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A fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity's brand at a pivotal moment.

About us 

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity exists to improve the lives of people affected by cancer—at The Royal Marsden and far beyond.

We fund world-leading research, cutting-edge equipment, and groundbreaking treatment that helps transform care for cancer patients in the UK and across the world. By supporting one of the world’s leading cancer centres, we play a vital role in developing new treatments and improving outcomes for patients everywhere.

Following a period of significant growth, we are now entering an exciting new phase—expanding our impact, strengthening supporter relationships, and investing in the future of cancer care. 

About the role 

You'll play a key role in the development and implementation of our upcoming brand refresh to drive awareness of our work on a national scale, raising vital funds to improve the lives of thousands of people with cancer across the UK and globally.

Leading a small creative team, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on creative expertise to produce exceptional design, video and visual storytelling that brings our mission to life. The role sits within a larger Creative team that works across the Charity, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and Private Care.

What you'll do

• Lead the creative development, design and production of high-quality, impactful marketing and communications materials across print, digital, photography and video channels for the Charity
• Be an active and influential member of the core Brand Refresh project group, delivering the project to time and budget, strengthening brand awareness, consistency and impact.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing and Digital teams to produce effective marketing and communications which meet audience objectives, interpreting briefs and deliver creative solutions that achieve campaign objectives.
• Lead creative concepts from initial brief through to final delivery, presenting ideas confidently to stakeholders and translating feedback into exceptional outputs. Develop efficient creative briefing and workflow processes that support excellent project delivery.
• Run weekly design clinics to review all business as usual design and video outputs.
• Manage and develop the creative team, including the Designer and Video Producer, providing leadership, coaching and support.

About you

We're looking for a creative leader who combines outstanding design expertise with strong project management and people skills.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience developing and delivering high-quality creative campaigns and marketing communications.
• Experience leading creative projects from concept through to implementation and review.
• Proven experience managing and developing people.
• Strong strategic brand and design experience, with a keen eye for visual storytelling and brand consistency.
• Excellent knowledge of digital design, accessibility and print production.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
• An understanding of video production, with the ability to guide and support video-based projects.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the creative direction of one of the UK's leading cancer charities during a period of ambitious growth and transformation.

You'll join a collaborative, supportive and talented team where your ideas and expertise will have a direct impact on fundraising success and, ultimately, patient outcomes.

We offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to pioneering cancer research and care.
• A creative, ambitious and values-driven culture.
• The chance to play a leading role in a major Charity brand refresh.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave increasing with service.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contributions.
• Life insurance.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay.
• Employee assistance programme.

Inclusion matters

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.  

Apply now

If you're an experienced creative professional looking to use your skills to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by cancer, we'd love to hear from you.

Head of Finance

Location: Hybrid, a mixture of remote working and office-based at Solar House, 3rd Floor, 1-9 Romford Rd, London, E15 4LJ.   
Hours: 3 or 4 days a week, negotiable

Salary:  Up to £62,500 (pro rata) 

Closing date of advert: 20 July 2026

Interview Dates:  TBC

Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school, ready to learn, whatever it takes. Every role in our organisation helps make that happen.

We are looking for a Head of Finance to act as our financial conscience and strategic navigator. 

As the Head of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership while ensuring our day-to-day operations are exceptionally robust.  You will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, line-manage a Senior Finance Manager, as well as working closely with our Board of Trustees.

In this role, you will be expected to serve as the organisation's financial conscience, ensuring absolute transparency, integrity, and strict adherence to UK fundraising regulations. Looking ahead, you will also play a key role in analysing commercial opportunities to drive new business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Stewardship: Manage general ledgers, reserves, budgeting, and long-term financial modelling.
• Governance & Trustees: Work closely with the Board, Finance Committee, and Remuneration Committee.
• Compliance & Legal: Ensure complete adherence to HMRC, Charity Commission, and Charities SORP requirements.
• Risk Management: Maintain and update the Risk Register to protect charity assets.
• New Business & Commercial Growth: Provide costings and commercial modelling for new tenders and products.
• Team Leadership: Oversee the internal finance team and third-party payroll providers.
• About You
• Qualifications: You are a fully qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant with extensive post-qualification experience.
• Sector Knowledge: You have a proven track record in a senior charity finance role managing statutory accounts over full year cycles.
• Regulatory Expertise: You fully understand UK fundraising regulations, charity governance, and company law.
• Commercial Mindset: You can confidently support non-finance departments with commercial analysis to secure new contracts.
• Systems Experience: Experience with Sage and Salesforce is highly desirable 

What We Offer
We really value modern workplace flexibility. This permanent role is offered as a 3 or 4 days per week part-time position, with a hybrid working pattern split between remote work and our office in Stratford, London.

We actively support staff wellbeing and champion a safe, diverse culture where everyone can be themselves. Here is what we offer our team:

• Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support for you and your family
• Life assurance for added financial security
• Pension scheme
• A structured induction and ongoing professional development
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your experience and ideas are valued
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families

Applications are reviewed continually, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, so early applications are strongly encouraged. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

School-Home Support takes the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children very seriously, and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances.

All roles at SHS are subject to a DBS check at the level appropriate to the role.

About Spear

Spear is a national youth employment charity. The award-winning Spear Programme was launched over 20 years ago, and is now running in 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in work and life. 

Please see the 'Work with us’ pack for more information. 

About the role

We're looking for an ambitious, proactive and relationship-driven individual who excels at securing strategic, long-term corporate partnerships that drive the growth and impact of Spear. Joining our dynamic and growing Corporate Partnerships team, you will play a key role in developing and stewarding high-value partnerships that generate significant income and enable Spear to reach more young people facing barriers to employment.

This role is ideal for someone with strong business development and relationship management skills, who enjoys working both strategically and hands-on to generate income, develop compelling partnership opportunities and build lasting relationships with corporate supporters.

Key Information

• Salary: from £43,000 depending on experience
• Full-Time, One Year Fixed Term Contract
• Annual leave: 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
• Closing Date: Friday 24th July (We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)

For more information please read through our Job Specification.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Person Specification

• A practising Christian, passionate about Spear's values and mission, with a desire to engage and inspire corporate partners to support young people facing barriers to employment into sustainable work.
• Significant senior-level experience in corporate fundraising, corporate social responsibility, business development or strategic partnerships.
• Proven ability to raise funds, develop business partnerships or drive sales. Excellent client management using CRM tools such as Salesforce are desirable.
• An excellent communicator with strong relational skills and the confidence and ability to develop a rapport with and positively influence a variety of people from diverse backgrounds in the corporate space.
• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to produce compelling proposals for a professional, corporate audience.
• Demonstration of leadership capabilities; proactive, responsive and a self-starter. Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines.
• Strong numerical, reporting and organizational skills, including the ability to establish appropriate and effective processes and structures​.
• Line Management experience desirable but not essential.

Create is seeking a dynamic, ambitious, driven, fundraiser (grants/major gifts) with strong strategic skills, an exemplary income generation track record, and a passion for the power of the creative arts. This Senior Leadership Team position reports directly to the Chief Executive and manages a small team.

Do you believe in the power of the creative arts to connect, empower and upskill isolated and vulnerable children and adults? Are you passionate about relationship building, storytelling, meeting targets and changing lives? Are you excited to use your extensive senior-level fundraising experience, knowledge and contacts to lead Create’s income generation from Trusts & Foundations (T&F), public sector and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI)? 

Help people build confidence, gain skills and move into employment.

First Step Trust is a charity supporting adults with mental health challenges and other barriers to employment by providing real work experience, training and pathways into paid work.

We are looking for an Employment Development Worker (EDW) to join our team in Woolwich, SE18 and play a key role in helping people take the next step towards employment, training and independence.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about employability, training and supporting individuals to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.

About the role

As an Employment Development Worker, you will:

• Build relationships with local organisations, employers and referral partners to promote our services and opportunities
• Recruit and support workforce members into work placements and training programmes
• Provide practical employment support, including CV writing, job searching and interview preparation
• Develop employer partnerships to create work placements and employment opportunities
• Support the delivery of training programmes and recognised qualifications
• Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and provide reports
• Support the day-to-day running of the project alongside colleagues and workforce members

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in employment support, careers advice, training or a customer-facing support role
• Experience supporting adults facing barriers to employment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to motivate, support and encourage people to develop
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• A team-focused approach with a commitment to achieving positive outcomes

Desirable

• Experience delivering workplace-based training
• Knowledge of the benefits system
• Full UK driving licence

Why join First Step Trust?

This is an opportunity to join an organisation that makes a real difference to people’s lives. You will play a direct role in helping individuals build confidence, gain skills and move into meaningful employment or further training.

The closing date will be 24th July, interviews to be held week commencing 27th July.

If you are passionate about supporting people and creating opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a team that changes lives through work, training and opportunity.

Link to Change is an award-winning charity dedicated to protecting children and young people from exploitation, abuse and harm. We work alongside children, families, professionals and communities to create safer futures and stronger outcomes.

Now entering an exciting new phase of growth across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, we are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next chapter.

 Link to Change has a strong reputation as a trusted specialist in tackling child sexual exploitation, criminal exploitation, online harms and abuse affecting children and young people. Our work has influenced policy and practice, supported thousands of children and families, and amplified the voices of young people with lived experience.

We are ambitious about the future. We want to reach more children, strengthen our influence, grow our services, and continue driving meaningful change within safeguarding systems and communities.

As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to the charity, ensuring we remain financially sustainable, well governed and focused on achieving the greatest possible impact for children and young people. Working closely with our Board of Trustees, staff team and partners, you will lead organisational development, strengthen relationships across sectors, champion safeguarding excellence and help shape the future direction of the organisation.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected, award-winning charity with a passionate team, a strong reputation and a clear sense of purpose.

We are looking for a values-driven leader who can inspire others, build strong partnerships, navigate complexity and lead with confidence and compassion. You will share our commitment to safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and ensuring that the voices of children and young people remain at the heart of everything we do.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people and want to lead an organisation that is making a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

Join Link to Change and help create a future where every child and young person is safe, heard and free from exploitation.

Please ensure to follow the guidance within the application pack on how to apply.

Corporate Business Development Manager 

Aquilas is delighted to be working with The Sick Children's Trust to recruit a Corporate Business Development Manager to grow corporate giving, and help families stay together when they need it most.

This is a full time, permanent role to work from their London office (one day per week in the office)

Location: London, Hybrid –  1 days a week in the office

Salary: £41,000 – £44,000 per annum 

Reports to: Director of Fundraising

About the charity

The Sick Children’s Trust is the charity that provides vital ‘Homes from Home’ where families with a sick child in hospital can stay, free of charge, just minutes from their child’s bedside.

At an overwhelming and difficult time, we offer families the support they need to face the day ahead. They can have a hot shower and a comfortable bed to rest, and our caring staff are there to listen and comfort them when they need it. Not only do we alleviate financial worries, but we also help the mental wellbeing of the families we support.

Purpose of the role

To lead the growth of The Sick Children’s Trust’s corporate partnerships programme, securing new business and developing high-value, long-term relationships that generate income and brand visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategy to grow corporate income, focusing on new business and long-term high-value corporate partnership opportunities.
• Lead on proactive corporate new business generation, maximising introductions and networks provided through our established Fundraising Development Board.
• Support the planning and delivery of key philanthropic engagement and networking events, designed to strengthen relationships, enhance stakeholder engagement, and generate high-quality introductions through the Fundraising Development Board.
• Proactively identify and research prospective new companies aligned with the charity’s mission, values and income growth strategy, ensuring targeted and timely approaches are made.
• Regularly develop creative and tailored approaches and submit propositions that reflect a company’s CSR, marketing or staff engagement objectives.
• Produce high-quality, pitch-ready proposals, presentations and decks, collaborating with the Communications and Marketing Team.
• Deliver confident, persuasive pitches at a senior level (e.g. CSR leads, directors, boards)..

What we’re looking for:

• A track record of securing new business or corporate partnerships, ideally in a fundraising CSR setting
• Confident writing and presenting skills, with experience creating professional pitch decks and delivering high-level presentations
• A strategic thinker who can spot opportunities, plan a compelling approach, and close the deal
• Experience collaborating across teams (e.g. Marketing design, service delivery) to shape proposals and deliver joint objectives
• A strong relationship-builder with the credibility to work with senior executives, philanthropists and decision-makers
• Organised, self-starting and passionate about helping families when they need it most

To apply

For details on how to apply please click through to the job vacancy on the Aquilas website, where you can also find the full job description.

Aquilas are wholly committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates.  We are truly invested in our candidates and being supportive and informative throughout the application journey

"Lead finance. Shape strategy. Change lives."

Aspire Oxfordshire is an ambitious charity working to tackle inequality and create lasting opportunities for people and communities facing disadvantage. Every year, we support people experiencing homelessness, poverty, poor mental health, digital exclusion, unemployment and other barriers to reaching their potential.

Through supported housing, homelessness prevention, education, training and employment programmes and digital inclusion projects, we help people take positive steps towards greater independence, wellbeing and opportunity.

We are now seeking a values-led and commercially minded Head of Finance and Resources to join our Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping Aspire's future.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to combine strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery in an organisation that makes a tangible difference every day.

As Head of Finance and Resources, you will lead Aspire's finance and resource functions, ensuring strong financial stewardship, effective governance, organisational resilience and sustainable growth. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and senior colleagues, you will help shape organisational strategy, support business development and fundraising activity, and ensure the charity remains financially strong and well positioned for the future.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical finance expertise with excellent leadership and relationship-building skills. You will be equally comfortable presenting financial information to Trustees, supporting managers to improve financial performance, and helping to identify opportunities that strengthen our impact and sustainability.

You will bring:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and/or significant senior financial management experience.

• Experience of leading finance and operational functions within a charity, public sector, social enterprise or similarly complex organisation.

• Strong strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting skills.

• Experience of producing meaningful management information and using data to support organisational decision-making.

• Advanced Power BI and financial reporting skills, with the ability to develop insightful dashboards and reporting solutions.

• Knowledge of grant funding, commissioned services and restricted fund management.

• Experience of developing and improving systems, processes and organisational effectiveness.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop others.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with Trustees, funders, partners and colleagues.

• A practical, solutions-focused approach and willingness to work collaboratively across the organisation.

• A commitment to Aspire's values and a genuine passion for creating opportunities for people facing disadvantage.

Why Join Aspire?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious organisation at an exciting point in its development. You will play a key role in helping Aspire deliver its Strategy 2025–2030, supporting innovative services that help people secure safe housing, improve their wellbeing, gain qualifications, access employment and build brighter futures.

In return we offer:

• Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension contribution

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Hybrid working arrangements

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people across Oxfordshire

Aspire Oxfordshire celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in the charity sector.

Job Purpose

To lead and oversee the delivery of TLC: Talk, Listen, Change’s charitable income generation and fundraising function, driving sustainable income growth through a diverse portfolio of opportunities including commissioning, grant applications, charitable trusts and foundations and fundraising activity. The Head of Development will carry out a mixed role, primarily consisting of informing the strategy, supervising the team and supporting them to secure income - while also directly creating some high-value / high-stakes submissions themselves. The role will play a key part in shaping and delivering the organisation’s growth ambitions, ensuring a strong and balanced pipeline across statutory, commissioned and voluntary income streams. As part of TLC’s Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will act as a senior advisor on charitable income generation opportunities and contribute to the wider strategic direction of the organisation. 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Contribution

•  Be a member of the Senior Leadership Team of TLC: Talk, Listen, Change, contributing to organisational strategy, growth and long-term sustainability.
• Work alongside the Group Director of Partnerships and Development and other senior leaders to shape and deliver TLC’s development and charitable income generation strategy.
• Act as a senior advisor on development, funding and growth of charitable income sources for the organisation.
• Take a lead role in fostering a culture of ambition, collaboration and continuous improvement. 

Development and Income Generation

• Lead the team to deliver focused and successful development activity across TLC, ensuring a strong and sustainable pipeline of opportunities across: Tenders / commissioning (including pre-market engagement such as soft market testing, actual submissions including PQQs, ITTs, framework applications and presentations / interviews) Charitable trusts and foundations, Grants, Fundraising, Corporate relationships
• Work closely with our: Group Head of Marketing and Communications to create and run exciting, engaging campaigns and projects which grow awareness of and support for TLC, ultimately leading to increased income, Director of Finance To ensure budgets are accurate and bids appropriately costed, Director and Heads of Services To ensure we can deliver safely, securely and effectively,  Director of Partnerships and Development To ensure strategic alignment and relationships.
• Ensure a detailed understanding of all tender specifications including a thorough assessment of the implications and requirements of TLC within each opportunity.
• Ensure all submissions are high quality, aligned to TLC values and priorities.
• Work closely with service leads and partnerships colleagues to identify, scope and develop new opportunities. 

Leadership and Management

• Provide strong leadership to the Development team, including line management of Development Managers.
• Support a high-performing, collaborative team culture aligned to TLC behaviours and values.
• Ensure effective performance management, supervision, and development of staff (including one-to-ones, appraisals and team meetings).

Performance, Planning and Delivery

• Lead the development and delivery of a clear development plan aligned to organisational strategy.
• Monitor and report on development and fundraising performance, ensuring a data informed approach to decision-making.
• Provide delegated budget management for development and fundraising activity.
• Ensure smooth transition from development activity to service mobilisation, working closely with operational teams.

External Relationships and Profile

• Build and maintain strong relationships with commissioners, funders and partners with regard to charitable income generation opportunities.
• Represent TLC at external forums, networks and events, contributing to sector influence and profile. Governance and Ways of Working
• Ensure all development and fundraising activity aligns with TLC policies, values and ethical frameworks.
• Contribute to organisational planning cycles, board reporting and strategic development processes.
• Commit to continuous professional development and maintain awareness of sector trends and opportunities. 

Location: Flexible on location.

Interviews: Week commencing 27th July 2026

As a Fundraising Systems Executive, you will play a key role in embedding our new Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM, helping fundraising teams get the most out of our new systems. You will be part of a newly formed Technology team of developers, testers, and product specialists, working closely with brilliant colleagues to improve processes, manage donor data, and deliver innovative solutions.

This role suits someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who can support end users with technical issues and requests while managing multiple initiatives with ease.

You will need an understanding of fundraising processes and donor management, experience with CRM systems like Dynamics 365, familiarity with campaign management and reporting tools such as Excel or Power BI, and ideally a background in application support or not-for-profit organisations.

You’ll enjoy the variety of moving between reactive support and proactive delivery, helping shape the future of our fundraising systems while working alongside a clever and supportive team.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Fundraising Systems Executives? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Fundraising Systems Executives! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing a major donor programme that directly supports life-changing eye care services in the Holy Land. You will work closely with the Executive Director, UK (EDUK) and senior leadership, including the CEO and Trustees, to contribute to the long-term sustainability of a respected and impactful international charity.

As part of a small, ambitious and collaborative UK team, you will play a major role in shaping and developing the major donor programme, building meaningful relationships with supporters and seeing the tangible impact of your work on patients and communities.

The St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) is a UK-registered charity delivering expert eye care to the people of the Holy Land, regardless of ethnicity, religion or ability to pay. It operates through two locally-registered charities to provide services in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.

Senior Direct Marketing Executive

Salary: £48,396- £55,644 per annum + benefits

(We normally offer a starting salary at the start of the range)

Based: Islington, London – hybrid working

Closing date: Sunday, 19th July 2026

Location: Islington, London. We aim to create an environment where everyone can contribute to the best of their abilities. Our hybrid working approach brings together the benefits of both office-based and remote working in an inclusive way. For this role, you’ll be expected to work from our Islington office at least 40% of the time each week. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support individual needs.

Greenpeace UK is an independent national/regional organisation within the global Greenpeace campaigning network, which acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace. The global network of Greenpeace organisations comprises 26 independent national/regional Greenpeace organisations with presence in over 55 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, as well as a coordinating and supporting organisation, Greenpeace International.

This Senior Marketing Executive role is perfect for an experienced marketing all-rounder who can apply their skills and knowledge to a range of fundraising products and initiatives that support Greenpeace’s mission to halve emissions and restore biodiversity.

Job requirements

You will achieve this by:

• Project managing a range of marketing and fundraising campaigns to drive income – from ideation and strategy through to implementation and evaluation.
• Applying marketing and fundraising principles to everything you do - e.g.. storytelling, audience-led product development, tailoring messaging to target audiences, designing engaging user journeys which help us acquire, retain and engage our supporters.
• Being adaptable and highly organised - allowing you to excel in a campaigning organisation where things change often.
• Collaborating effectively with a range of internal stakeholders - helping to engage and make the most of in-house expertise
• Analysing results - using data and insights to test and learn and iteratively improve campaign and fundraising performance.
• Championing anti-racist values – tailoring your approach to those with different perspectives, and helping Greenpeace to reach a broader more diverse audience.

About you

You’ll be a seasoned marketing professional who cares about environmental issues and aligns with Greenpeace’s values. You’ll thrive in this role if you are adaptable, collaborative and proactive. You’ll love the idea of moving around the Digital and Direct Marketing team periodically and you’ll be someone who embraces change and works well with a wide range of people.

You’ll be able to apply your knowledge of marketing principles to your work, making use of data, trends and insights to support your decision making. You’ll be motivated by playing a vital role in growing Greenpeace’s supporters and helping to meet our ambitious fundraising targets which power our vital campaigns.

Essential criteria for success                                                                          

• Project management - Demonstrable experience planning and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns or projects from start to finish in a project lead role.
• Marketing and fundraising principles - Proven track record applying best practice and insights to ensure work is as effective as possible.
• Organisation - Proven track record managing competing demands across multiple projects.
• Collaboration - A clear communicator who is able to work effectively with a range of people.
• Data analysis - Able to analyse and interpret social media campaign performance data across multiple channels.
• Commitment to diversity and anti-racism - Can speak to tangible, personal examples of how you have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and anti-racism in your work.

We give you

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. We offer great benefits such as a generous pension scheme, subsidised lunches, free yoga and a wealth of well-being resources, just to name a few. Take a look at our Work for Greenpeace pages to find out more about what it’s like to work for us and why you should apply.

Our commitment to diversity

We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in environmental and campaigning organisations and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this.

One of our Anti Racism Plan objectives is to proactively achieve stronger representation of people of colour, particularly within leadership positions, and we have recently published ambitious race representation targets. 

As part of our commitment to increasing representation of people from underrepresented communities in the environmental sector, we are piloting a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) as a new approach to make our recruitment more equitable. If you identify as a person of colour, you can choose to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We will be aiming to offer everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria a first stage interview. While we fully intend to honour this, exceptionally high application volumes may affect our capacity. If so, we will communicate clearly and keep candidates informed as we continue to learn and improve.

To apply

For further information including the job description, please download the applicant information pack. Please ensure to save this file to your computer for future reference. Once the job listing has closed you will no longer be able to access it online.

We recommend taking a look at this document that contains top tips for filling out your application, complied by our recruitment team.

If you have any questions, please email us. Please note that this email address is only for information. All applications have to be filled out on the website and cannot be submitted via email.

Greenpeace UK is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other category protected by law

Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026

Head of Business Development

We are seeking an experienced business development professional with a proven track record of securing funding, winning contracts and developing strategic partnerships to help drive organisational growth and sustainability.

Position: Head of Business Development
Salary: £46,654 per annum
Location: Exeter with hybrid working arrangements
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9 July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 27th July

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established charity as a member of the Executive Management Team. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will lead the organisation's business development activities, helping to secure funding, diversify income streams and strengthen strategic partnerships.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing the Business Development Strategy, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities and leading on the preparation of high-quality funding applications, grant bids and tender submissions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and implementation of the Business Development Strategy
• Identifying and pursuing funding, grant and contract opportunities
• Writing and submitting high-quality bids, tenders and funding applications
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities
• Supporting organisational sustainability through income generation and diversification
• Horizon scanning to identify emerging funding and development opportunities
• Leading and contributing to organisational planning and strategic development
• Representing the organisation with funders, commissioners and stakeholders
• Providing leadership as part of the Executive Management Team

About You

You will be an experienced business development, fundraising or income generation professional with a successful track record of securing funding and developing strategic opportunities.

You will have:

• Significant experience securing grant funding and winning new contracts
• Experience developing successful funding bids, including large-scale applications
• Strong partnership development and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience of public sector procurement and commissioning processes
• Excellent written communication and bid-writing abilities
• Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills
• Experience of managing projects, budgets and staff
• The ability to influence, negotiate and build effective working relationships
• A proactive and collaborative approach with the ability to work strategically and operationally

About the Organisation

This charity works alongside communities in Devon to help create thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work. Through community development, advice, support and partnership working, the organisation helps communities identify solutions to local challenges and improve outcomes for people across the region.

The organisation offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Head of Fundraising, Business Development Manager, Income Generation Manager, Funding Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Bid Manager, Director of Development, Partnerships Lead, Commercial Development Manager, Fundraising and Development Manager.

Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the client, NFP People. #INDNFP

For over 30 years, RASASC has provided specialist, trauma-informed support to survivors of rape, sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse across Cheshire and Merseyside. 

As Managing Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, working closely with our Board of Trustees, staff team, funders, commissioners and partners to ensure RASASC continues to deliver high-quality, survivor-centred services while building a sustainable future.

The opportunity:

• Shape and deliver RASASC’s strategy, growth plans and future direction
• Lead and inspire a committed team, creating a culture of excellence, collaboration and learning
• Ensure strong governance, financial sustainability and organisational resilience
• Develop relationships with funders, commissioners, partners and stakeholders
• Champion survivor voices and influence the wider sexual violence support sector
• Drive innovation, service improvement and long-term impact

We are looking for an experienced senior leader who can demonstrate:

• Strategic leadership experience within the charity, public, voluntary or social purpose sector
• A strong track record of managing budgets, resources and organisational performance
• Experience working with Boards, Trustees or Non-Executive Directors
• Success in securing funding through grants, contracts, tenders or partnerships
• The ability to lead people, manage change and build effective relationships
• A commitment to equality, inclusion, safeguarding and survivor-centred practice

This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected organisation with a powerful mission — ensuring survivors of sexual violence receive the support, advocacy and voice they deserve.If you are an ambitious, compassionate and strategic leader who wants to create lasting change, we would love to hear from you.