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Accounts Assistant
Location: Head Office, Walton Lodge, Aylesbury
Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week.
Salary: £23-25k (FTE) depending on experience
Closing date for applications: 31st January 2026. Please note we will be reviewing applications as they come in. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to provide support to the existing Accounts Payable Assistant and Finance Officers to maintain an efficient and accurate Accounts Payable process. This role has become necessary due to the expanding operations of the Charity, following a recent merger with South Bucks Hospice. With more growth expected longer term, this role has the potential to evolve further for the right candidate.
What will I be doing?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small and friendly team based in Walton Lodge in Aylesbury, helping the Finance Team to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
Assist in all areas of Finance, most predominantly the Accounts Payable process, covering both the charity and retail activities which will include (but not limited to):
- Managing the receipt, authorisation and posting of all invoice payments on to our
accounting package (SAGE) - Ensuring the prompt and correct authorisation of invoices, in accordance with the
authorisation policy; and coded to the correct account codes - Assisting with the supplier and expense payments
- Liaising with the utility suppliers and keeping meter readings up-to-date
- Managing the intercompany account
- Performing monthly supplier and creditor control account reconciliation
- Assisting with the monthly accruals & prepayment process
- Ensuring all invoices are correctly handled and recorded for VAT purposes
- Managing the debit & credit card payments
- Working closely with the team on achieving a timely month end & the year end accounts
process - Assisting the Finance Officer in any other aspect of the month end process
About You
Required Experience/ Qualifications:
- AAT or studying towards an appropriate accountancy qualification, with good technical
knowledge of book keeping and basic accounting adjustments such as accruals - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills to ensure regular month/year end deadlines are met
- Ability to work as part of a small team as well as independently
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
Desirable Experience/Qualifications:
- Familiarity with accounting software, ideally SAGE, and other IT packages (Excel)
- Previous experience working in a finance function within the charity sector, ideally within
Accounts Payable - A keen understanding of VAT
About Us
In joining our friendly, busy and ambitious team, you’ll be rewarded with an interesting role, a competitive salary, a supportive culture that encourages a healthy work-life balance.
For You
- Workplace pension – 5% ER contribution (with an option to increase to 6%)
- Employee life assurance – 3 x salary
- Access to a 24/7 online GP and a range of other health and wellbeing services
- 34 days annual leave (FTE) including statutory holidays (increasing by a day a year up to 5 years’ service) -pro rata for part time roles.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave.
- Generous company sick pay allowance
- Membership of the Blue Light scheme, offering a wide range of discounts.
Hybrid & Flexible working
We’ll do everything we can to help you find a healthy work-life balance. Depending on the role people can sometimes work flexible work patterns, from home or part-time. We are always happy to explore options to help your work-life balance.
Employee Assistance Programme
You will have unlimited access to a 24-hour free, confidential telephone helpline. This service gives you free advice on a wide variety of issues such as legal advice, information and where appropriate, face-to-face counselling.
Tea, Coffee & Cake
Free tea, coffee and milk in our offices and shops and, more often than not, superb cakes and bakes from our generous volunteers and supporters.
Free Parking at Head Office
We offer free parking at our Head Office in Aylesbury and we try our best to make arrangements for our retail employees but unfortunately at some town centre locations we cannot offer this.
Keeping you Informed
Regular employee updates and a monthly e-bulletin to ensure employees feel involved, informed and listened to.
The best hospice care for everyone who needs it in Buckinghamshire and its borders
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This role is perfect for an experienced and passionate fundraiser specialising in individual giving and looking to be part of an ambitious organisation focused on improving animal welfare globally.
You will be working as part of the Marketing Team at animal welfare charity, Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS), helping to raise funds to support the charities work, which in turn will mean more animals receive life-saving veterinary care.
As Individual Giving Manager, you will report to the Head of Marketing and take the lead on growing individual giving income. You will focus on retention to increase every supporter’s tenure and lifetime value while ensuring the right audiences are targeted to broaden support.
This is a new role and offers a great opportunity for the right candidate. There is some flexibility for hybrid working, but the role will require time at the Head Office in Cranborne, Dorset.
Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Manager, Individual Giving Lead, or Fundraising Lead.
About Us
At Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) we champion animal welfare around the world. We send vets where they are needed most, provide expert veterinary training in hard-to-reach places, and ship urgent aid supplies worldwide, every day of the year.
We deploy teams of vets and vet nurses, send equipment and supplies to help struggling organisations on the front line of animal welfare, and train vets at our international training centres in India, Thailand, Malawi and the Galápagos Islands. We also work on strategic one health projects such as rabies elimination campaigns with Governments and NGOs all over the world. Our Mission Rabies project runs mass canine vaccination and community education in the world’s worst hotspots for the disease. Since the project began, over seven million dogs have been vaccinated against rabies and over 13 million children have been educated in rabies prevention, protecting the lives of people and animals.
Last year, WVS helped an animal every 14 seconds. We trained over 4,800 vets, deployed teams of vets all over the world, and sent over 1,700 parcels of veterinary supplies to 261 charities in 71 countries.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Working with the wider Marketing team, devise, plan and lead the execution of fundraising appeals to meet agreed targets, growing voluntary income from both cold and warm audiences.
- Grow one-off and regular giving income, identifying opportunities for acquisition and long-term donor development.
- Build on existing programmes to create outstanding donor care programmes to increase long-term support.
- Manage the Fundraising and Admin Assistant, who will support you in developing campaigns and communicating with supporters.
- Attend networking and other events to raise both charity’s profiles and meet agreed targets.
- Promote compliance with GDPR, fundraising regulations, and best practice in supporter care.
- Some evening and weekend working, to include travel, will likely be required.
Essential Skills & Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in a comparable role – ideally focused on individual giving.
- Working knowledge of regulations including GDPR and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
- Experience of using charity CRM systems
- Excellent copy writing and communication skills
- A passion for animal welfare
- A strong team player
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality work.
- Proficient in Microsoft packages - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- The ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends occasionally when the charity requires.
- The right to work in the UK
Desired Skills & Experience
- Examples of leading on one off and regular giving appeals using direct mail and digital channels.
- Experience of developing a stewardship programme to retain existing supporters.
- Experience in community, in memory and legacy fundraising.
- A recognised fundraising or marketing qualification
- A full UK drivers’ licence
To give vulnerable animals around the world access to free life-saving veterinary care.



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Sutton (with one day a week working from home)
About Us
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to save the lives of people with cancer, everywhere. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop lifesaving treatments used across the UK and around the world. From funding state of the art equipment and groundbreaking research to creating the very best patient environments, we never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. We’ve completed our largest capital appeal to date—£70m for the Oak Cancer Centre in Sutton—and are now delivering our most ambitious strategy yet, targeting at least £215m over five years to support transformational projects, including a major development in Chelsea.
The Role – What you’ll be doing
As our Product Assistant (Mass Participation events), you’ll help deliver an exceptional supporter experience across our Charity owned mass participation events —playing a hands-on role in supporter care as well as supporting with logistics and day-to-day tasks required for event delivery.
You will:
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Be a first point of contact for product enquiries: managing shared inboxes, answering calls and providing friendly, timely supporter care.
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Provide excellent stewardship to all supporters. Including acknowledging donations and maintaining the Charity database in line with Charity policies and procedures.
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Support the Products team with planning and delivering mass participation events across the portfolio of both in-person and virtual events.
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Help deliver our flagship event, The Banham Marsden March, including pre-event logistics and on the day support.
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Work with fulfilment agencies to ensure fundraising materials reach supporters in a timely manner.
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Keep events information updated across our website and in-hospital displays.
What we’re looking for
You’re an enthusiastic, proactive team player with:
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
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The ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
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A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to support the team as needed
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (experience with customer databases is desirable)
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Commitment to providing outstanding supporter care and working in a supporter-focused environment
Previous experience in customer or supporter service, office administration, or the charity sector is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided.
Why join us?
We’re a values-driven Charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
What we offer:
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27 days annual leave (rising with length of service), plus UK bank holidays
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Up to 6% employer pension contributions (increasing with service)
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Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
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Life insurance and employee assistance programme
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Flexible and hybrid working options (work from home one day a week)
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Access to subsidised staff restaurants, wellbeing initiatives, and more
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Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton, with excellent transport links
Inclusion Matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply:
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Please submit a cover letter highlighting how you meet the person specification along with your CV. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
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Are you ready to shape the future of young people at a national scale?
Join Young Enterprise at a pivotal moment of change. As our Assistant Director of Partnerships and Delivery, you’ll play a leading role in strengthening how we work, how we partner, and how we deliver life-changing opportunities for young people across the UK, working across regions to maximise impact.
This is a senior, strategic role with real influence, combining vision, collaboration, and operational excellence to ensure Young Enterprise is set up for long-term impact.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise, a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in a changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve reached more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. From launching student businesses to building financial confidence, our work helps young people develop essential life skills like teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, people-centred organisation made up of 90+ colleagues and 2,000+ volunteers, united by a belief that every young person, whatever their background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a senior, strategic role for a collaborative leader who enjoys turning insight into action. As Assistant Director of Partnerships and Delivery, you will:
- Work with the senior leadership team to design and embed a future-ready Target Operating Model (TOM) that supports high quality, impactful delivery across the UK.
- Lead Young Enterprise’s partnership and delivery activity during a key period of organisational change and renewal, helping to shape our future impact.
- Build strong, purposeful partnerships and delivery models that bring our Transforming Futures Strategy to life.
- Foster a strong “one team” culture across programmes, delivery, and volunteering.
- Champion safeguarding, inclusivity, and evidence-based practice across all areas of work.
You’ll Love This Role If You Are…
- a strategic systems-thinker who enjoys improving how organisations work and delivering impact at scale
- a collaborative and credible leader who brings people with them through change, building trust and momentum
- passionate about impact and using evidence to drive better outcomes for young people
- confident working with partners and stakeholders across sectors to create shared value
- values-led, with a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and high-quality delivery
- motivated by mission, and excited by the opportunity to shape the future of a national charity at a pivotal moment
Key Responsibilities
- Lead partnership and delivery activity aligned to the Transforming Futures Strategy.
- Co-design and implement a future-focused Target Operating Model (TOM) that supports effective, high quality delivery.
- Build, grow and manage strategic relationships with schools, funders, and partners to maximise impact and reach.
- Represent Young Enterprise externally and support partnership growth across sectors.
- Ensure programmes are delivered to a consistently high standard, with safeguarding, inclusion and quality at the core.
- Use data, evidence and insight to drive performance, learning and continuous improvement.
- Connect national strategy with regional delivery, ensuring local insight informs planning and decision making.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture and support the development of high performing teams.
- Contribute actively to organisational leadership as a member of the senior leadership team.
A few practical things
- This role will require regular travel across the UK and monthly travel to London for leadership meetings and events.
Keeping Young People Safe
We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and instead of a traditional cover letter, please send us a separate document answering the three questions below, up to 250 words per answer. Please note, applications without answers to the three questions will not be considered. Applications must be received by 23:30 on 4 February 2026.
Interviews will be held in person at our London Office and shortlisted candidates will be invited to be interviewed either on 10 or 11 February 2026.
1. What are the top three strengths, skills, or experiences you bring to the Assistant Director of Partnerships and Delivery role?
2. If appointed, what would you most want to achieve within your first 12 months in the role, and why are these priorities important to you and to Young Enterprise?
3. Why does leading the delivery and partnerships at Young Enterprise matter to you personally? How does your motivation and approach align with our transforming Futures Strategy and our values of unlocking potential, one team, enterprising and resilient, and creating great impact?
We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While these can be a helpful resource, we want to hear about your personal skills, experiences and insights that highlight your unique strengths and perspective in your own words.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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The Stag operates through a low-risk hall-hire business model. It is not allowed to promote its own shows – it provides the professional facilities for others to hire space and put on shows.
Reporting to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, the CEO leads a small, professional and dedicated team (currently 20 employees (17.8 FTE)) boosted with part-time casuals in the box office plus a team of volunteers at events. The CEO will ensure the charity fulfils its mission and achieves its charitable objectives whilst maintaining the strong financial sustainability it now enjoys.
The role requires the CEO to a be a BIIAB personal licence holder and to act as Designated Premises Supervisor as well as being the Company Secretary. More details from The Stag's website.
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Day Centre Support Assistant Advert
Location: Hemel Hempstead, on site
Salary: £13.49 Per hour
Hours: 19 per week, 9am-1pm Mon Tues and Thurs, 9am-4pm Weds
Reports to: Day Centre Manager
Closing date: 30th January 2026
About DENS
Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives.
About the role
DENS Day Centre provides a safe and welcoming space for individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion. As a Day Centre Support Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our mission, offering practical help, emotional support, and a listening ear to those who need it most.
You’ll be welcoming clients, helping them to access our facilities and finding out more about them so you can signpost them to the right support. You’ll help run activities like quizzes and games, prepare and serve meals, and work alongside other DENS staff and partner agencies to keep the centre running smoothly.
This is more than a job, it’s a chance to empower people to rebuild their lives. You’ll see firsthand the positive impact of your work, even on the toughest days. While the role can be demanding and unpredictable, it’s also deeply rewarding. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that never gives up on those who need help.
About you
We’re looking for a dedicated, friendly individual who is passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives and thrives in an environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to help others. Ideally you will have…
· Experience working with vulnerable adults.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle challenging behaviour.
· Compassion, resilience, and a non-judgmental approach.
· Basic IT skills for recording client attendance and engagement
· The stamina to carry out the physical aspects of the role
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme with NEST, employer contributions of 3%
- Sick pay scheme
- 25 days annual leave (FTE) + bank holidays
- 1 additional day of annual leave after each 5 years service (FTE, up to a max 3 days)
- 1 day per year to volunteer for DENS or another organisation (FTE)
- Employee assistance programme - 24/7 advice/support helpline & access to counselling
- Access to Medicash for cashback on health costs and access to services to support your wellbeing
- Staff wellbeing days and team building activities
- Training and professional qualifications relevant to your role
How to apply
· Please read the full Job Description & Personal Specification
· Please apply by sending your CV and a cover letter to show how you would be a great fit for the role.
Please advise us should you require adjustments to be made to the recruitment process
To help rebuild the lives of vulnerable people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion.



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Actively Interviewing
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This is an exciting opportunity to get experience with a large and growing charity with an engaged and fun team. You will be a key part of our mission to find a cure for all types of brain tumours.
Our Systems Manager is being seconded to an internal project for the next 6-9 months and so we are seeking an experienced IT professional to join our team for an interim basis for six months with the possibility of a three month extension.
In this role you will you lead a team of three people in supporting our staff team of 70 by providing reliable, effective and efficient IT systems and equipment. This include the monitoring and maintenance of our IT software and, with external support, our IT hardware.
You will line manage the Database Assistant and Data Processing Assistant.
If you are excited to learn more about this position, please take a read through our recruitment pack provided in the advert.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we welcome your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process.
Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
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Chelsea or Sutton (with 1 day a week working from home)
About Us
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to save the lives of people with cancer, everywhere. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. Join our ambitious and supportive Individual Giving Team and help us deliver our most ambitious fundraising strategy yet.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Individual Giving Assistant – Supporter Retention & Development, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our fundraising campaigns and projects, helping to retain and maximise the lifetime value of our supporters. You’ll be one of the first points of contact for our donors, providing exceptional supporter care and ensuring every supporter feels valued. Your day-to-day will include:
- Responding to supporter enquiries by phone and email, ensuring all queries are handled efficiently and with care
- Thanking donors and personalising communications to build strong relationships
- Accurately recording and processing donations, including “in memory” gifts, and updating supporter records on our database
- Supporting the delivery of fundraising campaigns, including creating timing plans, checking data, and monitoring stock levels
- Managing invoices and supporting the team with administrative tasks
- Working with colleagues and volunteers to deliver the best possible supporter experience
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be an enthusiastic team player with:
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
- A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to support the team as needed
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (experience with customer databases is desirable)
- Commitment to providing outstanding supporter care and working in a supporter-focused environment
Previous experience in customer or supporter service, office administration, or the charity sector is desirable but not essential – full training will be provided.
Why Join Us?
We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
What we offer:
- 27 days annual leave (rising with length of service), plus UK bank holidays
- Up to 6% employer pension contributions (increasing with service)
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
- Life insurance and employee assistance programme
- Flexible and hybrid working options (work from home one day a week)
- Access to subsidised staff restaurants, wellbeing initiatives, and more
- Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton, with excellent transport links
Inclusion Matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply:
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Please submit a cover letter highlighting how you meet the person specification along with your CV. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising manager with a proven track record, to inspire our fundraising team, take the lead on trusts and individual donations, boost income growth and secure sustainable relationships with major donors. Your success will mean we can provide the "best possible support for anyone affected by MS in our community"
The Berkshire MS Therapy Centre (BMSTC)- who we are:
Our mission is "to support the physical health and mental wellbeing of local people living with Multiple Sclerosis", not just now but for the rest of their lives.
Our purpose-built Therapy Centre in Reading serves and strengthens the MS community across Berkshire and adjoining counties. We are a self-funded charity with no NHS or central government support and must raise £700,000 each year to operate. We were therefore thrilled recently to receive a King's Award for Voluntary Service, equivalent to an MBE, in recognition of our service to the community.
We provide practical help - including neuro-physiotherapy, oxygen therapy, footcare, counselling and a range of complementary therapies to help manage symptoms. We also run very popular "live" online exercise and mindfulness sessions. This year, we delivered over 15,000 treatments to more than 400 families.
We are not just about therapies - we also offer a friendly, supportive space where members, families and carers can socialise, share information and take more control over their lives.
Why join us?
- Be part of an innovative mission-led organisation that makes a real practical difference to people’s lives.
- Work collaboratively with Finance and Trustees, to build long-term sustainability.
- Enjoy a flexible, supportive working environment where your ideas and leadership will be valued
- Competitive salary andfree car parking
- Flexible, hybrid working - ideally full time, 4 days/wk minimum, including 2 at our Reading Centre
- Company pension scheme
- Generous paid annual leave - 25 days, (30, after 5 years) plus statutory holidays
We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. Apply today to be part of something truly special
The role - you will
- Research funding prospects and drive income growth, in particular multiyear sustainable funding
- Manage team priorities to make the best use of resources
- Regularly monitor progress and inspire the team to reach targets and goals.
- Deliver outstanding supporter stewardship and increase our visibility with potential major donors.
Personal qualities:
- Drive, enthusiasm and resilience.
- The ability to lead, motivate and inspire others.
- Tenacious and creative, possessing the ability to think "outside the box".
- Team player, ready to deputise or help in other areas of the Charity as necessary.
Skills - the successful candidate will have:
- A good level of secondary education and societal awareness
- Ability to meet (and ideally exceed) pre-agreed targets, manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Ability to analyse financial and impact data.
- Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident with IT and proficient in MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to work outside office hours and occasionally attend local events (time off in lieu will be given).
Desirable skills:
- Experience of using a charity-based CRM system e.g. Beacon,
- Experience of working in a health charity/knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis.
- Understanding of the local funding community.
- A driving license and access to a car to attend events if necessary.
See the Job Specification below for details on role responsibilities.
Your covering letter should be brief a explanation in your own words, of why you would like to work for us and how you meet the personal requirements of the post.
If you have any questions before applying, please contact the Centre Manager, Pippa Vincent-Cooke.
We encourage applications from all parts of the community, irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. The successful applicant will be selected purely on merit.
Please note:
You will need proof that you have the right to work in the UK
This role is subject to a full DBS check and a probationary period of 6 months
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Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £25,787 - £27,047 per annum
Location: Exeter, EX2 8ED
Closing date: Tuesday 20th January 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 28th January 2026
We're recruiting an Assistant Manager – Offsite Services to lead and streamline our home-based pet operations in Devon!
In this role, you'll ensure that every pet finds the perfect match with their new family as quickly as possible, while maintaining top-quality care for both our pets and clients throughout the entire adoption journey. Join us in making a difference, one pet at a time!
More about the role
Our Devon centre has a wonderful group of dedicated people with varying skills that meld into one team with one mission: to help as many pets as possible. We help pets through our two main services, Home Direct and our fostering network of over 80 volunteer foster carers.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring exceptional care for both pets and clients while making well-connected, efficient decisions that prioritise pet welfare. As the leader of our home-based pet operations, you’ll oversee the smooth running of daily activities, acting as the subject matter expert in practical animal handling and assessment. Your goal will be to prepare pets for adoption as quickly and effectively as possible. You’ll work closely with your team to ensure timely pet assessments, behaviour management, and training, while providing full support to foster carers.
You’ll also be responsible for achieving pet-related targets, ensuring your team of Pet Welfare Assistants and Foster Co-Ordinator's maintains the highest standards of animal care and adheres to national processes in case management. Since we don’t have cattery or kennel facilities, innovation and teamwork are essential to address the most urgent cases effectively.
Motivating and managing your team is central to this role, enabling the centre to provide top-quality home-based pet care while helping your team develop professionally.
This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week and you will be required to work 1 in 3 weekends.
About you
You’ll be a great people manager, bringing finely honed skills from your experience in an animal-related environment, along with expert knowledge of pet welfare and care.
As a dynamic and innovative leader, you know how to inspire and motivate your team, driving continuous improvement. You’ll lead a team of Pet Welfare Assistants and Foster Coordinators, empowering them through effective management and coaching.
With excellent communication skills, you adapt your approach for different audiences, ensuring your message resonates. While juggling multiple tasks, you remain calm and organised, making confident decisions in high-pressure situations.
Your strong analytical skills enable you to monitor and evaluate effectively, implementing meaningful improvements.
Having worked in emotionally charged environments, you understand the importance of resilience and have excellent “bounce-back ability.” Your emotional intelligence and empathy will shine as you support your team and the public, creating a compassionate and effective workplace.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
- Significant experience in managing a team.
- Significant experience in delivering high level Customer service in a fast-paced environment.
- Significant subject matter expertise and application of pet welfare and handling of domestic animals
- High standard of verbal and written communication.
- Current full driving licence
- The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values
It would be great (but not essential) if you also had:
- Performance management and improvement experience.
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Understanding of safeguarding issues.
Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached the job description which hopefully gives you everything you need.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Tuesday 20th January 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.
In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Health cash plan
- Life assurance
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife
- Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days
- Claim for professional fees
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
We believe in a world where all pets enjoy a healthy and happy life with people who love them



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Purpose of this role
At NEON, we know that you can’t separate the external work of the organisation from the internal work. They are so interlinked and interdependent that they both have to be given priority and resources if we want to achieve high impact. We see them as inseparable.
So the purpose of this role is to support NEON achieving its mission by ensuring things are running smoothly:
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day-to-day through running some of our core systems and processes and being responsive to team needs
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in the long-term by helping to embed a progressive culture and working on operational projects
Key Responsibilities:
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Overseeing tech systems and hardware - website management, Mobilize, Nationbuilder, GDrive, Slack & other communication channels, laptops, mobiles, printers, and meeting tech & peripherals - and provide technical support to staff as well as collaborating with our external IT support providers;
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Overseeing day to day running of the office, managing office supplies including first aid and ensuring accessibility as well as supporting hybrid working needs;
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Supporting GDPR compliance - being the point of contact with our external advisor, supporting data champions in the hubs and managing GDPR changes;
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Working with the People & Ops Manager to run excellent people processes for the lifecycle of our staff from recruitment and induction to offboarding;
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Participate in Operations projects, for example IT review & optimisation, GDPR review or programme support review;
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Managing logistics for board & other meetings, team away days and retreats, other NEON events and other ad hoc team support, in particular for the EDs - booking meeting rooms, sorting out meeting tech or ordering food;
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Monitor organisational accounts including generic email accounts and NEON networks;
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Running delivery of an ops programme with the whole ops team - currently this is ops peer support network but with ambitions to expand to a formal programme;
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Play an active part in the whole NEON team, contributing to organisation-wide plans.
Who you are:
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You care about organisational culture and people and have some experience in this role that you want to build on. You are committed to improving conditions & processes for the benefit of your colleagues and the wider movement.
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You have experience dealing with people in different capacities, both internally and externally, on a day to day basis, and build strong working relationships.
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You have the skills and drive to do day-to-day people & ops tasks listed above and want to do them as a regular part of your job. You see this as important work in itself, not just a stepping stone to other parts of NEON (though you are also keen to learn about all aspects of NEON’s work) This includes doing logistics (venue bookings, booking travel for 40+ people, organising catering etc), and “facilities” work like keeping our office running well and ensuring our team have the equipment they need to work well.
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You are experienced with using a range of IT and tech and are happy to learn new apps and new bits of hardware, so that you can get all of your IT tasks done well, and teach the team how to use things whether that’s updating our website, helping the team to use Slack as well as possible, or finding a new solution for hybrid working
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Able to flex between longer term projects, regular cycle work and responsive requests - you are great at being self-motivated in order to push longer projects forward over weeks or months, as well as getting daily or weekly operational tasks done. But you can also shift your workload to turn things around on a day when it’s important.
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You are proactive, well-organised and feel empowered to solve problems yourself when they come up (sometimes described as an “ownership mindset”), as well as balancing this with asking for help when you need it
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Excellence is important to you and it shows in your work. Whatever you do, you do it to a high standard. To you, it doesn’t matter whether that’s making sure our office plants are all watered, or coordinating all of the logistics for one of our flagship programmes, it will be done excellently and to deadline
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A great communicator and you know that good communication is really important to the type of work you do - you’ll be happy to use our internal comms systems (Slack, Google Suite, Asana) to keep everyone in the loop on your work, and you’ll do the same for participants on our programmes via email and phone
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You’re willing to continuously learn and grow - you have growing levels of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, including around your own power and identity and how that means you relate to others. As a result, you’ll give and receive feedback from others well (or be willing to learn and change) and learn to give feedback well too)
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Committed to NEON’s purpose of building the power strength of movements for social, economic and environmental justice, and to learning how to align your actions with the values of NEON: solidarity; generosity and respect and our commitment to anti-oppression
Please visit our website for more details & how to apply
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Curatorial Assistant
Permanent, Full-Time
£28,000 - £30,000 per annum
You will participate in an ambitious and inclusive permanent display and exhibitions programme, and will work closely with the Senior Curator, Senior Collections Manager and other colleagues deliver the strategy for care, access and engagement for the Collections. You will contribute to the efficient day-to-day running of the Collections Department, creating a sense of common purpose, with an openness to innovative thinking and awareness of best practice. You will participate in the strategy for Waddesdon and the RF as a whole and the representation of the Collections within it so that learning and skills are valued and the Collections Department is recognized as an exemplar of excellence. You will work with a wide range of other departments and require good people and communication skills.
Key responsibilities include:
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Become familiar with the whole collection and develop interests in particular subject areas. Those that would benefit from particular focus include (but are not limited to) paintings (specifically Dutch 17th century), textiles, photographs, books, prints and drawings, sculpture and contemporary art
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Undertake research and information gathering for projects and reports
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Support the delivery of exhibitions, projects and permanent displays
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Assist with planning of events, activities and visits by groups and individuals to the Department. Act as point of contact for these arrangements and liaise with relevant teams to deliver these activities
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Schedule and support meetings of the Collections Department and assist with the preparation of agendas
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Manage the distribution of incoming enquiries about the collections, passing on to relevant colleagues, taking action as appropriate and drafting some communications as required. Keep track of progress on enquiries
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Support research and cataloguing campaigns and assist with inputting information onto the Collections Management system including tidying of information such as checking for duplicate records, checking for missing/inaccurate data)
You will be a great fit if:
You have a relevant Undergraduate degree, or equivalent experience and qualifiations, with a desire to expand your skills and working with varied 19th and 20th century collections. You are collaborative, engaged, and motivated, able to work both as a kay part in a small team and independently.
You enjoy variety but can show your attention to detail and dedication in infromation gathering and record keeping.
For the full job description, please see the attached. To apply for the role, please submit your covering letter and CV.
To apply, please submit a current CV and Covering Letter.
Our areas of interest are Arts and Culture and Regenerative Food and Farming, where we make a number of multi-year investments each year.



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About the role
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields Eye Charity and work within an established prospect research team, be an integral part of a smooth-running fundraising team, and support the delivery of the charity’s ambitious fundraising programme.
Building on the success of the capital campaign and in line with its five-year fundraising strategy, the charity has ambitious plans to embed and create a step change in the role of philanthropy across the Moorfields partnership, transitioning from a fundraising programme with a core focus on capital support for the new centre to a programme supporting a broader, and more diverse, portfolio of research, education and innovation. The prospect research assistant will join a growing team and will contribute to increasing the size and quality of Moorfields Eye Charity’s prospect pipeline by undertaking high quality and insightful prospect research to help build and replenish our prospect pipeline.
You will provide valuable administrative support that will feed into improved systems and processes across our fundraising operations. You will have demonstrable investigative research skills and a methodical approach with effective organisational skills. The role requires good communication skills with the ability to present information in a variety of formats. The postholder will have prior experience in research and have the skills to produce accurate research reports and collect and process data in compliance with GDPR and other relevant legislation under the prospect research manager’s guidance. Some training will also be provided in using a variety of tools to identify and qualify prospective supporters capable of making a major gift.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team. The role would suit a positive, proactive individual with a curious mind and who is looking to build on their skills and experience to develop their career in the fundraising sector. You will have the chance to develop skills in information gathering and data analysis
Role Description
Research and administration
- Work with the prospect research team to identify, qualify and profile new major donor prospects (including individuals, trusts & foundations and companies) in the UK and internationally by using a number of tools and research techniques to gain insight on prospective supporters, estimated wealth and philanthropic interest.
- To work jointly with the prospect research team to complete larger acquisition projects and work independently on special research projects in line with Moorfields Eye Charity’s fundraising strategy.
- Provide general administrative support to the prospect research and philanthropy teams including ensuring accurate record keeping on the ThankQ Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system in compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Moorfields Eye Charity’s policies.
- Keep abreast of news and information sites for relevant developments on current and prospective donors and developments in philanthropy and ophthalmology.
Cross team working and collaboration
- Proactively work across teams to identify opportunities for prospecting and operational efficiencies in support of the charity’s wider business plans.
- Contribute to supporting the philanthropy team to use the database effectively with data entry as appropriate.
- Undertake any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the post and its grading as requested by the prospect research manager or head of philanthropy.
- Deputising for the prospect research manager and/or prospect research officers when required.
Other duties
- Any other duties as may be requested from time to time by your line manager.
- Ensure that all activities are compliant with law, best practice and the charity’s policies and procedures.
- Occasional evening and weekend work as required.
- Ensure that you treat everyone with dignity and respect and adhere to, and champion, the charity’s EDI policy and values.
- As a member of the charity team to conduct your work and self to a high standard of professionalism and timeliness, being responsible and polite with all stakeholders. To be collaborative with, and considerate and supportive of colleagues as we work together to meet the common goal of delivering the charity’s strategy to maximum impact.
Further details and person specification in the job pack.
How to apply
Your application should include your CV and your response (up to 500 words each) to the following questions:
- What attracts you to this role and Moorfields Eye Charity?
- How does your experience and skills apply to this role?
- How would you approach the identification and qualification of new prospects for the charity’s philanthropy programme?
If you think you could do the role, but don’t have all the desirable experience, we would still welcome an application from you. The closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 22nd January 2026.
Interviews will be held in-person at Moorfields Eye Charity’s office on 4th February 2026.
We are aware that you may use AI to support your application, but we ask you to use your own words as much as possible.
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The Resurgence Trust is seeking an Assistant Editor for Resurgence & Ecologist, working closely with the Editor to support the planning, production, administration and publication of this much-loved magazine. The successful candidate will bring expertise, journalistic flair, editorial rigour and a collaborative spirit to a small, highly experienced team working at the intersection of ecology, ethics and the arts.
This is an opportunity for a skilled editor and communicator with significant experience in magazine production, literary editing or journalism (ideally in print) to play a vital supporting role in the editorial and administrative processes of producing a high-quality magazine six times a year.
The Resurgence Trust is an educational charity and global community that connects, informs and inspires positive change by honouring the interdependence of the Earth, the self and all living beings. Through Resurgence & Ecologist magazine, our events programme, and The Ecologist online, we inform the environmental debate, nurture a culture of optimism and wellbeing, and guide people towards creative and practical solutions to the global challenges we face today.
Please read the full job description before applying.
#AssistantEditor #Editing #Administration #MagazineProduction
Please note, we may close acceptance of applications early or extend the deadline.
An educational charity and global community that connects, informs and inspires positive change - honouring interdependence of Earth and all beings.
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About us
Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside (CFLM) is a leading local charity that connects people, businesses and partners with the grassroots projects making a real difference across our region. We manage charitable funds, support community initiatives, and drive meaningful, measurable impact across Lancashire and Merseyside. Our mission is simple: strengthen communities, empower local people, and create lasting change where it’s needed most.
Role Summary
This role brings together operational leadership, executive support, and administrative coordination. You will ensure the organisation runs efficiently day-to-day while also driving longer‑term improvements that support CFLM’s strategic goals - including achieving annual surpluses and meeting ambitious income targets.
As the operational lead, you will work closely with colleagues across all departments and manage key relationships with external providers in HR, IT, and facilities. You will also play a central role in governance processes and provide high‑quality administrative support to the CEO and Deputy CEO.
Projects you will lead on include completing UKCF Quality Assurance and implementing the UKCF CRM (Salesforce) system.
Please see the full job description and Person specification.
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