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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – The Eveson Trust
Location: Worcester (minimum two days per week in the Trust’s office; travel across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and the West Midlands)
Salary: circa £75,000
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Are you a judicious, outward-looking leader who can sharpen strategy and raise the profile of a regionally rooted grant-maker with a significant endowment?
About The Eveson Trust
The Eveson Trust is a Worcestershire-based, place-focused grant-maker established from the bequest of Violet Mary Eveson. With an endowment of approximately £100 million, the Trust supports an annual grants programme of around £5–6 million and in 2022 modernised its legal structure by becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation while retaining strong local roots.
We exist to relieve need and enhance quality of life across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and the West Midlands, prioritising support for people with disabilities, mental-health needs, children and young people in need, older people, those experiencing homelessness, and users of hospitals and hospices. Our next CEO will be central to translating stewardship into measurable local impact and sustainable grant practice.
As our next Chief Executive Officer, you will:
- Strategy & Impact: lead the development and delivery of a refreshed strategic plan and grant-making framework that focuses resources where they will make the greatest measurable difference.
- Governance & Finance: support and advise the Board and sub-committees, ensuring robust governance, high-quality committee papers and sound financial stewardship of the endowment.
- Operational Leadership: strengthen internal systems and processes, make effective use of Salesforce, and propose a right-sized resourcing model to deliver the Trust’s ambitions.
- Income & Investment Oversight: work with the investment advisers and Trustees to balance spending policy, long-term capital protection and responsible investment principles.
- Community & Partnerships: build regional funder partnerships, increase reach in under-represented areas and foster strong relationships with grantees and local stakeholders.
- Grants Quality & Safeguarding: ensure rigorous due diligence, proportionate monitoring and consistently high standards of safeguarding and risk management.
- Brand & Profile: establish and deliver a communications plan that raises the Trust’s visibility across urban and rural communities.
- Team & Culture: lead, mentor and develop a compact team and oversee high standards in HR, data protection and operational compliance.
Who you are
- A seasoned senior leader with demonstrable experience in grant-making, philanthropy or a closely comparable mission-driven setting.
- Financially literate and confident with investment reports, annual accounts, budgets and risk analysis.
- Experienced in modern grants processes, due diligence and impact-focused monitoring.
- Comfortable advising and constructively challenging Trustees, producing concise, evidence-based committee papers.
- A strong relationship builder with a track record of partnership development and external representation.
- Skilled in strategic analysis, clear judgement and using data (for example Salesforce reporting) to inform decisions.
Why The Eveson Trust?
- A rare leadership opportunity to steward a significant endowment and shape a strategic grant-making approach across a diverse regional footprint.
- A respectful, detail-focused Board and a compact, capable team who value proportionate, evidence-based practice.
- The chance to expand the Trust’s presence in under-represented boroughs and to develop meaningful funder partnerships.
- Competitive salary, defined-contribution pension, flexible working and a supportive, mission-focused culture.
- The role offers clear scope to design the team and systems needed to deliver a more impact-focussed future for the Trust.
For full details of the role including how to apply, please contact Jenny Hills for the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill at via the apply button with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 2nd February 2026
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.
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About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
Team background
The Human Resources team sits within the Operations Directorate, led by the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This role reports directly to the Head of People & Culture, who is a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and ensures that people, culture, and inclusion are embedded at the heart of the charity’s strategic and operational priorities.
The Human Resources team plays a crucial role in supporting the charity’s mission, ensuring that we attract, develop, and retain talented and committed staff, foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and maintain compliance with employment law and best practice.
Job purpose
This role partners closely with the Head of People & Culture, and senior stakeholders to lead the transformation of Toynbee Hall’s people strategy and implement its EDI strategy. It focuses on championing values-based leadership, shaping organisational culture, and embedding trauma-informed HR practices to ensure the workforce is supported, empowered, and engaged.
Through strategic influence and partnership, this role drives initiatives that promote inclusivity, high performance, and wellbeing across the organisation, ensuring all people and culture activities are fully aligned with Toynbee Hall’s mission and organisational goals
Scope of role
The People & Culture Partner will provide expert support across the full employee lifecycle from attraction and recruitment, to onboarding, development, performance management, and exit. This role will support senior leaders in driving values-based leadership, building, HR capability, and fostering a culture of performance, inclusion, and wellbeing.
In addition, the People & Culture Partner will play a key role in workforce planning, leveraging data and insights to inform decision-making, and ensuring that HR processes are effective, compliant, and centred on the needs and experiences of people.
The key focus for this role will be to support all employee relations case load with the guidance of the Head of People & Culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic HR & Culture
- Employee Relations
- Recruitment & Onboarding
- Payroll & HR Operations
- Performance, Learning & Development
- Wellbeing, EDI & Engagement
Essential Criteria:
- CIPD Level 5 minimum.
- Proven track record in HR/People roles, including managing complex employee relations cases (grievance, disciplinary, absence and performance management) providing guidance to managers and supporting individuals through processes.
- Experience managing payroll processes, either directly or through outsourced providers, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proven experience leading end-to-end recruitment, including role scoping, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and selection.
- Experience designing and delivering onboarding and induction programmes that support new staff to integrate effectively and feel engaged from the outset.
- Experience of drafting HR policies and procedures and conducting gap analysis on HR systems.
- Experience supporting managers and advising through consultation processes such as TUPE and/or redundancy.
- Strong organisational, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and a commitment to developing organisational culture to ensure inclusion and diversity.
- Experience working in a unionised environment and demonstrate a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Experience working in a similar role within the charity or non-profit sector is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, with the ability to determine business goals and suggest ways to achieve them through HR initiatives.
- Alignment with Toynbee Hall’s mission and strategy.
- Commitment to working in line with Toynbee Hall’s values:
- Inclusive – open-minded, transparent, collaborative; seeking fresh and alternative perspectives.
- Courageous – principled, ambitious, and acting with integrity.
- Empowering – shifting power, sharing knowledge, and enabling people to take action for themselves.
- Understanding of safeguarding and willingness to further develop this knowledge.
Please download the full Job Description for more details.
Our Benefits Package
We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
About MSF UK
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides life-saving medical care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF UK exists to maximise the support we provide to this work — by raising funds, advocating for patients, and ensuring our organisation is strong, accountable and sustainable.
MSF UK has grown significantly over the past 5 years, almost doubling our income to just under £100m. As MSF UK enters a new strategic period to 2031, with ambitious plans to grow income further and increase our impact for patients, the strength, resilience and integrity of our financial foundations have never been more important.
The Role
The Financial Controller plays a critical role in safeguarding MSF UK’s resources so they can be used where they are needed most.
You will lead the financial accounting function, ensuring MSF UK’s finances are accurate, compliant and well-controlled, while also driving continuous improvement in systems and processes. Building on strong existing foundations, you will help modernise and streamline financial operations so they remain fit for a growing and increasingly complex organisation.
Working closely with the Director of Finance & Services, the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and colleagues across MSF UK and the wider MSF movement, you will ensure that financial stewardship actively supports humanitarian impact.
What You’ll Do
You will lead MSF UK’s financial accounting function, balancing rigour, efficiency and service. This includes:
- Ensuring strong financial stewardship: leading statutory accounts, audit, tax compliance and regulatory reporting, including to MSF International.
- Maintaining robust controls: safeguarding MSF UK’s assets through effective internal controls, risk management and reserves oversight.
- Overseeing core financial operations: ensuring accurate, timely processing of transactions, payments and financial records.
- Managing funds and grants: overseeing restricted and unrestricted funds and MSF grant flows, ensuring donor and organisational requirements are met.
- Leading systems and process improvement: driving automation, system enhancements and improvement projects to improve efficiency and user experience.
- Leading and developing the team: managing and supporting a high-performing financial accounting team and fostering a collaborative, improvement-focused culture.
- Trusted technical advisor: providing clear assurance and expert accounting and tax advice to senior leaders, trustees and colleagues.
About You
You are a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with significant experience leading a financial accounting function in a complex organisation. You bring strong technical expertise, sound judgement and a commitment to integrity and transparency.
You are:
- Confident leading statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance.
- Experienced in improving systems and processes, including through technology and automation.
- A collaborative leader who values developing people and building strong relationships.
- Motivated by purpose, with a desire to use your skills to support a mission that matters.
Experience in the charity sector, managing complex VAT environments or working within international organisations is desirable.
Why Join MSF UK?
You’ll join a values-driven organisation where strong financial control is seen as fundamental to humanitarian impact. You’ll be trusted to lead, improve and innovate — ensuring MSF UK remains accountable, resilient and able to respond to the needs of patients around the world.
If you are motivated by MSF’s mission and want your financial leadership to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Recruitment timetable
Application deadline: Sunday 25th January
Shortlisting:week of 26th January
First stage interviews: week of 2nd February
Second stage interviews: week of 9th February
How to apply:
Please send your CV and letter of motivation via the link by Sunday 25th January. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our exclusive partner, Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.
MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
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About Talking Money
Talking Money is an independent charity providing free, expert money advice across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Our purpose, from a client’s perspective, is:
“Help me with my money worries in a way that suits me so I can get on with my life.”
We work holistically and person-centred, supporting people facing debt, poverty, rising living costs, poor housing and mental ill-health. Demand for our services continues to rise.
The opportunity
This newly created Fundraising Manager role is central to securing Talking Money’s long-term sustainability. Following funding changes, we are strengthening our income generation with a focus on trusts and foundations and corporate partnerships.
You will join a small, ambitious Leadership Team, shaping strategy while delivering income in a mission-driven organisation.
What you’ll do
- Lead and grow income from trusts and foundations, including multi-year funding
- Develop early-stage corporate partnerships aligned with our mission
- Write high-quality funding applications and reports
- Build strong, long-term relationships with funders and partners
- Track fundraising performance, forecasts and pipeline
- Work closely with colleagues to gather impact data and stories
- Contribute to Talking Money’s fundraising strategy
About you
You will be a confident, values-driven fundraiser with:
- A track record of securing income from trusts and foundations and/or corporate partners
- Excellent written communication skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
- The ability to think strategically while delivering operationally
- A collaborative and organised working style
- A commitment to equity, inclusion and whole-person support
Experience in small charities, individual giving or fundraising communications is welcome but not essential.
Why join us?
- Make a tangible difference to people facing financial hardship
- Shape a growing fundraising function
- Flexible, hybrid and part-time working
- A compassionate, values-led organisational culture
- Supportive leadership and realistic expectations
Benefits include 25–30 days annual leave (pro rata), 5% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, health plan, and cycle-to-work and tech schemes.
How to apply
Please send:
- Your CV
- A supporting statement (max 2 pages)
Deadline: Thursday 15th January, 11pm
Interviews: Tuesday 20th January (in person)
Talking Money is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and an inclusive recruitment process, we welcome applications from people under-represented in the charity and advice sectors. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To empower and enable people to tackle financial challenges through advice, financial education and support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Tandridge Learning Trust is expanding, and we now have a new and exciting position for a HR Manager to join our Central Services team. We are looking for a strategic and operational HR specialist to work collaboratively with our Trust Leaders to successfully deliver a HR Business Partnering service and embed our values driven, positive culture.
The successful candidate will combine excellent technical knowledge of relevant people management legislation and compliance alongside a forward-thinking approach to develop an effective people function which attracts and retains the very best people. We would expect you to develop effective HR systems and processes and drive strategic projects and priorities to support our ambitious vision for children and young people.
We are looking for an outstanding individual to direct and lead our established, committed and hard-working HR team to drive positive change and continuous improvement across our group of schools. You would be expected to provide trusted professional advice to senior leaders on all HR matters and to ensure best practice standards are met in line with educational policy, whilst embedding a consistent, positive culture at every level to impact staff development and employee engagement and satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will:
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Have an unwavering determination to deliver excellent operational and strategic HR leadership across our multi academy trust
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Demonstrate proven experience in managing complex HR casework and an understanding of people management processes, legislation and best practice
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Be CIPD qualified (to Level 5) or have the comparative extensive HR operational and leadership experience at a strategic level
In return we can offer you:
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The opportunity to lead on the development of HR practices and processes in a growing and ambitious multi academy trust
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A professional mentor/buddy to support you throughout your first year
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An established HR operational team, a strong local HR network and HR forum
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Opportunities for professional growth and personal development
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Membership of a generous Local Government Pension Scheme
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A flexible working arrangement
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Our vision is to empower every learner to excel and flourish within a culture of inclusion and high aspiration.
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Head of Fundraising
Salary: £51,818 - £60,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week. Flexibility in working pattern, in agreement with line manager
Based: Any BBOWT Office with travel to other sites as required. Hybrid working available
The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.
We’re looking for a Head of Fundraising who cares deeply about helping nature recover – and who values working in an environment where wellbeing, collaboration and balance matter just as much as results.
In this role, you’ll guide and nurture our fundraising programme across philanthropy, membership, trusts, grants and business partnerships. You’ll be part of a supportive leadership team that’s committed to sustainable growth, shared learning and creating the conditions for people and nature to thrive together.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading with purpose – helping secure the income that enables our vital work, with a focus on long-term sustainability rather than short-term pressure.
- Shaping a fundraising strategy that reflects our values and supports meaningful connections with our supporters.
- Supporting and developing a motivated team, championing wellbeing, professional growth and a healthy, collaborative working environment.
- Exploring values-led campaigns and new opportunities that feel authentic to our mission and respectful of supporters.
- Acting as a trusted advisor to Directors and Trustees, helping embed a positive fundraising culture across the organisation.
For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive
- Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
- Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
- Wellbeing initiatives including 14 qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
- Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
- Learning & Development Programme for all
- Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience raising income in a charity or membership-based setting
- Demonstrable track record of successfully leading more than one fundraising income stream in a membership-focused organisation
- Confidence in growing high-performing teams and great at building relationships
- Brings empathy, positivity, and a collaborative leadership style
The closing time and date for applications is 11.59pm on Wednesday 28th January 2026.
Stage 1 interviews will take place the afternoon Wednesday 4th February 2026, second stage interviews likely to be 9th or 11th February 2026.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underserved within the communities in which we operate. This includes people from visible ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities (including those who are neurodivergent), the LGBTQ+ community, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and younger people. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. You will be able to contact BBOWT Recruitment Team if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process, including completing your application.
No agencies please.
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Head of Donor Stewardship and Legacies
Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation
Devizes / Hybrid • £42,000–£46,000 Depending on experience •Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Are you passionate about building lasting relationships and seeing generosity make a real difference? Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation is looking for an experienced fundraiser to lead and grow our individual giving and legacy programmes.
This role is central to creating a vibrant culture of giving across the region while helping deliver our 2025–2030 strategy. You’ll develop meaningful, long-term relationships with supporters and strengthen our Friends of the Foundation offer, inspiring generosity through thoughtful stewardship and engaging communications.
Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation is seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Donor Stewardship and Legacies to lead and grow our relationships with individual donors. This role will be central to developing a culture of philanthropy across Wiltshire and Swindon, contributing directly to the delivery of our 2025–2030 organisational strategy. The postholder will build strong, meaningful relationships with supporters, develop a compelling individual giving programme (including strengthening our Friends of the Foundation offer) and legacy programme This role requires a confident fundraiser with strong stewardship skills, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice.You will be familiar with developing mailed and emailed communications but also with building relationships both face to face and over the telephone with supporters, specifically with older supporters.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a small, supportive team who care deeply about what we do. We offer flexible working and a hybrid approach, with our office based in Devizes.
For more information about our current vacancies, and our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, please visit our website.
Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 30 January 2026
Please note, the full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack, on the recruitment page on our website, where you can also apply for this role.
If you have experience in individual giving and want to help transform local communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Grow sustainable funding, forge partnerships & a create a culture of giving that helps meet local needs & empowers the voluntary sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our enduring focus is to strengthen the voluntary sector and transform the funding system, so that charities can do their best work.
About IVAR
At IVAR, we’re more than researchers – we’re sense-makers and bridge-builders. We turn real-world challenges in the voluntary sector into clear, practical insights that inspire change and action.
For 25 years, we’ve worked shoulder-to-shoulder with charities, funders and community organisations: listening, learning and tackling tough problems together. Our work is curious, grounded, human and hopeful.
Our 2025–2030 strategy includes a clear commitment to transforming the funding system and the Open and Trusting programme will be the key to achieving that commitment.
Born in 2021, Open and Trusting is directly inspired by what matters most to charities. Today, 170 funders have signed up to the eight commitments – actively working to be clear, flexible, proportionate, and purposeful in their grant-making. We know this makes a huge difference to charities and the communities they support.
About the role and person
Open and Trusting has come a long way, but there’s a lot more it can achieve – which is why we are looking for a dedicated leader for the programme. The success of the role will depend on an understanding and belief in the work of charities and funders, and the power of transforming funding practices.
As Head of Programme and Engagement, you’ll bring energy, structure and connective thinking to the work. You will strengthen the community, support learning and ensure that the programme runs with momentum and purpose.
This role is collaborative and outward-facing and combines project management, engagement, community-building and fundraising. The person will need first-rate listening, diplomacy, influencing and relationship-building skills and will be a proven manager, with a track record of developing management infrastructures that underpin the success of initiatives involving multiple strands and big ideas.
If you feel you fit the role and are motivated by our work then we’d love to hear from you. Please find out more by looking at the Candidate Information Pack.
Closing date for applications is Friday 23 January; please download the pack before 18 January.
