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The Partnership Development Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK prides itself on delivering sector-leading partnerships. We are a friendly, collaborative, and ambitious team driven by our goal to fund vital dementia research and ultimately find a cure for dementia.
Our Partnership Development Officer is responsible for establishing and managing some of our corporate partnerships under the guidance of the Partnership Development Manager (PDM). This role will hold and develop strong long-term relationships with key stakeholders within some of our highest-level corporate donors.
You’ll have some experience in relationship management and project management skills, as well as attention to detail and an organised approach to a busy and varied workload. These skills will have been developed in either a charity or corporate role.
The Partnership Development Team sits within the Corporate Fundraising function, which is part of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate. We collaborate closely with all teams across the charity, so communication, collaboration, and strong relationship skills are essential.
We are lucky to work with some fantastic UK-based and international companies who recognise our passion, creativity, and ability to work flexibly to achieve their CSR aims while supporting ARUK’s strategic goals. Awesome brands like The Perfume Shop, Omaze, Warburtons and Cadbury are just some of the organisations that have joined our mission to find a cure for dementia.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the PDM, hold responsibility for the account management for our corporate supporters. Acting as the day-to-day contact point for the company and its staff, overseeing all partnership activity, and ensuring the highest standard of supporter care at all times.
· Work closely with the PDM to implement new partnership set-ups, create and execute partnership engagement and fundraising calendars and reporting methods.
· Respond promptly and professionally to your accounts, ensuring high-level customer service is maintained from across the charity.
· With the support of the PDM, create and support Partner Charity Committees and Ambassador networks.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Senior Leadership Team.
· Effectively communicate and influence internal and external stakeholders.
· Offer extensive, creative fundraising ideas to support partner companies, using support from the PDM and the wider Partnership Development Team.
· Assist with the organisation of innovative, engaging corporate fundraising events and attend events where relevant.
· Ensure partnership activity follows policies, procedures and regulations; and that each partnership follows the legal and accounting rules ARUK has in place.
· Ensure effective management of all partnership activity, clearly communicating progress.
· Support the PDM to identify and pursue opportunities to broaden and lengthen relationships, creating multifaceted partnerships.
· Together with the PDM, work closely with the communications team to create clear partnership communication plans and ensure corporate fundraising press opportunities are maximised and the impact is communicated clearly to the partner company.
· Achieve agreed financial and non-financial targets, to include partnership income and stewardship goals. Monitor and track quarterly changes against financial goals and ensure this is effectively communicated both externally and internally to inform quarterly re-forecasts.
· Work proactively with employees at all levels within the companies you are supporting to maximise potential income.
Support the PDM and Senior Partnership Development Manager (SPDM) in executing the corporate fundraising strategy for ARUK, to increase the team’s income.
· Work with the PDM to ensure that the most appropriate use is made of internal and external contacts to support the work of ARUK, identifying networking, influencing and engagement opportunities.
· Ensure the operational delivery of the Partnership Development Team’s strategy through your partnerships.
· Ensure new business prospects within partnerships are identified and passed to the New Business Team.
· Undertake project work as requested by the PDM to increase engagement with ARUK from within our corporate partners and develop Alzheimer’s Research UK’s offering to our partners.
· Share any learnings with the team.
Represent the charity professionally in a high-level corporate context
· When representing the charity externally, influence and engage external contacts at all levels to maximise corporate fundraising potential.
· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments within the dementia research field.
· Communicate confidently about the research we are funding and dementia/ARUK more broadly. Including presenting to large audiences.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Building and maintaining high-level relationships through networking and influence both internally and externally.
· Confidence working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
· Ability to ensure effective reporting with partnerships when tracking charity income via various sources, including our CRM system.
· Ability to execute projects from beginning to end under the guidance of a line manager.
· Experience in tracking income and identifying any risks or upside in target attainment.
· Good account management and relationship management skills in either a charity or corporate role; transferable sales or marketing skills also relevant.
· Effective planning, prioritisation and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
· Strong communication skills, with the ability and confidence to present to corporate audiences.
· You work well as part of a team but are proactive and can work independently.
· A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to high-level external contacts.
· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 26th April 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?
At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.
Partnerships and Delivery Manager- Spaces of Hope and Connection
The role
Thanks to National Lottery players, 10GM, on behalf of Greater Manchester Live Well, will receive £16.5 million over four years from The National Lottery Community Fund, the UK’s largest community funder.
This investment in Live Well Spaces of Hope and Connection will create a network of 100+ inclusive, community-led and owned spaces across Greater Manchester where people can meet, belong and find everyday support.
The Partnership and Delivery Manager plays a key role in translating the programme’s mission and values into meaningful change for communities, working with partners to enable inclusive, adaptive and community‑led delivery. Supporting the Head of Programmes, the role focuses on strengthening collaboration, nurturing trusted relationships, and maintaining a clear, connected view across workstreams and places.
You will convene partnership and learning spaces, surface opportunities and challenges early, and support partners to work in ways that build long‑term community power. Working closely with the Head of Programme, you will support coordinated problem‑solving, shared learning and innovation, creating an environment where partners feel supported to test, adapt and grow.
You will also help capture and share what is working- developing accessible learning and impact products that highlight community insight, stories of change and emerging systems shifts, to inspire partners and influence wider practice.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for a relational and values‑led professional with experience convening partnerships and facilitating inclusive spaces that support collaboration and shared action. You are able to build trust across diverse partners and communities, navigate power with care and confidence, and are committed to equity, community leadership and social justice.
You will bring experience working in or alongside the VCSE, with strong organisational and communication skills, able to coordinate activity across partners and turn learning and evidence into clear updates and compelling stories of change. You are someone who is comfortable with ambiguity, takes a reflective, learning‑led approach, and works collaboratively to support partners to deliver and grow.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
In order to ensure that our workforce reflects our communities across all levels of seniority, Action Together is offering a guaranteed interview to any candidate who meets the essential criteria listed in the person specification and who is also:
- A disabled person and/or
- A member of a community experiencing racial inequality
Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.
Right to work
We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK
Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.
To strengthen the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise sector. To enable positive social change and promote social justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
Role: Partnerships and Programme Development Manager
Directorate: External Affairs
Team: Corporate Partnerships
Manager: Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager
Direct reports: N/A
Role purpose
This role supports the development of WorldSkills UK’s income and partnership activity by turning programmes and ideas into clear, compelling funding opportunities. You will work across teams to develop proposals, manage partnerships, and support reporting and planning processes that contribute to long-term financial sustainability.
You will play a key role in strengthening how we plan, communicate and deliver partnership activity, helping to build strong relationships with funders and partners while improving internal systems and processes.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Partnership and project delivery
· Manage delivery of partnerships and events, ensuring they are well planned, on time and within budget
· Support management of key strategic partner relationships
· Coordinate teams and stakeholders to deliver partnership activities
· Ensure partnerships align with WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and equity, diversity and inclusion commitments
Income development and proposals
· Develop funding opportunities from programmes and organisational activities
· Produce high-quality proposals, presentations and funding applications
· Support applications to trusts, foundations and corporate partners
· Contribute to the development of partnership agreements and documentation
Reporting and planning
· Support delivery of income and fundraising plans through regular monitoring and reporting
· Track progress against agreed objectives and provide clear updates and analysis
· Contribute to income forecasting and financial tracking, working with colleagues in Finance and across the organisation
· Support the development and reporting of project plans (Project Initiation Documents) and associated performance measures
Systems, processes and knowledge management
· Use and help improve our CRM system (HubSpot) to manage relationships and track opportunities
· Maintain accurate records, documentation and reporting systems to support partnership activity
· Identify opportunities to improve ways of working and streamline processes across the team
Research and pipeline development
· Carry out research to identify potential partners, funding opportunities and sector trends
· Support the development of a strong and diverse pipeline of prospective partners
· Contribute to internal decision-making by providing relevant insights and analysis
General
In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, employees at this level are expected to:
· Produce specification requirements in line with procurement processes for outsourced activity
· Contribute to organisational risk and issues management processes.
· Support delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business plan
· Ensure resources (staff, suppliers, partners, volunteers) are managed efficiently and effectively
· Contribute to a performance‑driven culture with robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting
· Demonstrate WorldSkills UK’s values in all aspects of the role, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture
· Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion
· Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the role and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder taking account of their experience, skills and capability
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Partnerships Officer
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 36 hours per week (job share/part-time considered)
Salary: £32,700 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location: Homebased
Overall job purpose
The post-holder will play a key role within the Initiatives and Partnerships team, working with regional teams to develop and implement proposals to expand use of historic churches in our existing estate and, on occasion, working with other heritage and community groups to deliver their own projects via consultancy or partnership work.
They will manage a programme of work that will include a number of site-specific projects and national initiatives across multiple sites, as well as from time to time working with third parties on partnership or consultancy projects.
The Partnerships Officer will support regional teams and communities to scope and develop projects, supporting feasibility, options and project development work as well as business planning, project management and funding. The post-holder will also work closely with colleagues in conservation and regional teams to make sure that impacts on both areas are fully considered, whilst in tandem seeking to maximise opportunities to expand and increase commercial activity, income and ultimately profitability.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Sunday 10 May 2026.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Monday 18 May 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a varied, outward facing role focused on building strong relationships with police forces (particularly Police Scotland), federations, benevolent funds, donors, ambassadors, patients, and local stakeholders. The post holder will act as the primary engagement lead for Castlebrae, helping to raise awareness, strengthen partnerships, support income generation, and ensure our work is visible, understood, and accessible.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the main point of contact for engagement activity at Castlebrae
- Building and maintaining relationships with police forces, federations, donors, and stakeholders
- Delivering presentations and attending events, conferences, and wellbeing forums
- Supporting donor recruitment, fundraising activity, and identification of funding opportunities
- Recruiting and supporting charity ambassadors and working with Police Scotland Wellbeing Champions
- Sourcing testimonials and contributing to communications and media content
- Supporting external events, hospitality, and engagement activity at Castlebrae
The role involves regular travel, with occasional evening, weekend, and overnight work.
About you
You will be confident, professional, and relationship‑focused, with experience in engagement, partnerships, fundraising, or a related field. You will be comfortable representing an organisation externally and passionate about making a positive difference.
The Police Treatment Centres are a charity providing tailored and comprehensive physiotherapy and psychological wellbeing support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Some roles are defined before you arrive. This one is defined by you.
When You Wish Upon a Star grants life-changing wishes for children with terminal and life-threatening illnesses. Every wish is a memory that lasts a lifetime for a family facing the unimaginable. The cause is immediate, emotionally powerful and directly translatable into the kind of impact that makes corporate partners proud to be involved.
We are looking for someone to create and lead our corporate partnerships function. You will shape the strategy, develop the partnerships and define what this looks like for Wish. You will have the full backing of the CEO and board, direct access to senior leadership, and the freedom to bring your own thinking, creativity and ambition to a function that is yours to build.
If that sounds like the role you have been waiting for, we would love to hear from you.
What you will be doing
You will identify and secure corporate partnerships that are deeply aligned with our mission, developing propositions that are emotionally compelling and commercially credible. You will represent Wish confidently at senior level, create the systems and structures that enable sustainable growth, and lay the foundations for a partnerships team that grows with the income you generate. As income grows, so does the role. The expectation is that this person builds not just a partnerships portfolio but, in time, a team around it.
You will work closely with the Head of Income Generation and Board, with realistic targets in the early stage that give you the time and space to build the right relationships rather than rush the wrong ones. This is not a role where you will be left to figure it out alone. It is one where your ideas are wanted, your judgement is trusted, and your ambition is actively supported.
What you will bring
Experience securing or significantly influencing high-value partnerships or commercial relationships at senior level, ideally on a multi-year basis. A genuine instinct for spotting opportunity and the drive to turn it into something real and comfort with ownership and the confidence to create momentum.
Relevant experience may come from the charity sector or from a commercial environment. Attitude and instinct matter more to us than a specific background.
What we offer
We know what we are asking of you and we have built a package to reflect it.
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£35,000–£40,000, reviewed as the function grows
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25 days holiday rising to 30 with service, plus 3 days at Christmas not taken from your allowance
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2 Wish Maker days each year to make your own wishes come true
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6 months full maternity pay
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Full sick pay from day one
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Flexible working with full trust over how you structure your hours
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A culture built on genuine care for the people who work here
Granting the wishes of children living with life-threatening or terminal illness


The People Team at ARUK is undergoing a transformation that will position it brilliantly to enable the successful delivery of the organisation’s strategy. The purpose of the People Team in delivering the organisations goals is to empower our colleagues to thrive by shaping exceptional experiences and culture that unlocks their potential — so ARUK can realise its vision of a world free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia. This role will work closely with the Director of People to develop the people and culture strategy and contribute to the strategic development and effectiveness of the organisation.
This role will act as a strategic partner in building organisational capability as we grow our income, strengthening leadership excellence, and embedding a high-performance, high-accountability culture. You will design and deliver scalable learning, leadership, and change initiatives that accelerate business outcomes, support organisational growth and transformation, and develop a strong internal talent pipeline.
Key Responsibilities:
· Using data and insight, create and implement an OD (Organisational Development) and Learning approach aligned to the people strategy and organisational needs to create an inclusive culturally aligned workplace to enable the organisations growth and impact while measuring the effectiveness of OD and learning programs, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
· Develop, pilot and scale initiatives that build cultural competence in change, promote team development and psychological safety and inclusion to align performance to organisational impact that supports a growing and adapting organisation.
· Partner with senior leaders and the People Team to assess current capability, define future needs, and deliver targeted, scalable interventions, including but not limited to talent and performance frameworks and structures to ensure pathways for skills and capability development and a pipeline of talent for the future.
· Working closely with People Partners, to strengthen internal succession pipelines by enabling readiness of future leaders and reducing critical gaps.
· Act as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders at ARUK on team effectiveness and talent development and coach and empower the OD and Learning team to design Agile, impactful and targeted L&D initiatives to build manager and leader capability.
· Conduct a deep discovery and comprehensive review of all existing L&D, management and leadership, and onboarding programmes, assessing effectiveness, adoption, and organisational impact, and streamline and develop a cohesive inclusive and organisationally aligned offer.
· Ensure effective and efficient delivery of the mandatory and core learning offer
· Ensure effective investment and measurable ROI for the learning and development budget.
· Provide organisational effectiveness expertise to co-create business and people strategies in partnership with leaders and People Partners embedding ARUK values and ways of working into effectiveness and capability-building strategies.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Deep experience of designing and implementing OD/L&D/Enablement strategies that align with organisational goals and deliver impact.
· Experience in developing inclusive OD programmes and initiatives that build an impactful and resilient organisation.
· Experience building strong business cases and measuring the effectiveness and impact of programmes and initiatives on organisational and people performance and outcomes.
· Experience of using design thinking to design, test, scale and deliver impactful capability building initiatives.
· Demonstrated success in leading and implementing complex, human-centred organisational change initiatives.
· Knowledge and experience of using Appreciative Inquiry as an approach to deliver change and development.
· Exceptional consulting and stakeholder management skills to build trusting relationships and partner with and influence leaders to drive change and measurable results.
· Trained and qualified Coach, having received a Postgraduate Diploma or higher in coaching.
· Appropriate qualification or demonstrable experience in Organisational Development, Organisational Psychology, or a related field.
· Ability to deeply understand business objectives and translate organisational goals into talent capability strategies.
· A highly effective coach and trusted advisor with exceptional emotional intelligence and the ability to influence all levels within an organisation.
· Excellent data analysis and insight skills, able to analyse workforce and cultural data to inform OD programme design and prove the measurable ROI of change and learning initiatives.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £63,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 19th April 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
When life gets tough, good relationships help us through.
TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has supported people in the North of England for over 40 years.
Our aim to ensure everyone within our community benefits from good emotional wellbeing, and the key to this is maintaining safe, healthy, and happy relationships.
We’re entering an exciting phase of growth across the country and are looking for a Group Finance Director to join our Executive Leadership Team to contribute to the collective leadership of the TLC Group.
The Role
This role will lead the financial strategy and financial management of the TLC Group.
You will:
· Lead financial strategy to ensure sustainability and growth.
· Advise the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board on financial matters.
· Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and financial planning.
· Ensure strong governance, controls, and regulatory compliance.
· Provide clear, high-quality financial reporting and Board assurance.
· Lead audit, statutory reporting, and external auditor relationships.
· Oversee financial systems and processes to support growth.
· Lead financial due diligence for partnerships, mergers, and opportunities.
· Lead and develop the finance team, promoting accountability, and transparency.
About You
We’re looking for a values-led, people-focused leader with sound judgement and strong operational experience.
You’ll bring:
· Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
· Significant senior finance leadership experience.
· Strong expertise in financial strategy, planning, and governance.
· Experience of Board reporting and working with senior stakeholders.
· Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
· Experience in financial modelling and supporting growth.
· Proven ability to lead and develop high performing teams.
· Strong analytical skills, including advanced excel capability.
· Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
· Collaborative, values-led, and motivated by social impact.
The Offer
· Salary: £61,429 - £71,069
· 37 hours per week
· Hybrid working, with time spent at TLC Group offices (various locations across England).
· The opportunity to help lead a growing national service with strong group-level support.
If you’re motivated by using your financial expertise to drive meaningful social impact, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing, values-led organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Application Deadline:
The deadline for applications is Thursday 14th May 2026
Interviews expected in Manchester on Tuesday 2nd June 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As we approach our 30th anniversary, we are thrilled to announce a brand-new role that will help shape the future of our organisation. This is an exciting chance for a Brazelton-trained visionary with clinical experience in the infant and perinatal field to make a real impact.
You will bring your expertise in the Brazelton approach, the NBAS and/or NBO, to the forefront of our work, ensuring it continues to guide everything we do. Collaborating with our team and partners in the field, you will help implement a bold strategic plan and play a central role in developing innovative services for the future.
If you are passionate about the Brazelton approach, embedding relationship-centred care into services and want to be part of an organisation that values compassion, knowledge, and collaboration, this role is for you.
Responsible to
The Director
Responsible for
Strategy implementation, service development, programme development and partnerships
Base
Hybrid with some in person meetings at 66 Devonshire Rd, Cambridge CB1 2BL
Salary
£49,000 to £57,000 pro rata depending on experience (Band 7 AfC)
Working hours
22.5 hours per week (equivalent to 3 days per week)
Background
The Brazelton Centre UK aims to support the transition and adjustment to parenthood, focusing on the development and mental health needs of both babies and parents. Holding the baby in mind, the Centre, which is research and practice based, enables health professionals to facilitate relationship building between parents and their newborn at a time that is experienced as a major life event. The philosophy of the organisation is one of enabling effective service development, appropriate clinical intervention and sharing of expertise.
The Centre, established in Cambridge in 1997, is a training organisation for health professionals and researchers who work with babies and parents.We offer training courses in the Newborn Behavioural Observations System (NBO) and Neonatal Behavioural Assessment Scale. (NBAS). Brazelton Centre UK is one of four Centres in the world, teaching the NBO and NBAS, and the most active.Brazelton UK works in partnership with other organisations on training, surveys and research, including third sector organisations, universities, NHS trusts and organisations providing support for the under-fives. Almost 6,000 practitionershave undertaken the UK training courses in both the NBO and NBAS.
The Centre currently has a staff of 7 from different professional groups, in a range of roles, with 10 Trainers across the UK, able to teach specific courses as required.
The charity has a Board of Trustees.The Strategy and Service Development Lead will report directly to the Director and be ultimately accountable to the Board of Trustees.
The Brazelton Centre UK has developed a new Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, setting out ambitious goals to increase reach and impact, expand research activity, develop new training programmes and increase engagement with parents.
This new post has been created to support the Director and Trustees in delivering this strategy and to lead the development of new programmes, partnerships and services that support the Centre’s mission.
This is a part-time post in the first instance and may entail some travelling in the UK and abroad for meetings.
Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:
Strategic development and implementation
·Support the Director and Board of Trustees in the implementation of the Brazelton Centre UK’s strategic plan.
·Lead the coordination and delivery of strategic initiatives designed to increase the reach, impact and sustainability of the Centre’s work.
·Identify opportunities for innovation and development of services that support professionals working with babies and their families.
·Work collaboratively with the Director and staff team to translate strategic priorities into practical implementation plans and measurable outcomes.
·Monitor progress against strategic objectives and provide regular updates to the Director and Trustees
Service and programme development
·Lead the development of new programmes, services and initiatives in line with the BCUK’s strategic goals.
·Support the development of new training programmes and educational resources for health professionals and practitioners working with parents and babies.
·Work with colleagues, trainers and partners to design, pilot and evaluate new initiatives including antenatal and postnatal programmes.
·Work with the Director, staff team and trainers to support the development and implementation of online learning modules, webinars and digital educational resources that enhance the BCUK’s training and educational offer.
·Contribute to the development of digital resources that support professionals trained in the NBO and NBAS, including resources designed to strengthen implementation and reflective practice.
·Ensure that all programme development reflects current evidence and best practice in infant mental health, early development and parent–infant relationships.
Partnerships and collaboration
·Develop and maintain strong partnerships with external organisations including universities, NHS services, local authorities and voluntary sector organisations.
·Contribute to the development of professional networks and initiatives that support practitioners trained in the NBO and NBAS.
· Support the Director in identifying opportunities for collaborative projects, research partnerships and service innovation.
· Represent the Brazelton Centre UK in meetings, networks and events as appropriate.
· Promote collaborative working with partners in order to strengthen the Centre’s profile and maximise opportunities for impact.
Research and evaluation
·Support the Director and R&D Manager with the development of research collaborations and evaluation projects which strengthen the evidence base for the Brazelton approach.
·Work with academic and clinical partners to develop evaluation frameworks that demonstrate the impact of Brazelton Centre UK programmes and training, and support dissemination of learning and research findings.
·Assist in the identification of opportunities for research funding and collaborative projects.
Governance and organisational development
·Support the Director and Board of Trustees in the development and review of organisational policies, strategies and governance processes.
·Work closely with the Director to support the effective operational functioning of the Brazelton Centre UK, helping to ensure that organisational priorities and work programmes are delivered effectively.
·Provide leadership and coordination of agreed areas of organisational activity, working with the Director to support the management and development of the Brazelton Centre UK staff team.
·Support the Director in the development of staff objectives, work plans and monitoring of progress against agreed priorities.
·Contribute to the coordination and oversight of the delivery of programmes, projects and training activities to ensure they meet organisational standards and strategic objectives.
·Work collaboratively with the Director and colleagues to support the effective coordination of the Brazelton Centre UK Trainers and related initiatives.
· Ensure that work undertaken within the role reflects the values and principles of the Brazelton Centre UK.
General
This job description describes the major responsibilities and accountabilities associated with the post of Strategy and Service Development Lead.It is not intended to be exhaustive and it should not be assumed that other duties of a similar level/nature appropriate to the role of Strategy and Service Development Leadare excluded simply because they are not itemised.
Similarly, it should be recognised that the duties of the post may alter due to changes in legislation or policy or the business needs of the charity.Where such changes occur, training may be given where reasonable to enable the post-holder to undertake the new or varied work.
The Strategy and Service Development Leadis a key advocate for The Brazelton Centre UK and is expected to display the highest levels of personal and professional integrity at all times and to always act in a way which reflects positively on the organisation.
Further details about the Centre can be found on the Brazelton Centre UK website.
For more information about the post and informal discussions, please contact Inge Nickell, Director of the Brazelton Centre UK.
Please refer to the attachment for person specifications.
Right to Work in the UK: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required from candidates who are shortlisted for interview.
Interview date is on the 30th June 2026 in Cambridge in person.
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We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
We are looking for a Partnerships Officer to join our busy and ambitious Corporate Partnerships team. You will help build and grow meaningful relationships with businesses that support our mission to tackle hunger. You will manage a portfolio of small to medium-sized corporate partners, providing excellent stewardship to maximise fundraising, deepen engagement and ensure partnerships continue to grow in value and impact.
You will also support the development of key strategic partnerships and contribute to the delivery of high-profile campaigns with the hospitality and restaurant sector. Alongside this, you will help identify and cultivate new corporate supporters through prospect research, proposals and outreach, working collaboratively across the organisation to strengthen partnerships and generate sustainable income for our work.
You will be joining our Partnerships team at an exciting time as we continue to deliver against our outcome focused strategy, which puts partnership at the heart of all that we do. The right candidate will be a self-starter, with excellent written and verbal communications skills, who is highly motivated and passionate about ending world hunger. For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job description.
Closing Date: 19-April-2026 23:30 Interview Date: w/c 27 April 2026
Please read the following carefully before making your application:
Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. Please specify in the application which role you are applying for.
- For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the CharityJob helpdesk
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Chief Executive & Creative Director holds the most senior post at Dance City, unites the creative and strategic functions of the organisation, and is accountable to the board of trustees for the good management and impact of the charity. The Chief Executive & Creative Director leads and works collaboratively with the board, senior management team (SMT) and stakeholders and partners to ensure that Dance City creates opportunities for people to create, produce and experience dance at its very best. The Chief Executive & Creative Director drives the business, identifying commercial opportunities, securing financial resilience, and ensuring that Dance City’s programme is at the vanguard of sustainable dance development in the region. The Chief Executive & Creative Director is based in the northeast and plays an active role in the social life and cultural communities of the region.
Role Profile and Person Specification
Key deliverables
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Lead on Dance City’s vision, values and organisational objectives and ensure the relevance and sustainability of its creative programme.
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Ensure there is alignment between Dance City’s creative ambitions and its business needs and that all activity is delivered to the highest possible standards to plan and within budget.
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Grow the organisation’s earned income and shape and set targets for initiatives embracing commercial ventures, corporate partnerships, public funding, trusts and foundations and individual philanthropy.
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Be accountable to the board and to funding bodies, and for the responsible stewardship of Dance City.
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Ensure a strong profile and reputation for the organisation and for dance practice locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
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Initiate, develop and sustain partnerships with existing and potential funders and key stakeholders.
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Lead and enable the senior team; motivate, inspire, and support the development of the wider staff team.
Role profile
Leadership and governance
- Develop and monitor the strategic plan with the SMT and Board.
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Work closely with the Chair and Trustees to ensure the good governance of the charity and that organisational performance is structured and monitored using well articulated, achievable KPIs.
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Support Trustees in being an effective Board, ensuring it comprises the appropriate range of skills and has access to training and development opportunities.
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Deploy Trustees’ skills and networks to identify and activate opportunities for commercial development and business growth.
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Be an inclusive leader, collaborate with and empower the SMT, and motivate, support and develop the wider staff team.
Advocacy, profile and civic engagement
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Promote the profile and reputation of Dance City locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
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Initiate and enable constructive debate about dance and its development by artists, policy-makers and the public, and to promote Dance City’s role in dance leadership.
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Articulate the transformative potential of dance in enabling social cohesion, the centrality of its place in the wider creative industries sector, and its potential, through civic partnerships and collaboration, to make a major contribution to the economy and well being of the city and region.
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Ensure Dance City is part of local, regional, national and international arts discussions and networks, is represented at key events and viewed as crucial to decision-making processes in the dance and wider cultural and social sectors.
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Be the face of Dance City in professional and community networks and at events in the northeast; communicate and advocate for its plans and ambitions to the widest range of people including politicians, the media, funders, artists, audiences and the public.
Creative
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Shape, co-create and communicate the creative vision for Dance City.
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Oversee the development and delivery of a creative programme which appeals to a wide range of audiences, demonstrates excellence, and sets out to grow appetite and demand for diverse dance experiences.
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Build and manage sustainable commercial and funding partnerships which will enhance the profile of the programme and enable the commissioning, programming and presentation of dance within and beyond Dance City.
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Oversee the evaluation of the programme, to ensure quality, to engage in reflection and implement learning with colleagues.
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Maintain an overview of the local and national dance ecology in order to inform advocacy and planning.
Brand, commercial performance and income
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Oversee the design and delivery of effective marketing and communications strategies that are developed and effectively delivered, to retain existing and grow new audiences for dance in the northeast and to promote the Dance City brand.
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Be proactive in the development and delivery of effective fundraising and income generation strategies for Dance City, to ensure that contributed income grows and is diversified, and to develop commercial opportunities enabled by the building and programme.
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Play an active role in identifying and approaching prospective donors, sponsors and funding partners.
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Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with existing and potential supporters and to lead on key public funding and donor relationships.
Finance and operations
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Be accountable for the financial operation of the organisation, ensuring budgets are set and monitored, appropriate financial policies and procedures are in place, compliance with appropriate legal and fiscal frameworks is followed, and that there is timely reporting to the relevant funders and authorities.
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Oversee and ensure the smooth and efficient management of Dance City’s facilities and infrastructure.
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Ensure Dance City remains a visible champion of environmental responsibility.
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Ensure the organisation is fully compliant with all legal requirements, including health and safety, and that all staff are trained appropriately.
People and culture
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Set the tone for and model the organisational culture, be an inclusive and consultative leader, championing employee wellbeing and engagement.
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Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place for recruitment, induction, appraisals and the professional development of staff.
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Ensure the organisation upholds its principles of equity, diversity and inclusion, valuing the wellbeing of all colleagues.
Person specification
Essential
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Has held a senior role in a cultural venue or within an organisation with a substantial arts programme or partnerships; is well networked in and beyond the cultural and creative industries.
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Understanding of the current landscape and eco-system in the cultural sector and awareness of local/national political initiatives that will impact on - and create opportunities for - Dance City and its partner organisations.
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Understanding of the legal, fiscal, social and political context within which the arts operate, and the contribution they make to health, education, social cohesion and civic pride.
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Understanding of the needs of dance as an art form and a commitment to best practice and to promoting inclusion and equality of opportunity.
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An inclusive leader with experience of overseeing organisational transformation and managing change.
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A track record in relationship building, working in partnership with a range of funders, agencies and organisations, and of successful fundraising and income generation from a range of sources.
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A strong advocate and compelling storyteller, able to network, represent the organisation, communicate its vision and inspire confidence among existing and potential peers and stakeholders.
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Strong financial literacy and skills, knowledge of charity governance and relevant financial policies and procedures; experience of senior financial accountability.
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Experience of working effectively with a Board of Directors, understanding of best practice in governance and organisational development.
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A commitment to living in the region, able to travel nationally and internationally, and to work some evenings and weekends where there is reasonable expectation to attend events.
Desirable
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Experience of running a building with a diverse and impactful arts programme.
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An extensive network in the cultural sector.
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Experience of significant national/international cultural partnership projects.
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Experience of managing significant public investment programmes such as ACE NPO, Creative Scotland RFO or equivalent.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
At Dance City we believe that voices and perspectives from a range of backgrounds and lived experiences make our understanding of the world and the arts more relevant.
We believe that difference is our strength.
Therefore we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and those that are under-represented in our city and region and in dance leadership.
Our mission is to ensure the northeast of England is the best place to dance and to experience dance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Partnerships Officer (Hybrid), London Wildlife Trust
What’s on offer:
Salary: £31,092
· 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and a discretionary Christmas closure
· Benefits platform with discounts on retail, dining and days out
· Salary sacrifice schemes for gym, bicycles and nursery/childcare
· Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Location: Head Office (Victoria, London) approximately 1-2 days per week with the remaining from home
Flexible working: Flexible working requests are available from day one. We would also consider applicants looking to work 4 days per week, or looking to work compressed or school hours.
Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with London Wildlife Trust on a fantastic new Partnerships Officer role. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support impactful collaborations that advance the organisation's mission and help secure high-value philanthropic income from individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners. This is an exciting opportunity to support on building and stewarding relationships, developing proposals and playing an integral part in the growth of the organisation.
London Wildlife Trust is the only charity solely dedicated to protecting London’s wildlife and wild spaces, offering the chance to contribute directly to impactful conservation work. As a grassroots organisation embedded in local communities, the Trust actively engages and inspires people to connect with nature, giving fundraisers meaningful stories and community-driven projects to support.
Key Responsibilities
- With the support of the wider Fundraising team, steward and nurture relationships with existing supporters across a high value audience of major donors, trusts & foundations and corporates.
- Identify, research and cultivate new funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities.
- Coordinate and facilitate partnership activities, including events, ensuring deliverables are met.
- Track partnership progress, analyse outcomes, and share inspiring updates that report the impact of their support.
- Represent the organisation at meetings, events, and networking functions.
- Maintain accurate CRM records that enable stronger internal collaboration, ensuring compliance with GDPR and best fundraising practice.
- Support the organisation’s outreach and engagement efforts to raise awareness.
Person Specification
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in fundraising, ideally with some expertise of establishing relationships and stewarding high value supporters.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a wide variety of projects, including event activities related to key organisational updates/developments.
- Knowledge/interest of environmental, conservation or sustainability issues to develop compelling funding proposals and reports.
- A proactive and flexible approach with problem-solving abilities.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the ‘apply now’ button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
As Head of Partnerships & Income Development you will own the development and delivery of the SMF’s income generation strategy so that we can raise the funds and build the partnerships we need to meet our ambitions.
Location: Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Newcastle. We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours, flexitime and job-shares. Occasional/frequent evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu (TOIL) will be given.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Fundraising strategy and leadership
- Set and implement a robust income generation strategy to enable the SMF to achieve its strategic ambitions, setting targets, monitoring and reporting on income performance and supporting accurate forecasts and projections
- Lead a culture of excellent fundraising and relationship management across the SMF and ensure the right resources, systems and skills are in place to support all staff that hold funding relationships
- Represent the SMF externally with funders, partners and other stakeholders, seeking opportunities to increase our network and build our influence and reputation as an effective charity partner
- Work with the Head of Finance and Operations to ensure strong processes to support income generation including income forecasts, budgets and partnership reports and records
2. Corporate Partnerships
- Oversee the SMF’s portfolio of corporate partnerships including strategic partnerships and partnerships focused on enabling and enhancing our student programmes
- Manage individual high value corporate partnerships and ensure excellent stewardship of all our corporate partnerships
- Oversee the development of compelling cases for support and a robust new business pipeline for corporate partnerships
- Oversee our corporate volunteering offer including employee volunteering with our student programmes and skilled volunteering/pro bono support
3. Business development
- Oversee the delivery and development of the Social Mobility Employer Index
- Oversee the design and development of other products and services for employers through which the SMF can earn income and influence workplace social mobility
4. Trusts and foundations
- Oversee the SMF’s relationships with trusts and foundations, building a strong long-term funding pipeline
- Build and manage relationships with key trusts and foundations
5. Philanthropy and individual giving
- Oversee the development of our supporter community and opportunities for individual giving and fundraising through challenge events
- Identify opportunities to build philanthropic relationships with individual donors and supporters
6. Leadership and management
- Manage, motivate and develop the team, setting team and individual goals and evaluating performance, coaching and motivating staff and supporting professional development and staff wellbeing
- Lead across the organisation, fostering a collaborative and high performance culture and modelling the SMF’s leadership behaviours
- Work with the CEO and the rest of the SMT to shape the SMF’s strategic priorities, set the annual business plan, budget and key projects, and monitor delivery and performance
Please see full job description attached for more details.
Person Specification:
We need someone who will demonstrate our organisational skills-based competencies - as listed below:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Decision-making
Technical knowledge, understanding and experience required:
- Experience in managing a significant funding portfolio, stewarding and developing partnerships and ensuring effective account management
- Experience in securing funding, including scoping opportunities and prospects, setting targets and building a pipeline, and shaping proposals
- Confident in representing the SMF externally and engaging with senior stakeholders
- Able to motivate, develop and inspire a team and ensure that high standards of performance and behaviours are maintained
- Ability to develop and manage budgets and forecasts, team and individual income targets and monitor income performance
- Familiar with using a CRM as a tool for partnership and income development
See attached job description for more detail on the person specification
Ways of working:
- Most of our work is office based, but you will spend a lot of time collaborating with other teams and clients via email, telephone and other communications channels such as Teams or Zoom.
- Some travel will be required as part of this role to other offices and locations, as needed for events, work placements and meetings.
Benefits
- 36/37 days' annual leave (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays), with 3 of these days reserved for the annual end of year office closure.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- 5% Salary sacrifice pension scheme with enhanced matching employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
- Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time
- Regular staff team building and business planning “away days”
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please head over to our website by 23:59, Tuesday 28th April 2026 and provide the following information:
1) A recent work history, detailing:
i. Job title
ii. Employer
iii. Dates of employment/Period in post
2) A cover letter detailing your skills and experience, with reference to the key responsibilities and person specification for the role (750 words max.)
3) Give an example of an important funding relationship you have secured or grown, and explain how you identified the opportunity, what you did, and what were the outcomes and benefits (800 words max.)
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The Interim CEO will provide immediate, focused, time-bound leadership to drive through an extended period of organisational change, ensuring that Ubele’s existing strategy and transformation plans are implemented effectively, consistently, and at pace.
As Ubele has just produced a new 5 year strategy (April 2026 - March 2030) this is not a role to redefine strategy, but to deliver against it - bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to implementation across the organisation. The Interim CEO will focus on:
- Embedding systems, processes, and consistent ways of working
- Strengthening leadership accountability, line management, and performance oversight
- Improving organisational coordination, decision-making, and operational effectiveness
- Providing visible, steady leadership to support confidence and cohesion across teams
Working closely with the Advisory Board and Executive Chair, and Senior Leadership Team, the Interim CEO will support Ubele to move from a prolonged period of transition into a more stable, aligned, and effectively operating organisation.
Lead the implementation of Ubele’s strategy, ensuring it is clearly prioritised, understood, and translated into deliverable plans across the organisation.
Organisational stability and change delivery
- Drive delivery of Ubele’s transformation programme, ensuring that plans are implemented with clarity, pace, and discipline.
- Bring structure and coordination to change initiatives, ensuring clear ownership, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
- Identify and address delays, barriers, or areas of ambiguity, ensuring momentum is maintained.
- Support the organisation to move from a prolonged period of transition to a more stable and consistent operating environment.
- Ensure change is embedded into day-to-day practice, not remaining at the planning or design stage.
Operational leadership & management
- Provide strong operational leadership across all areas of the organisation, including programmes, partnerships, consultancy, training, enterprise development, and community asset management.
- Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and decision-making across the organisation.
- Line manage the Senior Leadership Team, holding them accountable for delivery, team management, and performance within their areas.
- Embed consistent performance management practices, including clear objectives, regular review, and timely intervention.
- Strengthen internal systems, processes, and ways of working to improve coordination, efficiency, and organisational effectiveness.
- Ensure policies and procedures are actively used, understood, and adhered to across teams.
- Oversee the development and use of high-quality data, reporting, and management information to support decision-making and track performance.
Governance & advisory board relations (CIC)
- Work closely with the Chair and Advisory Board to ensure strong and compliant CIC governance.
- Provide clear and timely reporting on organisational performance, finances, risk, and progress against strategic priorities.
- Support the Advisory Board to maintain effective oversight and fulfil its strategic and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Ensure appropriate governance structures and processes are in place and operating effectively.
Finance, risk & sustainability
- Provide oversight of financial performance, ensuring robust budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls are in place.
- Hold the Head of Finance accountable for financial accuracy, compliance, and reporting.
- Ensure clear visibility of financial position, risks, and sustainability planning.
- Work with the Advisory Board and SLT to support income diversification and long-term financial resilience.
Funding, partnerships & external relations
- Maintain and develop relationships with funders, commissioners, social investors, and strategic partners.
- Act as a credible and confident external representative for Ubele.
- Support the organisation to navigate a complex funding environment with clarity and focus.
- Ensure external partnerships align with organisational priorities and capacity.
Legal, regulatory & safeguarding compliance
- Maintain overall accountability for safeguarding, compliance, and organisational risk.
- Ensure appropriate systems, policies, and practices are in place and actively implemented.
- Hold SLT members accountable for compliance within their areas.
- Ensure regulatory requirements (CIC, employment law, contracts, data protection) are met.
Person Specification
We recognise this is an interim role with a specific organisational mandate. We are seeking a leader who can quickly assess, prioritise, and act, rather than someone looking to reshape the organisation over the long term.
Leadership & change
- Significant experience leading organisations through implementation phases of change, with a clear focus on delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to bring structure, pace, and discipline to complex transformation programmes.
- Experience stabilising organisations during or following periods of uncertainty or extended change.
- Confidence in making decisions, setting direction, and maintaining momentum.
Operational & leadership capability
- Track record of line managing senior leaders and holding teams to account for delivery and performance.
- Highly developed operational skills, with experience strengthening systems, processes, and organisational effectiveness.
- Experience embedding performance management frameworks and improving accountability.
- Ability to balance strategic oversight with close attention to operational detail.
Governance & organisational leadership
- Understanding of CIC governance, regulatory requirements, and Advisory Board relationships.
- Experience working closely with a Chair and Advisory Board on strategy, performance, and risk.
- Experience leading organisations of comparable scale and complexity (£3–4m+ turnover)
Funding & external environment
- Experience working within complex funding environments, including grants, contracts, and partnerships.
- Ability to maintain credibility with funders, partners, and stakeholders.
- Experience supporting income diversification and organisational sustainability.
Cultural competency & values
- Strong understanding of racial justice, community development, and the experiences of African Diaspora communities in the UK.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and community empowerment.
- Ability to lead with clarity, emotional intelligence, and cultural awareness.
Operational, financial & compliance
- Experience overseeing organisational finances, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of performance reporting, data, and evaluation.
- Familiarity with safeguarding and quality assurance in community or social impact settings.
Additional Information
This is an interim leadership role with a clearly defined mandate to reinforce the organisations foundations, embed change, and strengthen operational effectiveness.
The focus of the role is on delivery rather than strategy development, and on ensuring that existing plans are implemented in a structured, consistent, and sustainable way.
As such, we are seeking someone who can work at pace, make decisions, and bring clarity and direction, while supporting the organisation through a period of transition.
A visible and consistent presence at Wolves Lane is essential to support leadership alignment, team cohesion, and organisational effectiveness.
This role involves responsibility for socially impactful and occasionally emotionally demanding work. A commitment to wellbeing, reflective leadership, and resilience is essential.
This job description may evolve as Ubele continues its organisational development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager will play a key role in driving income growth through philanthropy and strategic partnerships across Northern Ireland. Reporting to the Northern Ireland Director, with a dotted line to the UK Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, this role will contribute to the delivery of an ambitious growth strategy. The post-holder will build and steward relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and philanthropic organisations to ensure alignment with national and regional objectives, and will lead the development of high-quality fundraising, cultivation and stewardship events that deepen engagement, grow income and strengthen long-term supporter relationships. They will also lead and support their direct report, ensuring a collaborative, high-performing fundraising team.
About You:
ESSENTIAL
- Proven experience securing high-value philanthropic gifts from trusts, foundations, major donors, and corporate partners.
- Strong relationship management, donor stewardship, and negotiation skills.
- Strategic and results-oriented approach, with a track record of meeting and exceeding fundraising targets.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in team management and/or a clear, evidenced track record of driving or contributing to the success of high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
- Full driving license and access to a car
DESIRABLE
- Knowledge of the philanthropic and corporate funding landscape in Northern Ireland.
- Experience working in the non-profit or charity sector.
- Familiarity with CRM and donor management systems.
To view the full job description, please click on the link below to download the document.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
About us:
We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 24 of the world’s poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.
Benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Office closure between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Details of our benefits could be found on our website.
Job Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Concern UK operates a flexible hybrid working policy, which can be a mix of home and office working. However, due to the nature of this role, the post‑holder may be required to attend the Belfast office more frequently and travel to meet corporate partners, donors, and attend networking or external events.
Our Belfast office is located in an historic building in a lively area, close to the Ulster University Belfast campus, cafés, restaurants, shops, and excellent transport links. The building is full of character, blending historic charm with modern, flexible workspaces designed for collaboration and creativity.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
Belfast: £46,140 to £51,267, based on full time hours (35 hours per week)
New employees will normally start at the minimum of the pay band, with scope for progression over time.
The successful post holder will be required to complete a criminal records self-declaration form and a Basic AccessNI check.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
Our mission is to permanently transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty, tackling its root causes and building resilience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

