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Want to change how the world talks about migration?
The Migrant Futures Institute at Goldsmiths is hiring a Development Manager to help grow our work reshaping narratives around migration through creative practice and research. If you have experience in philanthropy, partnerships, or strategy—and care about justice, culture, and representation—this is for you.
What makes Goldsmiths unique?
Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.
About the Migrant Futures Institute
The Migrant Futures Institute (MFI) is being established at Goldsmiths in 2025 thanks to a major philanthropic commitment by Oak Foundation in academic year 2024-25.
The MFI is set to be a beacon of rigorous research, innovative policy solutions, and creative approaches to understanding and reshaping migration discourse. Through collaborative research and creative practice, the MFI engages directly with migrant organisations and communities, working with them to generate new knowledge, cultivate understanding, and support their well-being, creative and work aspirations.
About the Role
Building on an 8-figure philanthropic commitment made by Oak Foundation, the Development Manager will play a key role in securing the long-term viability and success of the Migrant Futures Institute. Working with the Director of Development and Alumni Relations and the MFI Director, the post holder will ensure that fundraising is an embedded strategic priority. They will develop and deliver outcome-led fundraising strategies that work within the broader University fundraising and communications environment and achieve philanthropic fundraising targets.
About the Candidate
You will demonstrate your ability to make things happen, to manage and move relationships forward, to communicate inspiring messages and build warm relationships that deliver support for the Migrant Futures Institute at Goldsmiths. Your dynamic and proactive approach will be combined with a track record of delivering successful fundraising campaigns and experience of building partnerships and delivering support, ideally in an academic context, but transferrable skills from candidates looking to move into the sector are also welcomed. Understanding of and insight into the discourses, civic and academic organisations and issues related to migration in society would also be advantageous.
We strongly encourage applications from colleagues from racialised, minority ethnic backgrounds, especially those with migrant, refugee or diasporic backgrounds and experiences. Advancing equality and celebrating diversity are central values at Goldsmiths, University of London.
We offer a space for self-discovery, delivering world-leading research and progressive teaching from our single-site campus in the heart of South East



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trees for Cities is the only national charity dedicated to improve lives by planting, protecting and promoting urban trees. We do this by working closely with communities, landowners, partners and funders to deliver transformational change in towns and cities across the UK and overseas. We plant trees in schools, streets, estates, parks and open spaces to create nature-rich urban woodland, hedgerows, orchards, avenues and playgrounds.
Benefitting people and the environment lies at the heart of what we do and this role comes at an exciting time for our organisation. As we enter a critical decade for environmental action, we’re looking for a strategic, ambitious, and collaborative Head of Corporate Fundraising to lead our corporate partnerships programme and secure the vital income needed to power our mission.
This is a unique opportunity to join a passionate, high-performing team at a pivotal moment. With our current strategy, The Turn of Trees (2022–25), coming to a close, and a bold new plan launching later this year, we’re scaling our efforts to drive a movement for tree equity—a future where everyone can enjoy the benefits of trees, no matter where they live. We already work with a range of leading businesses and foundations including BUPA Foundation, CBRE, and Bauer Media, and are seeking a leader who can deepen these partnerships while unlocking ambitious new opportunities.
As Head of Corporate Fundraising, you’ll help shape a bold and proactive fundraising approach, and personally drive high-value partnerships of £100,000+. You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership—crafting compelling propositions, nurturing long-term collaborations, and ensuring excellence in delivery. You’ll play a critical role in shaping our next phase of income growth, aligned closely with the wider organisational strategy and impact goals.
Trees for Cities is a fantastic place to work. We have a warm, inclusive and vibrant culture, where you will work collaboratively to witness the impact of your work to make a tangible difference in urban communities. If you’re an experienced and passionate corporate fundraiser ready to help build greener, healthier, more resilient cities—this is your moment.
Apply now and join us in growing a future where every street, every school, and every city is alive with trees and the benefit they bring.
For full details on the role and organisation, please download the Appointment Brief, where you will also find contact details of who to speak to should you have questions about the role and recruitment process and details on how to apply.
Closing Date: 29 June 2025
People Beyond Profit conversations: 2-7 July 2025
Panel Interview Dates: 14 & 17 July 2025
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Job description – Cara Funding and Communications Manager
This is a critical time to join our dedicated team as we expand our work in response to the growing risk to academics and universities worldwide. Building on our 93 years of experience and partnerships with 135 UK university, this role provides an excellent opportunity for a dynamic fundraiser to grow our support from individual and organisations.
Line Manager: Chief Executive
Objective: The Funding and Communications Manger leads on the delivery of our fundraising strategy to diversify and grow Cara’s income streams.
Hours: Full-time. Eight hours each day Monday – Friday, with flexible working by arrangement around core hours of 10am – 4pm.
Location: Hybrid working - in London office in Elephant and Castle SE1 (2-3 set days per week) and working from home on the remaining days.
Role purpose - responsible for executing fundraising strategy to generate increased income for Cara’s work - identify and cultivate potential donors, manage fundraising events and campaigns, and ensure compliance with fundraising regulations.
Detailed responsibilities:
· Fundraising Strategy and business plan:
Work closely with the Chief Executive to review and adapt our fundraising strategy and business plan and produce analytics to review performance by income type and to help set stretching and achievable targets and improvement plans for each income stream. Implement and develop fundraising plans, including initiation and management of campaigns. Take responsibility for developing new income streams and products including alumni and legacy giving.
· Relationship Building:
Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and prospective donors, including individuals, major donors, and foundations. Work with the Cara team to ensure effective relationship management across all donors and lead on donor identification for all income streams. Identify opportunities for pro bono support in support of the Cara strategy.
· Event Management:
Organize and manage fundraising events, ensuring successful execution and high engagement with our target audiences. This includes a schedule of location-based university engagement events (up to twelve per year) to engage existing individual donors, build awareness of Cara’s work, and cultivate new individual donors. Collaborate with contacts at each university to plan, deliver and follow up on each event. Lead on other key Cara events including the annual science and civilisation lecture to ensure that these build the Cara brand.
· Data Management for donor stewardship:
Maintain accurate donor records (on salesforce) and build and maintain fundraising databases for individuals and organisational donors to manage engagement throughout the donor journey. Maintain a view of Cara’s pipeline income to support the work of the Cara management team and reports to support accountability and trustee engagement including return on investment for each income stream.
· Communication:
Prepare and distribute fundraising materials, including appeals, newsletters, social media content, and articles for the website. Develop a range of case-studies profiling the work of Cara (including programmes, university partners, and individual academics). Collaborate closely with the Chief Executive to build the Cara brand through co-ordination of Cara’s presence at events and through priority digital channels.
· Proposal writing
Lead on proposal writing for major donors and philanthropic funding. Collaborate with colleagues on larger grants taking responsibility to overall proposal quality and timely submission. Ensure that the team work to agreed standards on all written reports and proposals to donors.
· Compliance:
Adhering to fundraising regulations, such as those outlined by the Fundraising Regulator, and ensuring that all fundraising activities are ethical and legal. Develop policies and practices to manage risk including appropriate due diligence and gift acceptance policies.
· Trends
Stay up to date on signals and trends in fundraising relevant to Cara’s work and use these to inform our business planning and risk/opportunity management.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
· Proven success implementing effective strategies to raise income from a range of donors with a focus on major donors.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: The ability to effectively communicate with donors including senior staff at universities.
· Strong writing and presentation skills: Developing winning proposals and presentations. Experience ranging from individual regular donors to six figure grants.
· Project management and organizational skills: Managing fundraising projects and campaigns effectively.
· Research and analytical skills: Identifying funding opportunities, analysing fundraising performance, and making data-driven decisions.
· Team working skills: ability to collaborate effectively with team without firm levers of management control. Ability to motivate and support non-fundraisers to work to best practice.
· Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices: Understanding the ethical and legal aspects of fundraising.
· Experience with fundraising software and databases: to manage donor information and track fundraising activities. Experience and/or willingness to learn to use salesforce.
· Demonstrated interest in and commitment to Cara’s mission and objectives.
Benefits of Role
· Challenging and rewarding work, always life-changing, sometimes lifesaving
· Competitive salary
· Team and individual training opportunities
· Commitment to performance and personal development
· Hybrid working, home and office (minimum 2 days each week in the office)
· Eight hours each day Monday – Friday, with flexible working by arrangement around core hours of 10am – 4pm
· 25 days plus Bank Holidays annual leave entitlement
· 8% employer pension contribution
· Convenient office location at Elephant and Castle, close to Tube (Bakerloo and Northern lines) and bus routes
To apply
Please send a CV and cover note in response to the following four questions (max 1-page A4 – 11 size font) by 9am (UK time) on 30 June. Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be considered.
1. Summarise your experience and skills most relevant to this role
2. Tell us about a fundraising campaign that you have worked on – explain its success, what you did, and what you learnt from it?
3. Having looked at our website (www.cara.ngo) what steps would you take in this role to make Cara’s brand more attractive to potential donors?
4. Which target audience would you prioritise for fundraising in this role and explain why you have selected them and how you might reach them?
Cara provides help to academics in immediate danger, those forced into exile, and those who remain and work in their home countries despite the risks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Eikon Charity supports children and young people in Surrey to feel safe, heard, and supported. Through one-to-one support, group work, and programmes in schools, they help children build confidence, resilience, and the skills they will need to navigate life’s challenges.
Following a period of growth, the trusts and foundations team now plays a pivotal role in The Eikon Charity’s £1m income strategy. This Trust Fundraiser role will join a three-person team within the broader Engagement function. With a 50/50 split between account management and new business, the postholder will manage a mix of warm and prospective funders, creating compelling proposals and impact reports to secure mostly restricted income.
The successful candidate will inherit a portfolio with long-standing funders and committed support. With a personal target of £150k, this role offers real scope to uplift existing relationships and secure new ones.
The charity is open to applicants from other fundraising disciplines – whether you’re a confident communicator with excellent writing skills, or an early-career fundraiser ready to develop, this is a great opportunity to make a difference within a collaborative and mission-driven team.
As Trust Fundraiser, you will:
- Deliver c.£150k annually through a balance of account management and new business
- Write tailored funding proposals and detailed reports to secure restricted and unrestricted grants
- Steward relationships with clarity and professionalism, organising funder meetings and engagement opportunities
- Research and develop a pipeline of prospects, focusing on Surrey-based trusts and foundations
- Work closely with delivery and engagement teams to gather insight, data, and stories that bring proposals to life
- Maintain accurate CRM records and contribute to reporting, planning, and internal analysis
- Support strategic planning for the team and contribute to a shared fundraising vision
Ideal skills and experience:
- Fundraising experience, with strengths in written communication and/or relationship management
- Proven ability to write persuasive funding proposals and impact reports, drawing on service delivery data
- Confident in meetings and able to represent an organisation to external stakeholders
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Good working knowledge of CRMs and Microsoft 365
- Interest in services supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
- A collaborative and proactive approach to working with colleagues across departments
Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced sick leave and pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
A cover letter is not required at this stage. In the first instance, please upload a copy of your latest CV. Suitable applicants will then be contacted and invited to a screening call.
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Sense has a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Fundraising team as our Statutory Fundraising Manager. This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, based between home and our offices in Kings Cross, London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading statutory fundraising at Sense. This includes both new business work and managing relationships with existing supporters. You will be working closely with the Head of High Value Partnerships, the CEO, and senior operational colleagues, the post holder will create a strategy in this area and collaborate with operational teams to develop new programme models and processes to drive growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to maximise income from statutory and lottery bodies such as NHS England, the Arts Council and National Lottery Community Fund. Statutory funding has been identified as a growth area at Sense Work with senior stakeholders, including the CEO, Directors of Operations and Finance teams, to develop and deliver compelling funding bids for statutory and public sector funders
- Manage relationships with statutory and public sector funders, including taking responsibility for narrative and financial reporting, and coordinating all stakeholder contact
- Specific responsibility for managing and reporting against statutory income and expenditure budgets
- Financial and programme reporting and database management
- Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice, and any other regulatory frameworks that may be introduced
Key skills and experience
- A track record of securing income from a range of statutory sources, including six figure grants (essential) - success at the seven figure+ grant level (desirable)
- Experience of working with teams to develop proposals in line with organizational priorities, including developing robust project monitoring and evaluation plans.
- Experience of leading relationships with external funders, in particular government departments and lottery bodies
- Experience of compiling narrative and financial reports for statutory funders
- Experience of setting and managing budgets in line with organizational priorities.
- Understanding of tendering and contracting processes
- Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy and IT fluency
- Evidence of own continuing professional development
- Commitment to comply with the principles of GDPR and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Knowledge of the issues Sense works on, or a willingness to develop an understanding of complex disabilities
For a full job description and person specification, please see the link below
About Sense
For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
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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!
Richmond Borough Mind is a vibrant local charity that has been supporting and providing services for adults affected by mental health problems and their carers for over 60 years.
We are excited to be looking for a Young Adults Peer Support Worker. You will have your own lived experience of mental ill health and be able to use this experience as well as your professional skills and knowledge, to support others.
With the expansion of our work in this area we aim to reduce waiting times, reduce the number of people going into crisis, address inequalities and support transitions from youth to adult services. We will be offering holistic and personalised care and support to service users and carers.
This role will carry caseload and deliver a range of support and person-centred interventions to meet these needs, which could include group support, one-to-one interventions and signposting where specialist advice is needed. Referrals could be young adults, careleavers, people currently under adult mental health services, or carers supporting people in the community.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about motivating and coaching individuals with mental health issues, and able to support people on their journey to recovery. As well as having an empathy with the core values of RB Mind, the successful applicants will have the skills to provide person-centred support, through one-to-one sessions and through facilitating groups. You will have an awareness of the boundaries we work within when supporting vulnerable adults. You should be enthusiastic and self-motivated, and must be able to work on your own initiative.
This is a partnership project with South West London St George’s Mental Health Trust (SWLStG), locally led by Richmond Borough Mind. There are further Peer Support Worker vacancies within Age UK, Richmond AID, and Crossroads Care requiring appropriate skills and experience. Partners will seek your permission to share your details if we have sufficient successful applications.
Richmond Borough Mind values diversity and difference. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Benefits of working for RB Mind:
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full
year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
· Bonus 1 day of annual leave per year over the festive period
· Contributory Pension Scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
· Training and personal development opportunities
· Staff away days and socials
· Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network.
The successful applicant will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check.
Please use your cover letter to detail how you meet the person specification for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Philanthropy Lead
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 plus
Reports to: Associate Director of Philanthropy
Directorate: Strategy & Philanthropy
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (flexible working requests will be considered)
Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We're a collective force, tackling cancer on all fronts to save and improve lives. We fund pioneering research, we provide reliable and accessible information, we influence policy, and we encourage positive behaviour change. We are a passionate team of professionals driven by purpose, striving to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment. We are the world's biggest charitable funder of cancer research raising on average £640m a year.
As we expand our efforts, we're recruiting an inspiring, principal gifts fundraiser to join one of the most successful philanthropic fundraising teams in the UK. We're a dynamic, innovative team of talented professionals spearheading the ambitious £400m More Research, Less Cancer campaign. With over £230m already raised, we're making strides to revolutionise cancer research, focusing on; The Francis Crick Institute, Cancer Grand Challenges, Translation & Innovation and our Future Leaders' programme.
In this role, you'll lead the cultivation and stewardship of a portfolio of donors capable of making £1 million+ gifts. With a particular focus on advancing research into children's and young people's cancers, your work will have both national and international reach - and a lasting impact.
What will I be doing?
Work in partnership with the Associate Director of Philanthropy to spearhead a new philanthropic initiative to raise seven and eight figure gifts for children and young people's cancer research.
Manage a portfolio of prospects with a primary focus on qualifying prospects and developing the engagement and stewardship of prospects through the full life cycle of giving and renewal. Ensure consistent pipeline movement and contribution of prospects both through their giving as well as helping to build CRUK's donor pipeline.
Achieve agreed fundraising income and prospect cultivation targets and provide regular reporting and metrics against goals.
Lead the development of the Wealth Advisors and Intermediaries strategy and engagement plan working in partnership with CRUK stakeholders.
Partner with the CRUK Leadership, Chairman, Trustees, as well as scientists, Philanthropy colleagues to develop and implement strategies for gifts of £1M+; help the development and supporting the management of volunteer leaders committed to advancing CRUK philanthropy; guide discussions with senior leadership on prospect strategy;
Own, develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; including academics and researchers, institutional leaders, volunteer leaders, and writing briefings and coordinating engagement that will lead to gifts;
Work closely with internal colleagues to coordinate engagement with CRUK funded scientists and leadership develop proposals and propositions.
What are we looking for?
Proven success in philanthropic fundraising within complex, high-achieving organisations.
Strong track record of securing six and seven-figure gifts.
Skilled in building and expanding a personal pipeline, cultivating relationships with philanthropic individuals and families.
Deep expertise in principal and major gift fundraising, with a strong grasp of best practices and current philanthropic trends.
Extensive experience managing multiple complex projects in fast-paced environments, including significant fundraising campaigns.
Proficient in translating scientific research for diverse audiences to support fundraising efforts.
Experience of working with senior stakeholders.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
This position is an incredible opportunity to join an ambitious and innovative team and to make an impact in your work every day, helping to ensure we can change lives for the better. If you are attracted by the scale of the ambition here, please get in touch. We hope to hear from you!
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Social Care IDVA - RBKC
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000
Location: Across three locations within RBKC and Hammersmith Head Office
Contract: Permanent
Hours p/w 35 hours per week (some working from home up to 2 days)
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
The Social Care IDVA will work within a dynamic, fast paced, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support service to ensure the voice of survivors informs every stage of the process, specialising in working with women whose families are involved with Family Children Services and risk to children is a factor. You will work to make proactive contact and provide high quality advocacy and support based upon a client led needs and risk assessment to women, focusing on working with those aged 18 and over who access the domestic abuse service. This role is part advocacy, part training/education and project work to improve response to victim/survivors experiencing domestic abuse. You will be embedded in the local authority Family Children Services team, working with Social Care professionals to ensure they adopt a trauma informed approach, can recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse and are providing more holistic support. You will be the domestic abuse subject matter expert on site, upskilling fellow professionals and acting as a point of contact for any clients experiencing domestic abuse and support requirements from Family Children Services.
The Social Care project was established in 2021 and has been working in partnership with Hammersmith and Fulham Family Children Services, so the IDVAs will inherit strong working relationships and a commitment from all parties to offering more trauma-informed services. The borough has a focus on prioritising and developing good DA work in social care and this is an opportunity to be a major player in institutional change, ensuring that women accessing Family Children services for their children have an improved experience and that the local authorities are leading the way for all survivors engaging with their services.
Advance delivers nationally accredited, quality marked services in Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Brent, Ealing, and across parts of East London. We work within a coordinated partnership response to domestic violence to provide independent domestic violence advocacy and support for women, children and young people and women’s community services for women who are involved in the criminal justice system, in anti-social behaviour or are at risk of breaking the law.
About You:
You will have an excellent understanding of domestic violence and its effects on women and children and of best practice within the domestic abuse in various areas of need, with particular knowledge on children safeguarding/legislation. As an experienced domestic violence advocate who has worked with complex and multiple needs, the post holder will be skilled in risk management and safety planning, remaining calm in a crisis and in handling sensitive information on a daily basis. Experience of direct work with female survivors of domestic violence, of supporting women with child safeguarding, needs, and of working within safeguarding procedures is essential for this post, as is the need to adopt and promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.
To be successful as the Social Care IDVA you will need the below experience and skills:
- You will establish positive, proactive, and innovative working relationships with housing services and partner agencies.Provide high-quality crisis intervention, information, advocacy, and proactive support to women referred to the service, in respect to risk management and safety planning, criminal and civil remedies, housing, health, welfare rights, and children’s legislation.
- Your abilities extend to assessing the needs and risks of survivors, carry out short and longer-term risk management, safety planning and support and identify and refer to services appropriate to their needs.Advising women of their rights and options for seeking help and support from other agencies and proactively advocate to ensure barriers to accessing support and protection are reduced. You will work as an advocate and educator to raise awareness and upskill professionals within Children Social Care plus work with colleagues to successfully develop and deliver training.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Interviews are taking place on rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email contact the Talent team via our website and the Talent Acquisition Team will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The deadline for applications is Monday 7th July 2025 by 9 AM CET.
Location: London, minutes from Old Street Station
Location type: Hybrid
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Manages: 5
Annual salary: £85K - £95K GBP
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Candidate level: Director
Background
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. A UK registered charity, we work in collaboration with Palestinian communities and trusted local partners, and coordinate with key stakeholders and relevant clusters, to meet a wide range of health and social needs, from providing vital medical aid in emergencies, to supporting the development of better health services for the long term. We also uplift the voices of Palestinians, and campaign for an end to the barriers to health and dignity that come from living through occupation, displacement, discrimination and conflict.
Purpose of role
MAP is in a period of growth and rapid development, and as such, the incoming Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for the financial strategy and management of MAP and for the leadership of operational areas to help deliver the organisation’s mission and strategic goals. The COO provides support to the CEO in areas of governance, legal and risk management and may deputise for the CEO as required.
Responsibilities
Strategy, vision and leadership
- Be accountable to the CEO and Board in the areas of finance, technology, risk and compliance, supply chain and logistics, and safety and security.
- Advise the CEO and SMT on financial planning, legal, governance and related policy matters.
- Work closely with SMT colleagues to ensure that appropriate processes and systems are in place across the organisation, including delivery against KPIs.
- Serve as the management liaison to the Finance & Operations Committee, Audit Risk & Governance Committee and, where required, to the Board of Trustees; effectively communicate and present critical financial and operational matters at governance meetings.
- Ensure robust, secure and scalable IT systems and infrastructure. Lead on information governance & data protection and identify and drive opportunities for digital transformation.
- Lead on the development of MAP’s strategic goals and objectives in all areas of responsibility and contribute to the development of other goals as well as the overall management of the organisation.
- Work with direct reports to ensure the delivery of an effective strategy in all areas of responsibility.
- Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the CEO informed of all critical issues.
- Lead cross-organisational projects in line with organisational strategy and direction.
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation at all levels, adopting and encouraging a collaborative working approach.
- Represent the organisation externally, as necessary, in areas under the COO’s responsibility.
- Deputise for the CEO as required.
Team development/leadership
- Oversee, direct, and organise the work of the finance and operations teams.
- Create a high-performing team that is ambitious and passionate about MAP’s vision.
- Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development, to facilitate continual improvement as individuals and as a team.
- Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals.
- Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach and motivate the team to be innovative and professional in its thinking and delivery.
Operations
- Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure annual audits, budgets, and reports in all areas of operations are produced in an accurate and timely manner for SMT, the Board, and Board sub-committees.
- Ensure strong financial controls, risk management and regulatory compliance, including with UK Charity Commission standards, donor requirements and legal and regulatory requirements in countries and territories of operation.
- Build a culture of continuous improvement in operations and ensure appropriate and timely action to address operational risks when they arise.
- Provide analytical support to the CEO and SMT including development of internal management reporting capabilities.
Profile
Person specification
- Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) or post-graduate business degree mandatory.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role ideally with in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organisation.
- Experience either as an employee or board member of a non-profit organisation; must be familiar with non-profit finance and accounting regulations.
- Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organisational change and development within a growing organisation.
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Bring strong mentoring and coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise.
- Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
- Superior management skills: the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
- Self-reliant and results-oriented, with good problem-solving skills.
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
- Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with the SMT, MAP’s Board of Trustees, and staff.
- Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker.
- Prepared and able to travel when required, including to Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, and Egypt.
- Passion for MAP’s mission and commitment to MAP’s values.
Terms and conditions
This job description reflects the key requirements of the role and does not form part of your contract of employment. It can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require and as appropriate to the role.
An offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and social media checks.
An applicant’s pack is also available on request.
The deadline for application is Monday 7th July 2025 by 9 AM CET.
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Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Salary range: £40,000 - £47,940 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid - our office is in London EC4Y 8EE
Contract: Permanent, full time (31.5 hours over 5 days)
Directorate: Operations
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Direct reports: Finance Officer
Job Purpose
This role is responsible for managing BSR’s day-to-day financial activities, leading on financial planning and reporting, and supporting financial governance. The Finance Manager acts as a trusted business partner to colleagues across the organisation, improving financial understanding and supporting business delivery.
As a values-led and high-performing organisation, our finance team looks for innovations in our financial operations, using data to make decisions and measure impact. The team work collaboratively with colleagues, empowering them to make excellent financial decisions and demonstrate longer-term thinking. This is a great time to join our team, as we’re looking to further improve our processes and management level reporting ahead of the next strategy period. We’re maturing as an organisation in terms of our financial strategy, and you’ll be able to bring your experience and new ideas about how the finance team can best support the organisation to ensure we make a difference for people with rheumatic conditions.
While you will need a strong background in finance to meet the technical requirements of the role, as a learning organisation we recruit for potential, not perfection. This might be your first management role, or you might not have worked in the charity sector before – but if you are able to do the role, we are happy to provide you with the support and training you need to succeed. This could include supporting you to complete a professional accounting qualification if you don’t already have one. Alternatively, you might be an experienced Finance Manager, looking for a new challenge or to join a flexible organisation which aligns with your own values.
Main responsibilities
Day-to-day financial operations
- Manage the financial activities of the charity and trading subsidiary (BSR Enterprises)
- Ensure accuracy and efficiency in the accounts
- Process payroll and administer the pension scheme
- Ensure compliance with HMRC, including monitoring VAT threshold, tax and gift aid, and undertake necessary returns where necessary
- Be the main contact with and management of, the day-to-day operations of the Charity’s banking arrangements, in line with authorisation requirements
Financial planning
- Lead the preparation of the annual budget
- Produce the monthly management accounts
- Maintain cashflow forecasting looking forward at least 12 months
Business partnering
- Work with the COO to improve financial understanding across the organisation
- Train, support and develop budget holders
- Support business delivery and development
Financial reporting
- Provide financial reports and analysis to the senior management team and Trustees
- Attend quarterly Finance and Risk Committee meetings
- Complete required statutory reporting
- Prepare year end schedules and act as main point of contact for financial auditors
Financial governance
- Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place
- Identify and mitigate financial risks
Finance function development
- Develop finance policies, processes and systems to reflect best practice and improve efficiency
- Manage, support and develop the Finance Officer
- Develop and deliver a workplan for the finance team in line with BSR’s strategy and values
Person Specification
- Accounting qualification or part qualification (for example, AAT, ACCA or CIMA) or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
- Experience managing financial operations, planning, reconciliation, reporting and analysis
- Knowledge of financial governance, including accounting regulations and best practice
- Experience of working with and co-ordinating income and expenditure across multi-project budgets
- Confident using and improving IT systems for a finance department
- Business partnering mindset
- Ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues and Trustees
- Commitment to continual professional and personal development
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity statement
BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you.
We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
To champion the specialty, influencing change and building a thriving community of best practice.
About us
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development across the system.
About the role
We are currently recruiting a Programme Manager to join our growing South & West campus teams, distributed across the Birmingham and Bristol areas. The Associate Programme Manager is responsible for the proactive and effective planning, execution, and administration of the Initial Teacher Education programme across our Birmingham and Bristol campuses, as well as supporting the management and delivery of our ECF and NPQ programmes in Birmingham and Bristol.
This is a hybrid working role with both work from home and on campus. This role would be linked to the NIoT’s Birmingham campus (Oasis Woodview, B15 2HU) and applicants should therefore live within a commutable distance of the Birmingham campus. As some of the team are based in our Bristol campus (The Greenway Centre, Southmead, BS10 5PY) candidates should also be able to work from the Bristol campus at least once every 2-3 weeks, to build relationships and work as a team. Expenses would be covered for this.
Our Programme Manager will also work remotely with programme managers in our other three regions across the country to ensure that our provision is of consistently high quality. The NIoT deliver our programmes directly on our two campuses as well as through our Associate Colleges in other parts of the South and West region. The Programme Manager will primarily support our Campus delivery but is expected to support Associate Colleges when required.
The successful candidate will be a great communicator and problem-solver who enjoys the regular contact and dialogue with staff from our founding MAT (Oasis Community Learning), our trainees, programme members, NIoT tutors, facilitators and Associate Colleges. They will enjoy managing projects from inception to completion and be motivated by providing high-quality programmes for busy trainees, teachers and leaders in schools.
Main duties & responsibilities
Ensure high-quality programme management principles are embedded in all aspects of South and West delivery that are delegated to them by the South and West Senior Leadership Team and the NIoT Programme Faculties.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead our ITE onboarding processes to ensure that all our trainee teachers have a very positive first impression of working with us, and transition successfully onto programme from recruitment.
- Ensure that records are maintained in line with contract/compliance and quality requirements.
- Ensure effective communications with trainees and programme members.
- Acquire venues, resources and co-ordinate the efforts of facilitators, coaches, placement schools etc to deliver a high-quality programme experience.
- Ensure the digital experience for our programme members is seamless.
- Support the preparation of reports on progress, attrition and recruitment for DfE and governance board.
- Support preparations for the interim and final reviews of trainees and the subsequent recommendations for QTS and Academic boards.
- Work closely with Faculty teams to prepare and deliver the national elements of our programme.
- Build effective and positive relationships with our Associate Colleges to ensure that delivery is consistent and high-quality and that excellent local practice is shared.
- Represent the campus and Institute at events in a positive and constructive manner.
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedure relating to health and safety, security and reporting to concerns in accordance with procedure.
Key benefits:
- Flexible start and end working times.
- Flexible working opportunities, with significant scope for hybrid working.
- Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.
- At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 Bank holidays) rising to 33 days after five years’ service (with an annual discretionary office shutdown between Christmas and New Year).
- Entry to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.
- A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.
Diversity & Inclusion
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
If you have any queries about this role, please email our recruitment team.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 23:59 on Wednesday 18th June 2025.
Interviews: TBC.
We regret that we are currently unable to sponsor visas.
This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
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Be the heartbeat of a vibrant LGBTQ+ mental health charity. Join MindOut as our Administration Assistant and make a real difference every day.
Are you a highly organised, proactive person who thrives in a busy, purpose-driven environment? MindOut is looking for an Administration Assistant to support our dedicated team in Brighton. This is more than just an admin role — you’ll be the first point of contact for many of our service users, volunteers, and partners, helping to keep our operations running smoothly and compassionately.
You’ll play a key role in:
- Supporting recruitment, training, and onboarding of staff and volunteers
- Managing databases, reports, and internal systems
- Helping to shape our communications through newsletters, social media, and events
- Supporting with tasks relating to finances and accounting
- Operational office support
- Supporting with events and engagement activities
- Contributing to a workplace that values inclusion, mental health awareness, and LGBTQ+ empowerment
We offer:
- A full-time role (35 hours/week) based in Brighton with hybrid working options
- A salary of £23,000 FTE
- A supportive, inclusive team culture where your voice matters
If you’re passionate about LGBTQ+ rights, mental health, and making a tangible impact through your organisational skills, we’d love to hear from you.
We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health challenges, and from individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, people of colour, disabled, or from other underrepresented communities - your unique perspective and voice are valued.
Employee Benefits include:
- 29 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
- One day off for your birthday each year
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working
- Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Up to 5% employer contribution towards your pension
Please ensure you submit a cover letter with your CV (maximum two pages each) referencing your skills & experience with regard to our core purpose and person specification outlined in the job description.
We work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ+ people, reduce stigma and make LGBTQ+ mental health a community concern.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgmental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?
Do you have experience of working within the health, social care or charity sector supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties, crisis or distress often?
Do you have experience of managing people to feel supported, safe, trusted and valued, enabling them to excel in the work they do?
If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
This role is leading a team of coordinators and support workers to support to people in mental health crisis via phone or face to face in cafes. We are hiring 2 part time roles for this position.
Nightlight Team Leader (Crisis Café and Helpline)
Reference number: 289
Responsible to: Service Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £29,400 per annum, pro rata
Hours: x2 Part-time 22.5 hours per week
Work pattern: Split over a 7 day working rota working 17:30 - 01:30
Working Base(s): Working from Watford, Stevenage, Hatfield and Ware – Base to be negotiated based on home location (Expectation to travel across sites where necessary – mileage and expenses to be paid when away from home base).
About the Service
Our Nightlight Service is proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention and emotional support to people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways.
We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our helpline, crisis centres, crisis cafes and a weekend Crisis House. We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary. As a member of our team you will work closely with service users in crisis by using a person-centred approach as to ensure that each individual is supported with dignity and respect.
The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s (HMN) Nightlight Mental Health Crisis Services are:
- To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire.
- To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
- To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
- To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
- To provide an alternative pathway to people in distress and crisis to support better outcomes and reduce the demand on statutory crisis services and emergency services.
At the Crisis Cafes we promote and enable people to access support in a way that suits them, whether that’s through talking to someone or simply by providing a safe space to have time alone or engage with trained staff.
About the Role
The Crisis Team Leader will be a key member of the Crisis Services management team, providing effective operational leadership delivering the Nightlight Café and Helpline services.
Purpose of Post
- Ensuring the delivery and development of quality crisis support services and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network’s values throughout the provision.
- Provide management support to Café and Helpline Coordinators and support the Crisis Manager in ensuring practice within the service is safe, effective and person centred, as well as supporting the implementation of strategic service plans.
- Provide emotional support, advice, signposting, assessing risk, support planning for clients in mental health crisis often where risks are significant.
- Overseeing and ensuring the delivery of appropriate needs and risk assessments and support planning for clients.
- Liaison with statutory agencies to ensure appropriate intervention is obtained.
- Ensuring staff and volunteers feel supported, safe, trusted and valued and excel in their roles.
We offer:
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
- An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
- Ongoing training relevant to your role.
- An Employee Assistance Programme.
- Health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
Closing date for applications is Monday 30th June 2025
Interviews to be held week beginning 7th July at the Watford Wellbeing Centre.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are received so would encourage early applications.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.
Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.
No agencies please.
Finance Director
Location: Bromley By Bow Health Partnership - Tower Hamlets, London
Hours: Full-time (Part-time and job share considered)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: c.£90-100k FTE dependent on experience
Benefits: NHS Pension | Employee Assistance Programme | Meaningful work within a nationally recognised health and wellbeing partnership
Are you a senior finance professional looking for a values-driven leadership role in a pioneering GP partnership?
We’re looking for a qualified and experienced Finance Director to join our leadership team at Bromley by Bow Health Partnership (BBBHP). This is a new role, spanning strategic leadership and operational management, offering the opportunity to shape and mature the financial governance, planning, and operations of our innovative, community-focused organisation.
About Us
Bromley by Bow Health Partnership is a four-site GP partnership. We work to create healthy communities, together with local partner organisations here in Tower Hamlets, employing over 200 staff across our 4 sites and have over 50,000 registered patients. We are co-located with the Bromley by Bow Centre charity. With them and other partners, we meet people’s needs through an integrated population health model designed to address the clinical, psychological and social determinants of health.
We have been an international influencer of health policy and play a leading role in our local Primary Care Network. We pioneered social prescribing nationally and we have trained many of the country’s Social Prescribing Link Workers while inspiring many others inside and outside the NHS.
About the Role
As Finance Director, you will:
• Lead on financial strategy, governance, planning and reporting;
• Support the Partnership Board, Finance Subcommittee, Local Operating Boards and Executive Director with high-quality financial insights and planning;
• Oversee financial compliance and risk mitigation aligned with NHS, CQC and regulatory standards;
• Drive forward value for money, financial sustainability, and service efficiency;
• Support business development, contract negotiations, and wider corporate services including HR, IT, Estates, and Information Governance;
• Foster financial upskilling across clinical and non-clinical teams;
• Provide leadership in modernising systems, processes and reporting.
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with people and making a real difference in their organisation and community.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with:
• A strong commitment to social justice, inclusion and creating healthy communities;
• A collaborative, people-centred approach to leadership
• Demonstratable experience in senior leadership and financial management;
• Experience in change management and organisational development;
• A track record of financial transformation and systems implementation.
You’ll thrive in our values-led, partnership culture and be excited to join a team that blends professionalism with purpose.
Why Join Us
• Work for a pioneering, mission-led organisation that’s nationally recognised for its innovation and impact;
• To increase our impact by leading our journey to greater financial sustainability;
• To develop our corporate services, so they become more efficient and effective in supporting our larger organisation;
• To support committed locally-raised employees, many of who are impressive exemplars of social mobility
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from black candidates, who are currently under-represented in the senior leadership team.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Ready to Apply?
No agencies please.
To help with shortlisting candidates, please provide a covering letter on no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining your career ambitions, proud achievements, strengths and areas of personal development.
We will try to accommodate requests for an informal discussion about the post.
Closing date: 27 June 2025 12pm
First round interview date: 4 July 2025
REF-221998
Job Title: Community and Events Fundraising Executive
Reports to: Community and Events Fundraising Manager
Hours: 0.5-0.6 FTE / 18.5 or 22.2 hours per week.
Location: Hybrid – 2 days in our London office
Salary: £28-32,000 p.a. FTE.
Actual salary £14-16,000 p.a. for 0.5FTE depending on experience and skills or £16,800 - £19,200 p.a. for 0.6FTE.
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced community and/or events fundraiser, who loves the buzz of marathon day, and has ambitions to take their career to the next level? We’re seeking someone to join our community fundraising and events team at the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC) and help us grow our income to support children and young people with vision impairments.
This role joins us at an exciting time as we are building our community and events fundraising programme and offering new ways to engage. A focus of this role will be supporting our London Marathon team – a pillar of our C&E fundraising – building on the outstanding stewardship journey we offer our runners, and crucially thinking creatively about the stewardship journey once they’ve crossed the finish line, inspiring our fundraisers to continue supporting us.
We’re looking for someone who’s fun, brilliant with people, full of ideas and proactive to join our team. If that sounds like you, drop us a line.
Some flexibility will be required to attend events outside of normal working hours, and around Marathon Day.
Some main duties of this role include:
· Leading on event planning, recruitment and stewardship for the London Marathon with the aim of maximising income and fostering long-term support from our partners and runners
· Grow and develop RSBC’s London Marathon offering, expanding our appeal and reach
· Working with the Community and Events Fundraising Manager to deliver the wider community and events fundraising strategy, developing and implementing new activities and sustainable income streams
· Champion a first-class supporter experience, ensuring every interaction fosters connection and demonstrates value
· Support the co-creation of innovative, integrated campaigns that drive unrestricted income and deepen community engagement
The ideal candidate will have advanced relationship building skills and experience in community and/or events fundraising, proven ability to achieve income targets and build community networks nationally, working knowledge of CRM databases.
In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 29 days after 3 years’ service) + bank holidays, an option to buy an additional 2 days of annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, access to 24/7 GP, mental health care and dental advice via apps if member of pension scheme, season ticket loan. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.
For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role and person spec
Closing date: Noon, Thursday 26 June
Interviews: Week commencing 30 June
To apply you must have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide any sponsorship.
The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892
Please ensure you have submitted a supporting statement detailing how you meet the person spec.
You must have adequate right to work in the UK as we do not provide visa sponsorship.
To be there for blind children and their families with specialist support throughout their journey.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.