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We are seeking an exceptional relationship fundraiser who thrives on delivering impact to lead high-value fundraising at PDSA.

Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship. We deliver over 2 million treatments every year and handle over 300 emergencies every day. In fact, we treat more pets than all other UK vet charities combined.   

We have ambitious plans ahead and philanthropy will play a vital role in ensuring we can expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this, we need passionate and creative individuals who are ready to deliver change and ensure that all our supporters have a rewarding experience with our Charity.

If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us.

As a Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will:

• Lead, manage and develop a talented team, guiding them through the full employee life cycle.
• Create and deliver fundraising strategies to grow income from high-value donors, trusts, and philanthropic partners.
• Identify, cultivate and steward relationships with major donors and legacy pledgers to secure long-term support.
• Manage a portfolio of strategic partnerships, delivering exceptional stewardship and tailored engagement.
• Oversee prospect research, pipeline management, and due diligence processes for all of high-value.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align philanthropic objectives with organisational priorities and campaigns.
• Represent PDSA at high-profile events and networking opportunities, enhancing our visibility and reputation.
• Use insights and analysis to refine strategies, maximise impact, and ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards.

As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will be a passionate and results-driven fundraising professional with a proven track record in securing and managing high-value partnerships. With deep knowledge of philanthropy, you excel at building strong relationships and delivering impact.

We’re seeking someone with:

• Expertise in philanthropic giving.
• Proven success in securing and managing six and seven figure partnerships.
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Experience working with senior staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Expertise in creating compelling donor proposals and impact reports.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Analytical skills to assess and improve fundraising performance.
• Knowledge of CRM systems for donor management.

At PDSA, we care for both pets and people. As part of our team, you will enjoy a supportive, flexible working environment, along with a range of great benefits designed to make you feel valued:

• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per year.
• Remote and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
• Special days off – including a paid Volunteering Day, a Celebration Day for something meaningful to you, and a dedicated Wellbeing Day to focus on yourself.
• Generous pension schemes, starting at 5% contributions and increasing up to 10%.
• Life Assurance policy (4x annual salary) to give you peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 for confidential support.
• Retail and Holiday Discounts via our fetch platform, giving you access to a wide range of deals.

PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.

To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

This is a new role which will help to deliver a pilot strategy to grow long-term sustainable income by enhancing Breast Cancer Now’s on-the-ground presence locally.

Joining the relationship fundraising team and working closely with the high value partnerships team, this role is responsible for cultivating new long-term relationships and, in turn, driving fundraising income.

Uniquely, the post holder will help to implement a large-scale trial to further grow Tickled Pink, an award-winning partnership between Asda, Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! which has raised over £100m. The goal is to grow both engagement and future income by directly supporting colleagues across Asda stores in their local area.

In addition, this role will establish and grow a portfolio of supporters in the northwest by cultivating relationships with new and warm supporters including individuals, clubs, societies and local companies. It will also line manage two community fundraisers based in Scotland. 

What’s special about this role is that you’ll be working alongside a supportive, innovative and fun team which has delivered continued growth in fundraising over the last five years.

The is the first time the charity has had a community fundraiser locally based in the northwest. It is one of five new roles being introduced as part of the pilot, and the goal is that they all become permanent. 

About you 

You’re a pro at cultivating long term relationships with a variety of new supporters to generate income, and have great community fundraising experience working with individuals, local companies and clubs and societies.

You’re proactive and can work in a flexible and agile way; perhaps you’ve helped to deliver successful pilots in the past. You’re solution focused and experienced in developing and delivering ideas to grow income and engagement in the short and long term.

With great communication skills, you’re a team player and love working independently as well as part of a large team with various stakeholders.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This is a remote role, and the candidate will need to be based in Manchester, Liverpool or the surrounding area. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as to our offices in London, Sheffield and Glasgow.  

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now Recruitment team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date  

10 September 9 am

Interview date

First stage interview 15 September 2025

Second stage interview week commencing 22 September 2025

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

We’re looking for a skilled and energetic Marketing & Communications Manager to deliver campaigns and communications that grow awareness, deepen engagement, and drive action. You’ll lead the day-to-day planning and execution of marketing projects across digital, print, PR, and in-store channels.

Working closely with the Brand Lead, you’ll support colleagues across the charity and manage one direct report. This role suits someone who is hands-on, organised, creatively minded, and comfortable juggling priorities in a collaborative environment.

About Traid

Traid is a charity retailer on a mission to change fashion for good.

In the UK, Traid collects and curates quality second-hand clothes for resale in its London charity shops, giving fashion a new lease of life. Globally, Traid funds projects that support the people who make our clothes, including garment workers, organic cotton farmers, and their families, helping to build a future of positive change.

 Established in 1999, Traid was the first charity to have the environmental benefits of extending the life of clothing formally recognised as a charitable objective by the Charity Commission. Today, it is the only UK charity retailer dedicated to addressing the fashion industry’s impact, combining practical action with education to drive lasting change in how we produce, consume, and value clothing. Traid is an accredited London Living Wage employer.

Skills and Experience:

• Exceptional project manager with good experience in multi channel campaign delivery
• Strong background in marketing and communications (fashion or charity sector preferred)
• Be willing to be hands on with all aspects of campaign delivery – from events set up to in-store installations.
• Good eye for visuals and storytelling across formats.
• Experience using software such as Canva, Adobe Suite, Mailchimp, and WordPress, etc.
• Experience with analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Meta insights, Hotjar etc.
• Excellent organisational and collaborative skills.
• Passionate about second-hand clothing and a strong interest in fashion and the fashion industry

To apply, please submit your covering letter and CV. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Salary: £35,234 – £46,385

Contract: Full-time (4 days considered)

Location: London office – 2 days per week (Abbey Wood)

Closing date: 2^nd September

Benefits of working with us include: Flexible working arrangements, Generous holiday entitlement, Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.

We have a great opportunity for a Database Manager working for a small but mighty charity, reporting to the Head of Fundraising. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as they invest in new CRM systems and build a data-driven culture.

You’ll play a key role in shaping how data supports fundraising, volunteering, and retail operations — with plenty of scope for innovation and leadership.

As part of this exciting role, you’ll lead the management of multiple databases, support teams with training and reporting, and ensure data is used effectively to drive supporter engagement. You’ll be the go-to expert for CRM strategy and implementation, helping the charity maximise its impact through smart data use.

• Proven experience managing CRM systems, ideally in a fundraising or charity environment
• Strong analytical and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence in delivering training and building cross-team relationships

If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference 2691AJ.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here: https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

We seek a highly capable Membership and Office Administrator to support the work of the Society’s professional Office based at University College London.

The role will focus primarily on supporting and communicating with the Society’s extensive membership, which largely comprises practising historians in higher education and other sectors, as well as prospective members, applicants for the Society’s extensive research funding programme, and members of the public.

The role holder will report to the Membership and Programmes Manager and will also assist in the running of the Society’s research funding schemes. This is a hybrid position which supports home / remote working as the predominant model. As part of a small Office team, the post holder will in addition assist with the administration and efficient running of the Office on a daily basis. The Society offers an employer contributor pension of 12% and a friendly, supportive and highly professional working environment.

The Royal Historical Society is the UK’s foremost learned society and membership organisation for the support and promotion of historians and historical research and teaching in higher education and related sectors.

As a registered charity, founded in 1868 and now with more than 6,500 Fellows and Members, the Society champions the discipline of history within higher education and well beyond. Our remit is to support historians of all kinds to undertake and encourage historical research and understanding; to advocate for history and its practitioners; to represent history as a discipline and historians as a group; and to promote greater equality and representation within historical practice.

Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity and has been supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire since 1998. We are professional, passionate, collaborative and supportive charity that provides guidance to everyone who is in need of support.

Join Our Team as an Office Manager at hyh!
Are you passionate about creating a positive and efficient work environment? We are looking for a dedicated Office Manager to be at the heart of hyh, ensuring our office runs smoothly and our workplace remains inclusive, safe, and effective for all employees and volunteers.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee office management, facilities, and Health and Safety, while also serving as our primary contact for external IT and Data Protection suppliers.

As a key member of our Leadership Team, you will embody hyh’s values and contribute to making our organization an exceptional place to work, driving outstanding results for young people. If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead by example, we want to hear from you!

What can we offer you?

• A supportive, knowledgeable team and organisation 
• 25 days annual leave per annum (in addition to Bank Holidays & Public Holidays)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• People's Pension Plan contribution
• Group Life Insurance plan
• Opportunities for personal and career development
• Hybrid working - option to work from home up to 2 days per week
• An additional annual leave day on your Birthday
• Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
• Medicash & Employee Assistance Programme - support with wellbeing & personal struggles/ Heath Cash Back Scheme

Full Job Description available attached to Job Advert.

If you are open, big hearted, passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well, then we would love to hear from you!

Please apply via the link on the vacancy found on our website submitting a cover letter  or a short video along with your CV . If you require any adjustments to support your application please let us know and we will be happy to help where we can.  Closing Date Monday 8th September 2025 @ 9.00 am.

Interview Process 

Inteview date TBC If succesful to next stage a personal interview will be held date to be confirmed.

Equal Opportunities

We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.

hyh strives to be an equal opportunities and inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so

Harris Hill has an exciting opportunity, for an experienced Public Affairs and Media Officer, to join an organisation based in central London for approximately 4.5 months, full time, on a hybrid basis with 2dpw in the office. 

We are looking for a self starter who can work with minimal supervision, helping promote the work to media and politicians to change the view and treatment of people with mental health.

You will work within the Public Affairs and Media team on specific projects and campaigns, whilst supporting on other communications needs as they arise.

We are looking for a suitable candidate who possesses the following skills and experience.

Experience of working in Politics, Policy, or communications. 

Written for political and media audiences.

Understanding of current affairs and political processes.

Have worked directly and met politicians. 

Creative ability

Basic knowledge of Social media platforms.

Ability to respond to media requests.

A full JD and details are available upon request, so if you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please apply ASAP, as the client is wishing to see CV's as they arise.

Deadline - Tuesday 2nd September

Interview - Wednesday 10th September

ROLE DESCRIPTION 

As leaders within Get Further, our Programme Managers play an important part in managing the delivery of our tuition programmes and the growth and development of the organisation. The successful applicant will take over the case load of one of our Programme Managers while she is on secondment to another project. The key outcomes for this role are: 

• Team: Directly line manage a team of 3-6 Programme Coordinators and Salaried Tutors and be accountable for the management of tutors within your colleges, contributing to Get Further as a whole meeting or exceeding our programme delivery KPIs 
• FE partners: Achieve high FE partner satisfaction by delivering a high impact programme and developing strong relationships at multiple levels with our existing and prospective FE partners.  
• Strategy and organisational development: Lead strategic projects and priorities as needed to develop the organisation, programmes and programme delivery. 
• Project: Work closely with the Head of Resits Tuition Programme to support in the medium-term implementation of the EEF RCT. 

As Get Further is a rapidly growing organisation, you will be encouraged to find new solutions to operational challenges and suggest better ways of working where possible, and you will be encouraged to take on bigger projects and carve out areas of responsibility for yourself depending on your interests. 

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about improving social mobility and tackling educational inequality. It will be of particular interest to someone wanting to further develop their managerial and stakeholder experience whist also being able to lead the charity across aspects of its work.

Get Further is committed to the quality of the roles we offer. The successful candidate will be offered genuine learning and development opportunities and the chance to join meetings and networks with senior leaders across the education system. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

The successful candidate will be an accomplished professional, with experience of working effectively in the education sector, or at manager / senior officer level in a programme management role. They will build positive, supportive relationships with college teachers, team members, tutors, and wider stakeholders. They will be a constructive and pro-active manager of people, with a commitment to delivering excellent standards within their team. 

Programme Coordinators 

You will be responsible for line managing a team of 3-6 Programme Coordinators to deliver a high impact programme that achieves or exceeds Get Further’s organisational KPIs. To achieve this, we expect you will: 

• Hold PCs to high standards of programme delivery 
• Build an effective and high performing PC team 
• Play an active role in ensuring that the programmes team as a whole is on track to meet or exceed programme delivery KPIs
• Support PCs with their professional development 

Tutors 

Our tutors are instrumental to us delivering a high-impact programme. You will be accountable for the overall high performance of the tutors delivering tuition within the FE partners for which you are responsible. To achieve this, we expect you will: 

• Support and hold PCs to account for the frontline management of tutors and lead tutors 
• Resolve or further escalate tutor performance management issues that PCs have escalated as per the Tutor Performance Policy 
• Ensure that performance management issues are effectively tracked and made visible to the CPO and work with the CPO and wider Executive team to resolve persistent issues 
• Along with Curriculum Managers, lead the design and delivery of tutor training, ongoing tutor development, and the tutor community work 

FE Partners 

You will be responsible for delivering high impact programmes with Get Further’s FE partners, including ensuring that we achieve programme quality and impact KPIs and developing strong relationships at multiple levels within our FE partner. To achieve this we expect you will: 

• Line manage a team of PCs to deliver a high impact programme 
• Proactively build high quality working relationships with staff within our FE partners 
• Understand college needs and concerns so that we can proactively address them during programme delivery 
• Proactively look for ways that we can work more closely with colleges and demonstrating our value to them and commitment to the FE sector 
• Lead the preparation of college level impact reports and ensure the ongoing effective capture of impact data, testimonials and case studies to support report creation 

Strategic projects and priorities 

Get Further is a fast-developing charity, as a member of our small but mighty team we want our programme managers to be true leaders within the organisation, playing an active role in shaping and developing the charity into the future. 

• Over the course of the year, we work on various strategic projects and priorities to advance the overall running of Get Further and you may have the opportunity to take a leadership role in these. 
• You will have opportunities to engage and provide input, as well as your own project ideas, at an Exec and Board level on Get Further’s longer term strategy and direction. 

Sales 

• Collaborating with the Head of Resits Tuition Programmes to support and engage in sales activities to ensure Get Further meets growth goals related to college partnerships and student numbers, while securing new partnerships in key regions and areas for expansion. In the medium-term these goals will be closely tied to the requirements of the EEF RCT. 
• Support in achieving KPIs with regards to college sales and renewals by email outreach and holding meetings. 
• Lead renewal conversations with FE partners and support new relationships as needed 

Overall development of Get Further 

As a member of a high-impact and committed team, you will also: 

• Work closely with the rest of the Get Further Team and align with our inclusive and supportive culture. 
• Prioritise Safeguarding and the safety of the young people we work with. Follow every element of the safeguarding policy without fail. 
• Represent Get Further's vision and values when meeting anyone working with or connected to the charity. 
• Take on other responsibilities commensurate with this role as needed. 

We are looking for a strategic leader with deep technical expertise and a heart for service, to modernize and strengthen our governance and financial leadership across the Church and Christian charity sector, leading with humility, transparency, awareness, listening, and empathy.

Working closely with the Head of Partner Solutions, Head of Thought Leadership and other senior leaders, in addition to overseeing our existing services, including Charity Formation and our Consultancy Helpline, you’ll help lead thought on creating and sustaining healthy, well-stewarded ministries, through existing methods such as briefing papers, design and delivery of training and our consultancy helpline, and by developing new methods and resources, as needed.

As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:

· Active membership of local church congregation.

An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.

Could this be your next role? We are looking for a new Head of Finance to lead financial strategy at scale and influence decisions at the highest level at one of the UK's most respected conservation charities.

Head of Finance
Reference: AUG20259208
Location: Flexible in UK – With regular Travel to HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £70,490.00 - £80,025.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 26 days annual leave

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader reporting to the Director of Finance, who can balance strategic vision with operational delivery, ensuring the finance function operates with agility and remains fit for purpose, providing well-informed financial decisions, transparency that are aligned with effective corporate governance. Striking this balance will be key to your success as Head of Finance.

What's the role about?

You will be accountable for a functional specialism covering the main RSPB charity, its subsidiary companies, and connected entities. This high-impact role is responsible for leading the development and coordination, of our financial controls and compliance across the RSPB, providing detailed, insightful financial analysis that supports the delivery of the RSPB’s strategic objectives.

With income and expenditure of around £200m annually, and a new finance system covering financial operations and systems integrations, you will bring proven expertise in managing large volumes of transactions, managing financial controls, running audits, and dealing with complex tax and contracts issues, leading the Financial Operations, Financial Control and Finance systems teams.

You will be a finance professional who not only brings strong technical expertise and experience but also demonstrates a clear commitment to our values and a collaborative approach to leadership. You will have the credibility and emotional intelligence to influence, engage and build trusted relationships both across the organisation and with external partners.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Qualified accountant, with at least 5 years post qualified experience.
• Outstanding analytical skills to understand complex financial performance, see the underlying major issues and strong communication skills to convey this in a simple and powerful
• Excellent knowledge of financial standards ,UK GAAP (FRS102), IFRS.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, able to develop team members for high performance and build a positive culture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present, influence and represent the functional specialism at all levels
• Collaboration skills to build partnerships, navigate politics and manage conflicts
• Business management skills to understand strategy, business functions and decision-making
• Ability to evaluate incomplete, complex and large volumes of financial information, to develop and consider a range of options and make a recommended course of action
• Proven ability to translate strategy into action, developing programmes, prioritising and leading change
• Highly competent user of Microsoft office in particular Excel

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Knowledge of the charity sector and the frameworks within which we work, including Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)

Additional Information:

• This role is home based with the requirement to regularly travel to our UKHQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire (expected to be once per month) plus occasional travel to other locations as required (overnight stays may be necessary).

Closing date: 23:59, Friday 19th September 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 29th September 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

This role will require completion of the standard pre-employment checks.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. In the cover letter section of the form you will have the opportunity to explain how you meet the criteria set above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

Shape the future of the voice of the rare condition community.

Genetic Alliance UK is looking for an exceptional Director of Engagement and Impact to transform how we connect with our 220+ member organisations, communicate our mission, and foster a thriving, supportive team culture.

If you’re a strategic leader with a gift for building relationships, crafting compelling messages, and creating positive change, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference for the 3.5 million people in the UK affected by genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions. 

Director of Engagement and Impact
Salary: £55,167 – £63,654 (with new starters usually starting at the lower end of the range)
Location: Home-based, UK (occasional travel required)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) with applications for up to 28 hours per week considered.
Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 22 Sept 2025 

About Genetic Alliance UK
Genetic Alliance UK is the national charity working to improve the lives of the 3.5 million people in the UK affected by genetic, rare and undiagnosed conditions. We are an alliance of over 220 charities and support groups, bringing together patient voices to campaign for timely diagnosis, better care, and improved access to treatments. We host Rare Disease UK and SWAN UK, and lead national activity for Rare Disease Day.

About the role
This is a new senior leadership position designed to strengthen our membership engagement, amplify our communications impact, and support a positive, collaborative working culture.

As part of our Senior Management Team, you will:

• Lead and develop our approach to engaging and supporting our diverse membership.

• Provide strategic oversight for all communications, ensuring our messages are clear, consistent and impactful across multiple audiences.

• Champion and embed systems for staff performance, development and wellbeing, ensuring our culture is inclusive, supportive, and sustainable.

You will oversee the Head of Membership and Communications, the Communications and Engagement Manager (SWAN UK), and two new posts (Communications Officer and Project Support Officer). You will also provide operational oversight of SWAN UK, and work closely with the Policy, Public Affairs and Research teams to maximise impact.

About you
We are looking for a strategic leader who combines a talent for building relationships with outstanding communication skills. You will bring experience of leading teams, delivering organisational change, and working effectively with diverse stakeholders. You will be comfortable navigating the needs of a membership organisation, and passionate about making a tangible difference for people living with rare conditions.

What we offer

• Generous pension (5% employer, 3% employee)

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and full office closure over Christmas/New Year

• Flexible, home-based working with occasional UK travel. 

• The opportunity to lead work that has a direct and lasting impact for people affected by rare conditions

Salary: £33,000 - £37,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid- 3 days per week in the London office
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: 28 days annual leave bank holidays, enhanced family leave, wellbeing allowance, professional development budget, flexible working

We have a great opportunity for a Volunteer Manager working for a fantastic welfare charity, reporting to the Head of Governance. This is an exciting chance to lead and shape a national volunteering programme, with scope to innovate, influence policy, and make a real impact across the charity. You’ll be the go-to person for all things volunteering, with the autonomy to build systems and inspire teams.

As part of this exciting role, you will champion inclusive and meaningful volunteering opportunities, lead on volunteer recruitment, training, and governance, and develop and manage the volunteer management system (Better Impact).

To be successful as the Volunteer Manager you will need:

• Experience in volunteer recruitment and management
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby and quote ref 2685AJ.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment on our website.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

 

Recruitment Officer Maternity Cover

 Hybrid – Teddington Office / FARA Shops/ Home-Based(2 days) | 12-Month FTC |

Are you an experienced Recruitment Administrator, Coordinator or Officer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a real impact in a purpose-led organisation? Join FARA Charity Shops as our Recruitment Officer and help us build inclusive, passionate, and diverse teams for our 40 FARA Charity Shops in London.

Why Join Us?

For over 30 years FARA has been transforming lives through our London charity shops and our work with vulnerable children and young people in Romania. As our Recruitment Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring we attract, hire, and retain the very best people — both paid staff and volunteers — for our London retail operations. Through this role you will help support our joint efforts to fund the highly impactful projects in Romania.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for our charity shops and support functions across London
• Post job adverts and screen CVs via platforms like Indeed and social media whilst budgeting and managing costs associated with recruitment
• Arrange and at times attend interviews with hiring managers
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and support them throughout the hiring process
• Support with the development of recruitment and volunteering policies
• Develop and maintain recruitment processes to help ensure compliance and observe best practice at all times
• Develop, organise and deliver recruitment training for hiring managers
• Contribute to targeted recruitment campaigns in collaboration with our marketing team
• Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruitment metrics
• Help grow our volunteer programme and develop pathways for volunteer engagement
• Produce insightful recruitment reports for the Senior Leadership Team
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience as a recruitment professional  (3+ years) and qualifications in the subject matter, preferably CIPD certified
• Experience working in charity retail, non-profit organisations and recruiting volunteers
• Strong knowledge of recruitment platforms and applicant tracking systems
• Experience producing reports for senior leadership
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great time management
• Passion for diversity, inclusion and collaborative working
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup and travelling to shop locations

 What We Offer

• Salary: £32 – 34k
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working model (Teddington office, shop visits + remote working)
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Full access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Team social events

Ready to make a difference?
Click Apply Now and submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re a great fit for FARA

Salary: £45,000 - £49,600

Contract: 12-month FTC

Location: London hybrid (2 days/week in office)

Closing date: 27 August

Benefits: Generous annual leave, employee assistance programme, flexible working arrangements. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior New Business Development Manager to join a new initiative that’s mobilising £20 million in philanthropic and investment capital to support climate adaptation enterprises, working within an international development charity. You’ll lead on developing and delivering a fundraising programme, building relationships with major donors, foundations, and institutions to drive real-world impact.

Working closely with senior leaders and sector partners, you’ll craft compelling campaigns, secure strategic funding, and help position the fund as a trailblazer in climate finance and international development.

To be successful as the Senior New Business Development Manager you will need:

• A strong track record of securing six-figure gifts from major donors or institutions
• Excellent project management and campaign analysis skills
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities
• Knowledge of climate finance, impact investment, or international development

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please get in touch and ask for Heather, quoting the reference 2577HB

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.