering commercial impact
• Strong digital skills across social media, PPC, SEO and content creation
• Excellent copywriting and storytelling ability
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and external suppliers
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of ROI
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, trustees, partners and media

Our values: Authentic, Engaged, Inclusive, Informed, Responsible.

Benefits

• Positive, collaborative working culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• 34 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 0% season ticket loans
• Death in Service benefit

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the above role, please complete the short application form and email it along with your CV and a covering letter outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you could bring to the role. See our website for further details..

We realise that text-based applications do not suit everyone, so if you would like to apply in a different way, require information in a different format, or need any other support with your application, please get in touch 

Bath Preservation Trust is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

We will particularly welcome applications from people from those sections of the community who are under-represented in Bath Preservation Trust and in the wider heritage sector including Global Majority and / or disabled applicants.

For further information about the roles including the job description, person specification and application form, please see the links below.

We would also be grateful if you could complete the anonymous equal opportunities data monitoring form below (this is voluntary).

Closing date: Monday 7th September 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 22nd or Friday 25th September

DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE – OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGY

Join the Executive Team of a growing archaeology charity and develop a modern people function, shaping the culture and capability behind some of the UK's most significant archaeological discoveries.

• Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 (plus benefits, including a 17.2% pension, and 28+ days of annual leave, plus public holidays)
• Location: Oxford Archaeology has three main bases: Oxford, Cambridge and Lancaster. The organisation offers hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days per week within one of OA’s offices.

Oxford Archaeology (OA) is one of the UK's leading archaeological practices, and a charity which has been connecting people with their shared past for more than 50 years. From single house extensions to national infrastructure projects such as HS2, the team of almost 500 archaeologists, scientists and specialists work across sites throughout the UK from their offices in Oxford, Cambridge and Lancaster, uncovering, preserving and sharing what lies beneath the ground for the benefit of everyone.

This is a newly created role at a genuinely pivotal moment for OA. As the organisation has grown in scale, reach and impact, its people, culture and organisational systems now need to be strengthened to match. You'll join the Executive Team, with a mandate to build the people function OA needs for its next decade of growth.

As Director of People and Culture, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership on people, culture and organisational development, working closely with the Executive Team, Board of Trustees and HR team
• Develop and deliver a People and Culture Strategy that supports OA's charitable mission, commercial ambitions and long-term strategy
• Lead organisational change and transformation, strengthening structures, systems and governance across a complex, growing organisation
• Build a distinctive employer value proposition and an inclusive, high-performing culture that attracts, engages and retains talented people
• Act as OA's Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Lead and develop the HR and Learning & Development teams

We're seeking an experienced, values-led senior HR leader with a track record of leading organisational change and building people strategies within complex, growing organisations. CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent) and Designated Safeguarding Lead experience are essential, alongside the credibility to influence at executive and board level and the pragmatism to build strong foundations from the ground up. Please note: the majority of the HR and L&D team work from the Oxford office. Regular travel, as well as some out of hours attendance at events will be required, through the UK.

Please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include a comprehensive CV and a supporting statement (no more than two pages), explaining how you meet the requirements of the role.

Key dates

• Closing date: 7 September
• 1st stage interviews with Oxford Archaeology: 18 September 
• 2nd stage interviews with Oxford Archaeology: 28 September
• Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by EOD on the 14 September ahead of the longlist submission on 15 September.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those from a working-class background, and those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.

The role:

Shakespeare's Globe is seeking an inspiring Youth Theatre and Learning Manager to manage our established Youth Theatre programme: Globe Youth Theatre | Shakespeare's Globe.

This is a truly exciting opportunity to have an educational and social impact on our cohort of c.200 Globe Youth Theatre members through your skills in arts administration and project management.

The Youth Theatre and Learning Manager position sits within the award-winning Learning team with two primary areas of responsibility:

1. Overseeing the operations of our thriving Globe Youth Theatre, which runs every Saturday during term time and, as of September 2026, will serve c.200 young people aged 8-19, with c.10 staff on site.

2.  Alongside this, the postholder also makes an important contribution to the smooth running of the wider Learning team as a line manager and part of the team’s leadership group.

NOTE: This is a programme management role, not a facilitation or session-delivery role, so you won’t be delivering sessions/workshops to the young people - sessions are delivered by our wonderful freelance Globe Education Practitioners. You will oversee the operations and quality of provision.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the schedule, staffing, and other key operations for our weekly youth theatre sessions on Saturdays for c.200 members and c.10 staff (this programme is established, so you will not need to build these from scratch, but will be responsible for ensuring their continued smooth running).
• Managing the plan and logistics for two ‘sharings’ of GYT work on the Globe’s stages.
• Driving high standards in the delivery of our key areas of impact: confidence, collaboration, new friendships, enjoyment, and performance skills.
• Line management of three direct reports: the Youth Theatre and Learning Coordinator, and two Education Administrators who sit within the wider Learning team.

For more detail on responsibilities, please see the job description.

The skills:

• A track record of working successfully in a Youth Theatre setting.
• Experience of managing direct reports with the ability to lead, motivate and inspire.
• A positive and empathetic mindset and communication style, enabling you to build rapport and work well with people.
• A demonstrable passion for helping young people to learn and broaden their horizons, especially those who experience inequality
• An anti-racist approach and mindset.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, of self, of staff, of service.

Work pattern:

• Fixed term contract for 12 months. A full set of terms and conditions will be supplied with a contract of employment.
• The work pattern for this role is Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
• 35 per week, exclusive of breaks, Additional hours at evenings and weekends may be required for which time in lieu may be granted. There are no extra payments for additional hours worked.
• Holiday: The annual holiday leave is 25 days per calendar year (full-time equivalent) plus Bank Holidays. One day of additional annual leave every service anniversary up to 28 days (full-time equivalent).

Key dates to know in advance:

• First round interviews: Wednesday 16th September, Thursday 17th September, Friday 18th September.
• Second round interviews: Wednesday 23rd September, Friday 25th September.
• Desired start date: Monday 12th October (notice period allowing).
• GYT Spring Sharing: Sunday 21st March 2027 on the Globe stage.
• GYT Summer Sharing: Sunday (TBC) in July 2027 on the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage.

The team:

The Education Department:

Education is at the heart of Shakespeare’s Globe. We run a year-round programme of activities, courses and events for schools, families, young people, universities, drama schools, scholars and the general public, both on and off-stage. Activities are aligned with values of social justice, access and Shakespeare for all, and delivered by the teams which make up this department: Learning, Education Producing, Higher Education, and Research & Collections.

The Learning Team:

The Learning team is a team of 10, which includes the Youth Theatre and Learning Manager and the Youth Theatre and Learning Coordinator. We coordinate all of Shakespeare’s Globe’s extensive activity for schools and teachers (serving over 80,000 students per year), and a range of activity for young people accessing our work outside of school settings (e.g. Globe Youth Theatre and our holiday Young Actors Courses).

To apply:

For more information, please download the job description from this page. To apply, please complete the online application form on our website by 12:00pm (midday) on Monday 7th September 2026.

Tips for your cover letter from the hiring manager:

• Be concise - no more than 2 pages, please! Ideally less!
• We want to hear about:
  • Your line-management experience and approach
  • The impact you have had on direct reports and people you have mentored or supported
  • Your experience with Youth Theatre management
  • The impact your work has had on young people and families
  • Your role in managing other relevant significant provisions or projects/programmes
  • The impact you had in these roles

Harris Hill is delighted to be working on behalf of Freelands Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting innovative work across education, galleries and the wider arts sector. As HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering and overseeing the Foundation’s people strategy as it enters an exciting period of growth, including the expansion of key programmes, reaching new audiences and a major capital project. The role will be initially office-based throughout the probation period, moving to a hybrid arrangement of four days per week in the office thereafter.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes, policies and practices are effective, compliant and aligned with the Foundation’s values and strategic objectives. This will include overseeing recruitment, selection and onboarding, employee records, performance management, training plans, flexible working and reasonable adjustment requests, as well as supporting disciplinary and grievance processes. You will review and improve HR systems and processes, maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies in line with UK employment legislation and best practice, and provide advice and support to managers and colleagues across the organisation. You will also contribute to the Foundation’s wider people strategy, including its approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, employer brand, benefits and organisational development.

We are looking for an experienced HR generalist with substantial experience of supporting employees and senior managers within a small to medium-sized organisation. You will have a strong understanding of UK employment law and practical experience of delivering effective recruitment, onboarding and performance management processes, alongside the ability to develop well-researched recommendations on HR policy and practice. Excellent interpersonal, influencing, written and interviewing skills are essential, as is the ability to remain calm, objective and organised when managing sensitive or competing priorities. You will be proactive, collegiate and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment, with a genuine commitment to Freelands Foundation’s mission to champion art education and a belief in the intrinsic value of art. A minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent is required. Charity or arts-sector experience, change management, and coaching experience would be advantageous.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 31 August at 23:59.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a supporting document answering some specific questions after reviewing the full job description. Please note that only applicants with an unrestricted right to work in the UK will be considered for this position.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Our mission is to ensure effective financial and risk management of Southbank Centre and be acknowledged as a key partner in achieving its aims and objectives. 

Our vision is to: 

• Provide accurate, reliable and timely information so that departments manage and administer their budgets with independence and accountability; future plans and strategy are fit for purpose and risks are understood, managed and mitigated.
• Create efficient, effective and appropriate procedures to protect the assets of the company and ensure compliance with Southbank Centre policies and other legislative requirements. 
• Collaborate as a partner throughout the company on all aspects of our business that require financial input and expertise.
• Work as a team and develop each team member to the maximum so we are collectively and individually brilliant.
• At all times align our objectives with those of Southbank Centre.

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.

The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

We endeavour to keep job adverts open for at least two weeks for prospective applicants to apply. However, if we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure consideration for shortlisting.

Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered.

Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name.

Harris Hill is delighted to be working on behalf of Freelands Foundation, a charity dedicated to supporting innovative work across education, galleries and the wider arts sector. As HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering and overseeing the Foundation’s people strategy as it enters an exciting period of growth, including the expansion of key programmes, reaching new audiences and a major capital project. The role will be initially office-based throughout the probation period, moving to a hybrid arrangement of four days per week in the office thereafter.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes, policies and practices are effective, compliant and aligned with the Foundation’s values and strategic objectives. This will include overseeing recruitment, selection and onboarding, employee records, performance management, training plans, flexible working and reasonable adjustment requests, as well as supporting disciplinary and grievance processes. You will review and improve HR systems and processes, maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies in line with UK employment legislation and best practice, and provide advice and support to managers and colleagues across the organisation. You will also contribute to the Foundation’s wider people strategy, including its approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, employer brand, benefits and organisational development.

We are looking for an experienced HR generalist with substantial experience of supporting employees and senior managers within a small to medium-sized organisation. You will have a strong understanding of UK employment law and practical experience of delivering effective recruitment, onboarding and performance management processes, alongside the ability to develop well-researched recommendations on HR policy and practice. Excellent interpersonal, influencing, written and interviewing skills are essential, as is the ability to remain calm, objective and organised when managing sensitive or competing priorities. You will be proactive, collegiate and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment, with a genuine commitment to Freelands Foundation’s mission to champion art education and a belief in the intrinsic value of art. A minimum CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent is required. Charity or arts-sector experience, change management, and coaching experience would be advantageous.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 30 August at 23:59.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a supporting document answering some specific questions after reviewing the full job description. Please note that only applicants with an unrestricted right to work in the UK will be considered for this position.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

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 challenge event and corporate fundraiser to join our ambitious fundraising team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in fundraising, ideally working within the corporate or challenge event fields.

You will play a key role in growing our corporate income by stewarding existing relationships and cultivating new ones. Alongside growing our TEAM ORPHEUS! Challenge event. Recruiting, stewarding and retaining fundraisers. 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: £26,000- £30,000 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.Plan and manage corporate supporter engagement opportunities including meetings, volunteering days and events.Recruit and engage participants to sign up for fundraising challenge events.
• Provide excellent supporter care by guiding participants before, during, and after their challenge.
• Identify opportunities to grow income, including upselling participants to larger events or encouraging repeat participation.
• 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​

• Experience 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​

• 1+ years’ experience in fundraising.
• Experience developing pitches and securing COTY partnerships.
• Experience in working with challenge events and participants.
• Understanding of disability issues.

​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

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