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Are you an experienced fundraising leader ready to drive major gift growth at one of the world’s most significant museums? Join the University of Oxford and lead fundraising for the Ashmolean Museum, securing significant philanthropic support that advances its global cultural and academic mission.
- Location: Oxford (with hybrid working options)
- Salary: £65,336 – £75,439 per annum (with possible extension to £82,225 including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata).
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
The Ashmolean Museum- Britain’s first public museum has been open since 1683, and is the University of Oxford’s world-class museum of art and archaeology. Situated in the heart of the city we are an iconic cultural destination welcoming over 1million visitors a year. Entering a new phase of ambitious fundraising as part of the Oxford Excellence Campaign, the Ashmolean seeks to deliver planned major projects to transform access to, engagement with and understanding of our collections. Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) drives philanthropic support across the University, enabling impact at a global scale.
Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
What We Offer
Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
- 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
- One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
- A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
- An excellent contributory pension scheme.
- Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
- Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership opportunity with significant influence and visibility.
You will lead the Ashmolean’s fundraising strategy, driving major gift activity that supports the Museum’s priorities. You will shape and deliver a compelling case for support, building a strong pipeline of donors.
You will personally manage a portfolio of high-value donors, cultivating long-term relationships and securing six- and seven-figure gifts. Working closely with the Museum Director, Board of Visitors, and senior academic colleagues, you will connect donors with opportunities that align their interests with the Ashmolean’s mission and global impact.
Alongside your external focus, you will lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. You will also contribute to the wider DAE strategy, working across Oxford’s collegiate and departmental network to maximise philanthropic success.
About You
- Proven track record of securing major gifts (six- and seven-figure) and building strong donor relationships
- Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies in complex organisations
- Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and supporting teams
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
- Ability to think strategically while taking initiative and driving results
Sponsorship and Right to Work
This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants that require a visa. Please let us know in your application if you require sponsorship.
Application Process
To apply, please upload:
- A covering letter/supporting statement
- Your CV
- The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 28 May 2026.
Interviews will take place on Friday 12 June 2026, and will be held face-to-face in Oxford.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.



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We are looking for a Membership Engagement Administrator to join our South West region team.
Our Membership Engagement Team provide support, advice and guidance to ensure that our members can continue to be the force for good in their communities. This role will see you play an integral part in helping the Membership Team to be the best they can be!
This role will see you providing administrative services to the South West Membership Engagement team covering Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Somerset and Wiltshire. You will be supporting your designated areas counties, districts and branches. It is a varied role and you will have the ability to prioritise a range of tasks and engage effectively with a range of audiences.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Reporting to the Membership Engagement Manager, some of your key focuses will include:
- Coordinating and supporting a range of meetings and events to ensure the smooth operation of the designated membership area
- Managing the Regional admin inbox and post distribution to staff
- Managing a range of documents for the region relating to the oversight of the region, including compliance data
- Supporting the Membership Engagement Officers in ensuring that stakeholders and members are compliant
- Providing a range of reports and updates to the Membership Engagement Manager and Head of Membership Engagement
- Producing the template and compile the content for the production of county / district newsletters
- Managing database of volunteers, ensuring that training and DBS checks are completed and up to date
- Maintaining communication with active volunteers, including a regular regional update bulletin
In this role, you will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel within the region covering Cornwall through to Hampshire (incl. for monthly team meetings).
Given the responsibilities associated with the role, it is a requirement that you live within reasonable distance of the designated region of responsibility.
Employee benefits include –
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We’re looking for a senior leader to join our Senior Management Team and take overall responsibility for the organisation’s operational core.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-impact organisation as a key member of the Senior Management Team, working in close partnership with the Chief Executive to drive organisational excellence, sustainability, and transformation.
As Executive Director, Operations, you will sit at the heart of the organisation leading critical services and ensuring everything we do is underpinned by strong governance, robust finances, effective systems and an engaged, high-performing workforce. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, enabling delivery, and ensuring we remain fit for the future.
This role requires a strategic leader who thrives on complexity, brings clarity to challenge, and is motivated by delivering meaningful impact.
What you’ll do
- Lead core corporate functions including Finance, HR, IT, Governance and Facilities
- Contribute to organisational strategy and decision-making as a member of the SMT
- Ensure strong financial oversight, planning and risk management
- Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes and services
- Support and develop high-performing teams and a positive organisational culture
What you’ll need
- Significant senior leadership experience in a complex organisation
- Expertise in one or more corporate service areas, with the ability to lead across a broad portfolio
- Strong financial understanding and confidence overseeing organisational performance
- A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to influence at senior level
- Sound judgement, resilience, and the ability to manage complexity and competing priorities
You’ll join a collaborative and purpose-led leadership team, with the opportunity to shape how the organisation operates and grows. This is a role with real influence, where your leadership will directly enable delivery, improvement and long-term success. Please find out more from the candidate pack.
Why join us
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
- Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
- Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
- Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
- Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service
- Excellent pension scheme
- Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
- Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service recognition awards
Age UK Solihull is looking for a proactive and relationship‑driven Partnerships Officer to help grow our income and impact across the Solihull borough through corporate partnerships and high‑value giving. You’ll identify and cultivate relationships with businesses and supporters, negotiate mutually beneficial partnerships, and deliver excellent stewardship, securing significant support that helps improve later life for older people.
This is a varied and outward‑facing role, ideal for someone confident engaging senior decision‑makers, building long‑term partnerships and representing the charity within the local business community. With flexible hours, hybrid working and the chance to see the direct impact of your work, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference.
You’ll be comfortable working independently, managing a pipeline of prospects and representing Age UK Solihull at meetings and networking events. In return, we offer flexible working (up to 30 hours per week), hybrid working, and the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening our local presence and impact.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Title: Programme Lead (Path Protection)
Team: Programmes and Delivery
Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh)
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £33,367 to £50,051. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £36,704 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
The Ramblers are looking for a proactive Programme Lead to help us open and protect paths, so more people can enjoy the benefits of walking outdoors.
This role will lead our Path Protection work, to help people understand their rights, take local action to protect paths and improve the places where they live. A key part of the role is working with and supporting a network of knowledgeable volunteers across Great Britain, to take practical action in their communities.
You’ll focus on creating programmes that make it easier for more people – especially those with the most barriers and least access – to get involved, speak up for their local paths, and take action that leads to real improvements.
We’re particularly interested in candidates with experience in public rights of way, outdoor access, planning, environmental protection or a related field – and who can turn that knowledge into practical, community-led action.
Context and purpose of role
At Ramblers we work to empower the public and volunteers to take action to protect paths and access – whether claiming lost rights of way, pursuing resolutions to path problems, or objecting to changes to the definitive map. As a member of the Programmes team, the Programme Lead (Path Protection) will be responsible for the successful development and delivery of the programme across GB.
Key responsibilities
· Lead on the design, development and operational delivery of the Path Protection programme across GB.
· Create operational delivery plans – to identify milestones, monitor risks, resolve issues and manage resource requirements.
· Design and develop resources and processes to support programme implementation.
· Be responsible for managing a budget in line with programme goals and objectives.
· Be responsible for evaluation and reporting, to ensure the programme meets KPIs and delivers measurable impact.
· Manage new and existing strategic partnerships with partner organisations and those working to improve access and reduce barriers to becoming active outdoors.
· Train and support volunteers – and promote the programme more widely.
· Provide advice and guidance to the public on path protection issues.
· Engage diverse audiences from communities facing additional barriers to getting outdoors, to senior stakeholders including funders and other strategic external partners.
· Directly deliver Path Protection events to support the continued development and co-production of the programme.
· Work closely with Nations Directors, Community Development Officers and the Fundraising team to secure the support required to sustain and grow the programme.
· Ensure robust risk management systems are in place to ensure the safety of participants.
· Ensure programme compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
· Review the programme annually to identify lessons learned or areas for development to drive continuous improvement.
Other
· Work collaboratively as a member of the Programmes team, to share learning and develop innovative practice in programme design and development.
· Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation
· Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post.
The person
Knowledge and Experience
· Programme management experience – including responsibility for planning, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation.
· Experience providing advice to a variety of stakeholders and managing casework.
· Experience recruiting and managing partners and volunteers.
· Experience designing and delivering a training programme – working with participants to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
· Experience of successfully working with fundraising colleagues to secure funding to sustain and scale a programme.
· Knowledge of the potential barriers to participation in outdoor recreation.
· Experience managing relationships with strategic stakeholders.
· An understanding of rights of way law and practice.
Skills and Leadership
· Ability to develop, introduce and champion new ways of working as an expert on path protection initiatives.
· Strong verbal, written and digital communication skills – with an ability to convey information clearly to a range of different audiences.
· Ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve common goals.
· Ability to use initiative and to be flexible and adaptable in approach.
· Ability to analyse information thoroughly and make sound decisions and recommendations.
Personal Attributes
· Interest in walking and a commitment to the principles of inclusion and enabling everyone to feel welcome in the outdoors.
· Able to engage diverse audiences, including community partners and senior decision makers.
· Flexible and able to develop strong, collaborative team relationships.
· Entrepreneurial approach to developing and growing innovative projects.
· Flexible and resilient with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
· Willingness to travel and to spend evenings and weekends away from home as required.
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
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Job Title: Supporter Connection and Engagement Officer
Location: Sheffield, up to 40% home working across the month
Salary: £26,582 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)
Contract: 18 month fixed-term contract, with opportunity for a permanent role upon completion.
Line Manager: Fundraising Operations Manager
Department: Engagement Team (Fundraising)
Pension: Auto-enrolment scheme with 5% employer contributions
Annual Leave: 25 days (excluding Bank Holidays)
Probation: Six months
Notice Period: Four weeks (after probation)
DBS: Not required
Occupational Requirement: This role has an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a committed Christian, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
What is the role of Supporter Connection and Engagement Officer?
The Supporter Connection and Engagement Officer plays a key role in building and strengthening relationships with our supporters, this can include churches, church leaders, key volunteers and individual. You’ll engage with people personally – primarily through phone and email – to inspire generosity, communicate impact, and ensure every supporter feels valued and connected to Church Army’s mission.
You’ll also support the smooth running of our supporter systems, helping ensure that data is accurate and that every interaction leads to meaningful follow-up. This is a varied role where you’ll balance communication, administration, and creativity – while developing skills that will serve you throughout your career.
Who this role might suit
We’re more interested in your potential than a perfect CV. This role could be a great fit if you:
• Enjoy talking to people and building relationships
• Are motivated by purpose and want your work to make a difference
• Are willing to learn and develop new skills
• Feel comfortable talking about your Christian faith in a natural and authentic way
• Can stay positive and resilient, even when conversations are challenging
You might have gained relevant skills through part-time work, volunteering, university, church involvement, or other life experiences.
Application Deadline: Monday 22nd June 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026
Next Steps:
For more information on the role, you can find the job description and our Faith Based Application Form from our website.
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVs
We want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action.

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What does it take to lead the national voice for special schools at a time of real change?
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – National Association of Special Schools (NASS)
National – home-based, with regular travel across England and Wales, particularly London
£90,000–£110,000 per annum
Full-time, permanent.
About NASS
The National Association of Special Schools (NASS) is the membership association for special schools in England and Wales. We bring together independent special schools, non-maintained special schools, special academies, maintained special schools and multi-academy trusts with specialist provision.
We exist to inform, support and represent our members, helping specialist schools improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND and secure the place of specialist provision within the wider education system. NASS is known for being accessible, responsive and personal, combining national influence with practical support that members value as timely, human and trustworthy.
This is a pivotal moment for the organisation. In February this year, the Department for Education published a major white paper on SEND reform which will require NASS to both influence national policy on behalf of our members and children and young people, as well as support them to navigate the changes. Our new CEO will need to review our strategy while building on our strong platform and momentum to further deepen our influence and strengthen our internal capacity.
As our next Chief Executive, you will:
- Strategy & Impact: Lead NASS through a period of policy and structural change, ensuring the organisation remains clear on purpose, responsive to members and influential in the SEND landscape.
- Governance & Finance: Work closely with the Board of Trustees to provide strong governance, prudent financial stewardship, robust risk management and clear strategic oversight.
- Operational Leadership: Provide confident leadership to a small, remote team, strengthening collaboration, accountability, resilience and a positive, high-trust culture.
- Income Generation: Oversee budgeting, planning and reporting while developing thoughtful opportunities to diversify income through membership, partnerships, events and related activity.
- Community & Partnerships: Build and sustain trusted relationships with government, parliament, regulators, sector bodies and member schools, ensuring NASS remains relevant and well connected.
- Member Services: Protect and enhance the practical offer to members, from briefings and special interest groups to conferences, webinars, training and peer-to-peer learning.
- Brand & Profile: Act as a credible public ambassador for NASS, helping to modernise communications and broaden the organisation’s voice beyond a founder-shaped model.
- Future Growth: Shape a distributed leadership profile and support a more varied, accessible and engaging approach to membership, advocacy and communications.
- A seasoned senior leader with experience in a charity, membership body, education or public sector setting, and a clear track record of leading through change.
- A strong strategic thinker, able to absorb complex information quickly and translate it into clear, practical direction.
- A confident communicator with the gravitas to represent NASS with members, staff, trustees, MPs, peers, media and national partners.
- A politically astute relationship-builder, comfortable navigating a complex and fast-moving external environment.
- Experienced in governance, with a sound understanding of working with boards or trustees and supporting effective decision-making.
- Numerate and commercially minded, with experience of budgets, financial planning, income generation or partnership development.
- Credible, approachable and resilient, with the emotional intelligence to lead well in a high-profile, remote and sometimes uncertain context.
- Direct SEND experience would be a significant advantage, alongside understanding of specialist education or similarly complex stakeholder environments.
Why NASS?
- This is a chance to lead a respected, member-led organisation with a strong national reputation and a clear public purpose.
- You will help shape the future of specialist education at a time when SEND reform is high on the agenda.
- NASS has a loyal, experienced and collegiate remote staff team, supported by an active Board of Trustees.
- The organisation offers a genuinely influential platform, with strong connections across the sector and with government.
Application
For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via apply button with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 8th June 2026
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
About the Mercury
The Mercury creates and shares stories that are exhilarating, revelatory and relevant. Through the reinvention of classic texts and the creation of bold, new writing, we believe that the transformative power of theatre can enrich the lives of our community.
The Mercury is a significant regional developer of new talent, working with a range of partners across the arts, education and creative industries to deliver a studio programme and a learning, participation and professional development programme aimed at nurturing the next generation of theatre makers.
Everything we do is driven by our values of quality, innovation, diversity, and connection.
About your new role
Are you a commercially minded fundraiser, passionate about garnering support for a cause you love? Come and join #TeamMercury as our new Head of Development and Partnerships.
We are looking for someone with a strong track record in identifying and securing funding, building commercial partnerships, and nurturing meaningful strategic relationships that drive sustainable growth.
You will lead on securing income from Trusts and Foundations, statutort funders, lottery sources, individuals, corporate partnerships, membership schemes and commercial coproduction investments.
The successful candidate is creative, highly collaborative and forward-thinking. You will bring experience across a range of fundraising approaches and the ability to make the most of a mix of commercial streams. We would love to hear from you!
To find out more, download the candidate pack.
Applications close at 10am on Monday 18 May 2026. First round of interviews will take place on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
We believe that the transformative power of theatre can enrich the lives of our community. We are Colchester. We are for everyone.



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Amref Health Africa is the largest Africa-based international health development organisation. We work to bring about lasting health change in Africa.
Our UK office is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Data & Insights Officer to lead on the day-to-day maintenance and utilisation of our data management platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365, with a particular focus on the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This role is pivotal to supporting a culture of data-driven decision-making across Amref UK, ensuring the integrity and strategic use of our data to enable strategic growth in supporter engagement, retention and income generation.
The Senior Data & Insights Officer will be a key point of contact for colleagues across the organisation, playing an instrumental role in supporting how we gather, manage and utilise data at Amref UK. They will be critical in providing expertise and establishing new ways of working across key Amref UK teams, including Supporter Engagement, Programmes & Strategic Partnerships, Finance, Operations and Senior Management. The postholder will be the organisational expert in Microsoft Dynamics working with senior leaders, Amref HQ ICT, Amref’s global Fundraising Development team (F&D) and third-party vendors to develop, implement and integrate processes and reporting tools that aid analysis and insight. They will work with HQ ICT to deliver improved functionality and system upgrades while maintaining data integrity and compliance requirements. Experience in relational database design and familiarity with marketing tools such as Google Analytics would also be an advantage.
To be successful in this role, the post holder will need to be a team player who brings a combination of technical expertise, communication skills and business change experience.
To apply, please read the job description and submit a CV and cover letter (maximum of 2 pages each) demonstrating your interest in and suitability for the role. Applications must be submitted by 5pm BST on Monday 18th May 2026. Virtual first round interviews will take place the week commencing 25th May 2026. In-person second round interviews will take place in London on Tuesday 2nd June 2026.
Unfortunately, Amref UK is not able to support UK work permit sponsorship for this role, so all candidates must already hold UK Right to Work status.
Amref Health Africa is the largest Africa-based international health development organisation. We work to bring about lasting health change in Africa.
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We are seeking an exceptional leader to be our next chief executive, leading a respected and influential membership organisation at the heart of a thriving grassroots movement.
You’ll be working to build on the success we’ve seen and strong position and voice we have established for ourselves and our members, as a leading force for inclusive and sustainable transport and communities.
You’ll bring an impressive track record in values-based leadership, a proven ability to engage and inspire grassroots change-makers, strategic partners and policy-makers, and a deep belief in the importance of community-led change towards a sustainable, equitable future.
About us
Community Rail Network is a national not-for-profit organisation, which is in the process of applying for charitable status, supporting a growing ‘community rail’ movement, which helps communities get the most from their railways, promotes sustainable and inclusive travel, coordinates volunteering and place-making, and brings people together.
Community rail is made up of 77 community-based organisations, and around 1,300 station volunteer groups and other community-led initiatives around Britain. Their activities range from creative projects for young people, to advising train operators on service improvements, to building travel confidence among marginalised groups, to biodiversity projects at stations, to promoting greener tourism by rail.
Our enthusiastic team of 24 works from home in dispersed locations, but we come together regularly in person and online. We work collaboratively to support members, provide training, events and resources, run campaigns, and champion community rail and its insights. We believe in helping everyone reach their potential while having a good work-life balance.
About this role, and your main responsibilities
Our current CEO is moving on after nine years in role, leaving the organisation, team and wider movement in a strong and empowered position to deliver on the next phase of our development.
Your opportunity is to lead the organisation, and to deliver on our new five-year strategy setting an ambitious course for the future during a period of major transformation for our railways and the wider transport system. You will ensure that we are:
- clear in our identity and our independence, and seen as thought leaders in our field;
- are supporting our members and stakeholders to meet their changing and diverse needs; and
- ensuring the financial and operational resilience of the organisation in an environment that is undergoing a period of rapid change.
As CEO, you will lead a passionate and experienced senior leadership team with three direct reports, while working closely with and reporting into our Board, key partners and funders, and ensuing an engaging, empowering, tenacious approach across all we do.
Advocacy of community rail and its benefits will be high on your agenda, and you will be working closely across multiple stakeholders including UK and devolved national governments, regional and local authorities as well as forging collaborative partnerships with like-minded organisations.
Maintaining our community-centric ethos, you will need to ensure we're effective in enabling members to unlock greater value from the railways at a grassroots level, while drawing on their insights to affect wider change. With hundreds of member groups and organisations across Britain delivering life-changing, place-enhancing work, you will have a solid foundation to build on, to take community rail forward and expand our impact in the years ahead.
Last, but not least, you will be responsible for ensuring the strong and effective governance of the organisation, modelling our governing principles, values and behaviours, and ensuring that we have robust financial and resource management in place.
Skills, competencies and qualities
- Exceptional leadership skills, including a proven ability to lead, develop and grow third sector organisations or multi-faceted teams delivering complex activities, projects and campaigns;
- Excellent communication and external leadership skills: articulate, assertive, with the ability to work diplomatically and persuasively with stakeholders at all levels;
- Experienced in acting as the public face of an organisation, such as through the media, public speaking and high-level meetings, and using evidence and storytelling to articulate and champion a cause;
- Politically astute, with knowledge of and commitment to social inclusion, social justice and sustainability, and a sound grasp of the importance of public transport, sustainable travel, and community-led action;
- A proven ability to influence policy and decision-makers, and to identify influencing opportunities, ideally in relation to community development, sustainability and/or transport, including sharing community insights;
- A strong track record in income generation and development, building strong funder relationships and delivery partnerships, managing programme or organisational budgets and controlling expenditure;
- Experience of working with and/or reporting to a board, ideally in a not-for-profit and/or membership context;
- An empowering, engaging approach to leadership, management and change-making;
- Resilient, pragmatic and determined, with the ability to work under pressure, seize emergent opportunities, manage risk, and support others dealing with competing priorities.
Other information
The role will involve extensive travel within Britain as part of building your profile and that of the organisation with central and devolved government in Scotland and Wales, and increasingly with the devolved regions of England.
There is flexibility on location given the requirement to travel and that your office will be home-based. You will need to travel to in-person quarterly team meetings (usually in London or West Yorkshire) and to Board meetings which alternate between online and London. It is expected that travel will be by public transport and easy access to the rail network is therefore required to ensure journeys can be made sustainably.
This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week. We use a flexi-time system with core hours 10am-3pm, and are committed to being a flexible, supportive and understanding employer. This is a permanent position with a probationary period of six months.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising up to 30 days, plus Bank Holidays, in line with long service); pension with employer contribution of 7%; and access to Employee Assistance Programme.
Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references.
Community Rail Network is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and Black, Asian and other minoritised groups, who meet with the skills and competencies for this role. We will provide reasonable adjustments for interviews as required.
Applications by Tuesday 12 May 2026 (23:30) with two attachments: your CV and a covering letter of up to two sides of A4 summarising why you are the ideal person for this job and relevant experience and competencies. Please include a daytime phone number and an email address and identify your notice period in your cover letter.
First interviews take place 21-22 May 2026 online. Second interviews will be in person, Monday 1 June 2026, in London. Candidates invited for interview will be contacted by phone about a week before. Due to limited resources, we are unable to provide feedback to other candidates.
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Championing the community rail movement | Connecting people and their railways | Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable and healthy communities
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The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world’s most complex current issues.
Last year, 10,800 teachers downloaded Topical Talk lessons, reaching 532,000 children in over 86 countries. We are on track to double this number, reaching over 1 million school children by the end of 2026.
Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing:
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Topical Talk Headlines - award-winning weekly lessons for classroom discussions about global news stories
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Leadership for Change Prize - child-led solutions to complex global issues
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Community partnerships - support and training for teachers via partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK and School Districts in America
THE ROLE
We are looking for a motivated Administrative Officer to provide the quality support and attention to detail that keeps our programmes running smoothly. You will be joining a passionate team dedicated to helping children all over the world develop their critical thinking and learn about global current affairs. We are a small but growing team of 17, and in this role, you will work across every part of the charity, seeing our impact in action and ensuring our daily operations are handled with total consistency.
We want a positive and supportive self-starter who takes genuine pride in their work being done well. You will be someone proactive who anticipates the team's needs and is always looking for ways to make our systems and processes more efficient. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn and grow with us; you will gain a unique, 360-degree insight into how a charity operates while benefiting from our position as an independent organisation supported by The Economist Group. You will experience both the charity and corporate sectors, building a professional network across the Group and developing a versatile, high-level skill set as you progress your career.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Team operations and administration
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Provide essential admin support including booking travel, purchasing equipment, managing the post, and supporting printing
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Act as the administrator for most team subscriptions, online tools and softwares
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Maintain a well-organised office environment, including inventory management for the team cupboard and equipment
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Proactively identify and fix broken systems, creating better ways to manage tasks
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Build strong relationships with the key teams from The Economist Group such as Facilities, HR, and IT to ensure smooth operational support to the Foundation’s work
Financial administration
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Accurately process and record weekly payment runs and invoices in the banking and finance systems
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Assist with financial reconciliation and proactively chase outstanding payments or missing receipts
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Process staff and volunteer expense claims, ensuring they align with the charity’s financial policies
Programme and event support
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Act as the first point of contact for the Foundation’s inboxes, providing excellent service to teachers by troubleshooting account issues and managing enquiries
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Support the programme and fundraising teams by collating qualitative and quantitative data on students and teachers for programme and funder reporting
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Manage the process of sending physical materials and resources to schools and teachers when relevant, including packing, addressing, and coordinating couriers or post
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Lead the logistics for webinars and live lessons on online event tools, including managing platform settings and hosting calls
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Coordinate logistics for team socials and events with partners, funders, and trustees, including room/venue booking, catering, and on-site setup
HR and onboarding
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Manage candidate logistics, including posting roles, redacting applications, handling diversity monitoring forms, and scheduling interviews
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Provide high-quality service to applicants, acting as a warm and professional point of contact for all interview coordination
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Lead the practical setup for new joiners, including IT access, office tours, equipment handovers, and managing DBS checks
WHAT WE OFFER
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Real impact: you’ll support the team to make a real difference to children’s ability to think critically, listen well, express themselves and understand the big issues of our time
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A friendly, driven and highly-effective team: we are deeply committed to being an inspiring place to work, where we learn and achieve things that matter together. Our team of experts work creatively and collaboratively, whilst taking full responsibility for their goals
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Development and support: we invest in training and development and will support you to build the skills and experience as you need
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A competitive benefits package to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance
We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.
We enable disadvantaged children to build essential critical-thinking and communication skills through inspiring discussions about the news.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Sussex Community Housing Hub team in providing technical advice and support to communities engaged in rural and community led housing projects.
Community-led housing involves local people playing a leading and lasting role in solving housing problems, creating genuinely affordable homes and strong communities.
You will be working in conjunction with other members of the Hub to help deliver quality affordable housing schemes that these communities are truly proud of.
The role
This is a senior, externally facing post reporting to the Chief Executive. You'll manage a caseload of community-led housing projects, lead a small team of advisors, and work in partnership with communities, parish councils, housing associations, local authorities, landowners, and developers across East and West Sussex.
You'll also play a part in shaping Druv Homes, AirS's emerging housing association.
What you'll be doing
- Guiding community groups through all stages of the housing development process — from vision and site identification through to planning, funding, and scheme delivery
- Advising on site selection, RP partnerships, planning applications, S106 agreements, and funding strategies (both capital and revenue)
- Building and managing relationships with a wide range of partners — communities, RPs, local authorities, planners, developers, and agents
- Supporting communities to access funding and drafting bids where needed
- Overseeing professional advisers (architects, engineers, etc.) commissioned by community groups
- Leading project team meetings, maintaining project plans, and problem-solving
- Contributing to lobbying and sector advocacy alongside national partners
- Keeping pace with policy and legislative changes in affordable housing and community-led development
What we're looking for
Essential:
- At least 5 years' experience in affordable housing development
- A relevant degree (surveying, building, business management or equivalent experience)
- Proven track record in project management and scheme delivery
- Experience working with local authorities, RPs, and community organisations
- Team management experience
- Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
Desirable:
- Experience of rural affordable housing and community-led models e.g. Community Land Trusts (CLTs)
- Knowledge of rural housing policy
- Background in the not-for-profit sector
- Experience reporting to boards or executive teams
Practical
The role is based in Lewes with hybrid working. Regular but infrequent travel across East and West Sussex is required — a driving licence or equivalent transport access is essential.
For more information about the role and the organisation download the Job Description, Person Specification and AirS Prospectus.
To increase the capacity of rural communities to manage change for the benefit of all their constituents.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.
We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.
About this role
As a Team Lead your responsibilities would include:
- Provide day-to-day leadership, motivating and empowering the team to thrive.
- Recruit, develop, and support staff in line with Carers First policies.
- Foster a positive culture of continuous learning, role-modelling best practice.
- Ensure quality through record checks, accurate database input, KPI monitoring, and effective workflow allocation.
- Work in co-production with carers to identify needs, develop solutions, and shape services.
- Identify service gaps, create new initiatives, and seek additional funding where possible.
- Manage a small caseload of complex cases, providing personalised advice and support.
- Contribute to budget monitoring and updates.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need:
- Experience of leading and managing remote teams, empowering and developing individuals.
- Strong track record of building partnerships across health and social care.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery.
- Experience of person-centred assessments, co-produced support plans, and safeguarding.
- Ability to work in co-production, developing innovative approaches to meet carers’ needs.
- Skilled in building positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
- Confident in using Microsoft Office, mobile technology, and social media platforms.
- Experience of using databases to record interventions and manage workflows.
- Personal integrity, emotional resilience, and alignment with the charity’s values.
- Self-motivated, flexible, collaborative, and able to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Carers First Can Offer You
In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.
Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.
How to apply
To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, please download our Candidate Pack and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.
Applications can only be assessed if they clearly state how you meet each of the requirements in the Personal Specification.
Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.
Interview Process
Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be contacted directly and invited to interview - Date to be confirmed.
Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Positive Collaborative Ambitious
Our new three-year strategy will enable us to grow our work to reach and support significantly more carers delivering innovative programmes of support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Student Voice Coordinator
Job Summary: Coordinating and improving student experience and representation to ensure all student voices are heard and acted upon
Contract: Fixed-term, 1 year with possibility of extension
Recruitment Timeline:
Applications close: 8th June 2026
Interviews: w/c 15th June (final dates to be confirmed)
Start date: July
Who we are
Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen.
Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities of campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives.
About the job
LSESU is looking for someone who is highly organised and passionate about student experience to join our Student Voice Team. You will need to have a good eye for detail, a proactive approach, and be willing to get stuck into all aspects of student representation. The successful candidate will support the Student Voice Team in the delivery of LSESU’s liberation work, democratic processes, and lead on key strategic projects with our elected officers.
This role will involve supporting with a variety of tasks, including liaising with key stakeholders, engagement and outreach planning, and database administration. This is the ideal opportunity for someone with an ability to work collaboratively with people, and a passion for delivering high quality opportunities for membership engagement.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a highly motivated team player who is passionate about delivering change within a dynamic and democratic organisation. The successful candidate will have great communication skills and will be able to work with a variety of stakeholders. An interest in democratic procedure and processes, a commitment to equality and diversity, and an ability to handle politically sensitive situations, are all key to the successful delivery of this role.
Further to the above, we’re also looking for someone who is proficient in both Microsoft Office, and various social media platforms, and who holds excellent time management skills.
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who wants to get stuck in, contribute to an effective team dynamic, and make a difference. Students’ Unions are innovative, dynamic places to work and we’re so excited about what we’ve got in store for LSE students.
Why apply?
Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.
Benefits and Perks
In return for your passion and experience we offer:
· 25 days holidays per year
· Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter
· Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated professionals, with a wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance classes, pilates classes
· Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
· Access to LSE staff training courses
· Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving wide range of discounts
· Flexibility for work-life balance
· Interest-free Travel loan
· Free eye exams
· Employee Assistance Program - external consultants providing advice and counselling on a broad range of issues
Want to apply?
Please complete an online application found on our website. We ask you to prepare and upload three documents:
1. Covering Letter
2. CV
3. Equal Opportunities Form.
We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we will only share your covering letter with the shortlisting committee. Please do not include any personal information, such as your name or contact details in this letter. If you are selected for an interview, we will then share your CV with the interview panel.
In your cover letter, please address the following three questions:
· Q1 Paying particular attention to the job description and person specification, please tell us why you believe you are most suitable for this role?
· Q2. Please tell us about your values, attitudes and behaviours and why these would be important in the role you are applying for.
· Q3. Please tell us about a time where you have had to juggle multiple priorities from different people and how you handled this.
Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates on the week commencing 15th June. If you are unable to make these dates, please let us know in the ‘notes’ section of the application portal.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This senior position offers a unique opportunity to shape a vibrant global programme and engage a diverse membership community of conservators, conservation scientists and cultural heritage professionals, spanning over 70 countries.
At IIC we believe conservation is of great value, by looking after our cultural heritage and our own and others’ cultural identity we are helping to improve the richness and quality of life for everyone.
Working closely with the Executive Director, Council, Committees, and the IIC Team, you’ll lead innovative programmes that reflect the evolving needs of the conservation sector. Aligned with our Strategy 2030 vision, you will also drive initiatives to expand and diversify membership, enhancing value for individuals and institutions/universities worldwide.
As Head of Progammes and Membership you'll contribute to organisational leadership, nurture relationships with Fellows, members, IIC Regional Groups and affiliated associations, and build partnerships with cultural and academic institutions.
We’re looking for a strategic, experienced professional ideally with a background in cultural or heritage programmes, strong communication skills, and a passion for collaboration. If you’re ready to make a global impact within a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Details
Job Title: Head of Programmes and Membership
Reporting to: Executive Director
Location: Hybrid/ Flexible/ IIC Office based. We are currently looking to relocate offices within central London. We are flexible on approach within a hybrid model. This can be discussed at interview.
Starting Salary: £47,500
Hours of Work: 40 hours a week with 1 hour lunch break (paid).
Contract: Full-time and Permanent. Requests for flexible working hours will be considered, including requests to work 80% FTE.
Annual Leave and Benefits: Annual leave is 25 days plus standard bank holidays with discretionary paid leave between Christmas and New Year (pro rata for part time staff). Flexible, remote and hybrid working. Cultural entitlement of upto £150 per annum to spend on arts/ cultural events & activities. Pension scheme enrollment. Personal learning time and training opportunities.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Leadership, Membership and Regional Engagement
- Develop and deliver a cohesive programme and membership strategy aligned with IIC’s Strategy 2030, purpose and strategic objectives
- Contribute to organisational leadership, planning, and decision-making as part of the senior management team
- Deputise for the Executive Director when required, representing the organisation internally and externally
- Act as the primary point of contact for IIC’s Regional Groups and network of Affiliated Professional Associations, fostering strong, collaborative relationships
- Support and connect Regional Groups / Affiliated Professional Associations to IIC’s central programmes and strategic priorities
- Encourage knowledge exchange and shared learning across regions, and nurture strategic relationships with cultural institutions, academic bodies, and sector organisations globally
- Contribute to sustainable income generation and identify opportunities for growth, including grants, innovation, and partnerships across programmes and membership.
Programmes
- Lead the development and delivery of IIC Learning, an integrated digital learning and events space with inter alia, online symposia, webinars, courses, workshops and hybrid bi-annual conferences.
- Oversee programme planning cycles linked to IIC’s special interest themes and communities ensuring high-quality, relevant, and accessible content.
- Build and maintain relationships with experts, speakers, partners, and contributors across the global conservation community.
- Ensure programmes support knowledge exchange, professional development, and sector leadership.
- Monitor and evaluate programme impact and performance, using insights to inform future activities.
Communications
- Work closely with the IIC team and communications colleagues to promote programmes and membership globally
- Help strengthen IIC’s profile as a leading international voice in conservation
- Ensure consistent and compelling messaging across all programme and membership activity
This role with IIC is for you if:
- you work collaboratively and effectively with others and can inspire support through your enthusiasm
- you thrive developing innovative programmes, initiatives and campaigns
- you are comfortable and familiar with digital engagement platforms, learning environments and delivering online or hybrid programmes and events.
- you're a natural solution-finder and problem-solver
- you're values based and results-driven with a proven track record of achieving goals or similar objectives, through either direct or transferrable experience
- you are looking to take that next step in your career and/or are looking to ground your experience within an international organisation that is uniquely positioned within the conservation field.
- you are committed to sustainability, inclusivity, diversity, and person-centred approaches
- you want to make a difference in an increasingly volatile world and are genuinely passionate about people and preserving cultural heritage.
How to Apply
Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You will need to provide a CV and covering letter (no more that 2 x A4 pages maximum) by 21 May 2026 including the following information:
- Your interest in this position and working for us
- Your knowledge, skills and experience
- Your interests, qualities and values
We will happily accept a recorded statement (video or audio) in place of a covering letter.
Right to work in the UK
Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom at the time of application. IIC is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Key Dates
- Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Thursday 21 May 2026.
- In Person interviews at 3 Birdcage Walk, London, UK: 9 / 10 June 2026
If you have any questions or would like to request information in an alternative format, please get in touch. If you would like to arrange for an informal conversation with the Executive Director, prior to making an application, this can also be arranged by getting in touch via IIC Office.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.