Deputy manager jobs
Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.
Generating £35 million annually, GPUK’s fundraising programme enables them to expose environmental destruction, hold corporations and governments accountable, and mobilise people for climate action— all without taking money from political parties or businesses. Greenpeace has an appetite for risk-taking and experimentation. They move fast, think creatively, and embrace new ways to engage supporters.
To drive innovation across the organisation, GPUK are making a long-term commitment to a dedicated fundraising innovation function, ensuring new ideas are developed with strategic intent, tested rigorously, and embedded effectively.
This is an exciting opportunity for a bold and strategic leader to shape the future of fundraising at GPUK. As part of the fundraising leadership team, you will oversee the implementation and ongoing refinement of the new 3-year fundraising strategy, as well as develop and embed the model for fundraising innovation.
As Deputy Director, Strategy & Innovation, you will:
- Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and ongoing refinement of Greenpeace UK’s fundraising strategy, aligned with GPUK’s new 3-year organisational strategies and objectives
- Provide strategic support and advice to the fundraising director and fundraising leadership team, leveraging your expertise to guide decision-making
- Work with colleagues across the fundraising department and the wider organisation to embed a culture of innovation and strategic alignment, ensuring collective ownership for delivering results
- Be accountable for the fundraising innovation pipeline and investment, while sharing responsibility for a £35m fundraising income budget, driving forward new opportunities that enhance supporter engagement and income generation
- Play an active role in fostering a positive, inclusive and collaborative department culture, role modelling working to shared objectives, celebrating success and learning from setbacks and failures
- Line manage the Fundraising Innovation Lead and provide leadership, direction, coaching and support to the broader team, ensuring the team is motivated and equipped to perform to high standards (see applicant pack for organisation charts)
Ideal skills and experience:
- A solid understanding of various fundraising disciplines, as well as the key principles of supporter engagement and experience, achieved through operating at a senior level in a busy fundraising team
- Strong working knowledge of new product development, innovation methodologies and fundraising to deliver supporter focused propositions in a range of contexts
- A strong planner and strategic thinker, with proven experience of developing, guiding and implementing strategy at department and cross-organisation level
- Extensive experience of planning, forecasting and budgeting, including developing investment cases and modelling income, return on investment and lifetime value over short, mid and long term horizons
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing, motivating and inspiring high-performing teams
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism is essential, with a willingness to continually learn and foster a positive and inclusive culture
Diversity and Inclusion
Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds. Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
If you have any specific requirements which would enable you to participate in the recruitment process more fully, in particular if these relate to a disability or access issue, please contact us as soon as possible. If you require the job pack in a different format, please get in touch and we will happily provide you with one.
Anti-racism commitments
One of our Anti Racism Plan objectives is to proactively achieve stronger representation of Black people and people of colour, particulary within leadership
positions, and have recently published ambitious race representation targets.
As part of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we are committed to interviewing people of colour who meet the essential criteria for this role.
If you are a person of colour, you meet the essential criteria and you would like to be considered for the role, please note this in your application.
Your guaranteed interview application will only be shared with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
- Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
- Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
- Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
- Interest free season ticket loan, or a tax efficient bicycle loan
- Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme that includes access to free confidential advice with a qualified counsellor
Greenpeace UK are partnering with Ed Cherry at QuarterFive for this appointment.
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We are looking for an empathetic, organised and proactive Services Manager to join our team. This role will oversee the day-to-day delivery of Sebby’s Corner’s core support services, including Essentials Support Collections, our New Parent Baby Essentials Experience, and seasonal programmes like School Uniform Support and Christmas Support.
You will work closely with referral partners, families and our internal team to ensure that every interaction is positive, dignified, and effective. You’ll also take the lead on safeguarding and be responsible for signposting families to external support where appropriate.
About Sebby’s Corner
Sebby's Corner is based in Barnet, EN5 and our aim is to ensure that no child goes without the basic essentials they need to thrive. We supply items such as clothing, nappies, formula and baby equipment to local families living in poverty. Families in need get referred to us by social workers, health visitors, family support workers, midwives and other professionals from our 800-strong referral partner network.
We also offer school uniform support in the summer and a Birthday Club that ensures children have the chance to celebrate with gifts, balloons and a cake. At Christmas, we host a festive shop where families can choose presents for their children, giving children the chance to have a Christmas just like their peers.
We’re a passionate team making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and we’d love you to join us.
Key Tasks and Accountabilities
Service Delivery
- Guiding families during their New Parent Baby Essentials Experience appointment, helping them choose the items they need for their baby. Ensure clients feel supported and empowered when choosing items.
- Coordinate logistics, appointments, stock, and setup for our two seasonal services within a set timeline and budget - Christmas Support and School Uniform Support.
- Manage booking system across our services
- Ensure families and referral partners have a welcoming and respectful experience at the hub.
- Support complex referrals and work alongside the Referrals Coordinator to meet urgent or sensitive needs.
- Supporting our Referrals Co-ordinator with the Essentials Support service during busy periods to ensure families and referral partners who are collecting receive a positive and dignified experience and receive the items they requested.
Impact & Evaluation
- Gather and respond to feedback from families and volunteers to improve future service delivery.
- Provide reporting and statistics for impact reporting.
Referral Partner Engagement
- Act as a main point of contact for referral partners and schools.
- Onboarding new referral partners by providing clear information about service criteria, availability, and referral processes.
- Deliver briefings, training sessions, and guidance materials to improve referral quality and understanding.
Signposting & Partnerships
- Help families access additional support by providing signposting to trusted local services.
- Maintain a regularly updated resource list on the website and collaborate with partners to expand support options.
- Promote and lead on our Service Delivery partnerships such as educational workshops with Parent Learning Platform and antenatal classes with All About Babies and encourage family engagement.
Safeguarding
- Serve as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns. Make onward safeguarding referrals via MASH where necessary.
- Ensure all staff and volunteers receive appropriate safeguarding training.
- Create a culture of safety and openness, where concerns are raised and addressed appropriately.
About your skills and experience
Essential
- Experience in service delivery or frontline support
- Strong organisational and proactive time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations
- Confident managing sensitive information and safeguarding procedures
- Strong team player with a flexible, solutions-focused approach
Desirable
- Experience working with vulnerable families or in a community setting
- Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks and referral processes
- Familiarity with CRMs such as Salesforce and translation tools such as Language Line
- Experience building and maintaining community partnerships
What we can offer
Salary and pension
The salary range for this role is £30,000 - £34,000 FTE per annum (gross), dependent on experience and pro-rated if you work part-time. If eligible to join the pension scheme, we will match your contributions by 5%.
Annual leave
You will be entitled to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles). We usually close between Christmas and New Year without this time coming off your annual leave allowance.
Application process
The deadline for applications is 12noon, Friday 25th April 2025. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to apply early. We reserve the right to close applications before the deadline date if we find the right candidate.
Please use no more than 300 words for each question.
Sebby's Corner believe no child should go without the essentials they need to thrive. We support vulnerable families across London and the South East.




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Operational Leadership:
- Provide strategic leadership to the Senior Management Team's and it’s operational functions, ensuring efficient and high-quality service delivery.
- Develop and implement operational policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance productivity and ensure compliance.
- Continuously streamline processes and workflows to improve operational performance.
- Deputise for the CEO when required, representing the organisation at events, meetings, and in day-to-day operations.
Strategic Planning and Execution:
- Collaborate with the CEO and support, manage and develop the senior management to shape and execute the charity’s strategic plan.
- Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and tracking progress.
- Identify opportunities for growth, cost optimisation, and improved service delivery.
Board of Trustees Liaison:
- Provide regular reports to the Board of Trustees on operational performance, strategic initiatives, and financial matters.
- Work closely with the CEO to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with the Board's expectations.
- Attend Board meetings and provide insights on operational challenges, opportunities, and key achievements.
Financial Management:
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, ensuring the efficient use of resources.
- Monitor financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and taking corrective actions as necessary.
- Drive cost-efficiency initiatives while maintaining a focus on quality and service outcomes.
People Management and Development:
- Line manage and develop the SMT (nine managers)
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Establish performance goals and metrics for staff, offering regular feedback and development support.
- Promote an inclusive, diverse work environment that values employee engagement and professional growth.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and retention strategies.
Risk Management and Compliance:
- Develop and implement strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, maintaining the highest ethical standards.
- Implement internal controls and governance practices to safeguard the charity’s reputation and assets.
Please send a CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the required experience and your knowledge, skills, and ability (no more than 650 words.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Centre
Location: Tyneside
Work pattern: 8am-4pm with alternate weekends and bank holidays, some earlier starts and evenings possible
Salary: Up to £26,796.25 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Volunteer Team Leader:
- promote and co-ordinate volunteering for the centre and within the local community
- develop contacts internally and externally e.g., with volunteers, employees, and the wider Volunteering Department
- recruit, train, schedule and support a team of diverse volunteers to enhance the smooth running of the centre and make a positive impact within the community
About the team:
- our centres and branches care for thousands of cats each year until they are able to find a loving new home and work towards our strategy – All for Cats
- dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our centres are the face of Cats Protection, and we pride ourselves on our employees providing the very best in animal welfare and customer service
- Our team is made up of a Centre Manager, Deputy Centre Manager a Senior Rehoming & Welfare Assistant and Rehoming & Welfare Assistants
What we’re looking for in our Volunteer Team Leader:
- a full, driving license is essential as some travel in the region is required
- proven team leader/supervisory experience
- a self-starter with good organisational skills and ability to take own initiative
- experience of initiating and planning projects
- dedicated people person with the ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders internally and externally
- understanding of volunteerism is a must!
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 20 April 2025
Interview date: 29 and 30 April 2025
Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- in-person interview at the centre
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats


Your primary task will be to take on responsibility for managing specific projects such as those outlined below, and to lead on other projects as identified by the Chief Operations Officer (COO). You will be working alongside the COO to provide operational, developmental, and strategic support for the charity, ensuring its continuation, sustainability, and success. You will provide strong communication and organisational skills and ensure systems are in place to facilitate effective co-ordination and functioning of all sections of the charity. You would be expected to work autonomously and be able to meet deadlines. You will actively seek and develop new opportunities for our charity and be able to deputise for the Chief Operations Officer when appropriate, e.g., during annual leave. This includes ensuring all reporting aspects are complete, including liaising with other team members.
AREAS OF WORK, TASKS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
- Responsible for ensuring robust project management documentation is in place, producing milestone plans and monthly updates, and highlighting any risks.
- Taking full responsibility for the coordination and delivery of designated projects from start to finish.
- Organising cultivation events, including venue sourcing, booking, and attendee management.
- Organising international trips for clinicians, including: booking flights and accommodation; organising travel insurance; managing visa applications and other necessary paperwork; managing all communications with clinicians.
- Bringing teams to the UK for training visits, including: liaising with hospitals and relevant departments; organising flights and accommodation; managing visa applications and other necessary paperwork, managing all communications with clinicians.
- Coordinating and producing/accessing training videos and resources, and liaising with the specialist website provider for upload and management.
Charity Development
- Working to manage charity activities, including, but not limited to:
- Positioning CLEFT as a respected charity and ensuring it works to influence and encourage good practice within the sector.
- Liaising effectively and working with the Board of Trustees, committee members, and section leads, as well as other relevant stakeholders.
- Seeking opportunities to promote and develop the charity within the sector.
- Supporting the charity in development opportunities with sector specialists, outside organisations, and other key stakeholders to develop relationships on behalf of the charity.
- Maintaining a direct link to the Board of Trustees, committee members, and section leads through meeting attendance and ongoing comms via email/WhatsApp, contributing effectively where needed.
Other areas of responsibility
The Deputy Operations Officer should be prepared to perform other duties that may be necessary from time to time, falling within the remit of responsibility of this post and appropriate under the charitable objects and development plan. These may include but are not limited to:
- Shared running of the virtual office.
- Regularly liaising with Trustees and keeping them updated.
- Updating and adhering to CLEFT’s policies and procedures, including the development of new policy when directed or identified.
As a small charity, all team members need to be flexible with their approach and be willing to undertake basic duties as and when required.
Interviews will be held on the 28th April 2025. As part of the interview process, candidates will deliver a 5-minute presentation outlining their strategy for CLEFT's autumn fundraising and supporter engagement event in London. This event will bring together our valued supporters and donors for an evening of engagement. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate a keen eye for detail and present creative, out-of-the-box ideas to ensure the event is a memorable and impactful experience.
We aim to provide long-term, sustainable ways to bridge the gap in cleft care and knowledge in the UK and overseas.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for an Office Manager to join our team at TreeHouse School.
You'll provide high quality administrative and reception support to TreeHouse School, overseeing the running of the front office and acting as a central information point for staff, parents and visitors.
Some key duties will include:
- Managing the stationery budget and ordering supplies for the school
- Line management of the Receptionist
- Arranging meeting room bookings
- Managing the team's annual leave
We are looking for someone who has:
- Strong administrative and reception experience
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels via telephone and written communication
- Experience of using your own initiative to plan and manage your own workload
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Service Manager
Location: Derby
Salary: £39,444 per annum
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week with a requirement to particiapte in the out of hours on-call on a rota basis
We are recruiting for a Service Manager who is passionate about supporting survivors who are impacted by domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes. This is a multifaceted, fast paced, and exciting role where you will join our team in Derby to lead on the delivery and development of high-quality refuge and outreach services for survivors of domestic abuse and other gender-based crimes.
The post holder will provide line management and high-quality support to the direct reports in line with Refuge’s policies and procedures. This will include providing supervision on complex and high-risk cases, overseeing operational emergencies, and ensuring high standards of casework. The Service Manager will lead on the delivery of the multiagency aspect of work, working jointly with the Refuge teams and wider stakeholders to deliver best services to the survivors.
Candidates must have proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to vulnerable people, managing, and motivating staff, managing casework as well as working within multiagency setting. In addition, you must have an excellent knowledge of domestic abuse and other gender-based violence and its impact on survivors. You will have knowledge of relevant Criminal and Civil law legislation, as well as Housing and Health and Safety legislation.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. Please note that this is an on-site role.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 12 May 2025
Interview Date: 19 and 20 May 2025
Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services, and we are proud to be a leader in our field and an employer of choice, with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.
Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Ivy Rock Partners is proud to be supporting King’s College London in the recruitment of a new Deputy Director, Management Accounts and Reporting.
King’s College London is at the forefront of education, research, and societal impact. As we continue to grow and expand, our Finance team is undergoing an exciting transformation to support the university’s strategic ambitions. With a turnover approaching £1.5 billion, we are modernising our financial operations, enhancing our capabilities, supporting King’s to grow sustainably and fostering a culture of excellence to meet the demands of a rapidly changing landscape.
This is an exciting time to be part of King’s Finance. Our finance development programme focuses on delivering innovative solutions, improving processes, and enhancing a high performing, forward-thinking finance function. We are expanding Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance with dynamic, talented individuals in new areas of work who will contribute to this journey, helping us ensure the university’s financial sustainability while driving value for money.
The Deputy Director, Management Accounts and Reporting, is part of the FP&A function management team, and will provide leadership to transform King’s College London’s financial reporting outputs and accessibility, ensuring it meets the needs of the university’s strategic and operational priorities. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role will lead a team to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful management accounting and reporting, underpinned by robust governance, innovative tools, and efficient processes. This will include the use of data integration tools such as Power BI. The Deputy Director will play a central role in redesigning and delivering on King’s financial management reporting framework, leveraging systems such as Power BI and Agresso, and enhancing the reporting structures to align with the scale and nature of the university’s activities (including review/adjustments to the Chart of Management Accounts). The role will ensure that reporting outputs provide actionable insights, drive compliance with financial policies, and empower budget holders with accessible, quality-assured data, thereby also enabling the business partnering function to refocus. This role is pivotal in building a culture of accountability, consistency, and efficiency across the university’s financial management practices.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Reporting Framework
- Lead the design, implementation and operation of a new management reporting framework that aligns with King’s strategic and operational goals.
- Lead the development of a suite of consistent, quality-assured monthly and quarterly reporting products, accessible to stakeholders including through user friendly interfaces such as Power BI.
- Collaborate with Finance Business Partners to ensure reporting outputs align with the needs of faculties, directorates, and other key areas of activity. Process and Efficiency Improvements
- Identify and take forward opportunities for automation and process efficiency in month-end accounting, including goods received not invoiced (GRNI) recognition and other ledger adjustments.
- Lead the implementation of a refreshed Chart of Accounts, ensuring the income and expenditure (I&E) management reporting structure reflects the university’s key activities.
- Review the utilisation of financial systems, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and value in management reporting activities.
- Develop a month-end timetable, working with relevant teams to enhance the reporting cycle, facilitating meaningful, risk-based financial reviews. Governance and Compliance
- Monitor financial management activities across faculties and directorates, ensuring consistency and adherence to standards.
- Develop and manage a financial controls framework, providing assurance over the accuracy and reliability of management reporting.
- Working with the Finance Business Partnering function, support the transition to new financial management practices, including in the roll-out of updated policies and training for budget holders. Team Leadership and Development
- Lead the central management accounting team, ensuring they are empowered, motivated, and effectively aligned with the department’s vision and goals.
- Provide professional development opportunities for team members, fostering a high performing, collaborative culture.
- Build strong links with other finance teams, ensuring alignment and integration across the Financial Strategy, Planning, and Performance service.
Stakeholder Engagement and Insight Delivery
- Act as a key advisor to senior leaders, providing insights on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Build relationships with budget holders, ensuring they have access to meaningful, actionable financial information.
- Collaborate with IT and Finance Systems teams to enhance data quality, reporting tools, and user interfaces.
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Our expectations
There are a number of duties and responsibilities that we ask all employees to be familiar with and adhere to. We ask that the successful candidate:
- Positively contributes to an environment at King’s that truly represents Our Principles in Action and where every individual feels safe, secure and supported.
- Always complies with the requirements of health and safety regulations to ensure their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues.
- Has an understanding of sustainability, including its impact on the University and the work we do, and engages in sustainable practices in the workplace.
- Ensures they are working in a safe environment, where they comply with our Health and Safety regulations and ensure confidentiality, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
- Complies with King’s protocols on the appropriate use of telephone, email and internet facilities
If you would like more information about the role, please contact Phil Southern for a confidential discussion.
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This post is an opportunity to join a dynamic, succesful charity providing a respected psychodynamic training for counsellors and psychotherapists, as well as a counselling service in Frome and beyond.
You will be a qualified psychodynamic counsellor or psychotherapist, with training or teaching experience. You will support the Head of Training and the teaching staff in the delivery of a high-quality, psychodynamic training service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.


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Greenpeace is a movement of people who are passionate about defending the natural world from destruction. Their vision is a world where everyone has equal access to clean air, water, and energy; where the nature we love is protected, precious habitats are restored and communities are united by ambitious climate action.
Greenpeace UK’s mission is to halve emissions and restore biodiversity by the end of this decade in a fair and equitable way.
Public Fundraising is Greenpeace UK’s largest income stream, generating £20 million annually. With a £5 million investment budget, we bring thousands of new supporters into our movement each year through digital-first acquisition, face-to-face fundraising, and targeted multi-channel engagement.
This is an exciting moment for Greenpeace’s fundraising as they bring together acquisition, retention, and development into a single, unified function, creating an approach that supports donors from first engagement to long-term activism and giving.
As Deputy Fundraising Director, Public Fundraising, you will:
- Be responsible for a public fundraising income portfolio of c. £20m p.a. across recruitment, retention and development income streams, with shared accountability for a fundraising income budget of £35m
- Lead the development and implementation of a strategy and plans for public fundraising, aligned with Greenpeace UK’s new 3-year organisational and fundraising strategies and objectives
- Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to a team of 29, with 4 direct reports
- Lead the team in the planning, implementation and evaluation of a multichannel public fundraising programme designed to recruit, develop and retain supporters to maximise their lifetime value through tailored supporter journeys and outstanding supporter experience
- Oversee the development of detailed financial forecasts, scenarios and budgets for the public fundraising portfolio to underpin fundraising strategies and investment opportunities
- Play an active role in fostering a positive, inclusive and collaborative department culture, role modelling working to shared objectives, celebrating success and learning from setbacks and failures
Ideal skills and experience:
- Experience of fundraising/marketing to individuals at scale, with a proven track record of recruiting and retaining new supporters, members or customers in the tens of thousands and generating 7-8 figure revenue/income across multiple income streams
- A track record of planning, forecasting and budgeting, including developing investment cases and modelling income, return on investment and lifetime value over short, mid and long term horizons to drive decision-making and investment choices
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing, motivating and inspiring high performing multi-disciplinary teams including managing managers, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture
- Experience of developing, implementing, and adapting fundraising strategies that meet long-term financial objectives
- Proven ability to use data, analytics, and insights to drive decision- making, optimise fundraising performance, and improve supporter recruitment, retention and engagement
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, with a willingness to continually learn and foster a positive and inclusive culture
Diversity and Inclusion
Greenpeace UK recognise the value in having a diverse workforce, as well as the importance of creating equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from people of all backgrounds. Candidates will be selected based on how well they meet the criteria for the role and all applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
If you have any specific requirements which would enable you to participate in the recruitment process more fully, in particular if these relate to a disability or access issue, please contact us as soon as possible. If you require the job pack in a different format, please get in touch and we will happily provide you with one.
Anti-racism commitments
One of our Anti Racism Plan objectives is to proactively achieve stronger representation of Black people and people of colour, particulary within leadership positions, and have recently published ambitious race representation targets.
As part of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we are committed to interviewing people of colour who meet the essential criteria for this role. If you are a person of colour, you meet the essential criteria and you would like to be considered for the role, please note this in your application. Your guaranteed interview application will only be shared with the Greenpeace UK recruiting manager and HR team.
Employee benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave for full-time staff, with additional leave accrued according to length of service up to a maximum of 32 days
- Once a month, all Greenpeace staff take an organisational ‘breather’ day where the office closes with no expectations of output on these days
- Office closure normally occurs between Christmas and new year and staff are not required to use annual leave to cover this period
- Employer pension contribution of 8.5% of basic salary, provided employees contribute at least 3%
- Interest free season ticket loan, or a tax efficient bicycle loan
- Life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme that includes access to free confidential advice with a qualified counsellor
Greenpeace UK are partnering with Ed Cherry at QuarterFive for this appointment.
The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with Tommy’s to recruit a new Deputy Director of Public Fundraising. Tommy's is the UK’s leading pregnancy research charity, funding ground-breaking research to ensure safer pregnancies and to better understand the causes of pregnancy complications and baby loss.
Deputy Director of Public Fundraising
Salary: £60,000 - £64,000 dependent on experience
Hybrid working – min. 2 days per week in London
Over the past 30 years, Tommy’s have shaped national healthcare guidelines, made huge progress in breaking the silence surrounding pregnancy loss and pushed for systemic change in maternity care to address health inequalities. Tommy's exists to stop the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and make pregnancy and birth safe – for everyone.
They are looking for an experienced public fundraising leader to join a newly formed Marketing and Engagement department to further develop and grow their supporter base, with responsibility for individual giving, community and sporting events.
As Deputy Director of Public Fundraising, you’ll lead a talented and high-performing team (3 direct reports), with ambitions to grow income from c.£4m to £6m over the next 5 years. As part of the new Marketing and Engagement function, you’ll work closely with the marketing teams to ensure exceptional supporter experience from the point of acquisition through to retention, cohesively developing and maximising the impact of strategies that enable the charity to grow its supporter base and deliver ongoing stewardship.
We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic leader, someone who can inspire and lead the team to achieve these growth ambitions, championing public fundraising internally and creating new opportunities to acquire and retain supporters. You’ll work across a broad portfolio of activities and products, which includes individual and regular giving programmes, campaigns, lottery/prize products, legacies, community challenges and sporting events. Alongside this, you’ll have an interest and creative nature in ensuring that innovation and product/proposal development are integrated into business plans across the portfolio, collaborating with peers and internal teams to test and realise new opportunities for public fundraising.
About the role:
- Take overall accountability for public fundraising (individual giving, community and sporting events), strategically driving growth in income from c.£4m to £6m over the next 5 years.
- Lead and develop and high performing team, supporting professional development plans and striving to recruit and retain the best talent.
- Work collaboratively with the Marketing and Engagement Director to strategise for public fundraising, ensuring integrated approaches with the marketing teams that further enable audience development.
- Work cross-departmentally to improve stewardship frameworks and supporter journeys, maximising supporter loyalty and minimising attrition.
About you:
- An experienced public fundraising leader, with knowledge and expertise of individual giving and mass participation events.
- A strategic and creative leader, keen to innovate and maximise new opportunities for donor acquisition and retention across multiple channels/products.
- Someone who adopts a data-led approach, leading and implementing audience insight research to inform plans.
- Experience of leading teams to achieve growth of income across a variety of income streams, with evidence of growing donor audiences.
- A motivating team leader, solutions focused in your approach to guide and further develop a high-performing team.
Closing Date: Wednesday 23rd April
Interviews: 1st stage interviews will be held virtually on 29th April, with 2nd stages taking place the following week.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Deputy Head of Service for Performance and Quality
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced data and analytics professional to join the Performance team in London.
Are you ready to make a different in a values-driven organisation?
Can you transform varied data into meaningful insights and communicate effectively with diverse audiences to enhance organisational performance?
Do you excel at applying critical thinking to evaluate service delivery models and drive systemic change to improve outcomes?
If you are passionate about using data to tackle complex problems, improve systems and shape strategic decisions, we want to hear from you…
Position: 6045 Deputy Head of Service for Performance and Quality
Location: Greater London/Hybrid
Hours: Full time 37.5. Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £46,702.25 per annum
Allowance: London weighting
Closing Date: 25th April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.
The Role
As a Deputy Head of Service for Performance and Quality, you will:
• Proactively analyse data from diverse sources, transforming it into powerful and useful insights for the service
• Produce management information, impact analysis, service modelling and customer-focused performance tools
• Monitor service performance and identify risks to support and enable data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement
• Be a key member of a multi-disciplinary network of experts within the London Management Team
• Work in partnership with key stakeholders across London’s criminal justice system such as the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), London’s Police forces and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
Regular tasks will include:
• Producing monthly and quarterly reports for funders to evidence KPIs; identify trends, risks and service improvements
• Developing and iterating analytical pipelines to deliver high quality insight on service performance
• Meeting with front-line teams to explore service delivery and performance data
• Delivering insights and actions to stakeholders regarding service effectiveness
• Identifying areas of the service where data science and emerging technologies can be applied to improve efficiency, such as AI
• Collaborating with data professionals across the national data function and within MOPAC’s Data and Insight function
About You
You will need:
• Experience using either Python or R to bring data together from diverse sources and prepare for analysis using cleaning and preparation techniques
• Extensive practical experience of using innovative platforms for data visualization including R Shiny, Power BI and/or Tableau
• A degree or equivalent professional experience in subjects such as Statistics, Data/ Computer Science, Economics, Public Policy, or the Sciences would be desirable
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details once you apply.
In Return…
Benefits include:
• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday and options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment and leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression
About the Organisation
This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.
As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition, which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
You may have experience in areas such as Deputy Head of Service for Performance & Quality, Data, Data Analyst, Head of Service for Performance & Quality, Director of Service for Performance & Quality, Deputy Director of Service for Performance & Quality, Research. #INDNFP
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
Head of Governance & Deputy Company Secretary
Location: Birmingham B15 1LZ
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £87,675 per annum
Are you an experienced governance professional with a passion for ensuring compliance, best-in-class governance, and effective company secretarial services? Want to join a sector leading organisation recognised as G1 for governance, V1 for viability and C1 for consumer standards by our regulatory body – the only such organisation amongst our peers.
As our Head of Governance & Deputy Company Secretary, you will work closely with our Director of Governance & Assurance, leading the delivery of robust governance frameworks, company secretarial services, and data protection compliance.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Governance Leadership – Support the Director of Governance & Assurance in designing and implementing best-in-class governance frameworks.
- Company Secretarial Duties – Support company secretarial services, ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations, including financial statements, annual returns, AGMs, and corporate record management.
- Board & Committee Management – Ensure seamless governance support for our Board and Committees, including agenda setting, documentation, minute-taking, and board succession planning.
- Data Protection Oversight – Lead and support the Data Protection Manager and team to ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
- Data Governance – Establish and maintain robust frameworks for data retention, deletion, and governance, working closely with Assurance teams to oversee implementation.
What We're Looking For: Our ideal candidate will have:
- Achieved Chartered Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute (or working towards).
- Demonstrable experience of ‘the Company Secretary' role.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership
- A strong eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
- Evidenced their understanding of Midland Heart and how their skills and experience align to the role in a cover letter of no more than 2 pages.
Who are Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants; a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 20th April 2025.
Assessments are currently scheduled for Tuesday 29th April 2025.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.
No agencies please.
Your new company
You will be workingfor a top university with a modern campus that specialises in design and digital media in a buzzypart of London. My client is seeking someone with Higher Education management experience in admissions and is offering a role with work-life balance! This is a busy period of clearing and enrolments so you will be required for a minimum 2-month period. As an Admissions Manager, you'll provide vital support to the Head of Admissions, overseeing day-to-day operations, managing the Admissions team, and ensuring all processes are efficient, fair, and customer-focused. You will also collaborate with key stakeholders, manage applicant communications, and ensure compliance with UCAS regulations.
Your new role
- To provide management support to the Head of Admissions around the admissions business process, and in the development and documentation of agreed processes, procedures and policies.
- To take operational management responsibility for student admissions in relation to all applications across the University (FE, UG & PGT & PGR), including the provision of training to admissions practitioners.
- To act as line manager to Admissions Officers.
- To ensure all admissions processes, policies and procedures are being followed throughout the University within agreed Service Level Agreements.
- To have responsibility for the liaison with Programme Directors and Deputy Deans to resolve the legitimacy of rejects, alternative course offers and APEL decisions.
- To regularly generate reports and analysis to inform the progression and development of the admissions team, and to provide ad-hoc statistical analysis when requested from the Head of Admissions or other stakeholders.
- To work closely with the Student Recruitment & Engagement team to ensure a seamless student journey from application to enrolment.
- To develop, manage, monitor and report on applicant communications using the SITS student record system and the CRM system.
- Liaise with colleagues in the Marketing, Communications & Content team to ensure non-entry requirement UCAS Entry Profile information is accurate and reviewed annually.
- To be responsible for monitoring application statistics to ensure that they match application data held in the SITS student record system
- Be responsible for fee status assessment and ensure that the Admissions Team are kept informed on changes to fee status classification and UKVI requirements.
- To act as the main point of contact for the application process with key stakeholders both internally and externally, particularly with feeder schools and colleges with external progression agreements in place (in collaboration with the Partnerships & Engagement Manager, who has responsibility for maintaining feeder school relationships).
- In addition, the Admissions Manager will be responsible for maintaining successful operational relationships between Academic Staff, Registry, Student Services and Finance.
- To act as an ambassador during Open Days and external Marketing & Student Recruitment events on behalf of the university, both within the UK and overseas when required.
- To manage the day-to-day delivery of the admissions process, developing a culture of excellent customer service.
- To develop and monitor agreed customer service standards (e.g. turnaround times, customer journey, application workflows etc.)
- To support the process for developing and agreeing entry criteria, offer-making strategies and communication plans.
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous management or leadership experience in higher education admissions
- Strong understanding of UCAS and CAS issuance policies and processes
What you need to do now
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