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Department: Fundraising
Salary: £34,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
ABOUT RABI
We are RABI – the farmers charity.
We support farming people across England and Wales with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, 365 days a year. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, our tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of our mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. We’re working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive. Over the past 25 years alone, we’ve delivered around £¼ billion in direct financial support to the farming community. Today, our wrap-around support services are evolving to reach more people before crisis hits.
Together, we’re on a journey to help shape a future our farmers deserve.
Summary and key purpose
This new role will be primarily responsible for developing, marketing and managing our individual giving together with working across other fundraising disciplines. You will be a key member of our fundraising team, producing compelling fundraising communications, stewarding individual donors, including regular donors and gifts in memory. You will ensure that our donors receive excellent care.
Our Individual Giving programme will incorporate one-off donations, regular giving, digital fundraising, appeals and in-memory giving. You will do this, with the support of our recently appointed fundraising agency, who you will manage our relationship with week by week.
A critical element of the role will be how we market ourselves to potential new donors, taking them on an emotional engagement journey in order to solicit regular gifts.
Your expertise and skills:
To excel in this role, you will need prior experience of working in a fundraising setting, with an understanding of good stewardship practices. You should be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, working across teams and meeting multiple deadlines. Your excellent relationship management skills will enable you to effectively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and gather information on new projects. You must have a thorough understanding of individual giving, developing donor journeys and experience of work with agencies.
Key responsibilities:
- Day-to-day management of the regular giving programme, project managing appeals and overseeing the thanking process for individual donors.
- Create, plan, deliver and evaluate multi-channel, compliant, insight-led, supporter-centric campaigns to engage and drive action from new and existing supporters.
- Manage our newly appointed fundraising agency, and in doing so, help deliver an ambitious appeal programme and income target.
- Review and develop operational plans for individual giving (including regular giving, in memory, digital fundraising and appeals) working to achieve agreed targets.
- Communicate and document key performance indicators across individual giving appeals. Ensuring you provide commentary to accompany results reporting, drawing on insights and the wider picture to add context and make recommendations from your learnings.
- Work with the fundraising agency and RABI communications team to produce and edit appropriate collateral.
- Devise and deliver supporter communications, including stewardship activity, welcome journey content and appeal communications.
- Help ensure that we comply with legal and compliance requirements including industry best practice, GDPR/PECR regulations and the CIOF code of Fundraising Practice.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships and liaison with other members of RABI staff.
- Take part and contribute to team meetings.
- Cooperate with RABI on health and safety matters, taking reasonable care of own and other people’s health and safety within the workplace. Follow and H&S training received and alert RABI to any serious risks.
- Actively participate in the staff appraisal scheme and be committed to training and development in line with RABI’s aims and objectives.
- Liaise with volunteers, clients, contractors and other stakeholders as necessary.
- Promote the Charity’s work, assisting with demonstrations and in fundraising and awareness events as appropriate.
- Perform any other reasonable task as required by the Charity.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Marketing or direct marketing or marketing qualification.
- Experience of using direct marketing methods to recruit, retain and develop supporters (e.g. telemarketing).
- Previous direct marketing or transferrable experience. This should include project managing or assisting a project manager to plan and deliver activity and evaluate results
- Planning, delivering and managing individual giving programmes.
- Delivering donor recruitment and retention projects from initiation to completion.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets from unrestricted donations.
- Presenting confidently to a variety of audiences.
- Building relationships and maximising engagement with donors and supporters
- Able to create and tailor engaging and emotive copy for a range of different channels.
- Empathy with the goals and objectives of RABI.
- A positive and creative approach to work, with the ability to multitask.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including good telephone manner and empathy towards in-memory donors.
- Ability to record accurate data and work with a CRM system
- Self-motivated and confident in working, both independently and in teams
- Good communicator, including face-to-face, phone, in writing and via remote communications.
- Good written and numeracy skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and plan-ahead.
- Good IT skills (MS Office including Excel and Word).
- Understanding of Data Protection and fundraising regulations, compliance and best practice.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Knowledge of targeting, segmentation and response analysis.
- Knowledge of testing, validation and taking campaign learnings forward.
- Knowledge of print and online production processes.
- Understanding of the Gift Aid process.
- Voluntary sector experience.
- A full UK driving license.
- Experience of database use
- Experience of fundraising platforms such as Just Giving.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
Benefits
- Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance from day one.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based
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PR and Policy Assistant
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We are seeking a PR & Policy Assistant to join the team!
Position: PR and Policy Assistant
Location: Bradley, Huddersfield/Hybrid
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £26 - 28k per annum
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Include 25 days’ holiday, rising to 29 after service increments plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, flexible working patterns
The Role
The Policy and Communications work is critical to ensuring that the organisation are at the forefront of the debate on early years education and childcare. You will help secure high quality media coverage and support our political influencing work. Working with the PR Manager, you will take responsibility for monitoring media coverage, creating engaging content for press releases and news features, as well as supporting policy research.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support the PR Manager to deliver the media relations strategy to ensure effective communication of key messages to target audiences via the national, trade, and social media
- Identify and create print, broadcast and digital opportunities for maximising the reach and impact
- Monitor the media and respond promptly to new developments, compiling and circulating information about media impact
- Ownership of the day-to-day operation of media and policy contacts, particularly with compiling and maintaining a library of contact details
- Undertake research to explore policy issues as agreed with the senior management team
- Liaise with press and media contacts to maximise positive exposure and coverage across UK national and trade media
- Support in finding suitable nurseries as case studies and spokespeople for the press and broadcast media
- Publish press releases and comments on the website and circulate to relevant members and stakeholders
- Assist with internal and external speaking engagements
- Write and produce material for member magazine Nursery News as well as other member communications and publications
- Contribute towards the delivery of social media presence
- Contribute to developing the research programme, including compiling and publicising surveys, analysing results and writing reports
About You
We are looking for someone with outstanding communication skills – both written and verbal, with the ability to present information clearly and write engaging material.
You will be enthusiastic and creative and able to digest information and to understand and interpret complex issues for a variety of audiences.
We are looking for someone with:
- Good numeracy skills, with the ability to understand and analyse data
- The ability to build relationships at all levels internally and externally
- Good organisation and time management with the ability to work under pressure
- Good understanding of media and public relations techniques
- Knowledge of the UK political system
- Experience of writing for diverse audiences (eg. essays, newsletters, social media content, briefing papers, press releases)
- Data analysis knowledge – drawing results, trends and conclusions from qualitative or quantitative data sources
To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.
About the Organisation
The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.
The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.
The organisations is proud to be recognised as a Great Place To Work® certified employer. This means employee feedback has determined that they offer a fantastic employee experience with a strong sense of community and workplace pride. This certification is a significant achievement, and the team are incredibly proud that it’s employees feel so positively about their experiences working at the organisation.
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Fundraising and Engagement Trainee
Two Year Contract
Up to £22,000 per annum, plus cost of a CoIF or CIM qualification+ benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension)
Leatherhead (flexible working options available)
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.
About the role:
This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized company and Top 20 charity is looking to appoint a highly driven and engaged individual who will be given the support and professional autonomy to start or build their career in fundraising.
You will have the opportunity to join an ambitious organisation and work alongside experienced professionals within a highly supportive team. We are a learning organisation and if successfully appointed, we will fund and support you with gaining the Institute of Fundraising Certificate, which is a fantastic opportunity. The Certificate helps fundraisers become more confident and understand how to make a genuine difference.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Engagement you will support the Fundraising and Engagement team on a range of activities and projects to gain a breadth of experience of all fundraising, communication and marketing disciplines, and gain a rounded view of charitable fundraising and the role fundraising plays in charities.
This role will particularly suit an individual who is just starting out on their fundraising career or has been an intern or volunteer in a fundraising department, and/or someone who enjoys building relationships, thinking on your feet, is proactive, organised, enjoys being challenged and are motivated to try new things and contribute ideas.
What we’re looking for:
- Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships. You are naturally warm with a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated, enjoy working with others
- A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you will enjoy preparing and presenting high-quality presentations
- You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
- Confident use of MSOffice and some experience of using a database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of building relationships, or interned/volunteered in a fundraising department.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. Please visit our website for details
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to us via the link.
Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead with the dates to be confirmed.
We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
As a CQC registered organisation, it is an expectation that all Rainbow Trust employees are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (unless medically exempt).
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join our charity as Membership Operations Administrator, helping us to support teachers, champion great teaching and raise the status of the profession by supporting the charity’s membership operations and providing great customer service for current and prospective members.
For an audio description of this role, please visit our website - https://chartered.college/join-the-team/
Job Title: Membership Operations Administrator
Reports To: Membership Operations Manager
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Contract: Full time, Fixed Term Contract until 31st January 2026 (with potential to extend).
Hours: A full working week is 35 hours and we offer flexibility with hours.
Benefits: Flexible working, generous annual leave, 8.5% employer pension contribution, Paycare, individual and team professional development/learning budget. A full list of our benefits can be found in the application pack.
Based: Office / hybrid. Currently once a week in the office (based in central London) is required.
Start date: ASAP - ideally the person will be in post by 4th August 2025.
Deadline and interview: Applications will close on 8th July 2025.
Interviews will be scheduled for Wednesday 9th July but we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so may interview as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
The interview will consist of a task and competency-based interview.
Application: Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter. Please use the guidance in the application pack when writing your cover letter. We encourage you to apply promptly as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may complete the process earlier than expected if an excellent candidate is identified at an early stage.
The Organisation
The Chartered College of Teaching is a charity and the professional body for teachers. We are working to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession through membership and accreditation.
We are dedicated to bridging the gap between practice and research and equipping teachers from the moment they enter the classroom with the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their pupils.
Our activities mainly focus on four key areas:
- membership
- teacher CPD and accreditation
- research, policy and events
- online and print resources
Since opening membership in 2017, we have grown rapidly. In total our work reaches over 40,000 teachers and more than 3 million young people. In 2020 we published reports ‘Education in Times of Crisis’ around the impact of lockdown; in 2021 we won the Memcom award for ‘Best magazine for a Professional Association or Membership Organisation’; in 2024 we published the working paper ‘Teacher professionalism report’. To date over 600 teachers have been celebrated at Graduation ceremonies for our Chartered Teacher Status pathways. We are a growing and multi-skilled team of 30 people, supported by a Board with a significant track record of experience in a range of fields. Our business plan focuses on growing membership and Chartered Status, and providing meaningful professional learning opportunities for the teaching profession. This role will support us to deliver an excellent service to our members.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a highly-motivated and organised Membership Operations Administrator to join the charity. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to develop their customer service and administrative skills.
Reasons why this role could be great for you:
- You will have autonomy for delivering excellent customer service to our members and offer them a seamless experience, providing timely communications and responses to queries and phone calls
- You enjoy interacting with people and collaborating with colleagues across the organisation and working on a range of different tasks across teams
- You will be helping to grow the professional membership organisation for the teaching profession and be part of the team driving the organisation forward at an exciting time for the future of the College.
Main areas of work
- Manage and respond to queries from members via email and telephone, ensuring that you respond professionally and within agreed timeframes
- Support members to access their membership features, including logging on to our online platforms to access courses, content and our online shop
- Ensure that all contact and communications are compliant with relevant data protection and security standards
- Generate regular reports on membership to inform organisational KPI reporting
Additional areas of work
- Provide administrative support during the Fellowship process
- Process invoices as part of group account management
- Provide event administration support, including uploading events to our websites, participant management, data entry and preparing materials for face-to-face events
- Alongside your main areas of work, you will also participate in meetings and be encouraged to participate in CPD learning activities and training to maintain and develop your knowledge and skills.
About You
You don’t need to have expertise in absolutely all areas, but we’re looking for someone who is motivated by our mission, enjoys interacting with people on a range of tasks and is passionate about providing great customer service. Systems you would be using include Google Workspace, Salesforce, Wordpress, Moodle, Submittable, Eventbrite, Zoom and Slack.
Experience and skills
Essential:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience of delivering high quality customer service, managing relationships with customers or other stakeholders and providing an excellent experience
- Confident user of technology (email, online meeting tools and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace or similar); comfortable with learning new technology systems
- Experience of administration / office work
- Excel and data analysis skills
Desirable:
- Experience of Salesforce or other CRM systems
- Experience of using Eventbrite
- Knowledge of GDPR and how it relates to the storage, retention and use of personal data
- An interest in the membership and/or education sector and the support and development of teachers
Why Us?
As an organisation we care deeply about creating a working environment that supports our people to grow personally and professionally. These are reflected in our organisational values which outline the distinctive working culture we are looking to create. In particular, these values are reflected in our commitment to:
- Flexible working: responsive management, flexible hours, hybrid or fully remote working
- Professional development, including formal and informal training and support
- Transparency and ownership: we have an open culture that ensures all staff guide our strategic direction
- Mental health and wellbeing: access to health and wellbeing advice and health cash plan.
Diversity and inclusion at the Chartered College
As a growing organisation we are committed to:
- Becoming increasingly representative of the sector and geographies that we operate in
- Providing a positive experience of work as part of an inclusive culture led by our organisational values
- Maintaining an annual EDI action plan - led by the internal team.
What to expect from the recruitment process
- All applications are anonymised until the point of interview
- Line Managers trained in recognising bias
- We implement a standardised interview template and competencies matrix for a fair and transparent process
- All interviews are conducted via Zoom and the use of camera is optional.
If you require any adjustments in order to proceed with an application please let us know.
For more information about joining the Chartered College, please see our website.
Your Personal Data
As part of the recruitment process, the Chartered College of Teaching collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The organisation is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
Pre-employment checks
All conditional offers of employment are subject to:
- Two satisfactory references
- Proof of qualifications
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
We are an employer committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.
Our mission is to empower a knowledgeable and respected teaching profession.


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Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. We're working towards a brighter future for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.
You will be joining a supportive and ambitious Fundraising department as we embark on a new fundraising strategy (2025-2029), with a renewed focus on growing our supporter numbers alongside growing our income, so we can increase our impact for people with cystic fibrosis. This is a key role in the Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team to help achieve its plans for growth.
In this role, you will:
- Manage a portfolio of major donor relationships to raise substantial donations in line with agreed targets.
- Research, identify and cultivate new major donors and build strong ongoing relationships with existing supporters.
- Support the development and implementation of an effective major donor fundraising strategy to grow income over time.
- Organise and deliver high quality cultivation and stewardship events.
- Collaborate with other teams to identify projects that would be of interest to current and prospective major donors and prepare tailored proposals to secure funding.
We’re looking for someone with experience of fundraising from High-Net-Worth Individuals and a track record of securing high value gifts, with great communication and relationship building skills. You will have experience designing and delivering high impact stewardship programmes and an understanding of the legal, financial and ethical issues related to major gifts.
This role can be either based at our London office or based at home with regular travel to London. We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
Closing date for completed applications is 12.00pm on 14 July 2025
First interviews expected week commencing 21 July 2025
Second interviews expected week commencing 28 July 2025
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this.
No agencies please.
For more details about the job and requirements, please visit our website or use the application button provided.
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
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The Woodland Trust is looking for a People Project Coordinator to form an important part of a new team that will deliver a people transformation project.
The project is focused on creating clear job families, clear job descriptions, updating policies, benefits and terms and conditions of employment. It will build capability and support people related processes that provide the basis for talent and career development and ensure colleague practices are legally compliant, fair and aligned with our organisational values.
The Role:
• The People Project Coordinator will be to support the project team by assisting in the delivery of a structured plan of activity. The role will focus on updating job descriptions, systems, processes, internal platforms and managing project related queries.
• Pro-actively coordinate the delivery of a structured plan of activity by undertaking a range of people project coordination and administration including updating systems, raising purchase orders, maintenance of spreadsheets and employee records, filing and managing internal project related queries.
• Assist in the preparation and review of project documentation, including progress reporting and monitoring across both workstreams
• Facilitate communication across both workstreams, ensuring alignment in project activity to project plans
• Communicate and engage with colleagues to support the effective implementation of project outputs such as training sessions, briefing packs and supporting materials.
• This is a 24-month fixed term contract.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• You’ll have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count
• You’ll have experience working in a fast-paced HR environment or within project coordination.
• You’ll have experience managing and maintaining HR and/or project documentation, scheduling meetings and updating people systems
• You’ll have experience working collaboratively across teams to deliver projects and/or significant workstreams.
• You must have a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication skills, and able to manage and prioritise your own time effectively.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 31st July & 5th August.
Are you passionate about creating unforgettable events that inspire and connect? Are you looking for the next step in your career where you can grow your skills in events, storytelling, and communications while making a real impact?
About the role
At the British Heart Foundation (BHF), we create inspiring events that celebrate our supporters, showcase the impact of our research, and build powerful connections to our cause. As our Events & Communications Officer, you’ll play a key role in delivering these experiences, including our flagship Heart Hero Awards, while helping to craft compelling stories that bring our mission to life.
From coordinating logistics and managing guest communications to supporting on-the-day delivery, you’ll help ensure every event runs smoothly. You’ll also work closely with our Creative Team to capture and share the powerful journeys of award nominees and winners across a range of channels.
Working with colleagues across Fundraising, Marketing, Medical and the wider BHF, you’ll ensure our events and stories align with strategic goals while contributing to seamless delivery and engaging content.
About You
You’re a confident and organised communicator with a natural flair for storytelling and a genuine passion for events. You bring a thoughtful, people-centred approach to your work and handle sensitive topics with care, empathy, and professionalism. Whether you're coordinating logistics, developing case studies, or crafting content for different platforms, you approach every task with creativity, precision, and a strong eye for detail.
You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy learning on the go, and are motivated by the opportunity to help others feel connected to a meaningful cause.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- A passion for events and storytelling, with the ability to identify and shape compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences
- Experience organising events, activities, or large-scale projects—whether through work, volunteering, or university
- Strong writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and adapt content for different audiences and platforms
- A proactive, detail-oriented mindset, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Confidence and presence, with strong presentation skills and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
This role is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their career—someone who’s curious, enthusiastic, and eager to grow. You don’t need extensive career in events just the drive to learn and the desire to make a real impact. In return, we’ll provide the support, training, and opportunities to help you thrive.
Working arrangements
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.
About us
Our vision is a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer. We'll get there by funding cutting-edge research and innovation, which hold the keys to saving and improving more lives.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
We offer our staff generous benefits, such as:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance, dental health cover, and money towards gym membership.
- Pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%.
- Full pay for 12 weeks for family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Life assurance.
- Extra paid leave of up to 10 days to support colleagues who may need more time off work to look after themselves or others close to them.
- Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
Interview process
The interview process may take place in-person or virtually via MS Teams, first stage planned 17 & 18 July and second stage w/c 21 July 2025
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

Starting Salary: £34,629 - £37,868 (pro rata) This is the full-time amount, and the salary will be prorated based on the hours of the post.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Working from home.
The successful candidate must be able to travel widely around the area covered
Hours: Part time 3 days per week (21 hours per week)
Job Profile
CAFOD’s work in the Catholic community of England and Wales is to inspire and resource Catholics to participate in the Church’s mission to overcome poverty and injustice in partnership with CAFOD.
The main purpose of this role is to inspire and increase the participation in CAFOD’s work of Catholic parishes, schools and the broader Catholic community within the Portsmouth Diocese. CPCs are accountable for delivering CAFOD’s annual participation plans locally across England and Wales. As well as growing the number of parishes and schools participating to address global poverty and express solidarity with our global family, we aim to increase the breadth of their engagement, participation.
This will be accomplished partly by the recruitment and support of a team of committed, inspired and well-resourced volunteers working in parish and school communities to enable and equip Catholics to give, act and pray. The work will also involve meeting important church-based stakeholders, advisers and networks within the diocese to build fruitful and positive relationships.
The post reports to the Community Participation Manager for the East Region (The dioceses of Portsmouth, Arundel and Brighton, Southwark, Brentwood, East Anglia, Westminster, Northampton, Nottingham, Hallam, Leeds, Middlesbrough and Hexham & Newcastle)
The Community Participation Coordinator (CPC) is part of a regional team working across a group of dioceses and whilst having a primary focus on one diocese, is responsible for the results of the regional team plans in relation parishioner and school participation and volunteer recruitment and retention.
The role will be home based, although the post holder will be mobile and flexible to meet volunteers, clergy and other stakeholders and contribute at events as required.
The role requires a willingness to be adaptable to support the work of the regional team, deploying skills, knowledge and at times activity in other parts of the regional team area. This is likely to require some additional travel (which would be reimbursed by CAFOD). The post also requires weekend and evening work for which time off in lieu (toil) can be claimed.
Key Responsibilities
Delivering participation plans
- Share accountability for delivery of annual participation plans for the region (a group of dioceses) with a primary focus on one diocese, and for fundraising, education, campaigns, and other targets, as delineated by the participation plan for the region. It is usually anticipated that the role will have an 80% focus on parish communities and a 20% focus on school communities
- Contribute to the development and delivery of a regional plan across a number of dioceses in support of the annual participation plans and appropriate for local contexts
- Achieve targets for increasing parishioner and children & young people participation primarily through recruitment and retention of volunteers and working with clergy, religious, diocesan and parish advisers and administrators etc.
- Monitor and share information around community participation and recruitment, activity, development and retention of volunteers
- Closely monitor parish participation activity
Managing volunteers
- Be the local volunteer manager in a specific diocese or dioceses
- Hold the relationship with, and coordinate the work of, a number of volunteers in order to achieve the annual participation plan in the region
- Contribute to increasing the number and activity of parish and school volunteers and volunteer co-ordinators in line with the regional team plan
- Contribute to development of volunteering opportunities and volunteer leadership
- Match the offers, skills, experiences and expectations of volunteers with opportunities and needs in relation to CAFOD’s plans for parishioners and children & young people
- Ensure each volunteer is appropriately inducted, briefed, trained and resourced
- Increase and ensure volunteer retention through induction, support, affirmation and effective management of the volunteer throughout their involvement with CAFOD
- Organize and promote volunteer meetings and training opportunities to be delivered either by national programme teams or self or members of her/his regional team
- Ensure volunteer records are accurate and up to date on the database.
Managing relationships
- Build and maintain key relationships including with priests, advisers, school staff and others within a diocese as determined in the regional plan. Be point of contact with the local Bishop.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with diocesan communications officers and press and be a point of contact for local broadcast and print media, to increase opportunities for Catholics to hear about CAFOD’s work, working with and through media volunteers where possible.
All staff are expected:
- To attend and contribute to regular Team, Group and CAFOD-wide meetings and briefings
- To participate in training and other activities as requested by the line manager
- To work as a supportive member of the team, providing cover for and training of other team members and volunteers as required
- To be accountable for the achievement of objectives set by the line manager
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves responsibility for people who will have contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. The post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
Person Specification
Understanding our context
- A Understanding Catholic identity: detailed and sympathetic knowledge of the life, culture and structure of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, and an ability to work effectively within it; especially an understanding of parish community life
- B Understanding CAFOD: understand, demonstrate and actively support CAFOD’s vision, mission and values and what we aim to achieve.
- C Understanding international development: have an understanding of the nature and causes of world poverty and how it affects different individuals, groups and communities
Working together
- D Managing ourselves: Strong interpersonal skills including an ability to develop personal relationships quickly and to inspire and convince others. Ability to be self-motivated and able to work in isolation at times.
- E Working with others: builds positive and fruitful partnerships particularly with volunteers; works effectively as part of a regional team to ensure sharing of good practice and shared workload; being willing and able to help other team members and be helped to achieve delivery of a regional team plan
- F Communicating: can communicate strongly CAFOD’s vision for community participation and volunteer partnership; share knowledge and information across CAFOD
- G Looking outwards: Collaborates with partners, supporters and donors to achieve the best balance between their objectives and CAFOD’s Mission
Making change happen
- H Managing resources: confident with analysing and using data for planning, monitoring and reporting: Proven planning, time-management and organisational skills
- I Achieving results: Ability and willingness to focus on achieving results, especially for the delivery of shared regional plans for community participation and income growth
- J Managing our performance: Ability and willingness to work to targets and achieve results
- K Taking the lead: Motivates others to get things done
Job-specific competencies
- A demonstrable commitment to volunteering and understanding of its potential as a force for change
- Experience of managing multiple stakeholders and relationships to successfully achieve objectives eg with clergy, stakeholders and a wide variety of volunteers.
- Experience of managing volunteers including recruitment, retention, deployment and celebration.
Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits
Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.
CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales tackling poverty and injustice across the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
These vacancies are restricted to Black and minoritised women due to the nature of the roles. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
We reserve the right to close these adverts early if we have sufficient interest, so early applications are encouraged.
To provide high-quality and comprehensive advice, information, practical and advocacy support relating to violence against women and girls (VAWG) against Black and minoritised young women and children, with multiple needs, across West London.
To assist with educational, developmental, policy and campaigning work arising from advice and casework, in particular to young women across West London.
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JOB TITLE: Finance Manager
REPORTING TO: Chief Financial Officer
JOB SCOPE
We are looking for an amazing Finance Manager to join the Waverley Abbey team based in Farnham, Surrey !
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about finance, loves
systems and goes the extra mile to deliver efficiency and excellence.
Working with our Finance Director, you will help to lead the financial direction of Waverley Abbey Trust embedding a culture of strong financial management, effective controls and efficient financial processes, overseeing all aspects of our day-to-day financial management.
We need a strong communicator who is highly organised, adept at multi-tasking and prioritising amidst a busy environment; a great team player in a fast-paced organisation.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Role Scope: Routine financial oversight including aspects of management and statutory accounting, budgeting, treasury, payroll and audit.
Role Description: The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing accurate financial records and controls for Waverley Abbey Trust and subsidiary operations, managing a team of three, taking care of day-to-day banking, VAT returns, gift aid, insurance, etc..
Key Responsibilities:
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Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, including day to day banking transactions, current and deposit accounts, reconciliations and authorisation of all payments, payroll, and other transactions.
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Ability to interpret complex financial information and provide updates and information as needed.
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Assist the Finance Director (FD) in organisation-wide budgetary planning.
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Monitor cash flow, bank accounts and financial transactions.
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Efficient and rigorous financial administration including but not limited to VAT returns, gift aid, legacies, payroll, the workplace pensions scheme, and staff credit card management.
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Maintain the fixed assets register and monthly depreciation of assets
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Supervision and development of the Finance team to improve efficiency and working practices
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Provide timely, accessible and useful financial reports for senior managers and other operational team members and proactively develop the quality and usefulness of financial reporting and communications to improve business performance.
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All external and internal obligations, accounts, budgets and forecasts are prepared and reported in a prompt, accurate and timely manner.
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Work with the FD and external accountants /auditors to manage the preparation and audit of end-of-year statutory accounts.
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Alongside the FD, ensure all organisational financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation and evolve and ensure adherence to finance policies and procedures.
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Collaborate in the design and implementation of financial systems and process improvements.
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Stay up to date with any relevant changes to charity legal and financial responsibilities, for example charity commission and HMRC reporting requirements.
Key Requirements & Skills
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Preferable- Degree level qualification or ATT (or comparable) in accounting, finance management or similar.
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At least 10 years’ experience in finance management and accounting.
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Senior Management experience.
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Ideally, not essentially, having some experience of the Charity and Higher Education sectors
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High levels of familiarity and comfort with Sage 200, Microsoft office packages and computer-based accountancy packages.
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Experience of payroll admin including workplace pensions and leave provisions (i.e. Maternity leave etc).
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Confident and clear communicator in both written and verbal forms of communication
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Highly organised with superior attention to detail, especially in planning , report writing and budgeting.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Systems Accountant to develop system improvements, process efficiencies and report capabilities.
The Role:
• This role is key to helping us develop our finance systems throughout the organisation.
• You’ll develop, maintain and operate Unit 4 ERP.
• You’ll lead the strategic development of the finance systems and provide technical support when implementing changes into the organisation.
• You’ll design finance system application configuration.
• You’ll identify and analyse problems encountered by end users of the system.
• You’ll plan and organise activities for the team to motivate and mentor them to meet the current and future requirements of the system under remit.
• You’ll collaborate with other departments to develop both internal and external systems.
• You’ll lead application security and administration of user settings such as access rights, setting up users and amending system parameters.
• You’ll lead and manage all aspects of user training including creating training courses, delivering training to staff, develop training manuals and support users following the training.
• This role is an 18 Month contract with the potential to extend or to be made permanent.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
• You’ll have experience in developing and maintaining finance systems in a complex organisation.
• You’ll have a strong understanding of Unit 4 ERP with experience as an end user and in providing technical support.
• You’ll have strong communication skills with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders throughout the organisation.
• You’ll have experience maintaining finance system application administration and functionality.
• You’ll have strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple streams of workflow.
• You’ll have experience training staff and users on new systems, providing material and follow up support.
• You’ll have knowledge of MIS Systems and system application configuration and design.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £45,417 to £49,416 inclusive annual salary up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.
Hours: Permanent or Fixed Term, full-time (37 hours pw)
Flexible working options (including hybrid)
Job Ref: P2378
About the role
Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Customer Delivery Team Leader for our Planning Technical Services Team. They are looking for an experienced planning officer to lead all administrative functions across their Planning Technical Services. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in improving efficiency and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
As the Customer Delivery Team Leader, you will lead and manage the administrative functions, including overseeing planning validations, pre-planning applications, complaint handling, performance reporting, planning appeals, support hearings and the development of internal processes.
You will manage projects and lead the team ensuring the effective delivery of administrative support across a range of Planning Services. Additionally, you will oversee the administration of planning systems and ensure efficient use of process management tools.
Working closely with senior managers, you will drive continuous improvement and ensure services are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget. You will also represent the service at internal working groups and external forums.
About you
Key Requirements:
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage and develop a team.
• Technical Proficiency: Highly proficient with IT systems and tools for planning and performance management.
• Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Flexibility: Ability to work flexibly within a small team to ensure efficient operations.
St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Their centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.
In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:
• 30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) bank holidays.
• Please note: annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full- time pattern of 37 hours over 30.5 days, e.g. part-timers
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform
Additional Information
Disability Confident
They are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.
Disclosure Checks
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
English Fluency
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).
Closing date for applications: 01 August 2025
Interviews are scheduled for w/c: 01 August 2025
NOTE: Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. They reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and they strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
You may also have experience in the following: Planning Technical Services Manager, Planning Support Team Leader, Planning Administration Lead, Planning Services Coordinator, Planning Operations Team Leader, Development Management Support Manager, Planning Systems and Performance Manager, Technical Planning Team Manager, Senior Planning Validation Officer, Planning Compliance and Support Lead, etc
REF-222 469
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The Fundraising and Grants Officer will support and coordinate the effective delivery of First Steps ED’s fundraising activities in line with our charity strategy. The Fundraising and Grants Officer will assist the Head of Fundraising and Communications by developing and implementing fundraising campaigns and communication with external stakeholders which includes bid writing, external fundraising and fundraising support. This position requires a charity sector communicator who has a background of bid writing, grants and fundraising support within the charity sector.
Role Overview:
The Fundraising and Grants Officer will play a crucial role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our services. This position requires a proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of fundraising processing and grant/bid writing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategies: Implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to meet financial targets.
- Supporter Care and Data Management: Manage stewardship data, including maintaining fundraising pages, using Beacon CRM, and other fundraising platforms.
- Bid Writing for Trusts: Research and write bids for trusts to secure funding.
- Prospecting for Trusts, Foundations, and Corporates: Identify and approach potential funding sources, including trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.
- Event Planning: Organise and manage fundraising events, including charity runs, galas, and community activities.
- Coordinate Community and Challenge Events: Plan and oversee community and challenge events to engage supporters and raise funds.
- Manage Fundraising Volunteers: Recruit, train, and manage fundraising volunteers to support various initiatives and plans.
- Assist in Coordinating Friends of Network: Support the coordination of the Friends of Network to enhance community engagement.
- Grant Writing: Research and apply for grants from foundations, private companies, and local authority or NHS bodies.
- Campaign Management: Oversee fundraising campaigns, including online and offline initiatives.
- Reporting: Monitor and report on fundraising activities, providing regular updates to senior management and Head of Fundraising and Communications.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to align fundraising efforts with the charities goals.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a fundraising role, preferably within the non-profit sector/ charity sector.
- Education: A Level or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, Bid writing, or related field.
Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to create and maintain fundraising reports.
- Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about mental health and eating disorder awareness.
- Creative and innovative thinker.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
What we offer
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
- Enhanced sick pay
- Company events
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program + Wellbeing App
- Company pension - 5% employee, 3% employer
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home (depending on role)
- Casual dress
- Accredited training programme towards CPD
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Should we reach our target number of applications for the vacancy we reserve the right to close the advert before the close date.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 30 per week
To ensure everyone impacted by eating disorders and disordered eating has access to professional care.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Based at universities across Birmingham
Permanent with funding until 31st August 2026
Hours: Sessional (0 hour contract)
Salary: £14.34 - £16.40 Per hour
Flexible working - various hours available
Emotional Health and Wellbeing services opening hours supports the needs of the communities in which we work, and therefore there may be elements of unsociable hours - this may include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. These will always be discussed and agreed
Do you want to support a team who work with students with emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties?
The post holder will support Children, Young People, and Young Adults in our Emotional Health & Wellbeing services based in Birmingham by offering low intensity support under a brief intervention framework.
The Children's Society currently offer drop ins across Birmingham Monday - Saturday hours are available across these
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.
The nature of the service means that service users require intensive support to be provided during out of hours and weekends. The service holds no waiting lists and therefore the ability to build relationships quickly, identify risks, and process further support is vital.
We are looking for a Wellbeing Practitioner that:
-Has a genuine passion and working knowledge of young people and mental health.
-Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with CYP and families
-Experience of working in settings with young people who have emotional, behavioural and/or mental health concerns.
-Has a background or worked in Health Care, Education, Youth Work or Social work
-Able to provide direct low level therapeutic support that is person centred.
-Able to deliver improved wellbeing for children &young people presenting in crisis.
-a good working knowledge of Mental and Emotional Health Issues that young people face today, including interventions on how to support young people in overcoming these challenges.
Due to the fast paced environment and use of computers for clinical record keeping, you will need to have a good level of IT skills.
For an application pack please visit the web site
http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us
or telephone
The Children's Society Recruitment team on 020 7841 4400
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
All people within diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.
Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview.
This vacancy closes at midnight on 10th July.
Interview date to be confirmed.
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Closing Date: midday 21 July
Reports to: Chief Executive
Hours of work: 0.8 FTE (30hrs per week) (flexible for the right candidate)
Holidays: Uncapped annual leave, plus two week-long shutdowns
Main work address: Hybrid - a mix of remote working and time at our Abingdon office. The role involves regular travel across Oxfordshire to meet funders, partners, and community supporters, and occasional evening or weekend work for events and networking.
Closing date: midday 21 July
Interviews: w/c 28 July or w/c 4 August
About Quest for Learning
Quest for Learning is an education charity on a mission to close the gap for primary school children in Oxfordshire who are falling behind - often due to complex and compounding disadvantage. Many of the children we support are growing up in poverty, with limited access to books, low parental literacy, and challenging home environments. Some face health inequalities, live in areas affected by crime, or have recently arrived in the UK as refugees or asylum seekers.
We work closely with schools to provide targeted, high-impact literacy and numeracy programmes that give these children the chance to catch up, thrive, and believe in their potential. On average, our small-group tutoring helps pupils make 13 months of progress in just 10 hours - building not only essential skills, but also confidence, motivation, and a renewed sense of possibility.
The impact extends well beyond the classroom. By supporting children early, we help prevent the need for more complex and costly interventions later in life, from mental health support to exclusion and social care. Our work contributes to stronger, fairer communities by giving every child the foundation they need to participate fully in society. In doing so, we are advancing social sustainability and helping to meet global goals such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals for Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, and Good Health and Wellbeing.
Role Purpose
This is a hands-on and outward-facing role for a confident, capable fundraiser ready to lead Quest for Learning’s income generation efforts. As our sole dedicated fundraiser, you’ll take ownership of securing income across a broad mix of streams - including trusts and foundations, community fundraising, individual giving, and corporate partnerships.
You’ll be out and about representing the charity, building relationships with local businesses, community groups, and supporters, and bringing our mission to life with energy and clarity. You'll need to be a proactive self-starter who enjoys meeting people, thrives in a varied role, and is motivated by delivering results that improve life chances for disadvantaged children.
This is a busy and varied role which often involves working on multiple fundraising activities at once. A typical day could include working on an application to a new funder, designing a supporter newsletter, gathering information for an end of grant report, and researching new prospects.
This role would suit someone with experience of securing funding, managing funder relationships, and developing new opportunities - all with a focus on practical delivery. You’ll work closely with the CEO, leadership and programme teams, and our board of trustees to help grow a diverse and sustainable income base.
Key Responsibilities
Trusts and foundations
- Research and identify prospective funders, building a robust pipeline
- Write and submit compelling, tailored funding applications
- Deliver timely, high-quality reports with evidence of impact
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funders through clear, proactive stewardship
- Monitor success rates and financial information and adapt strategy to improve performance
Community fundraising
- Initiate and grow partnerships with local community groups (e.g. WIs, Rotary clubs, schools, churches)
- Support or coordinate local fundraising events and campaigns (e.g. fun runs, quizzes, coffee mornings)
- Attend community events to represent the charity and engage new supporters
- Equip and support individuals and groups to fundraise on our behalf
Corporate partnerships and other earned income
- Build relationships with local and regional businesses to secure sponsorship, gifts-in-kind or Charity of the Year support
- Develop creative, mutually beneficial opportunities to engage corporate partners
- Work with the CEO and board to identify and cultivate prospects
- Explore other potential income streams including education consultancy or training offers
Individual Giving and supporter engagement
- Support the development of campaigns to encourage donations from individuals
- Help create a compelling case for support across our communications
- Identify opportunities to increase visibility and supporter base (e.g. speaking engagements, community fairs)
- Ensure Quest for Learning is regularly engaging with our supporters
- Champion the use of storytelling and pupil outcomes to inspire giving
Marketing and communications (fundraising-focused)
- Develop fundraising messaging and materials with the CEO and team
- Lead on all communications relating to fundraising and supporter engagement
- Ensure consistent branding and tone across all fundraising-related comms
- Share our impact with passion and clarity to motivate supporters
Planning and systems
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in our Beacon CRM
- Track income performance and contribute to budgeting and forecasting
- Create and deliver realistic workplans to manage multiple deadlines
- Liaise with programme staff to gather data and stories for funders
- Report on income and fundraising activities to CEO and trustees
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience in fundraising, with a track record of securing income across multiple streams
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain our mission clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences
- Excellent bid writing and reporting skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Confidence in networking, public speaking, and relationship-building
- Proactive, self-motivated, and happy to work independently
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Values-led, personable and enthusiastic - able to represent the charity with warmth and professionalism
Desirable
- Experience working in a small charity or education setting
- Knowledge of the Oxfordshire funding landscape or local networks
- Experience with community fundraising, challenge events, or individual giving
- Skills in Canva, Mailchimp or similar content creation tools
- Familiarity with Beacon or similar fundraising CRMs
- Understanding of primary education and the barriers disadvantaged children face
- Experience producing fundraising workplans or reports for trustees
Why work with us?
Quest for Learning is a friendly, values-led education charity with a big mission and a supportive culture. We’re committed to flexibility, wellbeing and professional growth, and we believe in helping our team thrive while doing meaningful work.
We offer:
- Unlimited annual leave (minimum 28 days pro rata, plus bank holidays), with full charity shutdowns in August and at Christmas
- Flexible hybrid working with autonomy over your schedule
- A culture of trust, kindness, and high standards
- Opportunities to test ideas, develop skills and shape a growing organisation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.