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Director of Finance and Operations
The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum
Remote (UK-based) with expensed travel to London
Full-time, permanent
Akshaya Patra is one of the world’s largest school meals charities – nourishing 2.35 million children in India every day and now expanding our impact across the UK.
Our UK after-school programme, Empower Hour, provides hot, nutritious meals and targeted tuition to children growing up in poverty – extending the school day by 60 minutes to give them the fuel, support and enrichment they need to thrive.
What began in one school in 2024 is already serving ten, and – alongside driving continued expansion in India – we are now ready to scale our delivery to reach thousands more children across the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.
To help lead this exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a Director of Finance and Operations – a senior leader who combines strong financial stewardship with operational leadership and is motivated by purpose as much as performance.
You will sit on the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO, and oversee two core portfolios:
- Programmes – overseeing Watford kitchen operations, Empower Hour delivery and holiday hunger initiatives.
- Finance and Resources – leading financial planning and reporting, systems, compliance, HR development and organisational infrastructure.
This role will suit someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and practical implementation – someone who finds energy in building strong foundations and helping a values-led organisation grow well.
You may have built your career in charity, education, food provision, public services, the private sector or elsewhere – but you will bring:
- Senior-level experience across finance, operations or programme delivery.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of charity governance and compliance.
- A collaborative leadership style – supporting, challenging and uplifting those you lead.
- Deep alignment with our mission to fight child hunger and educational inequality.
What we offer:
- Flexible and remote working.
- 34 days’ leave (25 days annual leave + Diwali + English bank holidays).
- Employer pension contribution.
- Investment in professional and vocational development.
- A meaningful leadership role in a growing global movement – empowering children in both the UK and India.
How to apply:
- Download the full job description and application details here or on our website.
- Please send your CV and a cover letter to the email address in the applicant pack outlining both your suitability for the role and what attracts you to Akshaya Patra and our mission.
- Closing date: Monday 3 November 2025.
If you believe no child should be held back by hunger – and you have the leadership skills and desire to help grow an organisation that makes that possible – we would love to hear from you.
Akshaya Patra is one of the world’s largest school meals charities – nourishing 2.35 million children in India and now expanding our impact in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role is responsible for managing supporter relationships and realising new funding opportunities. The Head of Fundraising will lead our income generation activities from the ground up.
This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering a sustainable fundraising strategy to support our ambitious global agenda. The role requires effect relationship building coupled with a proven track record in securing income from trusts and foundations, high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), institutional donors and corporate partnerships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The post-holder will provide strategic oversight, coordination and management of programme development and delivery, ensuring that all projects adhere to best practices for project management and achieve planned objectives, cost, quality, and benefits realisation. The Head of Programmes oversees a budget of approx. £800,000 per annum and a programmes team of 7-10 people at various levels. The role holder reports to the CPA Executive Committee and is a member of the Senior Management Team and will be expected to contribute to wider organisational decision-making.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working across mass participation fundraising products, you will deliver market-leading campaigns, develop creative and engaging supporter content and explore channels of communication with our supporters to achieve further transformational growth.
This role requires an ambitious marketeer with previous product/event marketing experience, outstanding copywriting skills and an enthusiasm for identifying and implementing new social and digital technologies. Fundraising experience is not essential.
You will work alongside another Marketing Campaigns Officer to support the Marketing & Engagement Manager and the Head of Sporting Events on the development of SLF campaigns. You will provide copywriting support to the SLF team and manage creative and media agency relationships. The role also works closely with the Sporting Events Managers, the Relationship Fundraising Managers and their teams, as well as collaborating with other colleagues in the Communications, Brand, Strategic Marketing, Project Management, Digital and Data teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the marketing activity for mass participation campaigns
· Write clear, engaging and fun copy for campaigns including social media adverts, marketing toolkits, emails and web.
· Work with agencies, partners and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time campaign delivery
· Own the overall marketing/comms calendar for income-driving campaigns.
· Be innovative: review and implement new technologies to improve our campaigns, drive engagement and boost supporter experience.
· Help bring our For A Cure brand messaging to life across SLF marketing
Campaign marketing: supporter acquisition
· Supporting the Marketing & Engagement Manager, play a significant role in bringing thousands of new supporters to the charity through targeted, considered and tactical marketing campaigns.
· Lead on the day-to-day management of marketing campaigns for the SLF team Provide the SLF team with copywriting support, marketing assets, and wider marketing support.
· Assist the Marketing & Engagement Manager and the Head of Sporting Events on campaign proposition and development to maximise income and attract new supporters.
· Work with our external agencies and partners, managing relationships where required.
· Work with internal stakeholders to ensure SLF campaigns are integrated across the charity to drive maximum value and awareness in particular our digital team.
· Deliver all campaigns on time, on budget, on brand.
· Lead on the gathering of data for campaign review and analysis, with proactive adaptation of plans to optimise results.
Budget Management and reporting
· Manage budgets, marketing spends and monitor campaign ROI for campaigns you are responsible for.
· Work closely with Digital and Data teams to ensure engagement, acquisition and remittance is monitored and evaluated (CPA, trend analysis, KPI tracking and lifetime value.
· Provide monthly campaign performance reporting and benchmarking against market trends, previous similar campaigns and to agreed campaign measures.
What we are looking for:
· Demonstrable experience in delivering product campaigns including planning, asset creation, implementation and reporting
· Copy writing experience for marketing
· Understanding the compliance in marketing
· Budget management experience across expenditure and income
· Media planning and buying across a range of media types and channels
· Agency relationship management, including creative agencies and other suppliers
· Excellent creative writing skills
· Excellent attention to detail
· Strategic and critical thinking
· Driving excellence in people and agency collaboration
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 12th October 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about offering boys and men the best start in life by providing support to young fathers and families? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a specialist and dynamic charity providing emotional and practical support to boys and men. We are looking to recruit Project Coordinator(s) (Fathers team) you will be responsible for delivering a range of services supporting Future Men’s work with fathers. The post holder will alongisde direct work with fathers support the Senior Leadership Team with formulating a strategy for developing work with fathers across localities, in line with FM’s vision, mission and values and Business Plan. A key element will be to support new developments, identify best practice in work with fathers and embed these in current services.
This full-time permanent role is based in south London and work alongside statutory services.
At Future Men, through our practice-led services, we work with boys and men from childhood through to Fatherhood, to help them become healthy, dynamic, future men. From structured school programmes and youth hubs, to individual one-to-one sessions and outreach work, we provide the vital support and advocacy that changes boys and young men’s lives for the better. We focus our work with boys and men who face structural discrimination and disadvantage, including of race, income, and community.
A better future for every boy, every man, and everyone.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Diocese of London is seeking a Youth Ministry Advisor to play a key role in advancing our Christian mission by resourcing and empowering churches in their work with young people. This is a strategic role that supports our 2030 Vision, with a particular focus on the priority of Growing Younger — ensuring that young people across London are engaged, valued, and nurtured in their faith journeys.
This is a permanent, part-time role (0.6 FTE, 21 hours per week), based in Pimlico (London) on a hybrid working basis.
Job responsibilities
· Act as the subject matter expert for Youth Ministry within the Diocese
· Provide training, advice, and consultancy to parishes and clergy, including youth elements of Cultivate
· Lead and facilitate online and in-person events for paid youth workers
· Build networks of support for paid youth workers across the Diocese
· Deliver Launchpad courses for vicars, in partnership with Youthscape
· Contribute articles to the Growing Younger Briefing and Diocese website
· Support and engage volunteers and paid workers via the Mighty Leaders community platform
· Visit parishes, youth groups, and other youth provision to provide support and advice
· Assist parishes in establishing new youth provision
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on responsibilities.
Person Specification
· Degree level qualification or relevant experience in Youth Ministry
· Significant experience working with young people in church and community contexts
· Experience in developing training resources and leading training for adults
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with a wide range of people
· Proven knowledge of Christian youth ministry
· Practising Christian
· Right to work in the UK
· Enhanced DBS check required
· Experience networking within the Church of England and other para-church organisations (desirable)
· Experience writing for newsletters, websites, or other publications (desirable)
· Ability to work in diverse contexts (desirable)
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises c.400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years here: Our Vision.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the LDF, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We particularly encourage applications from Global Majority Heritage/UK Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, and disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
· Competitive remuneration package
· 27 annual leave days (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
· 15% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice available)
· Death in service benefit (x3 basic salary)
· Enhanced maternity leave (six months full pay after 12 months’ service)
· Season ticket loans
· Access to Benenden Health Insurance
· Employee Assistance Programme (counselling through Health Assured)
· Optical benefit (eye test and contribution to spectacles)
· Two additional paid days for community volunteering
To apply:
Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.
For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.
For every Londoner to encounter the love of God in Christ




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RCN Foundation Benevolent Grants Manager
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract, working 35 hours, fixed term contract until January 2027 (maternity leave cover)
RCN UK HQ with hybrid
Salary per annum: £49,275 plus £5,262 London weighting per annum
Ref: RCN02745
At the RCN Foundation, we are committed to supporting, strengthening and championing the nursing profession. As a charity and grant-maker, we do this by funding research and projects, as well as education and hardship, which support nurses, midwives and Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) to innovate, progress their careers and get through tough time.
As the Foundation’s Benevolent Grants Manager, you will use your extensive experience and skills to manage a first-class benevolent grants service at the RCN Foundation. The service is bespoke to the nursing and midwifery profession, and this role is essential in making key decisions relating to our grant-making activity to individuals in need.
In this varied role every day will be filled with possibilities. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Benevolent Service until January 2027. Your role will involve managing the Benevolent Service Team and supporting them with assessing applications and agreeing grants. You will be experienced in monitoring trends in application rates and managing the service to respond to these in a timely manner for the beneficiaries. You will have experience of monitoring and reporting on the outcomes and impact of the service and identifying and responding to trends within the data and the wider economic landscape. You will ensure the online application portal on the CRM is used to its full potential to manage all grant applications. You will also provide support to individuals through the relevant and comprehensive signposting hub, which you will keep-up-to date ensuring it is tailored to the needs of the nursing and midwifery professions.
The RCN Foundation’s Benevolent Service is an early adopter of a digitalised approach to benevolent grant making and as such we are seen as one of the leading organisations in this area. Through this role you will continue to develop the digital service and be leading on the further development of a bespoke signposting hub to complement this approach. This role will provide a great way to build on your skills and experience and develop your potential.
As well as exceptional customer service, to join us you’ll need an in-depth knowledge of best practice in respect to hardship and benevolence across more than one country of the UK. You will need to have significant experience of working in a grant-making charities. Understanding and experience of the processes of managing a benevolent service including managing the grant-making activity and evaluating the impact of the Foundation’s support are essential.
You’ll need to demonstrate you are able to work in a small team and respond swiftly to demand for the service, which is driven by external factors such as the cost-of-living crisis.
You’ll need to manage the resource within the small team to ensure the health and wellbeing of the team members is managed alongside the beneficiaries and business needs which can be different day-to-day.
You will have experience of working in grant-management to support individuals, showing them empathy, whilst supporting them is a professional and efficient manner.
You will be experienced in report writing, analysing data for trends and responding to these. You will be able to present information in a concise way to a range of stakeholders.
Whatever your background, you'll be efficient, accurate and show a real customer focus in all you do.
To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything’s possible.
What we offer you
We expect you to look after beneficiaries and stakeholders And we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.
*We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary.
We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person.
Our selection process
Please click the ‘apply now’ button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.
We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.
Equal opportunities for everyone
Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us, and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.
As proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Contact details
For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please visit our webiste for contact details.
Closing date: 11.59pm on 14 October 2025.
Selection dates:
Assessments: 28 October 2025 (online).
Interview date: 03 November 2025 (RCN UK HQ).
If we receive many applications after a week of advertising, we may close this vacancy earlier.
Main responsibilities:
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Ensure all HR-related administration linked to the employee lifecycle, benefits & documentation is processed efficiently and appropriately, including management of data changes with external providers.
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Run Monthly payroll processes for countries outside of APAC & resolving issues with payroll providers.
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Provide support to our recruitment process from advertising, screening candidates and arranging interviews to answering queries from candidates.
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Own and deliver HR related projects as and when required such as the annual performance review process and annual salary review cycle.
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Ensuring there are office health and safety protocols (including risk assessments, fire marshals, and first aiders) for the UK offices, maintaining compliance with local regulations.
Essential experience requirements:
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Experience with working in HR.
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Experience of preparing monthly payrolls for external processing and administering benefits with third party providers.
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Experience of issuing employee documentation & supporting the administration of the employee life cycle (leavers, absences etc).
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Experience helping solve problems and being confident communicating in a variety of formats.
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Knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to HR, as well as knowledge of best practice.
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Proactive at identifying and implementing improvements in processes such as payroll and recruitment.
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Experience in managing personnel records and ensuring these are kept up to date and accurate at all times.
Desirable experience requirements:
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Experience with working in the charity sector.
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Experience in managing recruitment.
Professional certification requirements:
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CIPD Level 5 (Level 7 desirable) or equivalent experience.
parkrun Limited is the company responsible for delivering parkrun in the UK.




icap exists to improve mental health and wellbeing among the Irish community in Britain through the provision of counselling and psychotherapy. We work in partnership with a range of agencies, including Irish welfare agencies, local voluntary services, and health services, to best meet the needs of our community.We have specialist expertise in working with survivors of trauma including adult survivors of institutional abuse.
We deliver our services to all sections of the Irish community, including those on low incomes and those facing disadvantage and discrimination. We take pride in our forward-thinking, open, and transparent approach, making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.
Post Title: Director of Clinical Services - Psychotherapy
Reporting to: CEO
Line Management Reports: Clinical Managers, Outreach Therapist/s, and support staff.
Purpose of Post: To provide organisational governance and strategic leadership to the Board/Trustees, and CEO as a member of icap’s Executive team. To develop and ensure implementation of icap’s clinical strategy ensuring good governance of clinical standards and resources.
Lead and represent an experienced clinical team within icap and externally. To work with and support the Clinical Managers and other clinical staff with the day-to-day management of the clinical service.
Terms: Permanent
Salary£56,800 pro rata plus pension
Hours: Minimum 0.6 – 0.8 FTE, 21 - 28hrs per week (open to negotiation), hours by arrangement to include some hours on 4-5 days each week; the post requires some pre planned out-of-hours work and travel.Our offices are open between 09:00hrs - 19:00hrs on 3 days and 09:00 -17:00 two days each week. Volunteers support our reception function on extended opening hours (after 5pm).
Location: London; some travel to detached sites in London, Birmingham, and across the country to other operational sites (Irish Centres) where the organisation is providing services. On site working required with opportunity for limited hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Functions
Working with the Board/ Trustees to develop ICAP’s clinical strategy including:
- Reporting to icap’s Board, on progress against icap’s clinical and operational strategy,
- Preparing Board Reports and Risk Register
- Deputise for the CEO.
Work with CGSC chair and trustee members to:
- Develop clinically appropriate Policies, Procedures and Processes. Promote a culture of learning within the clinical team, ensuring therapists are up to date and engaged with data collection, reporting and monitoring.
- To pro-actively participate as a member of icap’s Executive Team, attending board meetings, Clinical Governance Sub Committee meetings and a regular calendar of fundraising events
Clinical Facing function:
Work with the Clinical Managers to support them with the day-to-day management of the clinical service. Line Management oversight of the Supervision function of the organisation. Act as the DSL for Adult Safeguarding including the training, risk management, recording and reporting of all safeguarding activity. Ensure icap’s strategic objectives are understood and supported across the Clinical service. Review the Client Contribution policy to include full cost charging for services.
Oversee the Implementation and roll out of CORE CMS across the service. (New project)
Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Clinical Leadership and Management experience in a small or similar organisation. Managing and working with minoritised or deprived groups with multiple barriers and limited access to psychotherapy. Experience of producing Board reports and working with commissioners, developing funding applications, and service level agreements for Clinical services. Experience of Clinical Governance and reporting targets and outcomes.
Training and 6+ years direct experience in using psychotherapeutic and trauma informed approaches with recognised post graduate psychotherapy qualification. Accreditation with either BPC, UKCP, BACP, ICP, NCPS and/or IACP. Evidence of up-to-date practice as recommended by relevant professional body.
Knowledge and experience of SharePoint and the Microsoft suite of tools.
A more detailed outline of the requirements of the post and our recruitment pack can be found on icap's website in the work with us section.
If this role is for you, please send
· A concise covering letter (no longer than two pages) addressing the criteria within the Person Specification.
· An up-to-date CV
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Client proposals and contracts senior manager
In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in Dot Dot Dot’s impact in London and beyond. Your primary responsibility will be to create the materials that help us win new contracts and partnerships. You’ll analyse the business and social value of each project, turning insights into persuasive cases for action. From there, you’ll craft compelling pitches and proposals, working closely with our senior leadership team to deliver them directly to clients and partners.
This is a collaborative, cross-cutting role at the heart of our business development work. You’ll help us respond to new enquiries, shape tailored proposals, and coordinate contracts - always ensuring our service stands out and reflects both our unique approach and the priorities of each client. Along the way, you’ll bring curiosity about what matters to clients, confidence with data, and the ability to coordinate people and processes to get things done.
You’ll be working closely with senior leaders, gaining cross-functional experience, and helping to shape how the role evolves over time. We’re an ambitious team with a social mission and a high bar for quality, and we’ll support you to learn as you go - through training, mentoring, and hands-on experience with friendly, knowledgeable colleagues across the business.
About you
We’re looking for someone who enjoys both the detail and the bigger picture - someone who takes pride in writing clearly and persuasively, and who can bring people and processes together to produce written outputs that truly resonate with clients.
You don’t need a background in sales or property; what matters most is a love of creating compelling, high-quality materials - whether that’s a persuasive pitch deck, a polished proposal, or a detailed report or contract.
If you’re motivated by translating ideas into action, spotting patterns, and helping good work shine, we’d love to hear from you.
You must have:
- Excellent written communication - able to write clearly, persuasively and quickly, turning client conversations into compelling proposals and refining others’ content.
- Confidence with data - not necessarily a spreadsheet expert, but comfortable working with numbers, reviewing assumptions, and asking the right questions.
- Strong project coordination - experienced in bringing together people, information and deadlines to deliver pitches, proposals, or other complex work.
- Ability to prioritise and deliver - keeps work moving forward and meets competing deadlines without losing quality.
- Collaborative and client-facing - works well with colleagues across the business and represents Dot Dot Dot with professionalism and integrity.
- Curious and proactive - keen to learn, unafraid to ask questions, and willing to take initiative to fill gaps in knowledge.
You’ll have the opportunity to deepen your skills in:
- Using tools like Salesforce and financial models to track and assess opportunities.
- Understanding service design, legal risk, commercial assumptions, and client reporting
- Engaging senior leaders and external partners in strategic client conversations.
- Gaining hands-on experience with procurement, tendering, and contract negotiation.
- Public speaking - internally and externally
Discover more about the role, who we are and our strategy going forwards, in the job specification.
Please apply via the online recruitment platform, Applied. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 19 October 2025. Interviews will be held at our office in east London on 5 and 6 November.
Dot Dot Dot is a social enterprise that turns properties which would otherwise stand empty into inexpensive homes.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Engagement Officer (Midlands & West)
We are looking for an Engagement Officer to work with members of the UK fire services community in an inhouse, face to face fundraising capacity. This role covers a region reaching from Severn Park in Avonmouth (Bristol), to Staffordshire and across the Midlands and part of Wales.
The successful candidate will ideally be located around the Birmingham area, or within the Mid / West of England, to enable frequent travel across the region to visit stations and training centres regularly.
Hours: 30 hours per month (equivalent of 6.92 hours per week)
Salary: £5,242.76 per year
Flexible working pattern to allow for planning visits (some evening or weekends required)
This role is homebased with regular travel.
About Us
The Fire Fighters Charity offers specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to achieve mental, physical and social wellbeing throughout their lives.
We provide confidential, personalised support to the whole of the fire services community, whether that’s at our centres, over the phone, online or out in communities.
We are looking for an Engagement Officer who can inspire the Fire and Rescue communities to support Fire Fighters charity and the work it carries out.
The Role
Building relationships with the fire and rescue services in your area, you’ll become an integral part of the local fire services community, you'll work collaboratively with our national team of fundraisers and to help secure much-needed income for the Charity.
You will provide talks to new recruits, making them aware of the services the charity provides for them as new service users, and encourage signups to individual giving schemes. You will work with your team to maximise recruitment, re-engagement and retention of individual supporters.
With a flexible approach, you will be responsible for planning and scheduling your visits to stations, managing and maintaining personal data and recording outcomes on our Customer Relations Management (CRM) software.
You will need to be able to travel across the region, which includes: Severn Park in Avonmouth (Bristol), Staffordshire and across the Midlands and parts of Wales.
This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Services Check.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser to join our team. You’ll need excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate to a wide range of audiences, with the ability to deliver PowerPoint Presentations in a confident, and clear manner.
You'll need good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload, and work without close supervision. You'll also need to be competent on standard Microsoft packages, have efficient time management skills and a proficient use of social media and apps.
This role requires you to be able to travel and occasionally stay away overnight.
A good knowledge of the UK Fire and Rescue Service community is beneficial, and knowledge of legal requirements relating to Fundraising and Data Protection and Information Security principles is required.
How to apply
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. When recruiting our new team members, regardless of the role, we are looking for people who share our values.
To apply for the role, please submit a short CV and covering letter via our online recruitment portal. If you do require any assistance with submitting your application, please contact us on [email protected]
Closing Date: Midnight 6 October 2025
We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive enough applications; early application is advised.
Due to the number of applications we typically receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.
Chair of the Education Committee
£3,000 pa honorarium, plus expenses
Part-time, 3 meetings per year plus 4 Governing Board meetings
Hybrid working with occasional travel to London
We’re seeking an experienced, visionary leader to chair our Education Committee, guiding a passionate professional community and shaping the impact of acupuncture education.
This is a unique opportunity to foster collaboration, and champion the educational aims of an influential complementary health profession recognised by the WHO. We are looking for someone who values the profession, understands its potential, and is committed to supporting its educational development and visibility.
To ensure an independent perspective informed by broader sector insight (across higher education and health), this role is open to senior education leaders from other UK healthcare professions outside acupuncture.
What you’ll do
· Support the development of the educational strategy and decision-making that ensures the committee’s work is both forward-looking and fit-for-purpose.
· Lead and chair meetings effectively, balancing strong voices and diverse perspectives.
· Uphold the principles of Public life (NOLAN principles) build collaboration and trust across committee members, staff leading on education, and external stakeholders.
· Bring an external perspective to shape the committee’s work, policies, and outputs so they are credible, impactful, and positively perceived by external audiences (e.g., public, students, other professions).
· Navigate the balance between autonomy in your committee’s work and alignment with the wider membership body’s vision, working closely with the Governing Board, CEO, and Deputy CEO/Education Manager.
· Working with the Chair of the Accreditation committee, support the accreditation and activity of the BAcC.
What the committee does
· Ensure excellence in acupuncture education within the UK and influence acupuncture’s educational standards globally.
· Encourage institutional self-improvement by valuing diversity, creativity and innovation.
· Promote the standards of education and with these curricula standards, celebrate the unique and diverse traditions of the profession.
Who we’re looking for
Someone with significant senior leadership experience in UK healthcare higher education, from a profession other than acupuncture, with a strong understanding of professional education, governance, and academic standards.
You will have:
· a collaborative, inclusive style and excellent facilitation skills
· the ability to manage vocal and engaged members effectively while maintaining focus on outcomes
· strategic thinking with the ability to bring external insight to influence committee outputs and alignment with wider organisational goals
· the capacity to balance independent judgment and delegated authority alongside understanding education’s role within the organisational vision and priorities
· a passion for supporting and championing acupuncture education and standards while offering an independent perspective informed by broader sector insight
Time commitment:
· 3 meetings per year plus 4 Governing Board meetings
· Regular touchpoints with Chair of the Governing Board, Chair of Accreditation Committee, CEO and Education manager.
· Undertake preparatory work in advance of meetings.
If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss it informally before applying, contact details can be found via the application link.
Closing date: 12pm on Monday 20 October.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 29 October via MS Teams.
Director of Development – Dundee Heritage Trust
Abeer Macintyre Consultancy is recruiting, on behalf of Dundee Heritage Trust, for a Director of Development.
About Dundee Heritage Trust
Dundee Heritage Trust is a charity dedicated to preserving and sharing Dundee’s rich cultural and scientific heritage. It operates two award-winning visitor attractions, Discovery Point, home of the RRS Discovery (the ship that took Scott and Shackleton to the Antarctic), and Verdant Works, an 1833 flax and jute mill that tells the story of the industry which shaped Dundee for almost 200 years.
The Trust generates around £2.2m annually through admissions, cafés, events, venue hire, fundraising and the capital appeal. To sustain and grow this work, Abeer Macintyre Consultancy is seeking, on behalf of the Trust, an exceptional Director of Development to lead the fundraising strategy and team.
As Director of Development, you will
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Lead the fundraising team and nurture their potential following a period of leadership change.
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Shape and deliver a multi-channel fundraising strategy, with a focus on major gifts, high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, legacies and international networks.
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Work closely with the Executive and Commercial Directors to align fundraising with earned income.
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Draw on the strength of a highly engaged Board, a well-connected Chair, and high-profile Patrons such as Brian Cox, Dan Snow and Lorraine Kelly.
This is a senior leadership role with the freedom to create your own strategy, supported by colleagues who understand what it takes to make fundraising thrive. The potential is significant, from polar exploration enthusiasts and the Scottish diaspora to corporate partnerships and legacy giving, and the platform is already set.
Person specification
Essential experience
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Development and management of donor giving for not-for-profits or member-based organisations, or client development for commercial income generation and business development.
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A track record of achieving revenue targets from campaigns, activities and events.
Essential skills, abilities and attributes
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Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial, self-motivated approach.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic, evolving organisation.
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Proven success securing major gifts and or regular subscriptions from individuals, philanthropists, corporates and supporters.
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Creative thinker with strong written and verbal communication skills, able to craft compelling narratives that influence at the highest level.
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Experience of developing international networks and gifts.
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Personable, with excellent collaborative and team skills.
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Knowledge of the Scottish, UK and international philanthropic landscape and, ideally, a well-connected personal network.
How to apply
Please send a CV and covering letter, both no longer than two pages, by 31 October 2025.
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First-stage interviews: Thursday 20 November 2025 in Dundee.
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Second-stage interviews: Tuesday morning 25 November 2025 via Zoom for top-placed candidates. Please keep this date free unless you are notified that you have not progressed.
If you have questions not covered in the candidate pack, please email the address above to arrange a convenient time to speak.
Retail Field Manager - Wales
Location Cardiff
Weekly Hours3 7.5
Job Title: Retail Field Manager - Wales
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £40,429.00 per annum
Weekly Hours: 37.5
Reference: YMC1136472
Are you an experienced and dynamic leader with a passion for retail and community engagement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where you can inspire teams and make a tangible difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the YMCA as a Retail Field Manager.
The Role
As a Retail Field Manager, you will oversee a group of charity shops within your designated geographical area, with the goal of maximizing sales, income, and community impact. You’ll manage a team of Shop Managers and Van Drivers to achieve exceptional results. This is a key leadership role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on operational management, all while upholding the YMCA’s ethos, values, and behaviors.
What You’ll Be Doing
Income and Profit
- Conduct weekly store visits, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing actionable plans to drive sales and profitability.
- Analyse store financial performance and develop tailored strategies to achieve targets.
- Maximize Gift Aid income and ensure compliance with YMCA and HMRC regulations.
Stock and Logistics
- Drive stock generation activities and collaborate with the Stock Manager to secure corporate donations.
- Ensure effective stock processing procedures to maximize sales while minimizing waste.
- Manage the day-to-day logistics of van crews and drivers, monitoring performance using the vehicle management system.
People Management
- Build and lead a motivated, high-performing team, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Recruit, train, and develop Shop Managers, Van Drivers, and volunteers to achieve their full potential.
- Address employee relations matters fairly and in line with YMCA policies, working closely with HR to ensure consistency.
Community Engagement and Customer Experience
- Ensure shops are well-stocked, organized, and display a wide range of goods at competitive prices.
- Build strong relationships with local communities to drive stock generation, increase volunteering, and enhance shop visibility.
- Deliver exceptional customer service to donors, customers, and supporters, ensuring that every interaction reflects YMCA values.
Health & Safety and Property Management
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all stores, conducting regular risk assessments.
- Support stores with property-related matters, ensuring that maintenance issues are resolved promptly and efficiently.
IT and Technology
- Ensure that store teams are proficient in using available technology to optimize performance.
- Troubleshoot IT and technology issues, ensuring timely resolutions to minimize disruptions.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a leader who is as passionate about retail as they are about making a difference in their community. To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Retail Expertise: Proven experience in managing multiple retail locations or a large-scale retail operation, with a strong track record of driving sales and profitability.
- Leadership Skills: The ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a diverse team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical Mindset: A data-driven approach to identifying opportunities and implementing solutions that improve performance.
- Community Focus: A passion for engaging with local communities to build relationships and enhance the YMCA’s impact.
- Organizational Skills: The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards across all areas of responsibility.
- Compliance Awareness: A thorough understanding of health and safety, property maintenance, and regulatory compliance within a retail environment.
Why Join Us?
At the YMCA, we are proud of our mission to create positive change in local communities. As a Retail Field Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our goals while also developing your own career in a supportive and rewarding environment.
In return for your dedication, we offer:
- A competitive salary of £40,429 per annum.
- The opportunity to lead and develop a team within a nationally recognized charity.
- A role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Access to training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.
- The satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to supporting the YMCA’s mission of helping people reach their full potential.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join an organization that values passion, professionalism, and community, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV.
Join us and be part of a team that’s making a difference—every single day.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
Are you passionate about supporting children and families in the early years? Do you combine excellent people skills with a sharp eye for detail and a talent for writing? Do you want to use your skills that will help drive change and positively impact the lives of children? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Home-Start Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham (HSWKCHF) is a highly regarded local charity, committed to giving children the best possible start in life. We’re looking for a kind, capable and proactive individual to join our dynamic and supportive team as Co-Deputy Manager (Operations & Fundraising).
This is a 12-month role (with potential for extension, subject to funding), full time or 4 days a week, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your career in the not-for-profit sector.
About the Role
As Co-Deputy Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping and sustaining our services. You’ll lead on operational delivery, contribute to strategic planning, and take the lead on fundraising, communications and volunteers. Your writing skills will be essential in crafting compelling funding bids and reports, and your organisational flair will help us run smoothly and effectively.
We’re looking for someone who:
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Is highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
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Has experience in fundraising, including developing and implementing strategies.
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Can write clear, persuasive reports and grant applications.
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Understands the significant contribution of volunteers.
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Is flexible, collaborative, and committed to our mission.
What We Offer
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A genuinely rewarding and positive work environment.
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A supportive team that values your ideas and encourages personal and professional growth.
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Flexible working arrangements, including at least one day of homeworking after probation.
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.
We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. HSWKCHF is committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding the welfare of children and adults.
For full details, please see the attached job description and person specification.


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