Trustee Jobs

Last year, 136,000 young people approached their council for help as they were homeless or at risk of being homeless. Even more alarming is that figure represents an increase of 58% from six years ago. Youth homelessness costs the UK economy an estimated £8.5bn, largely due to unemployment, and so the challenge can feel huge. But we already have the resources to solve it within the built environment sector. And that is where LandAid comes in.

We use our links to the UK’s property industry, harnessing its members’ direct capital, assets and skills to help tackle youth homelessness by awarding grants and investing in frontline charities, providing financial support, and brokering free advice and expertise to increase the impact of their support.

The Chief Financial and Operating Officer is an important new role for us, created to ensure we achieve our ambitions over the coming years by focusing on delivering better quality of management information, insights and analysis to the Board and leadership to inform decision making. A key early component of the role will be to develop a detailed four-year financial plan in line with our organisational strategy. You will also look to invest in our internal operations by driving continuous improvement and exploring emergent technologies that offer us the ability to deliver greater real-time insights to and efficiencies for our teams. In addition, you will review our risk and governance frameworks by working actively with our Board sub-committees.

Beyond finance, you will oversee our outsourced HR and IT functions, ensuring we receive high-quality and cost-effective support and have robust systems and policies in place. You will also continue our work to become an employer of choice, building on our achievements today which have seen us identified as one of the UK’s ‘100 Best Small Companies to Work For’, and shortlisted as one of the ‘Top 30 Charities to Work For’.

We are looking for a chartered accountant who brings senior finance leadership experience either at executive director level in an organisation of similar size to ours, or deputy director level in a larger organisation, most likely within a charity setting. Knowledge of the built environment and/or capital investment is advantageous, as is an understanding of the models of social investment. Crucially, you’ll be the sort of person your colleagues are keen to learn from and eager to work with, able to offer expert insight and coaching with patient enthusiasm, but comfortable in offering clear advice and direction when needed.

To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tall Roots via their website.

Stewardship Manager Role

Salary £36,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience, pro rata for part-time)

Hours of work 37.5 per week (we welcome flexible working requests)

Base Hybrid working for the foreseeable future, with attendance in the office two days a week, including                                          Thursdays, at our central office:                             

                                      - Pears Building, Pond Street, London, NW3 2PP

                                  Other office days may be worked from our other sites at:

                                    -  Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ

                                     -  Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL

The role

The stewardship manager will report to the senior philanthropy operations manager.

We are seeking a creative and driven stewardship manager to join our team on a permanent basis. Working alongside members of the wider team, you will lead on creating and delivering a gold-standard experience for major donors supporting the Royal Free Charity, showcasing the impact their support has across our hospital sites. Your efforts will play a key role in ensuring continued, uplifted support of the charity.

You will play an important role within our philanthropy & campaigns team, helping to build relationships, and increase income, in a pivotal year for the charity. The role will offer significant scope for development, giving you the opportunity to grow your skillset in a supportive, ambitious, and high-performing team.

Responsibilities

· Work with members of the philanthropy & campaigns team to create and deliver a gold-standard stewardship experience for major donors supporting the Royal Free Charity, being actively involved across the cycle of a relationship before, during and after a gift.

· Lead on the charity’s approach to thanking and recognition of our major donors.

· Develop high quality and bespoke impact reports, newsletters and communications for supporters to convey the impact of their support, bringing them closer to the cause.

· Develop other key stewardship touchpoints and engagement opportunities for supporters, while remaining aware of different levels of giving.

· Work proactively in identifying potential stewardship opportunities, sharing ideas and suggestions with members of the team.

· Develop a plan for stewarding corporate supporters.

· Support our special events manager with developing and implementing a high-quality events programme, tailored to the interests of our audiences.

· Act as a subject matter expert on all donor relations and stewardship delivery queries.

· Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation (particularly fundraising and communications colleagues) and hospital sites, to collate information and content to support stewardship activities.

· Monitor and evaluate the delivery and impact of stewardship activities, proactively seeking to improve our offer.

· Work with colleagues to ensure that relevant policies and activities are compliant and reflect sector best practice.

The team

Our dynamic fundraising department generated £4.5 million through donations in 2023/2024, and we are now preparing for an ambitious multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the Royal Free Hospital site.

We ride ourselves on being supporter focused and agile, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals.

Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises two teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives:

· Our Philanthropy & Campaigns team builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporate organisations, and intermediaries, giving or facilitating donations of £10,000 or more to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on the acquisition of a new surgical robot, our forthcoming cancer campaign, our essential volunteering, complementary therapy and support services, the charity’s first patrons’ programme, and special events to support these activities.

· Our Public Fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges. Our database and supporter care teams sit within public fundraising, with their work underpinning and supporting the entire department.

Building on our achievements, our board of trustees has agreed to invest in expanding the fundraising team to develop a sustainable infrastructure that will support our growth ambitions.

Our Vision

Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 12,000 staff of the RFL and their 1.6 million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free hospitals, and more than 30 NHS services.

What we do

Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care. Our volunteering, support hub, and complementary therapy teams enhance the hospital journey for all patients – whether they live locally, or come from further away to access the trust’s specialist services.

Our support of the RFL workforce enables staff to perform at their very best. Spanning individual professional development and training through to organisation wide interventions, our initiatives bolster employee resilience and mental health so staff can achieve the best outcomes for patients.

We fund ground-breaking research with the potential to change people’s lives, whether it’s through our grant programmes, commissioned research, or delivering major capital funding appeals.

Our approach

We are a solution-focused strategic partner to the RFL, helping our hospitals to go further and faster than the NHS could do alone. We believe funding decisions should be made based on strategic priority and impact, with a strong focus on working closely with staff and patients to reach a shared outcome (coproduction).

The Royal Free Charity (the charity) invests in:

· enhanced support for patients

· vital support for our staff

· ground-breaking research and innovation

· cutting-edge medical equipment

The generosity of our donors, fundraisers and volunteers enables us to do this.

Organisation

The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.

Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 10,000 staff of the RFL and their 1.6 million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.

Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

No specific qualifications are required for this role.

Experience, skills and knowledge

· Experience of providing excellent donor or partner stewardship within a fundraising environment or equivalent.

· Exceptional written communication, attention-to-detail and proofreading skills, as well as a talent for storytelling.

· To be able to communicate effectively with donors and colleagues.

· The ability to interpret technical language and convey it in an accessible way.

· Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships with a range of individuals.

· Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, as well as act flexibly.

· An understanding of fundraising and stewardship regulations and trends.

· Willingness to keep abreast of sector developments and to engage with peers across the sector to help inform our delivery.

All staff are expected to:

· Work to the charity’s vision and mission, and adhere to our values of

dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect. These underpin

everything that we do.

· Treat everyone equally, regardless of sex, age, disability, gender reassignment, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

· Be flexible and respond to business needs.

· Read and adhere to the Charity policies, and all relevant legislation and

ensure that any team members who report to you do the same.

· Be aware of and have a good understanding of Health and Safety at Work

and the Fire Procedure.

· Attend meetings and training as required, including one to ones with your

line manager

Core benefits

· 25 days of paid holiday, plus three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees).

· A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we’ll match your contribution up to 9%.

· A sick pay package that offers one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay in any 12-month period if you’ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment.

· Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone.

· A flexible working policy to support our employees’ work/life balance.

Support for your financial wellbeing

· Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union

· Salary Sacrifice Scheme

· Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card

· Our Death in Service benefit

Support for your health and wellbeing

· Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead

· Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site

· Fortnightly guided meditation

· Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team

· Menopause peer support group

· Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential

advice and support on work and personal issues.

If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this experience to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process.

This is a vacancy for an established but growing Corporate and Community Fundraiser role in a Berkshire based charity, generating funds from local businesses and community groups, events and individuals. 

Camp Mohawk is a local but widely known and highly respected organisation, providing support services to children and young people with special needs and their families from our beautiful woodland site in rural East Berkshire. Camp Mohawk supports over 700 families from across the South / South East region, seeing over 17,000 visitors each year.

Many of our families and young people find it extremely difficult to access public play and leisure facilities, and the challenges they face with day-to-day life means that they are at significant risk of social isolation and deteriorating mental and physical health. Recent studies have found that families who have a child with special needs are experiencing significant pressure on their family finances, over and above those being experienced by the general population. Camp Mohawk is committed to a voluntary contribution system of charges for the families who use our service and with very limited government / local authority funding available we are therefore almost entirely reliant on grants and donations to make up our annual income requirements.

We have a vacancy for a dynamic, driven and experienced individual to join our small fundraising team, focussing on generating income from corporate and community sources and working closely with our Grants and Trusts Fundraiser. The successful applicant will be a superb communicator, with proven presentation and / or public speaking experience, allowing them to engage and enthuse diverse audiences of all ages. They will possess the skills and confidence to create and deliver persuasive presentations, write press releases, produce posters, leaflets and other written communications, and maintain and build our social media following on a variety of platforms.  Experience of planning and co-ordinating events and/or fundraising challenges, managing teams of volunteers and making pro-active approaches is desirable. They will possess good IT skills and will have a good understanding of financial reporting.

Working primarily from home or remotely (due to space limitations in our small office!), they will be highly self-motivated, driven and possess exceptional organisational skills. The role involves frequent travel locally for the purpose of visiting current and new contacts in the community and attending events, therefore the successful candidate will live locally and will need their own transport. Working hours can be flexible but the ability to work at occasional breakfast, evening and weekend events is essential. 

If you feel that you possess the skills and attributes this role requires, we would love to hear from you. 

Our client is a leading specialist credit and political risk insurance broker with clients that include first-tier global investment banks, development finance institutions, commodity traders and corporates and we have offices in London, Belgium, Singapore, and New York. Annually, 10% of net profits from the organisation is allocated to philanthropy and since 2015, the foundation has partnered with charities and social enterprises across more than 20 countries, supporting over 100 programmes. 

To date, the foundation has focused on supporting partners which promote health, education and social mobility in Africa, Asia, Europe and the US.  It has also created a social enterprise, represent. to platform work by UK creatives from lower socio-economic backgrounds and since 2020, has produced four plays and three short films.

Prospectus is delighted to be working with the charitable organisation to recruit a Senior Grants Manager to join the team in a part-time role (3 or 4 days per week). The person in this role will ideally be London-based, and would be expected to work from the East London office for 1 or 2 days per week.

The role:
The role’s prime responsibilities will be to support the Programme Director in managing the Group’s philanthropy across all regions, by developing and maintaining strong relationships with charity partners, promoting staff involvement and ensuring the foundation remains a core focus of the Group.

This will involve maintaining strong, supportive relationships with the foundation’s charitable partners, developing the group's philanthropic profile both internally and externally, researching and meeting (virtually or in-person) with potential new charity partners, reviewing reports and updates from partners, summarising and sharing activity with trustees and the wider group, organising and managing group volunteering activities in addition to tracking progress on the foundation's commitments to IVAR’s Open & Trusting Grant-making.

This person will also represent the foundation at various events and charity gatherings and convening stakeholder networks whilst also identifying training opportunities for charity partners through the group's Staff Support & Development Fund. This role will also manage their sponsorship fund in addition to fostering a close interactive relationship with the organisation's employees to increase participation and encourage a coherent internal communications strategy to keep staff informed about the important work of the foundation.

As the foundation approaches its 10th anniversary in 2025, the new Senior Grants Manager is encouraged to share proposals on how the foundation could shape its philanthropy to maximise impact in the future. 
 
The person:
The successful candidate will have substantial senior grant-making experience, ideally in a leadership capacity with experience of a theory of change or strategic review process which has led to the enhancement and improvement of a trust or foundation’s grant-making output. This person will also have experience of supporting employee engagement in charity programmes, developing internal and external communications, having taken ownership of programmes and being confidently able to work on their own initiative as well as collaboratively as part of a small team.

This person will be a confident public speaker, able to engage a variety of audiences and to represent the organisation professionally, both internally and externally. This role has excellent prospects for personal and professional development within the organisation with exciting growth potential and a consistent organisational desire to innovate and increase impact across all regions.

The group as a whole, has a culture of teamwork and solidarity, a reputation for expertise, hard work, and innovation in addition to empathy, integrity and fairness, embracing individuality and empowerment in a happy and enjoyable working environment.

The group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and perspectives are valued. As a neurodiverse inclusive employer, we welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive. The organisation's dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee, champions initiatives to ensure that the organisation’s workplace is accessible and accommodating for all.

About us

Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham & Redbridge (Mind THNR) is a local Mind association and community mental health charity. We endeavour to make sure that everyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

Our vision is a society where everyone is accepted and included; where there is no stigma or discrimination towards people because of mental health issues; and where our clients' needs and ambitions are supported. We provide an extensive range of support services- including for those in crisis, through our work in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in the brand new role of Governance and Executive Officer.

You will provide proactive and efficient secretariat and administrative support to the Executive and Non-Executive Teams, working closely with the Leadership Team to support the fulfilment of their day-to-day tasks and strategic objectives.

The role includes supporting and organising meetings and reports, and minuting of executive meetings. In addition to general PA and administrative duties, you will provide a cohesive secretariat function to support the smooth and efficient operation of the Mind THNR Board and its sub-committees.

You will work closely with the  Leadership Team to set agendas, monitor action logs, and provide a high level of support to the Board. You will share collective responsibility for supporting the delivery of business objectives, through active engagement and collaboration with colleagues at all levels in the organisation

This role is flexible in terms of days and hours, although you need to attend Board meetings in person, once a quarter in the evening and committee meetings, which are also in the evening, but on line, so three evening meetings a quarter. We are based in a beautiful office in Tower Hamlets, with lots of outside space and a café, so ideally you would be present in the office two or three days a week ( if full time).

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. The majority of our staff and trustees have live experienced of mental health.

How to apply

You will need to:

• Submit a comprehensive CV and supporting statement

The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification. 

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.

Closing Date: Saturday 14December 2024

Interview date:  Thursday 19 December(likely to be in person)

You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Prospectus is delighted to support our client as they seek to appoint a permanent Head of Grants to their small team. The position can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis (4 days a week), on a hybrid contract, with 4 days a week in the London office (3 days if part-time).

The organisation is a grant-making charity, established in 2020 by our founder with a vision to transform young people’s mental health support in the UK. The charity envisions a world where no young person is defined by their mental illness and where they have access to the right support at the right time.

The organisation invests in services and research that prevent and treat mental illness in young people, with a specific focus on the prevention and early intervention in anxiety and depression for 11–25-year-olds. They are interested in non-clinical approaches and building a stronger evidence base for what is effective. They want evidence to be translated into practice and believe in scaling solutions that are proven.

The trust awards grants of approximately £8 million a year. These grants support youth, mental health, and community charities working on the front line with young people, as well as universities and institutes researching better treatments for mental ill health and advocating for improvements.

As the Head of Grants, you will join a small team in a key strategic leadership position. The main purpose of the role is to develop and deliver the organisation's grants programme. Reporting to the Director and working closely with trustees, you will set the direction for grant activities and lead the team to both create new funding rounds and oversee the impact of the grants portfolio.

The organisation’s approach is to build long-term relationships with grantees – they want to develop both their competence and reputation as an expert funder. The Head of Grants will lead this effort to learn from grantees, listen to the needs of the sector, identify effective practices, and inform future funding activities.

This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation in the early years of its existence, to shape the organisation's grant-making process, and to make an impact in an area you are passionate about. Together with the Director and Head of Sector Engagement, this role will help lead the charity in building its reputation and impact in young people’s mental health.

The successful candidate will have significant grant-making and leadership experience, with a track record of setting the direction for grant-making and programme delivery. You will be an organised project leader with experience creating and improving processes in a small, growing organisation. You will be an empowering manager who sets direction clearly and has extensive experience managing relationships with advisors and board members.

As a specialist recruitment practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of society. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you throughout the application process. Should you require any assistance with your application, please do not hesitate to reach out to Matt at Prospectus.

To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. If your experience is suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange a call to brief you on the role.

The Friends of Conquest Hospital CIO supports The Conquest Hospital by providing additional equipment and services that directly enhances the health, comfort and wellbeing of patients, their families, and hospital staff. We aim to ensure that patients receive the best level of care, diagnosis and treatment locally. Over the past decade, we have donated items and services totaling over £3.5m.

The General Manager is responsible for the overall management and operation of The Friends of Conquest Hospital, overseeing daily operations and leading the development and implementation of new opportunities for the charity.  Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the General Manager will work collaboratively to fulfill the charity’s objectives, driving various fundraising initiatives. This dynamic, hands-on role requires a blend of strong management and operational skills, fundraising capabilities, excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, and a genuine passion for enhancing local healthcare services. You will bring a "can-do" attitude, balancing business as usual with a visionary approach to the charity’s growth and sustainability. Candidates with experience in fundraising are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in alignment with the Friends goals and values. 

• Oversee all aspects of organisational management, including financial stewardship, resource allocation, and risk management. 

• Cultivate relationships with donors, partners, and community leaders to support fundraising efforts and drive growth. 

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, providing mentorship and support for professional development. 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability amongst staff, volunteers, and stakeholders. 

• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the charity's impact and sustainability. 

Personal Attributes:

• Inspirational leadership: Capable of motivating and empowering teams, volunteers, and stakeholders. 

• Resilient and adaptable: Able to manage challenges and drive innovation in a rapidly changing environment.

• Collaborative: An advocate for teamwork and open communication, working across multiple departments and with diverse groups.

• Visionary: Forward-thinking with the ability to align the charity’s goals with the needs of Conquest Hospital and the local community. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to make a lasting impact in the healthcare charity sector, contributing to the wellbeing of patients, families, and staff at The Conquest Hospital.

Additional Information:   

• Salary: £35,000
• Hours: 30 hours / 4 days
• Contract: Permanent
• Annual Leave: 20 days per year + statutory holidays 
• Staff Pension
• Able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. 
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• The expectation is that most of the hours will be carried out at the charity’s base at The Conquest Hospital. 

Applications

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4). The deadline for applications is 12 noon 18th December 2024. 1st stage interviews will be held week commencing 13th January 2025. 

If you have any queries or would like an informal conversation, please contact us by email.

The International Nepal Fellowship (INF) is Nepal’s longest serving international NGO with over seven decades of experience working with Nepal’s poorest and most disadvantaged people and communities.

Nepal is one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world. After a decade of peace following the 1996 to 2006 civil war, the country was hit by several generation-defining events. In 2015, a catastrophic earthquake killed nearly 9,000 people and then the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on the nation, amplifying challenges such as social exclusion, limited access to basic services, and weakening economic growth.

Its people have worked hard and achieved much to reduce poverty in Nepal. Twenty years ago, nearly every other family lived in extreme poverty, earning less than $1.25 a day. Although this number has halved, today there are still one in four families living in extreme poverty. This is why Nepal and its people need further help in the alleviation of poverty and suffering.

Today, INF in the UK is a forward-thinking and impactful organisation, raising funds and supporting programmes and projects initiated and delivered by our Nepali partners, addressing key needs in healthcare, disability, community resilience, education and emergency relief.

We are motivated by our Christian faith, showing active compassion for some of the world’s poorest people, and encouraging individuals and communities to access and enjoy their rights as a holistic expression of our values.

We believe all people are equal, and so inclusion and dignity are very important to us, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, disability, economic status, caste or any other feature.

INF UK is continuing on a journey of transformation. Five years ago we moved from being a missionary sending agency to a resourcing organisation, raising funds and awareness for our partners locally. We are now embarking on the transition to becoming a more locally-led organisation, supporting and empowering our local partners to assume a greater role in the way INF UK develops and evolves.

INF UK now seeks a CEO to lead a small and talented team and drive this process of transformational change. You will bring experience of senior leadership, international development, strategic planning, resource mobilisation, partnership building and financial oversight. This will be underpinned by a mature Christian faith and a passion to see Nepali people living dignified, hope-filled lives, free from poverty and suffering.

If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. Closing date is 5pm GMT on Thursday 12th December 2024.

Please note that this role has an Occupational Requirement to be a committed Christian as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.

Chief Executive Officer

Lead with Impact as the new Chief Executive Officer for a leading UK charity that empowers and supports male, non-binary, and trans survivors of sexual violence.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Hackney Wick, London (some UK travel required)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week

Closing Date: 09:00, Monday 13 January 2025

About the organisation

The charity exists for men, boys, and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence, they:

Support – through services such as a helpline, counselling, ISVA, and groupwork.

Challenge – by raising public awareness and dispelling myths.

Build – by creating networks for better access to help.

About the Role

As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic leadership, steer organisational growth, and ensure the charity continues delivering its impactful services. Working with trustees, staff, and service users, you will manage operations, expand partnerships, and develop innovative services.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Delivering organisational strategy, operational plans, and performance targets.
• Leading fundraising efforts, diversifying income streams, and overseeing financial planning.
• Strengthening external relationships, representing the charity at forums, and influencing policy.
• Overseeing high-quality service delivery while driving innovation to meet evolving needs.
• Managing and inspiring a team of 53 dedicated staff members and volunteers.

About You

We are looking for an experienced leader with a passion for driving social change. You will bring strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Some of the key essential skills and experience include:

• Proven success in leading and developing teams and organisations.
• Strategic and operational planning expertise, including financial management.
• Strong experience in external representation and partnership building.
• A background in securing income and managing stakeholder relationships.
• It would be desirable to possess an understanding of the impacts of sexual violence on men, boys and non-binary people, the barriers to support, and the impact of sexual violence on the wider community.

If you think you have the right skills to be successful in this exciting role please provide an up to date CV along with a cover letter specifying how you meet the role criteria.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The organisation especially encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of the communities served, including men, non-binary, Black and Asian, trans, disabled people, and other marginalised groups. Valuing the unique insights from these identities and welcome those with lived experience or strong understanding of the issues our service users face.

They foster an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves. Flexible working arrangements are also offered, including job shares, to support candidates with caregiving or other needs.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process or have accessibility needs, please let us know.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Director, Managing Director, Non-Profit Executive, Operations Manager, or Strategic Lead, CEO, Chief Executive, COO, CFO, Operations Director, etc.

If you have any immediate questions about the role, or the recruitment process, please contact the organisation directly.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Hope and Vision Communities is a small charity providing supported, move-on accommodation for people who have successfully completed residential rehabilitation.  We have a Christian ethos, where everyone can be loved and accepted with a sense of belonging, with the hope and opportunity of a new life.  We are growing to expand who we can help to other geographical areas.  

We are looking for a Finance Officer to work closely with our management team to assist, develop and manage the Charity Finances to support the team across all its operations. If you are excited by this opportunity and helping us and being a crucial support for Hope and Vision Communities to take us to the next stage in our growth, we would love to hear from you.  

In return we will give you support to succeed, a great group of people to work with and the chance to make a real difference to the people we support. 

Wells Cathedral School is searching for a new Director of Development and Head of Foundation to secure long-term support, and increase their inspiring and creative approach to education.

Location: Wells, Somerset with hybrid options

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 16th December

Who we are.

Wells Cathedral School has been educating children for over a thousand years in what must be one of the world’s most beautiful and inspiring locations.

Alongside its remarkable history and provision of an all-round education, the School also has the prestigious honour of being only one of five Specialist Music Schools in the UK within the Department for Education (DfE) Music and Dance Scheme, meaning it is nationally and globally renowned for music and choristry.

The School has so many special qualities and a big emphasis on bursaries enabling it to be a diverse, creative and welcoming environment for all. The School plays a huge role in the community through many events, concerts and activities, and they have plans to develop this further.

Having launched their brand new ‘Play Your Part’ campaign to much fanfare, they now need a brilliant senior development leader to ensure its success.

About the role.

The Director of Development and Head of Foundation will execute and evolve a recently developed strategy for a significant ramp-up in the fundraising activity of Wells Cathedral School Foundation, initially focused on funding bursaries and small-scale estate developments. They will also ensure the effective work of the School’s supporting bodies and lead on building good relations with alumni and delivering a legacy programme.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Implement our strategy for fundraising consistent with best practice and the objectives of the Foundation.
• To promote and develop the Foundation as the central charity in the School’s fundraising operation.
• Undertake direct fundraising, either individually or in conjunction with the Head Master and Foundation Trustees.
• Find innovative ways of engaging alumni and other friends of the School in Foundation and fundraising activities, including liaising with the Chair of the Old Wellensian (OW) Association for the planning and overseeing the organisation of appropriate alumni events and communications plans.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and other members of the wider WCS community, both nationally and internationally. This includes OWs, Wells Cathedral Chorister Trust (WCCT), Friends of Music and Wells Cathedral Choir Association (WCCA).
• Oversee the maintenance and development of the Toucan Tech CRM and community website. Grow and maintain a database of all volunteers, donors and donor prospects that supports the engagement and fundraising strategy.
• Cultivate and continue to grow a portfolio of potential major donor prospects and deliver significant gifts from individuals, organisations and businesses.
• Strengthen existing donor networks and develop further networks.
• Recruit and organise fundraising volunteers of alumni, parents, former parents and other friends and supporters of the School.
• Ensure the Wells Cathedral School Foundation meets its budgets and targets as appropriate.

Who we are looking for.

We are searching for creative, talented and passionate senior fundraisers and development professionals who place relationships at the heart of all they do.

Wells has a multi-income strategy and campaign ready to go, so we require operational excellence and a strategic mindset to ensure their successful delivery.

Candidates who understand the unique offering of the School and who can articulate its importance to many audiences will be successful in this role. Therefore we are searching for intelligent, confident and warm candidates.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 16th December.

Chief Executive Officer

£55,000-£65,000 FTE

Permanent, full-time (part-time would be considered)

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Redhill

Our client is a Surrey based charity providing emotional well-being and mental health support through solutions focused interventions to children and young people. They are based in Guildford and Redhill, provide services on behalf of the NHS and are seeking an inspirational, entrepreneurial, collaborative strategic leader with a successful track record to lead the charity as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

About the Role:

As the CEO of the charity, you will lead our client’s organisation in the ongoing delivery of high-quality solutions focused practice in Surrey and the surrounding areas. You will provide strategic direction, ensure operational efficiency, reliable service delivery and spearhead opportunities to expand their impact and reach even more individuals and families who need their support.

This role requires effective leadership of both staff and some volunteers, along with the implementation of systems and processes to enhance their operations. You will need to balance day-to-day management with strategic planning, demonstrating adaptability and clear decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Continue to develop and implement the long-term strategic vision for the charity, ensuring alignment with their vision and core values.
• Lead, manage and motivate the talented team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and high performance.
• Be visible and build effective relationships with staff, volunteers and partners to ensure connected leadership and feedback can be easily given, focusing on morale, recruitment, and retention.
• Oversee all aspects of the organisation’s operations, including service delivery, contract management and partnership working.
• In partnership with the Board, lead business development activities to ensure the charity can grow and deliver increased impact while remaining financially sustainable.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as partners, funders, corporate partners, opinion-formers and thought-leaders in the relevant fields.
• Represent the charity at public events, media opportunities and meetings with funders and supporters.
• Oversee financial management and resource allocation, ensuring efficient and responsible use of funds.

What They’re Looking For:

• Proven track record of leadership and success within a similar organization.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse audiences.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles.
• Interest in and knowledge of the challenges and opportunities related to solutions focused practice.
• An awareness and understanding of neurodiversity, as well as a passion for and commitment to the charity’s mission is vital.

How to Apply:

If you're interested in this role, please send your CV and a brief cover letter (no more than 2 sides) describing your interest and relevant experience. If you are seeking to take up this role in a part-time capacity, please state your preferences relating to working hours and days in your cover letter.

Application deadline:  Midnight on 17th December 2024

A two-day selection process will take place in early 2025, which will include a formal panel interview with the board of trustees and a stakeholder panel with the senior leadership team. 

Our client operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of their candidates and jobseekers fairly. They welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Our vision is for every child in the UK to feel engaged and empowered to be able to reflect, discuss and choose their own informed path of action in relation to climate change.  Our mission is to advance the climate literacy of all children aged 7-14yrs, in the UK, by providing free resources to all teachers, educators, families and community groups, as well as to inspire a nationwide team of ‘young climate warriors’, who are choosing to practice carbon–cutting actions and make sustainable living choices.

We are a small, professional team managing a growing and ambitious charity.  As Schools Manager you will lead on all communications with teachers/educators, helping build relationships between schools and YCW. You will be responsible for managing our Assembly Programme, and supporting our Climate Change Club in a Box.  You will manage our Teachers Advisory Panel, and feedback mechanisms. You need to be comfortable with editing and adapting content as necessary.  You will support liaison with climate education organisations.

Senior Procurement Manager

Job reference: REQ000821

£50,000 per annum

Woking, Surrey, GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working

This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.

You’ll be required to work at your contracted office, 20% of your working time, which will be The Living Planet Centre, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4LL, and will need to be able to commute to this location.

Today our planet is under threat like never before. But there is hope. At WWF we know the solutions already exist to turn things around for future generations. But we must act now, and we need your help to help save our world. This is a unique opportunity to use your knowledge of indirect category management to bring our world back to life. Join us as Indirect Procurement Manager and you will be a member of a committed team responsible for ensuring the best value for money spend, reducing the risks with our suppliers and leading the procurement process for larger and strategic contracts.

As Senior Procurement Manager (indirect) , you will be responsible to:

· Create and implement procurement strategies for defined spend indirect portfolios to include: Spend and contract owners’ identification and services to their queries, Facilitation of strategic process with cross-functional team, Creation and implementation tender and contracts, supplier management.

· Chair certain tender boards and lead the procurement process for the designated categories.

· Provide advice and guidance on procurement best practices across all levels of the organisation.

· Participating in creation and improvement of procurement systems, policies and procedures.

· Participating in the procurement reporting to senior management and trustees

· Provide high quality support, advice, guidance and training regarding procurement or suppliers activities to various level of staff involved in WWF-UK.

For this role, you must have

· Experience in indirect category management delivery in multi-stakeholders’ environment

· Category management introduction in a highly tactical driven environment

· Demonstrated experience of working as a procurement professional in an organisation with a proven track record of achieving procurement improvements and cost savings.

· A good technical appreciation and experience of several indirect procurement categories that include marketing.

· Experience on whole procurement cycle from challenging requirement, tender, negotiating, contractualization and supplier relationship management

You will also possess excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills and be effective building relationships.

If you are enthusiastic about improving outcomes through procurement and want to make our world a better place through your work, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our website via the link. Complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up to date CV and Supporting Statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

WWF UK are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We are looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.