Director UK Resilience
Location: UK Wide, Flexible (Hybrid)
Salary: £95,000 - £105,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent
Are you ready to lead the British Red Cross’s crisis resilience across the UK - helping to prevent suffering, save lives and uphold dignity when it matters most?
This is a rarely advertised, high‑impact leadership opportunity to play a defining role in how the British Red Cross delivers its humanitarian mission across the UK. As Director of UK Resilience, you will lead at the moments when people are most vulnerable - shaping how communities prepare for crises, respond in emergencies, and recover with strength and dignity.
You will set the strategic direction for a coordinated, UK‑wide approach to emergency response, recovery, preparedness and community education, working in close partnership with government, emergency services, local authorities and the voluntary sector. Your leadership will ensure the British Red Cross is ready to act swiftly and effectively in an increasingly complex and unpredictable crisis landscape.
Embedded within UK Operations, you will provide national strategic leadership at scale, enabling the organisation to mobilise staff, volunteers and partners rapidly and with confidence. Operating within a complex matrix environment, you will bring together multidisciplinary teams and senior leaders, harnessing the depth of expertise across our workforce and volunteer network to deliver trusted, well‑coordinated humanitarian responses.
With the reach, credibility and experience of the Red Cross Movement behind you, you will help deliver large‑scale, integrated responses alongside statutory responders - meeting immediate humanitarian need while strengthening long‑term community resilience. Representing the organisation nationally, you will build influential partnerships, support delivery of our 2030 Strategy, and help ensure our crisis response continues to evolve in line with our Fundamental Principles.
At the heart of this role is a deep commitment to humanity. If you are motivated by purpose, ready to lead at national level, and driven to make a tangible difference in people’s lives when they need it most, this is your opportunity to help lead the Red Cross mission in the UK.
What will a day in the life of a UK Director of UK Resilience involve?
- Providing overall national strategic leadership for the British Red Cross’s UK resilience mission, shaping how we prepare for, respond to and recover from crises across the UK.
- Setting the direction and ensuring delivery of a nationally coherent, evidence‑based UK Resilience offer, aligned to the organisation’s 2030 Strategy and humanitarian mission.
- Leading a large, multidisciplinary directorate across Strategy & Performance, Product, Business Services and Operations, creating clarity of accountability and empowering teams to deliver at scale.
- Acting as the organisation’s professional authority on humanitarian resilience, ensuring British Red Cross expertise informs national policy, standards and practice.
- Building and sustaining strategic partnerships with government (including devolved administrations), statutory responders, civil contingencies partners and the voluntary and community sector.
- Ensuring resilience activity across the UK is effective, consistent, financially sustainable and grounded in operational delivery, with a clear focus on communities most exposed to risk.
- Working closely with operational leaders and volunteer teams to maintain readiness and the ability to scale quickly during crises.
To be a successful UK Director of UK Resilience, what will you need?
- Knowledge of national resilience systems, including preparedness, response and recovery arrangements operating across the UK.
- Senior-level experience of leading or influencing complex, multi-agency and multi-stakeholder environments, with the ability to work effectively across sectors.
- Experience of developing and delivering strategy at national or system level, including translating strategic intent into priorities and outcomes.
- Experience of building and sustaining strategic partnerships with government, emergency responders and voluntary and community sector organisations.
- Experience of operating with senior stakeholders, including producing high-quality strategic documents and Board-level papers.
- Understanding and experience of how risk, vulnerability and impact from crises differ across communities, and how this shapes effective resilience planning and delivery.
We understand that no candidate will meet every requirement. If your experience looks a little different but you feel you can bring value to this role, we would strongly encourage you to apply.
Interested? Apply now!
Please submit your application via the British Red Cross website. You’ll need an up-to-date CV and supporting statement as part of your application.
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on the 5th July 2026.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and we value different experiences and the perspectives that lived experience brings. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in leadership.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Learning & Development: A wide range of career and learning opportunities.
- Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident & Carer Confident employer.
We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed.
Together, we are the world’s emergency responders.
Registered Charity
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To mobilise the power of humanity so that people can prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis.
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Who are we?
We are SafeLives, the UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse, for everyone and for good.
We work with organisations across the UK to transform the response to domestic abuse. We want what you would want for your best friend. We listen to survivors, putting their voices at the heart of our thinking. We look at the whole picture for each individual and family to get the right help at the right time to make families everywhere safe and well. And we challenge perpetrators to change, asking ‘why doesn’t he stop?’ rather than ‘why doesn’t she leave?’ This applies whatever the gender of the victim or perpetrator and whatever the nature of their relationship.
Last year alone, nearly 13,500 professionals received our training. Over 70,000 adults at risk of serious harm or murder and more than 85,000 children received support through dedicated multi-agency support designed by us and delivered with partners. In the last four years, over 2,000 perpetrators have been challenged and supported to change by interventions we created with partners, and that’s just the start.
Together we can end domestic abuse. Forever. For everyone.
About The Drive Partnership
The Drive Partnership, established by Respect, SafeLives, and Social Finance in 2015, is working to end domestic abuse and protect victim-survivors by disrupting, challenging, and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. The Drive Partnership does this through the development of innovative perpetrator responses and advocating for systems and policy change to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators to increase the safety and freedom of all adult and child victim-survivors.
Purpose
Following a four-year investment from the Home Office announced in July 2025, the Drive Project – the Drive Partnership’s flagship intervention for high-risk, high-harm and serial perpetrators of domestic abuse – will expand across all areas in England and Wales, with the vast majority of funding flowing directly to local perpetrator services and victim-survivor services by nature of the Drive Project’s model.
To support the safe implementation of the expansion of the Drive Project intervention, we are seeking a proactive, solution focused individual to work with Drive Partnership and SafeLives, and our delivery sites to ensure our Data Protection policies and practice are up to date, and being consistently adhered to.
This is a new role and will spend two days working to support the Drive Partnership and one day to support SafeLives directly. For more information on SafeLives and the Drive Partnership, please see below.
The role is sensitive by nature and involves dealing with highly confidential and complex information.
Position context
This role sits within the Finance Department and is a critical support function across SafeLives and the Drive Partnership . The Data Protection Officer will be managed by the IT and Compliance Manager and will also work closely with the Head of Operations and Practice Advisors in the Drive Partnership, and , Heads and the Leadership Team to ensure the smooth operating of the business.
Responsibilities
- Data Protection
- Relationship Management
- Administration
Person Specification
Experience
Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, PECR, and ICO guidance and with relevant qualifications. Experience managing data protection compliance within a charity, public sector, or safeguarding‑focused organisation. Understanding of safeguarding principles, particularly relating to domestic abuse, confidentiality, and safe data‑sharing protocols.
Skills
- Ability to interpret legislation and communicate requirements clearly to non‑specialists.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce policies and understand complex procedures.
- Capacity to manage competing priorities and work independently in a part‑time capacity.
- High levels of integrity, discretion, and professional judgement when handling sensitive and data.
- Knowledge of secure data‑handling technologies and cyber‑security principles
Competencies
- Delivering quality
- Teamwork
- Communication & Relationship management
- Influence
- Innovation and creativity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication and relationship management
- Self-management
- Goal orientation
Equality and Inclusion
SafeLives is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of age, disability, race, sex, religion/belief, sexuality, gender identity, marital/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and working patterns. We are keen to have staff that appropriately represents all the communities we serve as an organisation.
Lived Experience
We believe there is no ‘them and us’ in domestic abuse, and recognise that applicants may have direct or indirect experience of their own, whether disclosed or not. We are committed to placing lived experience of domestic abuse at the heart of all we do, and colleagues who chose to share their personal expertise can do so openly and with organisational support.
If there is any discussion during the course of the recruitment process regarding a candidate's personal experience of domestic abuse, it will be treated confidentially and will not be shared outside of the interview panel/Human Resources.
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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!
We are looking for an experienced and driven fundraiser with strong leadership skills to play a pivotal role in contributing income for Moya Cole Hospice. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, engage and inspire a committed fundraising team across a range of disciplines.
You will grow support through motivating the team to give excellent stewardship of supporters, effective promotion of fundraising initiatives and building a strong and sustainable volunteer network within the community. You will be passionate about engaging supporters and empowering your team to maximise opportunities that make a real difference to the patients and families we care for.
Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will liaise closely with communications and trading colleagues and build strong relationships with staff across all hospice sites. You will partner with the Fundraising Appeals & Operations Lead to ensure robust administrative and financial processes underpin activity, and work alongside the Innovation & Digital Fundraiser to keep approaches relevant and forward-thinking. With the opportunity to deputise for the Head of Fundraising when required, you will be at the heart of our fundraising success, helping to safeguard and grow vital income streams that support the hospice’s essential work.
Job Title
Fundraising Manager
Location
Cross-Site
Salary
Hospice Band 6 – £39,959 – £48,117 pro rata (Competency Based Framework)
Hours
Full Time – 37.5 Hours Per Week
Contract
Fixed Term – 12 Months
Introduction
At Moya Cole Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses. We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations. You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.
The Role
The Fundraising Manager will:
- Manage a team of fundraisers to deliver growth and diversification of fundraising across community, corporate, events and philanthropy income streams
- Deliver Income in line with the budget as agreed with the Head of Fundraising
- Work closely with the Fundraising and Communication team to ensure activities are maximised.
- Deliver inspiring team meetings, workshops and training to develop the skills of the fundraising team.
- Ensure effective use of the organisation’s fundraising database by all staff to provide effective information and comply with regulatory requirements.
- Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Attend networking events and meetings with potential donors
- Promote effective management of the health and safety of all staff and volunteers involved in fundraising activity, including the preparation of risk assessments
- In conjunction with the Innovation and Digital Fundraiser facilitate the testing of new platforms for fundraising which will increase and sustain income and the visibility of hospice fundraising within communities.
- To work with non-fundraising teams across the hospice to ensure promotion of fundraising activity, excellent supporter care and knowledge of hospice activities.
- To work closely with the Communications team to ensure that supporter stories are shared with the wider public and community events are promoted effectively.
- To plan work to inform and facilitate the achievement of the budget and maintain thorough record keeping in line with Moya Cole Hospice and Fundraising Regulator policies and guidelines.
Requirements
The Fundraising Manager will have:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience; substantial practical fundraising experience is essential
- Significant, hands-on experience of delivering successful fundraising across multiple income streams in the UK charity sector (including community, corporate, events and philanthropy), with the capability to lead across all areas
- Proven track record of leading, motivating and developing teams, including effective management of people processes, to deliver strong results
- Demonstrate strong IT capability, including Microsoft 365 (particularly Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Excel and PowerPoint), with the ability to produce high-quality progress reports and presentations
- Experience of using Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM systems to support fundraising activity, data management and reporting
- Manage budgets effectively, including forecasting, financial performance monitoring and income planning
- Proven ability to analyse and interpret data, produce performance reports, and use insight to inform decision making and drive income growth, including developing robust strategic business cases and reporting to senior stakeholders
- Fully conversant with legal and regulatory requirements relating to fundraising, including the Code of Fundraising Practice, data protection and information governance, ensuring compliant and ethical practice
- Lead the recruitment of staff and oversee the effective recruitment, engagement and management of fundraising volunteers
- Ability to travel independently as required for the role, including cross-site working and attending events
- Work collaboratively with other members of the fundraising team and wider hospice for the benefit of supporters and the hospice
- Be highly motivated and have the ability to work autonomously
- Take initiative and make decisions.
- Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and achieve ambitious targets.
- Build strong relationships with individuals and key stakeholders
- Demonstrate excellent team working skills
- Manage workload under own initiative with support of Line Manager
- Show commitment and motivation to the purpose of the hospice
- Be creative and innovative using technology to maximize income opportunities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities and diversity
- Show a flexible approach to work and be able to work out of hours as required
Key Benefits
- 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
- Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
- Heath cash plan
- Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contribution’s into the scheme in the previous 12 months)
- Life cover
- Free parking
- Discounted meals on site
- Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
- Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
- IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential
How to Apply
If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at the level appropriate to the role, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.
Timescales
We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.
Closing date: 3rd July 2026
Interview date: 14th July 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.