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.

Director of Finance and Operations

RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive Officer
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Senior HR Executive (PT) and Database & Operation Officer (PT)
HOURS: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)
JOB LOCATION: Hybrid - home and minimum 2 days in the office (Amersham, Buckinghamshire)
SALARY: circa £65,000 pa

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) will play a crucial role in realising our ambitious plans as a charity. The postholder will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), along with the CEO, Director of Development, Director or Programmes and Director of Fundraising and Communications. The DFO role is responsible for overseeing the financial health, operational effectiveness, and organisational infrastructure of the charity, ensures that the charity operates efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with all regulatory and fiduciary requirements.
This role blends strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational management and is critical to enabling the charity to achieve its charitable programme as well as provide long-term sustainability.

How to apply:
- The deadline for applications is Thursday, 12th February 2026. Formal interviews will be held week commencing 23rd February and week commencing 2nd March. Informal conversations will take place as applications are submitted.
- Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to recruitment@roalddahlcharity.org

Database and Operations Officer (Maternity Leave Cover)

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Finance and Operations
HOURS: Full-Time (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) Part-time considered, min 4 days per week
JOB LOCATION: Office based - Amersham, Buckinghamshire
CONTRACT: Fixed-term 12-month contract to cover maternity leave
SALARY: £26,000 pa

To provide professional, efficient, and effective database management and administrative support to our team. This role sits at the heart of the organisation, supporting all departments through effective office coordination and helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the charity. The role is instrumental in maintaining a high-quality database, enabling accurate data capture and analysis that supports both fundraising and programme delivery.

How to apply:
- The deadline for applications is Thursday, 6th February 2026. Formal interviews will be held week commencing 16th February. Informal conversations will take place as applications are submitted.
- Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to recruitment@roalddahlcharity.org

Roald Dahl Nurse Specialist Vacancies

Roald Dahl Nurse Specialists 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.

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 email 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

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