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The Senior Fundraising & Grants Manager will lead the development and delivery of Bite Back's fundraising strategy with a primary focus on trusts, foundations and institutional grants. You’ll oversee the organisation’s grants pipeline, coordinate funding applications and reports, and ensure excellent standards of funder stewardship and compliance. You’ll also play a role in developing early-stage public fundraising activities to diversify income and support the long-term sustainability of Bite Back’s youth-led mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Fundraising and Grants Manager is accountable for:
Fundraising Strategy & Planning
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Design, deliver and monitor a values-aligned fundraising strategy, with a primary focus on trusts and foundations.
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Set annual income targets, track progress against goals, and report performance to senior leadership and trustees.
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Identify new income opportunities to support Bite Back’s strategic growth and impact.
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Develop and maintain a 12–24 month grant pipeline to forecast income and manage funding cycles.
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Ensure all fundraising activity complies with the Code of Fundraising Practice, GDPR, and Bite Back’s ethical standards.
Grants from Trusts and Foundations
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Lead the processes for securing income from trusts, foundations and institutional funders, from prospect research through to submission, reporting and renewal.
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Research, identify and prioritise funding opportunities aligned with Bite Back’s youth-led mission and programmes. Collaborate with internal teams to conduct due diligence to ensure funding sources are aligned with our values.
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Prepare and submit high-quality, evidence-led, and compelling grant proposals in collaboration with the CEO, Director of Finance & Operations, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, and programme leads.
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Coordinate grant management and tracking: maintain accurate records of deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
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Work with the finance team to develop accurate project budgets and ensure financial reporting meets funder expectations and our operational needs.
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Produce and submit clear, engaging progress reports to funders that highlight impact, learning, and youth voices.
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Monitor grant income and expenditure, ensuring compliance and timely claims against restricted funding.
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Work with the Operations and Contracts Manager and the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to develop and improve systems for grant tracking and data integrity within the CRM (Salesforce).
Donor Stewardship and Relationship Management
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Work closely with the CEO to build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential funders, ensuring high-quality engagement and stewardship.
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Coordinate communications, updates, and thank-you processes for donors to encourage repeat and multi-year funding.
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Lead workstreams, working closely with the Brand Manager and leadership team for support, in order to deliver meetings, presentations, and reports to funders.
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Represent Bite Back at relevant events, funder briefings, and networking opportunities.
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Promote a culture of fundraising awareness and collaboration across the organisation.
Fundraising Development
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Work with the Communications and Operations teams to explore and pilot small-scale public fundraising initiatives (e.g. individual giving, online campaigns, web donation tool).
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Work with the CEO and Communications team to develop a new strategy to build a strong and committed donor network of high net worth individuals aligned with Bite Back’s values
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Develop systems, messaging, and supporter journeys that reflect Bite Back’s youth-led identity.
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Explore opportunities for revenue from the public sector.
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Test new public fundraising channels and evaluate their return on investment to inform future strategy.
Other
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Champion Bite Back’s values - Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, and Real - in all fundraising work.
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Collaborate with the youth activism, communications, and policy teams to translate programme outcomes into fundable opportunities and compelling narratives.
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Stay informed about trends in the fundraising and grant-making sectors and share learning across the team.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We will be looking for applications that demonstrate experience in at least some of these, and evidence of capacity to build skills in other areas. Please don’t be put off applying for one of our jobs because you can’t demonstrate every skill. If you're passionate and excited about working for us, and possess the main skills and experience we are looking for, go ahead and apply. You could be just what we are looking for!
The ideal candidate would have the following:
Essential
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Proven experience in securing income from trusts and foundations, ideally within the non-profit or campaigning sector.
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Track record of developing and managing a grant pipeline and meeting income targets.
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Excellent written communication skills with experience producing high-quality funding applications and impact reports.
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Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
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Understanding of budgeting and financial management for grant-funded projects.
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Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
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Experience using CRM systems for tracking income and reporting (ideally Salesforce).
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Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and ethical standards.
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Commitment to Bite Back’s youth-led, systems-change mission.
Desirable
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Experience of developing public fundraising initiatives (individual giving, digital, community).
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Familiarity with youth-led or campaigning charities.
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Experience managing cross-team collaboration on proposals and reports.
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Understanding of impact measurement and evaluation in fundraising contexts.
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Confidence presenting to funders or representing the organisation externally.
Please apply with a CV and a covering statement telling us why you’re a good fit for this role. Your covering statement must include answers to the four questions we ask in the application pack. If you do not answer these questions we will not be able to consider your application.
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.
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Responsibilities include:
- Strategic Direction: Lead PBI UK, representing it to external stakeholders, including funders, policymakers, collaborators and the legal community. Oversee day-to-day operations to align with the strategic and operational evolution of the broader PBI. In collaboration with staff and the Board, ensure PBI’s sustainable development and maintain effective internal policies and practices.
- Fundraising and Communications: Collaborate with PBI UK staff to create an annual fundraising plan and oversee its implementation, covering both private (individuals, major donors, legacies, corporates, community) and public (trusts, foundations, some institutional) streams. Lead major donor relations, support staff in engaging trusts and individual donors, supervise key proposals, and network strategically to find new fundraising opportunities for PBI UK. Success will require overseeing and supporting the development and implementation of a communications strategy, ensuring effective supervision regarding communication with stakeholders and external representation before a wide range of stakeholders jointly with PB UK staff.
- People and Culture: Supervise and oversee development of the PBI UK Office team, monitoring performance, training and wellbeing of staff and recruitment strategies.
- Financial Management, Risks and Controls: Jointly with the Finance Manager, monitor, supervise and analyse the financial situation of PBI UK in line with budgets and risks identified by the Board, escalate any relevant actions to the Board and undertake forecasting and pipelining to ensure appropriate and compliant financial controls and systems are in place.
- Policy and Advocacy: Jointly with the Advocacy Manager, supervise the development and implementation of PBI UK’s advocacy and policy strategy with strategic partners including human rights defenders, law firms, other NGOs, FCDO representatives and other civil society organisations/coalitions. Work with the PBI UK team to develop operational projects and opportunities. Give strategic direction and practical support to the implementation of advocacy on policy, countries and cases.
- Liaison with Broader PBI: Lead liaison with PBI’s International Office and other global bodies, ensuring that PBI UK evolves in a way which contributes to PBI’s global evolution, and maintaining good relationships with other PBI teams.
- Liaison with PBI’s Boards and Ambassadors: Work closely with the Finance Manager and PBI UK staff in the production of PBI UK’s annual budget and plan, using PBI UK’s resources effectively and efficiently. Ensure effective implementation of Board decisions, with receipt of clear delegation of authority. Develop relevant policies for Board approval and ensure compliance, and keep the Chair informed of all important matters. Make recommendations to the Board on the appointment of new trustees (including necessary skills).
- Business Strategy and People Management: Successfully implement the strategy and fulfil the objectives of PBI UK with the guidance of the Board and the support of PBI UK staff. Develop a strong working relationship with the IC and other PBI bodies.
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About Friends of Palestinian Universities
Friends of Palestinian Universities builds UK and international academic solidarity, partnership, and exchange with Palestinian higher education institutions facing systematic attack.
We work to support the resilience of Palestinian scholars and students, strengthen international cooperation, and uphold the principles of freedom, equity, and justice for the future of education in Palestine.
Position Overview
The Senior Programme Officer will support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Friends of Palestinian Universities’ advocacy and awareness, and building UK-Palestine higher education links programmes. This role involves working closely with the director, wider team, and partners, managing projects, and ensuring the effective delivery of initiatives aimed at mobilising support for Palestinian universities and raising awareness about the challenges faced by Palestinian students and educators.
The role requires excellent coordination, communication, and partnership-building skills, including supporting structured engagement with Palestinian higher education representatives through regular convening, briefings, and follow-up.
Key responsibilities
1. Building UK–Palestinian Academic Links
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Support the development and implementation of Friends of Palestinian Universities’ annual building links plan in line with programme and organisational goals.
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Support the design and delivery of partnerships and collaborative projects with Palestinian universities, including research, fellowships, and exchange initiatives.
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Liaise with partners in Palestine and the UK to map opportunities for meaningful and equitable cooperation.
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Create and maintain an accessible and up to date database of UK, Palestinian and international networks.
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Contribute to organising Friends of Palestinian Universities’ annual conference.
2. Advocacy & Awareness-Raising
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Support the development and implementation of Friends of Palestinian Universities’ annual advocacy & awareness plan in line with programme and organisational goals.
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Research and prepare public-facing resources (e.g. briefings, reports, speaker events) for academic, policy, and civil society audiences.
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Build relationships with UK-based higher education networks, staff unions, academic departments, and student societies.
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Contribute to organising Friends of Palestinian Universities’ Education, Occupation & Liberation programme of events.
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Support the Director and Palestinian partner representatives with research and briefings as necessary for public facing engagements.
3. Monitoring & Evaluation
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Work to achieve KPIs agreed in the annual work plan.
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Work with the Director to plan and evaluate programme strategy and delivery.
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Monitor programme impact and contribute to reporting for donors, Trustees, and partners.
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Produce quarterly reports on programme activities and outcomes for the Director and Board of Trustees.
4. Representation & Convening
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Represent Friends of Palestinian Universities in coalitions, conferences, and sector forums as appropriate and with the agreement of the Director.
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Facilitate spaces for Palestinian scholars, students, and advocates to share knowledge and shape agendas in line with their collective priorities.
5. General Support and Team Contribution
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Actively support and promote Friends of Palestinian Universities’ mission and values.
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Work as a part of a team and contribute to collective staff wellbeing. Adapt to the flexible working of a small organisation.
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Collaborate closely with the Friends of Palestinian Universities team on shared projects and organisational priorities.
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Follow Friends of Palestinian Universities’ policies and processes.
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Undertake administrative tasks as necessary for the effective implementation of the role.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
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Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
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Minimum of 1 year of experience in programme management or related field, preferably within the non-profit or education sector.
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Strong understanding of the contemporary social and political reality for Palestinians, awareness about the educational context in Palestine and the challenges faced by Palestinian students and educators.
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Demonstrated ability to coordinate collective initiatives with multiple partner institutions and maintain structured, professional communication with partners.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
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Strong organisational and administrative skills.
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to sustain and develop effective professional relationships.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
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Right to work in the UK.
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Fluency in Arabic.
Desirable
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Master’s degree in a relevant field
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Experience working with international partners and stakeholders.
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Experience convening working groups, committees, or multi-institutional collaborations.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following:
1. A cover letter outlining their qualifications and motivation for applying.
2. A current CV.
3. Contact information for two professional references.
Unfortunately, Friends of Palestinian Universities is unable to sponsor work visas. Candidates should be able to attend the office in London at least one day a week.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
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The Quintin Hogg Trust (QHT) is seeking a highly organised and detail-driven Business and Governance Manager to support the smooth running of our governance, grant management, and operational functions. This role is central to ensuring strong regulatory compliance, effective Board and Committee administration, and robust coordination across our charity and its stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Governance & Board Support
• Prepare agendas and papers for Trustee and Committee meetings, liaising with the Chair and Deputy Chair.
• Produce accurate meeting minutes, record decisions and actions, and track progress for follow-up reporting.
• Ensure meetings are properly convened, quorate, and compliant with the governing document.
• Maintain key governance records, policies, and documents through the electronic library (DecisionTime).
• Manage the Trust’s risk register and conflicts of interest register.
• Organise trustee induction and ongoing training.
Operational & Administrative Support
• Coordinate with trustees, committee chairs, and advisers to ensure compliance with charity law and reporting requirements.
• Handle correspondence, collate information, and draft reports as needed.
• Manage insurance matters, including renewals.
• Enter into supplier contracts on behalf of the Trust.
• Support financial administration, including approving invoices and working with the accountant/bookkeeper.
• Assist in preparing the Annual Report and Accounts.
University Liaison
• Serve as the first administrative point of contact with the University of Westminster, ensuring decisions are communicated effectively.
Skills & Experience
Essential
• Experience working in a grant-giving charity, ideally within higher education.
• Understanding of financial processes relating to grants and experience auditing or reviewing grant recipients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills or proficiency with grant-management software.
• Strong financial analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Experience in effective negotiation.
Desirable
• Familiarity with charity governance frameworks
• Experience supporting Boards or Committees
• Ability to manage complex documentation and multi-stakeholder coordination
About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Is organised, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Has strong judgement and confidentiality
• Works well with senior stakeholders
• Is committed to high-quality governance and charitable impact
Deadline to respond: 22 December 2025
Interviews: w/c 5 January 2026
Decision: w/c 12 January 2026
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About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind
We’re Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind, part of Mind the mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.
We work in Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow and have a range of services and products to help children, young people and adults maintain and regain their mental health. We work with employers, partners, community groups and other charities to achieve our aims.
Purpose of the Job
The Director of Finance will join the leadership team, contributing to the overall management of the charity and provide strategic oversight across Finance, IT, Health & Safety and Risk management.
This role is critical in ensuring the charity’s long-term sustainability and effectiveness in supporting people who need us most. The postholder will ensure robust financial management, foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and lead the development of digital systems that enhance service delivery and organisational resilience.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Mission and values
- Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Strategic Leadership
- Support the lead role of the CEO on Board Reporting.
- Work closely with the CEO and Board to shape and deliver the charity’s strategic and budget plan.
- Lead the development of financial and IT strategies that support the charity’s compliance.
Finance
- Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial control, reporting, and audit.
- Ensure organisation-wide compliance with internal financial procedures and legal compliance.
- Prepare reports for the Leadership Team and Board of Trustees analysing performance against KPIs.
- Provide financial reporting to high level commissioners.
- Develop the annual budget and financial forecasting in collaboration with the Leadership and Senior Management Team.
- Oversee cashflow management.
- Translate complex financial information to non-finance budget holders to help them manage their own budget and make informed decisions.
IT, Health & Safety and Risk Management
- Oversee the IT infrastructure and cyber security, ensuring appropriate development and maintenance of IT systems.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), particularly in relation to sensitive client data.
- Oversee organisational compliance including gaining and retaining accreditation certificates including ISO accreditation.
- Oversee Health & Safety Compliance including management of the organisational Facilities function and the annual Health and Safety Audit.
- Oversee risk management policies and processes including the updating of the Board Risk Register in collaboration with SMT colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An accountancy qualification e.g. CCBA, CIMA.
Desirable
- A relevant qualification in Management and/or Leadership (or willingness to work towards).
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive senior leadership experience in leading a finance function, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
- Experience of leading and managing change.
- Experience of charity accounting and accounts preparation under SORP reporting requirements.
- Significant experience of leading and developing high performing teams.
- Experience or knowledge of data protection and GDPR compliance.
Desirable
- Understanding of the Mental Health Commissioning Landscape and the third sector.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent technical accounting skills.
- Ability to lead with vision, developing associated strategies and plans for implementation.
- Evidence of strong leadership, highly effective communication, and people skills with the ability to tailor communications to a range of difference audiences.
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING
Essential
- Knowledge of payroll management and systems.
- A thorough understanding of strategic financial management.
- Broad knowledge of statutory regulations and compliance relating to government.bodies, companies and charities including finance, audit, data protection, governance, and risk management requirements.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Able to give a strategic lead and inspire others.
- A confident and effective person-centred decision maker.
- Resilient with a positive outlook and personal drive.
- Commitment to the practical application of safeguarding, data protection, and equal opportunities.
- Commitment to developing and maintaining a high level of service to service users, colleagues, trustees and other stakeholders.
This job description outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post. The list of tasks is not an exclusive one and HFEH Mind may vary duties from time to time. This job description is subject to regular review.
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
Post is subject to a Standard DBS check
We’re here to make sure that everyone suffering with a mental health problem gets the help they need to recover.



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About Equality in Tourism
Women are the backbone of the tourism industry but suffer most from its lack of gender equality and destructive practices. We’re here to change that.
Our mission is to transform the lives of women in tourism by advocating for gender equality across the industry. We envision a just tourism industry that empowers women and girls, promotes diversity and inclusion, and contributes to the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of local communities.
There are four pillars to our work: awards, research, impact projects and training.
Purpose of the Role
You will support the Director and Board of Trustees with the day-to-day running of the charity,and help us grow a strong and diversified network of partners and funders.
Job Description
- You will be responsible for the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of the charity ensuring that they align with the charity mission and values at all times;
- You will work closely with the Director and Chair to prioritise and implement the charity strategies;
- You will work closely with the Director and Board of Trustees to oversee and sometimes lead tasks or projects, ensuring deadlines and charity goals are met;
- You will proactively seek opportunities for partnerships and innovations to present to the Director and Board of Trustees and plan their implementation.
- You will build and maintain relationships with affiliated organisations (current and new) by regularly keeping in touch with them and suggesting opportunities for collaboration and events;
- You will proactively seek bid applications and funding opportunities for the charity, and lead on funding and grant applications;
- You will identify staff/volunteer gaps and oversee the recruitment process while carrying out due diligence checks (or check that this has been done);
- You will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including managing the organisation of meetings; sharing of minutes and action plans; responding to general enquiries.
Person Specification
This role would suit a confident and organised individual with a managerial or operational background and a desire to champion gender equality and sustainable tourism.
We’re looking for someone who has…
- strong knowledge of gender equality and tourism;
- strategic thinking;
- confidence and proven ability to self-management;
- strong organisational skills, able to manage deadlines and keep a team organised;
- people-person skills;
- excellent communication skills;
- strong reporting skills and financial acumen;
- committed to gender equality and has enthusiasm towards our goal of creating a fairer, more sustainable tourism industry.
It’s a bonus if you have…
- a background in the charity sector;
- fundraising experience;
- project management experience.
Why Working With Equality in Tourism?
You’ll be joining a growing team of Tourism and Gender specialists and you’ll have the opportunity to influence the direction and reach of our charity and make a difference with your ideas.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in putting your leadership and organisational skills to use while creating a positive impact for women in tourism, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send us a CV and a one-page cover letter telling us about yourself and why working with Equality in Tourism is right for you (and for us).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The Restart Project is a year into our five year strategy. We have a bold vision, clear finance and communications strategies and an outline fundraising strategy, developed with support from our trustees. Our vision and track-record has helped us to secure a number of multi-year grants, and now is the time to build on this work.
We’re looking for a driven, organised and creative Fundraising and Partnerships Lead to help us diversify our income, expand our funding relationships, and build on our financial sustainability. With a focus on generating income from corporate partnerships and Trust and Foundation fundraising, you will also support our efforts to generate income from a diverse range of areas.
You will build out our pipeline of funding leads, including building and managing new and existing relationships. Much of this will include securing funding from traditional sources and supporting efforts to boost unrestricted income.
You will also have the opportunity to be innovative in pursuing funding for the organisation. This will involve working with the Co-Directors and other team members to develop and secure funding for exciting new projects. Responsible for expanding income within an underfunded sector, creativity and drive will be essential characteristics.
Job Description
Fundraising strategy
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Build on our existing finance strategy and outline funding plan to create a robust fundraising strategy for the next 2-3 years.
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Work with the broader team to achieve the goals and targets set out in the finance strategy to support Restart’s overall operational strategy.
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Develop and manage a 12 month rolling fundraising pipeline, including regular horizon scanning.
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Work with team members to ensure Restart’s impact is well communicated to potential donors.
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Work with our fundraising committee, a sub group of our trustee board, to help shape our future fundraising strategy.
Corporate partnerships
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Secure income from corporates by boosting Restart’s visibility and increasing the frequency of high value donations.
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Create corporate sponsorship packages to secure income for existing Restart activities or projects, as well as general organisational sponsorship, and pitch them to a pipeline of corporates.
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Work with the Co-Directors and other staff to develop funded corporate or other partnerships around innovative projects that will support Restart’s strategy.
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Research, pitch and secure opportunities for Charity of the Year affiliations.
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Ensure that partnerships are managed well, with good reporting and value for partners to ensure retention.
Trusts and Foundations
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Be responsible for submitting bids, tracking and reporting on outcomes with the support of our Operations and Finance Lead.
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Help broaden our pool of funders, including building and maintaining relationships made through allies, and networking with funds that don’t accept unsolicited proposals.
New sources of income
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Support the team to develop income from other sources. This will include matched crowdfunding, paid events and consultancy.
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Explore other ways of securing income and funding relationships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for improving the lives of women and families in the perinatal period?
Are you ready to lead the next phase of growth and development of our established Perinatal Mental Health Support charity as Chief Executive?
About Light Peer Support
Light is a perinatal mental health support charity, set up in 2010, which has grown to support parents and their families across South Yorkshire through the provision of peer support and counselling. We’re led by our passion to support mental health during pregnancy and beyond for all families from all communities.
From our hub in Sheffield as well as in Family Hubs across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley, we work with families who are experiencing emotional and mental health difficulties in the perinatal period, working in partnership across the statutory and voluntary sector to raise awareness of perinatal mental health difficulties and the support available.
We’re committed to providing services that embrace diversity to support equity in service access and promote equality of opportunity.
The role
Following the planned retirement of our current Chief Executive, we are seeking an exceptional leader to guide our grassroots charity through its next phase of growth and development. As our new Chief Executive, you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to build on a strong foundation of trusted services and demonstrable outcomes. You will provide inspiring strategic, financial, and operational leadership to ensure our services remain sustainable, evidence-based, trauma-informed, and responsive to the needs of parents and families from all communities.
We’re looking for a compassionate, visionary leader with proven senior-level experience who can balance day-to-day operational oversight with stakeholder engagement and longer-term strategic thinking.
This is a pivotal moment for our organisation. You will lead us into an exciting new chapter — strengthening partnerships, creating new collaborations, expanding our reach, diversifying income, and driving innovation in how we support families. As our lead ambassador, you’ll champion lived experience and the value of co-production, raise awareness of perinatal mental health challenges, and influence change locally and nationally to improve the experiences of families at a crucial time in their lives.
We looking to you to bring the following skills and experience:
Senior operational and strategic leadership with at least 3 years’ experience, including successful delivery of public or private sector contracts.
Service growth and development experience, including leading organisational expansion and managing performance, contracts, tenders, and funding or grant applications.
Financial and governance expertise, including budget management, financial oversight, reporting to governing boards, and strong knowledge of governance, compliance, safeguarding, and GDPR.
People leadership, with a track record of managing staff, building high-performing teams, and increasing volunteer involvement.
Stakeholder engagement and networking skills to advance awareness and investment in our mission.
Sector knowledge, including understanding of maternity, mental health and children’s services, and the challenges faced by women and families in the perinatal period, along with the value of timely intervention.
Equality at Light
We believe that every parent deserves understanding, compassion, and the right support at the right time and in the right place.
We’re proud to be a welcoming, inclusive charity, and we want our team to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences, especially those with lived experience of perinatal mental health challenges. We're aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the communities we serve.
We're a family friendly employer and open to discussion on flexible working subject to service needs.
If you’re an inspiring leader who shares our passion for supporting parents and families — and you’re ready to build on a proud 15-year legacy and shape the future of perinatal mental health support — we’d love to hear from you.
Please note full-time working is 35 hours/week
Closing date 23:59 Monday 1st December 2025
Light is a peer support charity that offers emotional support to families during the perinatal period.

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Charity Lead
Free To Fly is a registered charity supporting expectant mothers to leave abusive relationships and protect their unborn babies. Following successful fundraising and network-building in Portsmouth, they have appointed Charisma to support the recruitment of a Charity Lead, to lead and launch their Portsmouth project.
As their first paid employee, the Charity Lead, reporting to the Board of Trustees, will lead the day to day operational, strategic and business functions of the charity. You will be agreeing budgets and managing finances (with support and input from our Board and accountants), recruiting and mentoring volunteer teams, ambassadors, and future paid team members, driving fundraising via corporate partnerships, individual giving, events, and other income streams. With a responsibility for ensuring the charity’s sustainability, growth, and impact you will be the face and voice, representing the charity at meetings, events and in the media.
The successful candidate will be:
- Experienced in charity operations, including finance, HR, marketing, and fundraising, with a strong understanding of policy compliance and development.
- Trauma informed and skilled in safeguarding and survivor support, with experience working sensitively with victims/survivors of abuse and protecting vulnerable adults and children.
- Excellent communicator and networker, able to build strong partnerships and represent the charity with professionalism and empathy.
- Organised, analytical, and self-motivated, with proven leadership ability, high computer literacy (Microsoft 365), and a results-focused, KPI-driven approach.
- Values-led and committed to growth, demonstrating flexibility, reliability, and alignment with the charity’s ethos and commitment to continuous development.
You will be based in Portsmouth, willing to travel and work occasional unsociable hours, with your own vehicle covered by business use insurance. This is a home-based role, and it is essential that you can work in a private working space with secure WIFI.
An Enhanced DBS check is also required (exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974).
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV including full work history, and supporting statement.
Please note: If you are passionate about Free to Fly’s mission and believe you have the right skills to carry out this role although you do not meet all the essential criteria, but you feel that you satisfy the majority of these, please do apply. Please include a recognition of the areas where you are aware that you do not meet the criteria in your supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Please note that in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010, this role within the charity is subject to an occupational requirement to recruit only an individual who is biologically female, due to the specific nature of the duties involved.
Location: Portsmouth (Home based)
Closing date: 14th December 2025
Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Woman’s Trust is a leading, specialist mental health charity supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse. As we approach our 30th anniversary in 2026, we stand at a powerful moment of growth and transformation. Each year, our trauma-informed, women-led services provide life-changing counselling, therapeutic support and advocacy to women and children across London. Our ambition is to scale this work to reach many more nationally. With a dedicated team of 45 staff, a strong financial foundation and annual income of £1.3m and a deeply committed Board of Trustees, we are poised to shape an ambitious new strategy for the years ahead.
We are now seeking an inspirational Chief Executive Officer to lead Woman’s Trust into this next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to guide a respected organisation whose work is not only transformative but often life-saving. The CEO will steer our strategic and operational development, strengthen and expand partnerships, grow sustainable income, and champion our voice across policy, public campaigns and mental health advocacy. Alongside a dedicated and collaborative team and Board, you will play a vital role in delivering and developing innovative services—supporting women and children, survivors navigating the justice system, and peer-led support groups—ensuring we remain responsive to the needs and experiences of those we serve.
We are seeking an inspirational and experienced people leader who combines strategic thinking with the ambition needed to position Woman’s Trust for growth. Confident in representing your organisation at a policy and advocacy level, you will act as a powerful ambassador for survivors’ mental health, influencing systems, shaping debate and strengthening our public voice. With strong financial and governance insight and the ability to build trusted, values-driven relationships across sectors, you will model a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. Above all, you will uphold our feminist, inclusive and survivor-centred values, nurturing an empowering and equitable culture for our staff, volunteers, partners, and—most importantly—the women and children we serve.
To read more about the opportunity and our work, including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief.
If you have the passion, clarity and commitment to champion the mental health and wellbeing of women and children survivors—and the leadership to guide Woman’s Trust into a bold new era—we would be delighted to hear from you.
Closing Date: 21 December 2025
People Beyond Profit Screening Conversations: 22 December - 6 January 2026
Woman’s Trust Panel Interviews:
· First Stage (online): 13 & 14 January 2026
· Second Stage (in-person): 22 January 2026
Please note:
This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Location: London (hybrid working, with occasional travel)
Benefits: Hybrid working, generous annual leave, development opportunities, supportive and collaborative team culture
Contract: Permanent, full-time (36 hours per week)
TPP are delighted to be recruiting a Committees Manager on behalf of a nationally recognised cultural organisation. As the Committees Manager, you will play a vital role in keeping their governance structures running smoothly and professionally.
About the Role
As the appointed Committees Manager, you will sit within the Governance team and provide high-quality support across internal boards, leadership groups and Trustee committees. Your work will ensure key meetings run efficiently, decisions are well recorded, and governance processes remain robust.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating governance meetings: scheduling, preparing papers, distributing information and taking accurate minutes.
- Supporting quarterly reporting, collating submissions, and producing clear governance summaries for senior stakeholders.
- Providing administrative and logistical support for leadership groups and Trustee committees.
- Managing the formal complaints process, ensuring responses are timely and aligned with policy.
- Acting as the central contact for Trustees, offering professional and responsive support.
- Maintaining well-organised filing systems and digital records.
- Promoting strong governance practices and representing the Governance team where required.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a busy governance environment and enjoys working with senior stakeholders.
You will bring:
- Strong experience taking minutes at high-level meetings.
- Previous administrative experience, ideally within a governance or compliance setting.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
- A confident communication style, able to work with people at all levels.
- A detail-focused, methodical approach.
- Strong digital skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
Inclusion Matters
TPP is committed to representing diverse talent and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage applicants who may not meet every desirable criterion but feel they have the skills and potential to excel. If you require adjustments at any stage, we will support you.
Apply Today
If you believe you’re the right fit for this Committees Manager position, please do not delay in applying. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to support meaningful work within a respected cultural organisation.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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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!
Join Isabel Hospice as our new Senior Philanthropy Manager and play a leading role in shaping the future of our high-value fundraising.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to lead and inspire our Philanthropy Team, driving income from corporate partners, charitable trusts and foundations, and major donors.
You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on relationship management, developing long-term, meaningful relationships that help ensure every person in eastern Hertfordshire receives the compassionate end-of-life care they deserve.
Working closely with senior leaders, trustees, and colleagues across the hospice, you’ll lead by example: crafting compelling proposals, inspiring engagement, and ensuring every donor feels valued and connected to the impact of their support.
About you
You’ll be a confident, emotionally intelligent leader with a proven track record of securing significant income and building trusted partnerships. You’ll bring creativity, warmth, and the ability to motivate others, both your team and your supporters.
You’ll also have:
- Experience leading high-performing fundraising teams and delivering ambitious income targets
- Excellent relationship management and influencing skills at a senior level
- Strong strategic and organisational ability, with a collaborative mindset
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- A deep commitment to the mission and values of Isabel Hospice
- A driving licence and own car
What we offer
- A supportive, values-led environment where your work truly matters
- The opportunity to shape and grow high-value fundraising at a respected local charity
- The chance to make a tangible difference to local families when they need it most
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension and life assurance schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health Service Discounts
- Refer a friend bonus
We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Business Analyst
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Location: Head Office, High Wycombe (hybrid working available).
Salary: Circa £43k per annum
Closing Date: 4th January 2026
We are looking for a Business Analyst with a commitment to the vision of Coeliac UK to provide day-to-day analysis and reporting support to colleagues and external partners. You will have strong financial management and analytical skills, good written and oral communications skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a small team.
Key responsibilities – the successful candidate will:
- Produce accurate and timely, monthly management accounts including detailed insightful commentary and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as required
- Work with budget holders to review performance, agree budgets and conduct regular forecasts
- Support effective business decision-making through financial modelling and analysis.
- Work with the Head of Finance to produce long-term financial analysis to inform strategy
- Be responsible for automated reporting and key analytical insights across all database sources
- Liaise with, challenge and support colleagues so that the finances of the charity are well understood and owned by all in the team
- Identify opportunities to streamline and simplify procedures to develop and deliver relevant, timely and accurate management information including reporting against agreed key performance indicators
- Support the Head of Finance by providing financial papers to the Senior Management Team, Audit committee, Board of Trustees and other committees as required.
- Communicate financial principles to non-finance staff, building their skillsets to enable them to effectively manage their budgets and forecasts
- Support major procurement decisions and the supplier contract review process
Essential Knowledge, skills, and experience:
- With or working towards an accounting qualification
- Good attention to detail
- Experience of working in a finance department, with finance and CRM systems knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to the vision of the Charity
- Excellent planning and time management skills
- Proactive and supportive, with a positive outlook
Desirable:
- Experience of working within the charity sector
About Coeliac UK:
Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten. For over 50 years we've been helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten-related conditions live happier, healthier lives. We campaign for better food access, fund medical research, and provide trusted support to our community.
Closing date: 4th January 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Coeliac UK is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant, employee or volunteer receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
No agencies please.
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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!
A bit about the role
We’re looking for a Managing Director to lead the next chapter of the Thin Blue Paw Foundation, shaping the strategic direction and operational excellence of a fast-growing national charity dedicated to protecting, celebrating and rehabilitating serving and retired police dogs across the United Kingdom.
As the organisation’s sole employee, you will be at the heart of everything we do, driving strategy, operations, marketing & communications, and fundraising with autonomy, ownership, and purpose. You will take responsibility for the charity’s day-to-day running, long-term planning, and the delivery of initiatives that improve the welfare and care of serving and retired police dogs, including through our newly established National Association of Police Dog Handlers.
You will build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, trustees, partners, and the policing community, and you will ensure that our operational processes, beneficiary support, campaigns, and income generation all run smoothly and effectively.
The role requires flexibility, including attending events, ceremonies, and engagements across evenings and weekends each month. You’ll work closely with our Board of Trustees and volunteers, collaborating to ensure the Foundation continues to grow sustainably while staying true to its mission.
A bit more detail
In this role, you can expect to…
Lead and deliver organisational strategy
- Develop and execute the Foundation’s long-term strategic plan with the Board of Trustees.
- Ensure strong governance, compliance, risk management, and effectiveness across all areas.
- Report regularly to the Board with performance updates, insights, and recommendations.
Oversee day-to-day operations
- Manage all core operations, ensuring processes are efficient and aligned to organisational needs.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, ensuring responsible management of charitable funds and long-term financial sustainability.
- Maintain high-quality case management and beneficiary support for serving and retired police dogs.
- Uphold and refine policies on safeguarding, data protection (GDPR), welfare, and service delivery
- Coordinate volunteers and support the Trustee Board with administrative and operational needs.
Drive marketing, communications & supporter engagement
- Develop and implement the charity’s marketing and communications strategy across digital channels, campaigns, newsletters, and public outreach.
- Plan and deliver compelling content that raises awareness and strengthens engagement with supporters and partners.
- Maintain brand consistency and ensure all messaging aligns with the mission and values of the Foundation.
- Campaign development, storytelling, and digital engagement, including optimising the website and CRO to drive digital donor engagement, acquisition, and retention.
Lead fundraising & income generation
- Develop multi-channel fundraising strategies across individual giving, campaigns, corporate partnerships, grants, events, and digital fundraising.
- Build and nurture donor and partner relationships with professionalism and warmth.
- Identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities with creativity and strategic focus.
- Manage income forecasting, budgeting, and financial oversight to support long-term sustainability.
Represent the Foundation at events
- Attend and support events, ceremonies, police dog engagements, fundraising activities, and partner visits (including evening and weekend commitments).
- Build meaningful relationships across policing, welfare groups, supporters, and the canine community.
A bit about you
- You’ve held a senior leadership role in a charity, nonprofit, mission-driven organisation, or commercial equivalent.
- You are highly organised and comfortable running an organisation end-to-end as the sole employee.
- You bring experience across marketing, communications, digital engagement, and charity campaigning.
- You have demonstrable experience in fundraising and donor stewardship.
- You are an excellent communicator and storyteller who can inspire supporters, partners, and trustees.
- You enjoy building relationships and are confident working with external stakeholders, including policing partners.
- You’re proactive, hands-on, and comfortable switching between strategic planning and day-to-day delivery.
- You are flexible and willing to attend events across evenings and weekends.
- You have a full UK driving licence.
- You’re passionate about animal welfare, policing communities, and the mission of the Thin Blue Paw Foundation.
A bit about us
Founded in 2020, The Thin Blue Paw Foundation is a national charity dedicated to supporting serving and retired police dogs across the UK. We believe that these exceptional working dogs deserve protection, recognition, and the highest standard of care during their service and throughout retirement. We provide financial support for veterinary treatment, raise awareness of the vital work police dogs do, and campaign for improved welfare standards.
Through the dedication of supporters, volunteers, and policing communities, we’ve grown rapidly and we’re just getting started. This role will help drive the next chapter of our mission to protect the paws that protect us.
A bit about what we offer
- Salary - £60,000 - £65,000
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid – Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Office – Hertfordshire) - Tuesday/Thursday (WFH)
- Training & development opportunities
- Pension scheme (5%)
- The chance to shape a growing national charity with real impact
- Regular interactions with police dogs
Kingston Bereavement Support
Service Manager
Kingston upon Thames (On-site)
£45,000 - £49,000 (DOE) pro rata
Part-time 0.4 or 0.6 per week depending on experience and availability.
Permanent via Website
About The Role
Kingston Bereavement Support (KBS) is the only bereavement service in Kingston Upon Thames. We are a registered provider to local GPs and an organisational member of the Childhood Bereavement Network. We are organisational members of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and we work in accordance with their Ethical Framework.
The Service Manager will provide strategic leadership in the development and delivery of a high-quality service for our clients. This role will drive continuous learning, service improvements, and strong partnership engagement to ensure that KBS provides the best support possible. We are looking for a committed and passionate person who can work as part of a small team to provide a professional, effective, and quality service, ensuring that equal opportunities are available for everyone.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of managing experienced staff including personal development and objective setting.
- Experience of managing, monitoring and evaluating service or organisation provision.
- Practical experience of operational functions, ideally including IT, finance and marketing.
- A track record of fundraising through grants and other channels.
- Excellent leadership skills demonstrated in organisations experiencing major change.
Recruitment Process
Safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment including DBS checks and social media background checks.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification documents and complete the application form.
If you have any questions about the role or process, please get in touch.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.
No agencies please.
Closing date for applications: Midday Tuesday 6th January 2026
Interviews: Likely to be online week beginning 19th January 2026
Our Benefits
We are a small and dedicated team.
- Annual Leave of 25 days and eight Bank Holidays (pro rata according to contracted hours).
- Access to learning and development to enable you to progress your career.
- An attractive pension scheme.
Kingston Bereavement Support is a local charity established in 1988. We support children, young people, adults and families with bereavement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
