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Are you passionate about inspiring a love of reading in children?
The Dollywood Foundation UK runs Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the UK, the worlds largest book gifting programme. Over the last 30 years the Imagination Library has delivered nearly 300 million books to children globally. In the UK we support over 60k children a month, delivering them a free book sent to their house every month.
The primary purpose of this new role is to increase registrations for the Imagination Library initially across London. This role will support our Local Programme Partners to reach families with whom they are not currently engaging.
Background
We have a steadfast belief that inspiring a love of reading in children can bring joy, love, and measurable individual, family and societal benefits. We are driven by Dolly Parton’s mantra that you “can’t put enough books into the hands of enough children”.
It is an exciting time for the Dollywood Foundation. We have recently received a new investment to allow us to scale our Imagination Library programme across London. As families across the capital become eligible for free books, we need to make every effort to ensure families know about the programme and sign up.
This role is integral to that plan, working with local authority and community organisations to spread the word about the programme. The role holder will need to be passionate about books and supporting children’s development. They will hold brilliant relationship building skills to engage local communities and overcome any barriers to families enrolling.
We are a remote team with no fixed office. While this role will be based from home, regular travel across London will be required. The role holder will need to be based in London or surrounding areas to allow for the frequent travel.
This is an exciting new role, joining a passionate and growing UK team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description - Partnerships and Income Manager
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Head of Commercial Services
Hours: Full or part-time hours considered, minimum 0.8 FTE
Start date: November 2025
Location: Home-based (travel costs paid for meetings)
Annual leave: 27 days FTE per annum plus Bank holidays (22 days FTE per annum under the Four Day Week)
Please note that at Waterwise we work a Four Day Week, under voluntary agreements which all staff members sign. This means that you will be contracted and paid as full-time but you will sign a voluntary agreement stating that you commit to employing efficiency tools both individual and team-wide to deliver and be paid for 5 days work within four normal 9 to 5 days - the office is closed on Fridays. Training will be provided and you will be expected to continue to refresh your training and to keep up use of the efficiency tools. Annual leave is also pro rata’d. We can answer any questions you may have about this at the interview/s. On a 20 hours a week contract, you would be spending 16 hours a week at work including the equivalent of 2 one hour lunch breaks, and this can be worked in a flexible pattern, such as two full days or more, shorter days.
Waterwise
Waterwise is the leading independent voice in the UK for using water wisely, for the benefit of people and the planet. Our vision is that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by everyone. We are the UK’s conscience on water efficiency, on behalf of people and the planet, and are experts in water efficiency policy, regulation, research, behaviour and campaigns. Waterwise is a people-led organisation which prioritises the wellbeing of its staff.
Water scarcity is an urgent issue right here, right now, right across the UK - consistent record-breaking high temperatures and low rainfall, and recurring drought, show how climate change and population growth are already putting our water resources under severe pressure, and this challenge is growing. Water efficiency has to be a big part of the solution, and we support and challenge governments, industry, customers and others to be innovative and ambitious on water efficiency. Our work includes campaigns, events, media, policy and regulatory influencing, research projects, stakeholder engagement and services such as Waterwise Training and the Waterwise Checkmark. We are funded by supporters across and beyond the UK water sector. Our Waterwise Strategic Direction, published in August 2022, tells you a bit more about us. Our UK Water Efficinecy Strategy to 2030 tells you a bit more about our ambition.
At Waterwise we put staff wellbeing first, and our staff surveys show that our team knows, feels and appreciates this. Our values are:
People: We will prioritise staff wellbeing, be an inclusive, kind and positive team.
Purpose: We will deliver independent and ambitious leadership to drive social and political change on water efficiency
Pioneer: We will be forward-thinking and visionary in our approach, being brave and innovative in challenging the status quo
Passion: We will campaign to protect water and the planet and work to keep our own environmental impact as low as possible
We are always looking for bright, committed people with a diverse set of skills and experience to help achieve our vision that water is used wisely every day, everywhere, by everyone. We are a lively, happy, friendly team, and we can’t wait to read your application!
At Waterwise, we’re committed to driving equity and preventing discrimination at work and in the work we do. Please see more on this below.
We are also working to reduce Waterwise’s own carbon and environmental footprint.
Partnerships and Income Manager Role Description
The Partnerships and Income Manager role involves engaging a range of stakeholders to help generate greater impact and income for Waterwise. The Partnerships and Income Manager will be responsible for researching and identifying potential new business opportunities; conducting outreach to new and existing stakeholders to encourage collaboration; building and maintaining relationships with Waterwise partners, sponsors and members; and assisting with developing winning proposals for funding, in order to deepen the impact we make with individuals, communities and businesses across the UK. The Partnerships and Income Manager will lead on delivery against income targets for our services and events.
Key responsibilities in the role include:
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Generating income for Waterwise by retaining existing partners, recruiting new partners, selling sponsorship opportunities, and increasing engagement and investment in Waterwise membership and services
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Researching and identifying new business development leads in line with Waterwise’s commercial strategy
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Building and maintaining an active pipeline of commercial and partnership opportunities to drive income
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Conducting market and competitor research and engagement to ensure we have a clear understanding of customer needs and align our services to meet those needs
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Conducting lead generation and lead nurturing activities, including representing Waterwise at events and conferences, reaching out to potential new partners by email, phone or social media, and conducting introductory meetings with potential sponsors, members and partners
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Acting as account manager for Waterwise partners, (working alongside the Membership and Marketing Manager who manages member relationships), leading on administration such as ensuring Salesforce CRM is up-to-date, conducting Waterwise’s ethical screening process for potential partners, managing partnership agreements and payments
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Working with the Memberships and Marketing Manager to design and implement communications to demonstrate how partnering with Waterwise offers value for money and delivers against ESG commitments
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Working on grant funding proposals and project bids
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Working with the wider team to assist in the development of content for our newsletter, social media, blogs, trade media and press
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Assisting the team with organising events (e.g. Waterwise annual conference)
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Attending conferences, seminars and meetings to represent Waterwise
The above is not an exhaustive list of activities but hopefully gives you a sense of the role and requirements.
Partnerships and Income Manager Person Specification
We need someone who is proactive and a self-starter, with exemplary communication and relationship building skills.
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Target-driven and commercially-minded, with a proven track record of income generation through sales, sponsorship and grant funding
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Experience in business development, sales, commercial services or relationship management roles
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Experience in writing successful new business proposals, compelling pitches and funding bids
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Good interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and forge great relationships inside and outside of the organisation
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Ability to approach new leads with confidence, including making ‘cold’ introductions to new organisations
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Excellent networking skills and confidence to ‘work the room’ at meetings and events
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Strong organisational skills, including the ability to plan and work proactively to meet deadlines
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Proactive and action-oriented approach to achieving income targets and KPIs
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Confident communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong negotiation skills
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Ability to positively promote Waterwise and its work
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Ability to work flexibly within a small team that works from home
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Ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks
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Ability to communicate across the team about your work and workload
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Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and wellbeing
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Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits
At Waterwise the wellbeing of our employees is our number one priority. To recognise the fantastic work our team does in driving water efficiency, and to support their wellbeing, we have a wide range of employee benefits, beyond statutory commitments. These include:
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Positive, values-based environment and an inclusive culture where it feels safe for employees to say ‘no’ on grounds of workload
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Strong emphasis from CEO on wellbeing and workload management
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Homeworking and a small allowance for occasional shared office working
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Four Day week - being paid full-time but working 80% of this (or pro rata equivalent), in exchange for using tools to work efficiently - for full-time employees this equates to a day off every week, in addition to annual leave
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Flexible working
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Part-time working
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27 days annual leave per annum for full-time employees (or pro rata equivalent for part-time colleagues), plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d to 22 days full-time equivalent as we work a Four Day Week)
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Death in service benefit at x2 of salary
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Paid chartered and professional memberships
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Individual and team training budgets
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Maternity leave and maternity adoption leave beyond statutory
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Childcare costs for activities undertaken outside normal working hours
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Sickness pay beyond statutory
Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Waterwise, we’re committed to driving equity and preventing discrimination at work and in the work we do. We know that simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We want to create an inclusive environment within Waterwise and in our work and events, where everyone can contribute their best and develop to their full potential. We celebrate and value how different everyone is, and we work hard to ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect. This aligns with our ‘People’ value that we will prioritise staff wellbeing, and will be an inclusive, kind and positive team.
We are committed to treating all current and prospective employees fairly and to ensuring that our workplace and employment practices are free from discrimination, harassment or victimisation on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply. Everyone in our team has a role to play in helping Waterwise become more diverse and inclusive, and we hope you will join us for this next stage in our journey - for this role we therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in Waterwise’s workforce. These include people of the global majority, LGBTQI+ people, and men.
We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for everyone. If you are interested in applying for a role with us and think you may need some additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch.
How to apply
To apply for this role, you will need to answer role-related questions. Please provide evidence and examples from your work history or other aspects of your life to answer the questions and demonstrate how you meet the criteria required. Please refer to the person specification when you are doing this.
Our goal is to remove bias from the hiring process and so rather than asking you for a CV and cover letter, we have set up role-related questions which will allow us to assess your approach to a problem and understand what knowledge and skills you have. Your answers will be anonymised, randomised and reviewed by the selection panel. We will use these scores to shortlist for interviews. We also think giving feedback is incredibly valuable for candidates, so at the end of the process, you'll see how well you performed during the application process.
The closing date for applications is 23:59pm on 31st August 2025. There will be a two-stage interview process. First interviews will be held on 17th September 2025 and second interviews will be held on 29th September 2025. First interviews will be held online via Zoom and second interviews will be held in person in Birmingham (venue TBC).
Waterwise is the leading independent voice in the UK for using water wisely, for the benefit of people and the planet.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note the salary band for this role is £37,700.00 to £40, 599.00 depending on experience and will be for full time hours.
Available as a hybrid role (including working in Bradford office) or remote.
CAP celebrates the value of diversity and our aim is for our workforce to be as inclusive as possible as well as representing the communities we serve. With this in mind, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. We are committed to continue building an environment that embraces diversity and includes all.
Context
We are building a church-based movement against poverty, delivering the right messages at the right times to inspire action and support. Our goal is to strengthen the CAP supporter and church movement to "Face it, Fight it, End it - Together."
We inspire our supporters to give, act, and pray, demonstrating hope to those burdened by debt and poverty. We highlight how God uses CAP to mobilise people and churches, transforming lives, churches, communities and society itself.
We are driven to raise the necessary funds and partnerships needed to achieve CAP's vision of transformed lives, thriving churches, and an end to UK poverty. We collaborate with other fundraising and communications teams to provide a fantastic and rewarding supporter experience.
Purpose
The Philanthropy Leads, reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, are responsible for inspiring new prospective, cultivating and stewarding high-value donors into greater involvement with Christians Against Poverty. They aim to draw supporters closer to the work we do, deepening their relationship and support of CAP. Income from CAP¿s major donors is vital for the future expansion of CAP in the UK.
Each Philanthropy Lead may be allocated one or more area of Philanthropy engagement in order to specialise in, but will be expected to support in any area as required. Such areas include:
Principle gifts
Philanthropy prospecting and development
Trusts and Foundations
Along with seeking direct support for the organisation Christians Against Poverty, there is also an expectation for the postholders to support the raising of funds for the wider movement, particularly for local Church frontline partners.
They themselves will be an experienced and confident relationship builder, communicator and fundraiser, cultivating relationships with high-value donors and partners to achieve ambitious targets.
Passion
Our supporters are more than donors, they are a crucial part of the work we do. We are passionate about ensuring our supporters feel connected, engaged, inspired and committed to tackling poverty in the UK through CAP. We want to give our supporters the best experience of Christians Against Poverty.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Implementation & Fundraising
- Implementation of a strategic plan to significantly increase major donor income, with a target of 17.5% of overall revenue within 3 years.
- Implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for major donor income, aligned with CAP's overall strategic priorities.
- Execution of market research and competitor analysis to identify new funding opportunities and best practice in Philanthropic fundraising.
- Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, in order to identify points of engagement and draft appropriate funding bids.
- Represent CAP at high-level events and conferences to build relationships with potential donors and partners.
Major Donor Development
- Manage a designated caseload of high-net-worth individuals or trusts, cultivating deep and meaningful relationships.
- Conduct face-to-face meetings, personalised communications, and bespoke stewardship plans to cultivate and steward major donors.
- Develop compelling restricted funding projects to attract major donor investment.
- Implement a donor recognition program to acknowledge and celebrate major donor support.
Philanthropy Team Membership
- A member of the Philanthropy Team of our Mission and Movement Directorate.
- Providing peer support and development with other members of the Philanthropy Team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
- Work with the Head of Philanthropy to set ambitious targets and KPIs for the postholder, ensuring they are aligned with overall fundraising goals.
- Ensure the timely submission of funding applications and effective stewardship of grant and donor relationships.
- Implement robust systems and processes for donor relationship management, data analysis, and performance tracking.
Impact & Reporting
- Ensure that the CRM is updated with engagements, proposal submissions and engagement plans in a timely fashion.
- Develop compelling narratives and impact reports that effectively communicate the impact of major donor support.
- Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of fundraising efforts and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide regular updates on fundraising progress to the Head of Philanthropy.
Innovation & Best Practices
- Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in major donor fundraising.
- Implement innovative fundraising strategies, such as engaging new philanthropists, digital engagement, corporate engagement and high-impact events.
- Evaluate philanthropy activities with the rest of the team and the Fundraising Insight & Innovation team to develop a deeper understanding of supporters and identify new prospects, making data-informed decisions.
- Champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the Philanthropy Team.
- Create opportunities for supporters to engage at a senior level and deepen their relationship with CAP, working with the CEO and other senior staff.
Communications & Campaign Management:
- Plan philanthropy initiatives that in order to produce excellent bids, proposals, events, and reports, delivered on time and within budget.
- Coordinate with the Brand and Digital Engagement teams to align messaging and campaigns.
- Ensure philanthropy plans align with brand guidelines and fundraising regulations.
Measurable Outputs:
- Implementation of an annual philanthropy plan that contributes to the wider long-term fundraising strategy.
- Deliver assigned agreed annual income targets for philanthropy which may include:
- Major Donor income
- Trusts & foundations income
- Corporate income
- Deliver key philanthropy targets including:
- Number of major donor prospects engaged and converted to a managed relationship
- % of major donor caseload met
- Number of trusts applied to
- Average gift size from major donors
Skills required
- A proven fundraiser who can inspire, influence and deliver results
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills, particularly in securing philanthropic support and building partnerships
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent and passionate written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Strong financial literacy, including experience managing budgets, tracking performance and forecasting income
- Able to analyse complex situations, identify challenges, and make sound, data-driven decisions
- A high level of emotional intelligence
Essential:
- Proven track record of success in securing significant major gifts (5-6 figures) from high-net-worth individuals.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in high-value fundraising.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of fundraising best practices and regulatory requirements.
Desirable:
- Experience of managing budgets for projects and campaigns.
- Knowledge of fundraising databases and CRM systems and Salesforce in particular.
Educational requirements
Essential:
- HND level or equivalent experience of critical thinking
Desirable:
- A relevant qualification in fundraising/marketing or equivalent in a relevant discipline (communications, sales).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Achord
Achord is a UK-registered charity dedicated to equipping individuals with the tools they need to build strong, healthy relationships. We deliver practical, research-based content through partnerships with churches, community groups, and educational institutions. Our mission is to see relationships thrive at every stage of life—reducing breakdown, increasing resilience, and strengthening the social fabric of our communities.
The Role
We are looking for a dynamic, relationally driven Relationship Manager to join our team and take the lead in expanding our work with churches across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a heart for ministry and a passion for strengthening relationships within Christian communities.
You will play a key role in:
- Cultivating and managing relationships with churches and church networks
- Encouraging churches to adopt and run the Achord Course
- Providing ongoing support and training to church leaders and volunteers
- Growing awareness of Achord's mission and resources within the Christian sector
- Play an active role in ensuring the charity’s long-term financial and operational viability.
This role is ideal for a confident, self-starting individual—possibly with a background in sales or ministry—who is eager to build lasting partnerships and see local churches equipped to make a lasting impact in the lives of their congregants and their communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and connect with churches interested in strengthening relationships in their congregations and communities
- Present the Achord vision and course offerings through in-person visits, online meetings and church events.
- Develop strong partnerships with church leaders, providing support from onboarding to implementation.
- Deliver introductory sessions, training, and occasional speaking engagements.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, contacts, and partner progress using CRM tools.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to create church-facing communications and resources.
- Gather feedback and impact stories to help shape future offerings
- Represent Achord at conferences, exhibitions, and relevant Christian networks
- Deliver agreed church sign-up and growth targets through proactive outreach and partnership development, supporting the charity’s long-term sustainability and self-funding goals.
Person Specification
Essential
- A confident, proactive communicator with excellent relational and networking skills
- A self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet growth targets
- Passionate about healthy relationships and aligned with Achord’s mission and Christian ethos
- Experience in a client-facing, relationship-building or sales role
- Understanding of the church landscape and comfortable engaging with church leaders
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple relationships and projects simultaneously
- Experience with CRMs or client tracking tools, data input, GDPR best practice
- Proficient ITC skills: email, database, Microsoft Office applications
- Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events or church services if required
Desirable
- Active member of a local church
- Experience delivering training or facilitating small groups
- Previous work in a faith-based charity or organisation
- Regularly asks for feedback and looks for opportunities to learn from others and continually improve their work
What We Offer
- A supportive, faith-driven team environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities to make a tangible impact in churches and communities across the UK
- Regular training and development opportunities
- 4 weeks holiday allowance, pro rata
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Looking for an experienced charity Finance Director to join our Senior Leadership team. This is an exciting time to join the charity as we have recently launched our new long-term strategy, building on our ambitions to make an even bigger difference to the lives of people developing or dying from heart diseases.
We are looking for someone to join our energetic, collaborative, and dedicated team. Someone who will contribute to our culture and have the drive and passion to help us achieve our ambitious goals.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
· Production of monthly, quarterly and annual accounts to a variety of audiences. Ensuring budget holders receive financial information necessary to fulfil their own responsibilities
· Work with the Chief Executive and Finance Committee on annual budgeting, long term financial planning and forecasting for the organisation
· Production of the annual statutory accounts with the Auditors and liaising with the Audit Committee
· Production and presentation of standard and ad hoc reports to the Board of Trustees, Committees and Senior Leadership Team
· Management of the Finance Assistant, and IT and Office Assistant, including training, development and performance management
· Proactively seeking to improve all financial controls, ensuring the processes are fully documented, frequently reviewed and communicated as appropriate
· Company Secretary for Charity & Trading Companies.
Ensuring the organisation meets and complies with all statutory reporting obligations and requirements, Charity Commission, Companies House and OSCR
· Presenting financial information and data from a variety of sources in an easily understandable way
· Payroll administration including liaising with the Inland Revenue & pension company
· Liaising with auditors, banks, Investment Managers and other financial institutions
· Continually innovating to ensure financial processes link up with other processes across the organisation
· Responsibility for statutory insurances with Insurance Broker
· Manage the contract with the IT Support Company
· Undertaking any other duties appropriate as identified by the CEO
We won't stop until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our vision is to empower women to love, follow and serve Jesus boldly in every age, stage and season of life. The current outworking of this is two annual conferences – in both London and Birmingham to over 3000 women, a two-day women in leadership retreat and a biblical teaching series over podcast. Currently, we are seeing God move powerfully and we stand in a defining moment of our journey. We sense a clear call to deepen our impact and expand our reach. To step into this next chapter, we are thrilled to be adding a freelance Head of Fundraising to our small but dedicated team.
We’re seeking a visionary leader who can craft and execute a dynamic fundraising strategy to propel The Orchard to the next level. This role demands a unique blend of relational and strategic acumen—someone who grounds their decisions in data, draws from a wealth of experience, and thrives on unlocking potential. By harnessing a diverse range of fundraising approaches, the right person will help us raise £100,000 per year over the next three years, enabling us to fulfil God’s calling on the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Business Development Manager
Remote working
£24,000 - £27,000 pa plus excellent benefits (FTE £40,000 - £45,000 pa)
21 hours per week
Permanent, part-time
As Business Development Manager for our Community Services will focus and lead on:
· Analysing and unlocking opportunities for new business
· Implementing business development plans
· Supporting with getting new funding and bringing services to fruition
You will be responsible for identifying and building partnerships with NHS Trusts, Audiology Departments and ICBs to secure funding and expand our RNID Near You services across the UK. You’ll work closely with internal teams to develop business cases, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure the successful launch of new RNID Near You contracts.
What you'll be doing
· Identify and build relationships with potential funders such as NHS Foundation Trusts, Audiology Departments, and ICBs to support service expansion.
· Collaborate with the Bids and Tender Manager to secure funding and develop compelling business cases for new RNID Near You services.
· Implement business development plans in partnership with Heads of Operations, supporting various workstreams and projects.
· Analyse and evaluate new service opportunities, contributing to a pipeline of potential contracts and making strategic recommendations.
· Ensure delivery of growth targets, including the opening of at least four new service contracts per financial year in line with RNID’s multi-year plan.
You will be a commercially minded professional with proven business development expertise specifically within the health sector, particularly in securing new contracts and driving service growth. You’ll bring a strategic mindset and ability to spot and seize opportunities through partnerships and projects. Your excellent relationship-building and communication skills will enable you to craft compelling proposals that resonate with stakeholders. A collaborative team player, you’ll thrive on bringing people together to achieve shared goals, and you’ll be motivated by purpose, with a strong understanding, or willingness to learn, about deaf culture and the communities we support.
RNID Near You is our national community-based service run by trained volunteers which offers:
· a hearing check and information on how to book a full hearing test.
· basic hearing aid repairs, cleaning, and advice on using hearing aids.
· information on hearing aids, hearing loss, tinnitus, and related issues, including emotional and practical peer support from volunteers with lived experience.
We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus. Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus.
We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better. RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 17 August 2025
Interviews: 4 September 2025
Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus
Are you a creative, organised, and analytical individual with a strong passion and knowledge of social media and the drive to make a difference for animals raised for food?
The Humane League UK (THL UK) is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action.
We're a mission-driven, energetic team focused on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years.
Thanks to our effectiveness, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period since 2012.
THL UK is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to furthering equity and inclusion, and we value diversity. We seek people from a wide range of backgrounds who will bring a fresh perspective to the team, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger.
We make employment decisions by matching our organisational needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent.
You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our website.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss, via email or telephone, reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.
The position:
The Humane League UK is seeking a creative, proactive, and strategically-minded individual with the drive to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
As Social Media Coordinator, you will live and breathe all things social media, understanding its potential contribution to achieving our mission.
You'll lead all activities across our Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and LinkedIn, as well as keeping an eye out for opportunities elsewhere on social media. With strong working knowledge across social channels, you’ll implement a digital strategy focused on reaching, engaging, and converting our audiences to take action for animals.
This role reports to the Digital Communications Manager.
We will be holding a webinar on Wednesday 6th August at 7pm BST for you to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have. The webinar will be hosted by Holly Spindler, Digital Communications Manager and Hannah Yates, Head of Communications. If you’re interested, please register by following the 'Redirect to recruiter' button.
Who you are:
You are passionate about The Humane League’s mission of ending the abuse of animals raised for food. With an attention to detail and strong written and verbal communications skills in English, you’ll have a keen eye for persuasive and punchy copy and an ability to adapt your tone of voice.
You’ll be able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that you meet deadlines and communicate internally.
You’ll have experience of digging into the data, using analytics to assess results, gain learnings, and action those learnings to improve channel performance. You understand what audiences want to see from different channels, and how to get cut through and reach attention on each one.
You are a whizz with editing tools and can create compelling, dynamic video and static content that hooks people in and keeps them watching.
You’ll be comfortable reacting to opportunities nimbly and being proactive in looking for stories to tell about our work, seeing every interaction as an opportunity.
You’ll be willing to be the face of the organisation on social media, ensuring that you have a good working knowledge of our issues and campaigns in order to motivate support for them.
You will have a supporter-centric approach to communications, responding to comments and messages from a place of care and empathy.
While working with autonomy is an important part of your role, strong collaboration and communication skills are paramount to your success.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Ownership of our social media channels; regularly testing, creating, and posting content that is tailored to each platform, using each channel’s features to maximise impact towards our goals.
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Planning and building social media campaigns that strategically integrate goals and consider metrics.
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Updating the communications calendar.
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Create inspiring concepts and develop these into compelling, on-brand, platform-specific content using tools like Canva and Adobe Express.
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Social media community management including moderating and responding to comments and messages to ensure people feel valued, engaged, and we are building strong relationships with supporters and potential supporters.
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Regularly monitoring social trends to create topical content.
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Using tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook insights, and Sprout Social to report on post and channel performance, monitoring and evaluating success against goals on a monthly basis.
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Contribute to or initiate the development and improvement of processes that improve delivery and collaboration.
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Keep up to date with new features and tech related to social media platforms, as well as other organisations’ activity, to ensure the most engaging and effective content.
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Encourage and assist staff members in producing social media content, supporting them with creative and technical guidance and giving feedback.
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Contribute to other communications activities such as website and PR content, as necessary.
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Attend events, protests and actions as necessary, developing on-the-ground content plans that effectively showcase our actions and further our goals.
In addition
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Update the wider team on social media progress and insights.
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Perform any other duties assigned by the Digital Communications Manager or Head of Communications.
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Participate in team meetings including note-taking and facilitation.
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Help us make THL UK an inclusive workplace where employees and supporters are proud to be members of the movement
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Demonstrate commitment to creating a stronger and more effective animal protection movement through inclusion and belonging, recognising the need for all of us to do better for social justice on a personal and organisational level.
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Attend in-person workshops several times a year.
Essential Skills and Experience:
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Strong working knowledge across multiple key social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook – this could be through professional experience or demonstrable extensive personal use.
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Experience in planning, creating, and scheduling social media content ahead of time, as well as reactive content.
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An understanding of how different audiences engage with content across various platforms, and what they want to see from each.
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Confident using the features and tools of each channel to optimise reach and engagement.
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Experience using data and analytics to assess social media performance, extract insights, and apply learnings to improve results.
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Proficiency with editing tools to create both video and static graphic content.
Desirable Skills and Experience
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Proficient in tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, and Sprout Social (or similar).
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Experience in community management, including responding to comments and messages in a timely, appropriate, and engaging way.
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Knowledge of factory farming/farmed animal welfare issues
For full details of the role, including the key competencies we see as the the most important requirements for being successful in this position, please visit our website by following the 'Redirect to recruiter' button.
Hours:
As an organisation we work a four day work week. This is a full time position of 30 hours per week over Monday to Thursday.
Good to know:
You will have access to:
- A fully remote work environment and team (all equipment is provided)
- A 4 day working week
- 20 days leave plus 8 days for bank holidays that can be used at a time of your choice
- Flexible working hours
- A workplace pension
- An annual learning and development budget
- Support for mental and physical wellbeing
- £25 per month reimbursement towards home working costs
At The Humane League UK, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant-based meals. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome
Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment.
For our salaries to be fair, transparent and equitable we want to provide a system that delivers a competitive salary in the market and could eliminate potential biases in compensation (such as the gender pay gap). For more information about the Social Media Coordinator salary please the attached document.
All applicants need to be:
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Live and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK).
- Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
The Process:
All applicants will be contacted within one week of the closing date to let you know if you have been successful in reaching the next stage.
Our full interview process comprises of the following stages:
- A skills test to give us an opportunity to see your skills in action (completed remotely).
- Join an online interview (via video call) so we can learn more about each other.
- Final Interview (via video call as above)
For full details of our recruitment process please see the attached document.
We exist to end the abuse of animals raised for food

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Senior Asset Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Asset Manager to join the inhouse Property Team at Barnardo's with management responsibility for the Asset Management team. This is a permanent full-time position which is hybrid ( with access to regional offices) and with a requirement to travel to meet with colleagues and internal stakeholders.
Come and join Barnardo's, our purpose is clear – changing childhoods and changing lives, so that children, young people and families are safe, happy, healthy and hopeful. We've been changing childhoods and changing lives for over 150 years, and we'll be here for as long as is needed.
The role is varied and encompasses management responsibility for the internal Asset Management team, delivery on strategic projects and relationship management responsibility with key external consultants. The Asset Management team deliver services for a large national portfolio and work closely with our internal stakeholders (Retail, Childrens Services and Residential) to deliver property solutions which enable them to achieve their business objectives.
It is an Essential requirement that the successful candidate will be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and hold a full Driving licence with access to a vehicle.
If you wish to make a difference for children and young people and if you're an expert in property asset management and passionate about supporting colleagues through excellent customer service, we want to hear from you. Recruitment is delivered via our internal Talent team.
Full Time: 36.25 Hours
Ideal Candidate
- Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
- General Practice Surveying background
- Property and Asset Management experience
- Experience in managing and developing a team
- Proven track record of negotiating property transactions .
- Experience in managing projects
- Experience of successfully operating in a large, complex, fast paced, and geographically spread property environment.
- Ability to think outside of the box and provide strategic advice on property matters
- Understanding of property market, trends, challenges and emerging legislation.
- Evidence of active continued professional development to support delivery of the role.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay and Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Head of Institutional Relations and Governance
About Charity Right
At Charity Right, we are a focused and passionate international food charity on a mission to free people from the devastating effects of hunger. Since our founding, we have provided over 40 million meals across 7 countries, serving those who need it most with dignity and care.
Our Mission
We believe that no child should go to school hungry. Our single-cause focus allows us to be exceptionally effective at what we do best: providing nutritious school meals that keep children in classrooms and give them the opportunity to break free from poverty through education.
About the Role
This is a newly created leadership role responsible for developing and embedding the governance infrastructure and strategic partnerships that will position Charity Right as a credible and competitive organisation for institutional funding. The Head of Governance and Institutional Relations will be responsible for cultivating relationships with institutional funders, multilateral agencies, and foundations, while also leading internal governance and capacity-building efforts to ensure Charity Right is fully prepared to secure and deliver such partnerships.
The role will build and oversee the development of international branch offices where appropriate, ensuring alignment with partner eligibility requirements and regulatory frameworks. This role is cross-functional and high-impact, sitting at the intersection of compliance, strategy, fundraising, and programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Institutional Fundraising & Relationship Management
- Identify and engage potential institutional funders and foundations both in the UK and internationally.
- Lead the full lifecycle of institutional donor relationships—from prospecting and due diligence through to application, stewardship, and renewal.
- Build a comprehensive pipeline of funding opportunities aligned with Charity Right’s mission and delivery capacity.
- Work closely with Programmes, Finance, and Fundraising teams to coordinate compelling funding proposals and aligned delivery models.
Organisational Governance & Capacity Building
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of Charity Right’s governance framework to meet international standards for institutional funders.
- Identify and implement structural, policy, and procedural enhancements that elevate Charity Right’s readiness to enter and sustain institutional partnerships.
- Conduct periodic organisational assessments and produce recommendations to close capacity gaps identified by funders or prospective partners.
International Presence & Localisation Strategy
- Design and oversee the establishment of Charity Right branch offices in key geographies.
- Ensure all international branches are compliant with local laws, reporting requirements, and brand/mission alignment.
- Collaborate with legal and operational advisors to manage entity registration, governance structures, and oversight models in each country.
Strategic Partnerships and Alliances
- Develop and implement a formal institutional partnering strategy.
- Identify and vet strategic implementation partners that complement Charity Right’s delivery capabilities.
- Negotiate, draft, and manage partnership agreements ensuring alignment with Charity Right’s values and strategic objectives.
Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation
- Develop and implement a framework to monitor the performance and outcomes of institutional partnerships and funded projects.
- Ensure robust reporting mechanisms, including narrative and financial reporting, are in place.
- Regularly brief the CEO and Board on the status of funder relationships, branch development, and institutional readiness.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Significant senior-level experience in institutional fundraising, partnership management, or international development.
- Strong understanding of governance frameworks, compliance standards, and operational due diligence requirements for international NGOs.
- Demonstrated success in securing and managing funding from institutional donors.
- Experience in establishing and managing international offices, branches, or subsidiaries.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong project management and execution capability.
- Values-driven, with a commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusion.
- Familiarity with safeguarding frameworks, donor audits, and risk registers.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience working in humanitarian or faith-inspired development contexts.
- Legal, compliance, or public policy background.
- Existing network within institutional funding or global development sectors.
Success Indicators
- Institutional Fundraising & Relationship Development
- Number of institutional funder relationships established (UK and international)
- Number of funding applications submitted per quarter
- Total value (£) of secured institutional or foundation grants annually
- Application success rate (%) across funding proposals submitted
- Donor retention and re-engagement rate (%)
Governance & Organisational Capacity
- Completion and implementation of key governance policies
- Improvement in organisational assessments conducted by external funders or partners
- Internal audit readiness and compliance rate
- Number of governance or compliance gaps resolved each quarter
- Staff training or briefings delivered on governance-related improvements
International Branch Development
- Number of international entities registered or formalised in target geographies
- Time taken from initiation to legal establishment of each branch
- Compliance rate with local registration, reporting, and governance requirements
- Annual cost-to-benefit ratio of each registered branch (qualitative + financial assessment)
Strategic Partnerships
- Number of partnership MOUs or contracts formalised
- Partner performance satisfaction score
- Number of co-designed or co-delivered proposals with partners submitted per year
- Strategic alignment index – measured via internal SLT reviews
Reporting & Monitoring
- Reporting compliance rate (%) with donor reporting deadlines and formats
- Timeliness and quality score of narrative and financial reports submitted
- Quarterly internal partnership performance reports delivered to SLT/CEO
- Monitoring framework adoption rate across new institutional projects
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Remote Working
Salary: £48,000 – 54,000 per annum, depending on experience
Reports to: CEO
We are on a mission to end child hunger - one school meal at a time. Hunger doesn’t just mean an empty stomach. It keeps children out of school.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Flexible within the UK. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or London)
Closing Date: 14 August 2025
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Are you passionate about data protection and want to make a real impact in the fight against the climate emergency? Join Energy Saving Trust as our Data Protection Officer and help ensure we handle personal and organisational data with integrity, transparency, and care.
Who we are
Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.
At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.
Here are some of the benefits we offer:
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave earned through length of service
• Three extra days off over the Christmas period as a gesture of goodwill
• A competitive pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Flexibility in our ways of working – work from home, in the office, or a mix of both, depending on your role
• Two paid volunteering days per year – a chance to give back to the causes that matter most to you
Please see our careers page for the full list of benefits we have to offer and why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work.
The team
Who we are: We’re part of the Finance, Risk and Compliance team. Our job is to help the organisation stay on track by managing risk, following rules, and making sure we do things the right way.
What we do: We work across areas like data protection, risk, fraud prevention, contracts, and buying goods and services.
How we work: We follow a clear structure that helps everyone understand their role. The Data Protection Officer is part of the second line of defence, offering independent advice and support on data privacy. They’re supported by an Assistant Data Protection Officer who reports directly to them.
Our culture: We’re a close-knit team. We share ideas, support each other, and work together to solve problems.
Why join us?
“There’s a real sense of purpose here. We’re not just ticking boxes—we’re helping shape a more sustainable future while supporting each other every step of the way.”
The role
As a key member of our Finance, Risk and Compliance Centre of Excellence, you’ll lead our data protection strategy, oversee compliance with UK GDPR and related legislation, and act as a trusted advisor across the organisation. You’ll manage and mentor the Assistant Data Protection Officer and collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to align data protection with information security standards.
You’ll play a vital role in embedding a culture of accountability and risk awareness, supporting our Three Lines of Defence model and helping teams across the organisation understand and manage their data responsibilities.
Success in this role means embedding a proactive approach to data protection, delivering clear and timely advice, and building strong relationships across the organisation. You’ll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence decision-making, and be part of a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Join us in supporting the transition to a low-carbon future—where your expertise in data protection helps drive meaningful impact in tackling the climate emergency.
What you’ll do
Strategic Oversight: Lead the organisation’s data protection strategy and ensure compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and other relevant legislation—acting as a key advisor and point of contact for the ICO and data subjects.
Governance and Risk Culture: Operate within the second line of defence in the organisation’s Three Lines of Defence model, fostering a risk-aware, accountable culture across all Centre’s of Excellence.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams, including IT and cybersecurity, to align data protection with information security standards, and support external engagement with regulators and data subjects.
Leadership and Development: Manage and mentor the Assistant Data Protection Officer, while contributing to the growth and capability of the wider Risk and Compliance Team.
Mission Impact: By ensuring ethical and secure handling of data, this role supports Energy Saving Trust’s mission to address the climate emergency—building public trust and enabling effective, sustainable services for people and communities.
What you’ll bring
Expert Knowledge: In-depth understanding of UK data protection laws, including UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, PECR, FOI, and FOISA.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to real-world scenarios, supporting risk-based decision-making.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for policy development, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
Proactivity and Initiative: Demonstrated ability to stay ahead of regulatory changes and proactively support compliance across diverse business areas.
To apply please visit our recruitment portal via the Apply Button.
Applications close 5.30pm, 14 August. Interviews are intended to be held 21-28 August.
To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone.
If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch.
Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.
We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.
Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Diversity and inclusion
Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.
We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and offer guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role.
Are you an outstanding Christian leader with a track-record of collaborative international working? Are you looking for the next opportunity to use your skills and experience for the benefit of a global organisation? If this is you, then you are invited to apply for the role of Chief Finance Officer at Open Doors International.
The global Chief Financial Officer of Open Doors International has a key leadership role both within the line-managed Open Doors International entity, and more widely across the Global Finance Network of development and field offices. The CFO reports to the CEO and works closely with other executives on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Accounting (including transactional management and audit), Risk & Compliance, Treasury & Cash Management, Financial Data & Systems, Field Finance, Development Finance and Transformational Programs.
The CFO ensures Open Doors International is known for its excellent stewardship by delivering world-class and well-coordinated financial functions that contribute to excellent operations, risk management, forward-planning and mature governance.
You will:
- Be an experienced CFO with a strong track record of operating in international organisational structures, with exposure to developing markets, complex treasury and money transfer functions, and high-risk environments.
- Have experience of leading strategy formation, team supervision and timely delivery in a complex network or matrix style structures.
- Enjoy and have a matured gift of forward-planning, helping the Board, Executive Leadership Team and colleagues benefit from transparent budget plans in a dynamic missional context that will demand agility.
- Employ wise risk assessment in a context of faith, so that Open Doors can, with effectiveness and great sophistication, deliver its ministry in very challenging and at times restrictive environments.
- Bring a servant-hearted leadership gifting, including the ability to lead through influence and build consensus amongst divergent senior stakeholders; inspire trust; and take a highly relational and capacity-building approach with their colleagues.
- Have excellent communication skills - written, verbal and able to deliver insights with data; effective with a range of audiences from local staff to Board level
- Exhibit grace, to patiently but persistently mature a complex organisation moving through significant phases of growth in a rapidly evolving external environment
Your responsibilities are under the following headings (for a full explanation, please read the attached pdf):
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Management Reports & Communication
- Accounting & Financial Controls
- Treasury and Cash Management
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Innovation & Transformation
- Leadership and People Management
Person Specification
KEY QUALITIES
Open Doors believes that spiritual maturity, character and behaviour are as important as financial competence, therefore the CFO is:
- A devoted follower of Jesus with a heart to strengthen persecuted Christians.
- Prayerful and able to take financial decisions, founded on faith in God.
- Able to build strong relationships across national cultures.
- Able to empower others and intentionally develop future finance leaders.
- Prepared to make difficult decisions and have honest conversations with grace.
- Active in a local church that supports their vocation and provides spiritual support.
- Emotionally intelligent and aware of the impact of their leadership on people.
- Experienced in negotiating and influencing at a senior level, combined with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
- A highly skilled Finance professional, who demonstrates an appetite for continued learning and personal development.
- Approximately 15 years of senior finance operational leadership experience prefered in multi-national commercial sector and/or international charity sector.
- Significant team management experience, including remote working across different time zones.
- Proven ability to lead change, including working well across many operational disciplines (Field programs, IT, Legal and HR teams, for example).
- Oversight of a complex treasury function providing financial access across geographical locations.
- Experience communicating and providing reports to Board Audit & Finance Committee.
Open Doors International will offer a competitive salary for the post. We are open to applications from anyone who is suitable for this role, regardless of their current location, with a willingness to be located within -6hours/+2 hours Central European Time zone for ease of communication within a dispersed global ministry.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an MS Teams Interview with the Open Doors International search panel. Finalist Candidates will be asked to come to Netherlands for in-person interviews on 5 September. The Open Doors International search panel members are very aware that this is a two-way discernment process, therefore we encourage each applicant to pray to the Lord and consult their trusted and closest fellow Christians as they consider this opportunity. The successful candidate will be expected to take up the post of CFO as soon as is reasonably possible.
Thank you for taking the time to prayerfully consider this opportunity and to learn more about the work of Open Doors International.
Your application should comprise:
• A mandatory covering note of not more than two pages outlining your motivation and relevant experience for the role. This covering letter should also include the names of your three referees and one of them should be your pastor or a church leader who knows you well. Please note – these referees will not be contacted until late in the process and with your prior agreement.
• A full CV/Resume, including educational and professional qualifications, a full employment history showing the more significant positions, responsibilities held and relevant achievements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Imagine a role where your creativity and collaborative approach help connect supporters to a powerful mission, shifting the dial in the food and farming education sector so more children facing disadvantage can discover their connection with the land that sustains us all.
We’re seeking a skilled communicator and digital storyteller equally comfortable crafting social media posts, drafting briefing notes, or capturing and editing film content. You’ll be passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices and supporting social change through engaging communications that inform, connect and inspire.
You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to drive engagement, raise our profile, and grow our digital presence through impactful multimedia storytelling. Your work will help bring the voices of children, families and communities to partners and supporters nationwide, placing The Country Trust’s mission at the heart of national conversations about wellbeing, education and tackling the poverty of opportunity.
This role involves travel and occasional overnight stays (with mileage reimbursed) across England and North Wales. While we prioritise public transport use, this is not always feasible. Therefore, a valid driving licence is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Communications & Influence
- Develop and deliver strategic, multi-channel communications that translate complex ideas into compelling messages to increase our influence across media, policy, and partner networks.
Multimedia Storytelling
- Create and deliver impactful, accessible multimedia content that amplifies beneficiary voices, supports advocacy, and aligns with our brand and strategic goals.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
- Develop and tailor impactful communications and materials that strengthen partnerships, engage funders, and support collaborative initiatives with partner organisations.
Press, Media & Digital Oversight
- Support on press and social media communications by managing media relationships, crafting timely content, and optimising outreach to amplify our advocacy and campaigns.
About The Country Trust
The Country Trust believes every child should discover first-hand the connections between the food they eat, their own health and the health of the planet. We are the UK’s leading educational charity on a mission to connect children with the land that sustains us all.
When we don’t understand where food comes from, how it’s grown, or have the chance to spend time outdoors, there’s a significant knock-on effect for our health and the environment. Through nearly 50 years of programme delivery, we know children facing disadvantage often have the most to gain from this connection but are least able to access it.
Through food, farming and countryside experiences, our mission is to empower children to be confident, curious, and create change in their lives and the world around them — so that they and society thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of Sporting Assets, advancing our mission to help create healthy, resilient communities with sport and physical activity at their core.
Sporting Assets is the leading provider of advisory and investment management services to the sport and physical activity sector in the UK. We manage impact investment funds that provide affordable patient loans to community-based organisations delivering impact through sport and physical activity. Investors and stakeholders in our funds include Sport England, National Governing Bodies, Trusts and Foundations such as the Bank Workers Charity, and Impact Investors including the Access Foundation and Better Society Capital.
Beyond our funds, we provide business advisory services to the sector, helping organisations such as clubs, infrastructure bodies and NGBs build capacity, develop investment cases and business plans to secure funding and finance plus other outcomes such as tenure to become more sustainable and impactful.
We work across the public, private, and charitable sectors, delivering practical, specialist advice backed by deep expertise in community engagement, enterprise and facility development, finance, and impact investing. Our advisory work equips organisations with the tools and capacity to deliver effectively, while our investments build more sustainable and impactful community sport enterprises.
In addition to our London office, we have recently opened an office in Leeds.
Role
As a Senior Consultant, your primary responsibility will be to deliver a range of projects within the Advisory team. Reporting directly to the Head of Advisory, you will be responsible for:
- Project Leadership and Delivery. Leading and managing advisory projects from inception to delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes for clients.
- Strategic and Operational Client Support. Providing client-facing support across business planning, financial sustainability, governance, stakeholder engagement, and impact measurement.
- Enterprise Growth and Community Development. Working closely with clients, funders and partners to deliver support and guidance enabling enterprise growth and community development within the sport and physical activity sector.
- Investment Readiness Support. Contributing to the development of new services and business opportunities aligned with our mission, including supporting our investment team to deliver investment readiness support across our fund portfolios.
Internally you will be:
- Collaborative Team Leader. Contributing to a team environment that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and inclusivity. Fostering a collaborative and positive team environment by contributing proactively, constructively, and setting a strong example for others.
- An active member of Sporting Assets. Actively contribute to our success by supporting stakeholder relationship building and assisting with securing commissions, marketing, and operational activities throughout the business.
The Individual
We are looking for someone who is:
- A self-motivated individual comfortable working independently and as part of a small, high performing team.
- Collaborative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to challenges.
- A solutions focused mindset with an ability to build trust and deliver meaningful value for clients and stakeholders.
- Motivated to catalyse lasting impact through sport by empowering communities to create impact.
- A team player willing to take initiative and support colleagues to ensure shared goals are met.
- Committed to equity, inclusion, and community empowerment.
Qualifications and Requirements
Essential
- Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in a consultancy, strategic, or senior programme role within the social and community enterprise sector, ideally in sport and physical activity.
- Strong track record of managing multiple projects and prioritising effectively under pressure.
- Deep understanding of how the community and social enterprise sector, ideally through sport, can contribute to wider social outcomes, including health, wellbeing, regeneration, inclusion, and community resilience.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage credibly with a diverse range of people and organisations including marginalised communities and senior leaders from public, commercial and community organisations.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent empathy and active listening skills with the ability to connect with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Proven business coaching and mentoring skills supporting individuals and community organisations.
Desirable
- Experience in financial modelling, business planning and investment readiness support with a clear understanding of the key drivers of profitability and sustainable growth.
- Working knowledge of the legal and governance structures available to community based and socially driven organisations ideally including those operating in sport and physical activity.
- Working knowledge of community and social investment plus funding landscapes.
- Operational experience of community organisations and social enterprises, ideally in sport.
- Understanding of social impact measurement and reporting, including methods such as SROI, outcomes frameworks, theory of change and Power BI.
We do not expect candidates to possess all of these skills and competencies, importantly what we are looking for is someone who can show how their skills and experience could be adapted to fit this profile, if/where there are gaps.
If you're a passionate advocate for community enterprise, driven by the power of sport to create social impact and committed to working collaboratively, we invite you to join our team as a Senior Consultant.
Compensation and location details
- Base salary of £42,500 to £47,500 per annum.
- Discretionary bonus of up to 30% of base pay, plus statutory pension contribution.
- Full time (5 days per week) is preferred although part time will be considered for outstanding candidates.
- Location: Leeds.
- 25 days flexible holiday plus additional 2-3 days fixed at Christmas (plus English bank holidays).
- Hybrid working arrangements.
Application
Interested candidates should submit a CV and covering letter outlining your interest in Sporting Assets and how you meet the qualifications and requirements for the role.
Please include in your cover letter your salary expectations for this role.
The closing date for applications is 9am, Tuesday 19 August 2025, however we will assess applications on a rolling basis and so the role may close before this date if we appoint a suitable candidate. All candidates are required to have the right to work in the UK, please include the status of your visa (if relevant) in your cover letter.
Sporting Assets is an equal opportunity employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a small but mighty team, with huge ambitions to transform more lives of those who live with an intellectual disability, through the power of sport.
If you are just looking for a job, then we are probably not for you. However, if you are an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager with a track record of driving high-value, purpose-driven partnerships that create lasting impact and you are looking for a challenge, a chance to make a huge difference and you want to be part of a high performing team which gets things done, then we would like to hear from you.
We continue to be focused on our vision to create an inclusive world for all, driven by the power of sport, through which people with intellectual disabilities live active, healthy and fulfilling lives. We are a small, but growing, team with huge ambitions, and applicants must be comfortable operating in an environment where working under your own initiative is expected and encouraged.
We are looking for people who are passionate about Special Olympics and are completely aligned with our values. We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action.
We are continuing to build a high-performing team who care for each other and care about our cause. Our athletes are incredibly inspirational, courageous and insightful people, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission.
How to Apply
For Job Role specifics please see the Job Description attached. The role is a fixed term contract to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of this being extended. The role will require travel, with 3 days per week traveling to Fuller, Smith and Turner sites. Previous applicants need not apply.
To apply, please send a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to work for Special Olympics GB. It is important that all prospective employees understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role. Generic letters and agency approaches will not be considered. Please also include your CV.
Closing date for applications is 04/08/25. First stage interviews will be held w/c 11/08/25.
Special Olympics GB is committed to equality and diversity and encourages all sections of the community, particularly those living with a disability, who meet the job requirements to apply. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
The job holder will need to provide evidence of their ability to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a DBS check.
We will only contact those who have been selected for interview.
We request no contact from agencies.
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.



