Community Fundraising Manager Jobs

Are you passionate about teamwork, innovation, and driving positive change? At The King’s Trust, we’re looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our collaborative Business Partnering team to help us empower young people across the UK.

Your Role in Our Mission:

• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape, develop, and implement impactful business strategies.
• Advise, challenge, and connect with leaders, embedding yourself as a key member of their teams.
• Champion commercial thinking, providing analysis, insight, options, and scenarios that influence key business decisions.
• Lead performance management, from forecasting to budgeting and business planning.
• Support the wider team to deliver exceptional business partnering for our Delivery and Fundraising directorates.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proactivity, enthusiasm, and a drive for collaboration.
• Experience in a finance partnering environment, ideally part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong communication skills to engage both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Why Join The King's Trust?
Here, you’re part of a supportive, purpose-driven community where your ideas and insights make a real difference. Working together, we transform young people’s futures—and grow as professionals and people.

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

PROJECT SUPPORT WORKER : Refugees and Asylum Seekers

OASIS HUB HENDERSON AVENUE

PART TIME, 10 HOURS PER WEEK

FIXED TERM CONTRACT (12 months)

SALARY: £6,518 for 0.25FTE (£26,072 for 1 FTE)

We have a unique opportunity for a project worker to join the Oasis Community Space as part of our work with refugees and asylum seekers.  This role will create real impact in Scunthorpe by identifying key stakeholders in the support of Asylum Seekers and Refugees and helping them to develop their offer and coordinate the support.

We’re looking for an individual who has a passion for justice and compassion for all to take on this exciting role. You’ll need to be an effective communicator and ready to tackle big issues with drive and initiative. Best of all, you’ll be supported by a thriving team of people who are dedicated to supporting families and young people in Scunthorpe.

The role will involve supporting projects relating to Refugee and Asylum support, primarily at the Oasis Community Space and other Hub venues. To develop a clear understanding of the support and services available for refugees and asylum seekers in the community. To coordinate support to refugees for future independence and self-sufficiency within their new community. The post requires a dynamic and creative approach to help develop and support the Oasis Community Space and the wider Refugee and Asylum provisions.

The successful post holder must have:

· Good standard of basic education, including English and Maths Level 2

· Experience facilitating groups and organizing engaging group activities

· Experience managing and working with volunteers

· Good project management skills, able to balance a range of priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a real difference to communities on a local level. As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution

· A generous holiday allowance

· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals

If you are interested in being part of this service, then please visit the Oasis UK Charity website to find out where to email your CV.

Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following questions:

1. Please expand on your CV to tell us about the relevant experience you have in facilitating community groups and organising group activities.

2. What does a community without the need for foodbanks look like to you?

Completed applications should be returned by 9am Monday 24th January 2025

Interviews will take place at the Oasis Community Space, DN15 8LG on Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th January 2025

The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK.  We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

We are looking for a Communications Officer to join an incredible international animal welfare charity to pro-actively deliver and support the communications and campaigns projects and activities.
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This is a homebased role with attendance in the London office when required.

The Charity
An ambitious charity with a long and rich history of prioritising practical, professional and sustainable solutions for animals world-wide and the communities they are part of.

You would be joining a motivated and friendly fundraising team, offering fantastic benefits including 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and a career path that can grow with the organisation, as well as much more!

The Role
Deliver local, national and international PR (both online and offline), supporting awareness-raising, global programmes, emergency, fundraising and advocacy activities and campaigns.

Implement media plans in line with the global fundraising, marketing and communications strategy and in support of communications KPIs.

Work with Communications Manager on publications, including copy for marketing materials, the website and internal communications.

The Candidate
Excellent knowledge of the UK media environment, including print, broadcast and digital.

Experience of working in a busy press or communications environment, including interacting with national media.

Expertise in managing both reactive and proactive media relations.

An experienced writer, with the ability to produce engaging, persuasive copy that is tailored to the needs of particular audiences.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Are you motivated, energetic, and organised with the ability to connect with a variety of audiences?

This role offers the unique opportunity to lead and develop the brand and reputation for a new charity while leading on all aspects of its communications.

This is a new youth centre, opening in Preston in late 2025.

Working alongside the charity’s CEO, other key members of staff and with support from the charity and the Youth Zone network, you will initially be in charge of ensuring the offer to the Preston community is communicated effectively to all key stakeholders ahead of managing the marketing and communications strategy once open.

This is an exciting role where no two days will be the same.

Position: Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Location: Preston

Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 12noon, Friday 31 January

Interviews: Early February (two stages)

About the Role

This is the lead communications role in the charity focused on developing and delivering an integrated communications and marketing strategic plan, aligned to the organisational strategic goals and, within it, the fundraising strategy.

You will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining all communications and marketing activities to enhance the visibility and reputation of the Youth Zone.

Target audiences are:

• Young people and their families, members, and potential members of the Youth Zone. 

• Youth Zone staff members.

• Potential supporters within the community, including high net worth individuals, small to medium sized business owners, corporates who may engage via charity partnerships, local individuals and families who would be interested in supporting a key local charity; and existing supporters.

• The wider Preston Community. Delivery partners across Preston including Preston City Council and Lancashire County Council.

Before the Youth Zone opens and during its construction, you will be based at the charity’s temporary office space in Preston city centre as well as travelling to other Youth Zones. 

About You

You will: 

• Be driven, hardworking, organised and equally comfortable engaging with all our stakeholders. 

• Be able to work at a fast pace and have the ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Believe in young people’s potential, have the ability to communicate it while having a can-do attitude.

You will have:

• Varied experience of planning and delivering communication and creative marketing plans in line with organisational objectives and aims.

• Experience of working with the media and delivering PR and publicity with local and regional media outlets.

• Experience of web content development and website management.

• Experience of building relationships with senior stakeholders.

• Experience of working within a mixed office environment as the communication/marketing expert.

• Project and budget management experience.

• Experience of work with those with disabilities.

• Experience of monitoring and evaluation processes.

• Experience managing externally funded projects.

• Experience providing information, advice, guidance and support to young people.

To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and cover letter via the charity website. 

About the Organisation

Preston is a great city but nearly one in four young people live in poverty, with some areas seeing that number rising to one in three in recent years. It’s clear that greater support is needed and barriers to leading successful, happier and aspirational lives must be broken down. The Youth Zone will be a vital provision that will make a huge difference to the lives of young people, and to the whole city, levelling the playing field for our young people.

Construction of the Youth Zone, is due to be completed in the summer of 2025 and will open later that year. The charity believe all young people in Preston should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose, to find out what they’ve got and where it could take them. The Youth Zone will be a purpose-built space fizzing with energy and crammed with incredible facilities. It will be staffed by skilled and dedicated youth workers who truly believe in young people in the city – helping them see what they can achieve, and giving them the skills, confidence and ambition to go for it.

Once open, we will deliver life-changing support seven days a week to help thousands of young people from a diverse range of backgrounds to thrive. 

You may also have experience in areas such as Marketing Coordinator, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Digital Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Digital Communications Coordinator.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Join a small, committed team working to build dignity, agency and power to end poverty in the UK. The finance assistants' key responsibilities will be

▪ Maintaining financial systems through accurate record keeping.

▪ Providing financial support operationally to the wider staff team nationally.

▪ Supporting the Finance Manager to implement financial systems and processes.

Other areas of responsibility:

Building Dignity, Agency and Power to End Poverty

· Actively build relationships with colleagues, partners and individuals to strengthen networks across our projects and activities.

· Encourage opportunities for individuals experiencing in poverty to speak truth to power and take part in community activism with the organisation and partners.

· Support the aims of the movement, organisations and partners through contributing to campaigning and community organising (e.g. Challenge Poverty Week).

Financial Administration

● Assist with efficient and accurate bookkeeping and records management of financial accounts including regular reconciliation activity according to standard processes.

● Raise, receive, process, code and upload invoices to/from suppliers and funders using finance management software (Quickbooks and Salesforce).

● Reconcile monthly bank statements, credit card and pre-paid cards

● Record grants, donations and other income from supporters, members, churches etc and maintain up to date donor records on the financial management system (Quickbooks and Salesforce).

● Liaise with and responding to inquiries from colleagues, suppliers and programme partners.

● Assist with the preparation of monthly fundraising progress reports, quarterly management accounts, Gift Aid claims and annual financial examination.

Programme Support

● Administer, track staff expenses related to programme activities.

● Support in regular reconciling and reporting of donor income and programme expenditure, answering queries and providing up to date information to the wider staff team.

● Assist the Finance Manager in maintaining financial reports to enable tracking and monitoring of spend and in reporting to grant funders

Compliance

● Ensure your work is carried out to the required quality standards and adhering to internal financial management procedures.

● Provide documentation to facilitate programme operations, including grant documents and funder reports.

● Support the Finance Manager in ensuring the charity is compliant with contractual and legal obligations.

Accountability and relationships

The Finance Assistant will be accountable to Church Action on Poverty’s Finance Manager; and will work closely with the core office team and other members in the team. They will also have a working relationship with staff from suppliers, partners and volunteers. They will be expected to attend regular staff meetings and supervision sessions.

Other details

Duration:  Permanent contract with six month probationary period.

Hours: 21 hours per week including very occasional 'unsocial' hours, weekend working and overnight travelling for which Time Off in Lieu is provided.

Salary: £28,624 pa pro rata (Scale C point 14 based on NJC pay scale) paid monthly on the 14th day of each month.

Benefits: Church Action on Poverty operates the Nest auto-enrolment pension scheme, and contributes a 10%                                      employer contribution provided the staff member commits to making a 5% employee contribution.

Cash plan health insurance fully funded for staff and dependents.

Holidays:  25 days’ annual leave pro rata plus statutory holidays.

Location: Offer of hybrid working on a flexible basis from home or/and at our Salford office.

As the Executive Director of Osmani Trust, you will lead our organisation in supporting young people and the community to do extraordinary things. Your responsibilities will include:

Strategic leadership

• Developing and implementing annual plans aligned with our strategy, in collaboration with the Board of Trustees, to achieve desired outcomes. 
• Maintaining efficient systems for the charity's operations, ensuring good governance and financial sustainability. 
• Overseeing all aspects of organisational management including finances, resources, services, and communications, in cooperation with trustees. 

Governance and organisational management

• Working closely with trustees to direct and deliver Osmani Trust’s objectives according to the charity's strategy. 
• Leading and supporting the OT team to fulfil objectives, emphasising service user needs, monitoring outcomes, and integrating learning into operations. 
• Ensuring compliance with governance requirements, supporting board responsibilities, and contributing to trustee meetings and reporting. 

Financial management and human resources

• Ensuring effective financial management, leading finance and project management teams to maintain controls, preparing reports, and managing spending within budget. 
• Developing organisational structure and processes for positive people and service management, adhering to legislation and quality standards. 
• Fostering a healthy working culture that encourages staff and volunteers to excel, contribute ideas, and embrace diversity. 

Fundraising

• Developing and executing OT’s fundraising strategy, exploring new avenues to diversify funding sources. 
• Collaborating with OT’s fundraiser to cultivate relationships with funders, submitting funding bids, and providing reporting. 
• Focus on growing unrestricted funds to reduce reliance on grants. 

Advocacy and influencing

• Cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders to amplify the impact of OT’s work. 
• Advocating for the needs of our service users to local authorities, GLA, Government, healthcare providers, and other relevant agencies. 
• Maintaining an effective advice and advocacy service, meeting quality standards and regulatory requirements. 

Are you passionate about creating engaging and successful campaigns? 

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is currently hiring for an Individual Giving Executive to join our Committed Giving Team. This is a varied role where you will support the day to day delivery of a range of donor acquisition campaigns across digital, DRTV and offline channels.

Salary

The salary for this position is £31,572 per annum.

Key Responsibilities

This is a varied role where you’ll get involved with:

• Supporting the delivery of committed giving, regular giving, lottery and new product development campaigns.
• Supporting the production of campaign briefs, timing plans, and KPIs against budgets – primarily across digital, DRTV and other offline channels.
• Working closely with third party agencies for campaign delivery. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience writing creative briefs.
• Project management and campaign management skills. 
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Understanding of direct marketing across digital, broadcast (including DRTV), and offline channels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once. 

Please refer to the full job description below for more information.

Closing date: 19th January 2025. 

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)  
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.  
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme  
• Life assurance 
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. 

About Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity

Every day, around 750 children and young people from across the UK are seen at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). At Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, we help the hospital go above and beyond for seriously ill children, enabling kinder and better treatments, bringing hope for children with the rarest and most complex illnesses, and making hospital a little bit easier and a lot more fun for the thousands of children who are treated at GOSH every year. Our staff raise vital funds to support ground-breaking research, cutting-edge medical equipment, and the creation of child-centred facilities to help save more young lives, and essential support services that help save childhoods too.

Together, we can help give seriously ill children the best chance, and the best childhood, possible. We were delighted to be named Charity Times - Charity of the Year 2024, recognising the impact of our shared mission.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that GOSH Charity and the charity sector more widely should reflect the diversity of patients, communities, and society at large. We also know that having a more diverse and inclusive workforce will make us more innovative, challenge the status quo, and enable us to deliver more impact. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. In particular, we encourage applications from those who are currently under represented within the charity sector as they may be marginalised by race and/or ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, long-term health conditions, or socioeconomic status. 

If you would like more information about our approach to inclusive hiring please see our Inclusive Hiring Page here. You can also find out more about our commitments to EDI within our EDI Strategy on our site. 

As a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us.

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

Harris Hill are delighted to be supporting in the recruitment of the Head of Andover Foodbank.

Location : Andover

Hours : 25 hours a week

Salary : £26,000

Andover foodbank provides emergency food and support to local people in crisis working in partnership with local agencies and professional care workers.

As Head of Andover Foodbank you will ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness, will lead, manage, and motivate the staff and volunteers and will work in partnership with the Committee to guide the development of the foodbank, including its material resources, financial assets, reputation, partnerships and Christian ethos.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading and managing volunteers and the Warehouse Manager and Volunteer Manager, complying with the Diocese People policies including appraisals and the completion of personnel administration.
* Analysing and using data to inform and develop strategy and providing regular updates to Secretary and reporting monthly to Committee.
* Leading the Volunteer Manager to ensure the foodbank has adequate numbers of trained volunteers and a rota providing volunteers for the warehouse, office and events.
* Leading the Warehouse Manager to ensure effective and efficient operation of the warehouse, including adequate stock levels by arranging regular supermarket collections, buying stock and issuing appeals as necessary.
* Producing an annual budget for warehouse stock and projects and monitor income and spending on budget and managing donations, donor stewardship, funding applications and campaigns.
* Developing and implementing a fundraising strategy to ensure the foodbank is sustainable.

The successful candidate will have the ability to lead and manage a team including volunteers, with first class organisation skills and ability to prioritise work, and balance conflicting priorities and meet set deadlines.

Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Xero is key, as is a background in finance and budgetary control. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire both internal teams and external stakeholders is crucial, with strong experience of staff management and supervision.

This role is the linchpin that keeps the food bank service running smoothly and effectively. If you fulfill the criteria and are passionate about working on community projects that have a positive impact, please do get in touch ASAP!

If you would like to receive further information, including the full job description and how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] . Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Who we are

Clackmannanshire Economic Regeneration Trust (CERT) is a charitable organisation established to support the economic and social wellbeing of those who live and work in Clackmannanshire, Scotland’s smallest local authority area.  CERT was formed in July 2020 by a board of trustees committed to supporting the Wee County’s development.  We have a small staff team who currently deliver a range of projects to help Clacks, including Positive Moves and Multiply.

We’re looking for our Chief Executive Officer

Our new CEO will lead the CERT team to deliver our vision and mission by focussing on our strategic priorities and role modelling our approach. They will lead CERT into its next phase of growth and development.

The CEO will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, managing operations and driving our strategic objectives. They will work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure our mission is effectively communicated and implemented while engaging with the community, stakeholders and partners to promote our initiatives and values.

To find out more

Download the recruitment pack, which includes a full job description and person specification as well as details of how to apply.

[Recruitment Pack Jan 2025] See Attched PDF

Closing date for applications: 5pm on 31 January 2025

Interview date: Interviews will be held in Alloa during February 2025

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application. Thank you for your interest.

Comradeship and sense of community are among the key elements of the health and wellbeing package enjoyed by residents of the Royal Hospital Chelsea – the Chelsea Pensioners.  Our Veteran’s Outreach programme launched in late 2022 with the aim of extending this offer to the wider veterans’ community in the Greater London region and we have successfully built our own network of older veterans from all three services who, as ‘Out Pensioners’, regularly attend events, activities and Drop Ins at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. We seek to expand our programme beyond Greater London and will start by focusing on the 8 counties of the Southeast region as a pilot scheme which, in due course, we intend to duplicate in other regions.

The Regional Veterans Outreach Officer is vital to bring our expansion plans to fruition. They will be expected to help plan, develop and deliver the regional programme with the aim of reducing social isolation and loneliness in older veterans by leveraging the unique experience of our Chelsea Pensioners and our delivery partners.

In support of the Head of Veterans Outreach they will be required to assist in the planning and delivery of activities and events designed to attract an older cohort of veterans.  This will include establishing and maintaining relationships with local delivery partners (DPs), helping in the recruitment and oversight of a network of volunteers in the 8 x counties and with these DPs and volunteers identify and locate veterans who might benefit from our programme.

The ideal candidate will be selfless, service orientated, full of enthusiasm and initiative, and equipped with the people skills that will make you a natural networker and a hit with our older veteran community. Experience of the Armed Forces community and/or working with older people will be highly advantageous and you will be expected to be familiar with the region in which you will be working. Experience of managing volunteers is also desirable. You will thrive on a high degree of autonomy and making a positive impact on the veterans we support.

The post holder will be expected to travel extensively around the South East region, including overnight stays. A clean, full driving licence is essential. The successful candidate will require Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

If you think you have the requisite skills and experience then we are keen to hear from you.

This is a full time role working an average of 41 hours per week.  The salary range for this post is £33,000 - £38,000.

If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to make a difference while working in a historic and rewarding environment, then we invite you to join our team. 

About Us.

The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship.  Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.

Our selection process.

Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:

• Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
• Check your right to live and work in the UK
• Check any declarations you have made on your application form
• Ask you to complete a medical form
• Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.

Chief Executive

£154,258.84 - £170,472.40

Location: Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LH

Ref: GLA13074

Bursting with energy, passion and personality, Glasgow is Scotland’s cultural and sporting powerhouse and one of Europe’s most vibrant and dynamic cities. As the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music, Scotland’s first UNESCO Learning City, and the only city to have been named European Capital of Sport twice, Glasgow is home to world-class museums, galleries and attractions, a rich architectural heritage and a thriving and diverse food and drink scene. Glasgow’s outstanding programme of year-round events and festivals is recognised globally, and the city is a first-choice destination for nearly four million tourists every year.

As one of Scotland’s largest charities, Glasgow Life is at the heart of this wonderful city. We work to promote the life-changing benefits of culture, physical activity and sport, as well as promoting Glasgow to a global audience.

Working across museums, libraries, the arts, music, physical activity and sport, learning, and heritage programmes, we are committed to ensuring everyone benefits from the life-changing experience of participating in culture, physical activity and sport. Our passionate colleagues and volunteers provide support and inspiration for the people of Glasgow, enabling them to access the experiences that matter most to them.

The primary focus of the Chief Executive of Glasgow Life is to maximise the positive impacts the charity has in Glasgow and Scotland, leading the delivery of the city’s innovative strategies for culture, libraries, physical activity and sport, events, and tourism, as well as contributing to Glasgow’s wider heritage strategies and community planning.

The Chief Executive is also responsible for nurturing and further developing relationships with key Scottish, UK and international stakeholders for the benefit of Glasgow Life.

The Chief Executive drives our high-performance culture, ensuring our charity delivers against it ambitious vision, mission and purpose.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the strategic direction, financial planning and culture of the organisation, driving Glasgow Life’s vision and strategy to ensure long-term organisational and financial sustainability.
• Leading the delivery of Glasgow Life’s plans to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of citizens and visitors through culture, physical activity and sport.
• Continuing to find innovative ways to grow and diversify Glasgow Life’s income base, optimising its assets and identifying new opportunities for growth, creating a sustainable future for the organisation and the best possible services for Glasgow’s citizens.
• Leading the approach to securing grant funding, public & institutional donations and fundraising activities.
• Supporting the city’s visitor economy and enhancing the city’s reputation as a great place to live, work, learn and visit through the delivery of local, national and international events and the management of world-class collections.
• Building, managing and nurturing highly effective relationships, influencing key stakeholders, partner organisations and other agencies to increase the focus on the impact that culture, physical activity and sport has on community wellbeing as well as economic regeneration, informing both national and international policy.
• Providing strong EDI leadership, ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion principles are embedded across Glasgow Life, and that policies and services reflect the changing needs of Glasgow’s communities and workforce, and that equal opportunity and diversity are celebrated.
• Representing Glasgow Life as part of Glasgow City Council’s Corporate Management Team.

Candidates should be able to evidence a strong track record of successful delivery and experience in a senior strategic leadership role within a complex and large organisation, delivering excellent business results and customer focused services.

We are looking for a dynamic leader with exceptional communication and influencing skills, combined with the ability to manage complex relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders both internally and externally.

Experience of working in a political environment and strong working knowledge of the challenges facing the public and charitable sectors in Scotland will be highly advantageous.

Please note that under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted.

As part of Glasgow Life’s employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check.

Declaration of Interest applies.

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life

We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Closing date is 11.59pm on Friday 14th February 2025

Information is available in alternative formats, on request.

People living with Parkinson's need to have their voice heard in Northern Ireland to ensure their health and care needs are met.  Following an investment in our services, support and work with the NHS, we are also expanding our campaigning and policy work across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.

We’re looking for someone special with experience of campaigning, including an understanding of its basic tools and techniques, experience of interpreting complex policy issues for a public audience, and knowledge of the Northern Irish political and public policy landscape. 

Please note; we  cannot accept applications from applicants who are not located in Northern Ireland.

About the role 

You’ll support our national and local campaigning work across Northern Ireland to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s and those closest to them. As part of our dynamic and committed Northern Ireland team, you’ll listen to the needs of our local communities and work with colleagues across the charity to deliver focussed political campaigning work. 

You’ll work with  our community to raise awareness and increase knowledge about Parkinson’s with decision makers at a local and national level. You’ll use your knowledge of public policy in Northern Ireland and the UK to make sure that the voices of people with Parkinson’s, their partners, family members and friends are heard, and help to drive changes that improve their lives. 

Please note - this role is suitable only for applicants who live in Northern Ireland.

What you’ll do:

• Be a first point of contact for campaigners in Northern Ireland, who want to improve services in their local area, and recruit and manage a sustainable network of local campaign volunteers specific to Northern Ireland.
• Support the work of the Policy and Campaigns Manager to understand and influence UK wide and specific NI legislation, policy and practice relating to our communities and their needs
• Provide expert advice and support to colleagues and campaigners on how best to influence decision makers in Northern Ireland.
• Use our UK-wide campaign priorities to deliver national and local campaign activity, and coordinate campaigns with other charities and organisations, where appropriate to further our goals.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong people skills, and a commitment to putting the experiences and needs of people affected by Parkinson’s at the centre of your work 
• Excellent written and oral communication and an ability to produce inspiring content to motivate others, and the ability to network and manage supportive relationships with volunteers, MLAs and a range of external organisations
• Experience of managing a varied workload and working to tight deadlines, with excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise. 
• Experience in organising events for relevant stakeholders

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held in person in Belfast on the 29th January 2025.

Parkinson's UK celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Overview

The Skinners’ Company is recruiting an experienced Grants & Administration Officer to join their team in a part time capacity, three days per-week. The role supports the effective management and delivery of The Thomas Wall Trust and offers administrative support to the Membership and Philanthropy of the Company.

Thomas Wall Trust work includes:
- Providing secretarial duties to the Board of Trustees (producing agendas, papers, minutes)
- Managing the Trust’s programme of funding (to both charities and individuals)
- Facilitating the effective administration of the charity.

Membership & Philanthropy work includes:
- Supporting the Membership functions of The Skinners’ Company
- Administrating the Membership and History Committees (producing papers and minutes) 
- General administrative duties 

For full details, please see the attached Job Description.

We are looking for a candidate with skills including secretarial, committee support, grant making and general administration who will enjoy a varied role in a modern and dynamic membership organisation committed to education and philanthropy.

About The Skinners’ Company

The Skinners’ Company’s mission is to ensure our communities of young, old and the vulnerable have an improved quality of life. We invest in education and unlock potential, we provide sheltered housing and enable security, we give grants to those in need and create hope.

Our strength is our people, connected by a belief to shape a more equitable, sustainable and inclusive society, ensuring a legacy of impact and fellowship for future generations to build on.

The Skinners’ Company dates from the 14th Century and is one of the City of London’s Great Twelve Livery Companies, each established to represent their respective trades. The Company is no longer aligned to the fur trade and focuses its resources on charitable impact, supported by its Members.

About The Thomas Wall Trust

Thomas Wall II created his Trust in 1920 for the “encouragement and assistance of educational work and social service”. Today, the Trust continues to assist in these areas by providing grants to individuals and organisations.

 

Employee Benefits
Generous (15%) pension contribution
Health Insurance
Interest free season ticket loan
Gym subsidy
Death in service

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of up to two pages outlining why you would be suitable for the role.

The closing date for applications is Friday 31 January.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 11 February, with a second stage meeting with the Company Clerk (CEO) and the Thomas Wall Trust Chair.

Are you passionate about uncovering insights and telling stories through data? Samaritans is looking for a Data Analyst to cover maternity leave and help them drive positive change with data-driven decisions across the organisation.

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What makes this role unique

You’ll be the sole Data Analyst within Samaritans, working within a small and friendly team of three, alongside a Senior Data Scientist and Head of Data. You’ll work with an exciting and flexible data set (caller data from c. 250,000 calls each month across the UK & Ireland). Data on real people. 

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​You’ll be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders (including our CEO at times) and work with a data community across different teams at Samaritans, including Income, Engagement and Research. You’ll be passionate about data integrity

and ethics, focusing on how we handle data sensitivity. If you’re interested in developing training skills, we occasionally run training sessions internally for colleagues on data wisdom, R programming and literacy skills. 

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• £35,500 to £39,500 per annum

• 12 month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave

• Start date March 2025

• Full-time role - 35 hours per week with flexible working

• Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with home working and the option to work occasionally from ourLondon hub in EC3A.

• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. From Jan 2025, staff are expected to work in person around 2 days per month.

• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.

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About the role

As a Data Analyst in our Performance and Insight team, you’ll analyse and present data to inform key areas such as research, fundraising, communications, partnerships, and service improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to use your analytical skills to impact our mission of reducing suicide rates.

The friendly and supportive team provide hands-on leadership on data and statistics across the organisation, gathering insight that helps influence decisions, demonstrate the impact of our work and improve and develop our services for those who contact us for support. 

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This role can be exposed to emotionally challenging material and data relating to suicide and self-harm, including personal individual lived experience, which can be traumatic. You’ll receive training and support throughout your time at Samaritans to manage the demands of the role, but it’s important to be sure that this role is right for you.

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Key responsibilities include:

• Understanding user needs and delivering insightful reports.

• Managing, analysing, and visualising data to provide actionable insights.

• Ensuring data quality, organisation, and compliance.

• Collaborating across teams to support service delivery and improvement.

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What we’re looking for:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a mathematical, scientific or computing subject is preferable but equivalent experience will be considered.

• Essential skills in user-focused data analysis, stakeholder management, and communication.

• Confident creating reports, validating data, and applying analytical techniques to tell compelling stories. 

• Experience with data visualisation and coding (e.g., R, Python).

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Working at Samaritans

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For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure on our careers page. ​

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Being Inclusive

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Application 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV (2 pages max) answer some application questions. Applications close at 9 am on Monday 27 January, with first stage video interviews w/c 3 February. 

​Whilst we appreciate that the use of generative AI functions like ChatGPT is quickly becoming part of working life for many people, through our recruitment process we want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Therefore, we kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers.

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​Apply today and make a real difference to people’s lives.