Room to Heal is looking for a Co-Director for Finance & Fundraising to work with our Co-Director for Frontline Operations to support the thriving of our community.
About us
Room to Heal is an established therapeutic community in London. We support refugees and people seeking asylum, many of whom are torture survivors, through an integrated programme of therapeutic and casework assistance, in the context of a community of survivors. Our approach recognises the political context of our community members’ multiple and ongoing experiences of trauma and marginalisation including in their home country, on their journey to, and within, the UK. We offer long term and holistic support.
We are looking for a Co-Director who:
- Will ensure the overall financial sustainability of the charity through development of the fundraising strategy and oversight of its implementation
- Understands the experiences of our members in order to sustain Room to Heal’s therapeutic community and ensure the safety and appropriateness of all of our services
- Has awareness and interest in psychotherapy and group work
- Makes strategic decisions that centre the experience of refugees and people seeking asylum alongside maintaining the sustainability of the organisation
- Has the drive, care and vision to create new opportunities to support refugees and people seeking asylum and to learn and share experiences through external networks and partnerships in the UK and internationally
- Is able to speak with authenticity and challenge injustices knowing directly what the impact is due to own lived experience
- Can lead by consensus and collaboration and has a strong belief in the therapeutic benefits of community.
We strongly encourage applications from those with some lived experience of the issues that our community members are experiencing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Development Manager
Are you a passionate and skilled land and property professional with a heart for serving older Christians? We are seeking a Development Manager to play a key role in expanding and strengthening our mission to provide compassionate, faith-based care. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents while working alongside a dedicated and motivated team.
We are looking for a Development Manager who will be instrumental in driving our vision forward, identifying new land and acquisition opportunities, and ensuring the highest standards of development and innovation.
As a Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading on strategic development projects, forging key partnerships, and ensuring our growth and renewal programme moves forward in alignment with our mission.
If you are a dynamic and experienced land and property professional with a strong background in acquisitions, planning, project management, and a heart for Christian service, we invite you to apply now.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage strategic development projects from inception to completion.
- Identify and develop new opportunities for growth and expansion.
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders .
- Manage budgets effectively and ensure financial sustainability of development initiatives.
- Prepare reports and provide updates to senior management and trustees.
Skills/Experience:
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
- Proven experience in land acquisition, development project management, or a similar role.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong financial acumen and experience in managing development budgets.
- A proactive and innovative approach .
- IT proficient, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).)
Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Benefits:
- Salary: £54,000 per annum
- Remote working
- 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
- On-going training and support
- Team events
- Pension scheme
- Care Friends referral
- Medicash
- Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
- Long-standing service rewards
- Birthday rewards
— What our staff say about us: “It is a friendly and welcoming place to work.” —
We are committed to having a diverse leadership team and encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented at the senior management level.
Closing date: 23rd May 2025 – However, this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications are received, so please apply as soon as possible if interested.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Part-time post: pro-rata 2.5 days per week, parental leave cover until December 2025 with possible scope for extension
Spectra CIC delivers peer to peer counselling services across London. The post holder will coordinate Spectra’s LGBTQ+ Youth Counselling Service. This will include the delivery of counselling sessions, client allocations, service development and waiting list management. In addition to liaison with members of the counselling team.
You will have good understanding of the health and well-being needs of young LGBTQ+ people, and an understanding of access barriers in underserved groups within communities.
You will have a good working knowledge of Office programmes including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
To better serve marginalised communities we currently particularly welcome applications from trans people, people of colour and/or those with key language skills.
The role offers a combination of working online and at Spectra’s office based in South London.
Please complete and return the application form, including the personal statement and diversity monitoring form from our website – we do not accept CVs or incomplete applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.