Senior Engagement Executive Jobs in Edinburgh
About LMK
Good relationships shape our health and happiness, yet we are taught so little about them. LMK (Let Me Know) is on a mission to change that. We are a young and thriving charity providing education about healthy and unhealthy behaviours so that young people have the knowledge and skills to avoid abuse and thrive in their relationships. We work in schools, community organisations and workplaces across London.
LMK is growing at pace and we are ambitious in our plans for the future. We’ve already engaged 15,000 young people and professionals in our workshops in our first 4 years and we want to reach 25,000 young people over the next three years. We will achieve this by engaging new schools, community groups and workplaces in our offer, whilst also continuing to provide a high-quality service to those who have already experienced LMK workshops.
Key to our success is raising LMK’s profile and ensuring that our content enables us to connect with our key audiences, increasing our profile within communities, and building engagement on our website and social media channels.
We have:
✔ A clear plan of who we want to target through our work over the next 3 years
✔ An engaged leadership team and Board of Trustees
✔ Evidenced outcomes, rich data/statistics and compelling stories
✔ Diversity and strong social purpose
✔ A new organisational strategy that sets our vision from 2024-2027
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to raise LMK’s profile and to engage LMK’s stakeholders in our services, campaigns and fundraising efforts by delivering impactful content across all of our online and offline communication channels in alignment with our vision, mission and strategic objectives. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating quality communications, you will lead our PR and media work, be skilled in creating engaging video content and add your expertise to developing and delivering our social media, website and stakeholder communications.
Reporting to our CEO, the successful candidate will job-share with our established 2 day-per week Marketing & Communications Manager. As a member of LMK’s core staff team, you will work with LMK staff, LMK Leaders (youth workers who deliver our workshops to young people), members of our Youth Advisory Board, trustees and key stakeholders to develop and implement our brand, marketing and social media strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing & Brand
- Co-develop LMK’s marketing strategy, leveraging key stakeholder input and action plans to support it
- Co-ownership of the execution of all marketing activities and materials, ensuring they reflect the brand and the values of the charity
- Lead the planning and execution of PR and media campaigns, leveraging media contacts, ensuring LMK has engaging media materials and our spokespeople are fully prepared to maximise media opportunities
- Be a brand guardian, responsible for the consistent use of visual identity, tone and messaging in our external materials, working with our graphic designer to support teams across LMK with branding
Communications, Content Development & Execution
- Co-ownership of the execution of all communications and content development
- Lead on the creation of engaging video content that can be used across communications platforms
- Working with the wider team, produce communications materials for supporters and key stakeholders in conjunction with the fundraising team
- Source and write up regular impact stories from across the organisation that reflect our strategic objectives which can be used in a variety of channels
- Be responsible for tracking the impact of marketing & communications, sharing reports with the team and Board of Trustees
Digital
- Grow and expand LMK’s social media presence onto new platforms (e.g. TikTok, SnapChat, Bluesky) whilst expanding existing presence on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
- Monitor social channels daily, checking for messages/comments
- Co-manage the website as a key marketing channel, creating engaging content, optimising for SEO, overseeing website design updates, coordinating with developers on technical aspects, and analysing website traffic
Overall
- Comply with LMK policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health & safety, confidentiality, complaints and data protection
- Work in a way that celebrates diversity, upholds LMK values and respects everyone LMK interacts with
Person specification
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience of developing messages/content for different audiences effectively and across different platforms including social media, websites, newsletters and emails
- Evidence of success in developing and executing PR strategies, including securing and maximising media opportunities
- Highly organised to manage a diverse workload with excellent time management and project management skills
- Experience of using a social media management tools e.g. Buffer, Asana, Hootsuite and communications tools e.g. Mailchimp
- Experience in creating and editing video content, using Canva or an equivalent design programme
- A knowledge of the Violence Against Women and Girls sector, Education sector or working with young people would be preferable, although not essential
Safeguarding
This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
In return for your dedication, we will offer you
✔ The opportunity to help prevent relationship abuse and domestic violence in
young people
✔ A diverse, bold and collaborative culture
✔ A commitment to supporting continuous professional development
✔ Working from home
✔ A genuinely flexible working environment
✔ Pension of 6%
✔ 32 Days of annual leave, (including bank holidays) – pro-rated for this role
✔ Employee Assistance Programme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Overview
An extraordinary opportunity has come up to lead The Resilience Project’s next phase of growth. From start-up to scale-up, TRP is now looking for a dynamic leader to develop our offerings and oversee our international operations. The CEO will provide strategic leadership and direction to The Resilience Project, ensuring the organisation achieves its mission and strategic goals. This role is a unique blend of internally and externally focused responsibilities. For the latter, working alongside our Founder, you will act as the face of the organisation, building partnerships, securing funding, and ensuring that our programs continue to deliver exceptional impact. For the former, working alongside our COO, you will oversee the financial health of the organisation, iterate scaling infrastructure strategy and foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, joy and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Focus on scaling and strengthening The Resilience Project, particularly developing alternative revenue generating pathways, key partnerships and long-term sustainable funding mechanisms. From this, develop and implement a long-term strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission, vision, and values. Lead the organisation in responding to emerging challenges and opportunities in climate justice, youth mental health, and resilience-building. Embody and model our values of courage, care, co-design, community, joy and inclusivity.
- Organisational Development: Build and nurture a high-performing team of international staff and volunteers. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and empowering organisational culture. Work closely with the Senior Board to ensure effective governance and accountability.
- Financial Management: Working with the Finance and Fundraising Lead, develop and oversee budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and smooth cashflow. Diversify income streams through grants, partnerships, donations, and other revenue opportunities. Lead in the development and creation of additional revenue opportunities.
- Programme Oversight: Working with the Programmes Office, ensure the continued delivery and development of impactful initiatives such as the Resilience Fellowship Programme, community Programmes and workshops. Monitor and evaluate programme impact to ensure quality, effectiveness and relevance to the youth climate justice movement. Oversee our international expansion, leading on risk assessment and ensuring any development promotes sensitivity, inclusion, co-design and resilience.
- Partnerships and Advocacy: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, partners, and youth organisations. Act as an ambassador for The Resilience Project, advocating for youth empowerment and climate resilience on national and international platforms.
- Communications and Fundraising: Oversee the organisation’s communications and marketing strategy to enhance visibility and engagement. Lead fundraising efforts to secure the resources necessary to achieve the organisation’s goals.
- Line Management: Act as line manager to Finance and Fundraising Lead, and Marketing and Communications Lead, overseeing workflow and monthly wellbeing check-ins.
Qualifications
Are you?
- A strategic thinker with a proven track record in leadership roles within the non-profit, social enterprise, or environmental sectors.
- Experienced in organisational management and team leadership, with a collaborative and empowering approach.
- Passionate about climate justice, youth empowerment, and addressing inner development and mental health challenges.
- Skilled in fundraising and financial management, with the ability to secure and diversify income streams.
- An excellent communicator, able to inspire and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Committed to the values of inclusion, care, joy, courage, co-design, and community.
Essential:
- Proven experience in senior leadership roles within the non-profit, social enterprise, or environmental sectors.
- A strong track record of strategic planning, organisational management and team leadership.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and influence diverse audiences.
- Experience in fundraising, financial management, and building sustainable income streams.
- A deep understanding of the youth climate justice movement, youth empowerment, and mental health challenges.
- Experience working with youth-led organisations or movements.
- Commitment to the values of inclusion, co-design, community, care, joy, courage and social justice.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the global funding and philanthropy landscape, particularly in the environmental or mental health sectors.
- Understanding of the intersectionality of change work, and how to lead the organisation's services in a proactive manner that supports and empowers different demographics
- Experience of developing and implementing revenue generation beyond grants.
- Experience in scaling a non-profit or social enterprise internationally.
- Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks for non-profits.
- Working knowledge of platforms such as Asana, Typeform, Airtable, and Google workspace.
Additional Job Perks:
- The Resilience Project operates a 4-day working week
- Strong culture of personal development and pastoral support with the provision of mental health days, weekly organisational Unwind sessions and a monthly Pastoral session
- Networking with leaders in the climate, social enterprise and academic sectors
- Strong culture of work driven by peer-support and colleague celebration
How to Apply:
The link to this application can be found in our recruitment pack here: https://shorturl.at/YwuAk
About The Resilience Project:
People around the world are trying to cope with the climate crisis, extreme weather, burnout, isolation and climate anxiety. The Resilience Project is a youth-led organisation resourcing young people and leaders of all ages to become effective and resilient climate changemakers for a sustainable future. We enable people taking action for the planet to find their voice, people and power. Our vision is a resilient changemaking culture, where kinship and compassion are embedded within the fabric of changemaking communities.
Our mission is to transform the lives of those transforming the world, equipping changemakers with the resilient skills required to navigate a changin



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The Veterans’ Foundation, established in 2016, is one of the country’s fastest-growing military charities, with a passion and purpose for improving the lives of those within the armed forces community, by raising funds which are then awarded to organisations that have a real impact on veterans, those currently serving in the armed forces and their families.
To support the organisation on their exciting growth journey, we are seeking a dynamic, creative and innovative individual to step into the role of Chief Executive. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders to build the profile of the organisation, identify and attract new income generating opportunities, and expand our footprint and contributions.
Overview of the Chief Executive Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with the Trustees to set, develop and deliver on the strategic priorities of the organisation, focused on increasing their impact and reach.
- Being responsible for overseeing the operational activities of the Veterans Foundation.
- Taking on an ambassadorial role, being the key spokesperson for the organisation, and managing relationships with key external and internal stakeholders such as veterans, donors, Government agencies, and their contractors Bee Ethical.
- Encouraging income generation activity, by cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors, and identifying innovative opportunities to increase funding.
- Overall responsibility for designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes, and services, to ensure they meet the needs of members.
- Providing leadership to the senior management team, encouraging a positive workforce culture, and a high-performing team.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven strategic leadership skills, either within the public or private sector.
- Experience of operational management, including budgetary responsibilities, commercial contract management, and the ability to influence, network, and raise the profile of an organisation.
- An empathetic individual, with an understanding of the challenges that veterans may face including wellbeing, mental health, homelessness, and addiction, and a passion for the purpose of Veterans Foundation.
- Previous exposure to fundraising operations, including diversifying income generation streams, developing relationships with potential donors, and raising the profile of the organisation.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 6th March 2025
Key Responsibilities
To work closely with the Evidence & Advocacy Manager (EAM) to develop and implement a series of impactful evidence and research projects that support our advocacy messaging, as well as internal and external learning for inclusive programmes and advisory work. These projects will build on established workstreams alongside developing new ones to maintain and extend CBM UK’s evidence base.
Disability Evidence, Policy Research and Learning
With EAM support the ongoing CBM UK Research and Evidence workstream, through:
1. Translating evidence from our programming countries and projects to produce and contribute to a range of resources to influence FCDO and other stakeholders. Tasks to include managing and maintaining established outputs, such as the CBM UK Project Evidence Briefs and Disability Voices paper series, generating new thematic papers, as well as policy and position papers to enhance effective advocacy submissions, briefing notes, blogs and other messaging on key disability rights issues.
2. Working collaboratively within CBM UK and across CBM Global to help develop and to deliver new policy research, drawing on mixed methods and data sources including national and international databases, using qualitative approaches including participatory or citizen generated data, and new empirical work.
3. Supporting Programme staff to improve impact and learning practice in CBM UK funded projects, provide technical support for the implementation of programme related research and data collection, including MEAL.
4. Providing technical research support into the development of proposals for new grant funded projects, and, where successful, support the management of subsequent research projects.
5. Keeping abreast of new research and publications on key themes and priority concerns within the CBM UK Advocacy and Influencing Strategy, taking into consideration sector trends and developments, and ensure this is disseminated to relevant staff within the CBM UK Team.
6. Keeping watch on UK policy environment and conducting research and analysis to support CBM UK advocacy messaging on disability and human rights.
Dissemination and Communications
1. Maintaining and developing internal knowledge management systems for research and information on disability inclusion and rights, and related areas, to be used by Advocacy, Programmes and Fundraising & Communications teams.
2. Ensuring communication plans are developed with CBM UK and Global Federation colleagues for CBM UK evidence outputs.
3. Maintaining the Advocacy and Influencing pages of the CBM UK website ensuring rights-based communication and focus to support CBM UK and Global campaigns.
4. Liaison with Fundraising & Communications colleagues to amplify media stories, case studies and compelling evidence from country programming for advocacy purposes.
5. Participation in and building good relationships with UK-based disability and development networks, including relevant research networks and membership of the BOND Disability and Development Group.
6. Supporting the professional publication and printing of CBM UK outputs, for dissemination at advocacy engagements and public events.
Other
1. Work with other CBM UK teams to maximise cross fertilisation opportunities and integrated working.
2. Help develop a culture of enthusiasm and success, reflecting the ambitions of CBM. Play an active role across CBM, promoting positive working and innovation. Ensure that the values of CBM UK are understood by external partners and always reflected in communications.
3. Identify opportunities to initiate and contribute to new initiatives and events, both within CBM UK and externally.
4. Provide briefings and analysis for the CEO and other Leadership Team members where appropriate.
5. Carry out any other duties as required by the Evidence & Advocacy Manager, Director of Advocacy, and CEO.
Please download the recruitment pack for full details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We seek a leader with a strong Christian faith and a passion for supporting children with disabilities in China to lead our UK operations.
Location: Flexible with the option to be home based. The role can be tailored to be full-time or part-time.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th March.
Who we are.
International China Concern (ICC) is an international organisation with six offices worldwide dedicated to changing lives by bringing love, hope, and opportunity to China’s most vulnerable children with disabilities.
For over 30 years ICC has provided care for children and young adults with disabilities whether they are living with their family, in a group or are journeying into adulthood. Through our programmes, such as the Family Partners Programme to support families raising a child with a disability to support children with disabilities in welfare centres, to assisting young adults in developing life skills, exploring vocations and receiving job training, we provide compassionate and innovative support and services to impact the lives of China’s most vulnerable children.
International China Concern UK is now looking for its next Executive Director who will play a vital role in supporting ICC’s work in China.
About the role.
As our next Executive Director, you will play a key role in driving ICC UK’s strategic direction in alignment with ICC International’s global vision. With a focus on developing and executing fundraising strategies, you will bring skills in developing innovative and impactful fundraising campaigns and the ability to strengthen and foster long-standing relationships with individual donors, churches, corporations and foundations. We are also seeking someone with the confidence and credibility to represent ICC at high-level events and speaking engagements.
By partnering with the UK board and engaging with our international network, you will have the scope to shape and develop our next UK strategy and future fundraising activity.
As a Christian-based organisation, you will bring a strong Christian faith, a passion for our work in China, and an alignment with our mission to ensure every child with a disability in China is embraced by love, fuelled by hope and empowered with life-changing opportunities.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 10th March.
Our Mission is to ensure every child with a disability in China is embraced by love, fueled by hope, and empowered with life-changing opportunities.


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About Koreo
Since 2004, Koreo has grown into one of the UK’s leading consultancies with a social purpose. Our aim is to build a just and regenerative world by accelerating the potential for people and organisations to create systemic social change.
We provide consultancy services to a range of clients across the purpose-driven sector while also delivering our own programmes. Our consultancy services focus on:
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Organisational Development: Driving culture change, embedding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles into practice, and organisational design and restructuring.
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Leadership Development: Strengthening leadership capacity through the design and delivery of bespoke management training programmes, while creating customised talent development initiatives to diversify and enhance workforces.
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Purpose, Strategy & Impact: Helping organisations define their social purpose, design effective strategies, and measure progress through robust impact and evaluation frameworks.
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Fieldbuilding: Supporting organisations build networks and partnerships that foster shared learning, collaboration, and innovation across the social change ecosystem.
Our flagship programmes, Charityworks and 2027, complement our consultancy work and are aimed at building a more diverse and better-equipped social change movement. They focus on bringing diverse talent and inclusive practices into the social change sector while enhancing the leadership capacity of both emerging and established changemakers.
The Role
Koreo is looking for a Senior Business Development and Partnerships Manager to drive growth across our programmes, particularly Charityworks and 2027. These programmes aim to create a more diverse social change sector by placing young people from across the UK in 12-month work placements with nonprofit organisations, also known as host organisations. Alongside their work placements, participants take part in a year-long, ILM-certified leadership and development programme designed to accelerate their impact and future potential.
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive individual who thrives in a hands-on sales and relationship management role. This person will be responsible for securing work placements for our candidates by engaging with both new and existing host organisations across the nonprofit and grant-making sectors. They must be skilled at maintaining relationships with long-standing partners while also driving new business to support the overall growth and success of our programmes. Each year we aim to secure 150 work placements for diverse young talent from across the UK.
Working closely with the Director of Programmes and Managing Director, and line managing the Programme Marketing and Communications Manager and Recruitment Coordinator, the Senior Business Development and Partnerships Manager, will play a key role in executing Koreo’s programmatic growth strategy. They will identify and cultivate new leads to build a strong prospect pipeline of host organisations, pitch to secure new partners and manage relationships with existing partners, while also overseeing the recruitment of participants into our programmes.
This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong sales, partnership management, recruitment and/or business development experience who is passionate about building a more inclusive and impactful social sector.
Key Responsibilities
As Senior Business Development and Partnerships Manager, you will hold responsibility for:
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Strategy Development & Implementation: Working with Directors to articulate and implement business development strategies that support the growth of Koreo’s Programmes.
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Business Development: Cultivating new business leads, pitching our programmes to prospective clients and securing work placements for programme participants, while growing the network of non-profit organisations engaged in our programmes.
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Operational Infrastructure: Ensuring our operational infrastructure effectively supports the entire sales pipeline, from identifying warm leads to tracking sales-qualified leads, converting prospects, contracting, and invoicing clients. This includes responsibility for our CRM (HubSpot) as well as overseeing data management and metrics tracking.
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Recruitment Campaigns: Supporting the implementation of campaigns that attract diverse applicants to our programmes and overseeing their assessment and selection, as well the process for matching successful candidates into roles with our partners.
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Marketing & Communications: Support the Marketing Manager in developing marketing collateral and delivering email and social media campaigns that promote Koreo’s programme offers to prospective applicants and clients.
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Account Management: Facilitating high-quality account management for our existing partners, identifying opportunities to strengthen and deepen engagement with them, and prioritising retention. This will include regular engagement with partners through updates, meetings, and running events.
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Line Management: Contributing to a just, inclusive and regenerative work culture in which a diverse team can do its best work, this includes line management of a small team in a way that is aligned with Koreo’s values
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Representing Koreo: Championing Koreo and our wider work externally, inspiring others to join our vision for a more equitable and inclusive future for the social sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Field Based in Newport/Monmouthshire/Torfaen
Salary: £33,485 - £36,395 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Contract hours: Full time
Weekly hours: Monday to Friday
We have an opportunity for an experienced Regional Senior Fundraiser to join our Income Generation team to help us ensure that when a child’s life will be short, Tŷ Hafan will walk alongside their family every step of the way – through life, death and beyond.
This is an exciting time to play a key role in a highly ambitious and driven team. You’ll be an expert in your own geographical covering Newport/Monmouthshire/Torfaen, building key relationships with truly dedicated supporters.
About you:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Community Fundraiser working in Newport/Monmouthshire/Torfaen. As the ideal candidate you must have 3 or more years experience in a Community Fundraising team, with the ability to work on your own autonomously. You’ll have new ideas and a positive attitude.
You will be comfortable meeting with diverse groups of people and developing relationships as well as looking for opportunities to engage. You will have excellent relationship management experience and the ability to work on various project at the same time. You will have experience working with and recruiting supporters and volunteers.
This role is home based but involves occasional travel to our Head Office based in Sully, as well as regular travel throughout the geographical region. Therefore a driving licence and access to a vehicle is needed.
The ability to work flexibly to include evenings and weekends and to align working hours with the needs of our supporters is essential.
The benefits of working for Tŷ Hafan include:
- Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%
- Holiday entitlement of 30 days (rising to 32 days with service) plus Bank Holidays
- Life assurance (death in service benefit)
- Wellbeing support - employee assistance program, which provides a range of free services including counselling, financial and legal support
- Unlimited access to a 24/7 online GP as well as a range of other health experts
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim back the cost for appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physio
- Cycle to work scheme
- Technology, mobile phone and will writing schemes
- Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts (including 25% off all purchases from any Ty Hafan Retail shop)
- When onsite free secured parking.
Ty Hafan’s ambition is that when a child’s life will be short, no family should have to live it on their own. Sadly, we know that thousands of families in Wales are struggling alone through the fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that comes with caring for a child whose life will be short. We believe that no family should have to live this on their own and we are determined to walk alongside every family through life, death and beyond.
At Ty Hafan we are experts at caring for children with life-shortening conditions and our services support families in our hospice, in community settings, local hospitals and in families’ homes. We understand that the needs of each child and their family are unique and we know that caring for a child with a life-shortening condition is often extremely demanding. Our aim is to make sure that no one doing this is alone. Our colleagues, volunteers and supporters are crucial in the delivery of our ambition – we know that everyone plays a huge part in making sure that no family faces their child’s short life alone.
Our Vision: A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they and their family need.
Our Purpose: No family should have to face the unimaginable loss of their child alone. With children and families at the heart of all we do, we provide free care and support in our hospice and in the community, offering a lifeline throughout the child’s short life, at end of life, through bereavement and beyond.
Our Values: At Tŷ Hafan we make a difference by living our values: Demonstrating Compassion, Providing Excellent Service, Working Together and Taking Ownership.
About the role:
Reporting to the Community Fundraising Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading on all Community Fundraising within their geographical area.
You will be responsible for developing and growing income and engagement within a defined region whilst also delivering first class account management to existing and new fundraisers.
Working within the Income Generation Team, you will work closely with the Corporate and Major Giving Teams as well as Events and Philanthropy to ensure that all opportunities are maximised.
This role is varied – no two days are the same and will require someone who is able to work autonomously whilst being an integral part of a team.
Tips for candidates – all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description.
Our recruitment system will automatically time out after 120 minutes of inactivity. To ensure your application is submitted successfully, we recommend either saving your progress as you go or preparing your responses in a Word document and copying them into the application form. This will help you avoid losing any information in case of an unexpected timeout.
Please note this role is subject to the outcome of a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, two satisfactory references and pre-employment medical clearance.
Tŷ Hafan is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Closing Date: Sunday 16th February 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 25th February 2025
A Wales where every child with a life-shortening condition lives a fulfilling life, supported with the compassion and specialist care they need.



We are delighted to be recruiting for a visionary, mission-driven leader to join Mary’s Meals UK, as Executive Director. Reporting to our Board of Trustees and Chief Growth Officer – MMI, you will provide inspirational strategic and operational leadership to Mary’s Meals UK (MMUK), to drive and lead ongoing growth and innovation, as we strive to grow our movement and raise awareness and funds, on a national scale. With an entrepreneurial approach to growth, you will be bold and brave, seeking new opportunities and partnerships to foster growth, whilst nurturing our existing, deeply committed supporters.
As Executive Director, you will demonstrate strong leadership and bring proven experience of engaging and leading a leadership team through periods of growth and change, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Strategy development, implementation and execution will be key to success, and you will demonstrate service, simplicity and stewardship to support agile growth across a variety of sectors and regions.
MMUK is the largest and longest established National Affiliate in the Mary’s Meals network, currently raising c.£20M to support global school feeding programmes, reaching children living some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.
Key responsibilities:
· Collaborate with the MMUK Board of Trustees and MMI to lead the design and execution of an ambitious growth strategy, to ensure the organisation can achieve its mission and stays true to our values.
· In collaboration with our Director of Supporter Engagement & Income, develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy for MMUK, focused on growing our supporter base, developing new partnerships and nurturing existing partnerships with various networks and other grassroots communities.
· Work with our Director of Communications to develop and implement an ambitious media and communications strategy to drive growth.
· Manage, monitor and report on the progress against organisational goals and objectives, in collaboration with our Director of Finance & Operations.
· Serve as the primary liaison to our Board of Trustees: manage, inspire and cultivate the board relationships.
Mission-driven, with extensive experience of leading a high performing non-profit or profit-making entity, on a similar scale. You will have experience across a broad range of strategic and operational functions and will combine your proven ability to drive growth, develop and nurture productive relationships and inspire our movement. Strategic in outlook, you will role model our dearly held values, inspiring and engaging everyone involved in our movement and representing MMUK to key supporters, donors and stakeholders.
You will also need:
· Significant experience of providing inspirational leadership to a senior management team and a wider organisation, with the ability to develop and live organisational culture.
· Strong experience of developing and executing strategies to drive revenue generation or fundraising.
· Experience of representing an organisation to key supporters, donors and stakeholders.
· Deep commitment to Mary’s Meals’ vision and mission and reaching the next child waiting.
· Familiarity with Churches and Christian networks would be advantageous but certainly not essential, as would the ability to represent MMUK in faith-based networks with confidence and credibility.
We are a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. As an organisation, named after Mary the mother of Jesus and shaped by Christian values, we feel that the way we do things is as important as the result and we welcome all who wish to play their part in our important work. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
We are a values-driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.
We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We have an office in Glasgow and London for those who would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. Some travel across the UK and to countries where Mary’s Meals operates will be required.
If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision, mission and values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. Please click Apply and include your CV and a succinct covering letter, of no more than two A4 pages, telling us why you want to join Mary’s Meals UK and why your skills and experience would make you a great Executive Director.
Closing date for applications is Monday 24th February. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
Applicants must reside and hold full right to work in the UK.
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 23rd March 2025
Location: Europe (East and West)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (subject to local regulations). Proportion of office/home based work to be determined. Given the nature of the role and geographical spread of the Mission, a good degree of flexibility in working hours is required.
Travel: The role will require some international travel.
Reporting to: CEO International
Key Relationships: International CEO of MWBI
International Executive Team
Affiliate and Program/Field Country Directors
International Board Members
Annual salary: £90,000 GBP; €100,000 EUR Geographic differential will be applied based on location. Candidates must have the right to work in the country from which they are applying
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Candidate level: Senior Executive
Background
Mission Without Borders (MWBI) is an international network of Christians who journey with the poor and marginalized, bringing practical and spiritual support with hope of a better future, enabling and encouraging people to lift themselves out of poverty, always sharing the hope found in Jesus Christ. We serve people without regard to their religion or ethnic background.
Mission Without Borders International leads and co-ordinates the work of six countries in Eastern Europe where we conduct our program work and twelve countries where we raise support for these programs and associated MWBI costs. An international executive team (IET) supports this work in terms of program maintenance and development, fundraising, communications, finance, risk management and compliance and it and digital.
Purpose of role
The overarching governing body of the Mission is the Board of Mission Without Borders International. The International Board are seeking a senior International Fundraising Director who will help drive our fundraising strategy by strengthening and diversifying our fundraising sources. The Mission requires an experienced leader with a proven track record in international fundraising who will inspire our international fundraising teams to differentiate and grow income as we enter this new phase of strategic growth.
The International Fundraising Director will provide leadership, oversight and guidance to the Mission’s National Fundraising Directors. They will: implement and manage the diversification of income, including major donor income and field sourced income; work closely with the digital team in fundraising and communication; engage with field countries on beneficiary management and sponsor engagement; lead on impact reporting and work with other members of IET to lead the executive and operational elements of the Mission.
A strong communicator and strategic thinker with practical fundraising experience, they will be an experienced leader and innovative thinker focused on the development of a team and capable of working well with the existing team. They will have significant practical experience of major donors, trusts and foundations, institutional, and corporate fundraising together with a deep understanding of individual fundraising through sponsorship and appeals.
Primary responsibilities
Donor development and outreach
· To provide strategic direction, leadership and drive for fundraising in all new development areas across the Mission. They will have direct responsibility for raising funds at the international level with a specific focus on driving forward major donors, trusts and institutions income as this is currently an underdeveloped source of income for the Mission. They will also lead the development of field sourced fundraising.
· Deliver strategic plans for driving income growth, diversifying income sources and improving donor engagement by incorporating traditional and digital fundraising methods.
· Lead the International Fundraising Team to deliver strategic objectives across all fundraising channels, support National Fundraising Directors, create a collaborative fundraising culture across the organization internationally, and monitor fundraising metrics to deliver growth and efficiency.
· Create a donor-centric fundraising culture, implementing systems and reporting to deliver effective supporter journeys across all disciplines.
· Lead in understanding fundraising trends and working with National Fundraising Directors to improve agility in response to these trends and detailed data analysis of internal trends.
· Define and drive the annual calendar of global fundraising campaigns, supporting materials, driving communications and assessing impact.
· Understand and engage in corporate change program delivery, providing input and leadership to ensure that donor and beneficiary journeys are linked.
· Develop and implement fundraising policies and procedures, particularly around major donors to ensure local and international consistency and compliance.
· Utilize digital resources to drive engagement, reporting and strategy delivery.
· Speak at fundraising community events, conferences and donor events.
Budgeting and reporting
· Oversight of the annual and rolling five-year budgets to ensure local and international fundraising achieve the Mission’s overall strategic goals for income and related expenditure.
· Work closely with the CFO and CEO to drive the annual planning and budgeting process.
· Drive consistency in restricted and unrestricted giving reporting.
Leadership and management
· Work with the International Executive Team to drive the Mission’s international strategy.
· Collaborate with and coach the National Fundraising Directors to meet strategic goals.
· Nurture team members in excellence in operational tasks as well as personal development, ensuring an engaged and fulfilled team.
· Participate in Mission events, training and conferences to engage and inspire peers to drive strategic goals and ensure best practice.
· Network in the fundraising community.
· Participate in and inspire the Mission in its spiritual and biblical foundations.
Profile
There is a high level of desirability that the candidate is a committed and active Christian, able to sign the Mission statement of faith (evangelical in nature) and able to thrive in an atmosphere where spiritual, missional and humanitarian objectives intertwine in an environment where faith and business skills overlap. This commitment to a Christian ethos is fundamental to who we are and why we do what we do.
Experience required
· Relevant degree or equivalent in experience.
· Proven senior level experience as an international fundraiser and team leader, managing in complex environments, with a servant heart.
· Senior level experience in direct fundraising in the areas of major donors.
· Development and implementation of strategic and operational plans for fundraising.
· Setting, managing, and reporting on international budgets.
· Strong stakeholder management experience including Board reporting experience
· Experience in building and nurturing high performing teams.
· Ability to empower and motivate staff at all levels.
· Brand development and management experience.
· Understanding of charity law and regulations and ability to guide in multiple jurisdictions.
Experience desired
· History of work experience in an organization with a similar ethos to MWBI.
· Experience in the humanitarian sector and donor management working with various international, institutional, government donors and authorities.
· Monitoring and evaluation experience for major donors, institutions and trusts.
· Overseas fundraising experience.
· Streamlining disparate reporting systems and processes.
· Salesforce system use and integration.
Personal traits desired
· Be able to share the Christian aims and ethos of MWB and agree with the MWB Mission statement with a high degree of enthusiasm.
· Willingness to lead and participate in devotions, prayer meetings and staff conferences to enhance the spiritual health of the organisation.
· Be able to work sensitively with those of different cultures and church backgrounds.
· Willing and able to travel internationally and work unsocial hours when required.
· Calm and adaptable with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment.
· Collaborative team leader, committed to driving a strong internal culture.
· A committed Christian willing to lead and express their faith articulately and actively pursue ongoing personal, emotional and spiritual development within the life of a local church.
· Commitment to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding.
The deadline for application is Sunday 23rd March 2025.
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Location: Home-Based (with occasional travel across the UK)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (flexible hours considered)
Salary: £90,000 per annum (Band E – Senior Leadership Team)
Hours: 35 hours per week (part-time / flexible hours considered)
About Magic Breakfast
Magic Breakfast is a dynamic and purpose-driven charity with a bold mission: to ensure no child in the UK starts their school day hungry. The charity provides over 300,000 children with healthy breakfasts every morning, enabling them to focus on their learning. Working with schools in disadvantaged areas, Magic Breakfast is committed to removing hunger as a barrier to education, while also leading research and campaigns for long-term solutions to end child morning hunger. As Magic Breakfast looks to expand its impact, it has ambitious plans for growth in the coming years, making this an exciting time to join the organisation and help scale its operations.
The Role
Magic Breakfast is seeking a visionary Director of Finance and Technology to join its Senior Leadership Team at a pivotal time. With plans for substantial growth, the charity is looking for a leader to help drive both its financial strategy and technological transformation. This role will oversee the charity’s financial operations, ensuring long-term sustainability while driving operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions. The Director will also play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of Magic Outcomes, the charity’s trading subsidiary. Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, this is an opportunity to contribute to Magic Breakfast’s mission on a significant scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of financial and technology strategies to ensure sustainability and support the charity’s growth.
- Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
- Provide strategic insights to the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees to inform key decisions.
- Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team focused on innovation and operational excellence.
- Implement technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.
- Ensure robust risk management processes and compliance with financial and regulatory standards.
- Guide the financial and strategic planning of Magic Outcomes, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission.
About the Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven senior finance leadership experience, ideally within the charity sector.
- A strong background in financial planning, forecasting, and compliance.
- Experience managing complex transformation projects and organisational change.
- Expertise in technology implementation and data governance.
- A professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
- A passion for Magic Breakfast’s mission to end hunger as a barrier to learning.
Why Join Magic Breakfast?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a charity at a moment of growth and transformation. With plans to scale its operations and reach even more children, the Director of Finance and Technology will play a central role in shaping the future of Magic Breakfast. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and the chance to contribute to meaningful, long-lasting change in the fight against child hunger.
To Apply
Candidates are invited to submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their qualifications and suitability for the role or reach out toRosemary Pini at Allen Lane who are supporting Magic Breakfast with the recruitment process.
Magic Breakfast is excited to hear from individuals who are committed to creating lasting social impact.
Timeline
Closing Date: 16th February
First Stage Interview: 5th and 6th March
Second stage Interviews: 17th March
Join Racing Welfare as Head of Fundraising and Make a Lasting Impact!
Are you an ambitious, results-driven fundraising leader with a passion for making a difference? Racing Welfare is looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to join our senior management team and take the helm of a thriving, high-performance fundraising operation. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of British horseracing’s charitable support, driving growth and innovation in a vital sector.
About Racing Welfare:
Racing Welfare is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the workforce of British horseracing – from stud, stable, and racecourse staff to those in related professions. Our mission is to help these dedicated individuals thrive in their careers and lives, offering guidance, practical assistance, and support throughout their journey – from recruitment to retirement.
The Role:
As Head of Fundraising, you will play a central role in Racing Welfare’s strategic direction and growth. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer to craft and execute an ambitious fundraising strategy that delivers innovative income streams to fund our vital services. You’ll lead, inspire, and develop a talented team, empowering them to deliver outstanding fundraising initiatives and events that drive real change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop & Deliver Fundraising Strategy: Work with senior leadership to shape the charity’s fundraising vision, ensuring the strategy aligns with our wider goals and drives long-term sustainability.
- Innovative Fundraising Campaigns: Create and implement engaging campaigns, managing budgets and evaluating performance to optimise success.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing fundraising team, supporting their professional growth and achieving collective goals.
- Building Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners to build lasting, mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day fundraising operations, ensuring smooth management of income, expenditure, and compliance.
You Will Bring:
- Proven experience in fundraising or commercial management, with a track record of successfully recruiting donors and sponsors.
- A natural leader with exceptional people management skills, able to inspire and empower teams to excel.
- Solid experience in budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders.
- A passion for innovation and the ability to think strategically about fundraising opportunities.
Bonus: Experience in the horseracing industry is desirable, but not essential.
Why Racing Welfare?
This is your chance to take on a leadership role in a respected and impactful charity. You’ll be part of a passionate team, working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The role offers flexibility with the option to work from home or our Newmarket office, alongside occasional travel across the UK (including evenings and weekends).
As a charity, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.
If you’re ready to make a significant contribution to the future of Racing Welfare and help improve the lives of those who dedicate themselves to British horseracing, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Today:
Submit your CV and covering letter to join Racing Welfare and lead our fundraising efforts to new heights.
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this role is 14 February 2025. Interviews will be held the week commencing 25 February 2025. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications.
Salary: £50,000 p.a.
Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.
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SUMMARY
This maternity cover role will be responsible for the Lab's internal workings - people, culture, ways of working and operations. As an Executive level role, it will share overall responsibility for the Lab’s impact with the other members of the Exec (CEO, COO, Director of Programmes and Campaigns).
The role will be specifically responsible for:
- the people function, including team days, our annual retreat, and internal communications, as well as Human Resource management and our staff handbook),
- programme support, including stewardship of our Monitoring, Evaluation, learning and Planning system),
- coordinating the team’s fundraising work, and
- managing other areas of our operations, such as IT and infrastructure, including our new CRM system.
- The post-holder will be responsible for line managing the Operations Manager.
The post-holder will work closely with the COO, who will be leading on finance and governance. Together, they will be responsible for drafting the plan for the Lab’s Operations function in 2026.
This post is a 13 month fixed term contract, running from mid-May 2025 to mid-June 2026.
LOCATION
The team work remotely for the majority of the time, but as this role is responsible for people and culture ideally you will be able to attend monthly ‘team together days’ in London (travel paid if outside of London area) as well as an annual two-night retreat elsewhere in the UK in November. However, we don’t want this to be a barrier to applicants, so you can let us know at the interview stage if this would not be possible or will cause you challenges.
RESPONSIBILITIES
People: Ensure we recruit, retain, support and nourish a strong staff team and maintain a culture that reflects our values of ambition, collaboration and empowerment.
- Lead implementation of the Lab’s people and human resources strategy (together with the COO), in line with our core values, to maximise the team’s contribution to our mission (including team structure and roles, recruitment, onboarding and retention, staff handbook, and professional development).
- Develop and hold our team culture (together with the COO), aligned to the Lab’s core values, and ensure that the organisation maintains an effective, efficient and human working environment. Help ensure that we live our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, in general as well as in areas that fall under your remit.
- Lead internal communications, ensuring that the team are informed about and involved in new developments as appropriate, including planning and coordinating team away days through the year.
- Support effective management of staff: Line manage the Operations Manager. Support Heads of Programme and others to develop and manage staff and freelancers, ensuring that we treat all our people fairly and responsibly.
Operations: Oversee effective systems and support colleagues who manage those systems.
- Oversee and support the Operations Manager to ensure that our core processes run smoothly; we have the infrastructure to support our growth, including office space and IT, and supplies; and that they are able to effectively support the programme team with reports, events and other projects.
- Oversee the Lab’s fundraising process, including identifying and researching potential new funders, maintaining our overview of our fundraising pipeline, funder timelines, monthly priorities, and record keeping. Support the Lab team to manage funding proposals and coordinate the development of funding proposal budgets, working closely with programme leads. Ensure funding reporting requirements are met, including supporting programme leads to draft programme reports, and the Finance Manager to prepare financial reports.
- Coordinate and oversee the Lab’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Planning system ensuring the team have what they need to complete the various elements, meet deadlines, and get the most out of the process. [RSS1]
- Ensure high standards of information management across the organisation, enabling staff to share and access resources, insights and know-how. This includes maintaining high standards of data protection and privacy that embody the Lab’s commitment to responsible use of data, and maintaining the Lab’s new CRM system.
Executive Team support: you will be a collaborative and engaged member of a strong executive team.
- Lead and manage organisational development projects to ensure that the Lab has effective, appropriate operational policies and processes, and that staff understand and implement these policies and processes.
- Be a collaborative, engaged and supportive colleague and be willing to take on or change responsibilities to help the organisation operate effectively, including offering general support to the other members of the Exec as needed.
YOUR PROFILE
Ideally you will have the following key skills and experience, but we know that all candidates will vary and we are looking for the best fit, not the perfect unicorn.
We hope you will:
Be a caring, collaborative and effective people manager, team player, and organisational culture builder committed to creating an ambitious, collaborative and empowering culture.
- You will love supporting others to succeed, helping them to learn and grow, and develop their resilience and self-care, but also to support and care for people when work or life are difficult.
- You will have experience and a passion for ensuring recruitment, induction, personal development and other processes and culture work to attract, recruit, retain and support high quality, committed staff.
Be a well organised project and function manager with a strong understanding of systems and operations, supporting the team, board and CEO to keep on top of organisational systems such as monitoring, evaluation, learning and planning (MEL-P) and fundraising, as well as day-to-day coordination of various other processes
Have a strong commitment to the vision, aims and values of the Lab.
- A desire to work in a collaborative, empowering and ambitious organisation, and develop the Lab’s culture with care, sensitivity energy and good humour, taking pride in enabling others to succeed.
- Demonstrable dedication to equity, diversity, inclusion and justice and an understanding of intersectionality.
See the full job pack (including interview dates and information) and apply via the link.
We believe in a financial system that serves people and planet.




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Overview
The Dash Charity is looking for a Development Officer to join our wonderful team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a local domestic abuse charity with a huge influence and reach. For almost 50 years The Dash Charity has been supporting individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse, empowering women, men and children to recognise the tactics of abuse, break the cycle, and take back control of their lives.
We were one of the first charities in the UK to be awarded Leading Lights status for our Advocacy and Outreach Services by SafeLives, and pioneered healthy relationships workshops in schools over a decade ago.
We run three refuges that offer a sanctuary to women and children escaping violence and abuse, offering specialist children’s support and one to one support for women.
We’re now looking for an ambitious and dedicated individual to help us to secure essential funding to continue delivering our life-changing services into the future.
Role Purpose:
We are seeking an ambitious individual that cares about ending violence against women and girls, who is determined to make a difference for all adults and children experiencing domestic abuse. As The Dash Charity Development Officer, you will be responsible for seeking funding from trusts and foundations, to enable us to deliver life changing services and projects.
You will have excellent attention to detail and be willing to gain a strong understanding of how the charity works and the services we deliver by working closely with our frontline staff.
You will work with our Senior Management Team to understand the charity’s impact, identify funding opportunities, and contribute to strategic service development. You will have strong communication skills and be able to build good relationships with our funders.
There will be opportunities for future growth in this role, with the potential management of direct reports as we expand our team. Hybrid remote working with some attendance on-site at services in Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead to colaborate with colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fundraising: Develop and submit compelling applications to trusts, foundations, and statutory funders.
- Research: Conduct thorough research to identify new funding opportunities and cultivate long-term donor relationships.
- Strategy: Contribute to the grants fundraising strategy and assist in achieving organisational fundraising goals.
- Events: Support the coordination of events for trusts and major donors, and represent The Dash Charity at external meetings.
- Stewardship: Provide high-quality feedback and reporting to funders, ensuring strong and lasting relationships.
About you:
- Passion: A strong commitment to ending violence against women and girls and a dedication to The Dash Charity’s mission.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and reports.
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail and the ability to produce high-quality work under pressure.
- Team Player: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities effectively.
Desired experience:
- Fundraising Experience: A background in trust and statutory fundraising, with a proven track record of meeting income targets.
- Research Skills: Proficiency in prospect research techniques and knowledge of the funding landscape.
How to apply:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.
To apply for this position, please review the full job description and then apply by emailing your CV and a cover letter to Nicola Miller, CEO.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Summary
The Director of International Communications will create and drive implementation of ProVeg's international communications strategy. The primary objectives are to amplify the activities and successes of the country offices and international programmes, enhance ProVeg's global visibility and reach new public audiences, and influence the public and policy narrative on healthy sustainable food systems. This role involves leading a dynamic and transformation-oriented team and working closely with international stakeholders such as country directors and partner organisations to develop innovative communication solutions.
Job Details
- Reports to: CEO
- Department: Communications
- Direct reports: Digital Director, Senior Communications Manager, Senior Business Communications Manager, Senior Communications Manager (Spanish language regions), Strategic PR Lead
- Closely collaborating with: Country Directors, Institutional Engagement & Partnership Director, International Director, Fundraising and P&C teams, Director of People and Culture
- Location: Remote, ideally in the UK, NL, PL, CZ, or ES - for exceptional candidates, potentially US (ET zone)
- Hours: full-time (e.g. 35h in the UK)
- Salary: dependent on experience and location, e.g. £55k- £62k in the UK
Responsibilities
Strategic Communication and Transformation:
- Develop and execute a new international communications strategy to enhance ProVeg’s visibility and highlight the successes of the country offices.
- Establish ProVeg as a leading voice in plant-based nutrition and sustainable food systems through targeted campaigns and media outreach.
- Design and implement processes for effectively and quickly adapting country-specific developments for international communication.
- Oversee the development of content and own and third party channel strategies to maximise engagement with diverse B2B and B2C audiences.
- Integrate AI tools and strategies responsibly and innovatively (supported by leadership and (external) experts).
Fundraising Support and Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with the international fundraising team to ensure alignment between communications strategies and fundraising goals.
- Develop compelling narratives and campaigns that inspire donor engagement and attract funding opportunities.
- Leverage communications channels, including digital platforms, media outreach, and storytelling, to showcase ProVeg’s impact and amplify fundraising initiatives..
Reputation Management:
- Enhance ProVeg’s public image through strategic media relations, innovative visual content, and compelling storytelling.
- Develop and implement crisis communication plans, identifying opportunities and risks for brand reputation.
- Balance B2B and B2C communications priorities to maintain positive brand perception.
Leadership Responsibilities:
- Lead a multicultural and multidisciplinary team, fostering creativity, innovation, impact and effectiveness.
- Promote a culture of collaboration and continuous development within the team.
Internal and External Collaboration:
- Work closely with country offices and international partners to create synergies and strengthen global strategies.
- Work closely with the Research and Policy teams to ensure our research and advocacy activities are supported by timely communications to drive real-world impact.
- Build and maintain relationships with media, influencers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Manage global communications budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.
Qualifications
Required:
- Proven experience in strategic communication in NGOs with an international focus, including those with a presence in the global south.
- Track record of developing targeted communications strategies to drive engagement with different audiences, including B2B and B2C.
- Demonstrated ability to design and execute communications strategies that drive advocacy goals and influence policymakers.
- Excellent skills in media relations and leading complex or multi-country communication projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and transform teams in an international context.
- Experience in fostering creativity, innovation, and collaboration within teams.
- Experience with visual media (videos, infographics, etc.).
- Expertise in crisis communication and managing brand perception.
- Experience in crafting inclusive messaging and ensuring culturally appropriate communications across diverse regions and audiences.
- Experience collaborating with fundraising teams to create compelling narratives for donor engagement and retention.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills (minimum C2-level English).
- Strong analytical skills and experience measuring the success of communication strategies.
- In-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities in sustainable food systems.
Preferred:
- Comfortable serving as a spokesperson and representing the organization at high-profile events or in media engagements.
- Familiarity with data protection regulations, including GDPR.
- Proficiency in utilizing data-driven insights and communication technologies to refine strategies and improve outcomes.
Benefits of working with us
- A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
- Provision of a work laptop.
- Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
- Career-development support.
- Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account for you and up to 5 friends or family members
- A workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
- And, last but not least, the opportunity to be part of a great team and work towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
When?
Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: As soon as possible
Our Application Procedure
Your application should include a cover letter and CV. Please indicate your motivation for the role and describe how you meet the requirements. Please send us your application using our online form. Thank you!
The upcoming steps include:
1. First interview with People and Culture
2. Online trial task
3. Second interview with senior leadership
4. Final meeting with executive leadership incl. CEO
5. Final decision
About us
ProVeg International is a food awareness organisation working to transform the global food system by replacing 50% of animal products globally with plant-based and cultivated foods by 2040.
ProVeg engages with all relevant stakeholders to create a food system where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet.
ProVeg has received the United Nations’ Momentum for Change Award and works closely with key UN food and environment agencies.
ProVeg creates global impact, with offices in 14 countries across five continents and more than 220 employees.
Diversity Statement
ProVeg is committed to equal opportunity in employment for all, regardless of ethnic origin, religion, skin color, gender, age, national origin or ancestry, refugee background, genetic information, disability, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, HIV status, gender identity, or gender expression. People of Color, women, individuals with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA+ communities, older adults, refugees, and people living with HIV are explicitly encouraged to apply.
In 2020, ProVeg signed the Diversity Charter, a self-commitment and association dedicated to promoting a prejudice-free work environment.
In 2022, ProVeg achieved a score of 88.1% on the PRIDE Index, the LGBTIQ+ Diversity Performance Index, which is over 20 percentage points higher than the overall average of 67.9%.
Data Protection Information for Applicants
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At Humanimal Trust we passionately believe that humans and animals should benefit from equal medical progress. Do you wish for a future where all patients matter whatever the species? As the Administartion and Finance manager you will enable the charity to operate in an organised, efficient and effective manner. This vital, varied and senior role in a small team involves a range of key functions, proactively supporting the CEO and Board of Trustees. It encompasses a range of business support functions, including book keeping, HR administration, coordination and monitoring of projects, office management, developement of policies and procedures, and will also hold the position of Company Secretary.
Position: Administration and Finance Manager
Accountable to: CEO
Responsible for: Administration Assistant
Location: Remote working, with occasional in person time.
Full time
Circa £40,000
Responsibilities:
- Provide executive support and guidance to the CEO and Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Ensure the Trusts records for the Charity Commission for England and Wales and for the Scottish Charity Regulator are always up to date and any changes in relevant law and guidance are communicated to the CEO and Board
- Manage dailyadministrative activities
- Take ownership of data entry, retrieval and database maintenance
- Liase and manage external providers. Contract negotiation
- Resonsible for Trusts book keeping and financial reporting
- Take accountability for invoices and expenses
- Liaise with payoll bureau to accurately process salaries
- Administer uto enrolment pension scheme
- Support the designated Data protection Officer by advising on obligations, monitoring compliance and training staff
- Contribute to and support the delivery of the strategic business plan
- Review policies, procedures,staff handbooks and the Governance Manual to an agreed rolling schedule
- Ensure appropriate infrastructure is in place and colleagues are trained in the use of CRM systems, and communications and engagement platforms
Closing date: 2nd March 2025
First Interview: w/c 10th March 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.