Charity director | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Charity directors plan ways to develop a charity's services, generate income and raise awareness of its work.

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Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of

Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.
Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.
Preside over or serve on boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.
Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.
Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.
Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.
Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups.
Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.
Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.
Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.
Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.
Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services.
Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws or testify at such hearings.
Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.
Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials and ensure that bylaws are enforced.
Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.
Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.
Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions or delegate representatives to do so.
Organize or approve promotional campaigns.

Average salary
43,116 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Charity director

44,008 GBP
42,761 GBP

Average salary for part-time Charity director

Average salary for full-time Charity director

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24,816 GBP
27,197 GBP

43,116 GBP
42,761 GBP
44,008 GBP

Salary over time for Charity director

Salary for this role has increased over time

41,143 GBP
42,198 GBP
40,835 GBP
43,102 GBP
44,087 GBP
42,819 GBP
43,116 GBP
41,504 GBP

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Future outlook for Charity directors

Balanced outlook

15 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

0% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

24% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Charity director and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

26% of people in this role have a Master's degree
22% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

You'll need:

business management skills
the ability to use your judgement and make decisions
leadership skills
the ability to motivate and manage staff
the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
financial management skills
the ability to use your initiative
ambition and a desire to succeed
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Leadership Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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