Director of Operations with National Landscapes Association

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the National Landscapes Association to recruit for their next Director of Operations.

The National Landscapes Association is a national charity supporting the family of 38 National Landscapes across England and Wales and working closely with Landscapes NI. Its vision is of beautiful landscapes where nature and people thrive together, championing and supporting some of the UK's most outstanding landscapes so they can be protected, restored and enjoyed by everyone.

This is an exciting moment to join the Association. Over the past five years, it has grown from around four full-time equivalent staff and a budget of approximately £400,000 to more than 30 staff and a budget exceeding £10 million. With that growth has come greater operational complexity, and the Association is now looking for an experienced Director of Operations to strengthen the systems, processes and organisational foundations that will enable it to thrive into the future.

Role:                Director of Operations
Salary:             £70,000 plus 10% non-contributory pension
Contract:         Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week, part-time considered
Location:         Homeworking, with some travel
Reports to:      Chief Executive
Closing date:  Friday 2^nd October 2026
Interviews:      First stage (online)        - Monday 19th October 2026

Final stage (in person)  - Friday 23rd October 2026

About the Role

This is a pivotal senior leadership position with responsibility for ensuring the Association operates legally, effectively and efficiently.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, you'll provide organisational assurance while helping translate ambition into clear plans, robust systems and effective delivery. You'll strengthen operational frameworks spanning finance, HR, IT, governance, risk, contracts and programme delivery, while creating proportionate processes that enable rather than hinder colleagues.

Importantly, this isn't simply a compliance role. You'll help shape an ambitious, inclusive and high-performing organisation, creating the conditions for people and teams to do meaningful work while ensuring accountability, resilience and good decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing senior operational leadership and assurance across the organisation
• Working with the Chief Executive and Trustees to turn organisational ambitions into realistic plans, clear priorities and accountable delivery
• Directly managing and supporting the Head of Finance and Head of Corporate Services
• Strengthening systems and processes across HR, IT, finance, CRM, procurement, contracts and internal reporting
• Developing governance, compliance and risk management arrangements
• Ensuring grant, funding, partnership and contractual obligations are understood, monitored and reported effectively
• Overseeing organisational performance, business continuity and resilience
• Providing clear reporting on operational performance, compliance, financial exposure and organisational risk
• Supporting an inclusive, high-trust and high-performing organisational culture

About You

We're looking for an accomplished operational leader who can combine strategic thinking and professional rigour with a practical, collaborative and people-centred approach.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience in organisational review and change management.
• Experience in organisational leadership, business management, corporate services or service delivery.
• Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, risk management and organisational assurance.
• Experience improving organisational systems, processes and controls across areas such as HR, IT, finance, procurement, contracts or information management.
• Experience leading and supporting senior colleagues and providing constructive challenge.
• Sound judgement and the confidence to interpret complex information, assess risk and make clear recommendations
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and delivery skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to bring people with you through change
• A leadership style combining rigour with warmth, humility and resilience
• A strong commitment to fairness, inclusion, wellbeing and a values-led culture

Experience within the charity, environmental, public, grant-funded, membership or wider mission-led sectors is beneficial. Experience of property or premises, external funders, or implementing and improving CRM, digital, finance, HR or operational management systems would also be valuable.

Why Join the National Landscapes Association?

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a rapidly growing national charity with an important mission.

The Association's work ranges from influencing government and securing investment to major nature recovery programmes, arts and engagement initiatives, climate adaptation, biodiversity and leadership development.

As Director of Operations, you'll be strengthening the organisation behind this work, ensuring its growing ambition is supported by the systems, culture and organisational resilience needed to deliver lasting impact for people, places and nature.

If you're an experienced Director of Operations, Head of Operations, Director of Corporate Services or senior operational leader looking for an opportunity to combine purpose with organisational transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with

Are you an experienced major donor fundraiser who loves building meaningful relationships and inspiring people to give? Could you play a key role in growing philanthropy for one of the UK’s leading nature and conservation organisations?

We’re partnering with the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) to find a Philanthropy Manager, Major Donors to develop and grow their major giving programme, securing significant gifts to help create a better future for birds, nature and people.

Salary: £40,354

Contract: Permanent, full -time and part-time hours considers.

Location: Hybrid or remote, with offices in Thetford, Bangor, Stirling and Lisburn.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, two paid journey days for more sustainable travel, an 11% employer pension contribution, life assurance, enhanced sick and family leave, health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working, free BTO training courses, retail and wellbeing discounts, cycle to work scheme, coaching and mentoring.

Culture: A supportive and inclusive workplace with plenty of autonomy, active staff networks and a strong commitment to sustainability.

About the charity:

At BTO, birds are more than a passion; they’re a powerful lens through which to understand the world around us. For nearly a century, their science has shaped national conservation policy, fuelled grassroots volunteering and helped build one of the most impressive biodiversity datasets in the UK.

Working across all four nations, BTO combines robust scientific research with a belief in the power of people to bring about positive change.

About the role:

As Philanthropy Manager, Major Donors, you’ll take the lead on developing relationships with existing and prospective major donors, inspiring them to make significant gifts to BTO.

You’ll manage a portfolio of supporters and prospects, creating personalised cultivation and stewardship plans that bring people closer to BTO’s work and build long term support.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, senior leadership and trustees, you’ll identify and research new prospects, develop compelling proposals and cases for support, and create bespoke opportunities to engage donors through meetings, events and presentations.

You’ll have real scope to influence how the programme develops and help build a sustainable source of philanthropic income for BTO.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in securing five and six figure gifts and growing income from major donors or other philanthropic sources.
• A natural relationship builder who can engage and inspire a wide range of people.
• An excellent communicator and storyteller, able to develop compelling proposals and donor communications.
• Strategic and organised, with strong prospect research, pipeline management and planning skills.
• Confident working independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues, senior leaders and trustees.
• Creative, proactive and excited by the opportunity to grow a major donor programme.

You don’t need to be an ornithologist. An interest in birds, nature, biodiversity or the environment would be wonderful, but what matters most is your ability to build genuine relationships and inspire people to support an important cause.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to connect people with BTO’s work and secure the philanthropic support that will help its science and conservation impact grow, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step.

Deadline: 9am, Monday 12^th October
One Stage Interview: 22^nd and 23^rd October (Virtual)

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Charity People is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide maternity cover for this pivotal role at the heart of the organisation.

The Florence Nightingale Foundation develops nursing and midwifery leaders at every stage of their careers, enabling them to stay, thrive, lead and transform health and care. Through leadership programmes, scholarships, policy influence and professional development, the Foundation supports healthcare professionals across the UK and internationally.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected charity at an exciting stage of growth and transformation. Working closely with the CEO, Executive Team and Board, you'll play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of governance, executive support and organisational coordination.

Job Details

Role:                Executive Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Salary:             £39,898
Contract:         Fixed-Term Contract (up to 12 months)
Hours:             35 hours per week
Location:         London SE1 with hybrid working
Reports to:      Chief Executive Officer
Interviews:      October 2026
Start Date:      November 2026 preferred, allowing for handover with the current postholder

About the Role

This is a varied and fast-paced Executive Assistant role supporting a busy CEO and Executive Team within a small but ambitious charity.

You'll provide high-level executive support while also coordinating Board and Committee activity, helping to ensure effective governance, communication and organisational efficiency. The role suits someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives on variety and can confidently work with senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing proactive support to the CEO, Executive Team and Board Chair
• Managing complex diaries, meetings and travel arrangements
• Preparing presentations, reports, board papers and briefing documents
• Coordinating Board, Committee and AGM meetings
• Taking accurate minutes and tracking actions
• Supporting trustee recruitment, induction and development
• Maintaining governance records and supporting compliance requirements
• Supporting organisational projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Acting as a trusted point of coordination across the Foundation

About You

We're looking for an experienced Executive Assistant who is highly organised, adaptable and able to work confidently with senior leaders.

The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly. You'll have excellent judgement, strong attention to detail and the confidence to manage competing demands while maintaining a calm and professional approach.

You'll bring:

• Previous Executive Assistant experience supporting senior executives
• Experience supporting Boards, Committees or governance processes
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Experience preparing papers, reports and meeting documentation
• High levels of discretion and professionalism
• Confidence working independently and using your initiative
• Strong digital and technology skills
• Experience working within a charity, membership body, healthcare or public sector environment would be advantageous

Why Join the Florence Nightingale Foundation?

The Foundation offers a collaborative and supportive working environment where every member of the team contributes to improving health and care outcomes.

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus festive closure days
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Ongoing professional development support
• A friendly and highly committed team culture

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys governance, thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to contribute to an organisation making a genuine difference across health and care.

If you're an Executive Assistant, Senior Executive Assistant, Governance & Executive Officer, Board Support Officer or EA to a CEO looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the British Society for Haematology (BSH) to recruit their next Office Manager.

BSH is a leading UK professional membership organisation dedicated to advancing the study and practice of haematology. Supporting nearly 4,000 members across the UK and internationally, the Society delivers clinical guidelines, education, research support and professional networking that help improve patient care.

As BSH continues to grow and modernise, they are seeking an experienced Office Manager to oversee the smooth running of the organisation's operational infrastructure and internal services.

Job Details

Role:                Office Manager
Salary:             £45,000
Contract:         Permanent, Full Time
Location:         100 White Lion Street, London, N1 9PF
Hybrid:            Flexible hybrid working (typically two days per week in the office)
Reports to:      Director of Corporate & Membership Services
Interviews:      October 2026

About the Role

This is a broad operational role responsible for ensuring the organisation runs efficiently on a day-to-day basis.  You'll oversee facilities, suppliers, contracts, IT coordination, health & safety and HR administration, while supporting the continued improvement of systems and processes across the Society.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing office facilities, maintenance and suppliers
• Acting as the key contact for outsourced IT providers
• Managing contracts, procurement and service performance
• Coordinating operational processes and continuous improvements
• Overseeing health & safety and organisational compliance
• Supporting HR processes including onboarding, training and employee records
• Liaising with external advisors including HR, legal and health & safety providers
• Line managing the Governance & Executive Officer

About You

We're looking for a practical and organised operations professional who enjoys creating structure, solving problems and improving ways of working.

You'll bring:

• Experience in office, operations or facilities management
• Experience managing suppliers and service providers
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Confidence working with systems and outsourced partners
• Experience supporting HR or organisational processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

Previous experience within a membership body, charity or professional organisation would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why Join BSH?

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of development. You'll play a key role in strengthening operational effectiveness, improving internal processes and supporting the delivery of work that has a direct impact across the haematology profession.

If you're currently an Office Manager, Operations Manager, Business Support Manager or Facilities Manager looking for a broad and rewarding operational role, we'd love to hear from you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Charity People are delighted to be working in partnership with the fantastic Harlequins Foundation as they look to appoint a brilliant Partnership and Events Manager to lead and grow a key area of income generation across corporate partnerships, fundraising events and community fundraising.

Partnership and Events Manager

• Twickenham, London (Hybrid: four days office-based, one day remote)
• Permanent, Full-time
• Salary £35,000 per annum

About the Harlequins Foundation

The Harlequins Foundation is the charitable arm of Harlequins Rugby Club. Working across London and the South East, the Foundation uses the power of sport to support young people and communities to thrive.

The Foundation supports thousands of individuals each year, helping to improve wellbeing, develop essential life skills and create opportunities for people who may otherwise be excluded from sport and education.

They have ambitious plans for growth and are now seeking an enthusiastic and commercially minded fundraiser to help strengthen and diversify income generation through partnerships and events.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, Events and Partnerships, this is a diverse and rewarding role where you will lead an integrated programme of corporate partnerships, fundraising events and community fundraising activity.

You'll be responsible for developing a pipeline of corporate supporters, creating compelling partnership opportunities and stewarding relationships that deliver long-term value for both partners and the Foundation.

Alongside this, you'll oversee the delivery of a portfolio of fundraising events including the Rival Ride, Touch Tournament, Foundation Dinner and matchday fundraising activity, ensuring every event delivers exceptional supporter experiences and maximises income.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of fundraising events and community fundraising activity.
• Develop and grow a pipeline of corporate partnership prospects aligned to the Foundation's mission and programmes.
• Manage and steward a portfolio of corporate partners, ensuring excellent relationship management and impact reporting.
• Develop new opportunities around staff engagement, volunteering, payroll giving and sponsorship.
• Identify opportunities to integrate partnerships, events and community fundraising activities.
• Lead and develop two members of the fundraising team.

About You

We're looking for an enthusiastic relationship-builder who combines strong partnership development skills with event management experience.

You may already be working within fundraising, partnerships, sponsorship, CSR, community engagement or events and be looking for an opportunity where you can make a tangible difference while helping to shape a growing income stream.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected sports foundation with clear ambitions for growth. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful corporate partnerships, deliver impactful fundraising events and help generate the income that enables young people and communities to access life-changing opportunities through sport.

To Apply

To request a candidate pack and register your interest in this exciting opportunity, please send your updated CV to Kevin@charitypeople.co.uk.

If your profile closely matches our requirements, we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange an introductory conversation. 

Key Dates

Application Deadline: 9am Thursday 8^th October

First Stage Interviews: Wednesday 14 October (30-minute online interview)

Second Stage Interviews: Wednesday 21 October and/or Friday 23^rd October 2026 (in person at The Stoop, Twickenham)

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

• Track-record of securing income, developing partnerships or growing support for a mission-driven organisation
• Experience building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, funders, donors or partners
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to get the best from a small team
• Strategic thinking, alongside desire and appetite to stay close to delivery
• Understanding of governance, finance and organisational leadership
• Belief in the transformative power of nature to positively impact people, places and communities 

Fundraising Administrator

• Duration: Temporary (approximately 3 months)
• Salary: £14.80 per hour plus £1.79 per hour holiday pay
• Location: Hybrid, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Bermondsey Office
• Hours: Flexible, typically 3 to 4 days per week
• Start Date: As soon as possible/early October preferred

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a leading international health charity to recruit for a Fundraising Administrator.

This organisation works across multiple countries to improve access to healthcare, tackle health inequalities and support long-term community wellbeing. Through fundraising, partnerships and supporter engagement, they help deliver life-changing health programmes and sustainable healthcare solutions to some of the world's most underserved communities.
As they continue to grow their supporter base, they are seeking an experienced Fundraising Administrator to join their Supporter Engagement team and provide vital administrative and database support during a busy period.

About the Role

Sitting within the Supporter Engagement team, this role is essential in ensuring supporters receive an excellent experience while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of fundraising and donor records.
The successful candidate will help support a busy team by managing supporter administration, donation processing, database maintenance and donor communications. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys getting stuck into processes and keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate supporter and donor records within the CRM database
• Process donations received through multiple channels
• Administer Gift Aid claims and supporter information
• Coordinate thank you communications and supporter journeys
• Prepare and send welcome packs and supporter materials
• Support finance reconciliation processes and income tracking
• Respond to donor and supporter enquiries
• Assist with fundraising administration projects and team priorities
• Ensure data quality, GDPR compliance and process accuracy at all times

We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates with:

• Fundraising administration, supporter care or donor services experience
• Strong CRM/database management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Experience processing income, financial records or donations
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities
• Confidence working independently and managing competing priorities
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience working within a charity or membership organisation environment

Desirable Experience

• Microsoft Dynamics experience
• Gift Aid administration
• Supporter care or individual giving experience
• Knowledge of fundraising compliance and GDPR
• Experience within an international development, health or humanitarian organisation

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative, friendly team and contribute to meaningful work that supports improved health outcomes globally. The organisation offers flexibility, supportive management and the chance to make an immediate impact within a highly respected charity.

Hiring process

This is an urgent requirement, and applications will be reviewed as they are received.
There will be informal screening calls on 21^st and 22^nd September, with a view to meeting candidates in person for an interview on Thursday 24^th September.
We are hoping for the successful person to start at the beginning of October.

How to apply

Please send your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.