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Philanthropy and Partnerships fundraising at Alzheimer's Research UK has grown significantly over recent years. The Directorate has a track record of soliciting seven-figure donations and winning significant corporate partnerships with well-known and well-loved brands such as Omaze, Cadbury, Warburtons, Roadchef and Dobbies.
We are now looking to build upon our success by launching a new, significant fundraising appeal. This appeal will help drive further transformational growth, from income across majors donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate partners. Ultimately, it will help us funding cutting-edge research that will bring forward the day when we can diagnose, treat and prevent dementia.
The Senior Appeal Manager will lead on the successful delivery of the Appeal managing a team of experts across Proposition Management, Donor Relations and Prospect Development. Working closely with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships you will design and deliver the operational aspects of the Appeal and support colleagues in Philanthropy, Partnerships and Research as they cultivate and engage a wide range of funders to the Appeal, including individuals, trusts, corporates and research organisations.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Strategic leadership
· Work with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, and the Heads of Corporates Partnerships, and Philanthropy, to lead on creating and implementing the strategy for the Appeal Team.
· Create clear KPIs for the Appeal and Monitor progress against these, whilst ensuring key stakeholders are informed for progress and any challenges.
· Ensure the wider Philanthropy and Partnerships Directorate has the tools it needs to be data driven in our decision making and fundraising.
Line Management and people management
· Inspire, motivate, challenge and support individuals and teams within the Appeal Team. Promote collaborative working across the team and with other teams across the charity, developing a culture of innovation, openness, accountability and resourcefulness.
· Line-manage three members of staff, namely the Donor Relations Manager, Proposition Manager and Prospect Development Manager, actively empowering, coaching and supporting them to develop their teams’ operational plans and deliver on key priorities.
· Set clear goals, objectives and KPIs for each team member and provide them with the ongoing guidance and support they need to reach them.
· Role model and actively embed Alzheimer’s Research UK values and behaviours across all activities, and champion the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
· Provide strong leadership and support to the Appeal Team, through coaching, mentoring and developing individuals to enable them to effectively carry out their role. Carry out performance appraisal meetings and effectively promote team building and collaborative working to deliver the strategic and operational plans.
· Ensure all of the team’s activity is conducted to the highest standards and in line with the strategic priorities, developing consistent and rigorous methods for measuring success and sharing knowledge/outcomes across the team, department, and wider charity.
· Develop extensive relationships across ARUK to ensure that all work delivered by the team is informed by strategic and operational decisions and that colleagues provide the information and access required to deliver high quality relationship management, prospect research, stewardship and propositions.
Communications
· Work collaboratively with the Heads of Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships and Research to develop and deliver plans to maximise high value donations and support from high net worth individuals, trusts, institutional partners, senior volunteers and corporate partners.
· Lead the Appeal, ensuring delivery of a compelling and robust case for support, a suite of impactful fundraising materials, that the prospect pool has sufficient numbers and level of prospects and that fundraisers have access to a series of cultivation and stewardship events and a stewardship matrix which can be flexed to meet the needs of different types of donors.
· Stay up-to-date with ARUK’s research and other news to be able to communicate effectively with supporters, disseminating the charity’s key messages both among the team and to key supporters.
What we are looking for:
· Demonstrable knowledge and experience of major gift and/or corporate fundraising.
· Knowledge of fundraising appeals and/or running significant projects.
· Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
· Experience of managing staff delivering outcomes in a fast-paced fundraising environment.
· Experience of creating outstanding donor-facing materials.
· Experience of prospect research and donor pipeline management
· Excellent communicator, with an ability to build relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels.
· Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision making skills, with an ability to present arguments logically and confidently
· Excellent listening skills, receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity and an ability to learn.
· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
· Confident and engaging presenter with an ability to adapt style to suit the audience and react/manage short lead times.
· Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to work to deadlines and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs.
· Highly motivated and target driven, with an ability to demonstrate a proactive and pragmatic approach and identify ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions.
· Strong attention to detail with an ability to remain calm under pressure
· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.
· Excellent IT skills in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £53,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 21st April 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
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About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a globally respected organisation dedicated to preserving and enhancing the city's World Heritage Site while promoting its positive role in a dynamic, living city.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Director will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, fostering a collaborative and inclusive organisational culture, ensuring financial sustainability, effective governance and the successful delivery of strategic objectives. They will serve as the primary spokesperson for the World Heritage Site, building strong relationships with key stakeholders.
The successful candidate will bring experience in the culture or heritage sectors, strong communication and interpersonal skills, financial and fundraising knowledge, and a passion for Edinburgh’s historic environment.
This role presents a chance to make a lasting impact on one of the world's most celebrated World Heritage Sites.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
NO CVs accepted.
Applicants must complete an sub,it an application form via our recxruitment website.
JOB PURPOSE:
- To coordinate support for children aged 2-5 with SEND at Springfield Park Road Nursery or Mini-Springers Nursery, working alongside nursery staff, parents and outside agencies to ensure the nursery provides high quality inclusive EYFS provision in line with the SEND Code of Practice and EYFS Framework.
· To promote an ethos of inclusive practice within the nursery, high expectations for children with SEND and the best possible outcomes.
- To provide advice and support to Children’s Centre colleagues in relation to SEND.
- To provide advice and support to other staff within the Springfield Project in relation to SEND, including Seedlings Stay and Play.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the SEND provision for the nursery
· Work with the nursery manager to regularly review the SEND policy and practice within the setting and agree how it will be implemented.
· Be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the setting’s SEND policy, and for coordinating provision across the setting.
· Implement SEN support and the graduated approach of: assess, plan, do, review to meet the outcomes identified for the child, including writing and reviewing SEN support plans as well as statutory paperwork, such as EHC needs assessment requests (with support from Area SENCO).
· Apply for ISEY funding for individual children and ensure funding is implemented to support children effectively.
Support colleagues
· Ensure all practitioners in the setting understand:
o their responsibilities to children with SEN
o how to work actively and effectively within the Assess Plan Do Review cycle.
· Support individual practitioners in implementing the approach for individual children
· Identify and use training and other sources of support available to colleagues.
· Support the nursery manager and staff during inspections by regulatory bodies and assist in the implementation of any recommendations.
Partnership working
· Make sure parents receive the information, advice and support that they need in order to participate in the SEN decision-making process.
· Involve parents in the discussion of any early concerns, in identifying any SEN, and at all stages of the graduated approach.
· Ensure parents are closely involved and that their insights inform action taken by the setting.
· Work closely with the Area SENCO and other professionals from education, health and social care agencies as required, making referrals as needed.
· Understand the Birmingham local offer.
· Work alongside Springfield Children’s Centre in running a stay & play for children with SEND
· Provide advice on SEND to Children’s Centre colleagues.
· Provide advice on SEND to other Project staff and volunteers including Seedlings Stay and Play group and our Child Friendly Neighbourhood team.
Continually develop own practice
- Reflect on own practice and undertake continuous professional development, including training related to SEND as well as attending relevant and mandatory training courses and maintaining appropriate Safeguarding and First Aid Certificates.
- Alongside the nursery manager, regularly evaluate the effectiveness of provision.
Other
- promote the Springfield project’s ethos, vision statement, and benefits.
- attend all staff meetings and Project training days as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Putney High School is one of the UK’s leading independent girls’ schools and we need someone to tell our story. Our Communications Manager leads on internal and external communications as well as our marketing, using their outstanding writing skills to engage and inform pupils, parents, colleagues and the wider community.
With boundless creativity, the successful candidate will be keen to seek out and write compelling content, from features and opinion pieces for the national media to blogs and news stories. They will also manage the Digital Content & Communications Officer and the Design Publications Officer, together contributing to our culture of innovation and excellence.
If you are a curious, motivated and enthusiastic individual, an extraordinary professional who is excited by our core purpose of educating brilliant girls to be well rounded, well qualified and well prepared, we are keen to hear from you.
About the School
As one of the UK’s leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school’s ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond.
The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames.
The school is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools.We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
- Generous pension scheme
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- Financial guidance and support
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
For further information and to apply for this exciting opportunity please click apply.
Applications must be received by Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 9am.
Interview date: Friday 25 April 2025.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
About the role
We seek an experienced Business Development Manager to drive our UK growth and expand our client and partner base. Reporting directly to the CEO, (initially) you will lead our sales strategy targeting UK businesses, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses, and public sector organisations.
With a proven track record in generating revenue through outbound marketing, online channels and relationship-building, as well as developing new revenue-generating business models, you will be hands-on in driving our B2B sales, securing over £150,000 annually through direct sales, grants, tenders, contracts and partnerships. You will also contribute to developing engaging communications to support The Human Edge's financial growth and brand development.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute the sales growth strategy aligned with organisational goals
- Proactively identify and ensure new business opportunities, partnerships and collaboration
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with HR/talent leaders, MDs and decision-makers in UK businesses and/or public sector organisations
- Lead and manage the end-to-end sales and account management process, including lead identification, proposal/bid writing, pitching, and closing deals
- Develop and implement new revenue-generating business models, including subscription-based models, to expand reach, drive recurring revenue and client satisfaction
- Represent The Human Edge at conferences/events supporting with external engagement
About you
You are a commercially minded, results-driven and action-oriented business development professional with 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in B2B sales and income generation within the leadership development, coaching, and mentoring and skill building/training sectors. Skilled in securing new business, developing growth strategies and building long-term client relationships, you leverage your established network of HR/talent leaders and Managing Directors in UK businesses, with a particular focus on small and medium businesses, and/or public sector to enable consistent revenue growth.
About The Human Edge
The Human Edge is a leadership development organisation with specialist expertise and extensive experience in mentoring and coaching. For over 16 years, we have designed and implemented integrated leadership development programmes — combining mentoring, coaching, leadership development, training, and skill-building — for entrepreneurs, managers, and leaders.
What we offer
- Human-centred, supportive and collaborative team culture
- Agile, remote working environment
- 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
- Private health insurance
- Contribution to expenses related to homeworking (in line with company policy)
Salary: £31,370 FTE
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 30-37 Hours per week will be considered
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you excel at building strong, lasting relationships with businesses and corporate partners? We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our Community Engagement team. In this role, you will identify and develop new and existing partnerships within the business community to raise funds and generate income, supporting the vital work of the hospice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and build relationships with local businesses and corporate partners.
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure financial support, sponsorships, and in-kind donations.
- Manage and nurture long-term partnerships, ensuring continued engagement and growth.
- Work closely with the team to integrate corporate support into our broader fundraising strategy.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in business development, fundraising, or account management.
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire local businesses.
- A passion for charitable work and a deep commitment to supporting our hospice’s mission.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a results-driven approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Why Work With Us?
When you join St. Michael’s, you become part of a supportive, compassionate, and driven team dedicated to making a real impact. You’ll grow professionally while making a difference that truly matters to our community. to develop.
We offer flexible working (office or hybrid), free parking, and a location close to the hospice for ease of access. Plus, you’ll love working in an environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards.
St. Michael’s Hospice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including a DBS check and provide satisfactory reference before starting the role.
Our benefits
We offer a competitive salary with attractive benefits, including, free parking, life assurance, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and an extensive health and wellbeing plan and company pension.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this role, please submit the following:
- Cover letter explaining why you’re an ideal candidate for this position. Applications without this will not be considered.
- Application Form (available for download from our website).
- CV outlining your relevant experience and skills.
Closing Date: Tuesday 29 April at 12:00pm
Interview Date: Tuesday 6 May in person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Commercial Income
Are you an experienced senior leader with a strong background in commercial strategy, retail operations, and income generation? Are you ready to drive innovation and growth for a leading UK hospice charity? Prospect Hospice is seeking a visionary Head of Commercial Income to help deliver our ambitious plans and ensure financial sustainability for generations to come.
With a new five-year strategy underway, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing in our income generation team to ensure we meet our ambitious growth targets.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, with flexibility as required).
What is the role?
This is a strategic leadership role where you’ll oversee our commercial income portfolio, including 18 retail shops, our warehouse and logistics operations, and emerging income streams. You’ll lead a dynamic team and create innovative business strategies to grow our commercial income from £6 million to £9 million over the next five years.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and grow our commercial operations (retail, warehouse, logistics, and new income streams)
- Develop and implement high-impact business plans to increase revenue and profitability
- Expand retail operations and enhance both in-store and online sales performance
- Identify and develop new commercial opportunities to diversify income
- Monitor performance, manage budgets, and ensure targets are met or exceeded
- Inspire, mentor and develop a high-performing, values-driven team
- Collaborate with senior leaders to contribute to organisational strategy and innovation
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine commercial leadership with meaningful impact – helping fund exceptional end-of-life care for people in Swindon, Marlborough, and northeast Wiltshire.
At Prospect Hospice, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. Our team culture is supportive, inclusive, and focused on continuous learning and innovation. You’ll be joining a charity that values diversity of thought and perspective, fosters a culture of respect, and encourages collaboration across all levels.
About you:
We’re looking for a commercially savvy, inspiring leader who can demonstrate:
- Extensive experience in a senior commercial leadership role, driving growth and profitability across multiple income streams
- Proven ability to develop and deliver effective commercial income strategies, business plans, and budgets to grow income and impact
- Exceptional leadership skills – ability to inspire, and build and develop a high-performing team
- Proven track record of delivering income against specific targets
- Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate
- Experience in expanding retail operations, driving growth and profit across both online and offline sales
- Experience in leading processes to develop new commercial income streams
Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is also required.
Please see the job description for full details.
We offer a great range of benefits, including:
- 27 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays)
- Generous contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- Discounts with local retailers, gyms, and service providers including Blue Light Discount Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family-friendly policies and practice
- Supportive induction, and training and development
- A values led, inclusive working environment
- Free parking on-site
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and why you’d like to work with us.
Equality & Diversity
Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business, and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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All of us at The Talent Foundry believe that a young person's success should be determined by the talents and abilities they have, not where they come from.
All too often we hear from teachers in our school network that those from underserved communities are missing out on the skills and development opportunities that could completely change their futures.
In this brand-new role you will broaden our network of eligible schools so that they are aware of, and can access, the fantastic - and free - The Talent Foundry programmes and opportunities for their students.
“I’ll go as far as saying if we could offer a The Talent Foundry session every week for every single student, we would.” Aspirations Lead.
For 16 years, we have been offering programmes in schools which spark and unlock a young person's confidence in the abilities that they have - and connect them to employers and industries where they can have a successful career.
The role
You will be the first point of contact for enquiries to TTF and will proactively promote our opportunities across our network through telephone, email and in-person events.
Building relationships with teachers and career leads in schools and colleges is a crucial part of this role to ensure our marketing and communications reach the right people and meets students’ needs.
You will be a dynamic and confident communicator, who thrives onsuccessfully closing a ‘sale’. All our programmes are fully funded by our amazing partners, and your role - with support from your colleagues - will be to identify schools who meet our eligibility criteria and find innovative ways to bring them into our network.
Responsibilities
- Reaching more underserved young people
- Telling the TTF story
- Attention to detail across administration and data
- Teamwork in outreach
We recommend reading the full job description and person specification for an overview of the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for before applying for this role.
Your experience
- Sales or customer service experience, with demonstrable evidence of hitting/exceeding sales targets
- Use of CRM systems to record and monitor outreach and targets
- Building relationships and confidently communicating with different stakeholders
- Management of high-volume data and keeping accurate records with information from different sources
- Working remotely or in a hybrid environment
- Supporting a team that manages different projects with competing priorities to achieve their communications goals
This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home with IT provided and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what is a reasonable commuting distance for you to able to attend the team days in London.
In our job information pack you can also read our advice on using AI in your application.
We also offer 28 days holiday + bank holidays (as we close for the Christmas period).
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and welfare of children and we require everyone associated with The Talent Foundry Trust, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including completing our Safer Recruitment process, references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Your CV should include: your full work history since leaving full time education and note(s) about any employment gaps between roles.
We receive many applications generated by genAI which often include incorrect information about our charity. Please do not solely rely on AI to write your CV or answers, as providing incorrect or misinformation may mean we discount your application.
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry, a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people.





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The Chief Executive has overall responsibility for the management, strategic direction, and visionary leadership of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA). They will drive organisational sustainability and impact by:
- Setting, with the Committee of Trustees, the overall direction of ILPA and developing both all-encompassing and project aligned strategies and outcomes.
- Managing ILPA’s day to day operations.
- Managing human resource matters, including reporting lines and working with staff to ensure the effective running of the Secretariat.
- Ensuring the financial viability of ILPA.
- Ensuring that ILPA is accountable to its members and that they are engaged in its work.
- Supporting the Board of Trustees, so that they can both fulfil their responsibilities and support ILPA meaningfully.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is a world-leading events management company and social purpose organisation, working with their parent charity to inspire people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to be more active. They are also one of the UK’s major funders of projects and initiatives that inspire children and adults across the UK to lead active and healthy lives.
Beyond their funding, they want to be a leading voice in championing accessible, inclusive and sustainable sport and physical activity, so that everyone – regardless of age, ability or background – can lead an active life.
Our client is seeking a new Group Communications & Public Affairs Director to lead strategic communications, public affairs, and advocacy for the Charitable Foundation and Events Company. The senior leadership role will report into the Group CEO, manage the Communications and Customer Engagement teams and collaborate with key departments to deliver the Group’s communications strategy.
Group Communications & Public Affairs Director
£80,000 - £90,000 per Annum + Benefits
Hybrid – 2 Days per Week in Central London Office
In this role, you will shape and deliver the Group’s communications strategy, manage high-profile stakeholder relationships, oversee crisis and reputation management, and will also lead on development of an advocacy strategy to drive policy change supporting children and young people's physical activity.
We are seeking candidates with:
- Proven record in strategic communications, campaign delivery, and reputation management
- Strong relationship management skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
- Knowledge of national government operations
- Passion for promoting physical and mental health benefits through physical activity
Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are at the heart of everything our client does, which they ensure is at the heart of the company. They strongly value diversity within their workforce and recognise the strengths that different people bring to the company through different perspectives, lived experience, ideas and culture.
For further information, please view the Job Description below.
Due to the application closing date of 22nd April, please submit a copy of your CV as an initial expression of interest via 'Redirect to Recruiter'.
Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) is an international non-governmental organisation which works to amplify the voices of rural women globally. Our small Central Office team work with member organisations and individuals in the UK and around the world to ensure that rural women are recognized for their critical importance in society, represented, 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 our next Triennial World Conference in 2026.
We are looking to appoint a Communications Officer for the equivalent of 4 days per week (28 hours) to work alongside our current one-day per week social media Communications Officer to expand engagement and attract new members.
The role is to build the strength of ACWW’s communications, including website content, social media, and written copy, and help highlight the advocacy and projects work done by the organisation. This will involve building relevant and engaging content and working with other members of our team to build and deliver a successful digital strategy and contribute to our bi-annual printed magazine.
ACWW is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Communications Officer to help us further develop our presence online, and to better reach audiences around the world. The successful candidate will report to the Advocacy Director and work closely with the other members of the staff team and Trustees.
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 a one-year fixed term with potential to extend subject to performance and funding. If you have successful communications 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.
Must submit cv and cover letter to ACWW hr email by the 21 April deadline
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background:
Amna means safe in Arabic - representing the core of our work - supporting communities and frontline workers to bring non-clinical mental health support to every person affected by war, conflict and displacement. At Amna, our core values of respect, understanding, curiosity and connection guide everything we do. Our mission is to build community capacity for healing. Our vision is a world where refugees can determine their future unbounded by the impacts of conflict and displacement.
We partner with local organisations and institutions working with displaced communities to set up psychosocial healing services in which individuals and groups can discover and connect to practices that promote their healing and wellbeing. We invest in and train people within these organisations to provide this support, and we help partners build psychosocial interventions in collaboration with refugee communities – all with a values-based, trauma-sensitive and identity-informed approach.
Our partnerships are not limited. We connect partners through our global healing network of peer organisations to exchange learnings and enhance their practices as the network strives to support forcibly displaced communities around the world.
Safeguarding:
The role-holder will have experience working according to ethical and good practice safeguarding principles. They will be expected to adhere to and promote Amna’s Safeguarding Policies as they will be involved and responsible for programmes working with children and vulnerable groups in different settings.
How Will you Make a Difference?
The Executive Assistant (EA) will provide high-level administrative support to Amna’s CEO, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board of Trustees. This includes administrative help such as managing calendars, drafting communications and briefings, planning, and organising meetings, inbox support, travel, office administration and personal assistance. It also includes working on and managing special projects including research, data analysis, preparation for public speaking, writing and research.
This dynamic and creative position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills including strong written and verbal skills, the ability to work with little supervision, and manage simultaneous priorities within the leadership team.
The role holder will report to the CEO.
Key areas of responsibilities:
CEO/SLT Support
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Work closely with the CEO to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Act as a "barometer", staying attuned to the internal and external environment and keeping the CEO updated on relevant issues.
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Anticipate the needs of the CEO and SLT in advance of meetings, conferences, and public appearances.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the CEO and SLT team, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature.
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Liaise between the CEO and SLT to ensure regular communications and smooth decision-making.
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Provide sophisticated calendar management for Amna’s CEO and the SLT. Prioritize inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts and exercising tact; make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
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Prioritize and determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgement to reflect CEO’s and SLT members style and Amna’s values and policies.
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Work with the Senior Leadership Team to coordinate the CEO’s outreach activities. Follow up on contacts made by the CEO to cultivate ongoing relationships.
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Writing and managing documentation and data sets for the CEO and SLT as needed, including briefing papers, correspondence and talking points.
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Leading and managing special projects including research for Amna’s, CEO’s and SLT’s contribution to future books, podcasts and articles.
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Maintain an organized filing system for documents, records, and correspondence related to the CEO, SLT and board.
Admin and travel management
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Maintain an organized filing system for documents, records, and correspondence related to the CEO, SLT and board.
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Ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures in all administrative functions
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Assist in the preparation and execution of organizational events.
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Research and propose the most efficient and cost-effective travel options, including flights, trains, and accommodations.
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Secure necessary travel documents, such as visas, passports, well in advance.
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Prepare detailed travel itineraries, including transportation, accommodation, meeting times, and addresses.
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Book accommodations that suit the requirements of the trip, ensuring comfort and proximity to meeting venues.
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Manage group bookings for team members traveling together to streamline costs and logistics.
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Handle travel expense reports, ensuring compliance with Amna policies and timely reimbursement.
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Occasional travel may be required.
Board support
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Manage due diligence and onboarding processes for new Trustees, ensuring compliance and accurate record-keeping.
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Organize tailored training sessions for Board members.
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Maintain up-to-date records of Board members, including contact information, terms of service, and compliance documents.
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Assist Board members with travel expense claims and ensure accurate processing.
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Compile, organize, and distribute materials for Board meetings, including reports and presentations.
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Edit and format Board papers to ensure consistency and professionalism.
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Coordinate logistics for Board meetings, including scheduling, venue arrangements, and required technology or equipment.
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Attend Board meetings to provide administrative support, take minutes, and document actions and decisions. Distribute minutes promptly and track follow-up actions.
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Develop and implement comprehensive induction plans for new Trustees.
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Facilitate introductions and provide orientation materials to integrate new Board members effectively.
Governance and Compliance
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Support the CEO and committee chairs in adhering to the organization’s governance framework.
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Maintain a centralized, up-to-date register of governance documents for easy access by senior staff and Trustees.
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Ensure the organization complies with GDPR regulations in relation to all Board activities.
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Work with the CEO and Chair to ensure the Board is informed about safeguarding practices and remains accountable.
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Support emerging governance practices and Trustee development in partnership with the CEO and Chair.
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Plan and execute Trustees’ regulatory obligations, including registering them with appropriate bodies.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Minimum of 4-7 years of progressively responsible and diversified administrative experience, experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
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Excellent research skills and experience in writing briefing papers
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Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
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Ability to work both independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
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Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software; ability to design and edit graphic presentations and materials.
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Able to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
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Demonstrable commitment to Amna values and mission.
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Legal understanding or experience with the Charity Commission is preferred.
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Non-profit board experience is preferred.
Behaviors and Attributes:
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Initiative & ownership: Proactively takes responsibility for tasks and follows through without needing direction.
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Anticipatory approach: Demonstrates the ability to think ahead, foresee potential challenges, and propose thoughtful solutions before issues arise.
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Decision-making skills: Exercises good judgment and makes informed, timely decisions within their scope of responsibility.
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Adaptability & resilience: Staying calm under pressure and adjusting to shifting priorities.
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Emotional intelligence: Strong interpersonal skills to navigate relationships and manage competing priorities diplomatically.
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Active listening: Understanding the needs of the CEO, board, and SLT to anticipate requirements.
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Confidentiality & discretion: Consistently handles sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism and trustworthiness.
Work Location and Environment
This role is a hybrid job opportunity, and open to applicants in London, UK.
Amna offers a hybrid working environment to its employees allowing for a blend of remote and in-person work.
Please note that the nature of working environment and hybrid schedule may be adjusted as per the organisation’s evolving needs.
Remuneration Package
Remuneration: 38,000 GBP per annum.
At Amna we are committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering competitive compensation and benefit packages. We believe in rewarding talent and expertise at a level that corresponds with the local market conditions, ensuring that all our team members are fairly compensated for their skills and contributions.
In compliance with international standards, Amna utilizes a global payroll provider to ensure seamless and efficient compensation processes for our diverse team.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Amna is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disabilities status.
Applications are strongly encouraged from people with personal or family lived experience as refugees and displacement.
Recruitment timeline:
Written task: week of May 5th.
Interviews: week of May 12th.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Global Campaigns Officer - Health
Contract type: Permanent (37.5 hours per week), Full time
UK Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.
*60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid is currently defined as: 60% of an employee’s time in a location of their choice, 40% face to face per week, defined as in the London office, at conferences or at stakeholder meetings or other location as relevant for the proper performance of the duties of the role.
Salary: £39,358 - £41,325 per year with excellent benefits
About WaterAid: Want to use your skills in campaigning and project management to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere? Join WaterAid as our Global Campaigns Officer – Health to change for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team: You will be joining a friendly and supportive group of campaigners who have big plans for the future of WaterAid’s public campaigning work, and we are excited for you to join us! You will be line managed by the Senior Campaigner on Health. The Global Campaigns Team sits within the wider Global Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns department.
About the Role: As our Global Campaigns Officer, you will be a key part of the team driving forward progress on our women’s health campaign. In this role, you will work with policy, advocacy and communication colleagues across the organisation, including country, regional and global teams, as well as with external grassroots groups and partner organisations.
In particular, you will be responsible for some specific high-profile projects for the women’s health campaign, with the support of the Senior Campaigner. Projects could include coordinating our campaigning presence at a UN summit; working with country staff and women’s groups to produce a series of creative activities to enable women’s voices to be heard across the world; and leading on gathering data, learnings and stories for our monitoring and evaluation work. You will also keep the ‘engine’ of the global campaigns team by ensuring key working group and decision-making meetings are scheduled and internal communications compiled. We’ll welcome your insight and ideas and provide an environment where you can hone and develop your campaigning skills too.
You’ll also:
- Be an active member of specific campaign working groups and project teams, adding value by bringing your insights, ideas and solutions.
- Work alongside a number of country offices to support the delivery of their campaign plans, alongside other colleagues.
- Build excellent working relationships with country teams, federation member teams and others responsible for delivery of their campaigns.
- Support the Head of Campaigns and Senior Campaigner by tracking progress and engagement across country offices - documenting this in the campaign project plan.
- Maintain key tools that support the operation of the campaign, including a contact management system – that tracks engagement with decision makers and key influencers – and the campaign calendar.
- Provide administrative support relating to WaterAid’s global campaigns, including scheduling key meetings, coordinating feedback processes and taking minutes.
- Develop communications tools, resources and presentations that will aid the delivery of the campaign, liaising with relevant internal stakeholders.
Requirements
You will be a self-starter, a great team player, a confident cross-cultural communicator and have strong project management skills.
To be successful, you’ll need:
- Past background in campaigning, with an ability to evidence skills in public mobilisation (such as utilising communications, events, stunts, social media & other tactics to get the public behind your campaign).
- Experience of working on complex multi-stakeholder projects related to public campaigning/ advocacy/influencing.
- Excellent digital communication skills including social media and working virtually, as well as Microsoft Office (including Teams, Word, Excel and Powerpoint).
- Strong commitment to working in partnership with others in a collaborative and equitable way.
Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:
- Experience working with colleagues in different country contexts.
- Previous experience working with or leading groups of grassroots or community campaigners
- Experience producing communications products for public audiences
How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and Cover Letter.
*Please indicate in the summary the relevant skills and experience you bring that makes you an ideal candidate for this role.
Closing date: Applications will close 12:00 pm UK time on 28 April 2025. Availability for interview is required w/c 5 May 2025.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Benefits
Our Benefits:
- 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
- We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
- Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
- Season Ticket Loan
- Free annual eye tests
- Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
- Sabbaticals
- Volunteer Day
Our Global Commitment:
Our People Promise: We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities: 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. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding: We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. As a safeguarding measure, WaterAid carries out background checks on all potential employees. This is done following the conclusion of recruitment and prior to assuming full employment.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.





About Impetus
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
We find, fund and build the most promising organisations working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders over the long term to help them become stronger organisations.
Impetus currently has 52 members of staff, supporting 25 charities with programmes across England, Wales and Scotland.
At Impetus we focus on the critical factors that influence the education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the UK, working with charities that have the potential for impact at scale, helping their leaders to deliver lifechanging, benchmark-beating outcomes.
We provide these charities with the funding and the tools to grow and deliver on their promises to the young people they serve. We also seek to influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for young people and invest with other like-minded organisations to tackle the most difficult and under-supported challenges. We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
About the Investment team
The investment team is responsible for selecting portfolio partners, managing our investments in these partners and supporting them to improve and scale their impact.
The investment team also leads the Impetus Leadership Academy, a leadership development programme to support talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership roles.
The team is made up of 18 people, including former teachers, charity chief executives, charity impact leads, management consultants, social investment portfolio managers and impact consultants.
The team is led by a Portfolio Director who sits on the Senior Management Team. The Portfolio Director has 5 direct reports: a Deputy Portfolio Director, three Sector Leads (who lead our work in School engagement, School attainment and Employment Sectors) and an Impact Lead. Sector Leads line manage 6 Investment Directors. Investment Directors line manage Investment Managers (currently 5). Investment Directors and Investment Managers tend to primarily focus on a sector but might have mixed portfolios, depending on need, experience and interest.
The investment team has a good track record of role progression. All four Sector Leads and a number of our Investment Directors were promoted from within the team.
The team is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.
About the Investment Manager role
The Investment Manager (IM) works as an integral part of the Investment Team to help deliver our mission – supporting portfolio partners to deepen their impact and scale their outcomes. This role works closely with Investment Directors and other Investment Managers, including both charity-facing support and internal support to the investment team.
The IM uses analytical rigour, project management and relationship skills to support a portfolio of amazing organisations that, together, will help shift the life chances and outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK.
The IM role works across the portfolio, with the opportunity to work with various charities and Investment Directors, and may be involved in delivering the Impetus Leadership Academy.
Key responsibilities
Investment Management
- Working closely with Investment Directors to support portfolio partners across all areas of our work - leadership, impact and sustainability - leading specific work streams like impact and/or financial management.
- Building trust-based relationships with charity leaders including CEOs, delivery staff and Programme / Impact leads, to become a valued advisor on practice improvement.
- Working closely with staff at our partners charities, providing guidance, thought partnership and capacity building.
- Working with Impact teams at charity partners to develop and refine impact management practices; data collection, dashboard development, performance review meetings, programme design and evaluation.
- Coaching charities' heads of functions (e.g. Director of Impact) to develop as leaders and help drive an impact-led approach within their organisations
- Curating pro- bono projects leveraging our large network of corporate volunteers to provide targeted support in key areas for our charity partners (e.g. strategy, marketing advice, financial analysis).
- Supporting Investment Directors with design and delivery of theory of change workshops, analysing charity impact data, developing and analysing pre-workshop surveys, facilitating workshops.
- Supporting Impetus’ quarterly peer learning forums for our charity partners, in particular the Impact Forum.
- Supporting the governance of our investments, preparing reports for Investment and Steering Committees.
Investment team support
- Supporting/leading the annual cycle of identifying new investments - mapping the landscape of charities in thematic areas (e.g. Apprenticeships and Skills), identifying high potential charities though analysis of key impact and financial data and reviewing the current evidence base.
- Playing a key role in due diligence of new charities, reviewing charity information (quantitative and qualitative) and drawing insights about their suitability for investment; This includes considering impact and scale potential, financial stability and developing a business case for investment including identifying risks. Requires strong relationship management with potential charity partners.
- Developing knowledge and expertise in Education and Youth Employment, staying up to date on relevant sector developments.
- Working closely with the Public Affairs team and ensuring teams are integrated in their thinking and approach – both ensuring we are coordinated in our support to the sector and working on cross-team projects that support the wider Employment and Education sectors.
Support to the Impetus organisation
- Working collaboratively on Impetus’ public affairs and philanthropy objectives through input into case studies, research and policy campaigns, donor reports and events.
- Sharing the learning from our work across the team, across the organisation and externally
- Working within Impetus strategy, policies and procedures.
Person specification
Essential
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission.
- Able to build productive, trust-based relationships internally and with external stakeholders including charity partners and co-investors
- Strong relationship building and management skills.
- Highly analytical and numerate, with good command of Excel.
- Clear and strategic thinker; able to identify key insights from a range of data outputs and translate into clear communication, including PowerPoint.
- Proven ability to work independently.
- Desire to be a thought partner to Investment Directors – contributing actively to team discussions and debate.
- Strong planning and time management, able to balance between priorities.
- Displays tenacity and initiative.
- Growth mind-set; seeks out and acts on feedback.
- A strong interest in partnering closely with charities that are doing what it takes to get better.
- A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in our work and our organisation.
If you don't tick all these boxes, but still feel that you fit the profile, please apply anyway.
Desirable
- Experience in consulting, investment management, or other in-depth grant making and capacity building work.
- Previous experience working with charities. Could be in a previous role, pro-bono volunteer or Trustee capacity.
- Experience in UK education and employability sectors
- Experience in charity impact management and/or evaluation.
- Financial acumen - financial modelling, fundraising pipeline development, review of annual accounts and assessment of financial risk.
- Project Management experience.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form)
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm Monday April 21st 2025
Interviews
First round interviews will take place week commencing 28th April 2025.
Second round interviews will take place week commencing 5th May 2025.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Grade: 1- Senior Leadership Team/Senior Specialist
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time. 37.5 hours/week.
Responsible to: Deputy Director of Fundraising
Direct reports: Community & Events Manager, Retention Manager, Acquisition Manager, Legacy Marketing Manager, International Relationship Manager.
Location: HQ in Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid) or Remote (UK only)
Travel: Required to attend donor or team conferences/meetings up to 4 times a year. Travel to HQ in Truro, Cornwall, approx. 4 x per year.
Main role and responsibilities
As the driving force behind our UK public fundraising and international giving network— including our 13 incredible ShelterBox affiliates — this role represents a unique opportunity to shape and elevate our fundraising strategy. It's about inspiring leadership, strategic innovation, and maximising every opportunity to grow support for our work.
ShelterBox is entering an exciting phase of public fundraising investment. As we focus on improving our audience focus and scaling our evergreen acquisition, we need an agile, learning focused leader to head up this successful team. As Head of Supporter Engagement, you will lead the development and execution of our fundraising strategy across key disciplines, including Individual Giving (Retention and Acquisition), Legacies, Community Fundraising, and International Giving.
Through an audience-first mindset, optimised supporter journeys, and high-performing, integrated campaigns, you will drive growth in sustainable, unrestricted income. In moments of major disaster, you’ll maximise giving, ensuring our lifesaving aid gets to where it needs to be.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Fundraising, this leadership role is pivotal to our success. You’ll be a key member of the ShelterBox senior leadership team, contributing not just to the FundComms directorate but to the wider organisation. With an innovative and collaborative mindset, and the ability to cultivate strong stakeholder relationships, you’ll unlock new opportunities and help take our impact to the next level.
Who are we looking for?
We need an inspiring leader with a proven track record in public fundraising. Someone who will thrive when shaping strategy, and who can collaborate to create brilliance and empower your teams to innovate.You will cultivate a high performing team through a period of change as we test and learn our way into a multi-channel multi-product portfolio, driven by a lifetime value methodology. Vitally, you will think as much of our donors as we do.
If you are a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines while working closely with colleagues to achieve transformative outcomes, this is your chance to make a significant impact. Experience in a public fundraising leadership role within the charity sector is essential, along with a deep understanding of contemporary fundraising trends and how to apply them effectively.
Join an ambitious, supportive team dedicated to ensuring that no one goes without shelter after disaster.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Develop and implement an ambitious public fundraising strategy for UK audiences and lead our international giving strategy, in line with ShelterBox’s overarching objectives.
· Know your audience and your market. Drive income growth, retention, and acquisition through compelling campaigns and exceptional supporter journeys.
· Ensure a diverse and impactful portfolio of fundraising products, fostering innovation and optimisation.
· Oversee the rollout and optimisation of our Gifts in Wills strategy, embedding legacy giving as a fundamental part of our fundraising culture.
· Work collaboratively with the Digital Team to maximise digital channels for supporter engagement and acquisition, and scaling evergreen digital ad campaigns to boost income.
· Lead major disaster public fundraising appeals.
· Strengthen engagement and growth across our global affiliate network, and help shape the future of international giving.
· Work with the Community & Events Team to enhance our relationship-driven approach, building inspiring supporter journeys and compelling propositions, and maximising our work across Rotary Clubs and Districts.
· Partner with the Head of Fundraising Operations to identify system improvements that enhance our audience understanding to drive income growth and supporter experience.
· Use data and insights to drive strategic decision-making and performance optimisation.
· Work closely with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to identify opportunities to collaborate and to feed a pipeline of high-level support.
· Lead and inspire a talented team, setting clear objectives and fostering a culture of excellence.
· Manage financial processes, budgeting, and reporting with precision and accountability.
· Represent ShelterBox as required and always work in line with our aims and values.
· Adapt to major disaster situations, occasionally working evenings and weekends at short notice.
· Other duties as may be assigned by your line management.
Interviews are due to commence from 14th May on Teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.