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About the Royal School for the Blind Charity

The Royal School for the Blind Charity Liverpool is a charity that runs both a School for young people aged 2-19 years old and an adult day service for young adults over the age of 19 with vision impairment, sensory, or additional needs. Although our funding comes from a variety of sources, we are starting to fundraise to support our income and make our work more sustainable for the future. Income generated will support the development of our pupils and young adults, prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life and encourage their independence, communication and mobility. 

Why this role matters

We have ambitious plans for the future including building a new Centre to provide opportunities for therapies and independent growth for young people, and we know that developing sustainable voluntary income will be critical to achieving them. That's why we're investing in fundraising and creating this new role. As our first Development Manager, you'll have the opportunity to build our fundraising approach from the ground up, developing new relationships with individuals, businesses, communities and charitable funders and helping us tell the story of our work to new audiences.

Role Overview and Application Process

Job Title: Charity Development Manager

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Location: This role can be either office-based at the Royal School for the Blind Charity, or hybrid. 

Responsible to: Charity Leadership Group and managed by Head of Central Services

Pay Scale: £35k - £40k, depending on experience (NJC 26-30)

Term: Two-year fixed term in the first instance, with the ambition to establish fundraising as a sustainable long-term function within the charity.

This is a rare opportunity to build and shape a new fundraising operation from the ground up, playing a pivotal role in the long-term growth and sustainability of the Royal School for the Blind Charity. As the function develops, there will be scope to expand its reach and impact, offering excellent potential for career progression.

The Charity Development Manager will lead efforts to secure vital income that underpins the charity’s vision and purpose, driving support through donor engagement, targeted campaigns, and strategic fundraising initiatives. Our long-term ambition is to build a diversified fundraising programme capable of generating approximately £400,000 annually. This role will be instrumental in developing and delivering a growing, high-performing fundraising portfolio.

We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional who can design and deliver a robust, evidence-based fundraising strategy. This will involve gaining a deep understanding of the charity’s mission, stakeholders, and audiences, as well as the broader funding landscape, creating a diversified and effective approach that maximizes income and long-term sustainability. This is an exciting time for the Charity as we become much more outward-looking. Alongside our existing work, we have begun a capital building project to enhance our resources. When completed, the new Rushton Centre will house facilities which are open to the public, including a hydrotherapy pool and a café. At the heart of this is a wish to make the Royal School for the Blind Charity part of the fabric of the City.

In this new post we are looking for someone who can help open up our work to the wider public: the role is well suited to an experienced fundraiser looking for autonomy and the opportunity to help shape the next chapter in the charity’s history.

Although this is a new standalone fundraising role, you won't be building the function in isolation. The post sits within a well-established and supportive team and will be strategically led by the Charity Leadership group and Board of Trustees. In addition, you will have access to colleagues across our services to help bring our impact to life, and support to develop campaigns and engage new audiences. Alongside this, the Charity is currently fundraising for a capital project for a significant new building to resource our activities and reach out into the wider community. Whilst this is a separate project, in the future there will be exciting opportunities to link the new building into the core fundraising strategy.

For full roles and responsibilities please see the application pack.

Applications close: 9am on Wednesday 21st October

Shortlisting: Thursday 22nd October

Interviews: Wednesday 4th November

Preferred start date: January 2027 (or as soon as possible)

Safeguarding

The Charity considers safeguarding as its highest priority and fosters an active safeguarding culture. The post will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks, including collection of 3 references, online checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

About GoodGym

GoodGym is a charity that combines exercise with volunteering. Our members run, walk, or cycle to do physical tasks for community projects and to support isolated and older people.

The potential is even greater, cities around the world have requested that we start there and the goal is to make our activity ubiquitous. Doing so would transform urban life and make cities greener, happier and healthier.

Role summary

The Head of Business Development is responsible for all income generation for the organisation. Working with the CEO they are responsible for creating and executing our business development strategy. They work closely with the senior team to ensure the long term financial sustainability of the organisation.

Goal of the role

The goal of the role is to generate more income than is required to run GoodGym each year and to develop plans to do this sustainably.

• Direct reports 1
• Team Business Development
• Hours 5 days (37.5 hours) per week with flexible arrangements
• Location GoodGym’s Central Team works hybridly from an office in London.
• Report to CEO
• Salary £45-50k
• Application Closing Date Midnight 05th of October 2026
• Planned Interview dates
• First round: Week beginning 19th October
• Second round: Week beginning 26th October

Key responsibilities and accountability

• Develop and manage a business development strategy in line with targets and needs of the organisation.
• Stay informed on changes and trends in relevant funding areas and keep the organisation informed of where we might need to adapt to obtain funding.
• Accountability for all income including, but not exclusively, public sector, grant funding, brand partnerships, member donations and gift aid.
• Identifying new income generation channels, and working with the CEO to ensure opportunities and risks are understood
• Own the end to end business development pipeline - modelling, identifying opportunities, producing proposals, tender submission, negotiation of contracts.
• Ensuring visibility of funding pipeline for the CEO, Treasurer and Board, with regular review of accurate likelihood of delivery across each funding route
• Ensure reporting to funders is executed to a high standard.
• Build and develop relationships with funders and potential funders including chasing funding where necessary.
• Lead, motivate and manage staff and contractors in the business development team.

Wider organisation responsibilities

• Inputting to the overall strategy development of the organisation, and creating delivery plans. Assessing the financial implications of the organisation’s strategy and providing feedback.
• Working with others to ensure that the financial strategy and the organisational strategy are compatible. Work across GoodGym to understand the barriers and enablers for operational work in relation to partnerships
• Ensuring operational teams are consulted on proposals that affect them Building the GoodGym brand and reputation through all interactions and communications, particularly amongst potential and existing funders.
• Reporting relevant information to the Trustee Board, and attending meetings as required
• Working with others to ensure that GoodGym communications reflect our obligations to funders and partners

What success looks like

The success of this role is measured by:

• Development and execution of Business Development Strategy
• Revenue generated at least in line with annual target
• Growth of sustainable income sources e.g. donations, brand sponsorships and long term partnerships
• Contribution to GoodGym’s overall strategy

Growth Opportunities

You will play a key role in the senior leadership of the organisation, and be a representative for GoodGym in meetings with various stakeholders . The role provides the freedom to influence strategy in consultation with the CEO.

You will work closely with other teams across the organisation meaning you can learn from their skills and experiences. You will also have the chance to work closely with our trustees who have a wealth of varied experience and expertise.

Your manager will support your personal development and provide suggestions for learning opportunities, mentorship, training or non-executive roles. There is an annual organisation budget to support the cost of external training.

You will be invited to team events, socials,fitness sessions, meetings and optional working groups on issues such as diversity and the environment.

Expectations of the role

• Occasional national travel - flexible in discussion with manager
• Occasional unsociable hours - flexible in discussion with manager
• Completion of a DBS check

Person specification

What we are looking for in the role:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

Essential

Knowledge

• Understanding of social value and its role in corporate giving
• Budget management experience - including forecasting, tracking against targets and reporting
• Understanding of how to use data and insight to inform decisions, shape proposals and measure impact

Skills

• Proven track record in business development and income generation securing six figure plus amounts
• Experience of bid writing to successfully gain grant/ trust / foundation income
• Experience of people management
• Exceptional relationship building skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic planning skills - translating strategy into operational delivery plans
• Project management skills
• Time-management and working to deadlines

Behaviours

• Strategic thinker with interest in operations and delivery when needed
• Collaborative
• Person-centred
• Proactive and adaptable
• Committed to diversity, inclusion and safeguarding

Desirable

Knowledge

• Understanding of commissioning environments and public sector procurement
• Relevant sector(s) knowledge - sport/ physical activity, mental health/ isolation/ loneliness or older people

Skills

• Experience of managing people responsible for income generation
• Experience working for a charity or third-sector organisation

For more information on the role and the organisation see our job pack below.

How to apply:

To apply, please apply on our company website no later than midnight on the 05/10/26.

Lead transformation that changes lives. 

Are you a strategic thinker who can bring people together to turn complex challenges into practical change? 

Do you have the experience and influence to turn ambitious ideas into practical, sustainable transformation?  

If so, this could be the opportunity for you. 

At Together Trust, everything we do is about creating opportunities for the people we support to thrive. As we deliver our ambitiousfive-year strategy, we are looking for a talented Service Transformation & Innovation Lead to help turn our vision into reality. 

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys strategic thinking, collaborative change and working across an organisation to connect services, people and ideas in ways that make a real difference. 

You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the Together Trust to translate strategy into action, align priorities and support transformation, innovation and partnership work. 

Salary: £49,943 | Full Time | Permanent  

Hybrid Working – Cheadle / home-based with travel across the Northwest (predominantly Manchester and Stockport area) 

Interview Date: 23rd October 2026

About the role 

As our Service Transformation & Innovation Lead, reporting directly to the Service Director, you will act as a key connector across services, strategic programmes and organisational priorities helping teams build momentum and embed meaningful, lasting change. 

What you will be doing 

• Shaping and leading improvement activity that helps deliver Together Trust’s five-year strategy and strengthens the way services work for the people we support 
• Turning strategic ambitions into practical delivery plans that help colleagues move forward with clarity, confidence and shared purpose. 
• Identifying opportunities to align projects, initiatives and change activity across services 
• Supporting senior leaders to manage priorities, dependencies and organisational capacity 
• Championing innovation, continuous improvement and the sharing of best practice 
• Moving new ideas, sustainability priorities and emerging partnerships from early thinking into practical change that services can adopt and sustain 
• Facilitating cross-service collaboration to strengthen outcomes and reduce duplication 
• Providing insightful reporting, governance support and delivery assurance. 
• Working in line with Trust safeguarding policy and practice

 About you 

You are someone who builds positive working relationships and enjoys bringing people together to solve complex challenges. You balance strategic ambition with operational realities and turn ideas into practical, sustainable solutions. 

We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who can show experience, understanding or transferable skills in the following areas: 

• Strategic delivery, transformation or service improvement across multiple teams or services 
• Stakeholder engagement, influencing and building alignment without direct authority 
• Turning organisational priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes 
• Identifying connections, dependencies, risks and opportunities across complex programmes of work 
• Facilitation and collaboration that help teams achieve shared objectives 
• Using evidence and data to support planning, decision-making and evaluation 
• Planning, organisation and communication 
• Relevant professional experience, learning or qualifications that support you to succeed in the role (including degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience)  

It would be great if you also have: 

• Project Management qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM or AgilePM 
• Change Management qualifications such as Prosci or APMG 
• Experience within social care, education, health, charity or other regulated service environments 
• Knowledge of programme management, portfolio delivery and benefits realisation approaches 
• Experience supporting innovation, sustainability or partnership development  

Why join Together Trust? 

At Together Trust, you’ll be part of a charity with a clear purpose: helping people feel supported, included and able to thrive. 

Benefits  

• Annual Leave – 27 days plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 30 after 5 years and 33 after 10 years. 
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit – up to 7% employer pension contributions and up to 6× basic salary. 
• Occupational sick pay and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave. 
• Reward and Discount platform plus eligibility for Blue Light Card. 
• Real Living Wage employer. 
• Refer a Friend scheme. 
• Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships. 
• Long service awards with cash gifts and extra holiday. 
• Promotion of Wellbeing, including Mental Health First Aiders and free weekly yoga (in person/online). 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Inclusive networks: Disability & Neurodiversity, Race Equality, Proud Together (LGBTQ+), Together for Men, Women Together. 

You'll have the opportunity to: 

• Shape the future direction of services across the Together Trust 
• Lead meaningful transformation that positively impacts people's lives 
• Work alongside compassionate, courageous, and collaborative colleagues 
• Influence strategic decision-making at a senior level 
• Be part of an organisation committed to innovation, learning and continuous improvement 
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment 

Our commitment to inclusion 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. 

We positively encourage applications from people with lived experience.  If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey we will work with you to understand what support would help. 

Enhanced DBS check required (undertaken by Together Trust). 

Ready to make an Impact? 

If you are passionate about driving innovation, building partnerships and delivering meaningful change that improves outcomes for people and communities, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply today and help shape the future of Together Trust services 

We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified. 

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. 

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy.

Job description 

Motivated to make a difference and connect communities through sport, you'll be a proactive natural connector who thrives on helping others succeed. With effective communication and organisational skills, you'll confidently support grassroots groups and build lasting impact across London. Join Sported as a Regional Delivery Officer and you could be playing a vital role in the heart of our Field Team. 

About the role 

As one of two key contacts for Sported groups across London,you'll play a vital role in helping community led organisations grow, become more sustainable and maximise their impact. You'll build effective relationships with these groups, understand their challenges and opportunities, and connect them to the support, resources and funding they need to thrive. This involves welcoming new groups to our network and supporting existing ones to develop. 

Working closely with colleagues, volunteer consultants and partners, you'll help deliver projects and programmes that strengthens and develops them and creates positive outcomes for people and communities. You'll also contribute to volunteer engagement, partnership development, grant administration and project evaluation, while ensuring accurate records and data are maintained across your area. 

About You 

Are you passionate about the power of sport to strengthen communities and change lives? We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about supporting grassroots organisations, ideally within sport (but please still apply if not in the sport sector), and who shares our commitment to inclusion, equality and positive social change. 

You'll be a confident relationship-builder with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to build trust with a wide range of people. Organised and able to manage competing priorities, you'll be comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative remote team. You will also possess a working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and have experience of database management. 

Apply to be part of our team 

Benefits 

Joining Sported means becoming part of a passionate, supportive team dedicated to ensuring there are opportunities for everyone, improving health and wellbeing, ensuring communities are empowered. We believe in creating a positive environment not only for the people we support, but also for our colleagues. That's why we offer flexible, home-based working, generous annual leave, a pension scheme, wellbeing support, and opportunities to give back through paid volunteering days. With paid study leave, wellbeing days, and ongoing learning and development opportunities, you'll have the support you need to grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. At Sported, you'll be part of an organisation where your contribution truly makes a difference. 

Act with Integrity. Champion Inclusion. Transform Together. Drive Change. 

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly candidates from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities, disabled people, and those with lived experience of tackling inequality. We believe diverse voices are essential to creating meaningful and lasting change. 

Please see the job pack, where you’ll find details of roles and responsibilities, and required skills and experience. 

The closing date for this role is 9am on 9th October 2026. 

We want you to feel comfortable and supported throughout the recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to help make the process more accessible for you, please let us know. 

Application Instructions 

If you wish to apply, please provide an up to date CV, together with a cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria shown in the person specification. You can use experiences gained from work, volunteering and life experiences. We will not consider applications without these two documents. We also ask you to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form, this is not compulsory but we use the anonymous data to help us improve our recruitment practices and ensure our approach reaches a diverse audience.

Westway Trust is seeking a dedicated Head of Operations with a minimum of 5 years’ senior leadership or operational management experience in a multi-disciplinary organisation, ideally within a community, charitable, social enterprise or values-led setting.

In this newly created role, you will act as a key advisor, reporting directly into the CEO, and will have responsibility of key areas of the Trust’s operational functions, ensuring the smooth and effective running and delivery of services. You will directly manage the leads of HR, Learning, Communications & Marketing, and Community Engagement, supporting them to deliver high-quality work and develop professionally.

If you are a values-led operational leader who is committed to community transformation and organisational excellence, and thrives on steering strategic decisions, this role is for you!

Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:

• Oversight and line management of the HR, Learning, Communications & Marketing, and Community Engagement functions of the Trust.
• Oversight of key projects essential to the delivery of the Horizon (strategic) Plan 2025-2028 as agreed with the CEO.
• Be a key part of the Executive Team, chaired by the CEO.
• Maintain an overview of all projects and programmes of activity, outputs and outcomes within the role and ensure reports are written and submitted on time.
• Provide day-to-day operational leadership across teams, driving high performance, alignment with values, and maintaining individual, personal & team wellbeing.
• Develop and implement planning processes and performance management tools to ensure effective delivery of goals.
• Develop, drive and maintain the data gathering and analysis for the Westway Trust, that enables the Social Impact Framework and to play a key role in the organisation’s progress towards creating a strong narrative in respect of achievement.
• Attend People Committee Meetings and the Board as requested, and contribute to the preparation of meeting papers as necessary in line with agenda requirements.
• Provide upward reporting and insight to the CEO including written briefings, performance dashboards, and recommendations.
• Attend internal and external meetings, including those that require representing the Trust publicly, in line with agreed strategies and perspectives.
• Monitor, update and ensure compliance with organisational policies and legal requirements (e.g. safeguarding, employment, health & safety, data protection) to build a positive work culture.
• Champion collaboration and integration across departments, ensuring consistent implementation of work priorities that align with community needs and objectives.
• Support a values-based culture that centres equity, sustainability, openness, courage, and integrity.
• Contribute to organisational development and support the process of communicating and managing change effectively at the Trust in line with agreed policies and frameworks.

Essential Experience, Skills and Attributes:

• Minimum 5 years’ senior leadership or operational management experience in a multi-disciplinary organisation, ideally within a community, charitable, social enterprise or values-led setting.
• Proven ability to lead, guide and motivate diverse teams and to support the professional growth of those who report to you as a line manager.
• Demonstrable experience of good practice approaches to conflict resolution, working in collaboration with others and encouraging honesty, transparency and open ways of working across teams that benefit the organisation’s effectiveness and efficiency.
• Excellent planning, organisation and performance management skills.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills, including the ability to summarise complex data and issues for decision-makers.
• Experience in researching, developing and managing departmental budgets.
• Ability to analyse information, and formulate practical and reasoned operational plans that can be easily understood and monitored.
• Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills – able to offer both moral and professional support to teams.
• Experience of supporting organisational change, transition, or transformation programmes.
• Experience of embedding inclusive and equitable practices across teams.
• Demonstrable alignment with the Trust’s values and commitment to anti-racism and community power.

Desirable Experience, Skills and Attributes:

• Previous experience overseeing HR or education/community programmes is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with communications/marketing functions is a plus but not essential.
• Degree-level education together with a recognised professional qualification in any of the fields this role covers – or equivalent lived/professional experience – is highly desirable.

The application deadline is 5 pm on Sunday, 27 September, when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.

Harris Hill is delighted to be recruiting for a Grants Officer on behalf of a growing and entrepreneurial charity supporting high-value philanthropy and grant-making in the UK and internationally.

Salary: Starting from £40,000 + generous benefits
Location: Marylebone, London (hybrid – 3 days office-based, 2 days WFH)

This is an exciting opportunity for a grants professional with strong knowledge of UK charity law and grant-making to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organisation and play a key role in increasing the flow of funding into the charitable sector.

The role: You will manage and assess grants across a range of portfolios, including complex and international programmes, ensuring funding decisions are robust, compliant and appropriately risk-assessed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing grant requests and undertaking appropriate due diligence.
• Making well-reasoned grant recommendations based on risk, charity law and regulatory guidance.
• Advising colleagues on grant-making, compliance and complex cases.
• Managing high-risk, complex and international grant applications.
• Liaising with grantee organisations and supporting donor communications.
• Monitoring grant reports, compliance requirements and reporting obligations.
• Maintaining accurate, audit-ready grant and due diligence records.
• Keeping up to date with charity law, regulation and sector best practice.
• Supporting improvements to grant-making systems and processes.
• Developing guidance and training for colleagues.
• Supporting external communications, events and networking where required.

About you

You will have:

• At least 3 years' experience in a grant-making role within a UK charity or philanthropic organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK charity law and Charity Commission guidance.
• Experience managing complex international grants.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound professional judgement and attention to detail.
• A pragmatic, entrepreneurial and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with grant management systems and reporting tools.

If you are an experienced grants professional looking for a varied role where you can use your expertise, judgement and problem-solving skills to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please submit your CV.

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.

Our client operates at the intersection of technology, forensic research, journalism, transparency and accountability, partnering with organisations around the globe and supporting a growing international network of volunteer investigators. It has pioneered the use of open source research methods to investigate some of the most significant issues of public interest around the world. Investigations have covered subjects ranging from the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine to police violence in Colombia and the illegal wildlife trade in the UAE.

Prospectus are delighted to be leading the search for a Fractional Financial Controller to provide strategic financial leadership, oversee financial compliance and reporting, and help ensure the organisation remains financially robust and well-positioned for the future. The role is required for 2 days per week, for a period of 6 months.

The Opportunity
Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Research and Training, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity across the organisation. You will combine strategic financial planning with hands-on financial oversight, leading on budgeting, reporting, forecasting and audit management.
This role would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a mission-driven, international environment and is comfortable operating both strategically and operationally.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop financial models, forecasts and scenario plans to support organisational and programme development.
• Provide strategic financial insight and recommendations to the senior leadership team and Board.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and support longer-term financial planning.
• Help guide major organisational and programme-related financial decisions.

Financial Control adn Reporting

• Produce monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Prepare and monitor cashflow forecasts.
• Develop clear and insightful financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure robust financial controls and governance processes are in place.

Audit, Compliance and Tax

• Lead and coordinate the annual financial audit process.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch financial regulations and taxation requirements.
• Oversee statutory reporting and tax filings.

Grant and Donor Finance

• Design and monitor budgets for donor proposals, institutional grants and funding applications.
• Track restricted and unrestricted funding streams.
• Ensure expenditure aligns with donor requirements and grant agreements.
• Support accurate financial reporting to funders.

About You
We're looking for an experienced and proactive finance professional who can provide confidence, rigour and strategic insight in an international and fast-moving environment. 

You will bring:

• Significant experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance or similar senior finance role.
• Proven experience managing audits and acting as the lead contact for external auditors.
• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work closely with senior leaders and Board members.

Essential

• Demonstrable experience managing financial operations and taxation matters in the Netherlands.
• Strong understanding of Dutch accounting standards, tax requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with Exact accounting software.
• Experience preparing and coordinating annual audits.
• Ability to operate independently in a fractional capacity.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Right to work in either the Netherlands or the UK.

Desirable

• Experience working within a charity, foundation, non-profit or grant-funded environment.
• Experience tracking donor-restricted funding and grant budgets.
• Experience supporting internationally distributed organisations.

Interviews: 1st and 2nd October

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.

Purpose of the Post

People are our greatest asset and we believe in developing the hearts and minds of our team and our wider network of VCSE partners.

The Director of Culture will provide leadership to ensure the VCSA has a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing culture across the organisation. This role ensures that our people feel valued, empowered, and aligned with our mission and values.

You will lead the design and implementation of our People and Culture strategy — embedding wellbeing, inclusion, and continuous learning across the organisation, ensuring every member of staff feels valued and empowered to achieve their best.

You will work alongside our Chair and lead the embedding of our Anti Racist principles within the organisation.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Culture will work as part of that team to contribute to strategic planning and to ensure that the VCSA is a great place to work, where people thrive and feel valued.

You will provide leadership for workforce culture and development across the wider VCSE delivery community, including inclusivity, belonging, anti racist, solution-focused, relational, and collaborative approaches. 

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• Job title: Registered Manager (Internal job title: Operations Manager)
• Location:  Argyll and Bute, West of Scotland
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £49,142.17
• Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)  
• Transport requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle.
• Qualifications: At least SCQF Level 9 health and social care and Level 10 leadership and management, or a Registered Managers Award - or working towards

Be the Inspiration Behind Great Teams
Lead. Influence. Transform.

At Affinity Trust, we support people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health, physical disabilities, and other complex needs to live their lives as independently as possible.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to lead and develop a team of managers across a variety of locations. You will oversee supported living, and outreach locations, helping to ensure people receive high-quality, person-centred support that reflects their individual goals, strengths, and aspirations.

The people we support are at the heart of everything we do, and this role offers a real opportunity to make a positive difference in their lives and communities.

As the Registered Manager, you will be working closely with the Divisional Director, support teams, and local authorities, to shape and grow our locations across the west of Scotland. Join us and play a key role in supporting people to live their lives their way.

What You'll Bring
To succeed in this role, you'll be a passionate and values-driven leader who can:

• Deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred support across multiple services
• Lead with compassion and integrity, creating a culture where people feel valued, respected, and empowered
• Inspire and develop strong leadership teams, keeping the people we support at the centre of every decision
• Champion choice, independence, and positive outcomes
• Drive service quality, performance, and continuous improvement
• Manage budgets effectively and ensure financial sustainability
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality standards
• Participate in the on-call rota as the Registered Manager across your services
• Build and maintain strong relationships with people we support, families, colleagues, commissioners, and professional partners

Our Values

We work together | We have courage | We give our best | People are at the heart of everything we do

We're Looking for Someone Who Is:

• An inspiring leader who brings out the best in others
• Skilled at managing operations while staying true to their values
• Passionate about coaching, developing, and empowering teams
• A confident change leader who embraces opportunities to improve and innovate
• Calm, resilient, and solutions-focused when faced with challenges
• Hands-on, approachable, and visible in their leadership style
• Committed to delivering outstanding support and achieving positive outcomes

We’re waiting to hear from you

Ready to Make a Difference?
This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to shape services, develop future leaders, and make a genuine impact on the lives of the people we support every day.

If you're ready to lead with purpose, inspire others, and help build great services, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something meaningful.

Benefits That Work for You
Choose from a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and lifestyle:

• Wagestream: Access your pay as you earn it, plus coaching, vouchers, discounts, and cashback
• Blue Light Card: We’ll cover your membership for discounts at shops and restaurants
• Simplyhealth: Fully funded health plans with 24/7 GP access and cash back on prescriptions, dental, opticians, and more
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave: Flexible leave options twice a year.
• Pension & Life Assurance: Automatic enrolment in our Scottish Widows pension and Life Assurance schemes.

We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!

Our client operates at the intersection of technology, forensic research, journalism, transparency and accountability, partnering with organisations around the globe and supporting a growing international network of volunteer investigators. It has pioneered the use of open source research methods to investigate some of the most significant issues of public interest around the world. Investigations have covered subjects ranging from the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine to police violence in Colombia and the illegal wildlife trade in the UAE.

Prospectus are delighted to be leading the search for a Fractional Financial Controller to provide strategic financial leadership, oversee financial compliance and reporting, and help ensure the organisation remains financially robust and well-positioned for the future. The role is required for 2 days per week, for a period of 6 months.

The Opportunity
Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Research and Training, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity across the organisation. You will combine strategic financial planning with hands-on financial oversight, leading on budgeting, reporting, forecasting and audit management.
This role would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a mission-driven, international environment and is comfortable operating both strategically and operationally.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop financial models, forecasts and scenario plans to support organisational and programme development.
• Provide strategic financial insight and recommendations to the senior leadership team and Board.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and support longer-term financial planning.
• Help guide major organisational and programme-related financial decisions.

Financial Control adn Reporting

• Produce monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Prepare and monitor cashflow forecasts.
• Develop clear and insightful financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure robust financial controls and governance processes are in place.

Audit, Compliance and Tax

• Lead and coordinate the annual financial audit process.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch financial regulations and taxation requirements.
• Oversee statutory reporting and tax filings.

Grant and Donor Finance

• Design and monitor budgets for donor proposals, institutional grants and funding applications.
• Track restricted and unrestricted funding streams.
• Ensure expenditure aligns with donor requirements and grant agreements.
• Support accurate financial reporting to funders.

About You
We're looking for an experienced and proactive finance professional who can provide confidence, rigour and strategic insight in an international and fast-moving environment. 

You will bring:

• Significant experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance or similar senior finance role.
• Proven experience managing audits and acting as the lead contact for external auditors.
• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work closely with senior leaders and Board members.

Essential

• Demonstrable experience managing financial operations and taxation matters in the Netherlands.
• Strong understanding of Dutch accounting standards, tax requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with Exact accounting software.
• Experience preparing and coordinating annual audits.
• Ability to operate independently in a fractional capacity.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Right to work in either the Netherlands or the UK.

Desirable

• Experience working within a charity, foundation, non-profit or grant-funded environment.
• Experience tracking donor-restricted funding and grant budgets.
• Experience supporting internationally distributed organisations.

Interviews: 1st and 2nd October

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.

Working as part of the operations team, the you will help maintain the systems, processes and practical foundations 
that enable the organisation to function effectively. This includes supporting people operations and HR administration, 
leading on governance and advisory meeting administration, acting as the first point of contact for IT queries, and helping 
FEA’s events run smoothly.

Acting as a trusted point of support for colleagues, you will help create a responsive and well-organised 
working environment where staff, trustees and members feel enabled to do their best work. The role requires exceptional 
organisation, sound judgement and a genuine pride in quality. By ensuring that the practical aspects of the organisation 
run reliably and well, you will help create the conditions that allow the Fair Education Alliance to deliver its 
mission and drive progress towards a fairer education system.

Help shape the UK’s dedicated Muslim Cancer Support Network. Lead, inspire and support volunteers delivering faith‑sensitive cancer support across the country.

Safeena is the UK’s dedicated Muslim Cancer Support Network, created to ensure no Muslim facing cancer feels alone. As we grow into a professionally governed national charity, we are recruiting a Volunteer Manager to lead, develop and support our expanding volunteer workforce.

The Volunteer Manager will oversee Safeena’s national volunteer programme including Befrienders, Community Champions, Bereavement Volunteers and operational volunteers, ensuring high‑quality recruitment, training, safeguarding, supervision and ongoing support. This role is central to Safeena’s transformation programme, helping build a credible, compliant and compassionate volunteer service that reflects the needs of Muslim communities affected by cancer.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard and train volunteers

• Deliver induction and ongoing training programmes

• Provide supervision, wellbeing support and reflective practice

• Coordinate rotas, assignments and community outreach activity

• Maintain volunteer records, policies and compliance

• Promote Safeena’s volunteer opportunities across communities and mosques

Person Requirements

Essential

• Experience managing or coordinating volunteers

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Ability to support volunteers in emotionally sensitive roles

• Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality

• Confident delivering training or group sessions

Desirable

• Experience in charity, community or health settings

• Understanding of Muslim communities and culturally sensitive support

• Training in safeguarding, bereavement or cancer awareness

Farm Discovery Programme Manager

Salary: £40,170 | Home-based | 35 hours per week | Permanent

This is a varied senior role combining programme leadership, team and contract management, quality assurance, safeguarding, data and financial oversight, partnership development and programme improvement.

You’ll ensure our Farm Discovery team has the clarity, support and resources they need to deliver consistently high-quality educational experiences for children from disadvantaged communities. You’ll also use data, feedback and evaluation to improve the programme, develop partnerships and contribute to its future growth and development.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong track record in programme management and leading complex delivery
• Is outstanding at enabling and leading educators and dispersed teams
• Understands the primary education context in England
• Can build strong relationships with schools, farmers, funders and partners
• Has experience of quality, safeguarding, health and safety and risk management
• Is confident using data, managing budgets and improving systems and processes
• Can communicate effectively and work collaboratively across an organisation
• Shares our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for children experiencing disadvantage

The role is home-based, with regular travel across England and North Wales, including overnight stays, an essential part of the role. Reasonable travel and accommodation expenses are covered.

Hours: 35 hours per week, with flexible working arrangements considered, including slightly reduced or compressed hours for the right candidate.

Closing date: Thursday 8 October 2026, midday.
CVs not accepted for this role. Please see our website for more information.

Join the Renewal Programme as our Community Hub Activities Coordinator and help bring people aged 55+ together through guided walks, social activities and our Community Connection Café. We’re looking for a warm, organised and community-focused person who can build trusted relationships and help residents feel welcomed, connected and supported.

The Community Hub Activities Coordinator will lead the day-to-day coordination of a one-year walking, wellbeing and social connection programme for Newham residents aged 55 and over. The programme combines a weekly accessible guided walk, delivered in partnership with other external partners with a weekly Community Connection Café facilitated by the postholder.

The postholder will build trusted relationships with residents who may be isolated, inactive, recently bereaved, living with long-term health conditions or lacking confidence to join community activities. They will coordinate outreach, referrals, venues, volunteers, safeguarding, signposting and monitoring so that participants receive a safe, welcoming and inclusive experience. The role will ensure that walking is a gateway to friendship, confidence, healthier ageing and wider practical support.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing each of the points in the person specification. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered. 

We aim to interview candidates on a rolling basis until the post is filled. We may close the ad sooner than initially advertised if a successful appointment is made.

The selection process will consist of

• Shortlisting based on competences matched to the person specification and the JD
• Competence based interview and work-based test
• Provisional job offers are conditional upon receipt of satisfactory references, one of which must be from current or most recent employer, and a DBS check.