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Salary Scale: Grade PO5/6/7 £50,568 - £58,692
Location: Copthall House 9, The Pavement, Grove Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1DA (Hybrid - office/home working)
Hours: Full-time 36 hrs per week all year round
Department: Development Team
Reports to: Executive Director of Development
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for over 2000 pupils and students from nursery to further education across 13 academies and 9 college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire.
Pupils and students within the OHC&AT family have a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs including autistic spectrum disorder; speech, language and communication difficulties; social, emotional and mental health; profound and multiple disabilities; and physical disabilities including multi-sensory impairment and complex health needs.
Supporting our academies and college, OHC&AT also operates learning support, such as nursing and therapy, and a central business team which includes HR, finance and IT.
We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Head of Development to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role will drive our growth agenda, ensuring new opportunities are identified, developed and delivered to support the continued success and impact of OHC&AT.
Key Responsibilities:
• Research and identify opportunities for growth, including expansion of existing provisions, acquiring schools/college centres and developing new service models
• Lead on feasibility assessments and the development of strategic business cases for agreed projects.
• Lead on statutory consultations and Equality Impact Assessments as required
• Lead on the submission of bids and proposals to external partners and agencies as required.
• Undertake due diligence for new schools and college centres joining OHC&AT.
• Manage the integration process for new schools and college centres joining OHC&AT.
• Oversee all aspects of development projects, including planning, budgets, timelines, risk management, and reporting.
• Monitor progress of development projects, manage risks, and resolve issues as they arise to ensure successful completion at development stage.
Key Requirements:
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Significant experience in a strategic development, or a programme leadership role within education or a related public sector environment
• Demonstrable experience of managing successful expansions, acquisitions, or capital projects
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write clear and persuasive business cases and proposals.
• Proven project and programme management expertise, with a track record of delivering complex initiatives on time and to budget
• A strong personal commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for children and young people with special needs
Rewards & Benefits:
• Comprehensive training and development
• Opportunities to engage with internal professional networks
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (our employee assistance programme)
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
• Scope for career progression across nine college centres, 13 academy schools and Central Teams
• Generous annual leave and flexible working schemes in addition to bank and public holidays and a Christmas closure period
• As part of your contract of employment you will enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) which has life cover and financial protection for your family
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
• Home electronics scheme
Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.
OHC&AT is a rewarding and inspirational place to work, where everyone works together to create the best possible outcomes for pupils and students.
To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in please complete and submit the Application Form - via the blue button above.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing Date: 12th October 2025
Interview Dates: 22nd and 23rd October 2025
Safeguarding Statement
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Head of People and Culture
Salary: £48,000 - £51,000 - depending on experience (pro-rata)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time - 3 days a week (typical example of hours 09.30-17.30 but with flexibility)
Location: Remote with periodic travel to London (to our Elephant & Castle, central London office) and external meetings as required to meet the needs of the role
Responsible To: CEO
Application Deadline: 22nd September 2025
Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
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Develop and execute the overall people and culture strategy aligned with Hatch’s overall vision, values and organisational strategy.
Organisational Culture & Employee Experience
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Work with the CEO to champion a values-driven, inclusive, and purpose-led culture that supports employee engagement and well-being.
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Design and oversee initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction, psychological safety, and workplace trust.
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Lead initiatives that reinforce cultural norms and behaviours aligned with organisational values.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Leadership
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Develop and lead the Hatch’s DE&I strategy
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Set DE&I KPIs; monitor progress and report to leadership in the quarterly board papers.
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Set up and work with an internal DE&I working group to implement DE&I Strategy
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Organise training and education programmes on unconscious bias, inclusive leadership, and anti-discrimination.
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Oversee equitable hiring, compensation, promotion, and development practices.
Employee Relations & Engagement
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Act as a senior point of contact for complex employee relations matters.
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Build systems for transparent communication, feedback, and conflict resolution.
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Analyse quarterly engagement surveys and eNPS score data and develop action plans for improvement.
Governance, Compliance & Reporting
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Deliver reports on key people and culture metrics to the Senior Leadership Group (SLG) and Board, ensuring data-driven insights support strategic decision-making.
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Ensure all people-related policies, procedures, and contracts are regularly reviewed and updated, aligning with organisational needs, values, and current employment legislation.
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Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulatory requirements, minimising organisational risk and promoting ethical practices.
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Support the organisation in responding to emerging workforce-related risks.
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Develop and manage the people and culture budget annually
Compensation and Benefits
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Ensure our pay, benefits and progression framework support employee well-being and align with DE&I principles.
Learning and Development
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Identify skill gaps and oversee the creation of learning strategies to support upskilling and reskilling.
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Promote a continuous learning culture and leadership development at all levels.
Talent Attraction, Management and Succession Planning
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Lead the design and execution of robust talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
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Oversee performance management frameworks to drive growth and accountability.
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Continually develop Hatch’s employee value proposition to build Hatch’s brand as an employer of choice
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Further develop our performance management framework to encourage high performance, professional development and values alignment
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Support and enhance our approach to leadership development and succession planning and providing support and advice to the team and managers to navigate these
HR Operations
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Act as owner of the Factorial HR system, ensuring data accuracy, functionality, and ongoing optimisation.
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Review and approve staff expenses in line with Hatch’s policy.
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Oversee all onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth employee experience across the lifecycle.
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Manage changes to staff working hours, salaries, and contractual terms.
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Lead and coordinate recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate management, interviews, and offers.
Person Specification
Skills
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An all rounder, able to develop a big picture vision and deliver on the details
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A keen eye for identifying talent and passion for developing people (in both their professional and personal growth)
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A focus on diversity and inclusion as a competitive business advantage
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Ability to build authentic relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders
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Excellent communicator on all levels with demonstrated empathy and strong interpersonal skills
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Analytical skills and and ability to make, and support others to make, data-informed decisions
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Project management skills
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Problem-solving skills
Experience
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Proven experience in a similar leadership role, preferably within the social enterprise or nonprofit sector
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Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing people and culture strategies, talent management, and performance management programmes
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Leadership of end to end employee life cycle
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Partnering with business stakeholders across a whole organisation, especially senior stakeholders
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Leading people & culture project rollouts
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Developing a positive performance culture
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Experience with recruitment and HR systems advantageous
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a digital innovator with a passion for creating meaningful change? Join us as Digital Products Owner and help shape the future for young people around the world.
In this exciting role, you’ll play a key part in delivering inclusive, engaging, and effective digital products that support young people to build confidence, develop skills, and access opportunities for self-employment or employment. Your work will directly contribute to positive outcomes for both young people and our global network of supporters.
A major focus of your role will be leading the redesign and development of our global business simulation game – a flagship digital product that underpins our wider strategic programmes. This next-generation learning tool will support young learners through engaging, practical, and interactive business challenges. You’ll lead the development roadmap, incorporating gamification, AI-driven enhancements, and innovative approaches to learning that work in both blended and fully digital environments.
Working closely with our digital and design team, regional colleagues, delivery partners, and other stakeholders, you’ll ensure all products align with our overarching proposition and global strategy. You’ll take a consultative, collaborative approach, using your digital expertise to shape decisions and maintain high standards of quality, accessibility, and impact.
You will bring strong product management skills, a user-centred mindset, and an understanding of emerging technologies such as generative AI and immersive learning design. Experience working in agile environments, managing complex stakeholder needs, and delivering scalable digital solutions is essential.
This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact product that will reach thousands of young people worldwide, helping them thrive in a changing world of work.
Ready to lead digital innovation with purpose?
Apply now and help us build the tools that unlock potential and transform futures.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Company Description
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job Description
Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.
What you’ll do
You'll play a hands-on role across a wide mix of activities - from creating and sending fundraising packs to processing pledger results and working closely with the rest of our fundraising team to keep everything running seamlessly.
Who you’ll work with
- Regional & Events Fundraising Teams
- Supporter Relations Team
- Volunteers and Supporters
Your responsibilities
- Support fundraising teams with appeals, campaigns and events
- Handle fulfilment tasks: welcome packs, pledger thank-you letters, and fundraising materials
- Liaise with colleagues and suppliers to meet supporter needs
- Bring ideas to team meetings to improve how we work
- Tackle challenges, support colleagues, and get involved in projects as the team grows
- Always follow Marie Curie’s policies and standards
Please see the full job description here.
Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: Friday 26th September 2025
Salary: £22,222 – £23,600
Contract: 28 hours per week
Based: Edinburgh Office
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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The Childhood Trust is London's child poverty charity. We are dedicated to creating opportunities and brighter futures for the 700,000 children growing up in poverty in London. While we work to alleviate today’s impact of poverty, we support children and families to build pathways to become happier, healthier, safer and more resilient, breaking the cycles of inequity. Listening to and engaging with young people who have experience of living in poverty, is critical to ensuring our efforts truly reflect their needs and aspirations.
As Director of Fundraising, you will be a key member of our senior leadership team delivering on the strategic objectives of the charity with responsibility for raising £4m this financial year in voluntary income for the Childhood Trust across trusts & foundations, corporates, major donors and community. Delivering growth year on year to support the ambitious plans of the organisation. Directly managing three ‘Heads Of’ fundraising roles, you will create a new fundraising strategy, steer the fundraising team’s activities, secure funding, and cultivate relationships that fuel our mission.
Benefits to working at the Childhood Trust include:
- Competitive holiday package including a day off for your birthday and the days between Christmas and New Year Off
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Flexible working environment
- Hybrid working, with the expectation of ideally two days in our office in Victoria a week
- Part time hours are considered
To read more about the responsibilities in the role, please read the attached Job description.
We are aiming to hold interviews the week beginning the 6th October.
Please submit your CV and Cover letter.
Harris Hill is recruiting a Housing Officer on behalf of a respected housing charity. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference, supporting residents to maintain their tenancies and enjoy safe, well-managed homes.
Location: Fulham, with travel across London sites
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months
Salary: £37,315 per annum + benefits
The role:
- Manage lettings, allocations and voids
- Prevent and recover rent arrears
- Handle tenancy issues, including ASB casework
- Carry out inspections and tenancy management
- Work closely with residents to build strong communities
You will need:
- Housing management experience (local authority or housing association)
- Knowledge of allocations, arrears, tenancy enforcement and welfare benefits
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- A customer-focused approach and commitment to equality and inclusion
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected housing charity and make a tangible difference to the lives of people in need of safe and supportive housing.
If you’re motivated to make a difference and want to join a supportive team, please send your CV to .
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Our client is a vibrant Surrey-based charity, committed to building futures for local people by providing services that support and assist disadvantaged and vulnerable people; their wide range of projects and activities aim to create happy, healthy and connected communities. They are now looking to recruit an experienced Youth Worker, providing high quality youth club activities for a variety of young people across East Surrey.
As our client’s new Youth Worker, you will plan, deliver and evaluate youth club activities for young people and ensure that all safeguarding, regulatory and health and safety requirements are met. You will actively engage with young people in informal learning opportunities that promote their physical, mental, social and emotional development and will also deliver detached youthwork, bringing services to young people out and about in the community via the organisation’s mobile ‘Y Bus’.
This role requires demonstrable experience of leading youthwork sessions, either centre-based and/or detached. The candidate must have a minimum of a Level 3 Youth Work qualification or equivalent and must be a driver due to the delivery of detached work via our client’s mobile Y Bus. Overall, you will be a dynamic, person-orientated youth work professional, passionate about delivering high quality services for a range of young people.
If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.
At Prospectus, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. If you are enthusiastic about working with a fantastic charity that makes a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you!
Please note, this role will be based in Horley but will require regular travel across East Surrey, depending on service user need. The role will also require evening work during term time, so an element of flexibility is required.
Do you have excellent customer service skills? Can you help us put our wonderful supporters at the heart of everything we do?
At Dogs Trust, we’re incredibly fortunate to have a passionate community of supporters who share their love of dogs every day. Their generosity powers our mission to improve the lives of dogs across the UK. We’re looking for a Senior Supporter Stewardship Agent to deliver outstanding customer care - recognising supporter loyalty, demonstrating the impact of their contributions, and inspiring them to continue being part of our journey.
What does this role do?
As a Senior Supporter Stewardship Agent, you will:
- oversee the daily operations of the Supporter Stewardship team, distributing work and ensuring work is delivered to a high standard,
- have meaningful conversations with our supporters and solve any complex queries that arise,
- liaise with other teams and departments to ensure supporter queries are resolved efficiently,
- train and upskill more junior members of the team, supporting them to deliver an excellent supporter experience.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 29th September 2025, and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll be a confident communicator with an excellent telephone manner and the ability to build rapport with supporters, as well as the ability to handle complex customer queries swiftly and efficiently. You'll be capable of training others, supervising a team and distributing workload. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is essential, as well as experience with databases.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Transform Drug Policy Foundation is a leading charity working to end the war on drugs and promote policies that prioritise health, human rights, and social justice. With a small but passionate team, we campaign, educate, and influence decision-makers to reform drug policy in the UK and globally.
We are entering an exciting new phase of organisational growth and are looking for an organised, proactive Administrator to play a key supporting role.
About the Role
This new role will provide vital administrative support across fundraising, programme delivery, and operations. You’ll help keep the organisation running smoothly, freeing up time for senior staff to focus on income generation and impact. From CRM management and donation tracking to event logistics and donor communications, you'll be central to ensuring Transform’s work is efficient and effective.
Overall aim
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Work with the CEO on implementing supporter journeys and other fundraising systems and processes as required
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Assist with the delivery of our fundraising strategy
Key responsibilities:
Fundraising support (approx. 50%)
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Lead on the roll-out, development, and ongoing maintenance of our fundraising CRM system and supporting platforms
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Support the CEO and fundraising team with scheduling, meeting preparation, and follow-up.
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Assist with proposal submissions by formatting documents, collating supporting materials, and tracking deadlines.
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Maintain an organised digital library of fundraising collateral (e.g. case for support, templates, reports).
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Act as the first point of contact for supporters and members of the public, dealing with fundraising enquiries, requests for information, and feedback via the telephone, email, and post.
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Thank donors and create personalised correspondence and other communications to support the donor journey.
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Support the delivery of face-to-face and online events including donor stewardship events.
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Lead on the roll-out, development, and ongoing maintenance of our fundraising CRM system, and maintain accurate records.
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Maintain our online giving platforms.
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Conduct prospect research on new fundraising opportunities and sources of income as directed by the CEO.
Team and Operations Support (approx. 50%)
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Provide day-to-day admin support for the CEO and wider team, including diary management, meeting coordination, and inbox support.
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Organise team meetings, take notes and track action points.
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Help onboard new freelancers, volunteers, and staff members (e.g. access to systems, scheduling inductions).
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Support basic finance admin (e.g. tracking invoices, reconciling expenses, liaising with bookkeeper).
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Coordinate CRM and IT systems with external providers to ensure functionality and updates.
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Maintain internal folders and files using best practices in cloud storage (e.g. Google Drive).
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Assist in developing and maintaining an effective website so donors have a seamless user experience
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Maintain excellent working relationships with the team
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Ability occasionally to work outside normal office hours/flexibility for events and networking opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
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Proven administrative experience, supporting a small and busy team.
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Experience of working with CRMs/Databases including at the roll-out and development stage.
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High attention to detail, especially when handling data and scheduling.
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Experience of customer service/donor relations or similar.
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Strong research skills, including the ability to search for reliable information online, with excellent attention to detail.
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Experience of maintaining accurate records (e.g. customer records, contact details, project data).
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Working in an organised manner, managing deadlines effectively and responding flexibly to work priorities.
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An ability to develop and manage effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
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A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
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Commitment to Transform’s mission and values.
Skills
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Exceptional levels of organisation.
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Ability to work as a part of a team and on own initiative.
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Strong planning and ability to deliver to deadlines.
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Strong IT literacy, experience of using Microsoft 365/ google
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Strong people skills for building relationships and networking with external stakeholder, team members and key contacts.
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Demonstrable experience of using fundraising databases for financial and relationship management.
Desirable
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Effective written communications with a persuasive writing style.
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Experience of working in a fundraising environment.
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Experience of working on or delivering fundraising events.
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Experience working in a small, values-driven charity or campaigning organisation.
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Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements (e.g. GDPR).
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Knowledge of the voluntary sector.
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Understanding of drug policy reform
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A genuine and enthusiastic commitment to the values, vision and goals of Transform.
What We Offer
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Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
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Opportunity to play a central role in a fast-growing and mission-driven organisation.
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Training and development tailored to your role (e.g. fundraising, CRM, project management).
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata).
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A supportive and inclusive working environment.
Equality and diversity
Transform is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality in all its work. We welcome and encourage people with Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post.
How to apply
Please send a CV and cover letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor (Qualitative Evidence)
Salary: £41,000 to £56,000 per annum
Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, when required
Contract: 24-month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: This is a full-time 35 hours per week
Responsibilities
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor to provide sound technical advice and guidance to ensure high quality qualitative outcome measurement tools and approaches in line with our increasing portfolio in disability and social inclusion in order to continuously improve Sightsavers’ evidence base.
As the MEL Advisor you will lead qualitative project baseline and endline data collection, coordination, reporting and learning to improve the quality of our programmes and Sightsavers impact. You will maintain and further develop Sightsavers’ qualitative outcome monitoring approach across our thematic areas and ensure high quality data collection, analysis and reporting.
Sightsavers has developed and introduced a MEL framework to measure the organisation’s strategic progress - Learning Accountability and Monitoring Progress (LAMP). The post holder will support its processes and make a significant contribution to understanding progress using qualitative evidence.
Responsibilities include:
Developing and strengthening practices
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Lead on the strengthening and design of innovative and participatory monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools to assess outcomes and impact of programmes; support the integration of successful approaches in routine MEL practice.
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Lead on the piloting, implementation and revision of Sightsavers MEL approaches in existing and new projects including strong links with LAMP; support MEL team members to implement appropriate tools.
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Contribute to Country Office, Regional and Global capacity building plans and provide MEL-focused training and facilitation.
Technical Support and guidance
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Strengthen the use of Theories of Change (ToC) within projects through participating in their development and ensuring clear relationships between ToC and baselines and endlines.
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Provide technical support to logframe development during the project design process ensuring strong links with LAMP, particularly for social inclusion and inclusive education projects.
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Contribute to project MEL planning by ensuring continuity between baseline and endline data collection tools, and annual monitoring tools.
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Ensure the accurate design of evidence gathering elements, including clear and robust rationale, budgets and resourcing.
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Maintain open lines of communication among internal stakeholders about project progress and escalate risk when needed. A key focus is to assist institutional funding and senior management with communications on project progress and challenges.
Evidence generation and learning
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Lead Country and Global teams to conduct evidence generation activities to support strategic direction including, project baseline, annual and endline data collection, reporting and learning at project and portfolio (strategy) level
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Analyse, consolidate and disseminate indicator baseline and endline data, provide technical support to donor reporting when necessary
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Support the integration of needs and opinions expressed by people and communities we serve
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Collaborate with MEL team members to analyse performance data, write reports and provide recommendations
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Ensure that learning from project baselines contributes to project design, implementation and improvements in MEL practice
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Support the design, delivery and dissemination of learning, particularly around inclusion, within and between relevant thematic areas
The post holder is expected to travel up to eight weeks a year locally and internationally. The role offers flexible working from home and the office to be agreed upon with the line manager.
Skills and Experience
As the successful candidate you will possess a degree in a relevant field or subject (international development, public health, social sciences), or equivalent learning and experience. You will have a background in the comprehensive design and delivery of outcome focussed qualitative approaches/techniques including participatory MEL, tool development, data collection, analysis and reporting, and have experience of analysing rich qualitative data from multiple sources including the use of appropriate analysis methods and data analysis software tools.
Further required knowledge, skills and experience include:
Essential
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Experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning gained within the international development sector in programme countries.
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Excellent technical skills in monitoring, evaluation and learning: developing and using theories of change, designing MEL plans, designing logframes, managing oversight processes, sharing evidence and communicating learning, data quality assessment.
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Experience producing analytical reports and communication materials of good quality for a wide range of audiences, particularly using qualitative data.
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Excellent self-management and initiative with proven ability to independently manage large, complex pieces of work with multiple stakeholders in a high-pressure environment working to competing deadlines.
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Ability to build and manage strong, effective working relationships with internal and external audiences on complex international development projects (working with multiple countries and continents)
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Ability to balance attention to detail with understanding the big picture.
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Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office products and relevant use of artificial intelligence (AI) software
Desirable
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Fluency in other Sightsavers’ languages e.g. French, Portuguese, Bengali, Kiswahili.
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Experience in MEL for social inclusion and/or education programmes and inclusive data skills. Disability data skills are an asset.
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Skilled in efficient working practices within a geographically disbursed team.
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Experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating flexible adaptive programmes.
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Understanding of operational research methodologies and approaches
This is a highly varied and involved role, and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
Next steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please submit your CV via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW).
Closing date: 21 September 2025
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
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For the full breakdown of responsibilities, please see the recruitment pack
Summary
We are seeking a proactive and diligent Compliance Officer to join our Recruitment and Operations team. You will be responsible for providing a robust compliant onboarding service for all successful applicants to our awardwinning Tutoring Programmes; ensuring all candidates are ready and fully eligible to start their delivering tuition sessions in colleges across the country. The ideal candidate will oversee the end-to-end onboarding process and ensure all pre-employment checks meet the standards required by Get Further and safer recruitment practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance and Onboarding:
- Manage the end-to-end onboarding process, ensuring all pre-employment checks (Right to Work, DBS, references, and safeguarding requirements) are completed accurately and on time.
- Maintain accurate and secure records in line with GDPR and safer recruitment practices.
- Oversee the offboarding process where appropriate Safeguarding and Quality Assurance
- Ensure all safeguarding requirements are met and documented within our CRM system.
- Monitor compliance requirements and ensure continuous alignment with safer recruitment policies.
- Work closely with the Head of Recruitment to deliver in line with Get Further’s five-year strategy.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
- Manage tutor communications during the onboarding stage, ensuring candidate enquiries are responded to promptly via the shared mailbox.
- Liaise with College HR departments, providing assurance letters and compliance information for tutors.
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth onboarding and cross-team coordination.
- Support the onboarding process by reviewing and collating documentation and references.
- Ensure all Right to Work (RTW) checks are completed accurately and renewed and in a timely manner.
- Oversee the processing and verification of enhanced DBS checks, tutor reference requests and Social online Media checks.
- Ensure all safeguarding requirements are met and documented within our CRM database.
- Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and compliance standards.
- Manage our Tutor Training booking process.
- Oversee the offboarding process where appropriate.
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth onboarding and compliance.
- Manage tutor communications during the onboarding stage and oversee our onboarding mailbox – ensuring enquiries are responded to in a timely manner.
- Liaise with College HR departments and provide assurance letters for Get Further Tutors.
- Work with the Head of Recruitment to deliver Get Furthers five-year strategy.
- Manage the onboarding budget for tutors
Who We’re Looking For
An enthusiastic and diligent team player with a passion for educational equality and inclusive hiring. You’ll thrive on building relationships, to creating a brilliant, supportive experience for applicants on their journey from start to finish. You’ll also bring a meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to safeguarding through thorough compliance checks and understand the importance of safer recruitment practices. If you're someone who combines people-first energy with process driven precision, we'd love to hear from you.
We welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. Experience in the following areas may be particularly useful, but we understand that these skills can be gained in many different ways.
- Carrying out pre-employment checks such as Right to Work, DBS, or reference verification
- Managing onboarding or admissions processes and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate
- Handling sensitive or confidential information in line with safeguarding or GDPR requirements
- Coordinating compliance processes, audits, or record-keeping
- Supporting recruitment, HR, or people-focused processes in education, charities, local government, or other sectors.
We promote a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment and are guided by our core values. These values are at the heart of our organisation’s personality.
To support students in further education from disadvantaged backgrounds to secure gateway English and maths qualifications that unlock opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
THE ROLE
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORKER (WEST MIDLANDS) Benchmarked Salary: £18,600 - £19,200 FTE £31-2k Hours/FTE: 0.6 FTE
Department: Safeguarding on Transport UK Team
Location: Birmingham (West Midlands) area with travel to support other project areas when required
Responsible to: Programme Manager: Safeguarding Partnerships Community engagement work –
Work as part of a dynamic team delivering the Safeguarding on Transport (ST) project, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP). You will be responsible for developing our community engagement work in the West Midlands, as well as supporting the wider UK work. This work consists of developing the Safeguarding Action Groups (SAG) and also encouraging members of the local rail industry to engage with our training and become part of the safety net for vulnerable young people on the rail network. The role will require working closely with British Transport Police, station staff and employees as well as local services in the area.
STILL INTERESTED? HOW TO APPLY...
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Please note that Railway Children will only accept applications made using this application form and will not accept CVs, academic certificates or covering letters.
Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025 at midnight
Candidates will be assessed on application and may be contacted before the closing date. At Railway Children, we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of all those who come into contact with us in our work. We follow a range of procedures to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work for us.
This post is subject to a range of background and reference checks including criminal records check.
Due to the number of applications often received, only those to be invited for interview will be informed of the outcome of their application. Applicants who have not heard within two weeks of the closing date should assume they have been unsuccessful. THANK YOU
WE STAND FOR CHILDREN, THEIR CHILDHOODS AND THEIR FUTURES!

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The IOP is a friendly and ambitious organisation. Inclusion and diversity are central to our work and we have a ‘work anywhere’ policy to make working at the IOP as flexible as possible. Looking after our colleagues and supporting them in life and work is our priority, ensuring they can live their best lives, with competitive salaries, professional development opportunities and generous benefits.
Our benefits include:
- Excellent pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance, life assurance, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan (via salary sacrifice), eye care vouchers, annual flu vaccinations, long service awards, employee assistance programme
- Floating bank holidays (choose where to take your bank holidays throughout the year)
- Generous annual leave (starting at 25 days)
- Flexible working arrangements and much more!
The Role
What will I be doing?
As Project Officer, Physics Workforce, you’ll be part of the Education and Workforce team, supporting our mission to build a strong, diverse physics workforce for the future. Your work will help identify and address the skills needs of physics-powered sectors and highlight the vital role physics skills play in our economy.
You’ll support the delivery of projects, research and evidence-building activities that influence education, skills policy and practice, working closely colleagues across the organisation, members and other external stakeholders.
Projects you may work on include:
- Supporting research to map skills gaps in physics-powered industries
- Coordinating stakeholder networks across education, skills, higher education, and business sectors
- Helping to design and deliver events, research launches, and campaigns that drive engagement and impact
- Supporting the management of project processes including contracts, tenders, budgets and reporting
Who will I work with?
- Manager, Physics Workforce
- Colleagues across Education and Workforce, Policy, Communications, EDI, Public Engagement, and Membership
- Members, employers, education providers, and other key stakeholders in education, skills, and business.
What skills and experience do I need?
Essential criteria
- Experience working in an education or skills policy/strategy environment (STEM focus desirable, but not essential)
- Strong project management and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects
- Skilled in data collection, analysis and presenting research findings for different audiences
- Excellent relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong communication skills – written, verbal and presentation
- Team player, proactive and highly organised
Nice to have
- Knowledge of STEM/physics education or workforce development issues
- A recognised project management qualification (e.g. APM, City & Guilds, Pitman)
The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity. We know that not every candidate fits into a neat little box, and that's okay! So, even if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified but you believe you’d bring passion, creativity, and a willingness to learn, we’d love to learn more about you!
Application
Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a cover letter stating how you meet the person specification.
How will I be working?
The Institute of Physics is an inclusive employer, and our people are at the heart of our approach to delivery. Following the impact of COVID-19, we have developed a new, innovative and exciting trust-based model of flexible working called How We Work. This empowers our staff to choose both individually and as a team how, when and where they work to deliver the goals of the organisation, acknowledging that there will be occasions where in-person meetings, collaborations and events will help generate greater impact. The How We Work initiative is based on the principles of collaboration, trust, flexibility and agility. You will be allocated a ‘base’ office which can also be a chosen place of work.
Why should I want to work at the IOP?
The IOP is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland - we seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we’re here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society. There’s never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work.
To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications!
We recognise personal unique characteristics, should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and/or throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to reach out to us for support.
We strive to make physics accessible to people from all backgrounds.



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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
- Shape strategy and collaborate globally to grow life-saving stem cell donation.
- Lead key teams to ensure excellence and safety.
About Our Client
DKMS is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders. With a presence in multiple countries, DKMS is renowned for its innovation in donor registration, patient support, and medical research. The UK team, based in Chiswick, is a dynamic and values-led group committed to saving lives through stem cell donation.
Job Description
- Lead the Medical, Donor Services, and Finance teams, ensuring operational excellence, clinical quality, and alignment with both UK healthcare frameworks and global DKMS standards.
- Co-develop the strategic vision for DKMS UK with the other Country Lead (Communication & Engagement), fostering a values-driven, high-performance culture.
- Oversee personnel, processes, and performance across departments, ensuring effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- Innovate in medical operations, donor services, and registry processes in partnership with colleagues and healthcare partners.
- Ensure compliance with UK laws and regulations, including clinical standards, data protection (GDPR), charitable governance, and healthcare practice.
- Build robust operational infrastructure - systems, workflows, and staffing - that enable sustainable growth and service excellence.
- Work with department heads to enhance donor registration, retention, and support, aligning with global DKMS goals.
- Share responsibility for the UK P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimisation.
- Represent DKMS in national and international forums, positioning us as a trusted leader in stem cell transplantation.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with transplant centres, donor registries, and other key partners.
The Successful Applicant
- Advanced academic qualification in medicine, life sciences, healthcare management or a related field; combined with business administration training or demonstrable commercial experience
- Proven experience in a senior leadership or managing director role, ideally within healthcare, non-profit or regulated medical environments.
- Significant background in leading cross-functional teams with a blend of clinical and operational responsibilities.
- Deep understanding of clinical governance, patient/donor safety, healthcare compliance, and donor management pathways.
- Strong financial management expertise, with experience overseeing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
- Strategic and hands-on leadership experience, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and navigate organisational change.
What's on Offer
£100,000 and £115,000 basic + bonus + benefits
Contact
Rochelle George
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6820687Z
Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
About GNDR
We are the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR), the largest global network of organisations committed to working together to improve the lives of people affected by disasters worldwide. Since being established in 2007, we have grown into a network of 2,010 member organisations across 132 countries, representing millions of people on the frontlines of hazards, climate change and mass displacement. Through transformative, evidence-led programming and powerful advocacy, we are driving climate action and disaster resilience alongside our members across the globe.
About the role
GNDR is seeking a motivated and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as Head of Fundraising, Impact and Communications on a full-time basis for a fixed-term maternity cover of one year.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving forward GNDR’s fundraising and communications strategy, increasing our reach, impact, and income in alignment with the organisation’s strategic priorities.
You will lead a fully integrated function spanning fundraising, monitoring and evaluation, and communications. This includes ensuring a joined-up and collaborative approach to consistent, distinctive messaging and engagement activities. These efforts underpin successful fundraising outcomes and support GNDR’s wider organisational goals – particularly our work in influencing policy and engaging external decision-makers.
This maternity cover role comes at an exciting moment in GNDR’s journey. We are currently evaluating our existing strategy and designing a new five-year organisational strategy that will unlock fresh opportunities to deepen our impact, extend our reach and amplify our global voice.
The successful candidate will play an essential role in ensuring our fundraising, MEAL and communications operations remain strategically aligned and fully responsive to this evolving context.
Overall scope of the role
The remit of this post will cover the following core responsibilities:
- Sustainability and income growth
- Effective donor relations
- Funding proposals
- Impact measurement
- External communications
- Training and capacity building
- Leadership and governance
- Line management and team development
Candidate requirements
We are ideally looking for candidates who have the following core skills and experience:
- Fundraising & Communications: Proven success securing funding from donors, trusts and foundations, with strategic experience in NGO fundraising and communications
- Leadership & Strategy: Strong team leadership, capacity building, and strategic planning skills within humanitarian or development contexts
- Interpersonal & Cultural Agility: Excellent communicator, culturally sensitive, adaptable, and able to thrive in fast-paced, diverse environments
- Project & Proposal Delivery: Skilled in developing proposals, and producing high-quality reports and budgets
- Technical & Analytical Skills: A sharp analytical mindset and strong decision-making capabilities
- A strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and alignment to GNDR’s core values
Eligibility
We are accepting applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK. Candidates will need to be able to travel internationally when necessary.
This role will be predominantly remote. However, we are currently piloting a revised hybrid working model for our UK-based team, which includes monthly in-person meetups at a flexible workspace in London. This arrangement remains subject to the outcome of the ongoing consultation, with the trial period scheduled to conclude at the end of October.
Please note that all offers of employment at GNDR are conditional and subject to satisfactory background checks.
We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the job specification below.
A full Job description is attached, or please visit our website.
Salary
The gross annual salary for this role is £56,098 per annum based on working full-time.
This is a one year, fixed-term full time contract.
Start date
We are ideally looking for candidates who are available to start in November 2025. However, we recognise that availability may vary due to individual notice periods, and we are happy to accommodate some flexibility where possible.
How to apply
Please submit an up to date copy of your CV (max. two A4 pages) and a Cover Letter (max. one A4 page) outlining skills and experience relevant to the role by email to HR. Please include in the subject of the email, the following: “Application for the Head of FRIMCO role”.
Please note: we are unable to accept incomplete applications.
If you have any questions or need to discuss any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team. Full contact details are availble on our website, please follow the link below.
Interview
Week commencing 13 October
Please note: The interview process usually consists of two online stages which may include a role-specific task. Interviews are typically conducted by a panel of two to three members, including the Hiring Manager. Applicants are encouraged to advise us of any adjustments required to ensure the whole recruitment process is accessible and equitable.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We are dedicated to creating a team that embodies the rich diversity of the society and communities we serve. Our commitment lies in cultivating an inclusive environment, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
We strongly encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic circumstances, LGBTQIA+ and individuals with disabilities. We celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives that every candidate brings and are dedicated to ensuring fair and equitable opportunities for all.
We’re committed to making our recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible for individuals of all needs and abilities. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us. Contact information are available on our website.
Find out more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our website.
Our benefits and wellbeing
At GNDR, we are committed to cultivating a happy and healthy working environment for all our staff.
We provide a competitive salary and benefits package across all of our locations.
Find out more about our approach to wellbeing and our benefits by visiting our website.
Flexible working
In order to support and encourage a healthy work-life balance for our staff, we are happy to consider flexible working requests as part of our recruitment process. As a global organisation, most staff work remotely depending on their role and location.
If you have any questions on any of the above information or if you have any specific requirements that would enable you to participate more fully in the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team. All contact information are available on our website.
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