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Senior Direct Marketing Officer - Acquisition

As Senior Direct Marketing Officer, you will operate with a level of autonomy, build excellent agency relationships and deliver outstanding fundraising campaigns to achieve ambitious income targets. A focus on results will be vital but how these are achieved will also form a large part of the role; considering the non-financial measures of quality in addition to more traditional measures of success.

Working with internal teams and external suppliers, you will deliver direct marketing activity across a range of channels and media. You will lead paid media campaigns that drive donations and prize-led support, implementing the associated programmes and products. You will also deliver large-scale projects that strengthen the long-term success of campaigns, while delivering exceptional fundraising activity to achieve ambitious income targets.

In addition to this, you will be responsible for line managing the Acquisition Direct Marketing Executive who will support the Direct Marketing Acquisition team in achieving their targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Campaign Management

· Plan, manage and deliver our Weekly Lottery and Value Exchange campaigns; ensuring they are in market on time, on budget and on brand across a range of channels and media.

· Manage projects that will improve the long-term success of campaigns.

· Deliver motivational fundraiser training and develop engaging fundraiser materials with agency stakeholders to ensure high-quality fundraising.

· Ensure compliance and adherence to regulation and codes of practice is considered in all campaign activity, for example through fundraiser monitoring and engagement activities.

· Work closely with Data and Digital teams to ensure effective processes are worked to and full campaign evaluation is possible.

· Continuous improvement through test and learn principles across all activity.

· Work collaboratively across the charity to deliver and amplify Individual Giving and wider organisational campaigns, maximising impact and income.

· Development of compelling communications and materials to support all activities.

People management

· Management and development of the Acquisition Direct Marketing Executive.

· Ensure direct report has clear, SMART objectives and a development plan in place.

· Complete routine 1-1 meetings and annual appraisals.

· Ensure direct report has goals and a development plan written up which are routinely reviewed.

· Agency relationship management across a variety of partners and suppliers, from building relationships and negotiating, to routine performance reviews.

Planning and budgeting

· Input to annual planning and development of individual giving campaigns.

· Compilation of detailed income and expenditure campaign budgets.

· Work with Direct Marketing Acquisition Manager (Direct Response) in developing the Acquisition programme and strategy.

· Input to quarterly forecasting and regular reporting across a range of financial and non-financial KPIs.

Finance and reporting

· Ensure daily campaign tracking and reporting.

· Routine end of campaign reviews and analysis.

· Ongoing reporting on long-term success measures, such as attrition and ROI.

· Invoice reconciliation and processing for timely payment.

· Non-financial KPI trend reporting, such as opt-out/in rates and quality scoring.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Reporting and ability to understand complex data sets

· Understanding of compliance in fundraising.

· Campaign management.

· Briefing and working with external suppliers.

· Direct marketing across a range of media and routes to market.

· Copy writing and proof reading.

· Proven track record of meeting or exceeding financial and non-financial targets.

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.

· Focus on results and continuous improvement.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Good written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to communicate with people of all levels.

· Agency management skills.

· Strong team player and self-motivator.

· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 22nd March 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

Family Support Worker: Targeted Support and Community Programmes

Oasis Hub Lord’s Hill, Southampton

PART TIME, 20 HOURS PER WEEK

FIXED TERM CONTRACT  12 months (with a view to extend – subject to funding)

SALARY: £15,250 per annum (£30,501 for 1 FTE)

We have a unique opportunity to join Oasis Hub Lord’s Hill as part of our work with students and families. This role will create real impact in the Lord’s Hill Community by working alongside our Academy colleagues to support families of Oasis students and the wider community. Helping more families to engage with support and provision, including the therapeutic space of our city farm.

We’re looking for an individual who has a passion for supporting families and compassion for all, to take on this exciting role. You’ll need to be an effective communicator and ready to work with some of our hardest to reach families with drive and initiative. Best of all, you’ll be supported by a thriving team of people who are dedicated to supporting families and young people in our community, city farm and academy

The successful post holder must have:

· Experience of family support

· Experience of managing and working with volunteers

· Good project management skills, able to balance a range of priorities.

· Good standard of basic education, including English and Maths Level 2

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a real difference to communities on a local level. As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

· A generous holiday allowance

· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals

If you are interested in being part of this service, then please:

Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following:

Please expand on your CV to tell us about the relevant experience you have in family support

We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advert if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible

If you have any questions about the role, please contact us via the Oasis Charity Jobs Website

Interviews will take place at the Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill,

The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. 

If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) Faith and Membership Lead within the Philanthropic Partnerships Team.

The Faith and Membership lead plays a key role in the delivery of strategy focusing on faith and membership based organisation partnerships and beyond to increase income through innovation, partnership growth/retention, better collaboration and integrated relationship management. This role has a heavy emphasis on making new connections and building new partnerships to compliment UNICEF’s work and increase impact for children.

The successful candidate will be skilled in developing strategies for transformational funding with tangible experience in successfully securing new, multi-year gifts and building meaningful partnerships across a diverse group of partners. They will need to be results focused with an ability to connect, communicate and build effective relationships at all levels.

Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 17th March 2026

First round interview date: Wednesday 1st April 2026

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances. 

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.[CN1] 

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

Please note we may amend this statement according to the diversity within your team - please discuss this with your resourcing manager if you think this applies to you. 

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Development Co-ordinator to support and strengthen our fundraising and membership function. This role is ideal for a self-starter who excels at administration, enjoys creating efficient processes, and is confident managing projects and working collaboratively across teams.

As Development Coordinator, you’ll be the lynchpin of a friendly, ambitious team at a brilliant arts charity, underpinning and powering our development activity so it can thrive and grow.

You will coordinate multiple fundraising activities, ensuring projects are well planned, timelines are met, and stakeholders are supported with clear information and robust systems.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Administration & Coordination

• Provide high-quality administrative and coordination support to fundraising activity across multiple income streams
• Coordinate meetings, actions, and follow-ups for fundraising projects
• Support the planning and delivery of fundraising events

Project Management

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and task trackers
• Monitor progress against milestones, proactively identifying risks or delays
• Coordinate input from multiple teams to ensure projects stay on track and deadlines are met
• Ensure clear communication, documentation, and handovers throughout project lifecycles

Process Improvement & Systems

• Review and develop efficient administrative and project management processes
• Identify opportunities to streamline systems, reporting, and data management

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work confidently with colleagues across teams (e.g. finance, communications, engagement) to deliver fundraising activity
• Act as a central point of coordination for shared fundraising activities
• Support collaborative planning and ensure alignment between teams

Reporting & Compliance

• Track income, budgets, and project progress in collaboration with finance colleagues
• Produce regular reports on fundraising performance and project status

Ensure compliance with internal policies, fundraising regulations, and data protection requirements

Core Skills

Essential

• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with experience coordinating projects or complex activities
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• A proactive self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
• Experience developing or improving processes and systems
• Confidence working with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Strong IT skills, including databases, spreadsheets, and project tracking tools

· Adaptable and can embrace change.

Desirable

• Experience in a fundraising or not-for-profit environment
• Experience using a CRM or fundraising database

Familiarity with basic project management tools or methodologies

Kairos Women Working Together (Kairos) was founded in 1999 by a group of women in Coventry who recognised that those facing multiple disadvantages, and therefore most at risk of sexual exploitation, were falling through the cracks of existing services. From grassroots beginnings, Kairos has grown into a respected, feminist led, specialist women’s organisation rooted in the community it serves.

Over the next 5 years, Kairos will strengthen our new Women’s Hub as a safe, accessible, trauma-informed women’s centre delivering best practice responses, expand our services to meet women’s needs, strengthen partnerships, and influence systems so that no woman is left behind.

To do this we are seeking an organised, empathetic, and proficient individual to ensure the smooth operation of our hub.

This part-time role provides essential front-of-house support—greeting and assisting women arriving at the hub with sensitivity and professionalism —while also handling a broad range of administrative duties. From digital communications to accurate data entry & record keeping, ordering supplies and liaising with key partners and contractors you’ll help ensure our hub is kept safe, clean and ready for us to welcome visitors and women attending our groups and services.

If you have proven experience in office administration, strong IT skills (including Microsoft Office and familiarity with graphic design tools like Canva), and a commitment to our values and ethos, we want to hear from you.

Post Salary: £25,878 per annum, pro rata hours worked

Working hours: 22.5 hours per week, worked over Monday to Friday

Location: Kairos Women’s Hub, Old Grammar School, 31 Silver Street, Coventry, CV1 1HP.

This post is restricted to female applicants only under Section 9 of the Equality Act 2010. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Overview of Post

The Operations & Administration Support role is a vital part-time position responsible for the seamless operational flow of Kairos. Key duties encompass a broad range of administrative functions, from managing the main email inbox and creating visual content to accurate data entry and essential record-keeping. The role provides front-of-house support, welcoming women and visitors attending our Women’s Hub and ensuring its smooth running through monitoring and ordering essential supplies and liaising with CV Life regarding building maintenance and cleaning services. The role requires an organised, empathetic, and proficient administrator capable of supporting front line staff and the Senior Leadership Team. 

Main Responsibilities

Digital & Communications

• Manage the admin email inbox, responding to all queries promptly and forwarding communications to relevant staff members as appropriate 

• Open, scan, and distribute post to appropriate recipients 

• Use online graphic design tools to create visual content such as posters, signs and information sheets for use in the Women’s Hub and on social media.

• Assist the Senior Leadership Team in website updates and social media content. 

Reception

• Welcome women arriving at the Women’s Hub with empathy and professionalism, responding with particular sensitivity to any who may be distressed 

• Use knowledge of local services, advocacy, and rights to direct women to appropriate support, so ensuring no one leaves without assistance or alternative referral options 

• Welcome visitors and external partners attending meetings, assisting in preparation of refreshments as required 

• Assist the Support & Services Lead in ordering bus passes

Compliance & Governance

• Assist the Support & Services Lead in maintaining safeguarding records and procedures, entering and updating concerns on the log.

• Assist colleagues in maintaining an accurate record of women attending groups and services, entering individual service user details onto the database.

• Maintain and circulate a quarterly policy review schedule to the Senior Leadership Team. 

• Coordinate policy update processes and distribution

Financial & Procurement Management

• Administer procurement processes for office supplies and equipment 

• Assist the Finance & Impact Lead during contract reviews and negotiations, e.g. by researching best value and actively requesting charity discounts from suppliers 

• Assist Finance & Impact Lead in reviewing service contracts for energy, phone, internet, and insurance

Facilities & Building Management

• Assist the team in ensuring the Women’s Hub and courtyard is clean, tidy and free of rubbish, ready to welcome women and visitors. 

• Manage and monitor waste collection schedules (general waste, recycling, food waste) and coordinate sanitary bin and confidential waste collections 

• Maintain stock levels of essential supplies (e.g. toilet rolls, paper towels, soap, health and safety products) 

• Liaise with CV Life regarding building maintenance and repairs, and with cleaning services 

• Arrange annual PAT testing of all electrical equipment 

• Assist the designated Health & Safety Officer in

  • conducting periodic checks of the security alarm systems and access procedures 

  • identifying and resolving health and safety issues, maintaining accurate incident logs

Relationship Management

• Maintain positive relationships with key service providers 

• Support SLT, front line team and volunteers with operational queries, liaising with contractors as required.

• Keep stakeholders informed of relevant developments and maintain regular communication

HR Administration Support

• Conduct annual driving license checks for staff who drive for work

• Verify MOT and tax status for vehicles used for work purposes 

• Provide administrative support to the Volunteering & Community Engagement Lead and Support & Services Lead during recruitment.

Health and Safety

• Assist the designated Health and Safety Officer in conducting and recording risk assessments and monitoring their implementation 

• Record workplace accidents

• Maintain supplies of condoms and pregnancy tests, liaising with Public Health

IT & Equipment Management

• Manage inventory of laptops and mobile phones, and assist the Support & Services Lead by logging and monitoring SIM cards.

• Liaise with IT service provider for equipment procurement and technical support 

• Coordinate laptop setup and configuration for new staff 

• Assist Finance & Impact Lead in procuring replacement devices as needed, seeking best value options 

• Manage and review mobile phone contracts 

• Maintain accurate records of equipment allocation and contract expiry date

Person Specification 

Experience

• Previous experience in office administration 

• Proficiency in IT: Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and experience using databases or CRM software 

• Familiarity with online graphic design tools e.g. Canva 

Knowledge & Skills

• Organisation & attention to detail: Excellent time management and accuracy in data entry 

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Client facing skills including empathy and sensitivity 

• Efficiency: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Understanding of GDPR regulations

Values & Behaviours

• Self motivated and a strong problem solver.

• Collaborative team player

• High integrity and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Commitment to Kairos’s values and ethos.

Other

• Willingness to work flexibly.

• Unrestricted right to work in the UK

At Advocacy in Greenwich, we work to make sure that people with learning disabilities are empowered to fully participate in the wider community. We also work with local communities and our members to challenge common assumptions or biases about those with learning disabilities which impact their experience of living and working in the Borough.

We provide independent one-to-one, short- and long-term advocacy, facilitate self-advocacy groups, offer workshops and provide accessible consultations. As part of our commitment to supporting people who use our services, we empower people to become confident self-advocates, taking on leadership roles in our organisation and in other decision-making forums.

Job purpose

To champion the vision and mission of Advocacy In Greenwich (AIG) by building strong partnerships with community organisations and local authorities; and by developing and delivering impactful initatives for people with learning disabilities and autism.  The role creates opportunities for meanfingful engagement, ensures services are inclusive and accessible, and upholds the highest standards of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in line with national best practice.

Strategic Oversight

• Lead the development and delivery of Advocacy In Greenwich’s strategy in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, staff, consultants (including those with lived experience), beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
• Implement the Charity Excellence Framework to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a supportive and innovative working environment where all employees are encouraged to contribute ideas for AiG’s growth.
• Build and maintain strong networks with local authorities, healthcare professionals, funders, and partner organisations (including neighbouring CEOs and leadership teams) to share best practice, coordinate initiatives, and advance opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autism.
• Ensure strategic partnerships enhance AiG’s reputation, maximise opportunities for service users, and maintain consistent standards of advocacy across the borough.
• Stay informed about relevant policy developments to position AiG for new opportunities.
• Lead on financial strategy, income generation, and annual budgeting.
• Represent AiG professionally as its public face, building trust and credibility.
• Write compelling funding bids and narratives for innovative, needs-led initiatives.
• Liaise with major funders and donors to secure and deliver impactful projects.

Operational Responsibilities

•  Regularly update and maintain organisational policies and procedures, developing new ones as needed to meet project requirements.
• Create and update resources to support both new and existing projects.
• Maintain a professional presence and reputation both internally and externally.
• Manage and support all staff and volunteers, ensuring effective team performance.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear, achievable operational plans, ensuring all team members understand their roles and deliverables to meet funding requirements.
• Oversee robust monitoring and evaluation processes, collecting data, testimonials, and stories to demonstrate impact and fulfil contractual obligations.
• Support staff, volunteers, and consultants to understand and meet funder criteria.· Implement staff appraisal systems and ensure ongoing training and professional development
• Uphold best practice standards to maintain high-quality service delivery.

Governance

• Ensure the Board of Trustees can fulfil its duties and that Advocacy In Greenwich remains fully compliant with all legislation and reporting requirements.
• Provide timely and accurate reports to the Board on all matters within their remit.
• Work with the Chair to develop and deliver an effective induction programme, ensuring trustees understand their roles and responsibilities
• Oversee the preparation of the Annual Report and statutory accounts.
• Lead the development, monitoring, and implementation of the charity’s Risk Register, ensuring risks to AiG and its beneficiaries are minimised.
• Take lead responsibility for safeguarding across the organisation.
• Ensure all staff, volunteers, consultants, and trustees have access to training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Personal Development

• Engage in regular supervision to support your own professional growth and reflective practice, ensuring the continued quality and stability of the organisation’s services.
• Provide regular supervision and conduct staff appraisals, supporting staff wellbeing, performance, and professional development across the team.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning by identifying and supporting relevant training and development opportunities for staff, volunteers, and consultants, who are people with learning disabilities and autism employed on zero-hour contracts.

Other

Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the scope and level of the post as required by the Board of Trustees.

Important Information

• This role is not home-based and requires the candidate to work from the office on Tuesdays.
• Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 22nd March 2026
• Interviews/Test: Week commencing Monday 30th March – Wednesday 1st April 2026
• To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, we do not accept CVs.
• Please complete the application form provided.

The Philanthropy Officer is an essential role within Amref UK's Supporter Engagement Team. It combines fundraising, supporter care, prospect research, event management and administration – with a focus on delivering our philanthropy strategy to increase unrestricted income. You will play a key role in supporting the team to raise income from small Trusts & Foundations, Mid-Level Donors and Legacy gifts, assisting the Philanthropy Manager with account management of existing donors as well as prospect research.

This role is about proactively building excellent relationships both in person and virtually, requiring confidence, a positive outlook, and the ability to work collaboratively. Previous experience in donor stewardship or relationship management is essential. You’ll be a fast learner with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, keen take on new challenges, excited about working in international development and invested in Amref’s mission. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in high-value fundraising, learning a range of skills from prospect researching, supporter stewardship to organising donor events. 

About HOST 

*HOST supports social change initiatives around the world by providing fiscal hosting, operational infrastructure and governance support. Our Legal function ensures that our work is safe, compliant and aligned with our mission, enabling our partners to operate with confidence in complex environments. 

The Role

HOST seeks a qualified solicitor to establish and lead its internal legal function. The role requires expertise in UK contract and charity law, applied in an international nonprofit context. The primary jurisdiction will be England and Wales; however, given HOST’s global operations, familiarity with or awareness of the legal systems in the Netherlands, Singapore, and India would be advantageous. You will support hosting, grantmaking, partner support, and global operations, ensuring contracts, due diligence, and legal frameworks are robust, proportionate, and operationally effective.

This role combines hands-on legal review with systems design, risk oversight, and practical guidance for non-legal teams, working closely with the Executive Director and Operations leadership. As this is a newly created position, the scope and priorities of the role will naturally evolve over time in discussion with the Legal Circle. We recognise that establishing effective legal processes, procedures, and documentation will take time, and we value a thoughtful, iterative approach to building the function well.

This is a part-time role (approximately [2–3 days per week / 0.4–0.6 FTE], to be agreed).

Experience working in-house, and experience operating primarily in a remote working environment, would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Oversight & Contracts
Review and approve agreements and maintain standard templates.
Provide clear, practical risk-based advice to internal stakeholders.
Manage legal requests through a structured, auditable intake process.
Engage and liaise with external law firms where specialist advice or jurisdictional expertise is required, managing those relationships appropriately.

Due Diligence & Risk
Assess higher-risk matters (e.g. sanctions, safeguarding, governance, employment, data protection).
Align legal processes with Finance and Operations.
Maintain clear and proportionate risk records.

Legal Systems & Governance
Develop and maintain key policies and template documents.
Embed appropriate legal workflows across the organisation.
Support governance and compliance improvements.

Scope

Will Do:
Lead legal review, maintain templates and policies, deliver accessible legal guidance, oversee a structured and transparent legal workflow, and coordinate external legal support where appropriate.

Will Not Do:
Lead commercial negotiations, manage operational delivery, approve retrospective decisions, or act outside the legal remit of the role.

Support & Resources

You will have access to appropriate online legal research tools and resources, subject to discussion regarding organisational needs and associated costs.

HOST will support Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with scope and funding agreed based on identified needs and budget.

HOST will cover the cost of the annual practising certificate (currently approximately £300–£400 per year).

About You

Requirements:
Practising solicitor in England & Wales, authorised to work in-house.

Skills:
Strong grounding in UK contract and charity law.
Experience drafting and interpreting agreements.
Ability to communicate legal advice clearly and pragmatically to non-legal colleagues.

Desirable:
Experience in data protection, employment law, sanctions, international law, or risk and compliance frameworks.
Previous in-house experience.
Experience working effectively in remote-first or distributed organisations.

Personal Qualities:
Collaborative, pragmatic, solutions-focused, mission-aligned, and confident guiding non-legal teams through complex issues.

Success Measures
Legal intake is consistent, auditable, and predictable.
Templates and policies are clear, compliant, and trusted by teams.
Advice is privileged, proportionate, regulatory-aligned, and enables partners to operate confidently.

Strategic Projects Accountant | 6 - month FTC | 60,000 - 63,800 | London | Hybrid

For a charity in London, we're recruiting an interim Strategics Project Accountant to focus on delivering a portfolio of key finance projects over a 6-month period to strengthen financial management and support strategic decision-making. This role focuses on high-profile strategic finance projects to ensure strong financial governance, improved systems and processes, and robust financial analysis across fund accounting, investment appraisals, and the implementation of improved finance tools and methodologies.

Main Duties:

• Delivery of Strategic Finance Projects: lead and deliver a programme of high-priority finance projects, ensuring delivery and engagement to a range of stakeholders
• Strengthening Finance Systems and Processes: reviewing existing financial processes, controls and systems usage to identify gaps and inefficiencies
• Work with Finance team to embed best practice and ensure system integrity and support improvements across Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Financial Analysis, Modelling and Reporting: produce financial modelling, costings and analysis to support bids, business cases and strategic projects
• Prepare high-quality financial information for senior leadership and Board-level reporting
• Provide fund accounting expertise, ensuring correct reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds
• Partner with project leads and senior stakeholders to provide robust financial advice

Person Specification:

• Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Experience in restricted and unrestricted funds
• Ability to deliver finance projects and process-improvement projects
• Experience in financial systems audit, process review and strengthening financial controls
• Experience providing financial support for bids, business cases and projects
• Experience in charity, not for profit or public sector organisations

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: London / Hybrid Working
Sector: Not-for-Profit

About the Organisation

Our client is a large, complex organisation operating in the not-for-profit sector, with a diverse portfolio. With an annual income exceeding £100 million, the organisation is undergoing significant transformation to modernise its finance systems and improve service delivery.

The Finance department operates across multiple entities, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring financial sustainability. The team is currently engaged in a major transformation programme, including system upgrades and process improvements. This interim role has been created to allow the current Head of FP&A more time to focus on this transformation. The interim will focus on BAU.

The JobT

his is a senior interim leadership role within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function. As Head of FP&A (Finance Business Partnering), you will:

• Lead a team of five Finance Business Partners, ensuring consistent and high-quality financial support across the organisation
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes
• Drive improvements in reporting tools, templates, and processes
• Support the Head of FP&A and collaborate with other senior finance leaders
• Lead on business-as-usual change initiatives, including internal audit actions and risk mitigation
• Act as a senior finance representative on project boards and steering groups
• Promote financial accountability and literacy across the organisation

You'll play a key role in embedding a culture of strategic insight, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

The Person

You'll be a qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience in financial planning and analysis. You'll bring:
Essential Experience:

• Leadership of finance business partnering
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Large complex organisation background
• Proven track record of process improvement and problem-solving
• Experience developing and motivating teams
• Strong understanding of financial systems and data structures

Essential Skills:

• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
• Strong analytical and presentation capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
• Organised, proactive, and resilient

Desirable:

• Intermediate to Advanced Excel
• Experience with financial planning tools
• Knowledge of charity finance and SORP (not essential)

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £80,000 plus
• Non-contributory pension (8%-15%)
• 28 days annual leave + 3 additional gratuity days
• Flexible working and strong work-life balance
• Inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to lead through change and make a meaningful impact

What to Do Next

If you're a strategic finance leader looking for a rewarding interim opportunity in a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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Join a charity rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission and play a central role in our senior leadership team.
This is a rare opportunity to use your finance and people leadership expertise to help shape the future of a well-established, values-driven organisation.

Shared Lives South West delivers long-term and short break care and support across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, enabling people to live fulfilling lives within family homes and communities. We are proud of the quality of our work and the positive, relational culture we have built as an organisation, and we are ambitious about what comes next.

As Deputy Chief Executive, you will join our senior leadership team in a pivotal organisation-wide role leading finance, people and core business functions. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Leadership Team, you will help strengthen financial stewardship, support a thriving and sustainable people culture, and ensure the organisation remains resilient, well-governed and effective.

This is a broad and influential leadership role offering both strategic responsibility and meaningful organisational impact. You will contribute to long-term planning and decision-making, provide leadership depth and continuity, and deputise for the Chief Executive when required.

We are looking for an experienced senior leader with strong organisational finance expertise and a good understanding of people leadership and workforce practice. You may come from the charity, public or wider values-led sector, and you will bring a collaborative, grounded leadership style alongside professional rigour.

For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to an already high-performing organisation while continuing to grow your own leadership portfolio in a supportive and purpose-driven environment.

For full details and to apply please see Applicant Pack attached. 

Other organisations may refer to roles like this as Deputy CEO, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Finance Director, Director of Finance and Operations, or Executive Director of Corporate Services.

Mortlake Community Association is looking for an experienced Interim Director to join a vibrant and inclusive local charity in London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The main purpose of the role is to maintain our growing profile as a community hub and support our range of varied activities. Experience of working with service users and volunteers in a local community setting is essential. The post is offered on a fixed term 9 month contract, starting in May 2026 to align with our Director’s maternity leave.

• Fixed term contract 

• £40k (Pro-rata) plus pension 

• 25 hours pw - Hours are flexible but we will require this post to be on site at least 3 days per week. 

The Interim Director is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the charity and Mortlake Hall, including staff leadership and supervision, financial management, fundraising, partnership working, building management, and monitoring and evaluation. The role requires strong leadership and relationship-building skills to ensure MCA remains at the heart of community life in Mortlake; recognised as a model of good practice within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. 

Key Accountabilities: 

• Work with the Board of Trustees to implement the vision and strategic direction of MCA. 

• Take overall responsibility for the operational management and day-to-day financial management of the charity and Mortlake Hall. 

• Work closely with current Director of MCA in run-up to maternity leave and maintaining contact, especially during the statutory Keep In Touch days (KIT). 

• Maintain relationship with existing funders for the charity and ensure timely, accurate reporting. 

• Oversee building and facilities management, working closely with the Building & Facilities Subcommittee. 

• Ensure that the local community is engaged with the work of MCA through ongoing consultation, discussion and community planning activities/events. 

• Respond proactively to changes in the voluntary, statutory and wider sectors to ensure the charity’s sustainability while maintaining its identity and independence. 

Essential experience: 

• Senior leadership or management experience within a charity, voluntary, community or not-for-profit organisation. 

• Experience working with, reporting to, or supporting a Board of Trustees or equivalent governance body. 

• Proven experience of managing and supporting staff and volunteers. 

• Demonstrable experience of securing funding, including writing successful funding bids and managing funder relationships. 

• Experience of budget management and financial oversight, working closely with a Treasurer or finance lead. 

• Experience of overseeing projects or programmes, including monitoring, evaluation and reporting. 

• Experience of managing buildings, facilities or community assets (or the ability to develop this quickly). 

Desirable experience: 

• Experience leading a community centre or multi-use community facility. 

• Experience of partnership working with local authorities, statutory bodies and community organisations. 

• Experience of organisational development. 

• Knowledge of Mortlake community and/ or the voluntary sector within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. 

Mortlake Community Association is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the voluntary and community sector. 

Deadline: Tuesday 31 March 2026 

Interviews: 10 and/or 13 April 2026 (in person at Mortlake) 

The Salvation Army – Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising
Location: Hybrid working, 2 days in office, London SE5.
Salary: £53.952 – £57,055 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

The Salvation Army, the UK’s leading social welfare charity, is seeking an Assistant Head of Legacy and in Memory Fundraising to increase the number of In Memory donors and legacy supporters who will leave a future gift to the charity in their Wills.
The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social and community services after the Government. With more than 600 local centres, they make a powerful difference to people across the UK who might otherwise be excluded.

The Assistant Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising is a senior role in the Legacy and In Memory Fundraising team, working alongside the Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising to drive activities after a significant and sustained investment in this area by the organisation.
The role will lead on the delivery of a multi-channel legacy marketing programme and championing legacy giving across the organisation. The post-holder will be responsible for establishing a year on year 10% increase in the number of legacy enquirers, considerers, intenders and pledgers to the charity, as well as establishing a new in memory fundraising programme that will increase annual income.
The successful candidate will have extensive expertise in all aspects of legacy and in memory fundraising and of project managing multiple campaigns across a range of channels, achieving and improving target revenues. You will have a track record in successful strategic planning, management and implementation of strategy and be a highly organised project manager able to work across simultaneous complex projects.

Your excellent leadership and people manager skills working and building high performing teams will be combined with strong financial management and analytical abilities. You will also be skilled in creative development and be an excellent communicator, able to influence at a senior level and to develop strong, successful, collaborative and influential working relationships. Finally, you must be able to work within, and be empathic with, the Christian ethos and values of The Salvation Army Mission.

Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 30th March, 9am

We are seeking a forward‑thinking leader with a track record in changing organisations that have a good and loyal team in place with a commitment to our mission and values, and the imagination to explore new ways of meeting local needs. A track record of fundraising in the charity sector is needed. Whether you come with a background from the advice sector, the wider charity world, or another relevant field, if you have the vision and drive to steer CAEW into the future, we would love to hear from you.