Head of operational development jobs
Martingale Postgraduate Foundation (Martingale) exists to fund and support the next generation of talented researchers. We believe that family income should not be a barrier to the pursuit of excellence, and our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive within world-leading postgraduate research.
Martingale’s flagship programme is the Martingale Postgraduate Scholarship, which supports students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue and excel in postgraduate degrees, by providing:
- A fully-funded Living Wage Scholarship to pursue a one-year Masters degree or a four-year PhD.
- All tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend for living costs.
- Tailored support to apply for Martingale courses at our partner universities.
- Access to Martingale programmes, including leadership training and connections with top academic and industry professionals.
- Membership of a pioneering community of talented researchers.
In the three years since Martingale launched, we are now supporting over 100 Scholars to undertake postgraduate degrees across our ten partner universities and have committed over £7.7m in Scholarships. We are continuing to expand our offer, bringing on new partners each year.
We are seeking an experienced communications lead to join our external engagement team and play a key role in shaping Martingale’s external profile and scholar recruitment.
As Communications Manager, you will lead on several critical aspects of Martingale’s work including all external communications from social media to PR, and brand management. Crucially, you will lead on the annual recruitment campaign for Martingale’s Postgraduate Scholarships. This three-month campaign each autumn is a fundamental part of Martingales work, ensuring we are finding and supporting as many talented people to apply as possible. Working closely with the Head of Communications and External Engagement, you will lead on all Martingale’s external communications.
A key responsibility will be ensuring that Martingale’s messaging is consistent, with a bold brand presence and strong collaboration with various external stakeholders including funders, universities, media, and government. You will also line manage the Events and Communications Officer who leads on all Martingale events and social media.
We are looking for a strong communicator with some leadership experience including line management, partnership management and external relations. You will bring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a strong alignment with Martingale’s mission. We welcome applicants from a range of career paths who are excited to be part of a growing, fast-paced charity delivering meaningful impact.
Martingale Foundation is incubated by Purposeful Ventures who provide operational and strategic support. The Communications Manager will be employed by Purposeful Ventures.
About Purposeful Ventures
Our vision is for a fairer society where all young people thrive. We work with social entrepreneurs, organisations and philanthropists that share our vision. Through our work with these partners, young people are given opportunities in education and beyond, helping them reach their true potential.
Purposeful Ventures offers philanthropists and funders bespoke advice, using an evidence-based approach to help them to identify high-impact opportunities to fund. We then partner with visionary individuals and mission-driven organisations with strong theories of change. We help them turn great ideas into sustainable and successful ventures by offering fully individualised and very hands-on support, access to funding and a ‘high-challenge, high-support’ home. We do the minimum necessary and whatever it takes to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
Working with the Head of Communications and External Engagement, you will lead on the design and implementation of end-to-end marketing for the recruitment campaign for Martingale Scholars:
- Ensure widespread marketing of the Martingale Scholarship opportunity across the UK, including in media (e.g., student newspapers), on university campuses and on graduate job boards.
- Coordinate an effective paid advertising campaign across multiple channels.
- Directly engage prospective scholars to increase interest and convince them to apply for Martingale opportunities. For example, leading email campaigns, visiting university campuses, or hosting webinars.
- Build relationships with university academics, careers departments, student societies, graduate careers platforms, and other organisations who work with Martingale’s target audience. Encourage them to share Martingale opportunities to relevant people.
- Develop marketing materials and coordinate circulation: leaflets, brochures, social media content, video, email and newsletters, case studies and interviews with relevant people incl. current scholars.
- Procure and coordinate any relevant external providers: e.g., paid digital advertising agencies.
- Manage the Applicant Tracking System, embed and manage a CRM system for enrolled scholars.
Manage brand and increase brand awareness:
- Manage and develop Martingale Foundation’s brand identity, and the identity of our programmes: visual identity, communication style, digital presence, in-person style and feel of events.
- Design and manage a creative and innovative social media campaign across multiple channels, incl. paid ads.
- Manage the website, including maintenance, development, and SEO – with agency support.
- Lead engagement with media outlets and relevant press, including student newspapers. Write engaging press releases and generate interest in Martingale.
- Develop innovative opportunities to grow Martingale’s brand awareness including opportunities for you or the CEO to showcase Martingale’s work.
Stakeholder management and communications:
- Produce and coordinate engaging communications and events for scholars and applicants, alongside the Programme’s team.
- Manage relationships with partner universities Marketing and External Relations teams, ensuring they are consulted and pleased with progress, while also delivering on their commitments.
- Develop collaborative relationships with charity partners or organisations with similar missions to Martingale, as well as potential employers of Martingale Scholars, and ensure they are aware of Martingale’s mission and progress whilst supporting recruitment and brand building efforts.
- Build productive relationships with funders relevant communications teams.
Organisation and team:
- Line manage the Events and Communications Officer, ensuring they are supported, clear on responsibilities and how they fit into the wider strategy of Martingale.
- Work across all departments in the organisation, ensuring that staff are supported to produce communications and that all Martingale’s work is being promoted effectively.
Monitor and report on the progress of the Martingale Foundation:
- Lead the production of impact reports.
- Collect and analyse data from applications, and annually review and refine the Martingale Scholarship’s recruitment campaign to make appropriate adjustments in future years.
- Assess, evidence and communicate the impact of the Martingale Foundation Scholarship in innovative ways.
General
- As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended in consultation with the post holder.
- The post holder will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by the line manager.
Key Requirements:
Essential Criteria
- Right to work in the UK
Experience and skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse audiences including senior stakeholders.
- Strong experience in communications within a mission-driven organisation.
- Good track record of developing and delivering highly effective communications campaigns.
- Strategic thinking combined with hands-on content expertise.
- Experience managing and cultivating partnerships.
- Understanding of UK education, social mobility, or research funding landscapes.
- Experience in managing an organisation’s social media and website (including wordpress or similar).
- Able to assimilate complex information quickly, identifying the pertinent points and making them accessible for a wider audience.
- Advanced IT proficiency: Spreadsheet, Word Processing, CRM or Databases, Email, Web-based applications.
- Experience managing multiple projects/workstream and priorities simultaneously, while maintaining attention to detail, prioritising, and meeting deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience working with or within higher education or research organisations.
- Graphic design experience in Adobe.
- Proven experience line managing staff.
- Familiarity with charity fundraising or philanthropic communications.
- Experience delivering communications in a startup or scale-up environment.
- Experience in working with governance boards and/or trustees.
- Experience delivering ambitious recruitment campaigns.
Personal Characteristics
- Excellent interpersonal skills: able to build rapport and trusting relationships and able to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
- A commitment to Martingale’s mission to support postgraduate students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Comfortable working in a rapidly growing and changing organisation with a degree of ambiguity – confident to create processes and ways forward where they might not yet exist.
- Creative and innovative: willing to think outside the box to maximise reach.
- Resourceful, able to act on initiative, hardworking, detail-oriented, and systematic.
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after two years of service and to 30 days after three years of service. This entitlement is pro rata for part-time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays.
- Full office closure between Christmas and New Year.
- A flexible approach to working with understanding and consideration for work-life balance and personal commitments.
- As a Purposeful Ventures employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme, where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to.
- Access to Charlie Perks, offering discounts and rewards at over 30,000 brands and retailers.
Our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to become a new generation of STEM leaders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 36 Hours Per week
Salary: £39,000 - £43,000
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Hybrid working
Overview:
Spires supports homeless and vulnerably housed people in South London. This role focuses on trusts, foundations, and government funding, working closely with the CEO to maintain strong funder relationships and deliver compelling bids.
Spires has undergone a period of rapid transformation, moving to a model of multi-site working across three London Boroughs. Our core services include, day centre style drop-ins for homeless people, a Women’s drop in, a Refugee drop in and outreach targeted at supporting Women who are sex working.
Part 1: Job profile
1.1 Purpose of job
To generate income from a diverse funding pool that includes trusts, foundations, government and other funding sources as appropriate. Trusts and foundations remain the primary funding source for Spires so maintaining consistent application output is a core element of the role.
To manage our relationships with funders which will include reporting, networking and proactive engagement.
Work with Spires CEO and the Head of Client Services to ensure that data and outcomes are being effectively captured in a way that is helpful for evidencing impact.
1.2 Position in organisation
The post holder will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. Whilst not an operational role, the post holder will maintain a connection to our services so as to be able to represent the service accurately in funding bids.
Part 2: Key duties and responsibilities
2.1 Income generation
- Maximise existing and find new income to meet agreed income targets.
- Research, write and present attractive propositions for a range of quality funding bids, proposals and documentation.
- Produce and submit quality funding reports to meet deadlines.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks and developments across the sector, advising on best practice
2.3 Planning, monitoring and reporting
- Contribute to internal planning and budget setting, setting out clear plans for income generation.
- Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for the CEO.
- Actively manage contracts to ensure that Spires is delivering agreed outcomes and spending restricted funds correctly.
2.4 General
- Feed into the updated fundraising strategy.
- Undertaking other duties compatible with the level and nature of the post and/or reasonably required by more senior members of staff.
- Attend and participate in staff and team meetings and other meetings as required
This job description covers the current range of duties and will be reviewed from time to time. It is Spire’s aim to reach agreement on changes, but if an agreement is not possible, Spires’ reserves the right to change this job description.
Part 3: Person specification
3.1 Essential experience
- Experience of working in the fundraising sector in a professional capacity
- Experience of securing significant grants or multi-year funding from trusts or statutory sources
- A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets
- Producing impact and evaluation reports for funders
- Writing for different audiences/contexts
3.1.1 Desirable experience
- Working in the homelessness or social care sector
3.2 Knowledge
- Understanding of the principles of effective fundraising
- Understanding of the principles of effective marketing, communication and diverse donor motivations
- Good financial acumen, including being able to produce budgets and forecasts.
3.3 Essential skills and personal qualities
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- Information management skills (GDPR)
- Good influencer and negotiator
- Highly organised with attention to detail
- Confident and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills
- IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and databases
The following are required of all roles with Spires. However, you do not need to address these in your application:
- Compassion for and awareness of issues facing our clients and service users
- An understanding of and commitment to diversity and equality
- Able to work in a flexible, approachable manner in response to changing organisational requirements
- Willingness to develop personal competencies as appropriate to support objectives
Part 4: Summary of terms and conditions of service
Location: The postholder will be an employee of The Spires Centre. This post is based at 2nd Floor, Elmfield House, 5 Stockwell Mews, SW9 9GX This role will by hybrid with three days in the office and two days from home.
Probation: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period.
Notice: This post is subject to an 12 weeks’ notice period once confirmed in post.
Annual leave: The annual leave entitlement is 35 days per year including 8 bank holidays.
Pension: The Spires Centre will contribute 5% of annual salary for those who qualify for our group pension plan.
Other benefits: The Spires Centre will provide life and income protection insurance for those who qualify for our group plans.
Expenses: This role will require travel within London. Out-of-pocket expenses will be paid when incurred in accordance with our expenses policy.
Safeguarding: The postholder will adhere to The Spires Centre’s safeguarding policy for vulnerable adults.
DBS Check: Because of the need to interact with our vulnerable clients a satisfactory enhanced DBS check will be required.
Spires is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion as central to our mission and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are
underrepresented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, and those with lived experience relevant to our work. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, we will do our best to provide them.
Application Process
Please apply by submitting a covering letter and CV. The covering letter should outline your motivation for applying and how you meet the person specificaltion.
Note on Interviews. Interviews will be held at our office in Stockwell. We have provisioanlly booked these for the 28th and 29th of January.
Spires is a south London based charity that has been supporting homeless and disadvantaged people for over 30 years.
To lead the financial accounting, management, reporting and oversight of AKF(UK) grants and programmes. This will include accounting reconciliations, grant reconciliations, cost recovery, budgeting, forecasting, internal and external financial reporting, procurement and compliance. To maintain a close working relationship with AKF(UK) finance and partnerships teams.
Financial accounting, controls, compliance, and audit
·Ensure robust financial systems, procedures and controls are in place, are properly documented, regularly reviewed and efficiently used
·Ensure all AKF(UK) programme and grant transactions are reflected accurately in the finance system
·Ensure all grants are reconciled at least once every three months
·Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed on time every month
·Ensure all programme finance month-end tasks are completed on time every month
·Ensure cost recoveries from grants are made and monitored against budgets
·Monitor and review foreign exchange gains and losses on all grants and highlight any areas of concern to the Head of Finance & Operations
·Develop, improve and implement controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools.
·Develop internal tools that track active grants, secured and pipeline funding, cost recoveries and co-financing and ensure they are kept up-to-date
·Ensure adherence to all financial policies, especially authorisation, procurement and due diligence
·Prepare audit schedules and support the AKF(UK) organisational external audit process
·Lead and coordinate programme finance input to all grant audits
·Manage follow up on actions from grant audits
·Ensure that AKF(UK) is up to date on all financial regulations, sanctions, rules, procedures, formats, compliance, reporting requirements and that the Programme Finance Manual is kept up to date
·Support the management of the Programmes and Partnerships risk register and generate reports from the risk management system
Financial oversight, reporting and planning
·Review all financial transactions related programmes and grants on a monthly basis and ensure that they are correct including cost recovery, co-financing, bank balances, and coding.
·Monitor spending on grants and escalate significant under or overspend on a timely basis
·Ensure all grants are up to date in the Grant Management Tracker.
·Ensure all grants are up to date in the Co-financing Tracker.
·Ensure all grants are up to date in the cost recovery forecast.
·Produce monthly financial reports for the AKF(UK) Finance Committee.
·Generate financial analysis and reports for management decision-making and Board submissions as required
·Maintain a cash flow projection for AKF(UK) grant transactions and ensure partners are providing regular updates
·Ensure all donor financial reports are reviewed by the programme finance team to ensure compliance with donor requirements, that the reports are produced on time, to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative
·Lead the Programme finance annual budgeting and forecasting exercise.
·Ensure all budgets for concepts and proposals are reviewed by the programme finance team, include AKF(UK) costs and are consistent with the narrative
·Support the annual organisational budgeting and forecasting exercise
Grant financial management, partners and donors
·Ensure due diligence assessments on implementing partners and donors are completed and tracked
·Ensure all donor grant agreements are reviewed by the programme finance team
·Ensure all sub-grant agreements with implementing partners are reviewed by the programme finance team
·Ensure timely submission of cash requests to donors
·Ensure timely payment of cash requests to implementing partners
·Ensure partner BvA reports are reviewed, any necessary documentation checks carried out and any inconsistencies identified
·Ensure all partners understand their reporting and compliance requirements.
·Develop and update training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, finance and reporting and act as an expert on donor regulation compliance
·Carry out training, monitoring visits and audits on specific projects as necessary
·Review and monitor the grant management system to track pipeline and secured funding and ensure it is up to date at all times
·Ensure all financial documents are stored on SharePoint and the shared drive in a structured and accessible way.
Team management and supporting others
·Lead the programme finance team, ensuring clear objectives, regular check-ins, and ongoing support.
·Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Finance and Operations or the Regional Director, Europe & Asia (Partnerships)
Qualifications
·CCAB qualified accountant.
Experience
·5 years relevant experience in programme financial accounting and financial reporting
·Experience of designing and managing financial systems, processes and procedures
·Experience of programme budgeting and accounting including cost recovery modelling, cash flow management and reporting
·Experience of charity accounting and knowledge of auditing
·Experience working in international NGOs
·Experience working with EC, ECHO, FCDO or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations
Skills
·Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders
·First rate oral and written communication skills
·Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
·Ability to synthesise complex operational and financial details for reporting and presentation
·Ability to take a robust but tactful position, confident with a positive outlook
·Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results
·Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multi-cultural environment
·Fluent in oral and written English
·Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Knowledge
·Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations
·Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics
·Knowledge of charity accounting
Application Details:
·Must have right to work in the UK
·Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently seeking a Building Operations Support Officer (Hard Service and Project Coordinator) on permanent, full-time basis.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.
The role:
The Building Operations Support Officer (Hard Services and Projects Coordinator) role has oversight of all external maintenance contractors ensuring all periodical compliance checks are completed, and that onsite contractors are fully inducted and are equipped with the necessary permits to work. This role requires working closely with the Building Operations Soft Services Officer and the Building Operations Coordinator.
The role ensures that Shakespeare’s Globe buildings (on site and off site) are appropriately maintained and in good conditions and working order; and will assist the Deputy Head of Estates and Capital Projects with the implementation of Health and Safety Policy across the Globe estate. This role will form an integral part of the Building Operations Emergency Response and 24/7 call out team.
The team:
The Building Operations and Security (BOPS) team plays a central role in ensuring that the Globe’s environment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational at all times. This team oversees the maintenance and performance of all building systems across the theatres, offices, public spaces, the Swan Bar and Restaurant, and offsite properties, while working closely with The Security team to keep the site safe for audiences, staff, and artists.
Working with other departments, the team supports the smooth running of performances, events, education programmes, and commercial activities by maintaining high standards of building safety, life-safety systems, and operational readiness. As part of this team, the Building Operations Support Officer (Hard Services & Projects Coordinator) plays a key role in managing essential maintenance, coordinating contractors, supporting compliance, and contributing to the Globe’s emergency response arrangements.
The skills:
- Proven experience coordinating hard FM services within a complex estate.
- Practical experience working with and overseeing external maintenance contractor.
- Experience managing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and reactive repairs.
- Demonstrable experience maintaining and reviewing compliance documentation and statutory records.
- Experience supporting emergency response, call-out, or facilities-related incident management.
- Strong understanding of building compliance requirements, including Electrical testing, Legionella control water hygiene, Fire Risk Assessment processes.
- Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Confident communicator and capable of liaising professionally with contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Proactive, and consistently promoting a strong H&S culture.
- Calm, reliable, and responsive, with the ability to work well under pressure.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota and attend out-of-hours incidents when necessary.
Benefits:
- Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
- Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
- Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
- Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
- Life assurance scheme
- Rental deposit scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Eye test voucher scheme
- Flu vaccination scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service.
To apply:
For more information, please download the job description from our linked main website/jobs page. To apply, please complete the online application form on our main jobs page by 5pm on Monday 19 January 2026.
If you have any queries on the application process or online form, please email the Recruitment Team - email on our main jobs page.
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About MSF UK
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides life-saving medical care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF UK exists to maximise the support we provide to this work — by raising funds, advocating for patients, and ensuring our organisation is strong, accountable and sustainable.
MSF UK has grown significantly over the past 5 years, almost doubling our income to just under £100m. As MSF UK enters a new strategic period to 2031, with ambitious plans to grow income further and increase our impact for patients, the strength, resilience and integrity of our financial foundations have never been more important.
The Role
The Financial Controller plays a critical role in safeguarding MSF UK’s resources so they can be used where they are needed most.
You will lead the financial accounting function, ensuring MSF UK’s finances are accurate, compliant and well-controlled, while also driving continuous improvement in systems and processes. Building on strong existing foundations, you will help modernise and streamline financial operations so they remain fit for a growing and increasingly complex organisation.
Working closely with the Director of Finance & Services, the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and colleagues across MSF UK and the wider MSF movement, you will ensure that financial stewardship actively supports humanitarian impact.
What You’ll Do
You will lead MSF UK’s financial accounting function, balancing rigour, efficiency and service. This includes:
- Ensuring strong financial stewardship: leading statutory accounts, audit, tax compliance and regulatory reporting, including to MSF International.
- Maintaining robust controls: safeguarding MSF UK’s assets through effective internal controls, risk management and reserves oversight.
- Overseeing core financial operations: ensuring accurate, timely processing of transactions, payments and financial records.
- Managing funds and grants: overseeing restricted and unrestricted funds and MSF grant flows, ensuring donor and organisational requirements are met.
- Leading systems and process improvement: driving automation, system enhancements and improvement projects to improve efficiency and user experience.
- Leading and developing the team: managing and supporting a high-performing financial accounting team and fostering a collaborative, improvement-focused culture.
- Trusted technical advisor: providing clear assurance and expert accounting and tax advice to senior leaders, trustees and colleagues.
About You
You are a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with significant experience leading a financial accounting function in a complex organisation. You bring strong technical expertise, sound judgement and a commitment to integrity and transparency.
You are:
- Confident leading statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance.
- Experienced in improving systems and processes, including through technology and automation.
- A collaborative leader who values developing people and building strong relationships.
- Motivated by purpose, with a desire to use your skills to support a mission that matters.
Experience in the charity sector, managing complex VAT environments or working within international organisations is desirable.
Why Join MSF UK?
You’ll join a values-driven organisation where strong financial control is seen as fundamental to humanitarian impact. You’ll be trusted to lead, improve and innovate — ensuring MSF UK remains accountable, resilient and able to respond to the needs of patients around the world.
If you are motivated by MSF’s mission and want your financial leadership to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Recruitment timetable
Application deadline: Sunday 25th January
Shortlisting:week of 26th January
First stage interviews: week of 2nd February
Second stage interviews: week of 9th February
How to apply:
Please send your CV and letter of motivation via the link by Sunday 25th January. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our exclusive partner, Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.
MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
Lumos works to realise every child’s right to a safe and loving family by transforming care systems around the world. As we enter an exciting new phase of global growth and organisational transformation, we are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to the CEO to join our CEO’s Office.
This is a pivotal role providing high-quality executive, organisational and governance support to the Chief Executive Officer and the Head of CEO’s Office. You will help ensure the smooth running of the CEO’s Office, manage complexity with confidence, and enable senior leaders to focus on strategy, governance and delivery.
We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, calm under pressure, and comfortable working at pace with senior leaders, trustees and international teams. You’ll bring strong communication skills, excellent judgement, and experience providing senior-level executive support, ideally in a complex or international environment.
In return, we offer the opportunity to work at the heart of a values-driven global organisation, with flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to contribute directly to transformational change for children worldwide.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Closing date: Sunday 18 January
Lumos is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Role details are based on the attached job description.
To realise every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you’re a purpose‑driven CEO with a deep passion for animal welfare, this is your opportunity to steer a trusted charity as it transforms for a sustainable future.
Margaret Green Animal Rescue is embarking on an exciting phase of strategic revitalisation. As a leading animal welfare charity with a proud history since 1965, we are seeking a visionary and dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next chapter. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our charity and ensuring the animals in our care receive the very best support.
As Chief Executive of Margaret Green Animal Rescue, you’ll lead a proud organisation delivering rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming, and providing lifetime care for animals with complex needs across Dorset and Devon since 1965. You’ll harness the charity’s tangible local footprint across three rescue centres and a network of retail shops to elevate outcomes, scale supporter engagement, and embed operational excellence.
You’ll be the catalyst for significant strategic change—partnering closely with the Board of Trustees to set bold transformational objectives and KPIs. You’ll transform our operating model to meet current and future needs, oversee a data and IT modernisation programme to strengthen insight, efficiency and compliance (from donor management and welfare tracking to retail operations), steward budgets and risk with rigour, and act as the charity’s primary spokesperson to media, partners and the wider community.
The role is full‑time, based at Head Office in Church Knowle, Dorset, with regular travel across centres and shops, and offers a competitive package including 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. We welcome experienced CEOs and senior leaders who bring strategic planning, change delivery and inclusive leadership.
The Role
As CEO, you will provide inspirational leadership and strategic direction, working closely with the Board of Trustees to deliver our mission and vision. You will be responsible for:
- Leading the development and implementation of a revitalised strategic plan, ensuring alignment with our values and ambitions
- Driving operational excellence across all areas, including animal welfare, fundraising, retail, and administration
- Championing a ‘One Charity’ culture, embedding consistent ethics and best practices across all teams and locations
- Acting as the primary spokesperson, enhancing our profile and engagement with supporters, partners, and the wider community
- Overseeing financial stewardship, risk management, and the effective use of data and technology to support organisational goals
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and charity governance requirements
About You
We are looking for an exceptional leader who is passionate about animal welfare and ethical leadership. The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven senior leadership experience, ideally within the charity, animal welfare, or related sectors
- Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, organisational development, and change management
- Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management and income generation
- Experience in data and IT management, including digital transformation
- Excellent communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement skills
- A commitment to the highest standards of animal welfare
Experience in retail operations, fundraising, and working with Boards of Trustees is desirable.
What We Offer
- Full-time role (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility for additional hours as required
- Competitive salary (£65-80k depending on experience) and benefits, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), business expenses, and mobile phone provision
- The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of animals and the communities we serve
Join us at this pivotal moment and help shape the future of Margaret Green Animal Rescue. If you are ready to lead with vision, compassion, and drive, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Media and Communications Manager
Contract: Maternity cover, 1 year from March 2026
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Reports to: Head of Communications
Salary: £40-45k
Location: New Penderel House, 283-288 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HP
Working pattern: Hybrid working, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays based in the Holborn office and three days working from home
Company Description
PAGB is the consumer healthcare association. We represent manufacturers of branded over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, self-care medical devices, and food supplements in the UK. We empower self-care as the expert voice of the UK consumer healthcare industry. Working with Government, regulators and our members, we support the sector to responsibly navigate the ever-changing landscape, encouraging a fair and positive regulatory environment that supports product innovation, and promotes the contribution that self-care can make to people’s health at no cost to the NHS. Established in 1919, PAGB has a long and distinguished track record as the industry self-regulatory body ensuring balanced and responsible marketing of self-care products.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role, based in the London Area, United Kingdom, with the flexibility to work from home 3 days a week. The Media and Communications Manager, reporting into the Head of Communications, is responsible for the creation and delivery of PAGB's external, member and internal communications, overseeing media relations and the PAGB brand.
Overall accountability
- To effectively manage all content on PAGB website and microsites
- To effectively manage the PAGB brand and visual identity
- To organise, co-ordinate and support PAGB events
- To manage all aspects of PAGB’s media relations
- To be the first point of contact for all media enquiries
- To effectively market PAGB services, events and training
- To create, manage and oversee creation of PAGB newsletters
- To support internal communications
Key areas of responsibility include:
Website and digital communications
- Managing the PAGB website to ensure it is regularly updated with relevant information and content is optimised for search and user experience
- Proactively managing website on on-going basis to ensure that it is up to date and actively liaising with PAGB teams to gather information to update as needed
- Managing relationships with PAGB’s website developers to ensure ongoing maintenance, updates and technical support are delivered effectively
- Managing relationships with PAGB’s IT suppliers over domain name and security certificate renewals as required
- Managing the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) website
- Managing website and communications data analytics and analysis
Marketing communications
- Marketing communications to promote PAGB’s services, events, and training to members and non-members using appropriate channels
- Developing and supporting communications via various media e.g. social media, podcasts and video
- Working with external agencies to deliver engaging videos and graphics to demonstrate PAGB’s impact in key areas
- Managing PAGB’s partnership with the OTC Marketing Awards and other external partners
- Organising, coordinating and/or supporting PAGB events as required
- Development of content to be used in marketing and corporate communications, including but not limited to surveys, reports and market research
- Writing and managing external award nominations for PAGB, projects or individuals
Media relations
- First point of contact for media enquiries about consumer healthcare, over-the-counter medicines and medical devices and self-care
- Media issues management, developing messaging and response statements with the aim of ensuring coverage on the consumer healthcare industry and its products is fair and balanced
- Responding in a timely and compelling way to relevant external developments or media stories to generate proactive coverage which communicates our core messages
- Developing and delivering the media aspects of PAGB campaigns to promote self-care and amplify PAGB policy priorities and key messages
- Building, developing and maintaining high quality relationships with key target media across print, broadcast and online (national, consumer and trade)
- Building, developing and maintaining relationships with PAGB media experts
- Briefing PAGB spokespeople on key messages and organising media training as required
- Producing written briefings for PAGB spokespeople to support press interviews
- Media and communications activity to support regulatory initiatives, such as reclassification or safety issues
- Day-to-day contact for PAGB’s retained media relations agency on the delivery of the Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS)
- Building relationships with PAGB members responsible who are responsible for media within their respective companies
- Managing and updating the Media Group Members on PAGB’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
Media monitoring
- Responsible for relationship with media monitoring service
- Responsible for identifying trends and flagging any areas of concern
- Identifying opportunities for PAGB experts via ResponseSource
- Regularly reporting on PAGB’s coverage in the media by creating monthly media dashboards and generating statistics
Brand and design
- Responsible for PAGB’s corporate branding, ensuring correct and consistent use
- Maintaining PAGB brand guidelines and document templates
- Using Photoshop and Canva to undertake basic design tasks inhouse
- Managing relationships with external designers and oversee design and production of corporate publications and documents
Internal Communications
- Responsible for creating and generating content for internal staff newsletter
- Supporting monthly internal communications meetings
- Collaborating with other departments on internal changes, employee initiatives, and sharing company updates
General
- Contributing to the development and delivery of PAGB’s strategy, plans and activity
- Reporting monthly on activity and results to inform regular member value communications
- Ensuring work is produced in line with PAGB tone and brand guidelines
- Staying up to date with new developments and best practice in the media and public affairs fields
- Any other reasonable requests from your line manager or management team
- Occasionally respond to urgent media enquiries outside of normal working hours, where required
Candidates applying should meet the below specifications:
Essential
- Experience of writing and producing engaging content
- Experience of developing and managing websites, ideally using Wordpress
- Experience of writing and producing online content and email newsletters
- Experience of working with the media and liaising with journalists and external stakeholders
- Experience of writing impactful copy, including press releases, comment pieces, and quotes
- Understanding of branding and design principles
- Ability and willingness to work at both a strategic and operational level
Desirable
- Interest in or experience of working in the UK healthcare sector/an understanding of the UK healthcare context
- Experience of working in a marketing or communications role
- Understanding of policy environment
Skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team, contributing ideas and assisting colleagues outside of own remit when appropriate
- A self-starter who can work on their own initiative
- Ability to absorb new and complex information quickly and communicate it effectively
- Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Vacancy
Senior High Value Fundraising Manager
Salary: up to £51,176 (depending on experience)
Location: Remote with regular travel to London / Downton
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: 12 month fixed-term
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior High Value Fundraising Manager to join our Relationship Fundraising team at Help for Heroes. This senior role will shape and lead one of our most strategically important income streams—ensuring we continue delivering life-changing support for veterans and their families.
This senior role is perfect for a confident relationship fundraiser with experience securing major gifts, running high-value campaigns, and delivering impactful special events.
You’ll lead the development and delivery of our high-value giving strategy delivering in excess of £1.2m over the next 12 months, including the £17m No One Left Behind campaign, major donor income, and a new 3-year Special Events strategy. With responsibility for a talented team, you’ll build a strong major donor pipeline, secure 5- and 6-figure gifts, and deliver exceptional supporter experiences.
You’ll collaborate across the organisation to shape compelling proposals, develop high-value communications, support our 20th anniversary plans, and ensure strong financial management and reporting.
As a senior leader, you will inspire, coach and develop your team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence and innovation.
About You
We’re looking for a strategic and inspirational leader with:
- Proven experience securing large (6-figure+) gifts from HNWIs
- Successful delivery of multi-million-pound campaigns or major donor programmes
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
- Strong event leadership experience in income-generating and stewardship events
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills
- Confidence managing £1m+ targets, budgets and KPIs
- A flexible, calm and collaborative approach
- Passion for supporting veterans and their families
- Regular travel and some evening/weekend events are required.
About the Team
The Relationship Fundraising team is a key driver of sustainable long-term income for Help for Heroes securing income from Philanthropists, Businesses, Trusts and Foundations, Volunteers and Community partners. You will join a collaborative, passionate and expert team who are committed to delivering transformational support for the Armed Forces community.
In return we can offer you:
- Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
- 29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service — plus your birthday off to celebrate!
- Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
- Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
- 3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
- A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
- Discounts on our branded clothing, including a free Help for Heroes hoody when you complete your induction.
Closing date: 16th January 2026
Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Engagement Manager
Contract: Full time with an option of working one day per week from home
Hours / Weeks:37.5 hrs pew week
Salary: £37,694 - £46,049
· Are you energised by new and meaningful connections?
· Does the chance to work creatively and inspire others motivate you?
· Are you excited by the idea of a role you can make your own?
Worcester College is recruiting for the key, senior role of Engagement Manager to be part of its Development and Alumni Relations team of seven. This is a vital role as we seek to deepen and expand connections with the College’s donor and alumni community. The Engagement Manager will be responsible for the development and delivery of an engagement strategy which aims to build relationships with alumni and donors to lead to greater involvement with the College through the giving of funds, time and expertise, to give donors a strong sense of the positive impact of their generosity, and to bring potential major donors closer to the areas of College life that require financial support.
At Worcester we have worked extremely hard to foster deeper engagement with alumni and feedback from our community has been very positive. We are seeking a team member who can bring rigour and focus in order to build on this strong foundation, bringing a proven track record in strategic thinking, effective relationship building, strong attention to quality and detail and project management skills. The role is varied and would suit someone who understands the value to the fundraising programme of creating meaningful connections, with the drive and creativity to deliver an innovative and successful engagement programme. The role gives the opportunity to build on relationship fundraising knowledge and experience through working personally with a portfolio of donors to develop relationships and grow their philanthropic giving to the College.
The Development and Alumni Relations team works in spacious offices in the heart of Worcester College overlooking some of the most beautiful gardens in Oxford. As a team we enjoy a strong sense of purpose and shared success.
Further details of the role and person specification can be found through the document attached in the job advert on our college website.
Application process: Please apply following the link on our website.
Interview date: Week starting 2nd February 2026
If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks including Right to Work, proof of identity and two references (including your most recent employer).
Worcester College is equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Worcester College actively welcomes diversity amongst its staff and students. As a Disability Confident employer, all reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment process, working arrangements and/or environment to accommodate applicants with any form of disability.
Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy prior to the end date if a suitable candidate is found.
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JOB TITLE: Senior Marketing Manager
REPORTING TO: Head of Marketing & Communication
HOURS: 36.25 / Full time
LOCATION: Onsite, with the option of hybrid working
Job Purpose At Waverley Abbey, we seek to extend and build the Kingdom of God through encounter with Him, through practical education, exceptional hospitality and enterprise — for the spiritual and cultural renewal of this generation and generations to come. As Senior Marketing Manager, you will play a central role in delivering this mission by overseeing the day-to-day operation of the marketing department, ensuring the effective execution of integrated campaigns and digital activity that grows awareness, engagement, and revenue across Waverley Abbey’s family of products and brands. You will work collaboratively with the Head of Marketing to translate strategic priorities into effective, well-executed marketing activity, coordinating the work of the wider team, championing a digital-first approach, and ensuring all output is consistent with our brand guidelines, increasing brand awareness and delivering significant revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities 1.
Operational Leadership & Team Coordination
> Provide day-to-day coordination and workflow management across the marketing function, overseeing the work of the Junior Marketing Manager (College), Digital Marketing Assistant, CRM & Data Assistant, and relevant freelancers.
> Ensure prioritisation, capacity planning, and timely delivery of campaigns, content, and marketing assets.
> Work with the Head of Marketing in building a collaborative, high-trust culture marked by creativity, excellence, and servant hearted leadership.
> Help develop team capability through informal coaching, guidance, and operational support.
> Support the Head of Marketing in strategic decisions, messaging considerations, and brand positioning, including helping to manage and mitigate any reputational risk to Waverley Abbey. 2. Campaign Planning, Delivery & Performance
> Lead the planning, rollout, and optimisation of integrated marketing campaigns, ensuring they are delivered on time, on brand, on budget and exceeding targets.
> Work with product owners (College, Every Day with Jesus, House & Estate, Fundraising, House of Prayer) to understand goals, shape briefs, and translate objectives into actionable marketing plans and activity.
> Manage the integrated marketing calendar, ensuring strong forward planning and cross-department coordination.
> Analyse and report on campaign performance, audience growth, and acquisition costs, applying insights to continual improvement.
3. Marketing Execution and Channel Management
> In collaboration with the Head of Marketing, oversee the execution of Waverley Abbey’s digital communications, including email, social media, websites, SEO, and paid digital advertising, ensuring alignment with the strategic priorities.
> Lead the ongoing optimisation and enhancement of Waverley Abbey’s digital ecosystem, coordinating with internal teams and external agencies to improve user experience, engagement, and conversion.
> Develop and deliver world-class email marketing activity, including planning, segmentation, content development, and copywriting.
> Ensure consistent brand and messaging application across all digital touchpoints.
4. Brand Alignment & Creative Workflow
> Support brand guardianship by ensuring all marketing output adheres to Waverley Abbey’s Brand Guidelines and reflects our identity, voice, and values.
> Partner with the creative team to ensure smooth creative workflows, timely asset delivery, and strong quality control.
> Work with external agencies as needed to support campaign execution and growth initiatives.
5. Stakeholder Collaboration & Cross-Organisational Working
> Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the organisation and strategic partnerships to understand needs, shape initiatives, and ensure campaigns support strategic objectives and revenue goals.
> Support the Head of Marketing in internal communication and reporting requirements. 6. Support Fundraising Activity & Supporter Engagement
> Support fundraising by contributing to campaign execution, supporter communications, digital journeys, and supporter engagement activity.
> Help ensure fundraising messaging is effectively integrated into relevant marketing channels and digital touchpoints. Person Specification Personal Faith
> Committed Christian in agreement with Waverley Abbey’s Statement of Faith (E)
> Committed to pray with and for the vision and ministry of Waverley Abbey (D) Personal Circumstances
> Flexibility to work between 8am and 6pm, and occasional evenings and weekends as the role requires (D) Experience
> Previous experience at the level (E)
> Previous experience in a charity, ministry or educational setting (D)
> Administration experience (E)
> Handling of invoices/payments etc. (E)
Education, qualifications and other requirements
> Relevant University degree (D)
> CIM (D) Knowledge
> Word/Excel/Outlook (E)
> Google Analytics (E)
> HubSpot/CRM (E)
> ClickUp/Monday/Asana (E)
> InDesign/Wordpress (D) Skills
> Excellent written and verbal communication (E)
> Friendly and professional approach (E)
> Ability to work as part of a team (E)
> High level of accuracy and attention to detail (E)
> Ability to work calmly under pressure, prioritise & meet deadlines (E)
> Flexibility and adaptability (E)
Inclusive Boards is delighted to be supporting Lambeth Links in their search for their CEO.
Lambeth Links is a small charity with a big ambition: to be a central point of rallying, communication and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ Community who live, work and socialise in Lambeth – the largest borough in London. The organisation aims to strengthen the links between individuals and groups while also highlighting the many issues that continue to adversely affect the community.
Lambeth has a deep and rich history of LGBTQIA+ activism. From being home to founding members of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) to hosting Europe’s first EuroPride in Brixton in 1992, the borough has long been the beating heart of the LGBTQIA+ Community. Lambeth Links exists to continue that legacy of championing collective voice and driving forward change.
As CEO, you will lead the operational and strategic running of the charity, make sure that the organisation runs well every day and that it has the people, systems and income to grow.
The ideal candidate will have :
- Significant experience of leading at senior level in a charity, social enterprise, public or community organisation. This might be as a Chief Officer, Director or Head of a significant function with clear accountability for people, budgets and organisational performance.
- Experience of working directly with or supporting a Board of Trustees or similar governing body, including preparing papers, giving honest advice and implementing decisions.
- Experience of organisational development or change, for example improving systems, structures, culture or ways of working in a small organisation.
- Understanding of the issues faced by LGBTQIA+ people, including those who are Black or from other communities of colour, disabled people and people with insecure immigration status, and a commitment to intersectional practice.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following by 11.59pm on 18/01/2026:
- A detailed CV, setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
- A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role. Please explain how you meet the essential criteria and give one or two examples that show how you have already operated at, or very close to, Chief Officer level. For example, leading an organisation or major function, managing whole organisation budgets or income plans, or steering a Board or governing body through a key decision.
- Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
To find out more and received the Candidate Information Pack, request support when applying, or have an informal confidential discussion before applying, please get in touch with Inclusive Boards.
St Peter’s Hospice is seeking a compassionate, experienced Team Lead to manage our Psychological Therapies team to deliver specialist psychological care for people affected by life‑limiting illness and bereavement. You will combine leadership and management with direct clinical practice.
It’s an exciting time to join the team as we develop our services to meet our strategic ambitions – leading, learning and innovating to deliver specialist palliative psychological support.
The role
- Provide day‑to‑day operational leadership and line management for our Psychological Therapies service, setting clear standards and fostering collaboration.
- As a qualified psychological therapist, you will hold a small clinical caseload, delivering evidence‑based one‑to‑one and group interventions, in person and virtually.
- Ensure the team are clinical governance (audit, investigations, KPIs) and safeguarding; contribute to service development and continuous improvement.
- Work as part of a multi‑disciplinarily team and with external health, social care and third‑sector organisations.
What we can offer you:
- Band 7 equivalent salary from £47,810 up to £54,710 per annum, dependent on experience, plus enhancements
- Working hours are 37.5 per week, Monday- Friday
- Permanent position
- Access to staff wellbeing and employee support services
Location & working pattern:
Based at our Brentry site with travel across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire; remote working by agreement.
A full driving licence and access to a car required.
Interview Date: 27th January 2026
Due to the nature of the work involved, this role is exempt from the ROA and the jobholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We will be screening as we receive applications and therefore strongly encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK before they apply for a vacancy and be able to provide evidence of this.
Strictly no agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Salvation Army is recruiting a Fundraising Appeals Officer. This critical role will ensure that The Salvation Army maintains and increases its impactful presence as one of the top ten charities in the UK, and as a worldwide Christian Church that puts belief into action.
As Fundraising Appeals Officer, you will:
- Be part of a team responsible for actively engaging members of our Salvation Army churches (corps) and the wider public to ensure sustainable long-term income for The Salvation Army.
- Take the lead on planning and project managing delivery of two church-fundraising appeals, as well as shaping and developing new opportunities for corps to engage their communities in fundraising throughout the year. Working with colleagues and Officers from across The Salvation Army you will help drive forward all aspects of church-based fundraising, ensuring corps have all the support and resources they need to maximise income.
- Be an energetic and enthusiastic fundraiser, with experience of developing and managing community fundraising campaigns & appeals, and a demonstrable understanding of faith-based donor motivations.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Strong project management skills
- A track record in delivery church-based fundraising activities
- A demonstrable understanding of faith-based donor motivations
This is an exciting time to join The Salvation Army. If you are an ambitious experienced community fundraiser looking for your next challenge and would like to play a key role in The Salvation Army’s income growth, this could be the role you’re looking for.
Closing date: 22nd January 2026 at 23.59pm. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK.
For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Benefits
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; and an employee assistance programme.
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.



Job title: Digital Systems Manager
Department: External Relations
Responsible to: Head of External Relations
Location: London (UK) - hybrid working
Salary: £ 46,800 gross per annum (London)
Working pattern: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible
Help us shape the digital future of a global education charity.
Join our international team as Digital Systems Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and shaping the digital infrastructure that supports education across our global movement. This is an exciting time to join UWC International as we prepare to procure a new CRM and focus on digital transformation to improve efficiency, data quality and ways of working.
As the organisation has grown, our digital systems and tools have developed organically. We are now seeking a dedicated individual to take ownership of our digital systems, tools and IT landscape. This is a new, full-time role requiring a strong understanding of system integrations and APIs, experience managing and developing business systems, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. You will help ensure we have an effective, well-integrated digital ecosystem with systems that are fit for purpose, fully utilised and data-compliant.
You will work closely with colleagues across our London and Berlin offices, while also ensuring our digital tools effectively support our global volunteer network (National committees) and prospective students across more than 150 countries and territories. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in business systems or application development — particularly CRMs — and the ability to bring clarity, structure and optimisation to a complex digital environment.
About us
Changing the world takes passion and dedication
UWC is a global movement of 18 schools across four continents with a shared mission: to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future. Each year, we bring together young people from over 150 countries and diverse backgrounds to live and learn together in richly diverse, international settings – developing not only academic excellence, but cross-cultural understanding and a drive for social impact. UWC students don’t just prepare for exams, they prepare to lead change. Through real-world challenges, they build the skills, compassion and courage to make a difference.
Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, business, education and grassroots movements – people shaping a more just and sustainable world. Today, our global network includes more than 85,000 changemakers united by the values they lived at UWC.
About UWC International
UWC International is the operational arm of UWC, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity at the heart of the global UWC movement. Based in London and Berlin, our team works closely with stakeholders across the UWC network and supports a global alumni community of over 85,000 changemakers.
Our work includes global fundraising, communications, promotion and support for the network of more than 150 UWC national committees. We also lead on global strategy and provide key services to UWC schools and colleges.
We are proud to reflect the diversity we champion. Our international team represents over 25 nationalities, bringing a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ARDEI) across all aspects of our work – ensuring our organisational culture reflects the values we promote across the UWC movement.
What we offer
As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
UWC International London and Berlin
- Hybrid working - we operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week worked in the office and up to 80% worked from home.
- Flexible working hours - our standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
- Generous annual leave allowance – we offer 28 days holiday per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
- Paid leave for personal growth - up to 2 days per year for volunteering or up to 2 days per year for study leave.
- Learning & development opportunities – we have access to various learning and development platforms to support your professional growth.
- In-person meetings: Yearly Staff Away Days, team retreats and travel to our international schools and international events as needed to create connected teams
UWC International London
- Income Protection & well-being support - We offer income protection to all employees, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to a legal support helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, personal trainer and nutritionist sessions, and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
- Exclusive discounts & perks - with access to a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
- Cycle to Work scheme and eyecare vouchers
- Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity leave
- Enhance sick pay
- Higher-than-standard pension contribution scheme - UWC International will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary toward their Pension scheme with NEST.
Visa requirements
Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London or Berlin must hold the appropriate right to work before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team?To apply, please submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, if you are interested submit your application as soon as possible.
Your cover letter must:
- Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
- Explain why you want to join UWC International.
- Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
- Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.
Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered.
Deadline for application: 11.59 PM (UK time) on Sunday 25 January 2026
Interview and/or assessment dates:
- First round interviews on Thursday 29 & Friday 30 January (remote)
- Second round interviews on Thursday 5 & Friday 6 February (remote or in person)
For further information on this opportunity, please contact us to connect you with the recruiting manager.
Safeguarding Statement
The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.
Diversity Statement
UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.
At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.
We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.