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We’re looking for a brilliant Communications & Campaigns Lead to help shape Z2K’s voice, build our brand, and drive real-world change. This is a hands-on role at the heart of a small, fearless charity that consistently punches above its weight.
From securing major media coverage to mobilising supporters and helping force two government U-turns on disability benefit cuts, our communications and campaigns are delivering real impact. With a re-brand on the horizon and a new strategy, this is a particularly exciting time to come on board.
If you’re passionate about challenging injustice through powerful storytelling and action - and want your work to make a genuine difference - we’d love to hear from you.
Why work with us?
Z2K is a bold anti-poverty charity using frontline evidence and powerful campaigns and communications to drive systemic change. We punch well above our weight - recently helping force two unprecedented government U-turns on disability benefit cuts for example. Our media voice is loud and trusted, with recent appearances on BBC News, Channel 4 News, the Today programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, and regular comments in the Guardian, Mirror, and The Sun.
This is a particularly exciting time to join us. We’re planning to launch a new brand, rolling out a new strategy, and growing our supporter base. We’re fearless, person-centred and unapologetically challenging. But most importantly, we’re delivering real, life-changing wins - this is your chance to be part of it.
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Communications and Campaigns Lead to deliver high-impact public communications and campaigns that strengthen Z2K’s profile, influence change and support our fundraising goals.
Working closely with the Director of Policy & Engagement and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of engaging communications and campaign activity across digital, media and supporter channels. You will also mobilise supporters and communities for in-person actions that amplify our campaigns and deepen public engagement.
You’ll play a key role in bringing our new organisational strategy and planned rebrand to life - ensuring our external messaging reflects our values, demonstrates our impact, and helps secure the income and influence needed to deliver our mission.
A core part of the role will involve ensuring our fundraising communications are compelling and strategic, helping us build stronger relationships with supporters and funders. Equally, you’ll work with colleagues and communities to design and deliver campaigns that are shaped and delivered by people with living experience of poverty.
This is a broad and varied role, ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, wants to be hands-on in delivery, and is passionate about challenging injustice through powerful storytelling and action.
About You
You’ll be a skilled and creative communications and campaigns professional, with a track record of delivering high-impact, audience-focused content and activity across digital, media and supporter channels. You’re confident managing multiple priorities, spotting opportunities in a fast-moving external environment, and adapting messaging to maximise reach and impact. Experience of in person mobilisation would be an added advantage.
You’ll bring strong project management skills and enjoy working collaboratively across teams to produce clear, compelling communications that support fundraising, influence policy, and build public pressure. Whether it’s crafting supporter actions, writing stories that centre lived experience, or securing media coverage, you’ll be comfortable leading delivery while contributing ideas to wider strategic thinking.
You’ll have a keen understanding of how to build trust, grow engagement, and communicate complex issues in a way that connects with audiences. You’ll also be politically engaged and passionate about using communications and campaigns to challenge injustice and drive change.
In return, you’ll join a small charity that punches above its weight with regular coverage in major media outlets and a strong voice in national conversations on poverty. It’s an exciting time to come on board, with a rebrand ahead and a huge opportunity to grow our brand as we make a real difference for people in poverty.
How to apply
Please visit our website to view the full application pack and to complete the application form
Deadline for appications is Midnight 14th September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity that plays a vital role in helping people speak up about crime safely and anonymously. For over 35 years, we’ve worked with the public, police, and a wide range of partners to ensure vital information gets to where it’s needed - helping to solve and prevent crime, protect communities, and save lives.
We’re now looking for a Head of Marketing and Communications to lead and shape the vital function that sits within the role. This is a senior strategic role at the heart of the organisation, whilst still allowing the post holder to stretch creatively. You’ll be responsible for building national campaigns, leading our communications strategy, overseeing our brand, and ensuring our message reaches the right people including the public, law enforcement and commercial clients and partners.
This is more than a brand role. It’s about driving real-world impact and action; helping people feel confident to share what they know about crime, supporting victims, and promoting positive change. Crimestoppers operates in a complex landscape of public safety, corporate partnerships, and digital innovation and so knowledge of the commercial world is key. You’ll need to balance creativity with accountability, public interest with stakeholder engagement, and strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
We’re looking for someone with strong leadership experience across marketing, media, digital, and strategic communications, ideally in a high-profile or sensitive environment whether this be not-for-profit or otherwise. You’ll need to be comfortable managing teams and budgets, influencing at senior management team level, and working across different sectors. Most importantly, you’ll share our belief that everyone has a right to feel safe from crime.
Please see the job pack for more information.
Please submit both a CV and covering letting in application for this role - applications without covering letters may not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Housing Matters—a housing advice and advocacy charity—as our Communications and Fundraising Officer.
You’ll manage our day-to-day communications across social media, email updates, and online resources, as well as support with key income generation working alongside our Director and external Trusts Fundraising consultant. This is a great opportunity for someone with a good track record of income generation and a passion for sharing our organisations impact through effective communications.
Essential:
- 2+ years’ experience in trust fundraising or similar
- Strong writing and digital communication skills
- Familiarity with WordPress, Mailchimp, and social platforms
Benefits include:
25 days holiday (pro rata), flexible/hybrid working, pension scheme, employee wellbeing support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hope Health Action (HHA) is a Christian NGO passionate about providing life-saving health and disability care for the world’s most vulnerable. We work in Haiti, South Sudan, and Uganda, partnering with local communities to deliver sustainable, long-term solutions in challenging contexts.
In recent years, our fundraising potential has grown significantly – with new partnerships, global awards, and high-profile fundraising campaigns enabling our projects to expand and our impact to deepen. As our work grows, so too does the need to ensure our storytelling and communications reflect this momentum: that we’re stewarding partnerships well, communicating the life-changing impact of our programmes, and telling powerful stories that enable us to engage new audiences and sustain future growth.
We believe in the power of authentic, ethical storytelling to inspire change. That’s why we’re looking for a passionate, creative and detail-oriented individual to join our team – someone who can strengthen the way we capture, communicate, and demonstrate impact across all of our work. Your responsibilities would be to:
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Collect and Curate Impact Content
Gather stories, photos, and monitoring data from programme teams to showcase HHA’s impact, ensuring ethical and consistent storytelling across all content. -
Produce Donor Reports and Campaign Materials
Write and design compelling reports and updates for funders, foundations, and supporters – translating data and stories into powerful narratives. -
Lead Digital Communications
Manage HHA’s social media, website, email newsletters, and supporter communications to engage diverse audiences and grow HHA’s reach.
If you can bring a balance of analytical thinking and hands-on creativity, and will be deeply motivated by the opportunity to amplify the voices of those HHA serves, we'd love to hear from you.
Our mission is to empower local communities to provide fair and equal access to life-saving health and disability care for the world’s most vulnerable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Director (4 Day Work Week)
For over 30 years, The Women's Budget Group (WBG) has influenced UK policy through rigorous gendered economic analysis. Our work is cited in Parliament, the media, and by campaigners across civil society. We’re proud of our collaborative culture, our commitment to intersectional feminism, and our track record of impact—from budget assessments to grassroots training.
We are now seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead our nationally respected feminist economics organisation into its next chapter. If you're passionate about social justice, thrive at the intersection of research, policy and activism, and want to reshape how the economy works—and for whom, we would love to hear from you.
As Executive Director, you will:
- Lead strategy and organisational development with integrity and care
- Interpret macro-economic concepts to develop, articulate and defend advocacy positions. (Independently and alongside subject matter experts.)
- Represent WBG to senior stakeholders across government, media, and civil society
- Oversee research, communications, training, and impact measurement
- Drive fundraising and ensure financial sustainability
- Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture
We are seeking a strategic thinker with vision and drive who holds a collaborative, inclusive and empowering leadership style. You will be able to demonstrate high integrity, resilience and adaptability, and perform comfortably in ambiguity and complexity. Seeing beyond immediate outputs towards longer-term systems change.
You will:
- Be committed to women’s rights and equality, understanding how intersecting inequalities affect different women
- Hold recent, demonstrable experience engaging with macroeconomic issues
- Possess either some qualification in Economics, or clear evidence of equivalent professional expertise.
- Hold experience in a senior leadership policy, research, advocacy, or campaigning role
- Thrive in communicating an organisation's mission across all mediums, including public speaking and live media interviews
- Excel in building trusted relationships with the likes of government, civil society, academia and grassroots movements
- Possess robust financial acumen, with experience overseeing budgets, ensuring sustainability, and cultivating and stewarding funding relationships
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those whose lived experience reflects the structural inequalities we seek to address. Job shares and flexible working arrangements are strongly encouraged.
How to apply
WBG is partnering with Doing Good Recruitment on this appointment. The full job pack can be found attached and also on their jobs page.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please do let them know; we’re committed to making this process inclusive and accessible.
To help us monitor how we’re doing and identify any barriers in our recruitment process, we invite all applicants to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form found on Doing Good Recruitment’s application page.
Interviews commence late September/early October
We believe that the organisations and people, that come together to make the world a better place, deserve the very best helping hand for hiring.
This is a rare opportunity to guide a values-driven charity that works across the city to support and stand alongside people seeking sanctuary. We believe Bristol should be a place where everyone feels safe, respected and able to thrive, no matter where they come from. Through our Sanctuary Awards, campaigns, partnerships and networks, we support schools, universities, health centres, arts organisations, faith groups and more to turn welcome into action.
As Director, you will lead our small, dedicated team, keep our strategic goals on track and be the driving force behind the next phase of our work. You’ll need to be someone who can hold both vision and detail, lead with clarity and warmth, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
If you’re a strong communicator with a passion for social justice, experience in leading people and projects, and a belief in the power of communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Deadline is midnight on Wednesday 27th August. Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th or Friday 5th September.
We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector. Please feel free to use information and resources at which may help in preparing your job application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a values-led national children’s rights charity in their search for a new Executive Director.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a values-driven organisation that protects the rights of children in institutional settings such as care, mental health units, and custody. The charity combines legal expertise, advocacy, and direct advice to create meaningful change.
Location: Remote within England, with regular travel to London and occasional travel across England
Salary: £62,000 per annum + 6% employer pension contribution
Contract: Permanent, full-time with flexible working (between 8am–8pm)
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Lead strategic planning and oversee delivery of the current strategy
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and uphold best practice in child protection
- Ensure effective governance and legal compliance
- Lead income generation from trusts, foundations, and individuals
- Represent the charity externally with integrity and passion
- Oversee impactful delivery across legal, policy, and participation programmes
- Champion an inclusive, rights-based culture within the team
About You:
We are seeking an experienced and principled leader with:
- Significant leadership experience in a rights-based or children’s organisation
- Expertise in England’s legal and policy frameworks relating to children’s rights and institutional care
- Demonstrable success in fundraising and building sustainable income
- Strong communication skills and experience of public advocacy
- Confidence in leading strategy, people, and change in a small organisation
- Lived or professional experience of institutional care settings is highly desirable
This role would suit someone with the independence, emotional intelligence, and vision to lead a high-impact charity working at the intersection of children’s rights, law, and policy.
For more information, please submit your CV to .
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Are you a creative communicator with a passion for global education and international development? As the UK-based Fundraising and Communications Officer for United World Schools, you will play a crucial role in bridging global program activity and American donor engagement, through effective communication.
Based in London and working closely with both the Global Communications team and the US Executive Director, you will adapt real-time updates from the field into compelling, US-tailored content for digital platforms, social media, campaigns, donor materials, and events.
You’ll bring a keen understanding of audience preferences and storytelling strategies that resonate across borders.
This is a part-time, highly collaborative role ideal for someone with previous communications experience in an international setting who thrives in a cross-cultural, fast-paced environment.
Person Specification- Essential Skills & Experience
- Established experience in marketing or communications
- Proven ability to write for social media, email, and websites with clarity and impact
- Understanding of digital media trends
- Experience collaborating across departments and geographies
- Strong organisational skills and digital literacy (CMS, email platforms, content scheduling tools)
- A genuine passion for education, equity, and sustainable development
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of global impact and targeted donor engagement, ensuring vital education programming continues to thrive in some of the world’s most underserved communities.
By helping UWS USA tell its story in powerful, culturally relevant ways, you’ll directly support fundraising efforts that change the lives of thousands of children.
- Location: London (Hybrid – 1-2 days in the London office (Whitechapel, E1)
- Hours: Part-time (25 hours per week), permanent
- Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (pro rata), depending on experience
- Closing Date: Rolling, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply now to avoid disappointment
Apply now for more information or an informal chat about the role.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
The Criminal Justice Alliance (CJA) advocates for a fair and effective justice system. Our insight comes from our members: over 200 non-profit organisations and academics with expertise across the UK justice system.
Reporting to the Chair, the Director will help shape and deliver the strategic direction of the CJA. You will lead on the CJA’s external advocacy work and provide inspirational leadership to our small but high-impact team, foster collaboration with members, and ensure strong governance, sustainability and culture.
If you are a strong collaborator and communicator, share our values and ambitions, and is committed to champion change towards a fairer and more effective justice system, we would love to hear from you.
Deadline is 9am on Monday 15 September 2025. First interviews will be held on Tuesday 23 or Wednesday 24 September 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Commonwealth Foundation is committed to bringing Commonwealth civil society and its citizens into the centre of discussion and decision-making around critical issues that affect their lives. As Programme Officer, Knowledge, Learning and Communications, you will be working closely with the Manager in the Knowledge, Learning and Communications (KLC) team and you will engage with civil society issues throughout the Commonwealth. You should have relevant experience in developing innovative digital content including copy and visual media for a range of online channels. You will need to be able to produce and schedule quality content related to the Foundation’s programmes to build engagement with civil society audiences. This position is only open to applicants with an existing right to work in the United Kingdom.
The organisation
The Commonwealth Foundation is mandated by its Member States to advance the interests of Commonwealth civil society. The Foundation seeks to nurture the growth of vibrant and free societies: championing the active and constructive participation of people in all aspects of governance. Our key focus areas are climate justice, health justice and freedom of expression. Our cross-cutting themes are gender equality, small and vulnerable states and young people.
The Foundation’s current Strategic Plan, which details what we are doing, how and why, can be accessed via our website, along with our latest Annual Report where you can get a good idea of how we are currently working.
The programme
The mandate of the Knowledge, Learning and Communications (KLC) programme is to capture, distil and share knowledge and learning to strengthen Foundation’s impact and effectiveness. The programme brings together a range of functions critical to the Foundation’s identity, coherence and visibility including the facility to learn internally; management of information and infrastructure; leadership of the Foundation’s monitoring and evaluation work; and all aspects of our communications and outreach including reporting.
The role
The Programme Officer (PO) will support the effective delivery of the Foundation’s Knowledge, Learning and Communications (KLC) workplan. Working under the supervision of the KLC Programme Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the Foundation’s websites; planning and creating content for our online channels that communicates meaningful results and tells the Foundation’s story in as engaging way as possible; event coordination, facilitation and promotion; support for media relations; support for annual reporting and results monitoring; and support to Foundation staff in the optimal use of communications tools and IT.
Key tasks and responsibilities
The postholder will undertake the following key tasks:
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Actively promote the values and aims of the Commonwealth
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Monitor and engage with sector news, trends and discussions
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Plan and create content for all social media channels, monitoring and reporting on social media reach and digital metrics
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Manage content for the Foundation’s websites and work with web developers to develop functionality and meet evolving needs
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Play a leading role in event coordination and promotion
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Work collaboratively with the other Foundation programmes, identifying opportunities to maximise synergies towards the Foundation’s vision and mission
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Guide staff in the effective use of information technology including platforms such as Zoom Webinars and databases like Airtable
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Generate writing and other media that captures ideas and best practice from one area of our work and communicates it effectively with a wider audience
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Coordinate and support data collection and monitoring results against our strategy
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Prepare copy and content for briefing notes, reports and presentations
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Guide and support staff in their communications
The individual
We seek an individual with demonstrated experience in communications gained within a comparable field, especially of social media and online marketing, along with experience of using website content management systems. The ideal candidate will also have experience using the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and have a good understanding of Microsoft tools and webinar/virtual meeting platforms. They will have strong writing skills and experience in storytelling and reporting, along with an ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders. They should have an awareness of ensuring brand and style guidelines are reflected across communication activities and be comfortable acting as a first point of contact for media enquiries as well as liaising with colleagues and external suppliers.
What we Offer
Salary expectations: £32,076 - £35,605 per annum
The Foundation is proud of our welcoming and accommodating working environment. We strive to be a great place to work.
We offer generous holidays 30 days (plus 8 bank holidays and 4 privilege days).
Fifteen percent of your salary is payable tax-free at stipulated periods in lieu of a formal superannuation scheme.
Foundation staff have access to our private health scheme, including dental cover.
We are based in Marlborough House, Pall Mall, central London. We are currently operating a flexible working policy which requires all staff to work from the office at least five days per fortnight including every Wednesday, and applicants must be able to affirm their capacity and willingness to work within this policy.
Our commitment
The Foundation celebrates diversity, and we are proud of our diverse and welcoming team. All qualified applicants already eligible to work in the UK will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status or pregnancy.
If you need us to make any special accommodation in the recruitment and selection process because of a protected characteristic, please let us know.
The process
Interested candidates should apply online via the Commonwealth Foundation website.
The application requires you to provide a comprehensive CV as well as a motivation letter that clearly addresses the criteria as outlined in the person specification and the competencies framework.
You must possess and declare the right to work in the UK at the time of application submission for your application to be considered. The Commonwealth Foundation does not sponsor work visas.
Closing date for applications:
9.00am BST Tuesday 26 August 2025
Interviews:
First-round interviews will be held online, in the week beginning 8 September 2025.
Second-round interviews will be held in person in the week beginning 15 September 2025 at Marlborough House, central London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking for a role where your skills and passion can truly make an impact? This is an exciting time to join our friendly, busy, and supportive team as we implement our 10-year Mission Plan, shaping the future of our Diocese and the communities we serve.
Covering Hampshire, Berkshire, South Oxford, and the Channel Islands, our Diocese is home to 87 parishes and 50 schools, serving over 27,000 practising Catholics and supporting 32,000 children and their families. Our work is both challenging and deeply rewarding, offering the opportunity to be part of something truly meaningful.
We are seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy to ensure long-term resilience, manage the finance team, deliver a high standard of financial governance, and provide effective support for our parishes. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide expert financial guidance to the Bishop, Trustees, and diocesan leaders. You will oversee financial governance, treasury and investment management, risk assessment, and IT strategy, ensuring financial prudence while supporting the mission of the Church.
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with experience in complex organisations and, ideally, knowledge of the charity or not for profit sector. The successful candidate will have well-developed interpersonal skills, a track record of excellent attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-finance audiences. A commitment to teamwork and supporting parishes is essential.
An understanding of Catholic Church teachings and values is crucial, as you will play a key role in aligning financial decisions with pastoral priorities.
This role will be working 37.5 hours per week, offering a competitive salary of £85,000 - £95,000 per annum.
Based at St. Edmund House, Bishop Crispian Way, Portsmouth, PO1 3QA, with regular travel across the Diocese to parishes and diocesan meetings, including the Channel Islands which may require overnight stays. Please note, for this role a full driving license and access to a vehicle will be required.
If you are inspired by the idea of working in a values-driven environment where your efforts will have a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
Come and be part of our mission!
Role Purpose
The Director of Finance is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for strategic financial leadership and ensuring the financial sustainability of the Diocese. This role encompasses treasury management, investment strategy, risk management, IT oversight, and long-term financial planning. It also involves leading and developing a resilient and professional finance team.
The Director of Finance must balance financial prudence with pastoral priorities, fostering trust with clergy, lay leaders, and stakeholders while driving financial and operational efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and implement a financial strategy aligned with the Diocese’s mission and long-term objectives.
- Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and risk management to support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with Canon Law, UK financial regulations, and charity law across all jurisdictions.
- Advise the Bishop, COO, Trustees, and key leaders on all aspects of financial management.
- Attend senior board and committee meetings presenting clear and insightful financial reports.
Treasury & Investment Management
- Oversee treasury operations, ensuring effective cash flow management and financial sustainability.
- Lead on investment strategy, working with the Investment Committee and external advisors to maximise ethical and responsible investment returns.
- Regularly review Restricted and Designated Funds to ensure compliance with Diocesan policies and procedures for such funds.
Leadership of the Finance Team
- Provide strong leadership, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and mentor finance staff, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to succeed.
- Ensure the efficient operation of financial systems, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls.
- Promote collaboration across diocesan departments, ensuring effective financial stewardship at all levels.
Financial Oversight, Risk Management & Investigations
- Oversee fraud risk management, implementing robust controls to identify, prevent, and address financial irregularities, particularly in parish accounts.
- Develop and maintain a Financial Risk Register, identifying and mitigating key risks across the Diocese, including fraud, liquidity, compliance, and operational risks.
- Regularly review and update the Risk Register, ensuring risks are assessed, mitigated, and reported to senior leadership and trustees.
- Establish and implement risk management strategies, embedding a culture of financial accountability across the Diocese.
- Provide audit support and financial guidance to parishes, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the development of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with diocesan strategy and long-term financial sustainability.
- Develop and maintain long-term financial forecasts, assessing future income, expenditure, and funding requirements.
- Lead and manage complex financial investigations, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance.
Financial Planning & Parish Support
- Provide strategic financial support to parishes, schools, and diocesan agencies, helping them develop long-term sustainability plans.
- Offer guidance on budgeting, financial controls, and fundraising strategies.
- Develop and implement financial training for clergy and parish finance teams to improve financial literacy and compliance.
- Operational & IT Leadership
- Lead the IT strategy, ensuring digital transformation aligns with financial and operational objectives.
- Work with IT providers to ensure cybersecurity, data protection, and technology governance.
- Embed and oversee financial systems and processes, driving efficiency through modern financial software and automation.
Payroll
- Lead the payroll function working closely with the HR manager to deliver a reliable and accurate service for employees. This will include the effective use of the designated payroll IT system.
Governance, Reporting & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, charity law, and internal policies across all jurisdictions.
- Delivery of the Financial Annual Report and Accounts to agreed timescales.
- Develop and update key policies and procedures to ensure financial governance and accountability.
- Work closely with Trustees, external auditors, and regulatory bodies to maintain transparency and good governance.
- Implement robust internal financial controls to safeguard diocesan assets and mitigate risks.
- Develop a standard suite of financial reports to enable informed strategic and operational decision-making for the Board of Trustees and senior leaders.
- Timely production of monthly management accounts and cashflow analysis
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Bishop, clergy, Trustees, and Senior Leadership Team.
- Communicate complex financial information clearly and persuasively to both finance professionals and non-experts.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring financial decisions support the Diocese’s mission.
Other Duties
- Undertake any other reasonable duties required by line manager.
Director of Finance – Person Specification
Competence, Expertise and Knowledge:
Essential
- Degree-level education (or equivalent professional qualification/experience).
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Extensive financial leadership experience, ideally within charities, faith-based organisations, or complex institutions.
- Proven expertise in treasury and investment management, with experience in ethical investment strategies.
- Strong IT acumen, with experience in financial systems, digital transformation, and IT governance.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage clergy, Trustees, and external stakeholders effectively.
- Confident public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver complex financial information in an engaging and accessible manner.
- Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality financial reports and strategic documents.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the teachings, values, and mission of the Catholic Church.
- Strategic thinker, with the ability to balance financial discipline with pastoral priorities.
- A full, clean UK driving licence, with the ability to travel across the Diocese, including the Channel Islands.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Canon Law, charity governance, and ecclesiastical structures.
- Experience working in a faith-based or mission-driven organisation.
How to Apply
Please send a comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter setting out your suitability for the role and motivation in applying. Please state ‘Director of Finance’ in your cover letter title.
We encourage an early application as we may close this advertisement at our discretion before the date stated, if a high number of applicants apply.
You will be notified should we wish to progress your application and invite you to an interview.
The Diocese of Portsmouth is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who support the ethos and values of the Catholic Church.
You must have a valid UK Right to Work, as the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth does not offer UK Visa Sponsorship.
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We're looking for a new Director who will steer LEVEL Centre to achieve its artistic, financial and strategic objectives, championing the organisation as a leading contemporary arts centre that delivers meaningful creative opportunities for disabled people.
LEVEL Centre is a charity that celebrates the art that ‘difference’ makes, helping unlock the unique talents of disabled creatives and showing the world how powerful ‘difference’ can be. We’re an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and receive funding from a range of trusts and foundations. Our award-winning accessible building is located rurally on the edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park in Derbyshire.
We work with:
- Learning disabled and disabled people
- Autistic and/or neurodivergent people
- Artists, performers and interesting people
- Our rural Derbyshire Community, the county and surrounding areas
- Cultural and creative organisations
- National and International partners
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dynamic and inclusive charity making a positive impact in the community through the arts and environmental initiatives
- Champion, collaborating with and making space for disabled creatives
- Contribute to the growth and success of a rurally based arts centre
- LEVEL Centre is a supportive and creative charity
About the role:
Working collaboratively with our fantastic team, board, key stakeholders and LEVEL Centre’s vibrant community, you will provide confident and inspiring leadership to develop and oversee a programme that reflects our vision, mission and values. You'll have a successful track record in fundraising, and work to promote and maintain the interests of LEVEL Centre in its relationships with Arts Council England and other funding bodies.
The role requires experience at a senior level within the cultural industries, developing diverse and impactful arts engagement projects and programmes that transform lives. You will work to identify and remove barriers to inclusion, be passionate about creating meaningful creative opportunities for disabled and neurodivergent people, and support artists to develop their talent through our commissioning and residency programmes.
A team player working with empathy and compassion, you'll have a commitment to wellbeing, and be able to inspire, motivate and empower our team. LEVEL Centre is a special, a brave and safe space to be yourself - welcoming, creative, inclusive and supportive - and you'll be part of that.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work in close collaboration with the board, staff and key stakeholders in line with the business plan aims and objectives
- Develop the artistic vision of LEVEL Centre – building a programme that delivers our mission, in collaboration with staff, facilitators, external organisations and other collaborators. This includes the LEVEL participation programme, gallery and digital exhibition programme and artist residency programme
- Oversee the effective and responsible financial management of LEVEL Centre
- Oversee HR across the organisation following best practice principles
- Stakeholder management
- Able to achieve strategic objectives within a changing cultural landscape
- Represent and champion LEVEL Centre at local and national events
- Build a network of local and regional contacts across the arts sector
- Promote and maintain the strategic interests of the company
- Fundraising from trusts, foundations and other sources to increase income generation and maximise its assets
- Partnership building
- Develop robust strategies and seek advice and guidance for up to date knowledge on policies and procedures
- Prepare reports for board meetings
- Oversee marketing, branding and vision
- Oversee projects and programmes
- Be an advocate for accessible governance
- Champion disabled creatives
- Co-chair East Midlands Disability Arts Network alongside Attenborough Arts Centre
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Occasional evening, weekend and bank holiday working may be required. Flexible working arrangements to be discussed. Core business hours are Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
Pension: LEVEL Centre operates an auto enrolment pension scheme deferred for 3 months from joining the organisation with Nest.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 29 August.
Download our recruitment pack here: https://bit.ly/LEVELDirectorJobPack
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Since 1990, Public Law Project has held power to account through key legal challenges. PLP’s recent work, delivered in close collaboration with its brilliant clients and partners, includes challenging the government’s Rwanda immigration policy, securing justice for the Windrush generation, and scrutinising the use of AI in public decision-making.
Our work is highly respected and deeply valued across the legal and social justice sectors. To continue tackling the most pressing legal injustices of our time, we need you to increase our reach and engagement with our key audiences (including policy makers, the legal community and civil society organisations), amplifying our influence and impact.
The Role
Reporting to the Communications & Engagement Director, this is an exciting role focused on supporting and building PLP’s external profile and audience engagement. You’ll be responsible for: building relationships with journalists and securing media coverage, day-to-day content creation and the development of our digital channels. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, as well as partners and clients, to ensure our communications are timely, inclusive, and impactful.
This is an exciting time to join the team. You would be communicating PLP’s work at a time when many of the issues we work on – from immigration to AI – have never been more salient. You would be joining us after we’ve launched our bold new strategy, which envisages a strategic role for external communications. You would be part of an exciting creative process to refresh our visual identity and narrative.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A creative storyteller: You will have strong news judgement and storytelling ability and will enjoy translating complex legal and policy issues into compelling content that engages and inspires
- A collaborative colleague: You will enjoy working across teams with colleagues at all levels and with external partners and clients
- Organised and determined: You are an excellent project manager who enjoys developing plans and putting them into action
- Committed to Equity: You resonate with PLP’s commitment to understand and address the effects of discrimination in all our work, both external and internal.
If you’re ready to take up this vital role, we’d love to hear from you!
As part of our commitment to recruit fairly we use anonymised-selection processes until interview, offer additional interview opportunities to the highest-scoring candidates from under-represented communities, and use ‘tie-breaker’ provisions at all stages of our selection process.
PLP's mission is to improve public decision making, empower people to understand and apply the law, and increase access to justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Plumstead Community Law Centre is a free specialist legal advice charity located in central Woolwich in South East London. We provide specialist legal advice and advocacy in the areas of immigration, welfare benefits and employment People can access our services via telephone or email, and through the Advice Hub outreach services we attend in local community centres. In 2024 over 1,400 local people accessed our advice and representation services, resulting in a range of financial and non-financial benefits.
Towards the end of 2024, we moved away from a collective model towards a functional management structure. We appointed an Interim CEO from the staff group and expanded our trustee board's size and expertise.
This Managing Director and Senior Solicitor role involves assuming the charity’s management from our interim CEO, who has established strong systems and secured new funding for the further strengthening of the charity. Our strategic plan includes improving our legal practice management with a view to obtaining a quality mark and securing an immigration legal aid contract. We anticipate securing further funding to expand our services, to support more people in need in our community.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced solicitor who has a track record in supervision and management. Although the job description is wide ranging, support will be given through further recruitment of administrative support.
The Law Centre Managing Director and Senior Solicitor (“MD/SS”) is responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Law Centre. Working within appropriate delegations from the Board, the post holder ensures that the Law Centre provides quality assured services that meet its charitable purposes. The MD/SS ensures that issues of risk and compliance are properly managed and that the Centre is an exciting, innovative and enjoyable place to work. The MD/SS ensures that the Centre operates within budgets set by the Board and 2 that it offers value for money. The MD/SS must ensure that legal, regulatory, grant, contractual and other relevant requirements are met and that the Centre continues to be relevant to its community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a creative communicator and passionate fundraiser who thrives on making a real difference?
We’re looking for a Fundraising & Communications Manager (Maternity Cover) to help us grow income and awareness for LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our fundraising and communications efforts, build meaningful relationships, and amplify the voices of the families we support.
If you’re motivated, emotionally intelligent, and ready to hit the ground running, then this could be the role for you.
What We’re Looking For
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A confident and collaborative fundraiser and communicator with proven experience in income generation and/or marketing roles.
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Someone who thrives on building relationships with supporters, donors, families, and partners.
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A creative thinker with excellent storytelling and writing skills.
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A natural organiser, able to manage multiple priorities and projects with calm and clarity.
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Passionate about the work of LATCH and the difference we make for families across Wales.
What You’ll Do and the Skills That Will Help You Succeed:
Fundraising & Income Generation
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Deliver and manage fundraising across key income streams including corporate partnerships, individual giving, events, and major donors.
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Plan and lead events and fundraising campaigns, bringing strong project management skills and creativity to everything you do.
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Build and nurture relationships with supporters, fundraisers, and volunteers, using your empathy and communication skills to create lasting connections.
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Develop clear and engaging donor journeys that inspire ongoing support.
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Use your analytical skills to manage budgets, maximise Gift Aid, and evaluate fundraising performance.
Communications & Marketing
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Be a strong storyteller, creating content that raises awareness and deepens engagement across social media, newsletters, and the website.
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Work confidently across digital platforms, maintaining and updating web and social channels.
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Be a compelling face for LATCH, representing the charity at events, cheque presentations, and public speaking engagements.
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Collaborate with the wider team to gather powerful case studies and ensure ethical, dignified storytelling.
Compliance & Data
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Keep accurate, compliant records using Beacon CRM.
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Ensure all fundraising activity meets Charity Commission, Fundraising Regulator, and GDPR standards.
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Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement, bringing attention to detail and a commitment to best practice.
Ensuring that families affected by childhood cancer get the help and care they need and never face the journey alone.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.