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We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate on a one-year fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover for our Philanthropy Manager. As Philanthropy Manager you will manage a portfolio of existing major donors and lead on building relationships with new potential supporters to secure 5 and 6 figure donations.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to save the lives of people with cancer, everywhere. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world.
From funding state-of-the-art equipment and ground-breaking research, to creating the very best patient environments, we will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
We are a very ambitious organisation which has gone through transformational growth over the past five years. Alongside funding an existing programme of world-leading research, treatment and care, the Charity completed its largest capital appeal to date, successfully raising £70 million to build the Oak Cancer Centre at the hospital’s Sutton site, which opened in summer 2023.
With one in two of us expected to develop some form of cancer, it is essential that we go even further in our fundraising efforts to support the essential work of The Royal Marsden. Therefore, we are delivering our most ambitious strategy yet, that will see us raising at least £215m over the 5-year period.
The Charity is committed its biggest fundraising appeal to date, for a new major development project in Chelsea. There is also an extensive portfolio of engaging projects outside of the capital appeals that help to support all aspects of the hospital’s work to improve the lives of cancer patients.
The Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate
Working for us offers you a challenging and rewarding career, as well as the chance to really improve the lives of those living with cancer.
The Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate, a high performing function that is responsible for all areas of high value fundraising including major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and special events/high value committee supporters.
We work with the Charity’s most generous supporters, who make a significant difference to the work of The Royal Marsden. Philanthropy plays a vital role in the success of funding the hospital’s most urgent priorities and projects.
Job purpose
As Philanthropy Manager you will manage a portfolio of existing major donors and lead on building relationships with new potential supporters to secure 5 and 6 figure donations. You will support the Head of Philanthropy and Special Events, other members of the RMCC leadership team, to explore their networks, facilitate introductions and secure gifts.
You will be a proactive individual with a proven ability and passion for relationship management and donor acquisition driving the delivery of our donor-centric strategy for philanthropy.
This is an opportune time to join The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity as we embark on our most ambitious Appeal to date. We are a high performing team, and this role presents an exciting opportunity to play a vital part in helping us to realise our ambition whilst developing your career within an ambitious organisation.
Working relationships
You will work closely with our Senior Philanthropy Managers, and regularly liaise with the Head of Philanthropy and Special Events, and Associate Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships and their Deputy. You will also work directly with teams at the hospital, as well as colleagues across P&P and Public Fundraising.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
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Job title: Associate Director of Data and Digital Transformation
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £70-79,500
Employment type: Permanent
Team: Digital, Data and Technology
Location: Hybrid (average of 1 day per week in London office)
Line Manager: Chief Operating Officer
Direct Reports: 4
Anderson Quigley is excited to be working with the Teenage Cancer Trust on this critical transformational leadership role within the senior leadership team. As Associate Director of Data and Digital Transformation, you will shape a vision for Digital, Data and Technology as strategic enablers of impact. You’ll work with teams across the charity to shape sustainable services with and for young people with cancer, increase our audience reach, drive sustainable income generation, and demonstrate our impact. You’ll shine a light on the value of data, build collective confidence, and connect technology potential to measurable outcomes. You’ll influence horizontally, organise great people, and deliver value fast through product ways of working. As a leader, you’ll bring energy and influence, maturity of thought, and the ability to design, prioritise, and deliver.
This is a hands-on, delivery‑focused leadership role for someone who can build practical solutions, develop teams, and embed a service‑oriented, user‑centred approach across the charity. You will shape the future of DDaT, oversee a largely outsourced technology function, uplift data maturity, and ensure digital and technology services enable our mission. This role will play a key part on the Senior Leadership Team, working collaboratively with colleagues across Services, Engagement, and Central Support teams.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a creative, energetic, and influential product minded leader to help Teenage Cancer Trust repurpose digital and data toward service impact. This is not a traditional DDaT director role. You’ll work across teams to shape our services, shine a light on the value of data, build collective confidence, and connect technology potential to measurable outcomes. You don’t need to have held a formal leadership title—but you must operate as a leader, bring energy, maturity of thought, and the ability to design, prioritise, and deliver
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong leadership background across digital, data or technology, ideally within a small, innovative organisation. This does not have to be at a senior level but evidenced in your application by mentoring/influencing and bringing people together.
- Credible technical knowledge and up to date understanding of developments in technology.
- Deep experience of working effectively with other professions and leaders as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of service design in a charity, public sector or service delivery organisation.
- Demonstrable experience of developing DDaT teams, and of developing digital and data capabilities across an organisation, ideally in a charity or public-service context.
- A track record of improving data maturity and operational use of data and insight.
- Hands-on delivery experience; comfortable rolling up sleeves and making practical improvements.
Skills & Attributes
- A genuine people person who builds trust quickly and collaborates naturally.
- Pragmatic, grounded and solutions‑focused — not just a strategist, but someone who turns ideas into real, tangible outcomes.
- Able to support teams with limited digital or data experience and guide them through a development journey.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and capable of setting clear direction in evolving environments.
- Strong service mindset with an understanding of co‑design principles and agile ways of working.
Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:
At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.
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Privacy and Safeguarding:
At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
At Teenage Cancer Trust we’re committed to delivering a service to teenagers and young adults with cancer that is embedded in safeguarding and safe working practice guidance. As this role will it is subject to a Basic/Enhanced list Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to apply
Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, outlining how you meet the person specification, and the key skills and attributes required. Please note, preliminary interviews are proposed to be the week of the 4th of May 2026. Follow up interviews for successful candidates are proposed to take place the week of the 18th of May 2026.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.



Context and Purpose of the Role
After five years of dedicated leadership, GROW’s Managing Director is moving on. We are now seeking an exceptional, values-led leader to guide GROW through the next phase of our 2030 strategy and help realise our ambition to become a movement-shaping force within agroecology.
GROW is entering a pivotal stage of growth. Our focus now is on strengthening team capacity, centring community voice, developing pathways to leadership and employment, deepening hyper-local networks, and contributing more visibly to the agroecology sector.
With strong financial foundations, a committed team, and a long-standing partnership with a progressive secondary school, this is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation uniquely positioned at the intersection of farming, education, and community action.
The Managing Director will provide clear strategic direction and overall leadership, ensuring GROW remains responsibly-governed, financially resilient, and grounded in its agroecological values. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, they will nurture and inspire a multidisciplinary team of 16 employees and freelancers, strengthen key partnerships, and guide the organisation’s continued development and impact.
Job Title: Managing Director
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Salary: £48,000-£53,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week (9am-5pm with 1-hour paid lunch break)
Location: Hybrid. Minimum 3 days a week on site at The Totteridge Academy, Barnet Lane, N20 8AZ (more days on site expected for the first 3-6 months)
Pension: GROW participates in the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) pension scheme and contributes 3%.
Benefits: 30% off all GROW Farm produce, annual training budget, subsidised lunches, and a generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays.
Probation period: 6 months
GROW is a site-based organisation, and our farm sits at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a Managing Director who is as comfortable talking with students, volunteers and visitors as they are shaping strategy and leading the organisation’s future. This is a role for a thoughtful, adaptable and hands-on leader who can hold the big picture while staying closely connected to our farm, outdoor programmes and the communities we work alongside.
Leadership at GROW is practical, relational and rooted in place. One day you might be gathering feedback from our Student Board of Advisors, listening to how our programmes are working for the young people who shape them. The next, you might be at the farm stall chatting with local community members selling jars of GROW’s homemade pickles. The Managing Director helps ensure that these everyday moments remain central to the organisation.
The successful candidate will lead a small, committed team of 16 staff, nurturing a culture that is collaborative, knowledgeable and grounded in our values. They will guide GROW’s strategic direction while staying attentive to the daily rhythms of farm and school life that make it a vibrant place for learning, growing and connection.
Trustees recognise the breadth of this role and are committed to strengthening the organisation’s operational capacity. An early priority for the new Managing Director will be to shape and secure support for an additional capacity-building role that complements their leadership and enables GROW to thrive in the years ahead.
1. Strategy, Governance & Risk
- Provide overall leadership and strategic development of the charity.
- Oversee and report on organisational performance to the Board of Trustees quarterly.
- Ensure charity policies and legal guidelines are up to date, clearly communicated, and embedded in everyday culture.
- Ensure statutory filings (e.g. Charity Commission, Companies House) are accurate and timely.
- Maintain and regularly review the organisational Risk Register and report key risks and mitigations to the Board.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including charity law, employment law, data protection, health & safety, safeguarding, and environmental regulations.
- Lead on crisis management and serious incident reporting.
- Prepare high-quality written reports for Board and sub-committee meetings.
- Advise Trustees on strategic opportunities, risks, and sector trends. Support Trustee recruitment, induction, and development.
- Enable Trustees to fulfil their governance responsibilities effectively.
- Engage relevant professional expertise where appropriate to support decision making.
2. Operations, Education & Farm
- Ensure operational resilience, deputising and covering critical functions during staff absence.
- Work closely with Education Leads to develop the quality of our educational
- programmes, ensuring they align with agroecological principles.
- Ensure thorough Risk Assessments are completed, communicated, and
- implemented for all activities and programmes.
- Support the income generation strategy for the Farm.
- Support the Farm Manager with infrastructure development, including planning permission applications.
3. Finance & Fundraising
- Act as the main point of contact for the charity’s accountants.
- Develop and oversee organisational budgets, leading annual budget-setting and ongoing monthly, quarterly, and forecast reviews.
- Develop and deliver the annual income generation and fundraising strategy with the Head of Fundraising.
- Oversee effective impact reporting with the Head of Fundraising.
- Develop and implement plans to improve cost-efficiency.
- Support the completion of large and complex fundraising bids.
4. Partnerships
- Act as the main point of contact for GROW’s key partner, The Totteridge Academy (TTA), and the Academy Trust, United Learning, to ensure the partnership is effective and positive.
- Build and develop partnerships with schools, youth services, local authority, community growing networks and organisations to support the long-term development of educational programmes and participant recruitment and local environmental impact.
5. Marketing & Profile
- Oversee the charity’s overall marketing and communications strategy.
- Retain strategic oversight of all core marketing and communications, including the press opportunities, charity’s website, printed materials, and promotional content, ensuring that GROW’s voice, values, and impact are communicated clearly and consistently.
- Build and enhance the charity’s public profile through events, speaking engagements, and external representation.
6. People, HR & Safeguarding
- Manage and support the team to effectively perform their roles and develop within GROW, ensuring staff are fully trained and confident with organisational policies.
- Lead the recruitment and onboarding of all staff in line with Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Safeguarding policies, and Safer Recruitment best practice.
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and ensure compliance with any safeguarding requirements set by partner school, The Totteridge Academy.
- Be rigorously mindful of child safeguarding at all times, embedding safeguarding policies in everyday culture and remain up to date with relevant legislation and training.
- Oversee HR processes including appraisals, performance management, and professional development.
- Develop progressive internal systems, policies, and training that promote a fair, inclusive, and supportive workplace, grounded in our agroecological principles.
- Ensuring the organisation is GDPR compliant and acts as the Data Protection Lead.
7. Values & Culture
- Act as a role model for GROW’s guiding agroecological principles and organisational values in all internal and external relationships.
- Create a supportive, nurturing, high-trust culture in which staff and freelancers can thrive.
- Champion a culture of reflection, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Centre community voice in decision making, governance, and organisational strategy
Direct reports:
Farm Manager
TTA Education Lead
Senior Facilitator
Head of Fundraising
Freelance Programme Leads
This job description is not exhaustive; as a small and evolving charity, flexibility is essential and all staff are expected to take a hands-on approach and support wider organisational needs where required.
Person Specification
Essential Personal Qualities
- Strong alignment with GROW’s mission, agroecological principles, and organisational values.
- Ability to lead and nurture a strong, cohesive, and collaborative team intuitively
- and with empathy.
- Resilient and adaptable.
- Calm under pressure.
- Collaborative by nature and solution-focussed in approach.
- Strong commitment to inclusive working practices and social justice.
Essential Experience
- Significant experience working in a Senior Leadership role within a not-for-profit,
- education, and/or environmental sectors.
- Experience of building and maintaining successful partnership work, for example
- with farms, schools, local authorities, funders, and/or community organisations.
- Significant experience of managing and developing staff and freelancers in a
- small team.
- Proven ability to lead organisational strategy and translate it into operational plans.
- Experience working with, and reporting to, a Board or governing body.
- Experience of financial management, including budgets, forecasting, and working with accountants.
- Track record in contributing to fundraising, including securing major bids.
- Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and risk in a regulated environment.
- Experience of safeguarding within an education, youth, or community context.
- Understanding of legal, progressive and inclusive HR systems and policies.
- Ability to develop and oversee marketing and communications that clearly articulate organisational mission, build community engagement and support financial sustainability.
- Demonstrable experience handling and reviewing legal documentation, including contracts, leases, and formal agreements.
Essential Skills & Abilities
- Strategic thinker, able to see and drive forward the “big picture” while managing operational detail.
- Skilled and inclusive people manager, able to motivate, develop, and challenge others.
- Excellent, adaptable and confident communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise and manage a broad and competing workload.
- Effective decision-making and ability to work independently with accountability.
- Strong relationship-builder with credibility across diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to lead teams through change and uncertainty.
- Strong organisational and administrative capability.
- Sound judgement and a high level of discretion when handling confidential or sensitive matters.
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of agroecological farming.
- Experience working with local councils, schools, academy trusts, and authorities.
- Knowledge of charity and regulatory frameworks.
- Knowledge of the local Barnet area.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
At GROW we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified and eligible applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, race, national origin, religion or belief,
disability, age, sexual orientation or pregnancy and maternity. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, especially those who are under-represented in the charity and food growing sectors. This includes, but is not limited to, people from the global majority, neurodivergent individuals, and those with a range of lived experiences.
We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and brings a rich mix of perspectives, skills, cultures, and ways of thinking.
What have you done today that really changed someone’s life?
At Samaritans, every conversation that saves a life begins with someone choosing to give their time, care and compassion. Together, our team of more than 23,000 volunteers and 300 staff makes Samaritans what it is. Our people work side by side, creating a community that transforms lives every day.
We are now seeking an exceptional Executive Director of People and Culture to join our Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO. In this role you’ll influence our strategy and champion the experience, culture and leadership that enables our people to thrive.
This is a rare opportunity to lead with heart and strategy, shaping a culture where volunteers and staff feel valued, connected and empowered to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people during crisis so no one feels alone in their darkest moments.
Samaritans is on an ambitious journey of change, we are evolving how we work, strengthening collaboration across the organisation and ensuring our systems, structures, culture and leadership enable us to meet growing need for our life-saving listening services.
You could not be joining us at a more pivotal time and the experience of our people has never been more important. We want Samaritans to be a place where people feel valued, heard and able to contribute fully to our cause. A place where connection, collaboration and compassion shape how we work together, so that we can continue to be there for all who need us now and in the years ahead in our mission to reduce suicide rates.
As Executive Director of People and Culture, you’ll play a central role in our future. Every decision you make, every strategy you implement, and the culture you help us to shape within this role will matter to many, because when it comes to suicide, tomorrow really is too late.
Every day. Every hour. Every life
About the Role
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you’ll lead the People Strategy and provide executive leadership across the Samaritans community. You’ll ensure that our culture reflects our values of trust, collaboration, inclusion and high performance, connecting staff and volunteers in a shared purpose.
This role spans the full spectrum of people experience across staff and volunteering, from recruitment, engagement, development, and wellbeing, to pay and reward, equity, diversity, inclusion and retention, you’ll be providing strategic oversight that enables our volunteer and paid workforce to deliver life-saving impact.
You’ll help ensure Samaritans is an employer and volunteering organisation of choice, strengthening leadership, culture and people experience to support our ambitious transformation journey.
About You
We are looking for a values-driven compassionate and personable senior leader with a proven track record of leading people strategy, cultural transformation and organisational change. You’ll bring:
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in complex organisations
• Expertise in driving culture change with measurable impact
• Ability to inspire and connect with both volunteers and staff at all levels
• Strategic and evidence-based decision-making aligned with organisational goals
• Passion for equity, diversity, inclusion and embedding lived experience in culture and decision-making
• Credibility, integrity, resilience, and the ability to lead people through change in a complex, purpose-driven organisation
Full outline in the Job description file here. You can also read more about our future proofing plans here -Our need for change
You are someone who wants to see the real difference your leadership makes, not just in strategy documents, but in people’s lives.
This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to shape the culture, leadership and people experience that will allow Samaritans to be there for everyone who needs us, now and in the years ahead. Your leadership will directly influence how we connect, support, and empower those who change lives every day.
If this sounds like you, and you’re looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
The contract terms
• Permanent contract
• £110,000 per annum plus Benefits
• Our full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are committed to flexible working and offer a hybrid approach to working. Members of our ELT are expected to be in person at one of our offices at least once a week and sometimes more. Due to the nature of our work, regular evening and weekend working is required of ELT members with time off in lieu given.
• Hybrid working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. This role is linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with a blend of home working and option to work out of our London office as required.
Criminal record check (DBS): We take safeguarding seriously at Samaritans and follow safe recruitment practices. As this role has direct contact with children and adults at risk, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check with Adults and Children’s Barred Lists.
At offer stage, as part of the conditional job offer, we will require the candidate to disclose in full, spent and unspent convictions by completing a declaration form. The declaration form will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process.
About Samaritans:
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment pack for the role here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
To Apply
Please complete the online application form including the questions outlined below here, and submit these along with your CV, with a brief supporting statement.
• Describe your experience delivering a People and Culture strategy within a complex organisation, what mattered most to you and what did you achieve? (300 words max)
• Samaritans is on an ambitious journey of organisational change. Whilst describing a specific example where you personally led a significant cultural or organisational transformation, outline what would be important to you and what you would do in this role to quickly be instrumental in leading this change. (300 words max)
•In your own words - what makes you the right person for the Executive Director of People and Culture role at Samaritans? Outline how your unique leadership helps ensure our staff and volunteers feel valued, connected and able to contribute fully to our mission now and in the years to come? (300 words max)
• Our advert begins with the question: “What have you done today that really changed someone’s life?” What does that question mean to you as a leader, and how would you ensure Samaritans people see and feel how valuable their contribution is to our overall mission?(300 words max)
At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do. We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team. We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Applications close at Midnight 6th April.
Interviews
All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application, at the appropriate time.
The interview process will be in two possibly three stages, allowing enough time to connect with leaders and explore this great opportunity with candidates.
In-person interviews will be taking place as outlined;
First stage Interviews: London City Hub Office (Leadenhall ) on 16th or 17th April
Second stage Interviews: Ewell Office (Epsom, Surrey) on Monday 20th April
Final Interviews: Ewell Office (Epsom, Surrey) on Thursday 23rd April
Please hold these dates in diaries if applying.
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



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We are looking for a strategic, values-driven and collaborative Charity Director/CEO to lead DS Achieve (a small charity) through its next stage, building on strong foundations to ensure long-term sustainability and meaningful impact for the families we support.
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a small community-focused charity supporting children and young people with Down Syndrome. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership, guide the development of the organisation, and support a committed team to deliver high-quality services for families across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.
Please see the attached Role Profile for details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in our London office E1, with frequent travel to our stores across London and to our warehouse in Canning Town. Some homeworking available in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.
About the role
As Director of Retail, you will provide bold strategic leadership to grow and strengthen the organisation’s retail operation, creating an innovative and inspiring pre-loved retail experience across both shops and online. Working collaboratively with the Executive Director of Commerce & Enterprise and wider teams, you will drive sustainable income growth, expand the retail portfolio, and integrate e-commerce to deliver a seamless omnichannel offer. With an impactful focus on achieving ambitious revenue targets and building strategic partnerships, you will use retail as a powerful platform to engage communities and supporters in Crisis’s mission to end homelessness.
You will lead and develop a high-performing team of staff and volunteers, fostering an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Through inspiring leadership and clear direction, you will ensure operational excellence, innovation, and outstanding customer experience across the retail estate. Combining commercial acumen with purpose-driven leadership, this role will ensure Crisis’s retail growth is not only financially strong but also socially impactful, helping to create lasting change for people experiencing homelessness.
About you
We are looking for an experienced and strategic retail leader with a proven record of growing and transforming retail operations, ideally within the charity or high street sector. You will bring strong people leadership and financial acumen, a passion for charity retail, an understanding of e-commerce, and the ability to turn strategic vision into clear operational delivery. With experience leading large and dispersed teams, you will be an inspirational and collaborative leader who empowers others to perform at their best while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
You will have the skills to drive income growth and customer engagement across both physical and digital channels, underpinned by a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences. With sound knowledge of health, safety, and safeguarding, you’ll ensure Crisis’s retail spaces are safe, inclusive, and welcoming for all. Above all, you’ll share our commitment to ending homelessness and live our values — being Bold in your ambition, Impactful in your leadership, Collaborative in your approach, and Equitable in how you support staff, volunteers, and communities.
Please visit our website to view the job pack.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 12 April 2026 at 23:59
Interview format:
Stakeholder panel: Wednesday 27 April 2026 at one of our London shops. This will involve meeting with a panel of key stakeholders for an informal conversation where you can learn more about the role, organisation and ask questions.
Main panel interview date and location: Wednesday 29 April 2026 at our London office, E1. The interview will be a range of competency, values and hypothetical questions and there will be a presentation.
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JUSTICE is looking to recruit a new Director of Development to join our friendly, outcome-focused, values-led team. This is a permanent role and provides an exciting opportunity for someone who is an experienced fundraiser who is able to provide strategic direction as well as get into the nitty gritty, when needed.
We are looking for an individual who has an interest in the purpose of the charity (to improve the UK justice system so that it is fair and within everyone’s reach). The successful post holder will be a confident leader who has worked as a senior fundraiser in previous roles and someone who enjoys autonomy and is able to lead and empower their team.
This role will really suit someone who thrives in a role where no two days are the same and who wants to be part of the effort to grow our small but mighty charity.
The Director of Development will lead the organisation’s income generation strategy to support its work to advance legal reform, human rights and the rule of law. The role is responsible for diversifying, growing and achieving income through existing income streams, including: trusts and foundations, major donors, giving circles (JUSTICE60 and NextGen J60), corporate partnerships, membership as well as seeking out and creating new streams.
By working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, the Director will build long-term, strong relationships with funders and partners, strengthen the organisation’s case for support and ensure fundraising is aligned with the charity’s strategic priorities.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in and something you would enjoy doing, please do apply!
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Director of Charitable Impact
Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have employees working across four nations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to deliver our ambitious new strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Job Sumnmary for Director of Charitable Impact
As the Executive Director of Charitable Impact at Bowel Cancer UK, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward our mission: ensuring that everyone with bowel cancer is diagnosed at the earliest stages, receives the best possible care and that more people survive the disease and thrive beyond their diagnosis.
You will lead the charity’s research programmes, policy and influencing, patient services, healthcare professional education, and health information functions. You will ensure these programmes deliver measurable impact on early diagnosis, equity of access, and better outcomes for people with bowel cancer, particularly focusing on reducing health inequalities and addressing the growing incidence of bowel cancer in people under 50.
Working closely with the Strategy & Insight unit, you will embed robust evaluation and evidence into all our work and lead the development of new patient-facing services and digital innovations – including the use of AI – to expand our reach and improve outcomes.
You will bring strategic vision, sector expertise, and an inclusive, collaborative leadership style, guiding a team of around 40 passionate professionals to maximise Bowel Cancer UK’s charitable impact across the UK.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid working - Part London office-based (E14) and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office.
Salary: £80,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 10.00am
Interview date: The interviews will take place in the afternoons of Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 April 2026 in person at our London office. There will be a final interview stage during week commencing 27 April 2026.
This is a permanent role.
Who we are looking for
Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Director of Finance and IT to help us build on this momentum.
We are seeking an experienced leader to join Breakthrough T1D’s Senior Management Team, in playing a critical role in the delivery of our ambitious 10-year strategy and ensure we are set for future success and ultimate impact towards our mission.
A qualified accountant, you will lead the finance team in ensuring Breakthrough T1D is financially strong, providing sound financial stewardship, thoughtful investment, and values-led decision-making through a sustainable financial model that enables delivery of strategic objectives.
You will be experienced in leading an IT strategy that works to strengthen our digital maturity, improving operational efficiency, enhancing cyber resilience, and enabling innovation across Breakthrough T1D.
This is an exciting time to be joining BreakthroughT1D and an opportunity to the shape the Finance and IT functions to enable us to deliver to our mission
Experience required
- Senior level finance experience including developing, delivering and communicating financial strategy
- Experience overseeing IT or digital functions at a strategic level · Understanding of cyber security risk management and data protection obligations (including GDPR and AI)
- Significant experience of working with financial accounting software, word processing and spreadsheet packages
- A thorough understanding of voluntary income fundraising
- Knowledge of VAT and direct taxation as they affect charities and associated subsidiary trading arms
- Experience of using Sage accounting software
About Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
- Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
- Season ticket and cycle loan
- Pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
- Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent, and, ultimately, cure T1D and its complications
We are seeking an exceptional leader who can act as a credible spokesperson and ambassador for the Catholic Union, building trusted relationships across the Church, parliament and wider society and helping to grow the Catholic Union’s influence and engagement in the years ahead.
Founded in 1870, the Catholic Union of Great Britain brings Catholic laity and Catholic social teaching to the public square across England, Wales and Scotland. Working in partnership with dioceses, parishes, MPs, MSPs, MSs, peers and Catholic organisations, our vision is of a society in which Catholic laity are informed, equipped and encouraged to engage in public life.
Our work is shaped by three key themes: engagement, education and encouragement. Through these we foster informed participation in public debate, help Catholics and the wider public understand contemporary social and political issues through a Catholic lens, and inspire greater confidence for Catholics to contribute to civic and community life.
In recent years the Catholic Union has developed from being largely volunteer-led into a more professional and strategically focused organisation, strengthening relationships across the Church and wider society. Our Weekly Briefing, now read by around 6,500 people each week, has become a key channel for parliamentary reporting, Catholic news and reflection.
As Director, you will lead the Catholic Union at an exciting moment in its development. You will represent the Catholic Union publicly, strengthening relationships with bishops, diocesan leaders, parliamentarians and Catholic organisations. You will act as a trusted ambassador for the Union, grow our channels of influence and engagement, and work with Trustees, Council and a small experienced team to support the organisation’s continued development.
If you are inspired by the opportunity to serve as a public voice for a respected Catholic organisation and help foster thoughtful dialogue and engagement in public life, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please see the job pack attached. Closing date 10th April.
Managing Director - PACE - Camden - Play, Adventure, Community & Enrichment
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum
Location: Camden, London
Closing Date: Thursday 2nd April 2026
Interviews: w/c 13th April 2026 (in person)
We are recruiting on behalf of a PACE Camden - Play, Adventure, Community & Enrichment.
This dynamic, grassroots charity have been transforming the lives of children and families for over a decade. Operating across three vibrant play centres, PACE deliver inclusive early years education, after-school and holiday play schemes, mentoring, and specialist support for children and young people with disabilities. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to create safe, engaging spaces where every child can thrive and play.
What sets PACE apart from most nurseries or schools is our unwavering belief in the power of play. Our services are designed around a play-centred philosophy that puts children's curiosity, autonomy and emotional wellbeing first, creating environments where every child can thrive on their own terms.
As Managing Director, you will be both the strategic and operational lead, driving innovation and growth while ensuring excellence in service delivery. Reporting to a committed Board of Trustees, you'll oversee a talented team across three locations and work closely with partners, commissioners, and stakeholders to expand impact and develop new income streams.
We are looking for a commercially minded leader with a strong track record in play work, youth work with experience of EYFS provision. You'll combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership, ensuring compliance, safeguarding, and financial sustainability while inspiring your team to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families.
Key qualities we're seeking:
- Senior leadership experience across services for children and young people, including play work, youth work, nursery management, and EYFS provision, within education, care, or community contexts.
- Proven ability to develop services and generate income.
- Strong financial acumen and operational oversight.
- Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and community engagement.
Please note, due to the front line nature of this charity, it's essential that you are open to working on-site most days.
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead an organisation that truly makes a difference to it's community.
If you're ready to bring your expertise and passion to a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from 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’re currently recruiting one part-time Charity Administrator. The post is office based and offers a great opportunity for a varied role in a forward-facing young people’s mental health charity. The job description in this pack provides a generic overview of the Administrator role. Administrators are based centrally with other support staff. Our Administrators are a vital and valued part of our team supporting and enabling the work of our mental health practitioners and the work of the Charity overall. Administrators report directly to the Service Administration Manager and will work collaboratively within a team of administrators covering different services as needs arise.
Role Purpose: To be part of the administration team responsible for the administration of Off the Record’s services. The post holder will be the predominant point of contact for young people and professionals contacting the services and hence a sensitive and professional telephone manner will be of key importance. However, the post holder will NOT be acting as a mental health practitioner and will be expected to maintain clear boundaries between their role and that of the mental health practitioners.
Working for Off the Record
We have a committed team of around 70 paid staff and our work is funded through a variety of sources including South West London ICB, London Boroughs of Croydon & Sutton and the Wimbledon Foundation. Some staff are based in our borough-based services but increasingly staff are being given opportunities to work in across initiatives such as our First Contact Team.
We recognise our staff are our greatest asset and we invest in ensuring staff are supported, trained and managed in their role. Many of our staff have worked with us for several years including a substantial number who originally began working with us as volunteers or trainees. Staff have access to regular internal and external training opportunities and to staff benefits including a company pension, an EAP and store & event ticket discounts.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Off the Record is fully committed to the principles of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. This commitment is demonstrated through our recruitment processes; our proms and comms; our staff training and development; the development of new and innovative community-based services and the wearing of our rainbow lanyards.
Off the Record’s senior management team are responsible for leading, driving and delivering OTR’s diversity commitment actively ensuring equality of access and outcomes for all children and young people. OTR is engaged fully in achieving equality of opportunity including ensuring that its workforce understands, complies with and promotes our inclusion policies in their day-to-day work.
Applying for the Post
This information pack has the Job Description and Person Specification for the Charity Administrator role. Information about any other available posts is on our website Careers.
To be considered for the position, the Application Form and the Equality & Diversity monitoring form need to be completed and returned via email by 5pm on Tuesday 7 April 2026. Both can be found on our website. Please click the Redirect to Recruiter button to be transfered to our website to apply and for more information.
Off the Record was founded in 1994 to provide free, independent and professional counselling for 14 – 25 year olds in the Croydon area
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a purpose-driven and forward-thinking Director of Finance & Strategy with essential third sector experience, who is passionate about using their financial expertise to create meaningful impact and drive positive change in the world, while embracing technology and AI to strengthen, modernise, and evolve The Zahra Trust’s finance function.
This is a strategic leadership role that combines strong financial control with a clear focus on systems, data, and revenue insight. You will be responsible not only for financial governance, but also for building the infrastructure that enables the organisation to understand income performance, identify opportunities for growth, and respond quickly to changes in revenue.
You will also ensure that the organisation operates in line with charity finance regulations and best practice across all jurisdictions in which we operate.
You will play a central role in ensuring that financial data is accurate, accessible, and actionable — supporting decision-making across fundraising, marketing, and programme delivery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Interim Director of Fundraising & Engagement will provide strategic and operational leadership to support the development of sustainable income growth during a pivotal transitional period as the charity begins delivery of its organisational strategy to 2030.
Job Title: Interim Director of Fundraising & Engagement (9–12 months)
Organisation: Ben – Motor & Allied Trades Benevolent Fund (The Automotive Industry Charity)
Location: Remote, with UK travel as required
Contract: Fixed-term contract, 9–12 months
Salary: c£90,000
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: Fundraising, Supporter Engagement and Awareness & Experience function
This role is primarily focused on strengthening and scaling voluntary income, leading a fundraising function, and building a robust, future-proofed income engine across the UK automotive community.
Marketing & Communications will play a critical supporting responsibility, ensuring strong brand positioning, audience engagement, and compelling storytelling that underpins fundraising success.
The postholder will also shape the future fundraising operating model and support a smooth transition to a permanent Director.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Income Growth
- Lead the development of an ambitious, income-led Fundraising Strategy aligned to the 2030 organisational strategy
- Drive growth across a diversified voluntary income portfolio, including:
- Individual & Regular Giving
- Legacy fundraising
- Corporate partnerships across the UK automotive sector
- Community fundraising and events
- Digital fundraising and supporter journeys
- Build and scale compelling fundraising propositions tailored to the automotive community
- Strengthen income pipelines, forecasting, and KPI frameworks, ensuring clarity on short, medium, and long-term revenue generation
- Embed a culture of performance, accountability, and income optimisation, using data and insight to drive decision-making
- Identify and unlock new income opportunities, partnerships, and funding streams.
Supporter Engagement & Income Enablement
- Lead the development of end-to-end supporter journeys that drive acquisition, retention, and lifetime value
- Ensure audience insight and segmentation are embedded across all fundraising activity
- Strengthen supporter stewardship, ensuring high-quality engagement that translates into long-term income growth
- Foster innovation, testing, and continuous improvement across fundraising channels
Marketing & Communications
- Work with senior leaders and managers to refine and document insight-led marketing and communications delivery plans to increase awareness and engagement
- Strengthen digital reach across the UK automotive workforce and retired community
- Enhance brand positioning, messaging, and storytelling to grow both service uptake and supporter engagement
- Oversee audience segmentation and insight to inform engagement and behaviour change
- Ensure high-quality campaigns and content across digital, PR, social, and partnership channels.
Cross-Organisational Leadership
- Model collaborative, high-performance leadership aligned to organisational values
- Work closely with Impact and Service teams to ensure engagement activity reflects real community needs and insight
- Contribute to organisation-wide planning, budgeting, and transformation.
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Lead and support Fundraising, Supporter Engagement and Awareness & Experience teams through a period of transition and change
- Identify capability gaps and implement solutions (training, reshaping, recruitment)
- Strengthen systems, processes, and performance reporting to support long-term sustainability and growth.
Key Deliverables (9–12 Months)
- A costed, income-led Fundraising Strategy aligned to the 2030 organisational strategy
- Scalable supporter and beneficiary engagement journeys reaching tens of thousands annually
- Clear recommendations for future team structure, roles, and investment
- Strengthened income pipelines and improved forecasting accuracy
- Enhanced brand visibility and digital engagement within the automotive community
- Smooth transition to a permanent Director with strong foundations, documentation, and operational frameworks in place
Person Specification
Experience
- Significant senior leadership experience in Fundraising and MarComms within the charity sector
- Proven track record delivering fundraising strategies and measurable income and engagement outcomes
- Demonstrable success across individual giving, corporate partnerships, and digital fundraising
- Strong experience in brand, marketing, and digital engagement
- Experience leading teams through organisational change or transition
- Experience building and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
- Ideally, experience engaging large communities, workforce-based audiences, or membership groups.
Knowledge & Understanding
- Strong understanding of supporter engagement, audience insight, and behaviour change
- Knowledge of multi-channel fundraising and modern marketing approaches
- Understanding of charity sector strategy, governance, and income models (desirable)
- Appreciation of the health and wellbeing challenges affecting working people and communities.
Skills & Capabilities
- Strategic thinker able to translate long-term ambition into practical delivery
- Strong leadership and team development capability, particularly during change
- Commercially and analytically minded with strong planning and forecasting skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills
- Able to build clarity, confidence, and momentum within teams
- Collaborative and cross-organisational in approach.
Personal Attributes
- Calm, supportive, and steady leadership style suited to transitional environments.
- High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.
- Resilient, adaptable, and delivery focused.
- Purpose-driven with commitment to improving the wellbeing of the UK automotive community.
Success Measures
- Delivery of a clear, Board-approved Fundraising & MarComms Strategy aligned to 2030 goals
- Stronger, more sustainable voluntary income pipelines
- Increased brand reach, engagement, and supporter growth
- Improved supporter and beneficiary journeys and experience
- Clear future organisational design and capability roadmap
- Effective and smooth transition to permanent leadership.
To make a positive difference to people's lives within the automotive industry.
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The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC) is a registered charity that brings together the UK’s leading health organisations, representing more than one million health professionals, to advocate for responses to climate change that protect and promote health. Through coordinated, collective action, the Alliance communicates the relationship between health and climate change to government, the public and other health professionals.
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and professional Director with excellent policy, project management, and interpersonal skills, experience in strategic communications and change. The right candidate ideally also has experience in advocacy, and a track record of building consensus and leading campaigns. .
The Director will be responsible for the Alliance’s overall strategy, oversight of the communications, policy and public affairs programmes, projects, and engagement with Alliance members and key external stakeholders. They will work closely with the Chair and trustees and develop good working relationships with senior leaders and public affairs and communications teams from the membership organisations that make up the Alliance. As the sole employee, the Director needs the professional capacity to coordinate strategic and operational delivery across all areas of the charity and ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships. They will develop and lead a strategic focus to increase income generation and build a small team of staff to enable the organisation to continue to grow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
