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Chief Executive Officer – St Luke’s Community Centre

Location: London EC1V (on-site presence required)

Salary: Between £95,000 - £105,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Are you ready to guide St Luke’s Community Centre - south Islington’s 500-year-old community hub - into its next era of intergenerational community impact?

About St Luke’s

St Luke’s Community Centre traces its roots back over 500 years, stewarding ancient parish endowments to relieve poverty in our defined area of benefit. In 1982 we opened our purpose-built home on Central Street. In 2019 we transformed from an over-55s’ welfare organisation into a vibrant, intergenerational hub. Our programme of over 100 weekly activities has grown year-on-year, and we’ve become the first organisation in Islington to achieve the trusted standard benchmark. Our already strong reputation was bolstered by our team’s incredible response to the challenges the Covid-19 pandemic, during which we never closed, but pivoted to preparing daily meals, running befriending calls and welfare checks, and welcoming the community back in as soon as it was safe to do so. Today, we are the beating heart of the community.

As our next CEO, you will:

• Shape Strategy & Impact: Lead development and delivery of our three-year rolling strategy, balancing service excellence with financial sustainability.
• Governance & Finance: Oversee robust governance frameworks and financial controls, stewarding our £20 million investment portfolio, trading income and grant programmes.
• Operational Leadership: Inspire and support a diverse team of 44 staff and hundreds of volunteers, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion and professionalism.
• Income Generation: Unlock new revenue streams - maximising room hire, cookery-school capacity, digital/social enterprises and corporate fundraising partnerships.
• Community & Partnerships: Forge and deepen relationships with local authorities, corporate sponsors, umbrella bodies and community groups.
• Brand & Profile: Be the public face of St Luke’s, elevating communications, safeguarding our reputation and ensuring our values of inclusion, equality, friendship, wellbeing and support shine through.

Who you are

• A seasoned senior leader (CEO or equivalent), ideally within the charity, membership or community-services sectors.
• Demonstrable expertise in strategic planning, P&L management and complex stakeholder governance.
• A persuasive communicator and boardroom presenter with the gravitas to inspire trustees, staff, volunteers and funders.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative, able to identify revenue opportunities and drive their delivery.
• Hands-on and approachable - a visible presence on the shop floor as well as the board table.
• (Desirable) Experience of trading-arm management, social-enterprise models or corporate fundraising.

Why St Luke’s?

• Lead a historic, 500-year-old charity with a modern purpose-built centre at its heart.
• Salary between £95,000 - £105,000 plus generous employee benefits (Benenden health membership, pension, season-ticket loans, cycle-to-work, subsidised lunches).
• Shape a charity whose community-shop, wellbeing hub, cookery school, employment hub, lunch club and gardening projects touch hundreds of lives each week.
• Join a committed Board, supportive Chair and passionate team determined to grow St Luke’s impact in challenging times.

Please see the attached Recruitment Brief with details on how to apply.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 10th November 2025

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.

Senior Finance Business Partner: £85,000 - £92,000 | Birmingham | Hybrid

For Europe's largest infrastructure project, we are recruiting a Senior Finance Business Partner to drive accountability and focus on cost control for the Corporate Services Directorate. This is a key role measuring and reporting on financial performance and promoting effective decision-making of direct and indirect costs. Reporting to the Head of Finance Business Partnering and providing oversight, control and direction to a team of up to 4 Finance Business Partners, this role is key in ensuring the financial targets and value for money are met.

Main Duties:

• Manage, and develop the Finance Business Partner team to embed and drive a cost control and productivity focused culture across the directorate
• Lead the business case development process - reviewing and challenging funding requests to ensure they represent value for money
• Support business performance management, enabling senior executives to effectively manage their budgets
• Manage a diverse range of stakeholder groups with competing priorities and deliver tactical productivity initiatives across business areas
• Interpret and provide insightful analysis from management reports to enable effective decision-making processes across the senior management team
• Oversee the month-end financial close, preparing accounts, completing monthly analysis, variance analysis and assurance of reporting packs
• Support the business through annual business planning and budgeting. Provide quarterly re-forecasts working with non-finance executives
• Submit cash flows for business areas to supporting funding requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements, and drive the adoption of consistent reporting and financial processes across the finance business partnering, commercia and programme teams
• Provide first-class business partnering support to the business, reviewing and challenging forecasts and variances

Person Specification:

• Qualified accountant with strong experience of leading and managing finance business partnering teams
• Experience leading annual business planning and budget setting processes in complex, matrix managed organisations - ideally infrastructure programmes.
• Strong skills in business partnering key executive level stakeholder groups including planning, procurement, contract management and HR teams.
• Ability to critically review and challenge forecasts, assessing affordability, value for money and the impact om programme delivery

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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.

We are delighted to be recruiting a permanent Head of People & Culture for global charity, Christian Aid. Based in London with hybrid working available.

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love.

We're seeking a visionary Head of People & Culture to lead our global HR strategy, champion inclusive practices, and drive a culture of innovation and engagement across all regions
As Head of People & Culture, you will:

• Lead strategic initiatives in talent management, employee wellbeing, and organisational development.
• Inspire and empower the People team to deliver outstanding results and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) across all levels of the organisation
• Drive innovation in HR practices, ensuring alignment with Christian Aid's mission and global context.
• Oversee employee relations, performance management, and leadership development.
• Represent Christian Aid in external networks, ensuring we remain at the forefront of progressive people practices in the humanitarian sector.

Your background and experience :

• Extensive senior-level HR experience, ideally in the non-profit or international development sector.
• Proven leadership in managing HR teams and strategic initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law (CIPD/SHRM qualifications desirable).
• Experience in employee wellbeing, mental health, and inclusive workplace strategies.

So if you are a courageous, strategic, and compassionate leader with experience in managing change in complex, multi-location environments, please do get in touch to discuss.

A socially driven not-for-profit organisation, delivering important services to people nationally to ensure financial inclusion and equity for all, is seeking a permanent Head of Finance to join their team at a time of significant growth.

The organisation’s mission is focussed on a people-centred approach, having a significant impact on economically disadvantaged communities by providing access to financial empowerment. The organisation is currently recruiting a permanent Head of Finance to lead their finance team and support the Chief Financial Officer and the wider organisation to deliver strategic finance in support of the organisation’s growth and transformation in services.

Key duties are as follows:

• Develop and lead financial and data models to support forecasting, planning and investment decisions
• Act as a key business partner across the business, to establish departmental performance vs budget and to deliver high impact finance support.
• Support the Executive Committee and wider management team with commercial decisions using clear, well-structured models and data insights; design and preparation of MI including Board Pack and investor reporting
• Manage all aspects of the company’s Financial Reporting requirements; you will supply accurate and timely management and statutory accounts
• Oversee a smooth annual audit and account preparation process.
• Manage all aspects of the Finance Function ensuring that a robust controls environment is designed, maintained, and documented.
• Staff management of a small finance team
• Work closely with the CFO on developing and delivering financial strategy

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £80,000 per annum
• Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays
• Private health insurance + Employee Assistance Programme benefits
• Hybrid working – 50% in-office and 50% working from home but with flexible options at different times of year
• This role is full-time but alternative working arrangements can be considered – candidates requiring reduced hours or compressed workers are encouraged to apply

About You

• You will be a qualified accountant with experience in managing small teams
• Strong financial planning and analysis skills, including financial modelling in support of strategic changes and decision-making
• Motivated by working in an organisation with a strong people-centred social purpose

Applications will be considered upon receipt so early application is encouraged.

Interviews to be held in early to mid-November.

Director of Future Hospice   

Turnchapel, Plymouth (with travel across the area)  

Salary: Circa £85,000 per annum  

2-year fixed term contract 

Our client is a leading charity providing compassionate, expert end-of-life care to their community. As they look to the future, they are embracing innovation, digital transformation, and new models of care that respond to evolving healthcare needs and expectations. 

They are seeking a Director of Future Hospice – a strategic, visionary leader who will play a pivotal role in shaping their future direction. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees, you will lead transformation across the organisation to ensure they remain resilient, forward-looking, and sustainable. 

This unique role combines operational leadership, digital innovation, and commercial acumen.  

You will: 

• Lead their digital transformation, embedding technology, AI, and data-driven solutions across clinical services, income generation, and support functions. 

• Establish and chair the Future Hospice Board, driving innovation, horizon scanning, and long-term strategy development. 

• Work in partnership with system leaders across health, social care, academia, and the private sector to shape service models and infrastructure for the future. 

• Provide strategic leadership for IT and major change programmes, ensuring they deliver real impact for patients, families, and staff. 

• Champion their values of compassion, respect, integrity, and professionalism, and foster a culture of inclusivity, wellbeing, and continuous improvement. 

About you  

You will be a senior leader with significant experience of strategy design and delivery at board or executive level. You will bring: 

• A proven track record of digital innovation and transformation. 

• Strong financial, commercial, and change management skills. 

• The ability to inspire and influence at the highest levels, both internally and externally. 

• A collaborative and compassionate leadership style that builds trust and motivates teams. 

Experience within health, social care, or the charitable sector would be advantageous, but they are open to candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who can demonstrate the skills and vision to drive their mission forward. 

This is an outstanding opportunity to make a real difference – ensuring that they remain at the forefront of end-of-life care, today and for generations to come. 

Closing date: 2nd November 2025

1st Interviews - 10th November 2025 

2nd Interviews - 17th  November 2025 

For over 850 years, St John’s Foundation has been changing people’s lives, for good. As one of the  UK’s oldest charities, we are proud to serve Bath and the surrounding area.

At the heart of our work is our almshouse community, where we provide housing for older adults in need. Alongside this, we run outreach services that help adults in Bath and North East Somerset to live independently for longer.

We are also working to reduce the Key Stage 2 education attainment gap in our area, which is the widest in the country. We address this by providing specialist support to the children who need it most.

Every aspect of our work is built upon our values of trust, kindness, and courage, and inspired by our purpose: to change lives. For good. It’s a long-term strategy, but we’re unwavering. After all, we’ve been around for 850 years.

The role

St John’s Foundation is looking to recruit a Finance Director.

As Finance Director, you will sit on the Executive team at St John’s, along with our CEO and our Director of Operations and contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation whilst embedding our values and embodying a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

You will lead our Finance, Technology and Operational Governance functions, guiding a skilled and committed group of colleagues. In Finance, you will oversee a team spanning financial control, business partnering, management accounting and bookkeeping. Alongside this, you will provide strategic direction to our Technology and Operational Governance teams, shaping how they work to ensure the charity remains transparent, accountable and forward-looking.

About you

• Be a qualified accountant with significant strategic and operational senior management experience in a financial role and significant post qualification experience working in the commercial or not for profit sector ideally with some experience within the charity sector.
• Proven ability to shape and deliver financial strategy, ensuring robust governance, sustainability, and value for money across a complex charitable organisation.
• Strong track record in driving digital innovation, technology adoption, and data-led decision making to improve efficiency and insight. Expertise in developing effective governance frameworks, managing organisational risk, and ensuring compliance with charity, company, and data protection regulations also useful but not essential.
• Skilled at engaging Boards, Trustees, and senior teams with clarity and credibility. Have resilience to adapt quickly to changing priorities and demands from internal and external stakeholders.
• Experienced in leading and developing high-performing teams through change, encouraging accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Committed to inclusion, transparency, and integrity—embodying the charity’s mission and values in all aspects of financial and organisational stewardship.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Salary £85,000 - £90,000 pa
• 33 days leave including bank holidays
• Excellent pension and a wide range of additional benefits including private medical insurance, employee assistance programme, life assurance, a cycle to work scheme and a tech scheme

For a candidate pack which contains a job description and full details on how to apply, please contact our retained consultant Nicola Shaw at Morgan Law 

Closing date 2nd November

Interview date 20th November

Deputy Director, Principal Gifts
University of Manchester
£80,000 - £110,000, dependent on experience
Hybrid working

This is a really unique opportunity to lead a Principal Gifts programme for the University of Manchester.

As Deputy Director, Principal Gifts, you will work at the most senior levels to secure principal gifts that are truly transformational.  Your leadership will help ensure that we deliver our most ambitious fundraising effort in our history, designed to expand our global influence, engage new audiences and galvanise our community of over 600,000 alumni worldwide. 

You will join an incredible Development and Alumni Relations team here, led by Kate Cambden, and work alongside our new Vice Chancellor, Professor Duncan Ivison, a seasoned fundraiser with vision, ambition and international standing. With philanthropy embedded at the heart of the University’s forthcoming ten-year strategy, this is a pivotal moment to help drive Manchester’s future impact.

Reporting to the Director of Development & Alumni Relations, you will be a vital member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic guidance to University leaders, academics, and fundraising colleagues, while securing the gifts that will make the greatest difference.

This is a chance to shape the future of philanthropy at Manchester - for our students, our researchers, and our global community - while leaving a lasting legacy.

Everything is coming together to make this a real inflection point for Development and Alumni Relations at Manchester.  We have an incredible team, an outstanding Vice Chancellor and a significant growth trajectory in our fundraising. We have an enormous – almost unprecedented - opportunity to help the University of Manchester have an even greater impact in the world. 

The team here are passionate, fun, creative, and ambitious individuals who are dedicated to our work as well as to supporting each other.  This role embodies our values - integrity, collaboration, boldness and ambition - and will be central to delivering the lasting impact our campaign seeks 

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 5 November

Interested?

Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.

The University of Manchester is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.

At Global Witness, we’re on a mission to shift the balance of power from the polluters profiting most from the climate emergency to the people most adversely affected.

We are an independent, global organisation of investigators and campaigners using cutting edge investigative methods. We shine a light on the financial and political systems that enable that enable corporate abuses of power that harm people and planet.

We are all determined and confident that together we can secure a better tomorrow for everyone. If you are inspired to join us as we investigate and expose abuses of power, tell the stories the world needs to hear and campaign for systemic change, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

As Director of Fundraising, you will lead the strategy to grow and diversify our income, building on our existing generous donor base and creating a compelling case for support that attracts new philanthropic partners in the UK, US and internationally.

You will also help us connect fundraising with our public outreach, building communities of support and inspiring funders and the public to stand with us.

As an active member of the senior leadership team, you foster a culture of respect and excellence that empowers our staff to be the best that they can be.

About you

We are looking for an experienced leader who combines bold strategic vision with practical drive, who can build trusted relationships across sectors and geographies, and who will empower and inspire a talented team. You will have a successful track record of delivering income growth, most likely within an international non-profit setting.

A deep understanding of human rights and/or climate issues is highly advantageous, though we also welcome exceptional fundraisers from other campaigning environments who bring a deep personal commitment to our mission.

You will be a courageous, kind and inclusive leader who thrives in collaborative environments and who knows how to build a culture of excellence, accountability and reward.

Working for Global Witness

Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC, and Brussels. We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas, and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or identity.

We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 25 days annual leave (excl. Bank Holidays). We also offer healthcare insurance, wellbeing days and policies to support you during key life events.

We are currently in the first year of a shorter working week pilot where everyone works 30 hours Monday to Thursday, with Friday off with no impact on full time salary. We operate a hybrid working model which requires at least 2 days in the office.

To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley at Tall Roots.

Head of IT
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000
Location: Hybrid, with two anchor days per week in Central London
Contract: Permanent, full-time, flex working

About the role

Head of IT for an ambitious and fast-growing charity, with technology at the heart of how they deliver social impact.  Robust systems and digital capability are essential in ensuring they can carry out their mission and will be at the heart of their continuing impressive growth plans.

The new role of Head of IT provides operational and strategic leadership across all technology, digital, and data services. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, this is a high-visibility leadership role with real influence, supporting the Executive Team, Trustees, and wider organisation to make the most of digital innovation while ensuring robust governance, security, and value for money.

The Head of IT will shape and deliver our IT and digital strategy, oversee infrastructure and systems, and champion the responsible use of data and emerging technologies (including AI) to support operational excellence, and future growth. With three direct reports, you will lead and inspire a small but skilled team, building digital confidence across the charity.  The role also manages relationships and outputs for multiple onshore and offshore suppliers to maintain strong working relationships and maximise value.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the IT and digital strategy in line with organisational goals.
• Ensure reliable, secure, and cost-effective systems, infrastructure, and processes (AWS, Salesforce. M365).
• Oversee data governance, analytics, and reporting, encouraging a data-informed culture.
• Drive responsible adoption of new technologies, including AI, balancing innovation with risk.
• Lead on cyber security, business continuity, and risk management.
• Provide responsive, high-quality IT support and training to build confidence and capacity across teams.
• Manage budgets, suppliers, and external partners to achieve best value.

About you

We are looking for an IT leader who can combine technical expertise with strategic vision and collaborative leadership. You will bring:

• Proven experience in IT leadership, ideally within the charity, not-for-profit, or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud technologies (AWS), and cyber security.
• Experience of delivering digital transformation and change management.
• The ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong supplier and project management skills.
• A values-driven approach and commitment to the mission of the charity sector.

What we offer

• Salary: £75,000 – £85,000
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working (two days per week in the London office).
• Flexible working options supportive of family and personal commitments.
• Regular team off-sites and social activities.
• Personal and professional development opportunities, including the potential for progression to IT Director.
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme available
• The chance to play a leading role in a pioneering organisation where technology drives social good.

To apply please send a copy of your current CV.

For more information about the role, please contact Peter Hawkes at Ivy Rock Partners.

Salary: £95,000 – £105,000
Location: Hybrid, with two days per week in Central London
Contract: Permanent, full-time, flexible working

About the role

A pioneering, fast-growing charity with a strong record of delivering tangible impact is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to join the Executive Team at a pivotal stage in its journey. This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven organisation with financial strength, impressive year-on-year growth, and an ambitious agenda for the future.

Established for over 10 years, with strong reserves, income exceeding forecast, and ambition and vison for the future, you will join an Executive Team in reviewing and leading plans for continuous growth across an already impressive track record. As Director of Finance and Operations you will play a central role in shaping the organisation’s long-term financial strategy, strengthening governance and risk management, and ensuring the charity is equipped for sustainable growth.

Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, you will be responsible for the Finance, Governance, and Legal functions, combining strategic oversight with a hands-on approach where needed. This is a role that offers real scope to make a difference—both within the organisation and through the impact our work delivers externally.

Key duties are as follows:

• Lead the development of the organisation’s financial strategy, aligning with overall organisational goals.
• Provide strategic financial planning and forecasting to support decision-making, including a 5-year strategy and finance plan, annual budgets, and operations plans.
• Oversee and support delivery of day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee and continue development of appropriate financial systems, processes and policies, including contract management system.
• Develop with CEO and the Trustee Board strategies to diversify funding sources and enhance financial resilience.
• Oversee and support the preparation and presentation of financial reports to the Trustee Board, Audit and Risk Committee and other stakeholders, highlighting financial performance and risks.
• Lead the development and oversight of the organisation’s risk management framework, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated.
• Act as a key adviser to the Board of Trustees, Finance & Audit Committee, and senior leadership on financial governance and risk matters.
• Manage the Finance, Governance and Legal teams and associated strategic responsibilities for the charity

About you

• You will be a qualified accountant with significant senior-level finance experience
• Proven expertise in strategic financial planning and forecasting
• Experience of working with Boards and / or Committees
• A collaborative leadership style with proven staff management experience.
• Ability to be hands-on where required in the day-to-day running of the finance and operations teams
• A strong commitment to the mission and values of the charity sector.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary – £95,000 – £105,000 dependent on experience
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office in central London (ad hoc additional time-in-office may be required commensurate with the needs of the role).
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible working options available to support work-life balance
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme available
• The opportunity to be part of a committed, collaborative team working towards meaningful impact.

Timescales

Interviews will be held w/c 17th for first stage interviews and w/c 24th for second stage interviews.
Final meetings will be held in early December.

Director of Development – Dundee Heritage Trust

Abeer Macintyre Consultancy is recruiting, on behalf of Dundee Heritage Trust, for a Director of Development.

About Dundee Heritage Trust
Dundee Heritage Trust is a charity dedicated to preserving and sharing Dundee’s rich cultural and scientific heritage. It operates two award-winning visitor attractions, Discovery Point, home of the RRS Discovery (the ship that took Scott and Shackleton to the Antarctic), and Verdant Works, an 1833 flax and jute mill that tells the story of the industry which shaped Dundee for almost 200 years.

The Trust generates around £2.2m annually through admissions, cafés, events, venue hire, fundraising and the capital appeal. To sustain and grow this work, Abeer Macintyre Consultancy is seeking, on behalf of the Trust, an exceptional Director of Development to lead the fundraising strategy and team.

As Director of Development, you will

• Lead the fundraising team and nurture their potential following a period of leadership change.

• Shape and deliver a multi-channel fundraising strategy, with a focus on major gifts, high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, legacies and international networks.

• Work closely with the Executive and Commercial Directors to align fundraising with earned income.

• Draw on the strength of a highly engaged Board, a well-connected Chair, and high-profile Patrons such as Brian Cox, Dan Snow and Lorraine Kelly.

This is a senior leadership role with the freedom to create your own strategy, supported by colleagues who understand what it takes to make fundraising thrive. The potential is significant, from polar exploration enthusiasts and the Scottish diaspora to corporate partnerships and legacy giving, and the platform is already set.

Person specification

Essential experience

• Development and management of donor giving for not-for-profits or member-based organisations, or client development for commercial income generation and business development.

• A track record of achieving revenue targets from campaigns, activities and events.

Essential skills, abilities and attributes

• Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial, self-motivated approach.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic, evolving organisation.

• Proven success securing major gifts and or regular subscriptions from individuals, philanthropists, corporates and supporters.

• Creative thinker with strong written and verbal communication skills, able to craft compelling narratives that influence at the highest level.

• Experience of developing international networks and gifts.

• Personable, with excellent collaborative and team skills.

• Knowledge of the Scottish, UK and international philanthropic landscape and, ideally, a well-connected personal network.

How to apply

Please send a CV and covering letter, both no longer than two pages, by 31 October 2025.

• First-stage interviews: Thursday 20 November 2025 in Dundee.

• Second-stage interviews: Tuesday morning 25 November 2025 via Zoom for top-placed candidates. Please keep this date free unless you are notified that you have not progressed.

Senior Head of Development – Gardens, Libraries and Museums
University of Oxford

Location: Oxford, UK with some hybrid working options
Permanent and full-time role
Salary: Grade 10: £65,336 - £75,439 per annum with possible extension to £82,255 (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)

The Gardens, Libraries and Museums of the University of Oxford house some of the world's most significant collections.  Representing the UK’s first public museums and botanic gardens and one of Europe’s oldest libraries, our institutions house a collection of c. 32 million objects, specimens and printed items, promoting research, learning and enjoyment, and provide important places of scholarly enquiry.  They serve as the front door to the wealth of knowledge and research generated at Oxford, welcoming over 3.5 million visitors each year. 

A hugely exciting opportunity has arisen to play a central role in coordinating and leading our fundraising efforts across the GLAM institutions.  It will require an exceptional person to build on the achievements of the past and shape the next phase of our philanthropic ambitions and outcomes.

About you
You will be confident in your ability to operate at this leadership level and have substantial experience of working with leading individual philanthropists and trusts & foundations, to deliver highly successful income generating activities.  Working in close collaboration with the GLAM Directors and Curators, you will identify opportunities and design strategies that will raise our ambitions and maximise philanthropic support.  Leading a high-performing GLAM development team by example, you will work collegially with fundraising colleagues across the University and manage your own portfolio of donors with ease.  Success in this role will therefore require an inspirational, inclusive and collaborative fundraising leader with experience of leading and motivating teams, and an imaginative and enterprising approach to achieving outstanding results.

Experience of the cultural sector is highly desirable, while a passion for Oxford’s mission and a desire to drive positive change through philanthropic partnerships are absolutely essential.

In return
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matter to us, so we offer a range of family friendly, financial and professional benefits, including:

§  Opportunity for hybrid working

§  Exceptional contributory pension scheme and salary sacrifice options

§  38 days annual leave

§  Comprehensive childcare services and family-friendly leave schemes

§  Cycle loan scheme

§  Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

§  Subsidised University Sports Centre membership

§  Engaging social groups and sports clubs beyond the workplace

§  Use of the student discount card Totum

§  Membership to CASE for advancement professionals

§  Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.

We are partnering with Richmond Associates for this search.  To request a copy of the candidate information pack, have a conversation or to apply, please visit contact Richmond Associates by following the Apply button.

Closing date for applications is 10AM on Friday, 31 October 2025

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place from mid-November

The University of Oxford Development Office is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences, and reflects the community that we serve. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

Head of Development – Social Sciences
University of Oxford

Location: Oxford, UK with some hybrid working options
Permanent and full-time role
Salary: Grade 10: £65,336 - £75,439 per annum with possible extension to £82,255 (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting)

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity to join the leading higher education fundraising team outside North America.

The University of Oxford’s Social Sciences Division is one of the largest and most influential communities of social scientists in the world. Bringing together a diverse range of methodologies, themes, and fields of scholarship, our multi-disciplinary research thrives in an environment defined by academic excellence, independence, and innovation.

Grounded in Oxford’s long tradition of independent scholarship and academic freedom, we deliver world-leading research that not only challenges existing ideas but also develops new ways of understanding and improving society globally.

Consistently ranked among the world’s top three universities for social sciences, we demonstrate the power of those disciplines in addressing global challenges. Through deep engagement with organisations, policymakers, and communities, we translate knowledge into real-world impact - shaping policy, informing debate, and driving progress locally, nationally, and internationally. Our researchers regularly advise international governments and multilateral agencies, as well as NGOs that lobby and encourage policy change.

We are now seeking an accomplished fundraising leader to join our high-performing Development and Alumni Engagement team, and design and lead our philanthropic strategy for Social Sciences. If you are ready to make a lasting contribution to research with global impact, we would like to hear from you.

About you
You will be an experienced major gifts fundraiser and manager, who brings a collaborative and relationship-based approach to ensure success in your endeavours.  Your experience, authenticity and curiosity about the world around you, enables you to establish credibility quickly and gain the confidence of the stakeholders you work with.  As a divisional team leader and member of the major giving leadership team, you will inspire a motivated and committed Social Sciences development team as well as engage and collaborate with other fundraising leaders across the collegiate network, to identify and leverage all opportunities that will enable the University to achieve its strategic ambitions.  It will therefore be important that you:

§  Are a self-starter, motivated to achieve against strategic goals within a complex environment;

§  Have highly developed emotional intelligence and sophisticated interpersonal and diplomacy skills;

§  Bring an entrepreneurial mindset and can-do attitude; and

§  Are a collaborative and personable colleague and manager, with a track record of bringing people along to achieve and celebrate outcomes together.

Higher education experience is desirable, while a passion for Oxford’s mission and a desire to drive positive change through philanthropic partnerships are absolutely essential.

In return
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matter to us, so we offer a range of family friendly, financial and professional benefits, including:

§  Opportunity for hybrid working

§  Exceptional contributory pension scheme and salary sacrifice options

§  38 days annual leave

§  Comprehensive childcare services and family-friendly leave schemes

§  Cycle loan scheme

§  Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

§  Subsidised University Sports Centre membership

§  Engaging social groups and sports clubs beyond the workplace

§  Use of the student discount card Totum

§  Membership to CASE for advancement professionals

§  Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.

We are partnering with Richmond Associates for this search.  To request a copy of the candidate information pack, have a conversation or to apply, please contact Richmond Associates by following the Application button above.

Closing date for applications is 10AM on Friday, 31 October 2025 

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place from mid-November

The University of Oxford Development Office is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences, and reflects the community that we serve. We encourage applicantmajos from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with Consumers International, the only global membership body for consumer organisations, to recruit their new Director, Sustainability. Consumers International unites over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries. As the independent voice for consumers worldwide, it works with Members and partners to advocate for safer, fairer, and more sustainable markets, from energy to digital goods, from food systems to circular economy solutions.

In this role, you will shape and expand the organisation’s agenda, focusing on key sustainability challenges in food systems, energy, and plastics, designing a bold and coherent approach to sustainable consumption and the circular economy. You will manage and grow an international team, build strategic partnerships, and secure resources to drive programmes that deliver measurable impact. As a senior face of the organisation, you will represent Consumers International in high-level global forums, mobilise communities and coalitions, and help strengthen its influence and growth. You will also work closely with the Director General to boost internal synergies across the organisation, ensuring alignment and shared impact. This is an entrepreneurial role, requiring creativity, foresight, and the confidence to seize opportunities that reinforce Consumers International’s position as a global leader in sustainability.

We are seeking a candidate with thorough knowledge of sustainable consumption and circular economy principles, and the ability to chart a path forward for transformative change. You will have a strong record of turning strategy into concrete results, influencing business practice, shaping policy, and engaging communities. Your background may come from retail, responsible business, sustainability, or related sectors. You will be confident in articulating your perspectives, pushing through challenging agendas, and inspiring teams and stakeholders alike. Above all, you will bring ambition, leadership, and the drive to deliver real impact for consumers worldwide.

If you are motivated by change, believe in the power of a global consumer movement, and are ready for a demanding but rewarding leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by 09:00 (UK time) on 29^th October 2025. If you are shortlisted, we will share the job pack, arrange a briefing on the role, and ask you to deliver a tailored cover letter. This is a rolling process, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist 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, or other protected characteristics.