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Change how the UK understands and supports bereaved children and families.
This is an exciting time to join Child Bereavement UK.
We are establishing a brand-new Research & Policy function and are looking for an ambitious Public Affairs Lead to help ensure the voices of bereaved children, young people and parents shape policy, practice and public understanding across the UK.
Working closely with the Head of Policy & Research, you will develop and deliver Child Bereavement UK's public affairs, advocacy and stakeholder engagement activity, building relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians and sector leaders to drive meaningful change.
You will act as the bridge between research, lived experience and influence, translating evidence into compelling advocacy campaigns, stakeholder engagement opportunities and policy recommendations that make a difference.
This is a rare opportunity to help build a new function, shape our national influence, and ensure the experiences of bereaved children, young people and families are heard where it matters most.
While based remotely, this role has a strong external focus and requires regular travel to London to represent Child Bereavement UK, build key relationships and engage with policymakers, partners and sector networks.
Role Purpose
As Public Affairs Lead you will play a central role in ensuring the voices and experiences of bereaved children, young people, parents and families influence policy, practice and public understanding across the UK.
Working closely with the Head of Policy & Research, you will develop and deliver Child Bereavement UK's public affairs, advocacy and stakeholder engagement activity, building relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians, sector partners and influencers to drive meaningful change.
You will act as the bridge between research, policy and communications, helping to translate evidence and lived experience into compelling advocacy campaigns, stakeholder engagement opportunities and influencing activity.
Main Responsibilities
Public Affairs & Policy Influence
· Develop and deliver public affairs plans that support Child Bereavement UK's strategic priorities and policy objectives.
· Use research, evaluation findings and lived experience evidence to identify policy gaps, develop influencing priorities and shape recommendations for decision-makers.
· Translate organisational evidence into clear policy asks and reform proposals for government, parliamentarians, public bodies and sector leaders.
· Identify opportunities to embed evidence and learning within national, regional and local policy frameworks, guidance and professional practice.
· Support the development of long-term influencing strategies that drive systemic change for bereaved children, young people and families.
· Build and maintain relationships with MPs, Peers, government officials, policymakers and key sector stakeholders.
· Coordinate engagement with relevant All-Party Parliamentary Groups, consultations, inquiries and policy forums.
· Support the development of policy briefings, consultation responses and evidence submissions.
· Organise parliamentary events, stakeholder roundtables and engagement opportunities that raise awareness of bereavement issues.
· Work with the Head of Voice & Participation to ensure the voices of bereaved children, young people and parents bereaved of a baby or child are represented at all stages of policy development.
Advocacy & Campaigns
· Lead the delivery of advocacy and influencing campaigns aligned to organisational priorities.
· Ensure advocacy campaigns are grounded in robust evidence, insight and lived experience, with clear objectives for policy and practice change.
· Work with the Head of Policy & Research to translate research findings into actionable policy recommendations.
· Develop stakeholder engagement plans that support campaign objectives.
· Build relationships with partner organisations, coalitions and networks to strengthen collective influence.
· Develop compelling narratives that connect research findings with real-world outcomes and policy solutions.
· Work with colleagues to identify tangible actions that policymakers, practitioners, employers, schools and communities can take in response to emerging evidence.
Stakeholder Engagement
· Develop and maintain stakeholder mapping and engagement plans.
· Build productive relationships with sector leaders, professional bodies, charities, academics and decision-makers.
· Coordinate engagement with strategic partners and external networks.
· Support senior leaders in stakeholder engagement activity through briefings, meeting preparation and follow-up actions.
Research Translation & Communications
· Develop evidence-informed policy asks, implementation recommendations and calls to action that support measurable change.
· Identify opportunities to move research and insight beyond publication and into policy development, service improvement and public discourse.
· Translate research, evidence and lived experience into compelling stakeholder communications.
· Produce parliamentary briefings, policy summaries, position statements and advocacy materials.
· Work closely with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure policy and research activity is effectively communicated to external audiences.
· Collaborate with the PR & Press Lead to identify opportunities to amplify policy and research messages through media and public engagement activity.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Insight
· Monitor and evaluate public affairs, advocacy and stakeholder engagement activity.
· Track policy developments, stakeholder engagement outcomes and influencing opportunities.
· Produce reports demonstrating impact, engagement and progress against objectives.
· Maintain stakeholder databases and records to support organisational relationship management.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience & Knowledge
· Significant experience in public affairs, policy, advocacy, campaigns or stakeholder engagement.
· Experience building relationships with policymakers, parliamentarians, public sector organisations or influential stakeholders.
· Understanding of UK political systems, parliamentary processes and policy development.
· Experience developing and delivering influencing or advocacy campaigns.
· Experience producing briefings, consultation responses or policy-focused communications.
· Understanding of how evidence and lived experience can be used to influence decision-making.
Skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Strong relationship-building and influencing abilities.
· Ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively.
· Excellent organisational and project management skills.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
· Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Personal Attributes
· Passionate about improving outcomes for bereaved children, young people and parents bereaved of a baby or child.
· Collaborative and relationship-focused.
· Compassionate and emotionally intelligent.
· Proactive, resilient and self-motivated.
· Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and trauma-informed practice.
Desirable
· Passionate about improving outcomes for bereaved children, young people and parents
· Experience within the charity, health, social care or education sectors.
· Knowledge of bereavement, grief, loss or trauma-informed services.
· Experience working with All-Party Parliamentary Groups or parliamentary engagement activity.
· Experience working with research and evidence-based policy development.
· Experience working with lived-experience contributors and ambassadors.
· Understanding of campaigning, coalition building and systems change approach
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 17th September 2026 at midnight
Interview dates: 29th and 30th September on MS Teams
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Here at Action For Humanity (AFH), we are looking for Head of Fundraising to join us in our Manchester head office. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £55,797 per annum DOE.
AFH is an NGO that provides aid and assistance to people affected by natural and man-made disasters. Our vision is a world of crises-resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace-building action, helping affected communities survive, recover and build a better future.
Our Head of Fundraising will take charge of developing, implementing, and monitoring our community-based income generation plan. The role holder will provide a creative and dynamic external focus to identify and develop a range of income generation initiatives beyond the scope of existing fundraising activity, including but not limited to; building corporate partnerships, benefitting from CSR schemes, utilising networks, developing long term relationships with high-net-worth individuals and major donors, forging new business opportunities, and managing and building our current team of fundraisers.
Your responsibilities will include the following:
1. Diversifying income streams and building new partnerships:
2. Leading the Fundraising team, supporting external consultants, managing the budget and supporting the wider team
3. Building the charity’s external fundraising profile, and positioning the charity effectively as an impactful, trustworthy and efficient charity of choice for donors:
4. Compliance
What we are looking for in our Head of Fundraising:
Education
Experience
Skills
Languages
Benefits of joining us include:
This would be an ideal role for an experienced fundraiser with leadership experience. We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please apply today – we would love to hear from you.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Action For Humanity also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fixed Term 9-12 months 35 hours/week
£60,000 per annum
Location: Homeworking (with occasional travel to London office)
Benefits include but not limited to:
About us:
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
Our Social Impact domain is built on shared values, diverse perspectives, and a flexible, people-first approach. We work as one team, building strong relationships across the organisation to drive meaningful change for children and young people. With trust, wellbeing, and collaboration at the heart of how we work, you'll join a culture that supports you to make a real and lasting difference, helping us move closer to our mission of improving the lives of children and young people.
About the role:
As this role sits within our Social Impact Domain, you'll play a key part in our National Mobilisation programme, ensuring the team delivers on our supporter recruitment and retention campaigns, with the recruitment of new regular givers, cash givers and legacy pledgers, as well as weekly lottery and other successful products alongside our retention activities and warm appeals programme.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is a strong team leader, with experience of applying audience insight to planning and strategy and knows how to empower and support their team to deliver on our growth plans. The successful candidate will bring good, solid individual giving experience, and substantial experience of digital and data-driven marketing to increase engagement and income.
Key Skills and Competencies:
The required skills and competencies for this Fundraising role are:
It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:
Closing date: Monday 7th September
Interviews: yet to be confirmed
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 2 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 33,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world. From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 520 year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.
Working with us
At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee. To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including 42 day annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons' Hall Museums.
About the Role
Surgeons' Hall Museum holds a complex medical human remains collection, one of the largest and most significant of its kind in the world. Much of the collection was acquired before modern standards of consent and documentation, and the records that survive were shaped around pathology, diagnosis and the interests of those who assembled the collection rather than the individuals represented within it.
This two year project will improve what the Museum knows about this collection, including the people in it. Working through historic catalogues, medical case notes, College and Museum minutes and archival records, you will investigate origins, acquisition contexts and life histories of these people, and integrate your findings into the Museum's Collections Management System. Your research will inform catalogue records, future interpretation and displays, published listings, and the Museum's preparedness for any future return of collections.
In March 2026, the College’s Trustees approved a new Human Remains in Collections Policy, developed with an expert panel drawn from across the UK and Ireland, committing the Museum to provenance research, transparency, community engagement and readiness for return. This post directly supports the work to put this policy into practice.
You will report to the Curator and be supported by the Museum's Provenance Research Working Group, which brings together colleagues from collections, conservation, archives, learning and senior leadership, including a specialist Human Remains Conservator. This work involves sustained engagement with sensitive and sometimes distressing material, and supervision, peer support and training are built into the post.
In the final six months you will work on site with three Scottish university medical collections in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, reviewing and enhancing their documentation, and will offer short consultancy visits to smaller Scottish museums holding human remains. The project concludes with a publication and a national conference at Surgeons' Hall, sharing the methods and findings across the sector.
The role is based in Edinburgh, with travel to partner institutions in the final phase. Reasonable travel and accommodation costs are met by the project.
Experience, Qualifications and Key Skills
You will be educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, such as history, anthropology, archaeology, medicine, pathology or museum studies, or hold equivalent professional experience, and have proven experience conducting research using historical records, archives or museum collections. You will understand the ethical issues surrounding human remains in museum or academic contexts and be comfortable working with confidential or ethically complex material. You will have experience working with collections databases and digital cataloguing systems such as Axiell or equivalent and be familiar with documentation standards and terminology audits.
You will have excellent analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to manage large volumes of complex data, and the ability to produce high quality written outputs including reports, summaries and catalogue entries. You will be self-motivated, able to plan and carry out independent research, and a clear and confident communicator in both verbal and written formats. Experience of provenance research, knowledge of UK museum policies relating to human remains and repatriation, or experience working with medical, anatomical, ethnographical, or archaeological human remains collections would be advantageous.
This role may particularly appeal to those who want to work on collections of real ethical complexity and see their findings shape policy, practice and public understanding.
Our thanks
This project, Recovering Histories: The McNab Human Remains Provenance Research Project, is made possible by Museums Galleries Scotland and by a generous legacy from John Winton McNab. We are grateful to both for backing work that is complex, long-term and genuinely needed.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit:
• A current CV (maximum two A4 pages); and
• A supporting statement (maximum two A4 pages) outlining your interest in the role and demonstrating how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification.
To be a strong voice for our family of members, developing their careers, upholding standards, and promoting patient safety globally.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens UK
Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems.
Living Wage Foundation
The Living Wage movement began in 2001, after Citizens UK brought together communities in East London to discuss poverty and low pay. The campaign grew in momentum and soon required a mechanism to recognise employers who wanted to join the movement, which saw the establishment of the Living Wage Foundation in 2011.
Still part of Citizens UK today, the Living Wage Foundation continues to work with community organisations to make sure the voices of both workers and businesses are part of the Living Wage movement. We now work with over 16,000 employers, benefitting over 475,000 people and winning over £3bn of better wages for people who need it most.
Citizens UK works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take the same deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty. As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions in order to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies.
Purpose
At Citizens UK, our organisers and project staff work within communities to develop leaders, strengthen organisations, campaign for change and organise across difference. There are various project roles and operational, communication, finance and HR roles that support the organisation and project staff and organisers to deliver on this mission and work. This work is rewarding and can be challenging; it requires a personal commitment to inclusion, a willingness to listen and disagree respectfully, and an interest in working in an organisation where our staff, member institutions and leaders will come from a diversity of backgrounds and often hold views that may be very different from our own. More information about how we operate within this context and build trusted relationships across difference can be found on our website and is covered in induction. Onboarding and navigating this relational culture, and type of work, is supported by line managers and further training.
Main Responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to coordinate our accreditation scheme. The role will work with our network of employers, and support new organisations through the accreditation process.
The Programme Officer will support our work across the South East and support our managers to grow and deepen engagement with Living Wage Employers through our associated schemes. You will help to ensure our resources and publicity materials are well written and up-to-date, and to coordinate events to grow our employer network.
Working as the Programme Officer for Citizens UK, reporting to a Programme Manager, your main responsibilities will include:
Contribute towards the achievement of CUK and LWF’s strategic objectives
Understand how the role contributes to LWF’s purpose and the core mission of CUK
Reliably implement CUK’s and LWF’s policies, procedures, and values in own work
Work with CUK community organisers and leaders to promote civic engagement with and ownership of the Living Wage campaign
Feed into the LWF strategy and objectives development
Living Wage Accreditation
Support key contacts at potential LW Employers through the accreditation process, from dealing with initial enquiries to guiding them through the employer journey, to checking and processing their accreditation
Develop rewarding relationships with key employers, industry, and campaign partners within our networks to build interest in the Living Wage and deliver a high-quality experience to our accredited employers
With support from the wider team, develop plans and strategies to grow the number of accreditations in specific regions or industries
Collate and disseminate Living Wage criteria and policy issues through both internal and external facing guidance, whilst reviewing and monitoring its suitability
Support the development and implementation of projects to promote and grow Living Wage accreditations and develop the quality of service offered
Build and manage projects and achieve work targets effectively
Successfully progress projects and tasks incl. tracking performance and expenditure
Deliver agreed areas of the LWF’s work plan and leading on agenda items to report into team meetings.
Support the growth and development of new and existing Living Wage schemes incl. Recognised Service Providers, LW Funders, LW Places, Living Hours, Global Living Wage and Living Work Consultancy
Deliver personal work targets on time and to standard:
Respond to telephone and web-based enquiries by providing advice and support to employers and supporters
Provide administrative support for all aspects of the accreditation journey, incl. processing accreditations, recognitions, and renewals
Maintain LWF data on systems, incl. Salesforce employer database
Support the maintenance of our systems to ensure efficient processes and develop reporting mechanisms for effective monitoring and evaluation of our impact and progress against plans
Coordinate and administrate Steering, Advisory or Leadership Groups as required, incl. coordinating agendas, sending out timely papers, taking minutes and following up on actions
Learning &expertise
Keep abreast of new developments in the accreditation space
Apply new learning to work and respond effectively to feedback
Work collaboratively with the LWF and franchise teams to share learnings and experience and ensure that we are meeting the expectations of our network and stakeholders
Develop and manage external relationships
Effectively develop and support a range of external relationships
Respond effectively to queries or requests from stakeholders
Engage with a diverse range of external stakeholders to support and develop projects as required
Communications
Communicate effectively within the LWF; ensuring that messages are reliably passed to those who need to know
Represent the LWF coherently in writing and verbally
Events and Communications
Plan and organise events to celebrate and grow our network of LW Employers, incl. playing an active role in the delivery of LW Week and assisting colleagues with event logistics
Represent and speak on behalf of the LWF at internal and external meetings and events
Develop or feed into employer resources incl. marketing materials, blogs, reports, templates, and guides
Develop and manage internal relationships
Work effectively with colleagues across Citizens UK
Work collaboratively within the LWF team and actively participate in the team to ensure we meet the expectations of our network and stakeholders
Generate income and resources
Contribute to plans and proposals to grow sources of income/resource.
Take personal responsibility for the careful stewardship of LWF’s resources
Personal Specification
(D) Desirable, (E) Essential
Experience
Comprehensive experience in an administrative role (E)
Experience of building positive relationships (E)
Experience of learning, managing and updating Salesforce or similar databases (D)
Key skills and knowledge
Excellent time management skills with the ability to juggle a wide range of competing demands (E)
Understanding of database and systems management (E)
Ability to take in and interpret information and present in a succinct manner(E)
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, combined with the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders, both online and in-person (E)
Ability to act on own initiative to introduce and develop new systems as appropriate (E)
Strong attention to detail (E)
Strong IT skills to include MS Office and database software (E)
Understanding of the policy and campaign landscape in the UK (D)
Personal qualities & values
A strong commitment to social justice and alignment with the Living Wage Foundation’s mission and Citizens UK’s values (E).
A proactive approach to all areas of work with a ‘can do’ attitude and a flexible approach to work demands (E)
About the application process
We work within diverse communities bringing people together. In line with our Inclusion value, we would love to see applications from LGBTQIA+ people, people from racialised communities, people living with disabilities and people of faith, all to better represent the communities we work in. We want our employees to have the working conditions that allows them to fully participate, be able to be their best authentic selves and thrive doing so, and we have employee networks to support staff. Even if you don’t quite meet all the required criteria still consider applying, as we invest in our employees and support them to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver their role.
For questions and reasonable adjustments regarding your application including information in a different format, or our recruitment process, please email us.
Interviews will be in person in the South of England region, week commencing 5th October – in person most likely at Head Office in Whitechapel.
We’re the movement at the heart of fairer, better work. Fair pay, secure hours & enough to live on in retirement.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a in a strategic business development role with a passion for purpose-driven work? Do you thrive on creating change, building high-performing teams, and developing innovative approaches to generating sustainable income?
We are seeking an exceptional individual to lead the creation of a new income-focused function within our organisation. This is a unique opportunity to reshape and develop a team from the ground up, influence organisational strategy at the highest level, and help secure the resources needed to maximise our impact on the communities and people we serve.
As ourDeputy Head of Income Strategy and Growth you will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's financial sustainability and supporting our long-term mission. Working alongside senior leaders, you will develop and deliver a comprehensive income strategy that brings together fundraising, partnerships, grants, corporate partnerships, and other income-generating opportunities.
You will lead a team through a period of transformation, creating a clear vision, developing capability, and embedding a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Key information:
· Hours: 37 hours per week (possibility of condensed hours)
· Work pattern: Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm (flexible and hybrid working)
· Salary: £42,630.00 - £46,182.50 (pro rata for part time)
· Location: Suffolk (Ipswich, Felixstowe, Saxmundham or Bury St Edmunds)
· Transport: Driving licence and own transport is essential as travel will be required between sitesand around Suffolk
· Contract type: Permanent
About You
We are looking for an inspiring leader who combines strategic thinking with a commitment to making a difference.
You will have:
Key Responsibilities
This is a rare opportunity to shape a brand-new function and leave a lasting legacy within an organisation that exists to make a positive difference.
You will have the freedom to innovate, the influence to shape strategic decisions, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work directly supports our mission and the people who rely on our services.
Why work for Suffolk Mind?
Suffolk Mind is a highly regarded, and established Mental Health Charity serving its communities, right here in Suffolk.
We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff and have tailored our benefits package* to support this; we offer:
· 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays as standard– increasing to 30 days with length of service (pro rata for part time employees)
· Your birthday day off
· An option to buy or sell annual leave
· Health and dental care insurance plan
· Occupational sick pay scheme
· Pension scheme
· Blue Light Card – offering discounts on 100’s of retailers both in store and online
· Monetary reward for length of service
· Refer a friend scheme
Plus, internal wellbeing courses, opportunities for training, flexible and hybrid working options, excellent support and job satisfaction.
If you are excited by the prospect of building teams, creating sustainable income, and helping a purpose-led organisation achieve its ambitions, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please make sure you visit the vacancies page on our website and download the full job description and person specification.
Join us and help create a stronger future for our organisation and the communities we serve.
To apply:
Visit our website, from the top menu select ‘get involved’ then ‘vacancies’ in the drop down list.
Attach a CV with cover letter detailing how you meet the job requirements.
JOB CLOSES: Sunday 13th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Over the past decade, Escapeline has become a recognised leader in the prevention of child criminal and sexual exploitation across the South West. Through awareness raising, education, direct intervention, family support, professional training and strong partnership working, we have empowered thousands of children, young people, families and professionals to better understand, identify and respond to the risks of exploitation.
Our work has never been more important. As the nature of exploitation continues to evolve, so too must our response. We are therefore seeking an exceptional Chief Executive who can provide visionary leadership, inspire confidence among stakeholders, strengthen strategic partnerships and ensure Escapeline continues to be at the forefront of protecting vulnerable children and young people.
Building on our strong foundations, we see significant opportunities to expand our reach and deepen our impact, particularly across Dorset and Wiltshire, where support for the charity remains strong and continues to grow. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the next chapter of our development, broadening our influence, diversifying income streams, enhancing our services and securing long-term sustainability.
While preventing the exploitation of children will always remain our core purpose, we are equally committed to supporting the wider impact that exploitation has on families. Our specialist helpline and parent support community provide a vital source of guidance, understanding and hope for families who often feel isolated and overlooked by traditional support services. We are determined to strengthen and expand this provision, ensuring that no family faces these challenges alone.
We are looking for a leader who combines strategic vision with emotional intelligence, commercial awareness with compassion, and ambition with an unwavering commitment to our values. You will lead a dedicated team, work alongside an engaged and supportive Board of Trustees, and build on a reputation that has been earned through years of trusted and impactful work.
Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families at a time when that difference is urgently needed.
If you are inspired by our mission and share our ambition to create safer futures for children and young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To apply, please submit:
A comprehensive CV
A supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role and demonstrating how you meet the person specification.
For an informal discussion about the opportunity, please see details in the Candidate Pack attached
Closing Date: 18th September 2026
Interview Dates: 12th October 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.