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Job Title: Digital Marketing and Donor Engagement Advisor
Salary: £45,000 - £49,000 per annum (Scale Point 28 – 31)
Reporting to: Head of Communications with a matrix line to the Head of Funding and Partnerships
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time
Location: Can be Hybrid (London Office) or Work From Home. Must be UK based. 

Unlimit Health

Unlimit Health is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Our purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.

Our vision is for resilient systems that sustain good health, so everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. We achieve this by working across multiple sectors in numerous countries to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.

We were founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life as a research group, the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, within Imperial College London. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective nonprofit initiatives, we have received significant funding since our inception including from the UK Department of International Development (DFID), USAID and philanthropic investors.

What we do

Our work includes:

• Evidence-based disease elimination support
• Cross-sectoral health systems strengthening
• Building collaborative partnerships

Our main area of focus is the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms). Endemic infections of these parasitic worms are found in some of the world’s most marginalised communities, and they can have a hugely detrimental effect on individuals, including: 

• Reduced productivity
• Internal organ damage
• Impaired child development
• Reduced school attendance
• Increased risk of HIV in women
• Infertility

The role

This is a full-time role that works across all Unlimit Health’s key audiences for funding and communications. The Digital Marketing & Donor Engagement Advisor plays a crucial role in executing the delivery of a digital strategy for the charity which will underpin our strategic objectives and our income generation and awareness raising goals. 

The role sits in the Funding and Communications team.

You’ll be passionate about delivering exceptional online experiences, excited by what’s possible in the digital and social media space and be driven to use analytics to shape what you do across a wide range of marketing channels including social media, websites, email marketing.

With a flair for crafting the right message for the right audience, you will help us build stronger connections with existing supporters, as well as helping us to reach and inspire new donors and supporters.

You will have a keen interest in global health and be adept at explaining complex subjects in an engaging and accessible way to our target audiences.

The person

The Digital Marketing & Donor Engagement Advisor will have proven experience in marketing and fundraising at a professional level, with experience of MailChimp or other email marketing platforms. They will have strong knowledge and experience of content management systems in particular SEO, digital analytics platforms, data capture, monitoring and tracking. 

The successful candidate will have experience of working across teams and managing work with short deadlines without sacrificing quality of work or attention to detail, as well as the ability to organise workload and meet competing priorities.

Closing Date: 9:00am, Thursday 16th July 2026 
Interviews: 1st week in August 

Interested?

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

Diversity Statement

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under-represented groups to better reflect our mission and work to improve health equity. Research has shown that women and people from marginalised groups are less likely to apply for a role if they do not meet 100% of the job criteria. Please consider applying even if you do not fully meet our essential criteria. We are happy to schedule an informal chat to discuss the role further prior to submitting an application.

Unlimit Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religious beliefs, and socio-economic background. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive.

No agencies please.

Communications Manager

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on communications all-rounder with a breadth of skills to lead all regional and local communications activities in the areas where we are developing new Youth Zones.

The breadth of this role means no two days are the same, which is why we are seeking somebody organised, dynamic and self-motivated with exceptional project management and stakeholder management skills.

Working for an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race & other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.

Position: Regional Communications Manager

Location: Hybrid working: two days a week in an OnSide office (based in either Bolton or White City, London) combined with home-working and travel across our Youth Zones Network (including those in development) plus occasional other travel as required.

Salary: £40 - £45k per annum

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Agile working with flexibility in working hours; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days); birthday leave, additional annual leave purchase scheme; company matched pension; company sick, maternity, paternity & adoption pay; Employee Assistance Programme, active and engaged networks to join (including Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and access to Charity Worker discounts.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 13 July 2026 (We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.)

First stage interviews (virtual): Thursday 16 July 2026

Second stage interviews (in-person): Thursday 22 July, Location TBC

About the Role

With 19 Open Youth Zones, supporting 60,000 young people, the organisation is moving into a period of steady growth towards their long-term goal of 35 Youth Zones by 2035. This role will take sole responsibility for communications activity across live and established projects including those currently in development.

This is a key role within the communications team that will see you create understanding and awareness between the charity and the key local and regional audiences that matter to us as. 

This role will involve managing a portfolio of end-to-end integrated communications and PR programmes across multiple Youth Zones at various stages of development. You will work closely with the teams, each Youth Zone’s relationship managers and fundraisers, as well as its CEO, and Trustee Board, and Young People's Development Group, acting as their trusted communications advisor. You will also collaborate with local stakeholders including Local Authority communications leads and supporters, to help establish the new Youth Zones as independent charities.

It is important to note that this role lays the foundations for each new Youth Zones’ ongoing communications approach. For each project you will be required to effectively and smoothly handover to the Youth Zones full time communication resource once in place while continuing to provide light touch ongoing support - so some experience mentoring or coaching and supporting others is beneficial.

About You

We will be looking for someone that can demonstrate a broad range of communications skills from brand development to working with local media to place newsworthy, positive stories around the Youth Zone development, to supporting the development of new Youth Zone websites and the launch of social media channels.

You will have experience of:

· Communications, either in agency or in house 

· All-round integrated communications experience, including PR, copywriting and digital

· Building relationships with journalists and working with the media

· Advising internal and external teams and stakeholders at all levels

· Working directly with young people.

· Using digital platforms and tools such as MailChimp, Hootsuite, WordPress and Google Analytics

· Managing creative/design/digital agencies and briefing design and print teams

If you are as confident pitching a story to media as you are managing a branding project or overseeing an event, then this could be the role for you.

About the Organisation

A national charity that believes all young people should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose that fund and build state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound youth centres called Youth Zones in the country’s most economically disadvantaged areas. The organisation trains the amazing people that run them and offers continuing support to youth zones nationwide through a national network of independent youth charities.

It’s about opportunity.

You may have experience in areas such as Accountant, Business Account, Finance Manager, Director of Finance, Head of Finance, Finance and Systems, Director of Finance and Systems, Finance and Systems Manager, Finance and Systems Lead.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Build partnerships that change young lives!

Wigan Youth Zone is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to build meaningful relationships with businesses that want to make a real difference in their local community.

Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time (with some flexibility considered)
Location: Wigan Youth Zone

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus more with service
• Your birthday off
• Gym access
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme and pension
• Discounted holiday club access for staff

About the Youth Zone:

Wigan Youth Zone gives young people somewhere safe to go, something positive to do, and someone trusted to talk to. As a vibrant, purpose-built facility supporting young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with additional needs), it plays a vital role in the life of the borough. This role helps that impact continue and grow by connecting local businesses with a cause that really matters.

The opportunity:

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, senior leaders, and trustees, you'll lead on securing and growing significant corporate partnerships, generating £75,000+ per year, with ambition to increase this to £100,000+ over time.

What you'll do:

• Build new, long-term corporate partnerships
• Develop compelling partnership ideas and proposals
• Steward and grow existing supporter relationships
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and engagement
• Represent Wigan Youth Zone across the local business community

This is a hands-on role with real scope to shape your approach and clearly see the impact of your work.

Who this role could suit:

We are look for an extremely proactive relationship developer.

You might come from community fundraising, corporate partnerships, business development, sales, marketing, communications, or another relationship-led income role.

What matters most is your ability to build trust, communicate impact, and turn relationships into sustainable support. Strong transferable skills such as influencing, persuasive writing, stakeholder management, and strategic thinking are highly valued.

Local knowledge of Wigan and existing networks are a real advantage.

How to Apply:

Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Priya Vencatasawmy as a first step.

If your experience matches what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with further information on how to make your formal application.

This roll is being advertised on a rolling basis, which means we will be sharing applications as and when we receive them if this affects you in any way please let Priya know.

Deadline: 13^th July at 9am

Interviews: TBC

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

Join the award winning Independent Society of Musicians

Central London  - Assistant to the Chief Executive and Assistant Company Secretary

28 hours per week – Circa £45K pro rata

The award-winning ISM is the dynamic, change making professional body  representing musicians. With a current membership of over 11,000, the ISM is known for its wide range of services to its members from legal to health and wellbeing. We are also known for our campaigning work on issues from music education to AI and Brexit.

The ISM is now looking for a highly experienced Administrator and Secretary to work alongside the Chief Executive. You will have very strong administrative skills as well as advanced knowledge of using Microsoft office packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. You must have experience of ensuring good governance at Board level including  preparing Board papers and drafting and circulating Board minutes. This is a critical part of the role as well as drafting a wide variety of correspondence.

You will also be responsible for aspects of risk management such as health and safety. The Chief Executive is a senior leader in the music sector so you will need to be able to demonstrate absolute loyalty, discretion and confidentiality as well as excellent common sense and good judgement.

If possible you should have a music background.

You will have at least 5 years’ experience working  in Governance/ Administration or as a PA/ Secretary and will be used to working to competing deadlines with high levels of accuracy. You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London. The role is 28 hours per week.

For a full job description for this role please visit the ISM website.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job to membership team email address.

Closing date is Monday 20th July at 9.30am. Interviews will take place face-to-face and applications generated by AI will not be considered

Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (P&A) raises philanthropic funds in support of King’s College London and engages with the university’s worldwide alumni community. We are proud to enable the work of colleagues across the university and its health partners, helping them serve society through world-leading education, research and healthcare. Our activity includes a partnership with the Maudsley Charity in support of children’s mental health and initiatives between the university’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust.  

​​We are entering an exciting period as a team. Our work is identified as a key enabler of the new King’s Strategy 2030, with associated ambitions that include preparing for our next major philanthropic and engagement campaign. This will accelerate and energise our work in support of the University’s mission to be ‘in service to society through academic excellence’ – be that through exceptional, impact-led research; ensuring our students are supported to thrive during their time at King’s and beyond; or by helping the university to invest over the long-term into its people, ideas and infrastructure. We plan to deepen and scale engagement with our global alumni community, donors and other supporters, mobilising them behind these shared priorities. We are strongly values-driven with a focus on sustaining a strong and supportive culture, which we see as key to creating a successful team that can realise these ambitions.

​More on King’s College London    

​​For almost 200 years, King’s has been a place where ideas turn into action. From revealing the structure of DNA to reimagining nursing, from advances in medicine, law and the study of war and peace to shaping culture and public debate, our work has always been guided by a belief that knowledge should serve society. Over our history, King’s has been home to 14 Nobel Prize winners, and to scholars whose ideas and leadership have shaped thinking, policy and practice around the world. King’s has always been a place where knowledge is put to work for the benefit of others. King’s College London is a world-renowned university that delivers exceptional education and world-leading research. We're committed to creating positive and sustainable change in our local and global communities through outstanding education, impactful research, and genuine service to society.

King’s Strategy 2030 sets out how we take that purpose forward, with four key priorities including student success in and beyond university, investment in research and education excellence that responds to the changing world, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and delivering sustainable finances for a secure future.

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional individual fundraiser to join the Philanthropy team at King’s College London, leading on fundraising for The Dickson Poon School of Law.

This role will be responsible for managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, securing and stewarding significant philanthropic gifts at the £50k to £5 million gift level, supporting senior stakeholders with their fundraising efforts, and championing the work and priorities of King’s and the Dickson Poon School of Law.

The team will play a crucial role in the delivery of the University’s ambition to significantly scale philanthropic income for faculties, as we prepare to launch our next major fundraising campaign in 2027 and mark the university’s bicentenary in 2029.

We will build on our already successful fundraising to achieve ambitious new goals for philanthropy – creating strong partnerships across campus and with donors, to realise shared priorities and deliver strategic impact.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with academic and professional service colleagues across King’s to secure significant philanthropic income to support student outcomes and drive world-leading teaching and research.

We are strongly values-driven with a focus on sustaining an excellent and supportive culture, which we see as key to creating a successful team that can support the university and its partners in making a real and positive difference to the world we live in.

The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London is one of the oldest law schools in England. The School’s research and teaching address some of the most pressing questions of our time relating to equality and human rights, the legal implications of climate change, globalisation, international relations, trade, competition and global finance, to name but a few. Members of The Dickson Poon School of Law advise governments, serve on commissions and public bodies and are seconded to national and international organisations, helping to shape policy and practice nationally and internationally.

This is a full time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. P&A has a hybrid working approach, with a minimum of 40% of time in the office. Typically, this equates to two days per week, but we’re very happy for colleagues to be in more frequently if they so wish.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. A proven track-record of cultivating, securing, and stewarding five- and ideally six-figure gifts

2. Experience of qualifying and cultivating new philanthropic relationships.

3. Ability to develop and maintain key relationships with senior internal stakeholders.

4. Proven interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

5. Ability to plan strategically and implement those plans.

6. The ability to negotiate throughout a large, complex environment with multi-dimensional points of view.

7. Ability to manage multiple projects, identifying conflicting demands and establishing clear priorities in order to meet agreed objectives and income.

8. An understanding of the philanthropic landscape and what would motivate a prospect to give to King’s.

Desirable criteria

1. Major gifts fundraising experience in law

Find out more and apply.

Closing date: 12 July 202

Role/Job Title: Trusts and Foundations Manager
Location: Hybrid role / Cornford Lane, Pembury, TN2 4QU
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Salary: £36,000 - £46,000 per annum (Dependent on experience)

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 21st July 2026
Interview Date (please ensure you are available): Friday 31st July 2026

Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement:
As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East.

Help shape the future of a growing charity!

We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead and grow one of our most exciting income streams.

This is an opportunity to build on existing success and play a key strategic role in securing funding that enables us to deliver life-changing services. Working across the organisation, you'll identify inspiring projects, develop compelling funding proposals and build lasting relationships with charitable trusts and foundations.

If you're passionate about creating funding opportunities that make a genuine difference and enjoy working collaboratively to turn great ideas into fundable projects, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Income Generation, you'll take ownership of our trusts and foundations fundraising programme, leading the development of a strong pipeline of funding opportunities that support our strategic priorities.

You'll work closely with colleagues across Operations, Finance, Marketing and senior leadership to develop high-quality bids, manage funder relationships and ensure successful grant management from application through to reporting.

This is a strategic role with significant opportunity to shape and grow an important area of fundraising, with responsibility for delivering an initial income target of approximately £100,000 in year one, alongside developing the foundations for long-term growth.

What you'll be doing

• Developing and implementing our trusts and foundations fundraising strategy.
• Identifying and researching new funding opportunities.
• Working with colleagues to shape innovative, fundable projects.
• Writing compelling funding applications for charitable trusts and foundations.
• Building and stewarding strong relationships with funders.
• Managing grant reporting, compliance and impact reporting.
• Working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise funding opportunities.
• Championing best practice in trusts and foundations fundraising.

What We Offer:

· Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care

· Paid DBS check

· Flexible work arrangements, with the option to take on additional bank shifts

· Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit

· Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders

· Blue Light Card discounts

· 20% discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff

· Discounted staff menu available at the Bluebell Café (Pembury)

· Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £250 for every successful referral

· Employee recognition programmes, including ‘Employee of the Month’

What We’re Looking For:

You'll be an experienced trusts fundraiser with a proven ability to secure significant grant income and build strong relationships with funders.

You'll also have:

· A successful track record of securing five and six-figure grants.

· Experience developing persuasive, high-quality funding applications.

· Knowledge of major grant funders, such as The National Lottery, Lloyds Bank Foundation and Garfield Weston Foundation.

· Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

· The ability to influence and collaborate across teams without direct line management responsibility.

· Strong project management and organisational skills.

· Experience managing grant reporting, budgets and funding compliance.

· Experience using a CRM system such as Salesforce (or similar).

Experience within the charity, health, social care or disability sectors would be advantageous, although we welcome applicants with transferable experience from other sectors.

Apply now and one of our team members will reach out to discuss the role further.

If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you’ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we’ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need

Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don’t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.

Please Note: We only accept applications through our application form/site. We are unable to accept CV or email applications through external sites.

Are you someone who thrives on helping others, solving problems, and making a tangible difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for a committed and empathetic Student Advisor (Student Finance) to join the Advice Service at the University of Manchester Students’ Union (UMSU). This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to funding and business needs.

As a Student Advisor (Student Finance), you'll provide free, independent and confidential advice to students at the University of Manchester. You’ll be a generalist Student Advisor while also while also taking the lead on student finance and money advice. You'll become our team's specialist in this area, helping students understand their funding options, access financial support and navigate financial challenges. As a generalist advisor you’ll be providing advice and guidance across all areas of the Advice Service, including academic issues and regulations, University disciplinary procedures, housing and wider student life matters.

With the rising cost of living and increasing complexity of student funding, you’ll play a key role in helping students access the financial support they need and empowering them to make informed decisions. We’re looking for someone who can support students professionally, sensitively and with empathy, ensuring they feel heard, informed and confident about their next steps.

You’ll enjoy this role if you have an interest in money advice and financial wellbeing, alongside a curiosity about the law and an enthusiasm for understanding regulations, policies and procedures. Excellent communication skills are essential, together with the ability to respond compassionately to students experiencing distress or crisis while providing practical advice and support.

Alongside one to one advice, the Advice Service delivers supported self-help resources, preventative campaigns and outreach activities to help students access information before problems escalate. If you enjoy engaging with people, you’ll have opportunities to contribute to website and social media content, deliver presentations and workshops, attend promotional events and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across the University community.

You’ll be part of a small, supportive and dedicated team, working in a busy and varied environment where student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We’ll support your development through ongoing training and continuing professional development, helping you build expertise across all areas of our advice service while developing specialist knowledge in student finance. You’ll also benefit from regular opportunities for reflection and wellbeing support, including access to external restorative supervision.

Experience of providing student finance or money advice is desirable. However, we also welcome applications from candidates with experience in advice, welfare, support work, professional student services or other settings who can demonstrate transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a genuine passion for supporting students.

At UMSU, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive and values-driven organisation that champions student empowerment. We offer a collaborative team culture, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful and lasting difference to students’ lives every day.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.

Details

Salary: £32,042-£35,237 per year

Contract: Fixed-Term for 12 months

Hours: 35 hours per week

Eligibility: Open to applicants with relevant skills and experience who are eligible to work in the UK at the start of employment

Tommy’s is the leading charity that exists to stop the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and make pregnancy and birth safe - for everyone.

This is an important moment for Tommy’s. We are embarking on a period of transformation to allow us to grow our reach, awareness and impact. We are investing in our data, systems and technology so that they are fit for the future and allow us to save more babies’ lives.

The Deputy Director of Data and Technology will lead this transformation  – working closely with the COO to shape and deliver the strategy, governance and change needed for Tommy’s to thrive.

The role

This new role is a focal point for technology strategy, partnering the business in the capability of technology and data to increase front line impact and the charities goals.

• Lead Tommy’s data and technology strategies and roadmaps.
• Identify practical quick wins and longer-term priorities.
• Strengthen data governance, quality, insight and reporting.
• Improve integration and use of data across systems.
• Oversee core systems, outsourced IT managed service provider, cyber security and business continuity.
• Lead and develop the database team.
• Chair the Technology Advisory Group.
• Act as a visible, trusted business partner across the organisation.

About you

We are looking for a collaborative and credible leader with experience in data, technology and transformation.

You may come from technology leadership within charity, but you do not need to. We are open to candidates who will bring expertise and innovation from other sectors.

You will bring experience of:

• Leading data, technology and change.
• Developing and delivering organisation-wide strategies or roadmaps.
• Managing systems, budgets and priorities.
• Developing outsourced MSP relationships to deliver value and service.
• Translating technical issues into clear, practical decisions.
• Influencing senior stakeholders and non-technical colleagues.
• Building trust and bringing people with you through change.

You do not need to be a deep specialist in every technical area. You do need to be confident as a leader working across data, systems, technology, suppliers and organisational change.

Why Tommy’s?

This is a strategic role with real scope to shape the future. You will join a mission-led organisation with ambitious plans, a strong platform for growth, and a commitment to using data-based evidence to drive greater impact.

Tommy’s also has a distinctive operating model, including research, partnerships and ownership of the London Landmarks Half Marathon, giving the role exposure to both charity impact and commercial activity.

We offer hybrid working, flexible working options, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced parental leave, wellbeing support, pension, life insurance (*4) and personal development.

We discourage a long-hours culture and value quality, focus and impact.

Inclusion

Tommy’s is committed to building an inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including those underrepresented in senior data and technology leadership.

You do not need to meet every desirable criterion to apply. If you are excited by the role and aligned with our mission, please send your application to Ivy Rock Partners for a confidential discussion.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Closing date for applications 13th July 2026

External Affairs and Strategy Specialist

Location:  Home Based, Expectation of travel
Working Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £38,960.00 - £48,960

Flexibility in terms of hours and possible part time hours to be considered.

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. 

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. 

About the Role

As the External Affairs and Strategy Specialist, you will help shape Waythrough’s external influence, ensuring the organisation understands and responds to an increasingly complex political, policy and social environment. Working closely with senior leaders, you will support strategic decision-making, build key partnerships and drive campaigns and policy projects that create positive change for the people we support.

This is a home-based role with some travel required, including attendance at our joint All Party Parliamentary Group (five or six times per year), and service visits, team away days and wider meetings as required. . You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, particularly the Communications team, to ensure our external voice is informed, impactful and rooted in lived experience.

Key Duties

• Monitor and interpret political, policy and sector developments, identifying emerging risks, opportunities and trends.
• Build strong relationships across Waythrough to identify subject matter experts and ensure external positions are informed by operational and lived experience.
• Lead and coordinate elements of national campaigns, maintaining momentum and working collaboratively with Communications colleagues to maximise impact.
• Brief senior leaders on external affairs issues and provide high-quality research, papers and recommendations to support organisational decision-making.
• Represent Waythrough at parliamentary groups, policy alliances, external forums and partnership meetings.
• Develop policy submissions, consultation responses, speeches, presentations and campaign materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, including parliamentarians, sector bodies and partner organisations.
• Ensure the voices of the people we support remain central to all advocacy, policy and campaign activity.

About You

You are a confident and proactive relationship builder who thrives in a complex and fast-moving environment. Working as part of a small team, and with support and coaching from the Director, you'll be comfortable seeking out expertise across the organisation, collaborating with a wide range of colleagues and influencing senior stakeholders.

You have excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of politics and policy, and the confidence to work closely with directors and executive leaders. You can balance multiple priorities while maintaining focus on what matters most, and you are motivated by ensuring that campaigns, policy positions and external messages are genuinely informed by the experiences and voices of the people we support. Above all, you'll bring initiative, curiosity and a willingness to get stuck in and make things happen.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals

• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus

• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

Inclusion and accessibility 

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. 

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme  - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

This is an exciting role with a significant level of autonomy for an ambitious and experienced youth work professional. The Head of Youth Work & Delivery Partnerships will lead and manage a large team of Youth Workers while taking operational responsibility for WEST’s seven-day-a-week universal youth work offer. As the leading provider of universal access youth work in Hammersmith and Fulham, and part of the OnSide network, WEST has a strong reputation and growing impact. The postholder will hold overall responsibility for delivering a vibrant, open-access Youth Zone for the young people of West London, welcoming up to 200 young people per session.

You will lead the development and delivery of the core youth work provision, including junior, senior and holiday clubs, ensuring high standards of practice and a culture of continuous improvement. You will also ensure the Youth Zone remains a fun, supportive, safe and inclusive environment that attracts and retains young people, helping to raise aspirations and support positive outcomes.

You will be a member of WEST’s Senior Leadership Team, and will work in tandem with the Chief Executive, the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees to help WEST achieve its goal of delivering life-changing youth work to young people in West London.

As a member of SLT, you will embody the highest standards of professionalism and act as a role model for the culture we wish to create at WEST, and make a focused, measurable contribution to WEST’s overall strategic plan.

ABOUT WEST YOUTH ZONE

WEST Youth Zone, named Where Everyone Sticks Together by local young people, opened in April 2024 - a purpose-built space fizzing with energy and crammed with incredible facilities. Staffed by talented, skilled and dedicated youth workers who truly believe in young people, helping them see what they could achieve, and giving them the skills, confidence and ambition to go for it.

At WEST, we believe all young people in West London should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose and be able to explore where it can take them. We are open 7 days a week, while schools are closed - that’s evenings and weekends, plus all through the school holidays. We offer a safe and active space for young people to flourish in their leisure time, where their interests can be nurtured, and they can grow as individuals.

Hammermith & Fulham is a borough of wide disparities, with an acute need for youth services. This vast difference between those living in different neighbourhoods can lead to radically different life outcomes. Our Youth Zone is a vital provision that will make a huge impact on the lives of young people, and on the whole area, levelling the playing field for our young people.

We give 8 to 19-year-olds, (and up to 25 for young people with additional needs) affordable access to a broad range of sport, arts and mental health support, and employability services, designed to empower them to lead healthier, positive and more active lives – raising their aspirations for themselves and their community. This is a charity that the whole community can be proud of, and you can be part of that journey.

About Adolescent Health Study

The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people aged eight to 18 years from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. Recruitment will take place mainly through schools. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.

Purpose of the post

 The Procurement Lead is responsible for developing and delivering a robust procurement and commercial strategy that ensures value for money, compliance with Procurement Act 2023 regulations in line with AHS being primarily public funded and supports AHS study and operational objectives. The role will lead on sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and commercial governance, ensuring ethical, transparent, and efficient use of public funds.

Main responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a procurement and commercial strategy aligned with organisational goals and funding requirements.
• Lead procurement planning across research programmes, operations, and corporate services.
• Act as a subject matter expert on public procurement policy and best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems, and capability.

Tendering and Contract Management

• Oversee end-to-end procurement processes including tendering, evaluation, and contract award.
• Ensure compliance with UK public procurement regulations (e.g., Procurement Act and associated guidance).
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts, including research, clinical, and grant-related agreements.
• Manage contract lifecycle including performance monitoring, renewals, and extensions.

Commercial Governance & Compliance

• Establish and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure all procurement activities meet audit, transparency, and reporting requirements for public funding.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks across supplier engagements.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, ensuring high performance and innovation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (research teams, finance, legal) to understand needs and deliver value-driven procurement solutions.
• Work with external stakeholders including funders, partners and strategic advisors to develop optimum outcomes
• Provide commercial advice and guidance to senior leadership and project teams.
• Promote sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.

Financial & Value Management

• Deliver value for money through effective sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Monitor procurement spend and identify cost-saving or efficiency opportunities.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure funding is used appropriately, ethically and in line with public funding requirements.

Knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

1. Professional qualification in procurement or supply chain e.g., CIPS Level 5 or equivalent
2. Degree or comparable experience in business, finance, law, or related field.
3. Proven track record of managing complex procurement exercises and contracts.
4. Experience in procurement or commercial roles within regulated procurement environments, specifically those classed as a public authority
5. Strong understanding of UK public procurement regulations and best practice.
6. Commercial acumen with strong negotiation and contract management skills.
7. Experience of drafting and reviewing heads of terms and commercial agreements.
8. Knowledge of intellectual property (IP) considerations in research contracts.
9. Strong experience in supplier and stakeholder management.
10. Excellent analytical, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
11. Strong communication and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation.
12. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Desirable

1. CIPS Level 6 or equivalent
2. Membership of a professional body (e.g., MCIPS or FCIPS).
3. Experience managing high-value and complex contracts, including collaborative or partnership agreements
4. Experience in procurement or commercial roles within charity and/or research sectors
5. Detailed understanding of intellectual property (IP) considerations in research contracts.
6. Detailed knowledge of the UK Procurement Act (or Public Contracts Regulations 2015 historically) and transitions between them.
7. Experience of drafting and reviewing heads of terms and commercial agreements.
8. Understanding of subsidy control, state aid, or funding compliance frameworks.
9. Ability to analyse procurement data and generate insights using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar.
10. Experience leading organisational change or transformation programmes in procurement.
11. Ability to build procurement capability across a non-procurement stakeholder base.

Dimensions

• This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, offered initially as an 18-month fixed-term contract with potential route to permanency.
• Flexible working across several geographical locations in the UK.  Travel may be required to AHS locations and partner organisations.
• AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK.

Application Process

All candidates are required to complete the application form which can be found when clicking 'Apply Now' via Charity Job.

Please refer to the ‘How to Apply’ section of the downloadable application form.

Please note that only applications submitted directly to Gravitate HR will be accepted for this position.

The closing date for applications is 11:00pm on Sunday 12th July 2026.

Interviews are currently expected to take place on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August 2026.

Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of:

• Gender, including gender reassignment
• Marital or civil partnership status
• Having or not having dependants
• Religion or belief
• Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins)
• Disability
• Sexual orientation
• Age

We are opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.  All job applicants and employees who work for us will be treated fairly and will not be unfairly discriminated against on any of the above grounds. Decisions about recruitment and selection, promotion, training or any other benefit will be made objectively and without unlawful discrimination. 

Values

It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team and begin to plan the pilot studies. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Salary:£53,500 - £56,268 per annum

Contract Type:      12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Closing date:  12 July 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: 15 - 17 July 2026

About CARE

CARE International is a global humanitarian organisation leading the fight to end poverty in the world’s most challenging situations. Women and girls are at the centre of our work, because we cannot overcome poverty and inequality until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We know that when a crisis erupts, women are often the first to pick up the pieces, so we work alongside women, so they have the power to make change where it’s needed most. Founded in 1945, CARE currently works in over 100 countries and last year alone reached 53.4 million people through nearly 1,500 projects.

Why work for CARE International UK?

This is an exciting time to join CARE International UK. We are embarking on a new four-year organisational strategy, and our Advocacy and Influencing Team sits at the heart of it - leading efforts to sure up the UK Government's political commitment to women and girls, move power and resources to women-led organisations, and build networked advocacy for the issues we care most about.

This is also a pivotal moment for the wider sector. In a political environment marked by growing scepticism toward international aid, the mainstreaming of anti-gender narratives, and increasingly polarised public discourse, the case for gender equality has never needed making more urgently or more skilfully. At CIUK, you'll be working at the frontline of that challenge, helping to ensure or advocacy on gender equality is not only technically rigorous but politically resonant and accessible to the audiences who are shaping the debate.

About you

You are an experienced, politically astute advocate with a strong track record of influencing policy change on gender equality or international development. You thrive in complex, collaborative environments and know how to translate evidence into compelling political asks.

You will bring:

· Significant advocacy or public affairs experience, with a deep understanding of the UK Government, Parliament, and relevant political institutions

· Demonstrable expertise on gender in emergencies, violence against women and girls, or related areas of international development

· Experience developing and delivering successful policy initiatives that have shifted attitudes, behaviour or legislation

· Strong leadership skills, including experience managing teams across time zones and working in co-management or consortium structures

· Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to distil complexity for senior political audiences and the confidence to speak to media

· A genuine commitment to feminist principles, equity, diversity and inclusion, and to centring the voices of women's rights organisations in advocacy work

Experience working on violence against women and girls and familiarity with FCDO-funded programmes, are highly desirable.

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to lead advocacy on two of the most important fronts in international development. You will co-lead the External Engagement and Influencing workstream of What Works to Prevent Violence – Impact at Scale (What Works II), a FCDO-funded programme working to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls globally. Alongside this, you will drive CIUK's own influencing work on gender equality, shaping UK Government policy and building CIUK's reputation as a thought leader on gender justice.

You will co-manage a global team of six advocacy and communications professionals for What Works and represent CIUK at senior levels across FCDO and UK Parliament, with sector colleagues, global and domestic women’s rights organisations and influential thought leaders. You will oversee the development of high-impact advocacy products, events and influencing strategies for both briefs.

This role sits in the Programme and Policy team and is line-managed by the Head of Advocacy & Influencing.

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of appointment. Proof of right to work will be required as part of the recruitment process. For more information, please visit the UK Government's guidance on right to work.

Where you do not have current right to work in the UK, then this will be discussed with you as part of the recruitment process. Please note that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship and further information (should you require sponsorship to work in the UK) on eligibility can be found here.

Safeguarding 

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy (link here) and our Code of Conduct (link here). They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to: 

· Satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (link here).  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

· Appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check, link here).

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please do get in touch by sending an email to the HR Team.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from people of underrepresented backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.

Head of Finance (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

London | Hybrid Working

A rare opportunity to shape the future of finance within one of the UK's best-known charitable organisations.

This is far more than a traditional Head of Finance role.

We're looking for an experienced finance leader who is excited by the opportunity to transform a finance function, modernise processes and help embed a more commercial, forward-thinking approach to financial management.

Joining during an exciting period of change, you'll play a key role in reviewing how the finance team operates, improving systems and processes, and ensuring the function is equipped to support the organisation's ambitious future plans.

Alongside leading the day-to-day finance function, you'll be someone who can bring numbers to life. You'll be comfortable translating complex financial information into meaningful insights, helping senior stakeholders understand the story behind the data and enabling better strategic decision-making.

This is an opportunity to work closely with the senior leadership team, influencing the organisation's direction while leading a talented finance team through a period of positive transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring excellent financial management and governance.
• Review and improve finance processes, controls and ways of working to create a more efficient and agile function.
• Deliver insightful management reporting and financial analysis that supports strategic decision-making.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide commercial and strategic financial advice.
• Develop meaningful financial narratives, presenting complex information in a clear and engaging way to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Oversee statutory reporting, audit, treasury, cash flow and financial controls.
• Champion continuous improvement, helping the organisation embrace new ideas, technology and more effective ways of working.
• Lead, coach and develop the finance team through a period of change.

About You

You'll be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience leading finance teams within a complex organisation.

You'll also bring:

• A track record of improving finance functions and delivering change.
• Strong strategic and commercial thinking.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tell the story behind the numbers.
• The confidence to influence senior leaders and stakeholders.
• A collaborative leadership style and a passion for developing people.
• Experience balancing operational delivery with long-term strategic thinking.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a nationally recognised organisation with a powerful social purpose.

You'll inherit a well-established finance function while having the freedom to challenge existing ways of working, improve processes and leave a lasting legacy. If you enjoy combining operational leadership with strategic influence and thrive on using finance to drive organisational success, this role offers the chance to do exactly that.

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Partnerships Manager

Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Leamington Spa (Hybrid, 40-60% office-based)
Reporting to: Head of Partnerships
Salary: £42,000 per annum

Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with The Smallpeice Trust as they recruit a Partnerships Manager to join their ambitious and growing Business Development team.

The Smallpeice Trust is one of the UK's leading STEM education charities, inspiring young people to explore careers in engineering, technology and science through transformative programmes delivered in partnership with businesses, funders and educators across the country.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to help shape the next phase of the Trust's growth. With a strong foundation of long-standing supporters and an exciting new five-year strategy, the organisation is increasingly focused on securing larger, multi-year strategic partnerships that create meaningful impact for young people whilst building sustainable income for the future.

The Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in identifying, developing and securing new funding partnerships whilst also managing a portfolio of existing supporters. Working closely with colleagues across marketing, programme delivery and impact, you'll develop compelling partnership opportunities, build relationships with senior stakeholders and contribute directly to the Trust's ambitious growth plans.

Roles and Responsibilities

Business Development & New Partnerships

This role will be at the forefront of the Trust's growth ambitions, helping to identify and secure the next generation of strategic funding partners. Working with a broad range of organisations across industry, education and philanthropy, you'll build meaningful relationships that create lasting impact for young people while generating sustainable income for the Trust. This role will:

• Identify, develop and secure new corporate and strategic funding partnerships.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of high-value partnership opportunities.
• Develop compelling, costed proposals and partnership packages.
• Secure multi-year partnership agreements that support the organisation's long-term strategy.
• Represent the Trust at networking events, conferences and stakeholder meetings.
• Work collaboratively across teams to identify and maximise new opportunities.

Partnership Management

• Manage a portfolio of existing corporate and strategic partners.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Produce reports, presentations and partnership updates.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing partnerships and deepen engagement.
• Coordinate with internal colleagues to ensure excellent partner experiences and programme delivery.
• Maintain accurate records, budgets and partnership information through CRM systems and reporting processes.

About You

We're looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial relationship builder who enjoys developing new opportunities and turning conversations into meaningful partnerships.

You will bring:

• A proven track record in business development, partnerships, account management or fundraising.
• Experience securing significant income, sponsorship or commercial partnerships.
• Strong proposal writing and presentation skills.
• Confidence building relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to identify and pursue new opportunities independently.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering against targets and deadlines.
• The ability to thrive within a collaborative and growing organisation where ideas are welcomed and initiative is encouraged.

Experience within charities would be welcomed but is not essential. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with backgrounds in partnerships, business development, sponsorship, account management, education, STEM, membership, commercial or wider relationship management roles.

One of the things that makes The Smallpeice Trust special is its culture. With a flat structure, highly engaged leadership team and supportive colleagues, this is an environment where people are encouraged to take ownership, spot opportunities and make things happen. As the organisation continues to grow its strategic partnerships programme, you'll have genuine scope to shape your portfolio and make a lasting impact.

Want to apply?

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, please contact Kevin with an updated CV. We would love to hear about your experience and share more details about this fantastic opportunity and how to formally apply.

Applications close: Wednesday 5th August

Interviews (in person): Friday 14th August (in person)

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.