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Historically, the organisation has delivered a grant giving programme but has evolved over the past ten years to provide a holistic service to clients that includes financial grants, advocacy, psychotherapy, volunteering opportunities and social events. 

Most of our clients have support need over and above financial assistance.  Many are socially excluded from society and face a combination of linked problems such as unemployment, discrimination, poor skills, low incomes, poor housing, living in areas of high crime, bad health and family breakdown. These problems are linked and mutually reinforcing so that they can create a vicious cycle in people’s lives. 

For this role its expected you have expereince and either have a relevant Advocacy qualification or are working towards one. 

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.

Your Role in Our Vision

We’re looking for a motivated and creative Events Officer to help deliver unforgettable third-party challenge events from open-water swims and charity hikes to endurance treks and iconic fundraising challenges. Working closely with the Events Product Lead, you’ll take ownership of key events in our portfolio, ensuring supporters have an exceptional experience while helping us grow participation, hit income targets and continually improve our offer through insight-driven planning.

If you love bringing ideas to life, thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and get excited about helping supporters take on meaningful challenges for a cause they care about, this role is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage key fundraising products from planning through to delivery.
• Support the development of product strategies that drive income and engagement.
• Use audience and market insight to grow participation and maximise fundraising.
• Act as the main point of contact for your products, providing clear guidance across teams.
• Monitor budgets, KPIs and ROI, ensuring accurate reporting and forecasting.
• Support delivery of marketing and stewardship plans.
• Work with operational teams to ensure smooth supporter journeys and excellent event experiences.
• Evaluate product performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships and mitigate project risks.
• Stay aware of sector trends and emerging opportunities.

What You’ll Need

• Experience managing fundraising products, events or campaigns.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Confident working with budgets, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Ability to use insight to inform decisions and improve product performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing suppliers and external partners.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to evaluate performance and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Creativity and curiosity, with an interest in sector trends and innovation.

Please see the full job description

Application Process 

As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. 

Close date for applications: Wednesday 4th March 2026 (We anticipate strong interest in this role and may close the vacancy early, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.)

Salary: £27,450 - £30,500 DOE

Contract: 12 month FTC

Based: UK Homebased with travel required for team meeting and events on a quarterly basis.

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.

A fantastic opportunity for a senior finance professional who wants to work in a charity where the employees are as important as delivering the mission. This role might appeal to an established accountant or auditor who would like to learn more about managing operations such as IT, human resources, charity governance and transformation management. There is scope for this role to grow with you over the next few years.

In 2026, we will be introducing a new version of our CRM system and we’d like to migrate from Sage Line 50 to Xero. We’re looking for someone who’s enthusiastic about embracing and managing changes to our systems.

You’ll bring energy and enthusiasm to the team, ensuring financial functions are carried out efficiently, effectively, accurately and in a timely way. You will be supported by a knowledgeable and experienced team. You'll focus on managing and improving financial processes, ensuring that the Leadership Group have up-to-date and accurate records for reporting to the Board, preparing the accounts for audit each year and improving processes.

Alongside Senior Youth Workers you will focus on delivering face-to-face youth work in schools and in community settings. You’ll be working alongside young people who may be navigating complex challenges, including community safety concerns and the risks of exploitation. Your role will be to build trust, provide meaningful support and empower them to make positive choices for their future. If you’re committed to creating lasting change and have the skills to connect with and inspire young people, we’d love to hear from you! These part-time youth work roles will be in different local communities according to need. Initially this will likely involve supporting young people in our East London boroughs (Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Newham). 

Location: Enfield/Hybrid

Salary: £30,671 - £33,438 per annum (Qualified)

(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Until 31st January 2027)

Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 2026

Closing Time: 00:00am

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) at Solace Women's Aid.  

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

The Enfield SASS team provides advocacy and support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse living in Enfield. An exciting opportunity has arisen in this busy team for an IDVA.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for risk and needs assessing and safety planning with survivors of domestic violence. They will hold a caseload of service users identified as requiring crisis intervention, advice, advocacy and onward referral where appropriate. You will contribute to the MARAC process working alongside partner agencies.

About You

We're looking for highly organised and self-motivated applicants who are passionate about ending gender-based violence. You will have a can-do approach and demonstrable commitment to Solace’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer. You will receive training and support for this role as necessary.

Successful applicants will have in-depth knowledge of domestic abuse, and its impact on service users and their children. You will have experience in crisis risk management and safety planning. Experience working within safeguarding procedures is essential as it needs to promote a strong partnership approach to service provision.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

Rinova Ltd is an established and successful Employee-owned company, with headquarters in central London and a branch in Malaga, Spain. Rinova is a key deliverer in both UK and EU funded provision. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing company that offers the right applicant the chance to develop their career aspirations. Initially working predominantly on a project delivered in the borough of Southwark – for the right candidate and in the longer term, there will be an opportunity to become involved in a range of projects across the company, with the option for occasional international travel.

About the job

Rinova Ltd are currently seeking a Project Manager to deliver an initiative that supports young people and adults looking to forge a career in the creative industries. The successful candidate will be expected to work with, and coordinate a network of, a wide range of training providers and employers across the creative sector, including but not limited to film, music, literature, theatre, performance, gaming, fashion, arts & crafts. In addition, the successful candidate will be committed to identifying, and subsequently supporting and guiding individuals towards the opportunities and employment available within this network. The role will require analytical and problem-solving skills and a strong degree of flexibility – the successful candidate will work with their project team and external partners to develop a programme of activity that will identify and directly address gaps in creative provision, which is as yet, undetermined.

We need a committed, enthusiastic, and positive individual to join our fantastic team of professionals - empathy, great communication skills and a passion for helping people achieve their potential are must-haves. The successful candidate will take on the role of project manager, working with a dedicated team to deliver the creative project. As well as being involved in practical delivery, the candidate will work with the compliance and finance team to ensure quality of delivery and evidence collection. Along with practical delivery, the successful candidate will be involved in the design and implementation of the recruitment/outreach strategies and also for the development of appropriate marketing materials. They will be expected to present to external partners and stakeholders.

Familiarity with the delivery of funded provision is essential as well as evidence of project delivery, outreach and a clear understanding of skills provision within the creative industries. The role will be offered on a full-time basis mainly working within the Rinova office and across the Southwark borough, with the opportunity to work remotely on occasions.

About us

Rinova Ltd is an employee-owned company and a social enterprise operating in the fields of social, economic and cultural development. We specialise in the design and delivery of projects in employment, learning and skills, enterprise, arts and culture and regeneration - in London and internationally. Whilst this role is focused on our UK delivery, there may be opportunities to be involved in our international work and in European travel. Our work includes project development, project management, research, evaluation, funding development, training and capacity building. The client is at the heart of everything we do; our success depends upon partnership working and forging positive and productive relationships with our partners and stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone from a creative background that has experience in the education/training sector and wants to progress to a more managerial role, loves supporting individuals to achieve their employment, education and personal goals and wants to be part of an organisation which changes lives for the better.

Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.

Start date: We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please let us know when you would be available to take up the position if you were to be successful.

Interviews: Successful candidates will be advised when the interviews will take place.

Project Manager, Culture & Creative

Job description

Project Management, Partnerships & Funded Delivery

• Manage day-to-day delivery of creative skills project, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and with key stakeholders, steering groups and funders.
• Monitor progress against targets and KPIs, proactively identifying risks or underperformance and implementing solutions.
• Ensure all delivery, compliance and financial paperwork is completed accurately and submitted on time in line with funder requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, delivery partners and internal teams to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Use agreed systems (e.g. SharePoint, Teamwork) to store and manage confidential participant and project data in line with GDPR.
• Research, develop and maintain strong referral routes and partnerships across the Southwark creative ecosystem.
• Gather statistical evidence to provide analysis and identify gaps in creative provision. Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify programme of activity to address these gaps.
• Deliver series of events or activities according to evolving project plan, including training, networking, mentoring or masterclass sessions.
• Contribute to the identification of future funding opportunities and support the development of funding applications.
• Apply consistent project management processes, templates and data systems to improve delivery quality, reporting and evaluation.

Outreach, Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Build and maintain productive relationships with creative employers, training providers, community organisations and funders.
• Use existing networks and outreach channels to recruit participants from priority groups and underrepresented communities. Develop engagement with relevant individuals to forge viable training and employment pathways.
• Represent Rinova professionally at meetings, events and stakeholder forums across the borough.
• Deliver presentations to partners, funders and stakeholders on project activity, outcomes and impact.
• Act as an ambassador for the project and for Rinova’s mission, values and partnership-led approach.
• Work collaboratively with training providers, employers and creative organisations to support participant progression into appropriate opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of referral mechanisms and future programme collaborations across the creative sector.

Values, Inclusion & Professional Practice

• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism and cultural awareness when working with diverse participant cohorts.
• Actively promote equality, inclusion and accessibility across all project activity.
• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends, and travel across London boroughs as required.
• Contribute positively to Rinova’s collaborative, employee-owned culture and commitment to social impact.

Person Specification

Please address all points in your supporting statement and give examples

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Project & Programme Delivery

· Experience of managing or coordinating skills, employability or training projects, ideally within the creative, cultural or education sectors.

· Demonstrable experience of working within publicly funded provision, with a clear understanding of compliance, monitoring, evidence collection and reporting requirements.

· Ability to manage delivery against targets, KPIs and deadlines, identifying risks or underperformance and implementing corrective actions.

· Experience of collecting, analysing and reporting participant and performance data to inform delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement.

· Good understanding of project management principles, with the ability to apply structured processes, tools and systems.

Participant Support & Employability

· Experience of working with adults returning to work, individuals in employment needing to upskill, or those seeking career progression.

· Experience of engaging and supporting NEET young people or individuals who are hard to reach, retain or engage.

· Ability to provide high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), confidence-building support and employability coaching.

· Strong understanding of the barriers faced by diverse and multicultural cohorts, and how these relate to education, skills and employment.

· Ability to motivate, engage and support individuals to progress into training, education or employment.

Creative Industries & Skills Knowledge

· Good understanding of skills provision and career pathways within the creative industries, such as film, music, performing arts, gaming, fashion, literature and crafts.

· Ability to identify skills gaps and work collaboratively with stakeholders to design responsive activity that addresses local need.

· Awareness of the Southwark and wider London creative ecosystem and the role of partnerships in supporting progression.

Partnerships, Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement

· Experience of building and maintaining networks and partnerships with employers, training providers, community organisations or funders.

· Proven ability to undertake outreach and recruitment activity, particularly with underrepresented groups.

· Confidence in representing an organisation professionally at meetings, events and stakeholder forums.

· Ability to deliver clear, engaging presentations to partners, funders and stakeholders.

· Experience of working collaboratively with multiple partners to support learner progression.

Communication, Administration & IT

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce professional reports, evaluations and presentations.

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage competing demands.

· High level of IT competence, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration systems.

· Experience of managing confidential data and records in line with GDPR requirements.

Professional Practice & Values

· Empathetic, professional and culturally aware when working with diverse participant groups.

· Strong commitment to equality, inclusion and accessibility in programme delivery.

· Flexible approach to working, including willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel across London boroughs.

· Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative, employee-owned organisation.

· Strong alignment with Rinova’s mission, values and partnership-led approach to social impact.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

· Experience of designing and delivering workshops, training sessions or group activities.

· Existing networks within the creative industries that can support recruitment, engagement or progression.

· Experience contributing to funding applications or project development activity.

Sport England is entering a pivotal period of transformation. As we deliver our longterm strategy to improve lives and strengthen communities through physical activity, we are reshaping how we work.  We are embedding clearer accountability, greater efficiency, and a culture defined by high performance and purposeful delivery. 

We are now seeking an Executive Director, Resources to provide strategic direction and operational leadership across several of Sport England’s core corporate functions. 

This is a role for a leader who can blend strategic insight with practical delivery, and who can inspire a modern, diverse workforce to thrive. You will play a vital part in ensuring that everyone in England can access the benefits of sport and physical activity. 

With funding from both the National Lottery and grantinaid from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, our work relies on strong, strategic stewardship. As Executive Director, Resources, you will lead key corporate services such as driving performance, championing continuous improvement, and ensuring that our resources are aligned to deliver maximum value for money and measurable impact. 

As a member of Sport England’s Leadership Team, you will help shape organisational culture, promote cross functional collaboration, and model inclusive, accountable and high performing leadership. 

We are looking for an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of overseeing core corporate functions within a complex organisation. You will be confident operating at board level and skilled at building trusted, cross sector partnerships that support long term organisational success. 

Experience in the sport, public or charity sectors is welcome but not essential – what matters is your ability to bring strategic clarity to this role.   

If you’re passionate about enabling impactful, inclusive outcomes for communities nationwide and excited by the opportunity to shape and strengthen Sport England from within please register your interest at Odgers.

Salary up to £25,989.60 depending on experience

22.5 hours per week

Location: Stevenage Office with Hybrid working, Carers in Peterborough and Essex

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our team and a growing fostering service in the Eastern Region where you will be able to contribute to achieving positive results for young people.

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK.We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

About the Role

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will play a key role in the growth and development of St Christopher’s fostering services. You will be responsible for the recruitment, training and assessment of foster carers, building positive relationships with placing authorities, and providing high-quality supervision and support to foster carers to enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Applicants should have:

·CQSW, DipSW, BA Social Work or equivalent professional qualification, and registration with the Health and Care Professions Care Council (HCPC).

·Experience of working in fostering or adoption.

·Knowledge of relevant child care legislation.

·Ability to manage your caseload effectively and to plan and priorities work to meet deadlines.

·Excellent communication, motivation and team work skills.

·Ability to travel independently to all areas required by job responsibilities.

·Passion for building brighter futures for vulnerable young people and delivering the highest quality services possible.

   What you should expect from us:

·Salary up to £25.989.60 depending on experience.

·Competitive pay and reward structure offering salary progression based on performance.

·A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.

·25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.

·Industry Leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,

·Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.

·BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.

·UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.

·Cycle to work scheme.

·Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.

·Discretionary Funded Training Programs.

·Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.

·Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 3rd March 2026

We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the closing date.

It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.

All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.

Please note this post has a minimum age restriction of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.

We are looking for a Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Assistant to provide care and cultivation of In Memory donors, Legacy pledgers and enquirers by acting as first point of contact for these supporters and delivering ongoing one-to-one stewardship across various touchpoints including face to face, over the phone and via written correspondence.

You will support the Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Team to achieve its aims and objectives through undertaking key administrative tasks and assisting with the delivery of the team’s projects including marketing campaigns, supporter events and internal promotion of Legacy and In Memory messages to a range of audiences and stakeholders.

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 membership 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. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

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.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 22nd February 2026

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.

Interview Date(s): One round interview (in person) w/c 2nd March 2026

For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.

The Social Interest Group (SIG) is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in the search for a Chief Financial Officer. SIG is a dynamic charity and social impact organisation committed to delivering high-quality services and sustainable impact across the communities it serves. With a focus on long-term growth, transformation and financial sustainability, SIG operates with professionalism, integrity, and a trauma-informed approach. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative culture that empowers staff and promotes excellence.

The Role

The Chief Financial Officer is a pivotal member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across finance and procurement, ensuring robust financial governance and delivering high-quality insight to support organisational decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead SIG’s financial strategy, planning, and operational delivery to drive organisational growth and sustainability.
• Advise the CEO, Board, and senior leaders on strategic financial decisions, presenting complex information in an accessible way.
• Lead financial transformation and improvement initiatives, optimising systems and infrastructure.
• Provide oversight of budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Lead the Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and charity finance requirements, upholding the highest standards of governance and stewardship of public funds.
• Support income generation, strategic partnerships, and long-term financial planning.
• Maintain and review risk registers, business continuity plans, and organisational performance frameworks.

Candidate Requirements

We are seeking a highly capable, strategic, and commercially aware finance professional with:

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with full membership of a recognised body.
• Significant senior financial leadership experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Proven experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience of leading financial transformation and change programmes.
• Experience presenting complex financial information to Boards and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of charity finance regulations, SORP, governance, and compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, project management, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to lead, influence, and inspire cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Commitment to SIG’s values, trauma-informed approach, and inclusive leadership.

Desirable:

• Relevant postgraduate qualification in finance, leadership, or management.

• Experience of overseeing IT.

• Experience in income generation, business development, or securing external funding.

Location

Hybrid working with twice a week in-person attendance required at SIG’s head office in London.

Please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, SIGs exclusive recruitment partner.

Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) is an international non-governmental organisation which works to amplify the voices of rural women globally.  We are looking for an Executive Director for our small Central Office team which works with member organisations and individuals in the UK and around the world to ensure that rural women are represented, recognised for their critical importance in society, and have a platform to influence policy makers.  We combine advocacy and small-scale, women-led development projects designed by the local women who will implement them for the benefit of their communities.

This an exciting time to join ACWW in the lead up to our centenary and planning for the 32nd Triennial World Conference in 2029.  We are looking to appoint an Executive Director as our current Executive Director will be retiring this summer.

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Board of Trustees and working with colleagues and trustees to foster relationships, partnerships and collaborations with individuals, funders and networks in line with the Association’s objectives, priorities and values. You will have an important contribution to make in all aspects of the Association.

We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion.  We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

This role is offered as full-time.  If you have successful charity sector experience, ability to build and maintain positive relationships and are looking to work for a charity focused on championing women’s empowerment and advocating for change, we’d like to hear from you. Please see application pack for further details and to apply.

Are you a highly organised, proactive leader with proven management experience and a passion for delivering exceptional visitor experiences? Guildford Cathedral is seeking a dynamic Head of Commercial Enterprise to oversee our Visitor Experience and Events Team. In this pivotal role, you will drive excellence across our Café Restaurant franchise and Cathedral Shop, ensuring outstanding service for all events clients and visitors.​

Background​

​Guildford Cathedral is a sacred space and a community of people who engage with God and the wider world for the common good.  We do this by being a warm-hearted community open to God, to all, to growth and to transformation.  Over 100,000 visitors come to the Cathedral each year and our Cathedral ‘community’ comprises thousands who feel close the Cathedral because of historical connection, the purchase of a brick in the 1950s, their membership of the worshipping congregations or staff and volunteers.​

Reporting to:Chief Operating Officer.

Accountable to:The Chapter of Guildford Cathedral and the Guildford Cathedral Enterprises Management Board.

Hours and salary:Full time – 35 hours per week (flexibility is essential for this role and the hours worked are governed by the pattern of the events programme). The salary for the post is £45,400.

​What You'll Do:​​

​Lead the Enterprise team to provide an outstanding level of service to events clients, visitors, including the families programme, and deliver excellence in the Café Restaurant franchise and the Shop. You will work enthusiastically as part of the Cathedral’s team of staff and volunteers to help deliver our vision. ​

​Some of the Key Responsibilities of the role:​​

• Events

  • To direct the events team in organising the extensive events programme, maximise the spare capacity of the Cathedral building and the adjacent grounds, thereby generating income as required by the Cathedral budget.
  • To be responsible for the execution of events, delegating to the Events Team and/or other Staff members as appropriate.
  • To be on duty as part of the team rota delivering events.

  Café Restaurant

  • To ensure that the franchise delivers the requisite performance, in terms of quality and financial benefit to the Cathedral, as required by the contract between Guildford Cathedral Enterprises and the franchisee.

  Management

  • To be the line manager for the Enterprise team members, including Events Officer, Events Assistant, Shop Manager & Shop Assistant, Visitor Engagement Officer, and the Families Engagement Officer.
  • To be the Cathedral point of contact for management issues related to the employees of the Café Restaurant franchisee.
  • To attend Diary Management and Head of Department Meetings.
  • To ensure all marketing and relevant information reaches the marketing team in a timely manner.

  Shop

  • To direct the Shop team to provide value for money in the Shop, delivering an excellent level of service to the community and a level of income required by the Cathedral budget.

  Visitor Engagement & Families Programme

  • To direct the Visitor Engagement Officer and Family Engagement Officer to deliver the wide programme of tours, concerts, and Family engagement days, broadening our visitor numbers and demographic and managing the outreach activities actively and effectively.​

We are looking for a Head of Commercial Enterprise who will has:​​

• Significant management and leadership experience.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent financial, numerical, and administrative skills.
• The ability to work within tight deadlines, highly organised with excellent time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Confidence and is self-starter, diplomatic and helpful.
• Flexibility and is a responsive team player.
• Evidence of strong IT skills.
• Experience of working in a unique venue or similar environment.
• 3 years operational experience of running events.​

Youth Action Officer

Salary: £32,140 per annum based on 35 hours per work

Contract length: Fixed term for 2 years with the possibility of extension

This new role is critical to the development and delivery of Wilder Cumbria and will play a fundamental role in strengthening our reach to engage with and encourage young people to 'take action for nature'.

About Wilder Cumbria

This post is a key part of our Wilder Cumbria approach to inspire, involve and empower 1 in 4 local people to take positive, practical action for wildlife, the natural environment and people. Wilder is a growing national movement led by the Wildlife Trusts to help tip the scales back in nature's favour.

This is about place making and improving the places people live, work and visit to create a local nature recovery network, in partnership with the Trust. Activities that engage a wider range of people in taking action for the natural, cultural and historic heritage in their neighbourhoods will be a priority.

About the Role

Our Youth Action Officer will be critical to the development of the Wilder Cumbria ambitions and will be responsible for supporting and coordinating our apprenticeships and student placements and delivering a range of activities to engage and empower young people.

Our ideal candidate will have a passion for the natural world and be able to motivate, inspire and empower young people to 'take action for nature'. Previous experience working in the youth or education sector would be essential to this role, along with good knowledge of local wildlife and demonstrable skills in practical conservation. Previous experience in delivering programmes of engagement in a learning or educational setting would also be desirable, along with  experience working with Volunteers.

If you have the skills, knowledge and experience that we are looking for, then we would love to hear from you.

For more information and to apply, please follow the link below

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.

Fat Macy's is looking for a Head of Programmes to lead the development and delivery of our programmes as the charity grows in response to increasing need for our services and a changing external landscape. This is a key role at a time of significant organisational development, offering the opportunity to shape how we work and how we support our beneficiaries in a truly meaningful way.

About Fat Macy's

Fat Macy's is a charity and social enterprise which supports individuals experiencing homelessness towards lasting and secure employment, resettlement, and overall better personal wellbeing. We deliver on this mission through our Milestone Programme, a 200-hours hospitality based skills and training initiative which consists of the Training Academy (50 hours) and real-life work experience (150 hours). On graduation from the Milestone Programme, beneficiaries receive access to a £1,500 Housing Deposit Award enabling a safe and sustainable transition into the private rental sector, and long-term, tailored employability, resettlement, and wellbeing support.

About The Role

As a new role within our organisation’s structure, the Head of Programmes position will be varied and evolving, with a strong focus on the line management and support of our front-line team, ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery across programmes. This role will line manage our Senior Employability & Engagement Officer and Programme Support Officer, and eventually lead on the recruitment and management of a dedicated Resettlement Officer role as funding allows. In the meantime, the Head of Programmes will provide our front-line resettlement support to beneficiaries.

Alongside this, the Head of Programmes will play a central role in driving continuous improvement, supporting growth, and contributing to the overall strategic development of the charity as it navigates change. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will work directly with the Managing Director to ensure the charity is fulfilling its mission and achieving a high-level of impact.

Please see the recruitment pack for further information on duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

We know there are great candidates who will not fit every criteria outlined or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If your experience looks different to what we have described below but you believe it is relevant to the role, please do not hesitate to apply.

Essential Criteria:

• At least 5 years of professional experience in the public or charity sectors, ideally in front-line service provision/support work and/or homelessness.
• Successful line-management experience, leading high-performing teams and embedding a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and accountability.
• Track record of leading a programme of work and meeting key impact KPIs, metrics, and outcomes, including ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong communication and team-working skills coupled with solid organisation and attention to detail.
• Resilience and adaptability with the capability to work in a dynamic and agile environment involving significant contact with individuals living in temporary accommodation.
• Sound IT skills including confident use of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and/or CRM systems/other databases.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of providing front-line resettlement support.
• Good working knowledge of relevant policy, legislation, and best practice  - benefits system, supported accommodation, safeguarding etc.