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Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
 - family-friendly policies
 - 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
 - three x basic salary life assurance cover
 - free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
 - 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) - access to a wellbeing app
 - flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
 - learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
 - commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
 - we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
 
This is a pivotal senior leadership role within Dementia UK, responsible for shaping and delivering the charity’s UK-wide policy and public affairs strategy to drive meaningful change for people affected by dementia.
The Head of Policy and Public Affairs will lead a dynamic team, providing strategic direction and expert insights to ensure the organisation’s influencing work is impactful, evidence-based, and aligned with its 2025–2030 strategy.
The postholder will play a central role in positioning Dementia UK as a thought leader in dementia care, championing the role of Admiral Nurses and ensuring that the lived experiences of people with dementia and their families are embedded in all policy outputs and public affairs activity.
Working closely with the Deputy Director of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs, and the Head of Campaigns, the postholder will lead the development and implementation of integrated influencing strategies across the UK, recognising the nuances of devolved governments and regional contexts. They will build and maintain relationships with high impact stakeholders in parliament, government, and across the sector to secure tangible policy improvements in dementia care and support.
To be successful in this role, you will bring significant experience working within policy and public affairs with proven experience of leading policy development from evidence-gathering through to publication and implementation. You will have a proven ability to lead, inspire and manage teams alongside a deep understanding of UK health and social care systems, including devolved policy landscapes in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence national agendas and help ensure no one faces dementia alone.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation).
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
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!
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.
This is your opportunity to join a successful, friendly and supportive team of fundraisers and play a significant role in delivering successful multichannel fundraising campaigns, while building strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
As an Individual Giving Fundraiser, you’ll be managing the planning, delivery and analysis of multichannel regular giving campaigns. It’s an exciting time to join the team and we are looking for an enthusiastic team player with great organisation and attention to detail to join the team and raise millions for terminally ill people and their loved ones. We are in a period of exciting growth, with new activity added to our portfolio and lots of opportunities to develop your Fundraising practise in a supportive and collaborative environment.
The role will include, but not limited to, campaign management, creative development of online and offline campaigns, managing budgets, analysing results and strategic thinking.
You will have had some fundraising and campaign management experience in the charity sector or have worked previously in a results driven environment. More importantly than that, you are a motivated problem solver, looking to make a difference, eager to grow and expand your knowledge of direct marketing.
What we are looking for:
- Someone who is results-driven and proactive, with a passion for the sector and Marie Curie’s vision to create the best end of life experience for everyone within the UK
 - Friendly and supportive team player who enjoys collaboration and idea-generation
 - You will be eager to develop and refine your campaign management skills, with a desire to test new approaches and continually improve ways of working
 - Excellent time management and numerical skills with a keen eye for detail
 - A critical thinker who uses their analytical skills to dissect results and develop insights
 
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
 
Additional information
Application & Interview Process:
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
 - Close date for applications: 9th November 2025
 - We’ll be conducting interviews throughout the advertising period, so don’t wait until the closing date to apply!
 
Salary:£27,450-£30,500 per annum depending on experience
Contract:Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours per week
Based: UK wide. Applicants will be required to travel to London once per month. Travel costs for the London visit will be covered.
About the opportunity
Working closely with the Fundraising Manager and Head of Philanthropy, you will support a range of fundraising activities, most predominantly researching new avenues for funding within trusts, foundations and corporate partners, completing grant applications, carrying out communications and reporting to existing funders and raising the profile of the charity through representing Action Tutoring at funder or networking events. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in the world of fundraising activities, working with a passionate, committed and driven team.
Closing date: Sunday, 30th November 2025
Interviews: Wednesday, 10th and Thursday 11th December 2025
Start date: Monday 1st February 2026
Contract and hours: Fixed term 12 month maternity cover contract. We are open to 0.6FTE to 1FTE for the right candidate. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
Location: This role is remote. The candidate can be based anywhere in the England. Our London office address is: x+why, 8-10, Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH. Occasional travel may be required for this role.
 
Duties and responsibilities
- Research new opportunities for Action Tutoring to explore for fundraising and carry out initial enquiries to determine suitability to apply to trusts and foundations.
 - Prepare and submit grant applications to suitable trusts, foundations and corporates, carrying out careful research to ensure the applications are as strong as possible and include relevant data and case studies.
 - Work alongside the Corporate Partnerships Team to encourage corporate support through donations or grants.
 - Identify and lead on local fundraising opportunities in Action Tutoring’s nine key regions, for example researching and submitting applications for local grants and to local businesses.
 - Research and determine suitability of profile raising opportunities or awards for Action Tutoring to apply to, such as corporate Charity of the Year opportunities, the Third Sector Awards and Charity Awards.
 
A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to the BreatheHR advert.
Person specification 
Qualifications criteria:
- Previous experience in fundraising, or transferable experience that shows strong writing skills.
 - Right to work in the UK.
 
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others: 
- Outstanding communicator; strong written and verbal communication skills; able to make an exciting and compelling case for support.
 - Creative and ambitious.
 - Proactive and tenacious personality; willing to seek out and pursue opportunities.
 - Highly organised; able to prioritise, multi-task and manage work to deadlines.
 - High computer literacy.
 - Adaptable and open to learning and feedback.
 - Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
 - Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
 
You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have: 
- Prior experience of fundraising work, particularly if it is within trusts and foundations. This could be in a paid role, or on a voluntary basis or as part of work experience.
 - Experience of building relationships with stakeholders.
 
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.
                    Salary: £57,000.00 per annum
Location: London Old Street (with flexible hybrid working options)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 per week – we are also open to flexible/part time applicants
Closing date: Tuesday the 18th of November at 11:30pm
Please note that interviews will be taking place on Monday the 1st of December. This will consist of a formal interview followed by a stakeholder panel interview on the same day.
Shelter is looking for a talented Head of High Value Operations and Stewardship to build the newly formed Operations and Stewardship team, which will provide our high value supporters across England and Scotland with an outstanding supporter experience and ultimately drive generosity to power Shelter’s fight for home. This person will need a deep understanding and extensive experience of high-value fundraising and a proven track record in leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams to problem solve through innovation.
If this sounds like the right next step in your career, we invite you to apply for this newly created role. Join us in Shelter’s Fight for Home and help shape and lead our fundraising strategy.
About the role
This is a new and exciting role at Shelter, as the post-holder you will have the opportunity to head up a new function which will empower Shelter’s high value fundraisers to deliver transformative partnerships and donor relationships by providing exceptional operational support, donor insight, and high-quality resources. This team will help to build meaningful relationships that motivate supporters, diversifies our audiences, and secures the sustainable income needed to end the housing emergency.
This position is key to support our bold ambitions to grow high value income and provide best in class donor stewardship and experience. You will have the opportunity to shape our High Value Partnerships Operations and Stewardship function, making it your own. It is a very exciting time to be joining us as we launch our new four-year strategic plan.
What to expect
This cross High Value Partnerships team brings together the existing functions Prospect Development and High Value Events alongside the brand-new Information and Assets function. You will be responsible for overseeing these functions and developing the cross-team strategy. There are two excellent senior managers to lean on delivering Prospect Development and HV Events, so it is expected the main focus for the first 6-12 months will be driving the development of Information and Assets.
You will be required to translate organisational priorities into compelling cases for support and donor communications, create and manage funding priorities and funding gaps, improve access to case studies and other storytelling tools, partner with HVP teams to understand their requirement and their prospects and donor’s needs. Your work will be key to creating an inspiring donor experience that clearly demonstrates impact and encourages continued support.
You will champion new ways of working and best practice in high value fundraising operations, working to develop streamlined processes and systems to empower fundraisers with the tools they need to work their portfolios efficiently through the donor journey.
About you
We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced individual who has a strong understanding of high-value fundraising and a proven track record of leading and motivating multi-disciplinary teams, ideally within a high value fundraising environment.
You will need to have the ability to identify fundraising opportunities within complex strategic plans and be able to effectively shape these into compelling presentations for potential funders to drive income.
Being a natural relationship-builder, you will excel at collaborating and influencing teams both within and outside of fundraising to drive success and achieve shared goals.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Charity Worker Discount
- Blue Light Card Discount
- 30 days of annual leave
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Pension
- Interest free travel loans
- Access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
The newly formed High Value Operations & Stewardship team will sit in the High Value Partnerships (HVP) sub-directorate which is part of Shelter’s Income Generation directorate. It’s an award-winning team that is responsible for all areas of high value income generation across philanthropy, trusts and foundations, statutory funders, corporate partners and legacies to power Shelter’s fight for home.
Shelter’s High Value Partnerships (HVP) team is an energetic group of around 50 talented professionals who collectively raise over £30 million each year through voluntary and statutory income. By harnessing the support, networks, influence, and expertise of our supporters, the team plays a crucial role in powering our mission to fight for home.
As our portfolio of high-value funders continues to grow—and with ambitious targets ahead—we’re building a dedicated operations function to act as the central hub for knowledge, insight, and coordination within HVP. This new function will lead enabling projects and drive collaboration across Shelter, ensuring our fundraisers have everything they need to secure transformational support.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include responses to the ‘About You’ points in the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We work together to achieve our shared purpose
 - We enable decision making
 - We create change and align behind our strategy
 
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Stop Ecocide International is an international, single purpose advocacy NGO with high-level networks and grassroots teams around the world. We are the driving force at the heart of global momentum towards recognition of ecocide as a crime at national, regional and international levels, in order to deter, prevent and sanction the worst harms to nature.
At a pivotal moment in our growth, we'rerecruiting an outstanding Fundraising Lead, who will play a key role in accelerating Stop Ecocide International’s income growth at a crucial inflection point in our movement.
This role can be full-time or part-time, with salary and hours flexible for the right candidate.
This is an unique opportunity to make a difference in one of the most exciting and transformative initiatives on the planet right now.
Job Description: Fundraising Lead
The Fundraising Lead is both a new business development and relationship management role: you will proactively secure new, high-value philanthropic and corporate partnerships while managing and uplifting existing relationships with foundations, HNWIs, and private sector partners.
You will bring a strong sales and new business mindset, capable of inspiring and influencing senior decision-makers across sectors, while stewarding long-term, strategic partnerships. Working closely with the small but agile wider team and senior management, you will deliver against ambitious income targets, build a robust pipeline, and ensure Stop Ecocide International maximises its fundraising potential as momentum for ecocide law builds globally.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development
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Lead the identification, research, and development of a pipeline of new philanthropic, corporate, and HNWI prospects.
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Cultivate and secure six and seven-figure partnerships across the private and philanthropic sectors.
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Develop compelling, tailored propositions and pitches that inspire significant investment in SEI’s mission.
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Use creativity and influence to engage prospects in new markets and sectors, positioning SEI as a partner of choice.
 
Account Management & Uplift
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Manage and grow existing funder and partner relationships, ensuring excellent stewardship and maximising renewal, uplift, and multi-year commitments.
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Deliver high-quality reporting, impact updates, and engagement opportunities for funders.
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Build strong internal relationships to ensure funder deliverables are met and partners are inspired to deepen their support.
 
Strategic Leadership & Collaboration
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Contribute to the development and delivery of SEI’s fundraising strategy, ensuring philanthropy is central to organisational growth.
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Represent SEI at senior-level meetings, events, and networks to strengthen our external presence and relationships.
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Work cross-organisationally, briefing and engaging colleagues and leadership in fundraising opportunities.
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Promote an income-generation culture across the organisation, building confidence and ambition in fundraising.
 
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
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Demonstrable track record of securing six or seven-figure philanthropic or corporate partnerships.
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Strong sales and new business experience, with proven ability to build and close a pipeline of high-value opportunities.
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Experience in account management, with a focus on growing existing funder partnerships and securing uplift.
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Excellent relationship-building skills with senior leaders, HNWIs, and corporate decision-makers.
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Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of turning complex ideas into compelling narratives.
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Entrepreneurial, proactive, and resilient, with the ability to operate at pace and deliver results.
 
Desirable
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Knowledge of international systems change, governance, climate, environment & legal funding landscapes.
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Experience of working in both the private and not-for-profit sectors.
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Experience using CRM systems and tracking documents for pipeline management and reporting.
 
Reporting to: COO
Working with: COO & CEO
Benefits
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Remote with occasional travel to donor meetings, conferences and events. Easy access to London useful.
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Pension scheme
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5.6 weeks FTE annual leave, including bank holidays (pro rata)
 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you someone who enjoys helping others and creating positive experiences?
As a Supporter Stewardship Officer, you will play a key part in delivering an excellent experience for our valued members, donors, and supporters. You’ll be the first point of contact for our supporters, helping them feel informed, appreciated, and inspired to continue their support. This is a rewarding role where your ability to build relationships and provide high-quality support will help strengthen our fundraising efforts and community connections.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional front-line support to new and existing supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
 - Build and maintain positive relationships with supporters, encouraging continued and increased involvement.
 - Work collaboratively across the Supporter Stewardship Team and other departments to provide a seamless experience.
 - Direct supporter queries to the appropriate area of the organisation efficiently and accurately, ensuring an integrated approach.
 - Promote additional fundraising opportunities and relevant products to increase income where appropriate.
 - Ensure supporter records are accurately maintained on the CRM database.
 - Respond promptly and effectively to all supporter enquiries in line with our supporter care charter.
 - Follow all data protection, audit, and compliance requirements.
 
About You:
- Experience providing excellent supporter or customer service.
 - Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a confident telephone manner.
 - Able to handle challenging conversations with professionalism and empathy.
 - Competent in using Microsoft Office and databases.
 - A collaborative team player who enjoys working with others to achieve shared goals.
 - Organised, accurate, and able to manage time effectively in a busy environment.
 - Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and responsibilities.
 
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
 - Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
 - 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
 - Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
 - Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
 - Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
 - Enhanced pension scheme.
 - Opportunities for training and personal development.
 - Hybrid working.
 
The full job description and further information about working for the MND Association is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 2 days per week, with the flexibility to attend more regularly in line with organisation needs.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you. Join us as a Supporter Stewardship Officer and help us continue to build lasting relationships with those who make our work possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Ability Works Employment Support Coordinator
Location: Rochford, Basildon & Castle Point
Reports to: Ability Works Employment Manager
Salary: £16,438.50
Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent (22.5 hours per week)
Hamelin exists to reimagine life for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, enabling limitless possibilities. Hamelin is seeking a passionate, self-motivated and confident coordinator to support our expanding Ability Works project. In this diverse role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring our individuals meet their goals and create a lasting impact in our communities as well as being the first point of call for new individuals accessing the service.
Ability Works - This initiative focuses on enabling adults with learning disabilities and autistic people to gain meaningful and fulfilling paid employment. The project thrives on outcomes, motivation and a can-do approach.
This role is crucial in making sure we deliver exceptional service, stay compliant, and run our project efficiently— whilst ensuring our mission, vision and values are not compromised.
The Employment Support Coordinator will regularly meet with participants to listen, offer support and help them identify their best job match, reflecting their skills and aspirations.
In your day-to-day role, you will be striving to build, expand and strengthen the project whilst working closely with the Employment Manager to ensure all key performance indicators and any project targets are met. The role is responsible for onboarding individuals into the project as well as delivering face-to-face mentoring, work experience in and outdoors and coaching.
Project Skills:
- Support with the daily operations of the project scope.
 - Supporting individuals through CV production, profiling, interview techniques, attending interviews, workshops, job clubs and managing their health at work.
 - Adhere to the strategies to grow and enhance the projects, meeting the ever-changing needs of those we support.
 - Identify skills gaps for participants and offer Asdan short courses to support development.
 - Building relationships with community partners including DWP, Social Care and prescribers, and other charities and government organisations to gain referrals for the project.
 - Sourcing job opportunities for your participants through regular contact with key local employers.
 
Teamwork:
- Work in partnership with Hamelin’s service offer, especially the Links service and Opportunity Center.
 - Ensure the project remains a motivated team that aligns with our values and goals.
 - Report on the performance of the current project, providing feedback and support to ensure high standards of care and efficiency.
 
Compliance and Quality Assurance:
- Follow Hamelin’s policies and procedures to maintain best practices and regulatory standards.
 - Implement and oversee quality assurance processes, including gathering feedback from project participants and colleagues to keep improving our service delivery.
 - Engage with and become involved with continuing self-development.
 
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Identify, build and maintain strong relationships with project participants, families, local and health authorities representatives, and other key stakeholders.
 - Represent the Charity and service at meetings, events, and forums, advocating for the needs and rights of those we support.
 - Work closely with other teams and services within the charity to ensure a unified approach to care and support.
 
Business Development:
- Identify and exploit opportunities for expanding the service, from new partnerships and funding sources both inside and outside health and care to innovative care models.
 - Prepare and present feedback and data when required, to the Employment Manager.
 - Lead marketing and promotion of the service, boosting awareness. interest and attracting new project participants.
 
About You
It’s essential that:
- You have at least two years’ experience within a coordination/administration service for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.
 - You have a proven track record of successful project administration.
 - You hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
 - Be ready to work flexibly, which could include weekends and bank holidays. You might also be asked to work in different services as needed.
 - We are a values-driven charity, and it is essential that all our colleagues truly live out our core values which are - We think differently, We enhance lives and We are community.
 
It’s desirable that:
- You have experience working in a charity or non-profit organisation.
 - You have links within community services.
 - You have experience in IT systems.
 - You’re familiar with the local community and relevant stakeholders.
 
*Interviews to be held the W/C 17th of November*
Defining care for a better future
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Head of Philanthropy
Location: Hybrid with 2-3 days a week at our Head Office (Vauxhall) for donor meetings
Salary: £60,066 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as our next Head of Philanthropy to provide strategic leadership to grow and diversify philanthropy income, delivering an ambitious growth plan across trusts and foundations and major donors.
The post holder will provide stragetic leadership to grow and diversify philanthropy income, delivering an ambitious growth plan across trusts and foundations, and major donors. You will strengthen existing relationships to deepen engagement and secure increased support, while proactively driving new business and developing robust pipelines to secure the long‑term sustainability and impact of Refuge’s work.
Closing Date: 09:00am 17 November 2025
First Interview Stage Date: 26th and 27th November 2025 via video conference
Second Interview Stage Date: 3rd / 4th December in person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund to recruit their new Head of Finance & IT. (Hybrid)
Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) is a UK charity dating back to 1836. Its objects are to prevent or relieve poverty and to relieve need arising from youth, age, ill health, disability and bereavement among people who are doctors or who have worked as doctors, and medical students and the dependants of such individuals.
- Location: Wimbledon.
 - Contract: Permanent, Full Time. Flexible working is available.
 - Hybrid working: A minimum of 3 days a week is required in the office.
 - Salary: £65.000pa - £70,000pa
 
Royal Medical Benevolent Fund (RMBF) provide advice and financial assistance in the form of grants at times of crisis and hardship. Our work is funded through a combination of donations, legacies and returns on our investments.
The Head of Finance & IT will manage the relationships with the three investment managers and the outsourced IT providers. It is a varied role, combining the strategic with the hands-on. It will suit a versatile individual who is happy to transition between multiple tasks. No two days will be the same. One moment you might be writing or reviewing Board papers, the next you might be managing an IT support call and then later on you might be rolling up your sleeves to post the final journal entries to complete the management accounts.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Finance
- Accurate, timely and user-friendly management accounts, cash flow projections and other relevant financial information, with associated recommendations where appropriate
 - An annual budget and accompanying management commentary
 - Draft statutory accounts which meet the latest SORP requirements, producing the audit file and being the lead contact for the Fund’s auditors during the annual external audit
 - Full compliance with UK charity and company financial regulations; and appropriate financial controls in place and complied with
 - The development and keeping up to date of a Finance department handbook, covering finance policies, practices and procedures
 - Successful leadership and development of the finance team
 - The development of, and assistance with the implementation of, financial strategies to enable the Fund to achieve its long-term goals
 - Support The Finance Committee’s investment management and monitor the Investment managers’ performance
 - Managing the payroll function (outsourced)
 - Managing the relationship with the pension scheme provider and staff salary sacrifice arrangements.
 
Information Technology
- Responsible for the development and implementation of the RMBF’s Information Technology strategy
 - Management and development of an accurate, up to date, user-friendly database to provide relevant information to support all areas of the RMBF’s work including casework, fundraising and communications
 - Cost effective development and use of IT within the Fund, to enable staff to make good use of IT for communication, record keeping and management information
 - Managing the relationship with the Fund’s outsourced IT support companies.
 
Person Specification
- Qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience
 - Good understanding of charity SORP
 - Experienced in preparing charity statutory accounts
 - Experienced in charity investment management; good understanding of charity investment and restricted funds
 - Good understanding of stakeholder pension and latest regulatory requirement
 - IT literate including database management and development and an advanced user of the Microsoft Office package
 - Good communication skills to be able to deliver a presentation to the stakeholders and manage business relationships with investment managers, IT providers, bankers and auditors as well as internally with department managers
 - Experience in team management
 - HR knowledge to be able to deputise for CEO in his absence
 
Please contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill onor by calling 020 7820 7311, for more information on the role and how to submit your application.
As Senior Direct Marketing Officer, you will operate with a level of autonomy, build excellent stakeholder relationships and deliver outstanding fundraising campaigns. A focus on results will be vital but how these are achieved will also form a large part of the role; considering the non-financial measures of quality in addition to more traditional measures of success.
Working with a number of teams and suppliers, you’ll be delivering direct marketing activity through a range of channels and media. The programme is an evolving one with change and growth happening in a lot of interesting areas. Your role will be to help to develop the supporter engagement programme; taking responsibility for long-term projects that will improve the future optimisation of campaigns. You’ll also be responsible for delivering exceptional fundraising campaigns to achieve ambitious income targets.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract, or on return of the substantive postholder, to cover a period of maternity leave.
Key Responsibilities:
Campaign Management
· Plan, manage and deliver successful campaigns across a range of channels and media.
· Manage projects that will improve the long-term success of campaigns.
· Deliver motivational fundraiser training and develop engaging fundraiser materials with agency stakeholders to ensure high-quality fundraising.
· Ensure compliance and adherence to regulation and codes of practice is considered in all campaign activity. This could include mystery shopping and call listening.
· Work closely with internal stakeholders across multiple teams to ensure effective processes are worked to and full campaign evaluation is possible.
· Continuous improvement through test and learn principles across all activity.
· Integration of campaigns across the charity to drive maximum value.
· Development of compelling communications and materials to support all activities.
People management
· Management and development of the Direct Marketing Executive - Engagement.
· Ensure direct report has clear, SMART objectives and a development plan in place.
· Complete routine 1-1 meetings and annual appraisals.
· Ensure direct report has goals and a development plan written up which are routinely reviewed.
· Agency relationship management across a variety of partners and suppliers, from building relationships and negotiating, to routine performance reviews.
Planning and budgeting
· Input to annual planning and development of individual giving campaigns.
· Support in the compilation of detailed income and expenditure campaign budgets.
· Work with Direct Marketing Manager in developing the Engagement programme and strategy.
· Input to monthly forecasting and regular reporting across a range of financial and non-financial KPIs.
Finance and reporting
· Ensure daily campaign tracking and reporting.
· Routine end of campaign reviews and analysis.
· Ongoing reporting on long-term success measures, such as retention, repeat giving and ROI.
· Invoice reconciliation and processing for timely payment.
· Non-financial KPI trend reporting, such as online conversions, email engagement, opt-out/in rates and quality scoring.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
Agile - As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £36,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 16th November 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us at via our website.
The Finance and Operations Officer is responsible for maintaining an efficient and streamlined service across the organisation to support and develop the charity’s finance administration, operations, governance and HR functions. It is ideal for someone who thrives on making sure everything behind the scenes works seamlessly to enable impactful frontline work.
You’ll support core functions helping ensure our systems are strong and efficient. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to our wider mission of supporting 250,000 young Londoners access healthy food, positive opportunities, and pathways into meaningful careers. You’ll help us live our values as a charity that’s authentically youth-led, nurturing talent and championing equity and inclusion in everything we do.
This is a varied and hands-on role, perfect for someone who’s proactive, organised and enjoys making things work better. You’ll use tools like Xero, Salesforce and Microsoft 365 to streamline processes, analyse data, and find smarter ways of working. You’ll manage communications with staff, suppliers and partners, provide diary support to the CEO, and help ensure compliance and good governance across the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Use your leadership excellence to shape the development of a Bristol-based charity serving homeless and vulnerable clients.
We are seeking an exceptional leader who brings experience of supporting organisational growth and excellence.
InHope helps people in Bristol overcome the insecurities of homelessness, hunger, addiction, and poor mental health. Working in partnership with individuals, churches, community groups and companies our vision is of communities where everybody can reach their God-given potential free from injustice and insecurity.
As the largest city in the South-West, Bristol has always had a challenge with rough sleeping, particularly amongst women. In recent years the need for our services has risen with acutely increasing rents and food prices.
This has led us to a thorough redesign of the way inHope functions. Instead of being organised by venue, since April 2025 we have been organised by the services we offer to clients through all of our venues. These cover provisions, shelter, client pathways and housing. The restructure is enabling us to provide better, more joined up services and for our clients, to not only meet their immediate needs, but to help them reach their God-given potential.
As Chief Executive you will lead our efforts to realise our vision, embedding the new structure, provide leadership to our skilled and proactive staff team of 40 and nearly 400 volunteers, and shape the development of our next five-year plan.
If you enjoy working in a dynamic and passionate organisation and are attracted to the challenge of working with highly committed staff, serving people with complex needs in a faith context, we would love to hear from you.
For more information please see the job pack attached. Closing date 10th November.
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Whether you're diving into admin, or rolling up your sleeves for event setup, you'll be the go-to person keeping everything running smoothly within the Marketing and Fundraising team. Alongside supporting a passionate team, you’ll also lead your own exciting projects. Excellent admin skills, a calm and diplomatic approach, and a knack for keeping things on track will ensure you succeed in this role. Charity experience is a plus, but what really matters is your background in marketing, fundraising, events, or similar and a passion for our ethos and values.
You will be based at our Maidstone HQ, set in wonderful grounds and woodlands, home to 2 friendly resident cats, sheep, donkeys, and guinea pigs. This hybrid role blends remote flexibility with 2–3 days a week on-site or at events, supporting a warm, experienced team that’s passionate about making a difference. If you love variety, teamwork, and are seeking a role in which you can really make a difference, this could be your perfect fit!
Please ensure you enclose a cover letter with your CV detailing your interest in Dandelion Time and how your skills and experience meet the selection criteria.
Children should grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, to feel loved and free of fear
                                


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Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values.
About Bristol Men’s Crisis House:
All our Accommodation services aim to support people to achieve maximum independence, and to move on to more independent accommodation. Bristol Men’s Crisis House service is an up to 14 night stay for men experiencing a Crisis.
How you will make a difference as a Team Leader:
Work Allocation and Monitoring: Assign tasks and responsibilities within the team. Ensure that team members are meeting service objectives, while also planning and prioritising key tasks.
Resource Management: Ensure adequate staffing levels to meet service outcomes.
Role Modelling and Practice Guidance: Lead by example, demonstrating professional values and behaviours. Provide expertise and guidance to the team on issues related to best practices.
Team Support and Development: Coach and mentor team members through individual and group supervision. Support team members' professional development within budgetary constraints.
Recruitment and Induction: Assist with hiring new staff and volunteers. Lead their induction and onboarding into the service.
Communication and Information Sharing: Ensure team members are informed about organisational updates and service developments.
Quality Improvement: Work collaboratively with the team to improve service quality and seek innovative approaches.
Administrative Responsibilities: Oversee administrative tasks, data collection, and reporting requirements. Ensure the quality and accuracy of data and information (RIS/RIVO systems, if applicable).
Essential Skills and Experience Required:
This role demands leadership skills, particularly in managing a team within a care or mental health context. It requires a blend of practical experience, a deep understanding of recovery, and an ability to maintain high standards of care and service delivery.
- Experience in Mental Health or Social Care: Direct experience supporting individuals with mental health issues or working in a social care environment in a paid or voluntary role.
 - Recovery Principles: A solid understanding of recovery principles and integrating them into daily practice.
 - Assessment and Planning: Proficient in assessing individual needs and risks. Able to create, implement, and review personalised support and risk management plans.
 
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer. We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.
We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.
Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation
We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We’re Rethink Mental Illness and no matter how bad things are, we can help people severely affected by mental illness to improve their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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IT & Data Support Officer
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Job Title: IT and Data Support Officer
Location: Based within Islington (Please note, there is no step free access). You will also work flexibly across multiple services including Elephant and Castle, Havering and central office, as well as some home working might be possible
Salary: £28,560
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. Flexibility may be required as per requirements of the service/department
About the role
We are looking for an IT and Data Officer to join our central team, working in collaboration with our services which are our Independent Approved Premises (IAP). You will maintain and support our data systems and IT infrastructure across our services, responsible for managing CRM systems and supporting with first line IT queries which could include ticketing requests, troubleshooting, technical issues, and liaising with internal and external partners to ensure consistent and timely data reporting.
You will work across multiple projects to ensure performance metrics are accurately tracked and communicated, proactively identifying and addressing any data or system related issues. You will support with continuous improvement for the service and wider organisation.
About you
We're looking for someone who is passionate about IT and data, able to utilise this within a practical working environment. You will be confident in using various tools and software with transferrable skills. We're looking for someone who understands SIG and what we do as an organisation, with a judgement free mindset, and comfortable working within any of our services, able to build good professional relationships with our staff internally, our residents, and external partners. We look for:
- Skills in data input, extraction, and reporting
 - Skills in online platforms and systems, ideally Power BI, Trello, Inform, and Microsoft Office
 - Familiarity in externally used systems by Ministry of Justice is highly desirable
 - Ability to translate and present technical knowledge and information to non-technical teams
 - Ability to deliver training to staff at all levels in reference to use of systems and develop training videos/materials
 - Working knowledge of business intelligence/reporting and database
 - Excellent communication skills and ability to deliver a rounded customer service experience both written and orally, and build effective relationships with others at all levels
 - Ability to problem solve, use own initiative, and work in a proactive manner
 - Ability to manage own time and determine priorities with competing tasks and meet deadlines
 - Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
 
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
 - Employer Pension Contribution
 - Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
 - Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
 - Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
 - Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
 - Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
 - Life Assurance Scheme
 - Cycle-to-work scheme
 - Annual Staff Awards
 - EDI Ambassador programme
 
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                        
                    
                        
                    
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                    
                        
                        

                    
                        

