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One in seven babies is born premature or sick and needing care on a neonatal unit. This isn’t what most parents expect for their baby. Join the leading national charity dedicated to supporting babies, families and NHS staff at this critical time.

Bliss is the UK’s leading neonatal charity: our vision is that every baby born premature or sick has the best chance of survival and quality of life.

Role Summary 

The Bliss Scotland Baby Charter Programme Officer supports the 14 neonatal units across Scotland to deliver our Bliss Baby Charter programme. The Baby Charter is a national accreditation programme being undertaken by many neonatal units in the UK. It aims to improve outcomes for babies born premature or sick by encouraging neonatal healthcare professionals to involve parents in the care of their baby.

Bliss Scotland was established in 2009 to provide support to the 6,000+ babies born premature or sick in Scotland every year, and their families. Bliss Scotland is part of Bliss, the UK’s leading charity for babies born premature or sick and is registered with the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR).

The Bliss Scotland Baby Charter Programme Officer plays a key role in encouraging neonatal healthcare professionals to improve their practice to ensure parents/families are as involved as possible in the care of their baby. The role supports neonatal units to bring about change and work towards Baby Charter accreditation. This involves assessing neonatal units against national standards using the digital Baby Charter audit tool, delivering assessments and working as part of the Baby Charter team to continually develop and improve processes
 

• Location: Home Based (Scotland) with occasional travel to Neonatal Units across Scotland
• Salary: £29,041 FTE (£17,425 pro-rata for 21 hours)
• Terms: 21 hours a week, fixed term for 1 year

This role is home based, in Scotland, and will require some travel to units across Scotland. We anticipate that the postholder will travel to units roughly once per every 1-2 months. Bliss operates a flexible approach to travel for work and we are open to discussions about frequency and timings of travel

Role Details

This is an excellent opportunity for someone:
•To work with the Programme Lead and other Baby Charter Programme Officers to support units across Scotland, providing feedback on units’ audits and supporting the development of action plans to address identified areas for improvement.
•To lead on the delivery of assessment visits with units. 
•To be an active and involved member of the Bliss Baby Charter team, supporting team members to embed plans in line with Bliss’ strategic aims, and continuously improving what we do. 
•To lead on specific areas of improvement of the Charter.
•To engage effectively with neonatal healthcare professionals across Scotland 
•To work intentionally to tackle health inequalities: supporting the Bliss Baby Charter and other Bliss programmes to work towards more equitable outcomes in neonatal care for all babies and families

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

•Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience of communicating and building relationships with a range of stakeholders, using a high level of professionalism
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Demonstrable time management and organisational skills, and ability to coordinate several tasks at the same time and prioritise effectively across a busy workload
•Understanding of how to use service-user feedback to continuously improve services and innovate
•Attention to detail, and experience of capturing and reporting on progress
 

For more details please view the job description and person specification.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Bliss we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply to tell us what you can offer our organisation. You could be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How to apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents.

•Your CV (please ensure this does not include your age, gender or any other personal characteristics) 
•Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. This should address the essential points of the person specification and is expected to be no more than 1000-1500 words long 
 

This information is used when shortlisting candidates for interview. 

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for an interview so if you have not heard from us three weeks after the closing deadline, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Recruitment Timeline 

•The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 24th November
•First round interviews will be held virtually on w/c 1st December and Second round interviews on w/c 8th December 

Chapter One is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most. 

Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme currently supports around 3,600 children a year. It pairs disadvantaged, struggling five to eight-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who come from over 170 local and national businesses. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability. 

Our Volunteer Engagement Department, which the Volunteer Support Officer role will be part of, ensures that volunteers have everything that they need to make a success of their reading sessions with pupils. 

For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.

About the role:

Please read the attached Job Description PDF.

The required start date is Monday 5th January 2026. This is a part-time role of 25 hours per week, working 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday. The set working hours are 09:30–14:30. Please note that the start date and hours are fixed in line with business needs and cannot be adjusted.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post-holder must be permanently based in the UK at the time of applying and for the duration of their employment. All Chapter One employees must attend quarterly in-person staff meetings held in various locations across the UK (all expenses covered); attendance and participation is mandatory.

Applying for the role:

Please do not send any applications or correspondence via the Chapter One website. If you’d like to ask anything about the role, you’ll have the chance to do so if you progress to the next stage.

Please read the attached Job Description PDF, and write a cover letter. Your cover letter should:

• Clearly outline your suitability for this role, paying attention to the essential qualities listed within the attached Job Description PDF, and how you can apply these to the main duties of the role.

• Show your interest and understanding of Chapter One.

Any applications without a cover letter will be discarded.

As part of your application, you will be asked some questions designed to allow you to showcase your data manipulation skills. Please spend up to 30 minutes on this part of your application, and please read all questions carefully.

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we expect to receive, we’re unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted at the first stage

Deadline for applications:

23:30 on Wednesday 19th November. No applications will be accepted after this time. We will actively review applications throughout the period of the advertisement. We encourage early applicants as we reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if this is deemed necessary due to volume of applicants.

Next steps:

During shortlisting, your CV, cover letter and answers to the application questions will be reviewed together by a senior member of the Volunteer Support Team. If successful, the next stage will be an interview via a video call. There will be at least one further stage after this. Whether successful or unsuccessful, all applicants will be contacted by the end of Friday 21st November, though we will reach out earlier if we are able to. Please monitor your junk/spam email folder regularly, we make contact from the Charity Job website directly and often these emails are detected as spam. We aim to complete the recruitment process by Friday 5th December.

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of inclusive teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

Vacancy Reference: BfN2026/45

Job Title: Finance Officer

Salary: £15.73 per hour

Number of Posts: 1

Type of Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP Start

Hours of Work: 28 per week

Working Pattern: Can be flexible, Must work Monday and Thursday

Work Location: Remote

Responsible to: Finance Manager

Closing Date: Shortlisting will take place as applications are submitted with official closing date being 11/11/2025.

Proposed Interview Date: 12/11/2025 and 14/11/2025

Job Information: We are seeking a detail oriented and dedicated bookkeeper to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in bookkeeping, excellent organisational skills and a passion for making a difference in the community. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions and preparing financial reports. If you are looking to apply your financial expertise in a meaningful way , we invite you to join us in making a positive impact

About Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance

Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a national, user-led charity run by and for people with muscle-weakening conditions. We empower adults with neuromuscular conditions to live fulfilling lives through peer support, information, advocacy, and co-produced research and campaigns. Our work brings together lived experience and academic insight to influence health, social care, and disability policy.

About the Role

We are seeking a Research Officer to support a series of user-led research projects exploring:

• Access to social care and support

• Healthcare access and inequalities

• Sexual health and relationships for people with neuromuscular conditions

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge, lived-experience research that aims to improve quality of life and influence national policy and practice.

You will work closely with the CEO, Research Manager, and members of our lived experience research advisory group. You’ll be involved in all aspects of the research cycle — from design to dissemination — and will ensure that our research is ethical, inclusive, and grounded in co-production principles.

Key Responsibilities

Research Design & Ethics

• Support the design of research studies in collaboration with the lived experience team and academic partners.

• Support the preparation of ethics applications, participant information sheets, and consent materials.

• Develop interview schedules, focus group guides, and surveys.

Participant Engagement

• Recruit participants through Pathfinders’ network, social media, and partner organisations.

• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in participant communication and data collection.

• Support co-production activities (e.g., advisory groups, workshops, testing materials).

Data Collection & Analysis

• Conduct qualitative interviews and/or focus groups with participants.

• Support data transcription, coding, and thematic analysis (using NVivo or similar).

• Maintain accurate, confidential records and data management systems.

Reporting & Dissemination

• Contribute to research reports, briefings, and peer-reviewed papers.

• Present findings to internal and external audiences, including at conferences or stakeholder meetings.

• Work with communications staff to translate research findings into accessible outputs for our community and policymakers.

Collaboration & Co-Production

• Embed lived experience leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

• Liaise with academic partners and other charities to strengthen our research and advocacy work.

• Contribute to a culture of inclusive, ethical, and participatory research practice.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience managing or delivering a research project from start to finish (e.g., Master’s dissertation, PhD, or equivalent applied research).

• Strong understanding of qualitative research methods (interviews, focus groups, thematic analysis).

• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.

• Commitment to co-production, lived experience leadership, and inclusive research practices.

• Awareness of issues affecting disabled people and/or people with long-term conditions.

Desirable

• Lived experience of disability, chronic illness, or neuromuscular conditions. Applications will be prioritised where they meet this criteria.

• Experience of working with disabled people or people with neuromuscular or muscle-weakening conditions.

• Familiarity with ethical approval processes (university or NHS).

• Experience with NVivo or similar qualitative analysis software.

• Experience working in a small charity or community-based research context.

What We Offer

• Flexible, remote working arrangements.

• A supportive, inclusive environment led by people with lived experience.

• Opportunities for co-authorship, conference presentations, and career development in inclusive research.

• The chance to shape evidence that can drive change in health and social care policy.

Location: York, Potteric Carr or Stirley
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £25,624 to £27,696 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the UK’s fastest growing nature conservation organisations and seeks to appoint a Grants Officer.

Do you have a flair for writing compelling funding bids and building lasting relationships with funders? Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is looking for a motivated Grants Officer to join our fundraising team and help secure vital income to support nature’s recovery across Yorkshire.

In this varied role, you’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of grant applications and reports, researching new opportunities, and nurturing relationships with existing funders. Working closely with the Grants Manager and colleagues across the Trust, you’ll develop strong cases for support and ensure timely, accurate reporting that meets funder requirements.

Alongside excellent written communication skills, strong organisational ability, and a collaborative approach, you’ll have experience in fundraising, bid writing or a similar role. Above all we’re seeking a proactive individual who can turn opportunities into successful outcomes.

In return, you’ll join a passionate and supportive team, enjoy flexible working, and make a real difference by helping to secure funding that delivers lasting benefits for Yorkshire’s wildlife and people.

How to apply:

Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.

Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.

Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025 (midnight).
Interview date: Friday 28th November (in York).

Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.

We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.

REF-224 783

Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 

Salary:Pro rata to 22.5 hours per week- Regional £28,728- £30,265, London £31,289- £32,826 per annum,

(London salary applicable to candidates who are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)

The role: 

Friends of the Earth is the biggest grassroots environmental campaigning community in the world. It covers 75 countries – from Norway to Australia, from South Korea to Colombia. We have around 5,000 local activist groups and over 2 million members and supporters worldwide. All of them doing incredible things for a healthier, fairer, greener world.

We are looking for a passionate, proactive and planned marketing and engagement specialist to join us in a busy, visible and creative role. This is an exciting time to join the team as we roll out a new brand programme, strengthen our narrative as a trusted and leading environmental justice organisation, and build on our successes fighting for people and planet.

This role will be responsible for the development and delivery of integrated marketing and communications plans that grow awareness of the Friends of the Earth brand amongst our target audiences and help us win campaigns by effectively engaging our supporters and grassroots network of groups.

Key Skills:

• Experience of delivering integrated digital and offline marketing and strategic communication campaigns.
• Proven ability to manage the expectations and needs of multiple stakeholders and navigate differences of opinion to deliver excellent results to deadline.
• Understanding of how to gather, analyse, interpret and apply audience insight from a range of different research types to meet project objectives.
• Knowledge of different models of audience segmentation and how to develop content and comms that engage different audiences to benefit both supporter and donor acquisition goals.
• Experience of commissioning creative content from both in-house creative teams and external agencies to develop disruptive and inspirational marketing activations.
• Ability to project manage the marketing and engagement aspects of end-to-end campaign activities, coordinate, negotiate and keep the budget oversight for marketing activity.
• Demonstrable ability to consult and share your subject matter expertise to teams and projects across the organisation.
• Understanding of why it is important to constantly be building our brand and to know how we might do that, especially via our trusted corporate partnerships.
• A strong knowledge of communication channels and how best to maximise campaign impact through them, especially traditional media.
• Ability to gather, process and evaluate results from marketing activations and then take the learnings into follow up work to continually seek to improve results.

Key Attributes:

• Curious mindset and an openness to exploring new ways of doing things. A proven ability to test and learn new approaches and apply learnings.
• Confident and clear communicator with an ability to challenge constructively, whilst taking responsibility for own successes and failures.
• Be proactive at spotting opportunities and challenges, raise risks as necessary.
• Emotional resilience.
• Thrive in an environment of managing multiple stakeholders, projects and deadlines.
• A willingness and motivation to lean in and support others.
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate well cross-organisationally.

The team: 

The Engagement team plays a critical and visible role in the organisation. We lead strategic projects, put engagement into the heart of our campaigns and offer expert advice and analysis to teams across the organisation. We are a high-performing and friendly team that strives to experiment with new ideas and support each other in the process.

This role will work alongside other Marketing Officers who will provide peer support and report into the Marketing & Engagement Manager whom you will work closely with, while also supporting the work and objectives of the wider team. We are cross-organisational in scope so a large part of the role will also be collaborating with different teams such as our production hub, Content & Creative, Campaigns, and Individual & Major Giving teams amongst others. 

For more information please read the job description on our website.

Closing date: Wednesday 19th November (23:59)

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a prominent health charity on a fantastic an interim Press Officer role. This position offers the opportunity manage diverse media inquiries, and craft compelling content within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the media inbox, reviewing and prioritising enquiries efficiently in a fast-paced setting.
• Develop and produce engaging patient case studies through sensitive interviews and storytelling.
• Handle a wide range of press activity, including broadcast, radio, and national media relations.
• Collaborate with the health relations team to create articles and content.
• Support the organisation’s media efforts related to campaigns and other health initiatives.
• Work flexibly, adapting to varying workloads and prioritising tasks effectively.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in a busy press office, ideally within political campaigning, health charities, or similar environments.
• Strong writing skills, capable of producing clear, engaging, and impactful content.
• Empathy and excellent communication skills for interviewing and storytelling.
• Familiarity with media management tools such as Vuelio or similar PR platforms.
• Confident user of Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable working remotely and managing fluctuating workloads.

What’s on Offer
£126.88 - £142.67 per day via PAYE + holiday pay

Remote working

Full time or part time working flexibility

Temporary Contract until Feb 2026, immediate start

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Job Title: Volunteer Officer - VAC161

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working offered by agreement)

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Deadline: COP Tuesday 18th November 2025

Telephone Screening: CV's will be considered as they are received.  Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a telephone screening call between Friday 14th November and Monday 24th November.

Interviews to take place: Tuesday 2nd December

Location: Hybrid - Leeds Hospitals Charity offices at St. James’s and LGI hospitals with occasional home-working.

Do you want to work for a Charity that offers flexible working, training and development and a culture that is committed to the health and wellbeing of its employees?  Do you have experience in volunteer recruitment? Do you have a knack for building strong and meaningful relationships? If so, we want to speak to you.

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We are passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

People are central to everything we do at the Charity.  Our home city of Leeds is multicultural, and we embrace its diversity. Difference is to be celebrated; it inspires innovation and makes us stronger. For us equality, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental principles. They underpin our goal to support the communities of the hospitals in Leeds.

The Role

Working alongside the Volunteer Manager for Hospitals, the Volunteer Officer for Hospitals role  provides support to deliver our ambitious volunteer strategy. This role is responsible for the recruitment, training, induction and recognition of volunteers in our hospitals.

The person will: 

· Ensure that volunteers in hospital roles are recruited in line with charity recruitment procedures following SAFER recruitment practices and NHS England recruitment procedures as appropriate. 

· Build and maintain successful relationships with key stakeholders across the charity, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, and organisations across Leeds.

· Support the development and delivery of a recruitment plan for hospitals volunteering to ensure recruitment targets are met.

· Support on delivering a communication strategy that underpins recruitment targets for the hospitals.

· Ensure that all volunteers are offered an inclusive, rewarding, sustainable and equitable reward and recognition programme that regularly says thank you and aids retention. 

· Responsible for ensuring that the volunteer management database (CRM) is kept up to date for hospital volunteering and utilised in line with internal processes. 

· Deliver a volunteer training programme that ensures every volunteer in hospital roles receives appropriate mandatory and optional training as required by their role and has the opportunity for additional learning and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will have:

· 2+ years’ experience of recruiting volunteers or paid staff.

· Have a passion to work with and support volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

· Knowledge and understanding of volunteer best practice.

· Knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR in a volunteer setting.

· Experience of delivering training in different formats.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including networking, influencing and relationship-building skills. 

Full Job Description can be found on our website. If you would like to speak to us to discuss the role, or want to know more about the Charity and our teams, you can contact Clare Silverleaf.

Benefits:

· 27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional holiday.

· Paid birthday day off upon successful completion of probationary period

· Additional annual leave days based on length of service

· Volunteering Days

· Unlimited access to our online Learning & Development Portal

· Line Management Training Programme

· Pension scheme- 5% employer contribution

· Annual pay review

· Health & Wellbeing support including:

o access to an Employee Assistance Programmes and trained Mental Health First Aiders

· Life Insurance Protection

· Cyclescheme

· Car Lease Scheme

· NHS Blue Light Card and Discounts

For more information about the position and the charity, please visit our website by searching Leeds Hospitals Charity.

As a Disability Confident Employer we commit to offering all applicants who consider themselves to have a disability an interview if they demonstrate they possess the essential skills and experience required for the role. Please advise on your covering letter if you consider yourself to have a disability.

Thank you for taking the time to apply for our position. We appreciate your interest in Leeds Hospitals Charity. If your application is selected to continue in the interview process, a member of our HR Team will be in contact with you before the scheduled interview date.

Senior Events Officer

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am–5pm (some evenings and weekends)

Permanent

Hybrid working – home-based and in Alton, Hampshire (two days a week)

£30,000–£34,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences? As our Senior Events Officer, you’ll take the lead in planning and delivering a portfolio of high-profile fundraising events that inspire, engage and make a real difference for kidney patients. From overseeing event logistics and marketing to managing budgets and nurturing supporter relationships, you’ll ensure every event runs smoothly and every supporter feels valued.

You’ll also mentor and guide either our Event Officer or Fundraising Assistant, helping to build a high-performing team that shares your passion for delivering outstanding events.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and love seeing your ideas come to life, this is the role for you.

Join an ambitious Fundraising team that has been growing non-legacy income 34% year-on-year since 2021

What You’ll Do

• Lead the planning, management, and delivery of a varied portfolio of fundraising and challenge events, for example: Cambridge Half Marathon | The Big Half | London Landmarks Half Marathon | Manchester Half Marathon | Virtual Challenges (Marathon May, October Dog Walk) | Great North Run | Cardiff Half Marathon | Do your own thing | plus other events as agreed
• Oversee event budgets, monitoring costs and ensuring financial targets are met.
• Line-manage, coach and support the Fundraising Assistant to ensure team success.
• Develop and implement marketing and recruitment strategies to maximise participation and income.
• Deliver exceptional supporter experiences, ensuring participants feel valued and inspired.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, agencies and partners.
• Ensure all events comply with health, safety, insurance and risk regulations.
• Evaluate event performance and produce insightful reports to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising and communications teams for integrated campaigns.
• Keep up-to-date with market trends, exploring new opportunities for the charity.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a fundraising or events role, with a proven ability to deliver successful events.
• Proven experience in organising challenge events, using creativity and strategy to maximise participation and revenue.
• Line management experience, coaching and inspiring colleagues to reach their potential.
• Excellent project management skills – you can juggle multiple events and deadlines with ease.
• A creative flair for spotting opportunities, developing ideas and executing them flawlessly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – you know how to build lasting relationships.
• A passionate, energetic, and self-motivated approach to delivering excellent supporter experiences.
• Experience managing budgets and suppliers to ensure smooth event delivery.
• An eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving, keeping events running seamlessly.

Desirable:

• Experience with Beacon or other fundraising databases.
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and data protection.
• Understanding of long-term or chronic health conditions.

Why Join Us?

Kidney Care UK is at the forefront of supporting people affected by kidney disease. By joining our events team, you’ll play a key role in helping us engage with supporters, raise vital funds, and make a tangible impact on people’s lives. Plus, you’ll get to work in a supportive, friendly and flexible environment where your ideas and creativity are celebrated.

Employee Benefits:

Opportunities to take on an apprenticeship: Fundraiser (level 3) - apprenticeship training course

Employee assistance programme | Generous annual leave | Pension | Cycle2Work scheme | Flexible working | Retail discounts | Family leave | Health cash plan

Unlock the Power of Data to Transform Education Across Africa. Join PEAS as our next Global Data Officer and help drive real impact for young people in hard-to-reach communities.

About PEAS
PEAS (Promoting Equality in African Schools) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to expanding access to inclusive, quality secondary education across Sub-Saharan Africa. Our vision is a world where all children enjoy an education that unlocks their full potential. With 46 schools across Uganda and Zambia, we deliver high-quality, low-cost education in marginalised communities and work hand-in-hand with governments to ensure all young people can learn in a safe, inclusive environment. Each year, we support over 200,000 young people across Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana.

The Role: Global Data Officer
As Global Data Officer, you will play a key role in strengthening the availability and use of high-quality data for decision-making at PEAS. You’ll work across both our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) and Data Development teams, combining strong technical skills in Python, SQL, and Excel with a passion for using data to drive impact. You’ll support teams to understand and interpret data, develop dashboards to unlock real-time insights, and coordinate research and evaluations that shape our programmes and improve outcomes for students.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of MEL workplans across all countries of operation.
• Guide the development and rollout of MEL tools and processes for data collection and analysis.
• Quality assure data analysis and conduct ad hoc special projects.
• Work with the Data Developer to roll out the PEAS Real Time Learning (RTL) tool and maintain data platforms.
• Develop and maintain Databricks pipelines for data extraction, loading, and transformation.
• Provide professional development support to MEL colleagues globally and coordinate MEL Global calls.
• Support external research, evaluations, and reporting commitments.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, sciences, or a related field.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Python and SQL.
• Skills in data or statistical analysis, with the ability to create high-quality data visualisations.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a data role, or a graduate with a strong desire to move into data sciences.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a passion for using technical solutions to achieve PEAS’ mission.
• Experience in education programmes in low-resource settings (Uganda, Zambia, Ghana) is desirable but not essential.

Why Join PEAS?

• Be part of a small, supportive, and values-driven team making a real difference.
• Flexible working options, including remote working and flexible hours.
• Opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to impactful programmes.

How to Apply

To apply, please click the 'Redirect to Recruiter' button to be redirected to our application form. Please ensure you have read the job pack attached to this job advert before applying.

Applicants will be asked to complete an assessment which will assess skills on Python, SQL and Excel.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 17:00 UK time. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early if a high number of suitable candidates is received.

PEAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively seek a diverse applicant pool.

Finance, FJ and Operations Director

Lead the transformation of finance 

IRO £61,000 | Remote-first | Full-time | Reports to Co-CEO

Charity Finance Group (CFG) is seeking a visionary Finance, FJ and Operations Director to drive innovation, collaboration and excellence across our organisation and the wider charity sector. This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation and a movement that's reshaping how finance empowers social impact.

About the role

As Finance, FJ and Operations Director, you’ll work closely with our two Co-CEOs to deliver CFG’s mission: championing financial sustainability for charities. You’ll lead the strategic and operational delivery of our Finance Journey framework—a bold, sector-defining initiative that transforms finance professionals from technicians into strategic leaders.

This role blends internal leadership with external influence. You’ll oversee key functions including finance and governance, HR, digital/IT and business development,—ensuring CFG’s internal systems and external offerings are aligned with our strategy, values, and member needs.

Your Impact

• Shape and deliver CFG’s Finance Journey strategy across the organisation

• Lead cross-functional teams to elevate performance and maturity

• Represent CFG to media, government, partners, and sector bodies

• Inspire a mindset shift across the finance community—from operational to transformational

• Support income generation through strategic partnerships and product development

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Champion a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement

• Contribute to CFG’s strategic planning and organisational development

• Provide strategic leadership across the organisation and support the board

Operational Oversight

• Lead finance, governance, HR, digital/IT, and business development teams

• Deliver robust financial analysis, reporting, and resource planning

• Ensure CFG’s finance function meets evolving business needs

Finance Journey Integration

• Embed the Finance Journey ethos across CFG’s products, services, and internal practices

• Collaborate with communications, learning, and membership teams

• Shape new offerings—training, events, assessments, leadership programmes

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with sector experts, partners, and members

• Represent CFG in forums, steering groups, and collaborative initiatives

• Share your expertise and catalyse sector-wide transformation

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with Co-CEOs and the Director for Engagement

• Champion joined-up leadership, planning, and performance monitoring

• Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, and innovation

Location & Flexibility

• Remote-first: work from home or a suitable location near you

• Quarterly staff away days and ad hoc in-person events (travel costs covered)

Relationships

• Reports to Co-CEO 

• Member of the Leadership Team

• Manages business development, HR, and digital teams

About CFG

Our vision is a world where financial excellence empowers every charitable and social purpose organisation to drive positive impact. The Finance Journey is our flagship framework—designed to help finance professionals evolve from technicians to strategic leaders.

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Ready to lead a movement that’s changing the face of charity finance?

Apply now and be the catalyst for sector-wide transformation.

How to Apply 

If you would like to be considered for this position, please take a look at our recruitment pack on the next page, and apply with your CV. We have a series of questions for you to answer succinctly, but we do not require a covering letter. The deadline for applications is Midday on Monday 10 November, and shortlisting will take place in the following week, with interviews to follow shortly after. 

Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Benefits of working at CFG 

• 25 days' annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after three years of continuous service (pro-rata if part-time). 
• An extra three days' leave for the office Christmas closure. 
• Wellbeing closures where the whole organisation takes a break.
• Time off for personal health appointments. 
• Hybrid and remote flexible working options. 
• Four paid volunteering days every year. 
• Health cash plan via HSF.
• Enhanced sick pay, as well as enhanced parental and adoption leave policies.
• Continuing personal development - learning and development opportunities both individually and organisation wide, such as a mentor/coach, training courses and conferences. 
• Auto enrolment to the Personal Pension Plan where CFG will contribute twice your contribution to the scheme up to 10%. 
• Access to interest-free employee loans or salary advances. 

CFG promotes remote-first working, although we do have office space at our registered address in Bermondsey, Southwark, SE London for those team members who prefer an office setting. We expect all of our team members to attend all staff, directorate, or team anchor days on a regular basis in London. All-staff anchor days are currently quarterly, and directorate and smaller team anchor days are organised on an ad hoc basis. If you have any questions about this we'd be happy to chat about our in-person expectations with you. 

Please note that attending our flagship events will be required for this role, as well as work outside core hours occasionally as part of our events programme.  

Administration and Events Officer

Salary: £29,564 per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Part-time (0.8 FTE), six-month fixed-term (with the possibility of extension)
Hours: 30 hours per week, worked over four days (to be agreed)
Location: Home-based (fully remote) with occasional UK travel required
Driving licence and access to a vehicle required

The 15 UK National Parks are among Britain’s most cherished landscapes — places that connect people with nature, inspire wellbeing, and play a vital role in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises.

Prospectus is proud to be supporting our client in the search for an Administration and Events Officer to provide vital operational and events support to their growing team. They are a small, entrepreneurial organisation dedicated to growing the UK National Parks family’s impact, resources, and influence.

As Administration and Events Officer, you will play a key role in supporting our client's operations and event delivery across the UK’s National Parks. You’ll help keep systems running smoothly, coordinate meetings and events, and provide administrative support to the wider team and the Management Board.

About the role
In this role, you will:

• Provide operational and administrative support to the Head of Operations, Management Board, and wider team.
• Manage CRM data, process invoices and expenses, and coordinate travel and meeting logistics.
• Support the planning and delivery of events — from venue research and supplier liaison to guestlist management and on-the-day coordination.
• Assist with Board administration, diary management, note-taking, and general operational communications.
• Contribute to smooth team operations by maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and excellent communication.

About you
You will be a self-starter with exceptional organisational and communication skills, experienced in supporting busy teams and coordinating events. You’ll be confident using Microsoft 365 and CRM systems, have strong attention to detail, and be comfortable working with sensitive information.

You’ll enjoy helping colleagues stay organised and effective, thrive in a remote working environment, and have a collaborative, flexible approach to your work. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required for occasional travel across the UK.

Why join NPP?
You’ll be joining a small, supportive, and ambitious team dedicated to growing the impact of the UK’s National Parks. The organisation offers:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Flexible working and wellbeing support
• Company pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

As a specialist recruitment practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are here to support you throughout the process.

To apply, please submit your CV. Cover letters are not required at this stage. Should your experience align with the role, we’ll provide the full job description and arrange an introductory conversation.

We seek a Finance Officer to join our small team. You will report to the Head of Finance to provide bookkeeping and accounting support for Global Dialogue and Global Dialogue Ventures Limited. You will use Xero and be responsible for many aspects of operational finance including maintaining accurate records in the organisation’s purchase and sales ledgers; processing accounts payable and receivable; bank and other reconciliations; supporting month, quarter and year-end closes; and resolving ad hoc queries. 

This role is part-time. We are open to negotiating a working pattern that works for the successful candidate and for Global Dialogue. 

Terms Permanent, 21-28 hours per week, subject to 12-week probationary period

Location Home-based. Must have right to work in UK.

Reporting Reports to the Head of Finance 

Remuneration This role has been benchmarked at a UK salary of £33,000 (pro rata for a part time position). Global Dialogue offers a range of benefits including 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata), a flexible working policy, and personal development leave. We contribute 6% to our employee’s workplace pension (on qualifying earnings).

More about Global Dialogue 

We currently host seven large networks and collaborations.  Internationally, these including Ariadne, the network of European funders for social change and human rights; the Funders Initiative for Civil Society (FICS) including narrative initiative The Hive; Hamrah, an initiative to strengthen the resilience and increase the impact of a cohort of Afghan civil society organisations in exile; and the International Education Funders Group (IEFG). 

We have five organizational commitments – when you work with Global Dialogue, you will find us to be Purposeful, Accountable, Respectful, Practical, and Equitable. These are not abstract values but active principles that guide how we work together, make decisions, and support the people, programmes, and movements we serve.

Job Description

Maintaining purchase ledger: 

• Review staff and consultant expense claims 

• Reconcile monthly credit card and Soldo statements

• Help prepare for bi-monthly pay runs by reviewing bill postings, ensuring they have received appropriate approvals 

• Setting up payments in bank accounts

• Manage the posting and reconciliation of Employee of Record invoices

 Maintaining sales ledger: 

• Post grant income to Salesforce and Xero, following up any missing paperwork and queries

• Manage monthly programme income and reporting reminders 

• Maintain Salesforce to ensure accuracy of data

 Bank: 

• Bank reconciliation for organisation’s GBP, EUR, USD bank accounts, for review by Head of Finance

• Paypal processing and reconciliations

• Support Head of Finance with FX transaction adjustments

 Reconciliations and journals: 

• Support Head of Finance with a variety of monthly and quarterly reconciliations, prepayments and accruals

• Help maintain the fixed asset register and support with monthly depreciation journals

• Help to prepare a variety of other monthly journals 

Finance systems, policy and training development: 

• Work with Head of Finance to keep finance policies and other documentation up to date

• Help draft new policies and guidance notes as required

• Provide Xero training for all new-starters and work with Head of Finance to keep training needs under review

• Act as a sounding board to programmes on finance queries and manage the Finance Team inbox

• Manage staff Soldo requests

Person Specification 

• A recognised accountancy qualification and/or qualified by experience in accounting 

• Able to demonstrate strong experience of Xero accounting software

• Good MS Office skills, especially Excel

• Track record of working to deadlines without close supervision and can ‘hit the ground running’

• Detail orientated

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, including the ability to sense check your own work

• Solid understanding of processes and a commitment to continual process improvement

• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain finance to non-financial staff

• Able to manage a varied workload and to work flexibly in a small team

• Good interpersonal skills, supportive of other colleagues and with the ability to build effective working relationships

• Understands the importance of confidentiality

Desirable: 

• Commitment to personal progression development in the field of finance 

• Advanced Excel skills 

• Experience of training staff in the use of finance procedures and systems 

• Experience of voluntary sector or charity accounting is not essential but would be advantageous 

• Interest in human rights and social change 

Statement of Equal Opportunities   

We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are and recognise that the intersections of our identities enrich our community. This includes age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background. We also recognise that the interconnected nature of these social categorisations can lead to overlapping systems of discrimination. We have a robust Equality and Diversity Policy that is periodically reviewed, ensuring that candidates and employees are treated fairly.   

When talking to our team candidates can expect:    

• To be asked questions that are relevant to the role    

• All recruitment materials to be written in such a way that avoids direct and indirect discrimination, for example, without the use of gendered language   

• To be given a chance to ask questions ahead of the interview  

• To be given a clear understanding of what to expect in the interview  

• To be compensated if asked to undertake an exercise that requires significant input

• To be treated with kindness and respect in every stage of the recruitment process    

• Never to be asked irrelevant questions related to a protected characteristic   

• That reasonable adjustments will be offered and implemented at every stage of recruitment 

• Any concern or complaint raised to be taken seriously, investigated fully and managed in such a way that it would not negatively impact any recruitment decision.  

How to apply   

We use an online platform to manage our applications. Please follow the link to submit a CV and cover letter (not more than 2 pages) in English, detailing why you are interested in this role and how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial online interview during the week commencing 24th November 2025.  

Thank you for your interest in working with Global Dialogue. We look forward to hearing from you.    

Safety and Assurance Officer

Location: Homebased, based in the Southern Area

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £32,000 gross per annum

Closing Date: 21 November 2025

Are you a Safety Specialist looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

We are currently looking for a Safety and Assurance Officer to join our team.

About the role

The Safety & Assurance Officer (SAO) is an employee of the MSSC and a member of the MSSC National Safety Assurance Team (NSAT). This is a home-based role, with a primary focus on the Southern area, predominantly the South-East. The SAO will report to the Head of Safety, Health, and Environment.

The SAO will work closely with other SAOs and will be functionally accountable to:

The Head of Inshore Boating for inshore boat assurance
The Staff Royal Marines Officer for weapons and ammunition safety and security assurance

The role requires regular travel within the area of responsibility and, on occasion within the UK. It will involve evening and some weekend work to fulfil the role’s responsibilities.

Requirements

Qualifications: Good general education and NEBOSH (or equivalent), with completion required during probation if not already held.
Safety & Environmental Management: Experience implementing safety and environmental management systems, conducting risk assessments, and working within formal assurance frameworks.
Incident Management: Experience managing, investigating, and reporting incidents.
Training & Support: Ability to deliver training, guidance, and support to non-specialist staff or volunteers on safety, health, environmental, and assurance matters.
Workload & Volunteer Management: Proven ability to manage a busy workload and effectively support and manage volunteers.

Responsibilities

Join the Marine Society & Sea Cadets as a Safety and Assurance Officer, ensuring the highest standards of safety, health, environment (SHE), and operational compliance across our units and facilities.
You’ll lead assurance inspections, maintain compliance with legislation and organisational regulations, and support the safe management of weapons, armouries, and inshore boating activities. Working closely with other members of the National Safety and Assurance Team (NSAT) and Area teams, you’ll oversee safety at events, camps, and competitions, conduct audits, and monitor incident reporting.
This role plays a vital part in upholding the safety and welfare of our cadets and volunteers through proactive assurance, training, and continuous improvement.

For further information, please download theIf you are interested in this role, please apply now!

Benefits

25 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service
Hybrid working for many roles
Volunteering Leave
Life assurance (4x salary)
Private medical insurance
Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
Cycle to work scheme
Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.