Jobs
Working or volunteering for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity
The work we do in providing specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children is only possible because of great people. On this page you will find information about our latest vacancies.
Roald Dahl Nurse Vacancies in the NHS
Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses work in the NHS and are established through our partnership. They are unique and highly sort after specialist nurse positions. To apply for a Roald Dahl Nurse post, this needs to be done through the normal NHS channels related to that post. Current vacancies are list here: Find out more about Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses.
Find out more about Roald Dahl Specialist Nurses.
Trusts and Foundations Officer
Full Time: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Salary £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Hybrid working, office based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire
We are looking for a tenacious, methodical, and organised person who can deliver sustainable income growth from trusts. We also need someone who is flexible and can react positively to a post-Coronavirus fundraising world.
The role’s main task is to maximise income from trusts by the creation of high-quality applications and reports to funders, and by providing excellent account management and cross-team collaboration.
Application deadline 22nd February 2025.
Application Process
To apply, please email CV and covering letter to recruitment@roalddahlcharity.org
Director of Fundraising & Communications
Full Time: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Salary: £70,000
Location: Hybrid working, home and office based - Amersham, Buckinghamshire (1 - 2 days in the office per week)
The Director of Fundraising and Communications will play a crucial role in realising our ambitious plans as a charity. The postholder will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team.
We are looking for an experienced fundraiser and marketeer who can work with stakeholders and the team to deliver on our objectives. Importantly, we need someone who is empathetic to the cause, goal-focused and is exceptional at building relationships at all levels.
Closing date for applications: Monday 27th January 2025
Application Process
For more information about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter on melissa.baxter@russam.co.uk
Online Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator
Full Time: Part - time (20 hours/week)
Contact: 2 Year Fixed Term
Salary: £28,000 pro rata
Location: Hybrid home working available, office based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire
We're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Online Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator to join our team and help us deliver life-changing support to families navigating complex, lifelong conditions.
We are a small charity with a big mission: to provide specialist nurses and support services for seriously ill children and their families. From online workshops to emotional support, we ensure every family gets the help they need.
Application Deadline: 30th January 2025
Application Process
To apply, please email CV and covering letter to recruitment@roalddahlcharity.org
If you would like to discuss this position informally, phone Michelle on 07943 804287
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Trustee Roles
Chair of Trustees
Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity are looking for a Chair of Trustees. The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance and advancement of the Charity’s purpose and values.
The Chair will also support the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve the agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador of Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, in partnership with the Chief Executive.
Application Process
For more information about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter on melissa.baxter@trustees-unlimited.co.uk or call 07789 985229.
Trustee
The role of a Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity Trustee is to provide strategic leadership and advice in line with the charity’s strategic plan and objectives.
Trustees are expected to use their knowledge, skills, and experience to ensure that the charity achieves its charitable objectives, represents the interests of all stakeholders, and acts as ambassadors for the charity.
We are particularly interested in applicants who have an understanding of a broad range of income generation, in a medium-sized charity with multi-million-pound budgets.
Application Process
For more information about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter on melissa.baxter@trustees-unlimited.co.uk or call 07789 985229.
Volunteer
Volunteers help our organisation to run effectively and efficiently. We currently have a number of volunteers who work in virtual office based roles supporting with data, mailings, research and events. We have voluntary roles in fundraising, programmes, communications and finance. If you are interested in joining Team Marvellous and using your time to help seriously ill children, then please do get in touch.
Please write to enquiries@roalddahlcharity.org stating who you are, why you’d like to volunteer and the areas you’d like to volunteer in. We will then follow up with you and work out the best role and timing to suit both of us. Thank you.
Closing deadline - Ongoing
