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ID: 1557
Job Title: Deputy Director of Services & Innovation, Central Region of England
Service: Services & Innovation
Salary: £65,782 - £72,959 Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum
Location: Homebased with regular travel across the central region of England and occasional London Head Office.
Hours: full-time 37 hours per week.
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
Are you an innovative, strong, team player, who is solution focused and passionate about making a difference in everything you do? Do you have a proven track record of growth and retaining services, delivering excellent, inclusive services and cultivating quality and diversity? Are you looking for a diverse, ambitious and fast paced organisation – if so, you have found it.
About the role:
The roles primary function is to lead the operational teams and lead on strategic development and growth across the region. The post holder will model the organisations values; people focus, can do, excellence and mutual respect.
The Deputy Director leads the strategic development and transformation of Family Action services across the Central region, and implements the organisation’s strategic plan and its 5 key objectives. The role focuses on stakeholder engagement, partnership, service development, and system leadership across sectors. It requires inclusive leadership and the effective line management of Operational Managers and one Assistant Director.
The role has responsibility for service delivery, risk management, performance, quality and practice, safeguarding, income generation and budgets across the region. The post holder drives accountable leadership, innovation, co-creation, and continuous improvement across all the Central region. The Deputy Director will be an excellent communicator, highly resilient, and a decision maker, while always championing Family Action’s values in delivering inclusive, outcome-focused support for children, families, young people and adults.
Main Responsibilities:
· Be accountable for service delivery across the region, contractual performance, safeguarding, quality assurance, risk management, ensuring services meet regulatory standards, delivering positive outcomes and embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
· Lead senior stakeholder engagement and foster strong cross-sector partnerships across the geographic area.
· Line manage Operational Managers, and an Assistant Director, oversee budgets to ensure efficient, cost-effective service delivery. Champion the sharing of learning, development of staff and volunteers and best practice across services to support continuous improvement and innovation.
· Strategic and accountable leadership, leading the region by motivating and galvanizing the team to achieve innovation, growth and quality services maximising outcomes for the people we support
· Working alongside the Business Development & Corporate and Marketing team, drive the region’s income generation through generating and responding to new opportunities, and by leading innovative service design and modelling.
· Be part of a dynamic and supportive team of other regional and national Deputy Directors, sharing and influencing cross-organisational decision making, resource allocation, strategy and organizational development and leadership.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
· Passionate about social justice and improving the life chances and supporting children, young people and adults who experience disadvantage.
· We are looking for someone who has senior level leadership and management experience and expertise in at least one of the settings in social care, health, young people and community sector. Who is highly robust, able to priorities multiple workflows and issues, with a good understanding of and leadership around service risks and decision making.
· We are also looking for someone who can think strategically across systems, contribute to innovation, creativity and diversity, and is an excellent inclusive leader that can inspire their teams as well as their peers and senior leaders in Family Action.
· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced and children’s barred list.
· Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
Click 'Apply Now' to complete our online application form by the closing date of Sunday 28th September at 23:59
Interviews and an assessment exercise will be virtual over Microsoft Teams – Week commencing 13th October.
For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: Helen Cantrell (full email address on advert document)
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. For this vacancy, we are also applying positive action to improve the representation of people of colour in management roles at Family Action. As such, the guaranteed interview scheme is extended to applicants of colour who meet the minimum criteria.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.




Fundraising Manager
We are seeking an ambitious Fundraising Manager to grow income and support thousands of rural young people across England and Wales.
- Salary: Circa £37,000 -£40,000pa
- Location: Warwickshire, Hybrid 2-3 days per week from home
- Hours: Full-time: 37.5 hours/week Core hours 10am-4pm (occasional evenings/weekends)
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing Date: 26th September 2025 Interviews: On a rolling basis
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Fundraising Manager to secure funding of one of the UK’s most vibrant rural youth charities. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference, supporting young people through training, competitions, skills certificates and travel.
You will take the lead in developing and delivering fundraising strategies that grow income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors. The role requires someone who can spot opportunities, write compelling bids, and nurture long-term relationships with funders and supporters.
Key Responsibilities
- Researching and identifying new funding opportunities
- Writing persuasive funding applications, reports, and case studies
- Growing income from trusts and foundations
- Building corporate partnerships and sponsorships
- Developing innovative individual giving campaigns
- Creating fundraising toolkits for local clubs and federations
- Tracking income and reporting against targets
- Collaborating closely with marketing and communications teams
About You
You may have experience in a membership-based organisation, ideally in the sporting, horse racing, countryside, or youth sector, and now want to use your skills to benefit rural young people.
You’ll be:
- A confident communicator, able to build rapport with funders, volunteers, and young people
- An experienced bid writer with a track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, or corporate partners
- Empathetic, with a genuine passion for youth development
- Charismatic and personable, able to connect naturally with rural communities and young people
- Proactive, creative, and always seeking new ways to grow income and engage supporters
- Career focussed
About the Organisation
Our client is a national charity covering England and Wales, committed to empowering young people in rural areas. Through a wide range of programmes, from sports and training to community projects, they help thousands of young people develop skills, confidence, and leadership. Joining them means contributing to a vibrant and meaningful cause, working with passionate colleagues who care about rural youth.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Fundraising Officer, Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Trusts and Grants Officer, Membership Development Manager, Head of Fundraising, Philanthropy
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Job Title:Engagement Manager – Employee Volunteering
Reference Number: V557
Location: Homebased within South West England/London
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st March 2026 (with possibility of extension)
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £25,625 per annum plus up to £3366 London weighting (if applicable)
DBS/PVG: Basic
Job Family: 3
Line Manager: Project Manager
Closing date: 24th September 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Interview Date/s:Week commencing 29th September 2025
Anticipated start date: ASAP
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 passionate Engagement Manager to join our team. They will work as part of the national (and local London) Employee Volunteering team working with corporate clients and community partners, creating and delivering team and individual volunteering events.
Here is some of what you’ll be doing, please refer to the full job description for full details:
· Research and deliver volunteering opportunities to meet the needs of specific client teams of volunteers, ensuring they are impactful and safe.
· Carry out logistics visits or virtual planning meetings and risk assessment for volunteer activity, ensuring compliance with the quality standards set by Employee Volunteering.
· Develop partnerships and manage relationships with community organisations and colleagues leading on internal Volunteering Matters projects locally.
· Ensure monitoring, impact and evaluation information and data is collected and that projects meet agreed targets, reporting format and schedule.
· Assist the Project Managers by preparing case studies, change stories and reports.
Having a regular presence in the locations where we are working with partners and individuals is essential for this role. Given the geographical spread of the working area, we are looking for somebody that lives and can travel across London & South West England.
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.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.





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Are you a social media whizz with a passion for telling powerful stories? Keen to progress in your career in public relations and digital communications while making a real impact in the charity sector? Join Dravet Syndrome UK as a Marketing and Communications Manager (home based,16 hours/week) and bring your creativity and energy to a role where you’ll help shape our online presence, generate meaningful media coverage, and connect communities through engaging content.
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Communications and working with the Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Manager in this varied position, you’ll drive DSUK’s social media activity, creating and scheduling posts across our social media channels. Alongside engaging online audiences, you’ll be instrumental in our proactive PR work—writing press releases, pitching stories to key media, responding to journalist enquiries, and helping develop compelling family case studies for campaigns. As part of a passionate and supportive team, you’ll collaborate to measure the impact of our communications and marketing work.
If you’re ready to grow your career in communications and want to make a difference for families affected by Dravet syndrome, we want to hear from you.
As part of DSUK’s commitment to safeguarding, the postholder is expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
About Dravet Syndrome UK
Dravet Syndrome UK (DSUK) is a small independent UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by Dravet Syndrome. Dravet Syndrome is a rare neurological condition that affects around one in every 15,000 people in the UK. As well as experiencing severe, difficult-to-control seizures, children and adults with Dravet Syndrome have varying degrees of intellectual disability and a spectrum of associated conditions (known as ‘comorbidities’), which may include autism, ADHD, behaviours that challenge and difficulties with speech, mobility, eating and sleep.
The charity was founded in October 2008 by a small group of 30 families. Today, DSUK is a registered charity helping over 550 families with support, education, and research programmes, underpinned by a world-class Medical Advisory Board.
What you will bring
Essential
· Demonstrable experience in planning and delivering engaging and targeted social media content to build community, raise awareness and drive engagement.
· Hands-on experience managing websites (using WordPress), delivering e-marketing campaigns (e.g. Mailchimp or similar), and applying SEO principles and other techniques to optimise digital communications and online visibility.
· Demonstrable experience in media relations, including writing press releases, working with case studies and successfully pitching and responding to a range of media (online, press, radio, broadcast)
· Demonstrable experience of working in charity, patient advocacy or healthcare sectors
· Ability to deal with people at all levels with empathy, tact and credibility
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to distil large amounts of information and present it in engaging and innovative ways for a variety of audiences
· Demonstrable design skills and knowledge of desktop publishing software e.g. using Canva to create in-house designs for social media and our website
· Act as a brand guardian, ensuring external designers and agencies understand and apply our brand, visual identity, and corporate communications guidelines effectively
· Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise
· Be a self-starter and team player with experience of remote working, and able to work effectively with colleagues using remote technology (e.g. Zoom, Google meets, etc)
Desirable
· Membership of a professional body such as Chartered Institute of Public Relations and/or a commitment to continuous professional development
Why join Dravet Syndrome UK?
Join our dynamic and growing charity, where you'll thrive in an exciting and engaging environment. We are proud to be a family-oriented charity experiencing growth and fuelled by an ambitious plan for expansion. Our dedicated team is deeply connected to our core audience, and their motivation stems from witnessing our impact on people's lives. Join us today and contribute to making a lasting difference in the lives of those we support.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 24 September 2025, with shortlisting interviews taking place in early October with job to commence November 2025.
Our commitment to diversity
As part of our ambitions to improve equality and diversity, we welcome applications for this role from those who identify under any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, sex, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Known internally as Relationship Manager (South Coast)
Location: Home-based covering South Coast of England. This role covers Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey or Dorset. Candidates must live in one of these counties to be located in close proximity to our supporters. Applications from those due to move in the region will be consider - please make this clear within your application
Additional requirement: Access to a car and the ability to drive is required as the role requires frequent travel across the region to attend meetings, events and training
Hours: 35 hrs per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £34,616 per annum
What we do: We help young people through cancer
How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind
What we’re looking for:
- Someone with a successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships and generating income ideally from community and corporate opportunities
- Someone who can create and deliver strong stewardship plans to maximise income and retain our supporters
- Someone with a growth mindset who is solution focused. Someone who can manage their time and workload, and utilise our given processes, systems, and parameters to overcome barriers
- Someone who can deliver a personal portfolio within an overall Regional Fundraising team target, demonstrating an understanding of how to mitigate risk and maximise return on investment
What we offer:
- Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day-to-day work and refocus.
- Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26thDecember, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
- Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
- Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
- Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
- Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
- Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
- Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
How to apply:
You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application and answer four questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.
Key dates:
Applications by the end of 21st September. 1st interviews held online on 24th and 26th September, and 2nd interviews held face to face in Teenage Cancer Trust head office in London on 2nd October.
Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:
At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.
Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team.
We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick yes on the application form.
Privacy and Safeguarding:
At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please get in touch with the HR Team.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.





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Grade: 2
Salary: £49,872
Hours: 37.5
Position type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Responsible to: Head of Supply Chain
Direct reports: Senior Buyer (x2), Junior Buyer (x1)
Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid working, mix of office and home working) or remote UK only (Travel to Truro 2x year)
ROLE PURPOSE:
This dynamic role presents a unique opportunity to build upon the procurement progress achieved so far and to help establish robust procurement foundations across the organisation, following the implementation of a new ERP system. Some key projects for this role over the next 12 months will be:
- Contribute to the development, testing, training, and successful deployment of the new ERP Procurement App.
- Lead the ongoing implementation of the Procurement Policy, collaborating with the Internal Auditor to strengthen compliance across the Supply Chain Team and the wider organisation.
- Support the Indirect Spend strategy and lead the development of a new five-year strategic plan to guide future category management.
- Design, implement, and monitor Procurement KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure GDPR compliance is maintained across all Supply Chain activities and processes.
The primary purpose of this role is to lead the Procurement Team, champion strategic procurement initiatives, and ensure compliance with organisational policies. The Procurement Manager is responsible for driving intelligent procurement decisions, delivering the procurement strategy, and upholding the highest standards of ethical and sustainable purchasing. This role is focused on achieving optimal value for money across all indirect spend activities. As the leader of the Procurement Team, the Procurement Manager also provides mentoring and support to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The role is incredibly varied and reflects the activities of ShelterBox across all indirect buying categories. The successful Procurement Manager will be strategic, decisive and collaborative with an eye for opportunity and influence. They will be a supportive and visible leader within ShelterBox, whilst mentoring the Procurement Team to deliver excellent results and reach personal goals.
You will need to be outcome-focused, have previous experience gained in creating framework agreement / supplier lists, leading end-to-end procurement processes, previous leadership experience and competent with driving value. A strong understanding on how to constructively engage with stakeholders is vital in creating long-term foundations with the senior leadership and suppliers. Some travel within the UK may be required.
DAY TO DAY THIS ROLE WILL LOOK LIKE:
- Ensuring Value for Money by maximising value from business cases and sourcing activities by reducing costs, enhancing quality, managing risk, and increasing return on investment (ROI).
- Champion procurement best practices, driving positive change through effective processes and governance.
- Mentor and support the Procurement Team, fostering professional growth and capability development.
- Manage team workloads and prioritise assignments to ensure efficient delivery of objectives.
- Oversee contract and supplier management, ensuring strong relationships and performance.
- Engage and manage stakeholders across the organisation to align procurement with business needs.
- Lead and support contract negotiations and manage spend to secure optimal terms and value.
- Design and implement sourcing strategies across key categories including IT, HR, Fundraising, and Communications.
- Collaborate with internal teams to define, establish, and manage supplier lists, framework agreements, and standard contractual terms.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with the Procurement Policy, working closely with the Supply Chain Team and Internal Auditor.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement policies and processes through proactive stakeholder engagement.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Responsible for all indirect procurement activities across the organisation;
- Senior decision maker for indirect procurement activity, working closely with the Head of Supply Chain;
- Subject Matter Expert for indirect and direct procurement, acting in a consultative capacity across the organisation as required;
- Manage, coach and develop the Procurement Team to meet personal and organisational objectives, deliver best results and support the team's wellbeing;
- Lead the creation, adherence and implementation of best practice procurement processes and procedures to support continuous improvement and optimisation including policies;
- Lead, build and implement Indirect Procurement Strategy 2025+;
- Responsible for identifying and managing relevant procurement risks within the organisation, working closely with the senior colleagues;
- Review and revise Procurement Policy/ies and Manual;
- Regularly review and maintain appropriate procurement processes for the different buying categories ensuring compliance with ShelterBox's processes;
- Lead negotiation of rates and contracts with suppliers across the organisation;
- Report on cost savings and avoidance, and risk management;
- Lead on indirect supplier contract management across the organisations;
- Responsible for identifying procurement improvement priorities by analysing forecast spend, supply markets and specification options;
- Lead procurement projects such as procedure implementation, sustainability and software introduction;
- Procurement training, upskilling and development across the organisation;
- Work with different departments in the organisation to ensure compliance with the Procurement Policy/ies, reporting on non-compliance;
- Drive ethical and sustainable procurement practice across all buying activity;
- Provide support to organisational projects as required;
- Ensure procurement administration is kept up to date and appropriate;
- Maintain confidentiality for all internal matters, and commercial confidentiality for matters pertaining to suppliers;
- Represent ShelterBox as required;
Other responsibilities
- Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
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Marketing Manager
Office – Moreton in Marsh
Cotswold Friends is a local charity based in Moreton-in-Marsh, which for over 45 years has been providing Community Transport, Befriending, Carer Wellbeing and Community Activities to older and vulnerable people in the Cotswolds. We aim to combat loneliness and isolation. Our voluntary services improve health and wellbeing and support independent living. We currently support over 2,300 people with 340 amazing volunteers.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop the Marketing function for an established and well-respected local charity. As the Marketing Manager, you will report directly to the CEO and be supported by a Marketing Co-ordinator working 12 hours per week and a team of Marketing volunteers. Your role will involve:
• Development and implementation of Marketing strategy and plans, informed by research and data analysis, to support the charity in the achievement of short and long-term objectives
• Development and implementation of campaign strategy and plans for volunteer recruitment, charity and service awareness and fundraising.
• Working to tell our stories – in this role you will spend time out and about across the Cotswolds, following our services in action and developing case studies that demonstrate the positive impact of our work
Specifically, you will manage:
· Brand development and awareness
· Cotswold Friends website content
· Social media campaigns and channels
· Regular newsletter production
· Development and distribution of press releases to key target press
· Design and production of print materials
· Charity mailings
· Print distribution to ensure effective area coverage
· Production of marketing and communication materials for events
· Production of film and photography
· Events management
· Delegation and management of Marketing support work to a team of Marketing volunteers
· Stakeholder communications
· Ongoing development of in-house materials to support volunteers and clients
· GDPR requirements as the Charity’s Data Protection Officer (training given)
The successful candidate will:
· Hold a Marketing qualification and 2 years of management experience in a Marketing role
· Have the enthusiasm and drive to grow Charity awareness using new ideas and initiatives
· Provide evidence of development and implementation of strategic Marketing plans
· Be proficient in the management of digital marketing/social media/email campaigns
· Have excellent creative writing skills to develop marketing content
· Have Press/PR and events management experience
· Have experience of in-house design packages such as Canva
· Be proficient with website management and Content Management Systems
· Understand GDPR requirements and the importance of data protection
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding Marketing role and this position sounds of interest to you, please apply including your CV and a covering letter. A full induction programme and training will be provided. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
Cotswold Friends is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combatting all forms of discrimination.
Contract Type: Permanent
Travel: Own car to allow travel as required across the Cotswolds
Hours per week: 20 hours over three days a week, with a minimum of two days office-based in Moreton.
Salary Type: Salary monthly
Salary: £15.90ph
What level of DBS? Enhanced
Other benefits:
Pro-rata - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Support for training and development
Bexley Deaf Centre (BDC) is a small and dynamic, well-established charity which has been serving the borough since 1994. Our work is focussed exclusively on supporting people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. We work to raise awareness, break down barriers and promote understanding within the community.
This is an exciting time to join our organisation; we are about to launch an ambitious new 5-year strategy and are actively expanding and developing the support and services that we provide.
We are looking for a dynamic and driven Business Development Manager who can spearhead our fundraising initiatives, lead the development of new projects and support organisational change to facilitate the growth of our services.
You will be part of the Senior Leadership Team, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation to maximise the positive impact that we have on our client’s lives. Starting with a strong foundation to build upon, you will lead on fundraising activities and service development to support our exciting new strategy.
The role will include:
· Develop and implement fundraising strategies to enable us to diversify our funding and become more sustainable
· Identify and evaluate opportunities for new projects, leading on the development of proposals, timelines and budgets
· Work closely with the senior leadership team to identify areas for growth and increasing capacity
· Support the growth of the organisation and change required to deliver our fundraising strategy
Experience of working with Deaf people or knowledge of the Deaf community would be an advantage but not essential.
As the leading specialist mental health charity for women who have experienced domestic abuse, Woman’s Trust’s mission is to help survivors to overcome the devastating mental health impact of domestic abuse.
We are seeking a Counselling Manager to lead our clinical services. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced therapeutic professional to combine clinical practice with leadership, safeguarding, and project management.
If you are looking to make a real impact on women and children’s lives in your fundraising career, supported by a committed and evidence-led fundraising team, then please do get in touch.
About Woman's Trust
The charity, established almost thirty years ago to meet the gap in specialist mental health services, is led by and for women and aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a life free from further harm and abuse. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recovery from trauma. We supported 833 women and children last year, with a current income target of £1.25m (growing to £1.4m in 2026-2027) and 36 staff. We are committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable environment for our staff, service users and volunteers.
You will be joining the Woman’s Trust Fundraising team as we work towards our strategy 2022-2027, to double our income and the number of women we support each year. Alongside delivering our existing 1-1 counselling, self-development workshops and therapeutic support groups for women who have experienced domestic abuse, we are focused on developing our innovative mental health services for young women and girls, delivering new peer-led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awareness-raising workshops and training for professionals, building on our research and policy to improve systems nationally.
About you and how to apply
As a skilled and compassionate counselling manager, aligned with our feminist ethos and the needs of our service users, you will bring experience in leading counselling services, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support for women affected by domestic abuse. You will have experience in managing counsellors and/or volunteers, providing clinical supervision, and ensuring best practice across service delivery. You will be able to oversee the full cycle of service management, including monitoring outcomes, safeguarding, and compliance, while also contributing to service development and innovation in line with our strategic priorities.
If you are looking at the next step in your career into management, whilst making a real impact on women's and children’s lives, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge relevant to this post.
Closing date: 30 September 2025.
Interview date: w/c 6 October 2025.
This post is open to female applicants only, in line with the Equality Act 100 pursuant to Schedule, 9 Part 1 applies. We particularly welcome applications from women from black and minoritised, and disability communities.
Grade: 2
Salary: £49,872
Hours: 37.5
Position type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Responsible to: Head of Supply Chain
Direct reports: Senior Buyer (x2), Junior Buyer (x1)
Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid working, mix of office and home working) or remote UK only (Travel to Truro 2x year)
ROLE PURPOSE:
This dynamic role presents a unique opportunity to build upon the procurement progress achieved so far and to help establish robust procurement foundations across the organisation, following the implementation of a new ERP system. Some key projects for this role over the next 12 months will be:
- Contribute to the development, testing, training, and successful deployment of the new ERP Procurement App.
- Lead the ongoing implementation of the Procurement Policy, collaborating with the Internal Auditor to strengthen compliance across the Supply Chain Team and the wider organisation.
- Support the Indirect Spend strategy and lead the development of a new five-year strategic plan to guide future category management.
- Design, implement, and monitor Procurement KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure GDPR compliance is maintained across all Supply Chain activities and processes.
The primary purpose of this role is to lead the Procurement Team, champion strategic procurement initiatives, and ensure compliance with organisational policies. The Procurement Manager is responsible for driving intelligent procurement decisions, delivering the procurement strategy, and upholding the highest standards of ethical and sustainable purchasing. This role is focused on achieving optimal value for money across all indirect spend activities. As the leader of the Procurement Team, the Procurement Manager also provides mentoring and support to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The role is incredibly varied and reflects the activities of ShelterBox across all indirect buying categories. The successful Procurement Manager will be strategic, decisive and collaborative with an eye for opportunity and influence. They will be a supportive and visible leader within ShelterBox, whilst mentoring the Procurement Team to deliver excellent results and reach personal goals.
You will need to be outcome-focused, have previous experience gained in creating framework agreement / supplier lists, leading end-to-end procurement processes, previous leadership experience and competent with driving value. A strong understanding on how to constructively engage with stakeholders is vital in creating long-term foundations with the senior leadership and suppliers. Some travel within the UK may be required.
DAY TO DAY THIS ROLE WILL LOOK LIKE:
- Ensuring Value for Money by maximising value from business cases and sourcing activities by reducing costs, enhancing quality, managing risk, and increasing return on investment (ROI).
- Champion procurement best practices, driving positive change through effective processes and governance.
- Mentor and support the Procurement Team, fostering professional growth and capability development.
- Manage team workloads and prioritise assignments to ensure efficient delivery of objectives.
- Oversee contract and supplier management, ensuring strong relationships and performance.
- Engage and manage stakeholders across the organisation to align procurement with business needs.
- Lead and support contract negotiations and manage spend to secure optimal terms and value.
- Design and implement sourcing strategies across key categories including IT, HR, Fundraising, and Communications.
- Collaborate with internal teams to define, establish, and manage supplier lists, framework agreements, and standard contractual terms.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with the Procurement Policy, working closely with the Supply Chain Team and Internal Auditor.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement policies and processes through proactive stakeholder engagement.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Responsible for all indirect procurement activities across the organisation;
- Senior decision maker for indirect procurement activity, working closely with the Head of Supply Chain;
- Subject Matter Expert for indirect and direct procurement, acting in a consultative capacity across the organisation as required;
- Manage, coach and develop the Procurement Team to meet personal and organisational objectives, deliver best results and support the team's wellbeing;
- Lead the creation, adherence and implementation of best practice procurement processes and procedures to support continuous improvement and optimisation including policies;
- Lead, build and implement Indirect Procurement Strategy 2025+;
- Responsible for identifying and managing relevant procurement risks within the organisation, working closely with the senior colleagues;
- Review and revise Procurement Policy/ies and Manual;
- Regularly review and maintain appropriate procurement processes for the different buying categories ensuring compliance with ShelterBox's processes;
- Lead negotiation of rates and contracts with suppliers across the organisation;
- Report on cost savings and avoidance, and risk management;
- Lead on indirect supplier contract management across the organisations;
- Responsible for identifying procurement improvement priorities by analysing forecast spend, supply markets and specification options;
- Lead procurement projects such as procedure implementation, sustainability and software introduction;
- Procurement training, upskilling and development across the organisation;
- Work with different departments in the organisation to ensure compliance with the Procurement Policy/ies, reporting on non-compliance;
- Drive ethical and sustainable procurement practice across all buying activity;
- Provide support to organisational projects as required;
- Ensure procurement administration is kept up to date and appropriate;
- Maintain confidentiality for all internal matters, and commercial confidentiality for matters pertaining to suppliers;
- Represent ShelterBox as required;
Other responsibilities
- Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
Grade: 2
Salary: £49,872
Hours: 37.5
Position type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)
Responsible to: Head of Supply Chain
Direct reports: Senior Buyer (x2), Junior Buyer (x1)
Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid working, mix of office and home working) or remote UK only (Travel to Truro 2x year)
ROLE PURPOSE:
This dynamic role presents a unique opportunity to build upon the procurement progress achieved so far and to help establish robust procurement foundations across the organisation, following the implementation of a new ERP system. Some key projects for this role over the next 12 months will be:
- Contribute to the development, testing, training, and successful deployment of the new ERP Procurement App.
- Lead the ongoing implementation of the Procurement Policy, collaborating with the Internal Auditor to strengthen compliance across the Supply Chain Team and the wider organisation.
- Support the Indirect Spend strategy and lead the development of a new five-year strategic plan to guide future category management.
- Design, implement, and monitor Procurement KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure GDPR compliance is maintained across all Supply Chain activities and processes.
The primary purpose of this role is to lead the Procurement Team, champion strategic procurement initiatives, and ensure compliance with organisational policies. The Procurement Manager is responsible for driving intelligent procurement decisions, delivering the procurement strategy, and upholding the highest standards of ethical and sustainable purchasing. This role is focused on achieving optimal value for money across all indirect spend activities. As the leader of the Procurement Team, the Procurement Manager also provides mentoring and support to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The role is incredibly varied and reflects the activities of ShelterBox across all indirect buying categories. The successful Procurement Manager will be strategic, decisive and collaborative with an eye for opportunity and influence. They will be a supportive and visible leader within ShelterBox, whilst mentoring the Procurement Team to deliver excellent results and reach personal goals.
You will need to be outcome-focused, have previous experience gained in creating framework agreement / supplier lists, leading end-to-end procurement processes, previous leadership experience and competent with driving value. A strong understanding on how to constructively engage with stakeholders is vital in creating long-term foundations with the senior leadership and suppliers. Some travel within the UK may be required.
DAY TO DAY THIS ROLE WILL LOOK LIKE:
- Ensuring Value for Money by maximising value from business cases and sourcing activities by reducing costs, enhancing quality, managing risk, and increasing return on investment (ROI).
- Champion procurement best practices, driving positive change through effective processes and governance.
- Mentor and support the Procurement Team, fostering professional growth and capability development.
- Manage team workloads and prioritise assignments to ensure efficient delivery of objectives.
- Oversee contract and supplier management, ensuring strong relationships and performance.
- Engage and manage stakeholders across the organisation to align procurement with business needs.
- Lead and support contract negotiations and manage spend to secure optimal terms and value.
- Design and implement sourcing strategies across key categories including IT, HR, Fundraising, and Communications.
- Collaborate with internal teams to define, establish, and manage supplier lists, framework agreements, and standard contractual terms.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with the Procurement Policy, working closely with the Supply Chain Team and Internal Auditor.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement policies and processes through proactive stakeholder engagement.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Responsible for all indirect procurement activities across the organisation;
- Senior decision maker for indirect procurement activity, working closely with the Head of Supply Chain;
- Subject Matter Expert for indirect and direct procurement, acting in a consultative capacity across the organisation as required;
- Manage, coach and develop the Procurement Team to meet personal and organisational objectives, deliver best results and support the team's wellbeing;
- Lead the creation, adherence and implementation of best practice procurement processes and procedures to support continuous improvement and optimisation including policies;
- Lead, build and implement Indirect Procurement Strategy 2025+;
- Responsible for identifying and managing relevant procurement risks within the organisation, working closely with the senior colleagues;
- Review and revise Procurement Policy/ies and Manual;
- Regularly review and maintain appropriate procurement processes for the different buying categories ensuring compliance with ShelterBox's processes;
- Lead negotiation of rates and contracts with suppliers across the organisation;
- Report on cost savings and avoidance, and risk management;
- Lead on indirect supplier contract management across the organisations;
- Responsible for identifying procurement improvement priorities by analysing forecast spend, supply markets and specification options;
- Lead procurement projects such as procedure implementation, sustainability and software introduction;
- Procurement training, upskilling and development across the organisation;
- Work with different departments in the organisation to ensure compliance with the Procurement Policy/ies, reporting on non-compliance;
- Drive ethical and sustainable procurement practice across all buying activity;
- Provide support to organisational projects as required;
- Ensure procurement administration is kept up to date and appropriate;
- Maintain confidentiality for all internal matters, and commercial confidentiality for matters pertaining to suppliers;
- Represent ShelterBox as required;
Other responsibilities
- Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
Managing Agent Contract Manager
We are looking for a Managing Agent Contract Manager to join our Rent & Service Charge Team, this is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring residents receive excellent housing services and real value for money.
Position: Managing Agent Contract Manager
Location:Stratford, London / Hybrid (20–40% office-based, 3–4 days from home)
Salary: £47,135 – £52,008 per annum (London weighted, dependent on experience)
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 2025
The Role
This role goes beyond management it’s about influence, accountability, and impact. You will be the trusted expert holding external managing agents and superior landlords to account, ensuring every contract stands up to scrutiny, every pound of service charge delivers value, and every resident receives the high standard of service they deserve.
You will:
- Ensure fairness and compliance by validating and challenging service charges to meet lease and legislative requirements.
- Drive accountability by holding managing agents and landlords responsible for the quality and value of services delivered.
- Champion residents by resolving disputes, challenging poor performance, and ensuring transparency.
About You
We’re seeking a confident, knowledgeable, and credible leasehold professional who thrives where law, compliance, and resident outcomes intersect.
You will bring:
- Proven expertise in leasehold block management, ideally across large or complex estates.
- Strong legal and regulatory knowledge, including the Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002, and Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024.
- Confidence in challenging service charges, enforcing compliance, and supporting tribunal cases.
- Professional credibility, ideally with TPI or RICS membership (or equivalent experience).
- Excellent stakeholder and negotiation skills, with the ability to hold senior external partners accountable.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits Include
- Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Non-contributory life assurance
- Up to 21 hours volunteering paid days
- Lifestyle benefits and Employee Assistance Programme
- And many more…
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
About the organisation
One of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers, founded on the belief that high-quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness, and security. Over 250,000 people call our properties home, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East, and the North West.
People are at the heart of everything we do, and our success depends on employing and supporting the very best people. We are proud to be a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer, and signatories of the Time to Change Employer Pledge to help end mental health discrimination.
Other roles you may have experience of include Contract Manager, Leasehold Manager, Service Charge Manager, Block Manager, Leasehold Services Manager, IRPM Manager, RICS Manager, Housing Contract Manager, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
WCCM seeks to appoint an experienced, creative, and highly motivated Grant and Major Donor Fundraising Manager to lead fundraising and grant management across a global organisation dedicated to the teaching of Christian Meditation. Working to the Executive Director, you will interact with our decentralised finance, marketing and communications staff and volunteers. Together, you will nurture Major Donor relationships and create and manage appropriate donor stewardship schemes and rationalise our income streams. You’ll ensure grant reporting and management is kept on track whilst developing targeted proposals for new funding from sympathetic donors in the arena of Trusts and foundations. You will work to support both our teaching and resourcing of meditation and the running of our retreat centre in Bonnevaux, near Poitiers in France. An excellent writer with excellent financial and budgeting skills, you will be adept at pulling together relevant, succinct and compelling information for our donor reports and bids. You’ll work with communications staff to develop impactful donor communications which enhance our accountability and inspire renewed major donations. You will have a demonstrable track record in winning grants as well as in the stewardship of major donors. Occasional trips to France. Interest in Christian Meditation/Spirituality an advantage.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about creative health, co-production, and working alongside communities to deliver innovative approaches to mental wellbeing. You will manage delivery across multiple partners, lead co-production with young people and parents, and oversee evaluation and impact reporting.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and especially encourage applications from those who reflect the lived experiences of the South London communities we serve.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill has an exciting opportunity for an interim Funding Manager, or Consultant to support a London based charity ASAP for 3 months, on a 3 day per week basis.
The client is being open to how this could work, so we are considering a temp timesheet basis, paid hourly/daily at £146.10 per day plus holiday, as a direct employee at £38k, or as a freelance consultant at £200 per day, billed directly.
This is a list of what they are looking to cover however, this is for the permanent role, so unlikely you will cover everything in this list.
Funding
Set up funds on their CRM system, tracking opportunities, applications, outcomes, reporting requirements.
Support the development and delivery of a fundraising strategy, with specific focus on, grants, trusts and funds and service delivery contracts, while considering how to expand individual giving, online fundraising and developing corporate relations.
Income planning, including identifying, prioritising and scheduling funding opportunities.
Preparing and submitting proposals and tenders to donors, trusts and funds and government and local government contractors.
Exploring opportunities for commercial income stream development.
Preparing and submitting donor reports
Management of potential Funding Officer, allocating tasks, providing access to data as well as support and quality assurance for proposal and report preparation.
Impact
Use our data management system for analysis programme scale, reach, gender and ethnicity data for volunteers and service users.
Improving impact assessment, data analysis and communication of impact, specifically for three programme objectives (wellbeing, connectedness, and goal setting skills).
Supporting the development of a case study library in line with strategic objectives and target audience
Research and evaluation, looking at long term and wider impacts
Developing a structure for assessment and analysis of volunteer impact and experience
Annual report preparation.
Management of Social Media Consultant, overseeing monthly planning meetings with team, using Unfold data for output, signing off material, overseeing adherence to ToR
If you would like to find out a bit more about this role, please apply for more details.