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IVAR, SE11, London (On-site)
£46,000 - £56,000 per year, with a workplace pension scheme and 30 days leave
IVAR's enduring focus is to strengthen the voluntary sector and transform the funding system, so that charities can do their best work.
Posted 1 week ago
The Royal College of Radiologists, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
£54,869 per annum with pay progression up to £60,644 per annum within two years of employment, plus excellent benefits
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£44,000 - £46,000 per year
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£13,000 - £16,000 per year
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£37,000 - £39,000 per year
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Change Grow Live, Devizes, Wiltshire (On-site)
£27,861 - £32,002 per year
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Social Interest Group, Romford (On-site)
£40,100 per year
Delivered in partnership with Havering Council and other local providers.
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Alzheimer's Research UK, CB21, Cambridge (Hybrid)
Circa £53,000 per year
Operating with significant autonomy, the role embeds planning discipline, governance and rhythm across the organisation.
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SE11, London (On-site)
£46,000 - £56,000 per year, with a workplace pension scheme and 30 days leave
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Our enduring focus is to strengthen the voluntary sector and transform the funding system, so that charities can do their best work.

About IVAR

At IVAR, we’re more than researchers – we’re sense-makers and bridge-builders. We turn real-world challenges in the voluntary sector into clear, practical insights that inspire change and action.

For 25 years, we’ve worked shoulder-to-shoulder with charities, funders and community organisations: listening, learning and tackling tough problems together. Our work is curious, grounded, human and hopeful.

Our 2025–2030 strategy includes a clear commitment to transforming the funding system and the Open and Trusting programme will be the key to achieving that commitment.

Born in 2021, Open and Trusting is directly inspired by what matters most to charities. Today, 170 funders have signed up to the eight commitments – actively working to be clear, flexible, proportionate, and purposeful in their grant-making. We know this makes a huge difference to charities and the communities they support.

About the role and person

Open and Trusting has come a long way, but there’s a lot more it can achieve – which is why we are looking for a dedicated leader for the programme. The success of the role will depend on an understanding and belief in the work of charities and funders, and the power of transforming funding practices. 

As Head of Programme and Engagement, you’ll bring energy, structure and connective thinking to the work. You will strengthen the community, support learning and ensure that the programme runs with momentum and purpose.

This role is collaborative and outward-facing and combines project management, engagement, community-building and fundraising. The person will need first-rate listening, diplomacy, influencing and relationship-building skills and will be a proven manager, with a track record of developing management infrastructures that underpin the success of initiatives involving multiple strands and big ideas.

If you feel you fit the role and are motivated by our work then we’d love to hear from you. Please find out more by looking at the Candidate Information Pack.

Closing date for applications is Friday 23 January; please download the pack before 18 January.

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IVAR View profile Organisation type Advertising Agency
Posted on: 19 December 2025
Closing date: 18 January 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Communications, Project Management, Engagement / Outreach, Research, Community Fundraising