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Head of Finance
Head Office, Southampton, Hampshire
37 Hours per week, Full time
(Flexible working will be considered)
Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.
The Impact You'll Make
As our Head of Finance, you will you will drive the strength, integrity, and efficiency of our financial operations. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will hold day-to-day responsibility for all finance matters across the organisation. You won't just oversee numbers from afar—you will directly enable life-changing frontline services by ensuring financial integrity, robust budgeting, and clear risk management.
While this is a key leadership post involving board reporting and team management, our structure means you will also enjoy a hands-on approach. You will lead a dedicated team, act as a trusted business partner to senior operational managers, and manage your own suite of core finance projects to build a modern, progressive finance function.
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking finance professional who brings both technical excellence and strong leadership skills. You should possess significant accounting experience, formal accounting training, and a strong background in managing individuals or teams.
Because SSJ operates in a fast-changing environment, we need an approachable leader who can seamlessly translate complex, technical financial information into clear insights for non-financial colleagues. You will thrive here if you are passionate about process improvement, love developing people, and care deeply about supporting staff who are making a real difference to vulnerable people. A genuine alignment with our core values—Respect, Response, and Recognition—as well as a commitment to equity, diversity, and safeguarding, is essential.
Essential Qualities and Skills
Qualifications & Legal
Technical Experience & Knowledge
Leadership & Soft Skills
Desirable Skills
What we can offer you
We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:
To apply please visit:
The application process will include some supplementary questions which are an opportunity for you to illustrate how you meet the requirements for the role and why you want to work for SSJ.
We would welcome any requests for an informal chat or informal visit during the recruitment process. Please message:
Closing date: Week commencing 10th August 2026
Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing: 17th August 2026
SSJ are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.
Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.
Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Supporting people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
About GFS
Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and
young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young
women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships,
gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable.
We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional
wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a
single gender space. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.
About the job
As Head of Delivery (South) at GFS, you will play a key role in maintaining the smooth running of
programmes, supporting impact measurement, and helping to promote GFS locally and
regionally.
Full information about the role, person specification, and application process can be found in the JDPS and Job Pack.
How to apply?
To apply for a role at GFS, please submit the following:
If you require any adjustments to support your application or the interview process, please let us
know — we’re very happy to help
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Northmead House, Creekmoor, Poole, Dorset – CAN operates hybrid working
Hours: 37 (flexible/alternative hours considered)
Salary £37,000–£42,000 per annum FT
Contract length: 12 months fixed-term contract
Closing date: 9 am, 14th June
Interview date: Friday 26th June
About CAN (Community Action Network)
CAN is a not-for-profit organisation that transforms how our local VCS operates. By providing business support and building sustainable systems, we remove the administrative burdens facing community services.
We multiply the effectiveness of local action, ensuring that community services can reach more people and change more lives.
We are a membership-led organisation dedicated to building strong, healthy, diverse, and thriving communities.
About the role
If you are a passionate and collaborative professional, this is a unique opportunity to act as a system-wide connector, bringing together partners across the voluntary, community, public, and private sectors to ensure that young people and families can access the right support at the right time.
You will play a central role in developing a more connected, responsive, and prevention-focused system that improves outcomes and life chances for young people across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas.
What You Bring
We’re looking for a values-driven leader who shares our passion for volunteering and community action. Someone who believes in the power of people helping people, and wants to serve the charities, groups and volunteers making that happen every day.
If you’re the kind of person who sees potential everywhere and wants to help others reach it, we want to meet you.
Why Join CAN?
At CAN, people tell us they stay because of our values-led culture: We are compassionate, collaborative, inspirational, respectful and grounded in integrity. When you join us, you will:
Our mission is to serve and champion Doreset's voluntary and community sector.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Support Worker
Sale, Manchester
£26,130 per annum, and increases to £26,793 - Once 6-month probation is passed.
Full or Part Time opportunities available.
Additional payments for night shifts (£12 per night - £55 for sleep-in)
A charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre, we have over 70 years’ experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities.
We pride ourselves on supporting our residents and service users to live their best lives to the fullest. Offering, high quality health and personal care for long-term residents of all ages. We have five 'luxury' style homes in Sale, with modern interiors and state-of-the-art lifting equipment and mobility aids, along with a day service in Altrincham.
Come and join the fun working environment. You will be offering day to day, person centred care, which includes, activities and day trips planned weekly with residents and service users which includes – swimming, trips to the seaside, museums, sensory walks, and activity breaks across the country.
What you will receive whilst working for us:
What we want in return:
You will go home at the end of your shift satisfied and feeling like you have made a big difference to the people you support.
If this job is for you, we want to hear from you.
Help us achieve our vision that fewer people die by suicide.
We are looking for a Community Fundraiser, to help grow income, strengthen supporter relationships and unlock the power of community fundraising nationwide.
This is an exciting role within our Community and Events team. You will work in a small team to innovate and drive the delivery of a community fundraising programme to help grow our supporter base and maximise income potential. You’ll inspire and support a range of groups and organisations to raise funds for Samaritans, by building strong, long-term relationships. You’ll also identify and develop new community fundraising opportunities.
We’re looking for someone who is solution focused and enjoys working collaboratively to support fundraisers to succeed. If you’re an experienced community fundraiser who thrives on building relationships, identifying opportunities and making things happen, we’d love to hear from you.
Contract terms:
What you'll be doing:
Growing community fundraising income
Building strong supporter and volunteer relationships
Innovating and collaborating across Samaritans
What you’ll bring:
For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We offer flexible hybrid working, great benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland. To find out more about Samaritans, please read our recruitment brochure.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the people we support and who support us. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels seen, heard and supported, at all levels of the organisation.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love for you to apply.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) evidencing expertise and experience you have to do this role. Please consider areas such as:
If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Applications close: 09:00am on Monday 3rd August 2026
Interviews: Interviews (online) will be held w/c 10th August.
At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.
We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar.
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
As Head of Donor Engagement, you will lead Norwood's relationship fundraising strategy across major donors, trusts and foundations, legacy giving and emerging supporter audiences.
Leading a high performing team, you will drive sustainable income growth while building meaningful, long term relationships with supporters.
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising, trustees and senior stakeholders, you will help shape fundraising strategy, strengthen donor pipelines and ensure donor engagement is coordinated and connected across the organisation.
About Norwood
Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.
At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.
Who we are looking for
We're looking for an experienced fundraising leader who believes that strong relationships have the power to change lives.
You'll be motivated by building meaningful partnerships with donors, trusts, philanthropists and supporters, helping them see the difference their generosity makes to children, families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities. You'll enjoy creating long term relationships built on trust, shared purpose and exceptional stewardship.
As an inspiring leader, you'll bring out the best in others, developing a high-performing team that is collaborative, ambitious and committed to delivering outstanding supporter experiences. You'll be comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands on leadership, whether you're shaping fundraising strategy, meeting major donors, working alongside trustees or coaching your team.
You'll thrive in an organisation where relationships matter. Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Events, Data & Insights and our operational services, you'll help create a joined up approach that strengthens supporter engagement and delivers sustainable income for the future.
Most importantly, you'll share our belief that every child, family and person we support deserves the opportunity to live their best life. Your leadership will help ensure Norwood can continue providing life changing services for generations to come.
You will:
This is an opportunity to lead a function with significant organisational impact while helping shape the future of fundraising at Norwood.
Your Day to Day
You will:
Your impact will be demonstrated through:
Qualifications, Experience & Training
Essential
Desirable
Reward and Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Facilities Planning Managers
£40,000 - £46,000 per annum dependant on relevant skills and experience.
Location – Home-based, with some business travel to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the role.
We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of community sport across England. Facility Planning Managers are at the heart of the Football Foundation's strategic planning work, leading the development of Local Football Facility Plans and the rollout of Local Community Sports Facility Plans. Working with partners across sport and local government, you'll use data, insight and collaboration to identify investment priorities that improve access to high-quality sports facilities and deliver lasting benefits for communities.
About the Football Foundation
Over the last 25 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 75,000 grants worth more than £1.3 billion to deliver the grassroots facilities that every community across the country needs and deserves.
As the biggest sport charity in the country, we’re a unique partnership between key football partners with a shared goal – ensuring every community in England has a great place to play.
We’re incredibly proud of the difference we’ve made to grassroots sport up and down the country since we started our journey, but we’re not slowing down any time soon.
What are we looking for?
You must have a sound understanding of the strategic planning, development and investment of community sports facilities, and the contribution they make to increasing participation, strengthening communities and delivering wider social outcomes. You'll have a proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships across a wide range of organisations and be confident managing a varied portfolio of work.
Strong communication and programme management skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret complex information, influence stakeholders and develop strategic recommendations that deliver lasting benefits for communities through investment in sport and physical activity.
For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.
What can we offer you?
The salary band for this role is £40,000 - £46,000 per annum, dependant on relevant skills and experience.
You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. The Foundation also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free healthcare provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit free match tickets and access to selected events at Wembley
We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, whether at the application or interview stage, please contact us. We will discuss your needs and give consideration to any reasonable adjustments requested.
The closing date for applications is: 23 August 2026 at midnight.
Virtual interviews will be held 1-3 September, with in-person interviews held week commencing 7 September 2026.
We appreciate the time and effort that every applicant invests in applying to join us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for interview. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £45,000–£47,000 FTE (depending on experience)
Hours: 30–35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid/home-based. Ideally within easy reach of Chelmsford and London. Regular travel to meet colleagues, funders and visit programmes across England.
Reporting to: CEO
Be part of a mission that's transforming children's futures through food, farming and the countryside
For more than 45 years, The Country Trust has been connecting children from the UK's most disadvantaged communities with the land that sustains us all. Through inspiring farm visits, food education and countryside experiences, we've already reached more than 600,000 children, and we're just getting started.
We're entering an exciting new chapter as we develop our next organisational strategy, and we're looking for an experienced fundraising leader to help shape our future.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious and strategic fundraiser to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the next phase of our income growth, enabling even more children to benefit from our life-changing programmes.
About the role
As Head of Fundraising, you'll provide strategic leadership across all fundraising activity while remaining hands-on in securing major income and developing key relationships.
You'll lead a dedicated fundraising team, drive innovation, strengthen fundraising systems and processes, and develop a sustainable fundraising strategy that diversifies income across:
Working closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Digital and IT colleagues, you'll help embed new fundraising systems, champion data-driven decision making and ensure fundraising excellence across the organisation.
About you
We're looking for an inspiring fundraising leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery.
You'll bring:
Experience developing new income streams, digital fundraising and CRM systems would be particularly valuable.
Why join us?
At The Country Trust, you'll be joining an ambitious charity where collaboration, learning and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer:
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Key dates
Closing date: 12pm, 3 August
Shortlisting: 6 August
Interviews: Week commencing 24 August
The Country Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
We are a small, dynamic national education charity dedicated to bringing alive the working countryside for children least able to access it.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
School Partnerships Officer
Help transform children's futures while developing tomorrow's leaders.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and relationship-focused School Partnerships Officer to join an award-winning youth and education charity tackling educational inequality. Every day you'll work alongside schools to help children furthest from opportunity thrive, while leading and developing a team of inspiring young Volunteer Mentors as they complete a life-changing year of service.
If you're passionate about young people, education and creating lasting social impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Position: Schools Partnerships Officer (internal title: School Programme Impact Officer)
School Location: HA1 2JG - 2 days school based
Training Location: N1 9JP - 1 day per week (with some working from home)
Salary: £30,469 per annum pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week with 1 day being a Friday; the other 2 days flexible. Working hours are 8:00-4:30, Monday to
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
Interview Date: From 12th August 2026 onwards
About the Role
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people through education by acting as the vital link between partner schools and a team of inspirational volunteer mentors.
Working closely with schools, you will coordinate and oversee the successful delivery of the charity's in-school programme, ensuring volunteers have the guidance, support and resources they need to make a lasting difference to pupils' lives. Alongside programme coordination, you will help develop volunteers throughout their year of service, supporting their professional development while building strong relationships with schools and key stakeholders.
The role is predominantly school-based from Monday to Thursday, with most Fridays spent attending training and development sessions at the Birmingham office or online.
What you'll be doing
● Lead, coach and develop a team of Volunteer Mentors throughout their year of service.
● Build strong partnerships with school leaders and staff.
● Ensure high-quality delivery of City Year's school programme.
● Support volunteers' wellbeing, engagement and professional development.
● Monitor and evaluate programme impact using data and feedback.
● Act as the main relationship manager between City Year UK and your partner school.
● Work collaboratively with colleagues to continually improve the experience for schools, pupils and volunteers.
● Support the delivery of our Leadership Development Programme, helping Volunteer Mentors build the skills, confidence and experience they need for future careers.
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and enjoy building positive relationships with others.
You may come from an education, youth work, volunteering, project coordination or community engagement background, although we're open to a range of experiences as long as you have the right skills and passion.
You'll bring
● Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
● Confidence working with schools, young people and volunteers.
● Strong organisation and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
● A proactive, positive approach to solving problems.
● The ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team.
● Good digital skills (Microsoft Office or Google Workspace).
● A genuine commitment to improving opportunities for children and young people.
Experience of working in, or alongside, schools would be beneficial but is not essential.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of both young people and volunteers, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Organisation
This national youth and education charity empowers diverse young adults to spend a year volunteering in schools, helping children who are furthest from opportunity to thrive. Through mentoring, tutoring and positive role modelling, volunteers support pupils both inside and outside the classroom while developing valuable skills for their own future careers.
Other roles you may have experience of include: School Partnerships Officer, School Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Education Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Youth Engagement Officer, School Liaison Officer, Programme Officer, Education Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Volunteer Manager, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Youth Worker, Family Support Worker or Project Coordinator.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser
£29,687 - £30,839 per annum WTE
37 hours per week
Farnham
Help us make a difference through meaningful business partnerships!
We are looking for a proactive and relationship-focused fundraiser to join our Corporate Partnerships team at Phyllis Tuckwell. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and managing partnerships with a wide range of businesses across our local community and beyond.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will manage a portfolio of corporate partners while also identifying and developing new partnership opportunities. You will work closely with businesses to help them understand the impact of their support, creating engaging opportunities across fundraising, volunteering, sponsorship and events.
You’ll bring creativity and energy to developing partnerships that are mutually beneficial, ensuring our supporters feel valued and inspired while helping to generate vital income for hospice care. It’s a varied role where no two weeks are the same!
Why join us?
It’s a fantastic time to join Phyllis Tuckwell. We have recently moved into our new state-of-the-art hospice in Farnham, and this role offers the opportunity to help shape and grow our corporate partnerships programme at an exciting point in our journey.
You will be part of a collaborative and supportive fundraising team, with the opportunity to develop your skills, build meaningful relationships and make a genuine impact in your local community.
The Role
A successful Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser will:
About You
We are looking for someone who:
A full driving licence and access to a car is required for this role. The position involves occasional evening and weekend work.
For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.
About Us
We are based in Farnham and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate, palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Income Generation team members are pivotal in helping to raise funds to deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients.
The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about under patient stories on our website.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
We Offer:
Excellent Benefits
Excellent Career Development
A Great Place to Work
*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023
For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Eleanor Stanley, Corporate Partnerships Manager. If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR at Phyllis Tuckwell.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 2nd August 2026
Interviews to be held: Wednesday 12th or Thursday 13th August 2026
We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications by received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES
Our mission is to care compassionately for adults living with an advanced or terminal illness, and those closest to them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as General Counsel & Company Secretary, you will lead UNICEF UK’s legal, governance and regulatory strategy, ensuring the organisation operates with integrity, sound judgement and confidence. Acting as the principal legal adviser to the Executive Team and Board, you will provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice to support high-quality decision-making. You will also lead a multi-disciplinary department, positioning legal, governance and risk functions as strategic enablers of organisational impact.
You will bring significant senior-level experience leading legal and governance functions within a complex organisation, with a track record of supporting executive and board-level decision-making. You combine strong commercial acumen with sound judgement, able to balance legal risk with organisational priorities and provide clear, practical advice. You are an influential and collaborative leader, skilled at building relationships and leading high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.
We have partnered with GatenbySanderson for this search and we invite you to learn more about this opportunity and visit our dedicated microsite. The site contains further information about the role, UNICEF UK, further details on how to apply, our recruitment process, as well as contact details of our search partner, GatenbySanderson.
Closing date: Friday 31st July, 2026 at midnight
Interview date: Late August into September 2026. Specific dates to be confirmed
In return, we offer:
excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

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!
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Creative Copywriter with a talent for developing compelling campaign concepts and communications that inspire action, deepen engagement, and grow fundraising income across audiences and channels.
Working as part of a friendly creative team alongside two designers, another copywriter, and a creative manager, you will develop strategically effective copy for fundraising campaigns, brand storytelling, digital marketing and supporter communications. You will play a key role in translating complex global issues into galvanising, accessible, human-centred narratives that motivate our audiences into action.
This role is ideal for someone with a deep desire to drive positive change and who combines excellent writing skills with strong conceptual thinking. You should be adept at tailoring narratives to resonate with diverse audiences, adapting your approach to meet differing needs and contexts.
Accountabilities:
Strategic storytelling and narrative
Campaign development and delivery
Develop original creative concepts for fundraising and brand campaigns that express the distinctiveness of Practical Action in a galvanising way.
Brand tone of voice and stewardship
· Maintain a consistent, compelling and emotionally resonant tone across channels, while adapting style and storytelling angles for different audiences, including individual giving supporters, institutional donors, and corporate and philanthropic partners.
· Bring our brand personality principles to life through your work, modelling best practice and championing their application across the organisation.
· Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative and strategic approach across all projects and tasks, identifying opportunities to strengthen the impact and quality of our communications, and supporting colleagues in developing their skills.
The Creative Copywriter will be expected to:
Influence and constructively challenge stakeholders to strengthen creative output and campaign effectiveness.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues across the Fundraising, Marketing & Communications directorate, and beyond, to develop impactful results-focused campaigns and insights-based storytelling.
Work closely with designers, communications colleagues globally, technical experts, and audience owners to co-create integrated, distinct, and compelling communications aligned to our fundraising and positioning objectives.
Engage effectively with external partners, including agencies and freelancers, to deliver high-quality outputs in partnership.
Person Specification:
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience (Indicate which are essential and which are desirable):
Essential
Desirable
Experience briefing creatives or managing external agencies and freelancers
Practical Action exists to change the systems that keep people in poverty and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, nature loss and pollution.
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!
We are seeking a warm, creative leader for our vibrant creative wellbeing hub in Templars Square. In this hands-on, community-facing role, you will co-design inclusive arts activities that boost mental health, support our wonderful volunteers, and foster deep community connection. No two days are the same! Experience in community arts coordination and safeguarding essential. We warmly welcome applications from underrepresented communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note this role is being advertised as ‘New Partnerships Executive’ but upon appointment the job title will be ‘New Corporate Partnerships Executive, Retail’.
Interviews will be taking place Monday the 17th of August.
Are you results driven, with a commercially aware approach, a ‘can-do’ attitude, lots of creativity and innovation, and experience of working in retail buying & merchandising or retail-related Corporate Partnerships - or a genuine interest in working within this field? Then join Shelter as a New Corporate Partnerships Executive - Retail and you could soon be playing a vital role at the heart of our fundraising directorate.
About the role
An ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in a career in corporate fundraising or charity retail, you’ll play a key role in developing Shelter’s retail presence and raising vital funds. You’ll be responsible for enabling stock donations from major retailers and helping research and develop new relationships with businesses to generate stock and secure their expertise on a pro-bono basis.
Thinking strategically, identifying new opportunities, and bringing ideas and concepts to life through written proposals and pitches to businesses in order to generate support for Shelter – all are aspects of a role that will also see you ensure the smooth running of our Stock Generation administration processes and help the Senior New Corporate Partnerships Manager (Retail), with day-to-day activities.
About you
As well as being keen to develop a career in charity retail and fundraising, you also feel passionate about working with companies to help tackle homelessness. What’s more, you believe you have what it takes to plan and source new stock generation opportunities and develop new acquisition tactics and campaign ideas that will engage retailers. You will have the ability to generate creative and imaginative proposals and take the initiative to develop new relationships with brands and retailers.
An understanding of the sustainability agenda for businesses and ability to apply commercial and financial principles to improve business performance would be a definite advantage. We’re also looking for someone friendly and personable, with strong relationship building skills who can manage a busy workload, work well as part of a team and is proficient using Microsoft Office applications and databases.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
Shelter’s mature fundraising team has seen continuous year on year growth. The directorate generates over £65m gross income, of which a high percentage is unrestricted, giving us an exceptional level of investment flexibility. This particular role sits within our High Value Partnerships division, which includes Philanthropy, Trusts & Foundations, Legacies, and Corporate Partnerships fundraising specialists. It will also see you work closely with colleagues in a Retail team that’s responsible for a network of 77 charity shops and boutique stores that are the face of Shelter on the high street.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit your work history and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
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