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This is an exciting opportunity to lead and strengthen IRMO’s Volunteer Scheme as part of our Education, Training and Employment (ETE) programme. Volunteers play a vital role in achieving IRMO’s mission, and this position is central to ensuring that our volunteer initiatives both empower community members through meaningful work experience and enhance IRMO’s capacity to deliver impactful services to the community.

The Volunteer Scheme Coordinator will be responsible for managing all aspects of volunteering at IRMO — from recruitment and training to ongoing support and development. They will champion volunteering internally and externally while fostering opportunities for volunteers to learn, grow and make a tangible difference in the lives of others. Working closely with the ETE Programme Manager, the post will also be expected to develop partnerships and volunteering roles that support IRMO’s vision, values and strategic objectives.

We’re a small team with high staff retention, making this the perfect role for someone who wants to focus on training and development but also enjoys supporting people at all stages of the recruitment journey. In particular you’ll:

• develop a robust digital induction programme which will leave a lasting legacy for years to come
• work closely with managers to coordinate our annual training schedule
• be responsible for the budget and logistics of all of our training and development
• manage and administer our HR platform and employee records
• support the end-to-end recruitment process
• help us to become a Disability Confident employer

And as well as our Brighter Horizons team, you’ll also have a hand in supporting our trading subsidiary Ignition Brewery, making this a varied role, ideal for someone who likes to be involved in lots of things at the same time.

If you are looking to broaden your experience in training and HR, or just enjoy a highly varied and fast paced job with a real sense of purpose, this could be the job for you. Experience of administration is a must, preferably in a small charity setting, along with really strong organisational skills. If you are a people person and are passionate about causes in your community, we want to hear from you.

What we need from you (the essentials):

• a minimum of one years’ experience working in a fast-paced administrative environment
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• excellent skills in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• good written skills, with an ability to produce reports and other relevant documentation
• strong organisational skills with an ability to plan ahead and manage multiple priorities
• an ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality
• meticulous attention to detail with an ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently
• a flexible and ‘hands-on’ approach to your working practice, with a ‘can-do’ attitude

What we’d also like from you (the desirables):

• previous experience of working in a HR team
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or be willing to undertake funded training)
• experience of working with neurodivergent adults and/or adults with learning disabilities in a paid or voluntary capacity

Fundraising Coordinator

Bexley Deaf Centre (BDC) is a small and dynamic, well-established charity which has been serving the borough since 1994. Our work is focussed exclusively on supporting people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. We work to raise awareness, break down barriers and promote understanding within the community.

This is an exciting time to join our organisation; we are about to launch an ambitious new 5-year strategy (supported by our fundraising strategy) and are actively expanding and developing the support and services that we provide. 

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Fundraising Coordinator who can lead on our fundraising initiatives, support with the development of new projects and organisational change to facilitate the growth of our services.

This exciting fundraising role will include:

·       Assisting with developing and implementing fundraising strategies to enable us to diversify our funding streams

· Identify and evaluate opportunities for new projects, developing proposals, establishing timelines and budgets

· Work closely with the senior leadership team to identify areas for growth and increasing capacity

· Support the growth of the organisation and change required to deliver our fundraising strategy 

Experience of working with Deaf people or knowledge of the Deaf community would be an advantage but not essential.

Employee benefits:

• Workplace pension scheme
• Annual leave of 5.6 weeks per year, additional time off at Christmas plus some public bank holidays
• Flexible approach to working arrangements 
• All staff are encouraged and supported to engage with further training and CPD opportunities
• Health and wellbeing - access to employee assistance programme
• Discounts at local shops and restaurants (through Blue Light Card)

For futher information and the full person specification, please refer to the attachment below

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Engagement and Events Coordinator / Community Connector / Community Facilitator, L'Arche London

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reports to: Community Leader
Hours of work: 15 hours per week
Salary: £29,128 FTE. Pro-rated salary is £11,651.40 based on 15 hours per week
Place of work: L’Arche London, West Norwood, South London
Contract type: Fixed term for 1 year (potential to be extended). Part-time.
Closing date: Sunday, 23rd November at 23:59

If you can bring people together, lead events, share stories, and make sure everyone feels part of the L’Arche London Community, then we would love to hear from you!

Join L’Arche London as a Community Connector and help us foster belonging, inclusivity, and vibrant community life through leading traditions, celebrations, and engaging communications.

You may have experience in the following roles: Community Life and Engagement Coordinator, Community Inclusion and Programmes Lead or Engagement and Inclusion Officer etc.

Main purpose of the role:

As a Community Connector, you will:

• Help strengthen relationships, promote a sense of belonging, and support the vibrant life of our community.
• Oversee and lead an inclusive and accessible programme of core traditions and celebrations throughout the year in L’Arche London.
• Keep our community and partners engaged with community life through excellent communication, both internally and externally, via channels such as social media and internal newsletters.
• Have ample opportunities to engage, reflect, and be part of community life.
• Furthermore, this role is vital for supporting our valued and appreciated Live-in Community Worker, helping guide and mentor them throughout their year with us in L’Arche London.

You can find more details about L'Arche London on our website.

Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work - explore our employee benefits on our website.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions on our online application form.

The closing date for applications is: Sunday, 23rd November at 23:59

We encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

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High Trees Community Development Trust is seeking a collaborative and organised Lambeth Community Research Network (LCRN) Coordinator to play a pivotal role in the growth and coordination of a borough-wide partnership driving change in how research is designed and delivered. 

This is an exciting opportunity to support a dynamic, cross-sector network that connects community organisations, researchers, and public institutions to ensure that research in Lambeth is fairer, more inclusive, and community-led. 

You’ll help coordinate the network’s programme of events and projects, strengthen member engagement, and lead on communications that celebrate and share learning. Working within High Trees’ Research and Impact team, you’ll ensure the LCRN continues to thrive as a collaborative and well-connected space that champions community voice and knowledge. 

If you’re a strong communicator with excellent organisational skills and a passion for community-led research, partnership working, and social impact –  we’d love to hear from you. 

About High Trees 

High Trees Community Development Trust has been rooted in Tulse Hill, Lambeth, for over 27 years. We deliver services in education and training, employment, youth and family work, community action, and research and capacity building, working alongside local people and organisations to create meaningful change. 

We are recognised for our collaborative and place-based approach, our long-term partnerships, and our commitment to equity, participation, and community leadership. 

At High Trees, you’ll join a supportive, values-driven organisation that places community at the heart of decision-making. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative and meaningful work that strengthens the influence of communities in shaping research, policy, and practice across Lambeth and beyond. 

About the Lambeth Community Research Network (LCRN) 

The Lambeth Community Research Network (LCRN), hosted and led by High Trees, brings together community organisations, research institutions, funders and public bodies to create a more equitable research ecosystem. 

The network aims to rebalance power in research, ensuring that communities – particularly those often underrepresented –  have genuine ownership and influence over how research is designed, delivered and used. 

Through collaboration, learning, and shared accountability, LCRN members are shaping a model for community-led research that leads to stronger insights, better decisions and more equitable outcomes for Lambeth residents.

Location: You can be based near one of the following office locations - Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Newcastle. 

We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week.  

Hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are very open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time, compressed hours and/or flexitime.

Ideal start date: Flexible, as agreed with candidate 

Annual leave: 36/37 days (England & Wales and Scotland respectively - includes bank and public holidays and three days to be taken between Christmas and New Year) plus up to 3 days additional annual leave increasing with length of service.

We also offer a Holiday Buyback scheme where you can purchase up to 1 working week additional annual leave per year

Other benefits: 

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employer pension contributions of 5%, plus salary sacrifice contribution the equivalent of Employer National Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme available to staff and their family
• Flexible work options such as hybrid working, flexitime, part-time

The Opportunity 

As our Senior Evaluation Coordinator you’ll drive forward how we measure and share our organisation’s impact.

You’ll own our monitoring and evaluation framework and use this to design smart and robust ways to measure how our work creates change.

You’ll lead our annual data collection processes and cycles, collaborating with other teams to collect and share key outcomes data, both internally and externally.

From crafting data methodologies to generating insightful reporting for stakeholders, this role is ideal for someone who loves delving into data, analysing and communicating trends and working with others to make a difference. 

1. Designing how we measure our impact

• Shape evaluation questions and themes to explore, design the methodology, and consider data required to conduct robust analysis  

2. Evaluating our interventions

• Manage the yearly impact evaluation to further the organisation’s understanding of its effect across our three interventions:  
  •  on students’ outcomes, including student university destinations and longer-term graduate outcomes  
  •  on the outcomes of our employer influencing work, including the impact of the Social Mobility Employer Index  
  •  on the outcomes of our campaigns work  

3. Data collection and performance management​

• Develop and manage data analysis and visualisation tools and processes, such as PowerBI, to present monitoring data  

4. Reporting and sharing our impact

• Consolidate analysis findings, and present them to various audiences to enable conversations around the development of our work  

See attached job description for more detail on the key responsibilities in the role

Person Specification/Skills

Monitoring & Evaluation

• How to run an evaluation project, and manage it throughout the full project life cycle, i.e. planning, data collection, analysis, and dissemination  
• How to create and implement plans and/or processes, including administrative systems and robust evaluation processes 

Systems

• How to use databases, data visualisation tools and CRMs, underpinned by strong IT skills and the ability to learn and build capability 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by submitting the following information to our application portal Pinpoint by 23:59pm, Sunday 23rd November: 

1. A cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role (no more than 500 words)
2. Give an example of when you have evaluated the impact of a programme, intervention or project, the steps you took and skills you used (no more than 800 words) 

Please note that generic applications and CV’s will not be considered.

Our new Research Community Growth Coordinator will play an essential role in growing our Lived Experts Research Community and taking the impact we can have in businesses to the next level.

It will be well-suited to someone who cares about social outcomes as well as business outcomes, and who is motivated to make a positive impact for charities and vulnerable people.

Our purpose at Three Hands is to create business value and social value, hand in hand. Three Hands Insight is the award-winning ‘social insight’ arm of Three Hands, focused on enabling businesses to gain insight from charities and ‘lived experts’ in a wide variety of societal issues and vulnerability circumstances. Clients range from high street banks to energy providers. 

A major feature of Three Hands Insight is our Lived Experts Research Community – a group of people with first-hand experience of challenging circumstances and vulnerabilities such as disability, mental health problems, digital exclusion, financial vulnerability and dementia. We established the community in 2022 to help businesses understand challenging customer circumstances, and to do a better job at inclusive design for vulnerable and underserved customers. There are currently over 350 lived experts in the community. 

Please see the attached job description for more information on Three Hands Insight, the areas of responsibility for the role and the skills and interests were are looking for...

Sophie Hayes Foundation (SHF) is a small but mighty charity, empowering women survivors of 
modern slavery and exploitation. It is an important time at SHF. Our new strategy ‘Sustainable 
Freedom from Modern Slavery’ launched in 2024 and this role is essential for the delivery of the 
strategy and ensuring that survivors of modern slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation have
access to the support and opportunities they need to achieve their aspirations, independence 
and a positive future. With soaring numbers of referral to the NRM and thousands more victims 
living in fear of a hostile environment, this has never been more important than now. 

At the heart of Sophie Hayes Foundation’s work will be the support to and empowerment of 
survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking and this role is critical to survivors’ journeys 
to sustainable freedom. 

Alongside a small, friendly and dedicated team, you will coordinate and deliver our 
programmes for survivors of modern slavery, including our flagship Employability Programme 
(EP) and our Conversational English for Independence (CEFI) course. 

You will also work in close partnership of the development and delivery of new programmes for 
survivors, embodying our strategic aim of ‘meeting survivors where they are and taking them to 
where they want to be’. You will champion the voices of survivors through the work of the 
organisation, working with colleagues in CREW to provide continued support to survivors’ long 
term.

About the Role

• Deliver Sophie Hayes Foundations Employability Programme and Conversational English for Independence Course to survivors.
• Support development and growth of these and other future programmes.
• Take responsibility for all programme logistics and communications with partners, survivors, and suppliers. 
• Accurate data input to and management of internal monitoring and finance systems, working closely with the Head of Programmes to analyse trends and contribute to reporting. 
• Actively engage with local, regional, and national partners and anti-slavery networks
• To maintain effective survivor referral pathways and raise awareness of the Foundation’s work.
• Supervise and manage Employability Programme volunteers.
• Contribute to centring survivor perspectives in the work of Sophie Hayes Foundation by sharing and channelling learning from programme delivery to colleagues. Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding across all learning and development activities.
• Other duties which may arise under the implementation of the new strategy, as directed by the Head of Employability Programme.

About You 
This role would suit someone who is passionate about supporting others and empowering them 
to take the next steps in their journey. 

You may have prior experience as a teacher, caseworker or charity coordinator. 
We are looking for a team member who is organised, efficient, reliable, empathetic and ready to 
get stuck in helping across our range of survivor services. 

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of skills and experience drawn from 
their professional and personal lives, including those who may have lived experience of modern 
slavery, human trafficking and exploitation. 

We’re looking for a Communities Development Coordinator to support, develop and grow student-led societies, sports clubs and other communities at Arts SU. This role is all about helping students get involved, whether that’s through joining a student group, planning and running events or stepping up as a student leader. You’ll be the first point of contact for over 100 student groups, providing tailored support, training and advice to help them thrive. From processing finance requests and booking spaces to helping deliver key events like Welcome Fair, Varsity, and Awards, you’ll make sure students and colleagues have what they need to succeed. You’ll oversee student group elections, manage the promotion of opportunities, and work with colleagues across UAL to create inclusive spaces where students are welcomed and engaged.

We want someone organised and approachable, who loves working with students. You should have experience planning and delivering events or projects, and ideally some knowledge of community development in education or the third sector. Good communication skills are key – you’ll be supporting a wider range of student leaders and need to explain processes in simple accessible ways. You’ll also need to be confident working with budgets and able to manage competing priorities. Flexibility and a positive, problem solving attitude are essential, as you’ll often be working on multiple tasks or helping students troubleshoot challenges. More importantly, you’ll be someone who values inclusivity, enjoys collaborating with colleagues and students, and doesn’t mind working the occasional evening or weekend when big events are happening.

JOB PURPOSE

• Engage students to participate in activities and events by supporting and developing student-led societies and sports clubs, volunteering and other student communities.

• Provide accurate, consistent and innovative support to the 100+ groups, committees members and group members.

• Support the delivery of variety of student-led events and activities, empowering and enabling student leaders.

Benefits and Perks

In return for your passion and experience, we offer:

• A summer 4-day working week – we have a four day working week during the months of July & August
• Generous holiday entitlement (up to 39 days) – 25 days holidays per year, increasing at the rate of one day per full year served after the end of your second year of employment up to a maximum of 5 days
• A three-week closure during the festive period incorporating the three UK bank holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day). This is approximately 12 additional leave days.
• A six-day closure during spring incorporating the two UK bank holidays (Good Friday and Easter Monday). Therefore, closure dates are from Thursday before Good Friday to Tuesday after Bank Holiday Monday. These are 2 additional leave days.
• Birthday Leave
• 2 days of Volunteering Leave
• Religious Festival Leave (up to 2 days)
• Cycle to Work scheme, enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Flexible/ hybrid working arrangements
• Access to UAL staff training courses
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Family-friendly employer

Application Closes: 24th November at 9am

Interviews: 5th and 8th December 

Who are Challenge Partners

Challenge Partners works nationally with over 500 schools and 100 trusts, delivering programmes and networks to support school and trust improvement and leadership development. Our programmes for schools include the Quality Assurance Review, Growing the Top, Extending Leading Practice, and the SEND Developmental Peer Review. Our collaborative networks for school leaders operate locally (hubs), regionally (Jubilee Networks), and nationally. You can read more here. 

We also offer Trust programmes such as the Trust Peer Review and Trust Leaders’ Network. You can read more here. 

As we expand our National Network of Excellence, this is an exciting time to join our central team and contribute to our partnership's success.

Job Purpose

The Partnership Coordinator role is varied, offering the chance to develop a wide range of skills. Responsibilities include delivering programme and network activities, managing local hubs, supporting events and meetings, and participating in recruitment and retention activities led by the Partnerships Team.

Working closely with school and trust leaders and hub managers, you will need excellent relationship management skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

This position requires individuals who are self-motivated, organised, detail-focused, and strong communicators. 

We are looking for new colleagues to focus on delivering our programmes and networks, ensuring a great experience for our partner schools (about 60-80% of your time). The remaining time will be spent on hub account management, supporting knowledge exchange and network growth, and handling general partner queries.

Key Responsibilities

Programme and Network Delivery:

- Support the planning and delivery of programmes and networks, including scheduling dates, organising training sessions, and other activities.

- Support the organisation and delivery of programme-specific and national events.

- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including resolving operational issues and escalating as needed.

- Provide year-round support to local Hub Managers to ensure schools receive necessary support.

- Monitor programme, network, and hub data to identify risks and/or trends, providing regular reports and updates to support the continuous improvement of our activities. 

Partner Relationship Management:

- Work with the Challenge Partners Central Team to ensure an excellent experience for partners and help schools maximise their partnership value.

- Support the induction and onboarding of new schools to their hubs and the National Network of Excellence.

- Troubleshoot and respond to school or trust queries through internal customer care systems.

- Utilise and update our CRM system (Salesforce).

Communications:

- Respond to email and phone queries about Challenge Partners, programmes, networks, and hubs professionally and promptly.

- Collaborate with programme, network, and partnership leads to provide high-quality communications to partner schools, including renewals, induction, onboarding, engagement emails, and hub updates.

Recruitment and Retention:

- Support year-round recruitment of schools to the Network of Excellence, working with hubs to deliver introductory events.

- Provide updates on schools in your hub to inform retention campaigns.

- Manage leads within your hubs, connecting schools with local hubs and Jubilee Networks.

Other Tasks:

- Perform other tasks as appropriate for the role.

Person Specification

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage your time effectively.

• Ability to balance competing priorities whilst working across multiple areas of work.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately, building rapport with those at varying levels of seniority.

• Solutions-focused approach to problem-solving, demonstrating the ability to identify issues and develop effective strategies to overcome them.

• High computer literacy - confidence and competence in using GSuite, Microsoft programmes and Salesforce (or similar CRM system) would be an advantage

• Positivity, optimism and flexibility - we are a small organisation and all staff are expected to contribute across the organisation (and sometimes beyond their specific job role) to ensure our success and sustainability. 

• A willingness to learn and give and receive feedback.

• A passion for education, and a desire to make a difference.

Benefits of working for Challenge Partners

• Work-life balance

• Annual leave

• Employer pension contributions

• Health and wellbeing support

• Training and development

• Family-friendly policies

• Connection and celebration

Who we are

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives, and fulfil potential; we help make this happen.

About the Job

Working within the Central Services team, the Operations and Front of House Coordinator (OFOHC) plays an essential role in supporting the smooth-running and operational effectiveness of the Students’ Union (SU) and its Front of House.

The OFOHC is responsible for coordinating an effective, professional, and welcoming SU front desk service with opportunities to interact directly with students, UAL and SU staff and external organisations. The OFOHC assists the Central Services Manager in managing SU physical and digital spaces across the UAL campus network and the SU's retail and merchandising offer and operation.

Alongside this, the OFOHC delivers operational and administrative support to the SU and assists with the maintenance and health and safety aspects of the SU spaces.

Who we are looking for

You will be somebody who is organised, systematic, diligent and can demonstrate attention to detail with general operational, coordination, and administrative duties. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment that is always looking to improve and expand our services to and for students. You will be passionate about working with students in our Front of House service operating from different campuses and will be patient to help them professionally develop.

You will also be somebody who is looking to develop personally and professionally in a progressive organisation committed to equity, ending social injustice, and positively impacting the experience of our students.

We are looking for somebody who can contribute the following skills and knowledge :

1. Is passionate about consistently delivering excellent customer service

2. Is passionate about training and working with students

3. Is operations-driven and has a systematic way of working

4. Has an outstanding eye for detail

5. Has great organisational skills

6. Has great communication skills

7. Is able to work independently, as well as part of a team building strong relationships with multiple stakeholders

8. Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in their approach to work

9. Is able to maintain confidentiality and a discreet handling of sensitive information.

Benefits and Perks :

In return for your passion and experience, we offer:

• A summer 4-day working week – we have a four day working week during the months of July & August
• Generous holiday entitlement (up to 39 days) – 25 days holidays per year, increasing at the rate of one day per full year served after the end of your second year of employment up to a maximum of 5 days
• A three-week closure during the festive period incorporating the three UK bank holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day). This is approximately 12 additional leave days.
• A six-day closure during spring incorporating the two UK bank holidays (Good Friday and Easter Monday). Therefore, closure dates are from Thursday before Good Friday to Tuesday after Bank Holiday Monday. These are 2 additional leave days.
• Birthday Leave
• 2 days of Volunteering Leave
• Religious Festival Leave (up to 2 days)
• Cycle to Work scheme, enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Flexible/ hybrid working arrangements
• Access to UAL staff training courses
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Family-friendly employer

Recruitment Timeline :

Application closes : 1st December, 9am

Interview Date : 10th December

Please Note: To be considered, you must have the right to work in the UK or a valid work permit/visa and a National Insurance number.

Reports to: Marketing Manager

Department: Communications and Marketing

Salary Range: up to £34,000 based on skills and experience.

Location: London Office

Contract: Fixed Term, Maternity Cover for up to one year, with an expected six month minimum period

​Right to work in the UK is required, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

About RUSI 

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is the world’s oldest, and the UK’s leading, independent think tank engaged in cutting edge research in defence and security. Its mission is to inform, influence and enhance public debate on a safer and more stable world. RUSI is a research-led institute, producing independent, practical and innovative analysis to address today’s complex challenges.

About the role

This is a key role within the Communications team at RUSI, focused on collaborating with colleagues within the team and across the Institute to ensure all research outputs are effectively promoted across various channels. You will be the main communications point of contact for our seven research groups, requiring you to develop a deep understanding of our research portfolio and devise and manage plans to significantly increase the impact of RUSI’s research.

Key tasks

Providing cover for maternity leave, the role will include, but not be limited to:

• Serve as the primary point of coordination for the Communications team, streamlining communications and lines of effort between research and communications teams.
• Lead the management of the Communications team's forward planner. You'll coordinate with other supporting functions including Publications and Events to proactively capture upcoming content, and ensure this information is shared effectively.
•        Lead the development and execution of communications plans for new research reports and activities, overseeing the entire project lifecycle.
•     Manage the plans for upcoming publications by collaborating with the Head of Research Governance and Editorial Publications. Proactively schedule meetings with researchers at key points in the publication timeline.
•        Oversee the logistical and administrative needs for research communication plans, including calendar management for key personnel, preparing post meeting materials, and overseeing project correspondence to ensure seamless communication.
•        Coordinate with the publications team to set strategic release dates for publications, aligning with the institute's overall calendar and major events.
•     Manage the publication of web content for various RUSI outputs, primarily podcasts by overseeing updates and maintenance to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and optimal performance.
•        Support the Marketing Manager in the promotion of events across multiple channels, including drafting and scheduling email campaigns, reminders, and follow-ups, as well as contributing to wider promotional activity.
•       Assist the Marketing Manager in coordinating with other teams to prepare newsletters and managing distribution to the appropriate mailing lists.

The above list of duties is not exhaustive; the post-holder will be required to undertake such duties that may reasonably be expected within the scope and grade of the role. 

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience:

•  Able to work independently and as part of a team, quickly forming effective relationships with colleagues and   other teams. The role requires close coordination with our research, publications and events teams and within the communications function
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, track deadlines and coordinate activity across different teams.
•  Ability to take complex topics and be creative in packaging them for different audiences, making them accessible to both experts and non-experts.
•  Experience with CRM Systems: Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools for managing contact databases and segmenting email audiences.

Desirable skills and experience:

•  Direct experience working within a think tank, academic institution, or policy-focused NGO, ideally in a communications capacity, is a significant plus.
•   Email Marketing Experience: Practical knowledge of using Email Service Providers (ESPs, e.g.: Mailchimp), for drafting, scheduling, and deploying email newsletters.
•    Social media management and analytic tool experience: preferably Sprout.
• Basic Design Skills: Competence with design tools (e.g., Canva or Adobe Creative Suite) for creating basic visual assets like social media graphics, simple charts, or report covers.

Our expectations

We expect all staff to abide by and promote our RUSI’s Vision and Values 

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising with service)

• Generous pension contributions at 6% employer contribution,

• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 

• Access to free access to RUSI's world leading programme of events and conferences, research materials and library 

• Discretionary closure days over Christmas

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders

• *Enhanced sick pay 

• *Enhanced maternity and paternity leave 

*Depending on length of service 

Application Process

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the instructions to submit:

• Your CV.
• Cover Letter, no longer than 1 page, explaining your interest in the role and any significant relevant skills and/or experience.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 30th November 2025.

Please DO NOT submit multiple applications for this vacancy. We no longer accept applications to our recruitment mailbox, applications received in our mailbox will not be processed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the closing date brought forward if needed. Early application is encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity and Values 

At RUSI you will be appreciated and valued. Our stakeholders, transactions, and projects are international and diverse, so we work hard to create inclusive teams that support our efforts and each other. We are committed in promoting equality and diversity in our workforce and make it as diverse as the communities we serve. Our recruitment data helps us monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment practices in order that we can continue to improve on creating a more diverse workforce.

We’re aware that the questionnaire may not capture the rich complexities of our backgrounds and identities, so we apologise if these are not best described. Please note that this data will be kept confidential and separated from your job application. If you are uncomfortable sharing, choose "Prefer not to say" or skip the questions entirely. 

About the opportunity 

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager and Head of Philanthropy, you will support a range of fundraising activities, most predominantly researching new avenues for funding within trusts, foundations and corporate partners, completing grant applications, carrying out communications and reporting to existing funders and raising the profile of the charity through representing Action Tutoring at funder or networking events. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in the world of fundraising activities, working with a passionate, committed and driven team.

Closing date: Sunday, 30th November 2025
Interviews: Wednesday, 10th and Thursday 11th December 2025
Start date: Monday 1st February 2026
Contract and hours: Fixed term 12 month maternity cover contract. We are open to 0.6FTE to 1FTE for the right candidate. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.
Location: This role is remote. The candidate can be based anywhere in the England. Our London office address is: x+why, 8-10, Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH. Occasional travel may be required for this role.
 

Duties and responsibilities

• Research new opportunities for Action Tutoring to explore for fundraising and carry out initial enquiries to determine suitability to apply to trusts and foundations. 
• Prepare and submit grant applications to suitable trusts, foundations and corporates, carrying out careful research to ensure the applications are as strong as possible and include relevant data and case studies.
• Work alongside the Corporate Partnerships Team to encourage corporate support through donations or grants.
• Identify and lead on local fundraising opportunities in Action Tutoring’s nine key regions, for example researching and submitting applications for local grants and to local businesses.
• Research and determine suitability of profile raising opportunities or awards for Action Tutoring to apply to, such as corporate Charity of the Year opportunities, the Third Sector Awards and Charity Awards.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to the BreatheHR advert.

Person specification 

Qualifications criteria: 

• Previous experience in fundraising, or transferable experience that shows strong writing skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others: 

• Outstanding communicator; strong written and verbal communication skills; able to make an exciting and compelling case for support.
• Creative and ambitious.
• Proactive and tenacious personality; willing to seek out and pursue opportunities.
• Highly organised; able to prioritise, multi-task and manage work to deadlines.
• High computer literacy.
• Adaptable and open to learning and feedback.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

You will be likely be more successful in this role if you have: 

• Prior experience of fundraising work, particularly if it is within trusts and foundations. This could be in a paid role, or on a voluntary basis or as part of work experience.
• Experience of building relationships with stakeholders.

Are you passionate about justice, equity, and inclusion? Do you have the vision and leadership to help shape a Church that truly reflects the diversity of its people?

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a Director for Inclusion to lead and champion our commitment to becoming a fully inclusive, justice-seeking, evangelistic and growing Church. This pivotal role will provide strategic direction and expert guidance to embed the principles of Justice, Dignity and Solidarity (JDS) across the Connexion, in alignment with the God for All and Justice-Seeking Church strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and development of the JDS strategy across the Connexion.
• Advise the Conference, Connexional Council, and JDS Committee on inclusion-related strategy and policy.
• Line manage the JDS Programme Coordinator and oversee support for District EDI Officers and Solidarity Circle Coordinators.
• Drive cultural and systemic change within the Church to promote greater representation and participation.
• Represent the Methodist Church in external EDI forums and foster ecumenical partnerships.
• Collaborate with HR and colleagues together with key stakeholders on benchmarking, training, and data analysis related to EDI.

About You:

You will be a strategic thinker and compassionate leader, with:

• A degree-level education and demonstrable experience in EDI leadership.
• Proven ability to influence change, manage complex projects, and communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
• A deep understanding of inclusion within faith-based contexts, and a commitment to the mission of the Methodist Church.
• Excellent interpersonal, theological reflection, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the life and witness of the Methodist Church. You’ll be part of a passionate team working to ensure that justice, dignity and solidarity are at the heart of everything we do

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Advisor service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

Closing date: 24 November 2025

Interviews will be held in London on: 9 December 2025