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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This role supports Independent Age’s media/ PR and social media programme, with a 50/50 split between these areas, and will help deliver our ambition to tackle poverty in later life, build the organisation’s reputation, and raise our profile across multimedia channels.
Working closely with the Media Communications Manager and Senior Digital Content Officer, the post-holder will work on communication projects across all areas of the charity to raise awareness and understanding of Independent Age, grow our influence and drive potential supporters to our activities (including our information and advice, fundraising, volunteering and campaigning).
You should have experience of media liaison and securing press coverage, as well as familiarity with all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter/X, BlueSky, Instagram and LinkedIn), and ideally a foundational knowledge of the associated reporting and analytics for them.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role.
Closing Date: 22 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


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To manage all church bookings, acting as the primary point of contact for users, building positive and professional relationships that support the life and mission of the church, while coordinating and supporting the delivery of discipleship activities, services, and events to ensure they are well-planned, effectively delivered, and underpinned by strong administration and logistics. The role includes full ownership of adult discipleship administration across the church, ensuring systems, records, and communications effectively enable participation, connection, and growth, alongside oversight of event setup and pack-down, delegating where appropriate and managing resources responsibly.
The postholder will attend and support key church events and serve as a central point of coordination across teams—working collaboratively with ministry leads and the Operations Team to ensure communication is clear, teams are equipped, and activity runs smoothly.
St Stephen’s is a vibrant Church of England church in East Twickenham.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a varied, outward facing role focused on building strong relationships with police forces (particularly Police Scotland), federations, benevolent funds, donors, ambassadors, patients, and local stakeholders. The post holder will act as the primary engagement lead for Castlebrae, helping to raise awareness, strengthen partnerships, support income generation, and ensure our work is visible, understood, and accessible.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the main point of contact for engagement activity at Castlebrae
- Building and maintaining relationships with police forces, federations, donors, and stakeholders
- Delivering presentations and attending events, conferences, and wellbeing forums
- Supporting donor recruitment, fundraising activity, and identification of funding opportunities
- Recruiting and supporting charity ambassadors and working with Police Scotland Wellbeing Champions
- Sourcing testimonials and contributing to communications and media content
- Supporting external events, hospitality, and engagement activity at Castlebrae
The role involves regular travel, with occasional evening, weekend, and overnight work.
About you
You will be confident, professional, and relationship‑focused, with experience in engagement, partnerships, fundraising, or a related field. You will be comfortable representing an organisation externally and passionate about making a positive difference.
The Police Treatment Centres are a charity providing tailored and comprehensive physiotherapy and psychological wellbeing support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The International department of World Horse Welfare is responsible for implementing the organisation’s strategy in Lower and Middle Income countries and aims to improve the welfare of as many working equids as possible. An important part of the strategy is to increase the size and scope of the international programme.
We are seeking an International Programme Officer to join the team and support and develop the community-based projects that underpin the charity’s presence in developing countries. As the organisation begins to work more closely with the human development sector and raise its profile at government and institutional levels, this role will be influential in developing relationships and seeking funding opportunities to support the expansion of World Horse Welfare’s overseas activities.
This is a UK-based remote position. Candidates must be resident in the UK, have the legal right to work in the UK, and be able to travel internationally when required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Liaison: Staying informed on the development sector and identifying potential opportunities to work with other organisations or donors. Reporting to the department and partners on programme matters and initiatives.
- Influencing: Represent World Horse Welfare with key stakeholders in project countries, including local and national government, academic institutions, official bodies, such as OIE and FAO, other human development institutions including EC, local organisations and the private sector.
- Management: Manage and support local partner organisations, regional coordinators, consultants and professional volunteers.
- Project Management: Support our partner organisations in the design and management of projects in designated countries including budgeting, financial management and the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Fundraising: Identify funding opportunities relevant to project countries and support local partner organisations to submit funding applications.
- Knowledge: Increase and share learning about project countries concerning working equids, animal welfare and the human development sector.
About you:
You will have experience in monitoring projects, managing budgets and working with diverse stakeholders in varied cultural contexts. You can identify practical, locally appropriate solutions and manage complex or remote operations effectively. Skilled in project planning, communications and using digital tools, you also work flexibly, can travel independently when needed, and bring a respected, values-led approach aligned with our mission. Knowledge of equine health and welfare and experience in handling and husbandry is desirable.
What we offer:
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions up to 8%, rising to 12% with length of service.
- Employee health cash plan to cover expenses such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.
- 20 days holiday pro rata increasing to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays and a shutdown between Christmas and new year.
- Paid employee sickness absence scheme and compassionate leave.
- Life assurance scheme of 4x annual salary.
World Horse Welfare’s vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
The Loop delivers high quality, accessible, evidence-based and evidence-making drug checking services and to disseminate harm reduction information to individuals, service providers and policy makers. This is for the purpose of creating a safer society where everyone can access accurate, timely, and relevant information to make more informed decisions about drugs.
The Communications Lead will ensure that we are able to extend the reach and understanding of harm reduction related to drugs and alcohol. This post will ensure The Loop expands its profile and presence, capacity and response, to maximise the opportunities to communicate harm reduction messages and information, raises the awareness, access and understanding of drug checking, and engages stakeholders and members of the public.
This will require the postholder to:
- Coordinate and increase the capacity of The Loop to effectively communicate related to our aims and purpose
- Develop and disseminate social media content, in collaboration with colleagues across The Loop
- Work with partners of The Loop including press and media to further the profile of The Loop for strategic benefit and greater reach to the public.
You will be motivated to assist in the development and delivery of The Loop and possess knowledge of drugs-related harm reduction approaches including messaging, with related or transferable experience in communications. You will contribute and be part of a passionate team of staff and volunteers determined to further introduce drug checking and related harm reduction interventions across the UK.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Applications by CV and expression of interest, demonstrating your ability to meet the requirements of this role and your motivation in working for The Loop, deadline 20 April 2026.
2. Shortlisting on 21 April, with interviews held on or between 27-30 April 2026, online.
3. Appointment and commencement in post, May 2026.
Please note: the successful candidate will need satisfactory references and a DBS check. Pay review pending.
The Loop is an equal opportunities employer, and embraces and celebrates diversity in our organisation, communities we serve, and across society. We welcome applications from all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Are you a brilliant communicator who loves writing copy and supporting donors? Join a passionate team working to end education inequality through the power of Classics.
We're looking for a Fundraising and Communications Officer to create and distribute newsletters and emails and be the first port of call for new and existing donors. You will enjoy collating case studies and reports, learning about our impact in schools and ensuring that donors and funders have a positive and meaningful relationship with Classics for All. You’ll play a vital role in enabling our programmes to reach schools and students across the UK. This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of a small, friendly team making a big impact.
Diversity and inclusion
As a social mobility charity, being inclusive is a fundamental value of Classics for All. We welcome applications from all eligible people and are particularly keen to receive applications from those who are from communities that are less represented within the Classics community, such as those from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and those with disabilities.
It does not matter if Classics was offered at your own school, and you do not need to be a Classicist to join our team – there are no Latin tests!
We want a future where every child can unlock the wisdom, wonder, and imagination of the ancient world, regardless of background or circumstance.



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Mission Without Borders (MWB) is a Christian charity supporting over 10,000 children and 2,000 families living in poverty across Eastern Europe. As we embark on an ambitious new 5‑year strategy, we’re investing in the growth of our UK team and we’re looking for a creative, proactive Marketing & Communications Officer to help expand our reach, raise awareness, and inspire supporters across the UK.
In this exciting new role, you’ll shape and deliver our marketing and communications strategy across both digital and traditional channels. From running targeted digital campaigns and enhancing our online presence to crafting compelling stories and to building relationships with Christian media and, you'll play a key part in growing awareness, engagement and income.
We’re seeking someone with strong digital marketing experience, excellent storytelling and relationship building skills, with an understanding of the UK Christian landscape. If you’re passionate about using your skills to make a real impact, and to help bring hope for vulnerable children and families across Eastern Europe, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Operating as a blended role across the Membership and Marketing and Communications teams, this role will support the day-to-day membership and digital communication functions of the NI.
This role is responsible for membership administration and digital communications including processing and onboarding new members to managing ongoing renewals and maintaining the membership database, managing the delivery of Lunch & Learn sessions, Drop-In sessions and a range of themed technical and non-technical webinars, supporting HQ conferences and managing digital communications, member feedback and related marketing activity that underpins effective member engagement.
This role is critical in ensuring that members receive excellent customer service, timely communication, and accurate information about the institute’s services and benefits to support the organisation’s mission to engage and retain members, ensuring they receive value from their membership and are satisfied with their experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational, attention to detail, digital and communications skills with proficiency in database management and who enjoys building connections, creating engaging content, turning feedback into action.
Key Responsibilities:
Membership Administration
· Support the renewals process to ensure prompt collection of membership subscriptions including conducting follow-up campaigns to minimise lapsers.
· Manage correspondence related to the onboarding process including preparing and sending membership welcome emails, and other communications as appropriate.
· Manage the Membership inbox responding to queries and assigning emails to colleagues or others as necessary.
· Support with the administration of Organisational Members including processing new members, issuing invoices and any other tasks as required.
· Assist with the development and implementation of new membership strategies.
· Other tasks to support the Membership and Business Development Director and Membership Manager as necessary.
Member Engagement and Digital Events
· Coordinate and deliver a structured programme of online events, including:
- Lunch & Learn sessions
- Drop-in member forums
- Themed webinar series covering both technical and non-technical topics
· Manage all webinar logistics, including registration, hosting, and post-event communications.
· Work closely with the Communities Officer and regional branches to promote local and regional events.
· Gather and analyse event feedback and attendance data to evaluate engagement levels and member satisfaction.
Digital Marketing & Communications
· Plan and deliver targeted marketing campaigns to promote membership activities, including a monthly member-focused email highlighting benefits such as mentoring, e-learning, and events.
· Create engaging and relevant content for the NI website, newsletters, and social media channels (e.g. LinkedIn).
· Develop promotional materials and manage a central events calendar to ensure consistent and timely communications.
· Monitor the Communications inbox responding to requests and assigning emails to colleagues or others as necessary
· Collaborate with the Membership and Business Development Director and Marketing and Communications Manager to assist with any other membership recruitment initiatives and campaigns as required.
Data Management & Reporting
- Maintain and regularly cleanse the membership database to ensure all records are accurate and up to date relating to membership and marketing.
- Generate and manage Nuclear Future mailing lists as required.
- Produce analytical reports on membership growth, retention, and engagement.
- Collect, analyse, and present member feedback from surveys and event participation.
- Deliver quarterly reports highlighting engagement trends and insights.
- Apply both quantitative and qualitative data to inform and shape future engagement strategies.
- Ensure full compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
Customer Service
· Serve as a point of contact for current and potential members, answering enquiries via phone, email, and online.
· Provide information about membership benefits, policies, and procedures.
· Resolve membership-related issues or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
General
· Liaise with suppliers and partners where needed to deliver promotional or event materials.
· Support other NI operational activities as required.
Experience and Skills
Essential Experience
· 2–3 years’ experience in membership administration, customer service, event co-ordination or marketing or a similar administrative role, ideally within a non-profit, association, or professional membership organisation.
· Proficient in using CRM or membership management systems, including database management, reporting.
· Experience in administering membership or customer renewals processes.
· Ability to deliver high-quality customer service in a professional environment.
· Ability to write compelling promotional copy.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience using digital engagement and event tools such as Eventbrite, Cvent, Mailchimp, LinkedIn, and Microsoft Teams.
· Confident in handling data, analysing information, and producing clear, accurate reports.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in developing and delivering membership recruitment initiatives and campaigns.
- Experience in analysing member feedback and engagement data.
- Experience working with digital design tools such as Canva.
- Experience working with and supporting volunteer networks or regional teams.
Skills
· Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
· Proactive and adaptable, able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
· Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle member enquiries and concerns professionally and diplomatically.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-oriented mindset.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and initiative to improve processes.
- High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
Location
This role will mainly involve remote working, with occasional travel to events, meetings or conferences (approximately one to two days per month).
Reporting to
Membership and Business Development Director and Marketing and Communications Manager
Anticipated interview dates: 27-29 April
We are the professional membership body dedicated to nuclear, representing over 5500 professionals, and upholding professional standards for nuclear.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our Administrative Assistant sits at heart of Trauma Recovery CIC, coordinating client enquiries and referrals, supporting the client facing team and working with our Operations Lead to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Trauma Recovery CIC’s Administrative Assistant is central to the organisation. The person in this role supports the
people accessing our services, the client facing team to provide the services, and the leadership team to ensure
accurate reporting to understand trends, needs and secure future funding.
They will coordinate referrals, booking initial appointments and sending information by email and post to those
who use the service and the professionals supporting them.
To support the team, they will ensure that the client management system runs smoothly, provide administrative
support and where possible tech support to the client facing team and ensure that records are accurate and up to
date.
To support the leadership team, they may coordinate events, research local services, support with completing
reports and funding applications and day to day ensure that communication between team members is clear.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate is someone who has the ability to communicate with the team, those using our services and professional with confidence and clarity, flexing their style to match the needs of the person they are communicating with.
They will have experience of working within a non-profit organisation.
They will have experience of using client management systems, Microsoft office suite.
They will have lived experience of recovery from trauma and be in a place in their own journey where they can use their experiences to empathise with others with similar experiences.
You will find more information about Trauma Recovery CIC, the role and how to apply in the application pack on our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraising and Communications Officer
Location: Temwa office, Bristol
Start Date: Late May 2026
Duration: Part-time, 4 days per week
Salary: £25 - £27K per annum (pro rata)
Reporting to: Fundraising & Communications Manager
About Temwa
Temwa is a Bristol-based international development charity partnering with remote communities in Malawi to end poverty and create lasting change. With over 20 years of experience, Temwa understands the interconnected nature of challenges faced by rural communities. Our work is rooted in a community-driven approach, delivered by a skilled team of 25+ staff in Malawi, supported by a small but passionate UK team. "Temwa" means “love” in Tumbuka, and that spirit runs through all that we do.
Role Overview
As the Fundraising and Communications Officer, you will play a pivotal role in growing Temwa’s income and visibility. You will coordinate, organise or support challenge events, individual fundraising campaigns, manage events, and deliver compelling communications that inspire action. You’ll work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager, UK and Malawi teams, and volunteers to support both income generation and brand engagement strategies.
This is a varied and creative role for a driven communicator who’s confident with events, social media, donor stewardship, and marketing.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Events
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Plan and support individual giving campaigns and donor appeals.
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Coordinate fundraising events including challenge events, team events, and Temwa’s annual Christmas Party.
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Organise and coordinate Temwa’s presence at Festivals (about 2 a year)
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Support recruitment and engagement of volunteers for events and festivals.
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Assist with logistics, ticketing, donor communications and supporter care.
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Stewardship and support for challenge event fundraisers.
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Support donors and event participants with materials, guidance, and encouragement.
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Sourcing prizes for events and liaising with suppliers.
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Coordinating ad hoc events.
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Contribute to strategy and systems to improve fundraising efficiency.
Marketing & Communications
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Manage and implement Temwa’s content calendar, ensuring regular updates across all channels.
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Create high-quality, engaging content for social media, newsletters, and the website.
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Work with the Malawi team to gather case studies and impact stories.
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Develop and distribute digital and printed marketing materials for events and appeals.
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Support Temwa’s PR and media presence by developing press contacts and press releases.
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Monitor analytics and evaluate the success of communication and campaign activities.
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Maintain and update Temwa’s website using CMS tools such as WordPress.
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Ensure consistent application of brand guidelines across all public communications.
Administrative
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Maintain and update the CRM (eTapestry).
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Regularly monitor the Temwa info email and either reply or forward to the correct contact within the team.
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Financial data entry.
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Donor stewardship, for example, thank you emails and Gift Aid forms.
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Support volunteer coordination and external liaison.
Collaborative & Strategic Input
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Work closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager to evolve strategy and campaign planning.
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Stay informed on trends in charity fundraising, digital engagement, and international development.
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Contribute to organisational planning, policy development, and process improvements.
Person Specification
Essential
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Proven experience in fundraising, marketing or communications (employment or voluntary).
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Experience creating content across multiple platforms including social media, newsletters, and print.
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Confident in event planning and leadership.
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Skilled in donor and client stewardship.
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Strong digital skills, including use of CMS (e.g., WordPress), social media tools, and CRM databases.
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Excellent attention to detail, planning, and organisational skills.
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Confident working independently and collaboratively in a small team.
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Flexibility and ability to prioritise workload.
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Empathy for international development work and Temwa’s values.
Desirable
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Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools.
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Understanding of community fundraising, donor stewardship, and appeals.
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Prior experience in the charity or NGO sector.
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Knowledge of PR, media, or corporate donor engagement.
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UK drivers' licence and vehicle access.
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Experience working at festivals managing volunteers.
Other Information
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Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events.
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This is a hybrid role with a primary base in our Bristol office, with flexibility for some remote working.
Working with remote, rural communities in Malawi to support locally driven solutions for self-sufficiency and sustainable development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our dynamic, creative External Relations Team truly punches above it's weight when it comes to fundraising, events and communications. The External Engagement Officer will provide vital administrative and operational support across fundraising, events, and communications, such as event logistics, copywriting content, preparing social media posts.
We are excited for you to join us and make a meaningful contribution to our high-performing team.
Fundraising and Data Support
- Managing Contacts: Ensuring that up-to-date records are kept throughout our CRM (Salesforce)
- Financial Processing: Responsible for adding weekly bank donations onto Salesforce and working with the Finance Team to reconciling income and assist with gift processing
- Supporter Care: Lead on thanking supporters, specifically managing emails and cards
- Legacy Administration: Assist with the administration of legacy giving, including thanking donors for pledges and gifts.
- Prospect Research: Support the Fundraising Manager in carrying out research into potential prospects and networks to help expand the Trust's reach.
Events - Logistics and Administration
- Guest Management: Support event logistics by using our CRM to manage all aspects of our events including guest lists, RSVPs, and creating name badges for attendees
- Box Office Function: Act as a point of contact for event booking enquiries and assist with seating plans
- On-site Support and post-event coordination
Communications and Digital Engagement
- Inbox Management ensuring timely and professional responses
- Social Media: Assist with digital engagement by managing DMs, replying to comments, and creating content.
- Print Advertising: Manage the logistics of print advertising
General / Team Support
- Inventory Management: Maintain an organized inventory of fundraising and event materials, such as banners, stationery, and merchandise
- Team Collaboration: Provide general administrative support to the ER team and contribute creative ideas for improving supporter care and donor engagement
This is an excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of skills and experience across comms, fundraising, events, marketing and press within a busy team. If you are a motivated individual who has some experience of working in communications or fundraising and can provide reliable, proactive support for our fundraising and communications activities who is also excited to lead on their own projects, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a candidate who is highly organized, technologically adept and curious, with a ‘can-do’ attitude who shares our commitment to supporting the clergy community.
Clergy Support Trust is the largest charity focused on the wellbeing of Anglican clergy and their families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Barnet Mencap is a charity based in Finchley that provides support and runs a multitude of projects for people with learning disabilities and/or Autism. We are dynamic, enthusiastic, diverse, and committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults at risk.
There is currently a vacancy within our Project Support Team for someone with strong communication and IT skills, with a creative streak, who enjoys a challenge. Please view the Job Description and Person Specification for a better idea of what the role entails and what we’re looking for.
The successful candidate will have:
- good interpersonal skills working as part of the administrative team
- high attention to detail and a high standard of literacy
- excellent organizational skills working in a timely manner
- be confident and flexible, acting as the public voice of Barnet Mencap
To apply, please send your CV alongside a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria on the person specification.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.
Closing Date:Thursday 16th April 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026
Barnet Mencap is the leading charity for children and adults with a learning disability and their families in the London Borough of Barnet



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Tender is a nationwide charity harnessing the power of drama and the arts to educate children, young people and adults about healthy relationships. Our innovative, interactive approach empowers children, young people and adults with the skills and knowledge to recognise unhealthy relationships, nurture healthy ones, and seek support if they need help.
The Finance & Operations Officer plays a central role in ensuring the smooth financial and operational running of Tender, supporting the organisation’s ability to deliver its mission effectively. The role spans core finance functions—including payroll, payments, reconciliations, budgeting support and financial reporting—ensuring that Tender maintains robust financial controls and compliance across all statutory and regulatory requirements. It also involves close collaboration with suppliers, funders, auditors and internal teams to support the Finance Director in producing financial plans, forecasts, annual accounts and audit preparation.
Alongside finance, the post holder is responsible for managing key operational areas including HR administration, ICT coordination, office management, and internal communication processes. This includes overseeing recruitment and onboarding processes, maintaining HR policies and procedures, ensuring effective cross-team collaboration, managing external service providers, and maintaining an efficient administrative and operational environment. The role requires someone who can work autonomously, use sound judgement, implement effective processes, and ensure alignment of systems across the organisation.
A successful Finance & Operations Officer will also contribute to organisational development by ensuring that policies, procedures and workflows are up to date, compliant and reflect best practice. With responsibilities that touch every part of the charity, the post holder acts as a vital hub for coordination, problem‑solving and continuous improvement, helping Tender maintain a high‑functioning, values‑driven working environment.
To be successful in this role, in the first 6 months you will have:
- Established reliable financial processes by ensuring accurate and timely payroll, payment cycles, reconciliations and financial reporting, maintaining full compliance with Tender’s financial controls and statutory requirements.
- Strengthened core operational systems by updating and consolidating HR, ICT, office management and policy frameworks, ensuring staff understand and follow consistent organisational processes.
- Improved cross‑team coordination by streamlining internal communications and embedding efficient administrative workflows, enabling smoother collaboration across finance, HR and operational functions.
Please refer to the full job description and person specification in the full recruitment pack for further details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK
The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) is a pioneering conservation organisation, working across Kenya to protect endangered wildlife and preserve habitats for future generations. Through projects including our world-renowned Orphans’ Project, veterinary interventions, anti-poaching operations, and community outreach, we are dedicated to securing a future for wild species. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust UK plays a vital role in supporting conservation projects, raising funds, cultivating donor relationships, and engaging supporters to sustain and build upon life-saving work in Kenya.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Fundraising Support Officer to join our UK team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about wildlife conservation, eager to learn, and looking to develop a career in fundraising and supporter care.
The Fundraising Support Officer will be central to ensuring our supporters receive the highest standard of care. Working across individual giving and retail, the postholder will gain valuable experience in many areas of charity fundraising and supporter engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporter care, to include answering email, post, and telephone correspondence, providing receipts and donor follow-up.
- Support to the Retail Manager, including acting as first point of contact for order enquiries, exchanges, and returns, and assisting with fulfilling orders from the charity’s online shop.
- Accurate recording of donations and correspondence on the charity’s CRM system.
- Support the regular giving and orphan adoption programmes.
- Support the Communications team by drafting and proofreading thank-you letters, donor updates, and impact reports.
- Assist in developing and attending charity events.
- Assist with general fundraising administration and other duties as required by the team.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience in building relationships with customers or stewarding supporters and donors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a polite and professional manner.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable learning new systems.
- Familiarity with CRM systems and/or handling supporter or customer data.
- Experience in customer service and administration.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team.
- Enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to take on a variety of tasks.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.
- A genuine interest in wildlife conservation and the mission of Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Desirable:
- Minimum two years’ experience in donor care or fundraising in the charity sector.
- Experience drafting written communications for a public audience.
- Understanding of the UK charitable sector and fundraising principles.
- Understanding of data protection, including GDPR.
What We Offer
- A supportive and friendly team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development in fundraising and supporter care.
- The chance to play a key role in protecting wildlife and habitats through one of the world’s most respected conservation charities.
If you believe you are well suited to the role, please send us your CV and one-page cover letter by clicking the 'Apply' button on this page. Use your cover letter to tell us about your previous experience and why you want to work for SWT UK. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Early application is encouraged as we will be reviewing applications throughout the advertised period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Successful applicants will be contacted by email to arrange an initial video call to discuss their prior experience, and then an in-person interview at our office in Billingshurst. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are not able to support visa or work permit applications for this role. (No agencies, please).
To protect and preserve wildlife and habitats in Kenya


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The key responsibilites for the Operations Administrator will be: Governance and organisational management, Volunteer and HR administration,Travel and logistics, Meetings and co-ordination
We’re looking for someone who’s practical, reliable, accurate, confident in managing multiple tasks and able to prioritise effectively. Working for a small international charity (headcount 6 all P/T), you will also need to enjoy being proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a remote, global environment.
Only applications will be viewed through the Charity Job website. No agencies please.
Read the entire advert to ensure you would be comfortable performing all tasks and answer the screening questions appropriately.
Our mission is to improve diagnostic medical imaging capability in low and middle-income countries to enhance health outcomes


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

