Head of partnership jobs

Salary: £65,000-£70,000
Contract: Permanent – Full Time
Location: London office – 1 day per week
Closing date: 3rd July (9am)
Benefits: 33 days holiday allowance (plus eight bank holidays), 8% employer pensions, training, and development support

We have a great opportunity for a Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships working for the fantastic leading health charity. This is a fantastic chance to lead a high-performing team and shape the future of philanthropy and partnerships at a time of exciting growth. With a hybrid working model, strong benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to maximise income generation for long-term success. 

As part of this exciting role, you will lead the strategic direction of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, overseeing corporate, trusts, and major donor income streams. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, including the CEO and trustees, to build and steward high-value relationships while fostering a collaborative and aspirational team culture.

To be successful as the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will need: 

• Proven experience leading high-value fundraising teams across corporate, trust, and major donor income streams
• Strong strategic planning and budget management skills, with a track record of delivering income growth
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and inspire long-term support

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Heather - please quote the reference 2635HB.

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Come and join us and be part of a mission to save lives and end economic abuse forever!

In 2024, a staggering 4.1 million UK women experienced economic abuse at the hands of their current or former partner. The rising cost of living has only exacerbated the devastated impact of this form of domestic abuse. 

Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it.

Since our founding in 2017, we’ve proudly campaigned successfully for the recognition of economic abuse in UK law and influenced wide-ranging systemic change to transform responses to it. We're now entering an ambitious new phase, and we’re seeking a dynamic, strategic and values-led Head of Income as part of the Senior Leadership Teamto help drive it forward.

This is a critical time for SEA. With a bold three-year strategy now in place, we’re looking for an experienced income-generation leader to oversee and diversify our income streams — across high-net-worth giving, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and earned income through consultancy and training. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Income will play a vital role in shaping the future of the organisation and enabling us to scale our impact.

The Head of Income will lead a talented team, including our Senior Fundraising Manager (trusts and foundations) and Corporate Development Manager (strategic multi-stakeholder partnerships), and collaborate closely with our CEO, Trustees and earned income delivery teams (consultancy and training) whilst also being hands on in relationship development. Your approach will be collaborative, survivor-centred and driven by SEA’s values. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with strong experience in high-value fundraising and/or commercial income generation.

What we’re looking for in the Head of Income

• Proven success in income generation from high-net-worth individuals and/or corporate partners
• Strategic mindset with the ability to lead and grow multi-stream income
• Experience of working in a small, agile organisation and line-managing high-performing teams
• Experience of working at Senior Leadership Team level, or readiness to step into the role
• A confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• A commitment to SEA’s feminist ethos, values and mission
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What we offer the Head of Income

• 25 days annual leave + 5 wellbeing days + bank holidays
• Home-based and flexible working options
• Reflective practice and wellbeing support
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced family leave, carers leave, sick pay
• A dynamic, purpose-led team where your impact is tangible

How to apply for the SEA Head of Income

Charlotte Wilmot at Eardley Wilmot is managing this appointment on our behalf and will support you with your application. Please send your CV to her directly in the first instance or here to her via Charityjob. You will then also be asked to complete a short anonymised application form via the Surviving Economic Abuse website. Charlotte will guide you through that step and a link to the form will be provided. 

The deadline for receipt of completed application forms is midnight on 28 July 2025.

SEA is proudly survivor-centred and committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from minoritised and marginalised communities, and we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. We also welcome job share applications as a joint application. 

First nterviews will be held week beginning 4 August 2025 (held online – questions will be shared in advance). 

We really look forward to hearing from you.

The Childhood Trust is London's child poverty charity. We are dedicated to creating opportunities and brighter futures for the 700,000 children growing up in poverty in London. While we work to alleviate today’s impact of poverty, we support children and families to build pathways to become happier, healthier, safer and more resilient, breaking the cycles of inequity. Listening to and engaging with young people who have experience of living in poverty, is critical to ensuring our efforts truly reflect their needs and aspirations. 

As a grant-making charity, we award funding to charities actively supporting children in poverty across the capital. This funding is made possible thanks to the partnerships we build with corporate organisations, other trusts and foundations, philanthropic individuals and families, and public donations. 

As Head of Corporate Partnerships, you will be responsible for delivering and growing voluntary income from The Childhood Trust’s Corporate and Commercial partnerships. Directly managing our two Corporate Partnerships Managers, you will develop strategic partnerships, secure funding, and cultivate relationships that fuel our mission.

We are looking for someone with the skills and experience to develop and execute a comprehensive Corporate Partnerships fundraising strategy aimed at driving significant growth in both new and existing partnerships. As well as lead the team in creating and implementing new stewardship initiatives and robust development plans that maximise partnership value and company engagement, aligning with both partner and organisational strategic objectives.

Our organisation takes pride in offering key benefits such as flexible working arrangements, 25 days annual leave per year and enhanced maternity provisions. We are also deeply committed to the development and growth of our staff, providing opportunities to enhance skills and achieve career goals. Plus, you’ll be joining a dedicated and passionate team that truly makes a difference.

We will be holding interviews week commencing 4th August 2025.

The Head of Service Development is a crucial role for the organisation. As a member of the senior leadership team, with responsibility for our client facing services, this role is key to ensuring that our services remain relevant, accessible and of the highest possible quality for people in York who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health.

Our ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing complex services in the voluntary sector and bid/tender writing.

All of our services are overseen by highly skilled managers. We are seeking a leader who will allow our managers a high level of autonomy, valuing the skill that the teams bring whilst providing effective support where needed as well as strategic vision for the services.

About the role:
As the Head of Philanthropy you will lead and inspire a team dedicated to generating and growing income from high-value donors, corporate organisations, and charitable trusts and foundations.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the Philanthropy Plan in line with the Organisational and Fundraising Strategy to maintain and grow sustainable income from major donors, corporate partnerships and trusts and foundations
• Through innovation drive the acquisition and development of high-value donors and funders to deliver sustainable growth.
• Collaborate across income streams to maximise income generation, consistency of messaging and donor experience.
• Development and presentation of reports for Directors, Board of Trustees and the Fundraising Committee.
• Develop and actively manage dashboards for monitoring, reporting and forecasting.
• Oversee the income pipelines for all philanthropic income streams, conducting regular prospect research and ensuring systems and processes are in place to identify potential high value supporters, enabling seamless transition across income streams.
• Drive the delivery and implementation of highly targeted and strategic partnership development, stewardship and cultivation plans.
• Oversee the due diligence process for all high value donors.
• Champion the use of Beacon (our central relationship management system) across the team, ensure consistency of use, accurate reporting and data informed decision making.
• Set objectives, and KPIs for the team and monitor performance alongside learning and development plans. Review performance and manage any issues in line with RDA UK policies and procedures.
• Manage a pool of high value donors and have accountability for related personal income targets
• Oversee the restricted income process to ensure all projects adhere to full cost recovery principles and are deliverable while also providing a compelling ask.
• Represent RDA UK externally building relationships with funders, partners, and supporters at all levels
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other network partners to align and maximise fundraising opportunities

Leadership

• Work with the Director of Fundraising and Communications to set ways of working and high performance targets for the team
• Lead, manage and inspire the Fundraising Team to achieve their income targets through building strong relationships and high-level stewardship to ensure lifetime value
• Ensure consistently high quality written and verbal reports and presentations to donors and prospects
• Collaborate across RDA UK with Heads of Department to build the profile of the Fundraising Team.
• Work with the Finance team on budgeting, reporting and reforecasting for business as usual and any specific appeal or restricted project budget management.
• Lead on planning and delivering successful high value cultivation and stewardship events
• Work closely with the Communications team to develop and deliver impact centred communications, case studies and compelling cases for support for a high value audience

Person Specification
Essential

• Proven experience and understanding of major partnership fundraising including trusts & foundations, major donor and corporate fundraising techniques
• Experience and evidence of first-class relationship management techniques and donor care
• A demonstrable understanding of the written and contractual agreements involved in partnerships, ideally within a charity
• Proven track record of securing significant major gifts
• Experience of effective reporting to board level ensuring compliance, transparency and accountability are achieved
• Significant experience of managing high performance teams
• Experienced in creating strategies, annual plans, and budgets, and adapting them as required
• Proven track record of working successfully in targeted and high pressure environments
• A demonstrable track record of deploying effective fundraising tactics and high-level donor cultivation
• Experience of undertaking due diligence processes within a complex organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR and fundraising regulations
• Experienced in CRM system use and best practice.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Knowledge of charity law
• Personally secured and managed partnerships in excess of £100,000
• Knowledge and connections in the wealth management and high net worth advisory space

Shine On is stepping into a new chapter with fresh energy, a vibrant identity, and an ambition to reach many more people with more services. Since the appointment of its first CEO last year, the charity has undergone a revitalisation aimed at better meeting the needs of older people, primarily in the East of Newcastle upon Tyne.

We are now looking to recruit for the newly created post of Head of Operations, to manage all aspects of our projects and services, including our community launderette. They will also support and deputise for the CEO, where required.

Our new Head of Operations will be energetic, experienced in managing budgets, services, staff, and volunteers. Shine On is a small charity, so they will be flexible and willing to ‘pitch in’ where needed.

Please read the job description and person specification carefully, which also outlines how to apply.

Location: Options for role to be site-based (Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire), hybrid or home-based contract. Some out-of-hours work and regular travel will be required for events and meetings.

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum.

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a high-value corporate partnership professional to lead their new corporate fundraising function.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love, companionship and emotional support.

Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now looking to build a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. The Head of Corporate Partnerships will play a key role in this growth, helping Hearing Dogs deliver their goals to diversify and grow income, increase brand visibility and increase engagement and impact.

This role will be responsible for leading and delivering a high-performing corporate fundraising strategy to secure, grow and sustain impactful partnerships with the corporate sector, forging long collaborations that align business interests with Hearing Dog’s mission. The role will also sit on the Senior Management Team within the new directorate, playing an important part in shaping strategic direction. As well as managing a team of corporate fundraisers, the post-holder will personally lead on high-value partnership development and stewardship, and building a strong pipeline of prospects using insight-led prospect research and industry intelligence.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in securing and managing high-value corporate partnerships and of leading a corporate fundraising function within the charity sector. You will have a commercial mindset with excellent leadership, as well as relationship building skills at senior levels. You will be a strategic thinker with gravitas and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, as well have a sound understanding of CSR, ESG and the motivations behind corporate-charity collaborations.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and build a high-impact corporate fundraising team at a moment of huge growth for the charity, with the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.

If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss please go to the website for more information

Closing date: Tuesday 29th July, 9.00 am. 

Are you looking for a fully remote, purpose-led and meaningful leadership role, one where you will be dismantling the motherhood penalty for thousands?
 

Pregnant Than Screwed  work sits at the intersection of providing information and support, research, raising awareness, and advocating and campaigning for change – always with a bold, unapologetic commitment to justice for mothers and parents.

Their impact over the last 10 years speaks for itself with 20,000 supported through their one-to-one advice line, successfully influenced key changes in UK law, including the Day-one right to request flexible working, and extended redundancy protection for pregnant women and new mums. Over 150 mentions in Parliament, Thousands of pieces of media coverage, including front-page features in The Times, The Guardian, and The Daily Mail and over 400,000 followers across social media, building a powerful digital movement

Culture and Inclusion

As Head of Development, you will work with an amazing CEO, an individual who has empathy, knowledge and savviness to lead the charity through its next level of growth. She is a progressive and inclusive leader, bold and brave in her actions, knowing that words do not bring about change, only actions. A kind yet fearless leader who will offer freedom, flexibility and personal and career growth. This is a unique opportunity to work with an incredible CEO and shape the future of working mums in the UK forever.

The lived experiences we’d love you to have

Our client is not a “box ticker” instead they are a progressive and inclusive employer, one where they value your lived experiences and skills just as much and can see behind any gaps you might have on your CV.

Our client has already built a strong foundation with our fundraising efforts – particularly through trusts and foundations – but we’re just getting started. They need a determined, creative, and strategic fundraiser to not only continue to grow this vital income stream but also to develop and scale our individual giving program, including high-net-worth donors, membership opportunities, and fundraising events.

As Head of Development, you’ll oversee our fundraising efforts across key areas:

1. Trusts and Foundations: Continue to build on our existing success by nurturing relationships with funders, submitting compelling funding applications, and ensuring robust reporting and stewardship.
2. Individual Giving: Develop and execute a strategy to grow this income stream, including high-net-worth donor programmes, membership opportunities, and community engagement fundraising.
3. Corporate Giving: Establish and grow partnerships with value-aligned businesses, creating mutually beneficial relationships that generate income, amplify our mission, and align with our campaigning values.

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing organisation and make a significant impact by developing innovative, creative approaches to fundraising while ensuring our existing work continues to thrive.

In return for your passion, commitment and hard work, you will receive some of the most competitive benefits across the sector, whilst knowing that every day you are changing the lives of parents, families and the workplace. Your passion for gender equity will be shape the lens through which you storytelling and campaign tirelessly for the good of the millions of women who continue to lose their jobs, get passed over for promotion and face a penalty for being a mum.

Here are just some of the benefits they offer:

· Flexible working is embedded in our culture with employees working different hours, and days of the week.

· 34 days annual leave, including statutory bank holidays. This is pro-rata for part-time staff.

· Paid leave between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

· 2 paid ‘’Wellbeing Days’’. These are days that can be booked off with no notice and no questions asked.

· 5 days paid leave to care for dependents.

· Participation in a comprehensive workplace pension scheme with contributions from the organisation of 4%

· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

· 4 days of training per year. 

· Work from home onboarding and office set up.

Next steps

We would love you to apply, which is a simple and transparent process, with a screening and interview stage with Scoutess Consultancy (recruitment partner for this role) and a one-stage interview (please see JD for full process)with our client on 22nd July 2025. Please note the advert will close on Sunday 13th July at midday, however, you may be contacted earlier if shortlisted.

About the Minster Centre

The Minster Centre is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee that provides training in psychotherapy and counselling and an affordable therapy service.

It was founded in 1978 as the first Integrative psychotherapy and counselling training in the UK and is a leading psychotherapy training institution. Now based in Queens Park, NW London, it runs training ranging from open access introductory courses to post-graduate degrees validated by Middlesex University. The Minster Centre caters for around 300 diploma and MA students each year. It is registered with the Office for Students.

The Minster Centre Psychotherapy & Counselling Service (MCPCS) also provides a safe, affordable and professional counselling service to people over the age of 18 who are experiencing a range of difficulties. The service is provided by senior trainees who are in the process of completing their therapy training.

The Centre has an annual turnover of £1.8 million and over 80 staff, most of whom are part-time. For further information about the Centre please visit the Minster Centre website

Role purpose

The Minster Centre is seeking to develop and further professionalise its operations and is recruiting to a new Head of Finance role. This is a part-time, flexible role for two days per week in the first instance. Some time in the office will be needed to work alongside other staff and key stakeholders – this can be managed flexibly alongside working from home. The role would therefore suit someone who wants to balance an interesting and senior role alongside other responsibilities or interests.

The Head of Finance will oversee the financial operations of the charity, owning and ensuring compliance to financial policies and procedures. You will provide strategic financial guidance to the Management Committee and contribute to the delivery of the charity’s financial strategies.

Early priorities will be:

• A review of existing financial policies and procedures to support the ongoing effective running of the charity.
• Working with the Lead team to ensure the charity’s finances are sustainable long-term

A full job description and person specification is available in the Recruitment Pack at the bottom of this page.

Terms and conditions

Salary: Pro rata, £55,000 FTE

Hours: 14 hours per week in the first instance, hybrid working. Exact hours open to negotiation. Some flexibility will be required to attend key meetings.

Contract: Fixed term appointment to end July 2028, in the first instance.

Holidays: 33 days including bank holidays, pro rata

Key working relationships: Management Committee (4 staff who collectively lead the organisation). This post will report to that Team and be line managed by one of them), Finance Administrator, HR and Governance Manager, Quality Manager and Registrar.

How to apply

Please apply using the application forms with a covering email to Afua Pierre by 12 noon on Thursday 17th July, however we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once we have received sufficient high quality applications.

For further information please contact the Director, Lissie Wright by email to arrange an informal conversation.

We particularly welcome applications from people from underrepresented groups, including people from global majority communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, care leavers, people with disabilities and people from other minorities.

We are working in partnership with Emmaus Village Carlton (EVC), a flagship Emmaus community, who give hope and a sense of belonging to those who have experienced homelessness or social exclusion by creating a safe and supported community and opportunities to develop. They are a respected local charity and social enterprise with a unique self-funded model, and capacity for up to 45 Companions to live and gain work experience on site, who are supported by the staff team and volunteers.

They are now seeking a new Head of Finance, who will be a pro-active member of the Senior Leadership Team and actively contribute to the smooth running and ongoing development of the organisation. The Head of Finance will provide effective leadership of the financial management of EVC, across both the social enterprise and charitable objectives, as well as overseeing administrative and IT support, working closely with the IT support provider and the Administration Assistant to achieve good operational performance.

With a sharp rise in homelessness being seen across the country and the cost-of- living crisis heavily impacting local communities, this is a hugely exciting time to join a dynamic organisation with a strong purpose and unique approach to supporting people experiencing homelessness.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or part qualified with significant relevant experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in financial reporting, financial planning, strategic planning and budgeting.
• 3+ years’ experience in a senior management / leadership role.
• Experience of managing in house payroll systems, including HMRC and pension requirements. 

We are seeking an agile and resilient individual, who is highly self-motivated and demonstrates integrity, compassion and empathy. 

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment.Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Emmaus Village Carlton, Bedfordshire, MK43 7LQ / scope for occasional homeworking

Closing date: 17th July 2025

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by the EOD on the 24th July prior to shortlisting on the 25th July

Interviews with Emmaus Village Carlton: TBC

Charity People are thrilled to be partnering with the a well renowned institute for the prevention of blindness in their search for a Head of Fundraising and Partnerships - a pivotal role that will lead the development and delivery of a crucial fundraising programme, with a strong focus on Trusts and Foundations and collaborative funding opportunities.

"Over 1 billion people, live with vision loss that could have been avoided or treated.

Public health challenges at this scale, require collective action by governments, private sector, civil society and the public.

We hold the collective power and influence to work with leaders, funders and governments around the world to ensure eye health gets the political, health and development priority it needs. Eye health is not an optional extra. It is vital to ensuring people reach their full potential at school, at work and beyond.​

We have significantly increased our income, reach and impact over the last 5 years - and we have big plans to continue to accelerate action to end avoidable sight loss by 2030. As our new Head of Fundraising and Partnerships your experience, expertise and relationship building approach will be key to us achieving our income goals."

Nick Parker Director of Development and Operations at the charity

This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation that brings together a powerful network of over 250 member organisations working to end avoidable sight loss worldwide. As the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, you'll play a key role in supporting the institution's global advocacy, campaigns, and knowledge workstreams by building strategic partnerships to secure new philanthropic income streams.

The Role

• Permanent, full-time
• Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Location: UK (with London HQ)
• Flexible working
• Generous holiday entitlement and benefits package (30 days annual leave)
• Opportunity to travel overseas for key international events
• Interviews scheduled for 24th and 25th July

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a global philanthropic campaign. You'll work closely with the institution's member organisations to identify and deliver joint funding opportunities, while cultivating high-value relationships with institutional funders and high net worth individuals. Your work will directly support the institution's strategic priorities and help drive meaningful change in global eye health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategy and delivery of new philanthropic income streams to support our core work.
• Develop and launch a new global fundraising campaign, to reach new donors and supporters.
• Undertake the research needed to identify potential donors, networks and synergies to our work and that of our members.
• Develop strong and impactful cases of support and funding applications.
• Build effective partnerships with the institution's member organisations to unlock joint funding opportunities.
• Cultivate and steward high-value relationships with institutional funders and high net worth individuals.

Top 3 priorities for the first 6 months

• Develop and launch a new global fundraising campaign.
• Build effective partnerships with member organisations to unlock new joint funding opportunities to support our regional and global activities.
• Review and update our cases for support, prospect identification and cultivation approaches.

About You

We're looking for a visionary and experienced fundraiser who can:

• Demonstrate a strong track record of securing major gifts from Trusts, Foundations or other sources.
• Build and maintain trusted strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate with clarity and impact, both in writing and in person.
• Navigate complex organisational relationships and manage multiple priorities with professionalism.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to lead a new global philanthropic campaign.
• A flexible, inclusive, and collaborative global working culture.
• Access to networks and resources that support your personal and professional wellbeing.

If this role inspires you to make your next career move, please get in touch with Kevin at Charity People to find out more about how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 21st July

Interview Date: 24th/25th July

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

We are now seeking a strong project manager with great people skills and an eye for detail to join as our Head of Operations. Join The Fore, the UK’s only venture philanthropy fund dedicated to backing the best small charities, and play a key role in achieving our goal of getting the most innovative solutions from grassroots to nationwide impact.

Reporting into the Director of Operations, you will lead the delivery of The Fore’s grant rounds, which are the core engine of our impact. You’ll  oversee our Programme Team and pool of Strategic Applicant Consultants (SACs) and will make sure the strongest proposals reach our  funding panels. The role is a key part in achieving our goal of getting the most innovative solutions from grassroots to nationwide impact.

You’ll drive our workshops and peer learning programme, enabling small charities to develop the skills and networks to take their solutions to  the next level. You will also take forward newer strategic initiatives, including our scale-up funding rounds and the launch of high-profile charity showcases that connect our most impactful organisations with government, funders and policy influencers.

Alongside this, you’ll own our impact and learning work, ensuring we capture and communicate the difference our work makes. You’ll work  closely with senior colleagues and be supported by the small but mighty Programme Team (a Programme Officer and Programme Assistant)  who you will also be line managing.

Key responsibilities

• Grant-making: Lead the end-to-end delivery of our core funding and scale-up programmes, from shaping programme design to ensuring the strongest applications reach our funding panels. You’ll keep the process running smoothly, support and steer our SACs, and maintain a  strong focus on quality and impact. This includes oversight of our Salesforce grants system, working with specialised contractors to ensure it  supports effective delivery.
• Strategic Applicant Consultants (SACs): Lead the recruitment, training, support and retention of our SAC pool, making sure they’re equipped,  motivated and connected. You’ll foster a strong sense of community and shared purpose across this talented group.
• Impact and monitoring: Lead The Fore’s impact and monitoring work, including producing our annual impact report and sector insights, and  commissioning external contractors for deeper analysis when needed. You’ll also ensure our portfolio is on track to deliver its plans, and support  organisations to adapt and thrive when challenges arise.
• Charity showcases: Spearhead our new high-profile showcase events, connecting outstanding small charities with policymakers, funders and  influencers.
• Peer learning and workshops: Maintain strategic oversight of our learning events for our portfolio, including peer-to-peer sessions and  workshops designed to build the skills and knowledge small charities need to maximise their impact.
• Funder engagement: Collaborate with the Partnerships Team to align programmes with funder interests and help build strong, enduring relationships.
• External representation: Represent The Fore by speaking at events, building relationships, and engaging with funders, networks, and sector  partners.
• Line management of Programme Team members – currently consists of the Programme Officer and Programme Assistant.

This is a broad and evolving role with plenty of scope to shape new initiatives and strengthen existing systems as the organisation grows.

Candidate profile
Skills and experience:

• 7+ years of professional experience in the business, public or third sector
• Strong project or programme management track record, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and deadlines
• Experience managing volunteers and/or direct reports
• Skilled at engaging a wide range of stakeholders and adapting communication style as needed
• Experience working in or with small charities or social enterprises is a bonus, but not essential. We’re looking for transferable skills and a clear  commitment to social impact

Attributes and mindset:

• Meticulously organised and confident managing complex logistics and timelines
• Excellent attention to detail, especially when coordinating multiple inputs and deliverables
• A clear, persuasive communicator and motivated people manager, able to bring others with you, maintain momentum, and foster collaboration
• Solutions-focused, curious, and energised by learning and problem-solving
• Comfortable in a small, fast-moving team and excited by the chance to take real ownership

Location: Vox Studios, 1–45 Durham Street, London, SE11 5JH (hybrid working, working from home on Wednesdays and Fridays)
Contract and salary: £50,000 (if full time). We’re ideally looking for someone able to work full time but would consider 3.5 days+ per week for  the right candidate. However, the role does require you to be in our London office three days a week.
Start: As soon as possible from August 2025

Deadline for applications: Monday 14 July, 9am.

Villiers Park is on the cusp of new ambition in both scale and impact and if you want to help shape that journey by delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy that will transform outcomes for young people across the UK, this is the role for you.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Monday 21st July 2025

Location: Hybrid/Cambridge (with travel to London and in the UK)

About Villiers Educational Trust

Villiers Park Educational Trust is a national social mobility charity, delivering evidence-informed programmes that develop personal and employability skills and raise academic outcomes for young people aged 11-19 from under-represented backgrounds.

We believe every young person should have an equal opportunity to excel at school, at university and in their careers. Our programmes support young people to develop a greater range of possible selves through new opportunities, experiences and self-reflection.

About the role

As Head of Fundraising at Villiers Park Educational Trust, you’ll play a critical leadership role, developing and delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy. Working closely with the CEO, you’ll deliver growth in fundraising income across multiple streams, including corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations and major donors.

This is a role for someone passionate about social mobility, eager to enable the charity’s ambitions to expand its reach and impact on society, who can complement strategic vision with proactive and hands-on fundraising and team leadership.

Villiers is on the cusp of new ambition in both scale and impact, and if you want to help shape that journey, this is the role for you.

Who we are looking for

You will thrive in leading and developing a high-performing team, leading from the front and encouraging a collaborative and supportive environment for your team.

You’ll relish being an articulate and passionate advocate for the work of the charity at networking and sector events.

We’re looking for an experienced fundraising leader with a strong track record across trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and major donor fundraising. You’ll be a strategic relationship builder with a track record of growing and nurturing high-value relationships and engaging with senior stakeholders.

You’ll bring innovation, leadership and warmth with a strong emphasis on empowering others. In doing so, you’ll help change the trajectory of thousands of young lives across the UK from under-represented backgrounds.

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Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international humanitarian organization, committed to protecting the rights and improving the lives of displacement-affected people around the world.

DRC Ukraine is offering a unique opportunity to join our senior management team as Head of Programme (HoP) – a pivotal role driving strategy, innovation, and technical excellence in a complex and dynamic operational context.

About the job

Are you an experienced leader with a strong background in strategy development, programme management, technical coordination, and team development?

We are looking for a dedicated professional to lead the Programme Department in Ukraine. As Head of Programme, you will shape strategic direction, oversee technical sectors, and ensure the design and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions across the country. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will represent DRC in key forums and contribute to programmatic excellence that reflects the evolving needs of displaced populations and affected communities.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Programme Department, including sector leads and deputies (10 direct reports).
• Lead the development and implementation of technical strategies and donor-aligned funding plans.
• Oversee program quality through technical support, capacity building, and standard-setting across sectors (Protection, Shelter & Settlements, Economic Recovery, Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding).
• Drive DRC’s localization and partnership agenda, ensuring collaboration with national actors and authorities.
• Engage with donors, coordination forums, and humanitarian stakeholders to position DRC as a credible and effective partner.
• Guide proposal development, business development, and advocacy efforts, ensuring that evidence and learning inform strategic priorities.
• Support programme integration and promote inter-sectoral approaches where contextually appropriate.
• Ensure strong coordination between Programme, MEAL, Communications, and Grants through effective management and delegation.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 7 years of experience in humanitarian or development programming, with at least 4 years in the roles with people management responsibilities. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Experience managing program operations at the senior management level, preferably at country-level

• Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management
• Experience with proposal development, budget development, program implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience with effectively coordinating with national partners, local/government authorities, NGO partners, donors and other relevant stakeholders
• Strong technical knowledge in at least two of the DRC core sectors (Protection, EcRec, Shelter & settlement, HDP)
• Full professional proficiency in English; working knowledge of Ukrainian is a strong advantage

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

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

We offer

Contract length: 24 months (renewable based on funding and performance)

Band: E – Management

Work location: Kyiv (Non-family Duty Station), with regular travel to field locations

Start date: August 2025

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for DRC Employees please refer to our website for more details.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 15 July 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and DRC reserves the right to proceed with the recruitment before the deadline if a suitable candidate is identified

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.