Challenge event manager jobs in Islington, greater london

The successful candidate will lead the delivery and development of Brake's fundraising events programme, driving participation, engagement and income generation. The portfolio includes Brake's flagship fundraising events, such as The Big Tea Brake and annual black-tie dinner, a series of digital fundraising challenges, and the management of third-party challenge events.

The role is responsible for creating exceptional supporter experiences, growing event income and building lasting relationships with participants, sponsors and stakeholders to help raise vital funds for Brake's work supporting road crash victims and campaigning for safer roads.

You are an experienced events professional with a track record of planning, delivering and growing successful fundraising events. You are confident managing multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and delivering high-quality events that achieve participation, income and engagement objectives.

You enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues, supporters and external partners, while also being confident working independently and using your own initiative. You are highly organised, solutions-focused and resilient, with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. You are motivated by achieving results and continuously improving event performance through insight, innovation and excellent supporter experiences.

You bring: 

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of working in event delivery in a fast paced, target driven environment
• Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating multiple events simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard;
• Experience of fundraising events, challenge events or participation-based campaigns, with a focus on achieving income and participation targets;
• Experience of using data, reporting and insight to monitor performance, identify opportunities and improve results;
• An understanding of supporter stewardship and the ability to deliver excellent participant experiences that encourage fundraising and repeat engagement;
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively both internally and externally;
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Resilience and adaptability, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach to overcoming challenges;
• A commercial mindset, with the ability to maximise income, manage budgets and demonstrate return on investment;
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence when working with venues, suppliers, contractors and external partners;
• Experience of using CRM systems and other digital tools to manage data, reporting and supporter communications;
• A collaborative team-player who contributes positively to shared objectives and organisational success.

Take a look the the full job description attached.

First Give

First Give is a national charity that partners with secondary schools to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to drive change. Through our structured programmes, students explore social issues, connect with charities, and take tangible steps to improve their community.

Empowering and equipping young people to meaningfully contribute to their community is a first step to addressing many of the challenges we face at this time of social disconnection and division. Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give their time, money and skills to the causes they care about.

Trusts and Foundations Manager

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic and relationship-driven Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead on growing and stewarding First Give’s portfolio of high-value funders. This role will focus on securing income from Trusts and Foundations from first engagement to account management, delivery and reporting. 

First Give is a small charity, with a growing fundraising team and big ambitions. You will therefore be someone who thrives in a start-up environment, willing to try new things. We are looking for an exceptional writer, someone who can translate the impact of our work into proposals that inspire and motivate the reader to give.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping First Give’s income growth, working closely with our Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships and the Director to manage relationships with existing donors, and leading on the development of high value bids to expand our work. This role will also support key engagement activities, including hosting donors at student-led Final events and facilitating employee volunteering at schools.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident communicator and grant fundraiser with experience managing and deepening relationships with high value trusts and foundations gifts – someone who thrives on storytelling and social impact. We currently have a strong pipeline of trusts and foundations and are looking for someone eager to write applications and secure funding.

Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week; core hours - 10am till 4pm

Location: We have office space at the Pears Hub in West Hampstead, where some people come in one or two times a week, we're very flexible. 

Application process:

- Application form

- Task and interview (interviews will be conducted on MS Teams)

Please also fill out this equality & diversity monitoring form (this will not be linked to your application).

1. Application closes: 20th July 9am

2. Interviews: 23rd and 24th July

3. Start date: 1st September

The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to ensure that we are recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.

Please get in touch with Carmen O’Loughlin if you would like to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have any queries about the role.

Steamship Shieldhall is seeking to appoint an experienced freelance Commercial Manager to build new income streams to support the ongoing operation, conservation and sustainability of one of the country's most significant historic ships.

Shieldhall is berthed year-round in Southampton and welcomes passengers and visitors on board from 110 Berth in the Western Docks. She is capable of carrying up to 220 passengers and from spring to autumn each year operates a programme of public sailings ranging from two hour trips to full day cruises. She is also open for alongside events, and is available for private charters. In addition, she can be hired for use alongside such as for training activities, meetings, functions and filming.

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for identifying and realising new opportunities for revenue generation for Steamship Shieldhall, as well as supporting Shieldhall’s experienced volunteers with maximising income from existing activities.

This commission is an important element of the “Steamship Shieldhall: towards 2055, the next 10 years” project which is supported by a Development Phase grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.  The appointment is intended to cover both the Development Phase and the first two years of the Delivery Phase of our  project but will include a break-clause between the two phases. The Delivery Phase contract is contingent on a successful Delivery Phase grant application to the Heritage Fund

The successful candidate will have the right to set their own hours of work and will determine in agreement with the Shieldhall charity how best to undertake the work. This commision could be provided through self-employed individual, partnership or limited company.

Challenge Events and Community Fundraising Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Remote with attendance at meetings in Cannock/London (approx 2 per month) and attendance at events across the UK as required.

Lead the transformation of challenge events fundraising for a charity that changes children's lives daily. You'll build a national portfolio of inspiring events that generate significant income and create lasting supporter relationships.

About Newlife

As one of the UK's leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated to making life better.

Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get vital equipment when they need it. Our free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information. We advocate for change and support adults with additional needs through volunteering and employment opportunities.

What you'll be doing

You'll develop and deliver a sustainable programme of challenge events and supporter-led fundraising activities. Working with the Head of Fundraising and Marketing, you'll create the strategy and drive income growth.

Strategic Development:

• Develop challenge events strategy and annual operational plans
• Set budgets, income targets and performance indicators
• Research new event opportunities and market trends
• Monitor performance and maximise income generation

Event Portfolio Management:

• Build portfolio including running, cycling, walking, trekking, overseas and virtual challenges
• Recruit, steward and retain participants through exceptional supporter journeys
• Manage relationships with external event organisers and suppliers
• Ensure safe, effective delivery meeting ROI targets

Relationship Building:

• Support corporate partners, community groups, schools and local businesses
• Deliver high-quality supporter care throughout their journey
• Collaborate across Fundraising, Marketing, Retail and Services teams
• Move supporters into long-term giving opportunities

What we're looking for

• Evidence of commitment to professional development within fundraising, events management or supporter engagement
• Experience delivering digital fundraising and supporter journeys
• Experience of mass participation events and challenge events delivery
• Track record achieving income targets and delivering fundraising growth
• Experience building relationships with supporters, volunteers and external stakeholders
• Experience planning and delivering events, managing budgets and monitoring financial performance
• Experience working with fundraising databases or CRM systems
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Strong event planning and project management abilities
• Ability to inspire supporters to achieve ambitious fundraising goals
• Flexible approach, including occasional evening and weekend working
• Understanding of fundraising compliance and regulation

Desirable: Experience of volunteer management

This role reports to the Head of Fundraising and Marketing.

Ready to create inspiring events that change children's lives? Join our mission to make life better for families across the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking may be necessary for this role. 

About StreetVet

StreetVet is a fast-growing national charity, committed to providing free, accessible veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness and to keeping pets and owners together to maintain their unbreakable bond. StreetVet relies on its team of over 500 vet and nurse volunteers in 23 locations around the UK to provide free veterinary treatment, funded by grants, corporate and private donors and partners. Since inception in 2016 the charity has treated nearly 3,500 pets and has won numerous awards including the Vet Trust Award for the Most Trusted Veterinary Charity, Purina Better with Pets Prize and Homeless Link Excellence Award for Excellent Support.

About the role

Duration: Permanent

Reporting to: Head of Marketing & Fundraising

Key Contacts: Colleagues, volunteers, external stakeholders, corporate partners, donors, prospects and other supporters

Location: Fully remote, with regular UK travel including evenings and weekends

Hours: 37.5 work week (flexible working available)

Holiday: 25 days per year plus national holidays

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Fundraising Manager to join our team. The role will report to the Head of Marketing and Fundraising and will be responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising strategy, driving forward all aspects of fundraising, including building corporate charity of the year partnerships, individual giving, major donors,
trusts and foundations, legacies and community fundraising.

The successful candidate will be a core member of the Central Team, working closely with the Marketing Team to develop and deliver income for the charity.

 
This role will have budgetary responsibility to achieving a revenue target in financial year 26/27 of £1.5 million, whilst building a sustainable income stream for the long-term with Yr on Yr growth. Key priorities include increasing the Individual Giving and Regular Giving donor database, donor and fundraiser stewardship, organising fundraising events, and securing grants and sponsorships.

For more information about the role, please see attached job description.

Closing Date: Close of business Thursday 16th July 2026 (applications may close earlier depending on response).

We are hiring a Communications and Content Manager, Challenge Works

Summary
Challenge Works is a global leader in designing and delivering prizes that incentivise innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges in health, climate, cities, and frontier technology. We are looking for a Communications and Marketing Manager to join the communications team, to take the lead on designing and delivering high-impact prize communications strategies, while working in close partnership with the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager to identify opportunities to build, strengthen, and elevate the Challenge Works brand.

A core priority for this role will be building out our creative content capabilities. They will bring proven experience in using video, multimedia, and compelling storytelling to drive deep audience engagement and bring the human impact of our prizes to life.

Working collaboratively with project teams, they will apply their marketing and communications expertise to identify the best tactics to increase profile and brand recognition among target audiences. They will own the delivery of these communication and content projects, while working closely with the wider communications team to provide specialist expertise in areas such as media, events, and digital.

The ideal candidate will be an effective project manager, able to deliver across multiple projects simultaneously, and a collaborative communicator, capable of translating complex messages into clear, compelling narratives. They will thrive in fast-paced environments, and be skilled at juggling multiple priorities, supported by a small but skilled team with a strong culture of collaboration.

The role

• Independently design, project manage and execute comprehensive end-to-end communications and marketing strategies for our portfolio of challenge prizes, working with the programme teams to meet communications objectives and use communications tactics to support the prize’s theory of change.
• Lead the development of Challenge Works’ multimedia storytelling capabilities. Oversee the production of high-quality video, digital, and editorial content that brings the impact and stories of our innovators to life.
• Develop and deliver an always on content strategy across Challenge Works owned channels which identifies narrative arcs within individual prizes that can be leveraged to elevate the global Challenge Works brand.
• Establish and manage a tracking and reporting framework to evaluate the effectiveness of comms activity throughout a campaign, using data to provide actionable, data-informed recommendations based on insights for the Senior Communications and Marketing Manager and prize delivery teams.
• Oversee and curate a pool of external suppliers, ensuring we achieve high-quality outputs and strong value for money. Hold specific responsibility for managing and nurturing the relationship with web developers, ensuring digital products - especially prize microsites - are well-designed, functional, and delivered to spec.
• Equip prize delivery teams with high-quality comms tools and guidance. Develop and maintain practical toolkits, run training sessions, and provide tailored advice so that each team consistently applies best-practice communications and is confident in communicating its prize for maximum impact.

The person

• Significant experience managing multi-channel marketing and communications campaigns (ideally within innovation, tech, policy, or purpose-driven sectors) with demonstrable commercial or reputational impact.
• A strong track record of conceptualising and delivering creative content campaigns, with specific experience in using video and digital storytelling to engage complex audiences.
• Experience briefing and managing external creative agencies or freelancers, ensuring high-quality outputs and value for money.
• Experience developing a range of content formats including graphics, video, and audio, using platforms such as Canva or Adobe.
• Experience in managing a suite of owned channels, including social media management tools, email marketing platforms, and CMS platforms and knowledge of how to maximise the mix of web, socials and newsletters for brand awareness and developing content suitable for use across all.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with and support multiple teams efficiency and effectively
• A flair for communicating clearly, concisely and persuasively, verbally and in writing, with proven ability to translate complex topics around entrepreneurship, business, technology, and science into clear, accessible and effective communications products

What we offer

Salary: Circa £50,700 plus an array of benefits including private medical insurance, dental insurance, the ability to buy and sell annual leave, eyecare vouchers and more

Location: Hybrid, with two days per week in the London office. We ask that our team attend the office on Tuesday and Thursday.

Term: Permanent

Hours: We are flexible between 22.5 to 37.5 hours per week, please state your preferred hours in your application

Flexibility: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements and encourage our people to take advantage of them. Many do.

Reports to: Senior Communications and Marketing Manager, Challenge Works

About Nesta
Nesta is a research and innovation foundation that designs, tests and scales solutions for the biggest challenges of our time.

Driven by a vision to improve the lives of millions of people, our focus up to 2030 is on three missions: breaking the link between family background and life chances, halving obesity and cutting household carbon emissions.

We work with partners across the public, private and third sectors to develop high-potential solutions and test them as they evolve, drawing on deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, data science, behavioural science and design.

Once confident in the effectiveness of a solution, we are relentless in the pursuit of scale. We create and make the case for ambitious national policy proposals, develop consumer-facing products and services, spin out and support commercial ventures and harness the power of the arts to shape national narratives.

We extend our impact through two specialised units that help others to solve complex problems and achieve their missions. BIT applies a deep understanding of human behaviour to help clients achieve their goals.

Challenge Works designs and runs challenge prizes to spark innovation in science, technology and society.

Together, we are building a powerful ecosystem for innovation that delivers proven solutions to create lasting, positive change.

Making an application
To apply for this role, please submit a CV and cover letter before Wednesday 15th July 2026

Interviews will take place w/c 27th July 2026

At Nesta, we believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results.

We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements.

Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Challenge Events Officer role. The successful candidate will oversee and deliver a dynamic portfolio of challenge events, ensuring exceptional participant experiences while supporting income generation and long-term supporter engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver a range of UK and international challenge events in line with organisational objectives.
• Manage logistics, timelines, suppliers, and participant communication to ensure smooth event execution.
• Collaborate with external partners and providers to enhance event delivery and safety standards.
• Support risk management, health and safety, and compliance processes across all challenge activities.
• Engage and motivate participants through targeted communication and resource provision to maximise fundraising outcomes.
• Recruit participants via community outreach, digital channels, and fundraising initiatives.
• Work closely with fundraising teams to identify potential participants and support their engagement and retention.
• Contribute to marketing efforts, including promotional content and digital campaigns, to drive event participation.
• Maintain accurate records of participant data, fundraising achievements, and engagement in the CRM system.
• Provide regular updates, reports, and insights on event performance and supporter activity to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the Challenge Events Committee by implementing plans, preparing reports, and acting as a link between the committee and wider teams.
• Represent the organisation externally at networking events, community activities, and sector forums.
• Ensure all activity complies with relevant regulations, data protection, and organisational policies.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience delivering challenge or fundraising events, such as marathons or similar activities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to motivate and support participants to achieve their fundraising goals.
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures, risk management, and compliance in event settings.
• Familiarity with CRM and data management systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours for events and related activities.
• Commitment to high standards of supporter care, confidentiality, and organisational values.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
• Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in North London
• Contract: Permanent

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis. 

We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis. 

Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years. Over the past three years, PCR has won:  

• the Change Project of the year award in 2023 
• the Excellence in Healthcare Partnerships award at the Communiqué 2025 awards 
• Fundraiser of the Year award at the National Fundraiser Awards 2026   
• The Mark Collins Award for Most Powerful Use of Insight to Improve Supporter Experience at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Awards 2026​ 

It’s been a successful few years for the Events team with good results across the board – increasing income by over £1 million every year since 2023, a big part of which has been due to the huge growth of virtual challenges. And we just won Fundraising Charity of the Year at the National Fundraising Awards 2026!

Now’s an exciting time as we’ve recently expanded the team again, bringing in new resource to give our different activity areas space to grow and ensure the whole team can do their best work – contributing to PCR’s lifesaving mission, developing in their careers and enjoying their work within our ambitious and supportive team.

We are now recruiting for a new Events & Community Executive to join the frontline of our fundraising stewardship, so strong relationship skills and a love of creating great supporter experiences are essential. A big part of the role will be project managing fundraising activities which will require a proactive approach and an eagerness to learn, as well as some experience of leading a project yourself in the past.

Examples of projects include the Walk 100 Miles in May, Cycle 300 Miles in June and 12 Dips in December, but you will work on a variety of activities with the team – sharing learnings and supporting each other to hit our shared goals. You will receive the training and support you need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Event management and delivery

· Lead the delivery of the fundraising activities you are working on – monitoring objectives, budgets and the bigger picture to ensure that opportunities are seized and risks are minimised.

· Create and follow action plans for your projects, taking responsibility for processes and the delivery of tasks on time.

· Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and third-party organisations.

· Ensure all fundraising activities promote PCR’s brand and have a strong connection to people with prostate cancer.

· Analyse project results based on KPIs & feedback, proactively suggesting changes & improvements.

Stewardship 

· Lead on the delivery of supporter journeys for your projects, providing a high level of stewardship which motivates our fundraisers to raise more and remain loyal supporters of PCR.

· Lead on relationship management as required for the fundraising activities you are working on.

· Carry out stewardship tasks using tools like Mailchimp, GivePanel, JustGiving & Funraisin, for which training will be provided.

· Use feedback & data to spot opportunities for the constant improvement of fundraisers’ experience with PCR.

Marketing and recruitment

· Work with the team to create effective marketing plans and lead on their implementation to meet acquisition targets.

· Create recruitment assets which are tailored by a good understanding of our audiences.

· With the support of the team, track and analyse marketing performance to proactively suggest improvements.

Administration and database

· Oversee stock management via our fulfilment house and ensure we have high quality fundraising merchandise.

· Carry out participant data processing, income processing and budget management tasks as required – including coding, database administration, supplier payments, and income & expenditure tracking.

· Ensure your fundraising activities are delivered in line with fundraising law & regulations, and with PCR’s policies.

Strategy and development

· Always have an eye on new opportunities and ideas to inject into your projects, taking a test & learn approach.

· Contribute to team strategy and budgeting, working with the team to create exciting plans.

· Lead on relevant projects to improve how we do things – from stewardship & content, to processes & compliance.

· Be proactive in your personal development and look for opportunities to learn – with lots of support from your manager!

Teamwork

· Actively contribute to meetings, sharing new ideas and learnings that might be useful for the wider team.

· Work with the team to embed our agile ways of working, where we all take collective responsibility for the team’s goals.

· Be flexible in busy times, working together to meet team goals, and sometimes getting involved with other projects and tasks across the Public Fundraising team.

· Attendance will be required at some weekend and evening events, for which TOIL will be given.

Skills and Competencies

Our ideal candidate would be a keen learner and a great team player, with:

· Great project delivery skills and an eagerness to develop into a more autonomous project manager.

· A proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

· An understanding of the importance of good supporter/customer care, and how to provide this in a fundraising context.

· A strong interest in events & community/ peer-to-peer fundraising activities.

· A results-driven attitude and strong sense of personality accountability.

· Excellent communication and relationship building skills, including written and on the phone/ in-person.

· Excellent organisation skills and an ability to identify the best use of time to complete your work.

· Very good attention to detail, IT skills and the ability to use a CRM database.

· A belief in PCR’s work, goals and our values: innovation, collaboration, accountability & championing the patient voice.

How to apply

Please send your CV & supporting statement (max 1 side of A4) outlining why you want role & why you think you’d be a good fit, with examples of previous experience.  Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview taking place w/c 20th July, and a second round may take place at our offices in London on w/c 27th July.

Title:  Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager

Salary:  From £45,000 - £55,000 per annum 

Contract:  Permanent

Hours:  37.5 per week (Monday to Friday) 

Holiday:     25 days per year plus bank holidays 

Location:  Home based with regular travel within / to London and across the UK

Probationary Period:  3 months

Reports to:  Head of Department 

Benefits:  An additional 3 days holiday between Christmas and New Year, Flexitime policy, 5% pension contribution

Title and salary to be commensurate with experience.

We are River Action

We are a small and agile campaigning organisation on a mission to rescue UK rivers from a toxic cocktail of agricultural, sewage and industrial pollution and water shortages. We support community action, galvanise and mobilise public opinion, influence government policy, take legal actions and call out destructive industrial practices to incentivise changes that end river pollution and secure freshwater. 

We are building a talented team of positive disrupters and stakeholder mobilisers to deliver our strategy to urgently protect and restore our rivers for the benefit of communities, rivers and wildlife.

Britain’s rivers are our life support system and they are dying. We need urgent action to bring them back to life.

Who we are looking for

We are expanding our political influence by introducing this new position, which will work closely with our existing Policy and Advocacy Manager to bolster our strategic reach particularly in the areas of water scarcity, security and justice, sewage and chemical pollution, and water sector reform.

We are seeking a dynamic and self-motivated individual who shares our passion for protecting rivers and securing our nation’s water, food, health, jobs and economy to join our team to drive forward our policy and advocacy work. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong policy insights capable of blending analytical problem-solving with intelligent advocacy to drive meaningful change. This role requires someone to have excellent writing skills and the ability to draft complex policy documents as well as top line arguments for wider communication. 

The ideal person will bring a combination of expertise, energy and ideas to amplify our impact, holding decision-makers and polluters accountable with a professional and diplomatic approach. They will engage with influential people across the sector, government, industry and media. 

If you thrive in fast-paced environments and want to be at the forefront of environmental policy and advocacy across multiple campaigns, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager, you  will lead the development and drafting of River Action’s overall policy strategy as well as leading on specific policy areas. You will play a leading role in shaping and advancing River Action’s political and policy influence, working closely with the Senior Management Team, Chief Executive and wider organisation to develop and execute an impactful policy and advocacy strategy.

River Action is the Co-Secretariat for the APPG on Water Pollution, offering our Policy and Advocacy Manager a unique opportunity to shape the policy direction for River Action and also to influence policy development across Parliament. 

You will also work closely with our public affairs agency who manage our daily Westminster activities. 

You will:

• Lead River Action’s development and delivery of our policy and advocacy strategy on sewage, industrial water pollution, and water scarcity 

• Collaborate with River Action’s team and external partners to ensure our collective work is underpinned by robust and forward-thinking policy analysis and evidence.

• Develop policy analysis to support campaign, communications and policy strategies, based on a strong evidence base and a sound understanding of the relevant legal and policy frameworks.

• Translate complex policy and evidence into concise documents with clear messages and compelling campaigns to engage political and policy stakeholders.

• Monitor and analyse political and policy developments, interpreting their implications and opportunities for River Action and its supporters.

• Generate analysis to enable participation in public consultation processes, including drafting high-quality and persuasive consultation responses and briefings for Westminster and Whitehall audiences.

• Increase our political influence with exciting policy interventions, ensuring River Action’s voice is heard at the highest levels of decision-making.

• Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers, civil servants, industry experts and partner organisations.

• Support grassroots community groups and third-sector partners in engaging with their local representatives for effective advocacy.

• Organise and attend key political meetings and events, including the Water Pollution APPG, stakeholder roundtables and parliamentary events.

• Manage strategic policy partnerships, including our relationship with Wildlife and Countryside Link and other third-sector organisations.

• Ensure River Action’s policy and advocacy efforts align with our creative campaigns, by making sure colleagues and spokespeople are well-briefed and communications content is well-informed to maximise reach and impact.

You will also:

• Actively engage in professional development and training.

• Adhere to health and safety policies while working in different locations.

• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at River Action.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across River Action to collectively deliver our mission while being true to our values. 

UK travel will be required and regular trips to London. Training and operational activities may require overnight stays away from home, in which case costs will be covered and standard River Action procedures will apply.

What you’ll bring

The position will suit a self-motivated, strategic and determined person. You will be an excellent communicator, with exceptional writing skills and comfortable representing River Action and engaging with diverse stakeholders in positions of responsibility. You will have a passion to protect and restore our waterways and to hold decision-makers and polluters to account.

Essential knowledge, skills and experience:

• Experience in a senior policy and advocacy role, ideally within the environmental sector and including experience of water policy. 

• Policy and/or legislative experience, with a good understanding of the workings of the UK government and Parliamentary procedure.

• A good understanding of the UK water industry, the key UK water-related policies and the issues that are impacting our rivers, land and wildlife.

• Knowledge of the challenge of water scarcity.

• Excellent communication and writing skills with close attention to detail and the ability to produce concise and persuasive briefings, reports and consultation responses.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working creatively and at a fast pace with colleagues, stakeholders and partners. 

• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to proactively plan and prioritise work and to report your progress and impact.

• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as necessary.

• A good and supportive team player with a willingness to muck in as and when required.

Why join us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation working to restore and protect the UK’s rivers.

• Work at the heart of political and environmental change, influencing decision-makers at the highest levels.

• Work in an agile, supportive and happy work environment where your ideas and expertise will have real impact.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organisation.

Diversity and inclusion

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. So if you like the look of this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, we’d still love to hear from you. You may be just the right person for this role.

How to apply

To apply, please submit to jobs at riveractionuk dot com with the subject Senior Policy and Advocacy Manager’:

• your CV (2 pages), 

• a cover letter (2 pages) explaining why you want to work for River Action and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, and 

• a written submission (2 pages) as described below. 

Only applications including all three documents will be accepted. Please provide your documents in pdf format. 

Written submission

Please prepare a 2 page policy briefing for Parliamentarians on the issue of water scarcity and water justice and how it affects UK rivers and our security.  Your briefing should be written in a clear, persuasive style suitable for a Parliamentary and government audience and:

• Identify causes of water scarcity and injustice.

• Provide a concise analysis of the impact on rivers, biodiversity and our economy.

• Summarise and assess gaps in relevant UK Government policies, legislation and plans.

• Propose two or three practical policy recommendations for decision-makers.

Application process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 5pm on Wednesday 15th July.

Should your application be selected during sift, the next stage will involve an initial 15-minute interview. You may then be invited to attend a second interview with a panel. 

Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 19th July and 26th July via video conference. 

Please indicate in your covering letter or in a covering email your availability for interviews.

If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact us on jobs at riveractionuk dot com.

Employability Events and Partnerships Manager

London, Greater London (Hybrid)

£35,000 per year

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

If you share our vision that ‘every young person should be supported to gain the confidence, independence and skills they need for a better and brighter future’ we might have the perfect role for you!

ThinkForward is recruiting an Employability Events and Partnerships Manager to aid our team in delivering our unique programme supporting young people into further education and employment. If you….

• Have a keen enthusiasm for working with young people

• Experience facilitating engaging and inclusive employability activities to equip young people for further education and sustained employment​

• Are process driven and organised, with experience in planning and delivery across multiple programmes and projects ​

• Possess the ability to develop new and maintain our strong external business partnerships that support the delivery ​of employability programmes

• Can influence ThinkForward’s careers advice through expertise and insight around the local educational and employment landscape​

• Have the skills to use data to plan, analyse and evaluate employability and progression activities ​

• Can lead on cultivating and onboarding new business partnerships in the London area

…then please click on the attached job pack for our role description and information pack for more details about ThinkForward and the role you could play, then apply via CharityJob with your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should answer the following questions: 

1. Can you share an example of where you have project managed and delivered employability events or programmes, such as ‘ready for work’ activities?

2. Describe your experience of building and maintaining relationships with external partners, such as employers or corporate organisations, to support employability outcomes.

3. How have you used data, local labour market insight, or feedback to plan, deliver, and improve employability activities or progression programmes?

4. Can you give an example of how you have worked collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful employability initiatives?

About FIGO

Every year, hundreds of thousands of women die from causes that are preventable. FIGO, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, brings together expertise globally to address this. We are the world's largest alliance of professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists, working across more than 142 countries to improve the health, rights and lives of women and girls globally. We work through obstetricians and gynecologists and their professional societies, supporting them to advance high-quality reproductive and maternal healthcare by strengthening health systems, influencing policy and raising the standards of practice in their countries. At global level, we harness clinical knowledge to produce global evidence and standards on women’s health. 

The role

This role is within the Programmes and Partnerships team, which secures and manages funding from institutional funders. As a Programme Manager, you will lead day-to-day delivery and management of FIGO projects across the full project cycle. This will include the Advocating for Safe Abortion (ASA) programme, a multi-country initiative now in its seventh year, working with national professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists across Francophone West Africa to drive change in policy, clinical practice and societal attitudes on abortion care. This is complex, multi-partner work in a politically sensitive area. It requires judgement, strong relationships, and the ability to hold both the detail and the bigger picture. We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience of managing institutionally funded projects in global health or international development, across the full project lifecycle.
• Experience managing advocacy-focused projects and working with a diverse range of partners across multiple countries.
• Strong skills in financial management, donor reporting and partner coordination.
• Experience developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks on projects.
• Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) — essential for this role.
• Familiarity with sexual and reproductive health and rights, or experience working in West Africa, is a strong advantage.
• Travel to West Africa will be essential.

This is a part-time role at 3 days per week, initially contracted until January 2029. FIGO's Programmes and Partnerships portfolio is growing, and we anticipate opportunities to extend or expand the role beyond that.

Position: Digital Project Manager
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week
Contract: Fixed Term 12-month Maternity Cover
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £45,226 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Profession/ Technical
You’ll start at our entry point salary of £45,226 per annum, increasing to £48,053 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £50,879 after a further 6 months.

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

We’re looking for a confident, skilled, and personable Digital Project Manager to help us deliver our ambitious roadmap of projects.

You’ll lead on the delivery digital, creative, UX, campaign and content-based projects. This’ll include everything from the digital and content elements of major campaigns, through to developing new digital tools or content to help people live well with MS.

You’ll thrive working with cross-organisational teams to deliver projects on time, to scope and within budget, using methodologies that best fit the challenge you’re trying to solve.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to develop our ways of working and deliver an ambitious engagement roadmap. We are a supportive and vibrant team, dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.

What you will do:

Some key responsibilities include:

• Lead digital projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within time, cost, risk, and quality parameters.
• Manage project plans, budgets, and risks, addressing and escalating changes and impacts on timelines and budgets promptly.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and develop communication plans to keep them and the organisation up to date with project progress and performance.
• Coordinate the development and monitoring of project metrics, ensuring variance and performance are reported to relevant stakeholders.
• Regularly report on project progress and performance, and conduct retrospectives to improve future processes.
• Help refine and evolve the project management methodology within the organisation, mentoring colleagues and promoting best practices in digital project delivery.
• Contribute to quarterly programme planning and alignment across projects.
• Examples of projects you could work on include our welfare campaign in relation to the government’s plans around PIP (Personal Independence Payment), Search engine optimisation initiative or annual winter fundraising appeal.

Who are we looking for?

• You’re someone who genuinely cares – whether about the people we support, the quality of your work, or the teammates around you. You bring heart as well as skill to everything you do.
• You’re organised and methodical, bringing project management expertise to the table without letting process get in the way of progress. When things get complicated, you stay calm, think clearly, and find a way through.
• You’re a natural collaborator. You enjoy working with different teams, you’re good at getting people on the same page, and you know how to have honest conversations when priorities need to shift or timelines need a rethink.
• You’re someone who loves to help refine and evolve project management practices, mentoring colleagues and promoting best practices in digital project delivery.

Please note this is a fixed term 12-month maternity cover position.

Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Tuesday 21 July 2026

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation to recruit a new Head of Community & Events, working across their charity brands as a key senior member of the fundraising team. 

Head of Community & Events
Salary - £67,000 - £71,000 dependent on experience 
Location: London with hybrid working (2dpw on site) 

Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation is an independent charitable foundation working to build a healthier society. Through funding, partnerships, research and innovation, the Foundation tackles some of the most pressing health challenges facing communities, with a particular focus on reducing health inequalities and improving health outcomes.

Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Guy’s Cancer Charity and Evelina London Children’s Charity operate under this umbrella, securing vital funds that enable the Foundation to fund pioneering projects across Guy’s & St Thomas’ that go beyond what the NHS alone can provide. 

As Head of Community & Events you will lead a high performing team, furthering innovative community and event programmes that enhance engagement, drive income growth, and support strategic fundraising initiatives that enable long term growth. With a strong foundation, increased investment and ambitious growth plans, this role will be instrumental in increasing visibility, strengthening relationships, and driving income through innovative programmes aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

As Head of Community & Events you will:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive community engagement strategy that broadens reach and maximises income.
• Lead and grow a proactive events portfolio, increasing revenue targets year-on-year through innovative and traditional activities.
• Manage and empower the team, fostering a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that encourages creativity and enables innovation.
• Oversee the planning and execution of new and existing events, including pilot programmes and special campaigns.
• Build strong relationships with hospital sites, local communities, community partners and other stakeholders to enhance visibility and fundraising outcomes.
• Lead efforts to diversify income streams through community initiatives and corporate partnerships.
• Collaborate with marketing, digital, and other teams to ensure insight-led and data-driven decision making.
• Develop and monitor strategic and operational KPIs for community and events activities, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support the team in problem solving, coaching, and empowering decision-making at appropriate levels.
• Contribute to the long-term growth and diversification of the organisation’s fundraising portfolio and the upcoming capital appeal campaigns.

You will bring:

• Proven experience leading community and events fundraising programmes, with demonstrated ability to grow income through strategic initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing high performing and developing diverse teams.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with external and internal stakeholders.
• Insight-led decision making, maximising ROI and collaborating closely with internal teams such as marketing and digital.
• An analytical and curious mindset, consistently seeking sector insights and championing best practice across the team.

How to Apply
The deadline for this role is Wednesday 22nd July, with 1st stage interviews to take place on Thursday 30th July. To express an initial interest, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in the search for a Community and Events Fundraising Manager.

The organisation is a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. They support people facing financial hardship to access the resources and opportunities they need to thrive, while working to challenge stigma and change the systems that drive financial insecurity.

This is a full-time, permanent role paying a salary of c.£47,000 per annum. The postholder will be working in a hybrid model from their offices in London.

The Community and Events Fundraising Manager will be responsible for leading the development, delivery and iteration of a multi-year Community and Events fundraising strategy. With support and strategic oversight from the Head of Income Generation, you will be ensuring annual income, event participant and supporter engagement targets are met or exceeded.

The organisation are looking for candidates with experience of community and/or challenge events fundraising, with a track record of meeting or exceeding five-figure income targets and ideally six-figure targets. The ideal candidate will have strong project, budget and KPI management skills, including planning, reporting, prioritisation and evaluation.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.