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We are seeking an exceptional leader to be our next chief executive, leading a respected and influential membership organisation at the heart of a thriving grassroots movement.
You’ll be working to build on the success we’ve seen and strong position and voice we have established for ourselves and our members, as a leading force for inclusive and sustainable transport and communities.
You’ll bring an impressive track record in values-based leadership, a proven ability to engage and inspire grassroots change-makers, strategic partners and policy-makers, and a deep belief in the importance of community-led change towards a sustainable, equitable future.
About us
Community Rail Network is a national not-for-profit organisation, which is in the process of applying for charitable status, supporting a growing ‘community rail’ movement, which helps communities get the most from their railways, promotes sustainable and inclusive travel, coordinates volunteering and place-making, and brings people together.
Community rail is made up of 77 community-based organisations, and around 1,300 station volunteer groups and other community-led initiatives around Britain. Their activities range from creative projects for young people, to advising train operators on service improvements, to building travel confidence among marginalised groups, to biodiversity projects at stations, to promoting greener tourism by rail.
Our enthusiastic team of 24 works from home in dispersed locations, but we come together regularly in person and online. We work collaboratively to support members, provide training, events and resources, run campaigns, and champion community rail and its insights. We believe in helping everyone reach their potential while having a good work-life balance.
About this role, and your main responsibilities
Our current CEO is moving on after nine years in role, leaving the organisation, team and wider movement in a strong and empowered position to deliver on the next phase of our development.
Your opportunity is to lead the organisation, and to deliver on our new five-year strategy setting an ambitious course for the future during a period of major transformation for our railways and the wider transport system. You will ensure that we are:
As CEO, you will lead a passionate and experienced senior leadership team with three direct reports, while working closely with and reporting into our Board, key partners and funders, and ensuing an engaging, empowering, tenacious approach across all we do.
Advocacy of community rail and its benefits will be high on your agenda, and you will be working closely across multiple stakeholders including UK and devolved national governments, regional and local authorities as well as forging collaborative partnerships with like-minded organisations.
Maintaining our community-centric ethos, you will need to ensure we're effective in enabling members to unlock greater value from the railways at a grassroots level, while drawing on their insights to affect wider change. With hundreds of member groups and organisations across Britain delivering life-changing, place-enhancing work, you will have a solid foundation to build on, to take community rail forward and expand our impact in the years ahead.
Last, but not least, you will be responsible for ensuring the strong and effective governance of the organisation, modelling our governing principles, values and behaviours, and ensuring that we have robust financial and resource management in place.
Skills, competencies and qualities
Other information
The role will involve extensive travel within Britain as part of building your profile and that of the organisation with central and devolved government in Scotland and Wales, and increasingly with the devolved regions of England.
There is flexibility on location given the requirement to travel and that your office will be home-based. You will need to travel to in-person quarterly team meetings (usually in London or West Yorkshire) and to Board meetings which alternate between online and London. It is expected that travel will be by public transport and easy access to the rail network is therefore required to ensure journeys can be made sustainably.
This is a full-time position, 37 hours per week. We use a flexi-time system with core hours 10am-3pm, and are committed to being a flexible, supportive and understanding employer. This is a permanent position with a probationary period of six months.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising up to 30 days, plus Bank Holidays, in line with long service); pension with employer contribution of 7%; and access to Employee Assistance Programme.
Successful applicants will need to provide proof that they have the right to work in the UK and provide two references.
Community Rail Network is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and Black, Asian and other minoritised groups, who meet with the skills and competencies for this role. We will provide reasonable adjustments for interviews as required.
Applications by Tuesday 12 May 2026 (23:30) with two attachments: your CV and a covering letter of up to two sides of A4 summarising why you are the ideal person for this job and relevant experience and competencies. Please include a daytime phone number and an email address and identify your notice period in your cover letter.
First interviews take place 21-22 May 2026 online. Second interviews will be in person, Monday 1 June 2026, in London. Candidates invited for interview will be contacted by phone about a week before. Due to limited resources, we are unable to provide feedback to other candidates.
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Championing the community rail movement | Connecting people and their railways | Creating inclusive, empowered, sustainable and healthy communities
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Head of Income & Engagement
Driving growth, influence and life saving visibility for Papyrus
Papyrus is recruiting a Head of Income & Engagement to provide strategic leadership across two critical areas - Fundraising and Marketing & Communications.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a central role in shaping how Papyrus grows its income, strengthens its brand and reaches new audiences — not for organisational prominence, but to ensure that young people, families and communities know where to turn for support, hope and practical help when they need it most.
One of your early priorities will be to bring together our Income Generation and Marketing & Communications teams, creating a cohesive, collaborative function with shared purpose, aligned strategy and a strong collective identity.
You will lead the development of ambitious income strategies—particularly through corporate partnerships, grants and trusts, and the passion of our committed supporter community—while also setting the direction for our brand identity, campaigns, media presence and digital engagement.
In a challenging financial climate, you will champion innovation, build powerful external relationships, and ensure Papyrus maintains a strong, values led voice across press, social and broadcast media. You will inspire colleagues, partners and supporters to help us grow our reach, our reputation and our impact — always keeping young people at the centre of every decision.
Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.
Salary: £58,523 per annum (SCP 46) progressing by increments to £62,852 per annum (SCP 49)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Remote with regular travel across the UK
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: midnight on 10th May 2026
We appreciate the previous interest in this role, however we are only considering new applicants for this role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Papyrus is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Papyrus is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
To prevent suicide with urgent support, education, campaigns and conversations that keep young people safe – and hope alive.

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Salary: £31,000 - £34,500
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (1 day pcm in Peterborough)
Closing date: 29th April
Benefits: Flexible working policies, free gym membership at Peterborough office, life assurance
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer to join a UK-wide health charity dedicated to improving the lives of people and families affected by a serious, life limiting lung condition. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, this role sits within an ambitious and growing fundraising team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced challenge or mass participation fundraiser who is motivated by growth, creativity and supporter experience. You will play a leading role in expanding the charity’s challenge events portfolio at a pivotal time, contributing to a new five year strategy that places income growth, inclusion and long term supporter engagement at its heart.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead the delivery and growth of third party and mass participation challenge events, managing the full supporter journey from recruitment through to stewardship and re?engagement. You will use insight and data to monitor performance, improve ROI and refine future activity, this is a great opportunity to develop your skillset.
To be successful as the Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer you will need:
Interviews – virtual – 1st or 4th May
Second stage in person - 8th May or 11th
If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 2952AJ.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with their client on a fantastic Senior Internal Communications Officer role. The successful candidate will play a vital part in engaging colleagues across the organisation by delivering strategic, high-quality internal communications that support organisational goals and foster a positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Person Specification:
What’s on Offer:
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Interim Events Fundraising Officer
Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have employees working across four nations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to deliver our ambitious new strategy, On a Mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Job Summary for Interim Events Fundraising Officer
We are seeking an experienced Interim Events Fundraising Officer to provide additional support to our friendly and passionate Events Fundraising team over the next 12 months.
The role will involve delivering a range of UK‑wide challenge events from our established events portfolio.
You will be passionate about events fundraising and enjoy working as part of a busy, collaborative team.
The role sits within the Events team in the Mass Supporter Giving department, which generates over £1.3 million in income.
The Interim Events Fundraising Officer will play a key role in our plans to grow and develop this area of fundraising.
We are looking for someone who:
In return, you will join a supportive and high‑performing team and make a meaningful contribution to supporting people affected by bowel cancer.
The role is managed by the Senior Events Fundraising Officer and works closely with:
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
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Do you want to change the world for vulnerable children?
The Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies UK (CVAA) aims to improve adoption policy and practice across the UK for the benefit of children, challenging the adoption system to deliver for children and work in their best interests. Alongside advocating for system change, CVAA works to support our member voluntary adoption agencies (VAAs) across the four nations of the UK, stimulating innovation and ensuring they stay at the leading edge of practice. The active engagement of members and the building of collaborative alliances with others who seek positive change for children are essential to the effectiveness of our work.
The Head of Policy is a vital member of the small CVAA team, working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to champion the voluntary adoption sector and put children at the heart of everything we do. Due to maternity leave we have an exceptional and unique opportunity for someone who shares our passion to change the world for children, to gain valuable experience working at national level with senior stakeholders to contribute to system change, advocating for the power of adoption to change lives.
You will need strong people skills, experience of developing policy in consultation with stakeholders and using data to transform services and strengthen lobbying work. Most of all you need a cast iron commitment to change the world for vulnerable children.
CVAA works to challenge discrimination and disadvantage and welcomes applications from all communities, particularly those who are underrepresented in our sector, which includes but is not limited to people from Global Majority backgrounds, adoptees, men and those who identify as LGBTQ.
Key information
Applications
Please send a CV and letter of application, outlining your motivation for applying and the skills you offer, to Satwinder Sandhu (CEO) by 5pm on Friday 8th May 2026.
Both Satwinder (CEO) and Alice (Director of Strategy and Policy) are happy to have an informal chat about the role. Please email to arrange a convenient time to speak.
Initial online interviews via Microsoft Teams will be on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th May, with final in-person interviews scheduled for Thursday 28th May 2026 in London. Please let us know whether you cannot make any of these dates in your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ronald McDonald House Charities UK is seeking a proactive and creative Mass Participation Events Manager to lead the delivery and growth of our mass participation portfolio. The role will lead on the strategy, performance and delivery of our challenge events programme, ensuring events achieve agreed income and participation targets and work closely with the Head of Mass Engagement to shape and test future Ronald McDonald House Charities UK owned mass participation events, supporting sustainable, diversified income growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Event Strategy & Planning
Event Delivery & Logistics
Supporter Engagement & Stewardship
Marketing & Promotion
Monitoring & Evaluation
Collaboration & Partnership
Skills & Experience
Essential
Desirable
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About WasteAid
WasteAid is an international non-governmental organisation that works in low and middle-income countries to implement environmental and economic development programmes, focusing on support to nascent green businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs. The work improves the livelihoods of some of the poorest and most marginalised, promotes circular economy innovation and contributes to a cleaner and healthier future for all.
WasteAid promotes and shares locally appropriate, evidence based and inclusive practices, supporting and empowering others to take positive action. We partner with public, private and community-based organisations in countries where practices are harming the environment, economy and society.
About the Role
The Partnerships Manager will play a key role in driving income growth through philanthropy and strategic partnerships. Reporting to the CEO, this role will contribute to the delivery of an ambitious growth strategy. The post-holder will build and steward relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and philanthropic organisations to ensure alignment with organisational objectives, and will lead the development of high-quality fundraising and outreach that deepen engagement, grow income and strengthen relationships.
This is a senior, hands-on role involving the management of a portfolio, proposal development/writing and leading conversations with donors.
This role will line manage WasteAid’s Communications Officer (0.6 FTE).
Fundraising & Income Growth
The initial focus of this role will be to grow income from trusts and foundations and selected corporate partnerships, with priorities agreed annually.
• Implement and deliver WasteAid’s Trusts and Foundations income stream with support and collaboration from CEO and Director of Programmes.
• In collaboration with the SMT develop and implement a strategic plan to grow income from major donors, and corporate partnerships.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to shape funding priorities and develop compelling cases for support.
• Set and deliver ambitious income targets, ensuring a diverse and sustainable funding portfolio.
• Stay informed on sector trends and emerging opportunities to drive innovation in fundraising approaches.
• Ensure WasteAid’s communications outputs support our fundraising goals.
Relationship Management & Stakeholder Engagement
• Maintain strong relationships with our existing funder base - philanthropists, and corporate partners and develop new relationships positioning WasteAid as a leading cause in the sector.
• Undertake targeted outreach to develop new funding relationships and lead internally on incoming leads and enquiries.
• Develop and deliver tailored donor engagement and stewardship strategies and events that enhance retention and long-term investment.
• Represent WasteAid externally, leveraging networking and partnership opportunities to expand the supporter base.
• Collaborate with programme teams to articulate impact and develop compelling donor communications.
Leadership & Team Development
• Champion excellence and fundraising good practice within the wider WasteAid team ensuring a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Embed best practices in fundraising, donor stewardship, and compliance across the team.
• Adhere to good practice and WasteAid’s policies and processes in the line management of the Communications Officer.
Governance, Reporting & Compliance
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on income performance, using insights to refine strategy and inform decision-making, working closely with the Head of Strategy and Impact
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, ethical standards, and organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM systems, supporting data-driven decision-making.
Person specification
Essential experience
• Proven experience of securing income from at least two of the following areas: trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships or philanthropy.
• Experience of developing successful funding applications, proposals and donor reports.
• Experience of building and managing external relationships that lead to income generation or strategic partnership development.
• Experience of managing a fundraising pipeline and working to income targets.
• Experience of working collaboratively across teams to gather information and develop compelling donor communications.
Essential knowledge and skills
• Experience of fundraising in the international development, environmental or climate-related sectors.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clear, persuasive and tailored proposals and reports.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to use data and insight to monitor performance and improve fundraising activity.
• Understanding of fundraising good practice, compliance and ethical standards.
• Experience of using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Personal attribute
• Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently in a home-based role.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively across a small and ambitious organisation.
• Strategic in outlook while remaining practical and delivery-focused.
• Committed to WasteAid’s mission and values.
Desirable
• Experience of developing corporate partnerships linked to sustainability, circular economy or shared-value goals.
• Experience of supporting senior leaders with donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Experience of working in a small charity or growing organisation.
Success in the role
In the first 12 months, success in this role is likely to include:
• Growth in the value and quality of the fundraising pipeline
• Submission of strong, timely proposals and reports to priority funders
• Increased income from agreed fundraising streams
• Effective stewardship and relationship management of key donors and partners
• Accurate CRM records and clear internal reporting on fundraising activity and performance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising Officer
Salary: £29,409 - £31,656
plus £312 p.a working from home allowance (see below for more details on remuneration)
Contract : Full time, permanent, remote first, home-based.
About Voice 21
Voice 21 is the national oracy education charity. We exist to empower every child to use their voice for success in school and life. Our work transforms learning and life chances through talk by increasing access to a high-quality oracy education for those that need it most. Follow the links to find out more about why oracy is so vital and the impact Voice 21 has.
Why work for Voice 21?
Tackle a vital challenge, with great people. Voice 21 exists to transform children' s learning and life chances through talk and we are aiming to be working with 1,800 schools a year by 2030. To reach this goal we recruit great people and give them real responsibility, training and support.
Output focused culture, with flexible working opportunities. We have an agile and flexible approach, our team can work when and wherever works best to deliver the requirements of their role. As our staff predominantly work from home, we support them to create a workspace and provide technology that enables them to work effectively.
Real development opportunities. We believe in supporting people to develop the skills they need to be excellent whether this means funding external training, finding a mentor to support them or giving them the time to learn from others in the organisations through our regular CPD sessions.
Great benefits. 36 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and a 3 day Christmas closure period). Holiday entitlement increases linked to length of service, 5% employer contribution to pension, interest-free season ticket, cycle and technology loans, employee assistance scheme.
Remuneration. Our pay is a band and spine point approach where there is up to 7 years progression automatically available (depending on starting point)
Purpose of the Role:
Fundraising plays an important role in the sustainability of Voice 21 and our ambitious new strategy aims to double our voluntary income to £2M by 2030. This new post of Fundraising Officer has been created to support the Head of Fundraising and wider leadership team with operations across high value fundraising streams – grant-making trusts and foundations, philanthropy and corporate partnerships.
You will be responsible for researching potential funders, maintaining accurate records of fundraising contacts and activities, helping to build and maintain relationships with current and prospective funders, producing compelling reports for our funders and engaging communications for fundraising audiences, and creating and project managing inspiring engagement opportunities, including events, for current and prospective supporters.
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience working in a fundraising team – or else bring compelling transferable skills from a comparable, external-facing role. You will need to demonstrate that you can build and maintain great relationships with people at all levels, both internally with colleagues across the organisation, and with external high value stakeholders. Competent organisational skills are a must, with the ability to anticipate needs and exceed expectations. You will obviously need excellent communication skills too, including being able to write well and edit wisely (without depending on AI!)
This varied role will offer plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and build your high value fundraising experience. It would suit an ambitious, motivated fundraiser who is driven by Voice 21’s mission and is looking to develop their career in the sector.
Key Responsibility of the Role:
Researching grant-making trust and foundations, maintaining a prospect pipeline, and developing and submitting funding applications.
Managing reporting cycles and producing reports for funders.
Maintaining the fundraising database (Salesforce), ensuring departmental data is accurate and up to date.
Organising engagement opportunities, including events, for prospects and/or funders, with oversight from the Head of Fundraising.
Building and maintaining strong, sustainable relationships with fundraising contacts, ensuring excellent engagement and stewardship.
Supporting the Corporate Partnerships Lead as needed with corporate fundraising activities.
Providing operational support to the Head of Fundraising and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring where appropriate that senior colleagues are fully briefed and prepared.
Working collaboratively across the organisation to raise the profile of fundraising and to maximise opportunities.
Other administrative tasks as required to support the fundraising team.
This job will require that you have:
Essential:
Good understanding of the fundamentals of high value fundraising, with some previous experience working in a fundraising team to raise income to a target.
Experience of researching potential funders/donors and of successfully identifying great leads/prospects.
Excellent written communication skills, with ability to translate complex information into simple and compelling narratives appropriate for the intended audience.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships at all levels.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative culture, working across lots of different projects/activities.
Self-motivated, comfortable working autonomously, and able to take ownership of own performance.
Desirable:
Experience of using Salesforce (or another CRM system) to manage contacts and pipelines, track performance, and report on outcomes.
Knowledge of fundraising legislation, ethics, compliance, and data protection requirements.
Who you’ll work with: Your line manager will be the Head of Fundraising and you will work alongside a Corporate Partnership Lead. The fundraising team of 3 sits in the Operations Directorate.
Where you’ll work: All Voice 21 staff work remotely and this is a home-based role, with some travel expected to our London office (by Victoria station) and elsewhere for meetings. Occasional overnight stays may be required depending on where you are based. Voice 21 pays all travel and accommodation expenses.
Contract: Permanent, subject to successful probation review after six months.
Application details
To apply:
Please submit your most recent CV and covering letter, considering the suggestion below:
Applicants are advised to carefully consider the job description before applying, tailoring your CV and cover letter to demonstrate clearly how you match the specification for this role and giving concrete examples of the impact you have had in your current role. Applicants who do not demonstrate their capability and competency in the key areas of responsibility are unlikely to progress to interview.
Closing date: 8th May 2026 however we reserve the right to close applications before the stated closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications is received
Interview dates: TBC
Valuing every voice
Voice 21 believes that every voice should be heard and valued. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
Voice 21 is a diverse and inclusive workplace and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. By offering a salary range, we demonstrate our commitment to considering a wide range of applicants who may bring different perspectives and levels of experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Director of External Affairs across the Bild Group of four small charities (with collective turnover of approx. £3m/yr), you will have a deep commitment to human rights and improving people’s lives.
You will provide strategic direction and leadership to the External Relations function across all four charities in the group, taking overall responsibility for and providing thought-leadership on our strategic approach to policy, influencing, public affairs, stakeholder engagement.
You will play a lead role in planning, developing, and implementing the communication and external relations and wider engagement strategic plan to grow awareness and profile of Bild, Respond, Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) and ACT.
By sharing the impact of our work and programmes in improving the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism and /or mental health conditions, you will support Bild in becoming the sector leading provider of organisational and workforce development (and RRN in becoming the leading charity in reducing restrictive practices globally – and Respond as leaders in trauma informed therapy).
You will champion Bild and RRN’s brand, vision, mission and values acting as an ambassador for the organisation both internally and externally to partners, stakeholders and media.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement an integrated communications and external relations strategy across the four charities in the group to raise our profile and to influence change which positively impacts on our beneficiaries, aligning media, campaigning, and public affairs with the charity’s mission and strategic priorities
Lead and inspire a high-performing team including Membership and Events Officer, Resources Coordinator and comms team as required
Comms & Marketing:
Plan, develop and implement strategic communications and marketing plans to maximise awareness of the Bild Group of charities across the broad spectrum of communications disciplines including media relations, stakeholder management, influencer engagement, ethical (impact focused) marketing, social and new media and the production of new materials and resources
Write, develop and produce materials such as infographics, press releases, briefing documents, media statements and online information suitable for stakeholders, including people with lived experience
Ensure effective marketing across all four charities focusing on impact and including ensuring we attend a range of external events and that all four websites are best practice.
Influencing & Public Affairs:
Working with the CEO, you will drive policy change by developing strategies to influence key decision makers through building relationships with parliamentarians, government departments, and sector stakeholders to ensure the charity's policy agenda is impactful
Lead proactive and reactive media engagement, calls and requests for information in order to capitalise on suitable opportunities for maximising the reach and impact of all four charities
Build our credibility as a thought leader in the sector
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships:
Build and sustain strategic alliances with senior civil servants, civil society groups, and community partners to increase the organization's influence and impact
Develop effective stakeholder relationship management processes that ensure partnerships of all levels are provided with a rich, immersive engagement experience with the organisation and the work that we do
Identify, liaise with and ensure positive relationships with key stakeholders – internal and external including media, government departments, partners, charities, providers, customers, other relevant parties to secure maximum impact for all four charities and their beneficiaries
Reputation, Brand Management & Marketing:
Champion the Bild group brands, promoting the mission, values and impact of the organisation and ensuring consistent, engaging narratives and high-quality storytelling across all external channels
Shaping the charity's profile and protecting its reputation through media relations, digital engagement, and consistent key messaging and building our credibility as thought leaders in sector.
Membership, Events & Communities:
By ensuring appropriate, effective and engaging communications to all relevant audiences and stakeholders, your role will support the growth and development of our membership, Communities of Practice and the event programme (including webinars and conferences).
Effectively plan, manage and lead a range of events for the Bild group of charities and associated marketing and communications
Develop framework for Communities of Practice and strategy for engagement and growth
Supporting Bild and RRN spokespeople with PR and media outreach
Keep abreast of communications and engagement activity within the sector and demonstrate an awareness of the impact these may have on existing and future communications activity
General Responsibilities
Contribute to evaluation and assessment of results against KPIs and tracking activity
Allocate, manage and evaluate budget spend
Identify resource requirements for activity across Bild group
Develop and maintain systems, databases and procedures to support Bild group communication activities
Plan, monitor, appraise and report progress of activity regularly with an innate understanding of how this supports activity across the Bild group
Plan, manage and oversee budgetary spend related to outsourcing specialist activities such as video editing and design
Ensure communications and marketing work complies with data protection and other legal, professional and agency requirements, standards and policies
Support the senior leadership team on any activity as required.
Personal Development
Be part of a culture of quality in all areas of communications, PR and marketing
Participate and contribute to individual performance appraisal and supervision sessions
Keep abreast of relevant initiatives and developments within the adult health and social care, education & disability sector and the wider communications / engagement profession
Undertake relevant training, as necessary including accessing new systems and software as required to support the role.
Organisational Responsibilities:
Access and work within Bild’s policies and procedures.
Attend internal cycle of team meetings relevant to this role.
Engage with line management, supervision (where appropriate) and appraisal process.
Comply with data protection regulations, ensuring that information on clients, employees, volunteers and other stakeholders remains confidential.
Take responsibility for personal learning and development with support from line manager.
Work in a manner that facilitates equal opportunities and inclusion for all.
Remain professional and respectful at all times, promoting positive relations with all those we encounter in our work.
Maintain health and safety and risk awareness for self and others across the organisation.
Undertake any other duties that Bild may require within the remit of this role.
This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review with the postholder at their annual appraisal.
Person Specification
Job Title
Director of External Relations
Exceptional copy writing and verbal communication skills
Good presenting, negotiating and influencing skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build mutually beneficial relationships
The ability to work effectively within a small team
Ability to work under pressure, and plan, manage, and adapt own workload
A flexible, proactive and problem-solving approach to work
A motivated attitude and ability to work on own initiative
A commitment to human rights and modelling accessibility and inclusion throughout activity
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as demanded by the post
Fit to undertake the duties of the post.
Experience/Skills/Competencies
Essential
Significant experience working in communications, policy and PR with demonstrable success
PR and media management experience, including both online and traditional PR
Experience of managing and implementing social media plans, including post development, scheduling, evaluation and monitoring feedback
Experience of overseeing the design and production of print and electronic publications, including website management and development
Experience of managing CRM systems and ensuring effective data capture and utilising data to inform decision making
Ability to analyse data and shape results into reports that inform decision making
Ability to build effective relationships and networks and establish credibility for Bild, RRN, Respond and Bild ACT
Ability to work collaboratively and develop positive relationships with colleagues, members and wider stakeholders
Demonstrated digital comms / social media skills and understanding of emerging digital marketing tools and platforms
Ability to use a variety of IT packages/databases including CRM systems.
Experience managing budgets and associated reporting
Ability to work remotely and regularly travel to in person events
Time management skills and ability to prioritise workload under pressure as part of a small but vibrant team
Strong awareness and interest in news/current affairs/politics and the broader third sector, social care and education sector.
Desirable
Experience working in the not-for-profit sector, preferably in another disability and/or membership charity
Strong understanding of education, health, social care, disability and not for profit environment
Strong media contacts within relevant trade sector publications
Ability to use externally managed media databases (such as Agility etc.)
Experience with conferences, webinars and hybrid events.
Experience supporting and manging a remote team
Education and Qualifications:
Other Requirements:
Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities and able to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
Regular travel to attend meetings and events.
Occasional evening meetings.
Legal requirements:
Enhanced DBS check.
Your application should include an up to date CV together with a supporting statement detailing how your skills and experience align with the job description and person specification.
Please note that we will be unable to progress applications from candidates who do not answer the screening questions.
Our vision is a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Little Village makes a big difference to families with babies and young children living in poverty across London. Via its network of baby banks and partners such as Family Hubs, community organisations and all of London’s maternity units, the charity passes on pre-loved goods from one family to another – clothes, toys and equipment – so that many more children have the essential things they need to thrive.
Families are supported through welcoming hubs or home deliveries, and connected into a wider network of support in community settings, while Little Village also raises its voice to highlight the realities of child poverty.
Little Village is entering an exciting new phase as it approaches its 10-year milestone and prepares to launch its next strategy. QuarterFive are partneruing with Little Villag to find a Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications to play a central role in shaping its future – leading how the organisation grows income, strengthens its brand and amplifies its voice. Sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead a newly integrated fundraising, marketing and communications department, driving a cohesive, high-performing function and building on strong foundations to deliver a more strategic, scalable and insight-led approach.
With an income base with high potential for growth and particular strength in high-value fundraising, there is significant opportunity to grow and diversify income further, while also increasing visibility and influence at a time when public awareness of child poverty is rising.
We are looking for a strategic and hands-on leader with a track record in delivering income growth. You will be motivated by impact and excited to help drive Little Village’s next phase, strengthening long-term income and increasing its influence.
This role is home-based with regular travel to Little Village hubs across London. Core hours: 09:30-15:00. Weekly or fortnightly team and SLT meetings in London plus other meetings as needed.
As Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, you will:
Essential skills and experience:
Desirable:
Diversity and Inclusion:
Little Village operates in London, one of the most diverse cities in the world. The charity are working towards a goal where their team fully reflects that diversity and difference in lived experiences and strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups including: people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, people with lived experience of poverty either personally or through family, experience of the care system, non-graduates and first-in-family graduates. As part of their commitment to fairer recruitment, all applications will be assessed without names and any protected characteristics.
As part of our commitment to increasing representation of people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, we are piloting a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for this role, as a new approach to make our recruitment more equitable. If you identify as Black, Asian or other Minority Ethnic backgrounds and meet the essential criteria for the role, you can choose to opt in to the GIS. We will be aiming to offer everyone who opts into the scheme and meets the essential criteria a first stage interview/ assessment. See the applicant pack for further details.
Employee benefits include:
To apply, please upload your CV, making sure it reflects the essential skills and experience within the person specification. You can use the notes section to share any additional information. Suitable applicants will be contacted and given full support with the formal application process.
First round interviews (online): Thursday 21st May
Second round interviews (in-person): w/c 1st June
To bring about change for children and families through the power of sharing, reusing and connecting

We are seeking a dynamic Head of Housing Support to lead our national Housing Support Services, ensuring clients receive exceptional, trauma‑informed care in safe, compliant and high‑quality homes. This is a pivotal role that influences service delivery, operational performance, and the long‑term vision for Life’s housing provision.
As Head of Housing Support, you will:
Lead & Inspire
Drive Operational Excellence
Shape the Future
Lead with Purpose
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
Relevant housing or management qualifications (such as CIH Level 4) are desirable but not essential with strong experience.
About Life:
Life is a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people – whoever they are – to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.
Our services include
Our values
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Please note, driving licence and own vehicle are required.
Salary: £45,655 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week, 5 days per week
Location: Home Based with Extensive Travel across Midlands and South East
Benefits
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
Safeguarding and Equality
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Director of Development will have responsibility for the leadership for innovation, improvement, and development at the Bikeability Trust. The role ensures the Trust fulfils its development commitments under the Active Travel England (ATE) grant agreement to deliver a high-quality national cycle training programmes, and drive forward the Trust’s 2025–2035 strategic ambitions.
This post oversees the development and delivery training guidance, evidence-based pilot projects, digital learning products, and cross sector partnerships, ensuring the Bikeability programme remains effective, future-focused and aligned with Government priorities.
Part time or flexible working offered
Equipping more than five million children with the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Philanthropy Advisor
Fixed Term Contract until April 2027
Part Time, 4 days per week. Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £33,760 pro-rata per year (Full time equivalent of £42,200)
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
We are seeking an effective and successful Philanthropy professional with a passion for international development, to take a pivotal role in enabling Christian Aid to fight global poverty, inequality and injustice in the year ahead, by supporting us to deliver against our ambitious income targets.
The post holder will be responsible for providing excellent stewardship to existing donors, and they will also be expected to proactively engage new prospects to grow Christian Aid's reach and impact, with a particular focus on securing 5 and 6-figure gifts. The post holder will manage a portfolio of supporters/potential supporters (primarily major donors but the portfolio also includes trusts and wealth advisors). The portfolio is predominantly based in Scotland but there are also a handful of supporters beyond this geographic focus.
The position will work closely with Scotland team colleagues, and will be part of the Philanthropy team which manages relationships with donors around the UK. The role will report into the Senior Philanthropy Advisor who is based in North England.
About you
With a solid track record of successful fundraising from Major Donors or in a related area of fundraising, you will have excellent relationship buildings skills and be a highly-effective communicator, with the ability to inspire and engage supporters. You will be able to produce high-quality proposals and reports. You will be well-practised in managing relationships based on trust and integrity and will be highly motivated, proactive and confident in engaging new prospects. Knowledge of international development and church structures would also be very helpful.
If you share our vision and our values, and you are an exceptional results-driven fundraiser who works well independently and as part of a team, we would love to hear rom you.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Income Generation and Partnerships
Location: Hybrid working remotely and in office (Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EG)
Term: Fixed Term (18 months, with potential to extend)
Hours: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week) – see website for flexible working options that you might request.
Salary/Rate: JFC4 £56,870
Reports to: Chief Executive
Closing date: Friday 10 May
Interview date: Friday 22 May
About us
We are Young Scot, Scotland’s national youth information and citizenship agency. We’re a constant in the lives of young people, woven into the very fabric of growing up in Scotland. We’ve been delivering direct services for over 40 years to ensure that all young people in Scotland are connected to information, opportunities and experiences that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives.
Young Scot is a nationally trusted brand with deep reach, strong partnerships and unique assets - including data, insight, participation expertise and access to young people across Scotland. More than 880,000 young people have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card, with more than 160,000 of them signed up as Young Scot members. Last year our young.scot site had almost 1.7million visits, and well over 1000 locations across Scotland offer Young Scot perks and discounts.
The role
Young Scot is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial and delivery-focused leader to help shape and drive a step-change in how we generate income and build partnerships.
This is a pivotal role at a defining moment for the organisation with the recent appointment of a new CEO, as well launching a new organisational strategic vision. As we evolve our operating model and ambitions, you will lead the development of a more diverse, sustainable and innovative income portfolio - ensuring we can continue to deliver meaningful impact for young people aged 11–26 across Scotland.
Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team (SLT), you will design and implement a new income generation strategy, unlocking opportunities across corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, public sector funding and earned income streams. You will take an “intrapreneurial” approach - building new propositions, testing ideas and embedding a culture where income generation is seen as a shared organisational priority.
This role offers significant autonomy, creativity and influence. You will be equally comfortable setting strategic direction and personally leading high-value relationships, as you are enabling written bids and researching new partnerships.
Why this role matters
This role will:
Strengthen our financial resilience and long-term sustainability
Unlock new forms of value and social income generation
Expand our influence across sectors and policy areas
Enable us to reach and support more young people
Key responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership & Income Strategy
Develop and deliver a clear, ambitious income generation and partnerships strategy aligned to organisational priorities, with metrics and deliverables set.
Build a diversified income model across multiple streams (corporate, trusts & foundations, public sector, earned income, philanthropy).
Identify emerging fundraising trends, new tools, opportunities and risks across Scotland, the UK and internationally.
Advise the CEO and SLT on financial sustainability, growth opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
What success looks like:
A comprehensive and inspiring strategy with clear targets, focus areas and pipeline
Income growth across multiple streams, reducing reliance on single sources.
Income generation and monetisation embedded as a core organisational enabler.
2. Partnerships & Business Development
Develop and secure high-value partnerships across corporate and other sectors.
Design compelling support propositions, aligning commercial value with social impact.
Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities, by understanding the support areas or ‘entry points’ where partners can add value to Young Scot.
Lead development of innovative income streams, including:
Ethical monetisation of Young Scot assets (data, reach, insights, services)
Sponsorships and strategic collaborations
New products or services for partners
What success looks like:
A growing portfolio of strategically aligned, high-value partnerships.
Strong conversion rate from pipeline to secured income.
Innovative offers that enhance both impact and income.
3. Trusts, Foundations & Fundraising
Lead and grow income from trusts, foundations and statutory sources.
With programme leads, develop compelling, outcome-driven cases for support.
Secure multi-year funding aligned to Young Scot strategic priorities.
Oversee high-quality reporting and stewardship.
What success looks like:
A strong, forward-looking funding pipeline.
Increased success rate and value of bids,
Long-term funder relationships with clear impact reporting.
4. Relationship Management & External Representation
Build and steward senior-level relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders.
With the CEO, SLT and young people, act as a visible ambassador for Young Scot.
Leverage networks to open new opportunities and raise organisational profile.
What success looks like:
Partners feel valued, engaged and connected to impact.
Strong external reputation as a trusted and innovative partner.
5. Delivery, Systems & Performance
Enhance and/or create systems, processes and tools (e.g. CRM) to support income generation.
Set and track income targets, KPIs and performance metrics.
Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice.
Work with finance colleagues on forecasting, reporting and income tracking.
What success looks like:
Clear, accurate income forecasting and reporting.
Efficient systems supporting scalable growth.
Strong governance and compliance.
6. Leadership & Culture
Lead income generation across the organisation - even as a sole or small function.
Build a culture of proactivity, growth-mindset and collaboration.
Support colleagues to identify and contribute to income opportunities.
Contribute to wider organisational leadership and strategy.
Attend a range of internal meetings as requested, support with delivery of key Young Scot events and sessions as required, and other areas as advised by the CEO.
What success looks like:
A culture where income generation is shared and understood.
Teams feel confident contributing to partnerships and opportunities.
Clear alignment between income, impact and strategy
Person Specification
Essential Experience
Significant sustained experience leading income generation, fundraising, or business development at a senior level
Proven track record of securing income across multiple streams (e.g. trusts & foundations, corporate, public sector, earned income)
Demonstrable success in building high-value partnerships that deliver both income and impact
Experience developing and delivering income strategies and pipelines
Experience personally leading bids, pitches, and negotiations.
Essential Knowledge & Skills
Strong understanding of the funding and partnership landscape in Scotland and beyond
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills at a senior level
Ability to translate organisational strengths into compelling propositions and cases for support
Commercial awareness and ability to identify mutual value opportunities
Strong written communication skills, particularly funding applications and proposals
Financial literacy, including budgeting, forecasting and income tracking
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
Leadership & Capability
Ability to work autonomously and build a function from the ground up
Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and growth
Strong influencing skills, internally and externally
High levels of resilience, initiative and accountability
Collaborative approach, with the ability to work across teams and sectors.
Personal Attributes
Proactive, opportunity-focused and solutions-driven
Creative and open to testing new ideas and approaches
Motivated by social impact and improving outcomes for young people
Adaptable and comfortable operating in a changing environment
A clear understanding and belief in the core values of Young Scot.
Desirable
Existing network of relevant contacts across sectors
Experience in youth sector, public sector or policy-related environments
Experience with digital, data-driven or innovative income generation approaches