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Senior External Affairs Adviser
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Full time: 34.5 hours, we are open to a conversation about how you work these hours
Location: Home based
Salary range: £43,000 - £48,000
About us
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer. We're going all out to find even better ways to help even more people who need our support. Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions.
Our new organisational strategy sets out how we’ll fight even harder to make every pound raised count for even more. With your help, we’ll transform cancer care for good.
About the role
Join Macmillan Cancer Support as a Senior External Affairs Adviser, where you will play a vital role in shaping and delivering impactful change propositions and external affairs strategies across the UK. Your work will focus on delivering at-scale change for people with cancer, particularly the most marginalised groups.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide senior-level advice to develop external affairs strategies aligned with Macmillan’s mission.
- Lead cross-functional external affairs projects that are evidence-based and impactful.
- Develop and manage relationships with political stakeholders, policymakers, civil servants and healthcare providers.
- Provide high-quality insight and briefings to senior colleagues on the political landscape, and what the external opportunities and risks are.
- Anticipate shifts within the external environment and adapt approaches to maintain our relevance and influence.
- Collaborate with teams to ensure policy positions are strategic and evidence-based.
- Represent Macmillan at external events, advocating for improvements in cancer care.
- Coordinate campaigns to influence public policy and funding decisions.
About you
The successful candidate will have...
- Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive external contexts, making sound judgements on tone and messaging.
- Strong understanding of operating within a four-nations context and engaging with diverse stakeholders, including senior politicians and civil servants.
- Expertise in analysing complex policy issues and developing impactful, evidence-based policy positions.
- Strong organisational skills and flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and emerging issues.
- Excellent communication skills which are adaptable for external and internal audiences.
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams or on multi-disciplinary projects.
Recruitment process
Application deadline: 23:59 on Tuesday 16th December 2025
Interview date: Virtual interviews will be held on 8th January 2026
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed.
So we can support you to be your best during the application or interview process, please contact Macmillan's TA Team for advice and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
At Macmillan you'll find talented people working together to do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer.


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Location – Remote, with occasional travel required
Salary – Circa £55k per annum (pro rata)
Contract – Part-time 14-21 hours per week (flexible across the week), Permanent
Farms for City Children offers children and young people a week in the heart of the British countryside staying on one of our farms, where they are immersed in the natural world of food, farming, and country life. During their stay, they participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens, caring for livestock and looking after the land, and a variety of tasks designed to build greater connection with the natural world.
We are looking for a Head of Finance to join our friendly team.
About the Role
The Head of Finance forms part of our Senior Leadership Team and leads the financial management of our charity. This is the most senior finance role in the organisation, responsible for ensuring robust financial oversight, compliance, and governance. The role also encompasses broader corporate responsibilities, including supporting the Board, strengthening governance frameworks, and overseeing data protection and information governance.
For full details about the role, please see the Job Description and Job Information Pack.
What we Offer
In return you will receive a salary circa £55k per annum (pro rata) and a range of benefits, which include:
· 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
· 6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
How to Apply
To apply, please download and fill out our application form that is located at the bottom of the page. Once completed, click on the Apply button, fill in your details and upload the application form. You may also wish to fill out and upload our equal opportunities monitoring form.
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis starting from 9th December 2025; as such we reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applications.
Please note that first interviews will be held online, second interviews will be held in person.
We are unable to accept just cover letters and CVs.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE – DIRECT RECRUITMENT ONLY
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Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) is the Governing Body for recreational cricket in Derbyshire, delivering services in support of the cricket community across the county. It is one of 39 County Cricket Boards/Foundations in England & Wales and works in partnership with a number of key stakeholders to develop the recreational game locally in line with the strategy developed by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB). We have an ambition to inspire a generation to say, “Cricket is a game for me”. The DCF is also a registered charity that aims to improve well-being and provide opportunities for diverse communities across the County through cricket. The Business Development Manager will develop and leverage local partnerships with sponsors, stakeholders, and funding bodies to support these aims.
The primary work location for the Business Development Manager will be at the County Ground, Nottingham Road, Derby, but the role will require travel on a regular basis as the role will be proactive in engaging stakeholders across Derbyshire in support of the DCF strategy and business plan. The position provides an opportunity, for Business Development Manager to work flexibly, and this is likely to include the occasional requirement to participate in some evening and weekend commitments.
Purpose and Focus of the Role
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager with excellent relationship management skills to help develop and sustainably grow the impact of our business by identifying and securing new investment to support the delivery of DCF programmes and activity. This will include working with existing corporate and charity partners, and establishing new relationships with Corporate sponsors, individual donors, and Trusts & Foundations.
You will develop and use stewardship tools to guide donors and partnerships through their giving journey, including cultivation plans, proposals, and reports. You will be involved in sourcing and presenting tailored information, making appropriate financial and non-financial requests. The responsibilities of the Business Development Manager will include:
- Fundraising Strategy & Implementation
- High Value Relationship Management
- Corporate Partnerships
- Trusts & Foundations
- Profile & Impact
- Leadership & Management
- Governance & Compliance
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Programme Support & Knowledge Director
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: The role can be based in the London, United Kingdom, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana and Rwanda, subject to right to work eligibility in the respective countries.
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: Salaries and benefits will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.
UK: £75,916 - £79,912 per year with excellent benefits.
Ethiopia: ETB 13544181 - 19864798.8 per year with excellent benefits.
Tanzania: TZS 217215222.3 - 304101311.22 per year with excellent benefits.
Nigeria: NGN 81860262.3 - 106418340.99 per year with excellent benefits.
Ghana: GHS 1200723 - 1681013 per year with excellent benefits.
Rwanda: RWF 95234280.3 - 133327992.42 per year with excellent benefits.
Salaries and benefits for other countries will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Programme Support & Knowledge (PSK) team is a critical and dynamic unit within WaterAid UK’s International Programmes Department (IPD), working across 17 countries in Africa and Asia. PSK is a diverse and motivated group of over 20 technical specialists and advisors committed to bringing sustainable WASH to the world’s poorest and most marginalised people.
About the role
As our Programme Support and Knowledge Director, you will play a key role in delivering our mission by providing strategic leadership to the PSK team and the wider IPD, as part of the department’s SMT. You will also input into organisation-wide initiatives, external collaborations and global networks to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Provide strategic and technical leadership to WaterAid UK’s programmes
- Lead the Programme Support & Knowledge Team
- Lead programme learning and knowledge management
- Oversee programme support and capacity development
- Support fundraising, external engagement, partnerships and communications
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Extensive and deep experience in WASH development across multiple contexts
- Strong technical WASH skills – e.g. sustainable rural and /or urban water supply service delivery and management, climate resilient WASH,
- Systems-thinking capability to support transformational WASH programming
- Proven ability to lead strategic, impactful initiatives in large organisations
- Strong understanding of planning, monitoring and evaluation in development
- Experience in knowledge management, learning and capacity development
- Proven experience of developing propositions and donor engagement and
- A track record of leading high-performing teams and supporting change
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Working knowledge of French, Portuguese or Spanish
- Experience leading or managing applied research
- Experience establishing and promoting technical standards.
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on December 21st 2025. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change !
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



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We’re looking for a highly organised, detail-driven Business Support Officer to support our team, board, and daily operations. If you thrive in a friendly, flexible, and purpose-led environment, this could be the role for you.
The Business Support Officer will be a key part of Together Active, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly.
You’ll provide essential business, operational, and governance support that allows the team to do their best work. You will also be the go-to person for supporting Board and committee processes, making sure all governance standards are met.
It's all about helping the team thrive in a collaborative,inclusive and creative environment.
Role Outcomes
1.Our Team Feels Supported: The Together Active team can rely on you for administrative support, so they can focus on their core responsibilities while you handle the business support tasks with ease.
2.Organised Board & Committee Meetings: Meetings run smoothly, with all governance needs taken care of, so everything is in place for informed decisionmaking.
3.Effective Processes: Admin and operational tasks are simple, efficient, and help the team work more productively.
4.Compliance assured: Pre-employment checks and HR records for staff and volunteers are completed and updated correctly, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational standards.
5.Event Support and Coordination: Events are planned and executed seamlessly, with all logistics and on-site needs addressed effectively.
What does this mean day to day?
Your duties will tie directly to the outcomes above, and you’ll have plenty of freedom to manage these tasks in a way that works best for you. With guidance from your line manager, you’ll be empowered to find creative solutions.
General Business, Operational, and Administrative Support
·Help with event coordination, from setting up events to liaising with external organisations, and providing on-site support when needed.
·Take care of the daily admin, including scheduling meetings, keeping office supplies stocked, and making sure the office environment runs smoothly.
·Manage Together Active’s inboxes and SharePoint: responding to enquiries and passing messages on to the right team members, and making sure our information is organised and easy to find.
·Work with external partners to make sure we get all the documents we need for projects in a timely manner.
·Assist with team logistics, including travel arrangements, organising team meetings.
·Handle office management tasks, like managing supplier relationships and ordering office equipment.
·Ensure pre-employment checks for new staff and volunteers are completed efficiently.
Board, Committee, and Governance Support
·Provide support for Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, sending out papers, and taking minutes.
·Keep all governance-related documents, like Board packs and meeting minutes, organised and up to date.
·Coordinate the logistics of Board and committee meetings, making sure everyone’s well-prepared and informed.
·Help prepare reports and documents for the Board to review and make decisions.
We’re committed to building a team that better reflects the communities we work with. That means making equity part of everything we do, including how we recruit,support, and develop our people.
We know we have more to do. Our current team doesn’t yet reflect the diversity we want to see, and we’re actively working to change that. If you identify as disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, from a global majority background, or have experienced exclusion in other ways, we especially encourage you to apply.
Every application is assessed on merit. Where candidates are equally qualified, we may use positive action in line with the Equality Act to support candidates from underrepresented backgrounds, particularly in relation to race and disability.
We care about the work, but we care about the people doing it too. We know how demanding system work can be. It requires patience, creativity, and emotional labour. That’s why we’re serious about building a culture that’s rooted in our values of compassion, creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Our team work flexibly, with a mix of home, office, and in-person time across Staffordshire. We focus on outcomes, not hours at a desk. We’ll agree what works best for you and the role together. We’re based in Stafford, but our work takes us all over the county, and candidates will need to be able to work flexibly to support that.
We exist to design out inactivity across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Bring your drive and passion to lead CPRE London towards its vision of a greener city and manage its strategic direction and delivery. This is a rare, part time opportunity to lead an organisation at the cutting edge of policy regarding green spaces and the environment, housing and planning. You will manage a small but motivated team of staff and dedicated volunteers. We are looking for candidates with the confidence to pitch for new funding and prioritise projects, coupled with a track record of liaison work across the environmental space ideally drawing on a background in planning.
CPRE London is a leading environmental charity in the capital, an independent charity and the London regional branch (1 of 42) of the national CPRE organisation, ‘The Countryside Charity’.
The focus of our campaigning is to make London a well-planned, greener, climate-resilient and nature rich city, which benefits everyone.
Skills in leadership, oversight of income and expenditure, communication, negotiation, and project management are needed to run our operations. In addition to leading CPRE London you will also work closely with a supportive board of trustees.
Currently at the exciting stage of developing the London Tree Ring project, additionally we are involved in many more initiatives such as Healthy Streets Scorecard and GoParksLondon and supporting local campaigns to protect our precious green spaces from development.
Further details available on our website: Get Involved: Jobs and Volunteering Tab.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Community Fundraiser - London
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is seeking an experienced and motivated fundraiser to join our team. As a key part of our fundraising efforts in our high-performing East region, you will have the opportunity to drive income generation through a variety of initiatives, including challenge events, fundraising groups, and corporate partnerships such as charity of the year. You will also be responsible for driving initiatives to increase our profile and supporter base within London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate income across a range of community fundraising initiatives and events, with the opportunity to lead on key projects
- Steward supporters to help drive the charity’s fundraising activities and growth
- Work with the fundraising team to develop and maintain strong relationships with fundraisers, donors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Contribute towards the growth and success of fundraising efforts, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the vital ongoing funding of brain tumour research
Requirements:
- At least one year of fundraising experience, with a proven track record in income generation
- Strong experience in supporter stewardship
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire supporters and partners alike
- Passion for Brain Tumour Research and its mission to fund research and ultimately find a cure
If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful role and have the level of experience and skill we are looking for, we welcome your application.
For this role, the successful candidate must live in the London area.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
Closing Date: 04th January 2026
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
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Senior Fundraising Insights and Research Manager (Interim)
We are thrilled to be partnering once again with World Vision UK. As a global Christian humanitarian organisation, World Vision is devoted to tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice, empowering children, families, and communities to thrive. With a commitment to faith in action, they bring transformation to the most vulnerable – driven by God’s unconditional love and compassion.
We’re now seeking an experienced and visionary Interim Senior Fundraising Insights and Research Manager to cover the postholder’s maternity leave. This is a strategic, high-impact role for a data-driven leader who can unlock insight to maximise supporter engagement and drive income growth. You’ll shape and lead the research and insight function, transforming data into clear strategies that sharpen targeting, deepen donor relationships, and enhance campaign performance.
You’ll also lead the development of new supporter segmentation strategies, harness technology to improve CRM systems, and play a key role in World Vision’s ambitious plans to scale Child Sponsorship. From AI-driven analytics to performance dashboards and predictive modelling – this is a hands-on role where your insights will directly fuel mission impact.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
• Significant leadership experience in research, data analysis, or fundraising insight, ideally within the non-profit or digital fundraising space.
• Expertise in donor segmentation, data-driven decision-making, and fundraising analytics.
• Proven ability to lead a team, communicate complex insights clearly, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong technical skills including CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce), data compliance (GDPR), and advanced Excel capabilities.
• A passion for innovation – with an eye on emerging technologies like AI, machine learning, and automation tools.
This is a unique opportunity for a practising Christian professional to lead with purpose. You’ll join a passionate, faith-led team committed to transforming lives and championing the wellbeing of the world’s most vulnerable children.
This role is subject to a basic DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.
For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, CEO, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted via the Charisma website and include your CV and a supporting statement.
Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please confirm in your application, or contact our Operations Teams separately. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the vacancy.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, or any other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with World Vision’s mission and values.
Closing date for applications: 16 December 2025
As this is an interim role candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis. The job could be closed early if a suitable candidate is found.
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Why this role exists
We deliver practical legal support that changes lives. To grow responsibly, we need a COO to build operational excellence and keep systems ready to scale.
What you will lead
• Financial leadership — Build, manage and monitor the annual budget; lead forecasting and cashflow; produce reports; oversee accounting, payments, payroll and invoicing; maintain strong controls and compliance; track restricted funds; support grant bids and donor reporting.
• Day-to-day operations — Maintain efficient systems across casework, admin and volunteers; design policies, SOPs and QA; oversee IT, digital tools and case management; ensure GDPR-compliant data handling; lead operational responses to risk and regulation.
• Strategy and organisational development — Work with the Executive Director on strategy; lead service development, scaling projects and national expansion; improve volunteer pathways, client experience and internal processes; provide data-driven insight for the Board.
• People, volunteers and HR — Support recruitment, onboarding and retention; develop clear HR processes and documentation; ensure supervision, wellbeing and safeguarding frameworks.
• Governance, risk and compliance — Manage risk registers and mitigation plans; lead internal audits and quality reviews; prepare Board papers; ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and charity requirements.
You’ll thrive here if you show
• Ownership and follow-through: you take responsibility and land the work.
• Planning under pressure: you bring order, rhythm and clarity.
• Bold, informed judgement: you improve systems based on evidence, not habit.
• Entrepreneurial drive: you simplify, standardise and scale what works.
• Inclusive practice: you design operations that are easier to use and safer to deliver.
• Clear communication: you turn complexity into simple actions and updates.
• Team-building and collaboration: you help staff and volunteers succeed together.
• Constant learning: you refine processes and leave usable documentation.
What you will bring
• Significant operational leadership in a non-profit, legal, community or mission-driven setting.
• Strong financial management across budgeting, forecasting, reporting and controls.
• Ability to build robust systems in a small but scaling organisation.
• Strategic, organised and analytical working style.
• Confident people leadership and clear communication.
• Understanding of governance, safeguarding, risk and regulatory compliance.
• Commitment to trans equality, dignity and client-centred practice.
Helpful extras
• Experience in legal services or legal operations.
• Managing grants or donor-funded programmes.
• Experience scaling an organisation or building new infrastructure.
• Knowledge of trans community needs and support services.
Practicalities
• Hours: part time, with occasional evenings or weekends around live moments.
• Location: Central London base with sensible hybrid flexibility.
• Reporting line: Executive Director.
• Salary: based on experience and time commitment.
The Co-Founders Mindset
We are building a trans rights revolution at the Trans Legal Clinic. We deliver work that changes outcomes for people, case by case and system by system. That calls for a particular mindset. We call it the co-founder mindset. Co-founders take the mission personally, set the pace, turn ideas into working services and campaigns, bring others with them, and make change you can point to. Co-founders are entrepreneurial: they spot openings others miss, move decisively, and create momentum. Co-founders build teams, drawing in volunteers who believe in our mission, care deeply about our clients, enjoy working with us, and keep one another going. Co-founders are bold: they are willing to innovate, to be first, and to change the status quo; they check the source, avoid assumptions, solve problems, make firm, collaborative, evidence-based decisions, and take responsibility for results. Co-founders are pioneers. If you want responsibility, pace, and the chance to pioneer new routes to justice and public impact, this is the place to build your career.
Our Recruitment Criteria
Ownership and follow-through
You are a self-starter who owns tasks and takes responsibility without waiting to be asked. You carry your work through to a tangible result. You define the problem, set a course, keep the right people informed, and deliver what you said you would.
Bold, informed judgement
You are willing to change accepted practice when the evidence supports it. You check primary sources rather than rely on assumptions, weigh real options and risks, make a clear, evidence-based, collaborative decision, and stand behind it.
Entrepreneurial drive
You spot openings other people miss and turn ideas into useful services, processes or campaigns. You move decisively and get others working on the plan alongside you with clear roles and timelines.
Planning under pressure
You keep priorities straight when time is tight. You organise people and tasks, set simple checkpoints, communicate early when plans shift and always deliver.
Inclusive practice
You design work that is easier for others to take part in with people who face barriers in mind. You identify what is getting in the way, make practical changes that remove those barriers, and check the effect with the people involved.
Clear communication
You write and speak in plain English and adjust tone and detail to suit clients, volunteers, partners and the public. You choose the right format for the moment and make it easy for people to act on what you say. You like feedback, don’t get offended and see it as a chance to improve.
Team-building and collaboration
You bring people with you and help groups perform well together. You draw in volunteers who believe in the mission and care about our clients, set shared expectations, handle disagreements well, and leave relationships stronger.
Constant learning
You improve your own practice and the system around you. You reflect honestly on what worked and what did not, learn quickly, and turn that learning into simple tools or habits that make future work better.
• Team-building and collaboration: you lead creatives and volunteers well.
• Constant learning: you test, measure and iterate.
What you will bring
• A strong portfolio showing strategy-led creative across static, motion and copy.
• Three or more years in creative communications or campaigns (agency, newsroom, charity or in-house).
• Confident in Adobe Creative Cloud and either Figma or similar; comfortable with short-form video editing and basic motion.
• Platform literacy across Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube, and working knowledge of analytics and paid promotion.
• Clear writing and an ear for tone; calm leadership and useable feedback.
• Sound judgement on reputation, privacy, GDPR and consent.
• Commitment to trans-led practice and the communities we serve.
Helpful extras
• Clinic or not-for-profit experience.
• Familiarity with gender recognition, healthcare advocacy, discrimination, housing and employment.
• Basic SEO and email automation.
Practicalities
• Hours: full time, with occasional evenings or weekends around live moments.
• Location: Central London base with sensible hybrid flexibility.
• Salary: £25,000.
• Reporting line: Executive Director.
The Co-Founders Mindset
We are building a trans rights revolution at the Trans Legal Clinic. We deliver work that changes outcomes for people, case by case and system by system. That calls for a particular mindset. We call it the co-founder mindset. Co-founders take the mission personally, set the pace, turn ideas into working services and campaigns, bring others with them, and make change you can point to. Co-founders are entrepreneurial: they spot openings others miss, move decisively, and create momentum. Co-founders build teams, drawing in volunteers who believe in our mission, care deeply about our clients, enjoy working with us, and keep one another going. Co-founders are bold: they are willing to innovate, to be first, and to change the status quo; they check the source, avoid assumptions, solve problems, make firm, collaborative, evidence-based decisions, and take responsibility for results. Co-founders are pioneers. If you want responsibility, pace, and the chance to pioneer new routes to justice and public impact, this is the place to build your career.
Our Recruitment Criteria
Ownership and follow-through
You are a self-starter who owns tasks and takes responsibility without waiting to be asked. You carry your work through to a tangible result. You define the problem, set a course, keep the right people informed, and deliver what you said you would.
Bold, informed judgement
You are willing to change accepted practice when the evidence supports it. You check primary sources rather than rely on assumptions, weigh real options and risks, make a clear, evidence-based, collaborative decision, and stand behind it.
Entrepreneurial drive
You spot openings other people miss and turn ideas into useful services, processes or campaigns. You move decisively and get others working on the plan alongside you with clear roles and timelines.
Planning under pressure
You keep priorities straight when time is tight. You organise people and tasks, set simple checkpoints, communicate early when plans shift and always deliver.
Inclusive practice
You design work that is easier for others to take part in with people who face barriers in mind. You identify what is getting in the way, make practical changes that remove those barriers, and check the effect with the people involved.
Clear communication
You write and speak in plain English and adjust tone and detail to suit clients, volunteers, partners and the public. You choose the right format for the moment and make it easy for people to act on what you say. You like feedback, don’t get offended and see it as a chance to improve.
Team-building and collaboration
You bring people with you and help groups perform well together. You draw in volunteers who believe in the mission and care about our clients, set shared expectations, handle disagreements well, and leave relationships stronger.
Constant learning
You improve your own practice and the system around you. You reflect honestly on what worked and what did not, learn quickly, and turn that learning into simple tools or habits that make future work better.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about school libraries? Do you believe in the power of school libraries to transform children and young people’s experiences in education? Can you communicate confidently to a wide audience and range of stakeholders?
The School Library Association (SLA) supports approximately 2000 members working in schools across the UK with advice, training and advocacy. The School Library Lead will be at the forefront of our member offer and outreach, to help us deliver on our mission to support all those working in school libraries, so that more children and young people reach their full potential through the school library.
This role will lead on providing advice, inspiration and support for schools looking to develop their school library provision and all the benefits this brings. An expert in school libraries, you will be comfortable supporting members 1:1, delivering training to larger audiences, providing consultancy to schools and sector organisations, writing training and resources, or preparing book recommendations. An exciting opportunity for someone experienced in school libraries with knowledge of the curriculum, teaching and learning and children’s books, you will be the first port of call for library advice and expertise, contributing to the growth and sustainability of the membership network.
You will be experienced in developing relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels relish a busy role. This will include supporting our Branch network, collaborating on initiatives for development, delivery and new projects as they come online. As resident children’s book expert, you will support with programmes and projects such as the SLA Information Book Award and member book-related events. You will work with your SLA colleagues to develop and deliver high-quality member events and training as well as advocacy events to raise awareness of the importance of school libraries. Using your sector insight, you will identify opportunities for development of initiatives that will support the SLA vision and mission enabling us to reach more children and young people through our work. This is a busy and rewarding role and will suit someone with passion and resilience.
This is a full time role working throughout the year (37 hours per week). Find out more about the role including full job description and how to apply by downloading the job specification pack.
Application deadline: 19th December
Interviews: First round interview (online): 13th/14th January
Second round interview in person TBC: 20th/22nd January
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. No agencies please.
Due to the volume of applications we cannot provide individual feedback. We really appreciate your interest. If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the deadline, it means we’ve moved forward with other candidates on this occasion. We encourage you to apply again in the future. Please note we may close recruitment early should the right candidate be identified.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. No agencies please.
Helping schools develop vibrant reading and learning communities



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you ready to lead a fundraising revolution for a children’s cancer charity?
KidsCan is a small, but mighty charity with big ambition: to fund vital research into childhood cancers and improve outcomes for children and families. Now part of North West Cancer Research, they’re entering an exciting new chapter – and they need an experienced and visionary fundraising leader to drive growth and maximise potential.
Salary: £40-45k
Location: Hybrid between home and Salford HQ (ideally 2 days per week onsite). Monthly team meeting to attend in Liverpool.
Benefits: 25 days holiday (+ Christmas closure), 5% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, flexible life and family-friendly culture
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer, North West Cancer Research
About the organisation
North West Cancer Research is at the forefront of funding cutting-edge cancer research. With a proud regional heritage and a commitment to tackling cancer inequalities, they’ve recently welcomed KidsCan into the family. KidsCan will focus exclusively on childhood cancer research, offering donors and supporters a new and unique way to make a difference.
About the role
As Charity Manager, you’ll be the face and driving force behind KidsCan, leading a small but mighty team. This is more than your average fundraising role – it’s an opportunity to be involved in strategy setting, leadership and transformation.
In this brand-new role, you’ll:
- Develop and deliver a new fundraising strategy to grow income.
- Lead change management as KidsCan integrates into NWCR.
- Build strong relationships with donors, researchers and stakeholders.
- Oversee administration, volunteer engagement and brand development.
- Champion innovation and create compelling campaigns to inspire support.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a charity – working both strategically and operationally – offering the chance to witness the direct impact of your work on research and patients.
About you
You’re already a confident, strategic thinker with a proven track record in fundraising.
We’ll be looking for you to showcase:
- Experience in the charity sector and target-based fundraising, ideally in corporate and community.
- Strong relationship-building skills and personal credibility.
- Ability to lead change and the capability to build something from the ground up.
- A team player, able to build trust and nurture internal relationships. Creativity, resilience and a “can-do” attitude.
Knowledge of medical research or health-related causes is desirable, but not essential. What matters most is your ability to connect with supporters authentically and grow an organisation from the ground up, with the unique opportunity to be backed by an established brand and existing structure.
To apply: All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or draft profile over to Priya Vencatasawmy as the first step. From there, we’ll be in touch with full application details if you have the skills and experience required.
Deadline: 9am on Thursday 18th December. However, please do get in touch ASAP if interested – we’ll never close early, but it would be great to ensure you have enough time to apply around the busy Christmas period.
Interviews will be held early January, after the festive season.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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At Rights & Security International (RSI), we are seeking a Northern Ireland Human Rights Officer to lead our work on racial justice, protesters' rights and other human rights in Northern Ireland. We are a London-based international human rights charity that promotes respect for the rights of all people when governments act in the name of 'national security'.
** You must be based in Belfast or Derry/Londonderry and have a right to work in the UK. **
We have been promoting justice, transparency and equality in Northern Ireland for 35 years – ever since our founding. The successful candidate will help us strengthen our new local projects on racial justice, ending xenophobia and Islamophobia, and defending the human rights of peaceful protesters. We have done research and other work in NI on these issues for several years and aim to become even more impactful.
The successful candidate will also help us ensure that justice processes for harms committed during the conflict often described as ‘the Troubles’ meet international human rights standards.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a welcoming team of highly dedicated staff who embrace human rights for all people.
This position reports to the Freedom of Expression and Belief Team Leader.
Person specification:
RSI is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented candidate who is based in Belfast or Derry/Londonderry and has:
· At least an undergraduate degree in law, social sciences, human rights, journalism, or another relevant field.
· Demonstrable experience in anti-racism, anti-Islamophobia or migrants’ rights work.
· Strong knowledge of NI-based networks on equality, migrants’ rights, gender-related rights or similar issues.
· Strong research and writing skills.
· Experience advocating with decision-makers about human rights protections.
· Working knowledge of the peace process in Northern Ireland.
· Effective project and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and complex long-term projects.
· A strong commitment to equality, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Responsibilities:
· Convening and directing a network of groups interested in expanding and upholding the rights of peaceful protesters in Northern Ireland.
· Researching issues related to racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia in NI and potentially across the island of Ireland.
· Scrutinising Northern Ireland’s transitional justice processes, in collaboration with victims, survivors, families and their representatives.
· Reviewing legal and policy developments in Northern Ireland, making recommendations on strategic RSI interventions.
· Engaging with elected officials and other decision-makers on issues within RSI’s mandate.
· Any other tasks as designated by the supervisor or Executive Director.
RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis. Should you require reasonable assistance for the completion of your application, please contact us via the email address listed on our website.
We offer flexible working hours. This position is remote but will require occasional travel to meetings and events in Northern Ireland, as well as occasional travel to our office in London.
Please note that we are only able to respond with feedback to shortlisted candidates.
By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Fundraising & Individual Giving Officer
Salary: £30,000–£32,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Hours: Part time, 22.5–30 hours per week (flexible, with some evenings and weekends)
Location: Hybrid – mainly home-based, with meetings across Aylesbury Vale
Contract: Permanent
At Youth Concern, we create spaces where 13–25 year olds in Aylesbury Vale can feel safe, be real and be themselves. Through our Drop-in Centre, counselling, and homelessness prevention projects, we help young people overcome challenges and build brighter futures.
We’re a 46 year old charity with a strong local reputation, healthy reserves and ambitious plans to open a new Youth Hub. With the introduction of our Beacon CRM system, we’re ready to grow and diversify our income and we’re looking for a proactive fundraiser to help make that happen.
The role
This new role is ideal for a creative, relationship-led fundraiser who enjoys variety. You’ll lead on community fundraising and individual giving, strengthening supporter relationships, growing income, and delivering engaging campaigns and events.
You’ll work closely with our fundraising-experienced CEO, Finance & Communications Manager and volunteers, in a supportive environment where initiative is encouraged and micromanagement isn’t our style.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver our fundraising strategy across individual giving, community and corporate income.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with supporters and local partners.
- Use and develop our Beacon CRM to manage data and segment audiences.
- Plan and deliver creative multi-channel fundraising campaigns.
- Support community fundraising initiatives and events.
- Produce inspiring fundraising materials with the wider team.
There’s already strong local support, from the MP, local football club and community partners, and plenty of new opportunities to build on.
About you
You are already working in fundraising and could be ready to step up into a broader, more autonomous role. You will bring:
- Experience or understanding of individual giving, community, or corporate fundraising.
- A confident, relationship-led approach and strong communication skills.
- A genuine empathy for young people and the ability to connect with a wide range of people.
- Confidence using CRMs (ideally Beacon) and an understanding of their value in supporter management.
- A proactive, organised approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A collaborative, can-do attitude and passion for creating opportunities for all young people so they feel safe, seen and supported.
This role requires a variety of skills and experience. We recognise it’s unlikely you’ll have experience in all these areas, but if you think this sounds like you, please apply!
We offer
- Flexible, hybrid working.
- Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer).
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (pro rata) + an extra day’s leave on your birthday!
- Mobile phone, mentoring and access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- A friendly, values-led team where your ideas and initiative will make a real difference.
Join us at an exciting time of growth and help shape the future of fundraising at Youth Concern.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Salary: £37,000 – £41,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Reigate, Surrey (with some hybrid working)
Contract: Full-time
Occupational Requirement: Female, practising Christian
Closing Date: 23rd December
Start Date: Early February (notice periods considered)
Do you have the vision, leadership and compassion to transform the futures of women experiencing homelessness?
Keychange is a Christian charity with over 100 years of experience supporting people facing vulnerability. Today, we provide specialist housing for women and young people experiencing homelessness, alongside residential care for older people across the South and South West of England.
We are now seeking an exceptional Women’s Homelessness Lead (Surrey) to shape and lead our specialist women’s homelessness service at Wayside Community in Reigate. This community is a 19 bed, 24-7 supported housing for women experiencing homelessness. This is a rare opportunity to combine frontline leadership, strategic development, and church and community partnership building in a role with real depth, influence and impact.
About the Role
- This is a leadership role with both operational and strategic responsibility. You will:
- Provide leadership and line management to the Deputy Manager, Senior Administrator and a skilled team of support workers
- Lead the delivery of trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred support
- Develop strong partnership networks across local authorities, charities, housing providers and churches
- Shape the future of Keychange’s women’s homelessness strategy across Surrey
- Represent Keychange externally and explore opportunities for future service growth
At the heart of this role is a deep commitment to co-production, dignity, recovery, community and belonging.
Who We’re Looking For
You will bring:
- Substantial experience supporting or managing services for vulnerable individuals
- A strong understanding of trauma, safeguarding, risk and recovery-based practice
- Proven ability to build partnerships and influence across multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Confidence engaging with churches and Christian networks across traditions
- A values-led approach aligned with Keychange’s Christian ethos
Desirable experience includes:
- Managing accommodation-based services
- Existing Church partnerships across Surrey
Occupational Requirements
This role is subject to legal Occupational Requirements under the Equality Act 2010. The postholder must both a woman and a practicing Christian. These requirements are essential due to the nature of the role, including spiritual support, trauma-informed care for women, and active church partnership development.
What We Offer
- Salary of £37,000 – £41,000
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working (with 4 days regularly site or community based)
- Employee Assistance Program and Life Insurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions
- Ongoing personalised learning and professional development
- A supportive, faith-centered, values-driven culture
For more information about the opportunity and for details on how to contact us informally to discuss the role in greater detail before applying, please see the job pack attached to this advert.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter clearly addressing the essential and desirable criteria and an up-to-date CV focused on relevant experience.
Recruitment Timeline
- Application deadline: 23rd December 2025
- First stage interviews (remote): First week January 2025
- Final interviews (in person): Mid-January 2026
- Start date: Early February 2026
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the opportunity
Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and wider Philanthropy Department, the Corporate Partnerships Coordinator will identify and cultivate fruitful partnerships with a range of small, medium and large businesses.
They will help maximise the potential of corporate and other organisations for funding, volunteer recruitment, and other philanthropic opportunities, to enable growth and sustainability for Action Tutoring. This will be achieved by securing and nurturing small to medium sized organisations to provide financial support for programmes. Additionally, the Corporate Partnerships Coordinator will engage with business to generate volunteers from across the country to deliver both online and face to face tutoring.
Deadline: Sunday, 4th January 2026
Interviews: The first interview round is scheduled online for 14th and 15th January 2026. A second in‑person round may follow, with the location based on the applicant’s address.
Start date: Ideally February 2026
Place of work: This is a flexible/hybrid role, and while you can be based anywhere in England, a willingness to travel to our London office is essential. The office address is 8-10 Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH.
Contract and hours: Full-time fixed-term contract of 12 months. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
Duties and responsibilities
- Identify and persuade small to medium sized businesses to fund specific schools in Action Tutoring regions as part of a pilot of a ‘local champions’ scheme.
- Drive new applications from potential corporate volunteer tutors, ensuring a strong supply of high quality applications to meet growth targets in each region, for both face to face and online delivery.
- Generate regular reports and communicate updates to volunteer partners to demonstrate the value and impact of their volunteers and financial support.
- Support programme staff to develop local partnerships, through businesses and public sector links.
- Maintain accurate records of recruitment channels and relationships; use data to analyse the effectiveness of different recruitment channels, using this information to inform future work.
- Any other ad hoc responsibilities as deemed relevant by the CEO.
Person specification
Qualification criteria:
The right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
- Excellent relationship building and networking skills with the ability to communicate with and manage a range of different stakeholders.
- Ability to manage a varied workload and work on your own initiative.
- Highly organised, able to multitask and prioritise, and complete activities to a high standard; excellent time management skills.
- Enjoy using data and creativity to suggest improvements and inform your approach to work and partnerships.
- Able to demonstrate resilience when challenges arise.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, able to effectively adapt communication depending on the audience.
- Confident public speaker; able to present well, both in-person and online, to a range of audiences, able to be persistent and persuasive when required.
- Is able to collaborate effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
- Open to new ideas and learning. You will be willing to adapt and grow with the development of the organisation and the Philanthropy team.
- Have high computer literacy; familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (desirable).
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Committed to the mission and values of Action Tutoring.
- Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
You will likely be more successful in this role if you have:
- Experience in managing or building partnerships/relationships with corporations (or other institutions/sectors e.g. Civil Service, universities or schools)
- Experience in corporate (or other) fundraising.
- Experience in a sales-based role.
- Experience in using databases.
- Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector.
Award-winning national education charity working towards a world in which no child’s life chances are limited by their socio-economic background.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


