Impact Lead Jobs

•  Do you love planning and are you happiest when a job is completed well?

• Do you enjoy tackling complex challenges?

• Would you like to work alongside an amazing team to achieve common goals?
  
  We’re looking for a skilled project manager to support our dynamic and creative Communications and Fundraising team at BMS World Mission.
  
  About you: The successful candidate will be a highly organised and approachable individual with experience of managing projects from planning to completion. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who thrives in a collaborative environment.
  
  About us: BMS World Mission is a Christian mission organisation founded in 1792, today we work in over 30 countries across four continents. We are passionate about making Jesus known around the world and transforming the lives of those we serve.
  
  Why this role matters: This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of all BMS projects and publications. You will project manage new initiatives and support colleagues in successfully delivering their projects. This role will also involve managing our production schedule, creating deadline dates and overseeing the final stages of projects including printing and mailing.
  
  This role is a great opportunity for an experienced project manager to work in a supportive environment, being part of a vision that truly matters. If you are called to a role where teamwork is key and you can make a real impact, this is for you.
  
  We will have a lunchtime virtual drop in session for questions on Thursday 19 December at 12pm. Contact us for the link to this meeting.

About Us

VoiceAbility is a leading national charity working across the UK to support people, who face disadvantage or discrimination, to achieve their goals and rights and have their voice heard when it matters most.

We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where every team member is valued for their unique contributions. Guided by our mission to amplify underrepresented voices, we are committed to professional development, offering tailored opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership. Our values of empowerment, respect, and integrity underpin everything we do, ensuring a supportive environment where both individuals and the organisation thrive in driving meaningful societal change.

We are seeking an exceptional Commercial Director with a strong marketing and commercial sales background, coupled with proven experience in delivering strategic growth in competitive market environments. This pivotal role combines entrepreneurial vision, sales expertise, and operational excellence to drive sustainable revenue growth while strengthening our position as a trusted advocate for underrepresented voices.

Role Purpose

The Commercial Director will be a driving force behind VoiceAbility’s mission, leading the charge in shaping and executing bold growth strategies that secure new revenue streams and enhance the organisation’s reach. Combining proactive entrepreneurial leadership with sharp market intelligence and stakeholder influence, you will deliver measurable results in revenue generation, service expansion, and operational excellence, ensuring VoiceAbility thrives as a not-for-profit leader in a competitive landscape.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership and Growth Execution

1. • Implement and oversee the organisation’s long-term growth strategy.
   • Translate organisational objectives into actionable marketing and business plans.
   • Oversee contract retention and tendering processes to secure new business and revenue.
   • Represent VoiceAbility as a credible advocate to policymakers and key stakeholders.

2. Market Expansion and Revenue Growth

1. • Identify and exploit new geographic markets, customer segments, and funding streams.
   • Strengthen relationships with commissioners, stakeholders, and customers to drive growth.
   • Leverage market research and business intelligence to maintain competitiveness.
   • Proactively build opportunities to enhance VoiceAbility’s market position.

3. Brand, Marketing, and Public Engagement

1. • Strengthen VoiceAbility’s brand positioning as a trusted and influential voice.
   • Create strategic partnerships to lead and support multi-channel campaigns to drive public awareness and engagement.
   • Use storytelling and data-driven insights to enhance visibility and credibility.
   • Ensure the organisation remains visible and respected in its field.

4. Operational Efficiency and Innovation

1. • Leverage technological advancements, including AI, to improve operational efficiency and customer engagement.
   • Monitor trends and opportunities to ensure strategic readiness and innovation.

5. Team Leadership and Strategic Influence

1. • Build and lead a high-performing commercial team, equipping them with the intelligence and tools to drive growth, by utilising their individual strengths
   • Foster a collaborative, innovative team culture aligned with organisational objectives.
   • Influence policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders to achieve VoiceAbility’s strategic mission and vision.

Skills and Competencies

To excel in this role, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic and Commercial Expertise: A proven track record of delivering growth, securing contracts, and driving financial performance.
• Sales and Marketing Acumen: Proven ability to develop targeted campaigns, secure new business, and retain client loyalty.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Evidenced expertise in building trusted relationships with commissioners, policymakers, and partners.
• Operational Innovation: Experience leveraging technology, including AI, to enhance service delivery and decision-making.
• Leadership and Team Development: A proven leader with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
• Commitment to Diversity: Strong understanding of embracing diverse perspectives in stakeholder engagement and service delivery.
• Professional Credentials: Membership of relevant professional bodies and/or a degree in business administration or marketing is an advantage.

How to Apply: Please click on the apply button to be redirected to the VoiceAbility website.

Closing Date: Friday 3rd January 2025 – 1700hrs

Please note, given the importance and value of this role to the organisation, we will interview suitable candidates who match our criteria on a rolling basis and may appoint before the closing date.

Jangala is seeking a dynamic and inspiring Head of Fundraising to lead our fundraising efforts and drive sustainable growth. This role is pivotal in achieving Jangala’s ambitious goal of connecting underserved communities to the internet, enhancing connectivity resilience, empowering individuals, and reducing the global digital divide. 

Your work will involve developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, cultivating new partnerships, and leading a collaborative team to secure the resources needed to scale our impact and innovation globally.

About Jangala

Jangala is a technology charity dedicated to providing essential internet access globally, with the goal of  connecting 4 million people to the internet  by 2030. Founded in 2015 as a volunteer initiative providing Wi-Fi to 5,000 people in the Calais Jungle refugee camp, Jangala offers a unique approach through its novel connectivity solutions, and takes great pride in its strong partnerships with international aid actors, grassroots organisations and public bodies.

We are driven by a vision of equalising technology for everyone, and are fully committed to addressing the realities of digital exclusion and the fragilities of internet connectivity, both in the UK and around the world. As a non-political, non-governmental registered charity, we focus on bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity resilience.

Since our full-time founding six years ago, we’ve made a significant impact through innovative technology and robust partnerships. Big Box, our rugged connectivity champion, serves critical and challenging deployments, from response teams in an emergency zone to a remote educational hub. Get Box, developed rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensures that households and individuals are able to  stay connected to the internet, whatever their circumstances. 

Details of the role

As Jangala enters a critical phase of growth, we are scaling up our operations to meet our ambitious target of connecting four million people by 2030. The Head of Fundraising will play a crucial role in driving this expansion by developing and implementing strategic fundraising initiatives, expanding our network of supporters, and ensuring the sustainability of our programs. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a pioneering organisation at the forefront of humanitarian technology.

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader with a proven track record in fundraising who can inspire and lead a team and is passionate about using technology for social good.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with Jangala's mission and growth objectives.

• Identifying and securing new funding opportunities across various channels, including corporate partnerships, grants, philanthropy and individual giving.

• Leading, mentoring, and managing the fundraising team, setting clear objectives and ensuring their professional growth.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and potential funders, leveraging networks and partnerships to expand Jangala's reach.

• Monitoring and reporting on fundraising performance, adapting strategies to meet or exceed fundraising targets.

The person we're looking for

We understand that many people - especially people who identify as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds or from other underrepresented groups - only apply for jobs when they believe they match 100% of the criteria. If you don’t meet all the criteria but you’re inspired by Jangala's mission and are eager to lead programmes that help some of the world’s most excluded populations, we want to hear from you.

Core Requirements:

• Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record of achieving with a track record of achieving six figure grants or contracts.

• Experience working with corporate funders.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic fundraising plans.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience inspiring and guiding a team.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, capable of engaging a wide range of stakeholders and able to stay abreast of sector trends and enhance Jangala's visibility and influence in the UK and internationally.

• Adaptable and open to feedback, fostering a collaborative and transparent work environment.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in one or more of the technology, humanitarian, UK charities or international development sectors.

• Existing network of contacts in relevant areas eg. corporate funders interested in tech 4 good, UK based trust and foundations, global humanitarian funders, and government contacts interested in humanitarian technologies.

• Proven ability to secure multi-year funding commitments.

• Familiarity with open-source technology and its impact on social good.

• Strong strategic vision with the ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.

• Experience working closely with senior leadership and leveraging organisational strengths.

• Commitment to Jangala's mission and values.

• Experience with multi-channel fundraising, including corporate partnerships, grants, and individual giving.

• Ability to leverage storytelling and organisational narratives to engage funders.

• Experience in bidding for commercial tenders or working in social enterprises/CICs

Important details

Jangala’s office is based in London and operates a remote-first working policy. Travel to our London office will be required for mind-mapping and collaborative work at least once a week.

We are committed to creating an environment that attracts, motivates, and supports the best people from all backgrounds. This includes:

• Flexible working (general arrangement is one day in the office per week)

• 29 days of paid leave a year, on top of paid bank holidays (in a normal year that’s 37)

• Quarterly bonus assessed on a whole team level

• 5% employer pension contribution

• Free gym and climbing membership

• Potential shadow share options in future commercialisation

• Enhanced parental leave

• A real focus on learning and development with each person having an L&D budget

• Yearly opportunities to volunteer and gain on-the-ground experience of the impact Jangala is having in communities and disaster areas

• Team days out

• A hiring process that emphasises experience, talent and motivation, rather than academic qualifications or CV specifics

We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religious beliefs or none. We particularly encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the technology and charity industries.

The starting salary for this role is £48,000-£55,000 per annum, with consideration for part-time arrangements.

We're looking for someone a bit special who believes in the deep potential of children who are not thriving elsewhere in life. We’re looking for experience, passion, energy and the drive to go the extra mile on these young people’s behalf.

The position is a dual role. You’ll join as one of two dedicated Youth Workers and will lead on a portion of Free to Be Kids’ year-round follow-on support for vulnerable young people who we have already engaged via our Thrive Outside residentials. Crucially, a core aspect of the role will be leading an average of 8-10 of our residential projects across each year - working on the ground with the children, leading the volunteers, and helping make the projects special, safe, and transformative for vulnerable young people, many of whom have complex needs. You’ll be joining a small staff team of 8, supplemented by a vibrant and committed group of volunteers.

Attendance at approximately 8-10 five-six night residential projects per year outside London is a core component of this role.

On offer to the right candidate:

Salary: Circa £29,000-£34,000, dependent on experience.

Hours: Fulltime: 37.5 hours per week. Essential attendance on at c.8-10 residential projects a year.

Leave: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays and up to 13 additional pre-set discretionary reward days in September and during the Christmas period.

Other benefits: 4% employer pension contribution paid on full base salary, rising by 1% per year of service, up to a maximum of 6%, hybrid working, office with great transport links, flexible working (outside core hours), employee reward scheme, a tight-knit effective team with great morale.

Based: Hybrid – our small office in Waterloo, London. Hybrid working is well established with the majority of the team splitting time around 50:50 between the office and home.

To start: Ideally, February 2025.

Who we’re looking for:

Our next Youth Work hero. You'll be fun, active, energised, deeply experienced in work with young people with complex needs, and looking to join an organisation you can believe in and who in return will believe and invest in you.

You’ll have multiple years’ experience working alongside young people who might struggle in other settings and will be used to dealing with a range of challenging behaviours and complex support needs, ideally including mental health support needs,with a good understanding of safeguarding. You’ll have the flexibility to work away from home on up to 10 week-long residential projects per year. Ideally, you’ll also have experience of leading projects for children – whether residential or non-residential. Experience of working on or leading residentials projects themselves is not required but may be an advantage.

We are a small, vibrant, friendly staff team of 8, growing to 9 by the summer, supported by a committed volunteer base of around 200.

We are particularly keen to encourage applications from those who can help us represent the lived experiences of our children through their own lived experience or background.

To apply:

See full Job Description & Person Specification on our website.

Send a copy of your CV or up to date LinkedIn profile, as well as a covering letter, by the closing date of 8pm, Sunday 5th January 2025.

Covering letters should be very approximately 1 to 1.5 sides A4 and address the question of: ‘Why this role, why now’, as well as ‘what strengths, experience and skills you would bring with you to the role’.If you prefer, you are welcome to submit a short (2 to 4 minutes) video covering these questions either instead of, or to supplement, your cover letter. We have found this helps bring the strongest applications to life, though the video is not a requirement.

Selection Process and Timeline:

Selection will be via two stage interview. As there is only a short turnaround from application closure on 5th January to 1st stage interviews 8th-9th January, we will assess applications and offer interview slots throughout the window. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you need to wait till the closing date to submit.

1st stage interviews:Weds 8th – Thurs 9th January (virtual)

2nd stage final interviews: Monday 13th January (in-person, London Waterloo)

Please hold interview dates as alternates dates are unlikely to be available.

​The role requires an Enhanced DBS check and existing right to work in the UK.

If you have any questions about the role, contact us via our website and we’d be happy to arrange an informal chat. We look forward to hearing from you!

Digital Marketing Manager
Location: Slimbridge Wetland Centre with the opportunity for hybrid working
Salary: £34,405 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

About The Role

Be part of something extraordinary.

At WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, we’re on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their power to benefit nature, people, and the planet. Join our passionate team and play a pivotal role in increasing awareness and engagement with our exciting new brand. Your expertise in digital marketing will help us connect with audiences and drive meaningful change.

The Role

As Digital Marketing Manager, you’ll develop and deliver a dynamic digital marketing strategy to attract first-time visitors to WWT sites and support membership recruitment and retention, particularly post-visit. Your work will directly support WWT’s mission of raising awareness about the importance of wetlands.

In this role, you will:

• Drive Impactful Campaigns: Develop and manage ‘paid for’ digital marketing campaigns with clear ROI metrics, helping us reach and engage key audiences.
• Lead with Strategy: Oversee digital marketing activities across WWT sites, ensuring consistent and compelling messaging that drives results.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with social media, brand, marketing, supporter engagement, and digital and data teams to align strategies and maximise impact.
• Evaluate & Optimise: Monitor campaign performance, providing analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement.

The role is a permanent full time position and will be base at Slimbridge Wetland Centre with the opportunity for hybrid working. This role would be expected to work at Slimbridge 2 days a week.

About You

We’re looking for a strategic digital marketer with a proven track record of delivering results.

The ideal candidate will:

• Develop and Deliver Strategy: Create and implement a bold, results-driven digital marketing strategy to drive first-time visitors to WWT wetland sites. 
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Advise on and work with relevant third parties to deliver the digital marketing aspects of visitor, profile, and engagement campaigns. You’ll work closely with the FMC and Operations Senior Leadership Teams to achieve campaign objectives.
• Drive E-Commerce Growth: Play a key role in developing WWT’s e-commerce strategy, ensuring marketing delivery aligns with WWT’s trading priorities while balancing other financial asks across the supporter journey.
• Lead Email Marketing: Oversee and develop WWT’s email marketing plan to serve new and existing supporters. You’ll ensure emails build engagement from data capture through to conversion and retention, maximising supporter relationships.
• Leverage Data & Insights: Lead on identifying trends in digital marketing, contextualising them for WWT to improve performance against objectives. This will include:

With excellent organisational skills, a strategic mindset, and strong technical expertise, you’ll thrive in managing multi-faceted digital campaigns and finding innovative ways to deliver exceptional results.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

 Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

Closing date: 13th January 2025

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Location: Based in London, working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ homeworking policy. This role is required to be in the office for a minimum of one day a week. This role will also require periodic travel to other Crisis locations in the UK.

About the role 

Crisis is looking for a Head of Strategy to drive and facilitate the execution of Crisis’ bold 10-year strategy, launched in June 2024. In this new role, you'll be at the heart of our mission to end homelessness. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will work alongside the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and lead a passionate and driven team, to unlock and drive change to achieve our new, ambitious strategy.

In this role you will translate strategy into delivery by being responsible for developing our strategic plans, bringing the focus and clarity needed to end homelessness in the next 10 years. You and your team will support Crisis to be clear on our strategic priorities, be able to implement their delivery, and enable us to track the impact we look to achieve.

By working across all teams, with a strong collaborative and facilitative approach, you will act as a critical friend, ensuring we are meeting out strategic objectives with curiosity, challenge, and an innovative mindset.

This is a varied, dynamic, and fulfilling role! A new opportunity to influence and enable ambitious change. We encourage anyone to apply who believes they have the skills needed to bring this new role to life.  

About you 

• An inspiring leader, experienced in bringing together teams and colleagues for meaningful collaborative work at all levels and drive strategic initiatives.
• Confident and comfortable in providing challenge to the status quo.
• An excellent communicator, being able to influence change at all levels of the organisation.
• An experienced strategic professional, with strengths in providing the right structure and rigor to enable delivery.
• Committed to our values: bold, impactful, collaborative, and equitable.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage. 
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly and more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 12 January 2025 23:55

Interview date and location: Tuesday 21 January 2025 in person at Universal House, Wentworth Street, E1

Interview process: Competency, scenario and value-based interview and a situational assessment task.  

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application? 

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too. 

Who We’re Looking For and why join us

At Refugee Legal Support (RLS), we seek a visionary and compassionate leader to become our first Executive Director. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a values-driven legal organisation that stands in solidarity with people on the move. 

With our current strategy concluding in 2025, we’re looking for a leader who can build on our strong foundations and guide the development of our next strategic plan, ensuring organisational cohesion at every step of this journey. You will bring strategic vision, expertise, and a collaborative approach to drive RLS’s future direction, strengthen anti-racist practices and accountability whilst empowering teams across Greece, the UK, and Northern France.

This role uniquely combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, bridging urgent client needs with long-term systemic change. For a leader passionate about migrant justice and equity, this is a career-defining opportunity to sustain and grow RLS’s mission while shaping its future.

Role Overview: 

The Executive Director is a new role for RLS. The successful candidate will lead RLS through its next phase of development, providing strategic leadership, promoting organisational cohesion and accountability whilst driving the fulfilment of our mission. As a representative and advocate for RLS, the Executive Director will oversee key areas such as organisational development, strategic planning, fundraising, robust financial planning, risk management, staff well-being, and external relations.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Organisational Development

   • Review and enhance RLS’s organisational structure and cohesiveness across offices and teams.

   • Implement strategic outcomes to ensure efficient and aligned operations.

2. Strategic Planning

   • Lead on developing and delivering strategic plans in alignment with RLS’s values and mission, incorporating regular reviews.

   • Ensure the sustainability of RLS’s mission and core programmes.

3. Lead the Management Team

   • Guide and support the Management Team, fostering effective collaboration.

   • Promote project integration, efficient delivery, and cross-team development.

   • Embed and promote robust accountability.

4. Governance

   • Work with and leverage the knowledge of the RLS’s Board of Trustees and thematic sub-committees to drive positive change and ensure sustainability.

   • Work with the chair of trustees and relevant subcommittees to maintain, review and improve existing governance structures and delegation schemes to enhance efficiency.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

   • Ensure RLS’s compliance with relevant regulations and effective risk management across operations in collaboration with managers. This includes SQM, OISC, LAA, employment law and regulations in foreign jurisdictions.

6. HR Oversight & Staff Development

   • Oversee HR functions, promote professional growth, and prioritise staff well-being.

   • Foster an inclusive and supportive working environment.

7. Fundraising & Financial Oversight

   • Deliver robust financial planning and drive RLS’s fundraising efforts in collaboration with management team and trustees.

   • Engage with key funders and develop sustainable funding strategies.

8. External Representation & Advocacy

   • Serve as the public face of RLS, advocating for our mission through media, events, and partnerships. Where considered appropriate, the Executive Director will be deputised by members of staff or management in external communications.

   • Act as a key contact for the Board of Trustees, promoting transparent communication between staff, management and board.

9. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

   • Own, review and implement appropriate MEL frameworks and practices. 

   • Implement progressive and compassionate accountability structures to ensure transparency across the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven leadership in an organisation focused on human rights, migration, or a related sector.

• Strong strategic planning and organisational development experience, ideally in a fast-growing setting.

• Experience of fundraising and financial management within the third sector.

• Experience leading remote, diverse teams and implementing inclusive HR practices.

• Deep understanding of the immigration and asylum landscape in the UK and Europe.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to represent RLS effectively to partners and the public.

• Be responsive

• Culturally sensitive

• Have a strong commitment to advancing migrant justice.

• A dynamic and innovative self-starter.

• Be highly organised.

• Be an active listener and a progressive leader.

• Be objective and apply good judgement in difficult situations.

• Fluent in English.

• The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate (we cover the cost). However, a criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment but should be disclosed on application;

• Have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Deep understanding and/or experience of working in an international context.

• A qualified practising or non-practising lawyer in the area of immigration and/ or human rights.

• Lived experience related to migration, or legal knowledge in immigration and asylum.

• Language skills relevant to our areas of operation, particularly Greek or French.

• Experience and understanding of pro bono legal projects.

• Experience in public speaking, media engagement, or international advocacy.

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Partnerships to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract to oversee our high performing and high potential Corporate Partnerships team. We are known in the sector for our partnerships with hospitality, retail and for our global partnership with IHG. Our unparalleled expertise and track record fighting hunger and malnutrition makes us a brilliant partner for any company looking to engage customers and staff and further their ESG and CSR goals. This is reflected in our portfolio of long-standing existing partners and retention rates, and the fact we’ve brokered 3 x new multi-year, high value partnerships in the last 6 months alone. 

You would lead a motivated and experienced team split across new business and account management; and join a collaborative and growth-orientated Senior Leadership Team that has overseen record increases in income, supporter numbers and engagement in the past 12 months. As a member of the Disaster’s Emergency Committee we benefit from close collaboration with 14 of the biggest and best charities working on humanitarian disasters, and as one of seven fundraising offices for Action Against Hunger across the world, you would be joining a global movement in the fight against hunger.   

This is your opportunity to get great experience, in a team that’s going places, and to make a life-changing difference to families and communities across the world. We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.

Closing Date: 2-Jan-2025 23:30  Interview Date: 13/01/25 (1st round - virtual); 21/01/25 (2nd round – face to face at our office)

Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.

• For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website.
• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk

Are you an experienced community manager looking for your next challenge?

Do you want to work for an exciting social change organisation with the mission of enabling people, places and the planet to flourish?

With our new Design for Life strategy, we are embarking on the next chapter in our 270 years’ strong history of social impact, with a range of interventions to unite people and ideas to turn world changing ideas into world changing actions.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Community Manager (Central) to help us achieve real impact by enhancing and deepening Fellowship engagement in the designated area, fostering connections among fellows, facilitating fellows learning of new skills, and helping them leverage their expertise to drive tangible social change.

About You

What we look for in a successful candidate:

• Proven experience of initiating, facilitating and delivering a range of events and activities.
• Experience of building capacity or organising others to take action, this could be in a campaign or membership organisation.
• Knowledge of best practice regarding mobilising and sustaining volunteer-led networks.
• Ability to plan, multitask, prioritise, and work independently to meet deadlines.

To find out more about this role, please download our job description.

Apply

In order to apply, please click ‘quick apply’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am 13 January 2025. However, screening and interviews will be ongoing, so we may close the vacancy early if sufficient exceptional candidates apply. Please get your application in as soon as possible.

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Are you driven by purpose and ready to lead change?
Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering up with Together for Short Lives, the UK's leading children's palliative care charity, to recruit their new Director of Income Generation and Engagement. This role pivotal role shaping the future for seriously ill children and their families. Lead the charity's income growth and transform lives-help them achieve £8m annually by 2030. This role will line manager five people and lead a team of 19.

Position: Director of Income Generation and Engagement
Location: Hybrid (2 days a month in Bristol)
Reporting To: Chief Executive
Income Target: Lead strategies to grow income from £4.5m to £8m annually by 2030 .

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers the chance to transform lives by leading strategies that provide vital support for families and advocate for improved care for seriously ill children. With the autonomy to shape and drive innovative income and engagement initiatives, you'll play a pivotal role in growing the charity's impact. Collaborating with an expert team and high-profile stakeholders, you'll foster meaningful partnerships and inspire change. Additionally, the hybrid working setup ensures flexibility to balance professional achievements with personal well-being.

Your Role

* Develop and deliver income generation strategies across trusts, partnerships, and campaigns to ensure the team are on track to hit £8m annually by 2030.
* Motivate and develop the Income Generation and Engagement teams,
* Oversee marketing and communications to grow awareness, impact, and income.
* Build strong partnerships across the palliative care sector and beyond.
* Inspire and lead a high-performing team to achieve ambitious income targets.

What You Bring

* Proven leadership in fundraising and marketing strategies.
* Experience of leading a team.
* Working on a budget and income targets within the million.
* A passion for making a tangible difference in children's lives.

Salary: £75,000 - £80,000

Deadline : Monday 13 th January

Interviews: The end of January TBC

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Hannah at Harris Hill 

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

Mission of the role
To work in collaboration with the other Routes to Employment Project Manager to deliver
innovative pilot programmes based on our research findings from year one, culminating in a
7 year project proposal that has the potential to create systemic change for unemployment
of refugee women in London.
Structure and remuneration
● Days: 3 days per week (24 hours)
● Salary: £36,000 FTE, pro-rata to 3 days per week (yearly take home salary of
£21,600)
● Location: Two days in the office (Kennington), one day working from home. Our
current office days are Monday and Wednesday.
● Management: Managed by Head of Programmes
● Ideal start date: asap
● Holiday: 33 days pro rata (20 days across the year), plus end of year office closure
Key responsibilities
You will be responsible for leading this project alongside the other Project
Manager.
Delivery
● Collaborate with Routes to Employment Project Manager to design and deliver an
apprenticeship programme creating new pathways to work for refugee and asylum
seeking women in London, aiming to have women start apprenticeships in September
2025
● Collaborate with Routes to Employment Project Manager to design and pilot
additional support alongside the apprenticeship programme, based on the findings of
the research conducted in year one
● Create and manage a project management tool, setting realistic KPIs that will meet
the intended outcome of the project
● Build and manage partnerships with employers and other stakeholders as necessary
to deliver the pilot project
● Design and deliver employment support workshops for women interested in applying
for apprenticeships

● Support employers participating in the pilot to create refugee friendly workplaces
● Respond to ongoing changes of the project design, based on continued learning as
the pilot is delivered
● Manage project budget and timelines in effective manner for the desired outcomes of
the project
● Recruit, manage and support any volunteers, freelancers or delivery partners
necessary for the delivery of the pilot project
● Respond to feedback and design input from participants of the pilot, and the Routes
Lived Experience Leadership Group
Research
● Ongoingly document learnings from the pilot, to fuel further research and research
questions
● Bring proposals for research approaches that are trauma-informed, relevant to those
with lived experience of the UK asylum system and supportive of project outcomes
● Write articles for the Routes blog to share ongoing learnings from the project
● Design creative methods to share the knowledge gained from ongoing delivery with
sector partners and businesses, to ensure the impact of the project is widespread
● Attend events and workshops relevant to the topic of refugee employment and
support for refugee women in London
● Contribute to the creation of a 7 year delivery proposal, based on the learnings from
the pilot
Contribution to team and whole organisation
● Participate in team wide meetings, trainings, and activities
● Be invested in personal and team learning
● Follow organisational-wide safeguarding policies

Salary: £37,000 - £41,000

Contract: Full time

Location: Remote / Hybrid

Deadline: Rolling

Benefits: 27 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), annual training and development budget

We have a fantastic opportunity to join as the Senior Fundraising Manager for a small but ambitious team at a leading charity, dedicated to raising awareness about the devastating impact of knife crime and youth violence.

You’ll lead on a diverse portfolio of fundraising streams, aiming to raise up to £300k/year with ambition to grow. If you're excited about engaging corporate partners, skilled in grants and trusts, have a knack for managing events, this is your chance to shine!

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, teamwork, and impact. This is a role with real scope for growth, offering you the chance to make a tangible difference for young people while developing your career.

To be successful as the Senior Fundraising Manager, you will need: 

• Significant experience of securing 5-figure major donor, corporate or trusts and foundations fundraising (or equivalent transferrable skills).

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with a knack for building relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• A hands-on approach and the ability to take initiative, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Heather on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic, and professional fundraiser to join the team at The New School.

As the Head of Fundraising, you will develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, generating significant income through a variety of channels, including (but not limited to) trusts and foundations, events, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and major donations. We are looking for someone with a strong track record in senior-level charitable fundraising, who can combine strategic planning with excellent execution.

You should bring advanced knowledge of a variety of fundraising channels, compliance expertise, and strong teamworking skills. Experience in the education or youth sectors and relevant qualifications in fundraising are advantageous.

In return, we offer an opportunity for you to play a key role in the exciting scale up journey of an educational social enterprise that can positively change mainstream schooling. This is a broad role, with aspiration to become permanent, with further recruitment to develop and fundraising and philanthropic partnerships team, which you will lead.

We also provide a flexible work environment with options for home and regular engagement with TNS community, as well as part-time opportunities (i.e. 28 hours per week over 4 days, or similar), with school holiday flexibility.

Please download the attachment for further details on our school and how to apply. First shortlisting deadline is Monday 2nd December at 8am.

We need to expand our Strategic Programme Team, as we begin to put in place the practical steps that will move us towards our vision to “bless the 1.5 million people” in our diocese who currently have no meaningful opportunity to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

You will play a key role supporting the development of our transformation plan, helping to secure funding, and then coordinating key elements of the Strategic Programme. 

The post is based at Church House, Daresbury, with some travel around the Diocese.  A full driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Salary: £32,271 - £34,225 per annum, dependent upon skills and experience.

The background paper, job description, person specification, and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website - Please see website address in the attached documents.

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs EA Geddes, Director of HR, preferably by email - Please see email address in the attached documents

or Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE.

Informal telephone conversations with Jon Pocock, Strategic Programme Director, are welcome - Please see contact details in the attached documents.

Closing date: Thursday 9 January 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 22 January 2025