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Community Builder (Community Development) – Leeds
People-focused community engagement role supporting the armed forces community to connect, collaborate and lead local change
Salary: Up to £33,995 per annum
Location: Remote in Leeds with travel within the UK. See the “Please Note” section below for further details.
Contract Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team, working to support local veterans to take an active role in their communities.
This is a hands-on, relationship-led role focused on bringing people together, building trust, and enabling community-led action. You will work with veterans, local residents, community groups and organisations to strengthen connections and create opportunities for people to participate, contribute and thrive.
If you are passionate about community engagement, relationship building, and supporting people to create positive local change, we would love to hear from you.
About The Role
As a Community Builder, you will work with members of the Armed Forces Community, particularly those who may face barriers to participation or engagement.
This role may also be described in other organisations as a Community Development Officer or Community Engagement Officer.
A Community Builder is a relationship-led professional who brings people together, builds trust, strengthens local networks and supports communities to take action on the things that matter most to them.
In this role, you will be actively visible and present within your local community, building trusted relationships and supporting conversations that help people connect and collaborate.
You will facilitate conversations with veterans, local residents and community groups to understand local strengths, interests and priorities. You will connect people with shared interests and ideas, helping to build collaboration and encourage community-led action. You will support community ideas to develop into practical activities, projects and opportunities, and you will work with local organisations and partners to strengthen community networks.
This role brings together community engagement, facilitation and partnership working to create meaningful, long-term impact.
What a Typical Two Weeks Might Look Like
Community Development is a flexible role shaped by the needs of local people and communities, with some evening and weekend working required.
To help you understand how the role operates in practice, we’ve included an example two-week working pattern attached.
Please note this is for illustration only and will vary depending on community needs and priorities.
About You
We are looking for someone who is motivated by working with people and passionate about helping communities connect and thrive.
You may already have experience in community development, or come from a background such as housing, social care, education, youth work or the wider charity sector. What matters most is your ability to build trusted relationships, engage people effectively and support collaboration that leads to positive change.
You will be an excellent communicator, able to build trust, inspire action and work effectively with a wide range of people and organisations. You will also be comfortable working independently, managing a varied workload and developing strong working relationships across different groups.
We are looking for someone with:
PLEASE NOTE:
About the Team
You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team of Community Development professionals working across local communities to build relationships, develop partnerships and support community-led activity. Community Development Managers and Community Builders work closely together, sharing learning and supporting each other to deliver meaningful local impact.
Please see the job description for more details.
In return we can offer you:
Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service -plus your birthday off to celebrate!
Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
Closing date: 23rd July 2026
Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT SAT-7 UK
SAT-7 UK is part of an international Christian media ministry. Through our partnership with SAT-7 International, we bring life changing joy to the people of the Middle East and North Africa through powerful, faith-filled television and digital media programmes, supported in the UK through prayer, giving and influencing to bring about change.
SAT-7 UK has grown a faithful supporter base across the UK. However, we recognise the need to better establish who we are and what we do in the hearts and minds of UK Christians. We want to raise our profile and deepen the support and active engagement we receive from existing and a new generation of supporters, to increase the impact of SAT-7’s ministry across the MENA region and in the UK.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled writer and communicator to tell the stories of SAT-7 and the people of the MENA in fresh and powerful ways. You’ll be working in a fast-paced, creative environment as part of the Communications & Marketing Team, delivering high quality content across a range of platforms. You’d be writing engaging podcast and video scripts, powerful viewer testimonies, inspiring articles for our website or print magazine and attention-grabbing email copy. You’ll be one of the main points of contact with our international office and Middle Eastern TV studios, gathering and repurposing impactful stories and resourcing the wider UK team.
All of this would support our 5-year strategic outcomes:
1. To see an increased and actively engaged support base giving regularly to sustain the work of SAT-7, so that SAT-7 UK is raising a sustainable £4M with over 3,500 donors.
2. Supporters and funders have a deepened understanding of the challenges faced by Christians and the people of the MENA region, and impact of SAT-7, to create opportunities to pray, engage and partner for change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP
ABOUT YOU
Essential Skills and Abilities Required
Desirable Skills and Abilities
HOW TO APPLY
We’d love to hear from you! To apply, please visit our website before sending a covering letter, CV and full application form.
Growing Church in the Middle East and North Africa, confident in Christian faith and witness, serving the community, contributing to society & culture
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the role
Are you passionate about how digital communications can be leveraged to help even more people understand the role and importance of churches and to encourage and support those who are caring for these historic buildings? We are looking for a part-time Communications Officer to join our small Communications Team at the National Churches Trust. You will help plan, write, build and send our regular newsletters, manage our photo library and permissions, and support us in making sure our website is up-to-date, accurate and accessible.
If you are a good communicator and writer, you understand the importance of UX design and supporter journeys, and you want to use your skills to help keep churches open and in use, then this could be the role for you.
Hours of Work: Part-time, 21 hours per week split over three days, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Introduction to the National Churches Trust
We want to keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, valued and in use. Working on the ground in all four nations, we support churches of all denominations. Our vision is to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities.
Our mission:
• We Speak Up: churches are valued and supported
• We Build Up: churches are well maintained, adaptable and in good repair
• We Open Up: churches are sustainable, open and welcoming
Our values:
• Being straightforward in responding to others’ needs
• Providing support that makes a difference
• Joining forces to achieve greater impact
• Driving change that brings our vision closer
Please note, we are not looking for any freelancers to fulfil this role.
For more information, download the job description supporting document. To apply, visit our careers page via the Apply button.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday, 12 July 2026.
Interviews: Thursday 23 or Friday 24 July 2026 in Westminster, London.
Thank you for your interest in the National Churches Trust and our mission to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities. We look forward to hearing from you.
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About the role
We’re seeking a senior media and PR officer – policy, campaigns and public health to join our talented and ambitious media and PR team for six months. Supporting the delivery of annual media plans for these areas of work, you’ll leverage our position as leading experts on breast cancer to secure media profile that increases our influence, engagement and support among target audiences, championing the needs of people affected by breast cancer, engaging key policy decision-makers and the NHS through our change-making campaigns and calls to action, and communicating our vital breast health awareness and health information and messaging to key stakeholders and the public to help make change happen now.
This role is a fixed term contract until end of February 2027.
About you
You’ll be great at building trusted and influential relationships across internal and external contacts up to a senior level including colleagues, journalists, contacts at stakeholder organisations (such as NHS and NICE), people affected by breast cancer who support our work, and celebrities and influencers who support Breast Cancer Now.
With an understanding and passion for policy, campaigns, and public health you’ll draw on your experience of working across health communications and/or media/PR environments to digest and distil complex and sensitive information into compelling media copy, with an eye for spotting proactive and reactive media opportunities to secure impactful profile.
Used to working in a fast-moving environment, you’ll work at pace without compromising quality of work and working closely with the senior media and PR manager – policy, campaigns and public health to effectively handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines to amplify the charity’s share of voice as a determined leader, driving progress and changing the future for anyone affected by breast cancer.
Effective at working independently, you’ll also be a team player who works closely with and contributes to the wider success of the media and PR team.
Job description and benefits
The job description and our attractive benefits are available for you to download.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.
If you’ve any immediate questions please contact us.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who
we support.
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Closing date Friday 3 July 2026 9am
Interview dates Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 July 2026
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Job Title: Officiating Social Impact Officer
Reporting to: Cricket Development Manager
Location: Trent Bridge, Nottingham, NG2 6AG
Hours: Part-Time 21 hours per week/3 days (some evenings and weekends)
Salary: £ 15,600 pa. (£26,000 per annum pro rata)
Trent Bridge Community Trust is seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead on an impact-led approach to using the power of sports officiating to make a meaningful difference in communities across the county.
This role offers an exciting and unique opportunity to shape a new direction for officiating, with a strong focus on using umpiring and scoring as vehicles to improve physical and mental well-being, build confidence and reduce loneliness, particularly in non-cricketing communities.
You will have the opportunity to shape and deliver development opportunities, such as mentoring programmes and engagement initiatives, while growing and supporting strong networks that help officials feel connected and valued.
You will oversee the Officiating Administrator, who will manage systems and administration, allowing you to focus on leading engagement, development and impact with the autonomy to influence the programme’s development. You will also work closely with the Nottinghamshire Officials Advisory Group, chairing their sessions and working with volunteers to increase the group’s impact.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be confident in engaging with a wide range of people and communities, with a strong ability to communicate effectively across different environments. You will be committed to working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and understand the value of social impact in sport, particularly in supporting well-being, confidence and connection. You will also be proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative in shaping and developing the programme.
This is a flexible, part-time role offering the chance to take ownership of an important area of work, contributing both to the growth of cricket and the well-being of people across Nottinghamshire.
If you’re passionate, motivated, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
1. RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES
(Source: 2021-2025 Strategic Plan)
2. SPECIFIC ROLE PROFILE
To lead and coordinate a programme which recruits, engages, retains and develops umpires and scorers across the county, with a particular focus on using social impact and wellbeing outcomes to grow officiating in non-cricketing communities.
The role will focus on engagement, development and impact, working alongside an Officiating Advisory Group Administrator who will support delivery through systems, logistics and appointments.
Priority Focus Areas
A. Recruit – Engage and attract new umpires and scorers, particularly from underrepresented and non-cricketing communities.
B. Convert – Support new officials to become active and confident through structured engagement and early experiences.
C. Develop and Retain – Develop strong mentoring programmes and development opportunities to create belonging and progression.
D. Social Impact and Insight – Evidence and apply the mental, physical and social wellbeing benefits of officiating.
E. Networks and Community – Strengthen connections across officials through inclusive and active networks.
F. Partnership – Work with internal and external stakeholders to expand officiating opportunities outside the traditional cricketing community.
A. Recruit.
B. Convert.
C. Develop and Retain.
D. Social Impact and Insight.
E. Networks and Community.
F. Partnership.
3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Essential
Desirable
HOW TO APPLY
Closing date for receipt of applications will be: 12 noon on Monday 13th July 2026
Interview dates: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th July
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers
We are an equal opportunity employer. we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. when submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the interview process
No agencies please
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Us
We are a passionate and impactful charity dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities. Through our services, programmes, and partnerships, we make a real difference to the people we support every day.
We are now seeking an ambitious, relationship-focused, and creative Fundraising & Development Officer to help us grow our income, expand our corporate network, and raise the profile of our work.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating engaging communications, and developing innovative fundraising opportunities that deliver lasting impact.
The Role
As Fundraising & Development Officer, you will play a key role in developing and growing corporate relationships that generate sustainable income and long-term support for the charity.
You will engage businesses through meaningful volunteering opportunities, helping to create pathways to financial support, sponsorship, and strategic partnerships. Alongside this, you will help raise awareness of the charity through compelling communications, social media content, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
Working closely with the Development Director, you will contribute to fundraising strategies, support income diversification, and help maximise opportunities across a range of fundraising activities.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
What We Offer
For full details about the role, please download our Recruitment Pack, which includes the Job Description, Person Specification, and information about our organisation.
Important information
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 13th July
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be conducted as suitable applications are received.
As a result, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is seeking to appoint a Project Officer to join the Legal Services Team at a pivotal moment in our organisation’s journey.
About A4ID
Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is a charity with a vision to shape a just and sustainable future through the power of law. A4ID partners with world’s top legal professionals and development organisations to facilitate high-quality, free legal and technical support to advance the SDGs and improve the Rule of Law. A4ID is currently working hard to make its vision and mission a reality through its innovative pro bono broker service and bespoke pro bono projects; its acclaimed thought leadership and policy work; its Rule of Law Expertise UK Programme; and its international project work.
Purpose of the Role
The role of the Project Officer – Legal Services (POLS) is to support the PBLS team’s mission to advance the UN SDGs by brokering pro bono legal assistance from legal experts in support of international NGOs globally. The POLS will do this by coordinating the internal processes for project sourcing, scoping and allocating, and utilising legal expertise within these processes and when providing external training and communications.
A key focus of this role is to source and scope out the weekly pro bono projects and forms. The POLS will also engage law firms and other legal stakeholders, conduct due diligence, allocate projects, maintain project records, gather feedback, prepare internal reports and external communications and undertake other administrative tasks as necessary (e.g. updating software and implementing process changes). Other key responsibilities include assisting the Pro Bono Services Lead (PBSL) with any bespoke projects, assisting with training events for Development Partners on relevant legal topics, and engaging key Legal or Development Partners on any specific areas of legal interest or need.Key Responsibilities
Broker Service And Operational Responsibilities
The POLS is responsible for supporting PBLS and undertaking relevant responsibilities and duties, including:
Marketing & Events
The POLS will support relevant marketing activities related to PBLS. This includes:
Fundraising and Income Generation
The PBLO will support relevant business development activities related to PBLS including:
Person Specification
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 12 July 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in growing a major donor programme that directly supports life-changing eye care services in the Holy Land. You will work closely with the Executive Director, UK (EDUK) and senior leadership, including the CEO and Trustees, to contribute to the long-term sustainability of a respected and impactful international charity.
As part of a small, ambitious and collaborative UK team, you will play a major role in shaping and developing the major donor programme, building meaningful relationships with supporters and seeing the tangible impact of your work on patients and communities.
The St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) is a UK-registered charity delivering expert eye care to the people of the Holy Land, regardless of ethnicity, religion or ability to pay. It operates through two locally-registered charities to provide services in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a motivated and personable Philanthropy & Development Officer to join our Income Generation team at Isabel Hospice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with supporters, developing partnerships, and helping to grow income that directly supports compassionate hospice care across Hertfordshire.
Working closely with our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will help develop income from major donors, trusts, foundations, and community audiences. You’ll support the stewardship of supporters, contribute to funding applications, and help us engage new and more diverse communities with the hospice.
About the Role
This varied and rewarding role will include:
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
You may already have experience in fundraising, customer service, community engagement, or another relationship-focused role. Experience using fundraising databases such as Raiser’s Edge would be an advantage.
Benefits
If you're ready to use your experience and energy to connect communities and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check.
For details of our inclusion statement, please see our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a social media-savvy communications professional who knows how to create content that informs, engages and inspires? The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is looking for a Communications and Engagement Officer (Social Media) to lead the delivery of engaging social media content and help shape our digital and print presence.
Who we are
The RCSLT is the professional body for speech and language therapists across the UK. We have over 24,000 members and employ around 65 staff, predominantly based in a London office. The RCSLT also has offices in Belfast, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.
The role
As Communications and Engagement Officer (Social Media), you’ll play a key role within our Content and Engagement team, helping to deliver high-quality communications that inform, inspire and engage our members, the public and colleagues across the organisation.
You’ll take the lead in managing and growing our social media presence, creating compelling and engaging content that connects with our audiences and supports our organisational objectives. Working in line with our social media strategy, you’ll oversee day-to-day activity across our channels, identify opportunities to increase engagement, and use insights to continuously improve performance. Alongside social media management, you’ll be responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and publishing a wide range of content across digital and print platforms. From website updates and member communications to campaign materials and digital resources, you’ll ensure content is accurate, accessible, engaging and aligned with our brand and tone of voice.
To thrive in this role, you’ll combine strong technical communications skills with creativity, attention to detail and excellent organisational abilities. You’ll be confident managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines while bringing an improvement-focused mindset that seeks out new ways to enhance content, strengthen engagement and streamline processes.
Hours and Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity leave cover).
Location: London-based/hybrid (you must be able to attend the London office at least twice per week).
What we are looking for
We’re looking for a creative and proactive communications professional with experience delivering engaging content across a range of digital channels. You’ll have a strong track record of managing and growing social media platforms, creating compelling written and multimedia content, and using audience insights and analytics to inform your approach. An excellent writer and editor, you’ll be able to translate complex information into clear, accessible and engaging content for different audiences. You’ll be confident working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, advising on communications best practice and managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
Experience using design and content creation tools such as Canva, Photoshop and Premiere Pro is essential, while knowledge of web accessibility, content management systems and the charity, membership or not-for-profit sector would be an advantage. Above all, you’ll be highly organised, detail-oriented and motivated to continuously improve, with a commitment to inclusion, collaboration and delivering high-quality communications that make an impact.
What we can offer you
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 9am on Monday, 6 July 2026.
Interview date: w/c 13 July 2026 (virtual Teams call).
We are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and encourage openness throughout the process.
The RCSLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. We aim to embed equity, diversity, and belonging practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution, experience, knowledge, and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.
Job Title: Development Officer
Reports to: Senior Development Manager
Location: Contracted to Breaking Barrier’ office in London, Birmingham or Manchester, with some expectation of travel
Terms: 5 days per week (37.5 hours) but open to part-time (minimum 30 hours) and flexible working arrangements
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,000 - £33,500 (Depending on the location and experience)
Purpose of the Role
The fundraising team at Breaking Barriers generates income from a range of sources: trusts and foundations, statutory and lottery, corporate and major donors. We sit within the wider Income and Engagement Directorate, alongside communications and public fundraising, and work closely together to drive income and engagement from funders, partners and supporters who share our vision that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The Development Officer manages our portfolio of small trusts and foundations (grants up to £10,000), securing income and developing relationships from existing donors and new prospects. The role involves writing compelling funding proposals, delivering effective stewardship, and meeting all reporting requirements to a high standard.
Alongside portfolio management, the post-holder co-ordinates our fundraising events programme, ensuring both online and in-person events deepen engagement with our cause. The role also provides active support across fundraising appeals and the statutory, lottery and major donor income streams, including prospect research. The post-holder will also contribute to the operational efficiency of the fundraising team through effective administration.
This is a varied, fast-paced role that will suit someone with strong writing skills, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to our mission. It offers real scope to develop knowledge and skills across a wide range of fundraising disciplines within a supportive and ambitious team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Income generation (60%)
· Manage and develop a portfolio of trusts and foundations awarding grants of up to £10,000, delivering tailored stewardship and relationship management across both warm relationships and cold prospects.
· Plan, write and submit compelling funding applications based on a clear understanding of Breaking Barriers' programmes, funding needs and funder requirements.
· Manage all reporting requirements within your portfolio, ensuring reports are completed accurately and to deadline.
· Undertake research to identify new prospects, gathering relevant background information including funding interests, grant levels and connection points with Breaking Barriers.
· Ensure all income and pipeline activity is accurately recorded and kept up to date in Salesforce.
· Act as the philanthropy lead for the Big Give Challenge Appeal.
2. Fundraising Events and Stewardship (20%)
· Co-ordinate Breaking Barriers' fundraising events programme, working across the fundraising team and wider Income and Engagement Directorate to shape a calendar that inspires and engages funders, supporters and senior volunteers.
· Manage event logistics including venue sourcing, guest list coordination, on-the-day support and follow-up.
· Lead on the development of stewardship materials for philanthropy audiences, including impact updates, newsletters and event collateral.
3. Prospect Research and Fundraising Administration (15%)
· Carry out prospect research to support the major gifts, statutory and lottery fundraising pipelines, producing clear, well-structured briefings for senior colleagues.
· Build and maintain funder profiles, recording prospect activity, research findings and pipeline information accurately in Salesforce.
· Support colleagues in the finance team with gift administration and thanking processes.
· Contribute to the directorate's approach to data quality and CRM best practice.
4. Other Responsibilities (5%)
· Participate in cross-team projects to build a thorough understanding of Breaking Barriers' work and wider activities.
· Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required within the scope of this role.
· Demonstrate Breaking Barriers' values of being welcoming, collaborative, mission-led and entrepreneurial.
Person Specification
Essential
· Demonstrable knowledge of and/or interest in the refugee or employment sectors.
· Experience of writing compelling funding proposals or other relevant persuasive content for different audiences.
· Understanding of the principles of trusts and foundations fundraising, whether through direct experience or study.
· Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise information and present it clearly.
· Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong attention to detail.
· Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and problem-solve.
· Able to build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
· Confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems.
Desirable
· Experience of trusts and foundations fundraising in the charity sector.
· Familiarity with major donor, statutory or lottery fundraising.
· Experience using Salesforce or another fundraising CRM.
· Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles as they apply to fundraising.
Other considerations:
· Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully taken into account when deciding action.
· We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.
· Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background.
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we are committed to offering an accessible recruitment process and guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Breaking Barriers exists so that every refugee can access meaningful employment and build a new life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
Research and Development Officer
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £34,408 per annum, FTE (£27,526 per annum for 28 hours per week), with annual salary increments for the first three years
Location: Homebased – however NCB and RiP has offices in Sheffield, Newton Abbot and Belfast that staff can work from should they choose.
The Vacancy
For over 20 years, Research in Practice has been at the forefront of supporting evidence-informed practice in adult social care. We are now looking for a passionate and experienced Research and Development Officer to join our adults’ team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled facilitator with strong experience in adult social care (or a related sector, e.g. housing, homelessness, mental health or criminal justice) who is motivated to make a real impact. While the role requires a solid understanding of research and its application, it is not a primary research post—instead, the focus is on translating evidence into meaningful learning and development opportunities.
You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality learning experiences, including programmes, full-day workshops, webinars, and events, working with diverse audiences such as senior leaders and practitioners.
What you’ll be doing
About you
We are looking for someone who brings:
Research in Practice
Research in Practice is part of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) family. For over 60 years, the NCB has been building a better childhood for all.
Research in Practice works with organisations across the adults and children’s social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages.
About NCB
For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.
Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.
The Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 8am, Friday 10th July 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible .
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.
No agencies please.
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For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
Research and Development Officer
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £34,408 per annum, FTE (£27,526 per annum for 28 hours per week), with annual salary increments for the first three years
Location: Homebased – however NCB and RiP has offices in Sheffield, Newton Abbot, London and Belfast that staff can work from should they choose.
The Vacancy
We are looking for a talented Research and Development Officer to join our children and families team at Research in Practice. In this role you will develop and deliver accessible content and learning activities that promote evidence-informed practice and policy across child and family social care, youth and family justice as part of our annual delivery programme for our partners. You will also be involved in the delivery of commissioned project work.
The successful candidate will have experience designing and delivering resources, workshops, webinars, and events for a range of audiences, including senior leaders.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong written and editorial skills, excellent facilitation skills and who is confident distilling complex information into accessible learning materials. While the position requires engagement with and understanding of research, it is not a primary research role.
Key responsibilities are:
Research in Practice
Research in Practice is part of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) family. For over 60 years, the NCB has been building a better childhood for all.
Research in Practice works with organisations across the adults and children’s social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages.
About NCB
For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.
Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.
The Benefits
Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 8th July 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.
No agencies please.
The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) is looking to appoint a Communications Manager to grow our profile and increase the impact of our work to create sustainable and resilient places that are fair for everyone. At a pivotal time for planning and placemaking in the UK, this new role is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and implementation of a communications strategy for one of the UK’s leading campaigning charities as it enters a new chapter.
The purpose of this role is to:
The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and proven experience of delivering diverse and effective communications strategies. The role will lead and deliver the TCPA’s Communications Strategy, embedding high quality communications across the work of our small and committed team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.