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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This is a critical and influential role at Independent Age, reporting to the Head of Governance. The post holder will provide high-quality support across a broad and impactful portfolio, including risk management, procurement and contracts, governance, safeguarding and business continuity, helping to build a culture where accountability, learning and continuous improvement drive meaningful change.
Working closely with senior leaders and the Board, you will play an important role in enabling effective and confident decision-making across every level of the charity. This is an opportunity to contribute across a wide range of areas and to see the direct impact of your work on how the organisation functions and delivers its mission.
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for risk management, alongside a strong understanding of not-for-profit governance best practice. You will also bring experience in at least one of the following areas: procurement, contracts management, third party contract risk, business continuity planning, policy management or safeguarding.
You will be an excellent communicator, confident working with senior stakeholders, with strong attention to detail and a proactive, can-do approach. Above all, you will take pride in getting things done efficiently and to a high standard and be motivated by the opportunity to work for a values-led organisation making a meaningful difference to older people.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight.
If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the above criteria but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included. In line with this, our office has many inclusive features, and there is no dress code.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all, but if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working. Those contracted to work in the office are required to attend the office a minimum of 4 days per month. This role supports Board and committee meetings which may be held online or in the office, meaning availability to support with this is required.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the Careers page on our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS check will be carried out for the successful candidate.
Closing Date: Tuesday 14 July, 23:59
1st Interview Dates: Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 July, online via Microsoft Teams
2nd Interview Dates: Wednesday 29 July, in person at our London Office (Avonmore Road)
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


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Fundraising Officer – 4‑day week, hybrid, high‑impact charity based in Oxford
If you want a fundraising role where you can see the direct impact of every partnership, pitch and campaign this could be the right move.
About the role:
We’re looking for a Fundraising Officer to join Aspire’s small, agile and supportive Fundraising & Communications team. You’ll be an all‑round fundraiser, working across corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and community, events and individual giving. You’ll help grow and diversify our voluntary income so that more people across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley can move out of homelessness, poverty and long‑term unemployment into secure work and housing.
This is a hands‑on role with real variety: one week you might be crafting a pitch for a new corporate partner, the next you could be pulling together a trust report, planning a community fundraising event or writing supporter communications. You’ll have room to shape the role around your strengths while learning from experienced colleagues.
About Aspire:
Aspire is a multi‑award‑winning employment charity and social enterprise. We support people who have faced serious barriers – including homelessness, offending histories, substance misuse, mental ill health and long‑term unemployment – to build confidence, skills and ultimately secure housing and work. In the last year alone, we supported over 1,800 people experiencing disadvantage to move closer to employment and housing and achieve lasting change.
We are guided by our values: Ambitious, Supportive, Participatory, Inspiring, Reliable and Enterprising. You will see these lived out day to day – in how we work with participants, partners and each other.
What you’ll be doing:
- Helping to grow and steward corporate partnerships across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley, from prospect research and pitches to volunteering and sponsorship.
- Supporting a strong pipeline of trust and foundation applications and reports, telling Aspire’s story with clarity and evidence.
- Leading on community fundraising and events, building relationships with local groups, schools, faith communities, businesses and individual fundraisers.
- Maintaining and developing individual giving through engaging, well‑timed communications.
- Using our CRM (Salesforce) to keep supporter data, pipelines and reporting accurate and up to date.
- Playing a full part in a collaborative team where ideas are welcomed and everyone pitches in at busy times.
About you:
You don’t need to tick every box, but you will bring:
- Experience in at least one of: corporate fundraising, trusts and foundations, community/events or individual giving, plus enthusiasm to grow across all three.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt your tone for different audiences.
- Confidence building and managing relationships with supporters, customers or partners.
- Good organisational skills and comfort working to deadlines and targets.
- A genuine commitment to tackling homelessness, poverty and disadvantage, and alignment with Aspire’s values.
Experience with Salesforce or AI tools would be helpful, but we’re more interested in your mindset: curious, proactive, organised and keen to learn.
What we offer:
- A 4‑day working week (0.8 FTE).
- Salary: £29,234 - £35,305 per annum (FTE), depending on experience (0.8 = £23,387 - £28,244) .
- Hybrid / remote‑first working, with at least two in‑person team days per month in Oxford and occasional events and meetings.
- The chance to shape and grow a varied fundraising role in a small, supportive team.
- A values‑driven culture and the opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work.
How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter directly to by noon on Friday 17th July 2026. In your covering letter, please ensure you tell us how you meet the Person Specification and share examples of relevant achievements.
We are interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the advert early if we appoint, so we encourage early applications.
Aspire Oxfordshire empowers people to realise their potential and create positive, independent futures.
Supporter Acquisition Executive
We are looking for a confident and driven marketer who is eager to join a hard-working and ambitious Individual Giving team. As the fastest growing medical research charity in the UK, we're proud that the Individual Giving team is continuing to produce highly successful campaigns, driving income, and acquiring the most engaged new supporters.
Working with teams across the charity, you'll be supporting the Senior Officer and Officer to plan and deliver direct marketing campaigns across a range of channels, including digital and print. You'll also work with external agencies to support campaign delivery. Activity within the acquisition portfolio is varied, from helping to develop online supporter journeys and prize-led campaigns to supporting training and campaign communications. Your work will help drive income and attract new, engaged supporters to the charity. This is an entry-level role suited to someone organised, detail-focused and keen to develop a career in fundraising, marketing, or supporter communications.
On a day-to-day basis, the post holder will support campaign activity, compile regular reports across a range of financial and non-financial KPIs, and help ensure compliance with the latest regulations and codes of practice.
The successful candidate will help the team deliver well-organised, accurate and timely direct marketing activity. They will keep campaign administration on track, maintain reliable records, communicate clearly with colleagues and suppliers, and show enthusiasm for learning about supporter engagement and fundraising.
The successful candidate will be eager to learn and develop and will bring a proactive approach to supporting a collaborative team with ambitious goals.
You'll be part of a team that works across a multitude of channels; speaking to range of audiences with one theme in common - compelling people to support our work and bring about life-changing dementia treatments.
Key Responsibilities:
· Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of successful campaigns across a range of channels, including digital and print.
· Assist with preparing campaign briefs, schedules, fundraising scripts, and other marketing materials.
· Help maintain accurate supporter data, ensuring records are updated carefully and in line with data protection requirements.
· Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to help ensure campaign activity is delivered on time and to agreed standards.
· Process invoices, purchase orders, and other routine financial administration linked to campaign activity.
· Help ensure all campaign activity complies with relevant regulations and codes of practice.
· Work closely with Data and Digital teams to ensure effective processes are worked to and full campaign evaluation is possible.
· Assist with reporting by gathering campaign results, updating trackers, and maintaining accurate records.
· Proofread campaign materials and help ensure communications are accurate, consistent and supporter focused.
· Conduct monthly competitor analysis, support weekly call listening, monitor social media comments relating to campaigns, and share team updates on the intranet.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.
· Focus on results and continuous improvement.
· Excellent attention to detail.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to communicate with people of all levels.
· Agency management skills.
· Use of CRM or database systems.
· Strong team player and self-motivator.
· Flexibility to work some unsocial hours and willingness to travel independently.
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
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 £24,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 5th July 2026, 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, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. 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. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HR Lead to join our Central Services team at Enable!
About Us:
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Gym Membership
Reports to: Chief Operations Officer
Based: Staff Yard, Battersea Park
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 Per Annum (Depending on Experience)
Contract: 6 Months - Fixed Term Contract, Full Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Onsite
Role Overview:
The HR Lead will be responsible for embedding a consistent, robust, and proactive compliance culture across the HR team. This will ensure all HR practices, policies, and processes meet legal, regulatory, and internal governance standards, while also being practical, scalable, and aligned with business objectives whilst also providing hands-on support to the wider HR function on complex employee relations matters, organisation change, and operational HR activities.
Key Objectives/Responsibilities
Strengthen HR Compliance Framework:
- Review and assess current HR policies, procedures, and practices against legal and regulatory requirements.
- Identify gaps, risks, and inconsistencies.
- Develop and implement an updated HR compliance framework.
HR Capability & Advisory Support:
- Act as a trusted advisor to HR colleagues and managers, providing practical, risk-based guidance that balances legal compliance with business needs.
- Build HR capability by upskilling colleagues on key compliance areas, including employment law, data protection, safeguarding, and right to work.
- Develop and share practical guidance, toolkits, and decision-making frameworks to support consistent and compliant HR practice.
- Partner on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, and investigations.
- Coach HR colleagues and managers to support fair, consistent, and legally sound decision-making.
- Support organisational change, including restructures, consultations, and policy implementation.
- Contribute to HR projects and service improvements, embedding compliance into operational delivery.
Enhance Risk Management and Audit Readiness:
- Establish clear audit trails and documentation standards.
- Develop internal compliance monitoring mechanisms (e.g. audits, checklists, dashboards).
- Ensure readiness for internal and external audits.
Strengthen Employee Relations Compliance:
- Ensure consistent and compliant handling of disciplinaries, grievances, and investigations.
- Reduce risk of legal challenge through improved processes and documentation.
Systems and Data:
- Use HR systems to support compliance tracking (e.g. mandatory training, right to work, certifications).
- Improve reporting on compliance metrics and risks by creating HR dashboards to report to service leads through to board.
Key Deliverables:
- Compliance gap analysis report with prioritised action plan
- Updated suite of HR policies and procedures
- Standardised templates, toolkits, and guidance documents
- HR compliance training programme and materials
- Compliance monitoring framework (including KPIs and reporting dashboards)
- Audit-ready documentation processes
- Final project report including outcomes, risks, and recommendations
Success Measures:
- Reduction in compliance-related risks and incidents
- Positive internal or external audit outcomes
- Increased HR team confidence and capability (measured via feedback)
- Full policy review cycle implemented
- Clear and accessible compliance resources in place
Desirable:
- CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent senior-level experience).
- Experience in the charity, public sector or community‑focused organisations.
- Exposure to organisational restructures, TUPE or large‑scale change programmes.
- Experience with HRIS implementation or optimisation.
- Coaching or facilitation skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.
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Public Practice is a small social enterprise that works with the public sector to build capacity and develop placemaking capabilities. As our Recruitment Manager, you will support the delivery of our recruitment activity across various strands of work. The role is split into four key areas of work:
- Use your people and communication skills to build meaningful relationships with prospective clients throughout their journey;
- Use your organisational skills to manage our candidate recruitment, assessment and selection processes, and support occasional event management;
- Use your attention-to-detail to see through matching successful candidates with our placement opportunities to a high and consistent standard; and
- Use your technical confidence and data management skills to support the development and embedding of AI across processes within our recruitment work.
You’ll be managed by the Head of Recruitment and will also work closely with the Programmes team to ensure alignment across recruitment, delivery, and organisational priorities. You will regularly meet with and collaborate with colleagues from across the company.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Head of Recruitment, you will deliver the below responsibilities:
- Customer Service & Relationship Management (25%)
Respond to prospective clients at various stages of the sales journey, and progress them through our matching process. - Business Development Support & Collaboration (15%)
Support broader proactive business development activities and cross-team collaboration. - Recruitment and Assessment Management (10%)
Support the delivery of our bi-annual online assessment process for the Associate Programme. From the initial online application and assessments through to their entry into the candidate pool. - Candidate Communications & Engagement (15%)
Manage communication with our candidate pool, ensuring candidates are informed, engaged and have a positive experience. - AI & Continuous Improvement (20%)
Ensure systems and digital tools are used effectively to manage relationships, track activity and support reporting. You will proactively design AI into our workflows and process with the Head of Recruitment. - Reporting & Performance Support (5%)
Support the Head of Recruitment with reporting, forecasting and improving outreach effectiveness.
The other 10% of your time will be covered by central business activities, such as planning, team meetings and professional learning and development.
Each team member is given individual quarterly objectives that they are responsible for delivering and reports on these during our weekly team meeting. Your line manager will work with you on setting and achieving these objectives and provide regular one-to-ones to ensure you have what you need to be successful in the role.
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Do you enjoy leading technology improvement initiatives that deliver real organisational impact?
Are you comfortable working across projects, systems, data and stakeholders to turn ideas into practical solutions?
London City Mission is looking for a Systems Development Manager to lead the next phase of development, optimisation and improvement across our core business systems.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape how technology supports mission, ensuring that key systems continue to evolve in ways that are joined-up, sustainable and focused on delivering value.
About the role
Following a significant period of organisational transformation, including the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365, Business Central and other key platforms, London City Mission is entering a new phase focused on optimisation and continuous improvement.
As Systems Development Manager, you will lead a portfolio of systems initiatives that help the organisation get the best from its technology investments. You'll work across departments, helping stakeholders identify opportunities, clarify requirements and deliver improvements that support ministry and operational effectiveness.
This is a broad and varied role combining project management, business analysis, stakeholder engagement and systems development. While there will be opportunities for hands-on contribution, the primary focus is on planning, coordination and successful delivery across multiple initiatives.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading and coordinating a portfolio of systems development and improvement projects;
- Managing delivery plans, milestones, dependencies and risks;
- Supporting CRM Phase 2 development and future fundraising platform initiatives;
- Helping establish and develop reporting capability through Power BI and Microsoft Fabric;
- Translating business needs into practical systems solutions;
- Working with colleagues across the organisation to improve processes and ways of working;
- Coordinating delivery with external suppliers and technology partners;
- Supporting reporting, data and information management initiatives; and
- Helping ensure effective transition of development activities into business-as-usual support.
What we’re looking for
- Has experience delivering business systems, technology or data initiatives;
- Is a confident project manager with excellent organisational skills;
- Can analyse business requirements and translate them into practical solutions;
- Is comfortable working across multiple systems and stakeholder groups;
- Has strong communication and relationship-building skills;
- Can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery; and
- Enjoys improving systems, processes and ways of working.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric or Business Central would be advantageous, as would experience within a charity or values-driven organisation.
Why join us?
Everything we do at London City Mission exists to help churches across London reach people with the good news of Jesus Christ, particularly those on the margins of society.
Technology plays a vital role in enabling that mission. This role offers the opportunity to influence how systems, data and processes support ministry, fundraising, operations and decision-making across the organisation.
You'll join a collaborative team committed to excellence, continuous improvement and serving the wider mission well.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rated for contract duration)
- Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- Attractive pension scheme with generous employer contribution
- Hybrid working approach
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Regular prayer gatherings, team days and spiritual development opportunities
- Opportunity to contribute directly to the mission and ministry of London City Mission
Occupational requirement
London City Mission is an organisation committed to preaching the Christian gospel to the people of London.
There is an occupational requirement that the person appointed be an evangelical Christian and able to agree with the Mission's Statement of Faith and Conduct.
Accessibility
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when submitting your application and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
For more than 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service or reason for leaving. By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient and Collaborative.
Brief role description
The Key Account Manager will drive employer engagement across the Technology and Manufacturing Sectors.
In this role you will build and develop strategic relationships with employers to create high-quality career opportunities for the Armed Forces community, including Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists and their families. You will play a key part in connecting talented individuals with forward-thinking organisations while shaping sector-specific pathways aligned to future workforce needs.
You will shape and deliver an insight-led employer engagement approach that reflects sector needs, creating meaningful opportunities across a range of roles while building strong talent pipelines. The role will also involve targeted campaigns and representing the organisation through high-quality events and engagement activities that connect employers with the Armed Forces community.
Who we are looking for
To be successful in this role you will need to have extensive experience in business development and networking and have a comprehensive understanding of recruitment and selection.
You will need to be a motivated self-starter, with an ability to deliver output against demanding schedules. You will also need to have strong presentation and administrative skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate empathy and an understanding of the Armed Forces community, including the unique challenges and strengths related to their employability. They will also have experience in marketing and public relations and be resilient, adaptable and capable of managing the demands of the role with a proactive approach.
Although this is a home-based role, you should be based within a reasonable commuting distance to London to attend key meetings, networking events and employer engagements as required.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.
Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description.
What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Sunday, 19 July 2026.
Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at the Forces Employment Charity.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children


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For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
Events Co-ordinator
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Salary: £28,952 per annum
Location: Homebased – however NCB has offices in Belfast, Sheffield, Newton Abbot and London that staff can work from should they choose.
The Vacancy
This is an exciting opportunity within the newly formed Centralised functions at NCB supporting the Project Support, Events or Business Support teams.
The post holders will support the organisation’s portfolio of projects and/or complex learning event delivery of online and in-person workshops and conferences for the team they are working in, working closely with peers to provide coherent, consistent support to delivery teams. They will ensure that projects and events are well managed and delivered in line with internal processes and systems whilst balancing business needs achieving contracted requirements and targets.
The post holders will act as peripatetic support across projects, events and the wider business to deliver business objectives, including the administration of contracting processes, event hosting and logistics and business support administration as necessary.
This will include oversight and management of people, tasks and activities according to business need, and supporting teams and directorates.
Knowledge of budget management, risk mitigation and financial acumen is necessary to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.
The post holders will also work closely together drive a culture of continuous improvement informed by systems and data to optimise processes, enhance customer experience and improve delivery performance over time.
About NCB
For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.
Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.
The Benefits
- 30 Days Annual Leave
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Working
- Winter Holiday Closure & Break
- Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 8am, Wednesday 8th July 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.
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The British Academy – the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences – is seeking an ECR Network Regional Coordinator to join the Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network team within the Research Directorate. This is an exciting moment to help deliver the activities of the ECR Network, which has recently expanded nationwide, with membership currently at over 9,500.
The role
The ECRN Regional Coordinator is the main point of contact for three out of the nine regional clusters, which are London, Southeast and East of England. The role holder will oversee the day-to-day operational management and delivery of their regional areas. This will include managing the operational relationships with the regional delivery partners; organising and coordinating regional and network-wide events; managing network-wide funding opportunities; and supporting related initiatives such as the Leadership and Advancement programme.
In post, you will be the key liaison between the Academy and the delivery partners of each region. You will coordinate and be responsible for maintaining and improving operational practices and policies, working closely with early career researchers (ECRs), regional partners, Fellows and staff of the British Academy, and any other stakeholders.
This role plays a key role in supporting the successful operation of the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network. You will be an effective communicator, a team player who is able to collaborate with both external and internal stakeholders, be self-directed, and be happy to take initiative. Keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving, in terms of planning, prioritisation and demonstrating resilience when faced with adversity, is essential.
The role will require travel between your allocated clusters. This will be to attend events and meetings with delivery partners where appropriate, with an expectation to be in the London Office at least once a month.
For further information about the Early Career Researcher Network, see our website.
About the Academy
The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences, established by Royal Charter in 1902. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future. Today’s complex challenges can only be resolved by deepening our insight into people, culture, and societies. With a Fellowship of around 1,700 leading national and international academics, the Academy invests in researchers and projects across the UK and overseas; engages the public with fresh thinking and debates; and brings together scholars, government, business, and civil society to influence policy. The Academy currently has five directorates: Communications & Marketing; Development; Policy; Research; and Resources, plus a small Governance & Fellowship Team.
Working at the Academy
Our senior management team have worked with staff to foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and empathy, in which all contributions are recognised as we work towards our common goals. Our people strategy and working practices focus on building strengths and sharing insights, with learning & development, wellbeing, and equality, diversity & inclusion at the centre of how we operate as an organisation. Investing in our staff and encouraging a healthy work/life balance is central to our success, as we move forward and continue to grow.
Terms and conditions
The British Academy is based at 10-11, Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, a Grade 1 listed building. We offer a competitive benefits package including a 35-hour working week, with hours and location worked flexibly under our hybrid-working policy; 34 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays; a subsidised canteen and an excellent occupational pension.
How to apply
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, in line with our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive working environment, promote equal opportunity, and address under-representation. We will make reasonable adjustments to support disabled job applicants and offer an interview to those meeting the minimum selection criteria.
To apply, and to see the full job description and our workplace values, please follow the apply link to visit our recruitment platform.
Closing date: Midday on 13 July 2026.
Interviews for this role are currently scheduled for 29 July 2026, but this may be subject to change.
As a key member of the management team, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering our development and fundraising strategy at the Garden, contributing to ensuring a strong, diverse and sustainable income portfolio that enables us to reach more people and move closer to a world that values and conserves biodiversity. As the Development and Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for donor cultivation and stewardship, as well as meeting income targets realised through using various techniques to generate funds from multiple sources, including donations and fundraising from trusts, foundations, statutory sources, the corporate sector and/or legacies. You will support the Board of Trustees Income Generation Committee, the Senior Leadership Team and Managers with funding applications to grant providers, as well as fundraising from donors, sponsors and commercial funding sources. You will research grant and funding opportunities, produce background notes, and develop and manage a database of funding sources that will support delivery of the charitable outcomes of the Garden. You will play a critical role in supporting development of the Garden by advising and guiding the team on funding sources and the preparation of funding bids to the highest possible standard, as well as identifying and implementing fundraising initiatives. You will work in close co-operation with staff across a range of disciplines to maximise access to funds. A passion for sustainability and the Garden’s wider mission is highly desirable. Fluency and confidence in written and spoken Welsh will be an advantage.
Full details can be found on our website below.
https://garddfotaneg.cymru/ein-gwaith/cenhadaeth/gweithio-gyda-ni/
https://botanicgarden.wales/our-work/mission/work-for-us/
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an opportunity to lead a well-established and ambitious corporate partnerships team with some exceptional high-profile relationships and shape the future of a portfolio to deliver long-term strategic value. As Corporate Partnerships Lead, you’ll oversee a talented team of Corporate Partnerships Managers, driving performance across a varied portfolio while helping to define the next phase of growth. This is a role for someone who thrives in leadership, enjoys working at pace and knows how to balance strategic thinking with strong commercial instinct and relationship management.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
We’re looking for an experienced corporate fundraising leader who can bring clarity, direction and energy to a high-performing team. You’ll be confident leading complex partnerships, supporting senior level negotiations and developing growth strategies that strengthen existing relationships while creating new opportunities. Alongside managing and coaching your team, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across fundraising, marketing, services and legal, ensuring partnership activity is collaborative, well-executed and aligned to wider organisational priorities. You’ll also play a key role in embedding new processes and ways of working, helping the team evolve and continue to deliver exceptional results in an increasingly competitive fundraising landscape.
This role would suit someone who is commercially aware, highly organised and motivated by building partnerships that are strategic, creative and sustainable. You’ll need strong leadership capability, experience managing high value corporate accounts and the confidence to influence at senior level both internally and externally. In return, you’ll join a forward-thinking and supportive fundraising environment where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed and your leadership will directly shape the future success of the corporate partnerships team.
Fundraising sits at the heart of The Royal British Legion’s 10-year strategy, and we’re investing in the people, skills and ideas that will drive growth and strengthen our support for the Armed Forces community. As one of the UK’s most trusted and recognisable charities, we have the reach and ambition to make a real difference, and this is your chance to be part of it. Our Fundraising portfolio is broad and dynamic, spanning major corporate partnerships to our sector leading charity Lottery. We’re investing in growth, evolving how we work, and putting supporters at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, helping shape the future of our fundraising and the impact we achieve together.
If you are applying for multiple Fundraising roles at the same ‘Officer’ or ‘Manager’ title, you are welcome to use the same supporting statement across applications. However, we would encourage tailoring your statement where possible, particularly if applying for roles across different teams or titles.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We provide lifelong support to serving and ex-serving personnel and their families. Our support starts after one day of service and continues through



Head of Security & Resilience
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract (Rolling)
Rate: £500–£650 per day
Lead Security, Resilience and Facilities Strategy
We are seeking an experienced Head of Security & Resilience to lead our cyber security, information security, business continuity, physical security, facilities management, estates, and organisational resilience functions.
This senior leadership role is responsible for protecting our people, assets, data, systems, and workplaces while ensuring the organisation remains resilient, compliant, and able to deliver critical services without disruption.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of IT & Business Services, you will develop and deliver an integrated security, resilience and facilities strategy aligned to organisational objectives and risk appetite.
You will provide strategic oversight across cyber security, business continuity, disaster recovery, physical security, facilities management and estates, ensuring robust governance, compliance and operational excellence. You will also lead enterprise risk management, incident response, crisis management and resilience planning across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the organisation's Security, Resilience and Facilities Management strategy.
- Oversee cyber security, information security, physical security, business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Manage estates and facilities services, including statutory compliance, planned preventative maintenance and contractor performance.
- Drive enterprise risk assessment, threat management and control assurance activities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and recognised security standards.
- Lead crisis management, incident response and resilience testing exercises.
- Manage key suppliers and third-party assurance arrangements.
- Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior leadership and governance forums.
- Develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of security, resilience and continuous improvement.
About You
You will be a proven leader with significant experience across security, resilience and risk management within a complex organisation.
You will bring:
- Extensive cyber security leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST or equivalent frameworks.
- Experience of business continuity, disaster recovery and organisational resilience planning.
- Knowledge of Facilities Management and Estates, including statutory compliance and contractor management.
- Expertise in enterprise risk management, incident response and regulatory compliance.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Executive and Board level.
- Experience leading teams, managing suppliers and driving organisational change.
- The credibility and confidence to lead during major incidents and crisis situations.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to shape and lead a critical organisational function
- High-profile role with significant exposure to senior leadership
- Chance to make a lasting impact on organisational security, resilience and operational excellence
If you're an accomplished security and resilience leader looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
We are looking for a senior partnerships officer who will ensure our vital work to address the
environmental crisis is well funded, working to secure new partnerships and stewarding existing
funder relationships.
This multifaceted role works across teams to coordinate and deliver Green Alliance’s fundraising
activities and grant management. Collaborating with the organisation’s policy and political
experts, you support the creation of creative and impactful new project proposals that address
environmental problems and support the organisation’s strategy. You will identify funders for this
through prospecting and relationship building and will guide proposals through processes to
secure funds. You will monitor the organisation’s progress against fundraising targets and lead on
management of our funding pipeline.
Stewardship of existing funding relationships is a significant part of this role which means
ensuring we have excellent communication with our funders, making sure they receive high
quality reports on Green Alliance’s impact and supporting the team to see our funders as partners.
You will manage our Business Circle and maintain relationships with its members and support
efforts to recruit new business members into Green Alliance Task Forces.
Excellent communication skills are at the heart of this role, both written and verbal. You will be
confident, efficient, and resourceful; calm under pressure and enjoy building strong relationships
with a variety of senior stakeholders, as well as working independently. Strong skills in relation to
organisation, administration and prioritisation are essential.
You will need to understand, or be willing to learn about, the political and environmental policy
contexts we work in.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home-based or hybrid, with travel to Nottingham as required
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent (35 hours per week)
When You Wish Upon a Star is seeking an ambitious and relationship-led Head of Corporate Partnerships to establish and grow its corporate income stream, helping to grant more life-changing wishes for children living with life-threatening or terminal illnesses.
For over 35 years, When You Wish Upon a Star has been creating carefully tailored wishes that bring joy, hope and unforgettable memories to children and their families during some of the most difficult times in their lives. From magical trips to Lapland, to meeting a favourite celebrity or experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, every wish is designed to create moments of happiness, connection and togetherness that last far beyond the experience itself.
Following its 35th anniversary, the charity is entering an ambitious new phase of growth, with a clear focus on reaching more children across the UK and increasing the impact of its wish-granting work. Corporate partnerships play a vital role in enabling this ambition, providing the sustainable income needed to deliver more wishes when families need them most.
This is a newly created role with significant scope to shape and build the corporate partnerships function from the ground up. The postholder will take ownership of strategy, pipeline development and partner engagement, helping to define how this income stream develops and grows in the future.
Working closely with the Head of Income Generation and CEO, the Head of Corporate Partnerships will develop and deliver a clear and focused partnerships strategy, identify and secure high-value and multi-year corporate partnerships, and build strong relationships with organisations that share the charity’s commitment to creating meaningful impact for children and families.
The role requires a blend of creativity, commercial thinking and relationship-building expertise to design compelling partnership opportunities that are both emotionally engaging and strategically robust. The successful candidate will be confident engaging senior corporate stakeholders, opening new networks, and converting opportunities into long-term, sustainable support.
This is a rare opportunity to help build a function from an early stage within a much-loved charity, directly contributing to the number of wishes that can be granted and ensuring more children experience moments of joy, comfort and hope when they need them most. For more information, download our candidate pack (PDF).
Closing Date: Monday, 6th July
Granting the wishes of children living with life-threatening or terminal illness


Finance Manager
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? A rare opportunity has arisen to join a small and vibrant finance team working with the Diocese.
We are looking to recruit a new manager to take the Diocesan board of finance forward with developing systems and reporting and being involved with all sorts of interesting and varied departments.
Position: Finance Manager
Location: Oxford/Hybrid
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £49,748.09 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026, at midnight
Interviews: Friday 10 July 2026, at Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, OX5 1GF
The Role
In this role, you will support the Director of Finance in providing a proactive, efficient, and highly effective finance service across the Diocesan board of finance and trust custodian company, as well as supporting the larger finance team who look after the Board of Education.
The role will include taking ownership of the budget and forecast for Board, running the month-end and reporting process and interacting with Heads of Department and key Diocese clergy in helping to run their day-to-day operations. The role will also take the lead in managing the tax and statutory reporting, and appropriate training assistance will be made available as required.
You will play a key role within a Finance department totalling 9 staff. The team have been through a time of change, including the introduction of a system 3 years ago that still requires some input to ensure it is being maximised in usefulness.
About You
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Accountant to join the friendly team in the Finance function. You will embrace the challenge that such a varied role brings.
With proven experience in producing timely, high-quality and accurate financial information, your ‘can-do’ approach to work will inspire you to deliver excellent, meaningful financial reports that will have high impact for stakeholders. You will be flexible in your working style, have strong numerical proficiency, confident communication skills, and excellent organisational and monitoring abilities.
In return, there will be many opportunities for you to enhance your skill set, gain new experiences, and develop your career pathway within this important function.
You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with us - around 50% of our staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos that underpins our work. However, all our staff do have a desire to make a difference.
The successful candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority heritage and disabled candidates, who are currently underrepresented.
Our client is committed to the safeguarding, care, and nurture of everyone within the church community. They follow and are committed to their Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance, "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount.
You may have experience in other areas such as Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Finance Deputy Manager, Finance and Operations Manager, Accountant, Charity Accountant, Business Accountant.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

