Chair (Non-Executive) Board of Directors South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd ( SWWFL ) Remuneration: £12,500 per annum (plus expenses) Location: Home-based, with some travel across the South West Time commitment: Approximately 4 days per month Do you care about the work of the Wildlife Trusts and want to make a real difference to the future of our treasured wildlife? About the role SWWFL, a wholly-owned trading subsidiary of 8 regional Wildlife Trusts, is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Non-Executive Chair of the Board. This is a pivotal leadership position, providing direction to the Board of Directors, supporting the Chief Executive Officer, and strengthening relationships with our owning Wildlife Trusts and partnerships with client Trusts. You will also serve as a Company Director of SWWFL, sharing responsibility for the oversight, stewardship, and long-term success of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation supporting the work of The Wildlife Trusts across the extended South West. Key responsibilities As Chair, you will: Lead the Board of Directors, ensuring effective governance, decision-making and accountability Work closely with the CEO, providing both support and constructive challenge Ensure strong strategic alignment between SWWFL and its owning Wildlife Trusts and client Wildlife Trusts Oversee financial performance, risk management and regulatory compliance Chair Board meetings and ensure effective participation from all Directors Act as an ambassador for SWWFL with external stakeholders and partner Wildlife Trusts Lead the annual appraisal and development of the CEO Governance and Director responsibilities In addition to Chair duties, the postholder will fulfil the responsibilities of a SWWFL Company Director, including: Acting in accordance with the SWWFL Memorandum & Articles of Association and Members Agreement Exercising independent judgement, care and diligence Ensuring robust governance, financial oversight and risk management Supporting long-term sustainable success of the business Terms of appointment The Chair is appointed by majority vote of the Board Term: normally 3 years, may be renewed, with annual performance review by the Board and owning Trusts The Chair role is remunerated, via a contracting agreement, in recognition of additional responsibilities The person appointed must, therefore, have appropriate and genuine self-employed status (or equivalent) to receive payment Where a Trustee of an owning Wildlife Trust is appointed, they cannot receive remuneration in line with SWWFL governance arrangements All Directors (including the Chair in their Director capacity) are subject to SWWFL governance requirements About you We are looking for someone who brings: Experience Significant Board-level experience Proven experience of chairing meetings Senior strategic leadership experience (ideally in a commercial environment) Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building experience Skills & knowledge Strong understanding of governance and regulatory requirements High level of financial literacy Commercial awareness Experience in risk management and organisational oversight Personal qualities Strategic, decisive and emotionally intelligent Collaborative and diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills Confident in an ambassadorial role Committed to the mission of The Wildlife Trusts Time commitment The Chair is expected to commit around 4 days per month, including: Regular meetings with the CEO and Finance Manager 6 Board and Stakeholder meetings annually 4 Finance & Remuneration Committee meetings Meetings with auditors and owning Trust CEOs Some travel across the South West will be required, although many meetings are held remotely. Eligibility The Chair does not need to be an employee of an owning Wildlife Trust. However, they do need to be a member of their local Wildlife Trust, and they will operate within a Board that includes Directors who are drawn from the owning Trusts: Avon, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire Wildlife Trusts. Why join us? This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in a values-driven organisation, helping to support vital conservation work across the South West and beyond. How to apply An application pack and form can be downloaded from the SWWFL website. A copy of your CV, plus the application form detailing your skills and experience relevant to this role, must be included in your application. The deadline for applications is 7th June 2026. Interviews will take place on 30th June 2026 at Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol.
May 24, 2026
Full time
Chair (Non-Executive) Board of Directors South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd ( SWWFL ) Remuneration: £12,500 per annum (plus expenses) Location: Home-based, with some travel across the South West Time commitment: Approximately 4 days per month Do you care about the work of the Wildlife Trusts and want to make a real difference to the future of our treasured wildlife? About the role SWWFL, a wholly-owned trading subsidiary of 8 regional Wildlife Trusts, is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Non-Executive Chair of the Board. This is a pivotal leadership position, providing direction to the Board of Directors, supporting the Chief Executive Officer, and strengthening relationships with our owning Wildlife Trusts and partnerships with client Trusts. You will also serve as a Company Director of SWWFL, sharing responsibility for the oversight, stewardship, and long-term success of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation supporting the work of The Wildlife Trusts across the extended South West. Key responsibilities As Chair, you will: Lead the Board of Directors, ensuring effective governance, decision-making and accountability Work closely with the CEO, providing both support and constructive challenge Ensure strong strategic alignment between SWWFL and its owning Wildlife Trusts and client Wildlife Trusts Oversee financial performance, risk management and regulatory compliance Chair Board meetings and ensure effective participation from all Directors Act as an ambassador for SWWFL with external stakeholders and partner Wildlife Trusts Lead the annual appraisal and development of the CEO Governance and Director responsibilities In addition to Chair duties, the postholder will fulfil the responsibilities of a SWWFL Company Director, including: Acting in accordance with the SWWFL Memorandum & Articles of Association and Members Agreement Exercising independent judgement, care and diligence Ensuring robust governance, financial oversight and risk management Supporting long-term sustainable success of the business Terms of appointment The Chair is appointed by majority vote of the Board Term: normally 3 years, may be renewed, with annual performance review by the Board and owning Trusts The Chair role is remunerated, via a contracting agreement, in recognition of additional responsibilities The person appointed must, therefore, have appropriate and genuine self-employed status (or equivalent) to receive payment Where a Trustee of an owning Wildlife Trust is appointed, they cannot receive remuneration in line with SWWFL governance arrangements All Directors (including the Chair in their Director capacity) are subject to SWWFL governance requirements About you We are looking for someone who brings: Experience Significant Board-level experience Proven experience of chairing meetings Senior strategic leadership experience (ideally in a commercial environment) Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building experience Skills & knowledge Strong understanding of governance and regulatory requirements High level of financial literacy Commercial awareness Experience in risk management and organisational oversight Personal qualities Strategic, decisive and emotionally intelligent Collaborative and diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills Confident in an ambassadorial role Committed to the mission of The Wildlife Trusts Time commitment The Chair is expected to commit around 4 days per month, including: Regular meetings with the CEO and Finance Manager 6 Board and Stakeholder meetings annually 4 Finance & Remuneration Committee meetings Meetings with auditors and owning Trust CEOs Some travel across the South West will be required, although many meetings are held remotely. Eligibility The Chair does not need to be an employee of an owning Wildlife Trust. However, they do need to be a member of their local Wildlife Trust, and they will operate within a Board that includes Directors who are drawn from the owning Trusts: Avon, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire Wildlife Trusts. Why join us? This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in a values-driven organisation, helping to support vital conservation work across the South West and beyond. How to apply An application pack and form can be downloaded from the SWWFL website. A copy of your CV, plus the application form detailing your skills and experience relevant to this role, must be included in your application. The deadline for applications is 7th June 2026. Interviews will take place on 30th June 2026 at Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol.
We are almost two years into an ambitious organisational strategy, and this is an exciting moment to join the organisation as a Senior Fundraising Officer. The public fundraising programme is at a pivotal stage of development. As Senior Fundraising Officer, you will lead the development and optimisation of multi-channel fundraising activity, using data, insight and testing to grow income, improve supporter value and expand reach into new audiences. The role is responsible for individual giving, challenge events, community-led fundraising (including virtual challenges), lottery and raffles. You don t need to be a cyclist to work at the organisation, but you do need to have a strong commitment to their work. This is a senior role with responsibility for driving income growth, campaign performance and audience development across the public fundraising programme. The role plays a key part in building long-term supporter relationships and strengthening public fundraising capability. As Senior Fundraising Officer, you will lead the development of a more relationship-led approach to fundraising, building pipelines, improving supporter experience, and delivering the organisation s new fundraising strategy. The organisation is inclusive and particularly welcomes applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that s great, many of the team are too. But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on tailoring your supporting statement to demonstrate how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria. The role is home based in the UK, with regular meetings in London and travel across the UK as required. Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown REF-
May 23, 2026
Full time
We are almost two years into an ambitious organisational strategy, and this is an exciting moment to join the organisation as a Senior Fundraising Officer. The public fundraising programme is at a pivotal stage of development. As Senior Fundraising Officer, you will lead the development and optimisation of multi-channel fundraising activity, using data, insight and testing to grow income, improve supporter value and expand reach into new audiences. The role is responsible for individual giving, challenge events, community-led fundraising (including virtual challenges), lottery and raffles. You don t need to be a cyclist to work at the organisation, but you do need to have a strong commitment to their work. This is a senior role with responsibility for driving income growth, campaign performance and audience development across the public fundraising programme. The role plays a key part in building long-term supporter relationships and strengthening public fundraising capability. As Senior Fundraising Officer, you will lead the development of a more relationship-led approach to fundraising, building pipelines, improving supporter experience, and delivering the organisation s new fundraising strategy. The organisation is inclusive and particularly welcomes applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that s great, many of the team are too. But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on tailoring your supporting statement to demonstrate how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria. The role is home based in the UK, with regular meetings in London and travel across the UK as required. Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown REF-
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with St Luke's Hospice to recruit for a Senior Legacy Officer. Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising, you will take ownership of our legacy fundraising programme, driving long-term income growth through inspiring campaigns, meaningful supporter stewardship and strategic development. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with legacy fundraising or supporter marketing experience who is ready to make a lasting impact within a respected and community-focused hospice. What You ll Be Doing Leading and developing St Luke s legacy fundraising programme Planning and delivering multi-channel legacy campaigns Managing Free Will Writing initiatives and legacy events Building strong relationships with legacy supporters, pledgers and professional partners Developing engaging supporter journeys and stewardship communications Monitoring pipelines, income forecasts and campaign performance Acting as an internal advocate for legacy giving across the organisation Ensuring all activity complies with fundraising regulations and GDPR We re looking for someone who brings: Experience in legacy fundraising, direct marketing or supporter led fundraising Excellent relationship building and communication skills Strong copywriting and storytelling ability Confidence using CRM systems, data and reporting tools Strong project management and organisational skills Sensitivity and empathy when working with donors and bereaved families Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection requirements A relevant fundraising or marketing qualification is desirable but not essential. Why Join St Luke s? At St Luke s Hospice, you ll be part of a compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to making every day matter for local people and their families. Salary & Benefits Salary: up to £35,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent, full time Location: London, Harrow, hybrid working , 2 days in the office Deadline: 11th June at 8am Interview: 24th June in person Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with St Luke's Hospice to recruit for a Senior Legacy Officer. Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising, you will take ownership of our legacy fundraising programme, driving long-term income growth through inspiring campaigns, meaningful supporter stewardship and strategic development. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with legacy fundraising or supporter marketing experience who is ready to make a lasting impact within a respected and community-focused hospice. What You ll Be Doing Leading and developing St Luke s legacy fundraising programme Planning and delivering multi-channel legacy campaigns Managing Free Will Writing initiatives and legacy events Building strong relationships with legacy supporters, pledgers and professional partners Developing engaging supporter journeys and stewardship communications Monitoring pipelines, income forecasts and campaign performance Acting as an internal advocate for legacy giving across the organisation Ensuring all activity complies with fundraising regulations and GDPR We re looking for someone who brings: Experience in legacy fundraising, direct marketing or supporter led fundraising Excellent relationship building and communication skills Strong copywriting and storytelling ability Confidence using CRM systems, data and reporting tools Strong project management and organisational skills Sensitivity and empathy when working with donors and bereaved families Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection requirements A relevant fundraising or marketing qualification is desirable but not essential. Why Join St Luke s? At St Luke s Hospice, you ll be part of a compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to making every day matter for local people and their families. Salary & Benefits Salary: up to £35,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent, full time Location: London, Harrow, hybrid working , 2 days in the office Deadline: 11th June at 8am Interview: 24th June in person Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Job Title: Programme Lead (Path Protection) Team: Programmes and Delivery Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh) This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £33,367 to £50,051. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £36,704 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role. The Ramblers are looking for a proactive Programme Lead to help us open and protect paths, so more people can enjoy the benefits of walking outdoors. This role will lead our Path Protection work, to help people understand their rights, take local action to protect paths and improve the places where they live. A key part of the role is working with and supporting a network of knowledgeable volunteers across Great Britain, to take practical action in their communities. You'll focus on creating programmes that make it easier for more people - especially those with the most barriers and least access - to get involved, speak up for their local paths, and take action that leads to real improvements. We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in public rights of way, outdoor access, planning, environmental protection or a related field - and who can turn that knowledge into practical, community-led action. Context and purpose of role At Ramblers we work to empower the public and volunteers to take action to protect paths and access - whether claiming lost rights of way, pursuing resolutions to path problems, or objecting to changes to the definitive map. As a member of the Programmes team, the Programme Lead (Path Protection) will be responsible for the successful development and delivery of the programme across GB. Key responsibilities Lead on the design, development and operational delivery of the Path Protection programme across GB. Create operational delivery plans - to identify milestones, monitor risks, resolve issues and manage resource requirements. Design and develop resources and processes to support programme implementation. Be responsible for managing a budget in line with programme goals and objectives. Be responsible for evaluation and reporting, to ensure the programme meets KPIs and delivers measurable impact. Manage new and existing strategic partnerships with partner organisations and those working to improve access and reduce barriers to becoming active outdoors. Train and support volunteers - and promote the programme more widely. Provide advice and guidance to the public on path protection issues. Engage diverse audiences from communities facing additional barriers to getting outdoors, to senior stakeholders including funders and other strategic external partners. Directly deliver Path Protection events to support the continued development and co-production of the programme. Work closely with Nations Directors, Community Development Officers and the Fundraising team to secure the support required to sustain and grow the programme. Ensure robust risk management systems are in place to ensure the safety of participants. Ensure programme compliance with relevant policies and regulations. Review the programme annually to identify lessons learned or areas for development to drive continuous improvement. Other Work collaboratively as a member of the Programmes team, to share learning and develop innovative practice in programme design and development. Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post. The person Knowledge and Experience Programme management experience - including responsibility for planning, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation. Experience providing advice to a variety of stakeholders and managing casework. Experience recruiting and managing partners and volunteers. Experience designing and delivering a training programme - working with participants to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Experience of successfully working with fundraising colleagues to secure funding to sustain and scale a programme. Knowledge of the potential barriers to participation in outdoor recreation. Experience managing relationships with strategic stakeholders. An understanding of rights of way law and practice. Skills and Leadership Ability to develop, introduce and champion new ways of working as an expert on path protection initiatives. Strong verbal, written and digital communication skills - with an ability to convey information clearly to a range of different audiences. Ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships. Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve common goals. Ability to use initiative and to be flexible and adaptable in approach. Ability to analyse information thoroughly and make sound decisions and recommendations. Personal Attributes Interest in walking and a commitment to the principles of inclusion and enabling everyone to feel welcome in the outdoors. Able to engage diverse audiences, including community partners and senior decision makers. Flexible and able to develop strong, collaborative team relationships. Entrepreneurial approach to developing and growing innovative projects. Flexible and resilient with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Willingness to travel and to spend evenings and weekends away from home as required. Values and Behaviours Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people. Inclusive We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission. Inspiring We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission. Empowering We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action. Responsible We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do. we say we will do.
May 23, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Programme Lead (Path Protection) Team: Programmes and Delivery Location: Hybrid (split between home-working and either London, Cardiff or Edinburgh) This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £33,367 to £50,051. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £36,704 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role. The Ramblers are looking for a proactive Programme Lead to help us open and protect paths, so more people can enjoy the benefits of walking outdoors. This role will lead our Path Protection work, to help people understand their rights, take local action to protect paths and improve the places where they live. A key part of the role is working with and supporting a network of knowledgeable volunteers across Great Britain, to take practical action in their communities. You'll focus on creating programmes that make it easier for more people - especially those with the most barriers and least access - to get involved, speak up for their local paths, and take action that leads to real improvements. We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in public rights of way, outdoor access, planning, environmental protection or a related field - and who can turn that knowledge into practical, community-led action. Context and purpose of role At Ramblers we work to empower the public and volunteers to take action to protect paths and access - whether claiming lost rights of way, pursuing resolutions to path problems, or objecting to changes to the definitive map. As a member of the Programmes team, the Programme Lead (Path Protection) will be responsible for the successful development and delivery of the programme across GB. Key responsibilities Lead on the design, development and operational delivery of the Path Protection programme across GB. Create operational delivery plans - to identify milestones, monitor risks, resolve issues and manage resource requirements. Design and develop resources and processes to support programme implementation. Be responsible for managing a budget in line with programme goals and objectives. Be responsible for evaluation and reporting, to ensure the programme meets KPIs and delivers measurable impact. Manage new and existing strategic partnerships with partner organisations and those working to improve access and reduce barriers to becoming active outdoors. Train and support volunteers - and promote the programme more widely. Provide advice and guidance to the public on path protection issues. Engage diverse audiences from communities facing additional barriers to getting outdoors, to senior stakeholders including funders and other strategic external partners. Directly deliver Path Protection events to support the continued development and co-production of the programme. Work closely with Nations Directors, Community Development Officers and the Fundraising team to secure the support required to sustain and grow the programme. Ensure robust risk management systems are in place to ensure the safety of participants. Ensure programme compliance with relevant policies and regulations. Review the programme annually to identify lessons learned or areas for development to drive continuous improvement. Other Work collaboratively as a member of the Programmes team, to share learning and develop innovative practice in programme design and development. Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post. The person Knowledge and Experience Programme management experience - including responsibility for planning, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation. Experience providing advice to a variety of stakeholders and managing casework. Experience recruiting and managing partners and volunteers. Experience designing and delivering a training programme - working with participants to drive innovation and continuous improvement. Experience of successfully working with fundraising colleagues to secure funding to sustain and scale a programme. Knowledge of the potential barriers to participation in outdoor recreation. Experience managing relationships with strategic stakeholders. An understanding of rights of way law and practice. Skills and Leadership Ability to develop, introduce and champion new ways of working as an expert on path protection initiatives. Strong verbal, written and digital communication skills - with an ability to convey information clearly to a range of different audiences. Ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships. Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve common goals. Ability to use initiative and to be flexible and adaptable in approach. Ability to analyse information thoroughly and make sound decisions and recommendations. Personal Attributes Interest in walking and a commitment to the principles of inclusion and enabling everyone to feel welcome in the outdoors. Able to engage diverse audiences, including community partners and senior decision makers. Flexible and able to develop strong, collaborative team relationships. Entrepreneurial approach to developing and growing innovative projects. Flexible and resilient with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. Willingness to travel and to spend evenings and weekends away from home as required. Values and Behaviours Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people. Inclusive We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission. Inspiring We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission. Empowering We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action. Responsible We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do. we say we will do.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with St Luke's Hospice to recruit for a Senior Legacy Officer. Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising, you will take ownership of our legacy fundraising programme, driving long-term income growth through inspiring campaigns, meaningful supporter stewardship and strategic development. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with legacy fundraising or supporter marketing experience who is ready to make a lasting impact within a respected and community-focused hospice. What You ll Be Doing Leading and developing St Luke s legacy fundraising programme Planning and delivering multi-channel legacy campaigns Managing Free Will Writing initiatives and legacy events Building strong relationships with legacy supporters, pledgers and professional partners Developing engaging supporter journeys and stewardship communications Monitoring pipelines, income forecasts and campaign performance Acting as an internal advocate for legacy giving across the organisation Ensuring all activity complies with fundraising regulations and GDPR We re looking for someone who brings: Experience in legacy fundraising, direct marketing or supporter led fundraising Excellent relationship building and communication skills Strong copywriting and storytelling ability Confidence using CRM systems, data and reporting tools Strong project management and organisational skills Sensitivity and empathy when working with donors and bereaved families Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection requirements A relevant fundraising or marketing qualification is desirable but not essential. Why Join St Luke s? At St Luke s Hospice, you ll be part of a compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to making every day matter for local people and their families. Salary & Benefits Salary: up to £35,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent, full time Location: London, Harrow, hybrid working , 2 days in the office Deadline: 11th June at 8am Interview: 24th June in person Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with St Luke's Hospice to recruit for a Senior Legacy Officer. Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising, you will take ownership of our legacy fundraising programme, driving long-term income growth through inspiring campaigns, meaningful supporter stewardship and strategic development. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with legacy fundraising or supporter marketing experience who is ready to make a lasting impact within a respected and community-focused hospice. What You ll Be Doing Leading and developing St Luke s legacy fundraising programme Planning and delivering multi-channel legacy campaigns Managing Free Will Writing initiatives and legacy events Building strong relationships with legacy supporters, pledgers and professional partners Developing engaging supporter journeys and stewardship communications Monitoring pipelines, income forecasts and campaign performance Acting as an internal advocate for legacy giving across the organisation Ensuring all activity complies with fundraising regulations and GDPR We re looking for someone who brings: Experience in legacy fundraising, direct marketing or supporter led fundraising Excellent relationship building and communication skills Strong copywriting and storytelling ability Confidence using CRM systems, data and reporting tools Strong project management and organisational skills Sensitivity and empathy when working with donors and bereaved families Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection requirements A relevant fundraising or marketing qualification is desirable but not essential. Why Join St Luke s? At St Luke s Hospice, you ll be part of a compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to making every day matter for local people and their families. Salary & Benefits Salary: up to £35,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent, full time Location: London, Harrow, hybrid working , 2 days in the office Deadline: 11th June at 8am Interview: 24th June in person Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
We are looking for an highly experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of outstanding success. We are looking especially for experience in relation to Trusts and Foundations but a broader track record of success with individual funders, corporate funders, and government funding is highly advantageous and desirable. Working closely with our Chief Executive over the next financial year you will achieve support for SHiFT of at least £2m. SHiFT is a lean organisation (this role holder won't have a team to delegate to) but as the fundraising programme grows we will review appropriate levels of support, and we move at pace and with focus. We need someone who can thrive in this context, who will relish the autonomy, opportunity and challenge, and who will embody the Breaking Cycles ingredients on which our organisation, practice and culture are built - tenacity, ambition, flexibility. Our new Head of Fundraising will be a compelling storyteller in writing and in person, a skilful lateral thinker, and have exceptional attention to detail. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Fundraising Strategy: Contribute to the development of SHiFT's overarching fundraising strategy, including exploring new high impact ideas for fundraising e.g. campaigns, community fundraising, place based. Lead on defining SHiFT's strategic priorities in trusts and foundation funding and corporate partnership opportunities. Horizon scan to ensure SHiFT is agile and maximising opportunities in light of our organisational needs and priorities. This includes local, regional, and national funding opportunities. Relationship Building & Representation: Act as an ambassador for the charity with partners, donors and supporters. Attend relevant events and meetings to develop our networks and storytelling about SHiFT's work in ways that support our fundraising. Identify opportunities for collaboration with organisations aligned with the charity's mission, including opportunities that are of benefit to the voice, participation and belonging of the children and families SHiFT works with. Build a network of supporters who can advocate for the charity's work. Identify the appropriate balance of relationship management; whether led by the Head of Fundraising or in choreographing the involvement of other SHiFT colleagues, including the Chief Executive. Develop and manage an engaging and motivating donor stewardship programme. Trusts & Foundations: Identify and research funding opportunities from trusts, foundations and grant makers. Write compelling funding applications and proposals. Build strong partner relationships with grant funders, creating meaningful opportunities for ongoing engagement with our work as appropriate. Ensure effective reporting on impact, working closely with SHiFT's learning and practice teams to support accuracy and effectiveness. Build a sustainable pipeline of grant opportunities aligned with SHiFT's strategy. Corporate Partnerships: Identify and develop partnerships with corporate organisations aligned with the charity's mission, with a clear analysis of the cost/benefit potential of each relationship. Secure financial and in-kind support from businesses across sectors such as food, retail, logistics, education, community impact and opportunities for the children and families SHiFT works with. Develop partnership proposals and sponsorship opportunities. Manage relationships with corporate partners and ensure strong stewardship and impact reporting. Impact and Reporting: Work closely with SHiFT's learning and practice teams to proactively gather data, case studies and outcomes information. Translate impact data into compelling narratives aligned with funder priorities. Support donor communications and stewardship to maintain long-term relationships. Work with SHiFT's communications team to support external story telling in ways that optimise SHiFT's positioning for funder support and interest, including through social media and events. Support the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to strengthen future bids. Systems and Compliance: Maintain accurate records of donors, partners and fundraising activity using our CRM and SharePoint. Support the development of our CRM to optimise its effectiveness for fundraising and stewardship. Work with SHiFT's Finance Manager and Chief Operating Officer to ensure compliance with funder requirements and restricted income application/accounting. Undertake due diligence across fundraised income. Maintain and develop our fundraising policies to ensure that SHiFT implements best practice approaches in all of our fundraising activities. Track fundraising performance and produce reports for leadership and Trustees, reporting directly into SHiFT's Finance Committee. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We know excellent candidates may not meet every requirement listed below. If this role excites you and you believe you could succeed in it, we encourage you to apply. Essential: Significant experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships or business development Experience in creating fundraising strategies. Strong relationship-building, networking and storytelling skills. Evidenced track record in securing funding from trusts and foundations, individuals, corporates, or grant makers. Excellent written communication skills for proposals, funding applications, impact reports, including the ability to understand and communicate insight from qualitative and quantitative data in support of fundraising activity. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Valuable Experience (not essential): Experience in the charity sector. Experience in working with senior leaders such as high net worth individuals, foundation trustees, corporate board members. Experience in funded collaboration with public services. Experience in justice/children and family/place-based related fundraising. Experience and networks in Greater Manchester and the North East. COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SHiFT is committed to building an anti-racist, anti-oppressive and inclusive organisation. We recognise the over-representation of Black, Brown and Mixed Heritage children in the youth justice system, and the wider structural inequalities affecting many children and families we work alongside. We believe our team should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from racially minoritised communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, people with lived experience of the systems we work in, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We know talent is widely distributed, while opportunity is not. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to making recruitment accessible and fair. Safeguarding checks This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude you from employment. Decisions will be made fairly, proportionately and in line with safeguarding responsibilities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. BENEFITS: Flexible and hybrid working. Pension contribution. Professional development opportunities. Supportive and values-led culture. Opportunity to shape a growing organisation with national influence. How to apply Please send: Your CV. A cover letter (maximum two pages) explaining your interest in the role and the experience you would bring. Send applications by an email via the button below. Closing date: 23.59, 31 May 2026. We use structured and inclusive recruitment processes and can share interview questions in advance on request. Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 18 June 2026, in person, at our offices in Coram (WC1N 1AZ). Candidates are asked to please note this date and hold it in mind where possible in their scheduling. A note to candidates Research shows that women, people with disabilities and candidates from racially minoritised backgrounds are less likely to apply unless they meet every criterion. If you're interested in this role but unsure whether you meet all the requirements, we'd still love to hear from you.
May 22, 2026
Full time
We are looking for an highly experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of outstanding success. We are looking especially for experience in relation to Trusts and Foundations but a broader track record of success with individual funders, corporate funders, and government funding is highly advantageous and desirable. Working closely with our Chief Executive over the next financial year you will achieve support for SHiFT of at least £2m. SHiFT is a lean organisation (this role holder won't have a team to delegate to) but as the fundraising programme grows we will review appropriate levels of support, and we move at pace and with focus. We need someone who can thrive in this context, who will relish the autonomy, opportunity and challenge, and who will embody the Breaking Cycles ingredients on which our organisation, practice and culture are built - tenacity, ambition, flexibility. Our new Head of Fundraising will be a compelling storyteller in writing and in person, a skilful lateral thinker, and have exceptional attention to detail. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Fundraising Strategy: Contribute to the development of SHiFT's overarching fundraising strategy, including exploring new high impact ideas for fundraising e.g. campaigns, community fundraising, place based. Lead on defining SHiFT's strategic priorities in trusts and foundation funding and corporate partnership opportunities. Horizon scan to ensure SHiFT is agile and maximising opportunities in light of our organisational needs and priorities. This includes local, regional, and national funding opportunities. Relationship Building & Representation: Act as an ambassador for the charity with partners, donors and supporters. Attend relevant events and meetings to develop our networks and storytelling about SHiFT's work in ways that support our fundraising. Identify opportunities for collaboration with organisations aligned with the charity's mission, including opportunities that are of benefit to the voice, participation and belonging of the children and families SHiFT works with. Build a network of supporters who can advocate for the charity's work. Identify the appropriate balance of relationship management; whether led by the Head of Fundraising or in choreographing the involvement of other SHiFT colleagues, including the Chief Executive. Develop and manage an engaging and motivating donor stewardship programme. Trusts & Foundations: Identify and research funding opportunities from trusts, foundations and grant makers. Write compelling funding applications and proposals. Build strong partner relationships with grant funders, creating meaningful opportunities for ongoing engagement with our work as appropriate. Ensure effective reporting on impact, working closely with SHiFT's learning and practice teams to support accuracy and effectiveness. Build a sustainable pipeline of grant opportunities aligned with SHiFT's strategy. Corporate Partnerships: Identify and develop partnerships with corporate organisations aligned with the charity's mission, with a clear analysis of the cost/benefit potential of each relationship. Secure financial and in-kind support from businesses across sectors such as food, retail, logistics, education, community impact and opportunities for the children and families SHiFT works with. Develop partnership proposals and sponsorship opportunities. Manage relationships with corporate partners and ensure strong stewardship and impact reporting. Impact and Reporting: Work closely with SHiFT's learning and practice teams to proactively gather data, case studies and outcomes information. Translate impact data into compelling narratives aligned with funder priorities. Support donor communications and stewardship to maintain long-term relationships. Work with SHiFT's communications team to support external story telling in ways that optimise SHiFT's positioning for funder support and interest, including through social media and events. Support the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to strengthen future bids. Systems and Compliance: Maintain accurate records of donors, partners and fundraising activity using our CRM and SharePoint. Support the development of our CRM to optimise its effectiveness for fundraising and stewardship. Work with SHiFT's Finance Manager and Chief Operating Officer to ensure compliance with funder requirements and restricted income application/accounting. Undertake due diligence across fundraised income. Maintain and develop our fundraising policies to ensure that SHiFT implements best practice approaches in all of our fundraising activities. Track fundraising performance and produce reports for leadership and Trustees, reporting directly into SHiFT's Finance Committee. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We know excellent candidates may not meet every requirement listed below. If this role excites you and you believe you could succeed in it, we encourage you to apply. Essential: Significant experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships or business development Experience in creating fundraising strategies. Strong relationship-building, networking and storytelling skills. Evidenced track record in securing funding from trusts and foundations, individuals, corporates, or grant makers. Excellent written communication skills for proposals, funding applications, impact reports, including the ability to understand and communicate insight from qualitative and quantitative data in support of fundraising activity. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Valuable Experience (not essential): Experience in the charity sector. Experience in working with senior leaders such as high net worth individuals, foundation trustees, corporate board members. Experience in funded collaboration with public services. Experience in justice/children and family/place-based related fundraising. Experience and networks in Greater Manchester and the North East. COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION SHiFT is committed to building an anti-racist, anti-oppressive and inclusive organisation. We recognise the over-representation of Black, Brown and Mixed Heritage children in the youth justice system, and the wider structural inequalities affecting many children and families we work alongside. We believe our team should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from racially minoritised communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, people with lived experience of the systems we work in, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We know talent is widely distributed, while opportunity is not. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to making recruitment accessible and fair. Safeguarding checks This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude you from employment. Decisions will be made fairly, proportionately and in line with safeguarding responsibilities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. BENEFITS: Flexible and hybrid working. Pension contribution. Professional development opportunities. Supportive and values-led culture. Opportunity to shape a growing organisation with national influence. How to apply Please send: Your CV. A cover letter (maximum two pages) explaining your interest in the role and the experience you would bring. Send applications by an email via the button below. Closing date: 23.59, 31 May 2026. We use structured and inclusive recruitment processes and can share interview questions in advance on request. Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 18 June 2026, in person, at our offices in Coram (WC1N 1AZ). Candidates are asked to please note this date and hold it in mind where possible in their scheduling. A note to candidates Research shows that women, people with disabilities and candidates from racially minoritised backgrounds are less likely to apply unless they meet every criterion. If you're interested in this role but unsure whether you meet all the requirements, we'd still love to hear from you.
CFO - Tech - £150,000 to £200,000 Your new company An exciting, fast-scaling digital solutions business is searching for a commercially minded, strategic Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team and shape the next phase of growth. The organisation is experiencing strong demand for its services and is now building the financial infrastructure required to scale confidently and sustainably. This is a rare opportunity to become a key senior leader within a business entering a pivotal period of expansion, product evolution and market acceleration. Your New Role As CFO, you will act as the strategic financial partner to the CEO and Board, owning the end-to-end financial strategy and operations. You will build a scalable finance function, drive performance across the organisation, and ensure the business is prepared for future fundraising or strategic events. Leading and scaling the finance function with robust processes, systems and controls Managing budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling and long-range planning Partnering with sales, product and operations to optimise pricing, margins and profitability Preparing the business for potential fundraising and investor scrutiny Overseeing cash flow, capital allocation and financial risk management Delivering clear, insight-led board reporting and recommendations Developing a high performing finance team to support growth What You'll Need to Succeed Experience as a CFO or Finance Director within tech, SaaS, digital or high-growth environments A proven track record of scaling finance functions and improving financial performance Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence cross-functional decision-making Deep experience in forecasting, pricing, FP&A, cash management and investor reporting Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and boards A proactive, adaptable mindset suited to a founder-led, fast-moving culture. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
May 22, 2026
Full time
CFO - Tech - £150,000 to £200,000 Your new company An exciting, fast-scaling digital solutions business is searching for a commercially minded, strategic Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team and shape the next phase of growth. The organisation is experiencing strong demand for its services and is now building the financial infrastructure required to scale confidently and sustainably. This is a rare opportunity to become a key senior leader within a business entering a pivotal period of expansion, product evolution and market acceleration. Your New Role As CFO, you will act as the strategic financial partner to the CEO and Board, owning the end-to-end financial strategy and operations. You will build a scalable finance function, drive performance across the organisation, and ensure the business is prepared for future fundraising or strategic events. Leading and scaling the finance function with robust processes, systems and controls Managing budgeting, forecasting, scenario modelling and long-range planning Partnering with sales, product and operations to optimise pricing, margins and profitability Preparing the business for potential fundraising and investor scrutiny Overseeing cash flow, capital allocation and financial risk management Delivering clear, insight-led board reporting and recommendations Developing a high performing finance team to support growth What You'll Need to Succeed Experience as a CFO or Finance Director within tech, SaaS, digital or high-growth environments A proven track record of scaling finance functions and improving financial performance Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence cross-functional decision-making Deep experience in forecasting, pricing, FP&A, cash management and investor reporting Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and boards A proactive, adaptable mindset suited to a founder-led, fast-moving culture. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for a Senior Individual Giving Manager (Maternity Cover). The organisation are a leading charity provider of mental health services in England, who are on a mission to bring about meaningful change: to our health and social care system, to the way society views mental illness, and to people s lives across the country. This is a full-time, 12-month maternity cover contract, paying a salary of £37,406 £45,384 per annum. The post holder will work in a hybrid model from their offices in London. As the Senior Individual Giving Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of individual giving across acquisition, retention and supporter care, using emotionally resonant campaigns and data driven decision making to grow their supporter base and maximise lifetime value. You will manage and motivate a team of three Individual Giving Officers, creating a supportive, high performing culture. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in delivering individual giving programmes across both acquisition and retention. You will also have a solid track record in direct and digital fundraising, including paid social and ideally you will have previous line management experience. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for a Senior Individual Giving Manager (Maternity Cover). The organisation are a leading charity provider of mental health services in England, who are on a mission to bring about meaningful change: to our health and social care system, to the way society views mental illness, and to people s lives across the country. This is a full-time, 12-month maternity cover contract, paying a salary of £37,406 £45,384 per annum. The post holder will work in a hybrid model from their offices in London. As the Senior Individual Giving Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of individual giving across acquisition, retention and supporter care, using emotionally resonant campaigns and data driven decision making to grow their supporter base and maximise lifetime value. You will manage and motivate a team of three Individual Giving Officers, creating a supportive, high performing culture. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in delivering individual giving programmes across both acquisition and retention. You will also have a solid track record in direct and digital fundraising, including paid social and ideally you will have previous line management experience. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Harnessing creativity, Setting strong challenges. Storytelling with impact. Cancer Stories Senior Officer £39,000 - £42,000 plus benefits Reports to: Senior Manager, Cancer Stories Team Grade: P2 Directorate : Policy, Information and Communications Contract : Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location : Stratford, London. High Flex (1-2 days per week in office) Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. External closing date: 28 May 2026, 23:55. Internal closing date: 31 May 2026, 23:55. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the application questions and work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: 2 stage interview process consisting of role-based interview and presentation task at stage 2. Interview date : From 9 June 2026. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. Stories are at the heart of our work. As a Cancer Stories Senior Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the real experiences of people affected by cancer shape our campaigns, inspire our supporters and strengthen our brand. You'll build relationships with people affected by cancer and develop powerful, impactful stories across national campaigns, media, social channels and fundraising activity, showing the human impact of cancer and why our work matters. What you'll be doing: Identify and develop compelling, high-quality case studies for marketing and communications activity, including national campaigns, PR, social media and key fundraising events Support and deliver strategic projects aligned to our marketing and communications priorities Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams to understand organisational needs and deliver stories with the greatest impact Develop and manage a diverse pipeline of stories, sourcing contributors, conducting interviews, and maintaining accurate, compliant records Recruit, support and steward people affected by cancer to become story volunteers, ensuring they feel valued, informed and empowered Manage relationships with people affected by cancer, ensuring that story volunteers are supported, and their wellbeing prioritised, preparing and briefing volunteers thoroughly ahead of any events and accompanying them to media opportunities, events and filming as needed Champion equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring our stories reflect the communities we serve Follow best practice in safeguarding, data privacy and health and safety Contribute to team processes and continuous improvement, bringing fresh ideas and insight What we're looking for? You'll be a skilled communicator with a passion for storytelling and a strong sense of empathy. In addition, you'll bring: Communications expertise - Experience in journalism, PR or communications, with the ability to identify and develop powerful case studies that bring campaigns to life Relationship-building skills - Confidence in working with and supporting volunteers, building trust and long-term engagement Project management - Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines Exceptional communication skills - Strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive topics with professionalism and care Experience with sensitive issues - Confidence working with complex or emotive subject matter, particularly relating to health Strong IT skills - Experience managing information and databases accurately and efficiently Data awareness - Understanding of CRM systems and data protection principles (desirable) Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human: Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. Internal Eligibility criteria Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month 'getting started' period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview. All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have: completed their getting started period discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment) If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application. Additional information For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
May 22, 2026
Full time
Harnessing creativity, Setting strong challenges. Storytelling with impact. Cancer Stories Senior Officer £39,000 - £42,000 plus benefits Reports to: Senior Manager, Cancer Stories Team Grade: P2 Directorate : Policy, Information and Communications Contract : Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location : Stratford, London. High Flex (1-2 days per week in office) Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. External closing date: 28 May 2026, 23:55. Internal closing date: 31 May 2026, 23:55. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the application questions and work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible. Recruitment process: 2 stage interview process consisting of role-based interview and presentation task at stage 2. Interview date : From 9 June 2026. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. Stories are at the heart of our work. As a Cancer Stories Senior Officer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the real experiences of people affected by cancer shape our campaigns, inspire our supporters and strengthen our brand. You'll build relationships with people affected by cancer and develop powerful, impactful stories across national campaigns, media, social channels and fundraising activity, showing the human impact of cancer and why our work matters. What you'll be doing: Identify and develop compelling, high-quality case studies for marketing and communications activity, including national campaigns, PR, social media and key fundraising events Support and deliver strategic projects aligned to our marketing and communications priorities Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams to understand organisational needs and deliver stories with the greatest impact Develop and manage a diverse pipeline of stories, sourcing contributors, conducting interviews, and maintaining accurate, compliant records Recruit, support and steward people affected by cancer to become story volunteers, ensuring they feel valued, informed and empowered Manage relationships with people affected by cancer, ensuring that story volunteers are supported, and their wellbeing prioritised, preparing and briefing volunteers thoroughly ahead of any events and accompanying them to media opportunities, events and filming as needed Champion equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring our stories reflect the communities we serve Follow best practice in safeguarding, data privacy and health and safety Contribute to team processes and continuous improvement, bringing fresh ideas and insight What we're looking for? You'll be a skilled communicator with a passion for storytelling and a strong sense of empathy. In addition, you'll bring: Communications expertise - Experience in journalism, PR or communications, with the ability to identify and develop powerful case studies that bring campaigns to life Relationship-building skills - Confidence in working with and supporting volunteers, building trust and long-term engagement Project management - Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines Exceptional communication skills - Strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive topics with professionalism and care Experience with sensitive issues - Confidence working with complex or emotive subject matter, particularly relating to health Strong IT skills - Experience managing information and databases accurately and efficiently Data awareness - Understanding of CRM systems and data protection principles (desirable) Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human: Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. Internal Eligibility criteria Internal candidates should ideally have completed their 6-month 'getting started' period before applying for other roles. You should also advise your current line manager at the point you make an internal application, or at the latest, at the point of being invited for an interview. All internal candidates applying for a secondment, must have: completed their getting started period discussed their intention to apply and gained approval to apply with their line manager been in their substantive (home) role for at least 6 months (this is only applicable if you have previously been on secondment) If you do not confirm that you meet these requirements, we will not be able to progress your application. Additional information For more information about working with us please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Citizens UK Citizens UK is the UK's biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems. Living Wage Foundation The Living Wage movement began in 2001, after Citizens UK brought together communities in East London to discuss poverty and low pay. The campaign grew in momentum and soon required a mechanism to recognise employers who wanted to join the movement, which saw the establishment of the Living Wage Foundation in 2011. Still part of Citizens UK today, the Living Wage Foundation continues to work with community organisations to make sure the voices of both workers and businesses are part of the Living Wage movement. We now work with over 16,000 employers, benefitting over 475,000 people and winning over £3bn of better wages for people who need it most. Citizens UK works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take the same deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty. As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions in order to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies. Purpose We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced digital communications professional to join the Living Wage Foundation team as our Digital Communications Manager. The ideal candidate would have demonstrable digital communications skills and experience, on top of an enthusiasm for engaging supporters across our social networks, website and email communications. The candidate will be tech savvy and have experience managing social media, using a website CMS and other digital tools that will support engagement with the real Living Wage and other key areas e.g. Living Hours and a Living Pension, across multiple stakeholders. They'll also be an effective storyteller with an understanding of how to transform stories into impactful online communications. As part of a busy department of communications specialists spanning media, digital, you will play a critical role in shaping our digital engagement strategy through our website, social media channels and email marketing. As well as leading the team to expand our reach and build brand awareness through creative content, you will also have a keen eye for analytics and work with our partner agencies to deliver effective campaigns across paid social media ads, Google Ads and website management. The person in this role will line manage a Communications Officer who will offer digital communications support. The ideal candidate will be a patient and kind people manager who enjoys supporting the personal development of team members This role will work closely with Citizens UK colleagues, including the Citizens UK communications team on cross-organisational priorities. You will report to the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager at the Living Wage Foundation. This role will play an integral role in shaping the wider communications strategy. You will be working as part of a passionate communications team, with a strong commitment to the Living Wage campaign. Main Responsibilities Working as the Digital Communications Manager, reporting to the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, your main responsibilities will include: Social media: Lead the team in the use of social media to increase brand awareness and impact; generate innovative approaches. Oversee Communications Officers to monitor, manage, create and schedule content on our social media accounts, tailoring content to different channels and audiences. Establish systems for monitoring and evaluating key performance indicators and delivering to time and budget. Manage paid advertising strategy on social media, overseeing relationship with external agencies. Website: Work with developers to maintain and update website CMS alongside Operations team, support the team in creating news and blog content and help upskill colleagues to create content for the website. Support on development of a members' dashboard area to improve processes and enhance the accreditation experience. Use insights and analytics to monitor the success of the website e.g. Google Analytics. Materials development and dissemination: Ensure all work is completed within brand guidelines. Roll-out a content strategy to support the digital communications and marketing strategy, taking responsibility for resourcing the workplan for the wider team and contractors. Manage our newsletter and mailing lists with Living Wage Employers; looking for opportunities to improve content and impact. Basic design and video-editing support of communications and marketing collateral. Support the wider team and employers with ad-hoc marketing requests and digital materials to support their work plans. Situational awareness and research: Lead the team in conducting stakeholder analysis; identifying and segmenting audiences and their positions and interests. Confident to test and learn from new digital and marketing approaches. Identify new ways to communicate effectively with our internal employer network, by building understanding of our key audiences and employer journey. Strategy development: Participate in development of the communications strategy, contributing tactical and creative ideas around implementation, ensuring it is integrated with wider communications and campaigns strategies. Shape digital engagement and marketing strategy, ensuring that plans deliver against the influencing goals; evaluating effectiveness of the strategy and adjusting as required. Work with wider teams to support the development of tailored digital communications strategies Manage limited budgets for the digital growth strategy. Reputational and risk management: Appropriately manage and mitigate risk on our digital channels; developing processes and messaging when necessary. Demonstrate awareness of potential reputational risks and proactively develops appropriate protocol and messages, including expected professional fundraising standards. Effectively represents the organisation with senior stakeholders External relationships: Collaborate with Living Wage Employers and supporters to create engaging content and further Living Wage visibility online. Manage external relationships with agencies, designers and other contractors to resource digital communications work, ensuring quality and brand consistency. Campaigns and events management: Develop creative digital marketing campaigns that promote our brand and further engagement objectives. Create a digital strategy for Living Wage Week, including creation of the employer digital pack, overseeing delivery by Communications Officers. Provide digital support and advice for organisational campaign and event priorities. Establish systems for monitoring and evaluating key performance indicators and delivering to time and budget. Internal comms and knowledge management: Identify gaps in our internal knowledge management in digital practices and strengthen these with clear processes and documents to drive best practice amongst wider team. Provide digital support and advice to colleagues across numerous projects; this might include trainings on the use of digital platforms and trends, in order to build internal capacity and best support their work. Act as a brand ambassador for the whole organisation. Internal relationships: Line management of the Communications Officer. Provide leadership on our digital engagement, ensuring colleagues feel supported, developed and valued Ability to manage or coordinate staff across the organisation. Ensure the work produced across the team is of high quality and reflective of organisational values. Contribute to CUK mission and its strategic objectives: Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the function and the core mission of CUK/ Living Wage Foundation. Reliably implement and participate in the development of cross-organisational policies, procedures, and values in the delivery of work across the communications department. Learning, expertise & DEI Keep up to date with comms developments, good practice in third sector etc. Train others with relevant and helpful advice and technical support Proactive in maintaining own wellbeing and supporting direct reports in managing their wellbeing at work Display self-awareness of DEI issues and the impact on direct reports . click apply for full job details
May 22, 2026
Full time
Citizens UK Citizens UK is the UK's biggest, most diverse and most effective people-powered alliance. We bring communities and local organisations together to work on issues that matter; from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to the Living Wage campaign. We have a track record of winning change through hundreds of local and national campaigns. We know everyday people have the ability to shape the world around them. We believe that through developing local leaders, we can drive nationwide change and create community-led solutions to big and small problems. Living Wage Foundation The Living Wage movement began in 2001, after Citizens UK brought together communities in East London to discuss poverty and low pay. The campaign grew in momentum and soon required a mechanism to recognise employers who wanted to join the movement, which saw the establishment of the Living Wage Foundation in 2011. Still part of Citizens UK today, the Living Wage Foundation continues to work with community organisations to make sure the voices of both workers and businesses are part of the Living Wage movement. We now work with over 16,000 employers, benefitting over 475,000 people and winning over £3bn of better wages for people who need it most. Citizens UK works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take the same deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty. As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions in order to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies. Purpose We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced digital communications professional to join the Living Wage Foundation team as our Digital Communications Manager. The ideal candidate would have demonstrable digital communications skills and experience, on top of an enthusiasm for engaging supporters across our social networks, website and email communications. The candidate will be tech savvy and have experience managing social media, using a website CMS and other digital tools that will support engagement with the real Living Wage and other key areas e.g. Living Hours and a Living Pension, across multiple stakeholders. They'll also be an effective storyteller with an understanding of how to transform stories into impactful online communications. As part of a busy department of communications specialists spanning media, digital, you will play a critical role in shaping our digital engagement strategy through our website, social media channels and email marketing. As well as leading the team to expand our reach and build brand awareness through creative content, you will also have a keen eye for analytics and work with our partner agencies to deliver effective campaigns across paid social media ads, Google Ads and website management. The person in this role will line manage a Communications Officer who will offer digital communications support. The ideal candidate will be a patient and kind people manager who enjoys supporting the personal development of team members This role will work closely with Citizens UK colleagues, including the Citizens UK communications team on cross-organisational priorities. You will report to the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager at the Living Wage Foundation. This role will play an integral role in shaping the wider communications strategy. You will be working as part of a passionate communications team, with a strong commitment to the Living Wage campaign. Main Responsibilities Working as the Digital Communications Manager, reporting to the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, your main responsibilities will include: Social media: Lead the team in the use of social media to increase brand awareness and impact; generate innovative approaches. Oversee Communications Officers to monitor, manage, create and schedule content on our social media accounts, tailoring content to different channels and audiences. Establish systems for monitoring and evaluating key performance indicators and delivering to time and budget. Manage paid advertising strategy on social media, overseeing relationship with external agencies. Website: Work with developers to maintain and update website CMS alongside Operations team, support the team in creating news and blog content and help upskill colleagues to create content for the website. Support on development of a members' dashboard area to improve processes and enhance the accreditation experience. Use insights and analytics to monitor the success of the website e.g. Google Analytics. Materials development and dissemination: Ensure all work is completed within brand guidelines. Roll-out a content strategy to support the digital communications and marketing strategy, taking responsibility for resourcing the workplan for the wider team and contractors. Manage our newsletter and mailing lists with Living Wage Employers; looking for opportunities to improve content and impact. Basic design and video-editing support of communications and marketing collateral. Support the wider team and employers with ad-hoc marketing requests and digital materials to support their work plans. Situational awareness and research: Lead the team in conducting stakeholder analysis; identifying and segmenting audiences and their positions and interests. Confident to test and learn from new digital and marketing approaches. Identify new ways to communicate effectively with our internal employer network, by building understanding of our key audiences and employer journey. Strategy development: Participate in development of the communications strategy, contributing tactical and creative ideas around implementation, ensuring it is integrated with wider communications and campaigns strategies. Shape digital engagement and marketing strategy, ensuring that plans deliver against the influencing goals; evaluating effectiveness of the strategy and adjusting as required. Work with wider teams to support the development of tailored digital communications strategies Manage limited budgets for the digital growth strategy. Reputational and risk management: Appropriately manage and mitigate risk on our digital channels; developing processes and messaging when necessary. Demonstrate awareness of potential reputational risks and proactively develops appropriate protocol and messages, including expected professional fundraising standards. Effectively represents the organisation with senior stakeholders External relationships: Collaborate with Living Wage Employers and supporters to create engaging content and further Living Wage visibility online. Manage external relationships with agencies, designers and other contractors to resource digital communications work, ensuring quality and brand consistency. Campaigns and events management: Develop creative digital marketing campaigns that promote our brand and further engagement objectives. Create a digital strategy for Living Wage Week, including creation of the employer digital pack, overseeing delivery by Communications Officers. Provide digital support and advice for organisational campaign and event priorities. Establish systems for monitoring and evaluating key performance indicators and delivering to time and budget. Internal comms and knowledge management: Identify gaps in our internal knowledge management in digital practices and strengthen these with clear processes and documents to drive best practice amongst wider team. Provide digital support and advice to colleagues across numerous projects; this might include trainings on the use of digital platforms and trends, in order to build internal capacity and best support their work. Act as a brand ambassador for the whole organisation. Internal relationships: Line management of the Communications Officer. Provide leadership on our digital engagement, ensuring colleagues feel supported, developed and valued Ability to manage or coordinate staff across the organisation. Ensure the work produced across the team is of high quality and reflective of organisational values. Contribute to CUK mission and its strategic objectives: Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the function and the core mission of CUK/ Living Wage Foundation. Reliably implement and participate in the development of cross-organisational policies, procedures, and values in the delivery of work across the communications department. Learning, expertise & DEI Keep up to date with comms developments, good practice in third sector etc. Train others with relevant and helpful advice and technical support Proactive in maintaining own wellbeing and supporting direct reports in managing their wellbeing at work Display self-awareness of DEI issues and the impact on direct reports . click apply for full job details
England Football Charity - Chair of Trustees Role Purpose: The England Football Charity is looking for a Chair of Trustees to provide strategic leadership to the Board, ensuring the charity is well-governed, financially sustainable, and delivering against its mission. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Management Lead board meetings effectively and efficiently Support Trustee development and recruitment Work with the staff team to plan the agenda and prepare papers for the board meetings Inspire and motivate those involved in the charity leading with passion and purpose Use independent judgement, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect The Charity's interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests Strategy Ensure that The Charity's purpose and strategy is clear, and that it is reviewed at appropriate milestones Operations Approve operational plans and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation Ensure that safeguarding and EDI remain a priority Governance and Finance Oversee The Charity's financial plans, budgets and risk monitoring Promote high standards of governance and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory bodies Review and approve The Charity's financial statements Keep abreast of changes in The Charity's operating environment Executive Team Support Support the development and recruitment of staff members Provide guidance and constructive challenge to the staff team External Relations & Advocacy Contribute to the broader promotion of The Charity's objects, aims and reputation Act as an ambassador for the charity Support partnerships and fundraising where possible Attend events and meetings on behalf of the Charity Criteria: Essential: Strong leadership skills Understanding of the charity sector and associated laws and regulations Good team working skills and communication Understanding of football sector and the wider eco-system Experience as a charity trustee Experience as a chair at board level The ability to think creatively and strategically Capable of exercising good, independent judgement Ability to scrutinise and challenge in a positive and constructive manner Passion for sport as a tool for social good Experience in one or more of the following areas - risk management, strategy, legal, finance, safeguarding, EDI, youth work, governance/compliance, football, external affairs or fundraising Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with others, including The Charity's staff and donors Understanding of the challenges facing those from disadvantaged groups or underserved communities Desirable: Able to travel to locations in England for in person meetings/events Experience working or volunteering within the charitable sector Supporting Information Organisation: England Football Charity Location: England (with some in-person and virtual meetings) Remuneration: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed) Time Commitment: Approximately 1- 2 days per month Term of Appointment: Initial term of 3 years, renewable About Us: The Football Association (The FA) is the governing body for football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing the game at all levels and with footballers of all abilities, from grassroots through to the professional game. The England Football Charity (The Charity) is an independent body, founded by The FA, as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with the Charity Commission of England and Wales (charity number ). The Charity exists to harness the passion of England Football to tackle the most pressing social challenges. The Charity will first identify issues that need immediate attention and that football is well placed to address and design targeted interventions that complement the wider football eco-system. By bringing together funders and supporters, The Charity will invest in collaborative and innovative programmes that are delivered by a network of existing partners and managed by a central team. In autumn 2026, The Charity will launch its inaugural project, designed to ensure that every young person has a trusted adult who listens without judgement, encourages hope, and helps them navigate life's challenges. Between now and the EURO 2028, The Charity, in partnership with delivery partners, will upskill 500 adults within grassroots football communities to better support young people. The Charity is still in its early stages and has been working to lay solid foundations that will allow real impact to be created. A full-time Director has been recruited to lead the charity, with support from a small board that has been recruited over time. The next step is to recruit an inspiring Chair who can support both the board and executive team to move to the next stage where funding will be distributed to our incredible delivery partners to roll out our first project. Our hope is that the newly recruited Chair will be able to support us in adding more trustees to our board to ensure that we have access to the wealth of skills and experience needed for the charity to really flourish. We are recruiting an independent Chair who will be required to act solely in the best interests of The Charity, free from undue influence or conflicts of loyalty toward any associated bodies. They must be able to make objective decisions that prioritise the charity's specific charitable purposes. Definition of Independence: Independence: We are looking for an independent Chair for our board. Independent means a person who is: a) free from any close connection to The FA and a close connection shall be deemed to include, without limitation, the following: the person is, or has been within the last four years, actively involved in The FA's affairs or held any position or role within The FA (including, without limitation, being a Member of Council, a member of any committee of The FA or an employee, director or officer of The FA) save that the board shall have discretion to reduce the four year look-back period set out in this paragraph to a minimum of six months, subject always to the number of Directors meeting the minimum requirement for independence as set out in the Code for Sports Governance; the person holds, or has held within the last six months, a position or role with any Football Stakeholder (including, without limitation, being an employee, director or officer of any Football Stakeholder); the person has, or has had within the last six months, a Material Business Relationship with The FA; and the person has close family ties (including by way of being connected with an individual as a spouse, civil partner, former spouse, former civil partner, parent, step or adopted parent, grandparent, child, step child, adopted child, descendant, qualifying co-habitant or next-of-kin) with any directors, senior employees or committee members of The FA or any Member of Council; and b) viewed as independent from the perspective of an objective outsider. How to Apply: Please apply via the application button, submit a CV and answer the supporting questions presented online. You can also contact Leanne Ayin (lead for The England Football Charity) with any questions about the process or position via We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please get in touch-we are here to support you. Shortlisting and Interview Process: Applicants will be shortlisted against the criteria listed in the application pack. The first stage of the interview process will be an initial call to get to know you and find out more about your skills, experience and motivation in applying for the role. Following this, those shortlisted will attend an in-person interview in early July (date TBC) with existing trustees of The England Football Charity. We would like to complete the recruitment process in July with the selected candidate expected to take on the role of Chair from mid-August 2026.
May 22, 2026
Full time
England Football Charity - Chair of Trustees Role Purpose: The England Football Charity is looking for a Chair of Trustees to provide strategic leadership to the Board, ensuring the charity is well-governed, financially sustainable, and delivering against its mission. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Management Lead board meetings effectively and efficiently Support Trustee development and recruitment Work with the staff team to plan the agenda and prepare papers for the board meetings Inspire and motivate those involved in the charity leading with passion and purpose Use independent judgement, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect The Charity's interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests Strategy Ensure that The Charity's purpose and strategy is clear, and that it is reviewed at appropriate milestones Operations Approve operational plans and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation Ensure that safeguarding and EDI remain a priority Governance and Finance Oversee The Charity's financial plans, budgets and risk monitoring Promote high standards of governance and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory bodies Review and approve The Charity's financial statements Keep abreast of changes in The Charity's operating environment Executive Team Support Support the development and recruitment of staff members Provide guidance and constructive challenge to the staff team External Relations & Advocacy Contribute to the broader promotion of The Charity's objects, aims and reputation Act as an ambassador for the charity Support partnerships and fundraising where possible Attend events and meetings on behalf of the Charity Criteria: Essential: Strong leadership skills Understanding of the charity sector and associated laws and regulations Good team working skills and communication Understanding of football sector and the wider eco-system Experience as a charity trustee Experience as a chair at board level The ability to think creatively and strategically Capable of exercising good, independent judgement Ability to scrutinise and challenge in a positive and constructive manner Passion for sport as a tool for social good Experience in one or more of the following areas - risk management, strategy, legal, finance, safeguarding, EDI, youth work, governance/compliance, football, external affairs or fundraising Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with others, including The Charity's staff and donors Understanding of the challenges facing those from disadvantaged groups or underserved communities Desirable: Able to travel to locations in England for in person meetings/events Experience working or volunteering within the charitable sector Supporting Information Organisation: England Football Charity Location: England (with some in-person and virtual meetings) Remuneration: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed) Time Commitment: Approximately 1- 2 days per month Term of Appointment: Initial term of 3 years, renewable About Us: The Football Association (The FA) is the governing body for football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing the game at all levels and with footballers of all abilities, from grassroots through to the professional game. The England Football Charity (The Charity) is an independent body, founded by The FA, as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with the Charity Commission of England and Wales (charity number ). The Charity exists to harness the passion of England Football to tackle the most pressing social challenges. The Charity will first identify issues that need immediate attention and that football is well placed to address and design targeted interventions that complement the wider football eco-system. By bringing together funders and supporters, The Charity will invest in collaborative and innovative programmes that are delivered by a network of existing partners and managed by a central team. In autumn 2026, The Charity will launch its inaugural project, designed to ensure that every young person has a trusted adult who listens without judgement, encourages hope, and helps them navigate life's challenges. Between now and the EURO 2028, The Charity, in partnership with delivery partners, will upskill 500 adults within grassroots football communities to better support young people. The Charity is still in its early stages and has been working to lay solid foundations that will allow real impact to be created. A full-time Director has been recruited to lead the charity, with support from a small board that has been recruited over time. The next step is to recruit an inspiring Chair who can support both the board and executive team to move to the next stage where funding will be distributed to our incredible delivery partners to roll out our first project. Our hope is that the newly recruited Chair will be able to support us in adding more trustees to our board to ensure that we have access to the wealth of skills and experience needed for the charity to really flourish. We are recruiting an independent Chair who will be required to act solely in the best interests of The Charity, free from undue influence or conflicts of loyalty toward any associated bodies. They must be able to make objective decisions that prioritise the charity's specific charitable purposes. Definition of Independence: Independence: We are looking for an independent Chair for our board. Independent means a person who is: a) free from any close connection to The FA and a close connection shall be deemed to include, without limitation, the following: the person is, or has been within the last four years, actively involved in The FA's affairs or held any position or role within The FA (including, without limitation, being a Member of Council, a member of any committee of The FA or an employee, director or officer of The FA) save that the board shall have discretion to reduce the four year look-back period set out in this paragraph to a minimum of six months, subject always to the number of Directors meeting the minimum requirement for independence as set out in the Code for Sports Governance; the person holds, or has held within the last six months, a position or role with any Football Stakeholder (including, without limitation, being an employee, director or officer of any Football Stakeholder); the person has, or has had within the last six months, a Material Business Relationship with The FA; and the person has close family ties (including by way of being connected with an individual as a spouse, civil partner, former spouse, former civil partner, parent, step or adopted parent, grandparent, child, step child, adopted child, descendant, qualifying co-habitant or next-of-kin) with any directors, senior employees or committee members of The FA or any Member of Council; and b) viewed as independent from the perspective of an objective outsider. How to Apply: Please apply via the application button, submit a CV and answer the supporting questions presented online. You can also contact Leanne Ayin (lead for The England Football Charity) with any questions about the process or position via We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please get in touch-we are here to support you. Shortlisting and Interview Process: Applicants will be shortlisted against the criteria listed in the application pack. The first stage of the interview process will be an initial call to get to know you and find out more about your skills, experience and motivation in applying for the role. Following this, those shortlisted will attend an in-person interview in early July (date TBC) with existing trustees of The England Football Charity. We would like to complete the recruitment process in July with the selected candidate expected to take on the role of Chair from mid-August 2026.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for a Senior Individual Giving Manager (Maternity Cover). The organisation are a leading charity provider of mental health services in England, who are on a mission to bring about meaningful change: to our health and social care system, to the way society views mental illness, and to people's lives across the country. This is a full-time, 12-month maternity cover contract, paying a salary of £37,406 - £45,384 per annum. The post holder will work in a hybrid model from their offices in London. As the Senior Individual Giving Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of individual giving across acquisition, retention and supporter care, using emotionally resonant campaigns and data driven decision making to grow their supporter base and maximise lifetime value. You will manage and motivate a team of three Individual Giving Officers, creating a supportive, high performing culture. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in delivering individual giving programmes across both acquisition and retention. You will also have a solid track record in direct and digital fundraising, including paid social and ideally you will have previous line management experience. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for a Senior Individual Giving Manager (Maternity Cover). The organisation are a leading charity provider of mental health services in England, who are on a mission to bring about meaningful change: to our health and social care system, to the way society views mental illness, and to people's lives across the country. This is a full-time, 12-month maternity cover contract, paying a salary of £37,406 - £45,384 per annum. The post holder will work in a hybrid model from their offices in London. As the Senior Individual Giving Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of individual giving across acquisition, retention and supporter care, using emotionally resonant campaigns and data driven decision making to grow their supporter base and maximise lifetime value. You will manage and motivate a team of three Individual Giving Officers, creating a supportive, high performing culture. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in delivering individual giving programmes across both acquisition and retention. You will also have a solid track record in direct and digital fundraising, including paid social and ideally you will have previous line management experience. At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
We are looking for a Direct Marketing Officer to join our growing Individual Giving team at Samaritans. This role will assist in the creation, management and implementation of key campaigns and projects to recruit and retain supporters maximising loyalty and lifetime value. A valued member of the team you ll also contribute to individual giving projects while supporting larger, strategic initiatives led by the 2 x Senior Direct Marketing Officers in the team. This is a brilliant time to join the IG team at Samaritans as we continue to drive forwards our ambitious plans to enable us to be there for all those who need us. We re progressing some exciting new projects and you ll have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and knowledge. We are a supportive, creative, and ambitious team. We empower each other to achieve great things, and we d love to have you join Samaritans and help us continue to succeed. Contract £33,000 to £34,000 per annum plus benefits Full Time (35hrs per week) Permanent Hybrid working - Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. This role is linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with a blend of home working and office working. In-person working - at present, the team meet in the office 1-2 times per month. We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences About the role You ll manage a portfolio of business-as-usual (BAU) campaigns while supporting wider strategic activity, helping to maximise supporter lifetime value and grow income. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of channels and collaborate with teams and agencies to deliver impactful campaigns. What you ll do Deliver end-to-end individual giving campaigns across channels such as direct mail, email, telemarketing, DRTV, face-to-face and digital acquisition (PPC and meta) Plan, execute and optimise campaigns, including segmentation, creative development, production and analysis Monitor performance and produce regular reporting, ensuring campaigns meet income and budget targets Work with internal teams and external agencies to deliver high-quality, compliant campaigns Support donor stewardship by ensuring timely and effective supporter thanking Contribute to campaign reviews and continuous improvement Help develop long-term strategies for individual giving and supporter growth Manage suppliers and agencies to ensure delivery on time and within budget About you You re a proactive and detail-oriented campaign manager with a passion for delivering great supporter experiences. You enjoy working collaboratively and using data to inform decisions and improve performance. You re comfortable managing multiple projects and building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. What you will bring: Experience delivering individual giving or fundraising campaigns (multi-channel experience preferred) Strong organisational and project management skills Confidence using data and insights to inform campaign decisions Excellent communication skills, including copywriting and proofreading Experience working with agencies and external suppliers Collaborative approach and ability to manage competing priorities Full outline in the Job description file below. Why Samaritans? At Samaritans, people matter deeply. We know that meaningful impact starts with how we support each other. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and flexible workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, background and lived experience, and we actively encourage applications from people from all communities. Every person at Samaritans plays a role in helping fewer people die by suicide. If you are motivated by purpose, compassion and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you. For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this. We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. To Apply If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV. Please note the application questions have a 300word limit for each answer. At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do. We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team. We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar. All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application, at the appropriate time. Applications close at 9am Thursday 18th June. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and inviting candidates to interview throughout the process, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if we find the right candidate.
May 21, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Direct Marketing Officer to join our growing Individual Giving team at Samaritans. This role will assist in the creation, management and implementation of key campaigns and projects to recruit and retain supporters maximising loyalty and lifetime value. A valued member of the team you ll also contribute to individual giving projects while supporting larger, strategic initiatives led by the 2 x Senior Direct Marketing Officers in the team. This is a brilliant time to join the IG team at Samaritans as we continue to drive forwards our ambitious plans to enable us to be there for all those who need us. We re progressing some exciting new projects and you ll have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and knowledge. We are a supportive, creative, and ambitious team. We empower each other to achieve great things, and we d love to have you join Samaritans and help us continue to succeed. Contract £33,000 to £34,000 per annum plus benefits Full Time (35hrs per week) Permanent Hybrid working - Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. This role is linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with a blend of home working and office working. In-person working - at present, the team meet in the office 1-2 times per month. We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences About the role You ll manage a portfolio of business-as-usual (BAU) campaigns while supporting wider strategic activity, helping to maximise supporter lifetime value and grow income. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of channels and collaborate with teams and agencies to deliver impactful campaigns. What you ll do Deliver end-to-end individual giving campaigns across channels such as direct mail, email, telemarketing, DRTV, face-to-face and digital acquisition (PPC and meta) Plan, execute and optimise campaigns, including segmentation, creative development, production and analysis Monitor performance and produce regular reporting, ensuring campaigns meet income and budget targets Work with internal teams and external agencies to deliver high-quality, compliant campaigns Support donor stewardship by ensuring timely and effective supporter thanking Contribute to campaign reviews and continuous improvement Help develop long-term strategies for individual giving and supporter growth Manage suppliers and agencies to ensure delivery on time and within budget About you You re a proactive and detail-oriented campaign manager with a passion for delivering great supporter experiences. You enjoy working collaboratively and using data to inform decisions and improve performance. You re comfortable managing multiple projects and building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners. What you will bring: Experience delivering individual giving or fundraising campaigns (multi-channel experience preferred) Strong organisational and project management skills Confidence using data and insights to inform campaign decisions Excellent communication skills, including copywriting and proofreading Experience working with agencies and external suppliers Collaborative approach and ability to manage competing priorities Full outline in the Job description file below. Why Samaritans? At Samaritans, people matter deeply. We know that meaningful impact starts with how we support each other. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and flexible workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, background and lived experience, and we actively encourage applications from people from all communities. Every person at Samaritans plays a role in helping fewer people die by suicide. If you are motivated by purpose, compassion and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you. For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this. We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. To Apply If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV. Please note the application questions have a 300word limit for each answer. At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do. We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team. We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar. All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application, at the appropriate time. Applications close at 9am Thursday 18th June. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and inviting candidates to interview throughout the process, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if we find the right candidate.
Salary: £40,000 plus benefits Contract: Permanent (full-time; flexible working considered) Location: London 2 days pw Closing date: ASAP rolling interviews This organisation is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Face to Face Fundraising Officer to play a pivotal role in delivering their direct marketing strategy. This role will work closely with agency partners so you will need to lead on managing the relationships with those agencies, ensuring quality and providing training alongside working with internal operational teams. You ll ensure fundraising campaigns are delivered to the highest standards, are fully compliant with fundraising regulations and meet agreed performance targets. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on presenting, motivating others and working collaboratively across teams to make a real and tangible difference. To be successful in this role, you will need: Experience of delivering engaging training or presentations to small and medium sized groups (this doesn t have to be in the charity sector) A proven ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve targets Experience of planning, monitoring or delivering projects or campaigns to deadlines Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence working across a wide range of stakeholders If you would like to discuss this role, please contact us and quote the reference 2960AJ. Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge to match candidates to the most suitable charity roles and are committed to improving equality and diversity across the sector. If sufficient applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the vacancy early.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Salary: £40,000 plus benefits Contract: Permanent (full-time; flexible working considered) Location: London 2 days pw Closing date: ASAP rolling interviews This organisation is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Face to Face Fundraising Officer to play a pivotal role in delivering their direct marketing strategy. This role will work closely with agency partners so you will need to lead on managing the relationships with those agencies, ensuring quality and providing training alongside working with internal operational teams. You ll ensure fundraising campaigns are delivered to the highest standards, are fully compliant with fundraising regulations and meet agreed performance targets. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on presenting, motivating others and working collaboratively across teams to make a real and tangible difference. To be successful in this role, you will need: Experience of delivering engaging training or presentations to small and medium sized groups (this doesn t have to be in the charity sector) A proven ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve targets Experience of planning, monitoring or delivering projects or campaigns to deadlines Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence working across a wide range of stakeholders If you would like to discuss this role, please contact us and quote the reference 2960AJ. Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge to match candidates to the most suitable charity roles and are committed to improving equality and diversity across the sector. If sufficient applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the vacancy early.
For over 30 years, Global Witness has played a distinctive role in the environmental and human rights movement. Founded in 1993, we are an investigative, campaigning organisation that aims to secure better protections for people and the planet. Our work has consistently focused on shifting power: from uncovering the secretive deals and violence underpinning the blood diamond trade, to exposing global systems of corruption, and amplifying first-hand testimony from communities facing harm. We speak truth to power, standing up to corporations and governments who enable climate breakdown. This work is becoming ever more challenging as authoritarianism spreads, and wealth and influence are increasingly concentrated in the hands of those who seek to profit from planetary destruction. Yet it is precisely these challenges that make our mission more urgent than ever. We are currently seeking a Chief Executive Officer who will lead Global Witness at a time when its work is highly visible, increasingly complex and needed more than ever. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will set the strategic direction and lead a cohesive senior leadership team to deliver Global Witness's mission with clarity, courage and rigour. The role combines strategic leadership with public influence, organisational stewardship and deep commitment to equity, integrity and impact. You will also represent Global Witness externally, maintaining its influence with funders, policymakers and partners, and ensuring its work continues to shape debate and decision-making at the highest levels. We are seeking a bold and courageous leader who is able to take risks where necessary, but who also has the judgement and experience to operate effectively in politically sensitive and fast-moving environments. You will bring senior leadership experience within, or aligned to, investigative, campaigning, advocacy or related fields gained in an international context with a clear track record of setting direction and delivering results. You will combine a strong understanding of the global political, economic, human rights and environmental landscape with the ability to anticipate and respond to emerging developments. You will be credible at senior levels, with the judgement and presence to engage a wide range of stakeholders, alongside a demonstrable track record in supporting fundraising and working with major funders. Your approach will be collaborative but decisive and you will display an inclusive leadership style with a clear commitment to equity and inclusion. Above all, you will be committed to the purpose of Global Witness, bringing integrity, sound judgement and the ability to take responsibility in a demanding and visible role. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification to Perrett Laver Vacancies . The deadline for applications is Friday 29th May 2026, 9:00am BST. The role will be based at Global Witness' offices in London and the salary will be commensurate with the seniority of the appointment. Global Witness is conducting an international search and is able to provide visa sponsorship for the successful candidate, where required. We would appreciate your participation in completing our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form . Global Witness wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and candidates in encouraging equality and diversity. Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. Longlisted candidates will be invited to interview with Perrett Laver in late-May, early-June and the Selection Panel will subsequently meet to decide upon a final shortlist for the post in June. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Perrett Laver's GDPR Policy Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website To confidentially get in touch about this role, or for advice on your application please email, Jess Winfield, Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact Freya Coombes, If you have comments that would support us to improve access to documentation, or our application processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us via
May 21, 2026
Full time
For over 30 years, Global Witness has played a distinctive role in the environmental and human rights movement. Founded in 1993, we are an investigative, campaigning organisation that aims to secure better protections for people and the planet. Our work has consistently focused on shifting power: from uncovering the secretive deals and violence underpinning the blood diamond trade, to exposing global systems of corruption, and amplifying first-hand testimony from communities facing harm. We speak truth to power, standing up to corporations and governments who enable climate breakdown. This work is becoming ever more challenging as authoritarianism spreads, and wealth and influence are increasingly concentrated in the hands of those who seek to profit from planetary destruction. Yet it is precisely these challenges that make our mission more urgent than ever. We are currently seeking a Chief Executive Officer who will lead Global Witness at a time when its work is highly visible, increasingly complex and needed more than ever. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will set the strategic direction and lead a cohesive senior leadership team to deliver Global Witness's mission with clarity, courage and rigour. The role combines strategic leadership with public influence, organisational stewardship and deep commitment to equity, integrity and impact. You will also represent Global Witness externally, maintaining its influence with funders, policymakers and partners, and ensuring its work continues to shape debate and decision-making at the highest levels. We are seeking a bold and courageous leader who is able to take risks where necessary, but who also has the judgement and experience to operate effectively in politically sensitive and fast-moving environments. You will bring senior leadership experience within, or aligned to, investigative, campaigning, advocacy or related fields gained in an international context with a clear track record of setting direction and delivering results. You will combine a strong understanding of the global political, economic, human rights and environmental landscape with the ability to anticipate and respond to emerging developments. You will be credible at senior levels, with the judgement and presence to engage a wide range of stakeholders, alongside a demonstrable track record in supporting fundraising and working with major funders. Your approach will be collaborative but decisive and you will display an inclusive leadership style with a clear commitment to equity and inclusion. Above all, you will be committed to the purpose of Global Witness, bringing integrity, sound judgement and the ability to take responsibility in a demanding and visible role. To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification to Perrett Laver Vacancies . The deadline for applications is Friday 29th May 2026, 9:00am BST. The role will be based at Global Witness' offices in London and the salary will be commensurate with the seniority of the appointment. Global Witness is conducting an international search and is able to provide visa sponsorship for the successful candidate, where required. We would appreciate your participation in completing our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form . Global Witness wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and candidates in encouraging equality and diversity. Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. Longlisted candidates will be invited to interview with Perrett Laver in late-May, early-June and the Selection Panel will subsequently meet to decide upon a final shortlist for the post in June. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise us of these so that we can make appropriate arrangements. Perrett Laver's GDPR Policy Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website To confidentially get in touch about this role, or for advice on your application please email, Jess Winfield, Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact Freya Coombes, If you have comments that would support us to improve access to documentation, or our application processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us via
Employer: BookTrust Location: London (Farringdon) or Leeds Salary: £36,000-£38,000 Contract: Full-time, permanent Join BookTrust, the UK's largest children's reading charity, and help change children's lives through reading. For more than 100 years, we've been inspiring a love of books and reading, reaching millions of children every year, particularly those from low-income families and vulnerable backgrounds. We are looking for a Senior Individual Giving Officer to deliver innovative, insight-led fundraising campaigns that grow supporter engagement and maximise income. Working as part of a supportive, ambitious and collaborative team, you'll gain experience across the full Individual Giving programme while helping bring the joy and benefits of reading to children across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and data-driven fundraiser who enjoys managing campaigns end-to-end and is passionate about delivering an excellent supporter experience. You'll help shape and deliver multi-channel campaigns, test new ideas and fundraising products, and use insight to drive performance and long-term supporter relationships. The role can be based in either our London office in Farringdon or our Leeds head office, with a minimum of eight office days per month. Fundraising at BookTrust As a charity, fundraising is central to BookTrust's mission, enabling us to bring our work to life and reach more children through a diverse portfolio of income generation, including mixed models of trading and philanthropy. You will join a friendly, supportive, and ambitious fundraising team working together to generate sustainable income that supports our mission through the funding of programmes and projects and ensures excellent stewardship of our donors. As part of our new strategy, we aim to grow our income significantly over the next five years. With current annual income of £12.4m and a strong base of long-term committed funding, we are well positioned to expand our work. As we expand our work and reach more children and families, developing new income streams is a key organisational priority. The Individual Giving function within the Fundraising team, where this role sits, has been tasked with growing income to £2 million by 2030. We will do this by improving our supporter experience and engagement, employing a test-and-learn strategy across a range of campaigns and being data-led in everything that we do. Job Purpose The Senior Individual Giving Officer plays a central role delivering the campaigns and plans that will achieve the Individual Giving programme income targets. The post holder, working closely with colleagues across BookTrust, will manage existing and test new Individual Giving campaigns and develop and test new fundraising products in order to generate income from new and existing supporters. This is an exciting time to join BookTrust as we invest in growing our Individual Giving programme and develop new ways for supporters to help children discover the life-changing benefits of reading. Key Responsibilities: Programmes and projects Manage acquisition and retention campaigns including testing new audiences and channels. Deliver effective supporter journeys to ensure the highest possible standards of donor experience. End-to-end campaign management across the fundraising mix including legacies, mid value and in memory. Support the testing and development of new community and events fundraising opportunities. Work closely with and support the Individual Giving Lead to ensure all activity is delivered on time and to budget, contributing to annual income targets. Relationships Work collaboratively with colleagues across marketing, digital, comms and across the organisation. Work closely with Supporter Services and CRM colleagues to ensure best experience for our supporters Work effectively with external suppliers and agencies, maintaining strong working relationships. Budgeting, analysis and reporting Monitor and control income and expenditure against targets outlined in annual plans. Feed into quarterly forecasting and annual budget setting processes. Closely monitor campaign results, provide updates on performance and produce post-campaign analysis reports. Make recommendations to improve the performance of future campaigns based on evidence and data. Contribute to CRM development and update existing reporting mechanisms. Other Keep up to date with innovation and changes in the sector and external environment. Undertake other duties as required that are commensurate with this role.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Employer: BookTrust Location: London (Farringdon) or Leeds Salary: £36,000-£38,000 Contract: Full-time, permanent Join BookTrust, the UK's largest children's reading charity, and help change children's lives through reading. For more than 100 years, we've been inspiring a love of books and reading, reaching millions of children every year, particularly those from low-income families and vulnerable backgrounds. We are looking for a Senior Individual Giving Officer to deliver innovative, insight-led fundraising campaigns that grow supporter engagement and maximise income. Working as part of a supportive, ambitious and collaborative team, you'll gain experience across the full Individual Giving programme while helping bring the joy and benefits of reading to children across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and data-driven fundraiser who enjoys managing campaigns end-to-end and is passionate about delivering an excellent supporter experience. You'll help shape and deliver multi-channel campaigns, test new ideas and fundraising products, and use insight to drive performance and long-term supporter relationships. The role can be based in either our London office in Farringdon or our Leeds head office, with a minimum of eight office days per month. Fundraising at BookTrust As a charity, fundraising is central to BookTrust's mission, enabling us to bring our work to life and reach more children through a diverse portfolio of income generation, including mixed models of trading and philanthropy. You will join a friendly, supportive, and ambitious fundraising team working together to generate sustainable income that supports our mission through the funding of programmes and projects and ensures excellent stewardship of our donors. As part of our new strategy, we aim to grow our income significantly over the next five years. With current annual income of £12.4m and a strong base of long-term committed funding, we are well positioned to expand our work. As we expand our work and reach more children and families, developing new income streams is a key organisational priority. The Individual Giving function within the Fundraising team, where this role sits, has been tasked with growing income to £2 million by 2030. We will do this by improving our supporter experience and engagement, employing a test-and-learn strategy across a range of campaigns and being data-led in everything that we do. Job Purpose The Senior Individual Giving Officer plays a central role delivering the campaigns and plans that will achieve the Individual Giving programme income targets. The post holder, working closely with colleagues across BookTrust, will manage existing and test new Individual Giving campaigns and develop and test new fundraising products in order to generate income from new and existing supporters. This is an exciting time to join BookTrust as we invest in growing our Individual Giving programme and develop new ways for supporters to help children discover the life-changing benefits of reading. Key Responsibilities: Programmes and projects Manage acquisition and retention campaigns including testing new audiences and channels. Deliver effective supporter journeys to ensure the highest possible standards of donor experience. End-to-end campaign management across the fundraising mix including legacies, mid value and in memory. Support the testing and development of new community and events fundraising opportunities. Work closely with and support the Individual Giving Lead to ensure all activity is delivered on time and to budget, contributing to annual income targets. Relationships Work collaboratively with colleagues across marketing, digital, comms and across the organisation. Work closely with Supporter Services and CRM colleagues to ensure best experience for our supporters Work effectively with external suppliers and agencies, maintaining strong working relationships. Budgeting, analysis and reporting Monitor and control income and expenditure against targets outlined in annual plans. Feed into quarterly forecasting and annual budget setting processes. Closely monitor campaign results, provide updates on performance and produce post-campaign analysis reports. Make recommendations to improve the performance of future campaigns based on evidence and data. Contribute to CRM development and update existing reporting mechanisms. Other Keep up to date with innovation and changes in the sector and external environment. Undertake other duties as required that are commensurate with this role.
CEO (Director) - Towner Eastbourne - Eastbourne - Salary: c£100,000 Towner Eastbourne is seeking an exceptional CEO (Director) to lead one of the UK's most distinctive visual arts organisations into an ambitious new phase of growth. Awarded Art Fund Museum of the Year 2020 and host of the Turner Prize 2023, Towner combines a nationally significant collection - including the UK's foremost public holding of works by Eric Ravilious - with bold contemporary programming and deep civic impact. Guided by its Strategic Priorities 2025-30, the organisation is expanding its reach, influence and sustainability across multiple sites. As CEO (Director), you will be the strategic, artistic and executive leader of Towner, you will: Deliver a compelling vision that balances artistic ambition, public value and commercial realism. Lead Towner as a multi-site organisation, including the major new Towner Seven Sisters development at Black Robin Farm in the South Downs National Park. Strengthen national and international profile while deepening regional and civic impact. Drive financial resilience through mixed income models, partnerships and fundraising. Inspire a values-led, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture. We are looking for a senior, credible and entrepreneurial leader with: CEO/Director experience in a major cultural, creative or mission-driven public organisation. Strong artistic and sector credibility, with the ability to speak confidently about art and cultural practice. A proven track record of strategic growth, financial stewardship and working with boards and major stakeholders. The insight and judgement to navigate complexity, change and opportunity in a shifting cultural landscape. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a leading UK cultural institution at a moment of significant ambition and possibility. For further information and details on how to apply, please visit: For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners: William Pringle Partner, Head of Charity, Arts, Culture & Heritage Practice Berwick Partners (0) / (0) Closing date for applications: Friday 12th June 2026
May 21, 2026
Full time
CEO (Director) - Towner Eastbourne - Eastbourne - Salary: c£100,000 Towner Eastbourne is seeking an exceptional CEO (Director) to lead one of the UK's most distinctive visual arts organisations into an ambitious new phase of growth. Awarded Art Fund Museum of the Year 2020 and host of the Turner Prize 2023, Towner combines a nationally significant collection - including the UK's foremost public holding of works by Eric Ravilious - with bold contemporary programming and deep civic impact. Guided by its Strategic Priorities 2025-30, the organisation is expanding its reach, influence and sustainability across multiple sites. As CEO (Director), you will be the strategic, artistic and executive leader of Towner, you will: Deliver a compelling vision that balances artistic ambition, public value and commercial realism. Lead Towner as a multi-site organisation, including the major new Towner Seven Sisters development at Black Robin Farm in the South Downs National Park. Strengthen national and international profile while deepening regional and civic impact. Drive financial resilience through mixed income models, partnerships and fundraising. Inspire a values-led, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture. We are looking for a senior, credible and entrepreneurial leader with: CEO/Director experience in a major cultural, creative or mission-driven public organisation. Strong artistic and sector credibility, with the ability to speak confidently about art and cultural practice. A proven track record of strategic growth, financial stewardship and working with boards and major stakeholders. The insight and judgement to navigate complexity, change and opportunity in a shifting cultural landscape. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a leading UK cultural institution at a moment of significant ambition and possibility. For further information and details on how to apply, please visit: For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at Berwick Partners: William Pringle Partner, Head of Charity, Arts, Culture & Heritage Practice Berwick Partners (0) / (0) Closing date for applications: Friday 12th June 2026
Fundraising Officer (Corporate) If you re motivated by purpose, eager to make a tangible difference, and excited to help reach ambitious fundraising goals, we d love to hear from you. Location: Hybrid work arrangement (Offices in London, Manchester & North East) Salary: £29,344 - £32,844 per annum Closing date: 27 May, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role Fundraising Officer (Corporate) Help turn corporate ambition into life changing impact. You ll build and grow partnerships with businesses across the UK, securing sustainable income that helps young people move on from homelessness. Working closely with the Corporate & Regional Partnerships team, you ll spot opportunities, support high value partnerships and create compelling proposals that deliver shared value. This role is ideal for a proactive relationship builder who thrives on action. You ll research and develop a strong corporate pipeline, steward partners brilliantly, use CRM insight to track progress, and confidently represent the charity externally. If you re motivated by collaboration, purpose and results, this is your chance to make a visible difference every partnership, every conversation, every win. This role offers a Hybrid work arrangement (Offices in London, Manchester & North East); hence, applicants in different UK locations are encouraged to apply. Key deliverables: Secure and grow low to medium value corporate partnerships, supporting delivery of ambitious income targets. Research prospective partners and build a strong, purpose led corporate fundraising pipeline. Support high value (£50k+) corporate partnerships through proposal development, applications and stewardship. Build trusting, long term relationships with corporate supporters, delivering excellent donor care and engagement. Develop tailored partnership proposals and sponsorship packages aligned to corporate CSR/ESG goals. Maintain accurate CRM records, track performance against KPIs and produce clear progress reports. Represent the charity confidently in meetings, events and project visits with corporate partners. Work collaboratively across fundraising, communications and regional teams to maximise impact and income. What we are looking for from you (Person Specification) When completing your application form please address all the points set out below. Proven experience in charity fundraising Understanding of income channels that could be utilised within a corporate and community fundraising setting. Strong networking and relationship-building skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience of researching potential donors and building a pipeline Confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders, briefing service staff and negotiating partnerships Excellent organisational skills, including ability to work on own initiative and to effectively manage and prioritise workload. Knowledge of CSR trends and how UN Sustainability Goals feed into corporate ESG objectives (Desirable) Experience of writing grant applications (Desirable) Knowledge of Code of Fundraising Practice and Data Protection legislation (Desirable) Previous experience of using Raisers Edge (Desirable) Other requirements Willingness to work variable hours including evenings and weekends as needed. Flexibility to travel to meetings as required within the UK. A willingness to work within the Vincentian Values of the charity, for example, doing what we say and being innovative in our approach. You believe in people their strengths, their rights and their potential. You bring empathy, energy and a solution focused mindset to your work. You communicate clearly, stay organised and adapt well in a fast moving environment. You re committed to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning, and you turn values into meaningful action, whatever your role. What You ll Receive Tailored training and development Flexible working options where suitable 26 days annual leave, rising with service Family friendly leave policies Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more Cash health plan for you and your family Death in service benefit Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About the Organisation In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed cardboard cities due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 the charity was born. What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Fundraising Officer (Corporate) If you re motivated by purpose, eager to make a tangible difference, and excited to help reach ambitious fundraising goals, we d love to hear from you. Location: Hybrid work arrangement (Offices in London, Manchester & North East) Salary: £29,344 - £32,844 per annum Closing date: 27 May, 2026 Employment Type: Permanent Hours per week: 37.5 About the Role Fundraising Officer (Corporate) Help turn corporate ambition into life changing impact. You ll build and grow partnerships with businesses across the UK, securing sustainable income that helps young people move on from homelessness. Working closely with the Corporate & Regional Partnerships team, you ll spot opportunities, support high value partnerships and create compelling proposals that deliver shared value. This role is ideal for a proactive relationship builder who thrives on action. You ll research and develop a strong corporate pipeline, steward partners brilliantly, use CRM insight to track progress, and confidently represent the charity externally. If you re motivated by collaboration, purpose and results, this is your chance to make a visible difference every partnership, every conversation, every win. This role offers a Hybrid work arrangement (Offices in London, Manchester & North East); hence, applicants in different UK locations are encouraged to apply. Key deliverables: Secure and grow low to medium value corporate partnerships, supporting delivery of ambitious income targets. Research prospective partners and build a strong, purpose led corporate fundraising pipeline. Support high value (£50k+) corporate partnerships through proposal development, applications and stewardship. Build trusting, long term relationships with corporate supporters, delivering excellent donor care and engagement. Develop tailored partnership proposals and sponsorship packages aligned to corporate CSR/ESG goals. Maintain accurate CRM records, track performance against KPIs and produce clear progress reports. Represent the charity confidently in meetings, events and project visits with corporate partners. Work collaboratively across fundraising, communications and regional teams to maximise impact and income. What we are looking for from you (Person Specification) When completing your application form please address all the points set out below. Proven experience in charity fundraising Understanding of income channels that could be utilised within a corporate and community fundraising setting. Strong networking and relationship-building skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience of researching potential donors and building a pipeline Confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders, briefing service staff and negotiating partnerships Excellent organisational skills, including ability to work on own initiative and to effectively manage and prioritise workload. Knowledge of CSR trends and how UN Sustainability Goals feed into corporate ESG objectives (Desirable) Experience of writing grant applications (Desirable) Knowledge of Code of Fundraising Practice and Data Protection legislation (Desirable) Previous experience of using Raisers Edge (Desirable) Other requirements Willingness to work variable hours including evenings and weekends as needed. Flexibility to travel to meetings as required within the UK. A willingness to work within the Vincentian Values of the charity, for example, doing what we say and being innovative in our approach. You believe in people their strengths, their rights and their potential. You bring empathy, energy and a solution focused mindset to your work. You communicate clearly, stay organised and adapt well in a fast moving environment. You re committed to inclusion, fairness and continuous learning, and you turn values into meaningful action, whatever your role. What You ll Receive Tailored training and development Flexible working options where suitable 26 days annual leave, rising with service Family friendly leave policies Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7% Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access Discounts across retail, travel, food, fitness and more Cash health plan for you and your family Death in service benefit Access to legal and practical support Safer Recruitment The charity is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If a role requires it under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, we will carry out the appropriate Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. We only look at information that is relevant to the role, and a criminal record will never be treated as an automatic barrier to employment. All DBS information is handled sensitively, confidentially and in line with the DBS Code of Practice, and we encourage applicants to discuss any concerns with us openly. About the Organisation In the 1980s, high unemployment and steep inflation was contributing to a shocking rise in youth homelessness across London. Thousands of young people were sleeping rough every night, with many areas notoriously dubbed cardboard cities due to the visible rise in street homelessness. Appalled by the scenes playing out across the capital, a group of people came together to tackle the challenge head on. Led by Cardinal Basil Hume and Mark McGreevy OBE, in 1989 the charity was born. What began as a single housing project in North London soon expanded across London, Greater Manchester and the North East of England. Today, the charity provides accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK each year. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client Not For Profit People.
Salary: £31,000 - £36,500 Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid (1 day pcm in Peterborough) Closing date: applications reviewed on a rolling basis, apply early to avoid disappointment Benefits: Flexible working policies, free gym membership at Peterborough office, life assurance We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer to join a UK-wide health charity dedicated to improving the lives of people and families affected by a serious, life limiting lung condition. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, this role sits within an ambitious and growing fundraising team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced challenge or mass participation fundraiser who is motivated by growth, creativity and supporter experience. You will play a leading role in expanding the charity s challenge events portfolio at a pivotal time, contributing to a new five year strategy that places income growth, inclusion and long term supporter engagement at its heart. As part of this exciting role, you will lead the delivery and growth of third party and mass participation challenge events, managing the full supporter journey from recruitment through to stewardship and re-engagement. You will use insight and data to monitor performance, improve ROI and refine future activity, this is a great opportunity to develop your skillset. To be successful as the Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer you will need: Proven experience in third party or mass participation challenge fundraising A strong track record of growing participation and income Confidence using CRM systems and fundraising data to track performance If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to or contact us and quote the reference 2952AJ. Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency. If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Salary: £31,000 - £36,500 Contract: Permanent Location: Hybrid (1 day pcm in Peterborough) Closing date: applications reviewed on a rolling basis, apply early to avoid disappointment Benefits: Flexible working policies, free gym membership at Peterborough office, life assurance We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer to join a UK-wide health charity dedicated to improving the lives of people and families affected by a serious, life limiting lung condition. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, this role sits within an ambitious and growing fundraising team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced challenge or mass participation fundraiser who is motivated by growth, creativity and supporter experience. You will play a leading role in expanding the charity s challenge events portfolio at a pivotal time, contributing to a new five year strategy that places income growth, inclusion and long term supporter engagement at its heart. As part of this exciting role, you will lead the delivery and growth of third party and mass participation challenge events, managing the full supporter journey from recruitment through to stewardship and re-engagement. You will use insight and data to monitor performance, improve ROI and refine future activity, this is a great opportunity to develop your skillset. To be successful as the Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer you will need: Proven experience in third party or mass participation challenge fundraising A strong track record of growing participation and income Confidence using CRM systems and fundraising data to track performance If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to or contact us and quote the reference 2952AJ. Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency. If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Chair (Non-Executive) - Board of Directors South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd ('SWWFL') Remuneration: £12,500 per annum (plus expenses) Location: Home-based, with some travel across the South West Time commitment: Approximately 4 days per month Do you care about the work of the Wildlife Trusts and want to make a real difference to the future of our treasured wildlife? About the role SWWFL, a wholly-owned trading subsidiary of 8 regional Wildlife Trusts, is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Non-Executive Chair of the Board. This is a pivotal leadership position, providing direction to the Board of Directors, supporting the Chief Executive Officer, and strengthening relationships with our owning Wildlife Trusts and partnerships with client Trusts. You will also serve as a Company Director of SWWFL, sharing responsibility for the oversight, stewardship, and long-term success of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation supporting the work of The Wildlife Trusts across the extended South West. Key responsibilities As Chair, you will: Lead the Board of Directors, ensuring effective governance, decision-making and accountability Work closely with the CEO, providing both support and constructive challenge Ensure strong strategic alignment between SWWFL and its owning Wildlife Trusts and client Wildlife Trusts Oversee financial performance, risk management and regulatory compliance Chair Board meetings and ensure effective participation from all Directors Act as an ambassador for SWWFL with external stakeholders and partner Wildlife Trusts Lead the annual appraisal and development of the CEO Governance and Director responsibilities In addition to Chair duties, the postholder will fulfil the responsibilities of a SWWFL Company Director, including: Acting in accordance with the SWWFL Memorandum & Articles of Association and Members' Agreement Exercising independent judgement, care and diligence Ensuring robust governance, financial oversight and risk management Supporting long-term sustainable success of the business Terms of appointment The Chair is appointed by majority vote of the Board Term: normally 3 years, may be renewed, with annual performance review by the Board and owning Trusts The Chair role is remunerated, via a contracting agreement, in recognition of additional responsibilities The person appointed must, therefore, have appropriate and genuine self-employed status (or equivalent) to receive payment Where a Trustee of an owning Wildlife Trust is appointed, they cannot receive remuneration in line with SWWFL governance arrangements All Directors (including the Chair in their Director capacity) are subject to SWWFL governance requirements About you We are looking for someone who brings: Experience Significant Board-level experience Proven experience of chairing meetings Senior strategic leadership experience (ideally in a commercial environment) Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building experience Skills & knowledge Strong understanding of governance and regulatory requirements High level of financial literacy Commercial awareness Experience in risk management and organisational oversight Personal qualities Strategic, decisive and emotionally intelligent Collaborative and diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills Confident in an ambassadorial role Committed to the mission of The Wildlife Trusts Time commitment The Chair is expected to commit around 4 days per month, including: Regular meetings with the CEO and Finance Manager 6 Board and Stakeholder meetings annually 4 Finance & Remuneration Committee meetings Meetings with auditors and owning Trust CEOs Some travel across the South West will be required, although many meetings are held remotely. Eligibility The Chair does not need to be an employee of an owning Wildlife Trust. However, they do need to be a member of their local Wildlife Trust, and they will operate within a Board that includes Directors who are drawn from the owning Trusts: Avon, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire Wildlife Trusts. Why join us? This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in a values-driven organisation, helping to support vital conservation work across the South West and beyond. How to apply An application pack and form can be downloaded from the SWWFL website or upon request by emailing via the button below (please use 'SWWFL Chair Application' as the subject line). A copy of your CV, plus the completed application form detailing your skills and experience relevant to this role, must be included in your application. The deadline for applications is 7th June 2026. Interviews will take place on 30th June 2026 at Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Chair (Non-Executive) - Board of Directors South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd ('SWWFL') Remuneration: £12,500 per annum (plus expenses) Location: Home-based, with some travel across the South West Time commitment: Approximately 4 days per month Do you care about the work of the Wildlife Trusts and want to make a real difference to the future of our treasured wildlife? About the role SWWFL, a wholly-owned trading subsidiary of 8 regional Wildlife Trusts, is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Non-Executive Chair of the Board. This is a pivotal leadership position, providing direction to the Board of Directors, supporting the Chief Executive Officer, and strengthening relationships with our owning Wildlife Trusts and partnerships with client Trusts. You will also serve as a Company Director of SWWFL, sharing responsibility for the oversight, stewardship, and long-term success of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation supporting the work of The Wildlife Trusts across the extended South West. Key responsibilities As Chair, you will: Lead the Board of Directors, ensuring effective governance, decision-making and accountability Work closely with the CEO, providing both support and constructive challenge Ensure strong strategic alignment between SWWFL and its owning Wildlife Trusts and client Wildlife Trusts Oversee financial performance, risk management and regulatory compliance Chair Board meetings and ensure effective participation from all Directors Act as an ambassador for SWWFL with external stakeholders and partner Wildlife Trusts Lead the annual appraisal and development of the CEO Governance and Director responsibilities In addition to Chair duties, the postholder will fulfil the responsibilities of a SWWFL Company Director, including: Acting in accordance with the SWWFL Memorandum & Articles of Association and Members' Agreement Exercising independent judgement, care and diligence Ensuring robust governance, financial oversight and risk management Supporting long-term sustainable success of the business Terms of appointment The Chair is appointed by majority vote of the Board Term: normally 3 years, may be renewed, with annual performance review by the Board and owning Trusts The Chair role is remunerated, via a contracting agreement, in recognition of additional responsibilities The person appointed must, therefore, have appropriate and genuine self-employed status (or equivalent) to receive payment Where a Trustee of an owning Wildlife Trust is appointed, they cannot receive remuneration in line with SWWFL governance arrangements All Directors (including the Chair in their Director capacity) are subject to SWWFL governance requirements About you We are looking for someone who brings: Experience Significant Board-level experience Proven experience of chairing meetings Senior strategic leadership experience (ideally in a commercial environment) Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building experience Skills & knowledge Strong understanding of governance and regulatory requirements High level of financial literacy Commercial awareness Experience in risk management and organisational oversight Personal qualities Strategic, decisive and emotionally intelligent Collaborative and diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills Confident in an ambassadorial role Committed to the mission of The Wildlife Trusts Time commitment The Chair is expected to commit around 4 days per month, including: Regular meetings with the CEO and Finance Manager 6 Board and Stakeholder meetings annually 4 Finance & Remuneration Committee meetings Meetings with auditors and owning Trust CEOs Some travel across the South West will be required, although many meetings are held remotely. Eligibility The Chair does not need to be an employee of an owning Wildlife Trust. However, they do need to be a member of their local Wildlife Trust, and they will operate within a Board that includes Directors who are drawn from the owning Trusts: Avon, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire Wildlife Trusts. Why join us? This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in a values-driven organisation, helping to support vital conservation work across the South West and beyond. How to apply An application pack and form can be downloaded from the SWWFL website or upon request by emailing via the button below (please use 'SWWFL Chair Application' as the subject line). A copy of your CV, plus the completed application form detailing your skills and experience relevant to this role, must be included in your application. The deadline for applications is 7th June 2026. Interviews will take place on 30th June 2026 at Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol.
