Head Of Communication Jobs in West Yorkshire

Thank you for your interest in this exciting role.

You would be joining us at a time when we have launched our new identity as the Leadership Skills Foundation (previously Sports Leaders) in August 2023, alongside building a new 5-year ‘Evolve’ strategy. Having navigated the challenges of the pandemic, the organisation has naturally placed an emphasis in recent years on retaining and sustaining the existing relationships we have with the 2,500 organisations (centres) that deliver our programmes.

Looking ahead, with new programmes and partnerships emerging, this role will now play a significant part in helping us understand the needs of young people, allow more centres to be able to deliver Leadership Skills Foundation programmes, and broaden the audiences we reach. Over the next few years, we aim to create an adaptable leadership skill offer that will increase our reach to more young people, fully establishing the Leadership Skills Foundation as the trusted voice for essential leadership skills development.

Having recently secured a strategic partnership with Sport England, this role will play a key part in conducting the research activities that are required to inform the Leadership Skills Foundation, and the wider sector, to empower a more diverse range of young people with opportunities to develop essential leadership and life skills, regardless of their background.

You will be a valued Research Executive within the ‘Programme Delivery’ team and support the Research Manager to develop future accessible and inclusive essential leadership programmes. A key focus for the research will be to understand the needs, barriers, and opportunities to support underserved and/or under-represented communities and individuals into sport leadership opportunities and into the workforce.

This role will require positive and proactive internal working relationships to be created with other teams and colleagues to support organisational objectives and goals.

Main duties and responsibilities 

• Support the research requirements of the Programme Delivery team’s strategic goals, and support research work across the organisation as required. This may include scheduling, conducting and transcribing interviews, cleaning data, coordinating focus groups, developing research tools and related tasks.
• Help develop research approaches appropriate to address strategic goals.
• Conduct both primary and secondary research using a range of methodologies.
• Support the presentation of research findings, by helping develop clear, actionable recommendations, and compelling presentations.
• Support the identification of new research and evaluation projects and approaches which address gaps in our current evidence base.
• Foster collaborative internal relationships to drive a culture of research driven decisions throughout the organisation.
• Support the building of relationships with external partners and funders and the communication of key findings where required.
• Ensure all research activities carried out as part of the work comply with ethical standards.
• Have an awareness of new research developments across the sector

Key Relationships 

Internal 

• Line Manager: Programme Delivery Research Manager 
• Departments: Innovation, Marketing and Communications
• Head of Programme Delivery 
• Local Delivery Lead 

External 

• Strategic partners, including organisations such as Sport England.
• Key local delivery centres
• Partners engaged with research activities 

Skills, experience and knowledge 

Required/essential:  

• Educated to degree level in a subject with substantial statistical or research content.
• Familiarity with a range of both primary and secondary research methodologies, used to gather both qualitative and quantitative research.
• Experience of contributing to research outputs or reports and making recommendations informed by findings.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including colleagues and external partners.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present information confidently to a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisation skills, ability to multi-task and work effectively in a busy team environment.Able to deliver at pace ensuring efficiency.Excellent listening and recording skills to effectively evidence the findings of research.
• Understanding of ethical standards and practices in research
• Complete and finish tasks independently and/or as part of a team.
• Show competence with IT (including Microsoft Office).
• An ability to travel across England is required. 

Desired:  

• Experience of working in a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate research role, or working on a research project with a social impact focus 
• An understanding of the challenges facing young people in the UK today, including systemic and cultural issues
• Knowledge and understanding of at least one of the youth sector, grass-roots sports, or education sectors – including trends, challenges, and best practices.

Personal qualities: 

• A confident, collaborative researcher that wants to make a positive social difference.
• Pro-active with the ability to work on own initiative, collaboratively and independently.
• Effective and confident communicator.
• Adaptable to operational requirements with an openness to give and receive constructive feedback as part of a growth mindset.
• A creative, problem solver with the ability to think critically and analyse a range of data.

SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation, which exists to ensure that each child and young person grows up with the healthy relationships they need to become their strongest selves. We are the world’s largest non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children and young people who don’t have, or who are at risk of losing, parental care.

We are now looking for a UK-based dynamic Head of Communications and Digital (maternity cover – 12 months from mid-May) to lead on the strategic implementation of communications and digital initiatives.

• Enhance our brand visibility in the UK
• Ensure effective engagement and communication with our supporters
• Create and implement our digital and content strategies
• Leverage creative content and campaigns
• Work with colleagues in the UK and across the SOS Children’s Villages Federation to achieve results. 
• Line manage two capable direct reports

If you are a proactive and collaborative communications and digital professional adept at managing a diverse range of priorities, looking for a pivotal role within a friendly, flexible, and supportive team, then this could be for you!

To Apply

Please read the full Candidate Pack attached which contains the entire job description and person specification, and submit a copy of your CV and a covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 11 February 2025, 9.00 am UK time. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a successful candidate is found.

Please note: The post-holder must be UK-based. We are unable to provide employment sponsorship if required and unfortunately cannot progress applications without the required right to live and work in the UK on a permanent contract.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Management

• Develop and implement the charity’s financial strategy to align it to the charity’s main strategy and support long-term goals.
• Provide financial insights to the leadership team to guide decision-making and resource allocation.
• Lead on the preparation of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with the charity's strategic objectives.
• Monitor and forecast financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Work with the Treasurer and trustees to develop and update financial policies and procedures as part of the Resources Committee.
• Keep under review AvMA reserves strategy and policy and recommend changes as necessary. 

Day to Day Financial Duties

• Manage and oversee all financial transactions, including accounts payable & receivable, payroll and banking.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including VAT, Gift Aid, and charity reporting standards.
• In conjunction with our investment advisers, support the trustees and CEO with the management of an investment portfolio including the planning of necessary drawdowns for cashflow management purposes.
• Oversee the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Maintain and update financial systems, ensuring robust controls are in place.  

Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as a financial advisor to the CEO, trustees and senior leadership team on all matters.
• Present financial reports at board and committee meetings, explaining complex financial data in an accessible way.
• Work closely with fundraising, operations and medico legal teams to align financial plans with organisational objectives.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior finance staff and/or volunteers, as applicable.

Other Duties

• To undertake other duties as required commensurate with this post.
• To attend quarterly Board meetings in person in London.  

 Person Specification

Essential:

1. Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent financial experience.
2. Proven experience in financial management, ideally within a charity or non-profit organisation.
3. Strong knowledge of UK charity accounting standards (SORP) and regulatory requirements as they apply to charities.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies.
5. Proficiency in financial software (e.g. Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
6. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
7. Good communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly and effectively both in writing, on the telephone and face to face.
8. Ability to lead, manage and work effectively both as a member of a team and on own initiative.  Be well organised and remain calm under pressure.
9. Forward thinking and able to suggest appropriate changes to AvMA’s services to meet the changing needs of the public and the clinical negligence marketplace.
10. Passion, commitment and drive to promote patient rights and follow the aims of AvMA.
11. IT literate and confident with technological change.  Able to identify opportunities to improve our data collection systems; an awareness of the power of social media and how to use it to promote AvMA’s work.
12. Committed to principles of equal opportunities and diversity and inclusion.

Desirable: 

• Experience working with trustees or non-exec directors and presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of fundraising and grant management processes.
• Familiarity with Gift Aid, VAT and other tax-related processes relevant to charities

Join Racing Welfare as Head of Fundraising and Make a Lasting Impact!

Are you an ambitious, results-driven fundraising leader with a passion for making a difference? Racing Welfare is looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to join our senior management team and take the helm of a thriving, high-performance fundraising operation. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of British horseracing’s charitable support, driving growth and innovation in a vital sector.

 About Racing Welfare:

Racing Welfare is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the workforce of British horseracing – from stud, stable, and racecourse staff to those in related professions. Our mission is to help these dedicated individuals thrive in their careers and lives, offering guidance, practical assistance, and support throughout their journey – from recruitment to retirement.

The Role:

As Head of Fundraising, you will play a central role in Racing Welfare’s strategic direction and growth. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer to craft and execute an ambitious fundraising strategy that delivers innovative income streams to fund our vital services. You’ll lead, inspire, and develop a talented team, empowering them to deliver outstanding fundraising initiatives and events that drive real change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Deliver Fundraising Strategy: Work with senior leadership to shape the charity’s fundraising vision, ensuring the strategy aligns with our wider goals and drives long-term sustainability.
• Innovative Fundraising Campaigns: Create and implement engaging campaigns, managing budgets and evaluating performance to optimise success.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing fundraising team, supporting their professional growth and achieving collective goals.
• Building Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners to build lasting, mutually beneficial collaborations.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day fundraising operations, ensuring smooth management of income, expenditure, and compliance.

You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in fundraising or commercial management, with a track record of successfully recruiting donors and sponsors.
• A natural leader with exceptional people management skills, able to inspire and empower teams to excel.
• Solid experience in budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders.
• A passion for innovation and the ability to think strategically about fundraising opportunities.

Bonus: Experience in the horseracing industry is desirable, but not essential. 

Why Racing Welfare?

This is your chance to take on a leadership role in a respected and impactful charity. You’ll be part of a passionate team, working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The role offers flexibility with the option to work from home or our Newmarket office, alongside occasional travel across the UK (including evenings and weekends).

As a charity, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.

If you’re ready to make a significant contribution to the future of Racing Welfare and help improve the lives of those who dedicate themselves to British horseracing, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today:
Submit your CV and covering letter to join Racing Welfare and lead our fundraising efforts to new heights.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this role is 14 February 2025. Interviews will be held the week commencing 25 February 2025. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications.

Salary: £50,000 p.a.

Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.

 This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 

Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.

About The Murray Parish Trust

Children with a serious illness are three times more likely to struggle with their mental health. Their childhoods are overshadowed by coming to terms with diagnosis, hospital stays, treatment, feeling different from friends or managing how their illness affects daily life. Many of them struggle with severe anxiety and depression, experiencing isolation and trauma during their journey. These children are at much higher risk of long-term mental health difficulties that are more complex and difficult to treat, on top of living with often complex medical needs.

Actors Jim Murray and Sarah Parish’s first daughter, Ella-Jayne, was born with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome in 2009 and spent half her short life in paediatric intensive care, Southampton Children’s Hospital. Ella-Jayne died, at home, just eight months old. After they recovered from the immediate horror, Jim and Sarah felt an overwhelming drive to help other children and families and founded The Murray Parish Trust in 2014. They were awarded MBE’s in the King’s New Years Honours 2025 for services to seriously ill children and their families.

Our charity delivers projects that support the mental health of seriously ill children and their families. We improve access to specialist, imaginative and empowering support, at the earliest possible moment, to prevent long-term mental health difficulties. We do this by delivering a vast range of projects in children’s hospitals, hospices and other health or community settings across the UK. These include drama, dance, art, nature and music therapy; bereavement and mortuary suites, distraction equipment that reduces anxiety, sanctuary and quiet rooms; sibling support; counselling and therapy rooms; and psychological support for children/family members.

The role - Head of Public Fundraising and Operations

This is an exciting new chapter for The Murray Parish Trust. Our new Head of Public Fundraising and Operations will work closely with the Board of Trustees and our Head of Philanthropy and Projects to scale our impact and expand reach nationwide. They will play a pivotal role in leading operations and shaping the charity’s future, as well as leading on growing income from community, corporate, individual fundraising, which have been identified as strategic fundraising priorities.

We anticipate time will be split roughly equally between leading public fundraising and operational management. There is some freelance support with marketing, corporate and community fundraising, and volunteer coordination, plus trustee support with events; there is scope to expand the team as income grows. This role will support their work as well as personally deliver public fundraising activity, taking sole responsibility for individual giving and legacies.

This is a job of variety, innovation and opportunity. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, perhaps an aspiring charity CEO, who is looking to develop skills and knowledge in charity management and strategy. This is a job for someone who is ambitious, collaborative, proactive and who has a genuine passion for championing the mental health of seriously ill children and their families.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising: Work alongside with the Head of Philanthropy and Projects to implement the fundraising strategy, including:

• Delivery of the specific fundraising activity delegated to this role to grow income year on year (individuals, community, corporate, legacies, events), supported by the work of freelancers.
• Strategic oversight of all public fundraising including monitoring, evaluating and reporting to the Board.
• Ensure excellence in donor stewardship that helps retain, grow and diversify support from existing donors.
• Maintain a proactive focus on donor acquisition, across the UK, prioritising areas where we have projects.
• Effectively utilise the CRM to proactively and accurately capture donor information and consents.
• Strong focus on return on investment to ensure efficiency in working nationwide, carefully prioritising activity.

Charity management and operations

• Help to shape organisational strategy, using data insight to drive decision making.
• Data management lead; incl. CRM management, data protection, embedding a culture of data collection.
• Lead on setting and managing annual income and expenditure budgets.
• Ensure compliance with the latest regulatory requirements and sector best practice.
• Coordinate and manage policy, procedure, risk management and wider charity administration.
• Provide support for financial management; incl. outsourced book keeping/monthly management accounts; working with accountants to ensure timely production of the Annual Report and Financial Statements
• Work closely with Board members with specific lead responsibility, incl. with the Treasurer in the production of cashflow and other financial reports.
• Supported by the volunteer coordinator (freelance), manage and develop a network of volunteers and ambassadors (e.g. talks, photo calls, events, collection tins, admin, research).
• Act as Secretary to the Board; including statutory filing, coordinating quarterly meetings and taking minutes, compiling/circulating Board papers, diarising other meetings and communication as needed.
• Represent the charity externally with diverse stakeholders.
• Responsible for the effective management and leadership of the public fundraising and operations team.

Job Description: Head of Finance

Position:Head of Finance 

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Full time, compressed or part time hours considered

Location: Home based (UK, with minimum monthly travel)

Contract: Permanent contract with a 6-month probationary period

Reporting to: CEO

Start Date: 1st April

Application deadline: Friday 14th February 2025

Interviews will be held via video conference the week of the 24th February 2025

Kids Club Kampala is a UK charity with a Christian ethos that works to transform the lives of children in the slums of Kampala in Uganda. We help vulnerable kids in Uganda to survive and to thrive by providing for both their immediate needs and strengthening their futures through educating, feeding, protecting, and skilling. We work in partnership with our team in Uganda who passionately lead and implement our projects which are a life line to some of the most vulnerable children in the world. We are an ambitious and growing organisation, and this is an exciting time for a committed and passionate individual to join our friendly and supportive team.

The Head of Finance will be responsible for overseeing the finances at Kids Club Kampala. They will support the growth of the organisation through undertaking financial management, leading on financial reporting, and by providing strategic financial support to the CEO and the Board. The Head of Finance will be responsible for the day-to-day management of financial transactions and procedures, undertaking bookkeeping, budgeting, reporting, cash flow forecasting and foreign exchange hedging. They will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and work closely with the CEO to provide regular management account information, as well as acting as the financial representative for Kids Club Kampala when dealing with trustees and external stakeholders. They will also work with and provide strategic financial support and training where needed to the Ugandan office finance counterparts. 

Job Description

Financial Management 

• Own the general ledger, reconciling transactions using Xero accounting software, and ensuring the accounts are accurate and up to date

• Track income and expenditure against budgets and work with the whole team to revise forecasts accordingly 

• Monitor reserves and restricted funds, including tracking of grant funding, ensuring compliance with financial policies and controls

• Responsible for cash and treasury management including FX hedging

• Ensure tax compliance including the processing of gift aid claims

• Responsible for managing and reporting on UK office payroll

• Line management of the finance and administration officer

Financial Reporting

• Lead on the preparation of year end accounts for independent examination, including working with auditors on any queries

• Create and present quarterly financial reports to the Board of Trustees and the Finance sub-committee

• Work with the Ugandan office team to ensure sound accountability of spending and where necessary provide financial support and training 

• Provide regular management account updates for the CEO and wider team including cash flow position

• Production of pro forma cash flow and accounting reconciliations for the year

Strategic Finance and Business Strategy 

• Lead on the creation and development of annual budgets, work plans and cash flow forecasts, presenting to Trustees for approval

• Optimize financial exchange through strategic foreign exchange hedging

• Liaise with both colleagues in the UK and Uganda to create cash flow forecasts, monitoring spend and tracking progress against KPIs

• Regularly review and identify financial risks that could significantly impact upon the organisation and work with the rest of the team to ensure that appropriate steps are taken to manage and mitigate such risks

• As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, provide strategic financial support and advice, where needed, to the CEO and the Board of Trustees.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Professional accountancy experience, ideally in a charity context 

• Significant knowledge and experience of financial planning, budgeting and management reporting

• Experience of strengthening financial processes and systems and delivering process improvements

• Experience of producing statutory accounts, including audit and budget preparation

• Advanced MS Excel and/or Google sheets experience and skills, including importing data into accounting systems from third party sources 

• Good communication skills including the ability to translate and explain financial information to non-finance colleagues and stakeholders 

• Ability to think strategically, innovatively and creatively

• Good, independent judgment

• Ambitious, results and impact-focused

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently, prioritizing your own workload

• Committed to understanding and supporting the vision, values and ethos of Kids Club Kampala

Desirable:

• Experience using Xero accounting software

• Passion for making a difference for vulnerable children

• Thorough understanding of charity accounting and the charities SORP 

• International development experience and knowledge

• Senior management experience in the public, private or voluntary sector

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave pro rata and additional 8 days of public holidays

• Flexible, remote working policies

• 5% pension contributions

• Time off for your birthday

• Flexible working hours

• Individual training and development plan / investment in your professional development

• Optional trip to Uganda after your first year of employment

• Monthly team meet ups

• Annual wellbeing day

• Christmas get together

• Annual training days

• Annual training budget

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter, detailing why you are applying for the job and how you meet the person specification toCharity Job before the closing date of Friday 14th February 2025. Interviews will be held via video conference the week of the 24th February 2025.

If you have any questions or need further information about the role, please feel free to reach out

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Kids Club Kampala, we are committed to building an inclusive organisation where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Head of Operations - Women's Housing Action Group (WHAG)

An excellent operations leadership opportunity in an accomplished Northwest homelessness and domestic abuse support charity

About us

WHAG is a leading Northwest based charity with 45 years’ experience of delivering quality support services to those vulnerable homeless women, young parents, women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse.

We support people to overcome the experiences they have had and improve their safety and life opportunities. We give them the information they need to make positive choices about their futures and then build up the skills and resources needed to take control of their own lives, to secure their own tenancy and maintain a quality of life in the long term.

We are also skilled in delivering relationship training to employers, colleges and schools as part of our mission to end domestic abuse, homelessness, and the breakdown of relationships.

WHAG owns 20 properties and manages an additional 80 through lease and letting arrangements, supporting and housing people in Rochdale, Wigan, Cheshire West and Chester. Our front line teams who number some 45 dedicated staff working across communities and in 5 locations take pride in our values-driven approach and commitment to providing person-led support.

About the Role

By embodying our values of Empowerment, Choice, Change, Strength, you will be an inclusive leader of innovative, trusted and person-centred, trauma-informed services.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will build on strong foundations to deliver on our mission and develop our capabilities for the future across a diverse range of services and projects.

You will guide and support staff in the effective support of clients and ensure timely and robust processes for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on outcomes. You will coach and innovate our services delivery, identifying and shaping new opportunities to achieve our mission.

You will build strong relationships with commissioners and key stakeholders including contract managers, agencies and other bodies offering support to clients to identify new opportunities for contract and grant based delivery.

A key member of the senior leadership team you will be help shape and implement WHAG’s business and operational strategy and deputise for the Chief Executive when required.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven management experience in delivering impact across similar person-centred services
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and how to assure its effectiveness
• Experience of strategic and operational risk reporting, budgeting, planning and management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical, monitoring and reporting skills and attention to detail.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and other use of database programmes for Operations
• Passionate about WHAG’s aims and ethos
• Have a high degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy and organisational spirit.
• Have a hands on approach and be a team player

WHAG is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity to ensure that we reflect the full breadth of the people and communities we support, and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

How to apply

Eastside People is supporting WHAG in the recruitment of this role.

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role including the following:

• Why are you interested in the Head of Operations role at WHAG and how it fits with your skills and management approach?
• How your application matches to the essential skills and experience specified in the job description and person specification. Please give examples where possible

The closing date for applications is February 14th 2025.

Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after and shortlisted candidates will have an interview with WHAG on March 3rd 2025.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Location: Rochdale (With flexible working)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Starting Salary £49,000 plus benefits

Hours: Full time, 36 hrs with the potential to work flexible hours and one day a week from home

Benefits: Health Plan, cycle, Computer, Pension & Savings Schemes. Annual Leave: 23 days per annum rising to 28, 5 hours per year to attend hospital appointments.

You may also have experience in the following: Director of Operations, Operations Manager, Service Manager, Service Lead, Head of Service, Deputy CEO, Deputy Director, Operations and Service Manager, Director of Operations and Service, Head of Operations and HR, Operations Lead, Deputy Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager.

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The Head of Alumni Engagement and Development will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategy for fostering strong relationships with Ackworth School’s Old Scholar community, supporting the long-term interests of the school as we head towards our 250th anniversary in 2029. This role is responsible for fundraising, donor relations, and legacy initiatives, as well as coordinating and delivering events and communications aimed at engaging with Old Scholars and the broader Ackworth School and Quaker community. 

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications, the Head of Alumni Engagement and Development will collaborate closely with various school departments to elevate the school’s profile and optimise income generation. The focus will be on relationship management with key high-value donors and promoting a culture of philanthropy. Additionally, the role will drive support for Ackworth School capital projects and cultivate a culture of donor care that motivates current and potential supporters.

Ackworth School, a co-educational boarding and day school, was founded in 1779 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). It maintains its ethos and traditions and is still governed by the Society. The school is academically non-selective and provides an excellent range of facilities and extra-curricular opportunities, recently achieving "Excellent" in the FCI/EQI (February 2023). The Head is a member of both HMC and the Society of Heads.

Our pupils are one of Ackworth's USP's. Visitors to the school never fail to acknowledge how amazing they are and how positive the encounter is. All staff at Ackworth pay a key part in the operation of the School to make sure that it runs smoothly and so that we can focus on delivering an excellent education for our pupils. 

The successful candidate will be able to:

·Collaborate with the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications to create a fundraising strategy centred on capital projects and bursaries.

·Lead personal engagement fundraising, developing strategies for securing principal and major donors.

·Meet annual personal income targets, increasing both donor numbers and regular giving income.

·Monitor and report on fundraising income, events, and activities, including producing financial reports.

·Design and manage a program of events aimed at engaging Ackworth School Old Scholars and wider Ackworth School community members.

·Develop robust data sets to inform strategic goals, particularly those related to income generation and maintain detailed records of Old Scholars and donors, building comprehensive individual profiles in the contact database.

In return we offer:

·a competitive salary of between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum based on experience and qualifications.

·generous fee remission of 50% for the children of our staff.

·all food and refreshments during the working day.

·free on-site parking.

·flexible pension, health benefits and an electric car purchase scheme

·a supportive and friendly environment based on the Quaker ethos of the school.

·a beautiful working location in an ideal location within easy travelling distance of the main centres of Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster and York.

Interested candidates are welcome to contact the school to arrange a confidential discussion. Please contact our HR Administrator, Kim Reather.

Closing Date:Friday 14th February 2025 at 10.00am. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th February 2025.

Completed school application forms should be submitted with a cover letter of no more than one page

Applicants should read carefully the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy. Our recruitment privacy notice is also available on our website under “Working For Us”. 

Ackworth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and an enhanced DBS and Barred list check with Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants should also be in sympathy with the School’s Quaker ethos.

Are you a regulatory expert with a passion for quality assurance and education?

TPP are working with the National Examining Board for Dental Nurses (NEBDN), a leading provider of qualifications for Dental Nurses in the UK, to recruit for a unique opportunity to take on a key leadership role, ensuring compliance and excellence within the organisation. Join as the Head of Regulation and drive quality, innovation, and regulatory success.

Benefits Package

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Employment type: Permanent, full time - 35 hours per week
• Working arrangements: Remote / hybrid working with flexibility to attend Preston Head Office for meetings.
• Personal Development: Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

About the Organisation

NEBDN is on a mission to empower dental nurses through qualifications that enhance lifelong career development. Guided by values of fairness, collaboration, and inclusivity, the organisation is a leader in dental nurse education and development. As the Head of Regulation, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping its reputation and ensuring compliance with educational standards.

About the Role

As Head of Regulation and a member of the Senior Management Team, you will:

• Safeguard the organisation's reputation by ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks.
• Develop and oversee a cutting-edge quality assurance framework for consistent service excellence.
• Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory reporting, including annual compliance statements, external audits, and adverse effect management.
• Lead internal and external quality teams to maintain educational standards that reinforce the charity's leadership position.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement while mitigating risks and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a robust quality assurance framework aligned with best practices.
• Lead regulatory reporting, including statements of compliance, thematic reviews, and data requests.
• Monitor regulatory changes, ensuring timely and effective organisational responses.
• Oversee training on compliance and best practices for quality assurance teams.
• Represent the charity in external networks and foster partnerships with education regulators.
• Develop and report on key performance indicators to the Executive and Board.
• Manage budgets and drive efficiencies through successful change initiatives.

Skills / Experience Required

You must have:

• Significant people management experience, leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Expertise in regulatory reporting, including preparing statements of compliance for Ofqual.
• Proven success in developing and implementing quality assurance frameworks.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with regulators and stakeholders.
• Experience engaging with educational regulatory bodies and handling risk management.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

• Empathy with the organisation's values.

To Apply

• Covering letter
  • No more than 1 page of A4
  • Addressing the required skills and experience listed above
• CV

Interview Process

• One-stage, in-person (Preston) interview
  • Competency-based questions - provided in advance.
  • A presentation based on a pre-assigned scenario.

Deadline for Applications

• Friday 7^th February 2025

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Join the National Youth Agency as their Head of Policy and Public Affairs and help transform the lives of young people!

Are you passionate about shaping the future of youth work and making a real difference to the lives of young people? The National Youth Agency (NYA) is looking for a talented policy expert to join their team as the Head of Policy and Public Affairs in a fully remote role.

About:

The NYA is the national body for youth work, committed to supporting and championing youth work across England. They believe in the power of youth work to unlock young people's potential and provide high-quality support and opportunities. Their mission is to enable more people to deliver great youth work so that every young person can experience its transformative impact, and they need your expertise to help achieve this.

The Role:

As the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping local and national policies affecting the youth sector. You will work closely with our Director of Policy, Insights and External Affairs, and key stakeholders to develop and deliver cutting-edge policy and public affairs strategies. Your responsibilities will include:

• Influencing youth policy and government funding to strengthen the youth sector.
• Developing credible policy positions that align with their mission.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with political parties and key decision-makers.
• Leading policy events and roundtables.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners to drive meaningful change.

About You:

We are looking for someone with significant experience in a senior policy role, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to engage with senior-level decision-makers.

You should have an understanding of current debates and priorities in the youth work space or within intersecting policy areas and sectors such as education, health, youth justice etc and be able to manage a complex workload to meet tight deadlines. Experience in managing and motivating a small team is also essential.

Why Work for NYA? They prioritise the well-being and development of their employees. They offer a flexible working approach – fully remote working, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

How to Apply: If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and passion to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please note this role will be subject to enhanced DBS.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Salary (UK): £50,366 plus benefits (Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate). 

The role: 

Mary’s Meals International is recruiting for an experienced Head of Safeguarding to join our People & Governance team. In this key role, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of safeguarding activity across the Mary’s Meals network.

Reporting to the Chief Officer – People & Governance, and working closely with colleagues across the world, you will develop and implement project management plans to ensure our Global Safeguarding Policy is embedded consistently and sustainably across our movement.

As global subject matter expert, you will lead on the development of a global safeguarding strategy and develop our approach to safeguarding in different contexts. You will support, mentor and capacity build a global safeguarding team.  

You will:

· Oversee the development and continual improvement of the global safeguarding policy framework.

· Develop a comprehensive implementation plan to fully embed the safeguarding standards across the global network with a strong emphasis on a high-quality training programme.

· Through direct and matrix management arrangements, lead, coach and capacity build the global safeguarding team and ensure that all activities are consistent and complementary.

· Work with leadership teams globally to develop and embed an organisational culture which is supportive of good safeguarding practice. 

· Continue to embed our survivor centred approach to ensure that care and support is provided to those who have experienced harm.

Required skills and experience:

· Experience of working in a senior safeguarding or child protection position internationally with in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of sector safeguarding best practice.

· Experience of successfully developing and managing change projects and of implementing safeguarding standards globally.

· Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, demonstrating sound judgement based on evidence, knowledge and understanding.

· Experience of managing and developing a diverse, remote team.

· Experience of conducting and supporting investigations in a survivor centred way.

· Proven leader and influencer, you will bring relevant experience of implementing policies, projects and change.

· Cultural sensitivity, great communication skills and experience of developing productive relationships in a global organisation, up to Board level.

About us:

This is a global role, we are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, and we are open to part time working patterns. There will be a requirement for travel to countries where Mary’s Meals operates including Kenya, Liberia, Malawi and Zambia.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.

We believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.  Mary’s Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement. This role undertakes regulated work with children, and you will be required to register with the Protected Vulnerable Group Scheme or local equivalent before undertaking your role.

Salary advertised is for UK based candidates, our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Mary’s Meals operates.

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note, highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 16th February 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Head of Growth, Development and Outreach (Maternity Cover)

Location: Home based, with regular travel across the UK for work.

Contract: Full time, 35hrs per week, 12 months maternity cover

Salary: £47,000

Closing Date: 14th February 2025

Interview: A selection day will be held 6th March 2025 at our National Support Centre in London (travel expenses to the selection day will be paid subject to prior approval)

Are you a first-class leader, manager coach and mentor with experience of leading growth in a volunteer involving community organisation?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

We are currently looking for a Head of Growth, Development & Outreach to cover 12 months maternity leave.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Young People, Volunteer & Business Support the postholder will provide our disbursed team of Growth & Development Workers with clear management, guidance, support and advice on growth, development, volunteer recruitment and retention. The role will coordinate and drive forward our work in these area, helping the Sea Cadets to make a difference to the lives of even more young people across the UK.

The postholder will have excellent management, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage a diverse workload and operate in a collaborative way with others. They will have an understanding of issues facing volunteering, recruitment, retention and growth in voluntary organisations and the effective management and support of remote workers is essential.

Responsibilities

The following is a list of the principal tasks of the Head of Growth, Development & Outreach and is not intended to be an exhaustive list:

• Provide line management for the Project Coordinators, Growth & Development Team Leaders and through them the Growth & Development Workers.
• Providing both management support and technical advice on growth, development and volunteer recruitment, retention and support functions.
• Contribute to the strategic development and sustainable growth of The Sea Cadets nationally.
• Lead and manage the effective implementation of new and ongoing projects that support outreach, growth, development, volunteer and/or cadet recruitment and retention, including but not limited to externally funded projects, liaising with and reporting to funders as required
• Support and advise employees, volunteers and others on the growth and development of the Sea Cadets.

Requirements

• Experience of managing and supporting a disbursed staff team
• Experience of successful growth & development in a community organisation context
• Experience of working with volunteers and a good understanding of how to ensure they are effectively recruited, managed and supported
• Experience of working and/or volunteering in a voluntary youth organisation
• Experience of delivering externally funded projects through the effective support and management of both staff and volunteers
• Experience of liaising with and reporting to external funders

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack attached.

Benefits

• Flexible Working hours
• Cycle to work scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 2 years
• Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the pension
• Private medical insurance
• Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

If you are interested in this Head of Growth, Development and Outreach vacancy, please apply now!

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo a criminal record check.

Job Title: Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships Fixed Term Opportunity (Maternity Cover)  until March 2026

At the Canal and River Trust we know that our network of canals, rivers and reservoirs improve the lives of the more than 10 million people who visit each month, that our 2,000 miles of connected hedgerows, towpaths and waterways provide vital corridors for nature protecting biodiversity and providing landscape scale opportunities for improvement, and looking forward we know our work will be vital as we as a nation adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change.  And yet few people know we are a charity in need their support. This is about to change.

The Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships leads a team which inspires support and develops and sustains relationships with businesses, major donors, trusts and foundations and some statutory funders to help deliver the strategic ambitions of the charity. The team has substantial growth plans – and this role is to help shape and build that growth. It requires someone excited to deliver change and comfortable operating as a player – coach, delivering both leadership and hands on activity.

Location/base: This role will be based from home. Regular travel (approx. 2 days a week will be required for meetings with donors and team).

Vision and strategy

• Implement and refine the newly agreed Fundraising Strategy – positioning the team and driving improvements across the organisation to deliver to target.
• An inspiring and effective leader and line manager of a team. Setting objectives, conducting supervision meetings, and chairing team meetings.

Partnership working and relationship development

• Leading the team to build profitable, multi-year relationships with corporates, trust and foundations, and major donors; as well as personally developing your own portfolio of key strategic relationships.
• Supporting the team to build a strong prospect pipeline, developing compelling cases for support and engaging cultivation and stewardship plans.
• Responsible for managing your own portfolio of prospects and supporters with the capacity to make significant transformational gifts.
• Designing systems and procedures around cultivation, stewardship, and recognition to ensure the Trust maximises the potential of every relationship, seeking support from key internal stakeholders where appropriate.
• Ensuring a robust and sustainable philanthropy and partnerships programme – including excellent account and relationship management for current partners and a proactive approach to secure future supporters
• Develop relationships with Senior Volunteers including Trustees, Regional Advisory Boards and potentially Appeal Boards

Team Work

• Contribute fully to the fundraising management team, taking the lead on some key cross-team and cross-organisational activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to explore opportunities for income generation, in particular building on each team’s existing contacts and networks.
• Working with the Regional Teams to optimise income generation in philanthropy and partnerships from our enterprise and community engagement activities.

Outwood Looking

• Represent the organisation externally at a senior level.
• Keep abreast of sector developments and maintain an awareness of philanthropic trends, news, events and legislation particularly around fundraising compliance and regulation.

People & Budget Management

• The role will have responsibility for leading, motivating, mentoring and coaching and performance management of 9 colleagues
• Overseeing team deployment planning and management. Prepare, monitor and control the annual business plan and income budget.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Excellent communication, networking and presentational skills
• Specific understanding of strategic corporate partnerships, high value trust and foundation relationships and giving from high net worth individuals.
• Flexible, creative and collaborative approach to work, able and willing to both lead and be a ‘hands on’ member of a team
• Experience of working for a multi-faceted organisation with a complex stakeholder environment and where voluntary income is not the dominant income source.
• A proven ability to develop and write persuasive and successful funding applications and partnership proposals for major donors, trust and foundations and corporates.
• Strong cultivation and stewardship experience, understanding the needs of potential and existing partners, whilst influencing and mobilising internal stakeholder to help secure and sustain long term high value support.
• Well organised with business planning and project management skills, with an ability to organise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and planning

What we offer:

In addition to your salary of up to £75,000, you will benefit from a Car Cash Allowance and a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits.

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.

When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day

About the opportunity:

The Tutor Communications Officer will work closely with the Communications and Media Manager to support all aspects of stakeholder communications and engagement at Action Tutoring. The role will require you to develop engaging and motivational content when communicating with our volunteer tutor network, schools and other stakeholders.

The Tutor Communications Officer will develop their data management and analytical skills, when evaluating the impact of communications and maintaining subscriber data. They will also develop detailed knowledge of our e-communications software (Campaign Monitor) to create precise and engaging email campaigns with accurate segmentation of recipients. 

Comprehensive induction and training will be provided. Action Tutoring is committed to providing development opportunities for its staff and, as a growing charity, there are plenty of opportunities to take on new areas of responsibility. 

Key responsibilities of the role: 

• Work with Communications and Engagement teams to create impactful communications that recruit new tutors, re-engage lapsed volunteers, and convert former tutors into long-term charity supporters.
• Maintain and analyse data across our e-communications platforms (ValueText, Campaign Monitor) and our volunteer database (Salesforce) to optimize audience targeting and engagement, while ensuring GDPR compliance and data cleanliness.
• Respond to tutors’ enquiries and feedback complaints as part of managing the communications’ team inbox, whilst supporting the wider team to do the same.
• Work with the Communications and Media Manager and other communications officer to produce interesting and relevant pupil and tutor case studies throughout the year. Collaborate with our Programme Team and your MarComms colleagues to source appropriate case studies from our partner schools and volunteer network.
   

Key information: 

Reports to: Communications and Media Manager 

Salary: £25,235 per annum plus London Weighting of £2,271 per annum (if applicable) 

Contract and hours: Permanent, full-time. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A
full working week is 37.5 hours.

Closing date: Sunday 16th February 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 25th February 2025

Start date: As soon as possible 

Place of work: This role is remote, with occasional travel to London. The candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Our London office address is: x+why Fivefields, 8-10 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0DH
 

Application process:

Please submit a completed application form via our website.

In the form you will be asked to reflect on the statements below:

1. Please provide examples of when you have shown evidence of being a creative and effective communicator, able to adapt to different audiences and platforms to achieve an outcome.

2. Please provide examples of when you have shown the ability to 'spin different plates' simultaneously while working to high standards.

3. What experience do you have with data management and analysis? Please provide specific examples of how you've used data to improve communication strategies

Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents—please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you. 

Please note, we do not accept CVs and cover letters. We only accept applications with the application form.