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Prospectus is thrilled to be partnering with our client n their search for a Policy Adviser to join their Education and Skills Policy team, supporting high-profile programmes focused on educational reform, mathematical and data education, education research and skills development. This is an opportunity to work on influential projects that bring together leading experts, policymakers, educators and researchers to improve outcomes for young people across the UK. This is a permanent role, 2-3 days a week in the office and paying £35,000 - £38,500. 

Working closely with the Senior Policy Adviser, you will lead and coordinate policy projects from concept through to delivery. You'll help turn strategic recommendations into practical action, manage stakeholder relationships, leading research activity, develop policy briefings, and support the delivery of workshops, events and conferences.

You bring demonstrable experience in policy, research, or a related field. You will comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities. You’ll also have excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills, with strong written communication, project management and influencing capabilities.

While previous education policy experience would be advantageous, we are particularly interested in candidates with strong policy expertise and a genuine interest in improving education.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver education policy projects from planning through to implementation.
• Research emerging policy issues and develop evidence-based briefings and reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with Fellows, policymakers, researchers and education stakeholders.
• Organise stakeholder meetings, workshops, committees and events.
• Coordinate project plans, timelines and external contributors.
• Support the delivery of major education policy programmes and events.

Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for the role. In your cover letter, please ensure to highlight your: 

• Experience working in a policy environment
• Experience managing projects from inception to delivery 

Recruitment Timeline:
Closing date: 31st August
Shortlisting: 7th-8th September
Interviews: 17th September

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact Shannon Sanderson, the lead consultant for this role. Please note that applications and CVs sent directly by email cannot be accepted and must be submitted through the application link to ensure they are properly recorded and considered.

Location: Remote
Contract: Temporary, 3 months (with the possibility of extension)
Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week
Salary: £24.54 per hour (+ holiday pay) (circa £46,400 salaried equivalent)
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client, a well established national charity, in their search for a temporary Project Manager. The role offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to utilise and refine their skillset in an impactful organisation.

The role is infrastructure-focused, and the successful applicant will spearhead the implementation planning phase of a Target Operating Model, requiring oversight of non-structural aspects including project framework, governance, plans, and delivery approach.

Please note that while the role is remote, the successful candidate will be required to attend an in-person induction in London on Wednesday 16th September.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design and coordination of project delivery activities.
• Establish project governance, reporting frameworks, and implementation plans.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and mitigations.
• Ensure projects remain on track against agreed objectives, timelines and budgets.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across multiple teams.
• Support organisational readiness and adoption of new ways of working.
• Ensure project activities align with wider organisational strategy and objectives.

Key Requirements:

• Recent, relevant experience in a similar role within a not-for-profit or charitable organisation.
• Expertise in establishing project systems and processes within an evolving organisation, with the capacity to materialise high level designs and concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with the capability to work both independently and in a team.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

Prospectus is excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for an interim fundraiser to join their team. The organisation is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest. With a committed, dedicated staff team and clear plans to scale reach, support and impact, Carers First lives its values by being positive, collaborative and ambitious in all it does.

This role is offered on a flexible 9-month contract paying a salary of up to £33,944 per annum, with flexible remote working arrangements and occasional travel to the Strood Head Office or London for team meetings.

The interim fundraiser will be responsible for securing and sustaining trusts, foundations and corporate fundraising income to enable the charity to grow its support and impact for carers. They will build positive relationships with previous, current and prospective funders; produce compelling and accurate funding applications and reports; use their systems to accurately record and monitor their trust and corporate fundraising and undertake research to identify new funding opportunities. The postholder will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the charity to communicate the need of our work, demonstrate its impact and ensure that funders receive high-quality information.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in fundraising through trusts, foundations and/or corporates. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience of identifying, developing and delivering successful cases for support. They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of understanding detailed information from multiple sources and turning it into clear, accurate and compelling written applications and reports. The ideal candidate will demonstrate understanding of and an ambitiouscommitment to the goals and values of the charity.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role—and hopefully your application—so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Unlock the potential of the UK's leading charity for families with twins, triplets and more. 

For 50 years, Twins Trust has been the UK's leading charity dedicated to supporting families with twins, triplets and more. Through trusted information, practical support, research, campaigning and a thriving community, the charity helps families navigate every stage of their journey while championing lasting improvements in healthcare, public policy and wider society. 

Today, Twins Trust has strong foundations: a committed Board, a talented remote team, a clear strategic direction and a trusted national reputation. The opportunity now is to unlock its full potential—expanding its reach, strengthening its influence and ensuring many more families benefit from its support, expertise and advocacy. 

Chief Executive 

Circa £80,000 – £85,000 
Remote, with some travel to London  

As Chief Executive, you will provide inspiring strategic leadership to Twins Trust, leading the delivery of the current strategy while shaping the organisation's next phase of growth and impact. Working closely with the Board, staff, volunteers, and partners, you will strengthen the charity's financial sustainability, grow membership, diversify income, raise the charity's national profile and ensure it continues to be the trusted voice for families with twins, triplets and more. 

We are looking for a leader who brings: 

• A successful track record of strategic organisational leadership, with the ability to develop strategy, inspire teams and deliver sustainable organisational growth.

• An empowering and collaborative leadership style, with experience of coaching and developing high-performing teams within a values-led organisation.

• Experience of fundraising, income generation and income diversification, with the strategic mindset to strengthen long-term financial sustainability.

• Credibility as an external ambassador, with the ability to build influential relationships across healthcare, government, funders, members and the wider voluntary sector, increasing the organisation's profile and influence.

• An understanding of babies, children, parenting, maternal health, early years or closely related sectors, alongside a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for families with twins, triplets and more.

This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation with strong foundations and exceptional potential. If you are excited by the opportunity to grow impact, strengthen influence, empower an outstanding team and help even more families with twins, triplets and more access the support they need, we would love to hear from you. 

How to Apply  

To find out more, please visit the Prospectus website.
 
To express your interest in the role, please contact Harjit Bola or Erica Ritchie at Prospectus. 

Recruitment Timeline 

Deadline for applications: Sunday 13 September 

Interviews with Prospectus: 16 – 21 September 

First interviews with Twins Trust: Tuesday 29 September 

Engagement sessions: Monday 5 October 

Final stage interviews: Monday 12 October 

Our client is a national charity dedicated to tackling anti-Muslim hate and supporting those affected by it. Through victim support, research, community engagement and policy influence, they work to challenge Islamophobia and create lasting change. They are now recruiting for an Interim Head of Helpline to oversee the day-to-day delivery of the the charity's anti-Muslim hate crime support helpline, ensuring the service is trauma-informed, victim-centred, and compliant with legal and ethical obligations. This role is initially a 6 month fixed term contract with possibility of extension.

As Interim Head of Helpline, you will manage the daily operations of the hate crime helpline, supervising a small team of a Helpline Advisors and Supervisors, overseeing rota planning and shift scheduling and handling complex case escalation and safeguarding. You will monitor call volume and produce impact reports and will ensure data protection and GDPR compliance. You will also manage critical relationship development with Police, CPS and other statutory agencies and civil society partners

To apply for this role, you must have demonstrable experience of managing support services (not necessarily helplines). You must have knowledge of hate crime, safeguarding, and equality issues, and will have the ability to manage rotas and staff teams effectively. You will be an excellent communicator with strong data management, and report writing skills, and will ideally have an understanding and knowledge of anti-Muslim hatred and Islamophobia.

To apply for this role, please initially submit your CV (in Word format) - cover letters are not required at this stage. Please only apply if you are available immediately or have no more than a 1 month notice period.

The charity & Prospectus are both committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of the issues affecting the communities the charity serves. Recruitment decisions are made solely on merit, and reasonable adjustments will be provided throughout the recruitment process where needed.
 

Prospectus is excited to be supporting Chance to Shine to find an Events Manger to join their team. This incredible children’s charity is dedicated to harnessing the power of cricket to transform the life prospects of young people in the UK.

Established in 2005, Chance to Shine have a long-term track record of delivery in state schools and under-served communities, bringing best-in-the-game cricket programmes to young people who may not have had the chance. All their programmes are completely free for everyone involved, from schools and community groups to young people and their families.

The Events Manager will be responsible for the project management of a full programme of events including cultivation dinners, annual awards, and major fundraising events at world-leading venues. You will broaden supporter networks and build a community of event supporters through networking, introductions, and working with the wider fundraising team to cross sell events and maximise income.

Chance to Shine are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of managing events in the charity sector. You will have a track record in generating income through an events portfolio and excellent account management and stewardship expertise.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
 

Prospectus is excited to be supporting Chance to Shine to find a Head of Corporate Partnerships and Events to join their team. This incredible children’s charity is dedicated to harnessing the power of cricket to transform the life prospects of young people in the UK.

Established in 2005, Chance to Shine have a long-term track record of delivery in state schools and under-served communities, bringing best-in-the-game cricket programmes to young people who may not have had the chance. All their programmes are completely free for everyone involved, from schools and community groups to young people and their families.

As the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Events, you will drive new business and steward relationships to an exceptional standard, with a clear ambition to grow corporate and events income. You will be responsible for leading a new business development strategy to convert existing contacts and build a strong pipeline for income growth.

Chance to Shine are looking for someone with significant experience in corporate partnerships, including evidence of securing and managing five and six-figure partnerships in the charity sector. You will have a strong new business track record, with demonstrable experience of developing and implementing a fundraising strategy.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting a lovely organisation that provide welfare and wellbeing support in their search for a Senior People and Engagement Officer. This is a permanent role sitting within a collaborative and forward-thinking People team, and offers £36,000, on a remote basis with some travel to the offices in London. This is a genuinely varied role, combining employee relations support with employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and culture-focused projects.

Working closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, you'll provide guidance on a range of people matters including absence, disciplinary, grievance and organisational change, while also helping to deliver initiatives that improve employee experience, wellbeing and workplace culture.

You’ll bring solid experience in a HR or people-focused role, with a sound understanding of HR policies, procedures and employment law. You’ll also have some exposure to employee relations processes; you might have gained this through supporting investigations, note-taking or case administration or advisory work. You’ll have a passion for employee engagement, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You’ll be confident, and have some experience of, presenting and facilitating discussions with a range of audiences.

We’re looking for someone who is excited by the opportunity to develop across a broad people remit.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting managers with employee relations matters across the employee lifecycle
• Contributing to engagement, wellbeing and inclusion initiatives from concept through to delivery and evaluation
• Facilitating sessions, awareness campaigns and employee-focused activities
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Supporting culture, organisational development and change projects
• Contributing to policy development, communications and continuous improvement activity

This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to a Central London office for team events, project work and business requirements. Applicants must be able to travel to London when needed.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact Shannon Sanderson, the lead consultant for this role. Please note that applications and CVs sent directly by email cannot be accepted and must be submitted through the application link to ensure they are properly recorded and considered.
 

• Location: Home-based anywhere in the UK with travel for meetings. Option to work from our Bristol or London offices. 
• Closing date: 7 September 2026, 12pm
• Interview date: Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th Sept, and a second round interview (if necessary) on Monday 21st Sept 2026

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. And that impact can be felt by entire family. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer.

We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time

About the role

We're looking for an Impact, Evaluation & Learning Lead with experience in impact measurement, evaluation and organisational learning to join our Research, Learning & Systems Change Team within the Innovation, Policy & Systems Change Directorate. 

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how Young Lives vs Cancer understands, measures and improves the difference we make for children and young people with cancer and their families. You'll lead the development of evaluation and learning approaches across the charity, helping us understand what's working, what needs to change and where we can create even greater impact. 

Working collaboratively with colleagues across services, policy, engagement, fundraising, digital and data teams, you'll bring together evidence, data and lived experience to generate meaningful insights that improve services, inform strategic decisions and strengthen our influence beyond the organisation. You'll be equally comfortable thinking strategically and delivering hands-on evaluation activity, turning complex evidence into practical recommendations that drive change. 

We're looking for someone who is curious, analytical and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with cancer. You'll enjoy working with complexity, asking challenging questions and helping build a culture where evidence and learning are used to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.

This role is subject to a Criminal Record Check. In the event of a successful application, a Basic Criminal Record Check will be completed. A previous conviction is not necessarily a barrier to employment. We encourage qualified applicants to apply, and we will consider each case individually.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your day-to-day isn't easy. Here are some of the main things you'll be doing, but you'll find more details in our Role Details document.

• Leading the development and delivery of Young Lives vs Cancer's impact measurement and evaluation framework. 
• Designing and delivering robust evaluations using a range of approaches to understand outcomes, impact and learning. 
• Bringing together data, research, lived experience and operational insight to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement. 
• Translating complex evidence into clear, accessible insights, reports and recommendations for colleagues, leaders, funders and partners. 
• Developing approaches that strengthen organisational learning and support evidence-informed decision-making across the charity. 
• Working with colleagues and partners to improve data quality, measurement systems, reporting and access to organisational insight. 
• Building relationships with external partners, researchers and funders to strengthen evaluation capability and identify new opportunities for collaboration and learning.

What do I need? 

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• Experience leading or delivering impact measurement, evaluation and learning activity within the charity, public or related sectors. 
• Experience designing and implementing robust evaluations using a range of methodologies, including mixed methods and theory-based approaches. 
• Strong ability to analyse and synthesise qualitative and quantitative evidence, data and lived experience insights to support decision-making. 
• Experience developing or applying outcomes frameworks, theories of change or impact measurement frameworks.
• Ability to communicate complex evidence clearly and influence a wide range of stakeholders through reports, presentations and discussions. 
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with experience working collaboratively across teams and with external partners. 
• A strategic, curious and improvement-focused mindset, with a passion for using evidence to improve outcomes for children and young people.

What will I gain?

 For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension
• Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value AI adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to tell us about your skills and experiences in your own voice.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

To arrange an informal chat, please contact Rosanna Thomasoo.

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Location: Hybrid, London (1 day per week in the office, ideally Wednesday or Thursday)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, 6 months
Pay: £24.75 per hour (+ holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP (ideally w/c 17th August)

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting in the search for an experienced Senior Direct Marketing Executive to join their fundraising team on a temporary basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a major year-end fundraising appeal. Working closely with internal stakeholders, agencies and freelancers, you'll lead direct mail activity while supporting wider multi-channel fundraising campaigns. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of a major direct mail fundraising campaign.
• Manage campaign timelines, creative development and supplier relationships.
• Coordinate copywriters, designers, data briefs and production schedules.
• Support the planning and delivery of fundraising email campaigns.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide optimisation recommendations.
• Collaborate with fundraising, digital and data teams to deliver integrated campaigns.

Requirements:

• Strong experience delivering successful direct mail fundraising campaigns.
• Ability to hit the ground running and manage complex projects independently.
• Experience delivering email marketing campaigns and supporter communications.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including agencies and freelancers.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of digital advertising channels would be advantageous.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you're interested in the role, please apply ASAP with your CV in a Word format.

At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

Our client is a wonderful charity which has been working with and for people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Their mission is to work towards being led by people with Learning Disabilities, and they currently deliver a range of high-quality housing, support and activities across local communities. They are currently recruiting for an engaging, people-focused Shared Lives Officer to grow and promote their Shared Lives Scheme across Barking and Dagenham. This is a full-time role and will initially be on a 10 month fixed term contract.

The charity's Shared Lives scheme is an enriching model of care which matches those needing support with a trained, self employed carer who opens their homes (and their life) in order to help support them. Using your local knowledge, you’ll be spending time in local communities to promote the charity's Shared Lives programme, and encourage people to become Shared Lives Carers. You’ll be out and about in Barking and Dagenham, connecting with individuals, families, and local organisations to raise awareness of the Shared Lives scheme at community events. Through meaningful conversations and thorough assessments, you’ll identify and support potential carers to be assessed, trained and approved ready to provide care.

To apply for this role, you will be a warm, engaging communicator who thrives in community settings. You’ll have experience in social care, community development, or carer recruitment and will ideally have an understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities and/or autism (although experience with other vulnerable groups will be considered). You will be organised, proactive, independent, and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people.

To apply, please initially submit your CV (Cover Letters not required at this stage).

At Prospectus, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. If you are enthusiastic about working with a fantastic charity that makes a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you!

Please only apply if you are available ASAP or have no more than a 1 month notice period.

Please note this role will be hybrid-working but will require regular travel across Barking and Dagenham as you engage with community groups and work to grow and raise awareness of the charity's Shared Lives programme.
 

Interim Managing Director

Location: UK Remote (Roughly bi-weekly travel)
Contract: Full-time, 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: £80,000 + Benefits

Prospectus is seeking an experienced and values-driven Interim Managing Director to lead a well-established national industry charity through an important period of transition.

For more than a century, the organisation has provided practical, emotional and financial support to individuals and families connected to a major UK industry. Today, it delivers a wide range of welfare, wellbeing and crisis support services, working alongside trusted partners and specialist practitioners to improve lives and strengthen communities across the UK.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will lead a committed team of employed staff and external practitioners, ensuring that beneficiaries continue to receive safe, effective and person-centred support. They will work closely with the Board to provide strategic leadership while fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive culture across the organisation.

A key focus of the role will be leading people through change. The Managing Director will build trust and engagement across the workforce, create clarity during transition, and ensure staff feel supported, empowered and confident in delivering the charity's mission.

Alongside day-to-day leadership responsibilities, the postholder will ensure the organisation maintains strong governance standards, effective safeguarding arrangements, operational resilience and financial sustainability.

About You

We are looking for an accomplished senior leader who combines strong operational capability with an empathetic and people-focused leadership style.

You will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience within the charity, not-for-profit, membership or related sectors.
• Experience leading organisations or teams through periods of change, transition or organisational development.
• A strong track record of people leadership, culture building and organisational improvement.
• Experience working closely with Boards, Trustees or governing bodies.
• Sound financial management, governance and risk management experience.
• The ability to inspire confidence, build relationships and engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred services and positive outcomes for beneficiaries.
• Excellent judgement, resilience and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.

You must be available immediately.

Closing date for application is Wednesday 19th August 2026

Interviews for successful candidates will be held w/c 24th August 2026

Applications should be submitted via CV only. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to complete a short application form as a supporting statement.

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting a small charity in South-West London in their search for an Interim Operations Manager on a 6-12 month fixed term contract, on a part time basis (3-4 days per week). The role offers £35,000 FTE and is home-based but with regular travel required across the Wandsworth area to provide operational leadership across their independent charity. This is a hands-on, varied role where you'll work closely with Trustees, staff and volunteers to ensure the smooth running of operations while driving practical improvements that make a real difference.

Reporting to the Trustees, you'll oversee a team spanning two charity shops, an online retail operation and a small office based team, helping to create stability, strengthen people management practices and support ongoing organisational development.

You’ll be an adaptable and organised manager who can quickly understand the organisation, assess priorities and provide clear leadership. You’ll bring proven experience leading teams and managing people, as well as strong operational management skills within a charity, retail, SME or similar environment. You’ll be able to identify areas to improve processes, systems and ways of working, and be able to work autonomously while partnering effectively with Trustees. You’ll be able to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, and be solutions focused with excellent communication skills.

What you'll be doing

• Leading day-to-day operations.
• Managing and supporting employees and volunteers across retail and operations.
• Building strong relationships with Trustees and key stakeholders.
• Overseeing retail, fundraising and income-generation activities.
• Supporting the recruitment and onboarding of a new starters.
• Reviewing existing systems and introducing practical process improvements.
• Strengthening people management processes, communications and operational oversight.
• Ensuring effective administration, compliance, health & safety and governance arrangements are maintained.

Apply now with your CV and cover letter.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you require assistance with your application, please contact Shannon Sanderson, the lead consultant for this role. Please note that applications and CVs sent directly by email cannot be accepted and must be submitted through the application link to ensure they are properly recorded and considered.

Location: Central London, London Bridge Hybrid (Min of 1 day per week in our Central London Office)

Are you passionate about helping us generate income for a great cause? If so, we are looking for a highly organised individual who can support our Legacies and Communities teams with their administration and records.

The Fundraising Administrator will play a pivotal role in the team. As a first point of contact for supporters, you will be responsible for helping us deliver an excellent stewardship experience by handwriting ‘thank you’ notes, updating the database with supporter interactions and pulling reports, along with other administration tasks. This is our largest area of income at Brooke, and making sure we get the best from our supporters is vital to securing our future success.

This role is part-time (21 hours a week), and we are ideally looking for someone able to spread these hours across 5 days (Mon-Fri).

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to gain experience in a fast-moving and dynamic team. We are an ambitious international charity, and you will need excellent organisational and time-management skills to thrive. You will have a passion for animal welfare, a strong ‘can do’ attitude and a keen eye for detail.

You will be joining a friendly and passionate Legacy and Community Engagement team at a really exciting time for Brooke.

If you are interested in the role and meet the criteria, we will look forward to hearing from you.

At Brooke, we celebrate diversity and the creative new ideas it brings. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, in particular global majority candidates, candidates from a social mobility background, disabled and neuro-diverse candidates, and candidates under 25, as these groups are currently under-represented at Brooke.

We are aware that studies have shown that women and global majority candidates are less likely to apply for a role if they feel they do not meet the full criteria of the job description. If you feel you meet the majority of the criteria, we would love to hear from you.

We offer a variety of flexible working options to best support our staff and to ensure our working practices are as inclusive as possible.

Closing date: 24th August 2026 (we may close this advert early if we receive a large number of applications)

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