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These roles are integral to the ongoing success of Brandon Centre as we aim to support even more young people in Camden and Islington. If you are looking for a Trustee position in one of the key disciplines below, we would love to welcome you to the Board.

Fundraising Trustee. Ref: FT/BC

We’re looking for a Trustee with a business development, fundraising and communications background and with a sound understanding and substantial experience of charity fundraising at both strategic and operational levels.

The Fundraising Trustee will provide overall Trustee leadership and drive for our fundraising, events, marketing, and communications, and will be supported very closely by the Chair of the Business Development and Fundraising Committee, CEO, Head of Finance, and our Business Development Manager.

Main purpose of the role

To ensure Brandon Centre is in the best possible position to develop and deliver our fundraising, marketing, and communications by providing strategic guidance and support in the following areas:

• maintaining strong relationships with existing donors and supporters
• progressing new grant sources and fundraising opportunities
• developing and monitoring a fundraising plan aligned with budget requirements
• submitting and monitoring fundraising progress reports and evaluation requirements in accordance with the Fundraising Policy

The Fundraising Trustee will also:

• be an active member and support the work of the Business Development and Fundraising Committee
• maintain knowledge of current fundraising procedures and legislation affecting activities within the charitable sector
• be a member of Brandon Centre’s Board of Trustees

Specific duties

1. To develop and implement a system to increase income:

• provide regular information to Trustees and the Brandon Centre Board’s Fundraising Committee about funding possibilities and opportunities
• work with the Trustees, Fundraising Committee, and other members of the Brandon Centre Board to create clear and realistic targets
• provide information and support for grant applications and subsequent monitoring and evaluation reporting
• support the promotion of Gift Aid reclaims amongst fundraisers for the Brandon Centre Board

2. To contribute to fundraising events:

• support and attend new and existing events when required
• work with the Fundraising Committee and supporting organisations to develop new fundraising events
• a commitment to supporting Brandon Centre to increase our income through a calendar of fundraising events and business development

Skills & experience required

We are interested in meeting applicants with most or all of the following:

• experience in charitable fundraising environments and knowledge of fundraising ‘best practices’
• experience in prioritising and working to deadlines
• good communication skills (verbal and written)
• a commitment to supporting the aims of the Brandon Centre Board
• sound, independent judgement
• a proactive approach with the ability to think creatively
• an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of the Board of Trustees
• passion for supporting transformational change for young people
• lived experience of the challenges that affect young people’s mental health and wellbeing

To apply, please email: emmasaunders@brandoncentre.org.uk

Salary: £47,272 a year pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 2 years
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Join Brandon Centre as a Community Psychologist/Psychotherapist within our girls project, She Is Supported (SIS), and help shape an innovative, community-based mental health offer for girls and young women in Islington.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver psychologically informed support in trusted youth settings, working alongside partner organisations to improve emotional wellbeing, increase access to mental health support, and strengthen resilience for girls facing multiple disadvantage. You will provide group-based and 1:1 psychological support, offer consultation to youth workers, and help create safe, accessible spaces where girls can explore issues affecting their lives and wellbeing.

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled and thoughtful psychologist/psychotherapist who is committed to trauma-informed, culturally responsive and relationship-based practice. You will join a highly respected organisation with a long history of improving young peoples mental health, and be part of a collaborative partnership that values participation, inclusion and innovation.

If you are passionate about making psychological support more accessible and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of girls and young women, we would love to hear from you.

Provisional Interview Date and Location: 23/10/2026 – In person at the Brandon Centre.

Main purpose of the role

You will provide psychologically informed support to girls and young women within community-based youth settings across Islington. The role includes delivering group sessions on mental health and wellbeing, offering 1:1 support where appropriate, and helping young people access the right support at the right time.

You will work closely with youth workers and partner organisations to bring a psychological perspective into everyday practice, offering consultation, advice and reflective support to staff. You will also contribute to creating safe, inclusive and trauma-informed spaces where girls can build confidence, resilience and emotional wellbeing.

The post involves working across different partner sites, building strong relationships with young people and professionals, responding to emerging needs, and supporting the wider development of the project. You will also contribute to safeguarding, signposting and referrals, and maintain accurate records and outcome information in line with service requirements.

This is an opportunity to use your clinical skills in a flexible, relational and community-focused way, helping to make mental health support more accessible for girls who may not engage with more traditional services.

Due to the nature of this role and the needs of the service users, applications are invited from women only. This is a lawful occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

To apply, visit: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0129-26-0020