Jobs
Are you a passionate and experienced major donor fundraiser looking for a role that will not only make a real difference, but also shape the future of a growing and impactful charity? Kidz Klub Leeds is looking for a Philanthropy Manager to drive their fundraising efforts to new heights and help them reach more children in need across Leeds.
“I often feel up against it in the community, but Kidz Klub is one of the little pockets of sunshine.”
Since their launch in March 2000, Kidz Klub Leeds have worked with children in every area of their lives, in their communities, homes and schools. They currently work with 1250+ children and their families in the most deprived areas across Leeds each week. Kids Klub Leeds believes that the children are the community changers and nation shakers and that their job is to help them to shine.
The charity’s vision is lasting transformation through the love of God for the most vulnerable children, their families and communities in Leeds. They work in partnership across the church, the city and beyond and are passionate about seeing those with the least, supported with the very best.
About the Role
This newly created senior fundraising position is an exciting, career-defining opportunity! As Philanthropy Manager you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing the charity’s Major Donor and Individual Giving strategies, ensuring they achieve their ambitious income growth.
As part of our supportive and passionate fundraising team, you will:
- Develop and grow the Major Donor and Individual Giving programmes.
- Create compelling campaigns that inspire generosity and long-term commitment from donors.
- Engage and steward donors, taking them on a meaningful journey with our cause.
- Implement digital and in-person strategies to attract new supporters.
- Build and lead a future fundraising team, shaping the direction of philanthropic giving for years to come.
About You
You should be an experienced major donor fundraiser with a proven track record in securing high net worth gifts. You will understand the power of storytelling and how to create meaningful engagement with supporters. You should be:
- A natural relationship builder, confident in making funding asks and developing long-term donor partnerships.
- A strategic thinker, able to develop and implement systems that ensure growth and sustainability.
- Organised and proactive, skilled at juggling multiple projects while maintaining excellent communication.
- Motivated to lead, with the potential to grow the role into a leadership position, developing a team around you in the future.
Perhaps most importantly, you should be passionate about making an impact, excited about the charity’s mission and the children they serve. You should be committed to raising funds to enable the frontline work of Kidz Klub Leeds to take place and be a passionate ambassador for the charity.
Kidz Klub Leeds is a faith based Christian Charity. Therefore, the charity welcomes applications from those who are happy to support and work within the Christian values, in order to effectively communicate with Christian financial supporters as well as a wider support base.
Why Kidz Klub Leeds
Kidz Klub Leeds is an inclusive place to work, with professional development and excellent support and wellbeing care in place for staff members. The Leadership Team and Trustees are highly supportive of the fundraising team and are actively involved. This is an extremely exciting time to join and contribute to the growth of this inspirational charity. They offer a great range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave of 6 weeks, plus bank holidays
- Trusts Pension policy
- Bonus day of leave per 5 years worked scheme
- Wellbeing care
- Excellent team environment
- Professional development
Please be aware this role is subject to successful references and DBS in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.
This role is permanent and full time however potential for a part time or term time only role for the right candidate. The role will include some out of office hours (eg. some evenings and weekends for presentations and events) and travel will be required to events and to represent the charity.
If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
To lead charity recruitment because we’re the best at supporting individuals and organisations to achieve their ambitions and drive positive change


Resourcing Business Partner | Permanent | Birmingham | £44,000 - £46,000 + Benefits
For Europe's largest infrastructure project, we're recruiting a permanent Resourcing Business Partner. This role will manage end-to-end recruitment activities for a designated directorate including requirements gathering, briefings with hiring managers, setting timelines and milestones, preparing and posting adverts, managing agency briefings, reviewing applications, sitting on interview panels, and then the management of offers and the onboarding administration.
This role will suit someone proactive, and resilient to ambiguity and change, with either an agency or in-house background.
Main Duties:
- Campaign Management: partnering and advising stakeholders on end-to-end recruitment processes including interviews and assessments
- Creating and posting engaging adverts across platforms
- Managing and reporting on campaign metrics and MI, updating the ATS accurately
- Candidate and Manager Experience: Briefing with hiring managers and agency suppliers and partner with managers on skillsets required, route to market, assessments and milestones
- Fully manage end-to-end recruitment activity and administration
- Maintain contact with candidates throughout the campaign (including CV review, interview, and feedback) to ensure a positive experience
- Manage the candidate offer process, maintaining effective communication through offer acceptance, onboarding and notice period
- Ensure a smooth transition from recruitment process into the new starter processes
- Actively promote and embed DEI across your work.
Person Specification:
- Track record of end-to-end recruitment processes
- Track record of delivering high volume recruitment across multi-disciplines
- Experience of ATS and data manipulation tools including Excel
- Comfortable in both a partnering / delivery and administration focused role
- Knowledge of DEI practices in recruitment
- Excellent administrative, collaborative and prioritization ability
________
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
Head of Development
International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits
An independent academic institution with Swiss roots and a global reach, IMD is a pioneer in executive education.
Through our research, teaching and publications, and with our close ties to business, we equip leaders and organizations to transform themselves and society for the better. With a faculty recognized for thought leadership and real-world impact, and a global network of alumni and partners, IMD is uniquely positioned to shape the future of leadership education.
IMD is investing in our Alumni & Development efforts and we are seeking a major gifts specialist to join us in a newly created Head of Development role. By leading a growing development team and working with key stakeholders across the institute, you could expand our capacity to deliver on our mission of transforming organizations and developing responsible leaders who make a positive impact on the world.
As the Head of Development, you will work in lock-step with the Chief Alumni & Development Officer, and be responsible for shaping and implementing IMD’s development strategy. You will also work closely with the Head of Alumni Relations, and build meaningful relationships with donors, alumni and partners, and secure philanthropic support for key institutional priorities. As a trusted member of the Faculty and Senior Staff team, you will play a central part in advancing IMD’s long-term vision and ensuring our continued global leadership.
It will therefore be critical that you bring a proven track record of major gifts fundraising, and experience of managing high-performing development practitioners. Experience of working with donors internationally, particularly across Europe, will be important, as is your ability to successfully navigate and work through areas of ambiguity or “the new” as we create a step change in our fundraising programs to match our ambitions. In return, you will be joining a committed team and enjoy the support of key colleagues and senior volunteers across the institute.
We are partnering with Richmond Associates, a specialist executive search firm on this recruitment. To learn more about this opportunity or to download a detailed information pack, please contact Richmond Associates.
Closing date for applications is 09:00 GMT on Monday, 10 November 2025
We’re looking for a skilled Property Compliance and Asset Officer to help deliver safe, compliant, and well-maintained housing across multiple sites. You’ll manage property compliance programmes, support maintenance operations, and ensure high standards of safety and service delivery.
Location: London (multi-site)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £35,000 per annum + benefits
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee statutory compliance programmes (gas, electrical, asbestos, water hygiene, fire safety, lifts, etc.).
- Manage contractors and monitor maintenance performance.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and performance reports.
- Support budget management and contract administration.
- Conduct site inspections and ensure adherence to H&S standards.
About You
- Qualified or experienced in property maintenance or compliance management.
- Confident managing contractors and liaising with stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and IT skills.
- Experience in housing, facilities, or asset management is desirable.
If this sounds like you and you’re keen to join an organisation making a real impact through safe and compliant housing, then please do get in touch!
For more information, please submit your CV to
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
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.
Partnerships Manager - The Smallpeice Trust
Charity People is delighted to be working with The Smallpeice Trust, a bold and forward-thinking educational charity on a mission to tackle the UK's engineering skills gap by igniting a passion for STEM in young people aged 9-18.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a high-performing Business Development team as their new Partnerships Manager - a key role driving strategic growth and unlocking funding that transforms futures.
Why The Smallpeice Trust?
With a laser focus on widening participation, the Trust delivers high-impact programmes including Arkwright Engineering Scholarships, immersive residentials, and dynamic one-day STEM events. They work with underrepresented groups - especially girls and students from less advantaged backgrounds - ensuring that engineering is accessible, inclusive, and inspiring.
Now, with a digital transformation underway and ambitious plans to scale their reach, they're looking for a relationship-builder and strategic thinker to help secure new funding and nurture partnerships that open doors for thousands more young people.
Partnerships Manager
- Salary: £42,000 + excellent benefits package
- A generous 7% employer pension contribution
- Private healthcare, life assurance, and enhanced holiday/sickness allowance
- A collaborative, supportive culture with hybrid working
- 2 days/week in Leamington Spa officer
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, you'll play a pivotal role in both winning new multi-year partnerships and stewarding existing relationships to deliver long-term impact. You'll be part of a team that's passionate, ambitious, and driven by purpose.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Crafting compelling, costed proposals aligned with the Trust's strategic priorities
- Representing the Trust externally - networking, speaking, and building visibility
- Build and manage a targeted pipeline through targeted research, driving lead conversion and increase in strategic partnerships
- Managing key accounts with creativity and professionalism
- Collaborating across teams - from Marketing to Delivery to Content & Impact
- Overseeing budgets, contracts, and CRM records for seamless delivery
- Producing powerful reports and evaluations that showcase real-world impact
About You
You're a confident and proactive partnerships or fundraising professional with experience in business development, fundraising, or strategic partnerships. You're commercially savvy, values-led, and passionate about creating opportunities for young people.
We welcome applications from all sectors - what matters most is your ability to build relationships, spot opportunities, and drive real impact.
Closing Date: Friday 31st October 5pm
Interview Dates: 11th and 13th November
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
The Smallpeice Trust gives young people the support they need to bring their big ideas to life through science, technology, engineering, and maths.
Account Manager - Corporate Partnerships
Charity People is proud to be partnering with Teach First, a pioneering education charity that believes every child deserves the best start in life, regardless of background. Through teacher training, leadership development, and strategic partnerships, Teach First is transforming education in the schools that need it most.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing Corporate Partnerships team as a new Account Manager - a pivotal role focused on stewarding and growing high-value relationships that fuel Teach First's mission.
Why Teach First?
Teach First is tackling educational inequality head-on. From training teachers and supporting school leaders to strengthening local education networks, their work is rooted in evidence and driven by impact. With a bold vision and a collaborative culture, they're looking for a strategic relationship-builder to help unlock funding and deepen engagement with some of the UK's most influential corporate partners.
Corporate Partnerships Manager
Salary: £42,237 (+ £3,000 London Weighting)
- Generous pension up to 6% and annual leave (27 days plus bank holidays)
- Vitality Health Insurance to all employees
- Agile and flexible working options
- Wellbeing days and Employee Assistance Programme support
- Inclusive, values-led culture with a strong commitment to diversity and equity
- Hybrid working (London office, with flexibility)
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, you'll manage a portfolio of 6 and 7-figure corporate partners, ensuring long-term value and mutual impact. You'll lead on renewals, develop tailored stewardship plans, and collaborate across teams to deliver partnership benefits and KPIs.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and growing strategic and relational partnerships, with a personal income target of approx. £1M
- Leading renewal and re-contracting processes, working closely with finance, legal, and fundraising operations
- Developing multi-level relationships within partner organisations and engaging senior volunteers to support stewardship
- Delivering joint campaigns, employee engagement initiatives, and cause-related marketing
- Producing impact reports and evaluations, ensuring ethical fundraising and brand alignment
- Maintaining accurate records via Salesforce and contributing to cross-functional improvement projects
About You
We are searching for an ambitious and confident corporate fundraiser with a track record of retaining and growing high-value relationships. You're commercially astute, emotionally intelligent, and passionate about educational equity, with a drive to constantly learn, improve, and deliver exceptional partnership management.
We're especially keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Clear experience managing multi-year corporate partnerships
- Deep understanding of CSR/ESG trends and corporate motivations
- Strong proposal writing, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Confidence in data analysis, forecasting, and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
- Outstanding communication and project management abilities
If this role inspires you to make your next career move, please get in touch with [email protected] to find out more about how to apply.
Closing Date: Friday 31st October 12pm
Interview Dates: 1st Stage w/c 10th November, 2nd stage w/c 17th November
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
I am currently recruiting for a Service Charge Analyst
Based- London
Salary- £45,000-£48,000
Hybrid Working
Key Responsibilities of the Service Charge Analyst:
Set, review, and issue timely and accurate service charge accounts. Ensure all charges are strictly compliant with leases, tenancy agreements
Prepare detailed annual service charge budgets, with year-on-year improvement in the accuracy of budget setting.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy.
Act as the primary point of contact for complex service charge enquiries and complaints
Work closely with Finance teams to align service charge estimates with rent setting
Produce accurate year-end accounts and work effectively with external auditors to resolve queries.
You will have:
A proven background in Service charges, from year end reconciliations to preparing annual statements of accounts as well as service charge estimates whilst successfully delivering fixed and variable service charges.
An understanding of the Service Charge legislations, and the ability to interpret residential/commercial leases and tenancy agreements.
Excellent communication skills, capable of interpreting complex matters for a wide variety of audiences, including residents and regional colleagues.
The Organisation
This is a well-established national charity with an income in excess of £100 million, playing a vital role in supporting people affected by a major health condition. The organisation is values-driven, impact-focused, and undergoing continuous improvement in its financial operations. The Finance & Assurance directorate is a trusted partner across the charity, enabling better decision-making through high-quality financial insight and compliance.
The Job
As Financial Accountant, you'll lead a small team and report to the Head of Financial Accounting. You'll be responsible for producing accurate financial statements, managing audit deliverables, ensuring compliance with charity and company law, and driving improvements in financial processes and reporting. This is a hands-on technical role with leadership responsibilities, requiring collaboration across finance, systems, and planning teams to deliver a seamless finance function.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing statutory accounts and technical accounting adjustments
- Leading year-end processes and audit engagement
- Ensuring compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, and Gift Aid
- Driving system and process improvements
- Supporting and developing Associate Accountants
The Person
You'll be a qualified (or part-qualified with suitable experience) accountant with strong technical expertise in SORP/FRS102 and experience in a large, complex organisation. You'll bring a track record of producing high-quality financial reports, managing audits, and improving performance through data and collaboration.We're looking for someone who:
- Communicates confidently with senior stakeholders
- Builds high-performing, accountable teams
- Is resilient, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
- Works collaboratively across departments and disciplines
- Champions inclusion and values-driven leadership
What's in it for You?
- A meaningful role in a purpose-led organisation making a real difference - Remote working with occasional office attendance
- Competitive salary in the region of £50,000-£55,000
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
- Up to 8% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance and income protection
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A collaborative, high-support environment focused on learning and impact
What to Do Now
If you're a technically strong accountant who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Our client supports children and young people up to the age of 25 when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and families when a baby or child dies or is dying. Alongside this direct support, the organisation provides high-quality training to professionals across health, education, emergency services, and the corporate and voluntary sectors. Prospectus are delighted to be supporting with their search for an interim Corporate Partnerships Manager (4 days a week).
Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager, the Corporate Partnerships Officer will help maximise income and engagement from existing partners while developing new corporate relationships. The role involves delivering excellent stewardship, crafting compelling partnership proposals, and identifying creative opportunities for collaboration, sponsorship, volunteering and in-kind support.
This role would suit someone with experience in corporate fundraising or a commercial environment, confident in building relationships and delivering against financial targets. You’ll bring creativity, initiative and excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills, alongside strong organisation and attention to detail. A collaborative, proactive and enthusiastic team player, you’ll thrive in a growing, ambitious organization.
£30,900 pro rata
6-month contract
Part time - 4 days a week
Remote with occasional visits to High Wycombe
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 Jessica Stoddart 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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Events Manager to join a leading national charity based in Central London.
This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role within the Events & Community Fundraising team, focused on developing and delivering an engaging and ambitious challenge events portfolio to maximise income and supporter engagement in support of the organisation’s vital work.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Lead the planning, delivery, and growth of flagship challenge events, including a major endurance event and a multi-location walking series.
- Line manage an Events Executive and oversee the delivery of multiple bespoke fundraising events.
- Develop and implement multi-channel marketing campaigns to recruit participants and enhance supporter journeys.
- Manage six-figure income and expenditure budgets, ensuring events are delivered efficiently and within financial targets.
- Build and nurture relationships with suppliers, sponsors, volunteers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth event delivery.
- Provide strategic direction and identify opportunities to increase net income and event reach.
- Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and senior leadership to report on performance and share insights.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, insurance, and legal regulations throughout the event cycle.
- Represent the charity at key events, engaging with participants and supporters to strengthen relationships and build loyalty.
- Support the development of new fundraising initiatives and contribute to the overall success of the events programme.
Ideal candidate profile:
- Proven experience in delivering large-scale fundraising events or campaigns.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in engaging supporters and suppliers.
- Financially literate with experience managing significant budgets.
- Proficient in event management tools, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office.
- Creative, proactive, and solutions-focused with a collaborative approach to team working.
- Willingness to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas, including working outside core hours and weekends.
- Full UK driving licence required.
- Passionate about making a social impact and empathetic to the charity’s mission.
Location: Central London
Salary: £45,760
Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week on-site
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Lead a Community-Focused Charity as General Manager - Winchester
Location: Winchester
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm)
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
We are proud to be working in partnership with a long-established, impactful charity based in one of Winchester's most underserved communities. This organisation has been a vital lifeline for children, families, and vulnerable individuals since the early 1990s, offering a wide range of services that promote wellbeing, inclusion, and personal development.
From a well-regarded nursery and welcoming café to a soft play area and essential food support services, this charity is a vibrant hub of hope and transformation.
About the Role
As General Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day operations of the centre, driving strategic growth and ensuring services continue to meet the evolving needs of the local community. You'll work closely with a passionate team of staff, volunteers, and Trustees to deliver the charity's mission with energy, creativity, and compassion.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the Business and Strategic Plans
- Secure sustainable funding and manage budgets
- Inspire and support dedicated staff and volunteer teams
- Develop inclusive programmes based on local needs
- Build strategic partnerships and represent the charity externally
- Oversee governance, compliance, and communications
About You
We're looking for a visionary leader who's community-focused, values-driven, and ready to roll up their sleeves. You'll bring:
- Proven leadership experience
- Strong financial and strategic planning skills
- A track record in income generation and grant success
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- An understanding of charity operations and governance (desirable)
Why Apply?
- Be part of a mission-driven team making real impact
- Enjoy employee discounts and free on-site parking
- Benefit from a government-approved pension scheme
- Work in a supportive, inclusive environment
- Lead a charity that's open, non-judgemental, and truly community-first
This is a hands-on, in-person role based in Winchester, with occasional evening and weekend commitments (time off in lieu provided).
An enhanced DBS check will be required.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Are you an ambitious Recruitment Manager with a passion for working in the not for profit sector? Would you like to work for an exciting and fast growing education charity, where you will be the focal point for all recruitment and onboarding.
Ark Start is a growing start-up nursery venture within the Ark charity. Their mission is to ensure that every child has access to excellent early years education, and that families benefit from flexible and affordable childcare. They currently have 5 nurseries and have ambitious plans to expand to at least 12 over the next two years. Ark Start is building a dynamic, purpose-driven team to deliver on this vision. They currently have around 50 employees working across the sites.
To support this growth, Ark Start is seeking an experienced and passionate Recruitment Manager paying up to £50,000 to lead on all recruitment, talent and onboarding. This is a unique opportunity for a values led recruitment professional to help shape the charity by successfully recruiting talented individuals into the organisation who align with the values and direction the charity is going.
The organisation is located in White City, with the nurseries based across London. Ark offers flexible working hours, including core hours and some remote working. The role will require someone who will prioritise in-person working, meaning being able to work from the office and their nursery sites at least 3-4 days per week.
Reporting into the Operations Director, some of the key responsibilities of this exciting permanent role include:
- Leading the end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for all nursery-based roles
- Developing and implementing effective talent attraction strategies
- Building partnerships with external organisations to support candidate pipelines
- Supporting managers to develop induction plans for new starters and manage probation periods effectively
- Providing first-line support on recruitment queries
- Ensuring HR and recruitment systems are appropriately set up, accurate, and up to date to support effective decision-making
- · Using data and feedback to drive continuous improvement around recruitment and onboarding.
The ideal candidate will have at least five years’ experience working in a senior recruitment capacity. This could suit someone with experience of working within a small charity or , a standalone Recruitment Manager looking for a new challenge and a wider remit. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills along with the ability to influence.
A passion for social justice and early years education is essential, as is the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment. Integrity, ambition and resilience are key to match the pace and exciting aspirations of Ark Start, where initiative and enterprise are highly prized and rewarded.
The interview process will consist of two stages, and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an equal opportunities employer.
For more information on this dynamic and interesting role, please get in touch.
Ark works to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life.
Prospectus is delighted to be working withour client to recruit for a Senior Events Manager. The organisation is the armed forces' national charity, here for soldiers, past and present, and their families for life. Last year they supported over 80,000 soldiers, veterans and their families through this work including by funding 86 charities, from Combat Stress and Walking with the Wounded to smaller local organisations.
This is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract paying a salary of £45,760 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their offices in Victoria, London.
The post holder will be a key player in the delivery of their bespoke challenge event portfolio during a period of growth for the team and the charity. They will deliver flagship events as Project Manager, specifically the Cateran Yomp, expanding and increasing the net income and reach of this product. They will line manage the Events Executive to deliver the Frontline Walk series of events, including delivering the new Home Front Event. They will work collaboratively with other project managers across their events portfolio to play a vital role in raising £3.5 million across the Events and High Value Relationships team.
They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of delivering significant fundraising projects or campaigns and managing six figure income and expenditure budgets. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable project management skills, experience in fundraising and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have strong empathy with the cause of the charity and its beneficiaries.
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 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 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 a qualified or part qualified finance professional with a passion for process improvement and a commitment to people management?
Goodman Masson are working with an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) based in Milton Keynes to recruit for a Finance Manager to sitting in their Financial Accounting team.
This is a crucial role for maintaining a robust financial control environment and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all financial data and services for the organisation. If you are a proactive leader with experience in accounting systems and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be instrumental in executing monthly accounting and control activities. Your key focus will be on leading and coaching a team of three, while driving continuous improvement and automation within financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively managing all monthly financial accounting and control activities, including month-end close, accounts payable/receivable, intercompany, and payroll/income reconciliations.
- Line managing, and performance managing a team of three, providing coaching and development.
- Designing, simplifying, and implementing control activities to strengthen the organization's financial control environment.
- Leading and executing continuous process improvement and automation initiatives within the Finance team.
- Assisting with the year-end audit process and building effective relationships with external auditors.
- Deputising for the Financial Controller as required.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant OR actively studying a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACMA, ACCA).
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing, and inspiring teams within a financial support function.
- Previous practical experience with Dynamics Business Central accounting system.
- Experience in engaging and leading process improvement and automation activity, particularly related to financial accounting systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders (e.g., budget holders, auditors).
- Active Christian Faith (This is an Occupational Requirement).
Desirable
- Familiarity with project/fund accounting.
Salary range is £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience + 7% employer pension contributions. The role will be based in Milton Keynes with hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Candidates will need to be available to start from December at the latest.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with a North London-based charity that provides housing and social support to people transitioning from the criminal justice system. The organisation plays a vital role in helping individuals rebuild their lives through access to stable accommodation, personal development opportunities, and community reintegration. They are now looking for an Executive Assistant to the CEO to join their dedicated team.
As the Executive Assistant, you will provide high-quality administrative and PA support to the CEO, ensuring the smooth running of their schedule, correspondence, and meetings. You’ll also work closely with the Director of Housing and Head of Services to coordinate professional learning events and manage the day-to-day running of the charity’s London office and Community Hub. This varied role will see you liaising confidently with internal teams and external partners, managing office operations, and contributing to the charity’s wider strategic goals.
The successful candidate will bring proven experience in administration, executive support, or office management, with strong organisational and communication skills. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple priorities, from diary management and minute-taking to coordinating training events and maintaining effective systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confidence in learning new systems will be key, along with a proactive, hands-on approach and a genuine interest in supporting the organisation’s mission.
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), offered on a one-year fixed-term contract and based in London. The salary is £30,000 per annum.
If you are an organised and motivated professional who thrives in a busy, purpose-led environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV via the link below to register your interest. Suitable candidates will then be contacted to discuss next steps.
As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage candidates with lived experience to get in touch for an initial, informal conversation.