Systems development manager jobs
Are you a self-motivated and ambitious individual with experience of building lasting relationships that make a meaningful impact?
We have ambitious growth plans for community fundraising and regional partnerships at British Heart Foundation (BHF), and we are recruiting a Fundraising Manager to support our work in South East Wales. We offer sector-leading benefits including private healthcare, excellent pension, and 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
BHF’s vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory disease, conditions that will impact more than half of us in our lifetime. It’s more important than ever that we build on our fundraising expertise to raise vital funds to save more lives.
We're looking for a talented person to join our team from the private, public or third sector, who can demonstrate:
- Knowledge and experience of building relationships with a variety of diverse audiences to achieve financial targets.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to motivate and inspire supporters.
- The ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Excellent organisational skills with firm understanding of KPIs, targets, budgeting, and risk mitigation plans.
- Curious and data driven to provide insight and analysis to identify and nurture opportunities.
- Creative thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills.
About the role
Across your geographic area of South East Wales:
- Identify, develop, and steward supporter relationships with businesses, fundraising groups, and high value prospects.
- Understand supporter motivations, identifying opportunities across the Charity that inspire and engage, enabling them to achieve their fundraising goals and reach their potential.
- Identify and steward corporate prospects using a pipeline process resulting in applying for and converting opportunities.
- Be proactive within your area to identify opportunities for fundraising and raise awareness of the Charity.
- Manage supporters effectively using our CRM system (OneCRM) to provide excellent stewardship.
- Meet agreed financial targets, provide monthly financial progress reports, and put mitigation plans in place for any shortfall.
- Promote BHF’s activities and campaigns to raise awareness and drive income.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced growing team, in an organisation that supports the nations hearts from their first heartbeat to their last.
Working arrangements
This dynamic field-based role covers the vibrant region of South East Wales, including the bustling cities of Cardiff and Newport, as well as the picturesque areas of Pontypool, Usk, Abergavenny, Cwmbran,Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, and Blaenau Gwent. The territory also extends to the charming locales of Monmouthshire, Torfaen, and the Vale of Glamorgan. Occasionally, the role will also require support in the scenic North Wales region.
You'll need to live in South East Wales region or be able to relocate to this region.
This role requires regular travel within the area, and occasionally to other parts of the UK.
You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application with access to your own vehicle.
There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.
What we can offer you
Our generous staff benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental health cover
- Contribution towards gym membership
- Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
- Life assurance
We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme.
Interview process
This will be two stage interview process. The first stage interviews are planned for 27 & 29 May 2025 via MS Teams.
Pob Lleoliad: Caerdydd, Cymru
Manylion y Cyflog:£36,550 (yn cynnwys lwfans car o £4,550) y/f + buddion
Oriau yr Wythnos: 35
Y cyfle
Ydych chi'n berson uchelgeisiol a llawn cymhelliant sydd â phrofiad o feithrin perthnasoedd hirdymor sy'n cael effaith gadarnhaol?
Mae gennym gynlluniau uchelgeisiol ar gyfer twf yn ein partneriaethau codi arian cymunedol a'n partneriaethau rhanbarthol yn y British Heart Foundation (BHF), ac rydym yn chwilio am sawl Rheolwr Codi Arian ledled y Deyrnas Unedig. Rydym yn cynnig buddion gyda'r gorau yn y sector, yn cynnwys gofal iechyd preifat, pensiwn rhagorol, a 30 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol, ynghyd â gwyliau banc.
Gweledigaeth y BHF yw cael byd heb ofn clefydau’r galon a chylchrediad y gwaed, sy'n gyflyrau a fydd yn effeithio ar fwy na'n hanner ni yn ystod ein hoes. Mae'n bwysicach nag erioed ein bod yn adeiladu ar ein harbenigedd mewn codi arian er mwyn achub rhagor o fywydau.
Rydym yn chwilio am rywun dawnus i ymuno â'n tîm o'r sector preifat, y sector cyhoeddus neu'r trydydd sector – rhywun sy'n:
- Wybodus ac yn brofiadol mewn meithrin perthnasoedd gyda chynulleidfaoedd amrywiol er mwyn cyrraedd targedau ariannol.
- Gallu cyfathrebu'n rhagorol (yn ysgrifenedig ac ar lafar) ac yn gallu ysgogi ac ysbrydoli cefnogwyr.
- Gallu rheoli nifer o flaenoriaethau sy'n cystadlu â'i gilydd, a hynny er mwyn gwneud gwaith yn brydlon.
- Trefnydd ardderchog ac sydd â dealltwriaeth gadarn o KPIs, targedau, cyllidebu, a chynlluniau lleihau risgiau.
- Chwilfrydig ac yn trin data'n fedrus er mwyn rhoi darlun eglur a dadansoddol, a chanfod a meithrin cyfleoedd.
- Meddwl yn greadigol ac yn eithriadol o dda am ddatrys problemau.
Gair am y swydd
Ledled eich ardal ddaearyddol, De-ddwyrain Cymru, byddwch yn:
- Sefydlu, datblygu a stiwardio perthnasoedd â chefnogwyr fel busnesau, grwpiau codi arian, a chyfranwyr hael.
- Deall cymhellion cefnogwyr, gan ganfod cyfleoedd ar draws yr Elusen i ysbrydoli ac ymgysylltu â nhw, gan eu galluogi i gyrraedd eu targedau codi arian a gwireddu eu potensial.
- Canfod cwmnïau sy'n gefnogwyr posibl a stiwardio'r berthynas gan ddefnyddio proses systematig a fydd yn arwain at ymgeisio am gefnogaeth a'i sicrhau.
- Bod yn rhagweithiol yn eich ardal wrth ganfod cyfleoedd i godi arian a chodi ymwybyddiaeth o'r Elusen.
- Rheoli cefnogwyr yn effeithiol gan ddefnyddio ein system CRM (OneCRM) i sicrhau stiwardiaeth ragorol.
- Cyrraedd targedau ariannol y cytunwyd arnynt, darparu adroddiadau ariannol misol, a rhoi cynlluniau lliniaru ar waith ar gyfer unrhyw ddiffyg.
Hyrwyddo gweithgareddau ac ymgyrchoedd y BHF i godi ymwybyddiaeth a chynyddu incwm.
Dyma gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â thîm prysur sy'n tyfu, mewn sefydliad sy’n cefnogi calonnau’r genedl o’u curiad cyntaf i’r olaf.
Trefniadau gweithio
Bydd y sawl a benodir yn gweithio yn y maes yn Ne-ddwyrain Cymru. Bydd angen eich bod yn byw yn Ne Cymru neu'n gallu symud i'r ardal.
Teithio'n rheolaidd o fewn yr ardal, ac yn achlysurol i rannau eraill o'r Deyrnas Unedig.
Rhaid bod gennych drwydded yrru lawn y Deyrnas Unedig pan wnewch y cais ac y gallwch ddefnyddio'ch cerbyd eich hunan.
Bydd angen bod yn hyblyg a gweithio y tu allan i oriau i gefnogi gweithgareddau gyda'r nos ac ar benwythnosau yn achlysurol. Cewch eich digolledu am hyn ag amser i ffwrdd yn lle'r oriau a weithiwch.
Beth y gallwn ei gynnig i chi
Mae ein buddion hael i staff yn cynnwys:
- 30 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol ynghyd â gwyliau banc.
- Yswiriant meddygol preifat, trefniant iechyd deintyddol, ac arian tuag at aelodaeth o gampfa.
- Cynllun pensiwn â chyfraniad o hyd at 10% gan y cyflogwr.
- Tâl llawn am 12 wythnos ar gyfer absenoldeb am resymau teuluol yn cynnwys absenoldeb mamolaeth, tadolaeth a mabwysiadu.
- Aswiriant bywyd.
- Absenoldeb ychwanegol o hyd at 10 diwrnod â thâl os bydd ar weithwyr angen mwy o amser i ffwrdd o'r gwaith i ofalu amdanynt eu hunain neu eraill sy'n agos atynt.
- Rydym yn gofalu am lesiant ein gweithwyr trwy ein rhaglen Live Well. Work Well. sy'n cynnig gweithgareddau, cyfleoedd a chyngor i'ch helpu i fyw bywyd iach a hapus, gartref ac yn y gwaith. Rydym yn cofleidio amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant ac yn annog ein holl gydweithwyr i fod yn nhw eu hunain.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

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Location: London, in office 3 days per week with occasional travel nationally - 2 days can be WfH
We bring the magic of cinema into NHS hospitals
MediCinema is a leading and growing UK charity with a mission to improve the wellbeing of patients, their families and carers through the magic of the shared cinema experience. We do this by building and running high specification cinemas in hospitals, bringing the magic of the silver screen to patients young and old, for free. Our work makes a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of people experiencing some of their most challenging times, and we are proud to work in close partnership with a growing number of hospitals to direclty benefit patient experience.
We have an ambitious growth plan in place for the charity to continue to maximise services at our current sites, to build new MediCinemas and expand services to new hospitals across the country ensuring nationwide reach and impact. This is an exciting time to join our dynamic charity and be a central part of our growth.
We are now looking to expand our Fundraising and Devlopment team in this newly created role. You will have relevant experience likely to have been gained over 1 to 3 years working in fundraising, supporter engagement, or a similar role within a charity or not-for-profit organisation. You must be confident using CRM systems such as Donorfy or similar, and in writing donor communications. Our team is passionate about the work we do and it is crucial that you have a genuine interest in the role fundraising plays in the charity sector as well as a resonance with our cause.
About the role
· Assist the Fundraising department in planning and delivering national and large-scale fundraising activities.
· Assist the Individual Giving Manager in the coordination and delivery of fundraising campaigns and initiatives including our annual Christmas Appeal, ensuring they are executed effectively and efficiently.
· Support the delivery of digital fundraising activities in line with the Fundraising Strategic Framework.
· Support the administration of the individual giving fundraising programme in collaboration with the wider team.
· Assist the Head of High Value and Individual Giving Manager to administer donor support communications.
· Ensure all donors are thanked in a timely manner via e-mail and letters and accurately recorded on our CRM.
· Maintain and update supporter and donor records within the CRM database ensuring they are accurate.
· Support the refinement of systems and processes to enhance donor experience.
· Serve as the first point of contact for Community Fundraising, including emailing and posting fundraising packs and providing fundraising guidance and advice.
· Maintain and develop our low to mid-level Trust and Foundation income, delivering applications and reporting using our Case for Support.
· Respond to general enquiries received over the phone and through the fundraising and general enquires inboxes.
· Liaise closely with colleagues across the charity to support the development of fundraising collateral and materials for fundraising activities.
If this sounds like the career challenge you have been looking for please take a look at the full application pack. We would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications is 12pm on May 17th 2025. All applications will be anonymised.Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for application details.
We provide cinema experiences inside hospitals to support the emotional, physical and mental health of NHS patients.

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The Marketing & Communications Manager is a brand-new position which will sit on the Museum’s Management Board and be involved in site-wide decision making and realising the aims of the Trusts.
We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual with a background in marketing and communications to help us engage with new audiences, raise visibility and generate footfall and income. This position is ideal for someone ready to take the next step into a managerial role, or an experienced professional seeking a new challenge.
Working with all members of the museum team the post holder will provide support to make sure everyone’s marketing needs are met and that Exhibitions and Learning activities are properly promoted. As a new paid position this is an exciting opportunity to put your stamp on the role.
Overall Purpose
- To manage the development and delivery of the HRM Marketing & Communications Strategy
- To develop a comprehensive marketing plan covering all areas of the Museum’s activity (including Exhibitions, Learning, Retail)
- To engage and develop new and current audiences, ensuring that messaging is relevant and accurate and making sure that all areas of the Museum are appropriately represented.
- To develop and deliver communication and marketing plans, managing multiple campaigns and channels of communication. Realise new and maintain current marketing opportunities for the organisation.
- To promote the Museum’s brand and build its reputation locally, regionally and, where appropriate, nationally.
- To manage relationships with relevant partners such as press, local cultural partners, freelance consultants, trustees and other stakeholders.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategy, insight and evaluation
- Work with the Evaluation Team to gain visitor insight data that can be fed into the marketing strategy for the museum
- Deliver, with support from trustees, the marketing and communications strategy, including branding, managing social accounts, distribution and display of print marketing and creating newsletters
- Manage, deliver and monitor engaging integrated and audience-led marketing campaigns and communications that grow visitor numbers and revenue for the museum
- Support the development of business strategies, understanding the key objectives of the organisation and all activity being undertaken
- Report regularly on marketing activity across all channels, including collating press coverage, reviewing website data, social media reach and make recommendations for improvements and implement where necessary.
Press, print and design
- Develop and maintain relationships with press organisations and freelancers to distribute exhibition press releases as appropriate
- Provide regular listings to media and listing platforms, locally and regionally
- Manage design work ensuring brand and communication cohesion across campaigns.
- Prepare and supervise the production (with external suppliers where necessary) of promotional communications to include design and print of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photography.
- Work with colleagues to support promotion of Exhibition and Learning programmes and enhance visibility of the museum through signage and wayfinding.
Digital (website, social media, e-newsletters)
- Oversee the creation and implementation of all HRM digital content, covering website, social media and email marketing; ensuring engaging and accessible copy, correct data management, and monitoring and responding to customer enquiries, where applicable.
- Work with colleagues in Retail, Learning and Exhibitions to ensure effective promotion of activities across digital platforms.
- Stay up to date on digital trends and ensure the museum is making the most of opportunities for digital engagement.
Other
- Manage a small team of marketing volunteers and chair regular meetings of the Marketing Committee.
- Attend monthly Management Board meetings (currently hybrid) and contribute to regular team meetings.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to understand and support their marketing and communications needs.
- Manage a marketing and communications budget.
- Carry out other reasonable duties that may be required.
Person Specification
Essential
- Demonstrable marketing and communications experience
- Evidence of delivering successful marketing communications campaigns across print and digital channels
- Confident managing your own workload and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage and update websites
- Proven track record of creating engaging digital content
- An eye for detail and good design
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills
- Ability to work in a small team, and to maintain strong and effective working relationships with volunteers and colleagues.
- IT literate with specific experience of using Microsoft Office Suite
- Good negotiation skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy
- Quickly find your feet in a fast-paced work environment
Desirable
- Experience working in arts charity or museums and galleries sector
- Basic photography and video skills
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, other software packages, such as Mailchimp and Canva
- Experience managing volunteers or staff
- Experience promoting cultural events
- Understanding of UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
- Knowledge of SEO
Other Information
- Annual leave entitlement is 28 days, pro-rata, including Bank Holidays, taken by mutual agreement with the Museum Manager.
- The post holder is expected to work in the office 2 days a week and can work remotely 1 day a week.
- A staff appraisal system is used, with a performance review annually.
- The post is subject to a 6 month probation period.
- Two months' notice of resignation must be given.
To apply:
Closing date for applications: Extended to 9am Thurs 22nd May 2025
Interviews are expected to take place in Pinner in June
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Job Title: Deputy Service Manager
Location: In Service based in Croydon, CR0 1EB. You will be required to work across multiple services within the area.
Salary: £30,200
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday, working across a rota which will include day and night shifts as we provide a 24 hour service.
About the role
We are looking for a Deputy Service Manager to join our team based in Croydon, providing leadership and line management to a team of night staff which is around 10 people in total. You will provide support and supervision sessions at night, and general leadership to the team so they feel empowered to be productive and perform well within their roles. You will further ensure a quality service is delivered in line with our contractual requirements to the residents. You will be responsible for creating a psychologically informed environment (PIE) with person centred support during all hours. You will work closely with the day teams to ensure a smooth handover from the day to night.
This service is a Forensic Mental Health provision for 27 people across 4 sites in Croydon. For your own personal safety, you will require to have access to your own transport as you will need to travel between our 4 sites during the night shift to provide managerial support to the teams. The teams support our residents with person centred support, to empower them to overcome their personal barriers with their mental health, to have greater independence and fulfilled living. The service is responsible for holding various activities, group sessions, and one to one support to enable residents to build their personal skills and experiences to achieve their goals.
The role includes:
- Line Management and Leadership, supporting your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle
- Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service
- Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
- Property and Housing Management, ensuring the accommodation meets our requirements, and repairs and maintenance are regularly reported and completed
- Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management
- Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our residents, particularly mental health and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!
- Experience of working with people with mental health and complex backgrounds
- Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's
- Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as resident related enquiries which can include housing, mental health support, signposting
- Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation in the area and with partner organisations
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
- IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees. We have a team of ambassadors who are staff volunteers and actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity. As an organisation, we’re proud to mention that our staff Ambassadors career aspirations generally benefit from embracing this unique opportunity to develop their respective skill sets in spaces that exist outside of their daily roles.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
IT and Data Manager
Remote
£56,000 - £61,000 per annum, depending on experience
Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours/ week
Closing Date – 19th May 2025
1st Interview – 29th May 2025 (Remote)
Stakeholder Interview – 2nd- 4th June 2025 (Remote)
2nd interview – 5th June 2025 (location to be confirmed)
The purpose of the role is to lead an outstanding IT service across the Trust and cultivate a high performing team that supports all staff, people we support and other stakeholders.
Reporting to the Resource Director, the role will be key in supporting the digital transformation agenda, providing IT and data expertise that will enable higher quality of life for adults with learning disabilities and maximise efficiencies within the services that we provide.
Main Responsibilities
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Developing the IT strategy in alignment with the Trust wide strategic goals and evolving digital transformation priorities;
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Oversee the Trust’s approach to Cyber security, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practice. Being the subject matter expert for the organisation.
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Oversee the Trust’s data and privacy framework, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data protection laws and training and educating staff as required on data protection measures;
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Lead, mentor and develop the IT team of four, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement;
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Prepare and manage the IT department budget, optimising resource allocation to achieve maximum value and efficiency and ensuring the team is equipped with the necessary skills and resources;
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Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of the Trust’s IT systems;
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Providing IT expertise and advice for the software owners across the Charity including supporting the development of management reporting using Power BI;
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Support the development of an environment of digital innovation and best practice, ensuring the use of technologies for the benefit of the diversity of the people we support;
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Support any technology implementation plans ensuring all technology solutions are project managed effectively. To supports team members to ensure they identify risks, contingency plans and engage with stakeholders for effective collaboration;
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To lead on procurement and contract negotiations with vendors of IT systems and software providers, ensuring ITTs and contract awards are in line with the Trust policies and value for money is achieved;
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Producing regular reports on KPIs for the IT team and reporting reasons for variances against target
What you’ll bring to the role:
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Recognised Degree in Business IT or Computer Science related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
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Proven track record in a senior management digital transformation position.
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6+ years’ digitalisation experience.
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5+ years Project Management experience.
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Excellent working knowledge of Power BI
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Proven track record on delivering complex projects.
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Experience of having designed, implemented, and evaluated organisational transformation digital solutions and has delivered change that added value to the organisation.
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Highly effective change agent who engages with senior stakeholders to deliver the digital program to the organisation.
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Benchmarking skills and identifies best practice and knowledge of the digital landscape of organisations.
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High degree of budget management experience associated with digital technology design and its adaptation.
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Has strong relationships with approved vendors and with software suppliers of digital services to ensure effective delivery of digital technologies/systems.
Location & Travel
Remote based - Home
Home-based with regular travel to visit Communities in Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Yorkshire, and Worcestershire. Occasional overnight stays will be required. Ideally you will be located within travel corridors of Midlands to London or Manchester to York.
Excited? Read our pack, look at our strategy and know that you would be joining an amazing Trust, a brilliant team and that you would have the ability to make a real difference.
Your application should include your CV and a supporting statement of no less than one page detailing why you would like to work for the Trust and how your skills and experience meet the job description and person specification (see attached Job pack).
Job Title: Individual Giving Manager
Location: Leamington Spa (40%-60% of working time)
Salary: £48,000 per annum
About Us: The Smallpeice Trust is an energetic and independent educational charity dedicated to addressing the shortage of engineers in the UK. We engage and inspire young people aged 8-18 to choose pathways leading to a career in engineering. Our vision is to get young people excited about STEM subjects, no matter their background, through fun, sustainable and educational activities delivered by inspiring experts and partnerships. We want to inspire the young people of today to become the changemakers of tomorrow.
Role Purpose: We are seeking a passionate and dynamic individual to lead the development and delivery of strategies to engage high-net-worth individuals and alumni in support of our mission. Adept in building and nurturing relationships, the Individual Giving Manager will find new and engaging ways to cultivate a strong, sustainable network of individual supporters and secure significant, long-term philanthropic income for the Trust.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, research, and engage high-net-worth individuals with an interest in STEM, education, and youth development, building long-term relationships through personalised communication and tailored stewardship plans
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies to secure five- and six-figure gifts from new and existing donors
- Develop and implement a strategy to engage The Smallpeice Trust’s alumni as future donors, advocates, and ambassadors, creating tailored communication and engagement opportunities at each stage of their life and career
- Deliver a year-round programme of tailored donor and alumni engagement, including strategic recognition events, campaigns, and initiatives that foster long-term relationships with alumni, new and existing donors
- Strengthen collaboration across teams to align donor interests with programme impact.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of donor engagement in the CRM system, ensuring insights inform strategy.
- Work closely with programme delivery, content and impact as well as marketing teams to align donor interests with organisational activity and ensure consistency of fundraising messaging across events, proposals and reports
- Monitor performance against targets and contribute to fundraising reports for senior leadership and the Board
What We’re Looking For:
- Significant experience in major donor fundraising, individual giving, or high-value relationship management.
· Demonstrated success in securing five- and six-figure gifts from individuals or philanthropists.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and donor communications.
· Experience planning and delivering events or engagement opportunities for supporters
· Excellent stakeholder management skills, collaborating effectively at all levels
· Familiarity with CRM systems for pipeline and performance tracking.
· Ideally, experience working in or with education, STEM or charitable sectors
Apply Now: Join us in inspiring the next generation of engineers! For full details of the role and requirements, please download the job description below
What can we offer you?
The salary for this role is £48 000
You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years). We also offer a generous pension scheme (7% employer contribution), free health care provision, death in service benefit.
We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer hybrid working opportunities, with an expectation of being in the Leamington office 2-3 days each week, but this may increase slightly during busy periods.
Diversity Equality and Inclusivity Commitment
We want to seize every opportunity to build a truly diverse and inclusive workplace, making sure we best reflect the values of the Trust and the diversity of the communities we engage with. We work hard to ensure that we are making exciting opportunities available to all, and everyone feels valued, heard and respected so that they can reach their full potential.
If you feel you don't meet every requirement, please apply anyway. We are committed to supporting your growth.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us.
The closing date for applications is: 22nd May 2025.
Interviews will be held in person at our office in Leamington Spa and are currently scheduled for 3rd June 2025.
As a children’s charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. This role will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.
The Smallpeice Trust gives young people the support they need to bring their big ideas to life through science, technology, engineering, and maths.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £35,100.00 per annum
Location: Essex wide with Chelmsford base
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support young people when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for young people, every step of the way.
This role sits within our children and families directorate, which works to provide immediate one-to-one and group support for young people who urgently need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative family practice to support our work in our services within the Essex area.
We wish to recruit a Family Service Manager to lead a new family team. Combining our current family workers we wish to extent the support we can offer parents and carers of the young people who engage with our Essex services.
You will lead the team undertaking supervisions and performance management. You will create a service plan to ensure that you reach targets and need. This includes supporting the team to develop a family-centred care plans specific to needs. This will be delivered through a range of tailored interventions, in both a one to one and/or targeted group work capacity.
-You will have substantial experience in working with vulnerable families either in a paid or unpaid capacity.
-You will have experience leading a team.
-You will have experience in using Microsoft Office Applications and other relevant data systems.
-You can demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a management team.
-You will have the ability to drive and have access to a car
As well as a strong commitment to your development, we offer a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory stakeholder pension, childcare vouchers and flexible working.
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make young people's lives happier and safer.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history" form, which will be emailed to shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
The closing date for applications is 6th June 2025. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 9th May onwards.
Interviews will be held on the 16th June 2025 in our Chelmsford Office.
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We have an exciting opportunity within our IT Directorate for an experienced and dedicated BI Developer to join the team.
Working as part of a Data and BI team you will specialise in the development of dashboards, visualisations, data extraction and manipulation using in-depth knowledge of various software tools (including but not limited to PowerBI, SQL, Python / R) that provide value to, and delight, our customers.
About the role:
- Design, develop, and optimize advanced BI dashboards and reports using Power BI. Ensure they are intuitive, efficient, and tailored to the client's needs.
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of complex data, identifying trends, and translating insights into actionable recommendations.
- Leverage SQL skills to query, manipulate and manage data within relational databases. Ensure the efficient and effective use of data in support of strategic initiatives.
- Develop our Power BI platform.
- Build data models from scratch ranging in complexity.
- Contribute to the design and build of the organisation's data warehouse.
- Stay current with the latest Industry trends and specifically advances in the MS BI stack.
- Work as part of a team to prototype, develop, launch, maintain and enhance a portfolio of data analytics products that are quality-assured, user-focused, automated, reliable and secure.
- Creating statistically valid, user friendly visualisations and dashboards using PowerBI and other data analysis tools.
- Excel in methods for managing data across all parts of the development lifecycle using knowledge of ETL techniques to prepare data for use within data analytics products, creating robust and repeatable workflows to ensure effective and efficient future maintenance of data reports and visualisations.
- Create documentation, document code/ visualisations and user support materials to agreed standards.
- Provide specialist and/or subject expert advice and technical support in relation to complex user enquires relating to data products, reports and visualisations.
- Stay up to date with technologies and practices through formal external training, on the job training, interaction with co-workers and self-learning.
- Evaluate new technologies to ensure the advancement of technology architecture and data capabilities.
- Contribute throughout the entire development lifecycle and engage in automation and efficiency activities to benefit the team, its products and more widely.
About you:
- Significant experience using the Microsoft BI stack, Power BI, DAX, M or Power Query
- Significant experience using the SQL Server Stack, T-SQL, SSIS
- Experience with SSRS
- In-depth knowledge of data and requirements analysis.
- Proven experience as a Microsoft Power BI Developer with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
- Experience with data integration from various sources.
- Strong knowledge of data visualisation best practices and UI/UX principles.
- Able to collect, analyse and present complex data and information required to fulfil their role.
- Experience in development lifecycles and change management.
- Ability to demonstrate adapting to changing priorities.
- Can document their work to required standards.
- Ability to manage small projects and adhere to organisational project standards where required.
- Can effectively communicate with colleagues and other third parties.
- BI/MI Requirements gathering and analysis.
- Solution design, creation, and maintenance.
- Stakeholder Management.
- Significant experience in producing a wide range of data analytics products, including high-quality dashboards, visualisations and support materials to meet customer needs.
- Experience in applying technology to solve business problems.
- Experience working with personal data.
- Experience of working within an agile environment
Nice to have:
- Preferably a mathematics and statistics background.
- A good understanding of GDPR.
Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.
We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme
- 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Enhanced sick pay
- Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
- Staff discount of 10% on new goods online
- Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process
If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.
King’s College, Cambridge
Director of Development
Shape the Future of a World-Renowned Institution.
Salary: Starting salary in the region of £90,000 with scope to go beyond for a leading professional with outstanding experience and track record.
Location: Cambridge, UK
King’s College, Cambridge, founded in 1441 by Henry VI and known worldwide for its historic Chapel and Choir, is seeking a visionary Director of Development to lead its philanthropic fundraising and help shape its future.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s most renowned academic institutions at a transformative moment in its history. Using the momentum of the visionary £100 million King’s Campaign, the new Director will develop and deliver an exciting, multi-year fundraising strategy that supports the College’s most ambitious goals - expanding access and student support, enhancing research capacity and preserving our architectural heritage.
You will bring a proven track record in major gifts fundraising, inspirational leadership and experience of cultivating deep, lasting relationships. A key member of the leadership team, you’ll engage a passionate global alumni network and forge new partnerships with individuals and organisations aligned with the College’s commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation.
King’s is a community that values independent thinking, creativity, and social impact. Among our alumni are Nobel laureates, world-changing scholars, and trailblazers. At its heart, the College remains deeply committed to ensuring that the brightest students - regardless of background - can thrive.
As Director of Development, you will be elected to a Fellowship of the College, joining a vibrant, diverse and dynamic community. This is more than a job - it is a chance to have a lasting impact on an institution where education and innovation have shaped the world for over five centuries.
King’s College, Cambridge is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday, 25 May.
First round interviews are expected to be held w/c 16 June, with second round interviews the w/c 23 June.
Interested?
The candidate pack and details to contact us for a confidential discussion are attached.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter via CharityJob or Institute of Fundraising no later than Midnight on Sunday, 25 May.
Please do not apply via the King’s College website. No agencies please.
Download the candidate pack and send your tailored CV and cover letter no later than Midnight on Sunday, 25 May.
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Inter Mediate is a London-based peace-making charity supporting confidential negotiations in some of the world’s most challenging conflicts. Reporting to the Head of Finance, working closely with the Operations Director, and in close coordination with staff across IM, the key tasks of this role are to:
- Take a proactive and principal role in supporting Inter Mediate’s financial compliance;
- Support Inter Mediate to fulfil its accountability to funders;
- Take an active role in supporting and guiding the projects teams in efficient budget tracking and monitoring;
- Take a proactive and principal role in supporting the Operations Director with various aspects of operations management for best practice and compliance;
- Take an active role in supporting secure and compliant IT operations;
- Provide other general support when required for the smooth running of the organisation.
Specific responsibilities
Finance
Working with the Head of Finance as required:
- Record and process a range of financial transactions accurately and efficiently to deadline in Sage 50 software (often in multiple currencies). Maintain financial records ensuring accuracy to facilitate internal and external audit processes;
- Take the lead in compiling, tracking and monitoring project budgets in close collaboration with operations and project teams;
- Track project and core expenditure and support in preparation of accurate, compliant and timely financial reports to funders to satisfy reporting requirements;
- Help to compile and monitor project budgets, log activities and record/prepare relevant material for grant audits;
- Implement and maintain financial policies and procedures;
- Manage book-keeping function by recording invoices, ensuring that they are promptly authorised in line with agreed financial procedures and paid on time;
- Manage complex cash and credit card expenses by collating and recording in multiple currencies; and taking charge of banking, petty & foreign cash accounts;
- Take the lead on initiatives to research, introduce and implement appropriate finance software to make the finance function more efficient;
- Be prepared to play an active role as IM brings management accounting in-house
- Support Inter Mediate with company and grant audits.
Operations
Working with the Operations Director as required:
- Assist with researching and implementing operations systems, policies and procedures (as requested by the Operations Director;
- Assist with timesheets, and absence reporting management;
- Collaborate with operations and project teams in complying with donor requirements;
- Undertake special projects such as aspects of the salary and benefits benchmarking exercise;
- Assist with smooth running of the office and maintenance of office systems and equipment, including stationery orders, overseeing subscriptions and shredding.
General
- Assist with organising meetings and events, including travel logistics, and providing other general support when required.
Charity People is pleased to be working with Ataxia UK (AUK) to recruit for an exciting, brand-new role of Senior Philanthropy Manager. This role is vital to the growth and ongoing sustainability of the charity, a fantastic opportunity for someone to make a huge impact.
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the wider team, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead the delivery of AUK strategy to build a sustainable pipeline of major donors and family trusts and foundations which enables growth in our unrestricted income year-on-year. The right candidate will be a natural relationship builder with a proven track record of securing high value, long term partnerships with major donors.
Job Title: Senior Philanthropy Manager
Location: Hybrid working with travel to the London Office once a week
Contract: Permanent and part time - 28 hours a week
Salary: £45,000
About the organisation
AUK are the leading national charity in the UK for people affected by any type of ataxia, which is a rare condition, made up of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination and speech. AUK fund research into finding treatments and cures, and offer advice, information and support to people affected by the condition
About the role
As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will secure long term, high value relationships with major donors and family trusts and foundations, personally securing 5 and 6-figure gifts.
You will be responsible for developing an excellent stewardship programme which grows unrestricted income and nurtures relationships with Ataxia UK's existing major donors. You will also lead the development of our strategy to identify, cultivate and secure gifts from new donors.
You will use excellent communication skills to write compelling and tailored cases for support. As a key member of the Fundraising & Communications department, you will bring creativity, insight and experience to the team, and you will be a confident ambassador and representative internally and externally.
Responsibilities:
- Help identify new, and build existing, relationships with individual major donors and family trusts and foundations, personally securing five and six figure gifts
- Work with the Director of Fundraising & Communications to recruit and line-manage a Philanthropy Consultant (fixed-term) for a discrete exercise to research and populate a pipeline of new major donor prospects
- Manage the continued identification of prospective donors and donor research
- Develop a peer-to-peer network of engaged major donors who give to and fundraise for AUK
- Build and maintain a moves-management stewardship strategy for a portfolio of donors and prospects
- Design and deliver a range of income-generating cultivation events or other engagement opportunities
- Develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including volunteers and ambassadors
- Commit to external networking with relevant major donors and family representatives and sector networking with peers
General Responsibilities
- Write compelling proposals, reports, and other stewardship materials to convey impact to donors, with the support of the Communications & Marketing Manager and Officer
- Pitch partnership opportunities through impactful presentations, visits, and personal conversations with potential donors
- Use and update the CRM system (Raisers Edge) to ensure forecasting and pipelines reflect the work being undertaken and the progression of all relationships
- Support the delivery of events such as intimate dinners hosted by senior volunteers
- Admin and Finance - Ensure planned expenditure is within budget and monitor and report on performance. Ensure systems are updated and records kept correctly. Produce pipeline progress information for inclusion in quarterly Board Reports
- Undertake professional development and training
- Play an active role across the charity, fostering good working relationships with other teams and enhancing communications with colleagues
About You
If you are a people's person, a self-starter and have a pro-active approach to philanthropy fundraising this role will be ideal for you. You will also have the following experience;
- Demonstrable experience of successfully securing large gifts (£25,000+) from major donors and delivering against six figure annual targets
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentational
- Experience of working as a major donor fundraiser
- Line management experience
- Ability to analyse, understand, and translate data
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently and to prioritise and multitask effectively
Application Process
If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Kevin Croasdale today with your CV.
Closing date: 16th May 2025
1st stage interview will be held week commencing 19th May
2nd stage interview will be held week commencing 26th May
Charity People are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Job Description: Senior Philanthropy Manager
Salary: | £45,000 pro-rata 4 days a week. 4 annual increments of £500 in April following end of Probationary Period. (Pro Rata at 4 days is c.£36,000p/a) |
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Reporting to: | Director of Fundraising & Communications |
Responsible for: | Philanthropy Consultant (fixed term); Major Donor network and Volunteers |
The Role:
As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will secure long term, high value relationships with major donors and family trusts and foundations, personally securing 5 and 6-figure gifts. You will be responsible for developing an excellent stewardship programme which grows unrestricted income and nurtures relationships with Ataxia UK's existing major donors. You will also lead the development of our strategy to identify, cultivate and secure gifts from new donors.
You will use excellent communication skills to write compelling and tailored cases for support. As a key member of the Fundraising & Communications department, you will bring creativity, insight and experience to the team, and you will be a confident ambassador and representative internally and externally.
This brand-new role is vital to the growth and ongoing sustainability of Ataxia UK. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications and the wider team, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead the delivery of our strategy to build a sustainable pipeline of major donors and family trusts and foundations which enables growth in our unrestricted income year-on-year. The right candidate will be a natural relationship builder with a proven track record of securing high value, long term partnerships with major donors.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Help identify new, and build existing, relationships with individual major donors and family trusts and foundations, personally securing five and six figure gifts
- Work with the Director of Fundraising & Communications to recruit and line-manage a Philanthropy Consultant (fixed-term) for a discrete exercise to research and populate a pipeline of new major donor prospects
- Manage the continued identification of prospective donors and donor research
- Develop a peer-to-peer network of engaged major donors who give to and fundraise for AUK
- Build and maintain a moves-management stewardship strategy for a portfolio of donors and prospects
- Design and deliver a range of income-generating cultivation events or other engagement opportunities
- Develop strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including volunteers and ambassadors
- Commit to external networking with relevant major donors and family representatives and sector networking with peers
General Responsibilities:
- Write compelling proposals, reports, and other stewardship materials to convey impact to donors, with the support of the Communications & Marketing Manager and Officer
- Pitch partnership opportunities through impactful presentations, visits, and personal conversations with potential donors
- Use and update the CRM system (Raisers Edge) to ensure forecasting and pipelines reflect the work being undertaken and the progression of all relationships
- Support the delivery of events such as intimate dinners hosted by senior volunteers
- Admin and finance
- Ensure planned expenditure is within budget and monitor and report on performance
- Ensure systems are updated and records kept correctly
- Produce pipeline progress information for inclusion in quarterly Board Reports
- Undertake professional development and training
- Ensure our work is consistent with any necessary data protection legislation
- Play an active role across the charity, fostering good working relationships with other teams and enhancing communications with colleagues
- Maintain confidentiality in line with organisational policy in regard to patients, staff and business sensitive information
- In all areas of work ensure that due attention is given to legal and compliance issues such as health and safety, data protection and risk management
- Share in general office duties
Person Specifications:
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of successfully securing large gifts (£25,000+) from major donors and delivering against six figure annual targets
- Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentational
- Experience of working as a major donor fundraiser
- Line management experience
- Ability to analyse, understand, and translate data
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently and to prioritise and multitask effectively
- Proven project management skills
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience in producing dynamic and engaging fundraising materials
- Experience of organising events or conferences
- Demonstrable stakeholder management skills
- Experience of running cultivation and/or fundraising events
- Attention to detail in the gathering, recording, and dissemination of information
- Demonstrable experience of database management
- A demonstrable passion for, and commitment to, our cause
- Willingness to occasionally work out of hours when necessary
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by people with a disability
- Experience working with celebrity ambassadors
- Raiser's Edge (CRM) experience
- Understanding of scientific research
Note: This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. Ataxia UK reserves the right to update the Job Description from time to time to reflect these changes in or to the post after consultation about any proposed changes.
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Battersea's Global Programmes Department is looking for a Grants and Programmes Manager to manage the delivery of a portfolio of work within the Grants and Programmes function. This is an exciting time for Battersea as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats. Over the coming five years it is planned that the size and complexity of grant making will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad.
This is a senior grant making role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of people management, strategic leadership and good grant making practice.
The successful postholder should be comfortable making proposals, suggesting alternative approaches and solutions, supporting the contributions of others, and advancing the collective interests of a team. They should also be comfortable working with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues and external partners as an integral element of the role. The successful postholder should be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, to pose and field questions of considerable complexity and sensitivity and use discretion in carrying out a constructive and effective dialogue; they will be comfortable with proposing ideas, engaging in productive debate, supporting the contributions of others, and in other ways advancing Battersea’s strategic interests.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 17th May 2025
Interview date(s): First stage interviews: 22nd May 2025; Second stage interviews: 28th May 2025
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of one of the UK’s leading touring theatre companies. The Development Director will lead our fundraising strategy, building the relationships and resources that power our bold, nationally-reaching work.
As Development Director, you will work closely with the joint CEOs (Holly and Lisa) to deliver Headlong’s fundraising strategy. You will have the opportunity to develop the role and will be responsible for raising the funds to support Headlong’s mission and vision over the long-term.
You will lead on prospect research, donor cultivation, bid writing and delivering fundraising events. You will set a fundraising culture with the Board and wider staff, advocating for the power of fundraising to push Headlong into its next chapter.
You will be part of the Senior Management Team and will take an active role in the organisation and as an ambassador for Headlong in different contexts.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.
Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!
Role Overview
As a member of the Joint Leadership Team, the post-holder will contribute to the leadership, planning and delivery of cross-team projects, helping to influence and meet the charity’s strategic objectives. Specifically, they will lead projects and programmes to deliver improvements in quality and standards of health services for people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis. In doing so, they will work closely with not only the Director of Services & Evidence and Heald of Health Services, but also external stakeholders including health and social care organisations, academics, researchers and other charities. The post-holder will also be actively involved in leading, supporting and developing the Health Services team.
About You
Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have experience of delivering health service projects and programmes and have come from a health services or medical charity background. You will be adept at developing operational performance metrics, strategies and objectives and have a proven track record in developing strong working relationships with external stakeholders. Whilst not essential, experience of managing and leading a team would be beneficial, as would be an awareness and knowledge of the needs of people affected by Crohn’s and Colitis.
Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.
Our Location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be times when you will need to travel to events/conferences. You will be required to attend two Directorate days each year and occasional face-to-face meetings with your team or our partner agencies. In addition, the charity meets four times annually at its office in Hatfield (or a location in London) for its’ ‘All Staff Together’ days, at which attendance is mandatory.
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to the applicant residing in the UK and a valid right to work in the UK being provided.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.
Closing date: Tuesday 27th May at 9am
Interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 4th June and will be held remotely
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
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