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Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
Ormiston Academies Trust is looking for an exceptional Head of Executive Office and Communications to sit at the heart of our organisation — running our Executive Office and shaping how we communicate with 45 schools, our staff, and the wider world.
In this dual role, you'll act as trusted adviser to our CEO and Deputy CEO, managing correspondence, priorities and special projects across the Trust. You'll lead our entire communications agenda including internal, external, press and public affairs, building a strategy that helps every one of our schools feel connected to our mission, and that raises Ormiston's voice and influence across the education sector.
You'll work closely with our National Leadership Group, Principals and senior leaders, and you'll have real scope to shape how a large, multi-layered organisation talks to itself and to the outside world.
About you
You'll bring senior leadership experience, ideally gained managing a press office or public affairs function, and you'll be confident operating as a trusted adviser to CEO-level and Principal-level stakeholders. You'll have a track record managing communications across multiple channels in a large, complex organisation, and be a confident user of technology and AI, with a clear view of how AI will change communications and administration. Experience in education, the public sector, or working with ministers, regulators or national media would be an advantage, but isn't essential.
Strong writing and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to distil complex information for different audiences and communicate it clearly and simply. You'll bring calm, decisive leadership under pressure, including experience managing high-profile issues or reputational risk. This role requires you to combine excellent project management with the ability to build and sustain relationships across an organisation and beyond it.
Above all, you'll bring a genuine commitment to Ormiston's mission and values, and the creativity and critical thinking to solve problems in a fast-paced, changing environment.
About Ormiston Academies Trust
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
Benefits that care for you
We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.
When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:
- 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service)
- Generous pension and life cover
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including a counselling service.
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
- Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Automatic pay progression.
- Flexible working arrangements.
And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.
If you have any questions about the role please contact our recruitment team.
The closing date for applications is 25 September 2026 with interviews due to take place the week commencing 5 October 2026.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
This is a hands-on communications role sitting at the centre of a small, ambitious and growing charity.
The Communications Manager will take responsibility for planning, coordinating and delivering communications across Not A Phase. You will bring together communications from across our services, campaigns, fundraising, partnerships and events, ensuring that what we communicate is engaging, accessible, consistent and recognisably Not A Phase.
This is not simply a social media role. We are looking for someone who can see the bigger picture of the charity's communications while also being comfortable doing the work themselves - writing copy, developing campaigns, briefing creatives, producing content, updating the website, coordinating photography and filming, creating newsletters and making sure projects actually get delivered.
You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to understand what is happening within our services and turn that activity into compelling communications for our community, supporters, partners, funders and the wider public.
You will also play an important role in protecting and developing the voice of Not A Phase: positive, confident, human, community-led and grounded in the lived experiences of trans+ people.
What We Offer
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26 days annual leave + bank holidays (33 days total)
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Festive Period break (avg 7-10 working days)
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Flexible working hours
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Mostly remote working with in-person attendance for relevant events
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Travel expenses covered
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategy, Planning & Coordination
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Own and deliver an organisation-wide communications plan aligned with Not A Phase’s strategy and priorities.
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Maintain a forward calendar covering services, campaigns, events, partnerships, fundraising and key dates.
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Work across teams to identify opportunities, coordinate activity and ensure projects are supported from launch through to impact.
2. Content, Storytelling & Brand
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Lead on writing and editing clear, accessible content for web, email, campaigns, reports, fundraising, partnerships and organisational updates.
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Tell compelling stories that reflect the breadth of our work and celebrate trans+ community, creativity, achievement and joy.
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Protect and develop the Not A Phase brand, messaging and tone of voice, helping colleagues and partners communicate consistently.
3. Digital, Social & Campaigns
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Lead our digital and social media communications, representing our programmes, locations, communities and partnerships.
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Plan joined-up campaigns across social media, email, web and partner channels, including relevant LGBTQIA+ and diversity calendar moments.
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Keep our website and email communications current, grow audiences and use performance data to improve activity.
4. Content Capture & Creative Production
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Plan photography, video, testimonials and other content across services and events.
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Attend selected activities to capture or coordinate content, managing external creatives where needed.
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Maintain an organised asset library and ensure consent, safeguarding and privacy processes are followed.
5. Community Reach & Service Communications
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Clearly communicate our services, who they are for and how to access them.
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Develop targeted communications to increase participation and reach new and underrepresented audiences, including people outside major cities.
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Use feedback to make communications clearer, more accessible and effective.
6. Partnerships, Fundraising & Impact
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Support fundraising and partnership communications, clearly showing the value and impact of support.
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Create materials, stories and case studies using service data, feedback and testimonials.
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Work collaboratively with external partners on developing and promoting partnership communications.
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Help communicate organisational progress and strengthen relationships with supporters, funders and partners.
7. Media & Responsive Communications
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Support our external profile through press releases, statements, briefings, media relationships and spokesperson preparation.
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Work with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on sensitive or fast-moving communications, using sound judgement and keeping responses grounded in our mission.
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Prepare appropriate messaging where public or reputational issues arise.
8. Insight & Improvement
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Monitor performance, set practical communications KPIs and report useful insight to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
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Use audience data to improve communications, systems and processes, while keeping up with relevant charity and digital communications practice.
Person Specification
Essential
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UK Based
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Experience in a charity, community or purpose-led organisation.
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Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to make complex information clear and engaging.
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Strong communications, marketing or content experience, including multi-channel campaigns.
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Strong digital and social media experience, including websites, email, audience growth and performance insight.
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Excellent organisation and project-management skills, with the ability to plan ahead and manage competing deadlines.
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A strong understanding of brand, tone of voice, accessibility and inclusive communications.
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Sound judgement when communicating about sensitive or contentious subjects.
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A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work independently and own projects from idea to delivery.
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Experience managing external creatives, freelancers or agencies.
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A hands-on approach and willingness to personally produce much of the charity’s communications.
Desirable
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Experience communicating with LGBTQIA+ communities and an understanding of issues affecting trans+ and gender-diverse people in the UK.
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Media relations or PR experience.
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Experience producing or commissioning photography and video.
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Experience supporting fundraising, partnerships or impact communications.
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Experience managing staff, freelancers or volunteers.
The Person
We are a small team delivering a growing UK-wide programme, so we need someone comfortable taking ownership.
The role is varied: you might plan a national campaign, update a Trans+Connect webpage, coordinate content at a Misfits session or prepare communications for a new partnership.
You will spot strong stories across the charity and turn them into effective communications.
You will understand that good communications are about reaching the right people, telling meaningful stories, building trust and demonstrating impact.
You will bring structure and forward planning while retaining the personality, creativity and community-led approach that makes Not A Phase distinctive.
What You'll Help Us Achieve
Over the next five years, Not A Phase aims to deepen its impact and reach more trans+ adults across the UK.
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Reach more trans+ people who could benefit from our services.
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Tell our story and demonstrate impact.
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Strengthen relationships with supporters, funders and partners.
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Grow national recognition of Not A Phase.
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Improve communications across the organisation.
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Celebrate trans+ diversity, creativity and achievement.
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Ensure our work is seen, understood and valued.
Please be aware that we use AI detection software will not be moving ahead with applcations or CV's that are written by AI.
Uplifting the lives of trans+ adults across the UK.



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About us
The Alliance for Youth Justice is an alliance of more than 70 non-profit organisations advocating with and for children to drive positive change in youth justice across England and Wales. We mobilise our members’ frontline expertise, children’s lived experience, and evidence from research to champion a child-centred, rights-based and trauma-informed system that treats contact with the justice system as a sign of unmet need and systemic failure, prioritises support over criminalisation and gives every child the opportunity to thrive.
We're widely recognised as the most influential group campaigning for improvements to the system, with trusted access to decision makers, working towards three goals: keeping children safe from the youth justice system through prevention and diversion; racial justice across the system; and custody as a last resort for children.
About the role
Following the launch of our new strategic approach, our Influencing Manager will lead the development and delivery of AYJ's influencing, policy, public affairs and campaigning work to shift policy, legislation, practice and public narratives.
Campaigning, policy and public affairs (70%) — lead our influencing strategy alongside the CEO, spot opportunities for systemic change, develop evidence-driven policy positions and briefings, and build relationships with members, politicians, civil servants and stakeholders.
Strategic communications (30%) — ensure the reach of our influencing, write high-impact influencing content for our digital channels, and act as first point of contact for media enquiries.
Anti-opressive, anti-racist practice and youth voice run through everything, including involving children and young people with lived experience safely and meaningfully in our work.
About you
You have a proven track record of influencing for systemic change through policy, public affairs, communications or campaigning within a voluntary sector organisation or coalition, and know how to turn complex policy and research into compelling written communications for varied audiences. You have a thorough understanding of the political environment and Parliament, strong relationship-building skills, and excellent project management. You bring a genuine interest in youth justice and the issues facing children in England and Wales, alongside a personal commitment to anti-racism, social justice and child rights.
Why join us
We're a small team of three punching well above our weight, with real scope to shape how we work and few layers of hierarchy. We offer flexible, trust-based home working (within core hours), plus 25 days' leave (pro rata), Christmas office closure, and a 5% employer pension contribution.
We encourage applications from historically marginalised groups even if you don't meet every requirement, and we do not use criminal records to exclude candidates.
Please download the reruitment pack to find out more and read the full job description and person specification.
Please provide a CV and covering letter setting out how your skills and experience match the person specification.
About This Job
The role requires a strong communicator who can translate complex information into accessible content and build trusted relationships across key stakeholder groups, particularly within the ACF. As well as a requirement to attend events across the UK to promote the charity.
Essential Skills
· GCSE English or equivalent experience
· At least two year’s experience of drafting award citations or funding applications
· Experience of working with partners, internally and externally
· Ability to extract information from people with varying powers of written expression
· Information gathering and analysis skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
By joining the charities, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible).
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs by Sunday 4th October 2026.
Interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams shortly after the closing date.
While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up with references.
Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



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Looking for a role where you can make meaningful impact and make your mark on one of our most important areas of fundraising as a charity?
This opportunity will be particularly attractive to those looking to take ownership of an Individual Giving portfolio working closely with the Head of Department and Director of Creative Programmes. By the end of the 12 month contract, we anticipate you will leave a distinct legacy.
It’s the perfect role for someone looking to strengthen their experience in this highly visible area of Fundraising. You will have direct exposure to our highest-level donors and the chance to see incredible creative projects come to life because of your influence.
Working in a skilled team within the Creative Programmes Directorate. A typical day might see you collaborating with colleagues across teams including Festivals, Learning & Participation, New Musical Theatre, New Work & Artist Development, Youth, Community, Marketing, Communications and Information & Sales. This is a substantial opportunity and whether you are an experienced interim, considering your next move, returning to work or exploring a new sector, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll play a significant role in two digital public campaigns, a fundraising gala for 100 guests, oversee a popular membership scheme with scope for further growth, drive forward two supporter Circles, steward at cultivation events, identify and onboard hot prospects into an active pipeline and supporter journey with us.
It’s the chance to make an immediate and lasting impact at one of the UK’s busiest regional theatres that has a deep commitment to its charitable ambitions for the benefit of all communities in Birmingham and the West Midlands region.
Our terms mean that you will be able to work on a hybrid basis, with the option to compress your hours over 4 days.
Providing that “goosebumps” feeling through memorable and extraordinary experiences
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Lloyds Bank Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is an independent charitable foundation, backed by Lloyds Banking Group and the people within it. We want everyone to be in a good place - personally, in a home that’s a good place to live, and in a community that’s a good place to belong.
We play our role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations’ capacity and capability, to make people’s lives better and their communities stronger.
We back people and communities across England and Wales, to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen. Our communities are full of ambitious, energetic and determined people stepping up to make their neighbours’ lives better and their communities grow stronger. Day in, day out.
About the Role
Contract:Full-time, permanent (we are open to conversations about flexibility so please ask)
Location:Remote, with significant travel across all corners the UK and monthly visits to our London office
This is an exciting new opportunity in the Strategic Communications Team at the Foundation.
You’ll play a key role setting up and organising a varied programme of visits, to engage more people in our mission and ultimately help more people in England and Wales to say “I’m in a good place,” “My home is a good place to live,” and “My community is a good place to belong”.
Bringing strong organisational, relationship-building abilities and creativity, you’ll arrange visits for senior stakeholders – MPs, philanthropists, trustees, partners, and executives from Lloyds Banking Group, to community-led groups we’re funding and local areas driving systems change.
Through thoughtful engagement, you'll build lasting relationships and raise awareness of social issues, to ensure visits generate meaningful impact.
You will support colleagues and partners to maximise opportunities, follow up actions, and effectively generate and use content, stories, videos and images to tell powerful stories.
Importantly, you’ll ensure community-led organisations experience these visits as supportive and beneficial, and that their voices are centred in all that occurs and follows, aligning with our mission to foster community-led change.
About You
You are highly organised, with experience coordinating events, or visits involving
multiple stakeholders.
Alongside strong communication skills, with an understanding of how to apply
organisational narratives to local activity, you’ll have the ability to balance competing priorities.
You will bring experience partnering across teams and directorates along with excellent
relational skills to build trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
How to Apply
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. This means that if you're a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will invite you to interview.
More broadly, we are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and people we work with. We believe that diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger and helps us make better decisions. We actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with experience of the issues our funded charities work to address.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 21 September 2026, 12 noon
First Interviews: Tuesday 29 September 2026 (online)
Second Interviews: Tuesday 6 October 2026 (in person – London Office)
#Visits And Communications Officer #Visits Officer #Communications Officer #Visits Coordinator #Communications Coordinator #Visits And Communications
We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.


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What does great internal communication feel like? For us, it helps people understand where we’re going, why it matters and how they can play their part.
As our Internal Communications and Engagement Officer, you’ll help bring Alzheimer’s Society’s strategy, priorities and impact to life for our employees and volunteers. You’ll create clear, engaging and accessible communications across a range of channels, helping people feel informed, involved and able to have their say.
Can you spot the story behind an important update and turn it into something people can understand and connect with?
You’ll be part of our Internal Communications and Engagement team, helping to deliver communications, campaigns, events and engagement activity across the organisation. It’s a varied role for someone who enjoys creating content, working with people and finding better ways to connect colleagues with our purpose.
How do you make sure people feel included when you communicate? You’ll help us create communications that are accessible, relevant and responsive to different audiences, making sure people have the information they need and opportunities to have their say.
What you'll do
You’ll help plan and deliver internal communications that support our priorities and keep employees and volunteers informed and engaged.
You will:
- Create, edit and publish content across our intranet, newsletters, online briefings and Viva Engage.
- Support communication plans, campaigns, events and conferences.
- Find and tell stories that celebrate our people, show our impact and bring our priorities to life.
- Work with colleagues and subject matter experts to create clear, accessible and audience-focused communications.
- Build positive relationships with stakeholders and provide practical communication support.
- Use feedback and insight to understand what’s working and improve future communications.
- Contribute to team planning, shared priorities and better ways of working.
About you
You’ll be a clear and thoughtful communicator who enjoys working with people, can manage competing priorities and knows when to ask for support.
Are you someone who enjoys bringing people together around a shared goal? Do you value listening to different perspectives, learning from others and sharing your own ideas?
You will bring:
- The ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation.
- A willingness to share knowledge and good practice, while being open to learning, feedback and new approaches.
- The ability to manage competing priorities, contribute to team planning and meet agreed deadlines.
- Confidence using digital communication tools and content management systems, such as SharePoint, newsletter tools and Viva Engage, or the ability to learn new systems.
- The ability to create clear, engaging and accessible content for different audiences.
- An understanding of the power of storytelling and how to identify stories that help colleagues understand our purpose and the difference we make.
- A commitment to inclusion and respect for the experiences and perspectives of employees, volunteers and people affected by dementia.
You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply. If you have relevant skills, experience or transferable strengths and can see yourself contributing to this role, we’d really like to hear from you.
We welcome people from different backgrounds, experiences and career journeys. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, valued and able to contribute.
We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments to apply or take part in the recruitment process, please let us know.
Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on the week commencing the 5th October via MS Teams.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
INDAZ
Do you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative fundraising team? Do you want to raise money for some of society’s most pressing challenges and play a key role in an ambitious fundraising and volunteering campaign?
We are looking to recruit a Philanthropy Officer to join us at this very exciting time. The Philanthropy Officer will be responsible for the relationship management of a portfolio of around 100 prospective donors in order to raise funds for a range of key projects. They will be responsible for the entire prospect relationship management process including researching, cultivating, asking and stewarding.
This role will play an integral part in supporting donations to improve student experience and across key areas of research.
As part of an award-winning team and led by some of the most respected names in higher education fundraising, you’ll get the chance to work across the team and wider university to encourage new donors to make long-term, sustainable and significant £10k plus gifts. You will also have the opportunity to work with our senior team on proposals to top donors enabling you to get experience of working with some of the most successful and experienced major gift fundraisers in the UK Higher Education sector.
You will be provided with a robust induction and an ongoing training program that will include support from the University as well as expert external providers.
As a Philanthropy Officer you will have responsibility for managing a portfolio of current and prospective donors. You will have the confidence to ask for donations, be a strong communicator, and be passionate about making a difference to some of the biggest challenges the world faces.
The Philanthropy Officer will take ownership of the end-to-end relationship management process of a prospect, from initial research to stewardship activity:
1. Personally manage a portfolio of circa 100 of the University’s (4- and 5-figure) donors and prospective donors, maintaining close relationships with each prospect and integrating them with the University whenever possible to bring the prospective donors to the point where you can ask for philanthropic support.
2. Secure over £100,000 of donation pledges in the first year and develop a sustainable pipeline of prospects and philanthropic income.
3. Demonstrate an understanding that successful fundraising is based on building effective relationships, which match a prospective donor’s philanthropic interest with an area of strength and/or opportunity at the University. Be responsible for the end-to-end relationship management process of your contacts including:
· Identifying new prospective donors from your networks.
· Making the approach and managing a cultivation process, tailored to your prospect.
· Understanding the University’s campaign priorities and bringing them to life for individual supporters. through various communication channels.
· Asking confidently, passionately and effectively for key priorities.
· Building long-term relationships that are centred on the donor, including maximising volunteering opportunities where appropriate.
· Stewarding the donor once a gift is made, ensuring the individual remains connected to the University, the project, and the impact which they have made.
4. Responsible for adhering to relevant fundraising regulation and GDPR whilst ensuring fundraising processes are ethical and that due diligence is undertaken as necessary.
5. Deliver against set targets including money raised, asks made, meetings secured and gift close rate.
6. Communicate effectively with prospects, donors, volunteers, alumni, academics, researchers and businesses using a wide range of communication skills.
7. Communicate effectively with prospects and donors by phone, email, LinkedIn, letter and face-to-face.
8. Work internally with academics to showcase projects to potential donors and work with colleagues across the university to bring gifts to fruition.
9. Work closely with the Volunteering, Events, Campaign Management, Donor Experience, Regular Giving and Legacy Teams to maximise opportunities for collaboration with prospective donors.
10. Working in partnership with other fundraisers and members of DARO including sharing best practice and ensuring prospect development by playing in senior stakeholders at the right time.
11. Use Blackbaud CRM to record meetings and proposals effectively to allow accurate performance monitoring and reporting.
12. Take ownership of all processes and communications in relation to your prospects to include writing proposals, first approach communication, thank you letters and gift paperwork as appropriate.
13. Work with the Philanthropic Finance Team to ensure pledges are fulfilled and donations are correctly managed.
14. Being familiar with methods of tax efficient giving in the UK.
15. Seeking out opportunities for professional development.
16. Fosters a fair and equitable workplace for all staff.
17. Supports the University’s sustainability agenda through resource efficient working.
18. Any other duties commensurate with the grade.
World-class research and outstanding global education



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Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia. Behind every diagnosis is a person, a family and a story that deserves to be heard.
Could you use the power of media to help those stories reach more people?
As our Regional Media Officer, you'll help bring these stories to life. You'll create media coverage that raises awareness, influences change and inspires people to support Alzheimer's Society.
Reporting to the Regional Media Manager, you'll work across the region. You'll deliver media activity that supports our campaigns, fundraising, services, research and local influencing priorities.
You'll help strengthen our reputation as a trusted voice on dementia.
No two days will be the same. You might be finding a powerful story one day, responding to breaking news the next, or supporting a spokesperson before an interview. You'll help create campaigns that reach and engage people.
We know great candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If this role excites you and you have experience in communications, media or PR, but you're not sure you meet every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.
Contract:This is a full time, 9-month fixed-term contract
Working pattern: 35 hours, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Location: You'll be home based, with regular travel across the East Midlands, East of England and Yorkshire & Humber to build relationships, support media activity and connect with local communities. As this is a regional role, you'll need to live in one of the following areas:
- East Midlands – including Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.
- East of England – including Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
- Yorkshire & Humber – including East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.
Interviews: Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on Wednesday 30th September 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
What you'll do
How do you turn a story into something that makes people stop, listen and take action?
By building genuine relationships, spotting opportunities and making sure the voices of people affected by dementia are at the heart of what we do.
You'll:
- Develop and deliver regional media plans that support our influencing, fundraising, services, and research.
- Build strong relationships with journalists, colleagues and communities across the region, identifying media opportunities that support local influencing priorities and promote Alzheimer’s Society services. Work with people affected by dementia to tell their stories in a way that feels right for them, with care, respect and compassion.
- Create clear, engaging and accessible content, including press releases, statements, briefings, and articles.
- Respond to media enquiries, manage sensitive issues and help protect the reputation of Alzheimer's Society. Support and prepare spokespeople, helping them feel confident when sharing their knowledge and experiences with the media.
- Create engaging content, including photography, video and other digital materials, to bring our campaigns and stories to life.
- Work closely with teams across Alzheimer's Society and with external partners to create greater understanding and support for people affected by dementia.
About you
Are you someone who sees the person behind the story?
You'll have experience in media or PR and enjoy using storytelling to make a difference. You'll combine strong media judgement with empathy, curiosity and a desire to understand what matters to people.
You'll share our values and bring compassion, collaboration and determination to your work. You'll build trusted relationships and help make sure the voices of people affected by dementia are heard.
You'll bring:
- Experience of working in media or PR, with an understanding of what makes a story matter and how to connect with regional and local audiences.
- The ability to build positive relationships with journalists, colleagues, communities and partners.
- A thoughtful and compassionate approach to working with people affected by dementia, helping them share their experiences in a way that feels supported and meaningful.
- The ability to stay calm under pressure, manage competing priorities and deliver high quality work when deadlines are tight.
- Strong writing skills and the ability to turn complex information into clear, engaging content for different audiences.
- A collaborative approach, good organisation skills and a commitment to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
Your work can change understanding, influence action and give people affected by dementia a stronger voice. Join us and help make sure those voices are heard.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Our hiring process
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need.
To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.
We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.
We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
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About us
Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW) is Wales’ leading charity dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming greyhounds and lurchers. Founded in 1993, we have spent more than three decades championing the welfare of sighthounds and working towards our vision: a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
In April 2026, after 25 years of determined campaigning to improve welfare and regulation within the racing industry, legislation to ban greyhound racing in Wales was finally passed. This landmark achievement marks the beginning of a new chapter for GRW as we expand our reach and capacity across the UK to ensure every greyhound leaving the racing industry has a rescue space, medical support and rehabilitation on the journey towards their forever home.
To help us grow sustainably and strengthen our long‑term impact, we are now seeking to develop our fundraising team with the creation of a Head of Fundraising role. You will lead and work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Officer, Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer and Community & Events Fundraiser to deliver an annual income target of £400K+.
Role
The Head of Fundraising is a senior leadership role with overall accountability for the strategic development, operational effectiveness and performance of all fundraising activity at Greyhound Rescue Wales (GRW).
The role will drive, lead and grow our fundraising strategy and has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.
The role holds end‑to‑end accountability for income delivery across trusts and foundations, community and event fundraising, and sponsorship and individual giving.
The Head of Fundraising provides clear leadership to the fundraising team and has line management responsibility for:
- Trusts and Foundations Officer
- Community and Events Fundraising Officer
- Sponsorship & Individual Giving Officer
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
We work for a Wales without greyhound racing, where every greyhound and lurcher has a home and receives the best possible care.
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The Opportunity
The International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ISAC) are looking to hire an International Medical Engagement & Communications Coordinator. This role will be fully remote, working closely with UK business hours. It is initially a 0.6 part-time role on a permanent basis.
This role will suit someone who has experience working in a communications or engagement role with a medical society or university and having dealt with international stakeholders.
There may be some travel requirements to Aberdeen or internationally.
Experience and Qualifications
Education: A healthcare sciences or pharmacy qualification to degree level is essential, you may also have qualifications in medical writing.
Experience: It is essential that you have experience working for a professional medical society, university or similar organisation with international stakeholders. You should have experience in a medical communications-type role.
Job Description
Member Societies
- Work with ISAC’s Member Society Engagement Group which is a sub group of the society’s Executive Committee, to realise their strategic objectives.
- Make contact with each of the Society’s Member Societies (currently 107).
- Undertake research if contact details are out of date to make the initial contact.
- Open a dialogue with the Member Societies.
- Request updated contact details and society information as required.
- Produce a paper summarising the different areas of activity undertaken by ISAC’s Member Societies.
- At the request of the CEO, send the Member Societies regular newsletters and updates about the Society and the benefits of membership.
- Create a template for the member societies to complete as details change.
- Diarise AGMs or key annual / biennial meetings for when member society key personnel may change and proactively request updated information as these take place.
- Undertake a membership survey, if required.
- Engage with membership through online media (social media, websites, online journal).
- Take overall responsibility for Member Societies under the guidance and supervision of the CEO.
Liaison with Commercial Companies
- Work with ISAC’s Industry Liaison Group which is a sub group of the society’s Executive Committee, to realise their strategic objectives.
- Update the details in ISAC’s industry database.
- Identify commercial companies (pharmaceutical / diagnostic) to add to ISAC’s industry database.
- Aid ISAC’s Industry Liaison Group to complete an industry review and produce a strategy document to identify opportunities to increase commercial support for both the Society itself (if required) and for the biennial International Conference of Chemotherapy and Infection (ICC).
- Identify key prospects.
- Develop tailored approaches to these companies.
- Make these approaches.
- Facilitate discussions and negotiations as they develop.
- Maintain the relationship and engagement with corporate partners and other supporters.
- Fulfil contracts and ensure appropriate representation at the ICC and other meetings.
- Ensure corporate partner programme and sponsorship and exhibition offerings at the ICC and other meetings are complementary.
Communication
- Establish an internal communication / reporting structure and plan with the CEO during the handover phase.
- Produce an external communications plan for the Society to include all aspects of communication if required to include a strategy (24 month cycle) for the newsletter.
- Produce and maintain a database of E-mail addresses and ensure compliance with data protection requirements.
- Design, construct and disseminate a regular newsletter under the guidance of the CEO.
- Take overall responsibility for communication under the guidance and supervision of the CEO.
Website
- Provide recommendations on redesign and usability of ISAC’s current website.
- Be responsible for updating the design and content under the guidance and supervision of the CEO / Executive Officer.
- Work with the CEO / Executive Officer to establish requirements and access.
- Act as the Society’s webmaster to update content as requested.
- Proactively update the content on Member Societies, Scientific and Educational Meetings and Archives.
About ISAC
The International Society of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (ISAC), a learned society, is a charity and company limited by guarantee and registered in the UK.
ISAC a federation of affiliated member societies, provides a global catalyst to increase the knowledge of antimicrobial therapy and to decrease antimicrobial resistance. By connecting societies from high- and low-resource settings, ISAC fosters collaboration and mutual learning. Central to its mission is the empowerment of national and regional societies, which ISAC recognises are essential agents for local change to occur. ISAC amplifies the voices of the affiliated member societies, enabling context-sensitive solutions to advance healthcare worldwide.
ISAC delivers education through diverse modalities—including an international congress (International Congress of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy), peer‑reviewed journals and an online academy. Further information is available at https://www.isac.world
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The role
We're recruiting for a Programme Delivery Officer to join our Programme Operations team and play a key role in supporting the delivery and evolution of Mary's Meals school feeding programme operations around the world.
Working closely with Programme Affiliates, Programme Partners and colleagues across Mary's Meals International, you'll help ensure that the systems, processes and information that underpin programme delivery are effective, consistent and fit for purpose. You'll support the implementation of operational tools and improvements, provide practical guidance to programme teams, and use data and insights to strengthen programme performance.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, working with data and collaborating with colleagues across different countries and cultures.
Key priorities:
- Implement and improve programme delivery systems, tools and processes.
- Guide Programme Affiliates and Partners on delivery standards and requirements.
- Analyse data to identify trends, monitor compliance and inform decisions.
- Help develop, test and roll out digital solutions that improve delivery.
- Strengthen stock management, reporting and operational controls.
- Support monitoring, analysis and performance reporting.
- Coordinate responses to operational support requests worldwide.
- Contribute to change projects that strengthen operations and support growth.
About you:
We're looking for a Programme Delivery Officer who combines strong analytical and organisational skills with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and a genuine passion for our mission. You'll bring:
- Experience in project, operational or programme delivery within a complex organisation.
- Strong analytical skills, turning data into meaningful insights.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence using digital systems.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across cultures.
- Highly organised, detail-focused and able to balance priorities.
- Proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach to challenges.
- Experience of process improvement, systems implementation or change is desirable.
- A genuine commitment to Mary’s Meals’ mission and values.
About us:
Mary's Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and from all faiths and none. We are focused on one goal: that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. Today, more than 3 million children receive Mary's Meals in some of the world's poorest communities.
We are a values-driven organisation that believes in the innate goodness of people, respects the dignity of every human being and family life, and values good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, we are fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.
Mary's Meals is committed to preventing any form of unwanted behaviour at work, and we expect all members of the Mary's Meals family to share this commitment and act in the best interests of the communities we serve. Our safer recruitment practices ensure that only those committed to our high standards join our movement.
We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We have an office in Glasgow for those who would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. Some travel to Glasgow will likely be required as part of this role.
We believe in the innate goodness and dignity of every person. In line with this, Mary's Meals is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. All applicants will be considered fairly and on merit, without discrimination of any kind.
Our Benefits:
- 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
- Flexible working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance
- Pension
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education.



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High Value Development Officer
We are seeking a talented writer and relationship-builder to help create compelling propositions that inspire high-value donors to support vital work.
Position: High Value Development Officer
Salary: Circa £31,700 per annum, with London weighting where applicable
Location: Home-based
Hours: 36 hours – flexible 4 day week or 9 day fortnight
Contract: Fixed term until April 2027
Closing date: CV’s reviewed on a rolling basis
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a High Value Engagement team and play an important role in developing compelling donor communications, propositions and stewardship materials.
Working across Philanthropy, Trusts & Grants and Corporate Partnerships, you will help ensure high-value donors receive timely, accurate and engaging information that demonstrates the impact of their support and encourages long-term relationships.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing compelling cases for support, bespoke proposals and donor materials.
- Researching and gathering information, data, case studies and evidence for bids, pitches and proposals.
- Creating fundraising toolkits including budgets, case studies, digital assets and stewardship materials.
- Supporting the development of the high-value donor stewardship programme.
- Helping to organise donor stewardship activities, webinars and small events.
- Turning complex health, impact and business intelligence data into accessible and persuasive fundraising content.
- Building strong relationships across internal teams to source the information fundraisers need.
- Working alongside creative colleagues to develop visual content that helps bring the organisation’s work and impact to life.
About you
You will be an excellent writer and researcher who can take complex information and turn it into clear, concise and compelling content.
You will have strong research and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Comfortable working collaboratively across an organisation, you will be confident building relationships with colleagues at all levels and able to work independently using your own initiative.
You will also be confident using Microsoft Office and databases and have strong administrative and communication skills.
Fundraising experience would be valuable, but the skills required could also have been developed within communications, research, bid writing, marketing, business development or another environment where persuasive written content and relationship-building are central.
About the organisation
You will be joining a leading UK charity supporting people affected by stroke. Working across the organisation, you will gain exposure to a wide range of services and impact, helping high-value fundraisers tell compelling stories that inspire supporters and strengthen long-term donor relationships.
You will be joining an organisation committed to its values, equal opportunities and diversity.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Officer, High Value Fundraising Officer, Development Officer, Trusts and Grants Officer, Bid Writer, Proposal Writer, Fundraising Communications Officer, Philanthropy Officer, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Donor Engagement Officer or Fundraising Content Officer.
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The Worker Support Centre (WSC) is a Scottish charity working in partnership with migrant workers at risk of exploitation across Scotland to secure their rights, challenge labour exploitation, build collective power, and drive lasting law and policy change. We are an evidence-led, worker-driven organisation with strong governance and a growing track record of policy impact. We're building a movement of people who welcome all workers, working towards a world where we are all safe, valued and respected at work, no matter our job or nationality.
Home based role with occasional attendance at our office at WASPS Creative Exchange, Stormont Street, Perth, and travel for team, funder, partnership and worker meetings.
About the role
This is a new senior role at WSC, with responsibility for developing and delivering our fundraising strategy and building the systems, relationships and income streams needed to support the organisation's next stage of growth.
The Fundraising Manager will take day-to-day ownership of WSC's fundraising function and pipeline, leading opportunities from prospect research and assessment through application, award, grant management and renewal. They will combine hands-on fundraising delivery with strategic leadership, developing income from trusts and foundations, statutory funders, corporate partners, major donors and other appropriate sources.
You will work closely with the Executive Director who retains strategic oversight and final approval of fundraising applications and commitments, while taking day-to-day ownership of fundraising activity and the pipeline.
This is an opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to shape WSC’s fundraising at an exciting stage of organisational development, whilst contributing directly to our work to challenge labour exploitation and promote decent work.
The postholder will be responsible for delivering an agreed annual fundraising target and for building a balanced pipeline of prospective trusts, foundations, statutory funders, corporate partners and individual supporters. In the first 12–18 months, a key priority will be to strengthen WSC's fundraising infrastructure, increase the diversity and predictability of income, and develop a sustainable pipeline aligned with our strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising strategy and leadership
● Develop, implement and review of a Fundraising Strategy and delivery plan for WSC to achieve required income targets across fundraising disciplines together with the Executive Director aligned with our overall Strategic Plan.
● Set and monitor fundraising objectives, income targets and KPIs reporting quarterly to the Executive Director and Board on progress, opportunities and risks.
● Develop and maintain WSC’s prospect map identifying priority funders and prospects and setting clear cultivation strategies and next steps for each.
● Develop WSC’s major donor pipeline including compelling cases for support, and cultivation plan for priority prospects.
● Advise the Executive Director and Board on fundraising opportunities, income diversification, funding risk and the implications of changes in the funding environment.
● Lead on management and renewal of WSC’s existing grants portfolio ensuring income is sustained and relationships are developed strategically.
● Assess prospective funding opportunities and make recommendations for the Executive Director on whether to pursue them, considering strategic fit, likelihood of success, resource requirements and financial viability.
● Develop, maintain and improve WSC's fundraising systems, processes and tools, ensuring that information is accurate, accessible and supports good decision-making.
● Maintain a strong understanding of WSC’s current programmes, impact and future strategic priorities and translate these into compelling fundraising opportunities and cases for support.
Pipeline and income generation
● Research, identify, cultivate and secure funding from trusts, foundations, statutory sources, corporate partners, major donors and individual donors and other appropriate income sources.
● Own and manage WSC's fundraising pipeline, ensuring opportunities are appropriately researched, assessed, prioritised, progressed and recorded from prospect through to renewal.
● Lead the end-to-end development of funding applications, coordinating input from programme, finance, communications and other colleagues and ensuring applications are compelling, accurate and submitted on time.
● Maintain accurate pipeline data and income forecasts, using these to identify funding gaps, opportunities and risks and to inform organisational planning.
● Monitor the wider fundraising environment and identify emerging opportunities, risks and trends relevant to WSC.
- · Ensure appropriate due diligence is undertaken and agreements are in place before accepting significant gifts or grants, in line with WSC's policies and procedures.
- · Ensure donations and grants are processed, recorded and acknowledged promptly and accurately, working with the Finance Officer and other colleagues as appropriate.
Grant Management and Renewal
· Maintain an overview of WSC's active grants, including reporting requirements, key commitments, deadlines and renewal opportunities.
· Ensure funder reporting deadlines and grant commitments are identified and managed proactively working with relevant colleagues across WSC.
· Lead the preparation and submission of narrative funder reports, working with the programme and finance colleagues to evidence progress, outcomes and impact.
· Work closely with the Finance Officer to ensure financial reports and expenditure information provided to funders are accurate, timely and consistent with grant agreements.
· Develop renewal plans 4-6 months ahead of grant end dates or earlier where required by the funder and lead the renewal process in collaboration with the Executive Director and Finance Officer.
· Maintain and develop funder relationships throughout the grant cycle using reporting, meetings and other opportunities to demonstrate impact and strengthen relationships.
Fundraising Systems, Finance and Reporting
● Maintain accurate and up-to-date fundraising records, identifying an appropriate CRM and ensuring key information, relationships, deadlines and actions are documented.
● Work closely with the Finance Officer to develop realistic application budgets, monitor grant income and expenditure and ensure financial information provided to funders is accurate and consistent.
● Ensure appropriate fundraising records and documentation are maintained including applications, grant agreements, reports, correspondence and due diligence.
Line management, collaboration and worker-led fundraising
· Recruit, line manage and support future fundraising staff as the charity grows, providing clear direction, regular supervision, constructive feedback and opportunities for professional development.
· Develop effective systems and processes that enable the fundraising team to work consistently, collaboratively and efficiently as the function grows.
· Manage freelancers, agencies or consultants as required.
· Participate in WSC's Senior Management Team, contributing to organisational planning, strategic decision-making and alignment across WSC's work
· Collaborate with policy, casework, operations, communications and other colleagues to align fundraising with organisational priorities.
· Champion WSC's worker-driven governance model and ensure that workers have meaningful influence over fundraising activity and how their experiences are represented.
· Co-produce fundraising outputs with workers, prioritising their voices, interests, dignity and agency.
· Actively contribute to a values-led, inclusive and collaborative working culture.
· Ensure fundraising knowledge, relationships, decisions and organisational learning are appropriately documented and shared, supporting organisational resilience and continuity.
Communications and narrative
● Work closely with the Communications and Narratives Lead to develop compelling, audience-specific cases for support, donor communications and fundraising materials.
● Support the development and use of evidence, impact data and worker-centred narratives in fundraising.
● Ensure that fundraising and communications involving workers are ethical, accessible and based on meaningful consent, agency and participation.
Governance, compliance & organisational reporting
● Ensure fundraising activity complies with relevant charity law and regulation, fundraising standards, data protection requirements and WSC policies.
● Ensure appropriate due diligence, gift acceptance and risk assessment processes are followed for significant gifts, grants and partnerships.
● Provide regular fundraising reports and analysis to the Executive Director and Board, highlighting progress against targets, pipeline value, income risks and opportunities.
● Support the Executive Director and Board with information required for organisational planning, financial forecasting and reporting to funders and other stakeholders.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please refer to the attached full Job Description and Person Specification for detailed requirements.
Key Essentials:
- Significant experience in fundraising, income generation or business development with a demonstrable track record of securing income from trusts and foundations and statutory sources.
- Experience of building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
- Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies
- Understanding of charity governance, compliance, fundraising regulation and data protection (GDPR)
- Knowledge of, or strong demonstrated interest in, labour rights, migrant rights and/or human rights issues
- Advanced level degree or equivalent professional experience in Fundraising or a related field
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us what appeals to you about this role and what makes you a strong candidate (no longer than one side of A4)
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Join Brightside and help transform the futures of young people facing barriers by securing the funding and partnerships that make life-changing mentoring possible. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser to play a key role in growing our impact across the UK.
Brightside is the UK's leading online mentoring provider, connecting young people with relatable role models so they can make confident and informed decisions about the future. Since 2003, we've supported more than 178,000 young people and facilitated over three million messages between mentoring pairs on our safe and secure online mentoring platform.
We're looking for a talented Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to help deliver our growth ambitions. Working closely with the CEO and Senior Partnerships Manager, you'll play a key role in securing the funding and partnerships that enable Brightside to expand its reach and impact.
What you'll be doing
- Identifying funding opportunities from trusts and foundations
- Writing compelling grant applications, proposals and reports
- Building and managing a strong pipeline of prospective funders
- Supporting stewardship and relationship management with funders and partners
- Contributing to wider partnership and philanthropy activity, including prospect research and proposal development
What we're looking for
- A proven track record of securing grants from trusts and foundations
- Excellent bid-writing and written communication skills
- Experience managing fundraising pipelines and multiple deadlines
- Strong relationship-building and organisational skills
- A passion for creating opportunities for young people and strong alignment with Brightside's mission and values
Why join us?
- Remote working, with opportunities to connect in person
- Flexible working arrangements
- A friendly, ambitious and supportive team culture
- The opportunity to help more young people access the support, networks and confidence they need to succeed
For full details of the role, responsibilities, person specification, benefits and application process, please see the attached job description.
Applications without a cover letter or response to the screening question will not be considered.
Our mission is to help young people make confident and informed decisions about their future

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