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Finance Officer
Salary: £29,443 FTE (£23,554 Pro Rata)
Shrewsbury, Shropshire - Hybrid
28 hours per week
Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract Approx 12 months
Closing Date 8th October 2025
Interviews to be held on 14th October 2025
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues
We are recruiting a Finance Officer for maternity cover to support the Head of Finance & Operations.
Key tasks include:
· Processing accounting transactions & recording financial data in our accounting system, in line with SWT Finance Policies.
· Ensuring that financial information is accurately logged in our Customer Relationship Management System, so Direct Debits and Gift Aid can be claimed promptly. This includes the administration of BACSTEL-IP payment services and BACS job submission software.
· Ownership and controller of the Sales Ledger
· Plus a wide and varied day to day list of tasks.
If you are highly numerate, have an eye for detail, and enjoy being part of a team, we would love to hear from you. Qualifications in accounting and experience working in a similar environment are desirable.
We are a friendly, enthusiastic team with a flexible can-do attitude, and if you think this role would be a good fit with your experience we would love to hear from you!
The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
Why work for us - benefits we offer:
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25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)
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Salary sacrifice benefits
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Life assurance
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Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
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Enhanced Sick Pay
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Flexible working policy
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Staff discounts
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Employee away days
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Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave
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Coaching
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Support with training and development to assist career progression
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Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere
About us:
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.
Why work for Kids Matter?
- Generous annual leave – 25 days (plus bank holidays) per year pro rata, with time off between Christmas and New Year's additional to this allowance.
- Remote working contribution – receive £26/month pro rata towards the costs of working from home and/or using a co-working space.
- Access to coaching sessions, training opportunities and our Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff).
- Flexible working across weekdays to suit your schedule.
About us
Kids Matter is one of the UK’s fastest growing children’s charities.
Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Our mission is to reduce the impact of poverty on children through community-based parenting programmes.
Research shows that group-based early intervention parenting groups are the most effective way to support children in need. We train peer facilitators in local churches - the largest voluntary body in the country - to run our affordable, accessible and highly effective parenting programmes, written by Clinical Psychologists. They come alongside parents and carers, building long-lasting community in addition to encouraging confidence and learning positive parenting skills.
We value difference and diversity, and we want our workplace to be built on shared values of equality and mutual trust, with team members representing the wide range of backgrounds and experiences that exist within the UK. We therefore actively encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, particularly those who are African, Afro-Caribbean, Asian or part of other minority ethnic communities, who have lived experience of the impact of low-income/low-support circumstances, and who are living with a disability or identify as being neurodivergent.
About the role
The Research and Programmes Coordinator role involves:
- Overseeing administrative tasks for all research projects
- Supporting the Programme Development Team Lead in management of all research projects
- Liaising with the Support Coach team to connect with facilitators/parents for data collection e.g. supporting with the running of focus groups
- Using Kids Matter’s CRM to confidently record communication with consultants and Research Assistants
- Supporting the data gathering process for all our evaluation data including maintaining data integrity by performing regular data audits and cleaning parent data ready for the Research Assistants to analyse
About you
Are you organised with good attention to detail? Do you enjoy supporting others and having a varied workload? Can you prioritise and manage your time effectively? Are you a Christian with an active faith in Jesus? Do you have a passion for Kids Matter’s vision of seeing every child in need raised in a strong family?
Then we would love to hear from you!
How to apply
You can apply for the Research and Programmes Coordinator position by clicking ‘Apply via Website’ and completing a copy of our online application form.
The deadline for applications is 4pm on Monday 29th September 2025. All successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email.
We also ask for all applicants to submit an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be sent to you to complete following the submission of your application. This form will be used for anonymous analysis to ensure our overall recruitment procedures are fair and transparent. It will never be viewed or used as part of the selection process. It is optional to submit this form.
If you would like any application/interview support or you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process, or if you would like an informal phone call to ask questions or discuss the role, please contact Katie Washington (HR & Systems Manager).
Please see the job pack for more details on the role and application process.
We exist to reduce the impact of poverty on children in need across the UK.



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Location: Oxford
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year. RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Supporter Care Fundraiser will be responsible for providing exceptional stewardship and support to our valued supporters, including donors and volunteers (committee members and non-committee members). This role will ensure that our supporters feel appreciated, informed and engaged with RABI’s work, ultimately helping to strengthen relationships and encourage continued giving. This position is crucial to maintaining long-term, meaningful connections with donors and ensuring they feel a sense of connection to RABI’s purpose.
With a strong focus on relationship management and supporter stewardship, the Supporter Care Fundraiser will help drive the growth of community-led fundraising initiatives. Working alongside both central and regional volunteer teams, this role will be pivotal in supporting RABI to achieve its ambitious £10 million fundraising goal over the next five years.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supporter Stewardship: Provide high-quality, personalised care and attention to supporters, ensuring they feel valued and recognised for their contributions. Respond promptly and professionally to all enquiries and support requests via email, telephone and post.
Donation Processing: Oversee the accurate and timely processing of donations, ensuring that all records are updated in the CRM system and acknowledged and thanked appropriately.
Engagement and Retention: Develop and implement agreed strategies to engage and retain supporters, including regular communications through thank-you letters and phone calls. Work to build ongoing loyalty and support from supporters.
Campaign Support: Assist with fundraising campaigns and initiatives by providing supporter-facing materials, ensuring clear communication and helping to create opportunities for supporters to engage in fundraising activities.
Supporter Communication: Coordinate and manage supporter correspondence, including sending out personalised thank-you notes, acknowledgement letters and updates on the impact of donations. Ensure that supporters are kept informed about RABI’s work and how their support is making a difference.
Event Coordination: Assist with the planning and execution of events (e.g. agricultural shows, community and corporate events), virtual or in-person, to ensure supporters feel appreciated and connected to RABI’s purpose.
Data Management and Reporting: Maintain accurate supporter records and provide regular reports on donor activity, feedback and engagement. Help identify trends and opportunities for improving supporter satisfaction and retention.
Feedback and Improvements: Gather feedback from supporters and analyse donor satisfaction to continually improve the supporter experience and identify areas for development in our stewardship strategy.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Fundraising and Volunteer teams to ensure alignment between supporter care efforts and broader fundraising strategies. Collaborate with other departments to ensure that supporter care is integrated into all aspects of RABI’s operations.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, GDPR and best practice standards, upholding RABI’s commitment to ethical and legal fundraising.
Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations, analysing successes and areas for improvement. Provide detailed reports on fundraising outcomes and gather feedback from participants to inform future event improvements.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other departments (Marketing and Communications, Service Delivery, Volunteering and Finance, etc) to align community fundraising efforts.
Essential
Proven experience in a similar supporter care, donor relations or customer service, ideally within the non-profit or charity sector.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of supporters, stakeholders and volunteers.
Friendly, empathetic and personable, with the ability to build strong relationships and provide a positive experience for all supporters.
High attention to detail, particularly in supporter records, donation processing and communication.
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
Ability to resolve issues or concerns raised by supporters in a timely and professional manner, ensuring donor satisfaction.
A collaborative spirit with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, while also being self-motivated and able to manage tasks independently.
Proficiency in CRM systems and digital fundraising platforms, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.
Understanding of fundraising regulations, GDPR and best practices in fundraising.
Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving and idea generation.
Empathy with the farming community and an understanding of the challenges faced in rural life.
Benefits
Enrolment in Nest on commencement of employment and then the opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life, where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
Life assurance from day one.
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI because of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure that individuals are selected based solely on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
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About you
Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, to live longer and better lives?
Myeloma UK is looking for a motivated and highly proactive Senior Policy Officer to join our Patient Advocacy team within the wider Research and Advocacy directorate.
You will have experience in analysing, developing, and communicating complex policy issues, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritise a fast-moving and wide-ranging workload.
You will also have experience working collaboratively and building relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
You will have the ability to present findings and recommendations to a range of audiences and produce high-quality succinct briefings in a timely fashion, underpinned by evidence.
Empathy and sensitivity are required to work closely with patients and their families and friends.
Experience in the health charity sector, public/patient engagement work, and working on the National Institute of Health Care Excellence (NICE) and Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) consultation processes would be beneficial but not essential.
About the role
As Senior Policy Officer you will be part of the Patient Advocacy team who work to ensure that the patient voice is heard and acted upon by UK and devolved nations healthcare policy decision makers. You will represent the charity externally including national meetings with senior healthcare decision makers.
Your role is vital to developing strategic approaches to health technology appraisals (HTA), regulatory pathways (MHRA), clinical development programmes (academic and industry clinical trials) and commissioning routes to broaden access to new myeloma drug therapies and diagnostic technologies.
You will apply your skills flexibly across key policy areas including access to treatment, patient voice, stakeholder engagement and general healthcare policy and work with colleagues in communications and fundraising to make sure our supporters and the wider myeloma community understand the positive impact we make.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well. Together, we support, so no one faces myeloma alone.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer our employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working from home with hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme and we are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close 9am on 6 October 2025 and interviews will be held w/c 27 October 2025.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:
· sex
· race
· disability
· age
· sexual orientation
· gender reassignment
· religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HOME-START HILLINGDON (HSH)
Volunteer Lead Co-ordinator (Full-time)
Permanent Full-Time Contract:
Hours: 36 hours per week (full-time)
Salary: Circa. £37,704* (including OLW) NJC scale point 24-26
(Starting salary dependent on experience) *Based on SCP 24 (full-time)
Home-Start Hillingdon is dedicated to supporting our community to enable families to provide their children with the best possible start in life
We are looking for a non-judgmental, compassionate individual who would fit into our passionate team.
Purpose of the Role
To lead on the recruitment, development, training, and well-being of a team of volunteers who deliver vital Home-Start support to families. The role involves managing a caseload of volunteers and supporting families directly where appropriate. Over the course of the year, an average of one day per week will be dedicated to leading volunteering strategy and practice, with the remainder focused on family support delivery.
Key Responsibilities. As Volunteer Lead Co-ordinator you will:
- Carry out initial home-visits and support families to set and monitor goals
- Match volunteers with families according to need and capacity
- Supervise an appropriate caseload of volunteers and enable them to support families
- Monitor safeguarding concerns and liaise with the Operations Manager/Director as needed
- Lead volunteer recruitment to grow and sustain HSH’s diverse pool of volunteers
- Create marketing materials (flyers, social media, newsletter content) in collaboration with Communications and Campaigns Coordinator (CCC
- Oversee and co-ordinate the delivery of Volunteer Preparation Courses
- Organise / deliver a programme of training sessions for current volunteers
- Lead on annual volunteer social events and develop ongoing opportunities for volunteer recognition and reward
You will need to be a car owner/driver
To Apply:
Please send us your CV with a cover letter that gives clear evidence, with examples, of how you meet all the points listed in the Person Specification
CV’s without a cover letter addressing the points on the Person Spec will not be considered.
Closing Date: Monday 22nd September at 9am Interview Date: Friday 3rd October
(An appointment will be made subject to satisfactory reference and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check)
It’s important that our team represent the diversity of the borough. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or Minoritised Ethnic people/PoC, and marginalised groups.
Home-Start is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.
Company limited by guarantee Registered in England and Wales - No. 04612504 Registered Charity No: 1100534
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Head of Finance and Data
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Key relationships: Trustee Treasurer and Bookkeeper
Hours of work: 22.5 per week - schedule flexible, upon discussion
Salary: £45,0000 pro-rata (subject to skills and experience)
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk
Contract term: Permanent (with a probationary review at 3 months)
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join a new Chief Executive Officer and an ambitious team of staff and volunteers.
Job purpose
To lead on financial strategy and planning, budgeting, reporting, and analysis for The Mix and its trading subsidiary, 127 Trading Ltd.
To lead on data strategy and management, (financial and non-financial), across the whole organisation ensuring data quality, and promoting data-driven decision-making.
We are looking for a experienced finance professional to join a new CEO and an ambitious team of staff and volunteers and to lead and manage our finance and data activities, enabling exciting, impactful projects and supporting the community to thrive.
Background
The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. is an established youth charity working with young people across Mid Suffolk. Through mentoring, youth work, education programmes and social enterprise, we support young people young people aged 9–25 across Mid Suffolk. The Mix has a committed team, a flagship youth centre, and a trading arm, 127 Trading Ltd, which operates two cafés. We are rooted in community impact and innovation.
Our vibrant and ambitious youth charity serves. We exist to inspire, empower, and support young people to build resilience, thrive, and unlock their full potential. Working from our centre in Stowmarket and a second base in Needham Market, we deliver a diverse range of programmes including youth mentoring, alternative education, school-based support, and open-access youth sessions. Our work is shaped by strong values, a solution-focused approach, and a deep belief in the potential of every young person.
Alongside our charitable work, we operate a social enterprise trading arm, 127 Trading Ltd, which runs two cafés that provide training and employment opportunities for young people, while generating vital income for our work. With a committed team of staff and volunteers and a passion for partnership, The Mix is a trusted and innovative force for positive youth development in Suffolk.
We have recently appointed our new CEO, who takes up post in October 2025. We now seek an experienced Head of Finance and Data to support the senior team as they lead The Mix into its next chapter, with prime responsibility to provide sound and rigorous financial and data leadership across The Mix and 127 Trading Ltd.
Overview of the role
As the organisation’s Head of Finance and Data, you will be an experienced, and trusted professional, who can bring strong financial and data disciplines to the organisation.
Working closely with our new CEO and committed trustees and staff, you will develop and implement The Mix’s financial and data strategies that are aligned to our vision to expand the reach of our crucial support of young people in Suffolk.
You will have a thorough understanding of financial accounting and planning relevant to the charity and social-enterprise sectors, with a strong attention to detail.
You will be passionate about the use of financial and non-financial data to inform business decisions and be an effective analyst and communicator of business performance.
You may come from the youth, charity, health, education, or social enterprise sectors — but above all we welcome candidates who can bring the vision, leadership and heart to shape the future of fundraising and marketing at The Mix.
Main Responsibilities
1. Financial leadership
· Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and practices.
· Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
· Lead the Finance sub-committee
· Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and relevant analysis of performance, at a project, site, and business level.
· Manage financial risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
· Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and the board.
· Monitor financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
2. Data Strategy and Management
· Develop and implement a comprehensive data strategy.
· Ensure data quality, security, and governance.
· Drive data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
· Chair the Data, Impact and Evidence Action Group.
· Oversee data analysis, reporting, and visualization.
· Collaborate with other departments on data-related initiatives.
3. Stakeholder Engagement
· Communicate financial and data insights to senior management, the CEO, the Board, and stakeholders.
· Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
· Function as a point of contact for audit and regulatory inquiries.
4. Team leadership and development
· Lead and mentor the finance and data team.
· Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
·Ensure effective communication and knowledge sharing within the team.
For further details please also refer to the job description.
The Mix Stowmarket Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offers are subject to the completion of satisfactory pre-employment checks and role-specific DBS (criminal records) checks
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. 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 recruitment decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate against individuals based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race (ethnicity) including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Having adopted a new and ambitious strategy, and embarked on a period of transformational change, Two Saints are now looking to ensure they are in the strongest position to deliver their vision in what are difficult times. This vision is ‘to be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future.’ The organisation delivers a full range of services to clients across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight, and the role of the Two Saints Board is to guide, direct and challenge the plans and strategic decisions relating to these services.
So we’re looking for people who can help Two Saints deliver their vision, with a background and experience in either:
- Asset management, perhaps with experience of the net-zero agenda
- Supported housing services or social care
We’re interested in hearing from talented people who may be looking for their first governance role, and you may have had lived experience.
If you’re interested in what Two Saints do and feel you can make a contribution, we’d like to hear from you so take a look at the candidate pack here https://bit.ly/45U1yDX.
Support Coordinator
We’re looking for a curious, compassionate and committed individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join a Stroke Recovery Service in the Stockport area. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with stroke survivors and their families, supporting them in rebuilding their lives after stroke.
Position: S11314 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Stockport, However, regular travel will be required as part of this role
Salary: Circa £18,800 per annum (FTE circa £27,400 per annum)
Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week
Contract: Our services are contracted; we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2026. While continued funding beyond this date cannot be guaranteed, we have maintained regular contracts in this area for many years and are confident in the likelihood of securing future funding
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 21 September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: W/c 6th October 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service operates in a fast-paced, person-centred environment, where Coordinators identify and respond to the evolving needs of stroke survivors and their carers. This includes delivering structured reviews at six months post-stroke, supporting stroke survivors in their ongoing recovery and helping them achieve their personal goals.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Work as part of a team to plan and deliver engaging peer support and communication groups
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings with the local stroke therapy team, contributing to joined-up care
- Recruit, train and manage volunteers to enhance service delivery (experience in volunteer management is an advantage)
- Support stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community, offering personalised advice and guidance
- Provide resources for stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of further strokes
- Deliver Stroke Reviews at six months post-stroke
About You
You will have experience in:
- Excellent IT skills and an ability to maintain accurate records
- An affinity with the values of the Stroke Association
- A flexible approach and an ability to effectively manage a caseload
- A proven record of working with a person-centred approach
This role requires extensive travel across the Stockport area to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service.
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The Queen’s Reading Room is the charity founded by Her Majesty Queen Camilla in 2023. We believe that books make us happier, healthier and better connected, having a strong positive impact on our mental health, brain health and social connectedness. We’re on a mission to get more people reading more, for all the transformative benefits of books.
Our work is in three areas: neuroscientific study to understand the lifelong benefits of regular reading; the production of accessible content and events; and grassroots work to help shelters and refuges access books and shared reading groups, in partnership with organisations like St Mungo’s, The Elm Foundation and Reading for Wellbeing.
Our audience is predominantly digital, reaching 12 million people annually in 183 countries. We’re concerned that the UK is currently facing a reading crisis, with children’s reading rates the lowest on record and 1 in 2 adults not having read nor listened to a single book last year. We’re working hard to change that.
About the Role
The Queen’s Reading Room is funded entirely by grants, donations, sponsorship and income from events. We’re looking for a vibrant and well-connected individual to join the small but agile team, to lead this function within the charity and design and set up a fundraising committee. You will build on a strong base of income generation and work to sustain and expand it.
You will be responsible for building the fundraising strategy with the charity’s CEO and Board of Trustees; for identifying appropriate opportunities to generate funding in the UK and internationally; and for the targets agreed by the CEO and board. You will be comfortable with, and have experience in, the world of high profile and high net-worth individuals, legacy fundraising, fundraising and friendraising events. You will know how to build relationships with individual donor prospects along with charitable trusts, foundations and other institutional funders. You will attend networking events and meetings with potential donors.
Your role will include devising and creating fundraising events; securing sponsorship for events and festivals; contributing to the writing and submitting of funding applications to charitable trusts and foundations; and advising and providing suitable copy for fundraising marketing and digital materials. You will work with the team to create case studies and grant reports, sharing and telling great stories to supporters to ensure that they understand the difference that their donations make and with a view to securing repeat support.
You’ll create new relationships by preparing and delivering pitches, talks and presentations and prepare reports and give presentations on fundraising progress to the CEO and the Board of Trustees.
You will join as a key member of the organisation, alongside the CEO, Director of Operations, Director of MarComms, Head of Talent, Head of Production and Team Researcher.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of significant and sustained income generation. You’ll have a track record of managing and developing relationships with individual donors and be committed to building good internal and external relationships. You will have experience of performing due diligence and have a careful and considered approach to fundraising. Your knowledge of the fundraising market will be excellent. You will understand the complexity of the charity landscape and the sensitivities of the role. You will understand the need for confidentiality to be paramount.
Strong writing and presentation skills are essential.
There will be a lot going on at once, so we’ll be looking for someone who is flexible with changing priorities and who has excellent administrative, IT, organisational and planning skills. You’ll be able to prioritise your workload, manage administration and be able to work independently. You will be an excellent team player but be able to take responsibility for your own work stream.
You’ll have a passion for charity work and a strong commitment to the organisational ethos and goals of The Queen’s Reading Room.
Details
Part/ full time negotiable.
6 month probation, during which time, the candidate must have raised the equivalent of their salary.
Office-based in London Victoria, with remote team members.
You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role.
The charity working to celebrate and promote the power and benefits of reading; founded by Her Majesty Queen Camilla.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Flexible with two days every fortnight in the Oxford Office
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus £2,500 car allowance
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
RABI is the farmers charity.
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Events Community Fundraiser will lead the development and delivery of RABI’s community events programme, working closely with volunteers, regional supporters, and local stakeholders. This pivotal role focuses on organising and supporting fundraising events that unite our community while driving vital income generation. The Events Community Fundraiser will not manage every community fundraising event directly, but will provide the necessary support, training and guidance to ensure volunteers and local teams are equipped to execute fundraising activities successfully.
As a key player in our community-focused fundraising efforts, the Events Community Fundraiser will be at the forefront of fostering regional engagement and support for our committees and community groups, ensuring the continued success and growth of RABI’s fundraising events portfolio. This role will also be responsible for identifying and scaling key events that have the potential to be rolled out nationally, expanding RABI’s reach and impact across a broader geographic area.
With a strong emphasis on relationship management and supporter stewardship, the Events Community Fundraiser will spearhead the growth of community-led fundraising initiatives, ensuring that both supporters and volunteers (committee and non-committee) feel valued and empowered. Supported by both centralised and regional teams, this role will play an instrumental part in helping RABI achieve its ambitious five-year fundraising goal of £10 million.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Event Planning and Coordination: Organise and manage a wide range of community fundraising events (e.g. agriculture shows, supporter-led, community and corporate) from concept to execution, ensuring every event is well-planned and runs smoothly.
- Community Engagement: Develop relationships with local community groups, businesses and individuals to foster collaboration and secure event participation. Act as the main point of contact for community stakeholders and partners.
- Promotion and Marketing: Work with the Marketing and Communications team to help create event marketing materials to promote events and drive participation.
- Fundraising Strategy: Set and achieve fundraising targets for each event. Identify new opportunities for fundraising through events and provide recommendations for improving event-related fundraising efforts.
- Volunteer Management: Support volunteers with event planning, logistics and on-the-day activities, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring that expenses are controlled and fundraising goals are met. Monitor event spending and provide regular budget reports.
- Donor and Sponsor Stewardship: Cultivate relationships with donors and sponsors, ensuring they are properly acknowledged and thanked for their contributions.
- On-the-Day Event Management: Oversee the event on the day to ensure smooth execution, including coordinating logistics, managing staff and volunteers and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
- Post-Event Evaluation: Conduct post-event evaluations, analysing successes and areas for improvement. Provide detailed reports on fundraising outcomes and gather feedback from participants to inform future event improvements.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other departments (Marketing and Communications, Service Delivery, Volunteering and Finance, etc) to align community fundraising efforts with RABI’s overall purpose and goals.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations, GDPR and best practice standards, upholding RABI’s commitment to ethical and legal fundraising.
- Systems: Effectively use RABI’s CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) to track donor engagement, segment audiences and identify growth opportunities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
- Proven experience in community fundraising, regional fundraising or events within the charity sector.
- A track record of delivering successful community fundraising events.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, equipped with the skills to engage and inspire a wide range of supporters, stakeholders and volunteers.
- Financial awareness and planning with the ability to develop and manage project-level budgets.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, capable of managing multiple fundraising activities simultaneously.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and digital fundraising platforms, preferably Microsoft Dynamics.
- Understanding of fundraising regulations, GDPR and best practices in community fundraising.
- A self-motivated, proactive and results-driven approach to work with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Creative and proactive approach to problem-solving and idea generation.
- Empathy with the farming community and an understanding of the challenges faced in rural life.
Desirable:
- Experience working in a charity focused on rural, agricultural or community-based initiatives.
- A full UK driving licence, as travel within England and Wales will be required.
- Knowledge of agriculture and the farming sector, with an ability to tailor fundraising approaches accordingly.
- This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the postholder, as per future developments at RABI.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
Benefits
- Enrolment in Nest on commencement of employment and then the opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life, where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
- Life assurance from day one.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI because of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure that individuals are selected based solely on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
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SANE is a UK-wide mental health charity working to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental illness. It aims to raise awareness and understanding of all mental health conditions; fight to improve frontline mental health services for individuals and carers; provide support, information and guidance through SANEline, our Call Back service, email and text support; and promote and host research into causes, treatments and therapies through its Prince of Wales International Centre for SANE research.
About the Role
We are looking for people interested in providing compassionate support to people affected by mental health problems. This includes supporting people with severe mental illness, and carers, families and friends. You will provide support by telephone, email and text, as well as supporting our skilled volunteers through their development and weekly shifts.
This role also provides valuable practical experience in providing emotional support to vulnerable people.
Please note: This role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, please do not delay in submitting your application as interviews are taking place on an ongoing basis.
Closing date: Midday Wednesday 24th September 2025
To apply: Please complete your application before the closing date, addressing all areas on the person specification and tell us why you want to work for SANE. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Job Description
1. Delivering support through calls, emails and other means (e.g. text messaging) to people affected by mental illness, and supporting and mentoring volunteers.
2. On shift, creating a safe and supportive team environment with SANE volunteers.
3. Providing debriefing and support to volunteers following their work with callers.
4. Sharing information with your team both verbally and in writing, to ensure effective handover to colleagues.
5. Working as part of a team to ensure a shared understanding of how SANE support services operate; using your knowledge and experience to ensure our callers are effectively supported.
6. Recording work in accordance with SANE’s organisational systems.
7. Always working within SANE’s values, policies and procedural guidelines.
8. Keeping abreast of and working in accordance with relevant legislation and regulatory standards.
9. Understanding and working within SANE’s safeguarding framework.
10. Ensuring all work is in line with the Equality Act.
11. Keeping volunteers up to date with any key service information or legal or procedural changes, as appropriate.
12. Ensuring that any issues or concerns are logged and discussed with a Services team manager.
13. Attending supervisions and appraisals and contributing to team meetings.
14. Having a commitment to personal, volunteer and team development and your own well-being.
15. Being self-sufficient in terms overseeing any I.T., security, and health & safety matters which may arise whilst on the shift.
16. Undertaking any other duties commensurate with this role.
Person Specification
Experience
1. Experience of working with people with mental health conditions/mental illnesses and families and carers. Essential
2. Experience of working on a mental health helpline (or similar helpline) or providing support by email/text or chat services. Desirable
3. Experience of working in a service with volunteers at the heart of delivery where you have supported volunteers to deliver a high-quality service. Desirable
4. Experience of providing high-quality written and verbal support to people asking for help. Essential
Knowledge and Qualifications
5. Good general knowledge of the mental health system including access, treatment and common relevant legislation and available support structures for people with mental illnesses and carers. Desirable
Personal Qualities
6. The ability and enthusiasm to create a team with volunteers, and provide them with support, mentoring and autonomy. Essential
7. The ability to work with distressing and challenging content, support callers with complex needs and ensure self-care. Essential
8. The empathy and compassion to be able to provide meaningful support both on the phone and in emails. Essential
9. A work ethos underpinned by a commitment to equality and diversity. Essential
10. An understanding of and ability to work within appropriate professional boundaries Essential
Skills
11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both verbally and in writing. Essential
12. Commitment and ability to adhere to organisational policies and procedures, especially with regard to safeguarding and confidentiality. Essential
13. Able to work independently, flexibly, and also collaboratively within a team. Essential
14. Good self-awareness. Essential
15. Effective organisational and planning skills. Essential
16. Proficiency in IT packages including Word, Excel and Outlook, with the ability to input and extract data from relevant databases. Essential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an Infrastructure Services Officer to provide effective and proactive administrative support for the Infrastructure Services function.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 22nd September 2025
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): To be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.



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Join Beacon to drive projects that place patients at the heart of translational research, shaping progress and improving outcomes with and for rare disease communities.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Beacon, now in its second decade of operation, has experienced substantial growth over the last three years, including an organisational rebrand and expansion into international projects. We are now recruiting a Senior Patient and Scientific Engagement Officer to play a central role in delivering ambitious projects that put patients at the heart of translational research.
This role sits at the crossroads of patient involvement and scientific communication, building meaningful collaborations between patients, researchers, and other stakeholders. You’ll provide essential operational support and subject expertise to ensure projects run smoothly and reflect the real-world needs of the rare disease community.
You will contribute primarily to two of Beacon’s major collaborative initiatives: REMEDi4ALL, a European-wide drug repurposing platform with over 25 partner organisations, and the LifeArc Translational Research Centres for Rare Disease (LifeArc TrC4RD), a UK-wide partnership. In this role, you will work directly and regularly with partners across these consortia, encompassing patient group leaders, patient representatives, academic researchers, clinical trialists, and beyond. You will act as a vital interface between patients and researchers in both projects, coordinating activities, facilitating collaboration, and embedding patient perspectives throughout the work. While these will be your main focus, you will also support other initiatives across the charity, particularly those aimed at advancing scientific understanding of rare diseases and strengthening patient involvement in research.
This is a varied position offering the chance to apply and further develop your expertise across areas such as patient and public involvement, scientific content development, training, and stakeholder engagement. We are looking for someone with a strong grasp of both the scientific and patient landscapes, who can balance attention to detail with big-picture awareness and work confidently in highly collaborative settings with multiple partner organisations. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible contribution to advancing rare disease research and ensuring patients’ voices drive progress across the UK and Europe.
See our full job description for more information on REMEDi4ALL and The LifeArc TrC4RD
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Your main responsibilities will span aspects of project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and patient-centred scientific support. In this role, you will:
- Support the delivery of Beacon’s work within REMEDi4ALL and the LifeArc TrC4RD, collaborating directly with partners across these consortia to coordinate activities and ensure timely delivery of shared goals.
- Assist in the preparation of project materials, reports, and updates for consortium meetings and communications.
- Write, review, and refine accessible, patient-facing materials that explain complex scientific concepts and research projects clearly.
- Help design and deliver patient engagement strategies for major collaborative projects, ensuring patient perspectives are embedded throughout.
- Support and liaise with REMEDi4ALL Patient Champions and the LifeArc Patient Engagement Group, including coordinating mentorship, facilitating input into project teams, and managing communications.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with patient advocates, researchers, funders, and partner organisations, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of multi-stakeholder meetings, workshops, and webinars that bring together patients, researchers, and other partners to discuss research priorities and approaches.
- Support the creation and delivery of training materials, sessions, and talks for patient groups, researchers, and other stakeholders on topics such as patient and public involvement (PPIE) and rare disease research.
- Participate in project discussions to understand current patient engagement and provide input or signposting to improve engagement and support.
- Represent Beacon and its work at consortium meetings, external conferences, and events – both as a delegate and, where appropriate, as a speaker.
- Support other Beacon-led projects as required, particularly those focused on advancing patient knowledge, engagement, and scientific understanding.
- Provide hands-on support for the on-the-day delivery of Beacon events, training programmes, and other charity activities.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
This is a mid-to-senior level role. Candidates should have professional experience in scientific engagement, patient involvement, or research coordination, and be ready to contribute confidently to collaborative consortium projects with external partners.
We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to patient-centric approaches, who is willing to advocate for patients’ perspectives and priorities, while also navigating the need for compromise and collaboration across multiple organisations.
Essential
- Relevant professional experience (e.g., life sciences, medical communication, translational research, or patient engagement), ideally accompanied by a scientific qualification.
- Experience in patient and public involvement or patient engagement within research, ideally in health contexts.
- Strong understanding of scientific processes, translational research, or clinical research, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences.
- Ability to work effectively within multi-partner or consortium projects, collaborating with external organisations.
- Confidence in liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including patients, researchers, funders, and partner organisations.
- Experience developing accessible, patient-centred materials, training, or communications.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in building relationships across diverse groups.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, while contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Commitment to patient-centred research and improving outcomes for the rare disease community.
- Flexibility to travel for in-person meetings, workshops, and events within the UK and internationally multiple times a year.
Desirable
- Experience supporting or delivering training sessions, workshops, or webinars for patient or professional audiences.
- Familiarity with drug repurposing, translational research, or rare disease research environments.
- Experience managing or contributing to multi-stakeholder research projects.
- Experience working or volunteering in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- An understanding of rare diseases, health charities, or small-organisation dynamics
WORKING AT BEACON
Beacon is a small, tight-knit team, with a friendly atmosphere and strong commitment to our beneficiaries. We aim to give all employees opportunities to pursue their interests, develop their skills, and shape their career path.
We offer flexible working practices to help our staff balance their personal and professional lives, including hybrid working (50% split between home and office working) and flexible hours. We also recognise the substantial benefits of in-person collaboration and communication for the organisation, team morale, and for individual staff development, and are committed to maintaining this as a core part of how we work.
After the initial in-person onboarding period, we’d like this role to be based in the office for around 2–3 days a week on average (though not necessarily every single week) to support effective teamwork, strong communication, and smooth daily operations.
BENEFITS
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and Christmas to New Year closure
- Flexible working practices including hybrid working and flexitime
- Time off in lieu to support appropriate work/life balance
- 5% pension contribution
- Annual training budget to support personal and professional development
- A close knit and friendly small team environment
- Frequent opportunities to meet with beneficiaries and expand your professional network
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including access to mental health support, 24/7 GP service, discounted gym membership, shopping savings and more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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County Organiser
Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a passion for supporting young people? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy connecting with a diverse range of individuals? Devon Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (DFYFC) is looking for a proactive and inspiring County Organiser to lead our vibrant team.
About the Role:
The County Organiser plays a crucial role in the success of Devon FYFC, supporting and developing our members and clubs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys meeting people, has a strong understanding of young farmers, and is committed to enabling young people to grow and succeed.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with members, YF clubs, and stakeholders.
- Managing and motivating a small team.
- Organising and attending evening and weekend meetings and events.
- Communicating effectively with various audiences.
- Working calmly and efficiently under pressure.
- Multi-tasking and prioritising effectively.
What We’re Looking For:
- Knowledge and understanding of Young Farmers’ Clubs.
- Experience in managing a small team within a busy setting.
- An outgoing, positive, and resilient personality.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A natural ability to engage and inspire those around you.
- A commitment to enabling young people to achieve their potential.
If you are a highly motivated individual who is passionate about rural youth and community, we encourage you to apply!
For a full job description please see County Organiser Job Description 2025
Closing Date: Monday 29th September 5pm