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Overview of role

As Community Development Manager at the Pavilion on the Park, you’ll play a vital leadership role in supporting this dynamic and diverse charity in providing activities that will enrich community life for all in the Eastleigh area. You’ll be a strong leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for improving community life through collaborative community engagement

You will be responsible for development and delivery of Trust-led community programmes, monitoring and evaluating grant-funded activity in line with key funder requirements and securing ongoing funding for activities and services.

You will manage the relationship with the National Lottery Community Fund to ensure that the Together We Flourish 5-year £445k funded project is delivered effectively. The aim of this project is to enhance community life in Eastleigh by utilising the assets and resources of the charity and the strengths of local people to develop community-led initiatives at the Pavilion on the Park and in other community spaces. 

You will make a difference by ensuring that the charity adopts a collaborative approach to developing beneficiary-led activity, in accordance with principles of asset-based community development.

Working in partnership with other local stakeholders (individuals and organisations) within the framework of a ‘whole systems’ approach, you will help the Trust to realise its mission of promoting active, flourishing and connected lives in Eastleigh.

The role will require key holder responsibility for the venue, which is shared with other senior staff members. There will also be some occasional evening or weekend attendance at community events, by prior agreement as the needs of the business require.

Main duties and responsibilities

Management of charitable programmes

· Manage the development and delivery of the Eastleigh Youth and Community Trust programmes, predominately based at our purpose-built facility at the Pavilion on the Park. This includes an inclusive cycling service, a sensory suite, and a range of activities for people with additional needs and for the wider local community.

· Work closely with the General Manager to set and monitor delivery outcomes in line with charitable objectives, grant requirements, budgets and contractual terms and conditions.

· Manage the projects team and support project coordinators to lead the daily operations of their designated activities.

· Carry out risk assessments and good governance of activities and events.

· Use evaluation tools to measure outcomes and define impact.

· Set up systems to support the projects team  record qualitative and quantitative data on a regular basis. 

· Establish a cycle of continuous improvement, incorporating learning from previous projects to develop new projects and initiatives.

· Act as the lead officer to the General Manager in safeguarding children and adults at risk.

Marketing

· Work closely with EYCT’s management team to develop a strategic approach to communications across all print and digital channels, ensuring maximum exposure and brand consistency.

· Support the Marketing and Fundraising Officer to promote EYCT using a range of media channels, including the Pavilion on the Park website and social media channels.

· Support the projects team to tell the stories of our beneficiaries through case studies, blogs and storytelling forms.

Finance administration of charitable programmes

· Work closely with the General Manager and other staff to set the annual budget for the community programmes and other centre hire activities.  

· Manage and monitor income and expenditure on a regular basis and provide monthly reports to track progress.

· Work closely with the General Manager and accountant to ensure all grants, fundraising and beneficiary income is collected in advance, recorded and reconciled correctly  

· Work closely with the General Manager and accountant to ensure that invoices from suppliers of goods and services to support the charitable programmes are set-up, paid and reconciled correctly.

· Act as a dual signatory on the company bank account in line with the Finance Controls procedures.

· Act as approver for budgetary expenditure which falls within the scope of the role, up to the agreed authority levels and in line with the approved budget.

Grants and fundraising

· Proactively source, apply for, administer and manage grants which meet the charitable aims of the Trust. This will involve extensive and creative search within a  range of potential funding sources, to fund existing charitable programmes and new initiatives. 

· Manage the relationship with the National Lottery and other main grant funders, communicating regularly and ensuring that requirements are understood and met

· Work in partnership with the Marketing and Fundraising Officer to develop fundraising campaigns, activities and events that support the ongoing operational costs of project activities

· Support the General Manager in developing and maintaining a programme of other hire activities that maximise the venue capacity and generate income to support the sustainability of the charity

Community engagement and partnerships

· Engage with a wide range of locality-based system partners, including local residents and organisations, to develop a ‘whole systems’ approach to community initiatives and opportunities with a balance between grant funded projects and private hires.

· Attend networking and partnership meetings to share information and develop collaborative approaches to community development.

· Set up a community forum at the Pavilion on the Park, consisting of beneficiaries, community members, hirers and other users, to steer the delivery of the lottery funded activities.

· Foster positive relationships with communities of interest and place to develop community-led initiatives in line with the outcomes of the Theory of Change document for the Together We Flourish project.

Leadership and Management

· Support the General Manager in the strategic development of the charity

· Lead, mentor and support the projects team to carry out their roles effectively and to develop professionally.

· Identify team training needs and implement and monitor individual training plans.

· Support the General Manager in the recruitment and induction of  new staff and volunteers as necessary.

· Manage and coordinate the volunteer pool, ensuring they are trained appropriately, motivated, and feel appreciated.

· Contribute to the smooth running of the Trust’s activities through active participation in management and team meetings.

Additional duties

· Manage the following business functions during core operational hours

o Delivery of Trust-led activities, including the welcome to the building, taking payments, facilitating and coordinating activities.

o Confidential support to community members, including signposting to other partners.

· Share responsibility on a pre-agreed basis with other members of the management team for remote and on-site duty cover of the venue during evening and weekends.

· Act as First Aid First Responder and Fire Marshal for the building on a rota system in line with the Emergency Response Plan.  

· Cover the out-of-hours (evening and weekend) phone line on an occasional basis and respond to calls from centre hirers and the general public as they arise.

· Support operational weekend staff by trouble-shooting urgent issues as they arise. This may involve giving advice to them on the phone or attending the centre to provide back-up support as required.

· Act as a key holder for the venue and open and lock up the building occasionally as required.

· Undertake such additional duties as might reasonably be requested.

Department: Big Issue Invest
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
 
Driving Impactful Social Investment Opportunities in the West Midlands
 
Big Issue Invest is one of the leading social impact investors in the UK and we are looking to grow the level of engagement with the social impact sector in the West Midlands and other voluntary sector organisations looking to grow their impact.
 
To do this we are looking for a new Investment Manager to be our regional representative. You will be based in the region but have the full support of the nationwide investment team.
 
We are passionate in our desire to bring more investment into the region and to build on existing networks in the regional social sector. Therefore we need someone who shares this passion and has the knowledge and skills to be able to build networks and develop investment opportunities, all backed up by a strong knowledge of the issues that Big Issue Invest exist to address alongside the wider social investment market.
 
You will be working closely with the BII Investment Team and the Combined Authority to proactively source, connect to and assess new investment opportunities that meet our criteria for investment. You will also work closely with WMCA other co-investors, accelerators, networks, etc, to build and maintain a pipeline of impact driven investment opportunities and support the strategic development of the portfolio.
 
Other key tasks include financial risk and analysis and supporting the development and refinement of the teams investment strategy.
 
You will bring an understanding of the most pressing social issues of the region and ideas on how they can be addressed, including different investment approaches. You will also have experience developing business pro-actively through networking, events and engagement with stakeholders in the region.
 
A strong understanding of debt investments and SME/corporate credit analysis and a strong ability to build and maintain relationships with other sector intermediaries and the ability to make useful connections to support social organisations will be a key requirement for this role.
 
If this sounds like you and you are a supporter of our work then please see the attached Job Description for a fuller summary of responsibilities, skills, qualities and experience required for the role.
 
The role is full time and fixed terms for 2 years with a desire to make the role permanent.
 
We encourage and welcome applicants from all members of the community and particularly applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector – women in finance, people with disabilities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA, and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
 
Big Issue Invest is part of the Big Issue Group which brings together media, investment and service initiatives under the one aim of creating solutions through enterprise, to unlock social and economic opportunity for the 14.5m people in the UK living in relative poverty to earn, learn and thrive.
 
The Big Issue Invest and Big Issue Group are strongly focused and striving towards equal opportunities and committed to promoting and enhancing diversity, equality and inclusion. 
 
Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is in the range of £50,000 to £55,000 per annum.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays that grows incrementally service.
• Flexible working policy
• Hybrid working available
• Pension scheme
• Private Health care cover
• Enhanced Family benefits
• On-going learning and development
• Employee Assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing
• Blue Light Card Benefits scheme

 
Workplace details:
 
The role is based remotely with ability to travel across the West Midlands. Periodic meetings will take place at the West Midlands Combined Authority offices and office space is available either at WMCA or Big Issue offices in Birmingham. Occasional travel to the Big Issue offices in Finsbury Park will also form part of performing the role.
 
Closing date – 29th August 2025 (23:59pm). Please note that we may shortlist and interview before the role closes so please apply asap.
 
Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd and Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm) and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.
 
REF-223016

Healthy Me Healthy Communities is a not-for-profit social enterprise founded in 2012 making a positive difference to people’s health, lives and local communities.

At Healthy Me Healthy Communities we believe in the power of people and place, working together to tackle today’s societal challenges, alleviating the everyday struggle faced by many people, and meeting the ambitions of residents and communities. Often when organisations look to improve the lives of those affected by poverty, discrimination, and exclusion, they overlook local knowledge, skills and expertise.

For over 10 years, HMHC has been developing neighbourhood approaches and developing multi-sector partnerships, empowering people and communities. Our approach creates quality services that: 

• Make a big difference to people’s lives 
• Create lasting positive change for communities 
• Influence and improve practice and policy, contributing to regional priorities for health, economic and social outcomes.

Our Promise

Co-creating lasting improvements for people and places, practice and policy.

Mission

We are on a mission to harness the power of people and place, and working together for healthy, thriving communities and quality services.

Vision

And our vision is for “everyone enjoying a long, healthy and happy life” 

Centre Business Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced person to join Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC.  Following a successful asset transfer and a £1m investment, we have ambitious plans for Gorton Central, developing this much loved community asset into an exemplar community hub and our organisational HQ. The Centre Business Manager will lead the day to day operations at the Centre and the Centre staff team to drive forwards business growth and service impact.

Salary: £30, 559 - £33, 366 per year (scale 18-23) starting salary dependent on experience

Location: Based at Gorton Central, Gorton Community Centre, Manchester, M18 8PE

Position type: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours a week Monday - Friday which will include an earliest start time of 8.30am and a latest finish of 6pm. This is a centre based role and it may be possible to work from home 1 day a week, in agreement with the line manager.

The Woodland Trust is Looking for a Lead Campaigns Manager - Regular Giving Recruitment who will lead the delivery of the Trust’s regular giving recruitment campaign activity, with a focus on growing membership through multi-channel campaigns.

The Role

• Manage end-to-end campaign implementation across offline and digital platforms, working closely with internal teams and external agencies.
• Oversee high-volume activity such as inserts and door drops, ensuring accurate data selections, creative sign-off, and timely delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance and budgets (£1M+), using insight to inform optimisation and future planning.
• Integrating regular giving recruitment campaigns into the wider trust marketing and comms plan as part of the annual planning process
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and media partners to drive effective, on-brand campaign delivery.
• Contribute to strategic planning and innovation, presenting proposals, financial models, and performance updates to influence decision-making.
• Collaborate with insight and digital teams to test and refine recruitment approaches, ensuring sustainable long-term supporter growth.
• This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity within the team.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once or twice a month on average.

The Candidate

• Proven expertise in end-to-end campaign delivery, with a strong track record in supporter acquisition across digital, print, DRTV, and out-of-home channels.
• Experienced team leader and collaborator, confident in managing people and guiding cross-functional project teams - and working with suppliers and agencies.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in performance evaluation, and data-driven decision-making.
• Comfortable working in a test-and-learn environment, with the ability to lead on innovation and optimise channel performance.
• Digitally fluent, with hands-on experience in PPC, Google Grants, social media advertising, analytics, and web optimisation tools.
• Experience of budget management and control, confident in financial tracking and reporting on expenditure.
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.

People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers. We do not ask for your CV at application stage.

Make sure that you complete the Personal Statement to show your relevant skills and passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply

Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI): We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools. 

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams w/c 26th August 2025.

Terms and Conditions 

Job Title: Visitor Experience Manager

Hours of work: 21 hours per week.

Salary: £24,000

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (Pro Rota)

Contract: 12 month contract, to be reviewed on successful NLHF application

Role Description

Working with other staff and volunteers, you will oversee the visitor experience to ensure a consistently high standard, delivering a wide-ranging programme of activities that will also attract a new and diverse audience to the Cathedral whilst maximising visitor donations and income.

Key Responsibilities

• Commitment to the Cathedral’s values and inclusive culture and to demonstrate them through professional behaviour working with clergy, staff and volunteers
• Management and oversight of visitor experience ensuring all visitors have a positive experience, whether they come to the Cathedral as a sightseer, pilgrim, worshipper, or event attendee
• Ensure safe recruitment, induction, training and management of paid Welcome Assistants to offer a consistently high standard of welcome and increase donated income
• Liaise with all volunteer groups involved in the visitor experience, including Welcome Stewards, Chaplains, Tower Tour Guides, Tour Guides, LEGO model builders to ensure consistency of welcome
• Deliver an exciting programme of visitor events and activities that generates income and growth whilst supporting the Cathedral’s Mission, Values and Strategic Objectives
• Make connections between Cathedral attractions, the Cathedral shop and Pilgrims’ Kitchen restaurant, and support a culture of collaboration to develop and enhance the experience for visitors
• Support the work of the Volunteer Manager to ensure that volunteers are appropriately recruited, valued, trained (particularly in respect of safeguarding), communicated with, and acknowledged)
• Work with the Head Verger/Event Manager on key projects which impact the visitor experience and drive visitor footfall
• Work with the Head Verger/Event Manager to propose and develop new and innovative projects/exhibitions to appeal to the local, and repeat visit, audience
• Be proactive in key events/projects which have a direct visitor impact, in terms of planning, scheduling and onsite operations
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Manager to ensure a consistent visitor offer ensuring positive messaging and promotion and highlight good news and events
• To present the best possible image of the Cathedral in general and in all contact and communications with the public, visitors, suppliers and all other external organisations
• Ensure high quality effective signage is in place that promotes the activities of the Cathedral and supports the visitor experience
• Maintain high quality interpretation in a range of media to meet differing visitor needs
• · Act as the ‘accessibility and diversity champion’ to ensure the Cathedral buildings, facilities and services are accessible for visitors with mobility and other special needs, as well as being involved in projects to create a wider appeal, particularly more diverse audiences
• Be alert to opportunities to work with partners in the town and County to bring visitors to the Cathedral
• Produce and manage a relevant and realistic budget for Visitor Experience and ensure operation within that budget are constantly monitored, forecasting and reporting performance against budget in conjunction with the Chief Finance Officer
• Regularly review, analyse, and report on visitor statistics to identify next steps and future requirements
• Uphold and comply with the organisation’s policies and the law in relation to health and safety, equal opportunities, safeguarding, data protection and other adopted policies and procedures as required

Person Specification

 Essential Qualities

• Sensitive to the Cathedral’s core mission as a place of worship, outreach, welcome and care, which underpins its commercial activities
• Experience in leading people within a visitor-focused operation
• Background in heritage, tourism or hospitality
• Experience of line management, team working, networking and relationship building
• A proven track record of commercial acumen and taking measured risks
• Ability to manage the complexity of demands posed by both a religious, conservation and commercial environment
• Ability to consider and see different perspectives on issues between people across departments or organisations for mutual benefit
• Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders and gain commitment of others to act and achieve outcomes
• Excel at being able to operate flexibly and prioritise issues and opportunities as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and at all levels
• An ability to work flexibly including some evenings and weekends
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel

Desired Qualities

• Familiarity with the Church of England, particularly Cathedrals
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Probationary and notice period

In accordance with current Chapter Policy, the post is subject to a 12 week probationary period. After completion of the probationary period the notice period is one month.

Pension

After 12 weeks’ service, the post-holder with be auto-enrolled into a pension scheme with the Church Workers Pension Fund.

Policies and Procedures

To be familiar and comply with Cathedral Policies where applicable but in particular the Health & Safety Policy, the Safeguarding Policy and the Cathedral’s Social Media Policy.

Other terms and conditions

This is only a summary of the terms and conditions offered and does not replace the wording of the Standard Terms and Conditions which will form the contract between the successful candidate and the Chapter.

Eden Brown Charities is delighted to be partnering with the fantastic Sebastians Action Trust to recruit them an Estates Manager on a part time basis ( 3 days per week)

This registered charity offers short restorative breaks at its highly specialised purpose-built centre, together with practical and emotional support to children with serious illnesses and their families. The charity offers a continuously evolving program of care for families of children aged 0-19. Their holistic approach includes short breaks for immediate and extended families depending on the circumstances, as well as emotional, social, and practical support, tailored to the unique needs of each family. They prioritise on the basis of need, respecting choice, individuality, and the challenges of adjusting to a new and often difficult reality.

The role

We are looking for a proactive Estates Manager to lead the strategic and day-to-day management of the residential site, which offers a specialist space for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. The site includes two large fully accessible apartments that sleep 8 people, staff accommodation, offices, a swimming pool, sensory room, cinema, music room, play areas, large gardens and more, and is at the heart of the charity's work.

This role is vital to ensuring that the site is safe, compliant, and well-maintained, and upgraded and developed to meet future needs. The Estates Manager will lead on all aspects of site infrastructure, capital development projects, ongoing maintenance, health & safety, sustainability, and supplier selection and management.

About You

To be successful in this role you must;

• Have proven experience in estates/facilities/site management (ideally in residential, education, healthcare, or similar setting).
• Have a strong working knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and building regulations.
• Have experience managing capital and maintenance projects from inception to delivery.
• Be Skilled in supplier and contract management.
• Have experience in budget management and cost control experience.
• Have strong IT literacy and ability to implement or improve digital systems.
• Be a confident team player with excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Be calm, professional, and have a solutions-focused approach.
• Have sensitivity to working in an environment supporting terminally ill children and families.

Please note that this role is based on site in Basingstoke. The closing date will be the 10th August. 

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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The Fundraising and Stewardship Officer plays a vital role in supporting the long-term sustainability and growth of our organisation’s charitable mission. In the current landscape of increasing demand for services and competitive funding environments, strategic and relationship-driven fundraising is more critical than ever.

This role is vital to the growth of our income, building relationships with donors and funders, and ensuring their long-term support through excellent stewardship, prospect research and strategic pipeline development

This role exists to develop and deliver effective fundraising campaigns, build and maintain strong relationships with donors and funders, and ensure exceptional stewardship that encourages continued and increased support. Working closely with the senior leadership team and wider organisation, the officer will contribute to a culture of philanthropy, helping to secure vital income through a diverse mix of streams such as individual giving, legacies, corporate partnerships, community fundraising and trusts and foundations.

Through tailored communication, impact reporting, and donor recognition, the Fundraising and Stewardship Officer will ensure that all supporters feel valued and connected.  This person centred approach not only helps meet immediate funding goals but also builds a loyal, long-term supporter base, enabling the organisation to deliver meaningful impact in the communities it serves.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and deliver a multi-channel individual giving operational plan that supports donor acquisition, retention, and re-engagement, across online and offline platforms.
• Take ownership of a portfolio of lower-value (up to £5k) trusts and foundations, including community foundations, and contribute to the development of applications for mid-tier funders in collaboration with the Income Generation and Fundraising Lead.
• Maintain and update the income generation pipeline, tracking donor and funder stages, communications, deadlines and actions, and supporting internal reporting.
• Undertake regular prospect research to identify potential new individual donors, corporate partners, community groups, and trusts/foundations, maintaining a prospect tracker with recommendations for cultivation.
• Design and deliver fundraising campaigns and activities tailored to individual donors, including regular giving opportunities, payroll giving, donor clubs and high-net-worth cultivation.
• Manage the processing and stewardship of all individual donations and enquiries – including prompt and appropriate acknowledgements, follow-up, and personalised engagement activity.
• Maintain and oversee the fundraising CRM/database (e.g. Donorfy, Raiser's Edge, Salesforce), including updating records, running reports, creating segments, and supporting targeted communications and mailouts.
• Ensure all data is managed in compliance with GDPR and internal policies, contributing to best practice around data security, consent, and supporter preferences.
• Contribute ideas and input to the development of new income streams and supporter journeys.

At The National Lottery Community Fund we are committed to making a bigger difference in the years ahead.That’s why being ‘impact-focussed’ is one of our core values.We want to transform how we use evidence in our organisation so that we can identify the communities that most need our funding, demonstrate the difference we make, and take an equity-based approach.Our 2030 strategy ‘It starts with community’ sets stretching goals and puts impact at the heart of what we do. In April, we will launch a new Impact Strategy that will explain how we will do this.

We’re recruiting for an Evaluation Manager to join our Impact and Evaluation Team. In this role, you will design, commission and manage large-scale, complexity-appropriate evaluations, focused on funding programmes or thematic topics driven by our Missions Framework. You’ll advocate for the importance of evaluation and work to improve the understanding of ‘what works’ for communities in relation to our missions.

In addition to evaluation expertise, strong stakeholder management skills are critical: enabling you to get the best from contracts we procure, and work with internal funding staff who are not evaluation specialists. You'll effectively communicate evaluation findings to a variety of audiences, internally and externally. And, you'll have a strong commitment to professional development, staying up-to-date with best practice in evaluation design and delivery. You’ll be part of a team of evaluation experts, providing a brilliant opportunity for peer-to-peer learning.

We are looking for someone with a passion for understanding the difference that the voluntary and community sector makes and using that evidence to improve practice. You will be motivated by helping ensure National Lottery funding makes the greatest difference for communities across the UK.  

Interview Date: Interviews will be held w/c 26 August and will take place online via Microsoft Teams.

Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Newtown.

Briefing session: We will hold a briefing session to further outline the role and answer questions on the following date via MS Teams:

• 6 August, 12-1pm

If you have any questions on the process or are interested in joining the briefing call on this opportunity, please email our recruitment inbox, email can be found on the advert on our site, and an invite will be sent nearer the time.

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below

Essential criteria

• A professional qualification, bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience in a relevant discipline covering quantitative and qualitative research methods, experimental and non-experimental evaluation approaches and/or value for money assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with different audiences.
• Experience of designing tenders, commissioning evaluations and of managing external research/evaluation consultants.
• Experience of ethical frameworks for research and conducting data protection impact assessments
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, often with competing priorities, to gain agreement.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of standards and best practice for evaluation, including the Magenta Book and Government Functional Standard for Analysis.
• Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector and the funding landscape, and a passion for working in this area.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, learning about new approaches to evaluation and sharing this knowledge with others

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

GUCE Communications Manager Role

Community Energy is gaining momentum nationally, where people are increasingly coming together to take control of their own energy supplies.  Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE, pronounced “juice”) is looking to see communities along the Grand Union canal in Hertfordshire enjoy a clean and resilient energy system that benefits all.  We develop, support and promote renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for local communities from Watford to Tring, and build householder resilience by helping them reduce their bills and energy use.

We are seeking a Communications Manager for one day per week. Depending on the skills of the applicant the same individual could also cover aspects of other roles we are looking to fill.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience in communications and marketing campaigns to join our small but expanding team. We are looking to extend reach, build our network and develop a stronger online presence across our different project areas.

The role will include the development and execution of a Communications and Marketing Strategy for the organisation.  Alongside the strategic planning of our comms work, the role will also include creating materials and content for campaigns to engage members of the public, potential partners, funders and investors.

As our Communications Manager you will play a leading role in delivering our contribution to the two-year National Lottery funded project ‘Community Energy People’.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing a Communications and Marketing Strategy, to build GUCE's brand, support existing project events, hiring, volunteer opportunities, and initiatives.

• Assisting the Development Officer and PM in communications to stakeholders and the public for projects, using the REGEN guide as the basis.

• Ensuring a steady flow of social media content that supports our projects and campaigns, on various platforms; mainly Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

• Creating and sharing engaging content, including text images and videos that promote GUCE and its key values. This may include attending in-person events on occasion to capture content.

• Ensuring that the social media strategy aligns with GUCE goals and values 

• Being aware of current social media trends and evaluating how GUCE can best participate

• Monitoring client engagement and interacting with clients and local groups on social media posts and platforms

• Creating on and offline materials, including blogs, leaflets, explainers, case studies, and FAQs to support our community engagement and fundraising work

• Working with the rest of the team to create materials that support the development of local Community Energy initiatives

• Undertaking website updates

• Producing a quarterly newsletter using Mailchimp, including news and gathering images from the wider team

• Setting up and running events and online meetings in various formats

• Providing regular written and verbal updates to the Board and other team members

• Advocating for the organisation's mission and objectives to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency adoption within the community.

Skills & Experience

Required

• You will have worked in an environment where you have developed a good command of communications/campaign management.

• Proven experience of delivering successful social media campaigns.

• Strong creative mindset.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, and knowledge of multiple online marketing channels and scheduling platforms such as  Meta Business Suite.

• Exceptional organisation and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others, combining professionalism and warmth.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to initiate conversations with various stakeholders, work as part of a team, and develop collaborations and partnerships.

• A commitment or interest in sustainability.

• A commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors, sustainable development, and community engagement.

• Experience with the Monday platform.

• Experience of persuading, influencing and negotiating successfully with a range of stakeholders and an understanding of how to engage with a range of diverse audiences.

• Understanding of social media analytics, SEO and Google analytics for impact measurement.

• Photography skills.

• Videography/Video editing skills for social media.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: Pro-rated salary for 1 day per week, £7,000 to £9,500 per annum (£34,000 to £47,000 full time equivalent) depending on experience plus 3% pension contribution.

Hours: 1 day per week (7.5 hours). The working hours can be flexible.

Location: Home-working, ideally within the GUCE catchment area from Watford to Tring.

You will need to travel to meet stakeholders, attend relevant meetings and visit potential sites. You may be called upon to work outside office hours.

Contractual arrangements: 12 months fixed term with the opportunity to extend, subject to 3 months’ probation.

There is a notice period of four weeks from both sides

Holidays: The equivalent of 28 days per annum excluding Bank Holidays, pro-rata for the part-time nature of the post.

Reporting to: John Bell, Chair

Start date: As soon as possible

Equal opportunities 

We actively encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, belief systems, sexual orientations and gender identities to apply for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups. We are working towards being a Disability Confident employer and are open to discussing how best to make that work with our successful candidate.

We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you have a disability (as defined under the Equality Act, 2010) that you would like to declare. Please also let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to ensure that the application process is as accessible to you as possible.

How to apply

Please apply via Charity Job.

Closing date:

19.8.2025 by 23:30

If you have any questions regarding the role or your application please get in touch via the email address on the GUCE website.

Funding for this role is provided through the Community Energy People Project 

Thanks to National Lottery players, Community Energy Pathways has been awarded £1.5M from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to deliver its Community Energy People project over three years. The Community Energy People project will enable 11 community energy groups across 11 counties to employ people for the first time, recruit more volunteers and deliver more projects, and faster. The new workforce will represent our diverse community. Community Energy Pathways will provide training and mentoring to those groups, as well as governance, HR and marketing support.  

Changing Markets is looking for a skilled and driven Research Manager to join our dynamic team. This is a new position and a unique opportunity for a seasoned researcher to help us build evidence base to accelerate climate solutions and hold big corporate polluters accountable. The position is full-time with flexible working environment and at least three days a week in our London office, based close to Liverpool Street Station. Initially, the focus of the work will mostly be on food system transformation, so experience in that field is a plus.

The Role:

We are looking for a Research Manager with at least seven years of professional experience in developing high impact research and a track record of producing high-quality publications. All our campaigns have a strong research focus, whether market research, investigating corporate sustainability claims, supply-chain links or product-testing. Over the years, we have worked with a range of scientists, external consultants, investigators and laboratories to develop our research reports and briefings. We are now in position where we would like to bring elements of this in-house, by expanding our small team to include someone with strong technical research and writing skills, numerical and data analysis experience and someone who is confident with Excel and other more advance data processing platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the design, implementation, and management of high-impact research projects, including writing the technical parts of our reports and helping to analyse data.

· Collect and process data that will be used to produce authoritative reports and briefings to support campaign goals and policy engagement.

· Conduct in-depth investigations into corporate sustainability and climate reporting practices, identifying greenwashing and gaps in corporate accountability.

· Collaborate with campaigners, communications specialists, and external partners to align research outputs with strategic goals.

· Oversee and quality-assure research from external consultants and collaborators.

· Track emerging trends in corporate climate and ESG disclosures to inform the organisation’s strategy.

Essential Requirements:

· Minimum 7 years of professional experience in research, with a proven track record of producing high-quality reports and publications.

· Excellent analytical skills, demonstrable aptitude for numerical work, data collection and processing

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other such programmes, including data analysis, pivot tables, and managing large datasets.

· Demonstrated expertise in corporate climate reporting, sustainability disclosures, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., CSRD, SFDR, TCFD).

· Experience working within or alongside campaigning organisations or NGOs, with an understanding of how research can drive public and policy impact.

· Strong investigative skills and ability to critically assess complex corporate data and narratives.

· Excellent writing skills, with the ability to translate and interpret technical findings into compelling content for a variety of audiences.

· A self-starter with collaborative spirit and good communication skills, with the ability to work independently as well as in multicultural teams across geographies.

Desirable:

· Post-graduate degree in a technical and/or scientific discipline

· Experience in managing cross-border research collaborations or investigative projects.

· Passion for environmental and climate issues, with in-depth knowledge of climate science.

· Familiarity with communications strategies or media engagement related to environmental or social campaigns.

· Experience in managing research projects and outputs within the confines of grant-funded activities.

What We Offer:

· A meaningful role in a fast-paced, mission-driven organisation.

· Flexible working environment.

· A supportive and passionate international team.

ABOUT CHANGING MARKETS FOUNDATION

The Changing Markets Foundation was formed to accelerate and scale up solutions to sustainability challenges by leveraging the power of markets. We create and support campaigns that expose irresponsible corporate practices and shift market share away from unsustainable products and companies towards environmentally and socially beneficial solutions. We work on a range of different topics at the intersection of environmental and social issues and have a strong track record of winning campaigns.

Changing Markets Foundation is a Dutch-registered foundation (Stichting) with offices in Utrecht, Brussels and London. This role is based in London.
 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

50,000-55,000 £/year depending on experience. We also offer benefits, such as health and life insurance, and an annual sports and wellbeing allowance. Annual leave is 25 days per calendar year (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays.

 

HOW TO APPLY?

Please submit your CV and a cover letter demonstrating the experience and skills listed in the job description by close of business on Thursday, 7 August 2025. Because of the large number of applications we receive, we will only contact selected candidates to arrange an interview.

We will hold the first round of interviews in early September.

Changing Markets is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Right to Work Requirement

Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Changing Markets Foundation – Research Manager

Job Title: Research Manager

Location: Hybrid (UK) with three days in the office

Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to play a pivotal role in our Head Office in Aldgate.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hestia at a pivotal point in its fundraising journey. Over the past five years, Hestia has developed a successful and growing fundraising programme, which includes support from charitable trusts and foundations, statutory grant makers, corporate partners, individual givers, and high-value donors. The Philanthropy Manager will play a key role in shaping and developing Hestia's philanthropy programme, with a focus on individual giving, legacies, and major donor relationships. This role offers the chance to significantly grow the programme's reach and impact.

As Philanthropy Manager, you will be a confident and strategic relationship manager with the ability to engage, inspire, and steward a portfolio of major donors and prospects. Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, you will deliver personalised stewardship plans, craft compelling proposals, and manage a pipeline of four, five, and six-figure gifts. You will also line manage the Senior Supporter Care and Finance Coordinator, contributing to a high-performing and motivated team. This role is ideal for a proactive fundraiser who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by domestic abuse, modern slavery, and mental health challenges.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for:

The ideal candidate will be highly literate and numerate, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. They will bring proven experience in building and managing relationships with high-value donors, successfully stewarding individuals to secure five- and six-figure gifts. They will have a strong track record in developing and delivering individual giving and donor stewardship campaigns, as well as managing complex, cross-team projects and leading people, whether through formal line management or working with volunteers.

The candidate will be organised, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. They will have strong digital skills, including confident use of CRM and email marketing systems, along with MS Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. With a creative and innovative approach to fundraising, they will also have a solid understanding of data protection legislation (GDPR) and safeguarding principles. Importantly, they will demonstrate empathy and alignment with Hestia's mission, supporting individuals affected by domestic abuse, modern slavery, and mental health challenges.

Interview Process:

Interviews will be held at our Head Office in London on 2nd and 4th September 2025

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Our Team Leaders coordinate and run impactful and enjoyable volunteering events at which donated children's books are checked, organised and boxed for distribution by groups of corporate volunteers.  They are responsible for managing all aspects of the day and also for helping ensure that the volunteers that attend understand the value of their contribution.

Our Team Leaders work as part of a team and are supported by Volunteer Coordinators at each session. Your role as a Team Leader will be to set overall objectives for the day, to brief your team at the outset and to ensure health and safety protocol is adopted. 

Our volunteering events are received very positively by participants and are very well regarded by corporates, most of which choose to book with us on a repeat basis.  The Team Leader is largely responsible for setting the tone of each day, for ensuring their effective management and for checking that all attendees can contribute and participate fully.

On any typical day with us this role might include:

• Briefing the Volunteer Coordinators so that they can support you
• Briefing the wider volunteer pool at the start of the session: introducing the rationale for our work and setting objectives 
• Ensuring plans are achieved and completing necessary reporting.

We run two volunteering days a week at our Birmingham HQ and are looking for a Team Leader that can help run one or both of these days - opening up the unit, managing the session and helping us reach our gifting objectives.

In London we are also looking for someone able to work one to two days per week, possibly more from time to time if they are available.

We welcome around 350,000 visitors to Waddesdon Manor and over 2 million browsers to our websites each year.  Waddesdon Manor offers visitors a programme of changing exhibitions, talks and tours, family activities and public events.  The income from our private events, shop, restaurants and sixteen-bedroom hotel help support keeping the Manor open to the public, our education programme and the care of the collections and gardens for all to enjoy. 

What you will do:

The role encompasses all aspects of digital marketing activity, including both B2B and B2C. You’ll also be supporting commercial activities for Waddesdon Manor, the trading company RWL which includes Catering for the Manor operation, visitors, retail, public events, private events, The Bow and The Five Arrows, and any special projects for the Rothschild Foundation e.g. future commercial property developments.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop and deliver an online strategy to drive engagement and conversion across Waddesdon’s digital channels.
• Develop and manage digital content, including copywriting and proofreading content to develop our storytelling and ensure academic accuracy, standards and tone of voice are consistent.
• Manage updates to the website to reflect the brand and optimise commercial performance.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to implement new content, amends and updates, which optimise the website and keep information up-to-date. Be the point of contact to help other departments with advice on digital content. 
• Manage SEO focused activities to increase quality traffic across the website. 
• Plan and manage social media strategy to drive engagement and build new audiences.
• Track and report digital performance across digital channels to enable strategic decision making and share information across the organisation.
• Work with external agencies as required, including managing the Google Grant.
• Be part of project teams to deliver a new website for Waddesdon, trading subsidiaries and the Rothschild Foundation, and support integration of new systems including a DAMS and CRM. 
• Help to develop strategic marketing campaigns for the business and develop plans to increase audiences.
• Monitor the outcomes of marketing activity and evaluate against plans, contributing to monthly reports. 
• Develop partnership ideas for content and social media and work with third parties as required to deliver these.
• Monitor competitor activity to ensure we are learning and evolving to become as relevant and engaging as possible.
• Contribute to marketing budget management and assist with budget forward planning in liaison with the managers of each business area eg RWL Heads of Department.
• Work closely with the wider marketing team and all colleagues across Waddesdon, sharing news on activity, to ensure that opportunities are maximised.

You will be a great fit if:

You are a strategic thinker, with a strong creative and innovative background. You’ll combine your marketing digital knowledge and skills with the creative content required in this role.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter for this role:

• Experience of producing and delivering a range of digital content
• Experience of managing SEO and driving website traffic
• Proven experience delivering successful digital marketing campaigns to meet targets
• Excellent copy writing and proof-reading skills
• Experience of planning and scheduling social media campaigns
• Experience of business reporting and forecasting
• Ecommerce experience in the retail sector with proven success to drive sales online
• Comprehensive knowledge of the heritage sector and ecommerce
• Excellent prioritisation and time management skills coupled with the ability to work under pressure and deliver results under tight deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly and successfully across teams and hierarchies and build relationships at all levels including excellent interpersonal skills and evidence of ability to influence decision-making
• Technical skills in web CMS editing and experience of managing an online shop
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, IT and office skills

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – Partnership Account Manager (Payroll Giving)

Location: Options for role to be site-based (Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire), hybrid or home-based contract with regular UK travel for partner meetings and events.
Salary: £50,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a proactive and relationships-driven Partnerships Account Manager for managing and growing a portfolio of corporate partners.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love, companionship and emotional support.

Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now looking to build a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to diversify income, expand their portfolio and accelerate income from mission-aligned businesses.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships, this role will take a lead on nurturing existing partnerships and developing new ones, with a specific focus on increasing income through employee engagement and payroll giving schemes. It will also ensure that each partnership is maximised and aligned with Hearing Dogs’ mission and fundraising goals.

The post-holder will work closely with internal teams and corporate supporters to deliver engaging campaigns, employee fundraising, volunteering opportunities and impactful communications that help raise income and awareness for the charity.

It is a role that will require excellent stewardship, creativity and commercial awareness skills for mutual value – that means you will need strong relationship management and excellent communication skills. A background in corporate fundraising will be essential, alongside the ability to identify and maximise the potential of corporate support opportunities, including financial and in-kind support. You will also have experience of managing charity-of-the-year partnerships or working with employee fundraising programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to help expand a portfolio of meaningful, long-term corporate partnerships for an organisation that is changing lives every day, with the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.

If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.

Closing date: Monday 11th August, 9.00 am.