Charity development manager jobs
Location: London Diocesan House, 36 Causton Street, London, SW1P 4AU
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours)
Salary: £60,000
No DBS Required
Advert closes: 25 January
Interviews 3 and 4 February
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Senior Quinquennial (QQ) Building Surveyor to join our Housing Property team. This field-based role offers a unique opportunity to oversee one of the most diverse and historically significant residential portfolios in the capital, ranging from heritage landmarks to modern urban homes.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of the Diocese’s quinquennial surveying and repairs programme, supporting clergy by ensuring homes are safe, compliant, well-maintained and protected for the long term.
Job Summary
The Senior Quinquennial Building Surveyor will deliver the Diocese’s statutory quinquennial (“QQ”) obligations across a large and varied residential housing portfolio. The role involves personally carrying out surveys on higher-value and complex properties, overseeing external surveyors where appropriate, managing repair projects, and ensuring works are delivered on time, on budget and in compliance, balancing cost control with long-term asset stewardship
Job responsibilities
- Take full ownership of the Quinquennial surveying and repairs service
- Personally undertake quinquennial surveys, including listed and historic buildings
- Plan, schedule and track up to 100 surveys per year and the associated repair programmes
- Manage and monitor contractors, consultants and external service providers
- Oversee projects with budgets of up to £8m per year
- Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety and statutory requirements
- Build strong working relationships with clergy, contractors and internal colleagues
- Deliver a consistently high standard of customer service and communication
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
- RICS or CIOB accredited surveyor
- Significant experience in residential building condition surveys and major repair projects
- Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety in housing
- Experience managing multiple projects concurrently and working in occupied homes
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- Ability to travel regularly across the Diocese
- Experience working with listed buildings and conservation areas (desirable)
- Knowledge of Church of England governance and structures (desirable)
- Evidence of continued professional development (desirable)
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years on our website.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
- Competitive remuneration package
- 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
- 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
- Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
- Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
- Season ticket loans for public transport
- Access to Benenden Health Insurance
- EAP counselling through Health Assured
- Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
- Two additional paid days for community volunteering
To apply:
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ



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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Please note that this vacancy is a fixed-term contract until May 2026, with the possibility of extension.
Our supporters are at the very heart of our fundraising efforts. The team responsible for data management, supporter care, and compliance plays a vital role in enabling our fundraising teams to operate effectively.
We work closely with Battersea colleagues, suppliers, and agencies acting on our behalf to collect, process, and analyse data. We are committed to supporting our generous donors and customers by ensuring their contributions are recognised and celebrated through outstanding customer care.
We ensure that all fundraising activities are carried out with diligence, care, and in full compliance with relevant regulations, using data-driven insights to maximise impact.
The Supporter Services Administrator is responsible for delivering excellent supporter care to existing, potential and previous supporters of Battersea, to develop relationships and maximise income for Battersea.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 21st January 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): To be confirmed. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place on a rolling basis ahead of the closing date.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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Corporate and Community Fundraiser
Salary - £30,000 to £34,000 pa (dependant on experience) Fulltime - 35 hours a week
Hybrid -- 3 days in our National Office in Teddington and 2 days at home Permanent
The Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people with Down's syndrome and their families throughout life. We provide information, advocacy, and practical support, and work to improve awareness, inclusion, and understanding across society. Fundraising is vital to ensuring we can continue and grow this work, and partnerships play a key role in helping us achieve our ambitions.
We are seeking an organised, proactive, and relationship-driven Corporate and Community Fundraiser to join our Fundraising Team Thia role will focus primarily on developing and managing corporate parnerships, including sponsorship, employee fundraising, and wider business engagement. Alongside this, the role will support the growth of community fundrasing initiatives, helping to strengthen grassroots support and local engagement.
This role will contribute to the delivery of a combined corporate and community fundraising strategy, with a strong emphasis on partnership development, supporter stewardship, and income growth.
The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience in fundraising, with a strong preferance for corporate fundraising. The successful candidate will be part of the Fundraising team, with specific responsibility of development of Corporate and Community supporters.
We are hoping to recruit as soon as possible. If you would like an informal chat about the role, pleae contact Georgina Lamond, Fundraising and Events Manager.
Applications can be either by CV to Georgina Lamond directly on email or via the Charity Job website.
The closing date for applications is 16 January 2026
Interviews will take place week commencing 19 January 2026.
(a full job description and person specifiation are attached)
We’re seeking a passionate Video and Photo Content Producer to help us tell powerful stories that inspire and engage. In this dynamic role, you’ll capture, edit, and produce high-quality video and photography that showcases our mission and connects with audiences across digital platforms and within churches. Working within our Fundraising and Communications department and liaising closely with our Department for World Mission, you’ll craft compelling narratives that show the impact of our work around the world to UK supporters. You'll ensure we represent the dignity of the people we work with and tell their stories with accuracy and care.
If you’re creative, proactive, and organised this is your chance to make a real difference. You'll bring technical expertise in videography and photography and an ability to build relationships across teams and cultures. If creating content that matters excites you, we’d love to hear from you. The role will be hybrid, based in Didcot, with overseas travel expected.
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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A. Project Coordinator
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Project Coordinator and Admin. Officer to implement a project entitled Tragedy to Legacy: Preserving the Social Heritage of the Damilola Taylor Trust, working with young people to create:
· A digital archive featuring documents, photos, and materials from across the Trust’s journey.
· Record 15 oral histories with young people, mentors, community leaders, and others involved with the Trust over the years
· Organise a public exhibition in South London, with an online version, showcasing the Trust’s story and legacy
B. Admin. Officer
· Provide a range of administrative support to enable the smooth functioning of the Trust’s programmes, management and governance for a period of three months.
Roles and responsibilities:
A. Project Coordinator: Tragedy to Legacy: Preserving the Social Heritage of the Damilola Taylor Trust
· Produce a project delivery and evaluation plan to deliver objectives of the Tragedy to Legacy: Preserving the Social Heritage of the DTT project for approval of DTT trustees.
· Organise information sessions to promote the project and to recruit YP for the Youth Heritage Team (YHT)
· Engage the services of an Oral History facilitator
· Recruit participants with lived experience of DTT’s journey for oral history activities
· Organise Youth Heritage training workshops for the YHT
· Implement project tasks:
1. Establish project steering group; Organise YP to research and collect archival materials; monitor project delivery;
· 2. Direct YP to create oral history story board
· 3. Support YP to prepare Oral History film shooting schedule
· 4. Organise shooting of 15 oral histories
· 5. Curate digital archive and edit film footage
· 6. Finalise public exhibition design, liaise with Library/Schools and schedule Public Exhibition event
· 7. Launch digital archive, screen docu-film and launch Public Exhibition
· 8. Prepare project evaluation and impact report and close the project
You will ensure the highest standards of support and safeguarding during delivery of the project.
B. Administration Officer -role and responsibilities
· Provide administrative support to Trustees and the executive management team and Youth Board
· Provide general administrative support across the Trust, including scheduling meetings, administering our Microsoft 365 system, helping to produce reports/ letters, managing emails, facilitating in-house communication, managing our records
· Manage enquiries to the Trust and respond to routine enquiries, ensuring that actions are followed up
Proactively manage our website day-to-day and post to our social media, consulting where necessary
Person specification -Specific experience or skill
KEY: (E) Essential (D) Desirable
A. Project Coordinator
· An excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with young people (YP) from inner-city areas of high deprivation (E )
· Demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with young people and professional organisations (E )
· Project management experience, preferably working with YP, using digital tools to archive documents, photos, and artefacts of an organisation’s work. (E )
· Strong influencing and motivational skills; the capacity to get the best out of YP and confidently deal with issues and challenges (E )
· Excellent communicator, planner and problem solver, a strong team player and an exemplary role model (D)
· Self-directed, self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative to plan and manage workload. (E )
· Strong IT skills including experience of MS Office system
· Relevant experience of managing YP on community-based projects (E )
· Knowledge of the processes involved in designing, planning, shooting and editing film footage
Experience of curating digital archives and editing films (E )
· Ability to be flexible, switch roles as required and be dynamic in approach
• Experience of organising own work effectively with limited supervision ( E )
• Experience providing administrative support (E ).
· Experience of working in a charity would be an advantage (E)
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including administering a system (E
• An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate data and to prepare and present concise reports both orally and in writing
• Exceptional time and task management skills; calmness under pressure (E
Knowledge, qualifications
· Knowledge of project management and good administrative practices (E)
· Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations (E)
· An understanding of safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults (E)
Personal qualities
· Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development
· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of DTT
· Flexibility
· Commitment to effective relationship building and collaboration
· Commitment to safeguarding and dedication to promoting the welfare of young people.
Please write no more than 2000 words explaining how your experience, qualifications and personal qualities fit you for this post. Also submit a CV which includes your full name, address, phone number and email address, your educational and work histories and the names of two referees, one of whom will normally be your current or latest employer. We will not seek references without asking your permission but any offer will be subject to satisfactory references
Safer Recruitment
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK is hiring! Due to winning a number of new partnerships we're seeking a passionate Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive to join our award-winning Partnership Management team. You'll be an excellent relationship builder with fundraising experience as well as strong administrative and organisational skills. You will always go that extra mile to deliver on your own partnerships as well as leading on key activities within our largest partnership(s), achieving ambitious fundraising targets that deliver income and impact for Age UK.
We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office (EC3N 2LB) - currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel for meetings and cultivation events. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Age UK internal grade 6L
Please note, this role is being offered as a 14-month Fixed Term Contract.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience:
- Experience of building relationships with fundraisers or volunteers. A, I
- Experience of supporting the delivery of successful fundraising events. A, I
- Experience of organising and prioritising your own workload, working on a range of tasks simultaneously and monitoring and reporting on activity. A, I
Skills and knowledge:
- Excellent communication skills - both written and oral - you'll need to have the social skills and presence to communicate to a variety of audiences. A, I, P
- Sound administration skills, including but not limited to a good working knowledge of MS Office products, databases and experience in conducting research. A
- Good negotiating skills with a proven ability to establish long-term working relationships. I
- Ability to spot opportunities, identify partners needs and match these with the priorities of Age UK and older people. I, P
Personal attributes:
- A passion to support older people and the mission of Age UK. A, I
- A high degree of diplomacy, tact and confidence. I
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience:
- Experience of managing corporate generating at least £50Kpa. A, I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Job summary
Job title - Fundraising and Membership Officer
Responsible to - Fundraising Operations Manager
Salary - £24,645 - £26,275 FTE per annum (pro rata)
(£19,716 - £21,020 actual) Exact salary dependent on experience
Hours of work - Part time - 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE). We consider part-time/job-share and flexible working requests
Annual leave - 30 days + 8 bank holidays per year pro rata
Location - This role is hybrid - split between home working and our Bristol office. You will be required to work a minimum of 50% of your hours from the office each week.
Job purpose
This role will underpin the operation of our fundraising and membership programmes, with a mixture of public facing interactions and focused operational, database work.
Our long-standing membership scheme is an integral part of our fundraising at Action for ME, and we are fortunate to have a generous membership base of over 3,000 loyal supporters. You will be the main point of contact for our members, ensuring they feel valued and connected to our work, as well as supporting efforts to increase our current membership.
You will also be responsible for the smooth running of crucial operational processes for our membership, trading and individual giving income streams, both during fundraising campaigns and day to day. With a commitment to continuous improvement of these systems, you will help us to increase the efficiency and quality of our stewardship, retain our donors and bring in new supporters.
Key duties
Membership
- Be the main point of contact for our members and provide high quality stewardship over the phone, by email and by letter, always ensuring consistent and high-quality communication.
- Be responsible for delivering operational tasks relating to the membership scheme and improving their efficiency. Including, but not limited to, gift importing and processing, data administration, thanking members, processing renewals and sending out renewal reminders.
- Work with the Fundraising Operations Manager and our Senior Supporter Engagement Officer to monitor the performance of the membership programme and support its growth.
- Maintenance and creation of the mailing lists for our membership magazine, InterAction. Assist with the distribution of the magazine across all channels (post, email, audio).
Individual Giving & Trading
- Ensure that gifts are processed, recorded and thanked appropriately in a timely manner; and that database records are kept up to date, in line with fundraising data regulations.
- Assisting with the administration of our Winter and Spring raffles and Lottery programme.
- Work with the Fundraising Operations Manager and the wider team to maximise fundraising potential using data and donor insights/feedback.
- Maintain a high standard of data quality and record keeping on our database, ensuring our fundraising processes and procedures are applied in line with all regulatory and governance requirements including GDPR and those of the Fundraising Regulator.
- Processing all outgoing post for the Fundraising team, including online shop orders, from our Bristol office. Complete other office-based tasks as required. You will be required to work at least 50% of your hours from the office.
- Work alongside the fundraising team to deliver our strategy and workplans, including involvement in projects and fundraising campaigns as required.
Other duties
- To attend and contribute constructively to team meetings and other meetings as required
- To positively promote the work and activities of Action for ME at all times
- To contribute to the team’s overall strategy delivery, annual planning and budgeting.
- To undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Fundraising Operations Manager, Director of Fundraising & Development or the Chief Executive.
- Act as an advocate for the Charity and its work.
Person Specification
Experience and knowledge
- Demonstrable experience in building relationships with customers or stewarding supporters and donors.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel for work, including basic excel functions, basic formulas and list tools.
- Experience of using a CRM database, preferably Raiser’s Edge
- Minimum 2 years previous fundraising experience (desirable)
Skills and Behaviours
- A confident multitasker who is comfortable dealing with a variety of enquiries and managing a varied workload.
- Excellent verbal communicator, skilled in engagement, empathy and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written communication skills including creating reports to measure progress.
- Ability to use own initiative, solve problems, work independently and to work well in a team.
- An understanding of data protection including UKGDPR
- Strong IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office, databases and web-related programmes and software.
- An understanding of ME and the impact on people affected by it (desirable).
Attitudes and values
- Enthusiasm
- Integrity
- Resilient
Key competencies
- Effective communicator
- Results driven
- Attention to detail
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
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Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a small, London based performing arts charity to recruit for a Head of Finance and Operations. This is a role based full time from their site in Islington and is a permanent vacancy. The charity works with care leavers and at risk young people using drama, staging high profile theatre and film productions.
Reporting in to the CEO, the Head of Finance and Operations is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational, financial and legal aspects of the charity, the work it produces and its staff, ensuring successful delivery of all services. Accountable to the CEO, this person must ensure that the right balance is achieved between a programme of activity and prudent financial management. Some of the key responsibilities include strategic and financial planning, leading in the development and management of business plans. You will ensure realistic financial targets are set, work alongside the CEO to develop a robust, deliverable business plan for financial partnerships and will lead on the development and implementation of HR strategy and staff management policies. You will support the Fundraising team alongside the CEO, working with them to develop and manage a realistic weighted pipeline of trusts and foundations. You will also monitor funding agreements and renewals, support the preparation of corporate sponsorship contracts and over see the management of the office space.
The successful candidate will have prior experience managing finances, ideally for a charitable organisation or not for profit, however you do not need to be a fully qualified accountant. You will have team management experience with the ability to motivate and support staff and bring experience of embedding policies and processes to ensure smooth running of the organisation. You will be a self starter with the ability and drive to learn aspects of the role that you are not as familiar. The charity is open to candidates looking to develop and broaden their experience on the job and therefore you will not be expected to have strong experience in every area.
To apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Following your application, you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Head of Finance & IT
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £51,150 - £52,798 per annum (salary dependent on skills, experience and knowledge)
Contract: Permanent
Location/Base: Office bases are in Oxford or Wokingham (Hybrid)
Area covered: Oxfordshire & Berkshire West (Wokingham, Reading, West Berkshire)
Who we are, and what we do
We’re Oxfordshire Mind, the mental health charity, operating across Oxfordshire and Berkshire West.
Our passionate employees and dedicated volunteers are helping people with mental health issues find somewhere to turn for advice, information, and support.
We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health issue gets both support and respect.
About the Role and the Team
Partnering with the Senior Management Team (SMT), the Head of Finance will form an integral part of the senior team, taking full ownership of the finance function for the organisation.
You will provide SMT with financial planning/strategic advice and high-level analysis to identify growth opportunities in the business as well as overseeing all finance activities and leading on financial strategies whilst being hands-on across the organisation. In addition, the role oversees the outsourced IT contract and is responsible for ensuring the organisation has robust IT systems in place.
About You
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? At Oxfordshire Mind, we’re here to ensure that everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support they need. We’re looking for a Head of Finance & IT to join our leadership team and help us deliver on that mission.
In this role, you’ll lead our finance and IT functions, ensuring robust systems and processes that enable us to grow and innovate. You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands-on expertise, guiding your team to deliver excellent service across the organisation.
What we’re looking for:
- A qualified finance professional with strong leadership skills
- Experience of working in the charity sector
- Someone who thrives in a values-led environment and wants to make a positive impact
We would really like to know how your skills and experience match our requirements. If you feel they do, please tell us how you meet the below requirements:
- CCAB qualified or equivalent experience.
- Strong understanding of the governance, compliance and regulation requirements for delivering a charity finance function (Charities SORP, Charity Commission, HMRC etc.).
- Working knowledge of Iplicit or other similar mid-level accounting packages.
- Significant experience in a senior finance role ideally within the charity sector.
- Experienced in leading and building a high performing team and service, driving change.
- Experience reporting to Board level and engaging senior stakeholders.
- Experience of developing and strengthening internal controls, financial policies, and reporting systems.
- Relevant experience and knowledge across wide range of Finance disciplines including financial reporting, management accounts and payroll.
- Knowledge of charity financial reporting and experience of ensuring charity SORP compliance for statutory account preparation.
- A collaborative leader with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities.
- Proven ability to lead on budgeting, financial planning, and strategic financial management.
- Ability to prepare financial and management accounts, including forecasts and annual plans.
- Exceptional organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
- Strong relationship building skills at a senior level.
- Ability to think and act strategically across multiple functions.
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise strategically and against targets.
- Team management & development in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including out of hours e.g. Board meetings.
- Knowledge/Understanding of our values
If you’re ready to bring your skills to a charity that’s changing lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 23rd January 2026
Shortlisting date: 27th January 2026
Interview date: Stage 1 - 2nd February 2026 & Stage 2 - 5th February 2026
Interview location: In person at Osney Mead - 2 Kings Meadow, Osney Mead, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 0DP
Interested?
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We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Aquilas is excited to be supporting a much loved young persons charity to recruit a dynamic Senior Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join their dedicated and passionate fundraising team.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to a wonderful charity and help them shape their corporate fundraising programme - driving both the growth of new, high-value relationships and the nurturing of long-term corporate partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
- You'll blend strategic thinking with hands on relationship management. From developing innovative proposals to creating inspiring engagement plans.
- You will meet corporate partners face to face to inspire income generation activities and to increase the impact of the partnership.
- To maximise corporate income through exceptional stewardship, compelling storytelling, and a shared belief in the power of partnership.
- Inspire and grow corporate partnerships — expertly manage and deepen existing relationships while identifying and securing exciting new opportunities.
- To deliver excellent stewardship — ensuring every partner feels recognised, connected, and motivated to increase their impact.
- Lead creative pitches and proposals — develop sponsorship packages and partnership concepts that align with our mission and deliver measurable results.
- Drive strategic new business — network, prospect, and engage with purpose to bring in high-value, long-term supporters.
To be successful as the Senior Corporate Fundraising Officer you will need:
- Proven success in corporate, major donor or partnerships fundraising or proven transferable relationship management.
- Exceptional communication skills — confident presenting, pitching, and writing with impact.
- A creative, proactive mindset — always spotting new opportunities and turning ideas into action.
- Experience managing four to five-figure partnerships
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Aquilas are wholly committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applicationsfrom all suitably-qualified candidates. We are truly invested in our candidates and being supportive and informative throughout the application journey
What’s on Offer
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Location: Hampshire / Hybrid
Comprehensive benefits package which includes flexible working options, 28-days holiday, group pension scheme, life assurance, HSF Health cash plan, blue light discount and opportunities for professional development and growth and working in a supportive and collaborative work environment.
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Would you like to make a lasting difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse? Join an award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and families.
Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse. From April next year, we’re expanding our service and looking for new Triage and Assessment Worker to join our team – helping guide children and families on their healing journey.
Position: Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) Triage and Assessment Worker
Location: Reading with hybrid working arrangements.
Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week, weekdays.
Salary range: £25,735 - £31,453 per annum
About the role:
As Triage and Assessment Worker you will play a significant role in supporting children and families affected by domestic abuse, some of your key responsibilities will include:
· being the first point of contact for families referred to our service
· conducting structured assessments to understand needs
· providing skilled practical help and advice to enable families to reach an informed decision
· presenting cases at internal triage meetings, providing clear recommendations for support pathways.
About you:
As a successful Triage and Assessment Worker, you will have experience of working directly with vulnerable families, ideally within a domestic abuse, safeguarding, or trauma-informed context. You will also have experience of case management and case presentation. With excellent interpersonal skills, you'll actively listen, build trust quickly, and communicate effectively while providing a telephone-based service.
If this sounds like you please visit our website for more information, contact details and to apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with personal lived experience of domestic abuse or from underrepresented communities, who meet the essential role requirements.
Closing date: 9am, Fri 30 January 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Family Support Worker, Family Key Worker, Children’s Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Domestic Abuse Key Worker, Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advocate, ISVA Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, Family Support Triage Worker, Family Triage Support, Domestic Abuse Triage Worker, Domestic Abuse Triage Support Worker, etc.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Applicants must be located within 2 hours travelling distance of Cambridge City.
The Charity and Our Vision.
For over 15 years, Scotty's Little Soldiers has been supporting children and young people who have been bereaved of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. We are about to embark on an exciting journey which will see the charity evolve to support anyone affected by a military-connected bereavement and ultimately empower a community of more than 25,000 bereaved individuals and their families by 2035.
Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity currently offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 750 young people.
We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.
Role Mission.
To ensure Scotty’s delivers high-quality, consistent, and scalable support to those affected by military-connected bereavement, by leading all aspects of service delivery.
You’ll own the structure, systems, standards, and team needed to deliver support across all four Family Programmes (SMILES, SUPPORT, STRIDES, and the planned START programme) and help ensure our support reaches the growing number of families who need us.
The key responsibilities of this role are:
Programme Operations & Service Infrastructure
- Overall accountability for the service provided to the bereaved military community.
- Leading, and working closely with, the Head of each delivery Programme to ensure all activities are impactful and meeting the needs of our community.
- Mapping and maintaining the full beneficiary journey across all programmes and cohorts (CYP and adult).
- Developing our first adult focused services and building them in line with the charity’s long-term vision to be supporting more than 25k bereaved people by 2035.
- Being the link between our service delivery and both internal and external technology partners to ensure our systems match, and meet the needs of, our processes.
- Alongside our Operations Team, lead the scoping of a full future CRM (Salesforce) rebuild and related beneficiary tech interfaces such as websites, future app development etc.
- Oversee the design of a 2026 ‘light’ CRM phase to support individual adult service delivery.
- Ensure that lived experience remains at the heart of our services.
- Accountability for Safeguarding within the organisation.
Team Leadership
- Support Programme Leads (e.g. Heads of START, SMILES, SUPPORT), providing direction and support as well as ensuring clarity of ownership and goals.
- Create a strong, empowering culture within the service (Families) team, aligned with The Scotty’s Way and shared leadership philosophy.
- Work with our Head of People to oversee service recruitment and onboarding.
Quality, Measurement & Improvement
- Define and embed service-level Success Measures (KPIs) across all activities ensuring we know what success looks like for all our activities.
- Collaborate with the Head of Research & Impact to ensure data collection is usable and meaningful.
External Partnerships & Collaborations
- Proactively develop senior-level partnerships with other military and bereavement charities, Armed Forces support organisations, and relevant service providers and stakeholders.
- Explore and propose strategic collaborations where they strengthen the support we offer to families.
- Ensure the new START (single point of contact) Programme becomes an active network-builder in the space.
- Represent Scotty’s externally at events, conferences, meetings etc within the sector.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a key link to Outreach and Fundraising — providing insight and service stories to fuel content.
- Work with the Ops team to align delivery processes with systems, IT, and compliance.
- Support bid development and reporting for funders by sharing service insight and outcomes.
The 30-day goals for this role are:
- Build a deep understanding of Scotty’s mission, our audience, the services we provide, and strategic direction.
- Spending time with the Families Team and understanding everyone’s role within the charity.
- Understands the ‘as-is’ current situation for the charity’s service delivery.
- Start to document gaps, delivery inconsistencies, opportunities, risks etc.
- Understand the landscape we operate in, particularly the military and bereavement charitable environment.
- Fully align with the operating rhythm of the charity, leading team meetings, holding 1:1s, ownership of relevant OKRs, etc.
The 60-day goals for this role are:
- Has met with counterparts at key partner organisations.
- Has highlighted key organisations not currently partnered with to meet.
- Created a stakeholder holder engagement map for our service delivery.
- Visually mapped existing beneficiary journeys across our four Programmes.
- Began work (with Ops) on requirements for initial-phase CRM for adult services.
- Fully aligned plans and goals with existing Programme Heads, incoming Head of START Programme, and incoming Head of Research & Impact.
- Held one in-person session with Families team.
The 90-day goals for this role are:
- Visually mapped year one of adult services plus any proposed changes to existing services to create a final 2026/27 service ‘to-be’.
- Planned the launch of our new START navigating entitlements casework Programme
- Development underway of ‘Light’ CRM to launch adult services having supplied detailed brief.
- Taken full accountability for the success of our Family Programmes and associated impact.
- Attended 2-3 sector group meetings representing Scotty’s solo.
- Developed a stakeholder holder engagement plan with Head of PR & Comms.
About You
Must-Have
Senior experience in service delivery, operations, or programme leadership
Strong skills in team leadership and service system design
Ability to turn strategy into operational structure and rhythm
Confident working cross-functionally and building external partnerships
Nice-to-Have
Experience working with or supporting Armed Forces families
Familiarity with CRM system scoping and procurement
Experience launching new services or scaling delivery teams
Background in bereavement or mental health support
Additional Information
· The role may require occasional evening or weekend work
· Enhanced DBS check required
· Travel will be required to events and team training days
The Scotty’s Way
At Scotty’s, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty’s Way, rooted in our four core values:
1. Families Come First
2. Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP
3. Love What You Do
4. Remember, Every Day
Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Take Ownership and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours.
When Applying:
Please submit your CV, along with a covering letter detailing your experience and what excites you about this role. Please ensure you clearly annotate which role you are applying for in the email title. Closing date: Friday 16th January. Due to resource and time constraints, we are unfortunately unable to provide feedback for every application received and will only contact candidates shortlisted for interview.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.
We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity, and we provide a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sahir (formerly Sahir House) is the oldest continuously operating LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We are dedicated to fostering a brighter, healthier future for our communities.
We provide practical and emotional support, camaraderie and connection to:
- LGBTQ+ people
- All people living with or affected by HIV
We actively confront injustice, combat discrimination, and address inequalities. By campaigning, we strive to create a fairer and more equitable society for those we serve. Our work is insight and data-driven and our programmes are co-developed with those we serve.
What It Is Like to Work at Sahir
We want people to enjoy working at Sahir and to feel supported, valued and able to thrive. As a health and wellbeing charity, we place strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, reflective practice and work life balance.
We offer a friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment, with access to regular supervision, training and development. Staff are encouraged to build their skills, confidence and experience in ways that support both personal growth and long-term career development.
About the Role
This is a community facing role focused primarily on delivering facilitated LGBTQ+ peer support groups and wider community engagement activity. You will create and sustain safe, inclusive spaces where LGBTQ+ people can connect, build resilience and feel heard.
Alongside regular peer support delivery, you will support outreach, workshops and project specific activity in response to community need and strategic priorities. The role includes active promotion of groups and proactive engagement with under-represented and marginalised LGBTQ+ communities.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who brings:
- A genuine commitment to LGBTQ+ wellbeing and community empowerment.
- Experience of facilitating groups, engagement or community activity, or transferable experience that demonstrates these skills.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills.
- A willingness to work some evenings and occasional weekends.
- A relevant qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above in social work, health, education or similar is desirable, but equivalent experience and a commitment to learning are equally valued.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from people with lived experience of the issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities, and from those whose voices are under-represented within the sector.
Equality, Inclusion and Accessibility
Sahir is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.
Lived experience is valued at Sahir, but it is not a requirement. We are interested in people who share our values and want to contribute positively to our communities.
You do not need to meet every requirement listed to apply. If you feel aligned with our values and excited by the role, we encourage you to apply.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Sahir stands as the oldest LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We’re also a proud support organisation for people living with HIV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract:Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary:£36,000 - £41,000 per annum
Location:Hybrid - 2 days per week at Burford, OX18 4PF
Closing date:Sunday 18th January 2026
Interview dates: 1st interviews (via Teams) on Monday 26th January 2026
2nd interviews (at Burford) on Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Passionate about helping pets and people? Looking for the next step in your Insights career and interested in developing or building your marketing selections skills? We’re recruiting a Senior Insights Analyst!
At Blue Cross, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, helping to ensure we have a data-driven and supporter-centric approach to fundraising, communications and engagement, and delivering insights that drive positive change for pets and the people who look after them. It’s an exciting time to join us as we have recently migrated from our legacy CRM to Microsoft Dynamics 365, which will allow us to maximise the value of our data and build more effective reporting.
More about the role
This key role within the Insights team has a focus on delivering marketing selections, implementing supporter journeys, and delivering insights on fundraising, communications and engagement performance. The Insights team sits within the Data & Insights Department – a team of 10 colleagues who are working towards our Data Strategy vision of our information being trusted, accessible and used to help pets and people thrive together.
You'll collaborate closely with the Insights Manager to deliver marketing selections and supporter journeys, as well as analysis and insights that deepen our understanding of our clients and supporters.
You will have the opportunity to problem solve and experiment to help us drive forward our data maturity, all whilst being a part of a friendly, welcoming and collaborative team. The Insights team provide the metrics, reports and analysis that underpin evidence-based decision making at Blue Cross, and ensure reporting adheres to all legislative and regulatory requirements and quality and integrity standards.
IMPORTANT NOTE
As this role involves twice-weekly presence within the office, candidates must live within a reasonable distance from our Burford office (for example, within one and a half hours’ travel one way). Our Burford office is in a rural location where public transport links are infrequent, therefore travel by car is our strong recommendation. If you are thinking of applying, please check your travel time using the postcode OX18 4PF.
About you
This role would suit an experienced analyst who is keen to develop and maintain supporter journeys and marketing selections, or to learn these skills. If this is new to you, don’t worry, we’ll fully support you as you learn.
You will be confident, proactive and articulate in promoting data, insights and the benefits of evidence-based decision making. We will need you to use various analytical tools, skills and techniques to design and develop reports and dashboards to tell stories in a compelling way and confidently be able to analyse complex data from diverse sources.
You will need great presenting and communication skills to deliver insights to stakeholders both in person and virtually and the confidence to build strong stakeholder relationships throughout the organisation, so we are looking for someone positive and friendly with confidence to contribute.
We use Microsoft Power BI as our business intelligence tool, but you might have used other BI software such as Tableau or Qlik. Don’t worry if you haven’t used Power BI – you’ll get lots of support.
While we’d love to hear from a wide range of applicants, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and require candidates to have the current right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Those who have applied previously are not required to reapply.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
We believe in a world where all pets enjoy a healthy and happy life with people who love them



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a new business focussed part time Global Trust Fundraiser to join a small team and play a critical role in securing funding from diverse sources to support the charity with their innovative development initiatives.
The ideal candidate would bring senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity with an established network of executive relationships in major foundations.
This is a remote working role offering £60k pro rata
The charity
A passionate international development charity, dedicated to to collaborating world wide to make a lasting social impact.
The Role
Relationship Management
Oversee the complete grant lifecycle, from initial lead to application to reporting and closeout.
Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, program officers, and other key stakeholders.
Applications & Fundraising Development
Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals, ensuring proposals are compelling, well-written, and tailored to meet the requirements and priorities of each donor.
Events and Networking and Representation
Effectively convey the charity mission, vision, and programs to potential donors, organising fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers and probono partners.
The Candidate
Senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity.
Extensive existing network of senior executives with major global foundations and organisations.
Proven track record of identifying and closing deals for 6 - 7 figure gifts.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.