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Director of Services
We are seeking an experienced Director of Services to work as part of the Senior Management Team to provide strategic leadership and direction for the organisation and deputise for the CEO as required.
You will be responsible for the Charity’s client-facing, free at point of access, service delivery operations, including Information, Advice and Advocacy, and Hospital and Community support services.
Position: Director of Services
Location: Hayes, London
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time - 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Flexible Working, Hybrid Working, Compressed hours available, Job share considered/Part-time hours considered, Training and development, 5% pension contribution, Health plan with employee assistance and 24 hour support, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 30 days, London Living Wage employer
Closing date: Midday, Monday 12th May 2025
About the role:
As Director of Services, you will be responsible for a wide range of services including Hospital services (A&E support, discharge and falls prevention), community services (activity groups, befriending, clubs), information and advice services (including benefits, housing, carers and statutory advocacy).
You will be responsible for ensuring all contracts and grants deliver to targets and provide services of the highest possible quality standards with demonstrable impact measures and feedback systems.
You will be a key member of our Senior Management Team (SMT), helping to develop and deliver on our new 5-year strategy, and contributing towards the annual business planning and budgeting processes.
Alongside our CEO you will be responsible for managing our external partnerships and third sector consortia. You will help to ensure we influence the priorities of our three local authorities and play a key role in the NHS transformation agenda across Northwest London. You will be based in a positive, creative and ambitious organisation, supported by a skilled SMT and responsible for a team of experienced managers.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Provide strategic leadership, direction and development of all Age UK HHB Services, contributing to organisational strategy and the annual business planning process.
• To work with the leadership team to identify and resource development opportunities, and to ensure our activity is providing optimum impact to improve the lives of older people in the borough
• Line Manage and develop Head of Services, Service Managers and other staff as appropriate, including setting targets and monitoring performance by ensuring that regular supervisions and appraisals are carried out, and tackling any performance issues in line with policies and procedures.
• Ensure Age UK HHB staff and volunteers are provided with up-to-date information sources, including any changes in national and local policy. To ensure services achieve external and internal quality frameworks and best practice guidance and to drive efficient working practices.
• Develop and oversee systems for feedback from service users to ensure the work, ethos and culture of Age UK HHB are informed by older people.
• To ensure quality data is captured for all service delivery allowing us to measure reach and impact for effective performance management, overseeing the provision of monitoring reports and dashboards for funders and board
• To work with the CEO, Managers and Trustees to develop annual budgets and to ensure services and projects are delivered to budget.
• Work closely with external partners and commissioning/funding agencies to ensure that Age UK HHB delivers the range of services that are required and/or contracted, on time and on budget.
About you:
To be successful in the role you will need to be able to operate effectively in challenging times and a constantly changing working environment. Experience in successful leadership, managing people, organisational change and improving business processes to support the charity’s strategy will be essential to this role.
Essential skills and experience include:
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent, or substantial successful senior management experience.
• Proven experience as an inspirational and successful leader of teams of staff and volunteers.
• Substantial experience in effective management of time, tasks and projects.
• Demonstrable experience of working within and/or influencing change in health and social care services.
• Experience in designing, planning, leading and mobilising new or remodelled services from concept through to business as usual.
• Knowledge of the voluntary sector and its ways of working with knowledge and understanding of user involvement and empowerment.
• Knowledge and understanding of local health and social care structures.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
If you feel you have the necessary skills apply today!
The charity is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
About the organisation:
Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow and Brent provides a wide range of services for around 15,000 older people across the three boroughs of North West London. We employ 100 staff and are supported by 180 volunteers. Our turnover is in the region of £3.5 million.
Other roles you may have experience with could include Deputy Service Manager, Service Coordinator, Head of Services, Service Lead, Social Care, Social Care Services, Health and Social Care, Programme Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Registered Manager, Registered Service Manager, Service Manager, Services Manager.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Westway Trust as an Adult Learning Tutor (ESOL)- a community-guided organisation, with an ambitious and exciting vision, in the heart of Portobello, West London.
Westway Trust is a charity located in North Kensington which runs an adult learning programme of accredited and non-accredited provision across a range of subjects. We aim to enable people to progress in work, in learning and in life. Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and have different prior experiences of learning.
We are particularly interested in applications from enthusiastic, qualified and experienced teachers who are committed to enhancing the lives of people in our community.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced ESOL Tutor to design and deliver high quality learner-centered teaching and assessment experiences to our adult learners from pre-entry level up to level 1, whilst supporting the Adult and Community Learning Manager to achieve the Trust’s strategic objectives.
This is a sessional term-time role. Working hours will be discussed and agreed at the interview stage.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Teaching
- Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning sessions, workshops, and tutorials in line with the curriculum requirements and the needs of individual learners, ensuring learning objectives are met.
- Assess learners’ abilities and identify areas for improvement, tailoring teaching and learning methods and resources accordingly.
- Develop and deliver consistently engaging and interactive sessions, utilising a variety of teaching techniques and materials to enhance learners’ understanding and engagement with the subject/topic.
- Set and mark assignments, tests, and examinations, providing constructive feedback to learners to support their learning and improvement.
- Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment, actively promoting learner participation, motivation, and confidence in professional development.
Administration
- To identify materials and equipment/resource needs to assist the provision of teaching and learning by students.
- Maintaining up to date course files and submitting accurate data on attendance and achievement within agreed deadlines.
- Preparing groups of learners for accredited assessment (exam or portfolio) & non-accredited assessment (RARPA), marking assessments and taking part in internal moderation and/or consultation meetings with appropriate Trust staff.
- Providing feedback on appropriate documentation for example observation, IQA reports etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Essential
- Proven successful track record of planning and delivering high quality teaching of accredited and non-accredited provision in a relevant subject and at appropriate level(s).
- Experience of teaching adult learners of mixed abilities and an understanding of appropriate teaching strategies in a similar role.
- Experience of devising course outlines and schemes of work.
- Experience of assessing and recording progress, both in accredited and non-accredited learning and supporting learners.
- Knowledge and experience of working with a variety of exam boards.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team.
Desirable
- Understanding of the RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement in non-accredited learning) system.
- Experience of working/teaching refugees and or asylum seekers.
- The ability to speak another language.
Qualifications:
Essential
- Hold a recognised teaching qualification such as CELTA, DELTA or TESOL or
- A full teaching qualification for working in adult learning (DTLLS, PGCE or DET)
- A minimum GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
Benefits of working with us:
- Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
- Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Free eye test voucher
- Investor in People (IiP) employer
The application deadline is Friday 7 March when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended.
We exist to work together with the local community to enable North Kensington to thrive.





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Philanthropy Key Relationships Manager
We are looking for a Philanthropy Key Relationships Manager to lead on building and strengthening relationships with major and mid-level donors, helping them achieve their philanthropic goals while raising vital income for the charity.
Position: Key Relationships Manager
Location: Home based (with quarterly in person All Staff days, travel to donors and some Fundraising team days in Swindon). To facilitate travel to donors, candidate will need to be based in the South of England, or near London.
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £37,000 to £41,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 11 May 2025
The Role
With a strong focus on stewardship, you’ll manage a portfolio of supporters, create tailored engagement opportunities, and deliver compelling cases for support that inspire long-term giving. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure a joined-up, strategic approach to relationship fundraising. Your ability to communicate with clarity and warmth, alongside a deep understanding of what motivates Christian supporters, will be key to growing support and maximising impact.
About You
You will have proven experience of developing high-value relationships with donors (individuals) and a track record of success in soliciting major gifts in excess of £5k or transferable skills gained in a similar role with equally demanding relationship-based targets.
With knowledge of the principles of relationships fundraising to include identification, research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major and mid-level donors, you will have experience of working autonomously and effectively with people at senior or Board level.
You will have:
• Evidence of strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to make a cogent and compelling supporting case for each project
• The ability to develop excellent working relationships with staff, Trustees and volunteers; you will be diplomatic, persuasive and credible at a senior level
• The ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining focus and standards, and balancing time scales
• The ability to confidently present to and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders
• An understanding of what drives and motivates potential and existing Christian supporters
If you are passionate about research and eager to contribute to meaningful public debates, we encourage you to apply. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out your interest and suitability for this position.
In Return…
Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed.
The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!
It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.
Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.
Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.
Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.
Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.
Benefits include: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 28 days (plus bank holidays) after 2 years’ service (plus holiday trading, office closed at Christmas, additional closure the day before Good Friday and as day after Easter Monday), gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Life Assurance, Staff Seminars, All Staff Gatherings, Access to LinkedIn Learning platform, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee
Working in over 200 countries and territories, the organisations parent charity, is a global mission to bring the Bible to life for everyone and believes that when people engage with the Bible lives can be changed, for good.
The charity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity and aspires to reflect this in its workforce. Applications are welcome from people representing all sections of the community.
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Goodman Masson are thrilled to be exclusively partnering with a globally recognised International NGO dedicated to advancing sexual reproductive health care rights and justice, including safe abortion, across diverse communities worldwide. This impactful International NGO is a worldwide movement supporting healthcare services and sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) across 151 countries. They're now building a brand-new commercial team - and looking for a hands-on, strategic, and collaborative Global Marketing Advisor to help make their partner clinics and maternity centres more financially sustainable and locally impactful.
About the Role:
This isn't your average marketing role. You'll be the third hire into a dynamic new team tasked with supporting our Member Associations (MAs) - local, in-country health organisations - to strengthen their marketing capabilities and boost their clinics' visibility, credibility, and patient footfall.
Your work will directly help ensure that essential SRHR services remain accessible in low-resource settings by making their delivery models self-sustaining.
You'll work side-by-side with local teams in countries such as Nepal, Chile, Ecuador, Benin, Ghana and the Philippines. Your mission? Build impactful marketing strategies, improve websites and digital channels, and empower local teams through coaching, toolkits, and long-term support. Expect to roll up your sleeves - this is a very hands-on role, not one for spectators or delegators.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Develop and execute marketing strategies tailored to individual clinics and maternity centres
- Lead branding, content, and outreach efforts to increase patient engagement
- Optimise clinic websites for user experience, SEO, and education
- Train local teams on social media, digital marketing, and community engagement
- Work directly with local marketing agencies to co-create campaigns
- Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategies based on real-time data
- Help build commercial resilience in healthcare services across multiple global markets
You'll Need:
- Proven commercial marketing experience - ideally within healthcare, consumer services, or retail
- A deep understanding of how to drive customers into the clinical services they provide by using digital and traditional campaigns
- Strong coaching, influencing, and cross-cultural communication skills
- Confidence working autonomously and adapting quickly in dynamic, low-resource environments
- Hands-on experience optimising websites and managing digital channels
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% of the year (1-2 weeks at a time)
- Fluency in English; Spanish and/or French is a strong advantage
Why Join this Impactful International NGO in this role?
- Be part of a purpose-driven, values-led organisation driving real-world impact
- Work with inspiring local teams across Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal, the Philippines, and beyond
- Travel across the world as part of your job, with all expenses paid
- Shape innovative marketing solutions for under-resourced healthcare providers
- Gain unique experience at the intersection of commercial strategy and global health
Salary: £41,365 - 59,963 (depending on experience)
Start date: ASAP, willing to wait 3 months for the perfect candidate but sooner available candidates will be prioritised
Hybrid working: Full-time working (35 hours a week), 2 days a week in London Bridge office
Benefits: 28 days holiday, medical insurance, 7% employer pension contributions with optional employee contributions.
If this exciting opportunity interests you, and you have the experienced required - I'd love to hear from you!
Phone: +44 (0)207 324 0585
Email:
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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!
Major Donor and Trusts Manager
Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits (inc 25 days holiday days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead, Surrey (some flexible working options available)
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to proactively lead the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing major donors, trusts and statutory bodies, with a particular focus on driving significant income growth.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, the Philanthropy Manager will drive the growth of a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects giving at the five and six figure gift level, with a particular focus on generating major gifts from new donors. The postholder will think strategically to develop inspiring fundraising cases of support, and impact reporting working closely with Care service colleagues, the finance team and the wider fundraising and engagement team.
This role has line management responsibility for three experienced fundraisers who manage their own portfolios of Major Donors, Trusts, and Foundations.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced and enthusiastic Philanthropy Manager – with a track record of achieving challenging income targets and effective prospect management. Applications will be particularly welcome from those with a background in a children’s charity or SME with ownership of strategic planning.
· A poised, confident and convincing communicator – you have strong negotiation, presentation and networking skills and the ability to quickly connect with and motivate others
· A helpful and supportive team member – you work collaboratively and stimulate others into action
· A goal-orientated and analytical problem solver – you respond quickly to varied activities and are able to adapt quickly to change, whilst focusing on the bigger picture.
· A high level of attention to detail and accuracy – you work at a fast pace handling details whilst maintaining accuracy.
· Confident use of MSOffice and extensive experience of Excel – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Time off in lieu
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme (we will contribute 5% of your salary and you will contribute at least 3%)
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and half day Christmas shopping
· A recommend a friend recruitment referral bonus
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us please visit our website.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to us via the link.
Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed
Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others, and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead or virtually via Microsoft Teams. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
About the roles:
Are you a persuasive and compelling communicator? Are you an individual with a strong track record of negotiating and managing relationships? Do you have an interest in Higher Education and in making a difference? If so, this could be the perfect career opportunity for you.
The Advancement Division is in search of a tactful, and diplomatic Development Manager to join their ambitious team to help maximise philanthropic income opportunities for the Business School.
The overarching strategy of Advancement is to raise philanthropic funds for scholarships, academic positions, research centres and capital projects, securing donations and financial support from those who are committed to our academic mission and building Imperial’s global reputation. The Division oversees a wide programme of events that seek to expand the Imperial’s reach, strengthen and enlarge our supporter base, increase philanthropic support and engage alumni, friends and other stakeholders in the life of the College. This is a high impact and high visibility division which relies on extremely motivated and skilled fundraising professionals to deliver a quality end-to-end gift giving experience.
In addition to supporting College-wide fundraising objectives, the post will support the Business School to deliver their mission to provide the highest quality teaching, learning and research environment.
What you would be doing:
This career opportunity promises to be varied and will utilise your experience gained in roles such as a Development Manager, Major Gifts Officer, Development Officer, Fundraising Specialist or similar.
Key duties will include:
• Managing high priority donor and prospective donor relationships and strategic projects, with the aim of soliciting major gifts (£50k+) in support of the Business School, as well as the wider College’s fundraising objectives.
• Developing and delivering on key areas of major gifts fundraising strategy.
• Being a trusted advisor both within and outside the Advancement Division for identifying innovative ways to capitalise on fundraising opportunities.
This career opportunity will suit an individual with drive and a keen interest in higher education and the fundraising space.
What we are looking for:
• Educated to graduate level of equivalent.
• Evidence of success as a professional fundraiser in personally securing major gifts (£50k plus), preferably at the six-figure level.
• Persuasive and compelling approach to asking for donations face to face and in writing effective proposals and applications for funding within a not-for-profit setting (preferably higher education).
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and thoughtfulness when dealing with sensitive matters.
• A knowledge of fundraising best practice in the higher education sector.
What we can offer you:
Candidates will need to complete an online application to be considered for this role. This is a full time and open-ended position (permanent). The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate relevant experience in building strong relationships, good attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
Imperial College London employees enjoy a range of benefits, including generous annual leave, subsidised leisure facilities and an excellent professional development programme.
Our Advancement Division has set out to define the values and behaviours we aspire to uphold, so as to create an inclusive, collaborative and successful working culture.
Further Information
If have any questions or would like to have an informal, confidential chat about a specific role, please contact: Alessio di Capua, Head of Development.
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us. We're here to help.
Closing date: 11th May 2025
To apply, please click “Apply Now”.
About Imperial
Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.
Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.
As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.
This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial.
Our Culture
We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.
We have an exciting opportunity for a new member of staff to join Transport for All and support the delivery of our vision: Transport Justice for All Disabled People.
This role will lead on securing income from trusts and foundations for our projects and programmes. You will help to ensure that Transport for All remains financially sustainable, and can grow to meet the needs of our community. You’ll also drive cross-organisational use of the CRM database.
Importantly, you’ll understand how to communicate about a Disabled People’s Organisation without our community being stereotyped as ‘inspirational’ or ‘vulnerable’ – taking a social model approach and aligning with our organisational values.
We’re looking for someone with experience of broad-base fundraising, significant success in trusts and foundations fundraising, and skills and experience in databases.
About Transport for All
Transport for All is the disabled-led group breaking down barriers and transforming the transport system so disabled people can make the journeys we want, with freedom, dignity, ease and confidence. We work with our members to campaign for change, influencing governments, industry and the public.
Your responsibilities
1. Fundraising strategy (10% of time)
· Work with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to set and deliver the fundraising strategy.
· Work across teams to identify opportunities to create projects and seek funding.
· Ensure all fundraising activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
· Report regularly to the Finance Committee and Board.
2. Trust and foundations fundraising (60% of time)
· Work with the Senior Leadership Team to identify projects and core costs for funding and develop realistic budgets.
· Craft compelling applications to secure funding.
· Develop and maintain strong relationships with key funders.
· Work across teams to ensure continuation funding for existing projects and costs where needed.
· Manage grants from existing trusts and foundations, ensuring grant requirements are met, and reports are on time, accessible and demonstrate impact.
· Manage the trusts and foundations pipeline, keeping up to date records at all times.
3. Database management (20% of time)
· Ensure the CRM supports funding monitoring purposes and staff can use it for this purpose.
· Continually champion and develop the CRM so that it is accessible to all staff and meets the requirements of all teams.
· Work with the Communications and Engagement team to put in place good stewardship of members, advice service users and other contacts via the CRM.
· Put in place supporter journeys that provide excellent stewardship.
4. Wider fundraising (10% of time)
· Explore, test and evaluate wider fundraising opportunities. This could include appeals, corporate fundraising, events, individual giving and legacy giving.
· Support the Training, Research and Consultancy team with bid and proposal writing on an ad hoc basis.
5. General (at all times)
· Undertake any other tasks, duties or projects which may arise from time to time which are in line with the general level of this post and as instructed.
· Undertake occasional evening and weekend work as required, and take responsibility for arranging time off in lieu with your manager.
· Line manage and supervise members, contractors and staff as required.
· Work within the Social Model of Disability.
· Work in adherence to Transport for All’s values and staff policies.
· Maintain confidentiality.
· Attend staff meetings as needed.
Skills
We’re looking for someone who:
· Has experience of fundraising, particularly from trusts and foundations, preferably including significant, multi-year grants
· Has strong research skills and enjoys identifying funders and their priorities
· Can construct realistic budgets and work with colleagues to craft project proposals
· Has a track record of securing funds for social justice causes
· Has excellent persuasive, value-based communication skills, both written and verbal
· Understands data protection and fundraising compliance and good practice
· Understands the potential for a good CRM to add value, and is confident about helping other team members to use a database to help their work
· Can manage a mixed workload with conflicting priorities
· Has strong organisational and time management skills
· Has a commitment to and understanding of the social model of disability, and disability justice
We particularly welcome applicants from disabled people. This explicitly includes those of us who are Deaf, neurodivergent, chronically ill, have a mental health condition, have age-related impairments, and people with both visible and non-visible impairments.
Transport Justice for disabled people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Communications
Salary: £37,322 - £43,231
Hours: 34.75
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Our client is the regulator for optical professionals in the UK. They protect the public by upholding high standards in the optical professions and ensuring that everyone can access safe and effective eye care.
They are seeking an internal communications officer to join their Communications team. This is a new role, where your communications skills will make a significant impact. You will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects, with colleagues from across the organisation, helping them to build a positive and inclusive culture where all staff feel fully informed, engaged and supported.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of our internal communication channels, the creation of multi-channel assets for internal audiences and play a crucial role in engaging with internal stakeholders, including working with our staff networks to provide a supportive space to celebrate their diversity and enhance colleague wellbeing.
This is an exciting time for the GOC, as they launch their new corporate strategy and begin to implement new internal communications initiatives, which you will be able to shape and develop.
They’re looking for someone with experience of delivering high quality internal communications and excellent people skills, with experience of working across organisations to produce impactful communications.
In return they offer a flexible mix of remote working and the opportunity to work in their new office at Canary Wharf, and an excellent benefits package including 30 days annual leave, private medical insurance, an additional healthcare cash plan, and an employee benefits programme.
Key Accountabilities:
- Work with the Head of Communications and Communications Manager to implement their internal communications strategy.
- Produce a wide range of internal communications materials.
- Support colleagues across the organisation with their communications needs.
- Managing and updating their intranet, Iris, including training colleagues to use it.
- Administrating their virtual all staff “town hall” meetings and other organisational meetings.
- Support their independent staff networks with their communications needs.
- Run the Staff Wellness and Engagement Group (SWEG) which champions wellbeing and inclusion – including organising information, wellbeing and seasonal events.
- Run the optical sector familiarisation programme, which offers staff, Council and members the opportunity to learn about the optical sector through engaging with professionals and clinical services.
- Providing additional support for external communications if required.
Essential skills/Experience/Qualifications
- Relevant experience/degree and/or communications qualification.
- Experience of implementing internal communications strategies.
- Experience of producing high quality internal communications, collaborating with colleagues at all levels, across a complex organisation.
- Excellent people and team working skills and experience of working with networks/groups to deliver shared communications objectives.
- Experience of organising and running remote meetings and virtual and in person events
- Ability to write clearly and accessibly for a range of audiences with an eye for detail.
- Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel and an understanding of digital communication methods. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and SharePoint would be a plus.
Closing date for this role is 14 May 2025 5pm, please note they reserve the right to close this role early dependent on number of applications.
Please note your application will not be accepted without a covering letter exampling how you meet the essential criteria of this role, no more than 2 A4 pages.
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Job Title: Face-to-Face Private Site Performance Coach
Department: Fundraising
Hours: Full-Time
Location: London and areas surrounding London
Hourly Rate: £17.85 per/hour
Be a Driving Force for Change with Médecins Sans Frontières! Are you an inspirational leader and passionate advocate for humanitarian causes? Do you believe in the power of face-to-face fundraising to create real, lasting impact? If you thrive in motivating teams, leading with purpose and driving exceptional results, this is your opportunity to play a vital role in the life-changing work of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) UK.
MSF is a world-renowned humanitarian organisation that provides emergency medical care where it’s needed most, responding to crises, conflicts and disasters across the globe. As a Face-to-Face Private Site Performance Coach, you will be at the heart of ensuring that the passionate individuals representing MSF are equipped to inspire and engage the public, securing the vital support that enables this crucial work to continue.
About the Role
This is more than a coaching role—it’s a chance to lead, inspire and empower a team of fundraisers to make a real difference. Working closely with the F2F Operations Coordinator, you will be responsible for improving the performance, motivation and overall success of MSF UK’s Face-to-Face Private Site fundraising team. By ensuring the highest ethical and professional standards, you will help secure life-saving funding and drive MSF’s mission forward.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspire and Develop Fundraisers: Lead from the front, providing hands-on coaching, training and mentorship to enhance skills and confidence.
- Maximise Performance and Impact: Monitor results, set targets and implement strategies to help fundraisers thrive.
- Lead with Passion: Be a role model by demonstrating powerful, ethical fundraising techniques that engage and inspire donors.
- Champion Ethical Fundraising: Ensure MSF’s fundraising aligns with safeguarding policies, GDPR and ethical standards.
- Build a Supportive and Motivated Team Culture: Foster an environment where fundraisers feel empowered, supported and driven to succeed.
- Logistical and Site Management: Assist in securing top-quality private fundraising sites, planning schedules and ensuring smooth operations.
- Shape the Future of the Team: Play a key role in recruiting, onboarding and developing new fundraisers.
- Drive Quality and Accountability: Organise mystery shopping exercises and performance reviews to uphold excellence.
- Step into Leadership When Needed: Deputise for the Operations Coordinator when required to ensure continuity and success.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader with:
- A proven track record in F2F fundraising, coaching and leadership
- A deep understanding of ethical fundraising and compliance standards
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to inspire and engage teams
- A results-driven mindset with a history of exceeding targets
- A strong passion for humanitarian work and MSF’s life-saving mission
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
- Flexibility to travel across London and the UK, including some weekend work
- A solid grasp of safeguarding principles and best practices in F2F fundraising
Why Join Us?
- Make a Real Impact: Every conversation, every fundraiser you support, and every donation secured helps MSF deliver critical medical aid.
- Lead with Purpose: Play a vital role in shaping the success of MSF’s fundraising efforts and the careers of fundraisers.
- Grow Your Career: Gain valuable leadership experience and advance in the field of fundraising and team management.
- Be Part of a Passionate Community: Work alongside driven individuals who share a commitment to making a difference.
Hybrid Working
This role requires at least three days per week on-site, ensuring you can support and motivate fundraisers in real time while maintaining flexibility in your schedule.
Apply Now! This is your opportunity to turn your passion into action. Be part of an organisation that is saving lives and delivering humanitarian aid where it’s needed most. If you are ready to inspire, lead and create meaningful change, apply today!
Send through your CV and a cover letter telling us how your experience and passion makes you the perfect fit for this role!
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Nightingale Hammerson is an independent charity and a leading specialist in the care of older people. We have served the Jewish community since 1840. We have two care homes, Nightingale House in Clapham and Hammerson House in East Finchley.
Nightingale House offers a warm and comfortable environment, with personalised care that centralises the needs of the residents, with on-site therapists, dieticians, and a wealth of activities for residents to enjoy.
They say first impressions mean everything... At Nightingale Hammerson, we ensure our homes are attractive places to live and thrive by working hard to keep them spotless and welcoming.
What Will Your Typical Day Involve?
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Delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred nursing care to residents in collaboration with Registered Nurses
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Assessing residents’ needs, observing and recording clinical observations, reporting changes in condition and implementing agreed care plans
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Supporting residents with personal hygiene, mobility, mealtimes and hydration, maintaining dignity and choice at all times
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Administering medications safely and accurately within your competency and in accordance with policy
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Monitoring skin integrity and supporting wound care management, escalating concerns as needed
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Assisting with clinical procedures including catheterisation, simple dressings and venepuncture (as trained and competent)
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Supervising and guiding Health Care Assistants and Senior HCAs, ensuring care is delivered to the highest standards
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Liaising with GPs, therapists and family members to ensure a joined-up, responsive care approach
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Supporting residents and relatives with emotional and practical needs, including after-death care
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Keeping clear, accurate and timely records using electronic systems
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking an accountable and confident practitioner who:
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Is registered as a Nursing Associate or has equivalent experience and training at Band 4 level
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Has experience in a care home, community or similar healthcare setting
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Has a good understanding of the clinical and emotional needs of older people
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Is confident in recognising and escalating changes in residents’ health
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Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues to develop their skills
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Can remain calm under pressure, demonstrating sound judgement and leadership
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Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Is competent with basic IT systems and electronic care records
- Is flexible, compassionate, and eager to make a difference every day
What is in it for you?
- 25 days annual leave, increasing over time
- Excellent Training and development opportunities
- Subsided staff canteen
- Perkbox
- Flexible Working
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Toothfairy Dentist on Demand
- Interest Free Loans
Hours
Full time 37.5 hours per week
Salary
£29,184 per year
Apply Now
If you meet the above requirements, we’d love to hear from you!
It’s also very important to us that as well as meeting the job description, you can bring a wealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for working with the elderly on a daily basis.
Sponsorship
This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and therefore is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points Based Immigration System.
Please do not apply if you require sponsorship.
Our Values:
Embrace and embody our core values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Safeguarding
Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures which will be completed upon successful application. All applications will be dealt with on an individual basis in accordance with our policy and organizational requirements.
Diversity
We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and residents we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
Everything we do is with a ‘Residents first’ approach.
Can you help young athletes beat their personal best?
Then come and join a small team of doers, who have banned red tape, silos, politics and “computer says no” scenarios to work for a really uplifting cause. At SportsAid we exist to encourage, enable and empower the next generation of athletes to achieve their ambitions in sport and life. For decades, we have been side by side with Britain’s greatest emerging sporting talent, from Mo Farah to Jessica Ennis-Hill to Ade Adepitan, Paula Radcliffe and so many others to give them vital support before they became Olympian and Paralympian stars.
We are looking to appoint a new Head of Fundraising and Communications to lead a very capable, motivated and collaborative team and provide strategic leadership to develop an integrated approach between fundraising, communications and athletes/alumni engagement.
Over the last two years we have developed a new fundraising strategy, new partnership models and won an incredibly exciting strategic partnership opportunity that will deliver impact for 60,000 young athletes. You will be instrumental in taking the strategy forward and push our income and impact even further.
Your focus will be on:
· Building community fundraising and alumni engagement and support the implementation of corporate partnerships plans
· Ensuring the fundraising team are fully equipped with the tools they need: a strong case for support, accurate financial and impact reports, consistent and engaging brand and communication assets
· Leading on the development of a new SportsAid communications and digital strategy, so it has a comprehensive narrative for SportsAid, translated into key messages that underpin the charity’s aims and objectives.
· Support, coach and manage a strong, collaborative and motivated team of five
Does this sound like you?
· You are a confident, empathetic and experienced leader. You have the courage to advocate and drive for change and influence at the highest level of the organisation and you are also self-aware and committed to listening, inclusion and well-being
· Over 5 years’ experience as fundraising leader in the charity sector, either a head of an income stream or as a Head of Fundraising
· A track record of setting and meeting seven figures income targets as part of a multi-faceted fundraising strategy
· Substantial experience of developing an integrated approach between fundraising, communications and beneficiary engagement.
· Specialist expertise in community fundraising and or alumni engagement
· Knowledge of marketing and communication principles and practice, digital marketing, and social media
The salary is £65,000-£70,000 p.a. based on your experience and opportunities for flexible working are available.
SportsAid Head Office in London (near London Bridge) with hybrid working. We are normally all in the office on Mondays and one other day of our choice. We are flexible about start times to help with the cost of commuting and we are genuinely flexible all round. If you have any questions about flexibility, do tell us and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Want to find out more?
Serena Castiglione, our current Head of Fundraising and Communications, would be more than happy to have an informal chat to help you decide if this is for you.
SportsAid recognises that certain sections of the community have been affected by structural inequities and may be denied the opportunity to participate equally and fully in sport at all levels. SportsAid as an organisation believes our role is to remove the barriers that our most under-served, at risk and minoritised groups of young people experience when trying to access sport and physical activities.
SportsAid therefore positively welcomes, and seeks to achieve, diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants, volunteers and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, disability, marriage and civil partnership status, gender identity, background, religion, faith, sexual orientation, maternity status, pregnancy, belief or nationality.
Please apply with your CV and one page outlining how you meet the essential criteria above by 16th May 2025.
On receipt of your application, you will be sent a confidential equal opportunities form which all applicants will be asked to complete.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited by 23rd May to have a preliminary online conversation with the current Head of Fundraising and Communications on or near 27th May. Interviews will be held in person in London on 2nd and 3rd June 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Practitioner
These are exciting times for the Charity, and we have an excellent opportunity for an empathetic and professional Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Practitioner with outstanding interpersonal and diplomatic skills to join the dedicated Wellbeing Team.
We will welcome applications on both a qualified and trainee practitioner basis.
Position: 1941 Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Practitioner
Location: Remote (onsite attendance currently anticipated to be approximately 1 day per quarter)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (undertaken flexibly to meet the needs of clients between the hours of 08:30 and 16:30, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £18,117 - £25,986 (FTE £30,195 - £43,310)
Contract: Permanent - starting as soon as possible
Closing Date: Wednesday 28 May 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found.
Interview Date: Monday 9 June 2025
About the Role
As Emotional and Mental Wellbeing (EMW) Practitioner, you will offer specialist interventions to staff and volunteers seeking emotional and mental health support and will provide advice to a team of volunteer Mental Health First Aiders. Specialist support provided will include a wide range of approaches, including assessment, information, applied psychosocial interventions, health promotion, and illness prevention services. Liaison with external agencies will also be required to ensure excellent support for staff and volunteers with acute emotional and mental wellbeing needs.
About You
You will have:
· Recognised level 5, or equivalent, training or qualification in applied psychosocial interventions (e.g. coaching, counselling, psychotherapies, CBT, EFT, NLP).
· A minimum of 100 hours successful practice of applied psychosocial interventions.
· A Mental Health First Aid accreditation or equivalent.
· Experience of preparing and delivering staff development and training.
· Knowledge of current professional developments in emotional and mental wellbeing practice and/or applied psychosocial interventions.
· Ability to work as an independent professional practitioner and able to make independent decisions.
· A capacity to negotiate and manage ethical dilemmas, and to set and maintain appropriate boundaries.
Benefits include
· Competitive pension.
· Life assurance – 2 x annual salary.
· Healthshield.
· 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.
· Wellbeing team.
· Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
· Long service awards.
· Healthshield plan
· Free parking.
· Subsidised restaurant and shop.
About the Organisation
The sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.
The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
You may also have experience in areas such as Emotional, Mental, Wellbeing, Emotional and Wellbeing, Psychosocial intervention, Coaching, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapist, Wellbeing Counselling, Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner, Emotional and Wellbeing Practitioner, Psychosocial intervention Practitioner.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
The Partnerships and Development Manager role will support delivery on Nest Insight's fundraising strategy and help develop and maintain our funding partnerships, working closely with a supportive and collaborative team.
They will be responsible for:
- Day-to-day management of Nest Insight’s funding partnerships
- Researching and identifying new funding opportunities and new relationships to cultivate
- Helping to develop and coordinate funding proposals and presentations
- Coordination of funder reporting
- Supporting delivery on branding and crediting commitments and development of fundraising messages and materials
- Managing payment and reporting processes
- Internal championing of funders’ requirements and objectives; looking for opportunities to overdeliver, in line with our mission and values.
We are open to discussing working patterns, including job share options.
We welcome all internal applicants to apply for our roles, regardless of your current working pattern or hours. We will aim to accommodate your request and match your current working arrangements.
Don't worry if you think you don't have all the key skills, it might be worth taking the few minutes to apply as we're good at spotting potential and offer a generous training budget.
Please download a full job description to find a full scope, deliverables, experience and personal attributes required for this role.
Reward and recognition
- A discretionary bonus scheme
- Reward and recognition scheme
- Enhanced auto enrolled pension – your contributions start at the default 5% while ours are higher at 8%. If you up your contributions to 6% we raise ours to 9%. If you contribute 7% or more we’ll contribute 10%.
- Income protection scheme – is an insurance benefit that provides you with income if you cannot work due to illness or incapacity.
Click here to see the benefits we offer at Nest.
Flexible and agile working
Everyone's personal situation is different.
To make the most out of hybrid working, we've introduced different ways of working, which include (subject to role requirements):
- hybrid of office (Canary Wharf, London) and home working (there will be an expectation to attend the office, once - twice a week, or more, as required)
- reduce or vary working hours
- reduce or vary the days worked
- work compressed hours
- job share
For more information about our recruitment process click here
Directorate/Department Overview
Nest Insight is a public-benefit research and innovation centre set up by Nest Corporation in 2016 to find ways to support low- and moderate-income workers to be financially secure, both today and into retirement.
We conduct rigorous, cutting-edge research, working collaboratively with industry and academic partners to understand the needs and behaviours of the new generation of savers created by the UK’s pensions auto enrolment system. We also consider how self-employed workers and others at risk of missing out on pension saving can be brought in. We use our data-driven insights into this wide range of financial challenges to identify and test practical, real-world solutions.
Together our team of around 25 delivers an ambitious programme of research, publications and events, sharing best practice, both nationally and abroad. The team is passionate about the work we do and proud of what we are achieving. We are innovative thinkers, not afraid to challenge the status quo. We work flexibly, creatively and collaboratively. We are committed to supporting each other to learn and develop.
Whilst Nest Insight is a business unit of Nest Corporation, we are responsible for raising our own operating budget through sponsorships, grants and in-kind support from organisations with similar research interests, goals and values.
By working in partnership with industry, academics, innovators and policymakers, and sharing our research widely and freely, we’re generating insights that could improve the retirement outcomes of millions of savers worldwide. With lots of exciting projects ongoing and in the pipeline, and plans to expand our reach significantly, this is an exciting time to join Nest Insight.
Organisational Overview
Nest is an award-winning workplace pension scheme, the largest in the country.
Set up by the government to give every worker in the UK somewhere to save, our first-class responsible investment practice and governance are the backbone of what we do, supported by all the functions you’d expect to find in a thriving business. We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can be your authentic self and offer an inclusive and flexible working environment.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy or caring responsibilities, race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio economic background.
We also recognise the importance of diversity of thought and other forms of neurocognitive variation.
Nest is a Disability Confident Leader, which is the highest level of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have disability, declare that you’re applying through the scheme and meet the minimum criteria for this role, we aim to invite you to an interview. However, there may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Please note that this advert may close early if we receive a sufficient number of satisfactory applications.
If you have any difficulty in sending your application or need the application pack in an alternative format, or you require any reasonable adjustments please contact: [email protected].
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Prospectus are excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Direct Marketing Manager (Acquisition) to join their team. The group is a unique and dynamic membership organisation which comprises 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian agencies.
Since it was founded in 1963, the organisation has run over 78 fundraising appeals and raised more than £2.4 billion to help save lives and protect livelihoods in disaster-affected communities around the world.
This role is offered on a permanent contract basis paying a salary of £40,560 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements available at their London office.
The Direct Marketing Manager (Acquisition) is responsible for delivering key direct marketing activities during appeals for major disasters or emergencies. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Public Fundraising and relevant staff to develop and deliver direct marketing in appeals. They will work with the Public Fundraising team to utilise a large database of supporters for communication by email, SMS, and direct mail. They will identify new fundraising channels and ideas for increasing the impact of income generation. The post holder will also lead the benchmarking process of Member Agency fundraising performance following each appeal Period of Joint Action (PJA).
They are looking for someone with demonstrable direct marketing experience with a focus on high volume donor acquisition. They are looking for a candidate with a demonstrable experience of direct marketing techniques such as direct mail, email and SMS. They are looking for someone with a demonstrable track record of developing effective digital and direct marketing strategies, which resulted in significant growth of income. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of direct marketing initiatives in an International Development context and experience of working within the international sector.
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 Firas El Dib 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.
UK Feminista is recruiting for a Director.
Hours: full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £53,130 per annum
Location: Flexible (home working, based in our coworking space in London or hybrid). Regular office attendance required (minimum once a week).
Role Overview
The Director of UK Feminista plays a pivotal role in driving forward the organisation’s mission to advance sex equality through strategic leadership, operational oversight, and external advocacy. They are responsible for shaping and delivering UK Feminista’s long term vision, ensuring that its work remains bold, effective, and rooted in feminist principles. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Director leads the organisation’s strategic planning processes, oversees programme delivery, and ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory responsibilities.
The role requires strong financial stewardship and a proactive approach to income generation, including fundraising from trusts, foundations, and supporters. The Director also manages a small staff team, fostering an inclusive and empowering organisational culture. As a visible leader and public representative, the Director builds relationships with stakeholders across civil society, education, media, and politics to maximise the organisation’s influence and impact. This is a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic organisation that challenges systemic inequality across the UK.
2. Application process
Documents
Please apply via CharityJob, including your CV, covering letter, and Recruitment Monitoring Form.
The covering letter should include answers to the following:
- Tell us about your background and experience
- Why are you interested in the role and how do you meet the requirements?
- What is your approach to feminist campaigning?
The Recruitment Monitoring Form is available to download from the UK Feminista website. This will not be viewed in conjunction with the application.
A copy of UK Feminista’s HR Privacy Notice can be provided upon request.
We are committed to increasing diversity in our team and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants from underrepresented groups who meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.
Deadline and key dates
The deadline for applications is 9am Saturday 10th May 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must be available to attend a face-to-face interview in London week commencing 19th May 2025. This will include a short task about which you will receive information when offered an interview.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified by Tuesday 13th May 2025. If you have not heard from us by that time your application has been unsuccessful.
3. About UK Feminista
UK Feminista is a feminist campaigning organisation working for a society in which women and girls live free from sexism and violence. We campaign for systemic change so that women can enjoy their rights as enshrined in the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. We exist to tackle the root causes of sex inequality.
As part of our vision and in line with our partners, UK Feminista recognises prostitution, pornography and lap dancing as forms of commercial sexual exploitation. We further recognise a woman’s right to access a legal, free, safe abortion as fundamental to women’s reproductive rights.
Our values:
- Feminist We are a feminist organisation which recognises and actively works against discrimination.
- Collectivism – We are compassionate and acknowledge our mutual responsibility to support one another, stay connected, share knowledge and contribute to collective efforts.
- Adaptable – We work flexibly and dynamically, taking initiative and staying curious so we can learn from each other and respond to our changing environment.
- Professionalism – We are a passionate team of experts motivated to deliver high quality, evidence based campaigns with integrity. We are committed to collaborating with other experts and working to amplify the voices of survivors.
- Ambitious – We are bold and ambitious for change in society. We are also ambitious for our people, who we support to develop and thrive.
Our current strategic priorities:
1. Combating commercial sexual exploitation – our long term goal is that the government adopts laws to effectively combat commercial sexual exploitation and support victims survivors.
We work with survivors, policy makers and practitioners to combat commercial sexual exploitation. We provide the Secretariat for the UK Parliament’s AllParty Parliamentary Group on Commercial Sexual Exploitation. We also provide the Secretariat for A Model For Scotland and the CoSecretariat for Not For Sale.
2. Tackling sexism and sexual harassment in schools and colleges – our longterm goal is that all schools and colleges take effective action against sexism and sexual harassment.
We conduct research, provide training and resources to schools, and run a national award scheme which recognises schools that take outstanding action against sexism.
UK Feminista is a not for profit company limited by guarantee, established for charitable purposes. Our work is governed by a Board of Directors.
4. Job description
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and implement UK Feminista’s strategic vision and business plan.
- Ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and financial sustainability.
- Represent UK Feminista externally and engage with key stakeholders.
2. Fundraising & Financial Management
- Identify and secure funding from trusts, foundations, and other sources.
- Manage funder relationships, applications, and reporting.
- Manage financial processes, including budgeting, payroll approvals, and compliance.
3. Governance & Compliance
- Serve as the main liaison with the Board of Directors, preparing papers and reports.
- Ensure compliance with legal, financial, and safeguarding regulations.
- Act as the organisation’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and Data Protection Officer.
4. People & Operations Management
- Lead and support the staff team, ensuring effective recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
- Maintain and implement HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure staff have the necessary resources and support.
5. Communications & Public Engagement
- Act as the organisation’s spokesperson, managing media relations and public representation.
- Oversee external communications, including the website, press releases, and advocacy efforts.
6. Programme & Campaign Oversight
- Provide strategic oversight and management of UK Feminista’s Programmes, ensuring effective delivery and advocacy.
- Lead policy and campaign work on commercial sexual exploitation
- Represent the organisation in advocacy networks and campaigns.
The postholder will manage a small team, and report to the Board of Directors.
Notes
This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within the post at various times and the postholder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this document.
5. Person specification
Skills, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Proven senior leadership experience in the charity, advocacy, or public affairs sector.
- Strong fundraising and financial management skills.
- Experience in strategic planning and organisational development.
- Strong people management and HR experience.
- Knowledge of governance, compliance, and safeguarding.
- Excellent communication and media engagement skills.
- Commitment to feminist principles and gender equality.
Desirable
- Experience in political lobbying and public affairs.
- Knowledge of gender equality in education.
- Background in campaigning or policy development.
Personal qualities
- Commitment to the aims and values of UK Feminista
- Teamplayer:
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- Happy to regularly provide and receive constructive feedback in support of achieving organisational objectives
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- Collaborative and able to work flexibly in a small team to deliver shared priorities
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- Supportive and eager to help colleagues develop and grow
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- Keen to proactively contribute ideas and knowledge in team meetings
- Proactive:
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- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and happy to work independently
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- Able to organise, plan and deliver work under pressure and ahead of time
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- Able to take responsibility and ownership over own work, including through applying a high attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality and asking for support when needed
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- Willing to learn and develop
- Resourceful and adaptable:
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- Solutions-focused, a ‘can do’ attitude and able to demonstrate initiative when facing challenges
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- Creative and able to maximise outputs from a small budget and limited time
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- Happy to work responsively to a changing context and to the timelines of external stakeholders
Note: UK Feminista is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those who come into contact with the organisation. We ensure all our staff are vetted to the appropriate standard for the role undertaken, and that staff are supported and trained to undertake safeguarding responsibilities to a high standard.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check before an offer of employment is confirmed. UK Feminista is committed to equality of opportunity for all and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. UK Feminista undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. We would be very happy to discuss the nature of convictions if applicants have any concerns. To arrange a confidential phone call, please contact us.
Working for a society in which women and girls live free from sexism and violence
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.