Leadership development manager jobs
Circa £65,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) Principal Gifts Lead within the Philanthropic Partnerships Team.
The Principal Gifts lead plays a key role in the delivery of strategy focusing on 7-figure partnerships and beyond to increase income through innovation, partnership growth/retention, better collaboration and integrated relationship management. This role has a heavy emphasis on making new connections and building new partnerships to compliment UNICEF’s work and increase impact for children.
The successful candidate will be skilled in developing strategies for transformational funding with tangible experience in successfully securing new gifts at 7-figure plus levels. They will need to be results-focused with an ability to connect, communicate and build effective relationships at all levels.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 10 July 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 21 July 2025.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.



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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!
Salary: up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Contract Type: Permanent
Working hours: full-time at 40 hours per week & part-time at 20 hours per week; shift work between 7am-10pm including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins
Sleep-ins: £50
Location: East Croydon
closest station is Sanderstead Station, CR2 - one stop after East Croydon on the Southern Railway.
Are you a Team Leader looking for your next challenge?
We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Team Leader for our new specialist Children’s home in Croydon. You will work alongside the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by experienced Residential Practitioners, as well as our Wrap Around and Education Teams.
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
About the Role
As Team Leader, you will be directly involved in managing a 4 bed specialist short stay Home and looking after children aged 12 to 18 years old with complex needs; including Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Mental Health Disorders, Substance Dependencies and Learning Disabilities.
Whether shift leading or joining in with daily activities, you will also share in the leadership of the team, helping to develop staff by modelling high standards of professionalism.
The successful candidate will have:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Child Care or equivalent
- GCSE English and Maths grades A-C.
- One year’s experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a residential setting.
- An understanding of the regulatory framework relating to the provision of residential services for children and young people.
- Good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in care.
- An understanding of trauma informed practice.
- Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a teamwork setting.
- Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people maintaining at all times high personal and professional standards.
- Excellent communication and team working skills.
- Ability to work shifts, including alternate weekend working and occasional sleep ins.
In return we offer:
- Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
- A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
- Discretionary funded training programs.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.
For your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.
For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website.
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date.
Please note:
- This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
- It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.
- All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man





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The post holder is responsible for the development and application of Support Staffordshire’s overall policies & strategies with regard to creative, digital and artificial intelligence systems and tools. Creative includes all marketing and communications, both external and internal; covering members, customers and wider stakeholders - including corporate partnerships. Digital and Artificial Intelligence includes our use of information technology, new media and technology, and developing organisation wide use of artificial intelligence.
Ensuring Support Staffordshire services are consistent with our stated values
Ensuring where appropriate, that volunteers are involved in delivering our services
Ensuring effective cross-organisation working in order to meet our aims and objectives
Coordinating, performance managing and developing team staff and volunteers.
Managing delegated income/expenditure, authorising expenditure, developing relevant income streams and contributing to financial reporting.
Working collaboratively as part of our Executive Leadership Team.
To lead creative development and implementation through an agreed creative, marketing and communications delivery plan, including but not limited to:
i. Brand application and continuous development
ii. Strategic campaign planning and implementation
iii. Member and stakeholder communication planning
iv. Press and PR coverage
Implementation and continuous development of key creative media/platforms, including but not limited to:
i. Canva
ii. Website/s
iii. E-news
iv. Social media platforms
Lead our corporate partnership engagement and associated events delivery plans
Lead strategic internal communications, ensuring a one Support Staffordshire approach; working closely with our Business Support Manager and the Executive Leadership Team, who are responsible for implementation
To implement and further develop our new AI policy, with particular regard to our core principles: human oversight, transparency, fairness, privacy and security
To convene, chair and make effective use of our internal AI working group to apply AI usage appropriately across Support Staffordshire, maximising opportunities and benefits and minimising negative practical and ethical impacts
To lead our digital & AI development and implementation through an agreed digital & AI delivery plan; including but not limited to:
i. Ongoing development of IT, especially internal remote communications systems and tools, working closely with the Business Support Manager
ii. AI tool development and application
iii. Personnel capabilities and training plans
iv. Development of associated policies, processes and systems such as those governing data security and integrity, in association with the relevant policy lead/s
To monitoring and evaluate the effectiveness of our creative and digital work; supporting outcome and impact reporting as required.
To undertake any other duties as determined by the line manager.
We support Staffordshire communities, individuals and organisations to work in collaboration to bring about positive change in their community.




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We are seeking a dynamic fundraiser to join our ambitious and supportive team as our Head of Philanthropy. Northern Ballet is at an exciting point in our organisational journey and you will inherit a successful philanthropy programme, with a broad, engaged and growing portfolio of donors, which receives effective and valuable support from our Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
As Head of Philanthropy, you will be an experienced manager and fundraiser, confident in securing and stewarding donors. You will devise and implement a comprehensive strategy to build income from individuals across our full suite of giving schemes. You will personally scope, secure and steward new major gifts from individuals, support your line report and manage your own portfolio of current and prospective donors.
This role is integral to our plans to grow both income and the impact of fundraising. If you're passionate about joining a friendly, creative and dynamic working environment where everyone contributes to our success, then we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a philanthropy strategy across all levels of individual giving, to support future growth targets and deliver budgeted annual income targets.
- Be responsible for the growth, development and management of the Benefactor programme.
- Research, build and steward a pipeline of high-value prospects and to drive new activity to secure four to six figure gifts.
- Personally manage a portfolio of key relationships, developing robust supporter engagement plans to maximise opportunities for support. Meet with and cultivate new prospects and establish long-term, respectful, tailored relationships.
- Manage and support the Philanthropy Executive in stewarding donor relationships, supporting the post holder’s ongoing development and working together to grow lower level giving as part of the overall individual giving strategy.
- Support and work in partnership with the Philanthropy Executive to plan and deliver the annual appeal.
- Work closely with the Events & Partnership Executive to create and deliver bespoke events to grow engagement with the Company and generate additional income.
- Work with the Events & Partnership Executive and Director of Development, to support the sponsorship programme, overseeing relationships with corporate sponsors to ensure that activities meet the needs of the client and maximise the potential for future giving.
- Work with the Director of Development to grow and promote legacy giving to the organisation.
- Work with teams across the organisation to develop opportunities for support, to foster open information sharing and ensure donor opportunities, acknowledgments and experiences are delivered.
- Monitor fundraising performance and budgets and provide timely reports and analysis to the Director of Development.
- Ensure income is tracked and progressed through phased budgets, prospect pipelines and moves management processes, supported by the CRM database.
- Contribute to the overall fundraising success of the Development Team, supporting opportunities for collaboration and championing a supportive, high-performing culture.
- Ensure that all activities comply with current GDPR legislation, codes of practice and ethical guidelines.
Additional criteria
- The role requires the post holder to work some evenings both in Leeds and in touring venues across the UK.
Key deliverables
By the end of the first year the successful candidate will have:
- Received an induction, training and development programme including opportunities to engage with the backstage, technical and artistic areas of the organisation
- Have become a highly valued and trusted member of the Development team, with a confident understanding of the Company, it’s work and donor base
- Drafted and made significant inroads in delivering an individual giving strategy for the Company
- Effectively stewarded and grown a portfolio of major donors, with whom you will have developed strong relationships
- Researched and cultivated new leads and have developed supporter engagement plans for existing supporters
- Have developed an effective and supportive working relationship with your direct line report
- Worked in collaboration with colleagues to grow the pipeline of new prospects and developed compelling projects and opportunities attractive to donors
- Worked to agreed KPI’s, targets and reporting schedules
What we’re looking for:
- Experience building and stewarding strong relationships with supporters, with demonstrable success in working to targets and securing significant gifts
- A warm, engaging and tactful communication style, comfortable interacting with supporters, Trustees and colleagues
- A self-motivated and tenacious fundraiser
- A strategic thinker, skilled in written and verbal communication
- Experience in using fundraising CRM software, ideally Spektrix
- Highly organised and able to effectively manage competing priorities, with excellent attention to detail
- A collaborative style of working, with experience of supporting and motivating staff and working to a shared goal
- A willingness to work out of regular hours and to travel
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to Northern Ballet’s work and values
Other Details
- Salary: £40,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Closing date for applications: 4 July 2025, 17.00pm
- Interviews will take place WC 14 July 2025
Northern Ballet is the UK's foremost narrative ballet company.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to step into a high profile role where you will be responsible for the growth and development of our Criminal Justice Services?
We have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader to join us in the role of Head of Criminal Justice Services, where you will play a pivotal role in the development and successful growth of St Mungo’s Criminal Justice Services; making a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives.
In the role of Head of Criminal Justice Services, you will provide effective leadership and direct line management to senior and service managers ensuring best practice and consistently high standards of service is delivered to our clients. Key responsibilities include:
- Implementing an effective strategy for developing and growing our Criminal Justice Services, winning contracts for providing new services and retaining existing contracts to build continued growth and support for vulnerable people experiencing homelessness.
- Overseeing our MOJ and London Councils commissioned Housing Advice and Intervention Services across London including oversight of teams based in mandated custody and community settings as well as some accommodation services for people leaving custody.
- Build and maintain excellent partnership working with external service providers, HMPPS, the MOJ, local authorities and partner organisations.
- Work with a recovery focused approach, keeping client involvement as a priority, ensuring the voices of people with lived experience are included to help shape and develop services to meet the individual and complex needs of our clients.
- Be the Matrix lead for our criminal justice work across St Mungo’s.
About you
We are looking for an experienced leader who has overseen teams delivering services to groups of vulnerable clients, in either a Criminal Justice, supported housing, support, care or other relevant environment.
- You should demonstrate a track record of effective operational leadership and management of staff across dispersed locations, working through a line-management structure, including through a period of substantial change.
- Your business/service development experience will demonstrate your ability to successfully manage contractual requirements, negotiate for contracts for the provision of services (either as a supplier or purchaser) and to win new business.
- You will have a person centred approach, and a genuine interest in putting clients at the centre of your work.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 4 July 2025
Interview and assessments on: week commencing 14 July 2025
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
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Trusts and Philanthropy Fundraiser
Salary: £34,835 - £38,706 per annum (DOE) + benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week + Hybrid working
Type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Closing date: Monday 14th July
Are you an experienced Fundraiser looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Here at Seashell, we are looking for a talented individual who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of others…
About Seashell Trust
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services that support over 8,000 people a year. We provide expert education and residential care for children and young adults with multiple complex disabilities including, profound learning difficulties,
multi-sensory impairments, mobility issues and neurological disorders like severe autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young adults and the Seashell team.
We are currently in the midst of the largest fundraising appeal in our 200-year history which will see our campus become the national centre of excellence for the education and residential care of children and young adults with the most complex disabilities.
In 2015 we raised £10 million to build our residential care facility Sir Norman Stoller Way and in 2023, opened The Moulding Foundation building, a £25 million home for Royal School Manchester. We are now turning to the next phase of the campus development, to build a new £30 million home for our Royal College Manchester. The Ged Mason building is due to open in early 2026.
About the role
Your role will contribute to Seashell’s ambitious plans to grow income over the next five years, so that we can deliver the very best education and care for our children and young adults.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise income in line with agreed personal and team fundraising targets
- Develop and prepare bespoke funding applications for capital, restricted and unrestricted projects
- Maintain and develop existing relationships with small and medium-sized trusts and foundations and support prospecting to grow the portfolio.
- Record financial and other data relating to trusts, foundations and major donors on our CRM, in line with GDPR guidelines.
- Maintain accurate income records and ensure donations are acknowledged in a timely and appropriate way.
- Share project information, budgets and statistics gathered for appeals with the wider fundraising team.
- Ensure student information in funding appeals is appropriate and consented for use.
- Work with the fundraising team to support tours of the campus and host supporters at Seashell fundraising events on occasional evenings and weekends.
What you will need for the role:
- Previous experience in a fundraising role for a charitable organisation.
- Demonstratable track record of income generation through trust and foundation fundraising.
- Knowledge of technology and IT Systems, including Microsoft Office and CRMs.
- Experience of financial management including developing income spreadsheets and raising invoices.
- Excellent communication and relationship development skills.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to giving the children and young adults at Seashell the best opportunities.
What we can offer you:
Our detailed 2-week induction program ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting. With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business.
Other benefits include:
- Use of our on-site gym, fitness classes, and state of the art swimming pool
- Employee discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Employee recognition and reward Summer and Winter events.
- Paid Enhanced DBS
If you have any questions about the role or would like to speak to a member of our Recruitment team before submitting your application, please get in touch!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview
Barts Health NHS Trust provides maternity and neonatal care for women and birthing people and their babies each year, providing all aspects of obstetrics and midwifery care in our labour ward, midwife-led birth centre and home birthing service.
NEL Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) listens to the experiences of women, birthing people and families, and brings together service users, staff and other stakeholders to plan, review and improve maternity and neonatal care. MNVPs ensure that service users’ voices are at the heart of decision-making in maternity and neonatal services by being embedded within the leadership of provider trusts and feeding into the Local Maternity and Neonatal System and Integrated Care Board. This influences improvements in the safety, quality, and experience of maternity and neonatal care. We work to ensure that every woman and birthing person on the maternity and neonatal pathway has a chance to have their voice heard. We do not speak for them.
We are recruiting a Maternity Lead who brings the expertise of women/birthing people with lived experience of maternity services at Barts Health NHS Trust into the heart of the development of every aspect of maternity and neonatal services at the trust.
The role of MNVP Lead is key to providing inclusive and collaborative leadership and ways of working, ensuring that all women and birthing people and their families’ views are heard and acted on. This is an exciting opportunity to review, shape and improve services and make a real difference to women, birthing people and their families.
This is a paid, self-employed job requiring 1.5 days per week (worked flexibly where possible). Working with the MNVP is an opportunity to become part of a vibrant team, improving care for our service users and enabling voices and engagement with our community.
The membership of the MNVP includes:
● Women, birthing people and families from a diverse range of backgrounds.
● Members of the wider community such as birth workers and charities specialising in mental health, supporting refugees, etc.
● Nurses, midwives, health visitors, doctors and managers.
This is a self-employed position on a fixed-term contract until March 2026. The successful candidate will not be entitled to employee benefits such as pension, sick pay, or holiday pay.
As a self-employed contractor, you are responsible for managing your own tax and National Insurance contributions. You will be required to invoice the organisation for your work, and payment will be made within 21 days of receipt of a monthly invoice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Self Employed - Neonatal Lead
For Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, and Newham Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP)
Salary: £15 per hour, with reimbursement of childcare and travel expenses (subject to policy)
Length of Contract: Fixed-Term Contract Until March 2026 (subject to extension)
Reports to: MNVP Project Manager – Healthwatch Newham
Hours per week: 30 hours per week across three boroughs, Monday to Friday (flexible working hours)
Based at: Home based, with meetings within Barts Health NHS Trust and frequent travel in community
Review: There will be an initial review after two months to ensure mutual alignment with the contract.
Overview
Barts Health NHS Trust provides neonatal and maternity care for women and birthing people and their babies each year across Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Waltham Forest, providing all aspects of obstetrics and midwifery care in our labour ward, midwife-led birth centre and home birthing service.
TWN Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) listens to the experiences of women, birthing people and families, and brings together service users, staff and other stakeholders to plan, review and improve maternity and neonatal care. MNVPs ensure that service users’ voices are at the heart of decision-making in maternity and neonatal services by being embedded within the leadership of provider trusts and feeding into the Local Maternity and Neonatal System and Integrated Care Board. This influences improvements in the safety, quality, and experience of maternity and neonatal care. We work to ensure that every woman and birthing person on the maternity and neonatal pathway has a chance to have their voice heard. We do not speak for them.
We are recruiting a Neonatal Lead who brings the expertise of women/birthing people with lived experience of neonatal services at Barts Health NHS Trust into the heart of the development of every aspect of neonatal and maternity services at the trust.
The role of Neonatal Lead is key to providing inclusive and collaborative leadership and ways of working, ensuring that all women and birthing people and their families’ views are heard and acted on. This is an exciting opportunity to review, shape and improve services and make a real difference to women, birthing people and their families.
This is a paid, self-employed job requiring 30 hours a week (worked flexibly where possible). Working with the MNVP is an opportunity to become part of a vibrant team, improving care for our service users and enabling voices and engagement with our community.
Healthwatch Newham (part of CB Plus), along with Healthwatch Tower Hamlets and Healthwatch Waltham Forest, has been commissioned by NHS North East London ICB since 2023 to manage the MNVP in Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, and Newham (TWN), including staff employment.
About the role:
We are looking for a TWN Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) Neonatal Lead who:
● Is passionate about helping to develop and improve the experience of neonatal (and maternity) services for babies and their families who require neonatal care.
● Is keen to engage families and seldom listened-to groups to inform neonatal and maternity service development.
Please note this role is for someone with lived experience and is not suitable for clinical staff (although they are welcome to join the MNVP in their professional role).
This is a self-employed position on a fixed-term contract until March 2026. The successful candidate will not be entitled to employee benefits such as pension, sick pay, or holiday pay.
As a self-employed contractor, you are responsible for managing your own tax and National Insurance contributions. You will be required to invoice the organisation for your work, and payment will be made within 21 days of receipt of a monthly invoice.
This is a home-based role with flexible working hours. However, you will be expected to attend meetings within Barts Health NHS Trust and travel within the community as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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- Drive a climate action movement influencing institutional investors
- Support interconnected organisations to create powerful change
- Remote in Europe - United Kingdom, France, Brussels, or Germany preferred
The Sunrise Project
The Sunrise Project is a global network of independent organisations, that has adopted a unique model of combined strategic grant-making and campaigning, with a common mission to scale social movements to drive the energy transition beyond fossil fuels.
The Sunrise Organising Labs (SOL) is Sunrise's movement-building engine, powering all global programs to scale power in service of our goals while also nurturing long-term ecosystem development. SOL equips our teams and partners to map power, recruit influential constituencies, and build organising capability. SOL also informs and strengthens partnerships and grantmaking: analysing ecosystem capacity and designing targeted interventions to strengthen it. By investing in recruitment, leadership, collaboration, and learning, SOL ensures our movement is equipped, connected, and resourced to win systemic reforms.
Benefits & Culture
Sunrise has a dynamic and nimble organizational culture that supports its people to thrive, believing that diversity of experiences and perspectives builds stronger strategies, teams, and movements. The following benefits are in place to help achieve that;
- Generous package in line with experience and with international expectations
- Liberal annual, parental, birthday, solidarity, and cultural leave
- Commitment to professional development planning
- Coaching, performance reviews & management feedback
- Intermittent travel with advance notice may be required
Indicative salary ranges: £79,230 - £82,277 (UK); €92,376 - €97,850 (France); €120,000 - €124,062 (Germany)
The Role
This role serves as the strategic lead of the European ecosystem, including the UK, overseeing strategies to ensure this powerful movement is growing, is supported, and is being nurtured across communities, countries, leveraging and building power with key actors.
This role understands the nuance of targeted campaigns, how to win them, the context of the big picture, and then designs strategies to intersect the short and long term to build actionable plans for maximum impact.
Working collaboratively across Europe and globally, you will lead the development and implementation of Europe's movement strategy – understanding our campaigns, leading power mapping, understanding constituency and context needs, running experiments, and distributing grants. You will create and recruit new partnerships and groups from new and diverse constituencies, growing their skills and capacities.
Skills Required
You don’t need experience in fossil finance or climate – you can be a leader in your own field of environmental or social justice, such as trade unions, faith or youth groups, community organisations, worker bodies, etc. You’re a strategic, experienced, and collaborative campaign leader and relational organiser, with a passion for winning campaigns and growing regional movements. You have a nuanced understanding of how systemic change happens and can take a long-term view of power and power building in order to deliver short term wins. Your career includes creative corporate and political regional and local campaigns, including winning or iterating on campaigns through diverse stakeholder strategies.
You enjoy working across the political spectrum, or different theories of change, and understand what it takes to build trust, nurture creativity and unleash the potential of individuals and groups. You are adaptive, flexible, and respectful and highly self-driven. You definitely have the following:
- Demonstrated experience building a movement or organisation which has influenced systemic change
- Leadership experience in a similar role and an understanding of the European political landscape
- Project management, training, facilitation, and coaching expertise
- Demonstrated experience in organising and developing leaders in constituency-based organisations
- Strong and evidenced relationships with European power building organisations and other influential groups
- Your own working rights for your European location
If you meet all or some of the requirements, or are unsure, please submit an expression of interest as The Sunrise Project values diversity and recognizes lived experience. Your expression of interest should include a cover letter, responding to the skills required above, and a resume. Please quote #1352163. Alternatively, contact Lois Freeke from NGO Recruitment in Melbourne, Australia to request a full information pack at: +61 (0) 3 8080 8978.
Battersea is embarking on a transformative journey with our Launchpad Programme – a major cross-organisational initiative to consolidate all customer and animal data into one integrated CRM system. As part of this ambitious project, we are creating new roles to support our teams as they contribute to programme activity.
Supporter-Led Fundraising has been identified as a major growth opportunity in our Income Generation strategy, and we have ambitious plans for it going forward. This contract role will independently manage the planning, development, and delivery of Battersea’s Supporter-Led Fundraising programme, as well as provide support to the wider Events and Supporter-Led Fundraising team on other projects.
We are seeking someone with experience in Supporter Led Fundraising programme development, who can hit the ground running to lead on the delivery of our ambitious plans.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 3rd July 2025
Interview date(s): W/c 14th July 2025 & 21st July 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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Would you like to be part of a young and vibrant charity that is dedicated to supporting those who have been bereaved by suicide?
We are looking for a Grants and Major Gifts Executive to develop and manage a portfolio of grant-making trusts, foundations, and major donors. Reporting directly to our CEO, you will play a crucial role in helping us to grow our income and support more people.
We are a small, dynamic team, so there is also plenty of scope to get involved with other things and gain an insight into all areas of the charity, with opportunities for growth and development.
We have really ambitious plans for 2025 and beyond so we’re looking for an individual who has a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude!
About the role
As Grants and Major Gifts Executive you will:
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Develop and implement strategies to secure funding from trusts, foundations, and major donors.
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Identify and research potential funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities.
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Work closely with the Leadership Team to align funding needs with donor interests or relevant trusts and foundations.
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Prepare and submit high-quality grant applications and tailored grant applications to prospective funders.
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Develop and implement a communications strategy for active grant funders, keeping them informed, engaged, and connected to the impact of their support.
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Oversee the reporting requirements of all active grant funders, ensuring timely submission of high-quality reports that demonstrate accountability and impact.
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Collaborate with the internal service team to gather impact data and stories for donor communications and grant applications.
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Manage relationships with donors of auction and raffle prizes for major fundraising events, ensuring thoughtful stewardship, timely recognition, and securing ongoing support for future campaigns.
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Track and report on fundraising performance.
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Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and funding outcomes on our CRM.
About you
Based within easy commuting distance of our office in Westminster, our ideal candidate would have a proven track record of securing funding from trusts, foundations, and major donors.
Key attributes we are looking for include:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A high level of organisation and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- An enthusiasm to learn and to develop knowledge and skills
- Confidence in using digital technology
We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and as such are actively seeking candidates of all backgrounds to represent the diverse population of people that we serve.
This role requires eligibility to work in the UK and a Basic DBS check.
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Our Charity
P3 is a modern, forward-thinking organisation, delivering excellent services for people who face social exclusion. Our values are that we innovate in our work. We're different, creative and like to think of new solutions. We are helpful in everything that we do. We're always friendly and approachable. We are passionate about people.
We believe that what we do can make a real and lasting difference. We are determined to tackle problems that others won't. We always go the extra mile and work with dedication and commitment. We work together internally and externally to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Coordinator to oversee one of our Ofsted supported accommodation services in Hillingdon.
As a Service Coordinator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of accommodation provisions, ensuring that people we work alongside receive person-centred, trauma-informed support in a safe and welcoming environment.
You will lead and develop a team of Support Workers, providing guidance and motivation to ensure they can effectively support young people in working towards independence. A key part of the role will involve working in partnership with external agencies to ensure the people we support can access the services they need. You will also be responsible for monitoring performance, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards.
We are looking for someone with strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and develop a team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred support and experience working with young people. Strong communication skills and the ability to build partnerships with external agencies are essential, along with a sound knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and housing-related support.
What We Offer
Enhanced annual leave entitlement – 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.
Commitment to mental health and wellbeing – people are at the heart of what we do; you’ll also have access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions.
Paycare health cash plan – you can claim back costs for a wide range of everyday health expenses, including optical, dental, physiotherapy, and more, within an annual limit.
Employee Assistance Program – access to 24/7 GP appointments, 1-1 counselling and health assessments.
Team initiatives – this may include team away days, P3’s Big Day Out and our Annual Awards Ceremony.
Discounts – access to Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good.
Personal development opportunities – including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more.
Enhanced sickness pay – based on your length of service.
Earning Potential – optional overtime and refer a friend bonus scheme.
Additional equipment provision – some employees may be provided with additional equipment including workwear, tools and use of a company van or car.
Please note P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.
The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3.
P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.
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About Us
The Greater Manchester Women’s Support Alliance (GMWSA) was established in 2016 by seven organisations who provide support services to women across all ten boroughs in Greater Manchester (GM) who may be vulnerable or have unmet support needs.
We came together as the GMWSA in order to ensure that our collective voice is heard by policy makers and commissioners of services. We represent the interests of our beneficiaries and service users, we share good practice and experience and ensure that no service operates in isolation. GMWSA is now formed of nine Member and Associate Member women’s centres having a presence in each of the 10 local authority areas across GM all of whom are collectively funded to deliver support services across GM to women either involved in the Criminal Justice System, or whose vulnerability and marginalisation leaves them at risk of offending, but all also have individual funding streams to ensure their provision reaches every woman in need of support.
Alliance members offer a full range of services to women who need support around issues such as domestic abuse, housing, mental health, substance misuse, education, employment, training, and confidence/self-esteem, all delivered with a trauma responsive approach.
This post is open to WOMEN ONLY, exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7(2) and in accordance with our safeguarding procedures, will require a DBS check.
Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to join GMWSA to transform the Alliance to meet future challenges around function and funding.
You will shape and implement the strategic direction of the Alliance, ensure the smooth running of the charity, provide leadership to staff, support the Board of Trustees to fulfil its strategic and governance duties and ensure the delivery of grants and contracts.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Direction
- Provide leadership and direction for the organisation and its staff in line with our vision.
- Clearly articulate and communicate GMWSAs vision, mission and values to staff, partners and others.
- Drive GMWSA’s strategy and business plan while establishing clear targets.
- Lead the development of innovative programs and services that align with GMWSA's mission.
- Ensure awareness of relevant current and changing legislation and good practice.
- Proactively build, maintain and leverage relationships with strategic partners, stakeholders and influencers to shape policy, secure support and ensure GMWSA’s voice is heard in key local and national forums.
Supporting the Board
- Responsibility for working with and advising the Board of Trustees with regard to strategic developments, delivery of grants and contracts, opportunities and challenges.
- Responsibility for working with the Board to develop the relationship with members.
- Support the Board of Trustees to ensure that the organisation is in all aspects legally and financially compliant and operating to best practice.
- Advise and work with the Chair and Board of Trustees in developing its structures.
- Ensure GMWSA has up-to-date policies on safeguarding, data protection and other regulatory requirements and that these are reviewed regularly and adhered to.
- Act as Company Secretary and Safeguarding Lead for the charity, undertaking appropriate training as necessary.
- Develop and maintain a risk management strategy to identify, monitor, and mitigate risks affecting GMWSA, including financial, legal, and reputational risks.
External Affairs
- Promote and encourage multi-agency partnerships with third sector, statutory bodies and the funding and delivery of projects, following our code of ethics and strategy.
- Ensure effective participation in relevant local and regional networks and foster relationships with community leaders and stakeholders.
- Oversee the development of systems to measure the organisation's impact, ensuring clear, evidence-based reporting of outcomes to funders and stakeholders.
- Lead on using evaluation findings to drive improvements in services, delivery models and organisational strategy.
- Represent the work of GMWSA in publicity and media opportunities, with quotes and interviews, ensuring a consistently good public image and reputation.
Finances and Fundraising
- Accountable for fundraising from a range of sources to deliver GMWSA’s agreed strategic objectives in the medium term and working towards an increased sustainability in the long term.
- Responsibility for liaising with funders, writing applications and applying for grants from various government funds, trusts and foundations.
- Responsibility for securing corporate partnership.
- Ensure grants are spent appropriately within aims of the charity, the grants’ terms and in accordance with Charity Commissioner regulation.
- Ensure effective grant management processes are in place across member organisation in order to deliver grants and contracts.
- Report to funders in a timely and accurate way.
- Oversee budget management.
- Oversee all financial reporting ensuring it is accurate and done on a timely and regular basis, including the annual accounts/annual report.
People Management
- Provide leadership, direction and motivation for the team of staff, ensuring supervision and appraisals are carried out regularly.
- Lead on embedding EDI principles and ensuring the GMWSA’s policies and practices reflect its commitment to antidiscrimination and inclusivity.
- Lead initiatives to strengthen internal infrastructure to align with long term strategic goals.
- Ensure robust professional development opportunities for staff fostering an environment of learning and growth.
Digital Transformation
- Ensure GMWSA is compliant with funder requirements to become IASME accredited.
- Develop and lead a digital transformation strategy to improve internal processes, communication, and service delivery, making the most of emerging technologies.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
- Proven ability to think strategically and develop and implement long-term plans.
- Experience of leading organisational change and managing periods of transition.
- Experience of managing a dedicated team with a range of roles and responsibilities.
- In-depth knowledge of the charity sector, including relevant legislation, best practice, and compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and financial management, including preparation for year-end in line with Charity SORP.
- Proven track record of securing funding from a range of sources, including trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and commissioners.
- Experience of managing commissioned services or programmes of work.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and risk management.
- Working knowledge of data protection regulations and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of national and regional policies relevant to our work, including a strong understanding of the VCFSE landscape in Greater Manchester.
- Understanding of the role of a Board of Trustees with experience enabling good governance and compliance.
Skills and Leadership Style
- A motivational and collaborative leadership style that fosters trust and enables people to thrive.
- Ability to develop and communicate a compelling strategic vision that inspires internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the organisation with credibility and impact.
- Strong written communication skills for funding applications, reports, policy responses, and wider communications.
- Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and strategic partners.
- Strong critical reasoning and listening skills; able to analyse and synthesise complex information and make sound decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, balancing short-term pressures with long-term strategic goals.
- Proven ability to lead service and organisational development, including improving systems and processes for greater efficiency and impact.
Values and Personal Qualities
- High level of empathy and understanding of the challenges experienced by the communities we support.
- Committed to the values, vision, and social purpose of the Alliance.
- A strong advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively embedding these principles in our culture and practice.
- Personal resilience, with the ability to remain focused and effective under pressure.
- Open to alternative perspectives and committed to listening to diverse voices to inform decision-making.
Accountable to: The Board of Trustees
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per annum dependent on experience.
Pension: 5%
Annual Leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year, rising by 1 day per year of continued service to a maximum of 30 days.
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Are you an experienced photographer/videographer with excellent technical skills and the ability to craft powerful stories through video and photography? Are you organised and meticulous, with the ability to deliver multimedia projects from concept to completion? We’re looking for a Multimedia Content Creator to help us tell the stories of our three hospices. Whether it’s taking a photo, capturing footage or recording one of our expert speakers, the successful candidate will be comfortable gathering material and editing it for a variety of audiences – this could include photography for use on care materials, a powerful video that supports one of our appeals, or a podcast to educate healthcare professionals about palliative care. No two days are the same!
The role-holder will also take responsibility for managing our content library – developing and owning our media management system and media consents processes is a core part of this role, and key to our being able to develop our multimedia capacity across all three hospices and into the future.
This role is 30 hours per week, however 22.5 hours per week would be considered for the right candidate.
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Head of Funding and Green Finance - Western Forest
This is a rare, unique and exciting opportunity to take a lead role in developing the programme and setting the strategic path for the Western Forest – the first new national forest in over 30 years.
The Western Forest is a brand-new programme launched, with national and Ministerial profile, in March 2025. The Forest will support over 2.5 million people, cultivating a greener, more connected future by creating a landscape with trees and woodlands at its heart. The Western Forest will deliver landscape scale change and real green investment, connecting people and nature across three regions – Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and the West of England (including North Somerset).
The Western Forest’s Head of Funding and Green Finance will drive, direct and manage the delivery of a diverse range of funding sources to deliver the new national forest. They will ensure the development of sustainable income streams and models of delivery by 2030. This role will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Western Forest’s fundraising strategy to generate £13mn or more in additional income over the next five years to ensure effective long-term delivery of our strategic plan.
Reporting directly to the Western Forest Director, the Head of Funding and Green Finance plays a key role, helping to set the direction for the Western Forest.
Salary: £50,000-50,146, with annual pay review
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bristol with the option of hybrid working. Travel and meetings across the Western Forest area and working at partner offices will also be required.
Benefits include: Staff pension, Employee Assistance package, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, volunteering days and staff training and social events.
Closing at 5pm on Monday 30th June 2025
Interview: Week commencing 14th July
We are England's Community Forest for the West of England, now hosting the Western Forest, England's first new national forest!