Programmes and grants manager jobs in Farringdon, greater london

Delivery Manager

£40,000 - £46,000 per annum dependant on relevant skills and experience.

Location – Home-based with regular travel across a designated region (North of England and the South/South East of England) and to our office as required.  We are currently recruiting Delivery Managers to cover designated geographical regions across the North of England and the South/South East of England. Successful candidates must be able to travel across their designated region as required and maintain a regular presence within it.

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

As a Delivery Manager, you'll lead the development of a diverse portfolio of community sports facility projects from initial concept through to funding approval. Working closely with local authorities, County FAs, football clubs, schools, community organisations and funding partners, you'll identify opportunities, shape high-quality projects and ensure they deliver lasting community impact.

You'll oversee community engagement, assess project feasibility, prepare funding recommendations and work alongside our Technical Project Managers to ensure projects are strategically aligned, financially viable and ready for successful delivery. This is a varied role that combines project development, stakeholder engagement and strategic relationship management, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to communities across England.

About the Football Foundation

Over the last 25 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 75,000 grants worth more than £1.3 billion to deliver the grassroots facilities that every community across the country needs and deserves.

As the biggest sport charity in the country, we’re a unique partnership between key football partners with a shared goal – ensuring every community in England has a great place to play. 

We’re incredibly proud of the difference we’ve made to grassroots sport up and down the country since we started our journey, but we’re not slowing down any time soon.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for someone with experience in grant assessment, programme or project management, sports development - or a related field - who enjoys building strong partnerships and delivering projects that create lasting community impact.

You'll have experience managing multiple projects, assessing project viability and preparing high-quality reports to support investment decisions. You'll possess excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills, together with a genuine passion for improving communities through sport. An understanding of sports facility development, local government or the community sports sector would be beneficial, but is not essential.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £40,000 - £46,000 per annum, dependant on relevant skills and experience. 

You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. The Foundation also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free healthcare provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit, access to selected match tickets and events at Wembley

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, whether at the application or interview stage, please contact us. We will discuss your needs and give consideration to any reasonable adjustments requested.

The closing date for applications is: 23 August 2026 at midnight.  

Virtual interviews will be 1/2/3 September, with in-person interviews held week commencing 7 September 2026.

We appreciate the time and effort that every applicant invests in applying to join us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for interview. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

Help grow partnerships that bring joy to seriously ill children.

Rays of Sunshine is looking for a confident, ambitious and relationship-led Corporate Partnerships Manager to help manage and grow a portfolio of valued corporate supporters.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of growth and transformation, as we deliver our new five-year strategy and continue to build long-term partnerships that make a real difference to seriously ill children and their families.

As our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional stewardship across a portfolio of established and strategic corporate partnerships. You will develop tailored partnership plans, deepen engagement, increase income and secure sustainable, multi-year support.

The role will be approximately 70% focused on managing and growing existing partnerships and 30% focused on developing new business opportunities through warm introductions, established pipelines and collaboration with colleagues. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, wider Fundraising Team, Communications, Services and Events colleagues to ensure partners receive an excellent experience and feel connected to the impact of their support.

You will lead on partnership stewardship, employee fundraising, volunteering, sponsorship opportunities, impact reporting, renewal conversations and partnership growth. You will also help identify opportunities for corporate partners to engage with challenge events, special events, public fundraising campaigns and Wish Community experiences.

We are looking for someone with strong relationship management skills, experience achieving fundraising or commercial income targets, and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. You will be organised, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities, with excellent communication skills and a passion for creating meaningful partnerships.

Rays of Sunshine has recently been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, reflecting our positive, values-led culture and commitment to supporting our people.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.

The Acquisition Marketing Manager attracts new UK supporters and generates income for Mary’s Meals’ school meals programme through effective and inspiring marketing across online and offline channels. This is a fast paced and hands on role for someone who loves to collaborate, problem solve and drive growth while keeping focused on our mission to feed hungry children. 

The role primarily raises income (but also awareness) through multi-channel marketing activity with a clear focus on maximising ROI and delivering supporter growth at scale. The focus of the role is on online marketing opportunities and includes managing our organic and paid social channels, overseeing social media influencer strategy and identifying emerging digital channels. The Manager works closely with the Mary’s Meals International team and its agency to deliver Google and Bing Paid Search, Google Grant, Display, and YouTube.

The role will also identify and manage the most effective offline marketing opportunities to maximise ROI from small budgets and pro bono opportunities, such as TV, Radio and OOH advertising. The Manager will ensure online and offline marketing opportunities complement each other (and link seamlessly to our retention strategies) as part of an integrated multi-channel marketing strategy.

Keeping our values led approach at the central focus is essential as is harnessing technology and good fundraising practice. We believe that how we do things is just as important as the end results.

The Acquisition Marketing Manager works side-by-side with colleagues from across the Supporter Experience and Communications directorate, ensuring a joined-up approach to all communications activities, through the integration of strong storytelling, marketing expertise and supporter engagement. The role has line management responsibility for the Acquisition Marketing Officer.

Key responsibilities include

• Ensure Mary’s Meals’ mission remains central to all Acquisition Marketing work.
• Work in ways which embody the team’s culture of empowerment, innovation and collaboration ensuring that Mary’s Meals’ values remain central.
• Direct line management of the Acquisition Marketing Officer and volunteers as required.
• Manage agencies and freelancers as required.
• Ensure activities follow fundraising and data regulations, and marketing best practice.
• Contribute to the creation of fundraising and awareness raising campaigns that build support for our vision including being part of cross-organisation project groups.
• Develop and execute a results-driven digital marketing strategy focused on income generation, conversion, and lifetime supporter value.
• Identify, manage and deliver media buying opportunities, ensuring that there is a strong creative execution, measurable ROI and cost-effective impact.
• Identify opportunities for pro bono media partnerships and manage relationships with agencies and external partners.
• Build performance-driven channel plans across, organic and paid social media channels such as Meta.  
• Utilise audience insights and data to ensure all activities are effectively targeted and evaluated.
• Deliver multi-channel marketing campaign strategies making use of the full range of online and offline channels available to Mary’s Meals. Seeking out the most effective channels based on strong ROI results.  
• Set up manage, and optimise Meta Ads with a focus on return on ad spend (ROAS) and cost per acquisition (CPA).
• Support the Website Marketing Manager to help deliver, manage, and continuously optimise Paid Search campaigns on Google Ads, Google Grant, and Bing Ads with a focus on return on ad spend (ROAS) and cost per acquisition (CPA. Also be able to manage this work independently as required.
• Track and report on key income metrics using GA4, Meta Ads Manager, Power BI, GTM, and UTM tagging, with a focus on ROI, revenue per click, and conversion rates.
• Evaluate marketing campaigns and channel specific activities, sometimes as part of wider organisational activities.

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Support & Impact Manager

12 month fixed-term contract - Must be available to start October 2026.

£40,000 - £46,000 per annum dependant on relevant skills and experience.

Location – Home-based with regular travel across a designated region and to our office as required. This role will cover a region comprising East Riding, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Sheffield & Hallamshire. The role requires regular travel across this geographical area, and successful candidates must be able to travel throughout the region as required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. 

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

As Support & Impact Manager, you'll work with organisations after funding has been awarded, helping them successfully deliver projects, comply with grant conditions and maximise the long-term impact of their investment.

You'll build trusted relationships with grant recipients and partners, providing expert advice, guidance and constructive challenge throughout the lifecycle of funded projects. You'll monitor performance, analyse project data, support organisations to overcome challenges, and ensure outcomes are evidenced to demonstrate the value of our investment and protect Funding Partner resources.

This is a varied role combining relationship management, performance monitoring, compliance, data analysis and continuous improvement, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to communities across England.

About the Football Foundation

Over the last 25 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 75,000 grants worth more than £1.3 billion to deliver the grassroots facilities that every community across the country needs and deserves.

As the biggest sport charity in the country, we’re a unique partnership between key football partners with a shared goal – ensuring every community in England has a great place to play. 

We’re incredibly proud of the difference we’ve made to grassroots sport up and down the country since we started our journey, but we’re not slowing down any time soon.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with experience in grant management, programme management or a similar post-award environment, with a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You'll be confident providing expert advice, support and constructive challenge to drive performance and achieve successful outcomes. Strong communication, organisational and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret data, produce meaningful reports and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £40,000 - £46,000 per annum, dependant on relevant skills and experience. 

You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. The Foundation also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free healthcare provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit free match tickets and access to selected events at Wembley

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, whether at the application or interview stage, please contact us. We will discuss your needs and give consideration to any reasonable adjustments requested.

The closing date for applications is: 23 August 2026 at midnight.  

Virtual interviews will be 1 September, with in-person interviews held week commencing 7 September 2026.

We appreciate the time and effort that every applicant invests in applying to join us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for interview. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

Senior Fundraising and Engagement Manager

The Harlequins Foundation | £45,000 | Twickenham Stoop | Full time, permanent

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Harlequins Foundation to recruit their new Senior Fundraising and Engagement Manager.

The Harlequins Foundation is entering an exciting phase of growth and ambition. This newly created senior role offers the opportunity to shape and lead fundraising strategy for a well-respected sports charity that uses the power of rugby to improve lives, develop essential skills and create lasting social impact across communities.

About the charity

The Harlequins Foundation is the charitable arm of Harlequins Rugby Club, delivering programmes that help young people and communities develop the essential skills needed to thrive both on and off the pitch. Established in 2015, the Foundation works across three key areas: wellbeing, education and employability, and inclusion, creating opportunities that remove barriers and improve outcomes for people of all backgrounds

Leveraging warm connections and using our regular events and fixtures to engage potential donors, you'll work closely with the Head of the Foundation to develop our fundraising strategy, establish pipelines and targets, and deliver income growth from the ground up.

About the role

As Senior Fundraising and Engagement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building and growing key income streams, including Individual Giving, Major Donors, and Trusts & Foundations, while helping to shape the future of the Foundation's fundraising capability and supporter engagement strategy.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors and high-net-worth individuals
• Working closely with trustees to open up their networks
• Building the trusts and grants programme; prospecting, applications, and funder reporting
• Developing the Foundation's case for support and oversee how it's communicated across campaigns and channels
• Putting in place the data, systems and insight needed to run fundraising properly
• Sitting as a senior member of the Foundation team, with input into wider strategy

About you

We'd love to hear from you if you can demonstrate:

• Proven success in senior fundraising
• Experience across major donors, trusts and/or individual giving
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinking with strong delivery capability
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach and comfort working in evolving environments.
• Excellent storytelling skills and the ability to communicate impact effectively.

Why Join the Harlequins Foundation?

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a charity with a powerful platform, strong heritage and ambitious plans for growth. You will have the chance to build meaningful supporter relationships, create sustainable income streams and contribute directly to programmes that transform lives across communities.

The Foundation values innovation, inclusion, collaboration and impact, and is committed to creating opportunities for everyone to succeed.

If you're a strong relationship fundraiser with a passion for changing the outcomes of young peoples' lives, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed, and creating social value that has a positive impact on individuals as well as society, then this is the perfect next step for you.

How to Apply

Please send your up-to-date CV and a cover letter (1 page max.) addressing why you are interested in the role and how you fit the job description to Philippa at Charity People.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply early to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

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

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

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Site Manager - North to join us. This role will be responsible for approximately 30 Woodland Trust Sites in the Eastern part of North Yorkshire. This includes Scar and Castlebeck, a large SSSI woodland in the heart of the North York Moors and Robson Spring- a Plantation Ancient Woodland Site close to Helmsley, and a well distributed portfolio of Woodland Trust sites across the rest of the county.

The Role:

• Lead the sustainable management of a diverse portfolio of high-profile woodland sites, including ancient woodland, designated habitats, veteran trees and secondary woodland, ensuring compliance with the UK Woodland Assurance Standard.
• Develop, implement and review long-term woodland management plans, using woodland condition assessments and monitoring data to drive conservation and operational outcomes.
• Plan, procure and manage woodland works programmes, including preparing specifications, tendering contracts and monitoring contractor performance on site.
• Create safe, welcoming woodland environments by carrying out tree safety inspections, risk assessments and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Deliver annual work programmes and budgets across multiple sites, overseeing woodland management activities, financial performance and grant funding opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with local communities, stakeholders, partners and public bodies, promoting positive engagement and supporting the Trust's reputation and objectives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across forestry, engagement, communications and fundraising teams to deliver projects, secure funding and achieve strategic goals.
• Recruit, support and inspire volunteers, while acting as an ambassador for the organisation through events, site visits and public engagement activities that raise awareness of woodland conservation.
• This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations across the North, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
• A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that our Company Vehicle Policy is under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so eligibility criteria may change.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in forestry, conservation, land management or a related sector, with responsibility for managing woodlands and sites of high conservation value.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, managing multiple workstreams, budgets, resources and reporting requirements to achieve successful outcomes.
• Experience procuring, managing and monitoring contracts and contractors, including developing specifications, tendering works and overseeing delivery on site.
• Strong knowledge of woodland ecology, forestry legislation and best-practice woodland management, including dealing with tree pests, diseases and invasive non-native species.
• Experience working with deer management programmes, government agencies and regulatory bodies to deliver conservation objectives, secure grants and obtain statutory consents.
• Sound understanding of health and safety management in outdoor and remote working environments, including tree safety inspections, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Effective people leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, volunteers and external partners.
• Relevant qualification in forestry, land management or a related discipline (HND, degree or equivalent experience)
• Full UK Driving License and willingness to travel around the required region.

Benefits and Wellbeing:

Joining our team means you’ll be part of our fight for a greener, healthier planet for people and wildlife. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible and hybrid working options (7am - 7pm)
• Generous annual leave - 25 Days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Enhanced parental pay 
• Employee assistance programme

To support inclusivity and remove barriers for candidates, we publish all salaries upfront and proudly follow the We Show the Salary pledge. The salary listed is the set salary for this role, and we don’t ask applicants to state their current pay or expectations. If you choose to apply, we’ll take that as confirmation that the advertised salary meets your expectations.

About Us:

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make a difference by protecting, restoring and creating woodland and getting more trees in the ground.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

To achieve our mission, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.

Application information and advice:

For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.

Make sure that your personal statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.

Completed applications will be reviewed by a hiring manager and/or a member of the recruitment team, and you will receive an update on the outcome of your application via email.

Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

Apply now:

If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, apply today. We might close advertising early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in progress, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will take place via teams on the afternoon of the 16th and 17th of September 2026. Interview questions will be provided before the interview to help you prepare.

1. Overview :

Amna, meaning safety in Arabic, is a refugee-centred organisation that supports mental health and community-led healing. We equip displaced communities with the tools to heal, build resilience, and restore a sense of belonging. 

Rooted in evidence and lived experience, our global work empowers frontline organisations to deliver trauma- and identity-informed care. Through safe, culturally grounded spaces, we help break cycles of trauma and support long-term recovery. 

Amna is currently undertaking a broader organisational strengthening exercise focused on improving operational resilience, financial sustainability, governance, compliance, and readiness for future growth. This consultancy forms part of that wider organisational development agenda and will inform future decisions on systems, processes, structures and investment priorities. 

2. Objective 

Amna's finance function is now fully resourced, creating the right moment to review and strengthen the organisation's financial systems and processes. This consultancy is commissioned to establish the added value of a review of Amna's finance ecosystem, and to identify practical, costed solutions to support the organisation's next stage of growth. 

The objective of this consultancy is to support Amna in diagnosing its current financial ecosystem, whether its financial systems, processes, controls, reporting structures, governance arrangements and operating model are fit for purpose for its current and anticipated scale. Based on this diagnosis and mapping out relevant, costed solutions for a future finance system upgrade and/or procurement,linking Amna's core business activities and income-generating activities with donor compliance requirements and UK charity compliance obligations and strengthen organisational decision-making, grant management, forecasting and organisational sustainability over the next 3–5 years. 

2. Scope of Work 

The consultancy should not assume that technology is the preferred solution. Recommendations should distinguish between issues that can be addressed through changes in processes, governance, roles and responsibilities, staff capacity or systems, and should prioritise solutions according to value for money, organisational readiness and expected impact 

Diagnosis (Consultant-led) 

• SWOT-style analysis across Finance, SLT, and Programmes 

• Assess organisational reliance on manual processes and identify key operational bottlenecks and map where time, confidence, or control is being lost 

• Review alignment and map data flows across Finance, Programmes, Development, MEL, HR, and Operations. 

• Review how financial information supports and distinguish decision-support needs from compliance/control requirements at management, SLT and board levels. 

• Finalise objectives, success indicators, and non-negotiables for procurement 

Solutions Mapping (Consultant-led) 

• Recommend an appropriate future-state finance operating model based on different organisational growth scenarios including roadmap and costing model for finance system upgrade. Identify opportunities for automation, integration and systemisation across finance, procurement, grant management and reporting processes. 

• 3-year Financial Systems Improvement Roadmap, aligned with the Operations Systems Roadmap and assess resource implications (people, systems, skills and governance) of each proposed solution. Where relevant, this should address visibility into specific finance workflows such as grants tracking/pipeline and contract management for outsourced finance services. 

• Risk matrix and pros/cons per proposed solution and recommend governance and control improvements required to support future growth. 

• Prioritisation against agreed criteria (relevance, cost, efficiency, effectiveness) as a timeline-bound plan 

• Provide revised Organizational wide financial health KPIs for the next 3–5 years, with calculations, methods of measurement and reporting frequency.

•  Propose practical, light-touch recommendations to reduce friction in procurement-related steps that touch finance (e.g. purchase requests, approvals) proportionate to effort and scoped as an input to the finance ecosystem, not a full procurement redesign 

 Present distinct solution categories (e.g. low/moderate/significant investment options), each with an indicative cost range, so Amna can decide what fits best. To be finalised only once diagnosis is complete. 

 3. Deliverables

• Finance ecosystem maturity assessment including (strengths, weaknesses, critical gaps/bottlenecks, benchmark against comparable organizations). A diagnostic report validating and finalising the objectives, success indicators, and non-negotiables (Max 15 pages) . 

• A data flow map across Finance, Programmes, Development, MEL, HR, and Operations. 

• A 3-year Financial Systems Improvement Roadmap, including future state operating model options (i.e maintain current scale, moderate growth, significant growth) and suggest required resources/systems/risks/costs per scenario.

Scenario-based, costed solution options, each with a pros/cons analysis. 

• Identify where technology or automation can simplify existing finance processes and reduce manual effort. 

• Proposed finance KPIs for the next 3–5 years, with supporting calculations. 

• A final report and presentation to the Senior Leadership Team and Board (via the Treasurer). 

4. Roles and Responsibilities 

• Operations, Risks and Security Director: Overall accountability for the consultancy, sign-off on deliverables, and escalation to SLT/Board. 

• Head of Finance, Risk & Compliance: Owns the finance/compliance stream and is the consultant's main technical counterpart, reviewing and approving draft deliverables before they reach the Director of Operations. 

• Finance Manager: Provides operational implementation support, including access to data, documentation, and day-to-day coordination with the consultant. 

The consultant is expected to engage with representatives from other departments programmes, MEL, fundraising and Organisation development, leadership and the board members mainly treasurer as required.  

5. Payment Terms 

Payment will be linked to the completion and sign-off of agreed deliverables (Diagnostic report., Draft options paper, Final roadmap and presentation)/milestones rather than paid as a single lump sum. The exact fee structure, total budget, currency, and payment schedule will be confirmed with the appointed consultant and set out in the resulting contract. 

6. Contract length

The contract shall be effective from September 2026 and shall continue until delivery of the final report and presentation, expected in October–November 2026, unless terminated or extended earlier by mutual written agreement of both parties. 

7. Quality Assurance 

• All draft deliverables will be reviewed by the Head of Finance, Risk  & Compliance prior to circulation. 

• Final sign-off rests with the Director of Operations, following consultation with the Senior Leadership Team and Board (via the Treasurer). 

• Regular check-in meetings will be held between the consultant and the finance/compliance stream led to track progress against the agreed timeline and deliverables. 

• Any material changes to scope, timeline, or approach must be agreed in writing before proceeding. 

Draft outputs should be tested with key users and stakeholders to ensure recommendations are practical, proportionate and implementable within Amna's operating environment 

8. Confidentiality and Data Protection 

• The consultant will have access to sensitive financial, operational, and organisational information and must treat all such information as strictly confidential, both during and after the assignment. 

• The consultant must comply with UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018) in handling any personal or organisational data shared for the purposes of this consultancy. 

• Data and documents shared for the assignment remain the property of Amna and must be securely stored, not shared with third parties, and deleted or returned at the end of the assignment unless otherwise agreed.

• A confidentiality/non-disclosure clause will be included in the contract with the appointed consultant 

9. Contact and Communication 

The main point of contact for this consultancy is the Head of Finance, Risk & Compliance, with escalation to the Operations, risks and Security Director as required. Regular progress updates will be agreed with the consultant at the start of the assignment 

10. Proposal Submission Requirements 

• A brief technical proposal outlining understanding of the assignment and proposed methodology (clearly distinguish between process issues, governance issues, people issues and system issues). 

• A proposed workplan and timeline, aligned with the kick-off and deliverable dates set out in this ToR. 

• CV of the consultant who would deliver the assignment, demonstrating experience supporting charities, INGOs or grant-funded organisations operating internationally preferably experience with UK charity finance, donor compliance, VAT considerations, grant management and multi-country operations. 

• A cost proposal, clearly breaking down by phase/deliverable/VAT/Admin including day rate(s) and an all-inclusive total cost for the assignment. 

• Contact details of at least two relevant references. 

Join BrainWaves at an exciting stage of growth and help build the sustainable income behind our ambitious plans to improve young people’s mental health.

This is a rare opportunity for a proactive fundraiser to take real ownership of a growing fundraising programme, working with experienced specialists while broadening your expertise across trusts, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving.

About BrainWaves Research

BrainWaves Research is a charity working to improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing through research, education and collaboration.

We bring together scientists, educators, schools and young people to build a stronger understanding of adolescent mental health and translate evidence into practical support. Our work combines a major longitudinal research study with evidence-based educational resources for schools.

BrainWaves is a long-term collaboration involving the University of Oxford, Swansea University and The Day News & Media. We are entering an exciting stage of growth and are looking for a proactive and versatile Fundraising Manager to help secure the sustainable income needed to achieve our ambitions.

The opportunity

You will lead the day-to-day delivery of fundraising across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving, developing new opportunities as well as managing and growing existing relationships.

The role may particularly suit someone with strong experience in one area – most likely trusts and foundations or high-value giving – who is ready to broaden their expertise across a mixed portfolio.

You will work particularly closely with our fractional Fundraising Director, who will provide strategic direction and support, as well as experienced specialists in major gifts and events, senior volunteers and colleagues across BrainWaves.

This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy. We are looking for someone proactive, ambitious and organised who enjoys turning strategy into action, building relationships, improving systems and hitting targets. Above all, you will be passionate about our mission to improve young people’s mental health.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising and income growth

• Work with the Fundraising Director and COO to deliver BrainWaves’ fundraising strategy and annual income plan.

• Manage and grow a pipeline across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates and individual giving.

• Research and develop new prospects, partnerships and sustainable income opportunities.

• Prepare compelling cases for support, grant applications, proposals, presentations and donor communications.

• Take ownership of agreed income targets, deadlines and activity plans, monitoring performance and forecasting income.

• Manage funder and supporter relationships from initial approach through to reporting and stewardship.

Major donors, corporates and supporters

• Work with the Fundraising Director, trustees, senior volunteers and specialist advisers to identify, cultivate and steward high-value prospects.

• Build relationships with companies whose values and interests align with BrainWaves and develop appropriate partnership opportunities.

• Help develop our individual-giving programme, including appeals, regular giving and supporter journeys.

• Manage and improve our use of JustGiving and other digital fundraising platforms.

• Support donor and cultivation events, including prospect identification, communications and follow-up.

CRM, data and fundraising operations

• Take day-to-day ownership of BrainWaves’ CRM, ensuring supporter, prospect, donation and relationship records are accurate and up to date.

• Improve how the CRM is used for pipeline management, reporting, segmentation, stewardship and task management.

• Establish clear and consistent processes for recording and using fundraising information.

• Produce regular pipeline, income and forecasting reports and use data to identify opportunities, gaps and risks.

• Ensure information from JustGiving and other platforms is captured and followed up appropriately.

• Maintain high standards of data protection, fundraising compliance and data quality.

Collaborative working

• Work closely with the Fundraising Director and experienced freelance specialists in fundraising strategy, major gifts and events.

• Collaborate with colleagues across communications, research and operations to develop strong fundraising propositions and materials.

• Support trustees and senior volunteers in their fundraising activity.

• Attend occasional meetings and events, primarily in Oxford and London.

About you

You will be a confident and proactive fundraiser with strong experience in at least one income stream and an appetite to broaden your expertise.

You will be a persuasive communicator and excellent relationship builder, comfortable managing multiple prospects, deadlines and priorities. You will enjoy working in a small, evolving organisation where initiative is valued and will be effective working independently from home while staying closely connected to the wider team.

Most importantly, you will be motivated by ambitious targets and genuinely excited by BrainWaves’ mission.

Essential experience and skills

• Experience of securing income within a charity, university, research institution or other purpose-led organisation.

• Strong experience in at least one fundraising stream, such as trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates or individual giving.

• Evidence of meeting fundraising targets or contributing significantly to income growth.

• Experience of managing prospects from research and qualification through to solicitation and stewardship.

• Excellent written skills, including producing persuasive applications, proposals and donor communications.

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to understand complex information and turn it into a clear and compelling case for support.

• Experience of using a fundraising CRM to manage pipelines, records and reporting.

• Excellent organisation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• A proactive, resourceful and collaborative approach.

• A genuine commitment to BrainWaves’ purpose.

Desirable experience

• Experience across more than one fundraising income stream.

• Trusts and foundations and/or major donor fundraising experience.

• Experience of corporate partnerships.

• Experience of using and improving a CRM, particularly Beacon or a similar system.

• Experience of JustGiving or similar digital fundraising platforms.

• Experience of fundraising for mental health, young people, education, science, health or research.

• Knowledge of fundraising regulation and data protection.

• Experience of donor cultivation or fundraising events.

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape and grow fundraising within an ambitious charity.

• Close working with an experienced Fundraising Director and senior fundraising specialists.

• Significant autonomy and the opportunity to broaden your fundraising experience.

• Meaningful work supporting research and education focused on adolescent mental health.

• A flexible, predominantly home-based role.

• 25 days’ annual leave pro rata.

• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after successful completion of a three-month probation period.

• Reasonable travel expenses for required meetings and events.

Are you an experienced relationship fundraiser who can build trusted partnerships and identify opportunities for fundraising growth? 

We are looking for a Senior Hospital Engagement Manager to lead our Hospital Engagement Team and strengthen GOSH Charity’s presence across the hospital. You will lead a team to build relationships with hospital staff, increase awareness of the Charity’s impact and create appropriate opportunities for patients and families to engage with and support the Charity. 

You will lead a team of three, oversee the Charity Hub and develop plans that support GOSH Charity’s organisational strategy and ambitious ten-year fundraising strategy. The role is available due to the postholder taking up a 12 month secondment elsewhere within GOSH Charity. 

Salary
The salary for this role is £48,690 per annum and you are required to work in either the London office or hospital for a minimum of 2 days per week.

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Hospital Engagement function within the team, whose purpose is to drive the charity's presence in the hospital to build key relationships and increase income from patient families. 
• Manage a team of 3 and oversee the running of the charity hub in the hospital.
• Assist the Head of Community Fundraising in developing the annual business plan and budget for Hospital Engagement and contribute to wider departmental strategic planning to meet the priorities as set out in the fundraising strategy.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear plans for the Hospital Engagement Team, identifying opportunities to strengthen awareness of the Charity’s impact, deepen relationships with hospital staff and create appropriate pathways for patients and families to engage with and support the Charity.
• Work collaboratively with the Grants, Brand Marketing, Special events and Hospital Internal Communications teams to align and implement hospital engagement and communications plans.
• Support the team to develop and expanding the charity champions programme which includes providing dedicated fundraising training and ongoing support to hospital staff to increase the number of potential patient and family referrals.

Please refer to the role profile for full information 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience developing and delivering stakeholder engagement strategies and generating income from families and groups (preferably within a hospital setting)
• Experience of managing stakeholders at various levels of seniority, developing relationships to establish trust.
• Experience of managing multiple projects, delivering to plan, to timeframes and achieving objectives. 
• Proven ability in successfully delivering against fundraising plans and targets.
• A real passion for working in public fundraising and delivering engaging and inspiring supporter experiences.
• Effective communication skills and will be comfortable working with patient families in a hospital environment.

DBS - a basic DBS check is required for this role.

ABOUT CFAB

CFAB is the UK's only charity with a dedicated international children's social work team and the UK's sole member of the International Social Service (ISS) network. We identify, protect and support children and families separated by international borders as a result of conflict, trafficking, migration, family breakdown and asylum-related issues.

Working with partners in more than 130 countries, we are experts in international social work, cross-border child protection, international care proceedings and overseas family placements, helping children remain connected to their families, identities and cultures wherever possible.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced fundraiser to join CFAB at an exciting stage of our development. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a small charity with a global reach, securing sustainable income that enables children and families across borders to remain connected, protected and supported.

Fundraising is central to CFAB's long-term sustainability, generating almost 60% of the charity's £1million annual income. As we deliver our new organisational strategy and strengthen our External Affairs function, you will play a key role in growing and diversifying income to support our future ambitions.

Trusts and foundations will be at the heart of your role, building on our strong portfolio of funders while developing opportunities across corporate partnerships, supporter stewardship, challenge events and other emerging income streams. Working closely with the Deputy CEO, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of our fundraising strategy, develop new opportunities and help strengthen CFAB's fundraising capability.

As our senior operational fundraising lead, you'll have significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence organisational strategy while working as part of a collaborative team spanning fundraising, policy, communications and digital engagement. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a growing organisation with an international impact.

You will also have the opportunity to recruit and line manage a Fundraising Coordinator from January 2027, helping to shape the next phase of CFAB's fundraising function.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, and you have the

skills, experience and passion to succeed in this role,

we'd love to hear from you.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Key responsibilities:

1. Strategy Delivery and Management

Working closely with the Deputy CEO, you will lead the delivery of CFAB's fundraising strategy, translating strategic priorities into operational plans that support sustainable income growth.

You will contribute to fundraising strategy, budgeting and income forecasting, monitor performance against agreed targets and ensure fundraising activity is effectively managed through Salesforce. You will identify opportunities to improve fundraising processes, strengthen fundraising performance and support the development and implementation of new income streams and fundraising initiatives.

2. Trusts, Foundations and Corporate Partnerships

You will lead CFAB's trust and foundation fundraising programme, developing and managing a portfolio of funders, partners and supporters to maximise long-term income. You will prepare and oversee high-quality funding applications, reports and pitches, ensuring all funder requirements and deadlines are met.

You will also develop and manage corporate fundraising opportunities, identifying prospective partners, preparing partnership proposals and supporting the growth of corporate income as a strategic priority. Working alongside the Deputy CEO, you will help shape the organisation’s corporate offer and operate a shared account management model for strategic funders and high-value funding opportunities.

3. Relationship Management and Income Growth

Working with the Deputy CEO, you will lead the development and delivery of CFAB's stewardship strategy, strengthening relationships with existing supporters and creating meaningful supporter journeys for new donors. You will oversee donor communications, the supporter newsletter, and recognition processes, ensuring supporters understand the impact of their giving and remain engaged with CFAB.

You will also grow CFAB's challenge events programme, increasing participation, enhancing the supporter experience and developing challenge events as a sustainable source of unrestricted income.

Working collaboratively with the Deputy CEO, Digital Engagement and Outreach Lead, and Policy and Communications Officer, you will develop and deliver digital fundraising campaigns, including Big Give match funding campaigns, and a programme of fundraising events to grow and engage CFAB's supporter base.

4. Team Leadership and Fundraising Operations

You will line manage the Fundraising Coordinator, providing day-to-day leadership, coaching and support to ensure the effective delivery of fundraising operations.

You will oversee prospect research, fundraising administration, supporter stewardship, challenge events, Salesforce management and fundraising reporting, ensuring high standards of performance, accurate data management and effective collaboration across the fundraising function.

5. Governance and Representation

You will help prepare fundraising reports, pipeline updates, income forecasts and performance information for the Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees.

You will ensure fundraising activity complies with relevant legislation, the Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR, Gift Aid requirements and organisational policies, maintaining the highest standards of fundraising governance and supporter care.

You will represent CFAB externally with funders, corporate partners, supporters and sector networks, acting as an ambassador for the organisation and helping to strengthen its profile, reputation and long-term strategic relationships.

6. Additional Responsibilities

As a member of the wider management team, you will contribute to organisational planning, continuous improvement and cross-organisational projects. You will identify opportunities to strengthen fundraising systems, develop new ways of working and support the long-term sustainability of the organisation. You will also be expected to attend occasional evening and weekend events, meetings and networking opportunities, and to carry out your responsibilities in line with CFAB's policies and relevant legislation.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

These criteria describe the core skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in the role. Please ensure your cover letter demonstrates how you meet each of the essential criteria, providing examples where possible.

1. A successful track record of securing income through trusts and foundations within the charity sector, with experience of developing high-quality funding applications, reports and funding proposals.

2. A genuine passion for building long-term relationships with supporters, funders and partners, together with experience of identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities.

3. Experience of developing fundraising pipelines, supporter journeys and stewardship plans that strengthen relationships and maximise long-term income.

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling fundraising materials and build effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

5. Experience of using CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) and fundraising data to manage relationships, monitor performance and inform fundraising decision-making.

6. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and contribute strategically to the continued growth and diversification of fundraising income.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

The criteria below are not essential but will help us identify candidates with additional relevant experience. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every desirable criterion.

1. Experience of fundraising within a children's, family support, social care or international charity.

2. Experience of corporate fundraising, challenge events, supporter stewardship or digital fundraising campaigns.

3. Experience of line management or supporting the skills and development of colleagues, volunteers or interns.

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Head of Research to oversee the delivery of our research funding programme. You will ensure our funding is delivered strategically with the greatest impact possible for people affected by MND. You will manage our research team to oversee the development and delivery of effective funding schemes, partnerships and initiatives, whilst ensuring the outputs of our research are monitored and evaluated, to communicate our impact and inform our future activities.

This is a key role in our small, agile organisation that will involve close working across the charity, and the research community. We are looking for someone with strong experience in research and people management, working experience in drug discovery, with excellent communication skills and strong motivation to make a difference for people affected by MND. 

Team Structure: 

You will report to the Director of Research and manage a team of four: three Research Programme Managers and a Research Officer. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Have day-to-day responsibility for distribution of the charity’s research funding, developing detailed annual plans and delivering against time and budget; 

• Be responsible for overseeing governance and compliance for all research funding activities, including adherence to standards set by the Association of Medical Research Charities; 

• Identify opportunities for improvements to grant management systems, processes and documentation and work closely with the research team to ensure they are implemented; 

• Maintain oversight of the research programme budget, working closely with the research and finance teams to plan, monitor and forecast; 

• Oversee the development and implementation of new funding schemes and research initiatives to ensure our funds are delivered for maximum impact and address gaps in the research landscape; 

• Oversee the setup and delivery of large collaborative research programmes including managing relationships with joint funders and other partner organisations; 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the research community, including members of our review committees and grant holders; 

• Oversee the development and implementation of a robust impact evaluation framework to monitor, report and evaluate the impact of the research we fund and use this information to inform our future funding activities; 

• Ensure the outputs of our research funding activities inform the work of the charity, working with the research and communication teams to create and disseminate compelling and engaging scientific content to engage supporters and drive income; 

• Maintain a strong understanding of the MND research landscape, using those insights to inform our research activities; 

• Develop a high performing team, ensuring team members are supported and developed to contribute to their full potential in the achievement of the charity’s aims; 

• Oversee the delivery of research events e.g. annual meetings to bring together our researchers; 

• Support the development and implementation of future research strategies, working closely with the Director of Research; 

• Represent the Foundation at external meetings including international conferences; 

• Deputise for the Director of Research as required; 

• Undertake other appropriate work as required by the Director of Research. 

  

Skills and experience required: 

• Educated to postgraduate level, or with similar experience in a relevant biomedical science subject e.g. biochemistry, molecular sciences, neuroscience, pharmacology; 

• Working experience of drug discovery, gained either in the bio-pharmaceutical industry or an academic setting; 

• Significant experience in research management, ideally within a charity or government funding organisation; 

• Proven leadership and people management skills with direct line management experience; 

• The ability to think strategically, navigate uncertainty and adapt to evolving environments; 

• A great communicator, with excellent written and oral skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders; 

• Motivated to make a real difference for those living with MND and future generations. 

Please note, this role involves occasional overnight stays from home, occasional international travel and occasional attendance at meetings and events during evenings and weekends. Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK.

Senior Corporate Development Manager

Reference: 5041

Salary: £43,000 – £57,000

Grade: Band 3

Contract type: TfL

Team London Transport Museum - Development

Contract details: Permanent

Location: Hybrid, Cranbourn Street

Application closing date: 20th August 2026 23.59.

Please note that this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We therefore recommend applying as soon as possible.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4-week period.Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Help Shape the Future of London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Corporate Development Manager to play a pivotal role in growing corporate income and securing strategic partnerships that support the Museum’s charitable objectives and long-term ambitions, including the delivery of the LTM50 capital fundraising campaign which will transform the Museum by its 50th birthday in 2030.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced corporate fundraising, sponsorship, partnerships or business development professional to develop high-value relationships with leading corporate businesses, senior executives and industry decision-makers while generating sustainable income for one of London’s most iconic cultural institutions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Development, you will help lead the development and delivery of the Museum’s corporate fundraising strategy, driving growth across Corporate Membership, sponsorship, corporate partnerships, the Interchange thought leadership programme, corporate events, volunteering partnerships and corporate philanthropy.

You will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and securing new corporate supporters, managing existing relationships, delivering stewardship programmes and increasing multi-year funding commitments. From prospect research and proposal development through to negotiation, contract management and partnership delivery, you will manage the full corporate fundraising cycle.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of London Transport Museum by developing partnerships that support world-class heritage, education and cultural programmes while playing a key role in delivering a major capital fundraising campaign.

If you are an ambitious relationship-builder with a passion for business development and partnership growth, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and deliver corporate fundraising strategies, including a capital campaign, and achieve income targets.

· Identify, cultivate and secure new corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.

· Manage and grow the Interchange thought leadership and Corporate Membership programme through acquisition, retention and upgrades.

· Build strong relationships with Corporate Members, Sponsors and Partners.

· Develop compelling partnership proposals, presentations and business cases.

· Lead contract negotiations and manage partnership agreements.

· Work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Museum Board, Leadership Team and TfL

· Monitor fundraising performance, pipeline activity and income forecasting.

· Oversee corporate engagement events and networking opportunities.

· Ensure accurate supporter records, contracts and CRM data.

About You

We are looking for a confident and results-driven professional with a proven track record in securing and managing high-value corporate relationships.

You will bring:

· Significant experience in corporate fundraising, sponsorship, partnerships or business development.

· A successful track record of generating income and securing strategic partnerships.

· Strong business development, influencing and negotiation skills.

· Experience securing multi-year funding commitments.

· Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

· The ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.

· Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.

· Excellent project management and organisational skills.

· Experience developing proposals, contracts and partnership agreements.

· Strong analytical, reporting and forecasting capabilities.

Desirable

· Experience within the charity, cultural, heritage or museums sector.

· Knowledge of fundraising regulations, compliance and best practice.

· Experience managing stakeholder engagement programmes and events.

· Experience using CRM systems and supporter databases.

· Understanding of the transport, infrastructure or cultural sectors.

Application Process

· Please apply using your CV only.

· Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV.

· PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs to make the process fair.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

· Final salary pension scheme.

· Free travel for you on the TfL network.

· Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home.

· 29/30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays.

· TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow.

· Private healthcare discounted scheme Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme.

· Retail, health, leisure and travel offers.

· Discounted Eurostar travel.

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

Operations & IT Manager
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Location: UK-based, with preference for candidates based in or around London
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Fully remote, with occasional travel to the London office when required

 
Our client is an international organisation working across more than 23 countries, supporting colleagues, partners and programmes around the world. Following an organisational restructure, they are seeking an experienced Operations & IT Manager to bring together leadership of both operational and technology functions within a newly created role. The position sits within the Business Support function and offers the opportunity to influence organisational effectiveness, digital transformation and cybersecurity on a global scale.
 
This is a rare opportunity for someone who combines strong operational leadership with credible IT expertise and enjoys working across multiple disciplines. You will lead strategic improvements, oversee critical systems and infrastructure, and ensure staff across a globally distributed workforce receive effective operational and technology support.


Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee both Operations and IT functions.
• Line manage and support the organisation's IT Officer.
• Develop and implement operational and IT plans, priorities and performance measures.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and strategic technology improvements.
• Oversee Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Azure and wider organisational systems.
• Ensure robust cybersecurity, data protection, disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements are in place.
• Manage organisational technology infrastructure, software platforms and external suppliers.
• Review and develop operational and IT policies, including cybersecurity, AI and social media governance.
• Lead systems integration initiatives across HR, Finance, Programmes and Grants functions.
• Oversee organisational equipment and asset management across a remote global workforce.
• Support organisational risk management and continuous improvement activities

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Significant experience within the non profit and/or international charity environment.
• Management-level experience across operational and IT functions.
• Strong IT knowledge and technical understanding of modern business systems and infrastructure.
• Experience overseeing technical support and IT operations.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risks, controls and best practice.
• Ability to work effectively across different countries, cultures and time zones.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Confidence building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify opportunities to strengthen systems and processes.

Why join?

• Fully remote role with flexibility to work across international teams.
• Opportunity to shape a newly created position following organisational transformation.
• Broad remit spanning both Operations and IT leadership.
• Lead systems integration and digital improvement projects across the organisation.
• Influence cybersecurity, governance and business continuity strategy.
• International role supporting colleagues across more than 23 countries.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on organisational effectiveness and resilience.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

AreThe London Irish Centre’s mission is to empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture. Since 1955, we have served the Irish community in London, providing crucial support, connection and a ‘home from home’ to those living in the capital.
Our services include accredited advice and support, community wellbeing activities, and an extensive programme of Irish arts, culture and education. Our venue also comprises of a licensed bar and shop, as well as private hire spaces to support the work of our charity.

The London Irish Centre is seeking an experienced, compassionate and knowledgeable Advice Worker to join our committed team. The successful candidate will bring expertise in welfare rights and housing, and a strong commitment to supporting those facing financial hardship or insecure living conditions. In this role, you will work directly with clients to deliver accredited advice and practical guidance, helping them navigate complex systems and secure the support they need. You will also collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure a holistic and integrated service that puts community needs first.

The Advice Service is dedicated to enhancing income, alleviating poverty, and ensuring secure housing for community members throughout London. Our goal is to empower individuals by facilitating access to appropriate support through a strength-based and person-centered approach. We offer accredited information and advice on welfare benefits and housing, as well as assistance in obtaining grants.

As an integral part of the London Irish Centre's Community services, the Advice Service collaborates with our Support Service, Citizenship and Identity, Health Navigation, Community Programmes (responsible for events and activities), and our specialized Survivor Integrated Service. Together, we strive to deliver community-led and best-practice support.

 About You

• You have solid experience advising on welfare benefits and housing law, including issues like homelessness, poverty, and disability benefits.
• You use a strength-based, person-centred approach to empower clients and achieve positive outcomes.
• You’re confident advocating for clients with agencies such as the DWP and local authorities, both in writing and verbally.
• You’re highly organised, able to manage competing demands, and proficient in using case management and information systems.
• You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are comfortable working with diverse client groups and professionals.
• You’re collaborative, flexible, and committed to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development.

Key areas of responsibility

• Work in line with the purpose, vision, mission, and values of the LIC.
• Deliver high-quality information and advice on housing and welfare benefits according to client needs.
• Manage your own caseload and undertake casework with minimal supervision.
• Provide services in accordance with all relevant quality standards.
• Create and maintain comprehensive client and service provision records, using information technology and other systems.
• Support service delivery via telephone, drop-in, and pre-booked appointments, including staffing the response line as needed.
• Advocate on behalf of clients with third parties, including the Department for Work and Pensions and local authorities, by letter, telephone, email, and in-person.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary service provision, build excellent working relationships, and establish referral pathways to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• Maintain excellent knowledge of benefits, housing law, grants, as well as changes in law, practice, and supporting services.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and services

This job description outlines the key responsibilities and duties associated with the role. It is not exhaustive or restrictive and may be reviewed and amended in line with service needs and organisational priorities. The postholder may also be required to work from other locations or undertake other duties as reasonably requested by management.

 Employee Benefits

· Enhanced annual leave - 26 days plus bank holidays (increase to 27 days after 5 years of service pro rata).

· Enhanced sick pay - 4 weeks (pro-rata) of contractual hours on full pay after completion of probationary period

· Enhanced maternity and adoption leave pay*

· Cycle to Work Scheme*

· Tech Scheme*

· Eyesight tests and contribution to corrective glasses*

· Jury Duty leave pay*

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Complimentary tickets to select events.

· 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability).

· 20% discount at the LIC shop and 10% discount at the LIC bar.

· Mindfulness app membership*

*Only available to staff on contracts of a minimum of 12 months

At the London Irish Centre we strive to be:

 

The London Irish Centre is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce. Please note our offices have some barriers to access, which is one of the core missions that our redevelopment will overcome.