Strategic lead jobs
Director of Finance
Dementia UK
Salary: £100,000–£110,000, plus benefits
Location: Hybrid, with travel to the London office in Aldgate
Dementia is both the UK’s biggest health crisis and the country’s leading cause of death. For too many people, it brings fear, exhaustion and uncertainty – and families are often left without the specialist support they need to cope.
In the UK, there are already over one million people living with dementia, and this will increase to 1.4 million by 2040.
Dementia UK is a values-driven charity, providing specialist dementia support and advice for families through our Admiral Nurse services. Our nurses help people living with dementia stay independent for longer, and support the people caring for them so they have the strength to cope with the bad days, and the energy to enjoy the good days.
Over the last five years we have significantly expanded our services, grown our income, and increased our national profile. Our new strategy sets out an ambitious vision: to support more families, influence more change, and inform more people – enabled by a culture that inspires, empowers, and drives effectiveness.
We value our people, and creating a workplace where colleagues can thrive is central to our success. That culture has been recognised with our recent award as The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 in the charities and not-for-profit (large organisation) category.
The role
This is an exciting time to join Dementia UK. Over the past twelve years, the charity has grown from 24 to over 300 staff, from £1m to a £31m turnover, and from 84 to 479 Admiral Nurses. Continuing to increase the number of Admiral Nurses remains at the heart of our new strategy, and the Director of Finance will be pivotal in ensuring this growth is sustainable, strategic, and impactful.
As a key member of the Executive Team, you will work closely with the CEO, Executive colleagues, and the Board of Trustees. Leading a talented team, you will:
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Shape and lead financial strategy to support sustainable organisational growth
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Provide clear, strategic advice to the Executive Team and Board to enable robust decision-making
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Ensure long-term financial sustainability through strong governance, risk management, and compliance
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Drive innovation in financial systems and processes, supporting digital transformation and data-driven decision making
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Develop a high-performing finance team, nurturing leadership capability and building resilience for the future
About you
We are seeking a senior finance leader who brings:
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Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
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A proven track record of shaping financial strategy in a growing or complex organisation, ideally within the Charity sector
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Evidence of influencing and partnering at Board and Executive level
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Experience of leading high-performing teams and developing senior leaders
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A collaborative, values-driven approach, with a strong commitment to Dementia UK’s vision, mission and values.
Inclusion and Wellbeing
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where diversity of thought, experience and identity is valued. We know that bringing together people with different perspectives and skills makes us stronger as an organisation, and we encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves.
Staff across the organisation contribute to our working groups on health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion. We are also a Disability Confident employer: applicants who disclose a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
How to Apply
To arrange a discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors at Prospectus.
Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025
Interviews with Prospectus: 3rd – 9th October 2025
Engagement meeting with Dementia UK: 13th October 2025
Interviews with Dementia UK: 16th October 2025
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We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Director to join our team. This pivotal role will be responsible for driving our fundraising efforts, developing relationships, building and managing cross organisational and corporate partnerships, and expanding our network to support and enhance our programmes. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, excellent networking abilities, and a passion for our mission. The postholder is key in the delivery of the organisation’s strategic vision and direction.
The core function of the role will be to help lead the organisation as it looks to expand its services and capacity to serve those with learning disabilities.
Over the last few months, CPF has been looking into upcoming tender opportunities and recently finished a feasibility study which has provided recommendations on some of the most viable partnership opportunities and expanded service provisions that could play a vital role in moving forward. These are built around three main priority areas – sustaining and expanding the advocacy service, building long-term and mutually beneficial partnerships with other organisations that result in additional service provisions, and expanding the use of the current premise to create a warm and welcoming space throughout the week and into the evenings.
The Director will be expected to take on some of the current conversations and plans around the three priority areas of the advocacy service, partnerships and creating a warm and welcome space; identifying the most viable way to bring in sustainable funding for these. The Director will be responsible for fundraising and income generation and they will be expected to identify grants and funding opportunities and varied income generation sources for the organisation. They will also develop fundraising strategies, cultivate relationships with donors and sponsors, identify funding, write bids and explore grant opportunities to ensure the charity has the resources to fulfil its mission.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing their relevant experience by 23:30 on 15 September 2025. Candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline as we may fill the role sooner if a suitable candidate is identified.
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A fantastic opportunity to join a small but growing team of committed staff working to support children with brain tumours and their families.
Leading our T&F applications, you will have a deep-understanding of the trusts and foundations (as well as corporate foundations) landscape and you will have experience of working with Senior Management Teams to ensure successful applications for larger grants (£20k+). You will have proven success in securing multi-year funding and building healthy pipelines with the skills to write compelling and evidence-based applications and reports.
Remote role with travel to our Cambridge office at least quarterly.
Please note, we will interview as we receive applications and appoint to this role before the deadline should we find a suitable candidate. Therefore, please do submit your CV as early as possible.
We believe that every child with a brain tumour should have access to the mental health support that they need, as well as their loved ones.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about helping people grow while making a meaningful impact? MLC is proud to be representing a Charitable organisation to recruit an experienced Talent and Learning and Development Manager.
It is a full-time position, with hybrid working onsite near Kingston upon Thames (and occasional visits to a site in Guildford), and from home (2days). Paying up to £47,000 (depending on experience).
You'll be responsible for the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment to onboarding to L&D. Through team collaboration, you’ll focus on strategic workforce planning and creating a robust L&D programme.
Key deliverables:
- Develop and deliver a forward-looking Learning & Development strategy
- Drive workforce and succession planning
- Manage our Learning Management System (Litmos)
- Support EDI and wellbeing initiatives
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes
- Partner across departments to promote career development and continuous improvement
Essential criteria:
- CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) in Learning and Development or HR
- Strong experience in talent management and training delivery
- Excellent project management and communication skills
- Proficiency with people systems and data analysis
- A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset
Please apply now as applicants are under constant review, and this role may be filled prior to the ad closing. For any additional questions, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.
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County Organiser
Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a passion for supporting young people? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy connecting with a diverse range of individuals? Devon Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (DFYFC) is looking for a proactive and inspiring County Organiser to lead our vibrant team.
About the Role:
The County Organiser plays a crucial role in the success of Devon FYFC, supporting and developing our members and clubs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, has a strong understanding of young farmers, and is committed to enabling young people to grow and succeed.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with members, YF clubs, and stakeholders.
- Managing and motivating a small team.
- Organising and attending evening and weekend meetings and events.
- Communicating effectively with various audiences.
- Working calmly and efficiently under pressure.
- Multi-tasking and prioritising effectively.
What We’re Looking For:
- Knowledge and understanding of Young Farmers’ Clubs.
- Experience in managing a small team within a busy setting.
- An outgoing, positive, and resilient personality.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A natural ability to engage and inspire those around you.
- A commitment to enabling young people to achieve their potential.
If you are a highly motivated individual who is passionate about rural youth and community, we encourage you to apply!
For a full job description please see County Organiser Job Description 2025
Closing Date: Monday 29th September 5pm
Chief fundraising and marketing officer
Location: Birmingham or London (with frequent travel)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £120,000 per annum
Office presence: 3 days per week
Shape the future of fundraising and marketing at Sense
Are you a bold, visionary leader who can shape the future for one of the UK’s most ambitious and values-driven charities?
At Sense, we believe every disabled person with complex needs deserves the right to live a full, connected and equal life. To achieve this, we are seeking a chief fundraising and marketing officer to drive transformational growth, unlock new opportunities, and ensure our long-term impact.
What you’ll do
As chief fundraising and marketing officer, you will:
- Lead ambitious strategies to grow and diversify income across multiple fundraising streams.
- Champion the power of marketing and brand to inspire action, build support, and strengthen Sense’s profile.
- Provide confident, emotionally intelligent leadership, motivating teams and engaging stakeholders.
- Build and steward high-value relationships with philanthropists, corporates, trustees, and public figures.
- Act as a visible, values-driven ambassador for Sense, committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, especially disability equality.
Who you are
You’ll be a strategic, values-led leader with:
- Extensive senior experience in fundraising and marketing, with a track record of sustained income growth.
- The ability to deliver impact across brand, digital, campaigns, and supporter engagement.
- Commercial acumen and experience managing significant budgets to maximise ROI.
- Strong influencing skills and credibility to operate at the highest levels nationally.
- A digital-first, future-focused mindset, using insight and technology to drive innovation and performance.
Why join us?
This is one of the most exciting and impactful fundraising leadership roles in the UK charity sector. You will join Sense’s chief officers’ group, shaping not only our fundraising and marketing, but also our contribution to a fairer society where disabled people with complex needs are fully included.
Find Out More
We warmly invite you to attend the Sense Recruitment Webinar to hear more about this opportunity:
Tuesday 16 September
6:00 – 7:30pm
Register details are on our application portal.
Apply now to lead bold growth, inspire change, and help deliver a future where life is equal for everyone by clicking through to the candidate pack.
Role closes Wednesday 8th October at 9am
Head of Group FP&A: £80,000 - £93,000 + Enhanced Benefits | London | Hybrid Working
For a large, global organisation, we are recruiting a Head of Group FP&A. Leading a team of 4, the Head of Group FP&A sits at the heart of Group and Global Finance, and leads Group MI, Reporting, Planning and Forecasting across the organisation. The role oversees cash and balance sheet forecasting for the Group and Subsidiaries and ensures insightful reporting to external stakeholders. Liaising with the Shared Service Centre, Centres of Excellence, and Regional finance teams, this role will shape and embed the implementation of new planning and reporting tools, and will work with the business to create best-in-class FP&A processes during a time of substantial change and transformation. The Head of Group FP&A will shape and embed a unified finance culture and service model and will deliver a new planning tool (Anaplan) as part of the Finance Transformation Programme across the UK, International Regions and Global Strategic Business Units, partnering with Regional FDs and Business Directors.
Main Duties:
- Provide first-class Group FP&A and MI reporting service globally and regionally, for all strategic business units
- Ensure all Group FP&A processes meet the organisation's strategy, objectives and TOM
- Drive continuous improvement using technology to achieve best practice in Group FP&A
- Provide high-quality, insightful MI for the Group, making improvements as needed
- Develop and improve balance sheet and cash forecasting for the Group to meet external stakeholder requirements and develop Group forecasting of income and expenditure and cash for all subsidiaries
- Support Treasury in the forecasting of trapped and restricted cash forecasts
- Support leadership in coordinating and delivering Long Term Finance Planning, 5yr financial plans (3-statements)
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders in the UK and globally including the SSC, Centres of Excellence and MSP
- Drive the development of a more effective financial planning and forecasting process and lead the implementation of Anaplan, working with the business to increase the effectiveness of the FP&A process in the UK and globally
- Drive a step change in cash and balance sheet forecasting at Group and Entity level
- Drive the implementation of Global FP&A processes and Reporting Tools
Person Specification:
- CCAB Qualified with proven experience delivering and managing in similar FP&A roles
- Strong commercial experience gained in a complex global matrix-managed organisation
- Experience leading teams in organisations undergoing change and driving for growth
- Experience with the appraisal of investment projects
- Experience with implementing new and enhanced financial reporting and MI tools
- Shared Services (SSC) experience
- Development and optimisation of SAP accounting and planning applications i.e., Anaplan
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experience Business Development Marketing professional to join our team.
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Community Rehabilitation Service. We are the largest centre commissioned by NHS England for Category A neurorehabilitation.
This role is pivotal in leading on all business development and services-marketing activity to drive and increase brand awareness to ultimately generate referrals, whilst strengthening our position to be the provider of choice to support children with acquired brain injury and neurodisability across the UK and internationally.
You’ll work alongside a cross-organisational team to promote our services to external stakeholders, in particular managing our key account plan to influence, maximise referrals and income generating opportunities. Key to this is cultivating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders including hospital-based clinicians, commissioners at both integrated care boards and local authorities, with professionals with NHS England at a regional and national levels, embassies, medico-legal professionals including case managers and lawyers.
To underpin this, you’ll create, implement and review services-related multi-channel marketing activity, both on and off-line, including development and oversight of our professionals’ events programme, ensuring all activity aligns to, is integrated and works towards delivering our strategic objectives.
You will have the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an environment that is focused on the highest clinical and quality standards. You will work in a 24-acre site which is unusual in its beautiful historic nature, as it is unique in its state-of-the-art facilities including robotic technology and virtual reality.
Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below
Role Requirements
You’ll play a key and central role in driving promotion of our services, and this requires a balanced mix of both business development and marketing skills, knowledge and experience in a complex, services environment. You’ll be comfortable with matrix working, recognising the importance of this role in working across the organisation to drive referral generating activity.
To succeed in this high profile and diverse role, you must demonstrate:
- Business development and marketing skills, knowledge and experience in complex, service-oriented environment, across B2B, B2C and B2G audiences.
- Relationship management skills, including cultivating new and existing relationships.
- Ability to influence stakeholders, at all levels, both internally and externally.
- strategic thinking and the ability to drive service development and maximise income, whilst mitigating risk.
- Understanding of commissioning landscapes – NHS (national and local levels), continuing health care, education, and private.
- Ability to work in a matrix environment, with resilience, determination and passion.
Interview Date: Monday 22nd September 2025
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are working in partnership with the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the charity supporting communities of all backgrounds to enjoy being in, on and around water safely, to secure their new Director of Income Generation and Engagement.
RLSS UK has a proud history of helping to reduce the number of lives lost to drowning through the fantastic work undertaken by their volunteers, staff, trustees, and members who advocate for and promote water safety in the communities they serve. The charity utilises their extensive, world-leading knowledge of water safety and training in developing a comprehensive range of vocational qualifications and a series of awards and education programmes, which all have the ultimate aim of preventing drowning and stopping unnecessary loss of life. Their portfolio includes the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) - the premier lifeguard training programme.
The Director of Income Generation and Engagement will be responsible for diversifying and developing RLSS UK’s income streams, predominately through fundraising. The role will also be accountable for strengthening and developing the RLSS UK brand, increasing visibility, growing engagement levels and income through enhanced presence and public awareness. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and implement an organisation wide income generation and engagement strategy, which is aligned with organisational goals and aimed at providing long-term and sustainable income sources. Growing and fostering a high performing and motivated team, with excellent working relationships across the organisation, will be key.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Extensive experience in fundraising/income generation roles in a not-for-profit context.
- Track record of delivery at strategic and operational business level, and able to translate strategic vision into clear direction for the organisation.
- Experience in and/or understanding of operating in a commercially motivated environment embracing wide income generation opportunities.
- Track record of managing teams, both salaried and volunteers, to deliver income targets, and with a proven ability to recruit, train and monitor performance.
- Experience of budget creation and management.
We are seeking an individual with excellent communications skills, including negotiation and influencing skills and a high level of integrity, dependability, and personal drive.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Worcester / Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office per week
Closing date: 15 September 2025
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by 23 September prior to shortlist submission on 24 September.
Interviews with RLSS UK:
- 1st stage: 3rd October 2025 (virtual)
- 2nd stage: 16th October 2025 (in person)
Salary: £43,600-£56,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month fixed term
Location: Remote - home based.
Closing date: 19th September 2025
Benefits: 26 days annual leave, increasing with service, Family-friendly leave options, Group Personal Pension with matched contributions
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Legacy Marketing Manager to join the incredible team of a well-known national children’s charity.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead the development and delivery of the charity’s Legacy Marketing Strategy, manage a team and budget, and collaborate across departments to embed legacy giving throughout the organisation. You’ll also shape a long-term growth strategy for In Memory Giving, working with internal and external partners to deliver inspiring supporter experiences.
To be successful as the Senior Legacy Marketing Manager, you will need:
- Proven experience in legacy marketing or a related fundraising discipline
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with a track record of delivering growth
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call and speak with Jake, quoting reference 2700JP
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 on our website.
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 reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
We are a small but mighty team, with huge ambitions to transform more lives of those who live with an intellectual disability, through the power of sport.
If you are just looking for a job, then we are probably not for you. However, if you are an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager with a track record of driving high-value, purpose-driven partnerships that create lasting impact and you are looking for a challenge, a chance to make a huge difference and you want to be part of a high performing team which gets things done, then we would like to hear from you.
We continue to be focused on our vision to create an inclusive world for all, driven by the power of sport, through which people with intellectual disabilities live active, healthy and fulfilling lives. We are a small, but growing, team with huge ambitions, and applicants must be comfortable operating in an environment where working under your own initiative is expected and encouraged.
We are looking for people who are passionate about Special Olympics and are completely aligned with our values. We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action.
We are continuing to build a high-performing team who care for each other and care about our cause. Our athletes are incredibly inspirational, courageous and insightful people, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission.
How to Apply
For Job Role specifics please see the Job Description attached. The role is a fixed term contract to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of this being extended. The role will require travel, with 3 days per week traveling to Fuller, Smith and Turner sites. Previous applicants need not apply.
To apply, please send a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to work for Special Olympics GB. It is important that all prospective employees understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role. Generic letters and agency approaches will not be considered. Please also include your CV.
Closing date for applications is 12/09/25. First stage interviews will be held w/c 15/09/25.
Special Olympics GB is committed to equality and diversity and encourages all sections of the community, particularly those living with a disability, who meet the job requirements to apply. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
The job holder will need to provide evidence of their ability to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a DBS check.
We will only contact those who have been selected for interview.
We request no contact from agencies.
We are Special Olympics GB. We are Inclusion in Action.




What is the opportunity
Balance is seeking a persuasive and positive role model to work with its leadership team and trustees to shape our quality and commercial development. The Quality and Development Manager will occupy a key role in supporting our growth, sustaining our quality standards and growing commercial and income generating activity.
This post is also regarded as development opportunity for a candidate looking to be part of the charity's long term succession strategy for middle and senior managers.
About your values and strengths
You are someone who strenths and values will align with the following attributes:
- You can think on your feet and are consistantly able to bring ideas to the table
- You understand the tension between quality and cost and how to resolve them
- You are able to build alliances and relationships that have sustainable benefits to the charity and its work
- You can exhibit confidence in your colleagues and mobilise their skills and knowledge to drive our quality standards
- You see problems as opportunities and a gateway to new ways of delivering our services and business development
What you can expect from us
- A charity that works hard to put its people, those who it supports and those who provide its services at the heart of what we do.
- A charity that takes its mission and values seriously in developing its services, operational approach and commercial relationships
- That supports and encourages its staff to participate as partners in our development as a business, our outcomes and the delivery of our values.
You can also expect
- A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression in and beyond the charity.
- Inclusion in and a 3% employers contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
- Access to a range of discount schemes including Blue Light Card
- Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
- Access to travel card loan, and bike to work scheme.
The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full-time with flexible working arrangements
Location: London office with hybrid working flexibility (2-3 days in office)
Start Date: ASAP
About Speakers Trust
Speakers Trust is the UK's leading public speaking charity, which delivers training and events to ensure all young people develop the skills and confidence to speak and be heard.
Each year, we work with over 40,000 young people, helping them develop the confidence to share their ideas and stories out loud. Our work transforms lives - every day we see and hear stories of young people who have found their voice and discovered the power of speaking up.
We operate through two key areas: (i) we deliver a national schools programme to more than one in five state secondary schools delivering workshops and events and publishing leading educational resources. (ii) we work with third sector organisations to deliver workshops and events with the joint aims of amplifying youth voice and supporting the financial sustainability of the charity- an exciting growth area that this role will help shape and lead.
The Role
This role is focused on managing and growing our work with other third sector organisations. It focuses on two areas: (i) developing our social enterprise which delivers over 150 paid workshops each year and (ii) delivering youth voice initiatives with other charity partners which amplify young voices. We're creating this new position to drive our strategic mission while enabling our Head of Fundraising to focus on individual giving, corporates, and larger trusts and foundations.
It is an opportunity to craft your own role by using your entrepreneurial skills to grow the charity’s enterprise income and giving you the opportunity to grow with it.
All colleagues are expected to also play a role in supporting Speakers Trust’s broader strategic objectives.
Enterprise Development (Primary Focus)
- Grow our established “paid for” workshop delivery (currently 150+ workshops annually) by building relationships with third sector organisations, developing new products, promotions and selling public speaking workshops to those with budget to pay for them.
- Drive successful growth in enterprise contribution to the charity's finances through increased net income
- Manage the full commercial cycle from prospecting and enquiry to delivery and invoicing
- Work with our impressive existing client base while actively developing new partnerships
- Match client needs with our established freelance trainer network
Youth Voice Programmes
- Successfully deliver flagship programmes like "My Maiden Speech" - our high-profile, transformative multi-organisation youth voice programme
- Develop and deliver new youth voice initiatives that amplify marginalised voices
- Engage new partners and showcase our transformative work
- Manage events, logistics, and complex stakeholder relationships across multiple organisations
- Maximise the potential of these programmes to generate new funding sources to expand this part of our work.
Supporting Speakers Trust's Broader Objectives
- As part of our collaborative team of 10, you'll also contribute to our success through:
- Supporting fundraising events and activities to help achieve our income targets
- Contributing to events for our schools programme and other initiatives where needed
- Coordinating smaller projects across the charity as opportunities and needs arise
- Supporting the CEO and team with tasks that help make Speakers Trust a great place to work
- Contributing to solutions for the usual challenges faced by small charities - bringing creativity and problem-solving skills
- Representing Speakers Trust at external events and networking opportunities
- Sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues to strengthen our collective impact
What Success Looks Like
- Sustainable growth in our enterprise workshop programme and net income contribution
- Successful delivery of multiple youth voice programmes and events throughout the year
- New funding streams secured for youth voice initiatives
- Expanded partner network and stronger stakeholder relationships
- Enhanced profile and awareness of Speakers Trust's work
- Effective contribution to broader team success
For more information on the role and instructions to apply, please download the candidate pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £39,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in Southwark, London
Closing date: September 8th
We are delighted to be working with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation to recruit a Philanthropy Manager. The Foundation is the international charity behind one of the world’s most respected youth programmes, empowering over a million young people annually across 120 countries and territories.
This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation and play a key role in building and deepening relationships with a high-level network of generous and engaged donors. You will lead on the recruitment and stewardship of high-value donors, including five- and six-figure pledges, and manage all stages of the donor lifecycle, from research and due diligence to proposal writing, relationship-building, and stewardship.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A proven track record of engaging high-net-worth individuals and securing significant philanthropic gifts.
- Experience communicating with senior stakeholders across diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- A strategic mindset and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Cultural intelligence and a deep understanding of donor engagement and stewardship processes.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Emma.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Please quote reference 2696EI when applying.
Job Title: Domestic Abuse Trainer
Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £30,108 per annum Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement.
Contract type: Part Time, Fixed Term (Until May 2026)
Hours: 30 hours per week (across four days - Monday-Friday - days to be discussed)
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Domestic Abuse Trainer and Assessor on a part time, fixed term contract until May 2026.
Refuge has recently been granted funding from the Ministry of Justice to develop training for Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs). This role has been created as a fixed term post to support that project. This is a strategic project and the overall aim of the MoJ is to increase access to training for IDVA professionals.
As the Domestic Abuse Trainer, the post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering a high quality, accredited training programme, including workshops, assessments, and digital resources for professionals in the domestic abuse sector.
This role will work in partnership with our Service Delivery subject matter experts and our People & Organisational Development team to develop and deliver domestic abuse training for Independent Domestic Violence Advocates and other front-line specialists. You will also be leading on assessments for delegates attending the training which should demonstrate competence through on the job training.
The post holder will be able to demonstrate extensive experience in training delivery or education in the domestic abuse sector. They should also have an understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and the barriers many women face in seeking support.
Closing Date: 15 September 2025
Interview Date: 29 September 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.