Campaign lead jobs

Mind in Croydon is seeking to recruit a full time Advocacy Service Manager to join our small, dedicated team of Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHA) working to provide advocacy services to adults subjected to detention under the Mental Health Act in the London Borough of Croydon to ensure they understand, express and exercise their rights, and to enable them to access essential services. The advocacy team also provides Community Mental Health Advocacy for people who are informal patients in psychiatric hospital or living in the community and provides weekly advocacy service at two InMind Healthcare Group hospitals in Croydon.

The role is ideal for an experienced Advocate, who is passionate about promoting the rights of people who are experiencing poor mental health, in sometimes challenging conditions, but who is also committed to nurture the next generation of future advocates, as a key part of the role will involve supervising and supporting a current trainee in addition to a qualified IMHA, providing guidance, support, and skills development on casework and advocacy.

In December 2024 the team was awarded the Quality Performance Mark in Advocacy, a testament to their quality of service providing safe and life-changing support.

Advocacy Service Manager

SALARY: £ 37,728.88 per annum
plus pension contributions (above 4% by salary sacrifice)

REPORTS TO: Head of Social Inclusion & Support Services

RESPONSIBLE FOR: 2 Independent Mental Health Advocates(IMHA)

TERM: Permanent, subject to funding, full time (36 hours pw)

BASED AT: Bethlem Royal Hospital, Beckenham BR3 3BX. Advocates are also required to meet clients at different sites throughout Croydon and neighbouring boroughs.

This role supports hybrid working. Other flexible arrangements can be discussed however please note that specific flexible working arrangements such as staggered hours may not be feasible due to operational constraints set by the Hospital.

Job Title: Engagement Manager

Reference Number: V555

Location:Dumfries and Galloway - West - Home and Community working

Contract Type: Fixed Term – 31st March 2026

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Salary: FTE £25,625 (Part time as advertised £12,813)

DBS/PVG: PVG Required

Job Family: 3

Line Manager:  Delivery Leader

Closing date:                         Thursday 2nd October 2025  – we reserve the right to close this application early if we receive sufficient applications

Interview Date/s: TBC

Anticipated start date: TBC

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications

Volunteering Matters  

Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.

 What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.

 How we do this

We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.

·We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.

·We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.

·We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.

·We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.

·We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.

 Our promise to volunteers

We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.

It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong. 

Job Purpose

We are looking for a talented, dynamic, and professional Engagement Manager to join our team in Dumfries and Galloway, working specifically in the West of the region. The right candidate would be someone who can work flexibly and demonstrate an understanding and total commitment to our organisational values. 

As our Engagement Manager, you will directly support people aged 16+ who may have complex and challenging barriers to securing a positive pathway.  This will include barrier identification and removal, supporting pre volunteering activity as well as volunteering placements in their local area. 

You will identify, develop, and manage partnerships with charitable and not-for-profit organisations across the West of Dumfries and Galloway, building an effective presence within the third sector locally.  You will create diverse, high-quality, structured volunteering opportunities with charity partner organisations, ensuring that volunteering roles reflect the needs and interests of those we support. You will also support the creation of strong referral pathways into our service, and beyond it, building on a knowledge of existing provision

 Here is some of what you’ll be doing, please refer to the full job description for full details: 

• Engaging directly with people to understand their wants, needs and aspirations and determine the best opportunity for each person, and provide the support they need in advance of volunteering.

• Developing and maintaining good relationships with referral partners such as The Council, DWP, SDS etc to ensure a steady stream of referrals are received.

• Identifying, creating and developing relationships with new charity partners or agencies to provide bespoke and tailored volunteering opportunities.  These opportunities will support the individuals supported to gain experience, confidence and support them on route to a positive destination.

• Supporting with funding applications and opportunities

• Researching and engaging with partners to provide required coverage of placement sector.

• Managing the risk assessment, quality assurance and audit processes as appropriate.

• Ensuring monitoring, impact and evaluation information and data is collected and that the project meets it’s agreed targets, reporting format and schedule.  Assist the Delivery Leader by preparing reports to funders.

• Ensuring all the above is done with excellent record keeping, in accordance with compliance requirements.

• Promoting and representing Volunteering Matters and across Dumfries and Galloway.

• Contributing to the wider Volunteering Matters staff teams, upholding our values at all times.

 Our Values & Way of Working

In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter. 

Benefits

Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:

· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work) 

· Unlimited Annual Leave 

· Employee Pension scheme 

· Life Assurance 

· Cycle to Work Scheme 

· Season Ticket Loan 

· Employee Assistance Programme 

· Enhanced sick and family leave.

· Lifestyle Discount Scheme

We are also open to discussing job share applications.

GDPR Statement

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.

Policy on AI-Generated Applications 

Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI. 

To Apply

Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.

Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to progress applications that don’t meet this requirement.

If you have any questions about current vacancies, the recruitment process, or need support, our team is here to help. Whether you're a candidate looking for more information or with an HR query, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Are you a passionate and proven fundraiser looking for your next big challenge? This is your chance to join a mission-driven team and help transform the lives of seriously ill children.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you’ll be a vital member of our charity team, responsible for activity across community and events fundraising. This role will focus on providing exceptional stewardship for our calendar of community and events fundraising. You’ll build relationships with supporters and help deliver impactful events as well as help grow our income through individual giving.

Please click on the attached job pack for the role description, more details about The Brompton Fountain and the role you could play, then apply via CharityJob with your CV and cover letter.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Senior Fundraiser (Corporate Partnerships) — 0.8 FTE

Salary: £38,000–£45,000 pro rata (depending on experience)

Hours: 0.8 FTE (4 days per week) flexible pattern available

Contract: 12/24-month fixed term with strong potential to extend/convert to permanent (subject to funding and performance) Location: Hybrid — typically 60–80% remote with 20–40% in-person time in Hammersmith & Fulham (meetings, partner visits, events)

Pension: 7% employer contribution

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Start date: As soon as possible 

Make a borough-wide difference. Help build a values-led corporate partnerships programme that channels investment, skills and opportunities to youth organisations across Hammersmith & Fulham.

About Young Hammersmith & Fulham Foundation

Young H&F strengthens the youth sector in Hammersmith & Fulham by supporting the organisations and professionals working with young people. With 100+ members (from grassroots groups to larger charities), we convene, fund, and champion a community led, youth-voice approach so that every young person can thrive. 

Role Overview

This senior, hands-on role will lead our corporate fundraising, winning, growing, and stewarding strategic partnerships that deliver both income and impact. You’ll shape a clear offer for businesses (from White City Innovation District players to household names), design engaging staff experiences, and tell the story of one partnership → borough-wide impact. You’ll work closely with the CEO, trustees and colleagues in Partnerships/Grants, Impact and Comms. You’ll also have delivery resources to succeed: access to consultancy for prospect research, bid support, creative, etc., and a campaign/event budget.

Targets & Trajectory (guiding KPIs):

• Income: £75k–£125k secured within 18 months; £150k–£200k by end of year two.

• Portfolio: 15+ active corporate relationships; 95% retention.

• Pipeline: Balanced mix of local (e.g., White City Innovation District) and London-wide corporates. 

• Engagement: Deliver 1–2 cultivation events/year with team and trustee involvement.

 Key Responsibilities

1) New Business & Pipeline

• Build and manage a tiered prospect pipeline (e.g., Disney, Imperial College London, L’Oréal; innovation district and borough anchor institutions).

• Lead outreach, discovery, and tailored proposals for £10k–£50k+ partnerships (CIC/CSR/ESG, sponsorship, skills/volunteering, payroll giving, in-kind, cause-related marketing).

• Co-create compelling value propositions and packages (local stories + measurable outcomes + staff engagement).

• Use the consultancy budget strategically (e.g., research, copy/design, senior introductions) to accelerate conversion. 

2) Account Management & Stewardship

• Provide excellent partner experience and stewardship plans; agree on KPIs/MOUs and deliverables; renew and grow multi-year partnerships.

• Design staff engagement that goes beyond volunteering: insight sessions, youth-led events, site visits, mentoring, pro-bono sprints.

• Work with Impact to evidence results (dashboards, case studies, SROI), and with Comms on brand-aligned content and events.

3) Strategy, Governance & Reporting

• Own the corporate income plan aligned to our Revenue Growth Strategy (with realistic quarterly milestones and early-warning triggers).

• Track pipeline and income on the CRM; produce quarterly RAG dashboards for the Task Force/Board.

• Uphold ethical screening and brand alignment; ensure legal/compliance and safeguarding standards are met. 

4) Internal & External Collaboration

• Partner with Partnerships & Grants to align offers and avoid duplication (trusts/consortia insight sharing).

• Leverage the CEO and trustees for warm introductions; brief and support them for pitches/cultivation.

• Champion youth voice and member benefits in every partnership.

Person Specification

We know excellent partnership builders come from varied backgrounds. If you meet most of the criteria and are excited by the role, we encourage you to apply.

Experience & Knowledge (essential)

• Demonstrable success personally securing and growing £10k–£50k+ partnerships in the charity or commercial/corporate sector (e.g., CSR/ESG, B2B partnerships, sponsorship, key accounts).

• Strong track record of account management and stewardship with senior stakeholders; confident in negotiation and renewal.

• Clear understanding of why companies partner (brand, people, purpose, place) and how to align offers to business goals. 

Skills & Abilities (essential)

• Outstanding relationship management; credible with senior leaders; collaborative with internal teams.

• Excellent storytelling and proposal writing; persuasive presentations; ability to tailor value propositions.

• Organised and data-literate, manages pipeline, forecasts income, and meets deadlines across multiple prospects.

• Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused; comfortable working autonomously in a small, agile team. 

Desirable

• Knowledge of the youth/education/community sector and/or Hammersmith & Fulham landscape.

• Experience designing staff engagement/volunteering offers and cause related campaigns.

• Familiarity with impact reporting (e.g., outcomes frameworks, SROI) and charity CRM systems.

• Capable of identifying potential major donors within corporate settings 

Values & Behaviours

• Commitment to Young H&F’s mission, youth voice, and community-led practice.

• High standards of integrity, inclusion and safeguarding.

• Curiosity, creativity and a growth mindset. 

Key Relationships

Internal: CEO; Partnerships & Grants; Impact; Marketing & Comms; trustees.

External: Corporate leaders/CSR & ESG teams; local business forums; public sector partners; member organisations. 

Rewards & Benefits

• Salary £38k–£45k pro rata (DOE) and 7% employer pension.

• Hybrid & flexible working (pattern by agreement; core meetings in-borough).

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata); Christmas closure.

• Reasonable expenses covered (travel/hospitality when meeting partners).

• Work phone; death-in-service insurance (3× salary); Cycle to Work & tech purchase schemes.

• Professional development (training, coaching) and team away days.

• Delivery resources: £15k consultancy and £5k campaign/event budget to support success. 

How to Apply & Accessibility

Please send your CV and a 2-page cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria and what excites you about this role.

• Deadline: 20th October

• Interviews: w/c 3rd November — likely a panel interview and a short practical task (e.g., a 10-minute partnership pitch).

 • We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

• We will gladly make reasonable adjustments throughout the process. If you’d like to discuss access needs or an alternative application format, please get in touch with us. 

Notes on Flexibility

This post is advertised at 0.8 FTE. We’re open to discussing alternative patterns with exceptional candidates. The contract is for 12/24 months initially, with a strong expectation to extend, subject to funding and performance (aligned to our 18–24-month income plan). 

Job Title: Design and Brand Manager

Details of the role:

Working pattern: Monday – Friday. There will be an expectation that the postholder will be primarily office based, spending at least 80% of their time in the office.

Salary: From £54,370 with benefits, subject to skills and experience

Contract term: This is a full time fixed term 12 month contract on Crick terms and conditions

Application closing date: 8th of October at 11.55pm

About us…  

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. 

About the role

This is your chance to make your mark as Design and Brand Manager at the Francis Crick Institute one of the world’s most iconic biomedical research centres, home to over 1,500 leading scientists and a large public gallery space with a rolling programme of exhibitions and events.

For 12 months, you’ll be the creative heartbeat of our Digital and Creative team, setting the standard for design excellence across everything from public exhibitions and scientific reports to internal signage and branded campaigns.

This is a dynamic, hands-on role that sits at the creative core of the Crick’s communications. You’ll collaborate closely with our marketing team to shape visual identities for flagship exhibitions and events, lead design projects for branded materials like brochures and reports, and create impactful internal signage and communications.

Central to the role is refreshing and rolling out our brand identity, ensuring it remains bold, relevant, and consistent across all touchpoints. You’ll manage our in-house studio, oversee science illustration and printing services, and build a trusted network of freelancers and agencies to expand our creative capacity. With a deep understanding of how to tailor design for diverse audiences, from scientific peers to the public, you’ll be the go-to expert for visual strategy and execution across the Crick.

The role is ideal for someone with a strong background in design and brand, with a creative flare and is able to identify and seize upon strategic opportunities. It would suit an experienced middleweight designer, ready to step up to a more senior role, or a senior designer looking to take on a new challenge.

What you will be doing

As a Design and Brand Manager at the Crick, you will:

• Produce on-brand, accessible and high-quality design and creative materials which meet the needs of the Crick’s varied audiences.

• Manage the Crick’s visual brand identity – including rolling out our newly refreshed brand identity – ensuring it stays fresh, relevant and consistent.

• Develop and implement internal processes for teams across the Crick.

• Manage design projects from concept to completion.

• Oversee the work of agencies and freelancers who are producing design and creative assets, from initial briefing to obtaining final sign-off.

• Produce and maintain a contact base of agencies and suppliers who can produce high-quality design work in accordance with our brand guidelines

• Be the Crick’s go-to for best practice in creativity and design, advising teams across the Crick with their creative output.

• Horizon scan for latest updates and innovations in design tools and practice in order to formulate and incorporate best-practice into our processes and templates.

• Continually evaluate our design and creative output, seeking out, absorbing and incorporating feedback into our outputs and processes.

About you

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience at middleweight or senior designer level – in-house, freelance or agency;*

• Strong understanding of design and brand principles – typography, colour, layout etc.

• A portfolio of original, engaging and creative ideas developed within a professional environment for successful brand design projects across various media that demonstrate an eye for detail, creativity and experience of art direction;*

• Demonstrable experience of managing, championing and maintaining a consistent brand identity within a professional environment;*

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously;

• Experience of managing creative production workflows and sign-off processes;

• Expert skills in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator;*

• Strong skills in Adobe Premiere Pro;

• Strong sense of aesthetics and ability to think creatively;

• An understanding of how scientific research is disseminated through conferences, papers etc.; (Desirable)

• Ability to create animation and motion design using Adobe After Effects; (Desirable)

• Knowledge and experience of design thinking, project management and agile project methodologies; (Desirable)

 *Essential Criteria

About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture! 

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 

• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 

• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. 

What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: 

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. 

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. 

• Health & Well-being: 

• 24/7 GP consultation services. 

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs. 

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. 

• Work-Life Balance: 

• Back-up care for dependents. 

• Childcare support allowance. 

• Annual leave purchase options. 

• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

• Perks: 

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. 

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. 

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received. 

Do you have a a passion for relationship-building and working with a diverse range of audiences? We are looking for a creative and driven Philanthropy Manager for a well respected health charity to manage a pool of mid value donors and secure four and five-figure gifts whilst stewarding donors.

This is a hybrid role with two days a week in the London office.

The Charity
A passionate charity whos aims are to create access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce and driven by medical research that has a global impact. They have a Fundraising team of approx 20 people securing c4m last year.

You will be joining an ambitious organisation, known for its collaborative and supportive working culture, offering competitive benefits in a range of areas including holiday, sick pay, flexible working and pension scheme.

The Role
Lead and deliver a mid-level giving retention and recruitment strategy, for donors giving between 1,000 and 50,000 to the charity each year, working with colleagues and senior volunteers to understand potential opportunities for uplift in giving.
Manage the day-to-day delivery of mid-level donor activities, including tracking renewal cycles, supporting donor journeys, and responding to enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Support the development and delivery of engaging events, and bespoke communications including personalised letters, invitations, proposals, and thank-you communications, ensuring mid-level donors feel valued and connected to the impact of their giving.
Ensure that mid-level donors have the best possible experience of giving to the charity, by engaging with colleagues on the development of appeals to this audience, stewarding those giving at this level, and attracting new supporters
Work with the public fundraising team to thank mid-level donors to fundraising appeals, creating updates and reports, and providing an excellent supporter experience to maximise the opportunity for a longer-term relationship beyond specific appeals.
Support the fundraising activities of the wider philanthropy & campaigns team through identifying donors who may give major gifts or be interested in legacy giving.

The Candidate
Experience in fundraising and donor development delivering an excellent service on the phone, in person, and in written communications.
Experience of creating high quality written documents, such as tailored letters, proposals, slide decks, or other professional materials.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Senior Creative Copywriter

About The Role
Are you a great creative communicator who knows how to inspire a team to create their best work? Are you ready to lead in-house creative copywriting at the UK’s leading dementia charity?
We are recruiting for a Senior Creative Copywriter to join on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week on a permanent contract.

Right now, in an era of new breakthroughs in treatments and research, it’s more important than ever that we raise awareness of the devastation of dementia and our mission to create a future where dementia no longer devastates lives. This is a pivotal moment in the fight against dementia. Developing our organisational and brand strategy over the last few years has played a key part in raising the profile of our cause. Now we’re building on that momentum - and successful, strategic creative development and execution of our brand is essential to maintain our reputation and credibility as a leading dementia charity.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the senior in-house creative team, inspiring colleagues to produce consistently excellent creative work and nurturing our brand. As Senior Creative Copywriter you will work collaboratively with our design, video, brand, fundraising, marketing and communications teams across the charity, to support income generation and extend our audience reach. You’ll line manage our Fundraising Communications Manager, work in creative partnership with our Senior Creative Designer and collaborate with marketing and communications teams.

Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place (via MS Teams) on Tuesday 4th – Thursday 6th November.

About you
Joining us, you’ll be someone who understands the power of great creative and exceptional leadership to inspire action and create a real and lasting change for everyone affected by dementia. You’ll be an expert, hands-on, conceptually and audience-focused Creative Copywriter with the drive to consistently deliver strategic creative work that captivates our audiences.

Crucially, you’ll be a great communicator, with line management experience, who’s keen to build good collaborative relationships. You’ll have experience of delivering bespoke brand workshops and training sessions to a wide range of audiences and you’ll understand the importance of promoting creative excellence and brand messaging consistency across an organisation.

What you’ll focus on:

- Leading on all creative copy concepts for in-house creative projects and composing and crafting engaging copy for campaigns and other comms, across all touchpoints.
- Generating ideas and concepts collaboratively with our designers and videographers to create consistently outstanding creative work across all our creative disciplines.
- Line managing the Fundraising Communications Manager, ensuring workflows, workload and tools facilitate excellence in working practices and delivery.
- Gaining a deep understanding of the Society’s strategies and objectives, key audiences, brand challenges, and project priorities.
- Working with Brand Integration to embed our messaging, proof points and tone of voice to communicate these to the wider organisation, ensuring they are kept up to date and expanded according to the organisation’s strategic needs.
- Develop and delivering training to introduce and embed tone of voice and messaging, running regular specialist writing and creative workshops for marketing colleagues and others across the organisation who create comms materials for our audiences.

About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission? 
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.  

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.  

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. 

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging  
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.     

Our hiring process 
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart. 

Giving back to you  
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.

Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the magistracy — and through it, the health of the justice system.

We are seeking an inspiring leader to become the next Chief Executive of the Magistrates’ Association, the only independent voice of magistrates in England and Wales.

The MA is a Royal Charter charity with around 12,000 members. For more than a century we have championed magistrates, supported their development, and spoken truth to power on behalf of the magistracy and the wider justice system.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a small, committed team and a wide network of trustees and volunteers at a moment of real change. After years of decline, magistrate numbers are growing again and their role is expanding. Following a major programme of modernisation, the MA is stronger, more visible, and ready to build on this momentum.

As Chief Executive, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership, working closely with the Board of Trustees

• Be a visible and authoritative advocate with government, judiciary, Parliament and the media

• Oversee the delivery of services and support that matter to members

• Lead the growth of our membership, engaging new magistrates and re-connecting with those who have left

• Ensure strong financial and organisational management of the Association

We are looking for an experienced and credible leader with:

• A track record of strategic leadership and organisational development

• Strong financial and business acumen

• The ability to influence at the highest levels and act as a public spokesperson

• Experience of growing a membership body or comparable organisation

• A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Assistant Shop Manager (2448)

Concern Worldwide (Northern Ireland) is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Assistant Shop Manager on a part time, 12 month fixed term basis for our Boutique charity shop on the Lisburn Road in Belfast.

About the role:

To support the Shop Manager with all aspects of managing the shop, including recruiting and leading the volunteer team in order to maximise the income generated for Concern’s work.

You will be instrumental in making sure the shop is at the hub of the local community, ensuring a steady flow of donations for the boutique and acting as the face of Concern Worldwide and raising public awareness of our campaigns. You will have strong brand awareness be up to date with fashion labels, trends. You will deliver excellent visual merchandising standards that maximise sales, inspire customers, and showcase donations effectively. You will lead by example and be confident working within a fast-paced retail environment. You will contribute towards the success of the shop by:

• Ensuring a high standard of customer service
• Achieving targets to maximise income
• Maintaining a high standard of visual merchandising
• Supporting the store manager to actively recruit volunteers
• Working with the manager to generate stock
• Achieving expectations within campaign activities

KEY DUTIES:

Income and Profit

• Support the Shop Manager with all aspects of shop operations in order to achieve and exceed shop income targets and all retail KPI’s
• Foster a creative and entrepreneurial environment to maximise income in new and innovative ways
• Ensuring the Boutique sustains a steady stream of quality donations to support this new, elevated shop proposition in our business portfolio
• Motivate the volunteer team in maintaining links with the local community and generating additional income

Stock & Shop Floor Management

• Set exceptionally high standards of shop cleanliness, display and visual merchandising, including shop windows, while ensuring shop volunteer team take on similar tasks
• Establish and maintain efficient and commercially successful stock processing systems, including; pricing, quality standards, stock density and stock flow to the shop floor
• Plan and implement on-going and seasonal stock donation appeals to ensure high levels of good quality stock at all times

Volunteer Supervision

• Assist the Shop Manager to actively recruit a strong volunteer team
• Maintaining the shop rota in the managers absence, communicating all changes as necessary
• Provide ongoing training and support for the shop volunteers
• Support the shop team in providing an excellent customer and donor experience
• Ensure volunteers promote seasonal/topical retail initiatives and Concern UK appeals and campaigns

Health and Safety, Compliance and Reporting

• Assist the Shop Manager in ensuring volunteers are fully trained in all shop related policies and procedures and that relevant training records are kept up to date
• Provide a safe and healthy working environment and report any H&S issues to the Shop Manager or Retail Development Manager
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements regarding donated stock

Working for Concern

• Play a key role in enabling the shop team to represent Concern and increase the knowledge of the local community about Concern’s work
• Ensure the integration of the shop into the local community with the shop volunteers
• Support volunteer team when responding to all appeals and fundraising opportunities

This role requires you to take a hands-on approach to the running of the store and this includes the continuous manual handling of stock on a daily basis. This, in turn, requires a reasonable level of fitness to undertake all daily tasks

About you:

You will have strong organizational skills and be comfortable with all aspects of a shop to help maximize the income generated for Concern’s work. You will be instrumental in making sure the shop is at the hub of the local community, recruiting, managing and motivating a team of volunteers. Excellent customer service is essential as is the sourcing and visual merchandising of stock. You will have an excellent work ethic and be confident working in a fast-paced environment.

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT

It is the nature of this post that weekend working (Saturday) and occasional additional seasonal hours are part of the normal working week. Working hours will also involve some evening work to meet the needs of the post. Due to the nature of this role, flexibility is required.

Appointment will be subject to a six-month probationary period

Salary: £23,107 - £25,674 full time (pro rata based on 28 hours - £18,485.6 - £20,539.2 per annum).

This is a 12 months fixed term contract, part time post (28 hours per week). Flexibility to increase working hours is required in the absence of the Shop Manager. The normal full-time working week is 35 hours.

Deadline: 1st October 2025.

The successful post holder will be required to complete a Basic AccessNI check and sign a criminal records self-declaration form.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide (NI). This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.

You may also have experience in the following: Assistant Retail Manager, Deputy Store Manager, Associate Shop Supervisor, Assistant Store Supervisor, Assistant Shop Leader, Deputy Manager, Retail Assistant Manager, Shop Assistant Supervisor, Assistant Store Coordinator, etc

REF-224 098

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join a dynamic and growing sector leading satellite Students’ Union in the heart of Canary Wharf. This role will have the opportunity to tap into a variety of different areas of Students’ Union life working with the Students’ Union Manager (London) and the Student Experience Coordinator to develop and deliver a bespoke range of opportunities for our students studying at the University of Sunderland in London.

The post holder will need to demonstrate the essential criteria from the JD/Person specification within their application statement as well as have demonstrable experience in training and developing volunteers.

It is an exciting time to join us! In January 2025, we moved into a brand new campus building with dedicated Students’ Union space, have recently achieved Quality Students’ Union accreditation from the National Union of Students and have completed a Democracy and Governance Review to revitalise the way our students interact with the Democracy and Governance of the organisation across both the Sunderland and London campuses.

Informal conversations regarding the post are encouraged with our Students’ Union Manager (London), Amie Hammond, ahead of application.

Please email Amie to arrange an informal and confidential meeting.

How to apply: 

If you have an interest in this role, please visit our website to view the job description for further details.

Download our Job Description for further details.

Please send your completed Application Form and Equality and Diversity Form as instructed on our website by Tuesday 7 October 2025, midday, 12 noon.

This vacancy is not open to individuals who have applied previously.

We are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the world and community we are based in. We positively encourage applications from all individuals irrespective of their gender, age, home country, ethnic background, sexuality, religious beliefs or disability, and welcome requests for flexible working.

We’re Hiring: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 + pension
Location: Northamptonshire (flexible, with min. 3 days on-site)
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 3rd October 2025

Age UK Northamptonshire is looking for a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to lead us into our next chapter.

We are the leading local charity supporting older people across the county—providing advice, companionship, and essential services to 18,000+ people every year.

As our long-serving CEO retires, we need an inspiring, strategic leader who can:
✅ Champion older people as a trusted advocate and spokesperson
✅ Lead a dedicated team of 140+ staff and 260+ volunteers
✅ Strengthen partnerships and income streams to ensure sustainability
✅ Build on our proud history while driving innovation and growth

About You

You’ll bring:

• Proven senior leadership experience in a complex organisation
• Strong financial and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities
• Integrity, energy, and resilience to lead by example

Knowledge of the voluntary sector, health, social care, or issues affecting older people is highly desirable.

Interviews take place in October. If you have any questions then please use the above email. 

�� Be the voice for older people in Northamptonshire. Lead us into the future.

Chief Executive — Help & Care
Location: Home-based within easy reach of Dorset (regular travel across the region)
Salary: circa £85,000 per annum
Contract: permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)

Are you ready to lead a values-driven regional charity and social enterprise that helps people to live the lives they choose?

Help & Care has been supporting communities across Dorset and the south coast since 1985. We deliver person-centred services that promote dignity, independence and connection - from dementia coordination and health coaching to our award-winning Roots gardening programme and social prescribing partnerships. Working with over 25 partners across health, housing and the voluntary sector, we co-produce services that make a real difference to older people, those with long-term conditions, carers and people at risk of isolation.

As our next Chief Executive, you will:

• Strategic leadership: Set and deliver a clear, values-led strategy that secures long-term impact and sustainable growth.
• Values leadership: Put Help & Care’s values - social justice, innovation, personal and collaborative - at the heart of decision-making and model them.
• Growth & income diversification: Lead business development, win new contracts, and develop social-enterprise opportunities to reduce reliance on public commissioning.
• Partnerships & advocacy: Strengthen senior-level relationships with NHS, local authorities and commissioners; represent Help & Care across systems, media and networks.
• Service quality & impact: Embed rigorous monitoring and evaluation so our outcomes drive commissioning, improve margins and strengthen our reputation.
• People leadership: Inspire, retain and develop a high-performing, compassionate leadership team and workforce.
• Governance & financial stewardship: Provide the Board with timely, high-quality reporting, oversee financial recovery plans, and ensure robust risk and compliance frameworks.

Who you are:

• An experienced CEO or senior director from complex, multi-service health & social care or community organisations.
• Proven track record in winning commissioned contracts, tendering and contract management.
• Skilled at building strategic partnerships and influencing at senior system level.
• Comfortable leading transformation and financial sustainability work, with demonstrable budgeting and forecasting skills.
• A values-led, collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence, resilience and a commitment to social justice and co-production.

Why Help & Care?

• Lead a highly respected regional provider with an outstanding track record of co-production and innovation.
• Shape an organisation poised for growth and greater regional influence.
• Hybrid, home-based working, regular travel across Dorset, and the chance to safeguard vital services for local communities.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to speak. 

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 20th October 2025 

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Note: We do not accept CVs or applications via external websites. Please apply through our website.

Are you passionate about enriching the university experience for students? Do you excel in supporting student leaders and managing complex administrative processes? If so, the University of Manchester Students’ Union has an exciting opportunity for you to become our next Student Groups (Administration) Manager.

As one of the largest and most dynamic students’ unions in the UK, representing over 47,000 diverse students, we are dedicated to making student life the best it can be. We empower students to pursue their passions, connect with others, and make a meaningful impact within their communities. As the Student Groups (Administration) Manager, you will be pivotal in ensuring that our student groups have the resources, support, and guidance they need to flourish.

In this key role, you will be at the forefront of our student activities, empowering student leaders by providing them with the tools and support necessary for effective group management. Your responsibilities will include continuously improving and overseeing all administrative processes related to student groups, ensuring they are efficient, user-friendly, and scalable to meet increasing demands.

You will collaborate closely with various departments to coordinate essential resources such as room bookings, funding, and group management tools. Maintaining strong communication with students, you’ll promptly respond to their needs and ensure they have a positive experience with the Union. Additionally, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with best practices, union policies, and safeguarding the welfare of our student community, particularly in relation to risk management and legislation.

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in managing administrative processes, with a proven track record of streamlining operations to enhance efficiency. Strong organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.

Effective communication is key to this role, as you will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, staff, and external partners. We are seeking someone who is proactive in identifying and solving problems, always looking for ways to enhance service delivery and improve the student experience.

Furthermore, a deep commitment to our values - especially inclusivity and placing students at the centre of everything we do—is crucial. Your ability to ensure that all voices are heard and factored into decision-making processes will be fundamental to your success as Student Groups (Administration) Manager. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of students, we encourage you to apply.

Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.

Feel free to use AI to clarify and organise your ideas; please don’t copy-paste AI-generated answers or let it replace your voice. Read our short guide on using AI in applications: UMSU Guide to AI use .

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a national charity to recruit for Events and Marketing Coordinator in order to support a mission led team committed to improving the lives of people in one of the UK’s most vital sectors.

You’ll play a key part in organising and delivering a diverse programme of events across England and Wales, from large scale shows and conferences to local community engagements and volunteer activities. You’ll ensure a consistently professional presence that reflects the values of the organisation, while engaging directly with the public, supporters, volunteers and ambassadors.

In addition, you’ll provide valuable support to the Marketing and Communications team, creating and curating content for social and digital platforms, helping produce case studies, supporting CRM engagement, and maintaining promotional materials.

As Events and Marketing Coordinator you will:

Event Coordination

• Support the planning and delivery of national and regional events
• Coordinate event logistics: bookings, materials, travel, staffing,
• Gather feedback and data to evaluate event success
• Maintain a centralised events calendar

Marketing Support

• Assist with content creation for digital platforms and printed materials
• Manage promotional inventory and branded assets
• Support email campaigns, invitations, newsletters and post-event comms
• Help ensure brand consistency across all materials
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Liaise with internal teams, volunteers, and external partners
• Provide onsite support and act as a warm and professional representative
• Support volunteer and ambassador involvement at events

Admin & Reporting

• Support budget tracking, invoicing and expenses
• Keep CRM records up to date (Microsoft Dynamics)
• Assist with internal meetings and timelines

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Experience in events or marketing coordination
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently
• Strong interpersonal and public facing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and tools like Canva

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics or CRM systems

• Welsh language skills (spoken and/or written)
• Full UK driving licence

Salary: £28,000- £30,000 per annum

Location:  Minimum of three days per week in, Oxford

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: on rolling basis  

Interview: TBC

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.