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Our client has been protecting wildlife for nearly 200 years and continues to have ambitions to push forward their research and conservation to protect wildlife at a global level. With an excellent Director of Development and a dynamic Senior Leadership Team, this Head of Philanthropy role will lead philanthropic income strategy and delivery to achieve the organisation's fundraising ambitions.
Head of Philanthropy
Permanent
Level: Senior Management
Salary: circa £75,000
London with hybrid working 2 days per week in the Regents Park Office
The Head of Philanthropy is a new role and will be responsible for driving philanthropic income to support the organisation's mission. Setting both philanthropy strategy and being hands on, this role will work and lead a small team to identify, cultivate, and secure major gifts. This role will personally look to develop relationships with donors capable of giving seven and eight-figure gifts, and work with the team to develop a strong culture of philanthropy at the organisation. This will include securing unrestricted funds, restricted gifts to specific conservation activity and capital gifts. The role includes leadership of the organisation's mid-value Patron programme and the organisation's fellowship.
The successful candidate will be able to evidence setting strategy and delivering successful philanthropic income growth. This person will be able to demonstrate securing and achieving major gifts of 6-7 figures, from identifying donors to stewarding a successful gift. They will have managed other team members before and be a strong communicator with other senior internal stakeholders and external donors. Ideally, this person will also have knowledge and some experience with capital appeal fundraising.
Application information
Closing date for completed applications is midday on 30th October.
To apply
To apply for the role please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 2 pages) onto the Prospectus website.
The organisation and Prospectus is committed to providing equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. For all job opportunities and progression, job applicants and employees will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Coeliac UK is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Head of Philanthropy to lead the growth of high-value income streams and help secure the charity’s long-term financial sustainability. Reporting to the Chief Engagement Officer, this pivotal role will focus on cultivating and stewarding transformational relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, legacies, and strategic corporate partners. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you will shape and deliver a data-driven, relationship-focused philanthropy strategy that deepens engagement and drives meaningful impact for people living with coeliac disease.
Job Title: Head of Philanthropy
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time 35 hours per week
Location: Head Office, High Wycombe (hybrid working available, minimum of 2 days in the office)
Salary: Specialist (SP2.3) £51,500 per annum
Benefits: 36 days holiday (including bank holidays), enhanced parental leave, flexible working, private counselling service, professional development opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver Coeliac UK’s philanthropy strategy, securing and stewarding high-value relationships with donors, trusts, and partners.
- Develop compelling, impact-focused funding proposals aligned with the charity’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Champion a data-led approach to income generation, using insight to inform donor journeys, monitor performance, and optimise results.
- Act as an ambassador for philanthropy across the organisation, equipping colleagues and trustees to engage effectively with supporters.
- Manage budgets, track income targets, and provide clear reporting on progress and performance.
- Drive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the fundraising function.
About You:
We are looking for an inspiring and strategic fundraising leader with strong relationship-building and analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have:
- Significant experience securing high-value gifts from major donors, trusts, legacies, and corporate partners.
- Strong leadership experience and a proven track record of developing and motivating teams.
- Excellent communication, bid-writing, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrable experience using CRM systems and data insights to inform strategy and track performance.
- A creative and strategic mindset with the ability to balance hands-on delivery and big-picture thinking.
- Flexibility to support our mission during the evenings and weekends as required for this role
About Coeliac UK:
Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years we've been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten-related conditions live happier, healthier lives. We campaign for better food access, fund medical research, and provide trusted support to our community.
Closing Date: 14th November 2025 (early applications may be reviewed as received)
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
Candidates may also be searching for similar roles such as: Head of Fundraising, Senior Philanthropy Manager, Head of Partnerships, or Head of Development, Head of Major Donors, Trusts and Grants Manager, Head of Legacy, Income Generation Manager, Head of Income Generation.
No agencies please.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for a Senior Events manager in order to cover maternity leave for 12 months.
As a Senior Events Manager you will project manage a nationally recognised flagship endurance challenge, support the delivery of a successful event series, and drive innovation and growth across a dynamic events portfolio.
As a Senior Events Manager you will:
- Manage and grow one of the organisation’s most successful mass participation events, increasing income and reach.
- Line manage the Events Executive, overseeing delivery of additional event series and a new launch event.
- Work closely with other project managers to align strategy, share resources, and maximise return across the events programme.
- Set and manage project plans, multi-channel marketing campaigns, and end to end supporter journeys.
- Work with participants, sponsors, suppliers, volunteers, and internal stakeholders to bring events to life.
- Be accountable for six-figure income and expenditure budgets, ensuring value and impact.
- Identify opportunities to improve supporter experience, increase average gift, and drive retention.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- A proven project manager with experience delivering large scale fundraising events or campaigns.
- Skilled in managing high value budgets and reporting against KPIs.
- A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- A strategic thinker with a hands on approach, able to lead from the front.
- Passionate about delivering exceptional experiences for supporters.
- Comfortable working evenings and weekends when events require it.
- Willing to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas.
- Proficient in MS Office, social media, and event management software.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working within a charity or non-profit setting.
- Familiarity with event registration platforms and supporter databases.
- Holds a full UK driving licence.
Salary: £45,760
Location: London, hybrid working , 2 days in the office
Contract: 12 months FTC
Closing date: 31st October at 8am
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
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.
Role: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (depending upon experience)
Location: Ealing, West London (Hybrid with min. 3 days on-site, 2 working from home)
Dementia Concern is at a pivotal moment in its journey. For over 30 years, we have been at the heart of our community, supporting people living with dementia and their families through dedicated care, guidance, and advocacy.
Now, we are embarking on a critical transformation to strengthen our financial sustainability, sharpen our operational efficiency, and safeguard our services for the future.
To lead this turnaround, we are seeking a visionary, strategic, and financially astute leader to serve as our new Chief Executive Officer who will:
- Provide engaging and inspiring leadership, that will shape the charity’s future direction and lead the team with an inclusive, authentic and engaging style.
- Deliver the financial strategy by manging all contracts in the best interest of the charity and its clients. Ensure costs are controlled and that efficiencies are identified and implemented.
- Ensure that all fundraising programmes and initiatives are planned and delivered.
- Identify ways in which we can do things better and be the leading provider of Dementia Care in the community.
- Forge powerful and productive relationships with our key stakeholders, the NHS, local authorities, partners, and supporters to enhance our impact for the community we serve.
- Be the external voice in the community for Dementia Concern and build upon the great work that we have done.
- Work in partnership with our Board of Trustees to ensure delivery of our stratergy and development of the charity.
About You
This role will be right for you if you really want to make a difference to the work that we do at Dementia Concern, being at the helm and leading the great team that we must accomplish more in the community is a great opportunity to embrace.
We would love to hear from you if you have a proven track record in leading teams, are able to build and maintain strong relationships with partners, are confident in being the external voice for the work that we do and be the person who is championing all things related to our purpose.
This role does require you to be agile and able to pivot from thinking strategically to understanding the core model and how we operate and explore how we could operate better, to being able to deliver results in an innovative way.
Our final ask is that you are an excellent communicator, have strong planning, influencing, and analytical skills that you can bring to the team at Dementia Concern.
We welcome applications from all, be it those who have knowledge of the voluntary sector, health, social care, or issues affecting people with Dementia. But we are also keen to receive applications from experienced leaders outside of the sector, who can bring relevant and transferable skills who have a passion for the space we work in.
If you would like an exploratory conversation about the role, please do send an email to the above contact (email info visible when you click 'How to apply') and we will be happy to arrange a time to speak with you.
Closing date Friday 24th October 2025.
Dementia Concern is an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We welcome applications from candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).
Exciting Opportunity for a Training, Conferences and Events Programme Manager – Make an Impact Today!
Anna Freud is seeking a Training, Conferences and Events Programme Manager to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We’re offering a permanent contract, hybrid working and flexible arrangements. You’ll lead a team of four, influence cross-organisational programmes, and play a key role in shaping change. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, wellbeing support and staff networks. Join us to develop professionally and make a real impact on children and families’ mental health.
You can find more information on our benefits on our website.
What you’ll do
As the Training, Conferences and Events Programme Manager, you will lead the delivery and growth of Anna Freud’s training and events portfolio, overseeing a team, managing operations, and ensuring programmes are impactful, inclusive, and aligned with organisational strategy.
will provide leadership and operational oversight of the Training, Conferences and Events team, including line management.
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Drive strategic growth through financial forecasting, marketing, and identifying new opportunities.
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You will develop and maintain strong relationships with internal colleagues, external partners, and commissioners.
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Ensure delivery against key performance indicators, including quality, impact, equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Oversee budgets, contracts, and resources, ensuring processes are consistent and risks effectively managed.
What you’ll bring
You’ll be an experienced programme manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading people, managing complex projects, and building strong partnerships. You’ll bring the skills and confidence to grow our training and events portfolio while keeping quality, impact, and inclusion at the heart of everything you do
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A strong track record of managing multiple programmes or projects with competing priorities.
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Leadership experience, including line management and the ability to inspire and influence others.
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Solid financial management skills, from budgeting to forecasting.
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Confidence in navigating operational areas such as contracts, HR, IT, communications, and compliance.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with partners and colleagues at all levels.
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday, 31 October 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday, 05 November 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held remotely on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.
How to apply: visit our website via the Apply button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Communications
Location: London Hybrid – flexible with 50% time in office
Salary: £60-£70k with excellent benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Centrepoint is driven by a bold and urgent mission: to end youth homelessness by 2037.
The Head of Communications and Campaigns is central to making this vision a reality—leading a dynamic team that builds public awareness, galvanises support, and helps drive systemic change.
In this key leadership role, you’ll shape and deliver strategic communications and impactful campaigns that elevate Centrepoint’s voice as a thought leader, share insights from programmes like Upstream Prevention and Independent Living, and help grow a powerful movement committed to ending youth homelessness.
You will be responsible for creating campaigns that raise both brand and cause awareness, engage individuals and partners, and influence public attitudes and policy. This includes high-profile public campaigns designed to shift perceptions and build empathy, alongside collaborative political campaigning that complements the Public Affairs strategy led by a separate directorate. Proven experience in leading non-partisan campaigns that achieve measurable shifts in public opinion is essential.
Additionally, you’ll provide strategic communications support across the organisation, including fundraising, ensuring all messaging is aligned and impactful. With supporters playing a crucial role in our mission, your work will help prioritise and optimise communications to maximise reach, engagement, and influence.
About the Role:
As Head of Communications, you will lead the organisation’s communications strategy, ensuring our messaging is clear, compelling, and rooted in the realities of the people we support. You’ll oversee media relations, digital content, campaigns, and internal communications, building our profile and strengthening our ability to influence both hearts and minds.
You’ll also work closely with senior leadership and campaigners to develop high-impact public messaging that challenges stigma, shifts perceptions, and supports our mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and delivery of a cross-channel communications strategy aligned to our mission and values.
- Oversee media relations, public campaigns, digital storytelling, and brand – ensuring consistent, impactful messaging.
- Line manage and develop a skilled team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Act as a strategic advisor on narrative, positioning, and crisis communications to senior leadership.
- Champion the ethical use of lived experience in our communications, always with dignity, consent, and authenticity.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists, partners, influencers, and allies to amplify our reach and voice.
About You:
- A senior communications leader with a strong track record in charity, media, public affairs or campaigning – ideally within the social justice space
- Excellent strategic thinking, storytelling, and audience engagement skills – with the ability to turn complex issues into powerful, people-led narratives.
- Skilled in leading high-performing teams and managing communications across digital, press, and campaigns.
- Confident working with senior stakeholders, managing reputational risk, and responding to media attention.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
DPP is recruiting a Fundraising Manager to lead on major donor and regular giving, as well as organise events. This is a new role within our team and would be well-suited to a fundraiser that is looking for a new challenge and to bring their experience and ideas to a small, passionate team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Established in 1951, IOM the UN Migration Agency is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of Head of Liaison and Project Support Unit and working collaboratively with colleagues across the UK Mission and wider Organisation, the Senior External Relations Associate will support the implementation of engagement activities with parliamentary and political stakeholders, think tanks, as well as other key counterparts. This includes assisting with information gathering, preparation of materials, logistical arrangements, and follow-up to help IOM as a trusted advisor on migration-related issues and to contribute to building understanding and support for IOM’s work.
For more details about the role and how to apply, please visit our website: https://unitedkingdom.iom.int/careers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director, Supply Chain | C. £110,000 + Benefits | Permanent | London | Hybrid
For one of the UK's leading Housing Associations, we're recruiting their Supply Chain Director. Reporting to the CFO, this is a key leadership role leading the strategic transformation of Supply Chain management across the organisation. The Supply Chain Director will lead a central team of 4, whilst working strategically with the wider Heads of Procurement and Commercial teams to set the Supply Chain strategy, and develop, embed, and continuously improve the Supply Chain framework across 4000 suppliers and £1.5Bn spend.
Main Duties:
- Leading and setting the strategic plan for Supply Chain, operating within a 'hub and spoke' model
- Lead the development of a robust category management approach (which will be delivered by 'spokes') to streamline vendor relationships and reduce risk
- Develop Group-wide Supply Chain framework (end-to-end), ensuring alignment to corporate strategy, legislation and category management
- Ensure Supply Chain framework is embedded, and subject to continuous improvement
- Apply data and insight to inform and drive decision-making across spend landscape, supplier rationalisation, and efficiency savings across the Supply Chain framework
- Utilise data to identify and evaluate emerging Supply Chain trends, opportunities and best-practices, and drive continuous improvement
- Lead horizon scanning for new legislation, policy and procedures, and ensure the organisation adapt in alignment with corporate strategy and strategic risk
- Partner with Strategy and Performance and OD teams to ensure SOPs and training is rolled out across the Supply Chain framework
- Embed a culture of communication and collaboration practices between the Supply Chain 'hub' and Commercial 'spokes'.
- Leadership, management and coaching of Supply Chain 'hub' team
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to embed the Supply Chain framework, and report and update on performance, and challenges to leadership team
Person Specification:
- Proven track record in senior supply chain leadership roles with a deep understanding of category management, risk and compliance
- Expert in supply chain tech (e.g., ERP) and deep Public Sector procurement and Regulatory experience
- Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
- MCIPS / CSCP highly desirable as is Advanced Practitioner status for the Procurement Act 2023
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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.
Are you a qualified or part qualified finance professional with a passion for process improvement and a commitment to people management?
Goodman Masson are working with an international non-governmental organization (INGO) based in Milton Keynes to recruit for a Finance Manager to sitting in their Financial Accounting team.
This is a crucial role for maintaining a robust financial control environment and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all financial data and services for the organisation. If you are a proactive leader with experience in accounting systems and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be instrumental in executing monthly accounting and control activities. Your key focus will be on leading and coaching a team of three, while driving continuous improvement and automation within financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively managing all monthly financial accounting and control activities, including month-end close, accounts payable/receivable, intercompany, and payroll/income reconciliations.
- Line managing, and performance managing a team of three, providing coaching and development.
- Designing, simplifying, and implementing control activities to strengthen the organization's financial control environment.
- Leading and executing continuous process improvement and automation initiatives within the Finance team.
- Assisting with the year-end audit process and building effective relationships with external auditors.
- Deputising for the Financial Controller as required.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant OR actively studying a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACMA, ACCA).
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing, and inspiring teams within a financial support function.
- Previous practical experience with Dynamics Business Central accounting system.
- Experience in engaging and leading process improvement and automation activity, particularly related to financial accounting systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders (e.g., budget holders, auditors).
- Active Christian Faith (This is an Occupational Requirement).
Desirable
- Familiarity with project/fund accounting.
Salary range is £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience + 7% employer pension contributions. The role will be based in Milton Keynes with hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Candidates will need to be available to start from December at the latest.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.
Job title: Head of Development, Faculty of Medicine
Salary: £69,365 to £79,257
Location: White City (Hybrid)
Are you passionate about advancing world-changing medical research? Do you thrive on building relationships that inspire transformational philanthropy?
Here at Imperial, we are looking for our new Head of Development for the Faculty of Medicine. This is a rare opportunity to connect visionary donors, grateful patients, and world-leading academics to make a tangible difference in healthcare and patient outcomes.
At Imperial, innovation is part of who we are. Our scientists and clinicians are turning breakthroughs into real-world impact — improving lives across the globe. As we prepare to launch the university’s most ambitious fundraising and alumni engagement campaign, you will play a central role in shaping and driving its success.
As Head of Development, Faculty of Medicine, you will have the opportunity to work at the most senior levels, securing gifts at the high six-figure level and above for multi-disciplinary research such as public health, cancer and surgery, neurology, paediatrics, immunology, and infectious disease.
You might have worked with senior volunteers before, opening their networks to guide successful relationship building, or have a track record of successful medical fundraising and/or work with grateful patients.
If you’re ready to play a defining role in medical advancement at one of the world’s most influential universities, we’d love to hear from you.
About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial.
Our culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.
Further Information
This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following roles:
- Head of Global Development, North America
- Head of Principal Gifts
Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 12 November 2025.
Interested?
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.
Imperial is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.
Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter by Midnight on Wednesday 12 November 2025.
Ready to step into a Head of Membership and Education role where your decisions shape the growth, development, and success of professionals across the engineering sector?
Join a leading professional membership organisation delivering a transformative strategy to strengthen engagement, expand international reach, and elevate professional standards. If you have a proven track record in membership operations, professional development, or regulatory environments - particularly in a membership or chartered institution setting - this is the role for you!
Role: Head of Membership and Education
Organisation Type: Membership
Salary/Rate: £38 per hour
Working Arrangements: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid working (2 days per week in London office)
Employment Type: Temporary (6 months approx.)
The Position:
As Head of Membership and Education, you will own the operational leadership of Membership and Education. You will oversee the management of teams, ensuring day-to-day operations run efficiently while delivering initiatives that strengthen member engagement and professional standards.
You will make key decisions that keep the department running smoothly, support committees, maintain governance, and ensure all processes and documentation are in order. While education delivery is part of the remit, your focus will be on membership operations, growth, and operational excellence.
You will also oversee international teams, collaborate with UK regional groups, and work with universities, employers, and sector regulators.
As a senior leader, you’ll be accountable for:
- Overseeing the management of Membership and Education teams, ensuring alignment, high performance, and day-to-day operational efficiency
- Leading operational delivery across membership and education functions, from CPD and examinations to accreditation and professional standards
- Taking ownership of key decisions that drive departmental and organisational success
- Driving initiatives to enhance member recruitment, retention, and progression
- Managing budgets, forecasts, and provide strategic reporting to senior leadership
- Ensuring database integrity, subscription processes, and data governance are maintained to the highest standard
- Building strong relationships with committees, professional bodies, and academic partners, providing operational oversight and guidance
- Supporting regional and international staff to deliver high-quality, consistent member experiences
- Leading process improvements and implement initiatives aligned with the organisation’s five-year strategic plan
- Applying operational insight to education frameworks and accreditation within membership structures
Who you are:
- You’re a senior manager with a proven track record in membership, education, or regulatory operations.
You’ll bring:
- Decisive leadership - confidence to make complex operational decisions
- Team oversight - experience leading, motivating, and managing multidisciplinary teams
- Strategic and operational insight - understanding professional membership environments and engagement strategies
- Proven ability to deliver operational improvements and strategic initiatives in complex stakeholder settings
- Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills
- A collaborative, innovative, and resilient mindset
The opportunity:
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior interim leadership role, own decisions, lead operations, and oversee teams at a pivotal moment of transformation. Influence membership strategy, drive international growth, and deliver meaningful change for professionals in the engineering sector.
Your next leadership move awaits:
If you’re passionate about membership growth, professional standards, and operational excellence -this could be your next challenge. Apply now to join a forward-thinking, supportive organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
The Diocese of Peterborough is entering an important new phase as we continue to seek God’s vision for our future. Like many dioceses, we have faced challenges in recent years, particularly following the pandemic. Yet we see this as a time of opportunity to renew our mission, strengthen our churches, and grow in faith and hope for the future.
Our focus is to resource, encourage, and equip local churches and their leaders to grow and flourish, bringing the hope of Jesus to their communities. Building on the good work already happening in our churches and schools, and under the leadership of the Bishop and her leadership team, we are committed to using our resources boldly and intentionally across the Diocese.
To help us do this, we are appointing a Programme Manager to support our emerging change programme. Reporting to the Diocesan Secretary / CEO and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Diocesan staff, Deaneries and Parishes, this role will apply programme management skills to deliver change effectively across the Diocese.
There is potential for the post to develop into a more senior role. The post is funded by the national church for 3 years, but the expectation is that it will become a permanent role in the Diocesan structure.
Closing Date: midnight on Friday, 31 October 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 12 November
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for a Development Manager – Corporate and Philanthropy in orderto lead on the growth of the charity corporate partnerships and philanthropic giving.
This is a high impact role for someone who thrives on building relationships, unlocking income, and thinking creatively about partnerships that go beyond traditional models. You’ll lead a talented team and play a central role in a small but dynamic fundraising department.
As a Development Manager – Corporate and Philanthropy you will:
- Lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan to significantly grow corporate income.
- Research, identify and approach potential new corporate partners with bespoke, high-quality proposals and presentations.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high value opportunities, developing partnerships that align with companies’ CSR and employee engagement goals.
- Pitch confidently to senior stakeholders and boards, tailoring approaches to different audiences and sectors.
- Work closely with the Director of Fundraising to engage senior level supporters, trustees and major donors to open doors and secure transformational gifts.
- Oversee the stewardship of corporate supporters, ensuring they are engaged and recognised in meaningful ways.
- Support cross over opportunities where corporate leaders may also be cultivated as major donors.
- Collaborate with marketing, communications and operations colleagues to deliver creative, co-branded campaigns and impactful partnerships.
To be successful, you must have experience:
- Proven track record in securing five and six-figure corporate partnerships or comparable business development success.
- Experience writing and designing compelling partnership proposals and presentations.
- Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills with both corporate and philanthropic audiences.
- Ability to pitch with confidence to senior level decision makers.
- Strong collaboration skills, particularly with marketing/communications teams.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and effective pipeline reporting.
- Good understanding of the charity and corporate social responsibility landscape.
Desirable
- Previous experience in line management or mentoring.
- Experience working with major donors or high-net-worth individuals.
Salary: £42,500-£46,000
Location: London, hybrid working , 1-2 days in the office
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: on rolling basis
Interview: TBC
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
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We're pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.
Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s. We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future.
The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.
We’ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’. To hear more about these exciting new changes and how you can play your part in our story, click here to hear from Ben Clarkson, Chief Finance and Operating Officer.
About the role
You’ll be the procurement lead for the charity, responsible for providing guidance and support for procurement activities, leading on tender exercises and managing the charity’s contracts register. You’ll directly manage principle contracts for the charity and support senior budget managers to enable them to effectively manage contracts and supplier relationships.
You’ll deliver better buying behaviour across the organisation. You’ll influence and support senior budget managers to ensure value for money and reduce potential risk to the charity.
What you’ll do
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Develop and maintain appropriate procurement policies and procedures which align with other charity processes
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Ensure principle suppliers meet contractual performance agreements and provide value for money to the charity
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Maintain, manage and negotiate key contracts across the charity
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Manage the relationship with strategic partners
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Lead strategic tender exercises ensuring best practice and documentation are consistently used
What you’ll bring
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Proven experience of working in procurement with responsibility for sourcing activities
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Extensive experience of commercial contract management utilising excellent communication and negotiation skills
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Experience of driving changes in procurement behaviour & practices through building high quality working relationships with stakeholders
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Understanding of regulatory issues such as GDPR and their implications on contract terms and conditions
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Strong technical knowledge of strategic sourcing processes and tools
If this opportunity sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please submit a CV and a supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria (marked with an 'A') in the 'what you'll bring' section of the job description.
The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum of 2 days per week with flexibility.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
