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We are looking for a successful Individual Giving Manager to join our dynamic Fundraising Team. You will be developing and delivering innovative fundraising strategies to grow our individual donor base, maximise supporter retention, and expand legacy giving.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated fundraiser to play a pivotal role in increasing SANE’s income and building lasting relationships with donors.  This role would also suit a person who is looking to take a step up to a manager’s role to showcase your talents.

This is a new role.

About You
We are looking for a passionate and creative individual giving fundraiser or marketeer to develop and drive forward the programme. You will have a track record of delivering against income targets and KPIs and be experienced in delivering campaigns and activities on time and within budget.

With excellent writing and communication skills, you will be able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally. 

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and Manage Individual Giving Campaigns:

Help design and implement engaging individual giving campaigns across multiple channels (direct mail, digital, email, telemarketing, etc.).
Plan, manage, and execute regular giving programs, aiming to grow a sustainable donor base.
Monitor and report on campaign performance, using data to optimise and drive continuous improvement.

Recruitment of New Donors:

In conjunction with your line manager drive the recruitment of new individual donors through online and offline channels, focusing on building long-term relationships.
In conjunction with your line manager develop strategies for donor acquisition via social media, digital marketing, and fundraising events.
Create and manage lead generation initiatives to convert prospects into committed supporters.

Develop and Run Legacy Campaigns:

Design and deliver targeted legacy giving campaigns to raise awareness and increase donations through bequests and regular giving.
Ensure legacy messages are communicated effectively across different touchpoints, including online, print, and events.
Cultivate and steward legacy supporters, ensuring they feel valued and part of SANE’s vision.

Direct Marketing and Social Media:

Work closely with the Digital Marketing Team to create content for direct marketing and social media to encourage donations and engage with potential donors.
Collaborate with the Media and Communications Team to ensure that fundraising messages are compelling, on-brand, and reach the right audience.
Measure and analyse the impact of digital fundraising and social media efforts, making data-driven decisions to improve engagement.

Website and Digital Fundraising:

Work with the Digital Marketing Team to ensure the charity’s online donation platforms are optimised to drive conversions and facilitate a smooth giving experience.
Work with the Digital Marketing Team, Deputy Head of Fundraising and COO to develop strategies to integrate online donation opportunities within the website, social media, and email communications.

Donor Stewardship:

Develop and implement strategies for donor stewardship, ensuring individuals are thanked, informed, and engaged post-donation.
Maintain a regular and consistent program of communications with donors, keeping them updated on the impact of their gifts.
Identify opportunities to upgrade donors to higher giving levels and inspire loyalty.

Collaboration and Reporting:

Work closely with the Services and Media and Communications Teams to gain SANE Services statistics, case studies and up to date on general mental health information, to align individual giving efforts with broader fundraising strategies.
Provide regular reports on campaign progress, income generation, and donor acquisition metrics to the line manager.
Assist with donor relations and events as needed to nurture relationships and engagement.

Join Age UK and be part of our Brand and Communications Division. This is a new role, created to help us transform how we work with celebrities. It would suit someone who has relationship building and communication skills, as well as attention to detail and end-to end project management experience.

As Celebrities Manager you would have worked extensively with celebrities and agents, be motivated to translate ideas into action and able to prioritise carefully to ensure maximum impact. Working closely with the Events and Celebrities Manager, you would secure celebrity partnerships that deliver brand, income generation and PR opportunities, supporting organisational goals and reaching our priority audiences. You would cut across internal boundaries to understand and create engagement opportunities for celebrities and build lasting and high value ambassadorial relationships.

This will be a varied role, working within a supportive team to help shape our new celebrity strategy.

This is a hybrid role, a blend of homebased and office working. The expectation is that you will attend our London office (One America Square EC3N 2LB) for a minimum of one day a week - the team attend the office on Tuesdays currently. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity.

Age UK internal grade: 5L

Last date for applications Monday 8th September 2025

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience

• Proven experience of working with and influencing high profile celebrities and their agents, securing in depth support for charity campaigns and activities. A, I
• An expert in your field, able to provide consultancy to your colleagues when needed around how celebrities can add value to their campaigns and projects. I

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent negotiating, influencing and networking skills, and ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, on complex projects and across internal boundaries. A, I
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands and work under pressure and to tight deadlines. A, I
• Excellent attention to detail, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write tailored and compelling copy. A, I
• Good working knowledge of MS Office and Microsoft Teams. I
• A keen interest in celebrities, influencers and entertainment news. I

Personal attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive, with a can-do attitude and excellent problem-solving skills. I

Great to haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:

Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of risk management. A, I
• Good financial management and budgeting skills. I, T

Other requirements:

• Lead on celebrity visits/appearances and events that may fall outside of office hours, including travel and overnight stays
• Be required to attend external meetings in person, representing Age UK and Age International
• Demonstrate empathy and understanding for the issues faced by older people
• Work and support across the wider Events and Celebrities Team as required

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

For a full list of benefits please visit our website.

About Us

The City of London Corporation manages 11,000 acres of land in and around London, welcoming millions of visitors annually.  The North London Open Spaces (NLOS) section oversees c. 1,000 acres of that portfolio and includes some of the UK's most iconic urban greenspaces, including:

• Hampstead Heath (including Golders Hill Park, Parliament Hill Fields, and Heath Extension)
• Highgate Wood
• Queen’s Park
• West Ham Park

These beloved green spaces boast spectacular landscapes and vistas, ancient woodland, diverse wildlife, world class sporting and athletics facilities, and heritage assets.  We work closely with local communities and stakeholders to preserve and enhance these natural assets, helping to make London one of the most liveable large cities in the world.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to take a senior leadership role at North London Open Spaces, and directly contribute to and make a meaningful impact in the conservation and protection of these cherished green spaces. 

As a member of the senior management team, the successful candidate will serve as the primary subject matter expert at NLOS for nature conservation, conceiving and leading on initiatives, advising colleagues, and working collaboratively both internally and externally.  They will have responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day management of most of Hampstead Heath and all of Highgate Wood, and will also oversee a number of services that function across and support the four open spaces (eg, arboriculture and tree management, waste and recycling, conservation, and ecology).  

For the better performance of their duties, the Head of Conservation will be required to reside in accommodation that is provided on site and will be scheduled onto an on-call and duty manager rota with other colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for nature conservation at Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, Queen’s Park, and West Ham Park
• Oversee the day-to-day management of Highgate Wood and most of Hampstead Heath
• Oversee arboriculture / tree management, waste management, conservation, habitat creation/restoration and management, wildlife management, water body management, and climate change adaptation across North London Open Spaces
• Lead and motivate a team of 25-30 multi-skilled professionals committed to the conservation of these four sites
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, including environmental protection, climate change, nature recovery, wildlife protection, flood risk management, and health and safety.

About You

We are looking for a high-energy and innovative leader with a strong background in nature conservation, open space management, and team leadership. 

The successful candidate will bring:

• Demonstrable experience in managing complex public open spaces.
• Comprehensive experience developing and delivering biodiversity and land management programmes and projects in a range of habitats, ideally within an urban setting.

• Significant experience managing complex conservation work and projects across varied landscapes
• Significant knowledge of biodiversity and wildlife management, including land and water management.

• Strong experience managing a diverse team of professionals in an operational environment. 

• Experience of implementing legislation and policy relevant to biodiversity conservation, planning guidance, and site designation for wildlife conservation and species status designations.
• A highly creative, entrepreneurial and ‘can do’ approach to problem solving, with the ability to remain resilient in the face of challenges. 
• Strong quantitative skills and comfort interrogating and analysing data and budgets.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to join a prestigious organisation that protects some of London’s most treasured landscapes.
• Lead through a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape the future of these iconic spaces.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team that is committed to conservation and community engagement.
• Work across multiple iconic sites.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  

How to Apply

If you are excited about the opportunity to play a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing London’s most cherished green spaces, we’d love to hear from you.

Provisional Interview dates: W/C 6th October & 13th October 2025

Closing date: 12 Noon on Monday 22nd September 2025

To apply please click the Apply button.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. 

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs. 

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide.

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs. 

Head of Engagement at The University of Wolverhampton Students’ Union
 
Salary: £40,000
Location: Wolverhampton
Contract: Full Time- 35 hours per week
 
Make a difference to student life.
 
Atkinson HR is pleased to be partnering with the University of Wolverhampton Students' Union (Wolves SU) to recruit their new Head of Engagement.
 
We’re looking for an inspiring leader to shape, grow, and champion the way students connect, belong, and thrive at the University of Wolverhampton.
 
As Head of Engagement, you’ll lead Wolves SU's Engagement Team — bringing together Student Voice, Advice, Societies, Volunteering, and more — to deliver high-impact services that make the student experience the best it can be. You’ll work closely with students, staff, and partners to make sure every Wolverhampton student feels included, supported, and heard.
 
About Wolves SU
 
The Students’ Union exists to advance the education of their members — the students of the University of Wolverhampton — through advice, community, events, and advocacy. Everything they do is guided by their values:
 
Be Supportive – helping students get the most from their time at university.
Be Brave – being a proactive, trusted voice for students.
Be Inclusive – welcoming, respecting, and celebrating all backgrounds and identities.
Be Innovative – finding new, creative ways to make a difference.
 
What you’ll do

• Lead and inspire the Engagement Team to deliver impactful, student-centred services.
• Develop and deliver strategies to boost student belonging and participation.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio — from student democracy and representation, to volunteering and advice services.
• Act as Deputy Returning Officer for SU elections.
• Manage budgets, resources, and partnerships to deliver maximum value.
• Play a key role in the Senior Management Team, deputising for the CEO when required.

 
What they're looking for

• Significant experience in leadership and team management.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate challenges creatively and effectively.
• Proven success in engagement strategies, strategic planning, and partnership building.
• Strong understanding of governance, democracy, and charitable services.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for creating an inclusive and empowering environment for students.

 
Why join Wolves SU?
 
This is your chance to take a pivotal role in shaping the student experience for thousands of Wolverhampton students. You’ll work in a supportive, dynamic team where new ideas are encouraged, and your leadership will have a direct, visible impact.
 
Wolves SU offer an inclusive and fun work environment and believe passionately in developing their people. They're also committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the world and community they’re based in. They respect everyone's individual identity and celebrate difference and encourage applications from all candidates irrespective of background.
 
It’s a genuinely exciting time for Wolverhampton Students’ Union and we look forward to receiving your application.
 
Key Dates
 
Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 17th September 2025
Interviews (In-person): Thursday 25th September 2025 (TBC)
 
Please note: candidates successfully shortlisted to interview will be asked to take part in a pre-interview task such as a written report (3 pages maximum) on a confirmed topic area.
 
REF-223604

Communications and Engagement Lead
Salary: £33,366 per annum (SCP 23)
Location: Hybrid (Northampton 3 days/week)
Hours: 37 per week

Be the voice that empowers, inspires, and makes a difference.

The Psoriasis Association is the UK’s leading charity supporting people with psoriasis, advancing care, and driving research towards a cure. As we deliver our 2025-2030 Strategy, we’re looking for a creative, strategic communicator to lead campaigns, manage media relations, and represent the patient voice at national level.

In this varied, hands-on role, you will:

• Lead major campaigns such as Psoriasis Awareness Week
• Produce compelling content across digital, print, and media
• Oversee media relations and act as a spokesperson (training provided)
• Manage and update our websites, monitor performance, and run paid ads
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across health, research, and policy
• Oversee helpline coverage – ensuring it is staffed at all times, stepping in when needed, and using patient insights to shape communications

We’re seeking someone with proven experience in communications or media, exceptional storytelling skills, and a collaborative, proactive approach. Digital literacy and confidence with analytics are a plus.

What we offer:

• 34 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays), rising to 39 after 5 years
• Extra day off for your birthday or another special day of your choice
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Health insurance (after probation)
• Flexible, family-friendly working patterns

Help shape the next chapter in our story – and make a lasting difference for people with psoriasis.

Closing date: Thursday 11th September 2025 – we may close early if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Interviews: Tuesday 23rd September 2025, in person at our Northampton Head Office.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The Psoriasis Association is committed to providing equal opportunities in the recruitment, training and development of employees.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are not able to provide visa sponsorship.

No agencies please.

As Head of Regular Giving, you’ll take the lead on one of the largest – and most exciting – mass fundraising programmes in UK Higher Education.

Regular Giving at Manchester includes a range of channels and audiences: from fundraisers taking part in challenge events to donors supporting our major appeals with single or regular gifts. Our programme raises more than £1 million every year – with clear opportunity to grow this further by engaging new audiences and building targeted journeys for key segments.

As our new Head of Regular Giving, you’ll have the career-defining opportunity to lead our successful programme into the public phase of our University’s first fundraising and volunteering campaign. You’ll take the lead on planning and delivering a programme of acquisition and retention activity, combining mail, phone, digital, community and relationship fundraising to engage alumni, staff, students and friends of the University, and inspire them to take action.

As our subject matter expert for Regular Giving, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the Division and beyond to identify opportunities to support the University’s strategic goals. You’ll provide coaching, mentoring and leadership to your direct reports, collaborate with key colleagues across regular giving, leadership giving and legacies to shape ambitious ideas and act as a visible and proactive leader across the wider team.

With excitement and momentum around Regular Giving, a supportive leadership team, and an inspiring case for support, this is a rare opportunity for an exceptional Regular Giving leader to take their career to the next level.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more on our website.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

For general enquiries or enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews, please click the apply button for contact details.

Head of Fundraising 

Location: Remote (occasional UK in-person meetups)

Contract type: Permanent, full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days/week); UK adjacent hours

Salary: £55,000–£75,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Benefits: 35 days holiday + national holidays; 14 days medical leave; 3% employer pension contribution; open to flexible working

Reporting to/supported by: CEO

How to apply: Submit your cover letter and CV via CharityJob. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close the advert early if we find the right candidate.

About Iswe

Iswe is a global non-profit advancing participatory democracy and systems-level political change. Our mission is to help citizens, especially those in underrepresented regions, shape solutions to global challenges — from climate justice to health equity. Our initiatives include the Global Citizens’ Assembly (GCA) and Assemblis, a digital platform for community-led democratic processes.

We’re entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial fundraiser to take our income generation to the next level.

About the role

We are seeking a Head of Fundraising to develop and drive Iswe’s income generation strategy and grow a high-performing fundraising team.

This role is ideal for someone experienced and confident enough to lead the function with minimal oversight, but still eager to be hands-on. You will bring a good understanding of the climate, democracy, and systems change funding landscape, ideally along with existing funder relationships. You’ll be creative and entrepreneurial, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support, develop new income streams, and build the operational systems required to raise and manage funds effectively.

Your goal will be to secure £10 million over the next 3–5 years, and position Iswe for long-term financial sustainability.

You will report to the CEO and will manage a Senior Fundraising Officer, with the opportunity to expand the team over time (e.g. an individual giving lead and a high-net-worth donor lead).

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy aligned with Iswe’s organisational goals, including project-specific income generation and unrestricted funding. 

• Identify and pursue diverse fundraising opportunities, with a focus on: 

  • Grant fundraising

  • Institutional partnerships

  • Innovative pooled funding mechanisms

  • Individual giving and public campaigns

  • High-net-worth individuals

  • Revenue-generating partnerships and services

• Provide regular reporting and strategic insights, including risks, opportunities, and performance against targets.

• Work with the CEO to transition key donor relationships smoothly and represent Iswe externally at high-level events and convenings (e.g. COP, Bonn, Davos, New York Climate Week).

Fundraising Execution

• Lead the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of funders, donors, and strategic partners.

• Write and oversee the development of high-quality grant proposals, donor reports, and communications.

• Coordinate funding strategies for individual projects, and support project teams to embed fundraising into their planning and delivery.

• Develop digital strategies and campaigns to support public fundraising and individual giving.

• Build systems to attract and steward high net worth individuals, including prospecting, relationship management, and donor communications.

• Explore and advance business revenue streams such as consultancy offers, corporate sponsorships, or platform-based services.

Team Leadership

• Line-manage a Senior Fundraising Officer, supporting their professional development and accountability.

• Recruit, onboard and manage future team members as needed (e.g. an Individual Giving Manager and High Net Worth Fundraising Lead).

• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and bottom-up leadership within the fundraising team and across the organisation.

Operational Excellence

• Design and implement systems for tracking fundraising performance and measuring ROI.
• Develop internal processes for grant management and donor engagement.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising ethics, legal standards, and data protection regulations.
• Build the fundraising literacy and capability of project and leadership teams across the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential

• Substantial fundraising experience (minimum 5+ years), with a proven track record of raising six to seven-figure income across grantmaking, institutional funders, or major donors.

• Strong strategic thinking, planning, and execution skills — with the ability to own a multi-year fundraising roadmap and deliver results with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering fundraising strategies across multiple income streams (e.g. grants, high net worth individuals, public fundraising, or partnerships).

• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling funding proposals and reports.

• Working knowledge of individual giving strategies, including use of digital tools for donor acquisition and retention.

• Working knowledge of GDPR.

• Understanding of how to build systems and culture to support high net worth individual engagement and income generation.

• Experience speaking and writing knowledgeably about deliberative democracy and multilateralism.

• Strong understanding of the global fundraising landscape in climate, democracy, and systems change — and ideally some well-established funder relationships.

• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships and to work across multiple teams and time zones.

• A collaborative, self-reflective leadership style — grounded in awareness of your own leadership strengths and blind spots, and committed to building the agency of others.

• Experience working effectively in a remote environment and enthusiasm for this mode of working.
   

Desirable

• Experience developing pooled funding models or engaging with multilateral funding initiatives.

• Experience monetising services or designing other forms of business income.

• Experience working in or with small, fast-moving nonprofits or startups.

What We Offer

• A rare opportunity to shape and lead the fundraising function of a globally relevant organisation at a pivotal moment in its growth.

• A flexible, learning-focused work environment rooted in collaboration, experimentation, and shared ownership.

• A mission-driven team working on some of the most urgent challenges of our time, in partnership with communities around the world.

A note on representation

We know that building a team representative of wider society fosters creativity and innovation. We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences and are committed to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly welcome applications from candidates who are disabled, Black, Asian or from other minority ethnic backgrounds, who identify within the LGBTQIA+ community, or identify as from a lower or disadvantaged socioeconomic background as these groups are currently under-represented on our staff team.

About Equally Ours: 

We’re the UK charity that brings together people and organisations working across equality, human rights and social justice to make a reality of these in everyone’s lives. Our vision is a just and compassionate society, where we are free from harm and can all contribute and flourish, whoever we are, whatever we believe in, and whatever we do and don’t have. A society that is equally ours.

About the role: 

We are seeking a Membership and Communications Officer to support our Policy and Public Affairs team and lead on engaging our members.  

You will be the main point of contact for our members and support our Policy team in building relationships within and mobilising the collective voice of our membership to influence public policy and drive long-lasting, systemic change.  

The successful candidate will have a passion for human rights, equality and social justice, and strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.   

Why Equally Ours? 

• Generous benefits including enhanced pension, 26 days of annual leave, health and wellbeing support, and more.

• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life.

• A collaborative culture that values lived experience alongside professional expertise.

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your skills to drive meaningful social change, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply:

Please read through the full job pack and then submit your CV and cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria. Please ensure that you address all the criteria, providing sufficient relevant evidence, including examples, to show how your skills and experience match those required in the person specification. Applications without cover letters will not be accepted. 

Closing date for applications: 11.30pm on the 7th Sept 2025

We are looking for someone to lead our home energy retrofit services, instilling a culture of high performance and outstanding results. You will have retrofit experience which will help to build our paid-for whole-house retrofit services, secure funding through publicly funded programmes and identify wider funding opportunities. Working with the Director of Household Energy Services (HES) and as a member of the HES Leadership Team, you will deliver a clear vision and strategic direction for the retrofit team. You will also participate as a member of the wider Senior Management Team (SMT).

Pay and conditions

• The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) however, we are prepared to be flexible and will accept offers from those who would prefer part time work of 30 hours.
• The salary will be £48,726 to £58,365.
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Oversee key aspects of retrofit delivery in the HES portfolio, including resource utilisation and workload planning, project monitoring and evaluation.
• Ensure retrofit staff in the HES team remain utilised by other departments and are sufficiently supported to deliver their work and reach their potential.
• Ensure that organisational planning systems are up to date and provide an accurate report to the Director of HES and the SMT.
• To work with retrofit project managers to help maintain effective financial controls of our retrofit projects, and provide the Directors of HES and Development with up-to-date projections of spend and expenditure.
• To take responsibility for the quality of outputs of the HES team’s retrofit work, including timely reporting to project partners and funders.
• To oversee line management and professional development of all retrofit staff.
• To work with the Director of HES to identify and create new opportunities for CSE to deliver our strategic objectives in relation to retrofit.
• To provide strategic direction to all large retrofit projects and contribute to the delivery of specific projects as relevant, and to enable the provision of retrofit expertise to other projects across CSE..
• To provide input to the organisation’s business plan with respect to retrofit opportunities and services for the year ahead, forecasting staffing needs and helping to establish the 3-year budget for the team.
• To share with other Heads of Team collective responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the organisation, representing the HES team’s retrofit work as a member of the SMT.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

Essential attributes for this role include:

• Minimum Maths/English GCSE or equivalent.
• Knowledge of a range of energy efficiency and low carbon technologies.
• Knowledge of the policy framework and funding landscape for retrofit programmes
• Extensive experience of delivering retrofit project services or programmes.
• Experience of working with installers of energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies.
• Experience of developing new projects and services that offer energy efficiency measures and low carbon technologies to householders or businesses.
• Line management experience.
• Excellent reporting and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience of writing effective technical or non-technical summaries of complex issues.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.

How to apply

To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our CSE website and send it to our Jobs email. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description.

To be considered for this role an application form must be sent via the email address in the 'Information for Applicants'. 

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 12 September 2025.

If you have not heard from us by Monday 15 September, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Interviews will take place in-person at our offices in Bristol on Wednesday 17 September 2025, though subject to change.

If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Could this be your next role? We are looking for a new Head of Finance to lead financial strategy at scale and influence decisions at the highest level at one of the UK's most respected conservation charities.

Head of Finance
Reference: AUG20259208
Location: Flexible in UK – With regular Travel to HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £70,490.00 - £80,025.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 26 days annual leave

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader reporting to the Director of Finance, who can balance strategic vision with operational delivery, ensuring the finance function operates with agility and remains fit for purpose, providing well-informed financial decisions, transparency that are aligned with effective corporate governance. Striking this balance will be key to your success as Head of Finance.

What's the role about?

You will be accountable for a functional specialism covering the main RSPB charity, its subsidiary companies, and connected entities. This high-impact role is responsible for leading the development and coordination, of our financial controls and compliance across the RSPB, providing detailed, insightful financial analysis that supports the delivery of the RSPB’s strategic objectives.

With income and expenditure of around £200m annually, and a new finance system covering financial operations and systems integrations, you will bring proven expertise in managing large volumes of transactions, managing financial controls, running audits, and dealing with complex tax and contracts issues, leading the Financial Operations, Financial Control and Finance systems teams.

You will be a finance professional who not only brings strong technical expertise and experience but also demonstrates a clear commitment to our values and a collaborative approach to leadership. You will have the credibility and emotional intelligence to influence, engage and build trusted relationships both across the organisation and with external partners.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Qualified accountant, with at least 5 years post qualified experience.
• Outstanding analytical skills to understand complex financial performance, see the underlying major issues and strong communication skills to convey this in a simple and powerful
• Excellent knowledge of financial standards ,UK GAAP (FRS102), IFRS.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, able to develop team members for high performance and build a positive culture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present, influence and represent the functional specialism at all levels
• Collaboration skills to build partnerships, navigate politics and manage conflicts
• Business management skills to understand strategy, business functions and decision-making
• Ability to evaluate incomplete, complex and large volumes of financial information, to develop and consider a range of options and make a recommended course of action
• Proven ability to translate strategy into action, developing programmes, prioritising and leading change
• Highly competent user of Microsoft office in particular Excel

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the charity sector and the frameworks within which we work, including Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)

Additional Information:

• This role is home based with the requirement to regularly travel to our UKHQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire (expected to be once per month) plus occasional travel to other locations as required (overnight stays may be necessary).

Closing date: 23:59, Friday 19th September 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 29th September 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

This role will require completion of the standard pre-employment checks.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. In the cover letter section of the form you will have the opportunity to explain how you meet the criteria set above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

Group Manager – Housing and Homelessness Services

DIRECTORATE: Chief Executive’s Directorate

DEPARTMENT: Finance, Housing and Change / Partnerships and Housing / Housing and Homelessness Services

GRADE OF POST: GR16

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Partnerships and Housing

SALARY: £59,985 - £61,085 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

The Group Manager will have strategic management responsibility for all services delivered within the Housing Service. The Group Manager's role is to ensure that the operation of the housing service is managed professionally and that the Head of Partnerships and Housing is competently supported in the provision of housing related services to residents in Bridgend County Borough Council.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:

· Oversee and manage the Housing and Homelessness Service for the Council and provide advice to the Head of Partnerships and Housing on all Housing related matters.

· Oversee the planning and delivery of the overarching commissioning and planning objectives for Housing and the Housing Support Grant, ensuring they contribute towards targeting those most in need in the community.

· Initiate and develop partnerships and multi-disciplinary working with other local authorities, regional and national bodies and other public/ private/third sector partners necessary to deliver the housing service.

· Manage the delivery of new affordable housing, oversee the monitoring and management of grant to maximise the investment in in Bridgend County Borough Council including but not limited to Social Housing Grant, Transitional Capital Programme, s106, Recycled Capital Grant etc.

· Proactively develop relationships with all departments across the Authority, providing strategic input regarding the delivery of housing related services as part of a wider review of developments across the Authority.

· Oversee and promote the delivery of the Leasing Scheme Wales by working with private householders or landlords to bring properties back into use to support the social housing market.

· Oversee the development of temporary accommodation options in the area including the use of HMO accommodation and modular housing

· Oversee the Disabled Facility Grant service.

· Lead on all aspects of housing and homelessness services working by with Elected Members, corporate managers and service teams to achieve excellence.

· Initiate and develop partnerships and multi-disciplinary working with other local authorities, regional and national bodies and other public/ private/third sector partners as necessary to deliver the housing and community regeneration service.

· Keep up-to-date with best practice in Housing and Homelessness services with the aim of delivering a modern, innovative service ensuring all aspects of the service meet Bridgend County Borough Council’s ambition to provide the best local services in Wales.

· Lead on the creation of all Housing related policies across the Council and to advise the Head of Partnerships and Housing accordingly.

· Implement and manage service level agreements, contracts and negotiations with external suppliers and partners to ensure they meet the appropriate needs of Bridgend County Borough Council.

· Implement performance management within the Housing service to include the production and monitoring of agreed performance and budget information for the Housing and Homelessness Service.

GENERAL DUTIES

Health and Safety

To fulfil the general and specific roles and responsibilities detailed in the Health and Safety Policy

Equal Opportunities

To ensure that all activities are operated in accordance with Equal Opportunities legislation and best practice.

Safeguarding

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all employees. Any concerns should be reported to the Adult Safeguarding Team or Children’s IAA Service within MASH.

Review and Right to Vary

This Job Description is as currently applies and will be reviewed regularly. You may be required to undertake other tasks that can be reasonably assigned to you, including development activities, which are within your capability and grade.

ROLE

Head of Support Services (Interim)

REPORTING TO

Director of Frontline Services

START DATE

mid-September 2025

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This is a critical frontline leadership role that is responsible for the operation of the organisation’s homelessness and rough sleeping services at Anchor House.

You will provide operational leadership to support services managers and ensure compliance with organisational, contractual, local authority and legal regulations and requirements. You will ensure the quality of services is pushed to the highest standards possible, ensuring excellent outcomes for residents and a positive and high performing working environment for teams.

This role will also be accountable for building and maintenance of excellent relationships with external partners, commissioners, other key stakeholders for support services in the organisation.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Service Delivery

· Lead in setting organisational standards and performance targets across the support services that reflect contractual requirements and organisational standards.

· Actively promote and develop person centred practices based on a trauma informed approach and psychologically informed environment to working with residents with high support needs and challenging behaviour.

· Be accountable for the operational performance of the services, allocating resources strategically to ensure that key performance indicators are achieved and that action plans are in place where required to improve service performance.

· Promote accountability and co-production approaches with residents.

· Support with the creation and review of local and service wide policies and procedures.

· As part of the Frontline Services Leadership Team, ensure the support services team follow established Health & Safety and building management procedures

· Contribute, and when required, lead on the formation and review of local and service wide policies and procedures.

· Contribute to the Frontline Service’s Management On Call rota, providing support to frontline services outside of office hours.

Stakeholder Management

· Develop and maintain close relationships and working protocols with external partners and local authorities to enable the service to meet agreed objectives and improve service outcomes.

· Submit management information on a monthly and quarterly basis and produce other statistics and data as directed by the Director of Frontline Services.

· Responsible for good and effective liaison with outside agencies including the police, social services and other statutory and voluntary agencies and delegating this work where appropriate.

· Represent the organisation externally at forums, conferences and meetings.

· Contribute to the wider management team in frontline services to ensure good communication, coordination and consistency of practice, approach and development across the Directorate.

Business Planning and Project Management

· Drive business planning activities within contracts, ensuring relevant and challenging objective setting and ongoing performance tracking, developing turn around action plans as may be necessary

· Where agreed, project manage new services or service developments.

· Working closely with Finance Department to set, manage and monitor allocated budgets for income and expenditure for support services and to ensure that teams keep within set performance targets.

· To ensure that financial procedures are maintained at all times in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

Managing and Developing People

· Creating an open and inclusive culture across the support services teams that reflects the organisation’s values.

· Developing performance targets and quality control measures for teams, and monitoring performance to ensure that these are met.

· Supporting managers and teams by setting clear objectives and holding individual supervisions regularly.

· Ensuring good communication across teams by holding team meetings regularly, and additional briefings as necessary.

· Inducting new managers and any other direct reports and planning the continuous professional development of existing managers through annual appraisals.

· Managing the workload of teams to ensure that adequate cover is provided at all times.

Safeguarding Lead

· To be the designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation ensuring that it meets legal duties, keeping policy and practices up to date

· To actively promote an open and accountable approach across the organisation as a whole that achieves best practice and keeps the best interest of the residents central to our safeguarding practices.

General

· To attend meetings internally as and when necessary, for example, Directorate, Management and planning meetings.

· To undertake such other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Ideal attributes for meeting the needs of position and being an effective member of the wider Your Place team.

Experience

· Experience of working with vulnerable adults, including managing the provision of a safe operating environment in a relevant context

· Experience of leading, supervising and motivating managers of specialist service delivery teams in either a supported housing, advice, homelessness, care or other relevant environment

· Experience of case management and delivering best practice around; needs assessments, high quality personalised support or advice services to vulnerable adults, including people with high support needs

· Experience of contract management with stakeholders

· Experience of project management and mobilisation of new services or developing existing services

Skills & knowledge

· Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of single people who experience homelessness and rough sleeping, the benefit of move on and the ability to translate knowledge into good practice.

· Knowledge of the commercial and regulatory requirements of supported housing.

· Strengths based coaching skills.

Abilities

· Ability to interact at senior level with external stakeholders.

· Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressured environment, with multiple competing priorities and to quickly adapt to new situations.

· Ability to network, liaise, negotiating and influence effectively with outside agencies.

· Ability to undertake budget management, produce financial reports and collate and interpret financial and statistical information.

Personal qualities

· Demonstrates a commitment to the charitable purposes of Your Place.

· Self-sufficient and highly organised with the ability to accomplish goals according to deadlines, and a flexibility to juggle a variety of tasks.

· Excellent organisational skills.

· Strong communication and negotiation skills.

· Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.

· Awareness of own training and support needs.

Desirable criteria

· Educated to degree level or equivalent in adult social care or leadership and management.

Before starting this position, you’ll need to undergo a criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must be entitled to work in the UK.

We are seeking a highly organised, efficient and dynamic individual to take on a brand-new role co-ordinating and driving core fundraising for the Westcountry Rivers Trust, by building on the wave of interest in the plight of our Westcountry rivers.You will have a great track record of developing and delivering a strategy to maximise income from corporate supporters, major donors and legacies and will be excited by the opportunity to shape our fundraising journey. 

We have had considerable success with securing project funding over the last 30 years achieving rapid growth in delivery and impact as a result, but this only allows us to deliver what others want to fund and it is not always possible to get project funding to cover what we would like to achieve -  maximising our education and engagement as well as supporting core functions and project development.  Therefore, we need to increase core voluntary income for these key activities The successful candidate has the support and opportunity to sculpt this approach into a significant part of the Trusts future.

You should have excellent people, planning and project management skills, with a proven track record in core charity fundraising. You will also have a strong commitment to our mission and a good understanding of environmental issues. You will be reporting directly to the Chief Executive but will link into the Trust’s communications strategy and approach. If successful, we intend to grow and expand this role into a directorial position linked to our communication and advocacy work.

We are seeking a highly organised, efficient and dynamic individual to take on a brand-new role co-ordinating and driving core fundraising for the Westcountry Rivers Trust, by building on the wave of interest in the plight of our Westcountry rivers.

This is a moment to get involved with a dynamic and passionate grass roots charity at a crucial moment when river health and societal interest has never been greater. We need your help to build an entirely new fundraising opportunities for Westcountry Rivers Trust that allows us to engage and empower more people across the region protecting our rivers both now and in the future. In this role, you will have the opportunity to affect real, lasting impact not only on the potential of this charity to help rivers in the Westcountry, but to see real growth and development in key engagement work across the Trust.

Our Recruitment Partner, Jackie Dawkins of Shine Charity Recruitment, is supporting our recruitment.

• Submission of CV and covering letter by 5pm 10th September 2025
• First Interview with Jackie 17th/18 September
• Interview with WRT at our HQ in Stoke Climsland with potential 2nd round of interviews online
• Our successful candidate will need to provide two written references and complete a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service; costs for this will be met by the charity

Grade: 0 - Director

Salary: £87,720

Position type: Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours a week. Flexible hours considered.

Responsible to: CEO

Direct reports: Deputy Director of Fundraising and Communications, Head of Global Brand and Content, Head of Global Comms and Digital, Head of Fundraising Operations, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (hybrid working, mix of office and home) or Remote (UK only)

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Director of Fundraising and Communications is a member of the Executive Team. This is ShelterBox's most senior management team, with overall responsibility for leading, planning and managing the work and development of ShelterBox.

You will be responsible for the delivery of our current 5 year organisational strategy 2022-27 as well as the implementation of the departmental Fundraising and Communications strategy, driving continued ambitious growth in our reach, engagement and fundraising. You will also play a leading role in driving the development of the next 5-year strategy for 2027 onwards.

You will work with the wider organisation and stakeholders to represent Fundraising and Communications and ensure the team are supported and able to thrive.

This is a role for a dynamic senior fundraising and communications specialist, who will bring significant experience within the sector. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will develop and implement a strategy that builds foundations for growth and drives a bold and confident ShelterBox of the future. You will take full accountability for the successful delivery of income forecasts and expenditure budgets. You will work with the team to deliver best in class communications across our channels, reach new audiences and grow unrestricted income through digital and offline acquisition, oversee the strategic growth of our philanthropy and partnerships programme, support our strategic partnership with Rotary, and ensure that the ShelterBox brand is optimised to ensure we stand out in a crowded market.

You will also be responsible for understanding the needs and ambitions of the ShelterBox network of affiliates (in Europe, North America and Australasia), seeking to understand the strategies and tactics that will drive global income growth. You will recommend where investments by ShelterBox Trust can support global fundraising into the future.

You will be a proven, highly effective communicator with an empowering management style and the ability to quickly build relationships. A personal desire to invest in your teams with limited resources is essential. Creativity, commitment and best practice implementation are key.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a highly experienced fundraising and communications expert, who has a passion for storytelling and building impactful relationships. You must be able to hit the ground running, have a strong record of developing and leading successful teams by building highly effective relationships. This role is all about inspiring leadership, strategic innovation, and maximising every opportunity to grow our vital work.

Experience and understanding of the humanitarian sector is desirable, as is an understanding of current fundraising opportunities and challenges, ethical storytelling and communication trends. This includes an understanding of the competitive fundraising environment in the sector, following announcements by some government donors. The need for emergency shelter around the world is vast and growing daily. This role must understand and drive ambitious and effective ways to communicate our specialist focus on shelter and the tangibility of our offer to current and future supporters.

The role will support the Fundraising and Communications department to deliver 2025/2026 plans, as well as implement the longer-term fundraising and communications strategy, seizing all opportunities in an ever-changing landscape.

As well as leading the UK team, working with colleagues from different countries to grow international fundraising, requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to a long-term diplomatic approach.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for the wider cultural context that affects our supporter's lives and behaviours. You will be results oriented and be confident using data and insight to inform decision making and drive our fundraising to the next level. Driven by a desire to connect in a meaningful way with audiences old and new, you will continuously seek new ways to ensure supporters are at the heart of everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead a passionate and high-performing team, drive longer-term strategy and ensure the development of ShelterBox's strategic planning at a time of considerable change across the sector

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

As part of the Executive Team:

• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of ShelterBox's Strategy 2022-27 as well as play a leading role in developing the next organisational 5 year strategy.
• Support the development and implementation of ShelterBox's vision, mission and values, including through demonstrable leadership and communication skills.
• Direct all fundraising and communication activities to achieve strategic goals, in line with our vision, mission and values.
• Work closely with the ShelterBox Board of Trustees, reporting on progress against strategy.
• Deputise for the CEO as required.
• Regular travel to our Headquarters in Truro will be required. Occasional travel to London, affiliate offices internationally, and other locations.

As Director of Fundraising & Communications:

• Provide inspiring leadership and direction for the Fundraising & Communications department's multi-disciplinary team, ensuring ongoing development and implementation of our strategy to see continued ambitious growth in our income and profile.
• Drive and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, setting clear expectations, providing ongoing support and ensuring that teams are aligned with the strategy and our vision, mission and values.
• Ensure we grow the profile and influence of ShelterBox through the delivery of compelling fundraising and communications strategies to increase our supporter base and income.
• Line manage the FundComms SLT: Deputy Director of Fundraising and Communications, Head of Global Comms and Digital, Head of Global Brand and Content, Head of Fundraising Operations, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships.
• Embed a culture of data and insight driven decision making, innovation and collaboration.
• Build strategic relationships with internal stakeholders to support collaboration, integrated planning and effective delivery of fundraising and communications activities.
• Be accountable for budgets and the best use of financial resources within the department, ensuring all budget and procurement processes are effectively implemented.
• Drive performance against targets within the department, identify and mitigate risk and develop contingency plans.
• Ensure our global brand aligns with the organisational strategy and audience insight, and that there is consistent application across the international team.
• Ensure our reputation is enhanced and protected - our teams produce high-quality, accurate materials, our processes are safe and robust, our supporters feel valued, and we are upholding our organisational values.
• Represent and act as an ambassador for ShelterBox externally, including with strategic partners like Rotary, and our community of incredible supporters. This includes taking part in media interviews to promote our work to a wide audience.
• Work closely across the department and affiliate teams to deepen understanding of our audiences, using data and sector insights to better target and grow these audience groups and increase lifetime value.
• Keep up to date with sector trends and developments, and particularly work with the CEO office to build networking and profile-building opportunities.

As a senior team leader and people manager at ShelterBox

• Actively demonstrate the importance of staff development in line with ShelterBox's policies and procedures, for example by undertaking regular 1:1 meetings with direct reports and investing in performance management.
• Model ShelterBox's values through behaviours and leadership and build on what is a great senior leadership team in the Fundraising and Communications Department
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation.
• As part of an emergency organisation there will be times when you will be required to work evenings and weekends at short notice in response to a disaster.

Other responsibilities

• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.