Senior Director Jobs in Birmingham
We're looking for an experienced strategy professional with a demonstrable track record of managing strategy projects to join the team on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting time to join the team at Ambition Institute and we are energised about the strategic opportunities ahead. For almost 15 years, we and our predecessor charities have been delivering high quality professional development programmes to educators serving disadvantaged communities. We are now working with more teachers and school leaders than ever before, annually delivering programmes to over 50,000 educators nationwide.
As Associate Director, Strategy, you will be responsible for leading and implementing complex strategic projects across the organisation, playing a vital role in organisational decision making. Strategy projects will include evaluating new external delivery opportunities, influencing sector policy and practice projects, and internal strategy development and implementation. You will contribute to briefing papers for senior leaders and develop papers for our Executive Committee.
Who are Ambition Institute?
A great teacher changes the future every day. Especially for children who have had a tough start in life, a teacher can be the critical factor in their success.
At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time.
That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life.
- We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive.
- We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice.
- We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement.
We would like you to:
- Lead the defining of new strategy projects to deliver our long-term strategy
- Lead the delivery of complex strategy projects, collaborating with both senior and junior stakeholders across the organisation to achieve desired project goals and outcomes
- Lead the planning, development and drafting of complex reports, facilitating input from senior colleagues, communicating complex ideas and proposals effectively to inform decision-making at the executive level.
- Facilitate highly effective meetings and workshops, building strong relationships across the organisation, and fostering collaboration across departments to input into strategy projects.
Working in a hybrid way, you’ll be attached to either our Birmingham, London or Manchester office and will report to the Head of Strategy. In line with our current ways of working, you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 1 day a month, in addition to team days and this may be reviewed by Ambition.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
To succeed in this role, you'll have proven experience of initiating and delivering projects. You'll also have a track record of independently approaching complex problems in a structured way, leveraging evidence, business and financial acumen, and logical reasoning to support strong recommendations.
Our successful candidate will be a strong quantitative thinker and proactive relationship and stakeholder manager. It's essential that you have proven experience of producing papers with impact independently for Executive Committee and Board of Trustees stakeholders.
If this has sparked some interest, we would love to receive an application from you.
What’s in it for you….?
- Competitive annual salary
- Professional development for all staff
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and 'winter shut down’ at the end of December/beginning of January
- Employer pension contribution of 11%
- Agile, hybrid working culture, so you can manage when and where you work
- Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
- Blind recruitment process to ensure equality and fairness in our hiring
- Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service
- Shared parental leave package
- Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line
- Comfortable and collaborative workspaces in the city centres of Manchester, Birmingham and London
- Work-from-home technology package to support hybrid working
- Interest free season ticket / bike loans
We don’t expect the person we hire to have all of the following, but this should give you a sense of what would enable you to thrive in this role and in our organisation:
You should apply for this role if:
- You care deeply about educational disadvantage and being part of an organisation that challenges inequality
- You have a good work ethic and strive to make a difference in the job you do
- You always give maximum effort to understand and meet the needs of our partners and participants
- You always have a great attitude so we “can do” for all our colleagues, partners and participants
- You are open to feedback and learning because we want to keep getting better
- You work with your initiative to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective
- You are well organised and can prioritise work that will have the greatest impact
You'll love working at Ambition if…
- You want a career with a person-centred organisation with a cause at its heart.
- You have a collaborative work ethos, bring warmth and good humour to work and constructive outlook to every situation
- You enjoy working in a fast-moving workplace, with a great support structure around you
- You would like to grow with an ambitious organisation as it progresses over time
- Want flexibility in how you work – splitting your time between one of our offices and remote working and managing your own working patterns to get the job done.
How to apply…
All applications must be received by the closing date 23:59 on 26 March 2025. Interviews are expected to take place on the 31 March and 1 April.
Please note when you click apply, you'll be taken to the Birmingham posting of the role. You can still apply via this posting as it won't determine your location if successful.
Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation.
As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will shape and implement innovative strategies, driving growth in philanthropic giving, secure corporate partnerships and obtain critical funding. With a focus on cultivating mutually beneficial, long-term relationships, you’ll craft compelling proposals, develop tailored stewardship plans, and create sponsorship opportunities that inspire ongoing support.
You’ll lead the way in securing multi-year corporate partnerships and nurturing donor relationships to meet ambitious income targets. As a key player in the senior fundraising team, you’ll contribute to strategic planning, represent the charity at events, and champion new approaches to fundraising.
With our newly formed Development Board, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will identify and utilise key networks to grow our philanthropic supporter base across corporate and major donor income streams. With strong writing skills, this person will also craft tailored and compelling corporate proposals and trust and foundation applications.
Who are we looking for?
To support our vision and ensure the achievement of ambitious income targets to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma, we are looking for a strategic and results-driven high-value fundraiser to join our team.
We are particularly keen to speak with interested candidates who enjoy cultivating high-value relationships from scratch and stewarding five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, and/or major donor relationships.
Person specification:
- Strategic thinker with significant experience of developing strategic plans to grow and optimise high-value fundraising.
- Expert knowledge of philanthropy fundraising methodology and current philanthropic trends.
- Experience writing successful five/six-figure high-value proposals to corporates and trusts and foundations.
- Good planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple activities with conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to motivate and influence others.
- Demonstrable success in stewarding supporters/donors, corporate partners, and trusts and foundations.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
First stage interviews: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Second stage interviews: Tuesday 29th April 2025
As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, this key leadership role will be pivotal in developing and implementing strategies across events, community initiatives, challenge events, individual giving, and appeals. As Senior Mass Fundraising Lead, you will grow income, foster long-term supporter relationships, and secure vital unrestricted funds to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma.
The successful postholder will lead our mass fundraising efforts to ensure they are high-impact, supporter-focused, and aligned with the charity’s mission. Whether it’s delivering memorable fundraising events, growing challenge participation, or developing and strengthening individual giving programmes, your work will play a crucial role in achieving ambitious income targets to make a meaningful difference in the fight against childhood cancer.
Who are we looking for?
We seek a dynamic and strategic mass fundraising professional with a strong track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies across multiple income streams.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Extensive experience in mass fundraising – including events, community fundraising, challenge events, and individual giving.
- Proven success in developing and executing fundraising strategies to achieve ambitious income targets.
- Strong leadership skills – with the ability to inspire, manage, and develop a high-performing team.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities – effectively engaging donors, supporters, and stakeholders.
- A data-driven and innovative mindset, with experience using CRM systems to optimise fundraising strategies.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
First stage interviews: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Second stage interviews: Tuesday 29th April 2025
As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for arts and heritage?
Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage are seeking an experienced Operations Director to drive our strategic vision, champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, and ensure the continued success of our dynamic programmes. Working alongside the CEO/Artistic Director and Board of Trustees, you’ll lead on business planning, financial management, fundraising, and governance while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace.
Information Session:
To learn more about this role, join our information session on Thursday 20th March 2025, 11-12 noon via a ZOOM Webinar. An attendees list will not be visible to other attendees.
To join the webinar, please visit our website for the link.
About the Role:
- Responsible to: CEO/Artistic Director
- Responsible for: Marketing & Communications Manager, Programme Manager, Learning Manager, Marketing & Programmes Assistant, Finance Officer and other occasional consultants and freelance staff.
- Purpose: This is a senior position working collaboratively with the Artistic Director to ensure effective delivery of Sampad’s business plan, developmental and organisational aspirations as well as overseeing its financial, contractual and legal obligations as a company limited by guarantee, charity and employer.
- Contract: Full time, permanent contract. We are open to this role being 4 days a week pro rata.
- Salary: £40 – 45,000 pa.
- Start Date: As soon as possible.
- Location: This role is office based. Sampad Offices are located at Midlands Arts Centre
How to Apply:
Download our recruitment pack for more information. To apply, please send:
- A copy of your CV (no more than two A4 pages) including all relevant contact information.
- One of the following: Either a written statement of interest (no more than 2x A4 pages), a voice note or video (no more than 4 minutes), indicating how your knowledge, skills, experience, and personal attributes meet the Person Specification for the post.
- Please also include the names and contact details of two current referees (only contacted after seeking permission).
- Completed Equalities form (this is for monitoring purposes only and will be detached from your application prior to review).
Key Dates:
- The closing date is Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at midnight
- First Stage interviews will take place Wednesday 9th April 2025
- Second Stage interviews will take place Tuesday 15th April 2025
- Both interviews will be in person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
It is an exciting time to be joining Engineers Against Poverty (EAP) with the organisation growing in its impact to improve infrastructure transparency, advocating for greater openness and integrity in climate finance, and promoting our work on green cities and infrastructure.
EAP is a leader in infrastructure and international development with strong links with development agencies, government and industry. We develop research, policy and practice in infrastructure investment, labour standards, climate change, transparency and accountability and local content in line with our mission to help reduce poverty.
The appointee will also take on for the same role for CoST, the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative – a transparency, participation and accountability programme which operates in 20 countries and for which EAP hosts its International Secretariat.
As Senior Finance Manager you will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the organisation. You will also lead on the charity's year-end accounts ensuring that financial statements are prepared in line with the latest SORP requirements and liaise directly with the organisation's external auditors.
You will be an experienced finance professional with at least 5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role (including at management level) and ideally in a not-for profit organisation. You will possess qualification or part-qualification in AAT/ACCA/ACA/CIMA with knowledge of UK charity accounting. You will show high levels of initiative, an ability to work with minimum supervision across a varied workload, and possess strong communication skills. Further detail on requirements of this role in the attached job pack.
Key responsibilities include:
- As a member of the senior management team, you are responsible for the management of the financial systems including producing, maintaining and managing budgets and financial management reports (including management accounts, preparation of annual accounts and other statutory reports)
- Ensure compliance with corporate and charitable law, and ensure that financial systems comply with statutory and other requirements (e.g. SORP)
- General finance management such as ensuring financial management policies and procedures are up to date, assist in the preparation of financial proposals and bids, and other responsibilities that may be required to meet the needs of the organisation.
We are a flexible employer and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with potential candidates. We are an international team and this is a fully remote role (with travel and in-person attendance required at meetings a few times a year likely in London, UK). We encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join Us in Driving Real Change! Lead Hope for the Future's Policy and Engagement Team
Location: Sheffield HQ or Remote (UK-wide)
Salary: £43,235.28 per annum (+ £3,000 London Weighting, where applicable)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Are you passionate about inspiring change in the fight against climate change?
At Hope for the Future (HFTF), our mission is to empower individuals and communities to engage in meaningful conversations with politicians and drive bold climate action. We believe that through collaboration across political divides, we can create a future where climate action is central to decision-making in government and beyond.
We are seeking an experienced, passionate leader to take on the role of Director of Policy and Engagement and help shape the future of climate action.
Are you an inspiring, strategic leader ready to make a tangible impact? If so, this is your opportunity to lead our Policy and Engagement team, drive meaningful change, and be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking organisation.
What you’ll be doing
As a key member of the senior leadership team, you’ll have the responsibility of overseeing the delivery of our impactful projects and ensuring that our ambitious three-year strategy is achieved. You’ll provide expert leadership, empowering your team to drive engagement with diverse communities and policymakers across the UK.
Your role will involve:
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Leading and growing HFTF’s impact by overseeing delivery programmes, achieving targets, and ensuring financial sustainability
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Managing and mentoring a talented, motivated team while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
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Strengthening partnerships with organisations, policymakers, and stakeholders
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Representing the charity in external communications, events, and public speaking opportunities
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Actively contributing to the overall strategy and direction of HFTF
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a leader who is not only strategic and results-driven but also passionate about climate action and empowering communities. You’ll need:
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At least 3 years’ experience in a management or leadership role within a charity, NGO, or social enterprise
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A strong understanding of UK politics, advocacy, and public engagement
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Proven success in building and maintaining partnerships, particularly those that generate income or support paid services
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Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and working with diverse stakeholders
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Ability to lead and motivate a team, with a commitment to personal development and performance management
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Familiarity with project management, CRM systems, and monitoring & evaluation
Why join us?
At HFTF, we offer a unique, supportive environment where you can make a real difference. By joining our passionate staff team who are dedicated to real change you will :
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Lead a dynamic, passionate team dedicated to tackling the climate and nature crises
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Be part of a charity with a strong mission to influence national and local decision-makers
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Have access to generous benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), a pension contribution, and wellbeing support
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Work with a flexible approach, including remote or hybrid options
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Receive a competitive salary with London Weighting where applicable
This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference, lead our policy and engagement team, and contribute to the continued success of a leading climate charity.
Salary and Benefits
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Salary: £43,235.28 per annum + £3k London Weighting for qualifying areas
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30 days annual leave + statutory holidays
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Employer Pension Contribution
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Flexible working options, with the ability to work remotely or from our Sheffield office
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Well-being support, Bike to Work Scheme, and Season Ticket Loan Scheme
Location
This role is flexible—either based in our Sheffield office or working remotely anywhere in the UK. Some national travel will be required.
Ready to lead for change?
If you are passionate about driving action on the climate and nature crises and have the leadership skills to take HFTF to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now and help us create lasting change in the fight for a better future.
Hope for the Future is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Apply now
Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of climate advocacy? If you’re ready to inspire action and help us make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications close at 9am on Wednesday 2nd April 2025, click here to apply.
Online interviews during week commencing 10th April 2025.
Our mission is to equip people across the UK with the tools they need to have effective conversations with their local politicians on climate change
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Blended between office and home (England and Wales). Time in office negotiable
We are excited to announce a newly created leadership opportunity for a Director of Income. This critical role will bring together our competitive commissioning, tendering, and fundraising efforts to secure sustainable funding that shapes the future of Citizens Advice, supports our policy and advocacy goals, and enables our long-term success.
As the Director of Income, you will lead a passionate and expert department, inspiring and developing a team that will deliver significant income growth. This will be key in ensuring our financial sustainability and advancing our transformation programme. Your leadership will be vital in driving impactful partnerships with funders and within the wider advice sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of Citizens Advice’s income generation strategy, driving growth in both commissioned funding and voluntary income streams.
- Collaborate strategically with senior leadership and departments to ensure alignment with the organisation’s mission and financial objectives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing funders while identifying and securing new large-scale commissioning opportunities, focusing on securing seven- and eight-figure income.
- Lead the team to deliver high-quality, competitive bids and tenders that meet funders’ needs while advancing Citizens Advice’s policy and advocacy objectives.
- Support the development of strategies to diversify income, including expanding voluntary fundraising efforts.
- Work closely with the Executive Director of Partnerships and Advocacy and other senior leaders to ensure a cohesive approach to partnership development and organisational growth.
About You:
- Significant experience in income generation, including competitive commissioning, large-scale bidding and tendering, and fundraising.
- Strong leadership experience, with a proven ability to inspire, motivate, and develop teams to achieve ambitious goals.
- Demonstrated success in securing substantial funding and building long-term partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence at a senior level.
- A passion for the mission of Citizens Advice and a commitment to supporting the delivery of advice and advocacy services across the UK.
Why Join Us?
At Citizens Advice, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our services and ensuring we can continue to support individuals and communities. You will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and impact. If you are driven by purpose and have the expertise to help us build a financially sustainable future, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and how you meet the requirements of the role.
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is of strategic importance within the organisation and recognised as integral to all we do as a service.
Central to pursuing our EDI mission is building diverse and inclusive teams in which everyone has a sense of belonging. We believe inclusion is a social justice issue - a principle that underpins our all EDI work. To that end, we particularly welcome applications from people we would like to see better represented in our organisation and sector - people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. We follow the social model of disability. We will offer an interview to disabled candidates who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident Interview Commitment where they meet our selection criteria in their application. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances where it is not practicable or appropriate, we may limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates. We will provide reasonable adjustments as needed.
We’re a flexible employer, so this role may suit anyone who’d prefer a flexible arrangement to help their work/life balance, many of our colleagues spend most of their time working remotely. Whilst we prefer a blended approach between a local office, if one is near you, and home we’re open to being flexible on location, occasionally a role may require you to be based in a certain location if that's the case it will be detailed in the advert or job description. This can be discussed in more detail during your interview.
The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.
Please be aware that Citizens Advice is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
We have been awarded the top charity in Third sectors' employer index, where it's recognised that Citizens Advice is an organization that not only prioritizes the people we serve but also values the wellbeing of its employees.
Citizens Advice seeks to redeploy internal staff who are at risk or under notice of redundancy and will prioritise them in the recruitment process where necessary. If you have been confirmed as at risk or under notice of redundancy please ensure you indicate this in the at-risk box in your application.
Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.
This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.
Salary: £56,000 per annum (additional £2,000 London weighting if applicable)
Contract type: Permanent - Part time or Full time (minimum 4 days a week).
Location: London, Birmingham or Bristol.
Hybrid: 1 day per week in regional office
Envision launched its latest, three-year strategy this year. We aim to build the reach and impact of our work, deepening our presence in our hub cities and expanding into new areas of high need and low charity presence.
As our Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships you will own the design and delivery of our fundraising strategy so that we can secure the resources and build the partnerships we need to fulfil these aims and deliver our mission.
You will join at a moment of momentum. We have increased our income each year over the last four years, diversifying our sources and moving a greater proportion of funding to multiyear and unrestricted streams. We have a clear and focused mission and plan, a strong record of recent success, and a dynamic team and culture.
We are seeking an inspiring leader, with a vision for how to drive our growth plans through philanthropy and partnerships fundraising. To do this you will need to empower your team to be collaborative, ambitious and creative. You will champion the transformative impact of Essential Skills on young people from under-represented background and the need to move funding and focus behind them. You will be an enthusiastic advocate of our programme and our strong record of rigourous evidence.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide the strategic direction, the leadership and the drive behind our fundraising strategy.
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Ensure we meet our three-year plan income targets - £1.5m for 2025/26 and £1.6m in 2026/27.
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Develop and deliver annual plans for driving planned income growth, deepening and diversifying income sources, strengthening partner and donor engagement, and developing a promising future income pipeline.
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Generate and convert new leads, including strategic philanthropic funding partnerships, and steward these partnerships in collaboration with the CEO, Board, and senior team.
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Oversee the annual and rolling budgets related to income and fundraising related expenditure.
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
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Experience managing and growing a funding portfolio of £1.5m pa, including setting and rolling out the strategy and ensuring a strong team and robust systems.
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Experience securing strategic philanthropic funding partnerships
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Experience building and stewarding major individual and family donors or giving circles.
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Experience overseeing the delivery of a corporate partnership strategy.
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Experience inspiring and managing a high performing team, ensuring strong team culture, development and results.
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Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.
To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.
Deadline - Midnight Sunday 6th April
Please note:
-Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
- We will be interviewing as we go along, so early applicants are encouraged.
- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.
Senior Programme Manager
Location: Remote, but with regular visits to Foundation funded sites within a defined region, as well as visits to the Foundation office as determined by business needs, including attendance at quarterly Squad Meet-Ups
Salary: £52,000-£57,000 (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you passionate about using sport to transform communities? Do you have the leadership skills to drive sustainable grassroots sports facilities? If so, this role is for you.
The Senior Programme Manager at the Football Foundation will lead the delivery of the Hubs programme, a flagship initiative funded by the Premier League, The FA, and Government. The programme is transforming grassroots sports infrastructure by creating financially sustainable facilities that serve as thriving community hubs. These multi-pitch sites don’t just provide high-quality football facilities—they also support other sports, physical activity, and essential community services, all tailored to local needs. Outside of the Hubs programme, the role will lead and provide support to the Programmes team and wider organisation on the design and development of new and existing programmes, ensuring that they deliver against the Football Foundation’s strategic objectives.
As Senior Programme Manager you will:
- Manage feasibility assessments to prioritise sites based on sustainability and impact.
- Work with technical teams to optimise hub design, balancing costs and long-term viability.
- Develop operating models with Local Authorities to secure long-term investment.
- Guide Local Authorities through procurement and funding applications.
- Use data insights to refine programme criteria and showcase impact.
- Lead new programme development to align with strategic objectives.
For more details about the role, please download the recruitment pack.
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need to be a football expert, but you must believe in the power of sport to transform communities. We’re looking for someone who:
- Has proven experience in programme management, strategic planning, and partnership development.
- Can navigate complex stakeholder relationships, particularly with Local Authorities and funding bodies.
- Understands financial sustainability models and their role in community sports facilities.
- Has strong leadership skills and can drive collaboration across teams.
- Is passionate about creating accessible, high-quality grassroots sports facilities.
What can we offer you?
The salary band for this role is £52,000 - £57,000 per annum. You’ll start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing after 2 years), and additional time off for volunteering. Benefits include an 8% employer pension contribution, free healthcare, gym subsidy, death in service benefit, and access to match tickets.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Most of all we want someone who reflects who we are as an organisation. We refer to our values as our four corners:
- Fair Players – open and inclusive in our approach
- Star Performers – trusted to deliver
- United Team Player – collaborative and easy to work with
- Passionate Supporters – flexible and willing
1st stage interviews via MS Teams are currently scheduled for 4 April 2025
2nd stage in person interviews to follow.
Everyone deserves a decent place to live – join Habitat for Humanity Great Britain as our new Director of Retail, and support people to find a safe, affordable home.
We’re on the lookout for an experienced senior level retail professional, with the energy and drive to
lead the successful introduction and expansion of our ReStore network, a charitable home improvement retail concept well established in the USA, Canada and Ireland, but new to Great Britain. This is your chance to take charge of a retail operation with a real purpose—helping families build a better future through safe and affordable housing.
You’ll be joining us at a really exciting time as we’re on an ambitious transformation journey, providing you with the opportunity to directly influence and develop retail expansion and impact in local communities.
Leading a high performing team of staff and volunteers who work collaboratively to generate resource and support for our mission, you’ll be responsible for sales growth and sustainability through strategic innovation, operational excellence, building brand awareness, valuable partnerships and community engagement.
If this sounds like it could be a good match for you, please take a look at the Candidate Pack on our website (Please see vacancies).
Please note: this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.
Job Description
Department: Retail
Reports to: National Director
Budget responsibility: Yes
Line management: 2 direct reports (Store Manager x 2) and an overall team of 13 when fully staffed (currently 3 roles staffed)
Location: Flexible/hybrid - home-based and with regular travel to stores, internal and external meetings.
About Habitat for Humanity Great Britain
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity Federation fighting global poverty and homelessness. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.
ReStore is Habitat for Humanity International’s unique, trademarked retail concept which was first opened in 1991 by the Habitat for Humanity affiliate in Winnipeg, Canada. Today there are over 1,000 ReStores successfully operating across Canada, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Northern Ireland.
Job Purpose
To support of Habitat GB’s vision of a decent home for everyone, the Director of Retail is accountable for the successful introduction of a new home improvement retail store to Great Britain called Habitat ReStore, which sells donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials. Habitat has already successfully introduced ReStore to other parts of its global network, including in the USA, Canada and Ireland, with all proceeds helping us ensure more people have access to decent homes.
The Director of Retail provides senior and strategic leadership for Habitat GB’s retail strategy, and for the entire ReStore operation. Key responsibilities include the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the impact of ReStore in Great Britain, such as income generation, brand awareness, partnership development, community engagement and outreach. The Director of Retail is also responsible for leading a high performing team to manage the ReStore footprint in Great Britain, and working collaboratively across Habitat GB, the international Habitat network (HFHI), and with external partners.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Retail works to ensure the impact, sustainability, diligence and productivity of the organisation, including engaging in organisational transformation, within the framework of a robust people and culture approach.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Strategic development & leadership:
Provide senior and strategic leadership for end-to-end retail operations.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive commercial and profit-driven strategy aligned with Habitat GB’s mission and goals.
- Continue to identify and maximise the opportunities, revenue and profit presented by the commercial operations of Retail as well as volunteering, community engagement and other programmes, working in collaboration with colleagues in the Programme Delivery and Fundraising & Partnerships teams.
- Working collaboratively across Habitat GB, review the commerciality of the wider charity and develop commercial projects capable of delivering efficiencies and increasing income which create increased support for the charity’s beneficiaries.
- Work with the Director of Finance, Operations & Compliance and other colleagues to ensure effective and efficient commercial delivery whilst taking accountability for establishing and maintaining appropriate delivery frameworks and governance.
- Lead and empower all ReStore colleagues to maximise income and profit from all Retail and sources (including online) whilst ensuring that costs are contained within budget.
- Lead the development of a plan for expansion of future ReStores.
- Work closely with the Director of Programme delivery and other colleagues to design, deliver and grow community-based outreach programmes connected to ReStore.
- Design and implement effective strategies and processes for programme implementation, including resource allocation, scheduling, and monitoring of progress.
- Ensure programmes are accessible, inclusive, and culturally sensitive to provide the best possible support to target communities.
Leadership of ReStore operations:
- Retain an oversight of new and ongoing commercial operations, including sales, marketing, donations, pricing and operational excellence.
- Monitor and analyse external market trends and competitor activities (not restricted to the UK) to identify and accelerate sustainable opportunities for growth.
- Support all ReStore communication and marketing using the charity’s comms channels, ensuring optimum strategy & planning, prioritising key areas of operational focus (including store opening, stock donations & volunteering) & shared annual Communications and Brand priorities.
- Develop and lead on building strong productive relationships with external suppliers including builders, designers, till suppliers, utility companies, etc. to ensure ReStore delivers on new store openings expectations and all stakeholder engagements.
- Oversee leasing activities including prospecting, negotiating, and ensuring execution of lease agreements. Negotiate terms and conditions that are favourable for our budget and needs.
- Coordinate property maintenance and repairs including shop renovations and fit out.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in all commercial activities.
- Ensure excellent risk management, including the identification and mitigation of commercial risks, implementing appropriate controls and safeguards.
- Measure and communicate the social and environmental impact of commercial activities.
External representation and strategic partnerships development:
- Represent Habitat in Great Britain and, where required, internationally. Work closely with the National Director and others on brand awareness, influencing & engagement opportunities, increasing visibility with partners, communities and other collaborators.
- Work collaboratively with the Fundraising & Partnerships team to support or lead high quality partnerships and strategic relationships.
- Work closely with other teams to ensure the development of high-quality proposals, propositions and reports which leverage opportunities across institutional and non- institutional prospects related to ReStore and contribute to our credibility as a trusted and impactful organisation.
- Be proactive in responding to external challenges as well as opportunities to raise the profile and impact of HFHGB.
- Ensure the organisation, its mission, strategic aims, services and products are consistently presented positively to relevant stakeholders. Act as an advocate for the organisation. Promote and enhance the charity’s position externally and develop and maintain good relations and effective networks with relevant stakeholders.
Performance management, reporting and monitoring:
- Set ambitious yet achievable revenue targets and other KPIs, monitoring progress effectively, taking proactive steps to meet and, where possible, exceed financial goals.
- Work with the Senior Leadership Team to oversee the active management of the National Strategy through the co-development of a new Performance Framework for the organisation, ensuring it is robust, strategically aligned, and balances prioritisation and focus with innovation and adaptability. Represent relevant areas of performance in governance forums, including Board level.
- Develop and manage the Retail department's budget, ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Coach staff on their commercial acumen, to nurture the teams in how to make the best financial decisions at their level of responsibility.
- Work closely with the Director of Finance, Operations & Compliance to track performance, and contribute to high quality reporting, income forecasting and budget management.
- Measure and communicate the social, financial and environmental impact of commercial/retail/outreach activities.
- Lead and support report to external partners, donors and other stakeholders.
Leadership and management:
- Build and lead a high-performing and ambitious team, inspired to implement and grow the ReStore brand in Great Britain, with a core focus on positive impact in ling with our national strategy.
- Manage, motivate and develop team members. Ensure regular 1-2-1s are held, set individual objectives, encourage a culture of giving and receiving feedback, where kindness and ambition support the progression of people and plans.
- Lead the development of a Volunteer Management programme for ReStore in line with sector-wide and Habitat for Humanity best practice. Including recruitment, onboarding, training, experience, engagement and communications. Ensure ReStore staff are supported to deliver outstanding volunteer management and build in regular feedback mechanisms.
- Working closely with the Head of People and others, support the ongoing development of a strong safeguarding culture throughout the organisation.
- Lead the development and monitoring of a safeguarding plan for all ReStore operations and programmes, including policy, protocols and training for volunteers and ReStore staff.
- Role model our values in line with Habitat GB’s inclusive approach to people and culture.
Organisational Leadership:
- Support the National Director in leading the organisation to deliver Habitat GB’s strategy and vision, acting as a collaborative and supportive member of a shared leadership team.
- As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, provide oversight of organisational priorities, productivity, performance, risk and due diligence.
- Be an active leader across the organisation, collaborating effectively with teams, and contributing fully to organisational wide initiatives and opportunities.
- Co-create ways of working to enable an adaptive, collaborative and high performing organisational team.
- Deputise for the National Director when required and represent Habitat GB in national and international meetings and forums.
Person profile:
- Significant retail leadership experience, ideally within a charitable, purpose-driven or social enterprise environment.
- A proven track record of leading teams to success, driving sustainable growth and profitability in a retail environment.
- Skilled in building strong relationships with diverse types of external partners, donors, volunteers, staff and stakeholders to achieve business and community-focussed impact objectives.
- Understands relevant legal and compliance requirements, with a track record of successful management across a similar operational platform.
- Experience managing safeguarding compliance in a similar operational environment.
- Experience of working in a similar organisation, collaborating across teams and operating in a highly effective way across a diverse, networked structure.
- Significant and successful experience in senior management roles, encompassing strategic management and team leadership.
- Experience leading and managing teams made up of staff and volunteers.
- Strong budget and financial management skills.
- Experience developing, managing or engaging in community-led programmes.
Skills and competencies:
- You have excellent interpersonal, influencing and networking skills and can communicate with impact across diverse audiences.
- You are a strategic and entrepreneurial thinker who is focussed on increasing impact in line with Habitat GB’s mission.
- · You are resilient, able to lead positively in a role which carries significant responsibility and requires you to prioritise effectively across multiple areas of work, problem solve and demonstrate strong organisational and planning skills.
- You are a values-led leader, who demonstrates integrity, respect for others and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- You are an experienced manager, able to lead and inspire others, motivating team members to perform at their best with a growth mindset.
The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way which reflects:
- HFHGB’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.
- A commitment to HFHGB’s vision, mission, values and approach.
- A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures.
Start your Habitat journey here…
The deadline for applications is 30th March 2025 (at 11:59 pm).
Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristics.
Unfortunately, because of high volume of applications we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within a month of the application deadline, please assume that your application has not been successful.
We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role.
We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to shine, to share your skills and experience as clearly as possible, and for you to find out more about Habitat GB in return. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat with Henrietta Blackmore (please see our website to contact directly via email) before submitting an application.
To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) telling us about the skills and experience you would bring to the role and your motivation for applying.
Send by email referencing the job title in the subject line (please see our website> vacancies for where to send your CV and supporting statement).
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the international Habitat for Humanity network, tackling housing poverty around the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Associate Director of Fundraising, University of Birmingham
Salary: Grade 9 - Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £57,422 to £74,866 with potential progression once in post to £86,760
Location: Birmingham, UK (hybrid work - in the office 3 days a week)
Are you looking for a leadership role at a globally renowned University where you will not only have impact but also be part of a genuinely friendly, supportive team?
We are seeking a new Associate Director of Fundraising to lead our Major Gifts, Legacy and Donor Experience programmes, working at the most senior levels across campus. As a key member of the Senior Leadership team, you will contribute to shaping the strategic direction of fundraising efforts, working closely with fellow Associate Directors to elevate our campaign to new heights.
As Associate Director of Fundraising, you will lead and mentor a team of 16, fostering a motivating team environment that ensures support and professional growth. You will drive an innovative fundraising strategy to support campaign and university priorities.
This is an opportunity to make your mark on one of the largest campaigns in the history of UK higher education, Birmingham in Action. Our £600m campaign aims to transform lives for our generation and the next, by tackling some of the world’s greatest challenges, today - challenges such as youth mental health, the climate crisis, AI, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
It is an exciting time to join us as the University celebrates its 125th Anniversary this year – a time of celebration and opportunity. You will be working on some of the most interesting gift opportunities, leading a terrific team. We will be working towards closing the campaign on a high, raising more philanthropic income for the University than ever before, along with volunteer numbers that are extraordinary.
Our team here is passionate, creative, ambitious, and made up of individuals who are dedicated to our work, as well as to supporting each other. We are determined to welcome a diverse group of colleagues into our team to represent the student body we support, the alumni constituency we engage with, and the city in which we thrive.
You will be a values-driven leader with an entrepreneurial mindset. With experience of securing gifts of 6 figures upwards, you will have a demonstrable track record in leading teams.
If you are attracted by the scale of the ambition here, the excellence of the campaign, and the fantastic opportunity that working for a large, civic University with over 400,000 alumni around the world offers, please get in touch. We hope to hear from you!
The University of Birmingham is partnering with Joanna Logan and Erin Hall-Westfall of Constellate Global Talent on this search.
Closing date: Midnight Thursday 27 March
Interested?
The candidate pack and details to contact us for a confidential discussion are attached.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter via CharityJob or Institute of Fundraising no later than Midnight Thursday 27 March
Please do not apply via the University of Birmingham website. No agencies please.
Download the candidate pack and send your tailored CV and cover letter no later than midnight Thursday 27 March.
World-class research and outstanding global education





Pratham is one of the largest and most respected education charities in India. We developed a model that can teach a child to read and do basic maths in as little as 30 days for £14. We also have preschool, vocational and women's education programmes.
We have strong support from the UK Indian diaspora and are in a period of significant growth, having tripled in size in three years. We expect to raise £1.8m this year and are ambitious to at least triple again.
While you will work in a small, fully remote team daily, you will be part of the global Pratham network. The team in India has over 6,000 staff, and they raise $28m locally. Pratham USA has 14 chapters and produces around 12 galas annually, contributing to its $30m income. We have recently launched Pratham International, and we will work with them to reach more children worldwide in the years ahead.
This role will be key in sharing Pratham’s impactful work with our supporters. The core of the role is to manage digital content across email, social media, and our website, and play a vital role in supporting fundraising events, particularly our annual gala which will be held at the V&A in November this year and recruiting runners of the London Marathon.
We expect to launch a new website in 2025, a version of the new Pratham USA website that is due to roll out in mid-March. You’ll have an important role in adapting and tailoring it for Pratham UK.
There is potential for some advocacy work but that is secondary to the fundraising and communications elements.
If you’re a proactive communicator who thrives on creativity and is excited by the opportunity to support events and grow with an ambitious organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join us as our Director of Fundraising and Marketing
Location: Sheffield HQ or Remote (UK-wide)
Salary: £43,235.28 per annum (+ £3,000 London Weighting, where applicable)
Contract Type: Full-time, 1-year fixed-term
Are you passionate about inspiring change in the fight against climate change?
At Hope for the Future (HFTF), our mission is to empower individuals and communities to engage in meaningful conversations with politicians and drive bold climate action. We believe that through collaboration across political divides, we can create a future where climate action is central to decision-making in government and beyond.
We’re seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join us as Director of Marketing and Fundraising for a 12-month period. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our fundraising and marketing efforts, ensure financial sustainability, and amplify our voice to drive change during this crucial year for climate action.
What you’ll do
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Oversee the charity’s fundraising, marketing efforts, and strategic partnerships to ensure financial robustness and sustained growth.
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Work alongside the rest of the senior leadership team to ensure HFTF’s financial stability whilst amplifying our voice and expanding our reach.
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Deliver against our fundraising strategy securing sustainable funding from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, paying service users, and individuals.
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Drive HFTF’s brand forward, developing and implementing creative marketing campaigns to boost our visibility and engagement with diverse communities.
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Increase awareness and support for HFTF through strategic communications and partnerships.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking an experienced leader with:
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Proven experience in fundraising and marketing, with a track record of driving growth and delivering results quickly
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Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with experience in engaging diverse audiences—from policymakers to grassroots communities
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A commitment to safeguarding our culture, strategy, and mission
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A strong understanding of fundraising, marketing strategies, and financial management
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Passion for tackling climate change and inspiring people to engage in advocacy
This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who thrives on making an impact, values collaboration, and can bring energy, focus, and resilience to a well-established organisation during a year of transition.
Why join us?
At HFTF, you’ll join a passionate team dedicated to real change. We offer:
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A competitive salary with London Weighting where applicable
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Generous benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), a pension contribution, and wellbeing support
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Flexible working arrangements, including remote or hybrid options
This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference, lead our fundraising and marketing team, and contribute to the continued success of a leading climate charity.
Apply Now
Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of climate advocacy? If you’re ready to inspire action and help us make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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Applications close on Wednesday March 26th at 9am.
Hope for the Future is an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Make sure you’ve created a tailored copy of your CV and ensure it includes:-
1. A brief summary of any relevant experience you have either working or volunteering
2. Details of any relevant training or qualifications you have
Please remove all identifying information from your CV and cover letter such as your name, age, gender, protected characteristic, disability etc.
Please attach your cover letter/personal statement describing in your own words how your knowledge, experience and capabilities meet the requirements set out in the job description and person specification.
Also list any relevant achievements and successes in work, education or voluntary roles.
Our mission is to equip people across the UK with the tools they need to have effective conversations with their local politicians on climate change
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 23rd March 2025.
Location: Globally remote
Reporting to: Executive Director
Manages: Team of 2
Annual salary: These locations are given to illustrate specific country salary ranges – the salary will be payable in local currency and is determined based on local market rates and candidate experience.
- €80K - €115K EUROS in Europe. (variable country to country and paid in local currency)
- £85K £95k GBP in the UK.
- $75K - $100K USD in Africa (variable country to country and paid in local currency)
- $135K – $146K USD in the USA.
Contract type: Fixed term - initially 2 years with a view to renew
Working hours: Full-time
Travel: Regular travel in Europe and the US, and trips to visit programmes in our Country Offices.
Candidate level: Senior executive
Background
Around the world, public resources are being raised and spent unfairly and ineffectively, leaving millions of people without access to the quality public goods and services they need to thrive. Governments often make public resource decisions without much consultation or information from the public. Meanwhile, those with power and privilege very effectively influence government decisions in their favour.
Our goal is to make governments raise and spend public money more so that everyone has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive and get ahead. To achieve this, The International Budget Partnership (IBP) partners with budget analysts, community organizers, and advocates in 120 countries to advance public budget systems that work for people. Together, we generate data, advocate for reform, and build the skills and knowledge of people so that everyone can have a voice in public money decisions that impact their lives. For more than 25 years we have built a global network of partners that promote the public’s right to have a say in public finance. More recently we have scaled up our impacts to help communities drive change in how governments both raise and spend public resources and to inform decisions to ensure those resource translate into quality services—from healthcare to clean water.
Purpose of Role
IBP seeks a Director of Fundraising to drive our organization's resource development and financial sustainability. Working at the highest levels of the organization, this leader will develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure multi-year, multi-million-dollar commitments from major international donors. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated success in diversifying revenue streams and building strategic partnerships, along with the ability to both envision ambitious fundraising goals and execute detailed plans to achieve them.
As a key member of the senior team, the Director will provide strategic leadership while managing hands-on fundraising activities, mentor a dedicated fundraising team, and coordinate closely with the Executive Director, Executive Team, Country Directors, Initiative Managers and Advisory Council. They will strengthen IBP's internal fundraising capacity while cultivating external relationships that advance our mission.
Success in this role requires exceptional relationship-building abilities, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of securing large-scale funding from a diverse range of channels including institutions, foundations and High Net Worth Individuals. This is an opportunity to shape the financial future of a global organization working to advance budget transparency, participation, and accountability in public finance and governance.
This is an exciting moment for IBP as it has just released its new strategy. This bold systems change approach requires reimagining the organization´s fundraising strategies and capacities and developing new and diversified revenue streams in a new funding environment where unrestricted funding has declined.
Primary Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy Development and Execution (50%)
- Setting Fundraising Strategy and Vision: Develop and implement a data-driven fundraising strategy aligned with the organization’s broader strategic goals. Set ambitious yet achievable financial targets and ensure alignment across teams.
- Prospecting: Design and execute tailored strategies for identifying, soliciting, and stewarding institutional and individual funders.
- Proposal Development: Lead the creation of compelling funding proposals, pitches, appeals, and other materials to secure funding in collaboration with initiative managers.
- Building and Maintaining Networks: Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including high-net-worth individuals, bilateral governments, foundations, and philanthropic groups.
- Innovative Fundraising Strategies: Explore and implement new approaches, such as joint fundraising with partners and sector-based strategies, while enhancing fundraising capacity at country, global, and initiative levels.
- Donor Stewardship: Build long-term relationships with donors through personalized engagement strategies, aligning their interests with the organization's goals.
Donor and Stakeholder Engagement (25%)
- Donor Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full donor lifecycle, from acquisition and engagement to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Board Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison for fundraising with the board of directors and Advisory Council
- Crisis and Risk Management: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for fundraising, including planning for economic downturns, donor withdrawals, or reputational risks.
- Engagement Strategies: Collaborate with program teams to design personalized donor engagement strategies, such as tailored reports, briefings, and impact updates identifying clear roles for staff across the organization that is involved directly and indirectly in fundraising efforts.
Direct and Indirect Team Management (25%)
- Resource Allocation and Budgeting: Oversee the fundraising budget, ensuring resources are allocated to high-impact activities based on data-driven decision-making. Collaborate with the Director of Finance and Operations to ensure proper handling of donations, reporting and forecasting.
- Team Building and Development: Recruit, train, and retain a high-performing fundraising team, setting clear roles, responsibilities, and success metrics. Work with the fundraising working group and staff across the organization to strengthen fundraising activities.
- Performance Management and Reporting: Track and report fundraising performance metrics to executive leadership and the board, using analytics to optimize outcomes.
- Developing Internal Talent: Mentor fundraising and program staff in relationship management, donor communications, and strategic planning, while fostering leadership development.
- Building Cross-Functional Capacity/Culture of Philanthropy: Equip senior leaders and program teams with the knowledge and tools to contribute to fundraising efforts, including impact reporting and donor engagement training.
Profile
We seek individuals who not only possess the necessary skills and competencies for this role but also embody the values that define our organization’s culture and mission.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership, ensuring integrity in all aspects of fundraising and donor relations. They will champion justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that respects different perspectives and amplifies voices from historically underrepresented communities.
We value individuals who exhibit collaboration and adaptability, working effectively across teams and with diverse stakeholders. An entrepreneurial and strategic thinker with a deep sense of independence and initiative, they will drive innovation while aligning fundraising efforts with IBP’s broader mission.
Above all, the candidate will be passionate about democracy, human rights, and social impact, bringing both expertise and a values-driven approach to advancing IBP’s goals.
Experience
- At least 10 years of experience in fundraising, including work with trusts, foundations, bilateral government donors, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field desirable or equivalent experience.
- Proven track record of securing significant gifts and growing fundraising revenue.
- Experience leading and managing fundraising teams, with strong mentoring and coaching skills.
- Background in engaging with Global South philanthropic organizations, particularly feminist funds or other mission-driven entities.
- Demonstrable success in managing donor relationships from acquisition to stewardship and retention.
Skills
- Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach, organizational skills, and administrative competence.
- Ability to develop and execute data-driven fundraising strategies aligned with the organization’s broader goals.
- Experience in setting ambitious financial targets and driving fundraising strategies to achieve them. Strong track record of developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies, with a demonstrated ability to drive income growth and diversification.
- Deep understanding of emerging fundraising trends, including philanthropy, donor behaviours, and sectoral shifts.
- Strong track record in securing large-scale donations and managing diverse income streams.
- Knowledge of Global South philanthropic organizations and experience with feminist, climate, and locally led funds. Experience working with diverse teams and donors from various geographical, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Expertise in managing the donor lifecycle, including acquisition, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship.
- Skilled in building long-term partnerships with major donors and strategic stakeholders, including foundations, donor collaboratives, high-net-worth individuals, bilateral government donors, and global philanthropists.
- Strong communication skills to tailor messaging and effectively engage diverse donor groups.
- Ability to network across sectors, expanding and strengthening strategic partnerships that align with the organization’s mission.
- Ability to build internal fundraising capacity, equipping senior leaders and program teams with fundraising knowledge and tools. Demonstrated leadership in managing, coaching, and mentoring a team of fundraising professionals.
- Ability to recruit, train, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
Terms and Conditions
Remuneration:
International Budget Partnership offers competitive salaries, promotion opportunities, pension contributions, and other benefits that are aligned with the country of employment.
Values and Culture:
We take pride in our core values and how our staff embody them in every aspect of their work. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our values and global achievements, fostering an environment of pride and commitment.
Work-life Balance:
While our mission is central to everything we do, we also understand the importance of work-life balance. We support our staff by offering 24 days of annual leave (in addition to public holidays) and providing access to flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid working options.
Professional Development:
At International Budget Partnership, we are committed to recognizing and nurturing the potential of our team. We support professional growth through:
Travel and Medical Insurance:
All staff travelling for work are covered by comprehensive travel and medical insurance to ensure their safety and well-being
An applicant’s pack is available upon request.
The deadline for application is Sunday 23rd March 2025
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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.
MLC Executive are privileged to be partnering with Change Grow Live (CGL) in the appointment of their new Director of Digital and IT.
Established in 1977, CGL is one of the largest charities in the UK, supporting more than 200,000 individuals each year whose lives have been held back by a range of social issues and concerns, including substance misuse and other forms of addiction, homelessness, poverty, unemployment, domestic abuse, mental health issues and offending.
The charity is undergoing significant organisational modernisation and transformational activities and their offering in the digital space is critical to CGL remaining at the forefront of supporting vulnerable people.
You will be a leader for digital transformation, ensuring innovation and adoption of emerging technologies. In addition, you’ll provide expert advice to the senior leadership team and the Board on digital trends and technological advancements, including the evolving use of artificial intelligence and automation to improve service delivery and the quality of care.
Main responsibilities of the role:
- Leadership of CGL’s digital and technology teams, developing effective workforce strategies and creative, collaborative and inclusive ways of working that achieve high performance across the service.
- Shape the strategic development of CGL’s digital and technology ambitions and aspirations, to improve outcomes for staff, volunteers and service users.
- In partnership with the rest of the senior leadership team, ensure the smooth rollout of the new organisational-wide strategy, to deliver continued growth and excellent support to those in need.
- Continued management and development of the CGL in-house software solution that drives the core operational system and end-user experience.
The successful candidate will:
- Have led and developed IT/Digital functions in a large, multi-site organisation, preferably during a period of change and transformation.
- Be degree or equivalent qualified in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with evidence of continued professional development.
- Display demonstrable evidence of inspiring, motivating, and developing staff at all levels to support an inclusive culture that achieves high-quality performance and continuous improvement to achieve excellent outcomes.
- Show extensive knowledge of the current technological landscape, including network infrastructure, desktop, business applications, cloud, mobile and digital.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a visionary leader with experience of leading both digital transformation and practical IT service delivery management in large, complex organisational contexts. Working with key stakeholders to shape how CGL uses technology to deliver excellent services for the people we support, this is a critical role for the future of the charity.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 16th March and first interviews will be held w/c 24th March. Please contact Theo Diejomaoh at MLC Partners for an informal discussion about the role.