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We are recruiting two permanent Funding Officers in the South West: one full-time and one 0.9FTE (33.5 hours per week). Funding Officers in these roles will primarily be part of a South West regional team delivering our Reaching Communities programme, with opportunities to be involved with other programmes and aspects of the Fund’s wider operations as they arise. As a Funding Officer for the National Lottery Community Fund you will be integral to supporting the organisation to deliver our strategy It Starts With Community.  

These roles will contribute to ensuring that vital funding reaches communities and projects who need it most in our region. As a Funding Officer you will work as part of our South West regional team, working day-to-day alongside fellow Funding Officers, supported by a Funding Manager.

Across the two posts we are looking for people who will provide support across the region, with a focus on developing relationships and being a key point of contact for either Exeter & East Devon or Swindon & Wiltshire.

Ideally (but not essentially) you will live in or near one of these areas and have good knowledge of the respective local area.

The Funding Officer role is classed as mobile working which means you will be expected to work from home primarily and visit various locations across the region, as needed. The ability to drive and have access to a vehicle is therefore beneficial, although not essential.

Responsibilities & Expectations of the Role

• You will assess applications for funding and manage grants using local knowledge, best practice and thematic expertise and you will harness the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making.
   
• Being responsible for supporting local people and communities, you will have a strong understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and our funding products.
   
• Being responsible for a pipeline of projects you will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback, and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations.
   
• You will ensure that both grant management and application assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund’s knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, support organisations to meet their grant requirements and measure their impact.
   
• You will be an active and integral member of the South West regional team, as well as the wider hub and Fund. You will contribute your skills, knowledge and expertise to a range of work and programmes as need arises. Within an organisation and sector experiencing on-going change, an agile & flexible approach to the role will be essential for success.
   
• You will represent the Fund, including at funding fairs and external meetings, creating opportunities for people to come together. You will share learning from your role with other colleagues so that we can maximise our impact.
   
• You will need to work within the Fund’s policies and procedures and relevant legislation, and in a way that is in line with our vision and values.

We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The SW regional office is in Exeter.

Interview details: 

• Date: 29th & 30th June 2026

• Format: Face-to-face

• Location: SW Regional Office, Exeter

We will be hosting a briefing session on Monday 1st June, 12pm. To register for the session or for any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team.

If you would like an informal conversation about the Funding Officer role, please contact the recruitment team.

How to Apply:

Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (max 1,000 words) to align with the criteria below. We will use this to score your application. 

Essential criteria  

• Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes. 
   
• Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk. 
   
• Relational skills: Ability to build, develop and promote effective relationships with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
   
• Organisational skills: An ability to use your initiative and manage your own workload and time, meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
   
• Lived experience or working knowledge of the needs and priorities of communities in and across the SW, especially under-represented groups plus an understanding of the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
   
• Values driven and passionate about the Fund’s purpose.

Desirable criteria  

• Demonstrable sound IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately. 
   
• Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in a role that sits at the heart of everything we do, providing hands-on, high-quality and proactive support across communications, events and operations for the Capacity Group.

You’ll spend your time making things happen. The to-do lists you’ll write and the skillsets you engage will vary greatly. Whether it’s coordinating one of our events, scheduling social media content, keeping our CRM system up-to-date or planning a brilliant staff social for the team, you’ll be the kind of person who spots what needs doing and gets on with it.

We’re looking for someone with a genuine can-do attitude, a team player who thrives on variety, keeps calm under pressure, and relishes completing tasks to a high standard while meeting deadlines. You’ll muck in wherever you’re needed, bringing organisational nous and a spring in your step even on the busiest of days.

Our ideal candidate will be a people person, happy to get stuck in, confident building relationships across the team and with external partners, and excited by the idea that no two days will look the same – because at Capacity, they won’t.

It’s a role with variety and scope to develop as Capacity grows, ideal for someone who wants to grow alongside us.

Head of Mass Fundraising.

Salary: £57,000 - £66,500 per annum depending on experience.  

Location: Remote. (Must be based in the UK.) 

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week. 

Benefits:    

· 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service, and the option to buy or sell leave.  

· Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.  

· Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.  

· Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.  

· Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts across 15,000 national retailers.  

Why Action for Children?    

Working here is more than a job. We are passionate about protecting and supporting children, young people, and families. All our departments work together to achieve the high standards that ensure more children are safe and happy. 

A bit about the role  

In this role of Head of Mass Fundraising, you will be strategically responsible for setting and managing Action for Children’s mass-fundraising portfolio through the leadership of an ambitious, insight-led Mass Fundraising Team. You will drive significant and sustainable income growth from the public, including across Individual Giving, Legacy Giving, Consumer PR, Celebrity Partnerships, and Integrated Campaigns and Products.

How you'll help to create brighter futures  

· Lead and manage a high-performing team working across multiple disciplines.

· Develop and spearhead a multi-faceted mass-fundraising strategy, containing outstanding products and campaign moments that deliver significant sustainable income growth.

· Drive the delivery of significant income growth from individuals via Cash Appeals, Regular Giving, Campaigns and Legacy fundraising.

· Lead eye-catching, fundraising-focused Consumer PR and Celebrity activity as a key income-growth lever.

· Provide clear prioritisation, strategic direction and performance-focused leadership across the mass fundraising portfolio by setting stretch income targets, performance metrics, priorities and KPIs.

· Champion charity-wide collaboration, and influencing at senior level, to ensure mass fundraising is embedded across the organisation.

· Contribute to wider commercial planning and governance, preparing high-quality business cases, strategic plans, and performance reports for senior stakeholders.

Let's talk about you 

· Must have proven experience of leading large-scale mass fundraising programmes in a complex organisation, with accountability for strategy, performance, and delivery, and with the credibility to influence at senior leadership level.

· Must have an established history of delivering significant income from the public through large-scale, integrated fundraising campaigns.

· Must have demonstrable experience of setting strategic direction and leading teams through audience-led delivery.

· Must have considerable experience leading and developing high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.

· Must have strong commercial and financial acumen.

· Must have excellent creative nous and vision.

· Must have experience of working cross-organisationally, using persuasive communication, judgement and influencing skills.

 Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.   

Diversity, equality, and inclusion  

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.  

Want to know more about Action for Children?  

Find us on  Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube to get to know us better.  

Closing Date: Thursday 11th June 2026 at 23.59pm

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.  

Wiltshire Citizens Advice is looking for motivated and collaborative people to help shape and develop our advice services during an exciting period of growth and change. 

We are recruiting up to 1.5 FTE Service Managers to lead different parts of our service portfolio. Rather than recruiting to fixed roles, we are looking to appoint people with complementary strengths and shape responsibilities around the experience of successful candidates.

We welcome applications from both experienced managers and people looking to take the next step in their career who can demonstrate leadership capability, initiative and a commitment to high quality services. 

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

Outreach and Partnership Development

You may have experience developing community services, building partnerships or improving access for local communities. This part of the role focuses on outreach delivery, stakeholder engagement and strengthening relationships across Wiltshire.

A technical advice background is not essential for this portfolio.

Casework and Debt Services

You may have experience managing advice or casework services, particularly within debt or specialist advice. This part of the role focuses on service quality, performance, staff support and continuous improvement.

Experience within advice services and/or debt advice would be highly desirable for this portfolio.

About you

We are looking for people who:

• Have experience coordinating services, projects, people or operational activity.

• Can build positive working relationships with colleagues and external partners.

• Are organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.

• Have the confidence to support improvement and contribute ideas.

• Are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality services.

• Share the values and aims of the Citizens Advice service.

Previous management experience is welcome but not essential if you can demonstrate the skills and potential to succeed in the role.

This role will lead woodland creation, management and monitoring projects across Cumbria, working with a range of funding programmes, partners and contractors. You’ll manage staff, schedules and resources, helping keep projects running smoothly from planning through to delivery.

The role will also drive the development of new forestry services and opportunities as Raise continues to grow.

We’re looking for someone proactive with strong operational or project management experience who can coordinate people, manage complexity and support specialist teams.

You might come from a range of nature-based backgrounds, including forestry, farming, conservation, land management or another outdoor or environmental sector, but you do not necessarily need to be a trained forester.

As a neurodivergent-led organisation, we value different ways of thinking and welcome applications from people with a wide range of experiences. What matters most is your ability to lead delivery, build good working relationships and help projects move forward.

If you want to help deliver practical woodland and nature projects with communities across Cumbria, we’d love to hear from you.

About Raise

Raise: Cumbria Community Forest is a neurodivergent-led organisation working across 1,300 square miles of Cumbria. We work with landowners, communities and partners to create and care for woodlands that support biodiversity, climate action and people’s connection to nature. Our work combines practical forestry delivery with community engagement, skills development and long-term stewardship.

Working with us

This is a role that involves working across Cumbria, including regular site visits to woodland and rural locations.

You will need to be comfortable working outdoors and travelling between sites as part of your role.

A full UK driving licence is required.

You will be working with landowners, contractors and partners, often in complex delivery environments where priorities need to be managed day to day.

What we offer

· Hybrid working

· 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays

· Enhanced pension scheme

· In-house training opportunities

What we’re looking for

You don’t need forestry qualifications, but you do need relevant experience in operational or project management.

We are looking for someone who can:

· manage projects or programmes from planning through to delivery

· coordinate people, staff and external contractors

· work with landowners, partners or stakeholders

· manage multiple priorities and resolve operational challenges

· support specialist technical teams in delivery

· communicate clearly and build strong working relationships

Experience in forestry, farming, conservation, land management or similar outdoor sectors would be an advantage, but we are open to different backgrounds.

Vacancy type: Paid Vacancy

Function: Fundraising

Location: Head Office - Sully (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £30,233 to £32,862 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract type: Permanent

Contract hours: Full time

Weekly hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 21/06/2026

Ref No: 1076

We are delighted to share an exciting opportunity to join our Income Generation team in a newly created Legacies and In Memory Fundraiser role.

About the Role:

As Legacy and In-Memory Fundraiser, you will work as part of the Individual Giving and Legacy team, responsible for the development and implementation of a multi-year Legacy and In-Memory strategy to grow Ty Hafan’s legacy pledger and in memory giving pool.

This is a new role focusing on raising awareness about gifts in Wills and in memory giving, both externally to supporters and members of public, and internally to staff and volunteers

This is a wonderful opportunity to build on an already strong and successful programme; the charity currently receives over £1.5 million each year from legacy income, alongside a strong pipeline of enquirers and pledgers. In-memory giving is also a key area we wish to further develop to maximise new opportunities for sustainable growth and supporter engagement.

Tŷ Hafan operates a hybrid working model, and the post holder will be required to work on site a minimum of 2 days per week.

About you:

You’re an experienced fundraiser, relationship‑building or supporter engagement professional who understands the power of strong relationships as well as effective campaigns. You know how to create meaningful supporter experiences and can also plan and deliver high‑quality fundraising and marketing activity across multiple channels, using insight, evidence and creativity to shape what works.

You naturally build warm, trust‑based relationships with people - supporters, volunteers, pledgers, enquirers and retail colleagues and you understand how to tailor communication to different audiences with clarity and care. You’re equally comfortable managing projects, suppliers and budgets, keeping everything on track and to deadline, and you use data intelligently to improve future work.

You thrive working collaboratively across a charity, bringing strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. Most importantly, you’re motivated by making a genuine difference to children and families accessing hospice care.

You’ll need to be flexible, as some evenings and weekends will be part of the role to fit around the needs of our supporters.

Our employee benefits:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For any queries regarding the role, please apply.

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

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

Agencies need not apply

Previous candidates need not apply

Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026

Join LawWorks and play a leading role in expanding access to justice for small and medium-sized not-for-profit organisations across England and Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead LawWorks’ flagship pro bono brokerage programme, connecting charities and community organisations with vital legal support they might otherwise struggle to access. Through this work, you will help strengthen the impact and resilience of the not-for-profit sector by enabling organisations to navigate legal challenges with confidence.

As Head of Not-For-Profits, you will drive the strategic development, growth and delivery of the programme, while building strong relationships across the third sector, with LawWorks member firms, in-house legal teams, and key stakeholders. You will also play an important leadership role within the wider organisation as a member of the LawWorks management team.

This role combines strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery, making it ideal for someone passionate about access to justice, partnership-building and the power of pro bono as part of the broader legal support ecosystem.

North & West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our strategic leadership team and help shape the future of our services and communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and respected charity with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice and support services. We are proud to be an organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development, making it a great place to work and grow your career.

As part of our leadership team, you will work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to strengthen services, drive continuous improvement, and achieve the best possible outcomes for the people and communities we support.

You will play a key role in shaping and strengthening operational delivery across the organisation, ensuring high-quality services while supporting innovation, growth, and long-term sustainability.

Key details

Position: Head of Operations

Location: Flexible within North & West Gloucestershire (hybrid working available)

Hours: 1.0 FTE (approx. 37 hours per week)

Salary: £44,163

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Annual leave and benefits:

27 days plus Bank Holidays

Contribution of 7% based on 4% employee contribution

Employee Assistance Scheme

Birthday Leave

Christmas Closure

Flexible Working Policy

What are the responsibilities?

• Lead and support advice, health, and community service teams to deliver high-quality and effective services.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, service performance, staffing, and resource planning.
• Use data and insight to support continuous improvement, decision-making, and operational performance.
• Support workforce development, including staff training, volunteer engagement, and organisational capacity planning.
• Work with senior leaders, partners, and funders to support service development, organisational growth, and positive outcomes for communities.
• Ensure services operate in line with quality standards, safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection requirements.

What are the requirements?

This job is for you if you:

• Have strong operational leadership and people management experience.
• Can lead teams, manage performance, and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced environment.
• Are confident using data and operational insight to support planning and decision-making.
• Have excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills.
• Are collaborative, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services.
• Share our values of inclusion, professionalism, integrity, and continuous learning.

It would also be beneficial if you have experience working within the charity, advice, health, or community sectors, knowledge of commissioning or funding environments, or experience mobilising new services or projects.

Application deadline: 14th June 2026 (may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed)

North & West Gloucestershire Citizens Advice is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our strategic leadership team and help make a real difference within our communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and respected charity with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality advice services and being a great place to work. You will become part of a collaborative and supportive team that is committed to working together, and alongside partner agencies, to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

You will play a key role in developing strategic partnerships and identifying new business opportunities that support the organisation’s growth, sustainability, and long-term impact. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will help strengthen relationships, increase opportunities for collaboration, and support the continued development of our services and community impact.

Key details

Position: Head of Partnerships & Business Development

Location: Flexible within North & West Gloucestershire (hybrid working available)

Hours: 0.6 FTE (approx. 22.5 hours per week)

FTE Salary: £44,163 (£26,497 pro rata)

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Annual leave and benefits:

27 days plus Bank Holidays

Contribution of 7% based on 4% employee contribution

Employee Assistance Scheme

Birthday Leave

Christmas Closure

Flexible Working Policy

What are the responsibilities?

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with local authorities, funders, voluntary sector organisations, and community stakeholders.
• Identify and secure new business development, funding, and partnership opportunities that support organisational growth and sustainability.
• Lead and coordinate funding bids, tenders, and partnership proposals in collaboration with the CEO and operational teams.
• Build strong relationships with funders, commissioners, partners, and local communities to strengthen collaboration and service impact.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, events, and regional networks, acting as an ambassador for the charity.
• Support organisational growth and strategic planning by providing updates on partnership activity, funding opportunities, and development progress.

What are the requirements?

This job is for you if you:

• Have experience in partnership management, business development, fundraising, or stakeholder engagement.
• Can build strong relationships and work collaboratively with funders, partners, community organisations, and stakeholders.
• Are confident identifying and developing new opportunities that support organisational growth and sustainability.
• Have excellent communication skills, including experience writing funding bids, tenders, or partnership proposals.
• Are organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Can work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative leadership team.

It would also be beneficial if you have knowledge of the charity, advice, or voluntary sector, experience working with commissioned services or partnerships, or an understanding of local government and funding environments.

Application deadline: 14th June 2026 (may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed)

Hope and Healing is a five-year project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Through the project, we’re exploring new ways of putting community and relationships at the heart of mental health support.

The Communities and Development Manager – Wales will play a key role in our communities-based and system-changing work in Wales. You’ll also provide project management across this work, overseeing delivery and ensuring strong compliance and safe working.

You’ll support colleagues to deliver our Communities of Hope work, using this as a starting point for developing and delivering our work with systems. You’ll be skilled at developing relationships with stakeholders at different levels of the system, including being able to offer challenge and work alongside people to create change.

You’ll lead our local and regional Hope Academy work in Wales, drawing on support and expertise from colleagues in Platfform. You’ll bring an understanding of how to work with people in services and systems, bringing a relational and trauma-informed approach. You’ll have experience in providing support to professionals that can be applied to Hope Academy e.g. designing and delivering training, communities of practice or reflective practice. You’ll be skilled in drawing on research and evidence to shape work, and in putting theory into practice.

You’ll bring knowledge and experience of a range of campaigning and approaches that can create change at different levels of the system, from communities to policy levels, and support the Hope and Healing partnership to use learning and relationships from the project to campaign for and create change.

You’ll be committed to the values of Hope and Healing, including sharing power and listening to different voices, and you’ll be as comfortable sitting in community spaces, working alongside local people, as you are talking to system influencers.

You’ll ensure we have effective and impactful communication across the project, working closely with our expert Communications Marketing team, and our Communications and Engagement Partner.

You’ll have an understanding of how to make change in complex systems, and of the challenges this can bring. You’ll be able to identify the relationships that we need to make change and be skilful at building networks and relationships, including with decision makers.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Community Fundraising Manager to lead our community fundraising activity and supporter experience strategy at an exciting time of growth and ambition.

As Community Fundraising Manager, you will lead and develop a high performing team to grow income through community fundraising, events, partnerships and supporter engagement. You’ll champion a supporter first culture, ensuring every interaction with Hft is positive, engaging and inspiring.

You’ll also play a key role in developing innovative fundraising initiatives and community partnerships with local organisations, universities, volunteers, supporters and Hft services, helping to create long-term advocacy and loyalty for our mission.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and inspiring a Community Fundraising Officer and Supporter Experience Officer to deliver ambitious income and engagement targets

• Developing and delivering community fundraising strategies and events that are inclusive, impactful and supporter-focused

• Building strong partnerships with local groups, universities, businesses and community organisations

• Embedding co-production approaches into fundraising activity by working collaboratively with learning disabled people, families, volunteers and supporters

• Championing excellent supporter and volunteer experiences across all fundraising touchpoints

• Using insight, feedback and data to continuously improve supporter journeys and retention

• Managing budgets, KPIs and forecasting to ensure financial sustainability and growth

• Working collaboratively across Fundraising and Communications to shape engaging campaigns and fundraising opportunities

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• An experienced community fundraising leader with a proven track record of delivering income growth

• Passionate about supporter engagement and creating exceptional supporter experiences

• Experienced in planning and delivering successful fundraising or community events

• Skilled in developing partnerships and building long term relationships

• A confident and supportive people manager who can motivate and develop teams

• Comfortable using CRM systems, data and insight to drive performance and improve engagement

• Knowledgeable about fundraising regulation and best practice

• Committed to equity, diversity and inclusion

Experience working with volunteers, universities or co-produced community initiatives would be highly beneficial.

Selection Process

We will be shortlisting applications on an ongoing basis. If your application is shortlisted, we will invite you to a pre-screening interview with a member of the senior hiring team. If you are successful at this stage, the final assessment process will include a competency-based interview, a presentation, and the opportunity to meet with key Managers to get to know the team and Hft.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better support the people we work with to live their best lives. If there is anything we can do to support you to do your best during the application and selection process, please contact Hft recruitment team.

Head of Project Delivery

Help provide more safe spaces and support for young people across the UK.

Are you an exceptional project leader who thrives on delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes? Do you want your work to make a lasting difference to communities?

We’re looking for a Head of Project Delivery to play a crucial role in bringing new Youth Zones to life—state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound spaces that transform opportunities for young people in some of the country’s most disadvantaged communities.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.

Position: Head of Project Delivery (internally known as Head of Youth Zone Project Delivery)

Location: Hybrid working (2 days a week in either the Bolton or London offices combined with home-working and travel across our Youth Zone network as required)

Salary: £65,000-70,000

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) – 0.8 FTE can be considered

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts.

Closing Date: 12noon on 10th June We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

First Stage Interviews (online): 24th June

Second Stage Interviews (in-person at a Youth Zone – location TBC): 2nd July

About the Role

In this exciting and newly created role, you will lead the project management of new projects with end-to-end delivery of multiple new Youth Zones. Working closely with colleagues across multi-disciplinary teams, you will ensure every project is delivered effectively, collaboratively and to the highest standards.

You will thrive on managing the detail of individual projects, whilst also maintaining oversight across the whole portfolio of projects at different stages. The role doesn’t have direct reports but requires strong matrix leadership, influencing others to deliver at pace and with accountability.

You will:

• Lead project planning, governance and delivery across multiple Youth Zone developments
• Chair project meetings and manage decision-making gateways
• Ensure robust reporting, risk management and issue resolution
• Use strong relationships and collaborative working to coordinate diverse stakeholders across multi-disciplinary teams

About You

You will have excellent project management skills and significant experience of project managing multi-year complex projects and/or programmes using robust project management tools and methodologies.

A confident, credible project leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels, you’ll bring:

• Experience using formal project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) and tools such as MS Project
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence others
• Excellent planning, organisational and reporting skills
• A highly collaborative approach with ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams
• Clear, engaging communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences
• Experience within the charity or public sector (desirable)
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people

Above all, you’re motivated by purpose and excited by the opportunity to help deliver spaces that enable young people to thrive.

About the Organisation

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities.

It’s about opportunity.

You may have experience in areas such as Project Manager, Head of Project Management, Director of Project Management, Head of Project Delivery, Senior Project Manager, Project Manager Lead.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Help shape the future of a national charity making a difference across the UK 

At Volunteering Matters, we believe stronger communities start with people. Every day, we bring people together through volunteering to reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing and create lasting social change in communities across the UK. 

As we deliver an ambitious new five-year strategy, we are looking for an exceptional Director of Financial Assurance with significant senior finance leadership experience to help shape our future sustainability, strengthen financial resilience and provide the strategic insight that enables confident, impactful decision-making. 

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role with genuine influence across a national charity at a pivotal point in its journey. 

A strategic leadership role with real impact 

This new role is about providing the organisation with a clear, forward-looking financial picture, strengthening financial assurance, improving forecasting and helping ensure long-term sustainability in an increasingly complex funding environment. 

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board and Finance & Audit Committee, you will play a central role in helping the organisation navigate growth, investment, risk and opportunity. 

This role line manages the Finance Manager, ensuring strong operational finance while maintaining clear separation between operational delivery and independent oversight. 

Most importantly, you will be excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of a national charity that creates real impact in communities every day.   A

Why join Volunteering Matters? 

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a clear social purpose, ambitious plans and a culture built around flexibility, inclusion and collaboration. 

We offer: 

• Flexible home-based working across the UK

• A senior leadership role with genuine strategic influence

• The chance to shape organisational sustainability and future growth

• A supportive and values-led culture

• Meaningful work that positively impacts communities across the UK

Our Values  

Everything we do is guided by our values: 

Empowering | Inclusive | Compassionate | Positive | Straightforward 

Disability Confident 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. 

 Diversity & Inclusion   

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.   

Benefits   

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer: 

• Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)  

• Unlimited Annual Leave  

• Employee Pension scheme  

• Life Assurance  

• Cycle to Work Scheme  

• Season Ticket Loan  

• Employee Assistance Programme  

• Enhanced sick and family leave.   

• Lifestyle Discount Scheme   

We are also open to discussing job share applications.   

 GDPR Statement   

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.       

Policy on AI-Generated Applications  

Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.   

Interested? 

Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.   

Right to Work in the UK 
Please note that while we hold a license to sponsor employees on a skilled worker visa, the number of applications we can make each year is very limited. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship, therefore, you must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.