Jobs
Head of Finance
Arts & Culture Charity
London / Hybrid
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance to join a dynamic arts and cultural charity with a turnover of approximately £3 million. The organisation plays an important role in supporting artistic practice and cultural dialogue through its programmes, partnerships and public engagement.
This is a key leadership role within a small and collaborative organisation, offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen the financial foundations of a growing charity. The Head of Finance will take responsibility for the full finance function, ensuring strong financial stewardship while also supporting the strategic direction of the organisation.
The role requires someone who is both strategic and hands-on – comfortable operating at board level while also managing the day-to-day financial operations of the charity.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading the organisation’s finance function and overseeing all financial operations
• Producing accurate and timely management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Supporting the leadership team and board with financial insight to inform strategic decision making
• Ensuring strong financial controls, governance and compliance across the organisation
• Overseeing budgeting for programmes, projects and operational activity
• Managing cash flow and supporting longer-term financial planning
• Preparing statutory accounts and liaising with auditors
• Developing and improving financial processes, systems and reporting
The organisation is seeking a proactive and solutions-focused finance leader who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment and helping organisations build strong financial foundations.
The successful candidate will likely demonstrate:
• A recognised accounting qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience leading finance within a charity, not-for-profit or cultural organisation
• The ability to operate strategically while remaining comfortable being hands-on
• Strong financial stewardship and a commitment to good governance
• A proactive mindset with a problem-solving approach
• The confidence to work closely with senior leadership and trustees
• An interest in the arts and cultural sector
This is an opportunity to play an important role in a values-driven organisation at an exciting stage of its development, helping to ensure strong financial management while supporting the delivery of an ambitious cultural programme.
Please contact Rosemary Pini from Allen Lane for more information
Prospectus is recruiting for a Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer for a UK-based charity that provides free, confidential support to people who are grieving after the death of someone close to them.
This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis with a salary of £32,000 per annum. This is a remote role with occasional travel.
The Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer will be responsible for proactively securing and growing income from a large portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, working collaboratively with funders and teams across the organisation to develop and submit compelling proposals. The postholder will ensure high quality applications focused on an agreed range of cases for support, funder reporting, and prospect research.
They are looking for someone with significant experience in successfully securing income from trusts and foundations including demonstrable experience of securing four and five figure grants. You will be experienced in managing a large portfolio of funders, with a high level of autonomy.
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.
Are you an exceptional senior Bid Writer with a proven track record in generating income through high-quality complex bids?
Career Connect are looking for a Head of Bid Writing to join their team.
Liverpool (Hybrid - ideally 2 days in the city centre office)
£49,225 – £51,998 per annum
Full-time (35 hours per week) 0.8 considered
Brilliant benefits: 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, Perkbox Platinum (discounts, rewards, eye care vouchers) Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, e-car scheme and travel loans as well as ongoing learning and development. Career Connect are passionate about supporting your growth.
About the organisation
At Career Connect, everything starts with potential. They exist to bridge the gap between education and employment, supporting young people and adults to move forward with confidence. Whether in schools, communities or prisons, their work opens doors - helping people build skills, find opportunities and shape brighter futures.
The opportunity
Are you an experienced bid writer ready to take the lead on high-value, complex tenders that genuinely change lives?
Career Connect are looking for a Head of Bid Writing to drive their income growth and help extend their reach across the UK. This is a pivotal role where your work will directly support more people into education, training and employment.
You'll lead on large-scale bids and tenders, working across multiple stakeholders and partnerships. You'll also shape and deliver a bid writing strategy that aligns with the charity's ambitious growth plans.
What you'll be doing
- Leading the development of high-quality, competitive bids and tenders
- Managing complex submissions involving supply chains and multiple stakeholders
- Developing and implementing a clear, strategic bid writing approach
- Identifying and researching funding opportunities across public, private and third-sector sources
- Building strong relationships with funders, partners and internal teams
- Ensuring all submissions are compelling, compliant and delivered on time
About you
You'll be a confident and experienced bid professional who thrives on creating impactful, winning submissions.
You'll bring:
- A strong track record of securing significant funding (six-figure bids)
- Experience working across a range of funding streams (e.g. government, local authorities, trusts, corporates)
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to craft clear, persuasive narratives
Most importantly, you'll be motivated by purpose, committed to helping people overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as a first step.
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday the 25th March
Interview: Thursday 16th April in Liverpool
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) on a fantastic Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager role. This pivotal position will work to accelerate their corporate and individual major gifts programme. Taking a thoughtful, supporter-first approach, you’ll secure six-figure gifts that drive real change for people as they become parents across the UK.
You’ll join at an exciting moment, as the charity enters its 70th Anniversary year!
Working closely with our Chair of Trustees, Chief Executive and Head of Fundraising & Partnerships, you’ll help unlock new networks and opportunities. You’ll be the key link between internal and external conversations — taking ideas from first spark, through a brilliant ask, and into smooth delivery — while also helping to build the infrastructure that makes high-value fundraising work at scale (KPIs, reporting and supporter management).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Identify new funding opportunities and partnership prospects to expand the organisation’s reach.
- Lead engagement activities, including events and campaigns, to increase visibility and support.
- Collaborate across teams to develop compelling proposals, reports, and presentations.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on partnership outcomes to inform future strategies.
- Represent the organisation at external events and forums, strengthening its presence in the sector.
Person Specification
- Demonstrates excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Has a proactive approach to identifying opportunities and solutions.
- Strong understanding of philanthropy and nonprofit funding landscapes.
- Adaptable and culturally sensitive, with a commitment to inclusive practices.
- Possesses strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, or partnership management is desirable.
What’s on Offer
Salary: 45,000
Location: Remote, with regular travel to corporate and major donor meetings
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Salary: £40,000 FTE
Contract: 6-month contract – likely to be made permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours) – part-time considered
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Closing date: 9 March
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, employee assistance programme, personal annual training budget.
We’re looking for a proactive Trusts and Foundations Lead to drive Cruse Bereavement Support’s income generation from charitable trusts and foundations. This pivotal role will focus on developing a high-value pipeline, cultivating long-term funder relationships, and producing compelling, evidence-based proposals.
Working closely with the Director of Income Generation and the wider Income & Engagement directorate, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering their trusts and foundations strategy—securing significant, multi-year funding to support Cruse's core services and specialist projects.
You’ll bring excellent research and proposal-writing skills, strong relationship-management experience, and a strategic, solutions-focused approach to growing this essential income stream. You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team committed to ensuring grieving people get the support they need.
To be Successful as the Trusts & Foundations Lead, you will need:
- Proven track record of securing significant (5–6 figure) income from charitable trusts and foundations
- Excellent written communication and proposal-writing skills, with the ability to translate service information into compelling cases for support
- Experience cultivating and stewarding long-term funder relationships
- Confident working cross-organisationally to gather evidence, shape bids and produce high-quality reporting
If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Heather and quote the reference 2801HB.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Harris Hill are partnering up with a independent school based in South East London who are searching for a new Development and Alumnae Relations Officer.
This role is fantastic as it offer a broad overview of high value fundraising. It is also brilliant for someone who is looking to step up within high value fundraising from an Assistant. You will be working with a small but mighty team, and have the ability to lead on some 5 figure and build relationships with alumni too.
Job title: Development and Alumnae Relations Officer
Location: SE London 4 days a week
Grade and salary: £34,000 - £36,400
Hours: Flexible
Contract type: Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Development
Responsibilities within this role will include:
• Develop, implement and deliver the philanthropy fundraising plans, to achieve long-term income growth.
• Accountable for achieving targets in line with the annual business plan.
• Develop and implement individual cultivation and stewardship plans to motivate and ensure repeat support, including organising cultivation and stewardship events.
• Research donors/funders and produce compelling asks, proposals and presentations in line with our objectives and their requirements and interests.
To be considered for this role:
• You will experience working with major donors or corporate partnerships or Trusts.
• Ideally a brilliant relationship builder.
• Can research and has experience of working on or bringing in 5 figure gifts+
• Perfect for someone in the Schools, Higher Education or the Arts and Heritage development space.
If you would like to have a chat to learn more about this role and to receive a full job description please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.
The deadline is on the 18th March and will require a CV and Covering letter.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting a beloved national children’s charity in their search for a Special Events Fundraiser to join a high-performing and collaborative fundraising team.
This is a rare opportunity to work on a small portfolio of high-impact, relationship-led events within one of the UK’s largest charities. Unlike many events roles, this position focuses far more on donor engagement and stewardship than high-volume logistics or delivery targets.
The role sits within the organisation’s high value fundraising team, helping to design and deliver events that deepen relationships with major supporters and provide meaningful insight into the charity’s work protecting children.
You will lead on a small portfolio of around 4–5 events each year, which may include policy-led engagement events, CEO dinners and intimate gala events designed to bring supporters closer to the charity’s mission.
These events are thoughtfully curated experiences rather than large-scale mass participation activities, making this a particularly appealing opportunity for someone who enjoys creating meaningful supporter moments and building relationships through events.
The role is led by an exceptional Head of team and a highly regarded line manager, within a supportive and collaborative fundraising culture.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and delivering a portfolio of high-quality engagement and stewardship events for high value supporters
- Designing events that help donors better understand the charity’s impact and deepen long-term relationships
- Working closely with fundraising colleagues to ensure events support broader stewardship and engagement plans
- Managing budgets and external suppliers to ensure events are delivered effectively and creatively
- Building relationships with senior volunteers, supporters and internal stakeholders to maximise engagement
- Evaluating events and identifying opportunities to continuously enhance supporter experience
This role would suit someone who:
- Has experience delivering special events, engagement events or donor stewardship events
- Enjoys the relationship-building side of events fundraising, not just logistics
- Has strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Is creative and able to develop engaging event concepts and experiences
- Ideally has some exposure to high value or major donor audiences
This organisation offers excellent flexibility, including just one day per week in the office, as well as options such as compressed hours or a four-day week.
This role would be less suited to candidates coming purely from challenge events or mass participation events, and particularly appealing to someone who enjoys smaller, more strategic events that build long-term supporter relationships.
Closing date: 12th March
Interviews: 16th, 17th or 18th March (online, one stage)
Application process – CV and supporting statement to or
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
We are looking for a Corporate Fundraiser to maximise revenue, and build/maintain strong relationships with existing partners, making the most of a strong pipeline of prospects.
The ideal candidate will thrive when working autonomously and have excellent communication and negotiation skills with an interest in the arts and culture.
This is a London hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.
The Charity
A proactive arts charity, passionate about creating exceptional artistic experiences as well as delivering inspiring outreach projects in the local community. You will be joining an exciting organisation, with warm and collaborative working culture.
The Role
Source headline sponsorships for events and community programmes.
Identify, research and approach potential corporate prospects aligned with charitys mission and values including paid partnerships and in kind support.
Manage the delivery of partnership agreements, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and ensuring all partners receive the appropriate level of stewardship and recognition.
Act as the main point of contact for existing corporate partners
Coordinate and manage corporate partner events/hospitality.
The Candidate
Experience in corporate partnerships and sponsorships, ideally within the arts, culture, or non-profit sectors.
Ability to create new leads and contacts with a creative approach to business income generation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative but independent environment
Strong relationship-building and networking skills with the ability to engage with senior executives and provide high levels of customer care.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Governance Lead
Immediate Start | 6 Month FTC
Hybrid Working
£50,000 per annum
I am delighted to be working with a high profile charitable foundation entering a significant phase of strategic growth. As their ambition expands, so does the complexity of their governance landscape. They are now seeking an experienced Governance & Board Manager to join on an immediate 6 month fixed term contract.
This is a pivotal, high visibility role at the centre of the organisation, supporting the Head of Portfolio and Governance and working closely with the Chair, Trustees and Senior Leadership Team.
The Role
You will take ownership of Board and Committee operations, ensuring governance is efficient, compliant and strategically aligned. Responsibilities include:
Leading forward planning of Board and Committee cycles
Producing high quality agendas, papers and briefings
Acting as the primary liaison and trusted contact for Trustees
Supporting Trustee recruitment, induction, appointments and succession planning
Overseeing policy registers, governance compliance and statutory reporting
Delivering Company Secretary duties, including Companies House and Charity Commission filings
Supporting audit processes and Trustee reporting requirements
Managing meeting logistics and Board expenses
This role requires someone who can embed quickly, operate confidently at Board level and bring structure and clarity in a fast moving environment.
The Person
You will bring:
Strong experience supporting Boards or governance committees
Knowledge of charity governance within England and Wales
Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
The ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance professional available immediately and ready to make meaningful impact within an ambitious and evolving organisation. If this role excites you, please apply online today!
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people who are life limited or life threatened. Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.
Over the past three years, Acorns’ leadership has enhanced collaboration and innovation across the charity and embedded an organisation-wide fundraising culture. With an integrated fundraising structure and an upcoming £5m appeal, Acorns is looking for a senior leader to review, refine and scale its end-to-end donor experience across all income streams.
Forming part of the Fundraising Leadership Team and reporting to the Associate Director of Fundraising, the Head of Donor Experience will lead a central support function covering donor journeys, supporter care, data and insight, digital fundraising and compliance. They will be responsible for shaping and delivering a comprehensive donor-centred strategy that drives engagement, loyalty and long-term value, while championing a digital-first, data-driven approach to stewardship.
As Head of Donor Experience, you will:
- Lead a high-performing Donor Experience team of nine, with four direct reports across Donor Experience, Data & Insight, and Digital Fundraising
- Develop and embed a cohesive donor experience strategy aligned to the wider Fundraising Strategy
- Design and implement a structured supporter journey framework, ensuring appropriate automation and personalisation across channels and income streams
- Drive innovation in stewardship, including digital engagement, journey design, automation, and personalisation
- Review and refine thanking, banking, fulfilment and supporter care processes to improve efficiency and supporter satisfaction
- Oversee CRM development and optimisation, ensuring robust data governance and a clear single supporter view
- Lead insight generation and segmentation strategy to inform fundraising performance and income growth
- Establish and maintain a centralised compliance framework across fundraising activity
- Strengthen collaboration between Fundraising and Marketing to enable more coordinated, funnel-led campaigns
Essential skills and experience:
- Strong background in fundraising operations, supporter care, compliance or customer experience within a charity setting
- Proven track record of developing and delivering stewardship strategies that improve retention and long-term supporter value
- Experience managing and motivating teams to deliver operational excellence and performance improvement
- Experience designing and implementing strategy, annual plans and process improvements
- Strong working knowledge of CRM systems, data governance and supporter database management
- Confidence influencing senior internal stakeholders and driving cross-team collaboration
- Experience of reporting, performance analysis and using insight to inform decision-making
- Strong understanding of fundraising compliance, including GDPR and sector regulation
Employee benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026
- 7.5% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
- Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support
When applying via CharityJob, please ensure that your CV reflects the essential skills and experience outlined above. You can use the notes section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
Apply by Thursday 12th March.
Round 1 interviews – Tuesday 24 March & Wednesday 25 March
Round 2 interviews – Tuesday 31 March and Wednesday 1 April
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people who are life limited or life threatened. Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.
Over the past three years, Acorns’ leadership has enhanced collaboration and innovation across the charity and embedded an organisation-wide fundraising culture. They are now seeking a senior corporate partnerships specialist to lead Acorns’ newly formed Partnerships Team, which combines corporate new business, account management and community income streams.
A member of the Fundraising Leadership Team, the role will be responsible for securing and managing high-value strategic partnerships with businesses while simultaneously driving engagement with local community groups, education partners, and faith groups, ensuring clear tiering, structured pipeline progression and robust income performance.
The role will also act as Partnerships lead for the upcoming £5m fundraising appeal, co-canvassing alongside the Head of Philanthropy and executive leadership, and mobilising corporate and community networks around key campaign moments.
As Head of Partnerships, you will:
- Report to the Associate Director of Fundraising and line manage a team of four (Senior Business Development Manager (Corporate), Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager Senior Community Partnerships Manager, Partnership Engagement Officer)
- Form part of the Fundraising Leadership Team, with shared accountability for strategic decision making, compliance and cross-directorate working
- Lead and integrate Corporate and Community fundraising into a cohesive partnerships strategy aligned to the wider Fundraising Strategy
- Design and implement a three-year corporate and community income plan, with full budget and forecasting responsibility
- Conduct an audit of current partnerships activity, pipeline and resource allocation to ensure effort aligns to regional and national potential
- Lead corporate new business acquisition, securing multi-year strategic partnerships, Charity of the Year agreements, cause-related marketing, sponsorship and stock generation partnership
Essential skills and experience:
- Strong corporate fundraising background within a charity setting
- Proven track record of securing six-figure corporate gifts
- Experience managing and motivating teams to deliver robust income targets
- Experience designing strategies, annual plans and budgets and adapting them as required
- Strong knowledge of the corporate landscape, regionally and ideally nationally
- Confidence leading high-value pitches, negotiations and senior stakeholder engagement
- Experience of forecasting, reporting and managing income performance
- Strong working knowledge of CRM systems and fundraising compliance
Desirable:
- Experience across both local AND national corporate partnerships
- Exposure to community fundraising or engagement programmes
- Experience working on appeal boards or high-value campaign activity
Employee benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5 days holiday buyback scheme starting from April 2026
- 7.5% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
- Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support
Hybrid working with 2dpw at preferred location (Birmingham, Worcester or Walsall).
When applying via CharityJob, please ensure that your CV reflects the essential skills and experience outlined above. You can use the notes section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
Apply by Thursday 12th March.
Round 1 interviews – Tuesday 24 March & Wednesday 25 March
Round 2 interviews – Tuesday 31 March and Wednesday 1 April
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Technical Lead – Estates
East London
£55,000-£59,000 salary + excellent benefits
A major national cultural institution is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to oversee engineering operations across its East London museum sites.
This portfolio includes a collection store, a newly developed museum and a high-footfall family site — all requiring robust mechanical, electrical and life safety systems to protect collections and ensure a safe, seamless visitor experience.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the performance, compliance and optimisation of all M&E and life safety systems across the estate.
Key responsibilities:
• Delivering planned and reactive maintenance
• Ensuring full statutory compliance across M&E, public health and life safety systems
• Managing MEP and life safety contractors, monitoring KPIs and service performance
• Maintaining environmental conditions within collection spaces
• Monitoring utilities and driving energy efficiency
• Delivering minor works and refurbishment projects
• Assessing system condition and recommending remedial works
• Supervising contractors in line with CDM and building safety legislation
• Acting as technical lead on capital projects and commissioning
• Managing budgets and procurement processes
• Participating in a 24/7 emergency response rota
• Embedding sustainability and inclusive working practices
About You
You will hold a recognised qualification (or equivalent experience) in mechanical, electrical or building services engineering.
You will bring strong technical expertise, experience managing hard FM contracts, and a thorough understanding of statutory compliance within complex, public-facing buildings. Confidence using BMS and CAFM systems is essential.
Organised, accountable and collaborative, you will be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a live operational environment.
Get in touch with Rosemary from Allen Lane for more details
The Organisation
LawCare is the mental health charity for the legal sector, providing free, confidential emotional support and information to people working in law across the UK, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. While our primary focus is on direct support services, we also play a leading role in advocating for improved mental health practices within legal workplaces and driving cultural transformation through education, training, and research.
Established in 1997, we have spent almost 30 years supporting legal professionals by offering a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk, whether individuals are experiencing day-to-day pressures or more complex, enduring challenges. Our team of Champions, over 100 volunteers, and staff bring lived experience of the legal sector, enabling us to provide informed, empathetic support grounded in a deep understanding of the profession’s unique demands.
We serve all branches of the legal community, including barristers, solicitors, in-house teams, chartered legal executives, and business and support staff. From early-career professionals facing bullying or imposter syndrome to senior leaders managing risk, regulatory pressures, or professional isolation, we are a trusted and independent source of support.
In addition to our direct support services - including helpline, live online chat, and email support - we provide peer support and maintain a substantial, regularly updated online library of resources, including articles, personal stories, research, and multimedia content designed to promote mental health awareness and resilience across the sector. We also deliver training on mental wellbeing, management and supervision, vicarious trauma, and the new SRA workplace behaviour standards, and offer online sessions for legal workplaces and organisations to explain the support we provide.
By combining frontline service delivery with sector-wide advocacy, LawCare is uniquely positioned at the intersection of individual wellbeing and organisational cultural change. We are supported by a strong, capable team and a committed Board of Trustees, enabling us to continue making a meaningful impact across the legal profession.
The Role
LawCare is seeking an inspiring and values-led Chief Executive to lead the charity into its next phase of development at a pivotal moment for the legal profession. As the public face and strategic leader of the organisation, the Chief Executive will champion LawCare’s mission - ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality, confidential support services while strengthening its voice and influence across a rapidly evolving and increasingly commercial mental health landscape.
This is an exciting opportunity to build on strong foundations, guiding a respected and independent charity through a period of significant sector change. Working closely with staff, volunteers, funders and partners, the Chief Executive will drive sustainable growth, deepen impact, and help shape a more compassionate and mentally healthy legal culture for the future.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Impact
- Lead delivery of LawCare’s forthcoming strategy (2026 onwards), translating vision into measurable impact.
- Ensure LawCare sharpens its positioning and messaging in a crowded mental health marketplace.
- Balance direct support services, research, education and influencing work to maximise impact.
- Identify what the charity should prioritise and where it should collaborate rather than deliver directly.
External Relations & Sector Influence
- Act as the primary ambassador and spokesperson for LawCare across the legal sector in the UK, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man.
- Build and maintain senior relationships with:
- Professional bodies
- Regulators
- Law firms and chambers
- Legal educators
- Funders and charitable trusts
- Speak regularly at conferences, sector events, roundtables and award ceremonies. These are primarily London based, however, there will be occasions where representation is required across England, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
- Build alliances to influence policy, regulation and workplace practice around mental health and wellbeing.
- Position LawCare as the authoritative, evidence-informed voice on mental health in law.
Service Oversight & Quality
- Ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, confidential helpline and peer support services.
- Maintain robust safeguarding, confidentiality and data governance practices.
- Oversee volunteer recruitment, training and engagement.
- Ensure services evolve in response to emerging issues (e.g., stress, anxiety, workplace conflict, regulatory pressure, AI-related disruption).
Financial Sustainability & Governance
- Lead financial planning and sustainability, working closely with the Treasurer and Board.
- Manage relationships with core professional body funders and diversify income streams.
- Develop compelling funding cases and annual pitches to key stakeholders.
- Strengthen reserves and long-term financial resilience.
- Ensure strong governance, compliance and risk management.
- Support and work closely with the incoming Chair and a refreshed Board.
Research, Education & Prevention
- Build on the impact of the Life in the Law research programme.
- Promote preventative approaches for firms and educators.
- Strengthen LawCare’s role in vocational education and regulatory conversations.
- Ensure research informs policy influence and funding opportunities.
Organisational Leadership
- Lead, support and develop a small, experienced and fully remote team.
- Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, wellbeing and accountability.
- Provide clarity and reassurance during a period of leadership transition and financial strengthening.
- Ensure operational efficiency and effective use of technology in a remote environment.
The Person
LawCare is seeking a credible, strategic and values-driven leader with a deep understanding of the legal profession and the pressures shaping it today. You will bring senior leadership experience, strong commercial and financial acumen, and the ability to balance operational excellence with sector-wide influence.
An authentic and compelling ambassador for mental health and wellbeing, you will be an exceptional communicator who builds trust with ease. Emotionally intelligent, resilient and grounded, you will combine empathy with clarity and conviction, guiding the organisation confidently while remaining steadfast in your commitment to improving mental health across the legal community.
Essential
Professional Background
- Prior professional experience in the legal sector is required. Experience working in a qualified or regulated professional role is desirable.
- Deep, intrinsic understanding of the culture, pressures and structural dynamics of the profession.
- Senior leadership experience with responsibility for strategy, people and budgets.
Leadership & Influence
- Credible, visible and compelling leader with presence.
- Exceptional communicator - confident public speaker and strong writer.
- Knowledge of mental health systems, workplace wellbeing or addiction support.
- Able to influence senior stakeholders and bring sceptical audiences “on the journey.”
- A credible ambassador for mental health and wellbeing - knowledge of mental health systems, workplace wellbeing or addiction support.
- Comfortable operating at Board level.
Organisational Capacity
- Experience managing and motivating high-performing teams (ideally remote).
- Financial acumen, including budget oversight and income generation.
- Fundraising experience, particularly with trusts, foundations or membership bodies.
- Ability to balance operational delivery with strategic influence.
- Skilled at prioritisation in resource-constrained environments.
Personal Qualities
- Authentic commitment to mental health and wellbeing.
- Emotionally intelligent, empathetic and values-driven.
- Resilient and calm under pressure.
- Able to navigate sensitive conversations with discretion and diplomacy.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Experience working with regulators or professional bodies.
- Understanding of research commissioning or evidence-led advocacy.
Further information
For further information about LawCare, the scope of the role and the person specification, please download the Candidate Briefing Pack.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please provide the following with your application:
- An up to date CV, with the details of two referees (we will not contact them without your prior permission).
- A supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification, along with your motivation for applying for the role.
Closing date for applications: Monday 30th March 2026
Preliminary interviews with Russam: Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April 2026
Interviews with LawCare: Week commencing 20th April 2026
We look forward to receiving your application.
A well-established Housing Association in London is looking to take on a Service Charge Officer for an initial 6 month interim role with the option of going permanent. This association has a significant impact in its community and creates an inspiring, inclusive place to work.
They are looking to bring someone into their collaborative team who comes from a housing association background with strong experience within Service Charges.
Responsibilities:
- Service Charge Estimate and Actual setting
- Reconciliation of Actuals
- Clearing backlog including section 20Bs and hitting specific deadlines
- Mix of accountancy and compliance (knowledge of Service Charge Legislation)
Requirements:
- Service Charge candidate, ideally from a Housing Association background
- Knowledge of Service Charge legislation and ability to build relationships with colleagues and wider stakeholders
- Experience of working in a high volume workload organisation
- Good excel and system skills
If this role sounds of interest, please apply ASAP as the opportunity is urgent and a great opportunity to join a recognised organisation.
Your new company
My client is a well-respected, London-based charity which offers hybrid working.
Your new role
They are recruiting for a Management Accountant on a fixed-term basis for a period of 12 months.
Duties will include:
- Preparing and posting all journals for month end, including accruals, prepayments, investments and intercompany recharges, payroll, credit card returns, accrued and deferred income.
- Importing transactions from the operational system to the finance system on a daily basis, and journaling corrections as required.
- Updating rolling forecasts
- Assisting the Finance Business Partner with quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.
- Assisting the Finance Business Partner with initial review of the monthly management accounts, providing statements from the accounts as requested and journaling corrections as directed.
- Supporting the Finance Business Partner with budget holder queries, providing detail behind balances.
- Prepare all monthly balance sheet reconciliations for both entities, including Fixed Assets, prepayments, accruals and investments, credit card, payroll and deferred income.
- Provide initial commentary on the balance sheet reconciliation.
- Support with interim and annual audit, providing schedules, summaries and supporting documents as requested.
- Cashflow forecast and updating of the forecast with actuals and analysis on the variance.
- Uploading monthly direct debits.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need previous experience in management accounting, knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow forecasting, as well as strong systems experience.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will get to work for a well-respected charity on a fixed-term basis. You will have the chance to get involved with the full management accounts.
What you need to do now
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