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Are you interested in working with a reputed international sustainability organisation to influence policy developments on sustainability globally? ISEAL is hiring a Senior Policy Officer to join our team responsible for public engagement and policy influencing. This is the perfect role for someone who is keen to work in an increasingly dynamic regulatory and policy landscape to strengthen the role of voluntary sustainability tools alongside emerging mandatory measures. The core objective of the Policy and Engagement team is to support governments, civil society and other business influencers to understand, identify and use credible sustainability systems. We do this through direct engagement with relevant government bodies in priority countries, engagement with individual businesses and business platforms and building member awareness and knowledge about relevant policy files and implications of new policies for their schemes and impact. The team focused on the UK, Switzerland, EU-wide policy and key EU members states, as well as on countries in the global south, including Colombia, Indonesia, India and Brazil. The Senior Policy Officer will help drive engagement with policymakers in key countries in which ISEAL and its partners have a strategic policy interest, with a view to influencing the policy narrative on sustainability and specific policies. The role will identify policy engagement opportunities and provide insightful analysis of policy developments and trends. In addition, the role will work closely with ISEAL members based in these regions to combine efforts and align on policy influencing. The ideal candidate will have had exposure to working in an international policy context, either working as part of civic society with governments or as part of a government department. A strong grounding in sustainability issues and related key political and policy debates will be essential, along with some working knowledge of key policy trends in the human rights, climate and sustainability standards space. Prior experience in working in the EU, UK at policy and regulatory landscape or public affairs level will be an advantage. The Senior Officer reports to the Director, Policy and Engagement. Key Responsibilities we will entrust you with: Policy and government engagement Support ISEAL s strategic engagement with identified key policymaker targets and audiences from a policy influencing and role of voluntary tools perspective Keep track of policy developments in key areas and jurisdictions and provide insights and analysis to inform ISEAL s policy engagement work Help identify opportunities for engagements with relevant policymaker audiences and government agencies in key jurisdictions and engage with them as delegated and supported by other colleagues Set up direct meetings and other engagement opportunities for ISEAL, coordinate ISEAL s input, advise and engagement and prepare briefs, reports and submissions for engagement purposes Contribute to establishing engagement and influencing strategies and to the development of ISEAL s policy positions Provide internal advisory support to other teams on critical policy files based on own subject matter and jurisdiction knowledge Support team in development of policy papers, position papers, press releases, strategic messaging on policy issues Facilitate webinars and workshops on policy related topics Other Track policy developments and analyse how they affect sustainability systems, ISEAL and its members Help shape ISEAL s work on global policy engagement and outreach in the next strategy period Conduct or support other team members with background research on specific regulatory proposals and policy frameworks and related topics Support ISEAL s member-facing policy activities liaising with the rest of the team Provide policy advice and analysis as requested on priority topics Participate actively in team and organisational planning and activities Participate in internal staff management processes such as performance reviews, supervisory meetings, etc. Experience, Knowledge and Attributes Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g. sustainability or environmental studies, human rights, law, int. development/ social policy, EU policy etc.) and/or equivalent work experience Proven experience working in a policy context as part of civic society or within a government department supporting policy engagement Good working knowledge of the sustainability policy landscape and key debates in the space Strong skills in policy analysis and policy intelligence Excellent written and spoken English communication skills Excellent writing skills and ability to synthesise information Prior exposure to sustainability standards, passionate about sustainability linked policy issues such as human rights, climate, nature, due diligence Some experience and comfortable with public speaking, e.g. facilitating webinars or workshops Ability to communicate and work effectively with cross-functional teams in a largely remote, international environment, including occasional international time-zone calls Confidence in using IT systems, familiarity with virtual meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Skype, GoToMeeting, etc), use of contact management databases (e.g. Salesforce) and proficiency in MS Office Additionally desirable Other languages: Spanish Prior experience working with remote manager and team Exposure to working on strategic policy questions Experience in tracking, engaging in development issues in global south countries About ISEAL ISEAL supports ambitious sustainability systems and their partners to tackle the world s most pressing sustainability challenges from the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis to human rights and persistent poverty. ISEAL Community Members include many of the most respected sustainability schemes worldwide and are active across a diverse range of sectors. Read more about us on our website iseal(.)org. ISEAL s culture and how we will help you thrive Our values are Connection, Empowerment, Inspiration, Well-being, Creativity and Celebration . These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation overall and we instil these in all our processes and interactions. The issues we work on are of a global nature and our team reflects this, with individuals from many different backgrounds and nationalities. We know this diversity adds to the high quality of work we deliver as an organisation and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we want to add strengths and perspectives in our team with each recruitment. Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas forming part of someone s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with specific budgets and processes enabling individuals to take advantage of growth and development opportunities. We offer 25 days of annual leave, to which we will add a day a year after 2 years (to a maximum of 30 days), as well as an extra five days as a one off once you have been with us for a full five years. We recognise individuals preferences when it comes to where and when to work through a hybrid working model with a minimum of 4 days per month in the London office as well as the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual s needs. Other relevant information Term: This is a fixed term 12 months contract from December 2025 / January 2026 Salary: £40,000-£45,000 p.a. depending on experience (full time, 37.5 hours per week) Location: London is the preferred location. An ability and willingness to work in a hybrid work environment is required. International travel: The post holder will be required to undertake a fair amount of international travel and should ideally have the passport (UK, EU) to enable this smoothly How to apply Specific enquiries about this role and the application process can be sent to the recruitment(atisealalliance(.)org. Deadline for applications is 24 September 2025 Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants. Interview process Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change) First interviews (Teams): 1-3 October Pre-interview timed exercises (between minutes from home): 7-9 October Panel interviews (Teams): w/c 13 October Decision: w/c 20 October Accessibility If candidates require additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests. Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises

Senior Communications Officer Salary : Banding Level 3 £31,000 - £35,000 Contract : Permanent / Working hours: Full time Location : Taunton, Somerset - Opportunity for Hybrid working As Senior Communications Officer, you will be working closely with the Head of Marketing Communications to help plan, create and deliver, with the help of specialists across teams, the Trust s annual communication plan. You ll be responsible for leading communications projects, campaigns and day-to-day activities. You will be delivering creative content and marketing across a range of platforms - both digital and offline that support the Trust s Wilder 2030 strategy and showcases the Trust s work. This will result in bringing nature s story to life in order to expand the charity s reach into new and wider audiences and bringing new supporters on board. You will be able to think creatively, within a fast-paced environment where no day is the same, as well as be comfortable delivering key tasks and mucking in when all hands are needed on deck. You will be comfortable with the relevant platform analytics to report on progress against agreed key performance indicators. This senior role is for a highly creative, confident, robust and professional communications individual, who will be working closely with the Head of Marketing Communications and wider team to help plan, create and activate the Trust s annual communication plan. You will: Deliver creative communications activities and branded digital content campaigns across the Trust s key communications channels to increase the Trust s reach, develop new audiences and convert initial awareness of SWT into measurable engagement/action for nature. Devise a plan with tactics to grow the Trust s key communications channels and digital communities and increase engagement using engaging and dynamic content. Provide communications support and project management for a range of exciting projects and campaigns across the whole organisation, liaising with the internal Directorate teams to do so Liaise with the central Wildlife Trust (RSWT) team on national campaigns and communications. Track analytics and create regular reports detailing effectiveness of communications campaigns and our digital channels. Day to day guidance and project oversight for the wider communications team to support them to deliver a high-quality service to the wider organisation and inspire innovation and improvement in all that the team delivers. Job Description Key Responsibilities and Tasks Responsibility 1 : Leading Digital Channels Designing and implementation of SWT s digital and social media content plan (for both paid and organic content) with the support of the Content & Communications Officer, ensuring it complements the Trust s overall Wilder Somerset 2030 strategic goals and objectives, marketing plans, key campaigns, engagement and fundraising activity. Driving the high performance and growth of SWT s social channels ensuring increasing engagement and reach. Working with and supporting the Content & Communications Officer to create a calendar of high-quality engaging, range of content for sharing across internal and external marketing communications channels in support of the strategic vision, ensuring consistency in terms of tone of voice, branding, messaging and frequency of communications across all key channels. The Senior Communications Officer s social media content plan will aim to grow all SWT s social media and digital communities and increase organic engagement. Expanding reach to bring new supporters on board with the Trust s mission, to get involved with SWT s work across the county, take action for nature, and to grow membership and income. Working closely with the Website & Email Lead to understand and optimise user journeys and conversions between social channels and the website, and providing support and counsel to the Website & Email Lead with regards to the delivery of impactful email campaigns to support key integrated projects, campaigns and core strategy programmes. Also providing support and guidance on ensuring the website is as effective a channel as it should be as a central destination hub for social and digital journeys. Liaising with the Wildlife Trust (RSWT) central office to ensure central content and advocacy campaigns are delivered as agreed on local social channels with local messaging and that the Somerset message is clear, with the use of local case studies and stories. With the Content & Communications Officer, and liaising with external providers where necessary, providing brand design support for communications collateral, reports, newsletters, brochures, flyers, posters and presentations. Using appropriate software (e.g., Canva, Adobe, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for a range of audiences, creating templates where appropriate for internal staff to utilise to deliver small-scale projects independently. Responsibility 2 : Marketing & PR Marketing opportunities including a range of channels from print, media, events to paid online adverts. Developing strong relationships with local and national journalists and be the lead day-to-day SWT media contact for press enquiries, with the Content & Communications Officer taking on administrative press office tasks and handling some incoming queries. Recommending and developing feature ideas for key publications working up ideas with colleagues across the Trust, selling in stories, and coordinating the provision of spokespeople, background information and logistics. Working with, and providing guidance to the Content & Communications Officer, creating and distributing targeted press releases or media alerts where appropriate, following up with key media contacts to maximise coverage and amplify SWT s successes and impact. Be alert and responsive to the news agenda, keeping abreast of issues affecting the Trust and identifying PR opportunities and trends on social media that SWT can engage with, whilst also horizon planning for key contentious issues so as to provide PR support during crisis and major issues. Responsibility 3 : Project Management & Reporting With excellent project management and coordination skills you will work with internal stakeholders to design, coordinate and deliver bespoke plans to support a range of key projects across the year such as appeals, big events, campaigns and nature recovery projects. Working with the team to deliver any relevant communications training or resources to make available to staff. Supervising the monitoring and measurement of campaigns and their success, and reporting key KPIs to internal stakeholders on a monthly basis. Internal communications - updating the staff portal on Sharepoint with regards to communication assets, training and resources. Representing the Communications Team along with others across the Trust as part of the Trust s project management working group, feeding back on best practice and new innovations that result in a consistent approach to project management. We offer fantastic benefits of working for the Somerset Wildlife Trust including: 7% employer pension contribution Life insurance Flexible and agile working Wellbeing support Employee Assistance Program Diversity networks through RSWT/TWT Paid volunteer days Continuous Professional Development opportunities 33 days of holiday (25 + bank holidays) Staff social calendar and events The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature, communities, and the climate Closing date: Sunday 21 September 2025 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. Somerset Wildlife Trust have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan and are committed to continuing to improve the equality, diversity and inclusion of every aspect of our work; we know we need to engage with everyone to live our values and achieve our goals. We welcome applications from everyone and are happy to discuss any accommodations or arrangements that would make the recruitment process better for you, and the working environment should you be employed. No agencies please.

Salary: £80,000 Location: Flexible with hybrid working of 2dpw from a Ronald McDonald House or Office Ronald McDonald House Charities is investing significantly in its Engagement Strategy, introducing new positions (such as this Associate Director of Mass Engagement) to ensure they can establish further meaningful relationships with their community of supporters to expand reach and deepen impact for families that need their support. As Associate Director of Mass Engagement you will lead a newly formed team across a broad portfolio which includes all public fundraising income streams, supporter care, digital mobilisation, communications and marketing - effectively ensuring that all public-facing activity is aligned to the new Engagement Strategy and amplifying the charity's voice, support and brand visibility. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader to be truly creative, with the investment and senior-level buy in required to establish new products, try new ways of working and shape the future direction of Mass Engagement for the charity. We're looking to speak with experienced leaders who can demonstrate how they will embed collaboration, drive a digital-first approach, develop compelling new propositions/products and untap significant potential for deeper engagement and financial support. As Associate Director of Mass Engagement you will: Strategically lead the mass engagement directorate, inspiring heads of teams/direct reports to foster a culture of collaboration and accountability. Lead the strategic development and execution of integrated marketing, communications and public fundraising plans. Provide strategic oversight of all public fundraising channels (participation events, community, individual giving, supporter care), ensuring brand alignment and driving deeper supporter engagement. Oversee the development and implementation of supporter journeys across all organisational touch points. Ensure a digital-first approach, leading the transformation of digital engagement and mobilisation for the charity. Oversee the creation and delivery of insight-led content that ensures consistent messaging and storytelling for a variety of audiences. The role would best suit: An experienced public engagement leader with a demonstrable background in fundraising and/or communications within a complex, multi-channel/multi-audience environment. An individual with expertise of leading large, multidisciplinary teams. Someone with robust understanding of individual giving, digital optimisation, supporter journeys and brand-led engagement. A visionary and strategic leader with the ability to develop high performing teams. Please get in touch as soon as possible to express an initial interest, the deadline for applications (CV and cover letter) is Thursday 11th September with first stage interviews scheduled to take place on 19th and 22nd September. To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application. We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Are you a confident, strategic leader with the skills and drive to deliver transformative and impactful economic and societal change across a diverse portfolio? The Scottish Government has a unique opportunity for a Director General for Net Zero, to lead a dynamic team of five Directorates and three Executive Agencies which include 4,400 staff in five locations. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead with purpose and impact, fostering an inclusive culture where diverse talent is empowered to thrive. The purpose of this role is to forge and deliver a coherent, joined-up strategy and subsequent outcomes which bring a just transition of the economy whilst delivering transformational change across the whole of government. You will deliver the ambitious and far-reaching transformation of society and economy to achieve Net Zero targets, ensure a just transition for communities and individuals, and address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity. Harnessing the economic opportunities of the transition to Net Zero and improving our biodiversity across both land and marine will be critical. As a key advisor to Ministers, you will offer confident evidence-based advice and will be able to connect with a wide range of stakeholders across organisations and boundaries to translate strategic vision into action. You will be accountable to Parliament for the following resources: Five Directorates will report to you with circa 2,400 people across: Energy and Climate Change Marine Environment and Forestry Agriculture and Rural Economy Offshore Wind Additionally, you will have Portfolio Accountable Officer oversight of 25 public bodies and the following three Executive Agencies (EAs represent a further 2,000 staff): Transport Scotland Forestry and Land Scotland Scottish Forestry As Director General for Net Zero you will be responsible for a total annual budget of circa £6 billion. Joining the top leadership team of the Scottish Government to lead core public policy and services at a time of unprecedented challenge responding to changing international political context and the cost-of-living crisis. You will provide direct support to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, the Cabinet Secretary of Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, the Cabinet Secretary for Housing, and the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, and you will have a responsibility to the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet. Responsibilities Reporting to the Permanent Secretary you will: Lead transformational change across the whole of Government, acting as a key communicator when engaging the public, business and third sector. Representing Scottish Government at the highest levels and focusing on one of the four top priorities for government to tackle the climate emergency. As part of the top leadership team, make collective decisions on key priorities that affect Scotland, including delivering Public Service Reform. This also includes workforce planning for the civil service and taking forward policies such as hybrid working and diversity and inclusion to support our people. Deliver an ambitious policy agenda that meets our emissions reduction targets and puts Scotland firmly on the pathway to Net Zero by 2045. Lead Directors to champion close working with other colleagues across government, with public bodies and other key delivery partners and external stakeholders. Ensuring delivery of outcomes for the benefit of the people of Scotland, developing a culture of collaboration and innovation. Ensure that the key services and sectors the country depends on are delivered and supported - transport, water, energy, agriculture, food and drink, marine economies of fishing and aquaculture, environment, the circular economy and forestry. As a key advisor to Ministers, offer confident evidence-based advice and be able to connect with a wide range of stakeholders across organisations and boundaries to translate strategic vision into action. Be committed to leading and enabling the continuing development of a high performing Director General family and Senior Team comprising eight Directors, with a strong, inclusive, positive working culture. Success Profile It is essential that you can provide evidence in your application of the professional experience and skills required for this role. In addition, candidates applying for roles with the government agencies and public bodies in Scotland are assessed in line with the Success Profiles framework that is used across the Civil Service. This means that as well as evidencing the professional experience and skills you will also be expected to evidence behaviours at the level required for this Senior Civil Service role. Experience: Leadership at Executive Team and Board level: Significant experience of leading the development and delivery of organisational strategy in a large and complex organisation, within government, the public sector or private sector Demonstrable experience of financial management of significant resource and capital budgets, together with overarching corporate governance experience. This includes Proven ability to deliver strategic objectives at pace and sustain them through periods of ambiguity and organisational change Significant experience of major programme and project delivery and operational delivery will be key in leading the portfolio, where a substantial element of the overall Scottish Government capital programme sits Achievement of measurable outcomes across a range of specialist subject areas, through effective cross-boundary working and partnership with a wide range of stakeholders Behaviours: Seeing the big picture (Level 6) Delivering at pace (Level 6) Leadership (Level 6) Communicating and Influencing (Level 6) Making effective decisions (Level 6) You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, including descriptors for each level here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot How to apply Candidates must apply online, providing a CV and supporting statement (of no more than 500 words) that directly addresses the Experience criteria listed in the Success Profile above. General or unrelated statements will not be accepted and may result in your application being sifted out. Please ensure your statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the specified experience requirements. During the interview and assessment process we will test your skills and experience as well as behaviours aligned to this role. If you are shortlisted you will be provided with full details of the next stages of the selection and assessment process. This may include an individual psychological assessment and a stakeholder /staff engagement exercise. Assessments are scheduled for the weeks commencing 22, 29 September and 6 Octoberhowever this may be subject to change. Some of the assessments are likely to take place in person, further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. The Final Interview Panel will take place in person in either Edinburgh or Glasgow. Interviews will be chaired by Liz Walmsley, Civil Service Commission. The other panel members are: Joe Griffin, Permanent Secretary, Scottish Government Jenny Stewart, Non-executive Director, Scottish Government Nicola Richards, Director, People Directorate, Scottish Government TBC Indicative Timeline Interviews: w/c 20 October. Timings are subject to change. You will be informed appropriately. Interview Expenses Any travel and subsistence expenses incurred during the selection process are the responsibility of the applicant. About us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Benefits Alongside your salary of £138,533, Scottish Government contributes £40,133 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Working pattern Applicants on any working pattern are welcome to apply for this post. If you are interested in applying on a job-share basis, please make clear in your application if you wish to be considered as a pre-existing job-share partnership or if you are interested in moving into a job-share arrangement. We will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for the post and discuss all options with candidates. Our standard hours are 37 hours per week, we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. Edinburgh with regular travel across Scotland and to London. Please note that hybrid working arrangements currently apply. . click apply for full job details

Join Ofwat's Legal Team as a Legal Director - Major Projects Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission's final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We're also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role We are looking for a Legal Director to support our Major Projects work and be at the forefront of shaping how our £50bn programme of major projects and new water resources is delivered. Following Ofwat's final determination for the Price Review 2024, we are embarking on an ambitious journey with a significant programme of 30 Major Projects. You will join our expanding Legal Team which is part of the Office of the Chief Executive Directorate whilst also being embedded in the work of the Major Projects team. You will therefore also have the opportunity to get involved in other work areas within Ofwat as business needs arise, leveraging the skills that you bring. The Major Projects team is responsible for the policy and market development of our future pipeline of major infrastructure projects in the water sector in England and Wales, as well as Ofwat's role in the oversight of the development, procurement, and delivery of these projects. The team works closely with our innovative partnership, RAPID (Regulator's Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development) on the early engagement on both water resources and wastewater planning. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Director to lead the legal support to the teams that are defining how the competitive commercial models are being applied to the programme, working closely with companies and regulators to drive new approaches to unlocking programme opportunities. We expect you to use your legal expertise and judgement to help develop and test commercial operating models, facilitating the scrutiny of delivery plans, and proactively resolving emerging issues, thereby building confidence with government, and the investor and delivery market. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Lead criterion 1 : Significant experience (approximately 10 years') as a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales or acting in a role akin to that of a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in a legal environment, providing commercial and/or project finance legal support to major projects delivery, ideally in an infrastructure sector with substantial commercial risk. Lead criterion 2 : Significant experience of delivering strategic, solutions-focussed legal advice on the development and implementation of policy objectives and/or commercial outcomes in a regulatory context with specific expertise in areas of regulatory, public and administrative law. Highly tuned interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiation, influencing and engagement, with the ability to build trust, confidence and alignment across different organisations through effective communication and collaboration. Experience of senior leadership where you have demonstrated good judgement and the ability to effectively lead teams and projects through change and uncertainty to deliver desired outcomes. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills in a complex and evolving legislative context within an innovative policy environment, incorporating wider considerations into your work. An inclusive leadership style which inspires, motivates, and promotes collaboration to develop high performing, innovative and inclusive teams. Material experience of effective and efficient planning, including prioritisation and delegation. Why You Should Join Us: People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack. 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 21 September 2025

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity to recruit a Head of Community Fundraising & Engagement in a brand new and exciting role. Every five minutes, someone in the UK loses a loved one to heart or lung disease. The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity funds pioneering projects, cutting-edge equipment and vital research to change the future for patients and families. With investment across the fundraising and marketing teams, a refreshed brand and the backing of trustees, this is a fantastic time to join. This role will lead an ambitious team that is empowered to innovate and refresh the community fundraising strategy, making a lasting impact across challenge events, in-memory giving and third-party fundraising. They will also form part of a dedicated leadership team to build visibility and engagement across the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, as well as deepening relationships amongst an established base of high-value community supporters. What you ll do: Lead and grow the charity s community fundraising programme, overseeing an established team of 4 to ensure exceptional supporter experience. Develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy with clear KPIs, collaborating with the Director of Fundraising & Marketing, Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships and Head of Marketing & Communications to deliver sustained income growth across the Charity. Drive innovation across challenge events, in-memory giving and supporter care, horizon-scanning for new trends, opportunities and propositions to maximise ROI. Collaborate with senior colleagues to build visibility and support across the Charity s partner hospitals. Strengthen stewardship and supporter journeys for high-value community supporters, working with philanthropy colleagues to deepen relationships. What we re looking for: A proven track record of delivering and growing successful community & public fundraising programmes, with a track record of developing new fundraising products to drive income growth. Experience of leading, motivating and developing fundraising teams. Strong background in strategy development, budgeting and income forecasting. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills across diverse audiences. Skilled at developing compelling supporter journeys and excellent stewardship. A strong track record of delivery across challenge events, third-party fundraising and in-memory giving. Confident in problem-solving, decision-making and balancing short and long-term goals. How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours for an initial discussion on the role, prior to submitting a full application with the Charity. All completed applications will require a CV and supporting Statement. Our Process 1st Stage Interviews (virtual): 3rd & 6th October 2nd Stage: Informal meet the team call (virtual): 13th October In person interviews: 14th & 15th October Commitment to Diversity The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.