Head of Communications in the Parish Support Team for the Diocese of Derby, shaping communications strategy and storytelling across a region serving over one million people.

• Contract & Hours: Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)
• Location: Hybrid, Derby (min 2 days per week on-site)

The Diocese of Derby is one of 42 dioceses that make up the Church of England, taking in all of Derbyshire and small parts of Staffordshire and South Yorkshire, with over 1.1 million people living in the area it covers. From busy urban centres and market towns to farming communities and the Peak District, its 257 parishes, 326 church buildings and 111 church schools serve people of all ages and backgrounds, guided by a shared vision: “The Kingdom of God, good news for all.”

We're looking for a Head of Communications to help tell that story. Reporting to the Director of Strategy and Engagement, and leading a team of three (Internal Communications Officer, Media and Campaigns Officer, and Communications and Engagement Manager), you'll provide strategic leadership for communications across the diocese, helping it communicate with clarity, consistency and confidence. While this is a highly strategic role, there will be the opportunity to get hands-on occasionally given the small size of the organisation.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and inspire a talented Communications Team, providing clear direction, setting priorities and creating the conditions for colleagues to thrive.
• Shape and deliver the communications strategy, turning priorities into compelling campaigns that engage audiences and support the Church's mission.
• Champion the voice, brand and digital presence, ensuring consistent, creative and impactful communications across all channels.
• Develop and drive a proactive storytelling approach, uncovering and sharing inspiring stories of faith, ministry, growth and transformation from communities across the diocese.
• Act as a trusted adviser to bishops and senior leaders on media relations, reputation and crisis communications, while building strong partnerships to raise the profile and influence.

If you're an experienced communications professional with strong editorial instincts, excellent writing skills and a talent for building trusted relationships, we'd love to hear from you. You'll have the chance to work closely with bishops, archdeacons and other senior leaders, helping to communicate the vision, priorities and stories with clarity, confidence and care. Benefits:

• Generous pension – up to 10% employer contribution
• Excellent holiday allowance – 38 days (includes bank holidays), plus the option to buy 5 more days.
• Life assurance 2x annual salary (subject to pension enrolment).
• Simply Health Cash Plan – offering 24/7. GP access, eye test vouchers plus more
• Employee Assistance Programme providing mental health support
• Additional leave options, including spiritual retreat days, volunteer days and more
• One fully funded module per year through our Deepening Discipleship Training
• Staff can borrow a free corporate pass to Chatsworth House
• Access to the Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

For further details please see the candidate pack.

For an informal chat to ask any questions, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment, info@charismarecruitment.co.uk or 01962 813300. Please apply through the Charisma Charity Recruitment website with your CV and supporting statement.

Key dates:

• Closing date: Tuesday 3rd November
• Charisma vetting interviews will be completed on a rolling basis and must be completed by: Thursday 5th November
• Interviews with Diocese of Derby will be held in person on Thursday 19th November

This role requires an enhanced DBS and Safeguarding check.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please contact our Operations Teams on info@charismarecruitment.co.uk. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the vacancy.

Communications & Engagement Manager for the Diocese of Derby, leading parish engagement and communications to support churches across Derbyshire.

• Contract & Hours: FTC for 3 years, full time (35 hours per week). Part time considered (min 28 hours per week).
• Location: Hybrid, Derby (min 2 days per week on-site)

The Diocese of Derby is one of 42 dioceses that make up the Church of England, taking in all of Derbyshire and small parts of Staffordshire and South Yorkshire, with over 1.1 million people living in the area it covers. From busy urban centres and market towns to farming communities and the Peak District, its 257 parishes, 326 church buildings and 111 church schools serve people of all ages and backgrounds, guided by a shared vision: “The Kingdom of God, good news for all.”

We're looking for a Communications & Engagement Manager to help churches, leaders and volunteers and colleagues navigate change well, while ensuring parish voices and local insight help shape diocesan strategy and decision-making. Combining engagement, communications and relationship-building expertise, you will turn strategy into practical support, training and resources, ensuring parish voices are heard, confidence grows, and churches are equipped to communicate their mission effectively within their communities.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Design and lead engagement for major diocesan priorities, facilitating workshops, consultations and listening events that ensure parish voices help shape strategy and decision-making.
• Work with the Head of Communications on a communications approach that strengthens understanding of Common Fund, helping parishes engage with how ministry is resourced across Derbyshire.
• Engage churches, clergy and stakeholders in preparations for the diocese's centenary year, alongside the Centenary Programme Manager and senior leaders.
• Strengthen communications capability across hundreds of churches through training, resources, networks and communities of practice for clergy, churchwardens and volunteers.
• Act as a senior member of the Communications Team, leading significant projects, supporting the 2026 Impact Report and deputising for the Head of Communications when needed.

If you're a communications professional who enjoys bringing people together, building relationships, facilitating meaningful conversations and helping others navigate change with confidence, we'd love to hear from you. 

Benefits:

• Generous pension – up to 10% employer contribution
• Excellent holiday allowance – 38 days (includes bank holidays), plus the option to buy 5 more days.
• Life assurance 2x annual salary (subject to pension enrolment).
• Simply Health Cash Plan – offering 24/7. GP access, eye test vouchers plus more
• Employee Assistance Programme providing mental health support
• Additional leave options, including spiritual retreat days, volunteer days and more
• One fully funded module per year through our Deepening Discipleship Training
• Staff can borrow a free corporate pass to Chatsworth House
• Access to the Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

For further details please see the candidate pack.

Your application should include your CV and supporting statement.

Key dates:

• Closing date: Sunday 1st November
• Charisma vetting interviews will be completed on a rolling basis and must be completed by: Wednesday 4th November
• Interviews in person with the Diocese of Derby: Tuesday 10th November

This role requires an enhanced DBS and Safeguarding check, a clean UK driving licence and the ability to travel across the diocese.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please contact our Operations Teams on info@charismarecruitment.co.uk. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the vacancy.

Major Donor and Philanthropy fundraising role, developing high-value supporter relationships to help defeat leprosy and transform lives.

The Leprosy Mission Great Britain (TLMGB) is the world's largest leprosy-focused charity, working across nine countries across Africa and Asia to defeat leprosy and transform lives. TLMGB's vision is “leprosy defeated, lives transformed” meaning a world with zero transmission, zero disability and zero discrimination.

We are looking for a relationship-driven Senior Partnerships Executive to join TLMGB's Fundraising Team. Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, you'll build meaningful relationships with major donors, create compelling proposals and stewardship plans, and inspire supporters to deepen their engagement with TLMGB's mission and impact.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Build and nurture meaningful relationships with major donors and prospects, helping to grow philanthropic income and create lasting support for TLM's life-changing work.
• Create compelling proposals, tailored communications and inspiring cases for support that bring TLM's impact to life and connect supporters to the mission.
• Deliver an exceptional donor experience through thoughtful stewardship, supporter engagement and opportunities to see the impact of giving firsthand, including overseas visits.
• Play a key role within the Partnerships Team, supporting colleagues, deputising for the Partnerships Manager and contributing to TLMGB's collaborative Christian culture and mission.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Christ-centred, welcoming and supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together. TLMGB has a strong culture of learning, development and collaboration, offering extensive training in fundraising and international development to help colleagues grow and thrive. The charity is proud of its award-winning levels of staff engagement and has been recognised with Charity Times and Third Sector awards, reflecting its commitment to both its people and its mission.

Why work for The Leprosy Mission Great Britain?

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, plus a closed office over Christmas week
• Non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution
• Life assurance cover (4× salary)
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the Peterborough office, 3 days from home
• 14 hours paid volunteering leave per year
• Annual overseas trip to see TLM's work firsthand
• Christ-centred, prayerful and supportive team culture

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and a Work Health Questionnaire.

For further details please have a look at the candidate pack.

Applications should include your your CV and supporting statement.

Location: Hybrid – Peterborough office 2 days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday), up to 3 days home working with travel nationally and abroad

Closing date: Applications are being reviewed on receipt and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. When a suitable candidate is found the role will close, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian.
 

Bible Society is inviting applications for three new Trustees, ahead of a deliberate, staged transition in its governance.

The current Treasurer and the current Chair of the People & Remuneration Committee both have around two years left in post. Rather than wait until those seats fall vacant, the Board is appointing their successors now; each will join as a Trustee, serve on the relevant committee, and shadow the outgoing chair over a planned transition before formally taking on the role. It is a considered approach to succession, and a rare opportunity to learn a 200-year-old charity's governance at a proper pace before assuming responsibility for one of these areas.

The third appointment, a Trustee with expertise in digital, AI and innovation is also required, to help the Board make wise, confident and ethical use of technology in pursuit of Bible Society's mission.

All three will sit on a Board governing a charity that has translated and distributed the Bible in people's own languages since 1804, and is today active in around 240 countries and regions, from Bible translation in the field to a faith and society think tank at home. The time commitment is modest relative to that scope: four in-person Board meetings a year, a January retreat, and committee support that equates to 10-12 days in total.
 

Across all three roles, we are looking for a spiritually mature Christian faith, the confidence to speak your mind and be challenged in return, and a genuine willingness to contribute beyond your own specialism. Bible Society works interconfessionally and welcomes applications from Christians of every tradition.

Applications should include a comprehensive CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages.

UK-wide, with in-person Board meetings

Closing date for applications: 16 November 2026
First stage interviews: 2, 3 and 4 December 2026 (online)
Second stage interviews: 8 and 9 December 2026 (in person)

We welcome and encourage expressions of interest from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*This post carries a genuine occupational requirement, the postholder must be a committed, practising Christian who fully supports the mission of Bible Society.

Eighteen schools. Nearly 9,500 children. A Trust that's grown from eight schools to eighteen in just over five years, now needs to add to its Board. 

STCAT was built through merger and rapid expansion, and is now shifting from fast growth to consolidation; building the structures and capacity to match its current scale, and becoming a more outward-facing voice in Catholic education, with the Diocese, the Department for Education and the wider sector. Whichever role fits you, you'll be joining at the moment that shift is happening, not after it's done.

Ask any current Director to describe the Board and the same words come up, unprompted; collegiate, professional, and, more than once, a family. People who mostly didn't know each other have built something rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, robust enough to hold the executive team to account, but without anyone bringing their ego to the table.

Chair of the Board of Directors
You'll line manage the CEO, chair a Board of this size and culture, and increasingly become the person representing STCAT externally as the Trust looks outward. You don't need an education background, the Board actively welcomes Chairs from outside it, but you'll need significant senior leadership or board-level experience, real confidence reading a budget, and genuine experience chairing meetings and managing group dynamics.

Be realistic about the time; 5 to 6 days a month, and regular travel across Luton, Buckinghamshire and Slough. The Directors are working to bring that commitment down over time as they recruit to the Board, but it's real now.

Director (Trustee)
STCAT's Board was built for nine Directors. For a stretch, while the Trust doubled its schools, it ran on seven, which is why more than one new Director is needed now. You don't need to be a specialist, STCAT has professional advisers for that, but you do need the confidence to ask the questions nobody else is asking and work with the Board to support the executive team.

Day to day, that's five Board meetings a year, a seat on a committee where your expertise counts, and becoming Link Director to a small number of schools, visiting at least one Local Academy Committee meeting a year to see what the Board's decisions mean on the ground. Roughly two days a month. We're especially keen to hear from people with real expertise in finance, HR, legal and regulatory compliance, property and estates, risk, safeguarding, mental health, technology, or marketing and communications.

Not sure which role fits? Say so. Some Directors go on to become strong Chairs once they know the Board, and the current Chair is available for a handover period. Raise it in your first conversation with Adam.

Both posts carry a genuine occupational requirement; you'll need to be a practising Catholic and genuinely committed to Catholic Social Teaching.

Both are voluntary roles, appointed by the Bishop of Northampton for a four-year term, renewable for up to two further terms.

Applications should include a comprehensive CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages.

We welcome and encourage expressions of interest from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

*Due to the nature of the role, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the postholder is a committed, practising Catholic and fully supports the objectives of the Trust.

Closing date for applications: 23 November 2026
Interviews with STCAT: w/c 30 November and 7 December 2026
 

Join Church Urban Fund as Head of Fundraising and Communications and help churches and communities build lasting solutions to poverty.

Church Urban Fund (CUF) is a national charity working across England with local churches and faith-based partners who are committed to serving and strengthening the communities where they live, and overcoming poverty in all its forms. 



Our vision is a future where every neighbourhood across England is able to flourish. We mobilise churches, faith groups and local people to overcome poverty and build stronger, more connected and resilient communities, rooted in an Asset Based Community Development framework that believes local people know their communities best.

We're looking for a Head of Fundraising and Communications to lead the team tasked with securing the funding to deliver our mission and communicating the work of CUF in new and exciting ways. Reporting to the Deputy CEO and leading a team of four direct reports, plus one indirect report, you'll shape the strategic direction of fundraising and communications.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and inspire CUF's Fundraising and Communications team, building meaningful relationships with supporters, partners and advocates who share our vision of flourishing communities.
• Play a key role in shaping CUF's future by working with the Senior Leadership Team to develop ambitious plans and turn bold ideas into compelling opportunities for support.
• Drive income growth across major donors, trusts and foundations, churches and individual supporters, unlocking the resources needed to tackle poverty and strengthen communities.
• Lead engaging, audience-focused communications that raise awareness of CUF's work, grow support and inspire action through digital channels, marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships.
• Champion and strengthen the CUF brand, acting as a trusted strategic voice to ensure our mission, values and impact are communicated with clarity, confidence and consistency.

If you're an experienced fundraising and communications leader with a talent for building relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, and a passion for equipping others, we'd love to hear from you. Some knowledge of the different faith communities in England would be an advantage, and the ability to work well with people of different faiths and beliefs is essential.

Benefits:

• 22 days annual leave, plus 3 CUF discretionary days and Bank Holidays
• 7.5% employer pension contribution, with no minimum employee contribution required
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• Employee Assistance Programme
• The chance to shape strategy at a pivotal moment, as CUF approaches its 40th anniversary

For further details please see the candidate pack.

Contract & Hours: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week, flexible working arrangements considered)
Location: Hybrid/London (with presence at our London office to be determined with line manager)

Your application should include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Key dates:

• Closing date: Monday 19th October
• Charisma vetting interviews will be completed on a rolling basis and must be completed by: Friday 23rd October
• Interviews with Church Urban Fund:
  • 1st stage: Tuesday 3rd November
  • 2nd stage: Monday 9th November

Finance Manager role at Keswick Ministries, combining professional finance leadership with meaningful Christian ministry.

Keswick Ministries exists to refresh the church with joy in Christ Jesus. Through the historic Keswick Convention, year-round events, training and resources, it inspires and equips Christians to hear God's Word, become more like Christ and serve God's mission in the world. Each summer, the Convention welcomes over 12,000 people to the Lake District, bringing together Christians from across denominations and generations around faithful Bible teaching and worship. 

We're looking for a skilled and proactive Finance Manager to join the team in Keswick. Reporting to the Director of Finance and managing the Finance Assistant, you'll lead the day-to-day finance function, provide high-quality financial reporting and analysis, and help ensure the ministry's resources are stewarded effectively for maximum Kingdom impact. You'll also play a key role in developing financial systems and supporting the transition from Sage to Xero.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate records and efficient processes across the organisation. 
• Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial analysis that support effective decision-making by senior leaders and trustees. 
• Work closely with colleagues across the ministry, providing financial guidance and helping non-finance managers understand and use financial information confidently. 
• Support the ongoing development of finance systems, including the migration from Sage to Xero and the integration of financial and supporter data through Beacon CRM. 
• Play an important role in stewarding the resources of a ministry that has been serving and strengthening the church for over 150 years. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine professional finance expertise with meaningful Christian ministry. You'll join a warm, committed team based in one of the UK's most beautiful locations and contribute to an organisation that impacts thousands of Christians every year through events, teaching and resources.

Benefits:

• 8% employer pension contribution, with Salary Sacrifice option
• 21 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, plus office closed for four days between Christmas and New Year, in recognition of the additional hours worked during Convention
• Relocation allowance offered
• Beautiful Lake District location with a supportive and collaborative team culture

For further details please see the candidate pack.

Key dates:

• Closing date: Monday 19th October
• Charisma vetting interviews will be completed on a rolling basis and must be completed by: Tuesday 20th October
• Interviews in person with Keswick Ministries: Thursday 29th October

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

*Due to the nature of the work, there is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9. Employees are required to agree to Keswick Ministries' statement of beliefs and values.

Church Mission Society connects with people at the edges – of church, of society, and of our comfort zones – all over the world to help share God’s love in creative ways and see our world made new. None of that is possible without someone making sure the money, the infrastructure and the governance behind it are rock solid. That's this role.

As Director of Finance and Resources, you'll sit on the Senior Leadership Team with genuine breadth of responsibility; financial strategy and management, investments, treasury, risk, legal and regulatory compliance, property and facilities, IT and cyber security, and corporate governance. You'll also hold oversight of CMS's residual pension-related responsibilities following the transfer of its defined-benefit pension liabilities, one of the more technical, long-tail parts of the brief.

It's a lot under one roof, and that's the honest challenge - this isn't a role for someone who wants to specialise in just one thing. You'll move comfortably between a board paper on investment strategy and a decision about the office lease, often in the same week. In return, you get real influence; you'll be a trusted adviser to the CEO and board, four direct reports (Head of Finance, Head of ICT, Facilities Manager and Head of Legal) who need your steer, and a seat at the table where CMS's biggest decisions get made.

We're looking for a qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience, ideally from a charity, not-for-profit or values-led organisation, who can operate credibly at executive and board level. You'll know your way around financial planning, audit, internal controls and management reporting, and you'll have led teams before.

But the technical skills are only half of it. CMS needs someone with the wisdom to balance prudent stewardship against a sensible appetite for risk, the courage to hold a firm line when it matters, and the humility to lead in a way that lets other people do their best work. Above all, you'll believe that finance exists to serve the mission, not the other way round.

This post carries an Occupational Requirement, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010, that the postholder is a practising Christian, and all applicants must be wholeheartedly committed to the aims, ethos and values of Church Mission Society, including its Ethos Statement.

Closing date: Monday 12 October 2026
First stage interviews with CMS: Monday 2 November (online)
Second stage interviews with CMS: Monday 9 November (in person)

Applications should include your CV and a supporting statement. Please see the candidate pack for full details.

Join a charity where your expertise can make a life-changing difference.

Action Duchenne is seeking new Trustees to help guide the organisation through an exciting period of growth and development. Whether you're an experienced board member or considering your first trustee appointment, this is an opportunity to use your skills to support families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy and help shape the charity's future. 

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:

• Finance, reserves, audit or financial control
• Fundraising, income generation or grant accountability
• Impact measurement or community support
• Communications, public affairs or stakeholder engagement 

Is this you?

• With or without trustee experience
• A strategic thinker with sound judgement
• Able to provide support and constructive challenge
• Passionate about improving lives
• Committed to strong governance and accountability 

What's in it for you?

• Help shape the future of a national charity
• Develop your governance and leadership experience
• Work alongside a passionate and committed Board
• Make a meaningful difference to families affected by Duchenne
• Most meetings are held remotely, with quarterly in-person meetings in London.

If you want to use your professional skills to create lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. These unremunerated roles are open to all.
 
This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.

Your expression of interest should include your CV and supporting statement.

Key dates

• Closing date for applications: 4th November 2026
• First Interview date: w/c 16th November 2026
• Second Interview date: w/c 23rd November 2026

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.