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The Talent Set is thrilled to partner with a mission-driven children’s charity to recruit a Trusts Manager. This inspiring organisation provides vital support to children and young people across the UK. In this role, you’ll be responsible for developing compelling funding applications, building and nurturing relationships with new and existing funders, and helping shape the organisation’s trust fundraising strategy. You’ll also work closely with internal teams to ensure funding proposals reflect real impact and align with both organisational goals and funder priorities. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced trust fundraiser passionate about creating positive change for children and families navigating hardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on writing and submitting compelling funding applications to trusts and foundations to meet and exceed annual income targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing funders through excellent stewardship and impactful reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop fundable project proposals that align with organisational strategy and funder priorities.
• Research and identify new trust and grant funding opportunities to diversify income streams and grow long-term support.
• Monitor funded projects to gather insights and data for accurate, engaging impact reporting.
• Maintain accurate records using a CRM system, ensuring timely tracking of communications, applications, and income.

Person Specification

• Proven track record of securing 5-figure grants from trusts and foundations and or relevant charity fundraising experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive funding proposals and impact reports.
• High level of financial literacy, including experience preparing budgets and interpreting financial information.
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM systems, with excellent attention to detail.

What’s on Offer

Salary: £38,000 - £44,000 per annum

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, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Harris Hill is proud to be working on behalf of Positively UK, a charity that champions the voices and wellbeing of people living with HIV, to recruit a Fundraising & Communications Officer to join their growing team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident, creative communicator who’s eager to develop their fundraising experience in a supportive, impact-driven organisation. Recent graduates or early-career fundraisers are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the Role

Location: Anywhere in the UK, with travel to London office around once a month (or more if preferred)
Salary: £26,000, rising to £27,500–£28,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month contract (with possibility of extension)
Deadline: Monday, 11th August 2025
Interviews: Virtual interviews on Wednesday, 13th August 2025

This is a varied and exciting new role, ideal for someone who enjoys juggling creative communications, events, and donor engagement. The role is full-time and will be split across different duties:

• 3 days per week dedicated to individual giving and donor communications
• 1 day per week supporting with administration and coordination
• 1 additional day per week (starting in January) supporting the delivery of Positively UK's annual conference in June

You’ll also get the chance to represent the charity at key events such as the Red Run, World AIDS Day, and national HIV conferences—and even participate in international travel where appropriate.

You’ll be working closely with the Fundraising and Communications Lead, learning and leading across digital fundraising, donor stewardship, social media, campaign delivery, and supporter engagement.

Who They’re Looking For

This role would suit someone who is:

• A great communicator, both written and verbal
• Well-organised with good attention to detail
• Confident using social media and digital tools to engage audiences
• Interested in social impact, health equity, or human rights
• Comfortable working flexibly and collaboratively across a small team

Previous fundraising experience is welcome but not essential—we’re open to candidates with transferable skills and a genuine passion to learn and contribute.

You’ll benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure)
• A friendly, inclusive and values-led working culture
• The chance to shape a brand-new individual giving programme
• Opportunities for international engagement and professional development
• Flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK, with monthly travel to London and the option to be in more frequently if desired

To Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role to  by Monday 11^th August 2025 9am

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.

War Child’s mission is to reach, protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of every child living in conflict zones. They want a world that is safer for children to live in. Very sadly, at the moment, 1 in 5 children are living in or fleeing from conflict – that number is too high, and War Child wants to change it.

War Child is looking for an experienced fundraising leader to step into a key senior leadership role during a year of real momentum.

As Interim Director of Philanthropy and Partner Engagement, you’ll lead a high-performing team of around 15, covering major donors, principal giving, trusts and foundations, institutional funding, corporate partnerships, and gaming. Together, the team brings in around £10m of War Child’s £15–16m annual income.

You’ll report to the CEO and sit on the Senior Leadership Team, with shared responsibility for income generation, strategic planning, and organisational leadership. This is an opportunity to guide a strong team through its next phase of growth, support exciting developments already underway, and help shape the future of War Child’s fundraising.

We’re looking for a confident, strategic leader with experience at director level, or someone ready to step up from a senior head role in a complex organisation. You’ll bring a strong track record in high-value fundraising, with the credibility and judgement to operate at executive level and lead a diverse team through a period of delivery and growth.

As Interim Philanthropy and Partner Engagement Director, you will:

• Oversee and support a multi-disciplinary fundraising team spanning major donors, partnerships, gaming, principal giving, institutional funding, and events
• Lead strategic planning and budgeting across the function, ensuring strong performance, income growth and long-term value
• Maximise outcomes from Winter Wassail (December 2025), War Child’s flagship gala event with a £2m target and major stewardship opportunity
• Support and strengthen the corporate partnerships function, working closely with the Head of Partnerships to refine strategy and unlock potential
• Guide the development of the principal gifts function, with a new senior hire expected before the handover
• Shape next steps for gaming and digital partnerships, following an external review
• Take a strategic view of events-based philanthropy, identifying opportunities to evolve and diversify

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Significant experience in corporate partnerships, with the ability to develop strategy, support senior fundraisers and identify long-term opportunities
• Strong knowledge of high-value fundraising, including major donors, principal giving and events-led philanthropy
• Experience leading managers and senior fundraisers across multiple income streams, ideally within a similarly sized or complex organisation
• A strategic mindset, with hands-on involvement in planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting
• A collaborative, emotionally intelligent leadership style that combines high challenge with high support
• The ability to influence across teams and departments; experience in international development is helpful but not essential
• The confidence to represent War Child with major donors, partners, and senior stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Willingness to take ownership of compliance areas, including GDPR, gambling regulation and trademark risk, with support from internal specialists

Benefits include: 

• Flexible working – War Child recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours.
• Annual leave – 28 days per year (full-time), plus UK bank holidays
• Pension – all eligible employees automatically enrolled into a Group Personal Pension Plan with a 5% employer contribution, with minimum employee contribution on a salary sacrifice basis
• Health & wellbeing – employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. In addition, all employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
• Learning & development – dedicated to the investment in learning and continuing professional development for all our employees
• Range of flexible benefits such a Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with an independent school to recruit for the Development and Engagement Manager to join a dedicated Development Office with a clear philanthropic mission.

You will be responsible for implementing a dynamic engagement strategy that connects alumni, parents, and supporters to the life and vision of the school. You will be instrumental in shaping and delivering fundraising initiatives, managing a calendar of high profile events, and producing compelling communications to further the school’s ambitious development goals.

As a Development and Engagement Manager you will:

• Support and execute a long term, sustainable fundraising strategy
• Cultivate relationships with donors and prospects, from annual givers to major gift supporters
• Project manage appeals across multiple channels
• Ensure effective donor stewardship and record keeping
• Lead alumni relations and develop meaningful engagement initiatives
• Manage alumni data, communications, and mentoring programmes
• Grow a thriving alumni network and act as the first point of contact for former pupils
• Deliver an annual calendar of engaging events for alumni and supporters
• Promote events creatively across digital and print platforms
• Track event impact and maximise ROI
• Produce high quality publications, newsletters, and digital content
• Manage online engagement platforms and social media channels

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Proven experience in fundraising
• Excellent communication, research and project management skills
• Confidence with CRM databases (e.g. ToucanTech), social media, and digital tools
• A proactive, collaborative, and detail oriented mindset
• A strong understanding of stakeholder engagement and event delivery

Salary: £40,000- £45,000 per annum

Contract type:  permanent Full-time or part-time, or term time. 

Location-  St Albans, Hertfordshire

Closing date: On rolling basis

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

Benefits:

• Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Free lunches, onsite parking, and use of gym/swimming pool
• Ongoing professional development and access to a wellbeing & benefits platform

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Our Client is a dynamic and passionate team committed to reversing the most significant decline in young people's well-being in over a generation. They believe it's not inevitable that children's lives get harder every year and they have a bold plan to change this. Their Major Appeal represents the most ambitious investment in early help and mental health support they have ever made. The team is now looking to appoint an Associate Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts), and Prospectus is leading the search.

Associate Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts)

Full time, 35 hours per week (flexible arrangements considered)

Permanent

Work from anywhere (regular London travel required)

£60,000-£65,000 per annum

The Associate Director of Philanthropy (Major Gifts) will take a pivotal role in leading major gift fundraising activities, helping to deliver transformational impact for young people across the UK. Working closely with the Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships, senior leadership, and trustees, they will identify and engage networks, opportunity, and influence to secure high-value support for the charity's mission. With the team, this role will develop the foundations of a best-in-class philanthropy programme, building the products, processes, systems, and culture that will sustain long-term success.

The successful candidate will bring a substantial track record of personally securing significant (six-figure) gifts and experience in building major gift fundraising programmes. They will be adept at establishing effective processes and methodologies to support high-performance philanthropy, managing high-value donor portfolios, and delivering exceptional cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. They will have proven experience as a senior manager, leading high-performing teams, and overseeing special philanthropy events as part of wider major giving strategies. Strong knowledge of the UK philanthropy market, the legal and regulatory environment, and the ability to work with volunteer fundraisers and senior stakeholders to solicit donations are essential.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic Children’s charity to find their Individual Giving Manager.

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with remote working and occasional travel to their London office for meetings.

This role will take the lead on the day-to-day operational delivery of fundraising campaigns, including campaign planning, financial management, working across teams and departments and line management. This role will focus on managing the warm programme, bringing in around £1.2 million per year. Also, supporting the recruitment and stewardship of donors to achieve the best supporter experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist the Senior Individual Giving Manager to develop and implement an effective supporter acquisition and development strategy to maximise the lifetime value of supporters and the long term sustainable net income raised.
• To manage income and expenditure budgets on a monthly and annual basis.
• To lead on the development and implementation of an effective programme to recruit and develop supporters using a range of channels, including but not limited to direct mail, telemarketing, face-to-face fundraising, DRTV and digital, and products including cash, raffle, regular giving, weekly lottery.
• To line manage up to 3 direct reports.
• To project manage several projects and fundraising campaigns simultaneously as directed by the Senior Individual Giving Manager.
• To support, implement and promote the charity’s Fundraising strategy and vision.

Person Specification:

• Substantial direct marketing experience, ideally gained in a large organisation, and a strong understanding of Individual Giving fundraising, with a track-record of success.
• Significant experience of managing print-led fundraising campaigns, plus at least two other channels such as email, social media, telemarketing, F2F, DRTV.
• Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating Individual Giving campaigns/projects, including both fundraising appeals and strategic or process change projects.
• Understanding of how to effectively manage and motivate direct reports.
• Experience of developing and managing complex project budgets.
• Experience of using internal performance data and insight to inform future planning, including compiling reports and evaluations, and an understanding of a test and learn approach.
• Experience of working with colleagues across corporate departments to achieve common goals.
• Experience of external agency management and evaluation.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

CRM Manager -to spearhead a step change in our organisation's CRM approach. This is a pivotal role where you'll shape and deliver a new customer-centric strategy, using our Consumer Value Model and audience segmentation to drive engagement, increase visits, and boost revenue across our commercial activities.
Main Duties include: -

• Lead CRM Strategy: Design and implement a CRM strategy aligned with our Audience Strategy 2025-30.
• Champion Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with Communications, Creative, Data & Insights, and Ecommerce teams to ensure brand and strategy alignment.
• Craft Customer Journeys: Develop segmented, personalised journeys that enhance the customer experience and drive campaign success.
• Data Stewardship: Ensure data accuracy, security, and compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
• Tech & Tools: Identify and implement CRM technologies to improve automation and customer experience.
• Test & Learn: Promote a culture of experimentation and data-informed decision-making.
• Measure Success: Define KPIs, track performance, and report outcomes to stakeholders.
• Lead & Inspire: Manage and develop a high-performing CRM team, fostering collaboration and innovation.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the below: -

• 5+ years in digital marketing with a CRM focus.
• Proven success in developing CRM strategies that drive engagement and revenue.
• Strong experience in segmentation, campaign tracking, and data analysis.
• Senior-level experience in cultural, commercial, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills.
• Strategic thinker with a deep understanding of customer behaviour and data-driven marketing.
• Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Financial acumen with a track record of driving revenue and managing budgets.
• Experience working in large public sector organisations is a plus.

Please note -this role has excellent benefits, including a civil service pension and generous annual leave. If this sounds like your next challenge, please apply
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Who we are

ADSS (Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services) believes in enabling those who live with dementia to live well. ADSS is Kent’s biggest independent charity dedicated to providing support to people affected by dementia. Following a significant expansion in 2022, the team is now supporting more people than ever before. We are currently Kent Charity of the Year and Kent Disability Charity of the Year and have a proven track record in delivering high impact services.

Summary of the role

The Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser will develop and lead on strategies to grow two vital income streams. This role will be instrumental in ensuring long-term sustainability for ADSS by inspiring supporters to leave a gift in their will or donate in memory of a loved one.

Main purpose of job

The Legacy and In Memory Fundraiser will lead the development and implementation of strategies to grow income from gifts in wills and in-memory donations. With a focus on both acquisition and engagement, this role is centred on building meaningful, compassionate relationships with supporters—encouraging them to consider leaving a legacy or making a donation in tribute to someone special. Through sensitive communication, targeted campaigns, and thoughtful stewardship, the fundraiser will support individuals in honouring their values or the memory of a loved one, while generating essential long-term income to sustain and advance the charity’s work.

The Role Responsibilities

· Develop and implement a legacy fundraising strategy to increase pledges and confirmed legacy gifts.

· Inspire legacy giving; create engaging campaigns and materials that encourage supporters to include a gift to ADSS in their will.

· Steward legacy supporters with care, ensuring long-term engagement and loyalty.

· Work closely with legal representatives and executors to ensure timely and sensitive management of legacy gifts.

· Build relationships with potential legacy donors through sensitive and well-informed communication.

· Develop and manage an in-memory fundraising programme that offers meaningful ways for supporters to honour loved ones.

· Support families and friends who wish to give in memory of loved ones, offering tailored and sensitive communication.

· Create engaging communication, content and materials for in-memory fundraising across multiple channels

· Ensure that legacy and in memory income from all channels and sources is coded and thanked in a timely manner and in accordance with relevant legislation and best practice.

· Create supporter journeys that provide empathy and support, encouraging long-term involvement.

Cross-Team Collaboration & Development

· Agree and monitor KPI’s and budgets.

• Use supporter data and insight to inform strategies and measure impact.
• Monitor sector trends and innovations in legacy and in-memory giving to shape plans and identify new opportunities.
• Communicate with wider team to encourage promotion of legacy and in memory giving.

Donor Database Management:

· Maintain and update our donor database, ensuring accurate records of donations, communications, and engagement history.

· Analyse giving performance and optimise programmes based on insights

· Track progress towards fundraising goals, preparing regular reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.

· Work within GDPR and the Fundraising Code of Practice at all times.

• Use CRM system to track donor journeys, manage pledges, and identify opportunities.

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main

requirements of the post holder. The Chief Executive Officer may stipulate other reasonable requirements.

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from. 

Job Description

Your role in our mission….. 

To ensure we can continue our important work, our Fundraising team are incredibly important. Since the pandemic, fundraising at Marie Curie has been through a lot of change. However, the organisation recognises the importance of our activity within communities across the UK and community fundraising has been invested in.

What you will be doing

• Be the primary contact for supporters, patients, and families and offer excellent service to supporters through various communication channels. 
• Develop strong internal relationships to enhance fundraising efforts and support Marie Curie activities. Help identify and engage new supporters.
• Record, bank, and process supporter income in line with Marie Curie policies. Maintain accurate financial and supporter records.
• Provide stewardship for Fundraising My Way participants, local fundraising groups, volunteers, and third-party eventers.
• Manage collection site bookings and permits, contact volunteers, dispatch materials, and ensure proper follow-up and record-keeping for collections. 

What you will need 

• Good verbal and written communication skills demonstrating a sensitive approach 
• Good IT skills including Word processing, email and spread sheets and a working knowledge of databases 
• Excellent people and customer service skills. 
• Able to engage with supporters and families in support of their fundraising activities.
• Full clean driver’s license and access to own car  

Please see the full job description here

Application Process 

As part of your online application, you will be asked to submit your CV please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.  Please cite your preferred location. 

Close date for applications: Sunday 17th August 2025

Salary: £22,222 – £24,350 add London Weighting (£3,500)

Contract: Full time, permanent

Based: Caterham office and community based

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work.  We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. 

Salary: £80,000
Location: Flexible with hybrid working of 2dpw from a Ronald McDonald House or Office

Ronald McDonald House Charities is investing significantly in its Engagement Strategy, introducing new positions (such as this Associate Director of Relationship Engagement) to ensure they can establish further meaningful relationships with their community of supporters to expand reach and deepen impact for families that need their support. 

As Associate Director of Relationship Engagement you will lead the strategic development of high-value fundraising, establishing deep relationships with corporate partners, major donors, trusts/foundations and capital appeal supporters, alongside the incredible founding partner McDonald's. You'll also lead a growing team to oversee high-impact special events that drive income and increase charity awareness. 

As Associate Director of Relationship Engagement you will enable the charity to unlock the extraordinary value in their existing networks, while building the infrastructure for sustainable, long-term growth. It's a truly exciting opportunity - joining at a time of significant investment and senior-level buy in to diversify the high value fundraising portfolio and broaden their supporter base, all with the solid foundation and incredible support of their continued partnership with McDonald's.

We're looking to speak with experienced leaders who can demonstrate broad relationship-led fundraising skills, with particular strengths in developing major donor and/or corporate partnerships portfolios. Together, high-value income streams at Ronald McDonald House Charities could truly transform the organisation's future - there's no shortage of warm networks and engaged stakeholders - you'll lead the development of the strategic infrastructure that allows the charity to harness this support. 

As Associate Director of Relationship Engagement you will:

• Strategically lead the all high-value income streams, with a focus on diversification and growth. 
• Oversee the development and delivery of tactical high-value fundraising strategies that enable support from corporate partners, major donors, trust and foundations and capital appeals. 
• Foster a culture of new business development and account growth, maximising opportunities for support and securing transformational gifts and long term partnerships. 
• Champion a relationship-led approach to supporter engagement - establishing tailored journeys that build loyalty, trust and long-term value. 
• Ensure consistency with regards to stewardship - fostering a collaborative fundraising culture across the organisation. 

The role would best suit:

• An experienced high-value fundraising professional, with expertise of securing 6-figure gifts or partnerships .
• A strategic leader with experience of developing high-performing teams and maximising the potential of reports. 
• An individual who is confident engaging a wide variety of senior stakeholders (including trustees, corporate partners and donors). 
• A visionary/big picture thinker, someone who can spot significant funding opportunities and lead the team to establish compelling cases for support that appeal to high-value supporters. 
• Experience in capital campaigns/large-scale appeals is desirable but not essential. 

Please get in touch as soon as possible to express an initial interest, the deadline for applications (CV and cover letter) is Monday 18th August with first stage interviews scheduled to take place w/c 8th September. 

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Anna Freud Centre
Salary: £110,000 FTE + 6% pension
Location: London (Hybrid working: 2 days/week in office)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours/week)

Anna Freud is a world-leading children’s mental health charity with over 70 years of pioneering research, innovation and practice. Its mission is to close the gap between mental illness and mental wellness for children, young people and their families—and to create a more compassionate society for all.

The organisation is entering a transformative new chapter and is seeking a visionary, values-driven Executive Director of Finance to join the Executive Team. This is more than a finance role; it is a strategic leadership opportunity with deep social purpose.

The Opportunity to Make a Lasting Impact

The Executive Director of Finance will work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees to shape Anna Freud’s long-term financial and operational strategy.

They will oversee a talented team of professionals across Finance, IT, Facilities, Procurement, Risk and Information Governance—ensuring the systems, infrastructure and financial stewardship are in place to support ambitious goals and life-changing services.

This role will play a central part in finalising and delivering the organisation’s new corporate strategy—helping Anna Freud reach more children, young people and families with the support they deserve.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic financial leadership: Translating vision into robust financial strategies, rolling 3-year business plans and sound capital management.
• Champion a culture of excellence and collaboration: Leading a multidisciplinary team of 21 with five direct reports, embedding proactive business partnering across the organisation.
• Ensure operational resilience and innovation: Overseeing IT and estates strategies to enhance systems, infrastructure and space planning.
• Lead information governance and risk management: Acting as Senior Information Risk Officer (SIRO) to maintain the highest standards of data protection and compliance.
• Enable ethical and impactful growth: Managing procurement and investment strategies that deliver best value while aligning with Anna Freud’s values and mission.
• Be a trusted advisor: Providing insight, challenge and confidence to the Executive Team, Board and stakeholders in pursuit of a more compassionate, mentally healthy society.

Candidate Profile

Anna Freud seeks a strategic, values-led finance leader who brings:

• Proven executive-level leadership in finance and operations within a complex, mission-driven organisation.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, governance and business partnering, with the ability to translate data into strategic decisions.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams (finance, IT, estates, risk, procurement).
• A collaborative and emotionally intelligent leadership style, leading with empathy, clarity and purpose.
• A deep commitment to inclusion, ethical practice and the wellbeing of children and young people.

Why Join Anna Freud?

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of mental health for generations to come. Anna Freud offers:

• A values-led culture with meaningful work
• Flexible, supportive hybrid working (2 days in-office)
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary and generous benefits
• Access to professional development opportunities

Ready to lead with purpose?
Those inspired by the opportunity to lead finance and operations in an organisation rewriting the future of children’s mental health are encouraged to apply and help build a world where every child and young person can thrive.

To apply please express your interest by applying. Rosemary Pini from Allen Lane is parntnering with Anna Freud on this appointment and happy to answer any questions. 

Why you should join Ella’s…

1. You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
2. You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Of our staff, 100% say they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive of one another.

Job description and person specification

This is an exciting and varied role that encompasses all aspects of our fundraising activity and will support the development of relationships with our individual donors, Trusts and Foundations, Corporate Partners, and Community/Faith Groups. Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in a charity or other related organisation, in a fundraising and / or marketing team, and will bring relevant, transferable experience to apply to this role. You will work closely with the fundraising team to research, steward, and help secure funding and on your own initiative. Your work will play a key role in enabling our mission to help unlock lasting freedom among women who have survived trafficking, exploitation and other forms of violence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of our individual giving programme including the planning and delivery of fundraising appeals and campaigns.
• Ensure donations are promptly acknowledged and recorded on our fundraising database, Donorfy.
• Lead the development of our use of Donorfy to record and report on our fundraising data, and manage donor relationships.
• Support the planning and delivery of key fundraising events including our annual Gala fundraising event.
• Conduct periodic and ad hoc prospect research on previous and prospective funders and identify new funding opportunities under the supervision of the Trusts and Foundations Grants lead.
• Support the Trusts and Foundations Grants lead to maintain a calendar of deadlines and reporting requirements
• Coordinate periodic mail outs to Trusts and Foundations in the small/general category.
• Support the cultivation and stewardship of corporate supporters under the direction of the Head of Fundraising.
• Assist with developing corporate partnership proposals, and other communications including periodic newsletters and social
• Help coordinate volunteer opportunities for our corporate partners
• Provide general admin support for corporate partners and corporate enquiries.
• Build relationships with local community and faith-based groups, providing support and materials for community-led fundraising activities.
• Represent the organisation at relevant events or meetings, when appropriate
• Contribute to team planning, reporting, and income forecasting
• Note take at team meetings and chase actions.

Benefits 

• Part of a small team, delivering a dynamic organisation changing women’s lives, supporting and empowering them to build their futures. 
• We are always developing and growing so you will have the opportunity to give direction and vision to the work and to work alongside a committed team. 
• 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays. 

It is intended that interviews will be held remotely during September. Candidates will be invited to interview by email.
If you have queries about any aspect of this role or the appointment process, need additional information or wish to have an informal and confidential discussion then please email us. Please also note that appointment to this role will be subject to a DBS check. This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

More about Ella’s
Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.

Here is a summary of our main activities: 

• We run six safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently.
• We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us.
• We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated.

Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service. We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation. 

Ella’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

XLP is a youth work charity that doesn’t flinch in the face of challenge. We’re here for young people growing up in communities where poverty, exclusion and lack of opportunity too often shape the odds. Our work with young people aged 11 to 25 is long-term, rooted in relationships and built to last.

We’ve got big plans and we need the fundraising power to match. Our vision is to grow XLP’s impact across London by building a fundraising engine that’s ambitious, strategic and fit for a medium-sized charity. This role is about making that leap to unlocking major new income streams.

That means bold action. It means going after bigger grants, attracting larger gifts and shaping a sharp, strategic approach to long-term income growth. It means helping build and lead a strong, values-driven fundraising team with the drive and determination to go the distance. You’ll bring precision, persistence and the skill to turn complex work into compelling funding applications.

You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll be part of a supportive, driven team and you’ll get stuck into a wide range of fundraising activity that gives you insight, experience and real influence.

This is about making a difference. If you want to help reshape the future for thousands of young people, this is your chance.

We are proud to be an employer that puts Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the core of all that we do, for the benefit of our employees and volunteers, our partners, and the communities that we work with. We are proud of our diversity and are therefore keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented.

Alexandra Palace is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Finance Director. Alexandra Palace is one of London’s most iconic destinations. For over 150 years, it has stood as a beacon of creativity, community and culture—home to world-first innovations, unforgettable entertainment and open access to green space across 196 acres of parkland in North London.

The Finance Director is a pivotal role within Alexandra Palace, one that combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial stewardship across a uniquely diverse and high-profile organisation.

The role:

• Partner with the CEO and Leadership Team to embed financial planning into every layer of organisational strategy, balancing the organisations objectives across conservation, commercial, community and climate resilience.
• Lead the financial strategy behind Alexandra Palace’s 10-year vision, aligning restoration, growth and innovation across both charitable and commercial activities.
• Act as the senior financial advisor to the Trust, Trading Company and Board Committees - providing clear, confident insight to guide performance, accountability and investment.
• Provide strategic, visible financial leadership that positions the Finance team as a proactive partner - driving innovation, sustainability and delivery across our charitable and commercial priorities.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships between Finance and other teams to enhance collaboration and accountability.
• Drive strategic financial planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting to present a clear, data-led view of organisational health. Ensure timely, transparent financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance that strengthens trust and accountability with the Board, auditors, and stakeholders.
• Deliver cash flow, funding structures, and investment strategy to ensure long-term sustainability. Provide rigorous oversight of grant and fundraising compliance, unlocking the full value of both restricted and unrestricted income.
• Ensure full compliance with charity, company, trust and financial regulations, acting as Company Secretary for the Trading subsidiary and overseeing all statutory filings, governance obligations and legal responsibilities.
• Oversee VAT return processes and key administrative requirements, maintaining timely reporting and keeping the CEO and Board fully informed and assured.

The organisation:

Today, Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust is the custodian of their extraordinary site. As a charity, they are committed to safeguarding its heritage while continually evolving their offer to meet the needs of today’s audiences and communities. More than 3 million people visit each year to enjoy a dynamic mix of live events, festivals, exhibitions, learning and engagement programmes and community initiatives. Their work is supported by a blended income model - combining commercial income, public funding and philanthropic support which allows them to reinvest in their buildings, our park, and their charitable mission.

Essential criteria:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant, with at least 10 years post qualification experience (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, ACA) 
• Extensive experience working in a financial leadership role within the Charity and Not for Profit sector
• Experience working with charity trading subsidiaries and dealing with entities singularly and as a group
• Experience of delivering Annual Reports and Accounts process end to end
• Experience implementing new financial systems and processes
• Strong leader with an authentic approach, able to build and empower a team
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial reports at Board level, and support non-finance manager with understanding financial information

The position will be based at Alexandra Palace and requires regular office attendance. The closing date for applications is 24^th August with first stage interviews taking place on the week commencing 8^th September.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!