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Pembroke College Oxford is seeking a highly organised and analytical Development Operations Manager to play a central role in supporting the College’s Development and fundraising activities.
Founded in 1624, Pembroke is an inclusive and dynamic College based on a central site in Oxford that combines historic quadrangles with award-winning new developments. The College has ambitious plans for the future and an active programme of alumni engagement, stewardship and fundraising to support its academic mission and long-term sustainability.
The Development Operations Manager is a pivotal role within the Development team. Working closely with the Development Director, the post-holder will be responsible for the operational foundations that underpin the College’s fundraising activity, including alumni database management, gift processing, prospect research, reporting, and insight generation. The role is essential to ensuring that the Development team works efficiently, accurately, and strategically, supported by high-quality data and robust processes.
The post-holder will manage the College’s alumni database (DARS), acting as a knowledgeable and trusted first point of contact for database queries, and will lead projects to improve data quality and compliance. They will also play a key role in analysing giving patterns and engagement trends, preparing reports for colleagues and committees, and supporting the identification and tracking of potential donors. In addition, the role includes dotted-line management responsibility for the Development Coordinator, with a particular focus on overseeing operational activity.
This post would suit someone who is confident working with complex data, highly numerate, and able to spot patterns and trends. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively within a small, interdependent team, while also exercising discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential information.
Benefits include membership of the University staff pension scheme, free lunches during working hours when the College kitchens are open, and a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days, in addition to public holidays. Opportunities for training and professional development are also available.
Key responsibilities
The main duties to be carried out by the post-holder include:
Data and Database Management
- Manage the alumni database (‘DARS’) and ensure that data held on alumni is GDPR compliant, comprehensive, and up to date.
- Oversee projects to maintain and improve the quality of the College’s alumni data and ensure engagement activities are accurately and effectively recorded.
- Produce data exports for third-parties such as consultancies and mailing houses and ensure any data received is processed and imported accurately.
- Produce accurate data content for publications such as lists of stewardship group members and deceased alumni.
- Become a competent ‘super-user’ of the DARS database and act as first point of contact for the Pembroke Development team for any queries about the database, ensuring that the team is both confident in using it and consistently recording data in line with GDPR.
- Actively engage with the central University team delivering the successor to DARS, ‘Halo’, to ensure it meets the College’s requirements, and lead on the migration to Halo at the appropriate time.
Prospect Research and Tracking
- Undertake prospect research to identify potential major donors among the College’s alumni and supporter base.
- Oversee research into alumni in particular regions in advance of College trips.
- Manage Pembroke’s prospect management processes, working with fundraisers and others to identify and assign new prospects within the team.
- Work with the Development Coordinator to prepare donor and prospect profiles ahead of events, trips, and meetings.
Insights, Trends and Segmentation
- Working closely with the Development Officer (Regular Giving and Legacies), proactively and creatively analyse patterns of giving to enable the team to target and segment Regular Giving appeals more effectively.
- Conduct research into wider sector giving trends, and provide recommendations for better engagement.
- Prepare regular reports on donor and engagement activities for the team and wider College, including the Development Committee and Campaign Board.
Gift Processing
- Ensure all changes to Direct Debits including cancellations and amendments are actioned in the agreed timescales. Communicate with donors in respect to these changes.
- Liaise regularly with the PCFNA (Pembroke’s 501(c)(3)) to ensure donations made through it are accurate.
- Record all donations including cheques/PCFNA/one-off bank payments as pledges on DARS.
- Identify missed pledge payments or recurring gifts.
- Support the Finance Business Partner in all Gift Aid administration including Gift Aid compliance, securing outstanding Gift Aid declarations and updating old Gift Aid declarations and review of non-eligible declarations.
- Liaise closely with the finance team to ensure donations are accurately classified and reported
- Ensure that gift agreements and associated commitments (e.g. Gift Aid, pledges, payment schedules) are recorded accurately and actioned.
- Research into historic donor funds, where necessary.
Gift Acceptance
- Manage the gift acceptance process, ensuring that the College accepts gifts appropriately and in line with its Gift Acceptance Policy and Fundraising Policy.
- Undertake all necessary research and due diligence on prospective donors, and liaise with the central University and third-party providers of due diligence services where required.
- Oversee the gift acknowledgement process.
Management
- Supervise (with a dotted line reporting relationship) the Development Coordinator, with particular responsibility for overseeing their work in the Operations functional area.
- Be available for regular 1:1 meetings and as a point of contact for any queries, and support their line manager in making sure they receive all necessary training, induction and information to succeed in their role.
Other
- In common with all posts, ensure compliance with the College’s policies and procedures, statutory obligations, and best practice.
- Be the principal liaison with the Gift Registry and DARS teams, and keep upto-date with changes/improvements to the system and how to utilise them.
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required by the Development Director, which may include travel and occasional event attendance outside standard working hours.
For person specification, please see the Job Description attached.
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and a covering letter, together with details of two referees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As our Senior Information and Compliance Officer you’ll be at the forefront of a team developing, implementing and maintaining robust legal and compliance programmes to help ensure we comply with our regulatory and fundraising obligations.
We’re looking for someone who will support our delivery and income generation to ensure proportionate compliance vs industry regulation and legal requirements.
Your ability to influence and work together with others will help us promote a culture of quality and regulatory compliance.
Join us and be a part of something truly transformative. Together, we can change the narrative around diabetes and create a more inclusive world.
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The Stag operates through a low-risk hall-hire business model. It is not allowed to promote its own shows – it provides the professional facilities for others to hire space and put on shows.
Reporting to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, the CEO leads a small, professional and dedicated team (currently 20 employees (17.8 FTE)) boosted with part-time casuals in the box office plus a team of volunteers at events. The CEO will ensure the charity fulfils its mission and achieves its charitable objectives whilst maintaining the strong financial sustainability it now enjoys.
The role requires the CEO to a be a BIIAB personal licence holder and to act as Designated Premises Supervisor as well as being the Company Secretary. More details from The Stag's website.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a natural relationship builder to work with some of our most generous individual supporters – and to find new ones!
In this dynamic role within a small and friendly team, you’ll be involved in a range of exciting philanthropic relationships, both leading your own portfolio, and supporting on some of our biggest philanthropic partnerships.
We’re looking for someone who can deliver personalised donor experiences and programmes, collaborate with colleagues across our organisation, and build strong, long-lasting relationships.
Your ability to influence and inspire others will help us change the lives of people living with diabetes across the UK. Join us and be a part of something truly transformative. Together, we can create world where diabetes can do no harm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Bipolar UK, our mission is simple yet life‑changing: to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and thrive.
We work to reduce stigma, improve understanding, and ensure no one faces the condition alone. Our vision is a world where every person affected by bipolar has access to the right treatment and support, an understanding community, and the tools to live well.
About Bipolar UK
We are the only national charity dedicated to supporting people affected by bipolar. Through our peer support line, peer support groups, eCommunity, digital tools, workplace training, research collaborations and awareness‑raising campaigns, we reach tens of thousands of people each year.
Our work improves understanding, reduces isolation and empowers people to stay well. We are a small, ambitious, and fast‑growing team driven by purpose, compassion and innovation. Our culture is collaborative, supportive and rooted in lived experience.
Job Summary
The Senior Partnership Officer will play a pivotal role in building, strengthening and diversifying Bipolar UK’s high‑value relationships, with a particular emphasis on corporate fundraising and identifying strategic, mutually beneficial collaborations that support the charity’s long‑term needs.
Working closely with the Strategic Partnership Manager, you will manage and grow our portfolio of major donors, corporate supporters, and strategic partners. You will provide exceptional stewardship, ensuring partners feel valued, engaged, and inspired to deepen their relationship with us.
A key part of the role will involve proactively identifying and cultivating new corporate prospects, developing compelling propositions, crafting funding proposals, and pitching confidently to decision‑makers at all levels. You will help implement robust cultivation plans and ensure effective monitoring and evaluation across all partnership activity.
You will also work collaboratively across the wider Fundraising Team - including with the Fundraising Officer - supporting campaigns, events, and individual giving where needed.
This is a home‑based position with travel required for meetings and events across the UK. Some evening or weekend work may be required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Growing Corporate and Strategic Partnerships
- Drive the growth of corporate fundraising through proactive identification, research and cultivation of new corporate prospects.
- Develop innovative, mutually beneficial partnership opportunities, including Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Charity of the Year, sponsorships, staff fundraising, corporate challenge events, payroll giving and cause‑related marketing.
- Create compelling propositions tailored to corporate audiences.
- Lead and support pitches to secure long‑term, strategic and income‑generating partnerships.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Services, Communications) to co‑design new partnership concepts, projects or services that align with charity priorities.
- Support the development of partnership agreements and ensure expectations, deliverables and benefits are clearly defined.
- Work to a mutually agreed financial target and use the CRM to track and record relevant data to grow our donor pipeline.
2. Strengthening High‑Value Donor & Partner Stewardship
- Deliver excellent relationship management to major donors, corporate partners and strategic allies.
- Provide regular updates on impact and organisational achievements to deepen engagement.
- Organise meetings, briefings, events and engagement opportunities to showcase our work.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all interactions on Salesforce.
- Create tailored materials, proposals and events to support ongoing partnership activity.
- Represent Bipolar UK through presentations at corporate and partner events.
- Track performance and impact of partnerships, supporting continuous improvement.
3. Supporting Wider Fundraising
- Work collaboratively with the Fundraising Officer, SPM and wider team to maximise fundraising opportunities across all income streams.
- Provide hands‑on support for individual giving campaigns, events and community fundraising when needed.
- Contribute to team planning, cross‑team projects, and organisational initiatives.
Strengths
You will thrive in this role if:
- You are an exceptional relationship‑builder with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and corporate leaders.
- You bring creativity, energy and ambition to developing powerful partnership ideas.
- You are an excellent communicator - skilled in writing compelling copy and delivering persuasive pitches.
- You are a proficient user of professional social media platforms such as LinkedIn to support your work.
- You are an engaging public speaker, confident at events, in meetings and online.
- You are methodical, analytical and data‑driven, with strong record‑keeping and reporting discipline.
- You are adaptable, organised and calm under pressure - thriving in a small, fast‑paced organisation.
- You enjoy autonomy, value professional development, and proactively shape your own work.
- You are reliable, detail‑focused, deadline‑driven and comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision.
- You have a keen understanding of the charitable sector in the UK.
Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in major donor fundraising, corporate fundraising or partnership development.
- Proven track record of generating new business at 5 and 6 figure levels - from prospecting through to securing partnerships.
- Experience working to, and achieving, income targets.
- Strong understanding of the corporate sector, CSR and corporate fundraising mechanisms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering pitches and proposals.
- Excellent project and time‑management skills.
- Understanding of ethical fundraising and GDPR compliance.
- Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office and quick to adopt new technologies.
Desirable:
- Experience within a mental health or health‑related charity.
- Understanding of bipolar gained through lived experience or supporting a friend or family member.
Other Information
The main tasks may be amended from time to time to reflect evolving organisational needs. Changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
The post holder must comply with Data Protection, Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity legislation, and follow all organisational policies and best practice.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application by 5pm 20th February through Charity Job including your CV and a covering letter. If we receive a high volume of applications we may close applications early.
Your covering letter (max two A4 pages) should outline:
- how your experience matches the person specification
- what you would bring to the role
- why you want to work for Bipolar UK
Interviews will be held w/c 2nd March, either online or in person.
Please note the final appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Good luck and thank you for your interest in supporting Bipolar UK’s vital work.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.
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Finance Director (Head of Finance & Central Services)
Do you want your financial leadership to make a real difference in your community?
At WE Care Home Improvements (WECHI), we help older and vulnerable people live safely and independently in their own homes. Every decision you make as our Finance Director directly supports this mission, ensuring our organisation is financially resilient, well-governed, and ready to grow.
Reporting to the CEO, you will be the senior leader for finance, governance, and central services, including HR, IT, GDPR, and facilities. You’ll provide strategic financial oversight, shape organisational planning, strengthen risk management, and support the leadership team in delivering our ambitious vision.
This is a role for a strategic, values-driven professional who combines commercial and financial expertise with compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to social impact.
What you’ll do
- Lead financial strategy, budgets, forecasts, and reporting to drive organisational sustainability.
- Ensure robust governance, compliance, and risk management.
- Oversee central services to support operational excellence across the organisation.
- Provide insight and advice to the CEO and Board for effective strategic decision-making.
- Support organisational growth and development, including new business opportunities.
Who we’re looking for
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or ICAS qualified with senior leadership experience.
- Proven experience leading diverse teams and translating strategy into practical plans.
- Strong financial literacy, business acumen, and experience in service-focused organisations.
- A values-led leader who inspires, empowers, and role-models progressive ways of working.
Why join us
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of older and vulnerable people
- Collaborative, supportive, and flexible work environment
- Competitive salary (£60,000), generous benefits, and development opportunities
WECHI offers a rare opportunity to bring your financial expertise to a mission-driven organisation with heart, ensuring older and vulnerable people can continue living independently, safely, and with dignity.
Additional information
- The full job description is attached below for your reference.
- To apply, please submit your CV and a supportive statement (not more than two pages) telling us why you are the right person for this role.
- Application deadline: 20/02/2026 at 5pm
- Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidates, so early applications are encouraged.
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The Fundraising Officer will drive the growth and diversification of income for both The Police Treatment Centres and The Police Children’s Charity. The role is responsible for developing, managing, and expanding a range of fundraising channels—including third-party fundraising, grants and trusts, charity lottery and corporate sponsorship. By building strong relationships, identifying new opportunities, and delivering effective fundraising initiatives, the Fundraising Officer will play a key role in strengthening the long-term resilience and impact of both organisations.
Main responsibilities of the role:
- Support and develop relationships with individuals, community groups, and corporate partners undertaking independent fundraising activities.
- Provide guidance, resources, and materials to ensure fundraisers are supported and aligned with brand values.
- Monitor and evaluate third-party fundraising income and activities to maximise opportunities.
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We are seeking a Fundraising Officer with experience in finding, applying for and securing grants, with an interest in exploring and planning for new income generation.This is a great opportunity to join our organisation and play a pivotal role in growing income that supports our mission and vision.
The Fundraising Officer will focus on Trusts and Foundations fundraising initially, with opportunity to explore additional income streams over time.
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated and experienced individual with a proven track record in fundraising roles within the not-for-profit sector.
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Every child with cancer deserves the chance to survive. As Business Development Manager, you’ll grow corporate partnerships that deliver life-saving care.
Business Development Manager
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 p/a, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid – Home working with Thursdays in our Central London office
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Every child with cancer deserves the chance to survive, no matter where they are born. But in many low-income countries, too many lives are still lost to a curable disease. At World Child Cancer, we are committed to changing this reality. We partner with hospitals across Africa and Asia to improve early diagnosis, strengthen healthcare systems, remove barriers to treatment and ensure children and their families receive the holistic support they need to survive and thrive.
About the role
This is a newly created and high-impact role, perfect for someone who wants to build and drive a corporate fundraising programme with ambition. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will shape our corporate income strategy, identify exciting new business opportunities, and cultivate high-value, multi-year partnerships that accelerate our mission.
Your work will open doors, build brand visibility and unlock support from companies who want to make a measurable difference to children facing cancer across the world. A significant part of the role will be to develop new business.
What you’ll do
· Lead the development of World Child Cancer’s corporate fundraising portfolio, unearthing and securing new six- and seven-figure partners
· Develop strategic plans and a compelling suite of partnership opportunities, benefits and supporter engagement products
· Proactively engage with and cultivate relationships with new donors and steward existing funders.
· Attend key networking and industry events to build visibility and pipeline
· Work collaboratively to create powerful proposals, cases for support and investment-ready budgets
What we’re looking for
We’re searching for someone experienced in corporate fundraising, who cares about our mission, is proactive, confident and experienced in developing new business.
You’ll bring:
- A successful track record in high-value business development or corporate fundraising, including securing six-figure, multi-year support
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability and confidence to interact with new and existing companies
- Experience of successfully developing cultivation plans to engage new funders
- Ability to research and identify potential new funders
- Ability to translate complex programme detail into compelling pitches, proposals and reports
- Ability to help develop and report on project budgets
- Experience to multi-task and prioritise efficiently
- A collaborative and proactive mindset, and ability to work on own initiative
- A commitment to improving the lives of children with cancer globally
- Understanding of project management
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a small, ambitious and supportive team with a proven track record and the scope to grow. With corporate fundraising still an under-developed income stream at World Child Cancer, there is a genuine opportunity to make your mark, influence strategy, and see the impact of your work on children and families around the world.
Terms of employment:
- Generous 8% employer pension contribution after 3 months
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + an additional day at Christmas
- Hybrid working with flexibility
· Location: Hybrid working, with 1 day per week in the office in London, on Thursdays
If you want your work to matter and want to help drive life-changing progress in childhood cancer survival, this could be the role for you.
To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the “essential” criteria in the Person Specification.
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Are you a skilled and compassionate leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? You will have a key role in helping to serve older Christians and in leading a motivated and committed staff team catering to the residents in Worthing, West Sussex. View our lovely home here.
Our amazing team at Koinonia Christian Care Home provide a loving and caring environment for our residents, whilst maintaining the Christian ethos that is so important to them. The health, well-being and happiness of our residents are of primary importance to us. We are looking for a Business Manager to oversee the operations and ensure the highest standards of care for the people we care for.
As a Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing our day-to-day operations, supporting our dedicated staff, and driving our mission to enhance the well-being of those we serve. Find out more about how we care for our residents: https://youtu.be/Po6md7pq7nI
If you are a dynamic professional with a strong background in business management and a heart for caring, we invite you to apply now.
Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours:" https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w
For more information, please read the job pack
Responsibilities:
- Lead the business performance of the home alongside the Registered Manager, delivering agreed income, occupancy, cost and surplus targets
- Ensure high standards of service, cleanliness and hospitality through effective leadership of housekeeping, catering and maintenance teams
- Work in partnership with the Registered Manager to maintain quality standards, prepare for inspections, and meet regulatory requirements
- Oversee the administration of the home, including staffing, rotas, payroll information, recruitment, training records and compliance
- Contribute to a well-led, positive and values-driven culture, promoting Pilgrims’ Friend Society’s ethos and “The Way We Care”
- Support staff development, wellbeing and morale through effective supervision, appraisal, performance management and engagement
- Manage resident applications, fees, contracts and family communications, ensuring excellent customer care and responsive complaint handling
- Take responsibility for health, safety and compliance matters when on duty, including fire safety and liaison with external bodies
- Oversee property, maintenance and supplier relationships, working with Property Services to ensure the home is safe and well maintained
- Provide visible leadership in the pastoral and spiritual life of the home, supporting devotions, community engagement and relationships with local churches.
Skills/Experience:
- Willing and able to take a lead in maintaining the Christian ethos of the home;
- Management experience in a business setting;
- Comfortable with writing business communications to staff and residents as well as authorities etc;
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels whilst maintaining confidentiality;
- Ability to lead, motivate and encourage staff to give of their best, and have people-leadership and management experience;
- Able to work under pressure and provide calmness in all situations;
- IT literate ( including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet);
- Willing to be flexible in the working pattern and are prepared to participate in training and attend relevant staff meetings.
*Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).)
Hours:
40 hours a week, usually worked over 5 days.
“On-call” cover is required on a rotating basis to meet demands. Please get in touch for more information about working patterns.
Benefits:
- £44,500 to £50,000 per annum
- Relocation support (to be discussed)
- 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
- On-going training and support
- Team events
- Pension scheme
- Care Friends referral
- Medicash
- Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
- Long-standing service rewards
- Birthday rewards
— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —
We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.
Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested
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Our Time Charity is seeking an experienced Development Manager to help grow and embed our early help and family mental health services across the UK.
This is a senior, outward-facing role focused on securing statutory income, developing high-quality tenders, and building strong relationships with local authorities, Family Hubs and strategic partners. A key priority will be positioning KidsTime Workshops as a recognised, commissioned early help offer within local authority family support systems.
Working closely with the CEO, you will identify high-impact opportunities, navigate commissioning processes, and help ensure more children affected by parental mental illness receive timely, preventative support.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in local authority commissioning, business development or statutory income generation, who understands early intervention and wants to use their skills to create lasting social impact.
To learn more about the role, responsibilities and how to apply, please download the full recruitment pack.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Our mission is for every child in the UK, who has a parent with a mental illness, will find the support they need, as early as possible.
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About Us
VAST is a registered charity dedicated to supporting and empowering the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Stoke-on-Trent. We aim to foster strong local networks, strengthen community engagement, and build the capacity of local community groups.
The Role
As Finance & Business Operations Director, you will lead VAST’s financial and operational strategy, ensuring robust financial management, effective HR and IT systems, and compliance with Health & Safety. You will oversee the efficient running and management of The Dudson Centre (a Grade II listed building), act as Company Secretary, and serve as the organisation’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
This is a senior leadership role, contributing to strategic planning and organisational development while supporting VAST’s day-to-day delivery. It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who combines financial expertise with operational leadership and a commitment to community impact.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc)
Significant experience in financial management and business operations in the VCSE sector. - Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
Knowledge of charity finance, governance, and compliance. - Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings/weekends.
Why join us
At VAST, we offer more than just a job. You’ll be part of a team committed to helping communities thrive. We believe in equal opportunities and strive to create an inclusive work environment where everyone can succeed.
You will also have access to a range of wellbeing perks, including:
- Mortgage and pension advice.
- Virtual GP appointments and second medical opinions.
- Comprehensive mental health support
- Wellbeing programmes to support a healthy lifestyle.
To apply
Applications are accepted by CV and covering lettter only.
Closing date for applications is Midnight on Friday 30th January 2026.
Interviews will be held during February 2026
VAST is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the job
We want Sheffield to be a safe, happy and inclusive city for young people where there is accessible support, opportunities and a sense of belonging. Sheffield Futures is a charity that exists to provide a safe, supportive environment for young people, giving them the tools and opportunities they need for a healthy, happy life.
The Role
The Data and Impact Officer role will be analysing and demonstrating our impact to funders and policymakers, by identifying ways to improve our data management and provide recommendations.
This role will support our data literacy, will identify ways to improve our data management, and will support our data-informed decision making. You will also deliver training for all key staff on data collection and on best practice for using our business systems and solutions.
In addition you will work closely with the senior leadership team and the Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation Officer (MLE), to ensure that new and existing programmes and projects are designed with adequate quality, evidence and impact measures to ensure commitment to continuous service improvement.
The full Job Description and Person Specification can be found at Sheffield Futures website
This post is part-time 18.5 hours per week, on a fixed term contract until January 2028.
The benefits package for this role include:
- A salary of £30,753.18 which will be pro-rated to the part time hours
- Free membership of Westfield Health
- 3% Employers Pension Contribution with Life Assurance Cover
- Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro-rated to part time hours (pending service)
- Free eye test and flu vaccination vouchers
- Access to a range of local discounts Equality,
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates that meet the requirements of the role. We recognise the positive value of diversity, promoting equity and celebrating inclusion, and we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Under the Disability Confident standard, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.
Applications for this role can be made by clicking the link in the job ad on our website at Sheffield Futures This ensures that shortlisting is undertaken on merit.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 17th February 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Business Manager
Are you a skilled and compassionate leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? You will have a key role in helping to serve older Christians and in leading a motivated and committed staff team catering to the residents in Bridgemead, Bath.
As a Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing our day-to-day operations, supporting our dedicated staff, and driving our mission to enhance the well-being of those we serve. Find out more about how we care for our residents: https://youtu.be/Po6md7pq7nI
If you are a dynamic professional with a strong background in business management and a heart for caring, we invite you to apply now.
Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours:" https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w
For more information, please read the job pack
Responsibilities:
- Lead the business performance of the home alongside the Registered Manager, delivering agreed income, occupancy, cost and surplus targets
- Ensure high standards of service, cleanliness and hospitality through effective leadership of housekeeping, catering and maintenance teams
- Work in partnership with the Registered Manager to maintain quality standards, prepare for inspections, and meet regulatory requirements
- Oversee the administration of the home, including staffing, rotas, payroll information, recruitment, training records and compliance
- Contribute to a well-led, positive and values-driven culture, promoting Pilgrims’ Friend Society’s ethos and “The Way We Care”
- Support staff development, wellbeing and morale through effective supervision, appraisal, performance management and engagement
- Manage resident applications, fees, contracts and family communications, ensuring excellent customer care and responsive complaint handling
- Take responsibility for health, safety and compliance matters when on duty, including fire safety and liaison with external bodies
- Oversee property, maintenance and supplier relationships, working with Property Services to ensure the home is safe and well maintained
- Provide visible leadership in the pastoral and spiritual life of the home, supporting devotions, community engagement and relationships with local churches.
Skills/Experience:
- Willing and able to take a lead in maintaining the Christian ethos of the home;
- Management experience in a business setting;
- Comfortable with writing business communications to staff and residents as well as authorities etc;
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels whilst maintaining confidentiality;
- Ability to lead, motivate and encourage staff to give of their best, and have people-leadership and management experience;
- Able to work under pressure and provide calmness in all situations;
- IT literate ( including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet);
- Willing to be flexible in the working pattern and are prepared to participate in training and attend relevant staff meetings.
*Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).)
Hours:
40 hours a week, usually worked over 5 days.
“On-call” cover is required on a rotating basis to meet demands. Please get in touch for more information about working patterns.
Benefits:
- £44,500 to £50,000 per annum
- Relocation support (to be discussed)
- 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
- On-going training and support
- Team events
- Pension scheme
- Care Friends referral
- Medicash
- Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
- Long-standing service rewards
- Birthday rewards
— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —
We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.
Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested
Thank you!
Evaluation and Research Officer
STEM Learning is committed to understanding and improving the impact of its work. The Evaluation & Research Officer plays a key role in supporting this by designing and delivering high-quality evaluation and research activity that helps teams learn, improve and demonstrate impact across our programmes.
The Role
We are looking for an Evaluation & Research Officer to join our Data and Impact team at STEM Learning. This role plays a key part in ensuring that our programmes and projects are evaluated effectively, realistically, and in line with best practice, enabling us to demonstrate impact and continuously improve our offer.
Working closely with programme management colleagues, you will design and implement evaluations, ensuring relevant data is collected, analysed and interpreted. You will produce clear, high-quality outputs for both internal and external audiences, supporting learning, accountability, and impact reporting.
You will also contribute to external evaluations, liaising with external evaluators where required, and help embed evidence-informed practice across the organisation. A key part of the role is sourcing, reviewing and synthesising external research and sector evidence to strengthen STEM Learning’s evaluation approaches, findings and impact claims.
Our Ideal Candidate
Candidates will be able to demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
- Demonstrable experience in programme and project evaluation and/or social research, using a range of quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Experience of designing and delivering evaluations, from planning through to analysis and reporting.
- Experience of conducting literature reviews and evidence synthesis and translating research findings into practical insights for programme teams.
- Good knowledge of mixed methods approaches and experience of analysing and interpreting complex datasets.
- Experience of producing clear, well-structured written reports for a range of audiences.
- Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including contributing to externally commissioned research or evaluation.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- An understanding of, or strong interest in, STEM education, social impact, and evidence-informed practice.
- A commitment to ethical research practice and data protection standards.
- Willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning and development.
We welcome applicants who bring equivalent experience gained through different routes, and who can demonstrate the skills and behaviours needed for the role.
About Us
At STEM Learning, we work to improve lives through STEM education. We are a purpose-driven organisation, supporting teachers through high-impact professional development, inspiring young people to build confidence and curiosity in STEM, and connecting schools with employers to grow the UK’s future talent. Guided by our values, we focus our effort where it can make the greatest difference - helping all young people, whatever their background, to see themselves in STEM.
The Evaluation & Research Officer plays an important role in helping STEM Learning understand, evidence and strengthen the impact of this work, ensuring we meet the expectations of funders, partners and the communities we serve.
Our Benefits
- 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
- An additional day off on your birthday
- Access to an attractive pension scheme
- Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week
- Up to 3 days paid volunteering leave per year
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
Next Steps
Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026
First Stage Interviews (online): Week commencing Monday 2nd March
Second Stage Interviews (in person): Week commencing Monday 9th March
To Apply
Please provide us with:
- Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission and will not be taken up until the offer stage)
- A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.
STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.
We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued.
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