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Age International is dedicated to supporting older people living in the most challenging circumstances. As part of the Age UK Group and the UK member of the HelpAge global network, we champion healthy ageing, tackle ageism, deliver age inclusive humanitarian aid, and advocate for income security later in life.
We're looking for a driven Direct Marketing Manager - Acquisition on a 12-month fixed term contract to lead our donor recruitment programme and inspire the UK public to support our life changing work for the first time.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the full acquisition journey across multiple channels while contributing directly to major emergency responses through Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeals.
This is a hands on role in a small, passionate team, with the space to innovate and directly influence our future supporter programme.
We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of one day a week in our London office (including one Thursday of the month for our Age International 'all-staff' days).
Please note that our core working days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Proven successful experience in a direct marketing role. (A, I)
* Delivered and managed effective direct marketing campaigns. (A, I)
* Worked across a variety of offline and online direct marketing channels. (A, I)
* Experience working with a supporter or customer database (A, I)
* Experience of managing internal and external stakeholders to deliver campaigns including copy and artwork sign off. (A, I)
* Experience of following internal processes, recognising potential improvements and implementing them. (I)
* Experience of line management and performance management (A, I)
Skills and knowledge
* Confident in using databases and digital reporting tools such as Google Analytics. (A, I)
* Strong numerical and analytical skills. (A, I)
* Creative process management, from creative briefing through to production. (I, T)
* Excellent project management and prioritisation skills; able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure. (I)
* Excellent written English skills with good attention to detail, including ability to review copy for accuracy and compliance. (A, I, P, T)
Personal attributes
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people at all levels. (I)
* Share the charity's values. (I)
* Flexible team player, willing to get stuck in. (I)
* Willingness to learn new skills and implement them within your role. (I)
Great to Have's:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
* Experience of working in a direct marketing role within a charity. (A, I)
* Experience of working through an innovation process. (A, I)
Skills and Knowledge
* Working knowledge of email and CMS platforms (DotDigital, Episerver). (A, I)
* Used collaborative digital platforms such as MS Teams, Trello. (I)
Personal attributes
* An interest in international development and humanitarian work. (I)
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to work with management and trustees to lead delivery of a set of practical fundraising priorities while helping to build stronger systems and confidence for the future.
This is a hands-on role suited to an experienced charity fundraiser who is comfortable working in a maturing fundraising function, where tools and ways of working are being developed and income needs stabilising rather than rapidly expanded.
This interesting and varied role will focus primarily on trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and alumni support, with a strong emphasis on retention, stewardship and proposition clarity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: MSSC, National Support Centre, 200B Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY (Hybrid)
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £60,000 - £63,000 gross per annum, depending on experience
Closing Date: Sunday 8 February 2026
Interviews:Tuesday 17 February 2026 (Interviews to be held in London)
Application: CV & Supporting Statement
Are you a Head of Safety, Health & Environment looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
We are currently looking for a Head of Safety, Health & Environment to join our team.
About the role
If you have significant experience of delivering and guiding health and safety in a large organisation as well as providing advice and guidance on health and safety issues on both a strategic and operational level this could be the role for you.
You will have first class leadership skills, with the ability to manage a disbursed staff team as well as the excellent interpersonal skills to support and influence colleagues, senior managers, volunteers and others.
The successful candidate will be able to build effective relationships, manage a diverse workload as well as being able to analyse and deal with complex or difficult situations, with skill and discretion.
Responsibilities
- Manage all safety, health and environmental issues within the MSSC, working closely with the Director of Young People, Volunteer & Business Support and other members of the senior management team, the area, offshore, training and other teams as appropriate.
- Manage a disbursed team of Safety Assurance Officers with the support of a Deputy Head of Safety, Health & Environment.
- Monitor changes to legislation and advise CEO and Trustees of their impact on the MSSC and any required actions and/or policy changes.
- Report and analyse safety data and identifying trends or issues.
Requirements
- Hold a formal qualification in Health & Safety (NEBOSH Certificate or higher).
- Up to date knowledge of H&S legislation, developments, practice and management.
- Experience of risk management and compliance systems.
- Significant experience of providing advice and guidance on H&S issues at a senior professional level; both operational and strategic.
- Experience of managing and supporting a staff team.
For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack. If you are interested in this role, please apply now!
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata for part time employees, increasing with length of service
- Hybrid working for many roles
- Volunteering Leave
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.


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 delighted to be partnering with Hornet Services Sailing Club, a not-for-profit members’ Club providing high-quality and affordable sailing, marina and social facilities for serving and veteran members of the Armed Forces and MOD civil servants. The Club operates a 180-berth marina, a busy clubhouse with a 7-day a week bar and restaurant, a varied programme of formal and social events, leased and listed buildings (including Grade 2* listed), and boat storage facilities.
With 500 members, 180 berth holders and an annual turnover of circa £1.1m, the new Club General Manager will be the most senior paid staff member and hold full responsibility for the Club’s performance, financial sustainability and day-to-day delivery. Working closely with the Commodore, Flag Officers and Committee, and supported by a management team, you will shape the overall member experience while ensuring the Club operates safely, efficiently and in line with its values and traditions.
This is a broad, hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same. You will oversee marina operations, hospitality services, estate and facilities management, governance and compliance, staff leadership and member engagement. You will have genuine scope to influence standards, develop people, improve systems and processes and ensure the long-term sustainability of a much-loved organisation.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
- Relevant professional experience, including the management of a multi-functional organisation and strategic business planning and delivery
- Facilities management, including overseeing infrastructure and maintenance projects
- Strong financial management capability, including ownership of budgets of circa £1million
- A working knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, GDPR and staff development.
- Comprehensive understanding of bar and catering principles
- Experience of sailing, marina or waterside operations (highly beneficial, but not essential)
If you are a capable, people-centered leader who enjoys variety, responsibility and the opportunity to make a visible impact, this role offers a rare chance to combine operational leadership with community, heritage and purpose.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment.Applications should be submitted via the Charisma website and include your CV and a supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other category protected by law.
Contract & Hours: Permanent, full-time. Weekdays with some Saturdays and evenings as required
Closing date: 3rd February 2026
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by 12th February, prior to shortlisting on the 13th.
Interviews with Hornet Services Sailing Club: w/c 23th February onwards
The Operations Director is a senior leadership role at St Stephen’s, helping turn vision and strategy into effective day-to-day delivery. A highly relational role, combining strong operational leadership with collaboration, trust-building and a genuine care for people. The person we are looking for will lead across people, finance, systems, buildings and operations helping the church respond to the Holy Spirit and deliver our mission well.
St Stephen’s is a vibrant Church of England church in East Twickenham.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wiltshire Music Centre is looking for a Head of Finance to drive financial strategy, ensure robust financial management, and provide clear insight to support decision-making across all areas of activity of our music and education venue. This role sits on our Senior Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management & Reporting
- Lead preparation of management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis
- Produce quarterly finance reports and manage month end processes and reports
- Oversee preparation of the annual statutory accounts and audit
- Maintain a clear reserves policy and monitor cash flow
- Administer finances raised through fundraising campaigns, donations, sponsorship and grants, and claim back Gift Aid from HMRC
- Prepare and process VAT returns, handling partial exemption when applicable
- Be the first point of contact for any HMRC query
2. Budgeting & Strategy
- Coordinate the annual budgeting process across departments
- Provide financial modelling and analysis for strategic planning and fundraising bids
- Support the Executive Director and trustees in scenario planning and long-term forecasting
- Advise on risk management and internal controls
3. Operations & Systems
- Oversee day-to-day finance operations (invoicing, payments, payroll, expenses, reconciliations)
- Maintain accurate event and project accounts, reconciling Box Office data to financial systems
- Ensure efficient provision and use of merchant services and card payment solutions
- Manage and improve financial systems e.g. Sage
- Work closely with Executive Director to track restricted and unrestricted funds
4. Governance & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with the Charities Act, Companies Act, and funder requirements
- Prepare data and documents as required for reporting to key funders
- Prepare finance reports and dashboards for board meetings
- Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and the Charity Commission
- Support the Treasurer and Finance & Resource Committee and attend board meetings as required
5. Organisational strategy and growth
- Work collaboratively to identify strategic opportunities for growth
Job Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Essential
- Professional qualification (or part-qualified) such as ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA, or equivalent
- Strong financial and accounting experience within a Finance Department covering all relevant functions
- Excellent budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of Charity SORP and statutory charitable reporting and accounts preparation.
- Technical knowledge of tax matters (VAT and PAYE).
- Experience of managing VAT and gift aid for a charity.
- Experience with Sage or another cloud-based accounting platform.
- High attention to detail and ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues
Desirable
- Experience with arts, education, or cultural sector charities.
- Experience working with fundraising and grant-making bodies, including an understanding of restricted funds, grant management and project reporting
- Experience of box office systems
Job Responsibilities
Key Deliverables
- Accurate and timely monthly management accounts and Board reports.
- Month end processes timely and fulsome.
- Annual budget, forecasts, and audited statutory accounts.
- Effective cash flow and investment management.
- Clear, concise financial insight to support strategic decisions.
- Strong financial controls, policies, and risk management processes.
- A financially informed, confident leadership team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We are looking for a conscientious and skilled coordinator who understands how vital administrative tasks are to a well-functioning, smooth-running organisation. You are a big picture thinker with an eye for detail, someone who can support us in grounding our big ideas in reality, helping to ensure our work is clearly documented, replicable, compliant with relevant legislation, and that it contributes to making a big impact for the social sector.
You love to collaborate cross-functionally and have a knack for understanding and maintaining the ecosystem of a cohesive and impactful organisation. You’re looking to join a small, friendly, and respectful team with an outsized impact, where your ideas and contributions are valued and where you are trusted to work in a way that suits you.
About DataKind UK
DataKind UK is a small infrastructure charity with a vision of a strong, thriving third sector that embraces data science to become more impactful. Effective data use has the potential to transform an organisation's impact by improving decision-making, maximising operational efficiency, and ensuring service delivery is evidence-based. A lack of access to responsible data science skills and techniques in the third sector means it isn’t having the impact it could.
We provide a variety of free and contracted support services to help third sector organisations achieve their missions, encourage innovation, and improve decision making, problem solving, and practices.
Since 2013, more than 2,200 DataKind UK volunteers have supported over 300 charities—from large organisations like St John Ambulance and Action for Children to local food banks and campaigning charities—helping them better understand their users, evaluate what's working, streamline routine tasks, and ultimately better tackle society's biggest challenges.
You'll be part of a kind and collaborative five-person staff team that works closely with a talented community of volunteer data scientists. This is an exciting and unusual opportunity to shape how the third sector uses data. Join us!
Essential qualities
- Proactive, can-do attitude - if in doubt, we’ll figure it out!
- A highly organised, process-driven problem solver.
- You are aligned with DataKind UK’s core values: curious, responsible, collaborative.
- You are self-directed and goal-oriented, and like working independently or managing without direct authority.
- You thrive in an environment where every day is a bit different, and are happy working flexibly and adaptably. You can switch between big-picture and detail-oriented thinking.
- You are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- You are a collaborative team player, and happy to jump in and help out when and where needed. You care more that good things happen than who gets the credit.
Essential skills
- Personable and skilled at relationship building and communicating with a variety of people - we work in a small, hybrid team, and with a wide variety of volunteers, charity partners, and other stakeholders.
- Skilled at collaborating with/managing people who are not your direct reports (e.g. colleagues, volunteers, trustees).
- Comfortable juggling multiple projects and priorities and making decisions about what to prioritise accordingly.
- Familiarity with digital software - currently we use Google suite for email, diary management and documents; Beacon CRM; Monday for project management; and Slack for team and volunteer communications. You may not have used those exact tools but you are comfortable with learning new tools and processes, to the point where you can clearly document processes and train others.
Desirable
- Experience of working and/or volunteering in the UK charity sector.
- Knowledge of charity governance / legislation.
- An interest in the use of data to support decision making in the third sector.
- Experience of working or collaborating with volunteers.
What we offer
- Working in a small, flexible, hybrid team where you are trusted to manage your time and your projects. If you need to switch your hours one week, or take time out of your working day to go to a dentist appointment, sit an exam, or for your child’s school play, go ahead! We are focused on outputs over time spent at your desk.
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- 11 days holiday (27 days pro rata).
- Employee Support plan including medical and dental assistance.
- We will provide you with a comprehensive onboarding plan, where we will identify any additional training needs to support you in your role and arrange for training at a time/place/pace that suits you.
Working hours and location
This is a part-time role (14 hours per week). You can do this across two or more days, depending on your preferred work pattern. Working hours are flexible, but we ask that at least 75% of your working time is within the hours of 10am and 6pm UK time, in order to facilitate team working and real-time collaboration.
This role will ideally be hybrid / London-based. We can currently provide London office space on Mondays (Victoria), Thursdays (Shoreditch) and Fridays (Victoria). (Please note we don’t currently have any other staff members in the office on a Friday.) We will occasionally hold team days in London - you will be given advance notice of these dates. We may be able to offer remote working for an exceptional candidate, but our preference would be for a hybrid schedule with at least one day in the office (Monday or Thursday) per week - please note this could be a shorter day, e.g. 9-3 to accommodate other commitments.
You must have the right to work in the UK.
How to apply
The deadline for receipt of your application is 9am, Monday 23 February. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Please send us your CV and a cover letter of no more than two single-spaced pages to explain why this role appeals to you and how you meet the experience, skills, and qualities listed above using the STAR (Situation Task Action Result) approach. We would also like to know:
- What made you decide to apply for this role?
- How do you stay organised? Again, this can be an example from your work, study or personal life.
- Can you tell us about a time when you have had to step outside of your comfort zone or usual role, either in a job or an example from your life outside of work? What motivated you to get involved and what was the outcome?
All applications will be anonymised before shortlisting.
A note on use of generative AI
We know a lot of people use generative AI tools like Chat GPT to help them with job applications. We don’t encourage this, but if you do want to use it, we recommend asking it for suggestions on relevant things to include, get it to give you them in bullet points, then write the application yourself. We really want to hear from YOU, the human, in your authentic voice. It helps you to stand out, and helps us figure out if you're really and truly a good fit for the role. We do not use AI to assist us with reviewing and shortlisting applicants.
Equity & Diversity Monitoring
Please consider filling in the Equity & Diversity Monitoring Form linked in the Job Description attachment. This is entirely voluntary and anonymous and will not affect your application in any way.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background, and welcome applications regardless of age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion/belief, race, nationality, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, or disability.
The data you provide will be used to monitor whether we are receiving applications from quality candidates across the whole of society. If there are differences in application rates it will enable action to be taken to ensure that no group is treated unfairly.
We particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in data science, tech, and/or the third sector, including people of colour and people with disabilities. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process (both with the application and interview) and on the job. If you have particular accessibility needs, please get in touch and let us know any requirements you may have at contact at datakind dot org dot uk.
We will treat the data you provide in your application in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Please send us your CV and a cover letter of no more than two single-spaced pages to explain why this role appeals to you and how you meet the experience, skills, and qualities listed above using the STAR (Situation Task Action Result) approach. We would also like to know:
What made you decide to apply for this role?
How do you stay organised? Again, this can be an example from your work, study or personal life.
Can you tell us about a time when you have had to step outside of your comfort zone or usual role, either in a job or an example from your life outside of work? What motivated you to get involved and what was the outcome?
Supporting third sector organisations to achieve their missions through increased use of data science.



Your outstanding management of the Woodland Heritage Skills project will ensure that the project meets its objectives and in doing so help the charity in achieving its mission.
You will be a core part of how Woodland Heritage is achieving its mission and it will be an incredibly rewarding and varied experience!
Your work with the charity will be as part of a small, dedicated team of staff and a wider group of passionate trustees. Everyone will want you to succeed and will support you along the way.
Woodland Heritage is creating a thriving UK wood culture that benefits our environment, all people and our economy. We do this by championing the good use of home-grown timber from sustainable, productive woodlands for the benefit of present and future generations. Through a combination of demonstration sites, research, education, membership and outreach, we build on the wisdom and skills of the past to weather the challenges of tomorrow.
About the role
- The role is full time 37.5 hours per week for a fixed term of two years, with planned evening and weekend working as required.
- We can offer flexible working and hybrid working. You may wish to work at Whitney Sawmills, Herefordshire, for example for a day per week, though this is not required.
- 25 days plus Bank/Public holidays as paid leave
- Salary £35,000 PA FTE
- Your line manager will be the Chief Executive
- Employer contribution from nest pension
All other terms and conditions will be as per your contract. More details are available via our staff handbook which can be provided to shortlisted candidates.
This role is part of a £238,442 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to create ‘Woodland Heritage Skills’; two years of educational workshops, digital educational assets and collaboration with its members and partners to deliver the charity’s new Open Woods & Workshops initiative.
A tremendous £13,547 of this grant is matched funding from the outdoor furniture B-Corp Gaze Burvill, a corporate member of Woodland Heritage, alongside fellow personal and corporate members of the charity.
About you
You will have a committment to the vision and values of Woodland Heritage and a desire to bring about positive change in the relationship between people and woodlands. You will have demonstrable experience of managing projects, delivering educational impact and a willingness to learn and to be flexible.
Visit our website to download the job specification and learn how to apply. We'd love to hear from you!
Woodland Heritage is creating a thriving UK wood culture that benefits our environment, all people and our economy.
Primary Purpose:
The Head of Services is a key member of Age UK Cheshire’s Senior Leadership Team, designated Safeguarding Lead, and leads all aspects of the organisation’s service operations.
Following the successful integration of existing services, this role will work closely with a supportive CEO and board on the next phase of development of our new organisation, building on the strong history and reputation of two charities, to meet the needs of a growing ageing population across Cheshire.
The successful candidate will understand the strategic need to combine impactful data with storytelling, influencing internal and external stakeholders to join us in our mission.
The role involves representing Age UK Cheshire externally, championing the voices of older people, to influence decision makers and commissioners to help ensure older people aren’t forgotten in a challenging funding environment.
Additional Information:
Rising poverty, digital exclusion and rural isolation are creating a perfect storm of loneliness for thousands of older people. Age UK Cheshire is a local, independent charity dedicated to supporting older people across the whole of Cheshire. We offer a lifeline for people in later life to access the information and support they need.
If you embody our values of respectful, honest and person centred, and are passionate about supporting those who built the world we now live in, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll be joining Age UK Cheshire at a pivotal time following the merger of Age UK Cheshire and Age UK East Cheshire in July 2024. Following the successful integration of existing services, you’ll work closely with a supportive CEO and board on the next phase of development of our new organisation, building on the strong history and reputation of two charities, to meet the needs of a growing ageing population across Cheshire.
You’ll have a strategic vision for developing and future proofing services, whilst staying close to operational realities. You will lead the delivery of measurably impactful services, and ensure our resources are directed where they can make the greatest difference for older people across Cheshire.
You’ll understand the strategic need to combine impactful data with storytelling, influencing internal and external stakeholders to join us in our mission.
You’ll represent Age UK Cheshire externally, championing the voices of older people, to influence decision makers and commissioners to help ensure older people aren’t forgotten in a challenging funding environment. You’ll build strong relationships and partnerships across the local authorities, NHS, and voluntary sectors.
This is also a people leadership role. You'll develop and manage a team, creating a high-performing culture where accountability and support go hand in hand. You'll role-model best practice, share knowledge freely, challenge constructively, and coach colleagues to develop their own approach.
This role offers a unique chance for an experienced service-delivery leader to shape the future of a respected local charity, drive innovation and impact — in a supportive, values led culture with an ambitious and passionate team.
Together we can make Cheshire a place where older people are not only seen, but respected and valued every day.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with AdviceUK to recruit for an interim Head of Policy, Programmes and Media. Joining the organisation as a maternity leave cover contract, this is a role where you will have the opportunity to achieve significant impact across some key priority areas.
Since 1979, Advice UK has been supporting advice organisations by helping them to be efficient, competent and effective, and by campaigning for a policy environment that supports advice agencies and people needing advice. A small but mighty - and growing! - charity that supports its members to provide advice to upwards of 2.5 million people each year. The organisation is working towards a world in which every individual, regardless of means, is able to access the advice they need in order to exercise their rights and address any legal and social welfare challenges they may face.
Contract: Interim maternity cover role, nine to 12 month contract
Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid role which will be predominantly home-based with travel to London for either office days or meetings expected around one day per week
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week or part time, 28 hours per week considered with flexible working options fully supported
Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 30th January
Interviews: Interviews will be held in person at the charity offices in London on the 11th and 12th of February
The Head of Policy, Programmes and Media position is a senior position within the organisation. Part of the SLT and reporting to the CEO the postholder will take the lead on all policy and public affairs initiatives to secure policy change and funding to benefit people seeking advice and the communities served by the organisation's members.
Core responsibilities within the role will include:
- Develop and oversee the implementation of effective strategies for policy and funder influence that enable Advice UK to achieve its purpose
- Identify new audiences and develop innovative approaches to sustain and grow Advice UK's stakeholder and funder network and achieve its strategic priorities
- Be accountable for Advice UK's policy, public affairs and funded activities, reporting to the Chief Executive and Advice UK Board
- Lead the development and coordination of clear, concise and authoritative policy positions on key issues
- Identify actionable and achievable policy influencing goals to achieve change on the highest priority issues and develop strategic influencing plans to achieve these goals
- Alongside the Chief Executive, be Advice UK spokesperson and representative at external events including policy roundtables, steering groups, conferences, meetings and other events
- Oversee and deliver a proactive public affairs strategy to achieve policy change on the issues of priority concern to members
- Identify and build effective relationships with key contacts across UK and devolved governments and parliaments, including Ministers, MPs, civil servants and local and regional decision makers
- Lead a stakeholder engagement programme for Advice UK working strategically to identify, develop and manage relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including policy influencers, funders, sector partners and other organisations
- Oversee the development of effective press and media campaigns, mobilising support and leveraging media opportunities to raise awareness and drive action on priority issues
- Oversee the development and effective delivery of the #AdviceSaves campaign (including Advice Week), ensuring impact is measured and lessons learned
- Oversee development of research and analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities in support of our policy and campaign objectives, using this to provide evidence-based insights and identify specific policy solutions to inform advocacy efforts
- Lead the development of high-quality research and insight products, including research reports and commissioned surveys to support our influencing goals
- Oversee the delivery of Advice UK's funding strategy to open up funding opportunities for members and their advice services
- As the departmental budget holder, lead on all financial management for the department, including forecasting and measuring financial performance, setting and managing budgets, reducing waste, and taking action to ensure the department achieves its financial objectives
- Provide effective leadership to the Policy and Public Affairs department including line management of a team of four, ensuring their strong performance and supporting their learning and development
- Work with other members of the senior leadership team to develop and implement Advice UK's strategic plan in supporting of its overall strategic objectives and to establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
We'd love to see applications from candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Significant experience of delivering within a complex policy environment, ideally within an organisation of similar size and complexity including of developing and delivering impactful policy and public affairs strategies that have led to demonstrable change
- Experience or an understanding of the social welfare advice sector; the issues faced by advice providers and the communities they serve
- Experience of working with suppliers and partners to deliver campaigns, research and funding proposals including tendering, negotiating and contracting, and of working in coalitions and partnerships to achieve shared objectives
- Experience acting as a spokesperson for an organisation
- Experience of strategic leadership of teams and working with CEO, Board and as part of a senior leadership team
- Ability to apply knowledge to new challenges and situations, and to devise solutions
- Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills, with ability to translate data and evidence into actionable insights to inform decision-making
- Ability to think strategically; working in timescales of between one to three years
- Ability to manage and motivate staff to deliver complex or challenging projects
- Commitment to social justice, equality, diversity and inclusion
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Our purpose is to improve the lives of people in need of advice. We do this by supporting our members, so it is easier for them to help their clients.
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London National Park City is looking for an organised and adaptable Administration Manager to join our small staff team. This permanent role is essential to strengthening the infrastructure that enables our volunteer Ranger community and partner groups to make neighbourhoods across London greener, healthier and wilder.
As our Administration Manager, you'll be the operational backbone of our organisation – managing our CRM and internal systems, maintaining policies and procedures, and ensuring our staff and 150+ volunteer Rangers have seamless access to the information and resources they need. You'll work across all areas of our operation, from supporting Ranger onboarding and events to assisting with Board meetings and partner communications.
London became the world's first National Park City in 2019, and we are a long-term grassroots movement connecting people and nature across the capital. This role offers the opportunity to help scale our impact, fixing what needs fixing and structuring our work so more communities can take the lead in transforming their local areas.
You'll be an experienced administrator who excels at managing multiple information sources, planning ahead, and making smart decisions about systems and processes. You'll be disciplined and organised with excellent communication skills, but also creative and willing to chip in wherever needed.
You do not need a university degree to apply for this role, and we'll provide you with additional training and mentoring as you develop your skills.
No recruiters please – direct applications only.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for managing our internal systems, record keeping, data management, and will provide support for our Ranger and Communications team.
You will work directly with each of our staff, to ensure that they have access to the information and resources that they need to operate effectively, and will keep our policies and procedures up to date.
You’ll provide additional support as part of the wider staff team for external events and communications, and support board and working group meetings.
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Managing our internal CRM, ensuring information is well structured, records are consistent, up to date and appropriately secure and accessible.
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Liaise with Rangers and other volunteers to ensure that their records are up to date and they have access to all the internal resources that require.
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Support our Community Director in organising Ranger recruitment, inductions, and onboarding.
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Support in organising external events for Rangers and volunteers as part of our seasonal Ranger programme, and Festival events through the year.
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Manage travel arrangements, ticket booking, and tracking attendance at organised Ranger events and Field Trips.
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Support our Executive Director and Community Director in external meetings and communications with partners and supporters.
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Assist in organising Board and Working Group meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking actions.
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Provide regular updates to our staff team and Ranger community on your projects and activities, and overall progress on our programme goals.
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Contribution to half yearly progress reports and final project reports for external stakeholders and funders.
You will report to the Executive Director and work closely with your colleagues in our staff team and with our wider group of volunteers.
Candidate Profile
We’re looking for an organised, thoughtful and considerate colleague who will help us better support our Ranger community, and extend the reach and effectiveness of our staff team.
You will have the following experience:
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Experience in an equivalent administration or operations role, or demonstrable experience of transferable skills.
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Experience working with an online CRM system, such as Monday or Hubspot, as well as proficiency with Google Drive or other office applications.
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Demonstrable experience of supporting a small distributed staff team, and working with volunteers will be a distinct advantage.
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An ability to communicate and coordinate with a wide range of people at all levels of a variety of organisations.
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Excellent oral and written communication in a clear, concise, accessible and effective manner.
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Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is essential.
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Ability to effectively plan and prioritise workload within deadlines, and to set and meet high standards of delivery.
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Commitment to the vision of London as a National Park City and the success of the Ranger Programme.
Not sure you tick all the boxes? Please apply anyway as we want to hear from a wide range of potential candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented, disadvantaged, and marginalised communities. We believe diverse perspectives and lived experiences strengthen our ability to serve London's communities effectively.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and in the workplace to ensure everyone can participate fully and carry out their duties. If you have any access requirements or additional needs, please let us know at any stage so we can work with you to provide appropriate support.
Salary and benefits
You will be joining and fully participating in a unique and inspirational community of changemakers and storytellers, active across London and increasingly around the world. We pay all of our staff at least the London Living Wage.
This is a permanent role and the salary range is £30,000 to £34,000 dependent on experience. This may be a part or full-time role and we are open to applications for flexible working arrangements.
You will have 25 holiday days allowance per year (pro rata for part-time staff).
Following successful completion of a 3 month probationary period, we will enrol you in our Nest pension scheme, and will make additional payments of 4% as long as you contribute 4% of your salary each month.
This role will predominantly be carried out remotely from home and in person at our Visitor Centre in London, with regular meetings and site visits across London, so you must be based in the UK and be prepared for regular travel.
You must have the right to work in the UK already in place. Unfortunately we cannot sponsor or support any visa applications.
The long term grassroots movement for everybody making their cities, greener, healthier and wilder.



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Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client in the search for a new Finance Manager.
The trust empowers young people aged 9 to 15 to challenge all forms of prejudice. Our client is uniquely powerful as a catalyst for learning and reflection about prejudice. Her experiences as a young Jewish person during the Holocaust provide a powerful insight for young people to learn and reflect on the dangers of antisemitism and all forms of prejudice. Through engaging programmes, young people gain the knowledge, motivation and skills to make a real difference.
The Finance Manager reports into the Chief Executive and is a key role in ensuring organisational resilience, and supporting strong governance and data driven decisions for this impactful organisation. Your competence with managing day to day financial management operations, and year end are a given. You will also be a supportive and consultative manager to the Finance Assistant reporting into this role. What sets the successful candidate apart, is the ability to work closely and effectively with other areas of the organisation. You will work closely with the Fundraising team, and with the Education Programmes teams. You will also feel comfortable to present to non-finance related stakeholders such as the Executive team and Board of Trustees, enabling your colleagues to feel fully informed, and being able to answer questions as needed.
The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent and will have substantial experience as a senior financial lead within a small organisation. Your relational capability will also be key, and as such you will be able to demonstrate your strong interpersonal skills and flexibility to work and travel on occasional evenings. An alignment with the mission of the organisation will also be of utmost importance.
This position is a part time role, working 4 days per week and is based in the London office for 2 days per week.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Catherine at Prospectus.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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Overview
Involve Community Services is a local infrastructure charity that supports the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sectors of Bracknell Forest and Wokingham Borough. We offer development and governance support, funding advice, grant writing, volunteer and trustee recruitment, and a comprehensive training programme. We also run several well-being projects that include Community Navigation, Cancer Support and Social Prescribing within Wokingham Borough.
Role summary
The Community Development Worker will work across Wokingham Borough to assist small charities, community groups and social enterprises who have a health and well-being focus, as well as those organisations who aid residents with protected characteristics. They will assist organisations to find solutions to existing challenges and overcome barriers to optimise their delivery, e.g., through sourcing volunteers, committee members, funding opportunities, forming simple governance structures, and seeking premises.
The post holder will advocate for members of the community with protected characteristics as well as those whose voices are seldom heard, and act as a voice for marginalised groups, to aid inclusive decision making and delivery of services across the borough. The postholder will develop a broad, informed view of the local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector and will communicate this to colleagues within Involve, the wider Friendship Alliance (a collective of charities who have a shared interest in addressing loneliness and social isolation), and to statutory partners. The postholder will also identify gaps in provision and help to develop or enhance existing partnerships so to optimise their impact to residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Regularly attend community events throughout Wokingham Borough
- Create quarterly reports to articulate the work of the postholder.
- Act as the face of Involve and the first point of contact for organisations and community groups in Wokingham Borough
- Signpost organisations to Involve’s Core Services
- Signpost residents to Involve’s Wellbeing Services
- Support Community Navigation attending outreach events
- Report key barriers and gaps in services to the CEO and Admin & Partnerships Manager on a regular basis
- Keep the Wellbeing Services up to date with new or changing community groups & services
- Support the Hub Coordinator and fellow site users when onsite
Key responsibilities for the community and VCS organisation
- Network and maintain relationships with residents, communities, charitable organisations and other stakeholders
- Host Involve’s Charity & Community Networking Events for Wokingham Borough
- Match organisations and community groups with share objectives so to bring greater capacity and insight to a community undertaking
- Attend forums & meetings relevant to communities, addressing issues such as equality & diversity, social isolation or community safety
- Support organisations and community groups with basic governance enquiries
- Ensure organisations receive up to date and accessible information & signposting to assist them with their operations, e.g. governance, funding, volunteer recruitment
Essential experience, skills and attributes
- Knowledge of the local area and services
- Experience in engaging and advocating for vulnerable people and those with protected characteristics, and those seldom heard
- Good interpersonal skills - friendly, curious, respectful, empathetic and courteous
- Reliable with a mature disposition and a caring nature
- Capable of maintaining appropriate written records
- Awareness of confidentiality and data protection
- Ability to work proactively on your own initiative as well as part of a team
- Awareness of health and safety and lone working issues for self and others
- A commitment to equal opportunities
- Effective problem solving and negotiation skills
- Good written and verbal literacy with ability to engage confidently, employing actively listen skills
- Sound IT skills, particularly office 365 applications
- Personal commitment to improving own knowledge and skills
- Requirement to undertake training, including safeguarding and any other appropriate learning
- Requirement to work to all Involve policies
- Access to a car (with business insurance) is essential as travel will be required across Wokingham Borough
NB: Some flexibility will be required when delivering your role and occasional evening or weekend work may be needed.
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PA
Empower Change as a PA to the CFMO!
Join World Vision UK as a Personal Assistant to Drive Fundraising and Marketing Success
With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Position: PA to the Chief Fundraising & Marketing Officer
Location: Hybrid/Milton Keynes (onsite 2 days per week)
Hours: Full Time 36.5 per week
Contract: Maternity Cover - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Circa £30,874 per annum good range of benefits
Closing Date: 6th February 2026. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified
Interview Dates: W/C 9th February 2026, in person
About the Role
World Vision UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as the Personal Assistant (PA) to the Chief Fundraising & Marketing Officer (CFMO). This role is pivotal in supporting our mission to make a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children around the world.
Key Responsibilities
· Executive Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CFMO, including managing schedules, organising meetings, and handling correspondence.
· Liaison Duties: Serve as the primary point of contact between the CFMO, internal teams, and external partners, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
· Organisational Tasks: Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other materials as required, ensuring all documents are accurate and delivered on time.
· Event Coordination: Organise and coordinate meetings, conferences, and events, ensuring all logistics are effectively managed. This includes all directorate wide meetings such as prayer meetings, team away days and social gatherings.
· Project Management: Support the CFMO in various projects, ensuring deadlines are met and objectives are achieved.
· Managing Travel and External Engagements: Our CFMO is externally facing approximately 30% of the time, your travel management skills are critical. This will include planning and booking flights, accommodations, transportation, and itineraries to ensure smooth and efficient travel experiences.
· Cross Directorate Support: As a PA to the CFMO, you play a crucial role in supporting not just the CFMO but the entire directorate
About You
We are looking for someone with:
· Proven Experience: A successful track record of supporting directors or chief executives, demonstrating the ability to work efficiently within an organisational framework.
· Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational abilities with a keen attention to detail, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
· Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of liaising effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
· Motivation and Enthusiasm: A proactive and enthusiastic approach to work, with a passion for contributing to a mission-driven organisation.
· Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
If you are looking to leverage your skills and experience in a role that offers both challenge and reward, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Together, we can create a better future for children in need.
All applicants must be willing to work within a Christian framework and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.
In addition to the salary offered, we offer:
· A flexible and supportive working culture
· Pension scheme (with employer contributions)
· Generous holiday allowance
· Free parking (Milton Keynes office)
· Opportunities for faith-based gatherings, prayer, and devotionals
· A welcoming, purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference
About the Organisation
World Vision is an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy we’ve helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.
Please note the organisation can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.
You may also have experience in areas such PA, Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Administrator, Senior Administrator, Admin Manager, Administration Manager, PA to CEO, Personal Assistant to CEO, Exec PA, Executive PA.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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We are incredibly excited to share a brand new role at Head In The Game as we enter a major period of growth.
We are recruiting an Area Operations Manager to lead and shape the delivery of our work across West Kent and South London. This is a senior, hands on role and a huge step forward in the expansion of our charity.
While the role is primarily home based, the successful applicant will need to regularly travel to West Kent and South London to support the delivery of the programme.
This position sits at the heart of our organisation. You will be responsible for the quality, safety and consistency of our programmes, while supporting and leading the brilliant staff and volunteers who make our work possible. The impact of this role is real and direct, helping us reach more people, in more communities, through sport and physical activity that supports mental health and helps prevent suicide.
We are looking for someone with strong experience in the charity or community sector, who understands high quality delivery, safeguarding and partnership working. Just as important is a genuine passion for mental health and the power of sport to change lives. This role is ideal for someone who is people focused, values led and excited by responsibility and growth.
This is a 1 year rolling contract, salary £28,000 per year plus travel expenses and pension, with flexible working and regular travel to programme venues.
If you are looking for a role where your experience really matters, where you can lead from the front and be part of something that is growing fast and making a difference every day, this could be for you.
Helping increase mental fitness and prevent suicide through sport across the UK


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