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Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 – now 6 years in a row!

Reporting directly to the Head of Planning and Reporting, the Management Reporting Lead will be responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing KPIs and reporting tools that provide clear, concise, and actionable insights to a variety of stakeholders. They will analyse trends and performance data to highlight emerging risks and opportunities, ensuring issues are addressed early to support financial viability. The role requires the ability to translate complex data into meaningful summaries for both financial and non-financial audiences, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Interviews will be held on Microsoft teams on the 2nd June

The closing date of this role may close early depending on the volume of applications.

About the role: Your main duties will include: 

• Support the Head of Planning and Reporting in business analysis and KPI reporting
• Identify, design, and implement meaningful KPI's and reporting frameworks to monitor performance and support decision-making.
• Develop and deliver clear, concise and actionable reports tailored for both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, striving to add value to financial processes and reporting.

About you: The successful applicant will have: 

• Part Qualified Accountant - ACCA/CIMA.
• The ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) at all levels both within the organisation and externally to build effective relationships with Finance & Operations staff.
• Proven experience of using data-driven analysis to identify issues and opportunities, delivering clear recommendations that have led to measurable cost savings, improved performance, and strategic business impact.
• The ability to initiate action and motivate others. To be confident and persuasive, able to inspire others in order to achieve desired outcomes.
• High organised, logical with a practical approach and able to prioritise. 

The rewards

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' 
• Discounted health and dental cover 
• Life Assurance 
• Bike to Work Scheme 
• Season Ticket Loan

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• We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
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The Charity and the Vision.  

Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting military children and young people (0 to 25 years) who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 700 young people, and we have big ambitions to support over 1,000 children annually by 2030.  

We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection. We are now looking for an experienced Events Manager to join our small but effective team.

Role Mission:

To be at the heart of planning, promoting and delivering diverse, exciting, and high-impact events that will engage supporters, create bonding opportunities for families, and connect our team.

This role will be accountable for:

Supporting the event owner in the successful planning and execution of all events across the charity, including the Families, Supporter and Operations Teams at Scotty's. This will include developing, promoting and delivering a range of events that align with our mission and values, drives supporter engagement, cultivates opportunities for our families to bond, and provides team collaboration.

What are the 3-month goals for this role:

· Can articulate the charity’s goals, culture, and impact, and how the Events Manager role supports this to happen. 

· Has a good understanding of the events plans for each team and the upcoming and year to view calendar of events.

· Establish initial contact with key stakeholders, including team members, partners, and supporters.

What are the 6-month goals for this role:

· Conduct an audit of current event plans and materials and speak with at current partners for feedback and learnings.

· Develop a comprehensive event strategy, outlining key tactics, timelines, and performance metrics.

· Identify and qualify suitable venues for upcoming events, ensuring they align with the charity's mission and values

· Establish success measures and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyse event results, and identify areas for improvement.

What are the 9-month goals for this role:

· Improve specific performance metrics, such as event budget management, event marketing effectiveness, and attendee satisfaction within the first nine months.

· Develop a comprehensive event strategy, outlining key tactics, timelines, and performance metrics.

· Track success measures and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyse event results, and identify areas for improvement.

What are the key responsibilities of this role:

• Develop and implement event plans with clear deadlines, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with our partners and suppliers, ensuring required service levels are met.
• Identify and secure suitable venues that align with the event's theme and requirements.
• Negotiate with venues to obtain the best deals, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising on quality.
• Arrange catering services that meet the dietary needs and preferences of attendees.
• Book travel and accommodation for team members, families and other guests as needed, ensuring comfort and convenience.
• Assist with communications and marketing efforts to promote events and increase attendance.
• Manage event setup and takedown, ensuring all elements are in place and the venue is left in good condition.
• Oversee the design, sourcing, ordering, and delivery of branded materials (e.g., welcome packs, T-shirts, banners) to enhance the event experience.
• Write accurate risk assessments and ensure event safety, particularly for children, by identifying potential hazards and implementing preventive measures.
• Accountability for health and safety compliance at events, adhering to legal requirements and best practices.
• Implement appropriate safeguarding measures at events attended by families, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Coordinate event activities, ensuring they run smoothly and according to schedule.
• Arrange and facilitate pre- and post-event meetings (e.g., briefings, wash-ups, debriefs) to ensure all team members are informed and any issues are addressed.
• Adhere to budget constraints set by the Event Owner, ensuring all expenses are accounted for and within limits.
• Provide appropriate updates to the Event Owner and team members accordingly.

What we’re looking for:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – outgoing, warm and friendly, you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships.
• A motivating and persuasive communicator – your communication style will provide the information needed in an informal manner.
• You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
• Confident use of technology – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.

Skillset and Experiences Required:

Essential

· You’ll have a proven background in event management.

· Proven ability to build rapport and influence key decision-makers.

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring effective execution.

· Passion for developing innovative fundraising initiatives.

· Self-motivated and positive. Thriving in independent work environments while remaining committed to team goals.

· You’ll have a proven background in event management, ideally within the charity sector.

· Excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels. A strong understanding of health and safety, and fundraising legislation.

· Planning, coordinating, and executing all aspects of fundraising events, including venue selection, logistics, budgeting, and marketing. 

· Managing event timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships to ensure seamless execution and cost-effectiveness. 

· Developing and implementing strategies to maximise event attendance and fundraising revenue.

Desirable

· Knowledge or experience of or with the military community.

· Events Management experience within the charity sector.

Additional Information

· The role may require evening or weekend work

· Enhanced DBS check required

· Travel will be required to events and team training days

The Scotty’s Way

At Scotty’s, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty’s Way, rooted in our four core values:

1. Families Come First

2. Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP

3. Love What You Do

4. Remember, Every Day

Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Embrace Change and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity and we are dedicated to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people with sight loss? Are you passionate about animal welfare and highly organised with an eye for detail? Join our team as a Canine Health Administrator and help us ensure our dogs receive the highest standard of veterinary care, enabling our guide dog partnerships to thrive.

In this role, you’ll be the main point of contact for veterinary practices across the country, supporting and advising them on account management and ensuring smooth communication. Your work will involve processing veterinary invoices and clinical information using systems such as Salesforce and Agresso. You'll be responsible for checking incoming invoices for accuracy, ensuring they are correctly scanned, coded, and recorded, and chasing up any missing information when needed.

Accuracy and efficiency are key, as the clinical data you manage will support the wellbeing of our dogs and enable our health teams to provide outstanding care. With a strong customer service focus, you’ll take ownership of queries and work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to provide timely and effective resolutions.

This is a rewarding opportunity to combine your administrative and communication skills in a role that directly contributes to transforming lives.

This is a national, home-based role. However, if you're located near Leamington, we encourage on-site attendance one day per week to collaborate with the team. Occasional travel may be required for meetings. The position is full-time at 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We are open to considering job share arrangements.

No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred benefits that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. We offer a flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme to care for our people.

For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.

About the Role

Iswe is a social impact foundation exploring how to put people at the heart of political and social decision-making to address some of society’s greatest challenges.

Behind powerful democratic innovations is a need for robust financial systems. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, manage reporting, and help us build strong systems as we grow.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership, external accountants, and funders to ensure that financial planning supports programme delivery and strategic goals. This is a key role for someone excited by the opportunity to help shape an ambitious and values-led organisation.
 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Management

• Lead day-to-day financial operations and controls

• Develop and manage financial reporting systems

• Produce monthly management accounts and forecasts

• Support budgeting and reforecasting processes

• Prepare the annual financial report with external accountants

• Ensure compliance with audit and reporting standards
   

Grants and Income

• Provide accurate forecasts and financial information for fundraising bids

• Track income from funders and issue/manage invoices

• Ensure clear reporting on restricted and unrestricted funds
   

Payments and Payroll

• Process payments to contractors, suppliers, and partners

• Oversee payroll payments

• Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks
   

Internal Systems and Support

• Refine internal workflows to improve clarity and timeliness of financial information

• Maintain up-to-date financial documentation, receipts, and records

• Support supplier management, compliance tracking, and finance-related admin

• Communicate financial insights to support internal planning and delivery

• Act as point of contact for accountants, funders, and financial stakeholders
   

Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing finances in a charity or non-profit

• Strong understanding of financial systems, reporting, and controls

• Experience managing day-to-day accounting and overseeing restricted/unrestricted funding

• Familiarity with grants management and funder reporting

• Strong communication skills with the ability to advise senior leadership

• Ability to build and manage funder relationships

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Proactive and self-motivated; able to work independently

• Strong IT skills and experience with financial software

• Alignment with Iswe’s mission, values, and commitment to transparency and equity

Desirable

• Professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

• Experience using QuickBooks

• Experience working in a start-up or scaling organisation

• Knowledge of deliberative democracy, such as citizens’ assemblies
   

Salary, Benefits & Working Conditions

• Salary: £40–45k per annum, depending on experience

• Hours: Full-time, but open to part-time (minimum 4 days/week)

• Location: Remote, with flexibility around UK-adjacent working hours

• Leave: 35 days holiday plus UK bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time); 14 days medical leave

• Pension: Statutory employer contributions (currently 3%)

• Other: 6-month probation period. The right candidate will have the opportunity to shape this role and grow into a leadership position as Iswe develops
   

About Iswe

We believe that many of the crises we face today - health, climate, the cost of living etc - are symptoms of failing governance structures, and that putting people in the driving seat of decision-making will transform our futures for the better. Our work focuses on Citizens’ Assemblies.

Our team has decades of experience in democratic innovation. Projects include Global Assembly for COP26 and The Future Armenian. Iswe is a fast-growing foundation, dedicated to empowering citizens to play a leading role in the decision-making that affects their lives. 

Our work is founded on strong values, including openness, transparency and humility. We believe that when ‘I’ (an individual) becomes ‘we’ (part of the collective), the results are transformational. We are actively working to build a healthy culture, rooted in care and characterised by being self-organising and self-reflective. We are committed to addressing the dynamics of oppression in ourselves and our work.
 

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience, via CharityJob.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be closed early if we find a suitable candidate.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is the charity that helps young people build lifelong belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their passions, and discover talents they never knew they had. Because when you prove to yourself that you’re ready for anything, nothing can hold you back.

Young people want to create a better future. With your help, they can.

Do you have the comms vision to keep DofE relevant, engaging and inspiring for young people? Can you tell our story in ways that resonate with different audiences? Are you a universally respected and respectful team leader? If so, we’d love you to apply to become our Head of Communications.

You will be responsible for delivering on shared strategic goals through compelling communications, externally and across our network of participants, staff, volunteers and organisations which offer the DofE. You’ll amplify the voices of young people, support relationships with funders and other partners, and continually promote the charity’s influence, reputation and brand profile.

The Head of Communications is one of two senior leadership roles in a wider Engagement team, which in December 2024 won Team of Year in the prestigious CharityComms Inspiring Communicator Awards. Working in partnership with our Head of Brand Marketing, you’ll build on that success, bringing a collaborative approach as we evolve our objectives and ways of working. You’ll play a key role as we mark DofE’s 70th birthday in 2026, then pivot to a new organisational strategy for 2026-31.

Critically, you will lead and shape the engagement of our network of almost 5,000 licensed organisations, 38,000 amazing volunteers and more than half a million participants, working closely with senior Operations colleagues. You’ll oversee staff communications, media and PR, and lead on corporate and crisis comms. Members of your team deliver our Youth Ambassadors programme and crucial support for DofE’s Fundraising and External Affairs.

We’re looking for someone who is versatile – able to switch between the big picture and the detail, with antennae equally alert to risks and opportunities. You’ll be an accomplished diplomat and influencer, with an ability to spot and make connections within and beyond the team. Given the breadth of the role, the successful candidate would ideally bring prior experience of different elements of the brief, together with proven experience of team leadership.  

How to apply:

If you are excited about the prospect of working for the DofE and believe you have the desired skills and experience to make a real success of this role, then we are keen to hear from you.

 If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us.

• Applications will close on: Sunday 18th May – Midnight
• 1st Interviews will take place: 13th and 16th June (to be held virtually via MS Teams)
• 2nd Interview will take place: WC 23rd June (interview will be in-person at the London Office)

​The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.   All successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.

Regional Corporate Manager. 

Salary: £35,000 per annum. 

Location: Remote (preferably North of England/Scotland). 

Contract: Permanent – 35 hours per week. 

Benefits:    

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.  
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.  
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.  
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.  
• Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.  

Why Action for Children?    

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.   

A bit about the role 

In this role of Regional Corporate Manager, you will strategically manage corporate partnerships up to £100k in value. These will be based across the UK, but we are particularly interested in candidates who have experience in, live in or are happy to travel within the North of England/Scotland region. You will drive income growth and enhance brand presence through strategic allegiances with key corporate entities through development of a pipeline of regional corporate acquisition to achieve financial and non-financial targets. 

How you'll help to create brighter futures  

• Delivering a comprehensive regional corporate partnership plan. 
• Identifying and engaging potential corporate partners. 
• Build and manage a strong prospect pipeline.
• Negotiating and finalising partnership agreements that are beneficial for both parties. 
• Managing and nurture existing partnerships, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and exploring opportunities for growth. 
• Coordinating with internal teams to ensure partnership deliverables are met. 
• Analysing and reporting on partnership performance metrics. 
• Staying informed of regional market trends, competitor activities, and potential partnership opportunities. 
• Identifying and securing a range of budget relieving Gift in Kind and Pro Bono opportunities ensuring that the personal and/or brand exposure from such activities is commensurate to the value of the gift. 

Let's talk about you 

• Experience working in partnership management, business development or a related role. 
• Established influencing and relationship management skills. 
• Demonstrable communication and presentation skills. 
• Working collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Demonstrable understanding of diversity and inclusion and its application within the job remit. 
• Tracking expenditure and income figures and taking remedial actions. 
• Willingness to travel as needed to meet with partners and attend relevant events. 

 Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.   

Find us on X, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.  

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd May 2025. 

Interviews will be held week commencing 26th May 2025.  

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.  

Diversity, equality, and inclusion  

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.  

Want to know more about Action for Children?  

Find us on X, Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.  

Flexible home working, with requirement for travel to BDA Office Birmingham twice a month.

Salary £50,755 per annum - full time 36 hours per week (job share will be considered)

Benefits include: 30 days holiday, working flexibly policy, non-contributory healthcare benefits and a company pension scheme.

Deadline for applications:    Friday 23rd May 2025

Interview Date:  Thursday 5th June 2025

We are the British Dietetic Association (BDA). We are an award-winning not-for-profit organisation, based in Birmingham, employing dedicated, dynamic and professional staff who deliver services for our membership of more than 12,000 dietetic professionals.

We are the leading organisation of nutrition professionals in the UK; representing the entire nutrition and dietetic workforce across all sectors. Our vision is to improve the health of the UK population by protecting and improving health and care services, developing health and social care policy, improving the impact of dietetics and promoting positive discussion on food, nutrition, wellbeing and health.

Role details:

The BDA is seeking a new Research Manager to work as part of the Education and Professional Practice Team, leading on the research and impact activities of professional dietetic practice. The role will also provide line management within the team.

The role will support the BDA’s Strategic Plan 2024-34 and lead the growth and delivery of the annual Research Symposium. The role will suit a candidate with a sound understanding and experience of the breadth of dietetic practice and research, and the factors that influence it. Working innovatively the post holder will develop and progress research within dietetic practice, building confidence in the dietetic workforce to be research active.  

 Ideal candidate:

We are looking for somebody who is an expert in research methodologies, and appraisal and is comfortable setting and influencing research strategy.  Ideally we would like somebody who has or is studying for their doctorate in dietetics and experience working in a practice setting would be advantageous. This is a senior internal and external facing role working alongside the Director of Education Practice and Research, and the Education and Practice Managers. The candidate will enjoy supporting colleagues and members to engage and deliver research related projects, and demonstrate impact through evidence-based practice.

In return, we offer exciting opportunities to raise the profile of research, innovate, and build purposeful external stakeholder relationships. The BDA have a collection of small departments who all work closely together and have a ‘one team’ ethos. The role will require somebody who enjoys the challenges that come with delivering and reporting on strategic targets and measuring impact.

For full details of the role, please download and refer to the Job Description.

We would strongly encourage any dietitian interested in the role to contact the BDA for an informal, confidential discussion about this post and opportunities for flexible working. Please refer to our website for contact details.

The job advert is shown on the BDA website, and for discussion about the role, please telephone the Birmingham office number and ask for Najia.

Please note: Only applicants who submit a covering letter will be shortlisted for interview.

C£50,000 per year
35 hours per week
Remote
Fixed term to cover maternity leave
Here at RNIB, we're searching for an exceptional individual to join us at a really exciting time. As part of the newly formed Supporter Experience team, you'd be in a new role which offers plenty of scope to help shape the teams future.

The team is responsible for providing exceptional stewardship to our supporters that will optimise their experience and grow retention, emotional loyalty and lifetime value.

If you have experience in customer or supporter retention, ideally gained in a fast-paced environment, then you may be who we are seeking. You will be responsible for managing our Individual Giving loyalty products, including our raffle players and our committed regular givers, and developing our upgrade campaigns ensuring we reach our ambitious targets to enable us to reach more blind and partially sighted people and provide the support they need, when they need it.

To be successful in this role, you don't necessarily have to have gained your skills in a charity - you will have a an excellent understanding of campaign management and marketing channels that drive loyalty and make customers feel special.

You'll need plenty of energy and a willingness to work as part of a developing team with some great colleagues - great communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly are essential.

What We Offer

RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.

For more information on our available benefits, please visit our .

How to Apply

If you'd like to apply for this opportunity, please apply online, uploading your CV and supporting statement, telling us how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

ARMA (UK) is the professional association for research management in the UK. We represent research leaders, managers and administrators, offering professional development and opportunities to build networks, knowledge and skills.

We are looking for a Conference and Major Events Manager to lead on the delivery of our successful annual conference and other major events.

The role includes, but is not limited to, project management, budgeting and financial management, marketing and promotion, sponsorship and exhibition sales/ coordination, venue selection and contracting, supplier management, speaker liaison, abstract management and delegate administration.

This role will work closely with our Head of Membership Engagement, the chair of Conference and Conference Working Group to deliver an excellent programme and outstanding delegate experience. The role holder is also responsible for managing the relationship with our appointed Professional Conference Organiser (PCO).

For full details about this role, our work and the skills required please refer to our role profile.

As Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing and supporting Nottingham Contemporary's ambitious development strategy to increase income, in collaboration with the Senior Development Manager who holds the overall responsibility for targets and strategy. Ensuring excellent stewardship of all supporters and a strong pipeline of donors and funders will be essential.

You will work with the Senior Development Manager to lead on and maximise income from trusts and foundations in particular, in support of Nottingham Contemporary’s core programme.

Main Accountabilities

• Hold oversight of the trust and foundation pipelines and work collaboratively with the Senior Development Manager, Director and programmers to develop and align cultivation strategies and asks
• Develop and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies for trusts and foundations
• Research and lead on writing compelling applications with strong cases for support to trusts and foundations to secure grants in support of the organisation’s goals
• Prepare timely project report templates and reports on the outcomes of donor and funder support
• Support the Senior Development Manager with ongoing prospect research
• Lead on the identification and cultivation of appropriate corporate sponsors, devising carefully tailored and convincing proposals to secure additional funding
• Support with the delivery of a creative programme of cultivation and stewardship events for donors, funders and prospects
• Represent Nottingham Contemporary at internal and external private views, previews, meetings and events

The Person

We're looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to write compelling cases for support. The ideal candidate will be innovative, pro-active and able to adapt easily as a creative problem-solver. A team player, you'll relish working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.

You’ll have a track record in fundraising or relationship management in the not for profit, cultural or other relevant sectors, in particular with trusts and foundations. You’ll have the ability to manage a busy workload to meet agreed deadlines, and your excellent organisational and project management skills will come in handy when organising a range of cultivation and stewardship events for donors, funders and prospects.

We understand the benefit of transferable skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet all of the criteria but are interested in the role, we would still like to hear from you.

Details

Hours: 35 hours per week (some ad hoc evening and weekend work may be required). Other working patterns, including part-time, will also be considered.

Salary: £28,560 - £32,000 dependant on experience

Term: Permanent

Location: Hybrid - Nottingham Contemporary office and home

Responsible to: Senior Development Manager

If you would like to know more about this role, our team and the organisation, we will be holding an informal online information session on Mon 19 May at 1.30pm. Please visit our website to learn more. Alternatively, you are also welcome to request an informal chat with our Development team to find out more. These informal sessions do not form part of the selection process.

Join us in our mission to power the potential of young people

Global Fund for Children (GFC) works to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong, and valued. Since 1994, we have supported more than 1,000 local partners to reach more than 11 million children, and we’re working with new organizations all the time. With unique missions and culturally relevant approaches, GFC partners fiercely pursue our shared vision: securing a safe, vibrant, and equitable future for all children and young people.

You will join a multinational team of caring and committed individuals who believe in investing in bold ideas to help our local partners deepen their impact and advocate for children’s rights. We value courage, excellence, learning, partnership, and inclusion, as well as kindness and passion. Our partners’ visions for change inspire all we do. Feedback and learning inspire us to constantly improve, and we strive to be youth centered.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that values creativity and impact and where your work directly contributes to powering the potential of children and young people.

This role contributes to the delivery of the key objectives of the Marketing and Communications team:

• To increase awareness of Global Fund for Children’s work (the number of people who ‘see’ and ‘think’ about our work).
• To increase the number of opted-in email subscribers.
• To convert supporters from people who ‘do’ (follow us on social media, sign up to the mailing list) to people who ‘care’ (fundraise, donate, take an action, share and create user-generated content).

You will be responsible for creating high quality, engaging and original content for various channels, including reels, carousels and posts for Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. You will be keen to develop and establish new communities on other channels as the social media landscape changes.  Translating the work of our grassroots partners and GFC staff into powerful social media narratives, you will produce content that is aligned with our mission and ensure that we are maximising the potential of our digital channels to grow our supporter base and build a growing global movement.

You will collaborate with graphic designers, videographers, various digital agencies and colleagues around the world on a daily basis in undertaking your role coordinating campaigns and our daily social media schedule.

You should have a passion for staying up to date with industry trends and innovations, a track record of creating content aligned with cultural moments and a knowledge of how popular culture can drive social change. You will be skilled in producing viral content and driving actions and donations through social media.

To that end, you will also play a role in building relationships with our growing network of Global Ambassadors who use their networks and influence to raise the profile of our work and inspire their communities to take action. You will also provide support in managing relationships with our Global Ambassadors and other key influencers to maximise content opportunities and community building.

You will be focused on results and data. You will understand our key audiences and community building objectives and play a key role in growing the brand and profile of GFC and GFC leaders. You will be focused on analysing the performance and results of your work in order to inform future priorities. You will work with the team to generate and report back against our monthly KPIs.

If you are bursting with new ideas, care about supporting grassroots partners all over the world to power the potential of children and young people and have a passion for using popular culture and trends to drive social changes, we’d love to hear from you!

You don’t need to have experience working in social media in the charity sector, but you do need to have demonstrable skills in creating engaging content, growing followers, working collaboratively and converting engagement to donations and actions.

Position Responsibilities

Social Media Management and Digital Content Creation

• Support the execution of an integrated strategy for our social media channels including leading on content planning and creation, posting and analysis.
• Staying on top of trends and learning from analytics to create compelling and engaging content that meets agreed KPIs.
• Develop and produce high-quality multimedia content for various platforms, including social media, websites and email campaigns.
• Edit raw footage into finished videos using industry-standard software, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
• Support on digital ads delivery.
• Support in managing relationships with digital agencies.
• Support other teams across GFC to use social media as a method to engage and communicate with key audiences and stakeholders. 
• Work with colleagues on managing third party specialists (freelancer or agency) to maximise our website maintenance and development, digital projects, paid advertising to ensure good return on investment and that objectives are met on time and on budget.

Email Marketing

•  Act as social media content lead for major campaigns and fundraising activities
• Recommend and execute social media strategies to achieve fundraising and campaign objectives and KPIs. 
• Support the delivery of the Marketing and Communications team email marketing programme to meet agreed open and click-through rate KPIs.
• Support the team to build, design and send acquisition and retention emails using the email distribution system (Pardot).
• Support the review and analysis of email marketing results, report and evaluate overall and specific campaign success.

Global Ambassador and Influencer outreach and support

• Lead on delivering the Global Ambassador engagement strategy and influencer engagement activities.
•  Support the cultivation of existing and new influencers and Global Ambassadors. Work across teams to coordinate asks/outreach and ensure relationship managers are briefed and supported to deliver cultivation plans.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to identify new potential celebrity supporters and influencers, develop one-pagers and coordinate sign-off process and develop recruitment plans to bring them on board.

Project management

• Lead and co-lead specific digital campaigns and projects throughout the year.
• Manage and catalogue digital assets (photos, case studies and videos) and upload them to digital asset management system.
•  Along with your colleagues, make sure that ‘Safer Communication’ and safeguarding are at the heart of all our asset collection and creation. Undertake your work in line with the safeguarding policy and best practice for marketing and communications work.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required by your line manager.

About You

Essential experience and skills

•  A strong knowledge of social media trends and passion for creating engaging content.
• Significant proven experience of managing social media channels to achieve goals and objectives.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics.
• Passion for digital communications and social media platforms, up to date on the newest trends and excited about finding new creative ways of communicating.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe, Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.
• Proficiency with graphic design tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in using Canva
• Using an email marketing system (GFC currently uses Pardot)
• Working with a website content management system (creating webpages)
• Experience of using analytics insights (social media or Google Analytics for the website) to create reports. An ability to use these reports to make informed decisions when planning content based on what has performed well in the past.
• Working on multiple projects and juggling deadlines effectively.
• Calm under pressure.
• Creative and entrepreneurial, identifies and maximises opportunities
• Excellent communicator, written and oral
• Accountable team player, who can work across a multi-disciplinary team
• Analytical mind, constantly seeking to improve results and achieve goals
• Flexible and willing to learn
• Motivated to build and nurture positive professional relationships

Desirable experience and skills

• Knowledge of SEO best practices and how they apply to video content.
• Understanding of social media algorithms and best practices for content distribution.
• Experience of project management
• Some knowledge of/experience of setting up digital ads
• Experience of working in a hybrid setting across a variety of time-zones
• Working with a development/fundraising team to deliver financial goals or partnership deliverables
• A passion for the work of Global Fund for Children and the power and potential of children and young people.

What we offer you

Our team dreams big.

We work together to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong and valued.

GFC fosters a caring work environment that promotes collaboration, respect, and professional development. We set standards of excellence and quality in our work, firmly believing that children and youth deserve the best we can offer.

We believe that every person has equal rights, and we affirm the diversity that enriches our globalized world. In line with these core values, it is our policy to actively seek diverse candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to Global Fund for Children’s mission.

Our values shape our vision, guide our daily decision making, and signal to the world what to expect when you encounter Global Fund for Children. We hold ourselves to these values to best serve our local partners and the children and youth they support. We attract talented people from all over the world because we believe deeply in living our values.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: This role is open to candidates from any location. If the candidate is based in the UK, the salary will be c. £50,000

Terms: Full-time contract, home-based with attendance from time to time at the UK office in central London when necessary or requested to deliver work plans. 

Weekly hours: 35 hours per week

Flexible Working Location: This position is open to candidates from any location, but you must be able to collaborate easily, on a daily basis, with key colleagues (currently UK, Spain, Kenya) in the Marketing and Communications team.

Holidays: 30 days annual leave and eight public holidays. The basic annual leave allowance increases to 35 days after four years continuous employment.

Learning: GFC encourages professional development as a part of our culture and values. GFC provides regular opportunities for training, collaboration, and mentorship. Employees may access professional development funds to support continued learning.

Benefits: We strive to build a culture that embraces care and wellbeing.

Our global employee benefits include:

• Private healthcare insurance plan with comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off (annual leave, enhanced sickness leave, wellbeing days, sabbatical leave, family friendly leave)
• Flexible work arrangements - remote/hybrid/compressed work schedules
• Pension plan contributions - employees are auto-enrolled on the GFC workplace pension scheme. 8% employer contributions with 4% employee contributions
•  Employee Assistance Services
•  Team Building and Social Committees

*Other benefits may apply, depending on the location of the employee

How do I apply?

In line with our values of courage, passion and inclusion, to apply for this role, please share your thoughts on the following three questions, along with your CV through the following link: https://global-fund-for-children.breezy.hr/p/d5029304d5d0

Please pay particular attention to the word limit for each answer.

1)  What excites you most about this role and how is it directly connected to your skills and experience (500 WORDS max.)

2)  Describe a piece of digital content you have created that you are most proud of. Please tell us why and what did it achieve? (500 WORDS max)

3)  What experience of safeguarding and safer communications would you bring to this role as it relates specifically to digital content creation and the execution of digital strategies? (500 WORDS max)

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 27th May 9am UK Time.

The first and second round interviews will be held during the first 3 weeks of June.

GFC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We particularly encourage applicants from communities that have historically been excluded from philanthropy and from under-represented groups including candidates who are LGBTQ+, from Black, African, and Afro-descendant or indigenous communities, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

SCIE Vision 

We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives. 

At the SCIE, we are driven by our values: 

·       Progressive – always learning and developing. 

·       Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness. 

·       Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable. 

·       Transparent – open and honest. 

The role:

A great opportunity for you to join our small, friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:

Coordinating and bringing together the day-to-day planning, monitoring and tracking of assigned workstreams, to report as per SCIE’s agreed Governance process for the DHSC Programme. 

With a proven ability to draw on and shape, sustain and lead on Programme Management you will coordinate activity that requires collaboration with a range of different stakeholders, creating appropriately robust but flexible processes and structures.

Working closely with responsible Programme Head and Programme Director to support a proactive approach to organisation, problem-solving and innovation. 

What we are looking for:  

Example as below  

• Understanding of project and budget reporting, with the ability to prioritise effectively. 

• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and external partners.

• Good oral and written communication skills.   

• Strong planner with good attention to detail, communication, time management and analytical skills.   

• Proven ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data to report on variances in performance of KPIs. 

• A proactive approach to organisation, problem-solving and innovation. 

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion 

• Understanding of Social Care Practice

• Experience of leading programmes

• Experience of leading teams

• Experience of using ICT effectively

What we offer in return: 

We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary and homeworking allowance. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service. Benefits of working for SCIE can be found here Work for the Social Care Institute for Excellence - SCIE  

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital Communications Officer to join a specialist charity. This is a part-time, permanent role within the Marketing and Communications team, responsible for driving digital engagement, managing social media platforms, and supporting awareness and fundraising campaigns. You will play a key role in amplifying the charity’s mission, helping to engage key audiences, raise vital funds, and support impactful advocacy work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow the charity’s social media channels, ensuring content is timely, engaging, and aligned to key messages
• Plan and deliver paid and organic digital campaigns, including social advertising and paid search
• Monitor, analyse, and report on digital and social media activity, using insights to optimise campaigns
• Create engaging digital and print assets that bring campaigns to life and support fundraising, awareness, and advocacy work
• Collaborate with colleagues and individuals with lived experience to produce compelling user-led content
• Draft blogs, articles, and other written materials to raise awareness and inspire support
• Identify and engage with influencers, media, and relevant online communities to build visibility and reach
• Support internal communications, ensuring staff are informed and engaged with digital activity
• Ensure all marketing and communications activity complies with data protection, accessibility, and relevant regulations
• Stay up to date with digital trends, tools, and best practices to continually enhance the charity’s digital presence

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in digital marketing and communications, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Experience delivering social media and digital content campaigns across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X
• Proficient in managing paid and organic social campaigns, including SEO and paid search
• Confident in using content management systems such as WordPress
• Strong understanding of digital storytelling, content creation, and audience engagement
• Analytical, with experience using data and insights to drive performance
• Familiar with social media management and listening tools
• Experience using Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud for content production
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to tone, voice, and accessibility
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects independently
• Experience working as part of a small team and collaborating with agencies, freelancers, and suppliers

Job reference number: J88530

Location: Remote, with occasional days in London (approx. 6 per year)

Salary: £28,000 per annum (pro rata of £35,000 FTE)

Working Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays required)

Contract: Permanent

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Vacancy Reference Number: 

SASBOT/BOT/UK-R1

Position title:

Specialist Administrative Support to the Board of Trustees

Reports to:

The Board of Trustees

Location:

Hybrid 

and 

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £53,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Extendable and Renewable)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 31st May 2025

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As suitable candidate(s) identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold an online Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please familiarise yourself with MS Teams / Zoom.

Muslim Hands UK is seeking a proactive, professional and experienced Administrator to our Trustees to support the efficient and effective functioning of our Board of Trustees. In this key role, you will collaborate closely with the Chair, Trustees, and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the smooth delivery of board meetings, maintain compliance with governance requirements and facilitate clear, timely communication with stakeholders.

To succeed in this position, you should have experience in an administrative or governance support role, demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills, and be able to exercise a high degree of discretion and tact. Ideally, you will have working knowledge of UK regulatory requirements with a particular appreciation of charity regulation.

Main Responsibilities:

As Specialist Administrative Support to the Board of Trustees, you will play a vital role in supporting the Board when the central governance team is unavailable or not engaged. Your responsibilities will include coordinating board meetings, preparing and circulating agendas and papers, taking minutes, and maintaining accurate records. You will act as a key liaison between the Board and senior leadership, ensuring timely communication, follow-up on actions, and compliance with governance standards. The role also involves drafting documents, supporting policy reviews, managing regulatory submissions, and providing general administrative support to ensure the Board operates efficiently and effectively.

Additional Information:

Please see 'Person Specification' and JD for additional details.

NB: The closing date for applications is 31st May 2025 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found.

Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.