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Join Our Team: Visitor Services Manager, Canal Museum Stoke Bruerne
We’re excited to welcome a new Visitor Services Manager at our East Midlands location.
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
Working Hours & Location
This role follows a 37 hours, over a 7 day working pattern. This is a site-based role, requiring occasional travel to meetings with partners, other attractions and to our main hubs for collaborative meetings and team activities.
Role Overview
The purpose of the post is to manage and lead the day-to-day operations, business development and visitor experience at our Canal Museum Stoke Bruerne. The Visitor Services Manager (VSM) will lead the site team at Stoke Bruerne (colleagues and volunteers) on a day to day basis to focus on the visitor offer, striving for excellence in experience, achieving financial sustainability around income generation and charitable giving and delivering a consistently high-class visitor welcome across the board. This includes managing a range of front of house functions including food and beverage, retail, events and commercial boat trips. The Visitor Services Manager plays a central role in overseeing, coordinating and championing the experience of every visitor from site presentation, to large/small scale events and programming, making the site a must-see attraction, acclaimed internationally, nationally and loved locally.
As a key member of the Destinations and Attractions Management Team the VSM will work strategically with colleagues in other attractions and with other teams within the Trust such as, Operations, Fundraising, Collections, Marketing and Volunteering teams amongst others to promote, drive and deliver excellence in customer service and a visitor centred approach. The VSM will work collaboratively with teams and volunteers to ensure focused visitor activity which will help build our audiences and increase visitor footfall whilst building engagement for the Trust brand.
A key accountability of the role is managing and reporting on financial performance, delivering on KPI’s and leading and motivating teams to deliver income targets whilst effectively managing costs.
The Visitor Services Manager will manage a range of stakeholder relationships including representing the Trust at local partnership groups, representing the site at relevant external meetings as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver on financial KPI’s working to control costs and maximise income (commercial and charitable giving) including managing diverse budgets relating to the Front of House operations
- Monitoring and delivering other appropriate KPIs set in the Business Plan, reporting back to the management team on progress and actions
- Overseeing the recruitment of permanent and seasonals and volunteers and ensuring they are trained to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.
- Owning the visitor experience and ensuring colleagues and volunteers work as a team to deliver an unforgettable, quality visit whether in the café/shop or at events
- Lead on volunteer growth, building the volunteering team to deliver key operational functions
- Maintain an overview of the presentation of the site at all time
- Leading on gathering visitor data and analysing customer feedback to ensure that necessary actions are taken to improve performance.
- Playing a key role in all projects that have an impact upon our visitors and the public.
- Deliver on financial KPI’s working to control costs and maximise income (commercial and charitable giving) including managing diverse budgets relating to the Front of House operations
- Monitoring and delivering other appropriate KPIs set in the Business Plan, reporting back to the management team on progress and actions
- Overseeing the recruitment of permanent and seasonals and volunteers and ensuring they are trained to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.
- Owning the visitor experience and ensuring colleagues and volunteers work as a team to deliver an unforgettable, quality visit whether in the café/shop or at events
- Lead on volunteer growth, building the volunteering team to deliver key operational functions
- Maintain an overview of the presentation of the site at all time
- Leading on gathering visitor data and analysing customer feedback to ensure that necessary actions are taken to improve performance.
- Playing a key role in all projects that have an impact upon our visitors and the public.
About you
You will have extensive experience of working operationally in a customer-focused environment, ideally in a visitor attraction, delivering financial targets and creating dynamic and innovative projects and programming that will engage and inspire audiences. You will have experience of leading teams, including volunteers to deliver successful initiatives and keep them motivated and involved. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to create safe working environments and understand the importance of compliance in day to day operations. If you love working with people and want to make a difference then this role is for you.
Skills & Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Knowledge/experience of customer care and visitor services preferably in a museum context
- Knowledge / experience of managing staff rotas over two sites
- Successful track record in recruiting and developing volunteers
- Knowledge of heritage and interpretation issues
- Experience of managing staff and dealing with customers
- Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
- Considerable people management and hands-on team leading experience including managing volunteers
- Proven experience of planning operations & staffing in a visitor-based attraction
- Ability to work in partnership with internal and external staff and organisations.
- Experience of managing budgets.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety Policy, Principles, Standards, Procedures & Guidance.
- Able to creatively & innovatively develop solutions to obstacles and challenges
- Ability to Travel between sites
- Demonstrate an interest and competency in effective museum management.
- The successful candidate will require a DBS check
What We Offer
We offer an annual salary of £33,677. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits.
Canal & River Trust is the UK's largest canal charity, caring for a 2,000-mile network of stunning canals and navigable rivers.
About us
With a 110-year history, we are proud to be able to say that the WI continues to be the largest and most influential UK-based women’s organisation, with over 170,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, from equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women. The WI has brought about real change, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915.
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels.
About the Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager role
In this varied and exciting position, you will manage high profile WI campaigns and play a key role in achieving change on key issues affecting women and their community.
The Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager provides essential management of the Public Affairs team and its activities- including campaigning, lobbying, research and policy work- whilst working closely with the Director of Campaigns and Membership to maintain a strategic overview of the department’s work.
You will be responsible for devising appropriate lobbying strategies to achieve our key objectives, responding to governmental policy and consultation papers and supporting the NFWI’s media work in relation to all campaigning and Public Affairs activity.
This role also plays a vital part in managing departmental projects, from the development and implementation of campaign project plans, to identifying funding opportunities and administering budgets.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
Location: Hybrid working, with at least one day per week at our London office.
About you
Experienced in all aspects of campaigning and lobbying, with a strong understanding of current affairs and issues across the policy spectrum, you will be adept at taking a campaign from start to finish, whilst developing impactful influencing strategies in a political context. You will be a confident line manager, with experience of supporting and overseeing your team’s performance, development and wellbeing.
The ability to represent the NFWI externally- to civil servants, government departments and external organisations- as well as working closely with volunteers and members at a grassroots level is also key.
An understanding of key policy issues relating to areas such as women’s health or the environment would also be desirable, however your passion for helping the WI achieve its mission by making a difference every day will be the key to your success in the role.
Benefits
In return, we will offer you a hybrid working arrangement, which means a minimum of one day a week in your primary office and the rest worked from home, although you can work up to three days in the office if preferred; 28 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days on completion of 5 years’ service with the flexibility to take your annual leave in hours; membership of our healthcare scheme; enhanced family-friendly policies; a commitment to employee wellbeing; and more.
How to apply
For further information about the Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.
To apply, please submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role to the HR department.
Closing date: 13 May 2026.
First and second-round interview dates: w/c 18 May 2026, with the first round conducted virtually and the second in-person at our London office.
No other media or agencies, please.
The WI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Reg. Charity No. 803793.
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We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.
Blood Cancer UK is looking for a Direct Marketing Manager to deliver innovative, insight-led direct marketing campaigns that grow supporter engagement and maximize income. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team and help shape digital fundraising products and campaigns that make a real difference to people affected by blood cancer.
Based in London with hybrid working options (2–4 days per month in the office may increase dependent on business needs) this role offers hands-on campaign delivery, opportunities to develop new fundraising products, and the chance to contribute to strategic digital acquisition. If you enjoy using data to drive decisions, experimenting with new approaches, and delivering campaigns that really engage supporters, we’d love to hear from you.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.



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At Diabetes UK, everything we do is about improving the lives of people affected by diabetes. But we know that to do our best work externally, we need to pay just as much attention to how we support, develop and engage our people internally.
That’s where this role comes in. We’re looking for a Senior Learning & Development (L&D) Advisor to join our Learning and Engagement team on a maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced L&D professional who loves designing great learning experiences, partnering with managers, and helping organisations live their values through meaningful development.
This is a hands-on, influential role sitting in our Learning and Engagement team within the People and Organisational Development Directorate. You’ll work with colleagues across the charity to shape learning at both an individual and organisational level.
You’ll design and deliver engaging learning experiences (online and in person), support managers and leaders through coaching and action learning, and project manage organisation-wide learning and culture initiatives. You’ll also play a key role in embedding our Values and Behaviours framework, ensuring it’s actively used, not just talked about.
A big part of the role is working collaboratively with HR colleagues, internal stakeholders, coaches and facilitators, to identify needs, design the right solutions, and make sure learning activity has real impact.
You’ll be an experienced L&D professional who enjoys both strategic thinking and practical delivery who can confidently design and deliver engaging, inclusive learning across leadership, management and personal development. You’re comfortable facilitating groups, influencing stakeholders, and juggling multiple projects without losing sight of people’s individual needs. You’ll also recognise yourself in our values: putting people first, keeping things simple, making change happen and being driven to know more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The South East Gambling Harms Partnership is a consortium of regional Citizens Advice offices that include: Wokingham, Reading, West Berkshire and East Berkshire offices in Berkshire and Hart, Rushmore, Basingstoke and Tadley in North Hampshire. This is a high-profile initiative funded by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) to tackle gambling harms through the collaboration of the South East Gambling Harms Partnership.
The Role
We are looking for a strategically-minded Regional Service Manager to lead the South East Gambling Harms Partnership. You will be the architect of our strategic engagement, building trusted partnerships with NHS commissioners and local authorities to ensure gambling harms are a priority in local health responses. You will lead a dedicated team of Training Leads and Prevention Workers, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, building strong links with VCSE partners and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership & Influence: Act as the lead advocate for the partnership, engaging with NHS and Local Authority commissioners to ensure gambling harm prevention is embedded into local health strategies and regional policies.
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Partnership Management: Provide cohesive leadership for a collaboration of eight Citizens Advice offices, ensuring all locations are aligned, accountable, and integrating gambling screening into daily practice.
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Operational Oversight: Lead the project team (Data Officer, Training Leads, and Prevention Workers) to meet ambitious targets, while managing budgets, risks, and funder reporting.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Foster "trusted partner" relationships with grassroots organisations and wider community sectors to reach high-risk groups, including young people, veterans, minority communities and affected others.
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We're the UK's specialist blood cancer charity and our vision is clear: we’re here to beat blood cancer. We fund world-class research; provide information and support to patients and their loved ones; and raise awareness of blood cancer.
Are you a strategic marketing leader with a passion for making a difference? Blood Cancer UK is looking for a Senior Direct Marketing Manager to manage a high-performing team, deliver insight-led, multi-channel campaigns, and make a real difference to the lives of people affected by blood cancer. This is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for impactful direct marketing campaigns that grow individual giving and engage supporters.
Based in London with hybrid working options (2–4 days per month in the office, may increase dependent on business needs), this role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, innovate with digital channels, and champion campaigns that engage and inspire supporters. If you thrive on turning data into action and delivering outstanding results, we want to hear from you.
We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity. In line with our strategy we welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minority communities, and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
We research, we support, we care. Because it’s time to beat leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and all types of blood cancer.



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Young Carers Male Sessional Worker
Do you enjoy working with young people? Are you interested in supporting Young Carers by delivering engaging activities that promote wellbeing, reduce isolation and give them a break from their caring responsibilities?
Then this job is for you!
Job Title: Young Carers Male Sessional Worker
Location: London, Wandsworth – Wandsworth Carers’ Centre (office-based and community/outreach)
Contract Type: Sessional / Zero Hours Contract
Salary: £15 per hour
DBS Check: Enhanced required
We are seeking a male flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic Sessional Worker to support the delivery of services for Young Carers aged 5-16. Due to an increase in trips and off-site activities, and to ensure we provide appropriate support for all young people- particularly our male Young Carers - we are particularly seeking a male sessional worker to join the team. The role involves two key parts. The first is helping to deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities that promote wellbeing, reduce isolation, and give Young Carers a break from their responsibilities. The second is supporting with outreach to local schools, colleges, community settings and professionals to identify and engage Young Carers.
About The Role:
You will work across two key age groups- 5-11 and 12–16 - delivering and supervising activities, supporting events and trips, and providing behavioural management where needed. You will deliver awareness training sessions, run stalls and aim to identify and engage Young Carers in the community. You will also help ensure young Carers feel heard, included, and supported as they navigate the challenges of their caring roles. We are particularly looking for a male sessional worker who is available for our upcoming residential trip to the Young Carers Festival on the 26th – 28th June and a day trip to Southend-On-Sea on the 6th June. This is a sessional role, therefore hours are not guaranteed but will be offered based on project need.
Key Requirements Include:
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Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable groups
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Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with young people and their families
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Reliable, punctual, and flexible
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A strong understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality
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Willingness to work evenings and weekends
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Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusive practice
About Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:
We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caring roles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more. In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate, often helping Carers through difficult times.
Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
Benefits of working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:
Friendly team and working environment, contributory company pension, ongoing training and development opportunities and an employee assistance program.
Closing date: 15th May 2026
Please note we will be interviewing candidates as suitable applications come in and therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy before the stated closing date. We encourage applications as soon as possible.
Please submit a cover letter detailing why you would like to work at Wandsworth Carers' Centre and what makes you suitable for the role.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Carers and people affected by caring responsibilities.


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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. PCR won the Change Project of the year award in 2023 and has been shortlisted for the following awards for our Real Talk campaign in 2025:
- Charity Times Award- PR Team of the Year
- Third Sector Award- Best Large Charity Film
- Third Sector Award- Communications Campaign of The Year
- Third Sector Awards- Large Corporate Partnership of the Year
Job Description
It’s been a successful few years for the Events team with good results across the board, increasing income by over £1 million a year since 2023. And we’ve just been shortlisted for 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 London Marathon, Tough Mudder and our open challenges, 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 (maximum 600 words) outlining why you want role & why you think you’d be a good fit, with examples of previous experience, by 9am BST on Friday 15th May. Successful applicants will be invited to an online interview taking place w/c 25th May, and a second round may take place at our offices in London on Wednesday 3rd June.
For more information about the role, please contact us for an informal chat. Contact details are available in the full job description.
For more information about our organisation and what we do, visit the Prostate Cancer Research website, The Prostate Progress webpage, and the PCR online patient resource, The Infopool
PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Transforming Research. Transforming lives.

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This is a challenging and rewarding position within a friendly and fast-paced charity, with clear growth amibitions and a determination to make a real impact on the employment prospects of young people with the most barriers to entering work.
This position will bring clarity, consistency and impact to marketing and communications across the charity. The focus will be to raise our profile, tell our story, and articulate our impact, to help to build meaningful relationships with diverse partners and stakeholders.
With a resonsibility for marketing, communications, brand management and stakeholder engagement events, the postholder will take a joined-up approach across digital, media, events and stakeholder communications, ensuring our brand is consistently represented, and our work reaches and engages the right audiences.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Experience
• A track record (over three years) of successfully delivering in a similar or related role.
• Delivery of high quality, effective communications across digital and print channels.
• Creation of compelling and accessible digital and print resources and materials.
• Management of website content and social media channels, implementing strategies and approaches to raise profiles and boost engagement .
• Engagement and liaison with local and nation al media publications.
• Writing, editing and proofreading to a very high standard.
• Management and planning of stakeholder engagement events and activities .
• Management of high-profile Ambassadors and advocates (desirable).
• Implementation of campaigns, to drive engagement and system s change (desirable).
• Working within the education, charities and/or the voluntary youth sector (desirable).
Skills
• Excellent digital and design skills, with the ability to create compelling, professional and accessible resources, reports and promotional materials.
• Engaging written communication skills, with the ability to adapt language and messaging to different platforms and audiences.
• A flexible approach with the ability to identify the best social, digital and print channels for a wide variety of messaging, and monitoring effectiveness through accessing, collating and analysing data.
• Creativity with the ability to make connections between themes and pull together engaging content to feed into communications.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to speak confidently with young people, professionals, funders and senior business stakeholders.
• Highly organised, with an attention to detail, excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Attitude
• Positive and solution focussed.
• Self-assured, with a ‘can-do’ approach and the confidence to bring ideas to the table.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• Welcomes feedback, with a desire to continuously improve and develop.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about improving young people’s lives.
• A commitment to our organisational values, of empowerment, collaboration, reliability, quality, and learning.
WHAT WE OFFER
• £40,891 per annum
• 28 days leave (inc. 3 days between Christmas and New Year)
• 2 volunteering days
• 1 life event day
• Matched pension contributions (up to 6%)
• Flexible working (our core business hours are 10am to 3pm)
• Life insurance (5 x annual salary)
• Canada Life WeCare employee support package
PLEASE ONLY APPLY AFTER READING THE JOB PACK.
APPLY WITH A CV AND A COVER LETTER (OF NO MORE THAN 2 PAGES) ADDRESSING THE PERSON SPECIFICATION
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Make a real impact through creativity, community, and inclusion
Are you a dynamic events professional who thrives on building meaningful connections and delivering impactful experiences? Do you want to see the direct impact of your work in the community, whilst creating exciting opportunities for others?
At The Baked Bean Charity, we empower adults and young people with learning disabilities through performing arts, wellbeing programmes, and inclusive community opportunities. From theatre productions and DJ training to fitness and life skills, we offer inclusive, high-quality opportunities that build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and support independence.
We’re looking for an Events & Community Engagement Lead to take our events, outreach, and fundraising to the next level.
This is a senior, high-impact position at the heart of our organisation, offering the opportunity to shape how The Baked Bean Charity connects with the world. As Events & Community Engagement Lead, you will drive a dynamic programme of events, outreach, and partnerships that not only showcase our work, but actively challenge perceptions and champion inclusion.
You will take ownership of the strategic planning and delivery of our full events portfolio - from Theatre in Education performances and community workshops to respite holidays, fundraising events, and external commissions. You’ll ensure every event is thoughtfully designed, professionally delivered, and aligned with our mission to amplify the voices, talents, and lived experiences of our students.
A key part of your role will be building and nurturing meaningful relationships. You’ll develop partnerships with schools, universities, healthcare providers, businesses, and community organisations - creating opportunities for collaboration, education, and increased visibility for our work. Acting as a confident and passionate ambassador, you’ll represent the charity in a variety of public and professional settings, helping to grow our network and influence.
You will also lead on fundraising, identifying and securing new opportunities through grants, sponsorships, and partnerships. This includes crafting compelling funding applications and fundraising initiatives, managing funder relationships, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed outcomes and impact measures.
Internally, you’ll provide leadership and direction across the events and engagement function. Working closely with, and overseeing, the Events & Project Coordinator and wider ad hoc events teams, you’ll ensure all activity is well-planned, resourced, and delivered to a high standard. You’ll support and mentor staff, recruit and induct volunteers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment.
This role requires both strategic planning capabilities, as well as skills in organisation and hands-on delivery. One day you might be developing long-term engagement plans or writing a funding proposal; the next, you could be delivering or presenting at an event, supporting students, or building new partnerships in the community.
We’re looking for someone who is both strategic and creative, with the confidence and autonomy to lead, and the passion to make a difference.
You’ll have:
- Proven experience in events management, community engagement, or fundraising
- A track record of delivering events from concept to completion
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills
- Experience securing funding or writing successful grant applications
- Excellent organisational and project management abilities
- Confidence in public speaking and representing an organisation
It’s a bonus if you have:
- Experience in the charity or voluntary sector
- Knowledge of Theatre in Education or arts-based outreach
- Understanding of funding landscapes and partnerships
We want to hear from you if you’re someone who:
- Believes deeply in inclusion, equality, and social impact
- Is proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused
- Leads with energy, empathy, and integrity
- Thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment
- Is excited to champion the voices of people with learning disabilities
Why join us?
- Lead work that has real, visible impact on people's lives
- Help shape the future of our community engagement and events programme
- Work in a creative, collaborative, supportive and purpose driven environment
- Alongside a rewarding role, we provide a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. These include hybrid working (up to one day per week for this role), enhanced annual leave, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and a staff benefits platform with discounts on shopping and everyday costs. We also embrace a casual dress code to help you feel comfortable at work.
Ready to apply?
If you’re ready to combine creativity, leadership, and social impact in a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date: Monday 4th May 2026. Please note we will review all applications during the recruitment period and will begin contacting candidates for interview after the application phase is concluded.
Please apply via submission of your CV and covering letter.
Candidates should expect to receive a response to their application following the application closure deadline (midnight, Monday 4th May 2026).
Championing people with learning disabilities via creative education - pushing boundaries, empowering lives and creating a world where all can thrive.

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Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based in Crisis Skylight Birmingham or Newcastle, with home working in line with Crisis Hybrid Working Policy
Contract: Full time
Salary: £45,379 per annum
About the role
Up for a challenge? Excited about Corporate new business and experienced at building impactful philanthropy networks? Join us at Crisis as our Fundraising Manager (England) where we're looking for an experienced high-value fundraiser who specialises in winning and delivering regional corporate partnerships and philanthropy.
We are at the start of an exciting new journey to grow high value income in our nations and regions. You will have a great role within a motivated team and have the opportunity to build your fundraising strategy: You will have the autonomy to develop your own high value network, prospects and income pipeline: You will collaborate with our wonderful Skylight teams across England to develop and deliver compelling and bold cases for support.
If you have a great track record in identifying and securing regional corporate high value partnerships and donors and aren’t afraid of a challenge we would love to hear from you.
About you
· Dynamic, experienced, high-value fundraiser
· Specialist in identifying, delivering and winning regional corporate partnerships and philanthropy
· Experienced at identifying, pitching and successfully securing 5 and 6 figure partnerships
· Enjoy creating and delivering compelling Cases for Support
· Results-driven – we have ambitious plans as a charity and as a team
· Enjoy travel; you will be based at either Crisis Skylight Birmingham or Newcastle with regular travel as required. NB we have Skylight Centres in Birmingham, Newcastle, Merseyside, Oxford and London
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
· A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 17 May at 23:59
Interview process: Competency-based interview
Interview date and location: Thursday 28 or Friday 29 May, Online Interview
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
For more information about our work please our website
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: MK Volunteer Services Managers x 2
Responsible to: Volunteer Manager
Location: Milton Keynes, occasional travel to Aylesbury
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (FTE) depending on experience
Hours: 21.6 hours x 2 (Flexible working)
Contract: Permanent Contract x 2
BucksVision is the leading charity supporting people affected by sight and hearing loss in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes through a wide range of tailored services and support. We are proud of the wide range of services delivered by our small, dedicated team and fantastic volunteers.
If you thrive where you have clarity of purpose, produce your best work when working in a supportive, collaborative environment, and are motivated by seeing how your contribution makes a positive impact on the lives of people affected by sight loss, you could be just who we are looking for!
We currently have an exciting opportunity for two MK Volunteer Services Managers to join our team, working flexibly from our office in Milton Keynes and from home.
Why are these roles so critical to us?
The MK Volunteer Services Managers will play a pivotal role in recruiting and managing volunteers in Milton Keynes for our social clubs and our home visiting services.
· One MK Volunteer Services Manager will support our existing social clubs, which provide a range of activities and services to people with vision impairment.
· One MK Volunteer Services Manager will support our home visiting services, which include reading, shopping and befriending services to ensure that local people with sight loss are not socially isolated and alone.
Have no doubts, these are roles with significant impact.
Your Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Social Clubs & Events Role
· Supporting the delivery of existing social clubs, including organising activities and coordinating volunteer-led sessions.
· Supporting the planning and delivery of key events across the year (e.g. Volunteer Appreciation, AGM).
· Recruiting and managing volunteers involved in group-based activities.
· Providing administrative support to ensure activities and events are well organised and run smoothly.
Home Visiting Services Role
· Managing referrals and coordinating home visiting services, including reading, shopping and befriending support.
· Matching volunteers with clients appropriately, ensuring a positive and effective service.
· Supporting and maintaining relationships with volunteers and clients.
· Maintaining accurate records and supporting effective use of systems (including Beacon).
Shared Responsibilities (both roles)
· Supporting volunteer recruitment across Milton Keynes.
· Building positive relationships with volunteers, members and local partners.
· Contributing to the ongoing delivery and development of services.
You will spark our interest by being:
· A “People Person”: Having excellent interpersonal skills is crucial. This is a role that relies on working closely with volunteers and local people with sight loss.
· Well-organised and able to prioritise effectively: You will be able to manage a varied workload, balancing competing demands and focusing on what matters most to ensure services run smoothly.
· Community minded: You will be driven by a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of vision impaired individuals in our community, ideally having worked with volunteers to deliver services.
· Connected to Milton Keynes: This role involves working with individuals across the Milton Keynes area. Ideally, you will live in Milton Keynes or nearby, with good local knowledge and connections across the community.
· A confident communicator: You will be comfortable building relationships with a wide range of people, including volunteers, members and partners, and able to handle sensitive or challenging conversations in a calm and professional way.
· Resilient and adaptable: You will be able to manage changing priorities and respond to challenges positively, maintaining a calm and solutions-focused approach
Required Experience
· Experience working or volunteering in the voluntary/community sector – ideally with an understanding of the current challenges in the sector.
· Experience in recruiting, coordinating, or supporting volunteers or growing a team, service or project through community engagement.
· Demonstrable success in building partnerships, networking or stakeholder engagement.
· Comfortable managing projects or local services with limited supervision, ideally in a community-based setting.
· Experience of managing a varied workload and prioritising effectively across multiple tasks.
· Prior experience working with or supporting people with sensory loss would be beneficial, but not essential.
If our purpose excites you, and you feel you have the skills required to excel in one of these roles, we would love to receive an application from you!
We understand that the requirements of job advertisements can, on occasions, appear a bit daunting. Please don’t be deterred from applying if you feel you don’t quite meet them all. Training and development will be provided to support your success.
Please apply with with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you feel you are a good match for the role. Please indicate in your application which role would be your preference (Social Clubs or Home Visiting Services).
Please note, applications received with no covering letter will not be considered.
The successful candidate must be freely eligible to work in the UK, as we are unable to accommodate sponsorship.
BucksVision is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of any protected characteristics.
No agencies, please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
EVENTS MANAGER (Foodbank)
OASIS HUB WATERLOO
Hours: Up to 32 hours per week (0.8FTE)
Contract: 1-year fixed term (with view to extend)
Salary: £26,980 per annum (including London Weighting) £33,725 for 1FTE
We are looking for a person with:
· Great character, chemistry and competency.
· Recent and proven experience managing events that have raised significant funds.
· Progressive and successful experience and approaches in fundraising.
· First class team spirit and cohesion.
Is this you? Great – read on.
Oasis Hub Waterloo co-develops and co-delivers a wide range of integrated community services including a community centre, primary and secondary Academies, adult and further education opportunities, early years support, a Foodbank, advice services, a community farm, and well developed and diverse programmes for young people.
Purpose of job
This role will lead on Events management for Oasis Hub Waterloo with a focus on securing funds for Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank (which is part of Oasis Hub Waterloo) and our associated services.
To apply please email your CV (max of two pages) and a Supporting Statement.
Your Supporting Statement (max of two A4 pages) must share specific and relevant examples demonstrating how your qualities and experience will enable us to increase our income generation through events.
Inspire and impress us!
Return your CV and Supporting Statement by 5pm on Sunday 10th May 2026
Face to face Interviews will take place in Waterloo on the 14th May 2026.
If you want an informal chat about this role, get in touch with Stu (Head of Youth Services and Fundraising at Oasis Waterloo). Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs Website for further details.
As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· Flexible working where possible with family friendly policies
· A non-contributory pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1136965
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Salary: £15,600–£24,000 per annum (£26,000–£30,000 FTE equivalent)
Contract type: Permanent; part-time (3–4 days per week, 0.6–0.8 FTE)
Location: London, Birmingham or Bristol
Hybrid: Envision operates a hybrid working policy with one day per week in a regional office, plus ad-hoc travel across regions for events and training.
Role: This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in how Envision brings its mission to life — through well-run fundraising events and compelling communications that inspire supporters and put young people's stories front and centre.
As Events and Communications Officer, you will take ownership of our annual events programme, including our flagship fundraising event, the Envision Cycling Challenge. From logistics and budget management through to post-event donor recognition and evaluation, you will oversee the full events lifecycle — always looking for ways to grow our offer, attract new supporters and drive income. You will work towards an annual income target as part of a collaborative and ambitious Philanthropy and Partnerships team.
On the communications side, you will create written and visual content that conveys the impact of our work across social media, e-newsletters, impact reports and donor updates. Working closely with the Communications Manager, you will ensure our messaging is consistent, inspiring and reaches the right audiences — while also supporting internal communications that help connect and inform our teams across the organisation.
This is a role for someone who is as comfortable crafting a compelling story as they are managing a complex event; someone who thrives on variety, takes pride in the details and genuinely cares about the young people at the heart of our work.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, deliver and manage the annual events workplan, working towards an annual income target
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Coordinate and run all fundraising events including the Envision Cycling Challenge, managing logistics, budgets, compliance and evaluation
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Create compelling written and visual content for external and internal communications across multiple channels
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Support the development and delivery of donor communications, impact reports and supporter updates
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Track and report on events performance, supporter engagement and communications metrics
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Maintain accurate donor records on Salesforce and support timely donor recognition processes
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
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Experience of events planning and management for events of varying scale and different audiences
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Experience of creating engaging communications content, including social media, newsletters and reports
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Strong project management skills — highly organised, with the ability to work with initiative and manage multiple priorities
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Demonstrable success in building and maintaining relationships with supporters or stakeholders
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Strong attention to detail across both events delivery and written communications
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Commitment to Envision's vision, mission and values
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We actively encourage applications from candidates from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as they are currently under-represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first-round interview.
To apply, please submit your application via Charity Jobs. For an informal chat about the role, contact our Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, Robyn, whose contact details can be found in the application pack.
Deadline — Midnight, Sunday 17th May
Please note:
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
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We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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Successful candidates will be subject to a full Enhanced DBS check and reference checks
For more information on this role, please see the full application pack.
All answers should be no longer than 250 words
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Contract Type: X1 Permanent and X1 FTC for 13 months
Interviews: Assessment centre - 19th May 2026 - 3pm-5.30pm in our Glasgow office.
We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Funding Management Administrator to join our team. This is a vital role at the heart of our operations—supporting the smooth and accurate management of funding so we can continue delivering life-changing opportunities for young people.
You’ll play a key role in preparing funder claims, working with financial and payroll data, and maintaining accurate records across our systems. From auditing timesheets and raising invoices to coordinating meetings and managing documents, you’ll bring structure, accuracy and consistency to a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll bring
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data and reporting
- Great attention to detail, with the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Good organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Every detail you check and every process you support helps unlock funding that changes young lives. You’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive team where your work truly matters.
We know not everyone ticks every box—if this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Funding Management Administrators?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Funding Management Administrators!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


