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About The Role
This is an integral leadership position where you’ll drive the evolution and implementation of our people and culture strategy and serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Team. As a member of the Place2Be Executive team, you will work strategically and collaboratively to drive our five year business plan to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people, deepen our work in communities, and demonstrate our impact.
You’ll champion a values-led culture across the organisation, role modelling creative thinking, perseverance, integrity and compassion in your own leadership. You will lead a talented team to enhance our policies and practices, and ensure our people operations are aligned with our mission to improve children and young people's mental health.
You’ll play a key role in shaping a workplace culture that is inclusive, values-driven, and high-performing—ensuring our people feel supported, empowered, and proud to be part of Place2Be.
To find out more about this exciting role, please read through our Director of People and Culture Recruitment Pack.
Key Responsibilities
- Evolve and lead the People & Culture strategy as a key enabler of our five year business plan
- Collaborative and visionary leadership as a member of the Place2Be Executive team
- Lead and strengthen the People & Culture team, fostering a collaborative and high-impact environment
- Advise and influence senior leadership and the CEO on strategic people matters and organisational culture
- Champion our values across all people policies, processes, and communications
- Drive operational excellence across recruitment, performance, reward, employee relations, and engagement
- Lead the implementation of our EDIB strategy and co-chair the EDIB Steering Group
- Oversee employee engagement programmes, including surveys and ongoing feedback dialogue
- Ensure compliance with HR policies, safeguarding, and legal obligations
- Manage the People & Culture budget and contribute to governance and risk management
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience leading a successful People & Culture function in a values-led organisation
- Proven experience of dealing with complex employee relations situations with compassion and confidence
- Flexible leadership approach spanning visionary and strategic to practical hands-on delivery
- Ability to work collaboratively at Executive level to deliver the five-year business plan
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
Recruitment Process:
As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 15 March 2026
1st Interview date (via Teams) - Monday 23 March & Wednesday 25 March 2026
2nd Interview date (via Teams) interview with Chief Executive & Director: W/C 13 April 2026
Final Interview - (In person at our London office): Friday 24 April 2026
Our Benefits
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.
Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
- Annual Leave that increases with service
- Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance of four times your annual salary
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
- Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
- Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Temporary, 15th March – 31st May 2026
Location: East OR West Midlands (Nottingham / Birmingham)
Working pattern: Hybrid (40% office-based, approx. 1–2 days per week one day per month in London, expenses covered for travel to London)
FTE: 1.5 FTE available across two vacancies – open to flexible division
TPP Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a respected member-led organisation as they recruit two Activist Learning and Development Officers. These roles offer a meaningful opportunity to equip workplace representatives with the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to influence change – particularly during a pivotal period for the sector, with major campaigns launching in response to new government decisions affecting their members.
If you’re passionate about empowering people, confident delivering learning in both online and in-person settings, and comfortable working within a trade union or member-led environment, this could be a brilliant next step.
About the Organisation
You’ll be joining a national organisation rooted in activism, professional support, and collective voice. Their learning and development function plays a central role in equipping members to lead workplace conversations, navigate change, and build confidence as advocates.
The team is collaborative, mission-driven, and committed to creating high-quality learning experiences that genuinely empower members to make a difference locally and nationally.
About the Role
As an Activist Learning and Development Officer, you will deliver a programme of short, engaging learning sessions – typically two-hour, bitesize modules delivered online – to support workplace reps and other active members.
Your focus will be pure delivery, drawing on your facilitation skills to help activists build agency, develop organising skills, and feel confident stepping into more active roles in their workplaces.
You’ll also work closely with colleagues across the wider organisation to support the strategic goals of the Activism Academy, ensuring learning remains relevant, impactful, and aligned with the needs of members.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging learning and development sessions (primarily online, bitesize formats).
- Support reps to apply learning in their workplace roles and to step into more active participation.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure programmes meet organisational standards for quality, accessibility and learner experience.
- Contribute to programme administration, learner data collection, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain awareness of trends in employment relations, trade union activity, and relevant policy developments.
- Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of learning delivery.
Skills / Experience Required
- Experience delivering learning sessions online and in person.
- Strong facilitation skills with the ability to adapt delivery in real-time.
- Understanding of member-led or activist-driven environments, ideally with experience in a trade union or social change setting.
- Ability to encourage participation, empower learners and build confidence.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across varied teams and levels.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and online delivery platforms.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Interview Process
- Interviews will take place online, lasting around 30-40 minutes.
- Scheduled times:
- Monday 9 March 2026 – afternoon
- Tuesday 10 March 2026– afternoon
To Apply
- CV only, no cover letter required
Deadline
- Monday 9th March 2026, 9am
- Start date: Monday 16th March 2026
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.
Full time post (40 hours) but with the flexibility to work between 30 - 40 hours depending on the candidate and agreement about job description priorities. Hybrid working is available by mutual agreement.
We are looking for a Head of Finance to join our theatre Finance Team, to oversee the department and be responsible for the charity's financial management and reporting.
Exprience of charity finance would be beneficial but not essential. More important will be a desire to work in the charity and arts sector and be part of the senior team at this renowned and well-respected regional theatre.
Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 23 March 2026 at 10am.
For further details, including a full job description, requirements for the role and how to apply, please visit the vacancies page of our website at the link provided.
The New Vic is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in our workforce and positively encourage applicants from all sections of the community, particularly applicants under-represented across the arts workforce, including but not limited to, applicants with a disability, applicants who are LGBTQIA+, or applicants of African or Caribbean heritage, South, East and South-East Asian heritage or anyone who experiences racism.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Head of Risk and Compliance will play a critical role in ensuring that St John’s Foundation operates effectively, transparently, and in line with all legal and regulatory requirements. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for safeguarding the charity’s integrity, managing risk, and promoting excellent governance across the organisation.
Under the overall direction of the Director of Finance, the Head of Risk and Compliance will ensure charity operations comply with organisational policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, and risk management approaches, which support best practice and facilitate efficient and effective functioning of the Executive SMT and staff team.
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The Head of Finance supports the Finance Director in ensuring the financial health, compliance, and sustainability of St John’s Foundation (SJF), its trading subsidiaries, and associated charities.
You will lead the day-to-day financial operations, oversee internal controls and reporting, and play a key role in the next phase of the new finance system implementation which will enhance efficiency and accuracy. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will ensure that robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and effective systems underpin the charity’s strategic aims and operational delivery.
This is a senior hands-on leadership role, managing the finance team and ensuring the Finance Director, Executive Team and Board of Trustees are supported with reliable financial information and strong financial control.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Starting Date: ASAP
Contract type: Full-time and open-ended
Salary: If based in London - £62,707, Delhi - INR 3,350,997, Lahore - PKR 8,697,613
Location: London, Lahore, Delhi, Côte d'Ivoire
Application closing date: 25th March 2026
About the Job
The Grant Programme Manager is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of grant-funded projects across multiple sub-funds and geographies. Working closely with programme partners, this role ensures that funded projects not only produce certified Better Cotton but also deliver measurable impact aligned with BCI’s strategic targets. The role includes stewardship and oversight of significant donor funding and accountability for strong financial, performance and compliance standards across the portfolio.
Are you purpose-led and ready to embark on a journey to shape the future of sustainable cotton? Join us at Better Cotton Initiative as Grant Programme Manager and play a key role in delivering high-impact funding programmes for the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative. We support more sustainable farming practices and farm livelihoods for nearly 1.6 million farmers across 15 countries.
The Challenge
Looking ahead to 2030, BCI is targeting a 50 percent reduction in GHG emissions from cotton production, significant reductions in synthetic pesticide use, improved soil health across our network, increased farm income and stronger support for women’s empowerment among farmers and farm workers.
As a Grant Programme Manager, you will oversee a multi-country grant portfolio, ensure strong financial stewardship, drive performance against strategic targets and strengthen partnerships with programme partners and donors.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated Grant Programme Manager to join our Global Programmes team within GIF. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a complex grant portfolio and ensuring effective delivery, financial oversight and strategic alignment.
- Oversee and manage a portfolio of Small Farm Fund projects across multiple countries, ensuring delivery against BCI strategy and BCSS targets.
- Lead grant application and assessment processes, including reviewing proposals, analysing organisational viability and contributing to funding recommendations.
- Ensure effective financial stewardship of donor funds, reviewing budgets, tracking expenditure and identifying risks or corrective actions where required.
- Monitor and evaluate portfolio performance, ensuring robust data quality, learning integration and continuous improvement.
- Represent GIF in internal governance forums, including the Field Investment and Innovation Committee, contributing to funding decisions and strategic discussions.
- Engage with donors and external stakeholders, supporting reporting, relationship management and future funding opportunities.
- Support Large Farm Fund and Knowledge Partner Fund rounds, including assessment, monitoring and stakeholder engagement.
- Strengthen grant management systems and processes, identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance and transparency.
- Collaborate closely with country programme teams, MEL colleagues and finance teams to ensure coordinated delivery and alignment across functions.
- Contribute to annual reporting, portfolio analysis and strategic planning for the GIF and wider Global Programmes function.
Experience
We are looking for candidates with the following skills, knowledge and experience:
- Degree in Agronomy, International Development, Anthropology or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex grant or project portfolios within rural development or sustainability contexts.
- Experience working with commercial and institutional donors, including proposal development and reporting.
- Strong financial oversight experience, including reviewing budgets and financial performance.
- Experience using MEL frameworks, logframes and performance monitoring tools.
- Willingness to travel domestically within programme countries up to 20% of the time, and internationally on average four times per year, with each trip lasting approximately 7 to 10 days.
Desirable
- Expertise in smallholder agriculture.
- Experience supporting organisational development of partners.
- Experience communicating with donors and representing programmes externally.
- Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa or South Asia.
- Additional language skills relevant to programme geographies.
What we offer
- Hybrid working – 2-3 days per week in our London, Delhi, or Lahore offices. Fully Remote in Côte d'Ivoire
- The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year
- Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time
- Continuous learning and development
- Pension scheme
- A generous annual leave package, including paid holiday, public holidays, additional paid days off during the festive season, study and exam days, and extra discretionary leave for life events such as family weddings or moving home
- Enhanced parental benefits
- The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.
Working arrangements
The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and will be based either in London, Delhi, Lahore or Côte d'Ivoire. Better Cotton Initiative offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm. The position will require limited travel.
Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1-page maximum) by or before 25/03/2026 via the application link.
In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton Initiative. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.
Better Cotton Initiative does not use artificial intelligence or automated screening tools in its hiring process. Every application is reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and relevant hiring managers to ensure a fair and human-led assessment experience.
Our hiring process
Initial Screening:
Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicant. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected.
Interviews:
If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process at Better Cotton Initiative may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position.
Assessment and Testing:
Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes.
Reference Checks:
Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton Initiative to provide insights into their performance and capabilities.
Offer stage:
After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover.
About Better Cotton Initiative
Better Cotton Initiative is a global not-for-profit organisation supporting the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton at farm level. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming community with partners, governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm to brand. In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world’s cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide.
About our Values
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:
- Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible)
- As having Integrity (including responsible, authentic)
- Positive (including problem-solving, pragmatic)
- Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic)
- Daring (including courageous, innovative, game-changing)
Being you @ Better Cotton Initiative
Better Cotton Initiative is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.
We have a zero-tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.
Harris Hill is recruiting for a Financial Controller for this Community-Based, Charity based in Central London (Hybrid)
- Position: Full Time, Flexible Working
- Hybrid: A minimum of 2 days a week is required at their offices in Central London, plus Board Meetings.
- Salary: £55.000pa
- Report to: Director of Finance
- Management: 2 Staff
- Qualifications: A Qualified Accountant, or a finalist.
- Essential: Qualified Accountant and Charity SORP experience
PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY. THE CLIENT WOULD LIKE TO INTERVIEW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
The Role
- Lead the budgeting process, ensuring that all budget holders set realistic budgets, and work with the Director of Finance to ensure that organisational priorities are reflected in proposed budgets.
- Oversee the processing of income and expenditure, and the production of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
- Production of monthly/quarterly management account summaries as required by the Group CEO and any other budget holders.
- Hold budget holders to account for monthly variances, identify and manage financial risk and work with the Director of Finance to minimise the impact on the organisation.
- Work with the Group CEO to ensure that funds are only used in line with the objects/charitable purposes of the organisation, and that checks are in place to ensure income is spent in line with any restrictions.
- Manage cash flow, ensuring organisations remain solvent and reporting on whether organisations are living within their means.
- Ensure financial returns are completed to HMRC, charity commission and companies house and other such bodies in a timely manner.
- Manage the year end finance processes, leading to the production of accurate statutory accounts.
- Oversee the management of any investments.
- Set, communicate and monitor the adherence to appropriate financial policies and procedures, contributing to financial accountability at all levels of the organisation.
- Lead and manage the development of finance systems that are fit for purpose across the group.
- Lead the consolidation of accounts across the group, the production of statutory accounts and work with our external auditors to ensure accounts are signed off in a timely fashion.
- Ensure operates in line with current GAAP and SORP and follows and guidance from the Charity Commission on matters relating to finance.
- Provide reports and commentary to boards and senior management, including the Group finance committee, as appropriate.
- Communicate with our bankers, building a strong working relationship and undertaking investigative work as required.
- Liaise directly with auditors to prove that information within the accounts is correct.
Harris Hill is recruiting for a Financial Controller for this Maritime Charity, based in London (Hybrid)
You will manage a finance team of 3, being responsible for the accurate delivery of all statutory, fiscal, financial and management reporting.
- Reporting to: Finance Director
- Length of Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
- Location: London
- Salary: £70.000pa - £80.000pa
- Hybrid Working: A minimum of 2 days a week is required in the offices in Central London
- Management: Team of 3
Essential Skills
- Must be a Qualified Accountant - (ACA) is an advantage), with at least 15 years’ post qualification experience.
- Knowledge of accounting software packages. (NetSuite Accounting Software is an advantage)
- Advanced computer literacy and IT skills, incl. MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent accounting, financial, analytical, reporting, numerical and communication skills are essential.
- Charity experience with (reserves accounting) is an advantage
- Property accounting is an advantage
- Board level reporting, including appropriate commentary
- Prior experience of staff management and running a team.
The purpose of the job is to take responsibility for:
- The timely and accurate delivery of all statutory, fiscal, financial and management reporting, up to and including Board level presentation.
- The design, approval, implementation and maintenance of all necessary financial policies, processes and procedures to support the risk management framework.
- The approval, implementation, maintenance and continuing development of a ‘fit for purpose’ accounting software system.
- Liaison with 3rd party providers / advisors and internal staff to ensure full compliance with the timely delivery of agreed financial requirements.
- The maintenance and accuracy of core financial and non-financial data.
- Understand the use of, calculate and monitor all reserves, paying specific attention to ‘free’ reserves; ensure that appropriate reserves policies are documented, approved, implemented and followed.
- Monitor all income & expenditure against Budgets and Forecasts, providing appropriate analyses on a timely basis and appropriate and commensurate action to mitigate adverse variances.
- Monitor, manage and report on non-‘free’ reserves income & expenditure (specifically including Restricted Funds).
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are regularly and accurately reconciled, with appropriate signoffs in place.
- Prepare and obtain approval for long term forecasts (I&E, balance sheets, reserves and cash flows).
- Manage the year-end audit, act as principal point of contact for Auditors and other 3rd parties on planning (including investment valuations), timetable management, preparation of accounts, data collation and responding to audit queries.
The BeitTrust works for the benefit of the people of Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi. It funds sustainable projects in health, education, social welfare and the natural environment, building infrastructure and catalysing human self-improvement. The Trust does not fundraise and relies solely on the endowment of its founder, Alfred Beit.
The Secretary works closely with the Chairman and Board of Trustees in developing the Trust’s strategic plan, and will ensure it operates to the highest standards of governance, transparency and impact, while developing strong relationships with partners, beneficiaries and regulators.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/01/2028
Location: London, Birmingham or Manchester only - hybrid working 40-60% of your week in the office
1st stage interviews: 31/03 in our South London Centre
2nd stage interviews: 08/04 in our Birmingham Centre
We’re looking for a dynamic Strategic Programme Lead to drive one of the most ambitious periods of change in our organisation’s history. As we redesign our business model and deliver against our 2025–2030 strategy, you’ll turn big‑picture ambition into clear, actionable plans that help us create long‑term, sustainable impact for young people across the UK.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead our business model transformation programme, bringing clarity to complexity, navigating ambiguity, and ensuring progress at pace. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, build strong relationships across the organisation, and translate strategic insight into phased delivery plans that truly shift how we operate. From facilitating leadership workshops to testing new models and monitoring impact, you’ll be at the heart of shaping how The King’s Trust works today and evolves for tomorrow.
If you excel at turning strategy into action and want your work to fuel real organisational progress, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences - what matters most is your ability to provide strategic leadership, work collaboratively across complex environments, and help drive meaningful change for the young people we support.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need a Strategic Programme Lead?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of our Strategic Programme Lead!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events, etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Martingale Postgraduate Foundation (Martingale) exists to fund and support the next generation of talented researchers. We believe that family income should not be a barrier to the pursuit of excellence, and our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to thrive within world-leading postgraduate research.
Martingale’s flagship programme is the Martingale Postgraduate Scholarship, which supports students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue and excel in postgraduate degrees, by providing:
- A fully-funded Living Wage Scholarship to pursue a one-year Masters degree or a four-year PhD.
- All tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend for living costs.
- Tailored support to apply for Martingale courses at our partner universities.
- Access to Martingale programmes, including leadership training and connections with top academic and industry professionals.
- Membership of a pioneering community of talented researchers.
In the three years since Martingale launched, we are now supporting over 100 Scholars to undertake postgraduate degrees across our ten partner universities and have committed over £7.7m in Scholarships. We are continuing to expand our offer, bringing on new partners each year.
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and collaborative Head of Programmes to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping our fast-growing Martingale Scholarship Programme.
As Head of Programmes, you will join our senior management team, overseeing the growing programmes team. Working closely with the CEO, you will oversee all aspects of Martingale’s Scholarship Programme from application to alumni, ensuring that the programme maintains a strong reputation for being both supportive and prestigious.
You will set the strategic direction of Martingale’s Scholarship Programme, working closely with the CEO on a day-to-day basis to ensure that as we expand across STEM the programme remains of a high quality and meeting Martingale’s mission. You will ensure that Martingale’s programmes are impactful, data informed and meet the needs of the scholars we are supporting. You will also be responsible for managing relationships with various external stakeholders including universities, funders and evaluation partners.
We are looking for a strong strategic leader with extensive programme experience including line management, partnership management and external relations. You will bring excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a strong alignment with Martingale’s mission. We welcome applicants from a range of career paths who are excited to be part of a growing, fast-paced charity delivering meaningful impact.
Martingale Foundation is incubated by Purposeful Ventures who provide operational and strategic support. The Head of Programmes will be employed by Purposeful Ventures.
About Purposeful Ventures
Our vision is for a fairer society where all young people thrive. We work with social entrepreneurs, organisations and philanthropists that share our vision. Through our work with these partners, young people are given opportunities in education and beyond, helping them reach their true potential.
Purposeful Ventures offers philanthropists and funders bespoke advice, using an evidence-based approach to help them to identify high-impact opportunities to fund. We then partner with visionary individuals and mission-driven organisations with strong theories of change. We help them turn great ideas into sustainable and successful ventures by offering fully individualised and very hands-on support, access to funding and a ‘high-challenge, high-support’ home. We do the minimum necessary and whatever it takes to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership of the Scholarship Programme
- Provide strategic oversight of the end-to-end Martingale Scholarship lifecycle, from selection and admissions through to scholar progression and alumni outcomes.
- Develop and deliver a multi-year operational strategy for Martingale’s Development Programme (MDP), ensuring scalability, academic excellence, and alignment with organisational growth plans.
- Continuously refine the scholar journey to ensure it is sector-leading, prestigious, and tailored to the needs of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Build deep expertise in postgraduate education, research culture, and enabling access to inform programme evolution and innovation.
Admissions & Selection Strategy
- Lead the design, governance, and continuous improvement of a rigorous, fair, and high-quality admissions and assessment process across subject areas.
- Oversee shortlisting, interview frameworks, assessment centres, and final scholarship recommendations to the Selection Committee.
- Ensure alignment between Martingale’s selection processes and university partner requirements.
- Maintain oversight of scholar allocation, including place management, deferrals, intermissions, withdrawals, and reallocations.
Scholar Experience & Case Management
- Ensure effective advocacy for Scholars including maximising progression and retention across cohorts.
- Oversee complex scholar casework, including deferrals, intermissions, safeguarding concerns, funding queries, disciplinary action and university liaison.
- Ensure consistent, professional, and high-touch support across the scholar lifecycle.
- Strengthen cohort cohesion and long-term alumni engagement.
Safeguarding & Compliance
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Martingale, ensuring safeguarding policy implementation and record keeping in line with best practice in relation to vulnerable adults.
- Oversee data protection compliance relating to scholar and applicant data, in partnership with the organisation’s Data Protection Officer.
- Ensure programme delivery complies with charity, funding, and regulatory requirements.
Budget, Contracting & Financial Oversight
- Hold responsibility for programme budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation, cost control, and value for money.
- Oversee scholarship programme financial management, and work with Head of Strategy and Operations on onwards grants including deferrals, funding adjustments, and invoicing.
- Work with the Head of Strategy and Operations on university contracting, scholarship agreements, and financial reconciliation with partners.
- Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and reporting processes across programme operations.
University & Sector Partnerships (Programme-Focused)
- Lead programme-level relationships with university partners, including Heads of Departments, Graduate Tutors, CDT leads, and admissions teams.
- Ensure universities meet partnership commitments and that Scholars are appropriately supported institutionally.
- Contribute to partnership negotiations where programme design or operational delivery is concerned.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen university research culture and scholar support mechanisms.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact
- Lead development and oversight of Martingale’s Theory of Change and evaluation framework, working with our external independent evaluators.
- Develop robust systems to track scholar progression, outcomes, and programme effectiveness.
- Provide high-quality reporting to the CEO, Board, funders, and partners, evidencing impact and continuous improvement.
New Programme Development & Innovation
- Work with the CEO to design new subject expansions, pilots, or initiatives aligned to Martingale’s mission.
- Assess operational, financial, and reputational implications of programme growth.
- Develop business cases, delivery models, and implementation plans for expansion.
Team Leadership & Culture
- Provide senior leadership to the Programmes team, including line management of programme staff.
- Build a high-performing, mission-driven team with clear accountability and ownership.
- Develop succession planning and team capability as Martingale scales.
- Model Martingale’s values of excellence, professionalism, and thoughtful support.
Organisational Leadership
- Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team, contributing to organisational strategy and governance.
- Represent Martingale externally in academic, sector, and policy contexts where appropriate.
- Support Board and Committee reporting related to programme performance and scholar outcomes.
Key Requirements:
Essential Criteria
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Right to work in the UK
Experience and skills
Essential
- Significant experience leading and delivering high-quality programmes, ideally in higher education, research, scholarships, or a mission-driven organisation.
- Strong stakeholder management experience, with evidence of working effectively with universities, academics, funders, or equivalent partners.
- Proven line management experience, with the ability to develop and lead a high-performing team.
- Experience managing complex operational delivery, including planning, timelines, and coordinating multiple moving parts.
- Strong experience handling sensitive casework and providing professional support to individuals.
- Budget management experience, including planning and overseeing programme delivery costs.
- Excellent written communication skills, including producing clear reports and briefings for senior audiences.
- Commitment to safeguarding, wellbeing and compliance, with willingness to act as safeguarding lead.
Desirable
- Experience working directly with postgraduate research, PhD programmes, or doctoral training environments.
- Experience designing or overseeing selection and assessment processes (e.g. interviews, admissions, recruitment pipelines).
- Experience managing programme evaluation frameworks, including Theory of Change and external evaluators.
- Familiarity with contracting, invoicing, and operational finance processes.
- Knowledge of UK higher education systems and research culture.
- Experience working in a start-up, scale-up, or fast-growing charity.
Personal Characteristics
- Highly organised, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: able to build rapport and trusting relationships, able to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Strong judgement, discretion and professionalism, including ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- A commitment to Martingale’s mission to support postgraduate students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Comfortable working in a rapidly growing and changing organisation with a degree of ambiguity – confident to create processes and ways forward where they might not yet exist.
- Creative and innovative: willing to think outside the box to maximise reach.
- Resourceful, able to act on initiative, hardworking, detail-oriented, and systematic.
Our mission is to enable and nurture talented individuals from low-socioeconomic backgrounds to become a new generation of STEM leaders.
SURVIVE-MIVA, a well-respected and trusted Catholic charity with a proud history spanning 50 years, is seeking a dynamic Director to lead our mission of providing essential vehicles for medical and pastoral work. The successful candidate will deliver strategic leadership, championing the charity’s ongoing development and inspiring both staff and volunteers, while furthering our positive impact within the Catholic community and wider society.
Ideal candidates will offer substantial leadership experience within the charity sector, preferably with organisations active in the developing world. They should demonstrate a proven record in organisational leadership, team building, and compliance within regulated environments, as well as a strong commitment to fostering a supportive workplace culture and upholding our long-standing Catholic mission.
- Job Title: Director – SURVIVE-MIVA
- Contract: Part-time (30 hours per week)
- Pay: £55,000 pro rata
- Location: Liverpool (Bootle)
- Reporting to: Board of Trustees
- Responsible for: All staff and volunteers
- Main Purpose: Leadership and long-term development of SURVIVE-MIVA
Closing date for applications: 5pm, 2nd March2026
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
We make grants to fund essential forms of transport for the Church’s vital health outreach work and pastoral ministry in the developing world.



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We are seeking a talented and experienced Marketing Officer to join our Innovation and Insight Team within the Giving Directorate. In this role, you will be responsible for managing, developing, and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy to support the directorate's work, ensuring effective promotion of giving and fundraising initiatives. As part of this you will be tasked with creating campaigns and reports, working with external design firms, or developing resources internally to ensure wide ranging impact.
You will also provide marketing and communications consultancy for Dioceses, Giving Advisors, and Churches, predominantly within the context of the Parish Share Project.
You will work collaboratively across the whole Giving Directorate, collating resources, case studies, and potential messaging opportunities to weave into wider strategic communication, either through our own channels or in partnership with the Communications and Digital Communications teams.
This is a remote fixed-term role till 31 December 2028 with a possibility of extension funding dependent.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of a strategic communications plan for the Giving Directorate.
- Deliver comprehensive communication to key stakeholders including Giving Advisors, Dioceses, and Churches, through, but not limited to, the management of Directorate websites and digital platforms.
- Create and manage marketing campaigns to promote giving and fundraising across the Church of England (e.g. Generosity Week)
- Develop and share a bank of case studies and examples of local impact, sharing the stories of what's happening on the ground.
- Act as a marketing consultant for the Parish Share Project, assisting dioceses in their communication with churches.
- Collaborate with the Communications and Digital Communications departments particularly, as well as other NCI departments, to align directorate efforts with the wider organizational strategy and to utilize national communication channels for Giving marketing campaigns.
- Alongside directorate members, partner with external agencies on joint campaigns (e.g. Farewill)
- Partner with the Senior Data Analyst, to conduct market research and analyse data to inform marketing and communication strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Giving Advisors, Churches, Cathedrals, and Dioceses. This will also incorporate the development of a new customer service portal.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in marketing and communication.
- Oversee the production of marketing materials, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality output, including the maintenance and creation of directorate brands and sub-brands and associated resources (e.g. powerpoint templates, promotional flyers)
- Provide regular reports and insights on campaign performance and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
- As part of the wider Directorate output, provide presentations where necessary to key-stakeholders including General Synod, Diocesan Consultation Forum, and the Giving Advisor Network.
- Offer support and training to members of the directorate and the wider giving network in how to adapt and utilise national resources.
- Support the Giving Directorate in achieving its goals and objectives through effective communication and marketing.
Your job description is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work, but is not exhaustive. Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are commensurate with your banding and in line with the general nature of your post. You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented.
About You
As part of the Innovation and Insight Team you will be energised by trying new things, having assumptions questioned, and being open to approaches that stretch you. You will enjoy hearing and engaging others, particularly those working on the ground in Churches. You will have a love for story-telling, for sharing good news with the world, and will want to have an impact on the culture you speak into.
Essential
Knowledge/Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a marketing or communications role, preferably in a non-profit or faith-based organization.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful marketing campaigns.
- Experience of website and digital platform management
- Ability to influence through communication and stakeholder management
- Proficiency in using marketing automation tools and analytics software.
- Experience in brand management and ensuring brand consistency across various platforms.
- Engagement with AI technologies and openness to the growing opportunities in this field
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in digital design and communication software
- Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- An adept story teller, able to share more than just the facts, delivering the heart of a story to the listener.
Qualifications & Training:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or alternative relevant experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices
- A passion for the mission and values of the Church of England.
- Comprehensive understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Experience of utilising AI technology in the workplace
Success in the role demands good understanding of the devolved nature of the Church of England, and the ability to work effectively across it. The post-holder will be expected to develop material and presentations that are consistent with Christian principles and theology, and as such, should be a member of the Church of England, or in sympathy with the mission and ethos of the Church.
The role may require travel throughout the UK and may also require occasional work on weekends. The role is based within a remote team and weekly travel can be expected during high delivery periods. The role is not based at Church House, but you will need to attend some meetings and training at Church House, and so must be willing to travel to London 1-2 times per month.
Closing date for applications is 9 March at 23:55.
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.
This is a pivotal moment for the Key Relationships function as a newly formalised Events & Operations hub is established, with donor-facing events and the operational systems and processes that underpin high-value fundraising being brought together into a cohesive function. This integrated approach will ensure outstanding donor experiences alongside robust infrastructure to support pipeline management, forecasting, reporting and income growth.
We are looking for an exceptional Events & Operations Manager to lead this new hub, manage a team of two staff, and shape how events and operational infrastructure work together to support Major Donor, Trusts & Foundations, Legacy and Key Influencer programmes.
This role will suit a self-starter who is comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy and who takes genuine satisfaction in shaping a new role around the needs of the team. The postholder will be confident operating in ambiguity, able to take the lead in defining processes, and proactive in establishing clear, effective ways of working.
As Events & Operations Manager, you will:
- Lead the newly established Events & Operations hub within the Key Relationships team, managing and developing a team of two staff while actively delivering across both functions
- Plan, design and deliver high-quality donor-facing events, taking full ownership from briefing and creative concept through to meticulous execution and evaluation
- Deliver capital campaign ask events, donor networking events and supporter access moments for the key relationships team
- Work closely Team Heads to ensure events meet their objectives and are delivered to a high standard
- Work with Executive Directors to ensure they are well briefed when speaking at or attending events
- Lead on systems, infrastructure and compliance including CRM oversight, data integrity, GDPR, income reconciliation, forecasting, reporting and dashboarding in partnership with Finance and Data teams
- Oversee prospect research, pipeline management and performance tracking to ensure the operational backbone is in place for the Key Relationships team to be effective and drive income growth
- This is a hands-on leadership role that will actively deliver across events and operations while leading and developing others
Ideal skills and experience:
- Significant experience planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality donor or stakeholder events across in-person, hybrid and digital formats, with clear evidence of aligning events to cultivation and stewardship objectives
- Excellent project management skills, able to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously, meet deadlines, maintain high standards of detail and manage budgets effectively
- Demonstrable experience working in an operations or support role, with responsibility for coordinating systems, processes and infrastructure that underpin fundraising or relationship management activity
- Proven ability to design, improve and embed efficient, compliant systems and processes, including gift administration, data integrity, income reconciliation and structured pipeline management
- Strong experience using CRM databases or similar platforms, maintaining accurate data, overseeing data quality and confidently learning new systems and reporting tools
- Experience of leading and supporting others within a small team, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture while remaining comfortable with hands-on delivery
- Clear evidence of working in a values-driven way, demonstrating commitment to collaboration, inclusion, continuous learning and role-modelling organisational values consistent with Greenpeace UK
Diversity and Inclusion
Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds.
Applications are particularly encouraged from people of colour, disabled people, and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Anti-racism and inclusion commitments
Greenpeace UK wants its team to reflect the diversity of the communities it works alongside. It is committed to fairness, inclusion, and challenging discrimination and oppression in all its forms.
The environmental sector still has further to go when it comes to representation. Greenpeace UK has published ambitious race representation targets and, through its Anti Racism Plan, is working proactively to achieve stronger representation of people of colour, particularly within leadership positions.
As part of this commitment, a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) is being piloted. Greenpeace UK aims to offer an interview to everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria. Guaranteed interview applications will be processed by QuarterFive and shared only with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.
If you identify as a person of colour and meet the essential criteria for the role, you can choose to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of colour may hesitate to apply unless they meet every area of the person specification. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, you are encouraged to apply.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
- Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
- Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
- Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
- Interest free season ticket loan, or a tax efficient bicycle loan
- Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme that includes access to free confidential advice with a qualified counsellor
To apply, please complete the form below and upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience outlined above. You can use the notes section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
Round 1 interviews – Thursday 26th March
Research Grants Manager
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (24 months)
Full time: 34.5 hours, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location: Hybrid between home and our London office (expected to be in the office at least quarterly). Additional travel required to events, conferences and workshops in London and nationally (approximately once per month).
Salary range: £62,500 - £68,500
Are you an experienced research funding professional who thrives on building programmes from the ground up? Do you want to shape a brand‑new Research Institute to improve the lives of people living with cancer?
We are looking for a Research Grants Manager to play a central role in establishing a new Research Institute to deliver world-leading, actionable research. The Institute will build Macmillan’s position as a national leader in applied cancer research, focusing on unmet needs, service improvement, inequalities, patient experience, and the wider non-clinical impact of cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and help build a research programme with real‑world impact.
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
About the role
As Research Grants Manager, you will establish and manage Macmillan’s research funding activities. You’ll help develop our research strategy, build a programme of grant funding, and ensure robust, equitable and transparent processes across the full research funding cycle.
You will work closely with senior clinical leaders, academic partners and research funders to establish Macmillan’s identity within the UK cancer research ecosystem and deliver high‑quality, strategically aligned research grants.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver a research strategy and priority themes aligned with Macmillan’s strategy, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and Research & Health Data Lead.
- Establish Macmillan’s research funding programme to enable the award of high quality, strategically aligned research grants to build national research capacity centred on people living with cancer.
- Design and implement application, peer review and award processes across the research funding cycle.
- Lead the planning, logistics and documentation for all research funding calls.
- Convene and facilitate expert review panels, including lived experience representatives.
- Oversee the management of the research grants portfolio, ensuring accurate records, reporting, auditing and impact monitoring.
- Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, research funders and charities.
- Manage and develop a small team responsible for overseeing the administration of awards.
About you
The successful candidate will bring:
- An advanced degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., health policy or health services research, public health, social science, implementation science) or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience of establishing and managing research funding programmes, including application, peer review and post‑award processes within a research funder, charity or equivalent.
- Experience of convening and facilitating expert panels, including lived experience representatives.
- Experience in managing and developing a small team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing culture
- Strong understanding of research governance, ethics, compliance and impact assessment frameworks.
- Knowledge of the UK research funding landscape and cancer research ecosystem.
- Excellent project management, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day every year of service up to 30 days
- Pension matched up to 7.5%
- 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
- Flexible working patterns, such as compressed hours, flexibility to work earlier or later around our core working hours of 10am-4pm
- Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and much more
Recruitment process
Application deadline: 23:59 on Thursday 12th March
1st stage interview dates: 23rd and 24th March
2nd stage interview date: 2nd April
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So that we can support you to be at your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


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