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In the UK, more than 14 million people live in poverty. Nearly every household on a low income in Britain pays extra for things that are essential to life, like energy, insurance and credit. This is known as the poverty premium. Fair By Design is dedicated to tackling the poverty premium by campaigning to change the systems and structures that lead to poverty premiums arising.

As Public Affairs Manager, you will lead Fair By Design’s engagement with political stakeholders, regulators, and industry bodies to influence policy and regulatory change. We put people with lived experience at the heart of what we do and strive to leave a legacy where being inclusive in the design of policy, regulation and services is the norm.

This is a full-time fixed term contract of 3 years with the possibility of renewal.

• Salary: £47,500 - £55,000
• Generous contributory pension scheme of up to 10%.
• Hybrid working with an expectation that at least 2 days a week will be office/field-based. The Barrow               Cadbury Trust office is in Vauxhall, London.

Fair By Design is run by the Barrow Cadbury Trust on behalf of a group of foundations. Please note FBD is an advocacy programme and not a grants programme. Barrow Cadbury Trust is an independent, endowed charitable foundation that has been working with others to drive structural change that leads to a just and equal society for more than 100 years.

We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from people with personal experience of the social justice and human rights issues we seek to address. All staff have the right to request flexible working and to have this considered by their manager.

Interviews for short listed candidates will be held on Monday 22nd September at our office at The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London SE11 5RR.

Sports Lecturer (fixed term Contract Sept 2025 – June 2026 – with the potential to extend)

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Education Department at Bristol City Robins Foundation, delivering on our BTEC Sport – Football Education Programme.

• Have you got experience of, or an interest in, teaching post-16 students?
• Can you deliver engaging lessons and practical sessions that motivate and inspire students?
• Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential?
• Are you adaptable, proactive, and eager to work in a dynamic charity environment?

If so, we would like to talk to you…

We are seeking a full-time Sports Lecturer to deliver on our BTEC Level 2 and/or 3 Sport course. This role involves supporting students in both classroom, practical and match day settings. You will work with students to ensure they receive the individual support needed to succeed academically, practically, and personally.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering BTEC Level 2 and/or 3 Sport lessons, training sessions, and fixtures.
• Supporting students through assessments, providing feedback, and ensuring they meet their target grades.
• Monitoring student progress, attendance, and behaviour, implementing interventions where necessary.
• Acting as a tutor to students, helping them achieve academic, practical, and personal goals.
• Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to support student outcomes.
• Supporting and preparing students for their next steps in education or employment.
• Providing pastoral support to promote student wellbeing and adhering to safeguarding protocols.
• Supporting with student recruitment through engagement in internal and external events.

You will have:

• Qualified teaching qualification or willing to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification (Essential) – We will support in funding the qualification for the right candidate.
• UEFA C license coaching qualification (Desirable)
• Degree or equivalent in Sport, Education, Coaching or related field (Desirable)
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting a range of different students.
• An ability to plan and deliver engaging BTEC lessons, training sessions and fixtures.
• Experience in providing feedback and guidance to help students achieve their target grades.
• Knowledge of assessing and internally verifying student work in line with course requirements.
• Track record in monitoring student progress, attendance, and behaviour, with interventions when necessary.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, promoting positive engagement.
• An ability to build positive student relationships to support academic, practical and personal development.
• Strong communication skills for working with students, parents/carers, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
• An ability to support students’ preparation for their next steps e.g. higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and best practices in an educational and sports setting.
• IT literate.
• Full UK Driving License

Safeguarding Statement: Bristol City Robins Foundation are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

Equality Statement: The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days # after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years employment (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days)
• 5 days paid leave to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Flexible Working Environment
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assist Programme
• Generous CPD budget
• Free Eye Test
• Free Flu Jabs
• Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop, phone)
• 2 x Bristol City and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games
• 20% discount in the Bristol Sport store
• The chance to be part of an incredible journey

Notes

Please apply through Breathe and make sure you have completed our application form when applying.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 19th August (however we reserve the right to fast-track applicants and interview before this end date)

Interview date(s): Wednesday 27th August 2025

Contract: Full Time – Starting asap.

Candidates will be expected to put time into self-development before their start date.

Candidates must also be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. The role will be offered subject to an Enhanced DBS check and self-disclosure form.

Director of Fundraising

Location: Remote (with regular UK internal & external meetings)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Reports to: CEO

About Switch the Play Foundation

Switch the Play Foundation is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting sportspeople in their transition to life outside of sport. We empower individuals to thrive through and beyond their sporting careers with tailored development, wellbeing, and transition support.

As we launch our new 5-year strategy, this is a truly exciting time to join our team and help scale our impact across the UK.

Role Summary

We seek a strategic Director of Fundraising to lead and grow our income generation efforts. This role will develop a sustainable fundraising strategy to support our expanding programmes and reach. Working for a small charity like ours means your efforts will have a direct and significant impact, ensuring that fundraising is maximised to support our mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver our fundraising strategy across trusts, foundations, events, corporates, major donors, and individuals
• Manage and grow a small, remote fundraising team
• Meet income targets and develop new income streams
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with funders, partners, and supporters
• Track performance and report on KPIs and ROI to the Board

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success in fundraising strategy and income growth
• Experience across multiple income streams, especially corporate and philanthropic giving
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management
• A data-driven, adaptable approach
• Passion for social impact and belief in the power of sport
• Experience working in or with small charities
• Adaptability, resilience, and a passion for supporting sportspeople

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-led, supportive, and ambitious team
• Shape a growing organisation at a pivotal moment
• Flexible working and a culture of trust and wellbeing
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3 days off at Christmas
• Employer pension contribution and CPD budget
• Tech allowance and expenses for UK travel
• Your voice matters—everyone contributes to our strategy and direction

Apply Now

Apply with your CV and cover letter.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. If you’re excited by this opportunity but not sure you meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or need adjustments to the application process, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Oak is a fully remote, mission-driven organisation offering high levels of flexibility, autonomy, and purpose. We’re a national not-for-profit working in partnership with teachers to create the highest-quality, sequenced curriculum and lesson resources for pupils across all subjects and age groups.

Our culture has been independently recognised through:

• Flexa verified (93% overall score, including 95% for working hours and 97% for role modelling)

• Escape the City's Top 1% Employers – based on anonymous colleague reviews of culture, development, and impact

�� About the Role

You’ll join our cross-functional Product & Engineering team to build and improve the digital platforms that teachers and pupils rely on every day. Working closely with product managers, designers, researchers, and curriculum specialists you will develop user-facing applications using technologies like TypeScript and Next.js. You’ll also interact with our backend systems using PostgreSQL databases and GraphQL APIs. In addition, you’ll help design, build, and maintain serverless functions on Google Cloud Platform to support our data ingestion pipelines.

This is a hands-on role with plenty of scope for technical leadership and mentoring, alongside the opportunity to shape our engineering practices and culture. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that cares deeply about accessibility, usability, and delivering tools that genuinely improve learning.

�� What You’ll Be Doing

• Building responsive, accessible web interfaces using TypeScript and Next.js

• Designing and writing clean, well-tested code that’s easy to maintain and scale

• Acting as a go-to person for key areas of our codebase, while supporting continuous improvement

• Championing new tools or practices that improve the developer experience

• Supporting and mentoring colleagues across the team

• Taking part in our on-call rota to help keep our products reliable and available

• Collaborating with others across the organisation in multi-disciplinary squads

• Contributing to planning, retros, and the wider culture of Oak

�� What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience building production-level web applications with TypeScript and React/Next.js

• Experience working on cross-functional product teams in agile environments

• Understanding of automated testing and how different types (unit, integration, etc.) add value

• A thoughtful approach to accessibility and user experience

• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Comfortable working independently in a remote setup, managing your time and relationships effectively

• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset and a desire to help others thrive

�� Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, plus one extra day for each year of service (up to 28)

• Additional Oak closure days over Christmas/New Year

• 11% employer pension contribution (with no minimum employee contribution)

• A 36-hour working week, with half-days on Fridays or every other Friday off

• Fully remote working — we’ll support your home set-up and offer coworking options if preferred

• Twice-yearly in-person offsites to collaborate, connect, and have fun

• A culture that genuinely supports flexibility, autonomy, and trust

�� Inclusion and Belonging

We believe diverse teams build better products. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the tech and education sectors.

We use the Applied recruitment platform to help reduce bias in our hiring process. 

�� Key Info

• Location: Remote, but you must be based in the UK with the legal right to work here

• Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time

• Closing date: We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early

If this sounds like the kind of role and team where you could do your life’s best work, we’d love to hear from you.

Next steps

You’ll answer some questions related to your day-to-day job. After the advert closes, your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised, and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers (real humans).

If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next stage, which will consist of a remote technical interview and a technical pairing session conducted over Zoom. This will last approximately two hours.

We love giving feedback, so at the end of the application process we'll share how well you performed.

We are aiming to start interviews in August 2025.

We are experiencing really good responses to our job adverts. This may lead us to close the role early, so if you are considering applying then please get your application in early to avoid missing out.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Head of Finance – 6-month FTC - Global Non-Profit | Strategic Leadership | International Scope
 

I am delighted to be working with a respected international NGO to find a dynamic Head of Finance – a pivotal leadership role supporting global financial strategy and operations across multiple regions. This is an immediate start, London based hybrid role (4 days per month in the office), on a FTC for an initial 6-months.

The Opportunity:
Reporting into the Finance Director, this role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership of regional and country-level finance teams. You’ll drive performance, strengthen systems, and act as a trusted advisor to both finance and programme leads across the organisation.

Key Focus Areas:

• Strategic financial planning, budgeting & analysis

• Leading multi-country finance teams

• Driving compliance, audit, and internal controls

• Overseeing operational finance (AP, AR, payroll, cashflow)

• Building strong relationships with donors, partners & internal stakeholders

• Enhancing systems, reporting tools, and financial processes

About You:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

• Proven track record in financial leadership, ideally in complex, international environments

• Strong people manager with cross-cultural experience

• Adept at balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery

• NGO or donor-funded experience is a strong plus

• Must have the right to work in your current location

Why It’s Exciting:
This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven organisation doing impactful work on a global scale. You’ll lead in a role with influence, visibility, and the chance to make lasting change.

If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

The Executive Director is a senior leader driving income generation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic operations. Reporting to the CEO, they lead fundraising efforts, including an imminent transformative £5m+ Capital Campaign, and ensure excellent customer service. The role blends fundraising leadership with operational oversight, supporting audience engagement and organisational values. It’s a dynamic opportunity to shape Glasgow Film’s future and secure its long-term sustainability and growth

We’re seeking an ambitious and strategic fundraising leader with a strong track record of securing income from grants, sponsorship, and philanthropic sources and a keen eye for detail. Ideally, you’ll bring experience of working on a previous capital campaign (however, this is not essential) and be ready to step into a broader senior leadership role, helping to shape overall organisational culture and strategy. This is an opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who’s ready to take the next step in their career and help lead one of Scotland’s most dynamic cultural organisations.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Head of Individual Giving in order to lead on the development and delivery of a forward thinking Individual Giving strategy that drives donor acquisition, retention and income growth.

You will manage and grow a diverse range of fundraising products across Regular and Personal Donations, Payroll Giving, Legacies, In Memory, and Mid Value Donors. With the support of experienced colleagues in Events, Partnerships and MarComms, you will build a seamless and supporter focused experience that boosts engagement across all touchpoints.

you’ll be responsible for growing awareness and diversifying income through well planned, evidence based fundraising and strategic communication. You’ll lead campaigns, manage digital and offline channels, coordinate fundraising events, and report clearly on performance and progress.

You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior leadership, shaping messaging that inspires donors and stakeholders, while also managing volunteers and apprentices to support campaign delivery. The role is varied, rewarding, and deeply rooted in creating a more inclusive society.

As a Head of Individual Giving you will:

• Lead the design and execution of an integrated Individual Giving strategy
• Develop engaging supporter journeys using automation and personalisation tools
• Test and scale new giving products to reach wider and more diverse audiences
• Use data and insight to guide decision making and evaluate success
• Work cross functionally to align fundraising and communications for a cohesive supporter experience
• Manage the delivery of donor appeals and campaigns from concept to execution

About You:

You’re an experienced Individual Giving specialist with a strong track record of delivering income growth across multiple channels. You understand the value of data, automation and personalisation, and know how to turn supporter insight into action.

You’re creative, proactive, and results driven, with excellent communication and relationship building skills. You bring energy, innovation, and a genuine passion for building meaningful supporter relationships that last.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Significant experience in Individual Giving, Legacy or Personal Giving, including digital
• Strong understanding of donor journeys, segmentation, and CRM systems
• Proven ability to develop and deliver integrated fundraising campaigns
• Experience managing budgets, agencies, and campaign performance
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 DOE

Location: Remote (occasional travel to regional Hubs in the North-East, Manchester, and Norfolk)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Closing date: 28th August at 9am 

Interview: w/c 1st September 

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

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.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be a key member of HCPT’s Senior Leadership Team, responsible for the effective delivery and high performance of all operational and business support aspects of the charity’s work. This includes oversight of the quality and efficiency aspects of all that we do in planning and execution of pilgrimages, safeguarding, compliance, finance, HR, and infrastructure. The COO will ensure that HCPT’s operations are safe, efficient, and aligned with our Catholic ethos and mission of inclusion and care, and that our performance is optimised to deliver excellence, which is:  THE BEST pilgrimage experience we can offer as defined and measured by our beneficiaries and volunteers.

This is a senior role in volunteer-led organisation and as such the successful postholder will be required to exercise flexibility with evening and weekend work to meet the business needs of the charity, given the availability of our volunteer leaders who have professional commitments during the day.

The Organisation

An independent think-tank based in London. Their income is derived from donations, grants, and memberships.

The Job

We are recruiting Finance Business Partners to support research teams and collaborate closely with the central finance team. In this role, you will be part of a research centre, working with budget holders and research leads to provide an effective and efficient financial service. Responsibilities include producing regular quarterly forecasts and the annual budget, supporting project costing, overseeing financial management of research projects, and providing variance analysis. You will also collaborate on the production of management accounts, support financial accruals and income recognition, and contribute to the preparation of annual statutory accounts. Additionally, you will oversee auditing processes, ensure project reporting meets funding requirements, and support the implementation of a new finance system.

The Person

We are looking for an ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with experience in business partnering, financial project management, and setting budgets and forecasts. Experience in the charity/not-for-profit sector is advantageous, as is knowledge of different funders, philanthropic foundations, government departments, international organisations, businesses, and NGOs. The ideal candidate will be able to present financial information clearly, work with accuracy and consistency, balance multiple deadlines, and have a proactive, self-motivating, and collaborative approach. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels are essential.

What's in it for you?

The organisation offers approximately 29 days' annual leave (plus public holidays), pension salary exchange, an employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working, and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this is provided in a professional, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment. The salary for this role is £55,000 - £62,000 per year, dependent on experience. This is a full-time, 2-year fixed-term contract (likelihood of extension depending on funding) with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. The organisation is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity.

Please apply now to be considered!

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Digital Marketing, Head of Website Transformation | £80,000 - £96,473 | 12-month FTC | Hybrid Working | London

For a complex, global organisation (100 million users in 100+ countries), we're recruiting a Digital Marketing, Head of Website Transformation for a 12-month FTC (with potential to extend to 3-years). Reporting to the Group Marketing Director, this is a senior position within the Marketing and Communications team and will be key in transforming the website infrastructure for the organisation, leading the selection and implementation of a new CMS, ensuring the chosen platform aligns with marketing strategies and business goals.

This role will oversee the strategic development of a new website ecosystem for the organisation to simplify the domain structure and CMS in use for over 300 business and country specific websites. The goal is to ensure a successful CMS implementation empowers the marketing and communications team to create, manage and optimise content effectively, driving business growth and audience engagement.

Main Duties:

• Create a roadmap for the website ecosystem development, content, and functionality to align with organisation marketing and communication goals
• Act as SRO for procurement and the implementation of a new CMS
• Oversee the transformation of more than 300 business and country-specific websites into a simplified unified domain and CMS structure
• Act as the main point of contact between the Marketing and Comms function and the Digital and Tech teams, providing business context to inform technical requirements of the project
• Build and nurture relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders
• Build in-depth understanding of the operational context, opportunities and threats for marketing, linking issues across the organisation to ensure website design and development are aligned with global marketing strategy

Person Specification:

• Degree or qualification in Marketing, Communications, or Business or demonstrable level of equivalent experience
• 10 years + of related experience across Digital Marketing
• Proven experience in managing complex websites and successful website migration projects with multiple stakeholders, regions and languages
• Leadership of teams both directly and indirectly
• Track record of managing SaaS vendors, and digital marketing agencies
• CIM Marketing competencies including the influence of strategy formulation, and influence of digital strategy
• Education, EdTech, Teaching or Exams sector experience would be highly desirable
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and project management skills
• Experience of CMS ecosystems i.e., Drupal, WordPress, and enterprise CMS platforms

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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.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client, one of the world’s most influential cancer research organisations, in hiring an experienced Governance and Committee Support Manager.

Location: London, hybrid
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week over 5 days)
Contract: Fixed-term contract (12 months)
Pay/Salary: £51,500 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Role
This is a pivotal role providing high-level secretariat and project management support across the institute’s governance and research committees, including:

• Secretariat support for the Board and sub-committees, internal governance and research committees.
• Agenda setting, paper preparation, minute-taking, and action tracking.
• Organising logistics for Board Away Days and Advisory Board meetings.
• Creating and maintaining governance records and archives.
• Leading governance improvement projects and initiatives, including new technologies.

About the Person
We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in governance and committee support, preferably in a scientific environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively across senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, adaptable approach with a commitment to excellence and integrity.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so if you’re looking to make a meaningful impact and join a forward-thinking organisation, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!

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

Operations and Facilities Manager

£45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Full-time | Permanent | Onsite – Tooting Broadway, London

Are you a proactive and values-driven operations leader, passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing spaces that empower communities?
A leading charity focused on youth empowerment is seeking an Operations and Facilities Manager to join their team. This full-time, permanent role is based onsite at a vibrant community hub in Tooting Broadway and offers a salary of £45,000–£50,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

About the Organisation
This charity supports young people aged 16–30 from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds across London. Through enterprise training, one-to-one coaching, and real-world experiences, they help young people build the skills and confidence needed to shape independent, enterprising futures.

About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, the Operations and Facilities Manager will lead on all aspects of operational delivery, facilities management, and strategic improvement. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will oversee service delivery, compliance, innovation, tenant and contractor relationships, and contribute to the organisation’s long-term sustainability and growth.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings a mindset of continuous improvement, and is driven to lead with purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a busy multi-tenant business centre, including compliance, space planning, security, and contractor management
• Lead and develop the operations team, embedding KPIs and a high-performance culture
• Act as the designated Health & Safety Officer, ensuring legal compliance and robust risk management
• Drive innovation and digitisation across operations to improve quality and efficiency
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure tenant satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, and service quality
• Contribute strategically as part of the Executive Leadership Team, helping shape future direction and operational resilience

About You
You are a confident, proactive leader with experience in operations and facilities management, ideally within a multi-tenant, community, or charity setting. You’re skilled in managing teams, budgets, and compliance, and bring a practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving and service delivery.
Essential Experience

• Extensive experience in people and operations management
• Project and budget management expertise
• Strong knowledge of H&S and facilities compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Confidence using tech tools and systems to streamline operations

Desirable

• Experience in a charity, community hub, or similar environment
• Qualifications in Facilities or Operations Management
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and tech-led operational tools

We are considering applications on a rolling basis – early applications are strongly encouraged.

How to apply:
Please submit your CV in Word format. (A cover letter is not required at this stage.)
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to submit a supporting statement.
We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams. Applications from all backgrounds and communities are warmly welcomed, and we will support you throughout the recruitment process.

The Role

The Head of Partnerships and Fundraising is responsible for the majority of income generation for our charity. The Switch raises income from corporate volunteering partnerships and through grant applications to other trusts and charities, which together contribute circa £800,000 per year. This is a role that requires strategic thinking, relationship and negotiation skills, and the ability to meet income targets.

This role will manage and grow our current key corporate partners, ensuring sustainability and longevity in our partnerships. The person will be responsible for communicating effectively with corporate partners on a strategic level, to understand how we can improve our volunteering offer and communicate impact to their business.

The job-holder will seek new partnerships in diverse industries where we have fewer stakeholders, to ensure our young people work with companies and volunteers from wide-ranging sectors.

In this position you will scope fundraising opportunities from grant and trusts, and be adept at assessing our viability so that applications we submit have a higher rate of success than average.

As Head of Partnerships and Fundraising, you will create new income streams which The Switch has not considered before, for example legacy funding, individual giving, corporate match funding. This will improve our financial stability.

In addition to income generation, this role will lead the Partnerships team and manage two to three staff as follows :

1. Our Corporate Partnerships and Volunteer Manager - oversees all volunteer logistics, including maintaining volunteer records and distributing relevant briefing materials to ensure volunteers are well-prepared for their role. Some time dedicated to fundraising too.

2. Our Communication Coordinator – leads on our regular comms including our digital newsletter, social media pages, and bespoke comms for projects or funders.

3. Coordinator TBC.

Details

· The Head of Partnerships and Fundraising leads the Partnerships Team and reports to the CEO.

· Working hours are typically 9am – 5pm Monday – Thursday, and 9am – 4pm Fridays.

· Working from home (WFH) is typically 2 days a week, with Wednesdays mandatory in the office.

· Flexibility will be required to cover meetings or events outside of these hours and WFH days.

· Start date: autumn 2025

We are proud to offer a number of enhanced benefits to our staff, including:

· 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, additional “Switch Off” Day and Christmas closure

· Health cash-back package, including discounts on gym memberships, retail and leisure.

· Hybrid working

· Pension

· Learning and Development opportunities including Learning at Work Week activities

· Volunteering days to spend on an activity close to your own heart.

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.

DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and implements emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.

DRC is currently looking for a highly-qualified Area Programme Manager (ABA Consortium) to join our team in Mykolaiv.

About the job

The Area-Based Allocation (ABA) Consortium is designed to support local actors in Ukraine by facilitating access to quality funding and enabling them to scale up their programming without being burdened by excessive bureaucracy. The Consortium operates as a fund mechanism, incorporating a due diligence process, calls for proposals, fund disbursement, and tailored support throughout project implementation.

Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, and in close coordination with Consortium partners and DRC colleagues, the Area Programme Manager (APM) (ABA Consortium) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the programme. This includes both managerial and technical leadership in the delivery of activities, disbursement of grants to civil society organizations (CSOs), provision of technical assistance, reporting, and oversight of monitoring and evaluation processes.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Grant Management and Compliance

• Support the Chief of Party developing the operations procedures for the fund management, vetting process, due diligence, tiers classification and allocation process.
• Ensure vetting and due diligence are implemented in a timely manner and the results inform the capacity building plans.
• Participate in the operational review of the proposals submitted by the CSOs.
• Ensure Sub Grants Agreements packages are prepared in a timely manner following the approval of the proposals.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, including narrative reporting, indicator tracking.

Project implementation oversight

• Ensure that Project Cycle Management (PCM) tools and processes are in place such as kick of meetings, workplans, budget follow up, procurement plans.
• Ensure that key procurements to be performed by DRC are initiated on time to ensure timely delivery to the Partners
• Ensure capacity assessments and capacity strengthening plans are in place within the Program team. Liaise closely with the Support Services Fund Managers to ensure that similar plans are in place for Finance, Supply Chain, HR.
• Ensure technical monitoring and regular follow up meetings happen with CSOs to monitor progress (targets timeline, expenditure) and address challenges.

People management

• Line manages the Program team of the ABA Consortium, including MEAL, Grants and Technical specialists (Shelter and Protection) including recruitment, performance management and oversignt in close coordination with technical supervisors

Representation & External Coordination

• Coordinate with the other consortium members to ensure alignment of practices and processes
• Ensure fluid, open communication between partners at all levels (technical, operational, strategic) and support resolution of disagreements or misalignments in implementation or planning.

About you:

To be successful in this role we expect you to be a strong and strategic leader with a solid background in programme oversight, and stakeholder engagement, ideally in complex humanitarian or early recovery contexts; a proven ability to manage diverse teams, foster collaboration among partners, and ensure compliance with donor requirements. We expect you to bring a deep commitment to locally led responses and have demonstrated experience in supporting and strengthening the capacity of local actors — through mentoring, technical support, or tailored accompaniment — to enable sustainable and impactful programming.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required:

• At least 3 years of experience in managing programs in emergency and early recovery contexts
• At least 3 years of experience in team management position.
• Demonstrated experience managing Grants, MEAL and Programme/Sector departments
• Strong understanding of area-based or integrated programming, ideally in conflict-affected contexts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and representation skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience including hands on support to local partners through capacity development/ mentoring
• Previous experience leading Protection, Shelter and/or cash based programming
• Demonstrated experience with donor compliance, particularly ECHO, USAID or UN-led funding.
• Experience working with or coordinating Ukrainian civil society or local actors

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

• Contract length: 12 months with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding 
• Band: F2 – Managerial
• Designation of Duty Station: Mykolaiv, non-family duty station
• Start date: September/October

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national and interantional contracts; please refer to our website for more details.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: August 20th, 2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and DRC reserves the right to proceed with the recruitment before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.