Jobs in Ickenham

Liberty is looking for a Grants Officer to join our Philanthropy Team.

This is an exciting and varied delivery role which reports to our Fundraising Manager and is responsible for grant administration and reporting across our portfolio of grant funders, and co-ordinating, as well as administering a series of events aimed at donors and funders.

The successful candidate will be organised and self-motivated, with a focus on partnership working and building strong relationships. You will balance an enjoyment of events co-ordination with being a skilled writer, who enjoys producing applications and reports.

With experience in a similar role, you will be used to gathering a range of data and detail on the teams’ work, and comfortable with end-to end delivery and working to deadlines. You will be a keen team player with a commitment to, and passion for, Liberty’s work.

You will have a strong commitment to Liberty’s anti-oppression values and strategy.

Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development. We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society. Liberty supports hybrid working, with a minimum office attendance of between one and two days per week in the Westminster office, depending on contracted hours.

The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 16 March 2026

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.

First round interviews will be held online on Wednesday 25th March

Second round interview will be held in person on Wednesday 1st April

Apply via the job board on our website. 

Facilities Supervisor  Salary £32,000 

On site at Southwark, there are five listed multi-function buildings: offices, residential accommodation, function space, storage/archive and the Cathedral. The RC Diocese of Southwark has its administrative services in Bowen House, the site offices and accommodation are housed across Archbishop’s House and Cathedral House with Amigo Hall being a conference/ events space.  It is a complex site both in terms of the nature of the buildings and their uses. 

As well as the Clergy and the Diocese staff, we also have other organisations and groups who use our premises and services, both in support of our aims and to raise funds for building maintenance.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation in this role.  We have embarked on a new strategy, making changes in how we work, particularly to improve our events service.  This role will focus on collaborating across these areas:

• Deliver a great service and spaces to clergy, clients, staff, and all building users
• Support the relationships with our parishioners and other groups
• Ensure the buildings are compliant, safe, clean and well presented at all times
• Deliver excellent services and events internally
• Improve our hospitality provision
• Respond creatively to customer feedback

This role requires someone who can combine technical skills (project implementation, H&S, contractor management, event management) and some physical strength with the soft skills to build relationships, working to deliver great services to clients, staff, and all building users.  It will be for 5 days a week, rostered across 7 days, generally between 8am to 6pm, with regular weekend work, some late nights and early mornings.

Reporting to: 

The line manager for this job is the Head of Site and Facilities, who reports to the Dean of the Cathedral. 

Job Purpose:

To provide efficient, cost-effective and safe maintenance of buildings and facilities for clergy, staff, residents, parishioners and visitors in buildings and outside spaces located on the site. This role will also be responsible for the management of events, primarily in the Cathedral and Amigo Hall.  There are no reports, but this role is one of a team of three, who are essentially ‘hands on’ where the job holder will be expected to ‘do’ as needed and will often work independently as the position is rostered across 7 days

Job Responsibilities:

This job will be responsible for (this list is not exhaustive):

• Site/Facilities
• Creating daily worksheets for 4 staff and checking daily on progress, reporting back to the Head of Facilities weekly on Mondays
• Ensuring a satisfactory, physical environment for all users and, in conjunction with other interested parties, to promote the efficient use of Diocesan assets
• Supporting the planned maintenance programme and dealing with unexpected issues as they arise
• Dealing effectively with any emergency/crisis issues
• Having experience of maintenance of power/electrics, heating/cooling, entry systems, cleaning, drills/alarms and security to liaise with and support the work of third-party contractors and utility providers
• Providing decorative touch ups, repair work and general maintenance
• Lone Working, in evenings and over rostered weekends
• Health and Safety on the site and in collaboration with the Diocesan Health and Safety Team.
  • Ensure that all Health and Safety regulations, policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to,
  • investigate accidents and incidents and prepare reports as required. Assess and respond to health and safety hazards.
  • Play an active role in emergencies and evacuation duties by acting as a fire warden
  • Maintain current first aid at work certificate.
• Facilitating disabled access and use of buildings
• Promoting environmental performance and ethical standards in all aspects of the role

         Events

• Creating the rota for 4 staff to ensure that all days, including weekends, are covered
• Bi-monthly stocktake and re-ordering of consumables
• Ensuring storage areas are clean and in order
• Ensuring Cathedral, Amigo Hall and meeting rooms are clean and in order
• Ensuring catering equipment is clean and pre-prepared on trays ready to be used by team
• Working with the Cathedral Administrator to ensure events run smoothly, being responsible for:
• Set up as required
• Providing appropriate equipment/IT
• Providing appropriate catering
• Supporting any staff or volunteers who assist with the running of events (e.g. unlocking/locking of the hall, etc)

Person Specification

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar or related role
• Knowledge of buildings maintenance in both commercial and residential settings
• Up to date with current Health and Safety regulations
• Experienced in managing relationships with contractors and utilities providers
• Experience in running of events
• Orderly, tidy and an eye for detail
• Competent user of Microsoft Office products
• Excellent communication skills
• Builds relationships and influences others for mutual benefit
• Co‐operates with others outside immediate team

Desirable

• Proactive, Positive, Helpful, “Can do” approach at all times
  Self-motivated with organisational and communication skills.
•  Experience in customer support.
• An eye for creating a great working environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to deal with people at all levels
• A highly efficient and organised approach to your workload
• The ability to adapt and change priorities according to immediate business needs
• Resourceful and self-motivated

Please note that interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

We are looking for a Community and Partnerships Officer to work closely with the CEO and Trusts & Foundations Lead and play a central role in utilising the areas huge potential to grow income and partnerships securing the resources needed to continue the charity's life-changing work.

This is a home based role in Berkshire with regular travel within the area. The charity can consider 4 or 5 days a week.

The Charity:
You would be joining a supportive and ambitious team at a long standing social welfare charity.

The Role:
Grow community income and build meaningful partnerships with local companies, schools, individual supporters and groups.

Shape and deliver inspiring fundraising initiatives that engage the community and raise vital funds.

Be the key link between the charity and the supporters, ensuring every donor, volunteer, and partner feels valued and connected to our mission.

The Candidate:
Previous people-focused fundraising experience ideally from a Community and or Corporate area.

You will need to have a full driving license and own a car.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note applications are being considered on a rolling basis so please get in touch ASAP to find out more.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Goodman Masson are working with a small national children’s charity that provides life-changing specialist nursing care to over 40,000 seriously ill children across the UK.

They are seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to join their Senior Leadership Team. This is a pivotal hands-on leadership role that blends high-level strategy with the management of the charity’s core infrastructure.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee the financial health and operational effectiveness of the entire organisation. You will be responsible for ensuring the charity remains sustainable, compliant, and efficient as it scales its impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Finance: Lead long-range financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting while managing month-end/year-end close and annual audits.
• Operational Oversight: Manage day-to-day operations, including IT, facilities, vendor relationships, and organisational risk.
• People & Culture: Oversee HR operations, payroll, and benefits, while contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Leadership: Serve as a key member of the SLT, advising the Board of Trustees on the financial implications of strategic initiatives.

The Candidate

You will be a proactive, collaborative leader who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience in a leadership role within the charity sector.
• Proven experience leading HR or administrative functions.
• A strategic thinker capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines under pressure.

Salary range is £65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits (including 7% non-contributory pension)

Hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the office, which is in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.

Our Time Charity is seeking an experienced Communications and Social Media Officer to strengthen our digital presence and amplify the voices of children affected by parental mental illness.

This role plays a central part in delivering our communications strategy by ensuring our message reaches families, professionals, funders and partners with clarity, creativity and purpose. You will manage our social media channels, develop engaging and accessible content, support campaign rollouts, and contribute to PR and stakeholder communications that challenge stigma and raise national awareness.

Working closely with the Communications Lead and the wider team, you’ll help shape and share stories that reflect lived experience, ensuring children feel seen, understood, and less alone, and that the wider system better understands the impact of parental mental health difficulties.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in communications, social media, or digital marketing within a charity or purpose-driven organisation who enjoys combining strategy with hands-on delivery, translating complex topics into compelling content, and using insights to grow reach and engagement.

To learn more about the role, responsibilities and how to apply, please download the full recruitment pack.

Islington Mind is dedicated to promoting the preservation and safeguarding of mental health. We support the recovery process of people who experience mental distress and provide for the relief and the wellbeing of their carers.  

Job title:  IT and Resources Officer 

Salary: £18,900 per annum for 3 days a week  (£31,500 FTE) 

Contract: 0.6FTE, 3 days per week, permanent 

Hours: 22.5 per week 

Location: Unit 4 Archway Business Centre, 19-23 Wedmore Street, Islington, London, N19 4RU 

Annual leave: 26 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata entitlement: 21 days leave including bank holidays) 

Responsible to Head of Service  

Key internal contacts colleagues, trustees, Service users and volunteers 

Key external contacts Regulatory bodies, partner organisations, suppliers 

Main Purpose To hold responsibility for the framework, delivery, and day-to-day management of the charity’s IT systems and organisational resources, ensuring secure, efficient, and value-for-money operations that enable high-quality mental health services. 

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY 

1. IT RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Be the first point of contact for our externally contracted IT support team, to ensure all devices are maintained, updated, upgraded, and secured, including operating systems, security patches, antivirus, and endpoint protection. 

• Lead on all IT systems across the organisation, including hardware, software, networks, cloud-based systems, and user access. 

• Be our cyber security awareness champion and link with the external IT support team on any suspected cyber incidents, phishing attempts, data breaches, or system vulnerabilities. 

• Purchase, install and configure new IT equipment and software in line with organisational needs, budget, and security requirements. 

• Support staff with installing and using approved software and digital tools, providing guidance and basic training as required. 

• Maintain accurate IT documentation, including user access, licences, warranties, and renewal schedules. 

• Support business continuity from an IT perspective, ensuring systems resilience, backups, and disaster recovery arrangements are in place and tested. 

2. Resources and Core Business Administration  

• Lead on organisational resource management, including purchasing of equipment, supplies, and services, ensuring value for money and compliance with budgetary controls. 

• Maintain and update the Asset Register, ensuring all equipment is logged, tracked, and reviewed appropriately. 

• Provide administration to support the core business team including finance, health and safety contractors, insurance contracts 

• Support the maintenance and regular review of the Business Continuity Plan, ensuring it remains accurate, practical, and up to date. 

• Assist with record keeping, document control, and data accuracy across administrative and resource systems. 

• Contribute to the smooth running of central administrative processes and support continuous improvement in systems and ways of working. 

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organisation. 

• Champion the charity’s values, professional integrity, and commitment to inclusion and respect. 

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across teams to achieve organisational objectives. 

• Keep up to date with best practice and developments relevant to IT, resources, administration, and the voluntary sector. 

• Operate in compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies relating to staff, volunteers, and service user wellbeing. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

• Champion and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of work. 

• Maintain awareness of and comply with organisational policies including safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety, and data protection. 

• Represent the organisation externally where appropriate and develop positive working relationships with external stakeholders. 

• Take responsibility for keeping up to date with issues affecting people with mental health problems and the wider voluntary sector. 

• Attend organisational meetings outside normal office hours on occasion. 

• Travel regularly within the Borough. 

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post.

If you are interested, please download and complete the  application form and monitoring form and email both to Philip Challinor before 5:00pm on Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 23 March.

A renowned social housing provider based in the East of England is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic team.They support their community with good quality, affordable housing and are known for providing great flexibility with their staff as they have the ability to work majority remote.  The role will be business partnering with the assets and maintenance side of the business so it will be very useful if the candidate has experience in that area within a Housing Association.

Responsibilities:

• Lead financial performance reporting and review for assets and maintenance teams, producing accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting 
• Provide high-quality financial insight and modelling, building realistic scenario models to support decision-making
• Act as the finance subject matter expert for assigned operational areas, ensuring strong financial controls, robust management information and effective corporate governance
• Partner closely with budget holders and finance colleagues to analyse trends and variances, translate financial results into actionable insight, and drive consistency and accountability 

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience within Housing Associations
• Experience Business Partnering within Assets, Compliance and Maintenance would be really beneficial
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights
• Confident on excel, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at a range of levels

Please do apply if you are looking for your next role and have the relevant experience so we can organise a catch up.

Direct Reports and span of control: Head of Property Compliance, Head of Mechanical & Electrical, Head of Specialist Repairs

Dimensions (budget holder, level of contract/systems etc responsibility):

• Responsible for delivery of compliance related services of over 30,000 homes, 90,000 customers
• Controls budget >£20m per annum
• Responsible for headcount of circa 200 colleagues including managers and trades
• Member of the Property Services Senior Leadership Team
• Representation at operational panels to support Compliance Delivery
• Organisation leader

Created/Reviewed date: October 2025

Role Purpose

Oversee a blended model of in-house direct labour teams and external supply chain partners, lead and empower your teams to successfully deliver effective building, mechanical, electrical and regulated compliance related works and services across the organisation's property portfolio to ensure our homes are safe and well maintained. Delivering against challenging KPI's, ensure continuous improvement and customer safety across gas, fire, water, electrical, lifts, M&E and asbestos.

Working with the Property Services Director and Assistant Directors to shape and implement the Property Compliance Delivery strategies to deliver effective building/property regulatory compliance in line with statutory, regulatory and policy requirements. Instrumental in leading change and embedding a positive, enthusiastic, and empowered culture that enables colleagues to deliver good performance and great customer service.

Lead on new ways of working including the use of modern digital solutions to make our business more effective, agile, and responsive, requiring a forward and outward looking approach as well as an open mind and applying Lean principles in decision making.

Key Accountabilities

• Shape and contribute to the organisation's long-term compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with national housing policy and emerging legislation.
• Lead on the effective management of statutory compliance, ensuring all regulatory and legislative responsibilities for gas, electrical, asbestos, fire safety, legionella, water, and lifts are delivered.
• Oversee the delivery of regulatory repairs within the required timelines such as Damp, Mould and Condensation, Disrepair cases, and HHSRS related complex repairs, oversee escalated complaints that require additional attention to de-escalate and resolve.
• Responsibility for preparing and presenting detailed assurance, risk and performance reports to the senior leadership teams and relevant committees / boards.
• Ensure services delivered have customers at the heart of decision making, proving excellent customer service which prioritises keeping them safe.
• Accountable for performance targets, budgets and work programmes, agreeing and monitoring these and ensuring team managers align and set objectives that deliver the strategic and directorate plan.
• Manage critical relationships with stakeholders both internally and externally including but not limited to, in-house colleagues and external contractors, senior stakeholders, governing bodies, external auditors and consultants and legal representatives.
• Lead a team which is capable of delivering all current and new regulated delivery, such as Awaab's Law, HHSRS, and disrepair cases.
• Lead on external audits, inspections and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure effective property compliance 1st line assurance is in place for all areas of service and works delivery.
• Lead on the development of the compliance schedule, creating programmes on a pre-emptive cycle to ensure that the business remains compliant.
• Recruit, manage, coach, motivate, and develop colleagues within your team in line with organisational policies.
• Critically evaluate compliance information and KPIs, producing regular assurance reports covering all areas of compliance performance, processes, procedures, and statutory responsibilities.
• Oversee the development and on-going review of compliance related policies and procedures, in line with legislation and industry best practice.
• Ensure a sustainable suite of competent specialist Supply Chain partners is in place.
• Ensure that business compliance responsibilities are complied with in respect of properties where there is no maintenance responsibility.
• Responsible for a responsive aspect of repairs and maintenance in respect of Gas/Heating b

The role

We are looking for a Weekend Assistant to join our Hornsey shop team. You will help the shop run smoothly, provide an excellent experience for customers and donors, and support our fundraising targets. This is a responsible role where you will take ownership of the shop on shift, help drive shop performance, and ensure income is maximised while delivering excellent customer service.

About the role

• Take responsibility for the safe opening and closing of the shop during your shifts (keyholder duties, with full training provided).
• Deliver friendly, inclusive, and professional customer service to everyone visiting or donating.
• Play an active role in maximising shop income and sales so the charity can continue delivering its services.
• Process donations: sort, quality-check, price, and merchandise stock to maximise sales.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and visual merchandising on the shop floor.
• Operate the till, handle cash, and follow agreed procedures.
• Support and work alongside volunteers, helping them feel welcomed, valued, and confident.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment in line with the charity’s policies and values.

About you

• Experience in retail, customer service, or a similar role (paid or voluntary).
• Confident, friendly, and customer-focused approach.
• Reliable and able to take responsibility when on duty.
• Organised, with good attention to detail.
• A team player, happy to support volunteers.
• Physically able to move and handle donations safely.

The role

We are seeking an Assistant Shop Manager for our busy Highgate charity shop. This hands-on retail role is ideal for someone who enjoys charity retail, thrives on initiative, is motivated to take on responsibility for shop performance, and is passionate about working with volunteers and supporting a meaningful cause.

About the role

• Support the Shop Manager with the day-to-day running of the shop, taking an active role in maximising income and Gift Aid.
• Provide consistently high standards of customer and donor service, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
• Drive sales, maintain strong retail and merchandising standards, and contribute to meeting targets.
• Oversee stock processing: sort, quality-check, price, rotate, and creatively merchandise items.
• Assist in recruiting, training, motivating, and supporting a diverse team of volunteers and trainees.
• Take on supervisory and leadership responsibilities in the Shop Manager’s absence.
• Carry out cash handling, till reconciliation, banking, and basic admin, including Gift Aid systems.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, trading standards, and charity retail policies.
• Promote the charity’s mission in the local community and support local fundraising and promotional activities.

About you

• Retail experience with responsibility for sales and operations, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit environment.
• Experience supervising, supporting, or closely working with volunteers or staff.
• Experience of targets and understanding how shop income supports charitable services.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
• Confident communicator who can motivate and encourage others.
• Comfortable using basic IT (till systems, email, spreadsheets, Gift Aid platforms).
• Positive, proactive, and flexible, with a hands-on approach to shop work.
• Able to work on a Rota including weekends and occasional bank holidays.

Can you help support new dads when it really matters?

We’re looking for a Dad Matters Coordinator to help us reach more families across Brent. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who understands the emotional ups and downs of becoming a dad and wants to support fathers at a crucial point in their parenting journey.

New dads can face real mental health challenges — often quietly. In this role, you’ll help dads feel listened to, supported and confident, strengthening attachment and helping them access the right support.

What you’ll be doing

• Offering coaching and advice to new dads and dads-to-be

• Having honest conversations about mental health, bonding and wellbeing

• Getting out into the community, approaching dads and building trust

• Developing and running group sessions and workshops

• Working closely with health professionals and local services so dads are included and supported

• Helping grow and support our Dad Matters volunteers

This is a hands-on, community-based role, so you’ll need to be regularly out and about in Brent, building visibility and relationships.

About you

You don’t need formal qualifications in healthcare or mental health. What matters is that you:

• Understand the mental health challenges new dads can face

• Are confident talking to people and putting them at ease

• Have experience in a community, support or people-facing role

• Can lead groups, deliver sessions or training

• Are proactive, approachable and genuinely care about supporting families

Parenting experience and lived experience of key issues are both really valued.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a supportive organisation doing meaningful work, with the chance to shape and grow Dad Matters in Brent and see the impact of your work first-hand.

Not sure if it’s for you?
We’d still love to hear from you — get in touch for an informal chat.

Note: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 due to the nature of our work

Job Profile

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead on the recruitment, retention, and value growth of Afghanaid’s supporter base by directing and implementing communications, fundraising and engagement strategies, aligned with broader organisation goals. Designing and managing a tight budget, you will direct the Communication and Giving unit to maximise their success.

You will provide strategic and supervisory oversight of fundraising income from individual giving, regular giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, corporates, community and student fundraising and events, managing annual fundraising appeals and driving organisational unrestricted income growth. 

You will lead on communications for Afghanaid, overseeing print, digital, and paid marketing activities and the growth of communications channels. You will execute Afghanaid’s organisational brand strategy which ensures the integrity of the brand and maximises awareness. You will manage all public relations including crisis communications, as well as the growth of strategic media placements and high profile relationships. You will drive the success of organisational impact storytelling and communications for both internal and external stakeholders. As a member of the executive department, you will collaborate and synergise with other departments to promote organisational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive organisational strategy, culture and cross-department collaboration to advance Afghanaid’s mission and objectives.

• Lead development and delivery of Communications, Engagement and Fundraising strategies and work plans.

• Line manage and develop a high-performing team, including staff, volunteers and interns.

• Build and maintain relationships with consultants, agencies and pro bono partners.

• Oversee budgets, reporting and data-driven performance management to ensure efficiency and impact.

• Promote a positive and cohesive London team environment, coordinating hybrid working, inductions and HR support.

• Oversee public fundraising strategy across multiple income streams.

• Lead design and delivery of internal and external appeals, campaigns and donor stewardship.

• Identify new funding opportunities, partnerships and innovation in engagement.

• Oversee the full range of Afghanaid’s event portfolio, and attend relevant events to represent Afghanaid;

• Ensure effective CRM management, data integrity and financial reconciliation.

• Serve as brand guardian, ensuring consistency and evolution of Afghanaid’s identity.

• Oversee creation and execution of integrated communications and marketing plans.

• Direct production of engaging digital and print content, including newsletters, social media, and fundraising collateral.

• Manage website optimisation, SEO and analytics to drive engagement and conversions.

• Lead innovation in digital marketing, email campaigns and supporter journeys.

• Advise leadership on reputation management and crisis communications.

• Develop media policies and act as spokesperson when required.

• Manage proactive and reactive media relations, building relationships with journalists, influencers and advocates.

• Promote Afghanaid’s thought leadership through strategic storytelling and public commentary.

• Commission and direct multimedia content to strengthen organisational storytelling.

• Lead content planning, production and performance analysis.

• Champion participatory storytelling approaches and creative innovation.

Undertake any other duties as and when required by the line director.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

You will be an experienced and dynamic communicator with significant demonstrable experience in fundraising and/or communications at a senior level, coupled with an awareness and up to date knowledge and experience of the tools that would maximise the success of our communications and fundraising activities. In addition, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. Possessing strong management skills, you will have experience of managing small multi-disciplinary teams, providing direction and leadership to enable development and high performance, and the ability to role-model a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Education/ Training

Master’s Degree in communications, marketing, public fundraising or another relevant field (or at least 5-years’ experience).

Work Experience

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, supporter engagement or communications, with at least 2 years’ experience directly managing staff.

• Experience developing and leading integrated multi-channel and multi-stakeholder communications, engagement and/or fundraising strategies.

• Experience in growing audiences, engagement and/or income streams.

• Experience communicating about and/or fundraising for and/or maintaining engagement with Afghanistan or a similar context.

• Experience using KPIs and data to make data-driven decisions to improve efficacy and efficiency.

• Experience managing and monitoring a tight budget.

• Experience conceptualising, producing and commissioning multimedia content, from marketing and fundraising collateral to audiovisual content.

• Experience running full-funnel, multi-channel marketing strategies including paid advertising.

• Understanding of risks associated with communications, public fundraising, and NGO operating contexts, and experience in mitigating those risks.

• Experience supervising, organising, motivating and developing staff.

• In depth knowledge of trends in storytelling, brand, PR, marketing and fundraising.

Professional Skills, Competencies, Values and Attitudes

Afghanaid’s core values are creativity, fairness and honesty. Our staff is passionate about and proud of Afghanaid. Teamwork is fundamental to our standards and demonstrated by taking initiative, assisting others and taking on additional responsibilities and tasks if necessary. We are results driven, committed and motivated to achieve targets and take accountability for our own actions.

Specifically, the holder of this position should also demonstrate the following:

Essential

• Fluent in spoken and written English. 

• Track record of increasing audiences, fundraising totals and engagement metrics from multiple different sources, with a strong business development mindset.

• Experience securing five or six figure gifts from funders;

• Solutions and results orientated; energised by thinking outside the box, and by finding and pursuing novel or innovative approaches and solutions.

• Experience using Salesforce CRM and Marketing Cloud

• Skilled at spotting and prioritising opportunities and synergies, and effective in securing wide-ranging forms of engagement and partnership.

• Excellent listening, speaking and writing skills; strong capabilities of persuasion and a proven track record of uniting people around a common goal.

• Multimedia skills, with knowledge, experience and enthusiasm in driving digital innovation.

• Highly organised with strong leadership and project management skills, able to collaboratively manage competing priorities with senior and junior colleagues.

• Demonstrably skilled brand custodian, able to mitigate risks, anticipate and capitalise upon opportunities, and strengthen reputation.

• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively, both in leading a team and as part of the team.

• Passionate about driving change, and inspiring individuals and groups to support a cause to deliver that change.

Desirable

• Experience working within an international development or humanitarian context, particularly with causes related to Afghanistan

• Strategic understanding of UK and global fundraising landscapes and emerging giving trends.

• Proven ability to represent an organisation publicly with confidence, professionalism and credibility.

• Experience guiding senior leaders or trustees on media, communications and reputational matters.

• Skilled in crisis communications and reputation management.

• Understanding of inclusive and ethical storytelling practices, with sensitivity to safeguarding considerations.

• Experience developing high-value corporate or media partnerships.

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, resource-limited environment and adapting to changing external circumstances.

The Organisation

Afghanaid is a British humanitarian and development organisation. For over forty years, our dedicated personnel have worked with millions of families in some of the poorest and most remote communities in Afghanistan. We build basic services, improve livelihoods, strengthen the rights of women and children, help communities protect against natural disasters and adapt to climate change, and respond to humanitarian emergencies. We are headquartered in Kabul, and operate provincial and district offices across Afghanistan, as well as a Marketing and Fundraising office in London. We employ around 500 personnel, 97% of whom are Afghans.

Other Information

Afghanaid’s core values are creativity, fairness and honesty. Our staff are passionate about and proud to work at Afghanaid. Teamwork is fundamental to our standards and demonstrated by taking initiative, assisting others and taking on additional responsibilities and tasks if necessary. We are results driven, committed and motivated to achieve targets and take accountability for our own actions.

Our remuneration and benefits package is competitive with other similar organisations. 

This position presents an excellent opportunity for someone who has the ambition and determination to move up in their career.

Job Title: EA to CEO (Temporary, Hybrid)
Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days in office)
Salary: £21.98 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: 35 per week 
Contract Type: Temporary 2- 3 months

We are looking for an organised and proactive Administrative Co-ordinator to provide high-level support to our CEO, Leadership Team, and Trustees. This temporary role is ideal for someone available to start immediately and comfortable working in a hybrid setup.

Key Responsibilities:

• PA support to the CEO: diary management, correspondence, travel, and preparing briefing materials.
• Support Trustees and Committees: scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and papers, taking minutes, and managing follow-up actions.
• Assist the Leadership Team with meeting planning, agendas, minutes, and general admin support.
• Coordinate and manage meetings and events, ensuring smooth operational delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and document management systems, handling confidential information with discretion.

Person Specification:

• Experience as a PA/Administrator supporting senior executives.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage complex diaries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with CMS or database systems desirable.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a short-term role with immediate start in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

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.

TBC - Draft being finalised

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post. 

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive. 

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.