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Senior PR and Communications Manager
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Location: Chelsea, London (Hybrid working, two office days)
Salary: £51,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity exists to transform the lives of people affected by cancer. We fund world-leading research, state-of-the-art equipment and exceptional patient environments, ensuring The Royal Marsden can continue to deliver outstanding care and develop pioneering treatments used across the UK and beyond.
Following significant growth and the successful £70m Oak Cancer Centre Appeal, we are now delivering our most ambitious strategy yet - raising at least £215m over five years, including a major new development in Chelsea.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior PR and Communications Manager to lead our PR and Communications function and play a key role in raising the Charity’s profile as a global leader in cancer research funding.
You will lead the development and delivery of a proactive and reactive PR and communications strategy that enhances our reputation, drives awareness, and supports fundraising across all income streams.
Managing a small team, you will work collaboratively across the Charity and hospital to identify compelling stories—from groundbreaking research to powerful patient and supporter experiences—and bring them to life across regional, national and sector media.
What You’ll Be Doing
Strategic Leadership
- Deliver the Charity’s PR and communications strategy to increase visibility, reputation and engagement
- Manage and develop the PR and Communications team, ensuring high-quality, impactful output
- Track and report on media performance, coverage and KPIs.
Media Relations & Reputation Management
- Develop strong relationships with national, regional and specialist media
- Lead proactive media engagement, including story sell-in, press releases and media briefings
- Manage reactive communications, including handling sensitive issues and advising on messaging
- Identify opportunities to position senior leaders as thought leaders within the sector.
Content and Storytelling
- Oversee the development of high-quality, compelling content that showcases the Charity’s impact
- Lead on the production of the Charity’s supporter magazine Progress and key publications, including Annual and Impact Reports
- Work closely with clinical teams, patients and supporters to source authentic, engaging stories.
Campaigns and Partnerships
- Lead PR activity for flagship campaigns and events, including The Banham Marsden March, Celebrate a Life, and the Ever After Garden
- Support major fundraising initiatives, corporate partnerships and new product launches
- Collaborate with Marketing and Digital teams to maximise reach across channels.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships across the Charity, hospital and external partners
- Work closely with clinical teams, senior leadership, and celebrity/VIP stakeholders to maximise appropriate PR opportunities
- Ensure consistent and accurate representation of the Charity’s brand and messaging.
About You
We are looking for a confident and strategic communications leader with strong charity sector experience.
You will bring:
- Significant experience in PR and communications within the charity sector
- A proven track record of delivering impactful PR strategies and campaigns
- Strong media relations expertise, including handling complex and sensitive issues
- Experience of managing and developing high-performing teams
- Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills
- Experience producing publications such as annual reports or magazines
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of the NHS or healthcare environment
- Professional qualifications in journalism or communications
- Experience working with VIP or celebrity engagement.
Why Join Us
- Play a pivotal role in a high-impact charity making a real difference to cancer patients around the world
- Work with leading clinicians, researchers and inspiring patient stories
- Be part of an ambitious organisation at a critical stage of growth
- Lead high-profile campaigns with national reach.
Benefits
- Hybrid working between home and Chelsea with occasional travel to Sutton
- Flexible working around our core hours of 10am to 4pm
- 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
- Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Access to the blue light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
- Access to subsidised staff restaurants, on-site yoga and wellbeing classes, staff choir and much more
- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring equitable opportunities for all.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shape the future of our services and build partnerships that change lives.
Do you want to play a key role in growing a national charity and strengthening the services we deliver to families across the UK?
At HENRY, we support babies and young children to get the best start in life - creating lasting change for families, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. We are innovative, award-winning, and ambitious, and we are now looking for a Business Development Manager to help drive our next phase of growth.
About the Role
As Business Development Manager, you will play a central role in shaping how HENRY grows and delivers its services nationally. You will lead on developing our business offer, managing contracts and licences, and building strong, lasting relationships with commissioners and partners.
This is a strategic and hands-on role, giving you ownership of the full contract lifecycle - from developing compelling offers to negotiating, managing, and renewing agreements. You will work closely with the CEO and senior colleagues, helping to strengthen our income streams and ensure we continue delivering meaningful impact for families.
This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic Business Development role on a part-time (0.6 FTE) basis, offering flexibility alongside meaningful responsibility.
About the Team
You will join our Business Development team, supporting income growth and ensuring contract compliance to enable the continued scale of our charitable work. You will be line managed by the CEO and work closely with colleagues across Business Development, Family Support and Training teams.
Key Responsibilities
This role holds responsibility for:
1. Business Offer Development for HENRY
- With colleagues in Business Development, ensure HENRY has a clear, costed and attractive offer for localities wanting to deliver HENRY in partnership.
- Lead an annual review of costs and prices of our training, programmes and licensing to remain cost-effective, competitive and value for money.
- As part of Business Development team, work with team members and Finance to ensure timely and clear understanding of income through license fees, training commissions and resource sales.
- Remain abreast of the needs of commissioners to ensure HENRY remains agile and relevant in its offer in supporting babies, children and families lead healthy, happy lives.
- Work with colleagues in Development to help plan training and development needs as appropriate.
2. Contract Development, Management and Compliance
- Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts and licenses, from drafting and negotiation to execution and renewal in line with legal, regulatory and organisational policies.
- Take responsibility for establishing contracts when a new local area is onboarded, working closely with the other Business Development Manager and CEO.
- Ensure data sharing agreements are in place, reviewed and adhered to, working closely with the data protection leads.
- Manage ongoing relationships, additional services (such as training commissions) and renewal discussions with existing HENRY areas, monitoring compliance with contractual obligations and taking appropriate action where commitments are not being met.
- Collaborate with local Service Managers and National Family Support Lead in direct delivery areas to manage commissioner relationships and ensure service commitments are met and proactively identifying opportunities for contract extensions or expanded services.
- Review and analyse contracts to identify risks, opportunities and improvements.
- Work with colleagues in Family Support and Data and Evaluation Team to ensure reporting is timely, accurate and aligned with contractual obligations.
3. Organisational Support and Alignment
- Maintain organised and accessible records of all contracts, amendments and key dates.
- Provide guidance, advice and training to staff on contract-related issues, interpretation and compliance, promoting consistent and confident practice across HENRY.
- Work closely with Finance, Training and Development teams to ensure contracts align with budgetary and service delivery requirements.
- Contribute to the development of organisational policies and procedures relating to contract management.
4. Attitudes, Behaviour and Values
- Build respectful relationships, understanding the impact of your behaviour on others and being willing to adapt it when necessary.
- Work effectively as a member of the team by consulting and sharing information with colleagues, managing your time to meet deadlines and preparing for meetings.
- Maintain clear and accurate records.
- Communicate effectively with partners and stakeholders at all levels.
- Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
- Model HENRY values.
- Support own development through on-going reading, research and supervision.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- Relevant degree or proven experience
Experience
Essential:
- Experience in contract management, including drafting, negotiation, and compliance monitoring ideally with experience of local authority commissioning
- Experience in Business Development. This might be from industry, fundraising or social enterprise
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with commissioners, partners, and internal stakeholders
Desirable:
- Experience of service development and/or delivery within health, social, education settings
- Experience supporting senior staff in contractual or partnership discussions
Knowledge
Essential:
- Awareness of contract law and familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to service delivery
- Costing and pricing for business development
Desirable:
- Knowledge of safeguarding, data protection, and other relevant compliance frameworks
Skills and attitudes
Essential:
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines
- Analytical skills to assess risks and opportunities within contracts
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record-keeping
- Proactive, with the ability to anticipate issues and propose solutions
- Confident decision-maker with sound judgement and integrity
- Collaborative and approachable, able to support colleagues across different functions
- Resilient and adaptable in managing complex negotiations and competing priorities
- Committed to HENRY's mission and values, with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for families
- Confidence with digital and technology in day to day work
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £35,603.82 FTE (£21,362.29 pro rata)
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata 18 days)
- Enhanced sick pay and parental leave
- Pension with up to 6% employer contribution
- Hybrid working with flexible hours (8am–6pm)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunity for pay progression
Additional Information
- Location: Hybrid, with 1–2 days per month in Eynsham
- Hours: 22.5 per week (0.6 FTE)
- Closing date: 9am Monday 1st June
- Interviews: Wednesday 9 June at our Eynsham office
- DBS check required
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!
Join SmellTaste and lead the development of the charity’s involvement in research, shaping how lived experience of those affected by smell and taste impairment is integrated in research projects. As Research Development and Engagement Manager, you will lead engagement with researchers, our patient community, and external partners to develop and support new research collaborations. This includes leading the Public and Patient Involvement activity for a 12-month National Institute of Health Research-funded Programme Development Grant, the ICAST Programme: Improving Care for patients with Smell & Taste Disorders, and undertaking planning work for the prospective Programme Grant which is expected to follow this.
This post is funded for 2 days (15 hours) per week for an initial 12-month period, with the potential for the contract to be extended and for it to become a full-time role subject to further funding being secured.
You will be joining a small, friendly and ambitious team that will support your professional development as part of the charity’s ongoing growth.
If you are passionate about making a difference to an underserved patient community and want to be part of a pioneering and collaborative organisation that values and empowers the people it represents then we would love to hear from you. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Application instructions:
Please apply by providing both a CV and a covering letter which clearly states how you meet all the points in the Personal Specification.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the SmellTaste contribution to a 12-month National Institute of Health Research-funded Programme Development Grant, led by Prof Carl Philpott at the University of East Anglia (the ICAST Programme: Improving Care for patients with Smell & Taste Disorders).
- Develop a Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) strategy for the above project, including evaluation of impact and dissemination
- Manage a PPI panel for the NIHR project, organise PPIE meetings and ensure participants and panel members are remunerated for activity.
- Develop a detailed, costed delivery plan for the national survey element of the planned Programme Grant which is expected to follow on from the Programme Development Grant, including marketing and publicity, recruitment and dissemination.
- Work with the charity’s CEO and honorary Director of Research and Medical Affairs to develop a research strategy for the charity that aligns with the research priorities identified in the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership for Smell and Taste Disorders.
- Work with the charity’s CEO, honorary Director of Research and Medical Affairs and external researchers to identify opportunities for new collaborative research opportunities.
- Develop funding applications for research projects.
- Oversee all of the charity’s collaborative research activity, including PPIE activity.
- Evaluate and report on the impact of research projects, ensuring inclusivity and ethical standards.
Personal specification
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in biological sciences or a related field
- Experience leading or supporting public and patient involvement and engagement initiatives in research
- Experience leading or supporting involvement in research
- Experience of writing grant applications
- Ability to communicate and interpret complex scientific research clearly
- Experience working with diverse and underrepresented communities
- Confident relationship builder with researchers and other external stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skills, including strong project management skills
Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week
Salary: £40,000, pro-rata
Holiday allowance: 25 days pro-rata, plus bank holidays
Location: Home working. Some travel will be required to attend in-person meetings and events
Interviews expected to be held during the week commencing 22nd June.
SmellTaste is the charity for all those living with impaired smell and taste.


We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraising manager with demonstrable success in building relationships and maximising income from corporate supporters, sponsors and prospects. The role will lead on securing new business partnerships and developing a varied portfolio of exciting opportunities and events.
This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time.
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!
Job Title: Product Manager
Reporting To: Senior Product Manager
Salary Range: £32,000 - £35,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid with onsite presence in London or Sheffield
Working days/hours per week:35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry.
The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives.
The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK.
Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.
Purpose of the Job
Responsible for overseeing the development of our product while ensuring its technical feasibility and alignment with organisational goals. Through close collaboration with third party tech providers, product excellence is driven to ensure the platforms continue to meet the needs and challenges of the FSGo programme management team.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the relationship and governance with key stakeholders in third party tech providers, ensuring ways of working are effective and drive continuous improvements of the service
- Engage with and understand third party tech provider structure and processes to ensure continuous updated knowledge regarding current projects and product developments, to effectively contribute and collate feedback in a timely manner
- Influence both internal and external stakeholders on priority areas of development, based on evidence, to inform meaningful improvements
- Collaborate and coordinate key internal stakeholders on the product deployment plan to ensure that proposed changes to the platform are tested, understood and communicated appropriately
- Lead a range of internal ‘tech-facing’ projects, which will further enhance platform usage and experience through the delivery of continuous improvements and enhancements to meet the future requirements of the organisation
- Creation and maintenance of product documentation and training material regarding product features and usage
- Identify potential risks during development process and work proactively to address them
Recruitment Timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.



Hybrid / High Wycombe HP13 (minimum of one day per week on site)
£36,000 - £38,000 + £312 working-from-home allowance
We’re looking for a talented Individual Giving Manager to join the Fundraising & Communications Cluster at Embrace.
The Fundraising & Communications Cluster comprises expertise in fundraising, marketing, communication, trading (web shop), supporter engagement and retention. Working collaboratively, we serve our supporters by providing authentic and engaging communications inspiring active social witness, engagement and giving to charity.
The Fundraising & Communications Cluster strengthens Embrace’s communication, education, and fundraising efforts to drive growth, so that more people engage with our content, more donors are attracted to support, and the UK church is more deeply engaged with the cause - enabling us to fund more work in the region and generate a deeper understanding of Christian service in the Middle East.
As Individual Giving Manager, you’ll help us grow sustainable income by keeping individual supporters inspired, informed and engaged - so they give again, stay longer, and deepen their support.
You will deliver an excellent supporter journey experience, project managing engaging and compelling direct and digital individual giving activity (including – but not limited to – appeals, regular giving conversion & upgrade, lapsed reactivation) and incorporating legacies marketing, raising more than £1m voluntary income each year.
What success looks like:
- Higher Life-Time Value (LTV): more second gifts, upgrades and cross channel giving; stronger legacy pipeline.
- Lower churn: reduced lapse rates for cash and regular givers.
- Better donor experience: faster thank yous, clearer impact reporting, higher satisfaction with fewer complaints/optouts.
- Sustainable mix: growth in regular giving and mid-value segments; predictable, repeatable income.
Key Responsibilities:
Supporter Experience & Journeys
- Map and continually improve journeys: welcome → second gift; regular giving nurture/upgrade; mid-value; legacy prospecting; lapsed reactivation; complaint recovery.
- Set cadence and channel mix (email, mail, phone, SMS, social, events, digital) for consistent, donor‑first communications in appropriate channels and accessible formats.
- Donor first approach: clear, inclusive language; accessible formats; low‑friction giving/retention flows and personalisation e.g. name, last gift, interests, location, project etc.
- Collaborate with Content & Communications colleagues to deliver content that shares the impact of support i.e. what donors make possible and Embrace’s brand story.
Segmentation, Testing & Insight
- Track Regular Giving net growth; diagnose attrition drivers and fix root causes; maintain acceptable Return on Investment (ROIs).
- Lead supporter segmentation (by behaviour & interest) and A/B testing (offer, timing, upgrade prompts).
- Adopt an evidence-based, test and learn‑ approach; analyse appeals, campaign performance and share insights to drive decisions.
- Work with colleagues to build insight dashboard and understanding of retention.
Mid‑Value & Legacy Development
- Steward mid‑value donors with tailored journeys; warm handovers to and from Major Giving Manager.
- Develop and test legacy propositions and routes to market to grow enquiries and pledges.
Acquisition & Cross‑Sell
- Project manage individual giving product development and testing; identify new audiences and routes to market.
- Collaborate with Web Shop team and the Digital Marketing Campaigns Manager to optimise Alternative Gifts and cross-sell opportunities focusing on a digital first approach.
Cross-Team Collaboration
- Work closely with the Supporter Experience Team to ensure that supporter journeys are being optimised and feedback from supporters is being captured and acted upon.
- Commission and work with the CRM and Systems Manager to develop clear and understandable dashboards, ensuring that the insights are used to develop plans and measure performance.
- Closely liaise with the Legacy administration team, working with them to ensure the packs and information are up to date and legacy marketing information complies with the latest Institute of Legacy Management standards.
- Develop an understanding of the Partner projects and Advocacy agenda, ensure all supporter briefings are aligned to agreed messaging.
Organisation-wide Contribution
- Model Embrace’s values of trust, respect, integrity, and compassion.
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and compliance with GDPR and charity regulations.
- Actively support cross-team collaboration and organisational goals. Maintain CRM hygiene.
Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge:
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent (E.g. practical experience within fundraising).
- Member of Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
- Proven individual giving or CRM led retention experience in a charity, membership or subscription context.
- Hands‑on journey design and automation.
- Strong data literacy: segmentation, dashboards (CRM/Excel), test and learn.
- Excellent written communication—able to brief compelling, impacted content and clear supporter updates.
- Practical project management; calm under pressure; collaborative and solutions focused.
- Working knowledge of GDPR/PECR and best practice supporter care.
- Experience stewarding mid-value supporters and legacy pipelines.
- Experience with payment recovery tools and card update flows.
- Familiarity with UK charity sector metrics and fundraising codes of practice.
Personal qualities:
- Donor-first mindset, inclusive and empathetic.
- Curious, evidence driven, and comfortable iterating.
- High integrity, discretion and good judgment.
- Highly motivated and results driven.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Passionate about the work of Embrace, with the ability to enthuse and engage others.
- A natural collaborator who enjoys working as part a team to deliver organisation wide objectives.
Tools & systems:
- CRM Dashboards & analysis.
- Payments: Direct Debit management, card‑updater/failed‑payment recovery.
- Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Planner), project boards.
If this sounds like you, please apply on our vacancies page.
Closing date: 5.00pm on Monday, 15th June 2026.
Embrace the Middle East is an equal opportunity employer. In line with our recruitment policy, we are committed to attracting and selecting staff solely based on merit- skills, qualifications, and ability to perform- regardless of age, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or socioeconomic background. Our recruitment process is structured, transparent, and designed to eliminate bias, ensuring that every candidate receives fair treatment and consideration. All job opportunities are advertised openly, and selection decisions are based on clear, pre-defined criteria and objective assessment methods. We stand by the values of dignity, fairness, and inclusion in all our communications and activities.
We are looking for an experienced and highly organised grant manager with exceptional communication and relationship building skills, to manage all aspects of grants from The Christie Charity to the NHS Trust.
The role will take responsibility for collating project information and supporting internal teams to communicate and demonstrate project impact and ensure accountability to our external partners and audiences.
This is an exciting time to join The Christie charity as we embark on a period of transformational growth with the launch of key capital appeals enabling us to see a real step change in our income. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join our successful fundraising team at this exciting time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Dog Aid Scotland
Dog Aid Scotland is celebrating its 70th anniversary of creating and protecting loving homes across Scotland. The charity helps keep dogs with their owners whenever possible and when that’s not possible, we find dogs new homes, giving them hope for a future.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a long standing charity entering a period of growth and investment with a focus on helping many more dogs and their owners. The charity will look to increase the scale of its work, significantly increasing awareness of the importance and impact of Dog Aid Scotland while ensuring financial sustainability through fundraising and income diversification.
The Role
The Finance Manager will have responsibility for and oversight of the financial management within Dog Aid Scotland, reporting directly to the Chief Executive. This will include day to day financial functions across the charity, working closely across the small but dedicated team, to ensure the organisation operates effectively and sustainably. The role will support the charities strategic objectives including long term financial sustainability and ensuring compliance with charity governance standards.
This is a part time role working as part of a small, dedicated team who aim to create happy homes for dogs across Scotland. Although it will be expected to be in the office each week, some hybrid working will be available.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic finance and business leadership, responsible for all of charities accounts and financial processes
- Financial planning and budgeting, including putting together budgets, producing forecasts and management accounts
- Working closely with CEO on long term financial planning that aligns and enables wider charity strategy
- Compliance, systems and controls, including oversight of Xero accounting system and ensuring compliance with charity financial regulations
For more information and how to apply please see Job Pack
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working alongside the other Finance Manager (job-share partner) and the Co-Director, this role is responsible for ensuring the charity’s finances are effectively managed and that financial records are accurate and up-to-date. The postholder will collaborate closely with their job-share counterpart; together, they will be jointly accountable for the smooth operation of the organisation’s financial systems, while maintaining clearly defined areas of responsibility.
This role has a primary focus on the operational delivery of finance functions, including day-to-day processing and book-keeping related to income. It will ensure robust financial controls, accurate record-keeping, and efficient financial processes, supporting Women for Refugee Women to operate effectively and maintain strong financial discipline.
Location: Old Street, London (Hybrid) * Please note that we are based in a women-only building.
Accountable to: Co-Director
Salary and hours: £44,289 - £49,339 pro rata (dependent on experience), 21 hours per week, plus benefits
Length of contract: Permanent
Purpose of the role: Working alongside the other Finance Manager (job-share partner) and the Co-Director, this role is responsible for ensuring the charity’s finances are effectively managed and that financial records are accurate and up-to-date. The postholder will collaborate closely with their job-share counterpart; together, they will be jointly accountable for the smooth operation of the organisation’s financial systems, while maintaining clearly defined areas of responsibility.
This role has a primary focus on the operational delivery of finance functions, including day-to-day processing and book-keeping related to income. It will ensure robust financial controls, accurate record-keeping, and efficient financial processes, supporting Women for Refugee Women to operate effectively and maintain strong financial discipline.
Key responsibilities
Finance Administration
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Together with the Finance Manager (Strategic) and the Co-Director, ensure that the charity’s finances are well managed and accounts are kept up to date.
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Maintain overall responsibility for accounts receivable, and support the Finance Manager (Strategic) with accounts payable.
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Working together with the Finance Manager (Strategic), ensure all income and expenditure is entered onto the electronic book-keeping system (currently Quickbooks) accurately and in a timely manner, and assigned to relevant funds in accordance with funders’ requirements and restrictions.
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Ensure all donation details are correctly entered into the Donorfy fundraising database.
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Ensure imported data in the accounting systems reconciles accurately with recorded transactions, and produce bank reconciliations as needed.
Finance Management
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Implement and monitor day-to-day financial controls, ensuring all processes meet audit and internal control standards. Ensure proper document storage, coding and audit trails for all transactions.
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Support the Finance Manager (Strategic) in reviewing and updating operational finance procedures and ensuring organisation-wide compliance.
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Working closely with the Finance Manager (Strategic) and the Co-Director, support improvements to finance systems and workflows.
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Act as a bank signatory where appropriate.
Income Management
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Ensure that all grants and other income due to the charity are received and managed in line with funder conditions and restrictions.
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Issue and track invoices to ensure all income owed to the charity is collected promptly.
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Ensure all cheques / cash income received is deposited into the current account in a timely manner.
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Support fundraising and individual giving colleagues by providing accurate, timely financial information on a weekly basis to strengthen donor stewardship and reporting.
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Maintain accurate records of gift aid declarations made. Prepare and submit regular Gift Aid claims to maximise eligible income.
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Maintain accurate records of gift-in-kind and pro bono donations, organisational assets and restricted funds.
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Ensure all income is recorded consistently across both the financial system and the fundraising database, working closely with the Individual Giving Manager to ensure alignment and information flow.
Operational Reporting & Support
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Provide financial administration support across the organisation, including for delivery teams and fundraising colleagues.
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Work closely with the Finance Manager (Strategic) to ensure accurate information flows between operational processing and financial planning/reporting.
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Provide responsive support to staff, helping them navigate finance processes confidently and consistently.
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Support the Finance Manager (Strategic) to prepare quarterly financial updates and Management accounts, as well as annual financial statements.
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Support the Finance Manager (Strategic) and Co-Director with payroll, pension reports and human resources management when required.
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Attend the quarterly Finance & HR committee meetings and contribute to preparing papers as needed.
General
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Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post.
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Support wider organisational activities as needed, including on occasion in the evenings or at weekends.
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Meet regularly for line management, supervision and appraisal with the Co-Director.
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Identify own training needs and undertake relevant training and development, approved by the Co-Director.
Women for Refugee Women supports women seeking safety in the UK to rebuild their lives and campaigns alongside them for a compassionate asylum system.
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Fundraising Development Manager to join the Bright Shadow team at a pivotal moment for our charity.
Responsible for developing and delivering Bright Shadow’s long-term income strategy, you will play an important role at the heart of our organisation. As well as managing our funding pipeline and relationships with funders and donors, you will build a diverse and sustainable funding portfolio to support our ambitious creative programme for people living with and affected by dementia.
Why this role?
Bright Shadow has secured funding for this new position for the next three years, and we’re looking for someone to join our team at a pivotal moment. Our award-winning Zest programme is expanding in autumn 2026, we’re building our Dementia Arts Quality Framework, and we’re continuing to expand our capacity to co-create projects thanks to our Campfire Conversations and Open Forums.
Our team is small but mighty, including our fantastic inclusive board of trustees, two of whom live with dementia. We know we need to add an experienced fundraising manager to our team to help us build our community of support. Could that be you?
About the role
Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, you will:
- Develop and implement a long-term fundraising strategy
- Build and manage a strong funding pipeline across trusts and foundations, individuals, corporates, commissioning and earned income
- Write compelling funding applications and reports
- Develop new income streams and partnerships
- Steward relationships with funders, donors and key stakeholders
- Ensure robust systems for tracking income, reporting and compliance
This role combines strategy, relationship-building and hands-on delivery, and will play a central role in shaping Bright Shadow’s future.
About us
Founded in 2009, at Bright Shadow we do dementia differently. Serving Kent and Medway, we make ambitious, enriching, joyful experiences that use the power of the arts and creativity to enable people living with dementia – and those who give care – to live happy, healthy lives.
We understand the impact of a diagnosis, yet our work fosters positivity: focusing on what we can do, not what we can’t. People with dementia, family members, expert artists and other professionals are all part of co-creating our high quality artistic work.
Our trademark Zest groups, wider creative programme, and our training and resources for organisations seeking to be dementia inclusive, are all rooted in our passionate belief in authentic relationship-centred care.
About you
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a strong track record of securing income from multiple sources
- Is an excellent writer and communicator
- Can think strategically while delivering day-to-day fundraising activity
- Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
- Builds strong relationships and works collaboratively
- Is passionate about creativity, community and living well with dementia
Experience in digital fundraising, commissioning or the arts/health sector would be an advantage.
Role details
Post reports to: Chief Executive
Post works alongside: Chief Executive, Director of Creative Research
Hours: 0.6 FTE – 3 days (21 hours) per week. Working pattern negotiable. Occasionally, flexibility may be required to ensure duties are delivered to a high standard and within deadlines (3 days per week)
Location: Remote, with some travel for meetings required.
Salary: £38,000 FTE (£22,800 pro rata)
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Bright Shadow is a creative organisation where people living with dementia and our supporters live well and enjoy making our own high quality art.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our award-winning fundraising team, to join us in an exciting new role of Legacy and In Memory Manager (Lead).
At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women, and that’s why we will always strive to do more for our patients and families. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals, and to make our hospital feel just like home.
This role requires someone with experience in legacy administration and promotion and/or in memory fundraising, as well as excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset. We need someone with previous experience in relationship management and income generation - ideally within a legacy and/or in memory setting - who is able to lead and inspire our supporters and staff in order to generate long term income and awareness for the charity.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of legacy marketing and in-memory fundraising strategies to drive sustained income growth and supporter retention
- Be self-motivated, independent and target-driven
- Act as the subject matter expert on legacy administration and in-memory giving, providing guidance, training, and mentoring while promoting a strong culture of philanthropy
- Manage all aspects of legacy casework, including complex and contentious cases, ensuring effective stakeholder relationships and full compliance with legal, regulatory, and best practice standards
- Oversee data management, reporting, and analysis to generate insights, improve processes, and support accurate forecasting and long-term financial planning
- Collaborate across teams to maximise fundraising opportunities, enhance donor engagement across channels, and deliver impactful events and integrated giving initiatives
- Posses a natural confidence in talking to people with high emotional intelligence and resilience due to the sensitive nature of the role, with excellent communication and relationship building skills.
What we offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
- Generous annual leave entitlement with additional leave for long service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Employee Assistance Program and Lifestyle Savings
- Free flu jabs
- Cycle to work scheme
- Charity events throughout the year
- Employer enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme with 8% employer contribution
- Ongoing commitment to education and professional development
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
PLEASE NOTE: Within our organisation, this role is titled Legacy and In Memory Lead. This reflects our internal structure and does not change the scope or responsibilities described in this advert.
We will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.
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Purpose of the role:
To lead and deliver Back Up’s People and Culture strategy, ensuring the organisation attracts, develops and retains a high-performing and engaged workforce aligned to its values and strategic objectives.
To act as a trusted advisor to SMT on all people-related matters, providing expert guidance on organisational development, culture, and workforce planning.
To oversee the effective delivery of HR operations, ensuring high-quality administration, compliance, and continuous improvement, with day-to-day processes delivered through the HR, People and Culture Administrator.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitment and Staffing:
· Oversee best practice in inclusive recruitment, ensuring alignment with Back Up’s values and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
· Partner with SMT and hiring managers to identify current and future workforce needs and develop effective recruitment and workforce planning strategies.
· Ensure role descriptions are consistent, future-focused, and aligned with organisational design and strategic priorities.
· Provide strategic oversight of recruitment processes, ensuring quality, consistency, and positive candidate experience.
· Monitor recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-hire, diversity of applicants, conversion rates) and implement improvements.
· Oversee onboarding processes to ensure a consistent and high-quality experience for new starters.
· Ensure exit interview processes are delivered effectively and that feedback is analysed to inform retention strategies.
Employee Relations and Culture:
· Foster a positive, inclusive and values-led workplace culture where employees feel engaged and supported.
· Lead on complex employee relations matters, providing expert advice, managing organisational risk, and ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
· Coach and support managers in addressing employee relations issues, performance concerns, and employee wellbeing matters.
· Work with internal groups (e.g. Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion) to design and deliver initiatives that strengthen engagement and organisational culture.
· Lead on staff engagement approaches (e.g. surveys, feedback mechanisms, action planning), ensuring insight is captured and acted upon.
· Working with the SMT develop a programme of internal communications relating to people management, organisational culture and behaviours
Payroll and Benefits:
· Oversee monthly payroll, pension and benefits processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
· Ensure appropriate controls, reconciliation processes, and data validation are in place, with day-to-day administration managed by the HR Administrator.
· Lead on benefits review and benchmarking to ensure Back Up remains competitive and aligned with organisational values.
Learning and Development:
· Support the SMT to identify training needs and implement professional development programmes for staff and trustees which are tailored to individual and Charity goals.
· Work closely with the People Development volunteer supporting team member coaching, awareness and self-development.
· Oversee the delivery and effectiveness of the induction and ongoing learning programmes
· Lead on the e-learning programme, ensuring content is relevant, impactful, and meets regulatory requirements
Performance Management:
· Oversee performance management processes, ensuring they are consistent, fair, and aligned with Back Up’s values and behaviours.
· Provide guidance and coaching to managers on performance management, including managing underperformance and supporting development.
· Line Management of HR, People and Culture administrator providing clear direction, development support and quality assurance across HR administration.
HR Systems, Data and Insight:
- Oversee HR systems to ensure they are fit for purpose, user-friendly, and effectively support organisational needs.
- Ensure data integrity and robust reporting processes are in place across all HR systems.
- Analyse HR metrics and provide insight and recommendations to SMT.
- Use data to inform workforce planning, organisational development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Best Practice, Policy Development and Compliance:
· Review and update our staff handbook and HR policies and procedures using Back Up’s tone of voice and ensuring compliance with UK employment law and best practice.
· Ensure all staff are aware of and understand HR policies and procedures through effective communication and training.
· Identify and manage HR-related risks, escalating significant issues where appropriate.
· Support organisational audits by ensuring HR systems, records, and processes are compliant and well maintained.
· Stay informed about changes in employment legislation and recommend necessary adjustments to policies.
· Support us to be leaders in inclusive workplace practices delivery of the Disability Confident scheme.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Collaborate with the SMT to align People and Culture operational practice with Charity goals.
· Oversee annual staff survey.
· Manage HR-related budgets, including training and development costs.
· Provide ad-hoc reports and analysis on HR metrics to inform decision-making.
· Support the ethical and responsible use of AI and other technologies across the charity to support our ability to deliver for people with spinal cord injury.
The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope of this role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
Experience
- CIPD qualification, equivalent experience may be considered.
- Proven experience in HR management, preferably within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all
- levels of the organisation.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Team lead or Line management experience.
Knowledge and Skills
· Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
· Ability to develop and deliver training programmes effectively.
· Knowledge of recruitment best practice and employee engagement strategies.
· Attention to detail.
Desirable:
· Understanding of issues faced by people affected by spinal cord injury (SCI).
· Experience of working in the charity or not-for-profit sector; and inspiring and motivating volunteers.
Please Note: We currently review application only through Charity Jobs ATS. Please apply through Charity jobs as we will not be accepting offline applications.
Closing date: Rolling recruitment
Closing date: Rolling recruitment
How to apply:
• Please Note: We currently review application only through Charity Jobs ATS. Please apply through Charity jobs as we will not be accepting offline applications.
• The Charity Jobs Link:
• Charity Jobs will ask you for a CV & Cover Letter (CVs alone will not be accepted).
• Please complete equal opportunities form on charity Jobs. This form will be kept separate from your application and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in, but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
We will acknowledge receipt of your application and then let you know if you are to
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

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The Digital and Data Lead plays a key role in ensuring the Charity’s digital systems and data are effective, reliable and used to their full potential across the organisation. Working closely with the Digital and Data Manager, the post holder will lead on the day to day development, optimisation and use of the Charity’s CRM (Salesforce) and wider digital systems. The role also provides high quality support, insight and training to colleagues.
The role combines strong technical capability with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight, practical improvements and robust governance. This supports informed decision making across the Charity.
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Role purpose
The Head of Finance is a key member of the Charity’s senior management team, working closely with the chief executive, directors, and trustees. The head of finance will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Charity, including budgeting, reporting, audit, payroll, and pensions. Managing the finance manager and management accountant, the Head of Finance will ensure the effective running of the finance department and smooth day-to-day processes. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be a key advisor on strategic financial decisions, balancing meticulous operational control with strategic planning.
As the Head of Finance, you will:
- Proactively contribute to the development and delivery of the Charity’s strategy through developing long-term financial planning to underpin our objectives.
- Act as senior finance business partner to the senior leadership team, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
- Lead on the annual audit and production of statutory accounts, ensuring effective management of the audit process.
- Support the rest of the Charity team to become financially informed and comfortable understanding financial performance, control, and accountability.
Main responsibilities
Financial controls, reporting, and operational finance
- Lead the finance function of the Charity, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial management and reporting.
- Ensure that appropriately robust internal financial and operational controls are in place.
- Ensure that our unrestricted and restricted funds and accounting records are maintained in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practice.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly management accounts and other reports are produced by the finance team and distributed to members of the senior management team, encouraging ownership of departmental budgets.
- Manage and oversee accounts receivable and payable, ensuring strong cash management.
- Ensure all banking facilities, financial systems, and internal processes function to a high standard and enable the Charity to carry out its transactional and operational financial functions.
- Lead financial risk identification and mitigation, working closely with the chief executive and leadership team, and reporting to the board of trustees.
Financial administration and governance
- Manage the production of statutory accounts in line with the Charity SORP and lead the annual external audit process.
- Oversee our tax affairs, including PAYE, national insurance, corporation tax, VAT, and gift aid.
- Responsible for our payroll and pensions functions.
- Maintain and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and controls, working closely with the fundraising and operations teams to ensure organisational efficiency.
- Identify and escalate financial risks to the chief executive and board
- Line manage and support the management accountant and finance manager, ensuring professional development and high-quality output.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
We are looking for candidates with demonstrable strategic financial leadership spanning organisational planning, budgeting, risk, and reporting. You will have:
- You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, OR CIMA)
- Excellent knowledge of charity financial management, SORP, and audit is essential.
- Experience of effective budget setting and implementing controls and processes to manage and monitoring budgets
- Firm understanding of risk management
- Experience of improving policies and processes in comparable organisations
- Success in delivering increased cost effectiveness
- Evidence of building financial impact and performance metrics and reporting
- Understanding of the requirements of legislation, Charity Commission and professional body guidance on a being a well-run and financially accountable Charity
- Considerable experience of management and development of staff
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
- A strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and make decisions in line with the charity’s needs as part of a team
- Strong change management skills with experience of managing teams through change
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and communicate financial information to a non-specialist audience
- Strong organisational development skills, able to identify and act on opportunities to drive performance in business
- Experience of the charity or not-for-profit environment (this could be gained as a trustee) preferably with some understanding of charity funding and investment management
- Collaborative working style with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Resilient with a flexible, creative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
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Teesdale Community Resources (TCR) is looking for a dynamic and values-led Charity Director to provide strategic leadership as the organisation enters an exciting new phase of growth and development.
TCR is a well-established charity at the heart of the Teesdale community. We deliver a wide range of activities, services, and opportunities for people of all ages, with a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion, creativity, connection, and reducing rural isolation.
Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, this leading role at TCR will provide strategic vision and governance oversight, develop and grow regional and national partnerships, generate sustainable grant and commercial funding streams, and have overall responsibility for the delivery of the charitable aims.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a friendly and committed team and shape the continued development of an organisation that makes a real difference within the local community.
Application Process
Please submit:
- An up-to-date CV; and
- A covering letter demonstrating your suitability for the role and how your skills and experience meet the person specification (max 2 sides of A4, font size no smaller than 11).
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached for further information about the role and requirements.
Key Dates
- Closing date for applications: 9th June 2026, 23.55pm
- Interviews expected to take place: w/c 15th June 2026 Please note that dates and timings may be subject to change.
Additional Information
Appointment to this role will be subject to:
- Satisfactory completion of 2 references
- An enhanced DBS check
- Confirmation of the right to work in the UK
TCR is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented as part of the application or interview process.
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