Jobs for the Charity Support sector in North west

The National Flood Forum (NFF) is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual for the role Flood Engagement Officer – Thames Valley. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about working with communities, especially those at risk of flooding.

Key Details:

• Location: Home-based (Thames Valley), with regular travel across the Thames Valley including evening meetings and occasional overnight stays.
• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £24,784.56 per annum rising to £27,840.90 travel expenses covered
• Contract: Permanent
• Benefits: 30 days annual leave including bank holidays, a day off for your birthday, auto-enrolment pension scheme, learning and development opportunities.
• Closing Date: Sunday 14th June 2026 (Midnight). Early application is encouraged as the position may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

Role Overview:

The Flood Engagement Officer will support the Thames Valley community engagement team, reporting to a Community Engagement Manager. Your primary responsibility will be to work closely with communities to support them in tackling flooding risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Project Delivery: Lead and support the implementation of projects focused on flood risk management.
• Community Engagement: Engage and empower at-risk communities, ensuring they have the tools and information to co-create solutions to flood risks.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key community stakeholders and partners.
• Data Management: Provide data to help evaluate and support engagement activities.
• Support the Senior Team: Assist in broader tasks and activities as required by the senior team.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be:

• Empathetic: Understand the challenges faced by those at risk of flooding and help to work with communities and agencies to provide practical solutions.
• Organized and Flexible: Able to prioritize tasks and travel extensively across the region, including evenings and occasional overnight stays.
• Collaborative: A team player with a solution-focused mindset.
• Skilled in Engagement: Experience or an interest in community engagement and building relationships.
• Driving Licence: Full driving licence and access to a car are essential due to the travel requirements.

You must also be a resident of the UK with the right to work in the UK.

About the National Flood Forum:

The NFF is a national charity founded by those affected by flooding, working to support and represent individuals and communities at risk. The organization focuses on empowering flood-affected communities to recover and improve flood resilience. The NFF encourages applications from individuals with lived experience of flooding, and from diverse backgrounds.

The National Flood Forum (NFF) is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual for the role Head of Flood Support – Hybrid with significant travel in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about working with communities, especially those at risk of flooding. This role is to support our Flood Support Work, encompassing the delivery of a professional Helpline and Community based Flood Recovery activity.

Key Details:

• Location: Home-based / Hybrid with significant travel, overnight stays and occasional weekend work.
• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £42,230.00travel expenses covered
• Contract: Permanent
• Benefits: 30 days annual leave including bank holidays, a day off for your birthday, auto-enrolment pension scheme, learning and development opportunities.
• Closing Date: 24th June 2026.  Early application is encouraged as the position may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

About the National Flood Forum:

The National Flood Forum is a national charity founded by those affected by flooding, working to support and represent individuals and communities at risk. The organization focuses on empowering flood-affected communities to recover and improve flood resilience. The NFF encourages applications from individuals with lived experience of flooding, and from diverse backgrounds.

Role Overview:

This role is a member of the organisation’s management team and has responsibility for the delivery of our flood support work. The postholder will lead the delivery of a professional helpline service and oversee reactive and proactive flood support services to communities and business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Flood Support: Lead and manage high-quality proactive and reactive Flood Support Services for communities and businesses at risk of, and impacted by, flooding, including helpline & recovery services and management of the flood support vehicle. Ensure service quality through performance management, maintaining service consistency, maximising strategic impact, championing best practice, and delivering against objectives.
• Stakeholder relationships: Develop and maintain key partnerships with Risk Management authorities, (RMAs), and other stakeholders. Act as senior engagement lead, providing a clear escalation route and positioning National Flood Forum  as a trusted, informed critical friend for flooded communities.
• Research and Evidence: Oversee flood support research, collecting and evaluating evidence to strengthen advocacy. Provide insight to support policy and practice influence.
• Income: Identify, scope, and lead the development of high-quality engagement contracts, working with teams and management to prioritise and secure income.
• Political and Fundraising support: Provide data, case studies, and research to support political engagement and fundraising. Attend relevant meetings.

· People Management: Manage a matrix team, fostering collaboration, motivation, and development. Mentor team members and ensure skills and competence are maintained to achieve high performance

All activities are expected to be carried out in line with policies, procedures and relevant regulations and legislation, respecting the organisation’s values and behaviours. This profile is not an exhaustive list of duties and other activities may need to be carried out requiring similar skill levels.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Empathetic: Understand the challenges faced by those at risk of flooding and help to work with communities and agencies to provide practical solutions.
• Organized and Flexible: Proven experience working to deadlines and prioritising workloads. Able to self-motivate and work in isolation or as part of a small team.
• Projects: Comprehensive experience of managing projects including able to analyse, diagnose problems  through to implementing effective solutions.
• Communication: Able to stay calm and constructive in challenging situations.
• Knowledge – Working knowledge of relevant regulations, legislation and current practice.
• Staff management: Have previously directly managed staff.
• Qualifications - BTEC or NVQ4 or relevant experience in one or more relevant subjects e.g. environmental science, development, engagement.
• Full driving licence

Be a resident of the UK

Involve Northwest is an innovative, community-based organisation with an approach that is grounded in our core belief that the services we offer are free, confidential, and are motivated for public benefit, and not profit.

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: The Community Village, Rock Ferry, and the Wirral community.

Working Pattern: 35 Hours per week (to be discussed)

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum (FTE) Depending on experience

Reporting To: Board of Directors

Responsible For: Operations & HR Director, Finance Manager and supporting Consultants.

This role is subject to a DBS check and subscription to the update service in line with the internal Safer Recruitment Policy.

Core Responsibilities

1. Lead the organisation, establish its standards, and represent it as the public face and ambassador.

2. Serve as the organisation’s figurehead while strengthening and expanding relationships with commissioners and key stakeholders.

3. Define the strategic direction in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.

4. Implement the strategic plan and drive sustainable organisational growth.

5. Provide strong financial leadership, including budgeting, forecasting, income generation, and asset management.

6. Prioritise and advance the diversification of funding streams with overall accountability.

7. Ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance including GDPR, H&S, Safeguarding, Charity Governance.

8. Build and develop a strong workforce while fostering a unified, one-team culture.

Leadership And Managerial Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation, providing direct line management to the Operations and Human Resources Director, Finance Manager and Consultants.

• Deliver strong, visible leadership across the organisation.

• Accountable for shaping, influencing, and delivering both internal and external operational strategies.

• Maintain strategic oversight of existing contracts and services, ensuring effective delivery and performance.

• Develop, monitor, and review key operational resources, including business plans, business continuity plans, and risk registers.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Scope and drive forward funding & partnership opportunities in support of sustainability and growth.

• Grow Involve Northwest’s network of commissioners and strategic/mutually beneficial partnerships.

• Identify the opportunities for collaboration and diversification.

• Consider the organisation, its destination and routes to that destination with ‘out of the box’ thinking.

• Reviewing all aspects of service provision and the roles of Involve Northwest personnel.

• Oversee management of Involve Northwest assets, including any buildings.

• Assist in identifying new premises and the basis upon which they are occupied (purchased/leased) in the context of Involve Northwest’s needs.

• Lead on organisational change; provide governance around internal resources, communication and marketing, and growth.

• Lead on all funding opportunities, including the scoping and writing of bids and responses to tender invitations, expressions of interest and soft market testing as appropriate.

• Overseeing Involve Northwest’s communication and marketing strategy.

Partnerships Management

Involve Northwest is predominantly funded through contracts with central and local government. The successful person will interface directly with funders and commissioners, managing those relationships and attending contract meetings where appropriate. Attend external meetings/groups and act as the ‘face’ of the organisation, in collaboration with the Management Team.

The role will focus on growing Involve Northwest’s influence within our network of commissioners and strategic/mutually beneficial partnerships to secure future commissions in new delivery themes or areas in the Northwest that align with our strategy and vision.

You would also be expected to identify, explore, and develop new partnerships outside Involve Northwest’s traditional stakeholders with organisations in both the public and private sectors.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments within the Company.

Company Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and work in line with statutory requirements and company policies and procedures, including ISO9001:2015, the Companies Act, Charity Law and UK GDPR.

• Work to Involve Northwest’s Safeguarding procedures.

• Represent the charity in the best manner.

• Demonstrate a commitment to the vision, values, and strategic aims of Involve Northwest.

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and keep abreast of current legislation, standards, best practice and maintain a focus of continuous improvement.

• Work within Involve Northwest’s practice standards.

Person Specification – Essential

Experience

• Significant experience in a senior management role.

• Development of a strategy with a proven record of implementation, tracking and monitoring progress.

• Experience in securing year-on-year sustainable funding.

• The ability to link operational delivery with the strategic plan to achieve its stated objectives.

• Track record in delivering business change.

• Risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing

• Working with commissioners/grant funders at senior levels.

• Significant experience in overseeing bid/tender writing at an operational and strategic level, with the ability to present at all levels and deliver reports as required.

• Strong decision-making skills.

• Budget management experience.

• Developing communication and delivery strategies.

• Working in the third sector would be useful but is not essential.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent people skills, including communication, relationship building and emotional intelligence.

• Proven track record in change management.

• Problem-solving, planning skills and innovative thinking.

• The ability to implement strategies to meet the organisation’s goals agreed with the board of directors.

• Understanding the importance of excellent employee management and have the ability to motivate.

• Excellent organisational skills, results-driven, with a clear focus on outcomes.

• Consider the organisation, its destination and routes to that destination with ‘out of the box’ thinking.

Personal Attributes

• Innovative thinking.

• A belief in the Organisation’s service delivery and objectives.

• Enthusiasm and a catalyst to motivate others.

• Be a visionary for the organisation and lead by example

• Good communication skills with excellent people skills

• Be compassionate and empathetic and have a high level of integrity.

• The ability to deliver honest feedback in a direct but emotionally intelligent way.

• Act with integrity and respect when working with all clients, agencies, and individuals.

• Flexible, adaptable, and an excellent active listener.

• Be a team player with an open and honest manner and be able to build effective relationships.

• High level of personal resilience concerning workload and ability to discharge tasks.

• Excellent organisational skills, hard-working, results-driven, with a clear focus on outcomes.

As a community-focused employer who values the health and well-being of our employees, Involve Northwest encourages a positive work-life balance and actively supports our staff so they can better support the community.

We offer a range of benefits to fulfil this, including:

· 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

· Birthday Day Off

· Company Pension & Health Cash Plan (eligible after 3 months)

· Extra days of annual leave for service loyalty

Please note this role is subject to a 6-month probation period, 2 satisfactory references, right to work and DBS check.

Involve Northwest is committed to the welfare and safety of all individuals, particularly those who are vulnerable or at risk. We recognise our responsibility to protect the well-being of children, young people, and adults who may come into contact with our charity and its projects. We have a clear Safer Recruitment Policy in place, which is applied to all staff, including third-party individuals and volunteers.

Join CAP's senior leadership team and help transform the UK's relationship with alcohol.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Thursday 25th June.

Location: Fully remote (in person board meeting twice pa) or option to work from London Bridge or hybrid.

Who we are

This is an opportunity to join a small organisation with a huge mission – to change the UK’s relationship with alcohol, starting with children and young people. In 18 years, we have established more than 360 partnerships across the UK with a common aim: to empower local communities to develop evidence-based strategies to tackle underage drinking.

Using a tried and tested model to tackle underage drinking and provide positive alternative activities for children, Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) supports local partnerships of councils, police, retailers, schools and health providers to reduce the problems associated with underage drinking both for individuals and communities.

About the role

We are looking for a part-time Finance & Governance Manager who will play a key part in a small, close-knit head team. The successful candidate will need to be both hands-on and collaborative, working closely with the head office team, supporting our eight regional advisers, and supporting the Board on finance and governance updates.

This role would suit someone who:

• Is technically strong in finance but comfortable working in a small, agile environment.
• Enjoys combining finance with governance and organisational support.
• Is hands-on, detail-oriented and proactive.
• Takes pride in clear, professional presentation of financial information.
• Is comfortable as an integral part of a small team rather than operating at arm’s length.

This is a well-rounded role with real opportunity to bring structure, clarity and improvement, but it requires someone pragmatic, flexible and comfortable with both the breadth and hands-on nature of the position.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Thursday 25th June.

For further information about the role and to register your interest, please click 'redirect to recruiter' to be redirected to the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants: 

We’re looking for a Philanthropy Officer to join the Leeds Community Foundation team.

As a Philanthropy Officer, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality stewardship of donors, including administrative and communications support across the donor lifecycle.

Key information

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 p.a. pro rata, dependent on experience

Hours of work​: 3 days per week (0.6 full time equivalent) including Mondays, usually worked between 9am and 5pm

Location: Leeds (city centre offices) with some work in Bradford, and hybrid working options

Contract term: Permanent contract subject to a three-month probationary period

Closing date: Thursday 2 July 2026

Interview date​: Wednesday 15 July 2026​

 About the role

The Philanthropy Officer role includes coordinating key aspects of donor engagement, database management and providing excellent donor care.​

It combines elements of relationship management, administration support and storytelling, to help sustain donor support and meet strategic objectives.

About you

We’re looking for someone with experience in administration, customer service, donor support or CRM use, and familiarity with fundraising or stewardship activity in a charity or membership organisation.

Equal Opportunities​

Leeds Community Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. The communities we serve are very diverse and we aim for our staff team to reflect those communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from communities experiencing racial inequity, and trans people, who are currently under-represented within our staff team. All applications will be considered solely on merit. As such, we redact details that may identify any protected characteristics on job applications.

How to apply

If you want to learn more about the role, and find details on how to apply, head to our website.

Make a difference every day with PDSA  

About Us   

Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.    

We’re now on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together, we'll build a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.    

If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us. Let's build a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.   

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to lead our legacy (gifts in Wills) workstream on a 12 month fixed term basis, covering maternity leave.

This is a key role responsible for delivering impactful campaigns that inspire supporters to leave a gift in their Will. You’ll take ownership of ongoing activity while also identifying opportunities to enhance performance and supporter engagement.

This is a hybrid role with UK wide travel when required. You will be expected to visit sites and attend team meetings at our Telford Head Office and Pet Hospitals across the UK.

As a Marketing Manager, you will:

• Lead the planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels
• Drive acquisition and retention strategies, delivering measurable impact aligned with our charitable objectives
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to create compelling, insight-led campaigns
• Manage end-to-end campaign execution, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of KPIs—including income generation and audience growth
• Use performance metrics and audience insights to refine campaign strategies for continuous improvement
• Lead and support a direct report, contributing to a positive and productive team culture
• Oversee budget planning and resource allocation, ensuring value for money
• Maintain brand consistency, regulatory compliance, and creative excellence across all marketing touchpoints

We’re seeking someone with:

• Proven experience in delivering integrated marketing campaigns, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector
• A solid grasp of both digital and offline marketing techniques, with the ability to adapt across channels
• Hands-on experience in national TV and digital media, managing large scale budgets
• A data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into effective actions
• Confidence in managing agency relationships and guiding creative development
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to cross-functional working
• A proactive and commercial mindset with the ability to lead and inspire others
• Experience with CRM systems and analytics platforms would be beneficial but not essential
• Experience in charity gaming channels desirable

Rewards, support and benefits    

We’re really passionate about being a great place to work, somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas, individuality and passion for pets to work with them.  

As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:  

• Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.  

• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days. 

• Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day annually.  

• Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.  

• Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.  

• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support   

• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.  

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family.  

• 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.  

PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.   

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.   

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.   

To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.   

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Individual Giving & Legacy Manager to lead and grow our Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory fundraising programmes.

This is a pivotal role where you’ll drive sustainable income growth through innovative, data-led, multi-channel fundraising. You’ll shape supporter journeys, deepen engagement, and maximise long-term donor value across a range of channels including digital, direct mail, telemarketing, lotteries, face-to-face and press.

You’ll also line manage and support a team member, while working collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, communications and service delivery to deliver compelling, supporter-focused campaigns.

What you’ll be doing

Strategic leadership

• Develop and deliver strategies to grow Individual Giving, Legacy and In Memory income
• Lead integrated, multi-channel campaign planning and delivery
• Drive innovation, testing and continuous improvement across supporter journeys
• Stay informed on sector and digital trends to keep our fundraising fresh and effective

Campaign delivery

• Oversee end-to-end campaign management across acquisition and retention
• Approve campaign briefs, messaging, segmentation and supporter journeys
• Ensure campaigns are insight-led, delivered on time and within budget
• Support the creation of high-quality content and storytelling

Product development & innovation

• Develop and optimise Individual Giving and Legacy products
• Identify and launch new fundraising propositions and digital initiatives
• Enhance journeys for key audiences including regular givers, legacy prospects and in-memory supporters

Data, insight & performance

• Champion a data-driven approach to fundraising
• Work closely with data teams on segmentation, targeting and personalisation
• Monitor KPIs, ROI, retention and lifetime value
• Use insight to inform strategy and support income forecasting

Leadership & collaboration

• Line manage and develop the Individual Giving & Legacy Officer
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
• Engage stakeholders including leadership, trustees and service teams
• Work with agencies and suppliers to deliver campaigns

Compliance & governance

• Ensure compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations
• Maintain high standards in supporter care and ethical fundraising
• Manage budgets, monitor performance and take corrective action where needed

About you

We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.

Essential

• Experience in Individual Giving, Legacy or Direct Marketing fundraising
• Proven track record of delivering successful multi-channel campaigns
• Strong understanding of supporter journeys, acquisition and retention
• Experience managing budgets and delivering against income targets
• Skilled in data analysis, performance tracking and forecasting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing and developing staff
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and confident working with data (including Excel)

Desirable

• Fundraising or marketing qualification
• Event management experience
• Experience using fundraising CRM systems
• Experience of working within a social care or disability charity would be advantageous, but isn’t essential. 

Why join us?

At Hft, we’re a values-led organisation where people genuinely look out for one another. Our teams are collaborative, supportive and focused on making a real difference.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and improve how we deliver fundraising, while contributing to meaningful outcomes for the people we support.

• Home-based with flexibility and regular team connection
• Occasional travel to Bristol
• A collaborative, values-driven culture
• The opportunity to shape and improve our fundraising approach
• A role where you can make a tangible difference in a purpose-led organisation

Selection process

We review applications on an ongoing basis. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a pre-screening interview with a member of the hiring team.

Successful candidates will then take part in a final stage, including a competency-based interview and the opportunity to meet the team.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more — we’d love to hear from you.

We are committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better support the people we work with to live their best lives. If there is anything we can do to support you to do your best during the application and selection process, please contact our recruitment team.

At More Partnership, we are fundraising consultants – and more. We support organisations of all sizes, across education, health, arts and culture, charities, international development and beyond, on every step of their philanthropic journey. That means helping leadership, fundraisers and other professionals to understand the opportunity, set direction, tell their story, or review performance. We believe great partnerships lead to life-changing outcomes, so we go beyond what's expected of us to help organisations realise their vision. At the end of a project, our clients tell us they have more confidence, momentum, and a clear way forward.

We are partners in purpose, and since April 2020, equal owners of our firm. Every team member has an equal vote on key strategic decisions, a share in our success, and a responsibility to drive us forward. We are a virtual firm, networked across Europe, America, Africa, Australasia, and beyond, with a head office in Scotland. We currently have 22 employees and an active community of 15 associates, enabled by an internal team covering business development, finance, operations, and IT.

We now seek to appoint new Consulting Partners at our most senior level to join our employee-owned firm and help shape the next phase of our growth and impact. This is an opportunity for experienced and credible leaders to bring their expertise into a consultancy environment that combines strategic thinking, practical delivery and deep client partnership.

Working alongside colleagues across our community, Consulting Partners will operate as trusted advisors to senior leaders within complex institutions, contributing to high-value client work while also helping to generate new opportunities and strengthen the firm’s long-term success. Alongside client delivery, all Partners play an active role in the leadership, culture and development of More Partnership, contributing to the shared responsibility and sense of ownership that defines our community.

The successful candidates will bring significant experience within fundraising, advancement or related strategic leadership roles, alongside the judgement, credibility and intellectual flexibility to operate effectively across a wide range of client contexts. You will demonstrate strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop trusted partnerships that lead naturally to meaningful work and long-term impact. You will combine strategic insight with a practical, grounded approach, communicating complex ideas with clarity and confidence while remaining collaborative, curious and values-led in the way you work. Above all, you will be motivated by the opportunity to help ambitious organisations achieve meaningful change, while contributing actively to a purpose-driven, employee-owned firm committed to advancing great ambitions.

This role is available full-time, but we welcome applications from those who would prefer to work part-time – at a minimum of 0.6FTE based on the requirements of the role. We are open to candidates from a range of professional backgrounds who can demonstrate the capabilities and mindset needed to drive More’s success.

Our most senior Consulting Partners are currently paid from £100k to £125k, dependent on experience and potential for high performance. 

We actively encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in our community.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Weds 17th June

Information about how we process the personal data of those who contact us about this opportunity is contained in the application pack.

This job is all about working with the local third and public sector to engage with local people to create change. To make this happen, the role has three key bits to it:

• listening to what local people want (gathering the insights);
• building a vision for a ‘better way of doing things’ (planning to make change); and
• getting stuck into supporting our clients and wider team to make things happen (doing the stuff we’ve planned).

Each day you’ll be shaping and delivering Capacity’s current and future projects, managing expectations, excitement, and priorities - keeping a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Even on the busiest of days, our Designers and Doers remind themselves why they’re in it, finding the get-up and go to make public services, people services.

Alongside delivery, you’ll contribute to business development, client relationships, and the continued evolution of our Homes and Missions model.

The to-do lists you write and the skillsets you engage will vary hugely, one day you might be working on recruitment strategies for social workers, the next on service design for family early help, and another strategy planning for a primary care team. When job descriptions say ‘no day is the same’ that can often feel twee, at Capacity - it’s a promise.

You’ll spend your time being proactive - delivering on our promises to clients and local people, whilst staying ready to catch any ‘off-project’ work that might need sorting along the way. You’ll support us to get new clients on board but also play a key role in further engaging our existing ones, making sure they continue to feel connected to Capacity and proud to be involved in the work we’re doing.

The projects we deliver are often complex, and things won’t always work out. For that reason, you’ll be open and honest about what’s working, what isn’t and where you might need extra support. If you’re considering this role it’s really important you aren’t afraid of making mistakes or asking for help.

This role exists to help Capacity change how public services work for people, not just deliver projects. You’ll lead exciting work that brings together communities, public services, and partners to create meaningful, equitable change. You will operate at the intersection of discovery, strategy, design, and delivery, holding complexity, shaping direction, and helping others act with confidence in uncertainty.

You’ll be accountable for both what is delivered and how it is delivered: ensuring the work is grounded in lived experience and evidence, co-produced with people and partners, and delivered with integrity, pace, and care. Alongside delivery, you’ll contribute to business development, client relationships, strategic direction, and the continued evolution of our Homes and Missions model.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who knows how to make complex change happen in practice - not just shaping ideas, but leading delivery, building trusted relationships, and turning ambition into operational reality.

You’ll play a central role in leading and growing our systems, place and public service change work. Work directly with clients, partners, senior leaders and delivery teams across complex programmes and live environments, you’ll help organisations navigate change, improve delivery, and respond to real operational and system pressures. This is a hands-on role with significant responsibility, influence, and visibility across both delivery and organisational development.

We’re looking for someone who understands the realities of public service delivery and organisational leadership, but who can also identify opportunities, shape propositions, build partnerships, and help grow sustainable and high-impact work. Our ideal candidate will bring operational credibility, strategic thinking, and commercial awareness.

Alongside leading delivery, you’ll contribute to business development, client relationships, strategic direction, and the continued evolution of our Homes and Missions model.

The role requires someone comfortable operating across strategy, delivery and growth. One day you may be working with a senior leadership team to shape a complex transformation programme, the next supporting delivery teams to work through operational challenges, strengthening client relationships, or helping develop a new opportunity into a deliverable programme of work. You’ll need sound judgement, political awareness, credibility with senior stakeholders, and the ability to lead calmly and decisively in complex environments.

This is not a purely strategic, advisory, or oversight position. We’re looking for a leader who’s comfortable close to the work - working directly with teams, supporting delivery in real time, building organisational capability, and helping create the conditions for high-quality change to happen.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in a role that sits at the heart of everything we do, providing hands-on, high-quality and proactive support across communications, events and operations for the Capacity Group.

You’ll spend your time making things happen. The to-do lists you’ll write and the skillsets you engage will vary greatly. Whether it’s coordinating one of our events, scheduling social media content, keeping our CRM system up-to-date or planning a brilliant staff social for the team, you’ll be the kind of person who spots what needs doing and gets on with it.

We’re looking for someone with a genuine can-do attitude, a team player who thrives on variety, keeps calm under pressure, and relishes completing tasks to a high standard while meeting deadlines. You’ll muck in wherever you’re needed, bringing organisational nous and a spring in your step even on the busiest of days.

Our ideal candidate will be a people person, happy to get stuck in, confident building relationships across the team and with external partners, and excited by the idea that no two days will look the same – because at Capacity, they won’t.

It’s a role with variety and scope to develop as Capacity grows, ideal for someone who wants to grow alongside us.

Head of Mass Fundraising.

Salary: £57,000 - £66,500 per annum depending on experience.  

Location: Remote. (Must be based in the UK.) 

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week. 

Benefits:    

· 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service, and the option to buy or sell leave.  

· Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.  

· Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.  

· Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.  

· Staff discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts across 15,000 national retailers.  

Why Action for Children?    

Working here is more than a job. We are passionate about protecting and supporting children, young people, and families. All our departments work together to achieve the high standards that ensure more children are safe and happy. 

A bit about the role  

In this role of Head of Mass Fundraising, you will be strategically responsible for setting and managing Action for Children’s mass-fundraising portfolio through the leadership of an ambitious, insight-led Mass Fundraising Team. You will drive significant and sustainable income growth from the public, including across Individual Giving, Legacy Giving, Consumer PR, Celebrity Partnerships, and Integrated Campaigns and Products.

How you'll help to create brighter futures  

· Lead and manage a high-performing team working across multiple disciplines.

· Develop and spearhead a multi-faceted mass-fundraising strategy, containing outstanding products and campaign moments that deliver significant sustainable income growth.

· Drive the delivery of significant income growth from individuals via Cash Appeals, Regular Giving, Campaigns and Legacy fundraising.

· Lead eye-catching, fundraising-focused Consumer PR and Celebrity activity as a key income-growth lever.

· Provide clear prioritisation, strategic direction and performance-focused leadership across the mass fundraising portfolio by setting stretch income targets, performance metrics, priorities and KPIs.

· Champion charity-wide collaboration, and influencing at senior level, to ensure mass fundraising is embedded across the organisation.

· Contribute to wider commercial planning and governance, preparing high-quality business cases, strategic plans, and performance reports for senior stakeholders.

Let's talk about you 

· Must have proven experience of leading large-scale mass fundraising programmes in a complex organisation, with accountability for strategy, performance, and delivery, and with the credibility to influence at senior leadership level.

· Must have an established history of delivering significant income from the public through large-scale, integrated fundraising campaigns.

· Must have demonstrable experience of setting strategic direction and leading teams through audience-led delivery.

· Must have considerable experience leading and developing high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.

· Must have strong commercial and financial acumen.

· Must have excellent creative nous and vision.

· Must have experience of working cross-organisationally, using persuasive communication, judgement and influencing skills.

 Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.   

Diversity, equality, and inclusion  

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates, as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.  

Want to know more about Action for Children?  

Find us on  Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube to get to know us better.  

Closing Date: Thursday 11th June 2026 at 23.59pm

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.  

This role will lead woodland creation, management and monitoring projects across Cumbria, working with a range of funding programmes, partners and contractors. You’ll manage staff, schedules and resources, helping keep projects running smoothly from planning through to delivery.

The role will also drive the development of new forestry services and opportunities as Raise continues to grow.

We’re looking for someone proactive with strong operational or project management experience who can coordinate people, manage complexity and support specialist teams.

You might come from a range of nature-based backgrounds, including forestry, farming, conservation, land management or another outdoor or environmental sector, but you do not necessarily need to be a trained forester.

As a neurodivergent-led organisation, we value different ways of thinking and welcome applications from people with a wide range of experiences. What matters most is your ability to lead delivery, build good working relationships and help projects move forward.

If you want to help deliver practical woodland and nature projects with communities across Cumbria, we’d love to hear from you.

About Raise

Raise: Cumbria Community Forest is a neurodivergent-led organisation working across 1,300 square miles of Cumbria. We work with landowners, communities and partners to create and care for woodlands that support biodiversity, climate action and people’s connection to nature. Our work combines practical forestry delivery with community engagement, skills development and long-term stewardship.

Working with us

This is a role that involves working across Cumbria, including regular site visits to woodland and rural locations.

You will need to be comfortable working outdoors and travelling between sites as part of your role.

A full UK driving licence is required.

You will be working with landowners, contractors and partners, often in complex delivery environments where priorities need to be managed day to day.

What we offer

· Hybrid working

· 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays

· Enhanced pension scheme

· In-house training opportunities

What we’re looking for

You don’t need forestry qualifications, but you do need relevant experience in operational or project management.

We are looking for someone who can:

· manage projects or programmes from planning through to delivery

· coordinate people, staff and external contractors

· work with landowners, partners or stakeholders

· manage multiple priorities and resolve operational challenges

· support specialist technical teams in delivery

· communicate clearly and build strong working relationships

Experience in forestry, farming, conservation, land management or similar outdoor sectors would be an advantage, but we are open to different backgrounds.