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This is a new and exciting role which you can out your stamp on. You'll help the charity run smoothly, support our Board of Trustees, coordinate meetings, manage key communications, provide day-to-day office management and ensure that strategic projects are delivered effectively. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a real difference through their work. In particular you'll:
- support our CEO with diary management, responding to incoming communications, preperation for events and managing managings
- manage payroll for both the charity and its trading subsidiary, Ignition Brewery
- provide administrative support to our Finance Manager
- coordinate our parent-carer forum, ensuring it is well supported
- support our Board of Trustees including coordinating all aspects of Board and Committee meetings, taking minutes and supporting with Trustee recruitment
- act as our Office Manager, overseeing the various administrative functions and support contracts we need to run smoothly
- assist with the implementation and management of projects across the Charity that support our mission and drive efficiency
As well as our Brighter Horizons team, you’ll also have a hand in supporting our trading subsidiary Ignition Brewery, making this a varied role, ideal for someone who likes to be involved in lots of things at the same time.
We’re a small team but growing and ambitious team, making the role really varied. Experience of administration is a must, preferably in a small charity setting. If you are a people person and are passionate about causes in your community, we want to hear from you.
What we need from you (the essentials):
- a minimum of one years’ experience working in a fast-paced administrative environment
- experience of managing projects from design through to delivery and evaluation
- strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to plan ahead and manage multiple priorities effectively
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- excellent skills in Microsoft Office and CRM systems, especially with digital collaboration tools
- good written skills, with an ability to produce reports and other relevant documentation
- an ability to maintain discretion & confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism
- meticulous attention to detail with an ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently
- the ability to work proactively and independently
What we’d also like from you (the desirables):
- previous experience of working as an Executive or Personal Assistant
- an understanding of charity governance / experience working with Trustee Boards
- experience of working with neurodivergent adults and/or adults with learning disabilities in a paid or voluntary capacity
Our mission is to enable people with learning disabilities to live independently, to find belonging and to be active members of their community.



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Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
We are delighted to be recruiting for a Supporter Marketing Manager. The Supporter Marketing Manager works side-by-side with colleagues from the Media and Content, and wider Marketing team, ensuring a joined-up approach to all communications activities, through the integration of strong storytelling, marketing expertise and supporter engagement.
We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensure Mary’s Meals’ mission remains central to all Supporter Marketing work.
- Develop and implement Mary’s Meals’ Supporter Marketing strategy in the UK, with a core emphasis on KPIs linked to supporter income and retention.
- Work side-by-side with other Communications colleagues to ensure an integrated and joined-up approach to supporter retention and ensure branding, messaging and style is consistent.
- Collaborate with Supporter Engagement colleagues to build data-led supporter journeys tailored by donor type, channel, and behaviour – inspiring greater numbers of supporters to engage deeply with our mission.
- Manage the growth of our email marketing activity, including producing and sending email campaigns via Dotdigital.
- Manage the development of our direct mail programme in line with our ambitions for growth, including production of mail packs.
- Implement a programme of testing, learning, and innovation to ensure continued relevance and sector-leading performance in Supporter Marketing.
- Oversee the sourcing of content for Supporter Marketing activities, including freelance copywriting and design, and stories, design and copywriting from the Content team.
- Effectively segment key communications using audience and data insights.
- Evaluate and measure the success of Supporter Marketing activities through ongoing analysis and reporting, ensuring our work is driving greater support with existing audiences.
- Develop ongoing expertise by tracking and analysing relevant data (internally and externally), to identify key trends, opportunities and areas for development within the Supporter Marketing space.
- Maximise the impact of digital technologies including Dotdigital, working alongside colleagues in Data Insights and Operations to ensure success.
About you:
- Marketing manager with a proven track record in inspiring support through Individual Giving or Direct Marketing programmes.
- Experience in building tailored journeys for key audiences utilising data and audience insights.
- Experience of working with email CRM software (Dotdigital or similar).
- Experience of working with copywriters and designers.
- Evidence of delivering marketing across direct mail, and email, including production of mail packs and email campaigns.
- Evidence of delivering innovative ideas, with a passion for keeping abreast of marketing trends and opportunities.
- Evidence of working with printers and suppliers to manage print production to deadline, including taking a resourceful approach to ensure materials are produced cost effectively.
- Evidence of successfully implementing test and learn programmes.
- Skilled in managing data lists and segmentation rules for complex communication strategies.
- Able to develop creative and engaging ideas from the conceptual stage to evaluation.
- Proven ability to manage, develop and empower diverse teams
- Skilled at building internal relationships, working with colleagues across multiple teams and priority areas.
- Passionate about marketing that drives engagement and growth.
- Excellent organisational, time and project management skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
Please see the recruitment pack on our website by following the Charity Job instructions.
Closing date for applications is Sunday, 23 November. Interviews will be arranged on an ongoing basis.
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Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure organisation working to create a fairer Redbridge where everyone and every community thrives. Our mission is to support strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Do you believe in the power of social prescribing to create more connected, resilient, and thriving communities?
Are you an experienced project manager who is passionate about collaboration, inclusion and skilled at demonstrating impact?
Community Action Redbridge is looking for a Project Manager to lead our Connected Communities Project, a successful social prescribing initiative that helps people build resilience, reduce loneliness, and connect with the support they need to improve their wellbeing.
In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery and ongoing development of the project, guiding and supporting a small, dedicated team. Working in close partnership with voluntary and community organisations, the NHS, and other local agencies, you’ll help strengthen Redbridge’s community support infrastructure. You’ll champion person-led, strengths-based approaches, ensuring our work remains inclusive, responsive, and firmly grounded in what truly matters to the people we support.
We’re looking for someone who is organised, compassionate, and skilled in partnership working; confident in leading teams and managing projects; adept at maintaining and developing project systems and processes and committed to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing across diverse communities.
Prior experience in social prescribing, project coordination, or health and wellbeing initiatives will be especially valued.
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a requirement to work three days per week in our Gants Hill office.
What it’s like to work at Community Action Redbridge
We are committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace culture that embraces and celebrates difference. Building a team that reflects the diversity of our communities and brings together a range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives is essential to the work we do.
We want Community Action Redbridge to be a safe space for everyone to bring their whole selves to work, where all our employees have the opportunity to thrive and feel recognised and valued for the work they do.
We offer some great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a free and confidential employee helpline, face-to-face and telephone counselling, and a travel loan and cycle to work scheme.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter answering the following 4 questions (no more than 500 words each):
1. Please tell us about a community-based project, activity, or initiative you have been involved in that supported people’s wellbeing, independence, or connectedness. What approach did you take to make sure it was inclusive and person-led, and how did you help shape or measure the difference it made?
2. This role involves coordinating multiple workstreams and partners to deliver a complex, evolving project. Can you share an example of a time when you had to balance different priorities, organise people or activities, and keep things on track to achieve positive results? Please include the tools or systems you used to manage the work, how you maintained progress, and how you addressed any challenges along the way.
3. The Connected Communities Project, which includes the Community Connectors (previously known as Social Prescribing Advisers) is rooted in collaboration and partnership. Please describe a time you built or strengthened relationships with community organisations, local groups, or other stakeholders to achieve shared goals. What helped make that partnership effective, and what did you learn from the experience?
4. Community Action Redbridge’s work is driven by values of social justice, equity, and community-led change. What do these values mean to you personally, and how would you bring them into your approach as a leader within the Connected Communities Project? You might want to reflect on how you’ve championed fairness, inclusion, or empowerment in your past work or life experience.
We will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
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This is a senior leadership position focused on developing and delivering a diocesan Generosity Strategy. You will work closely with clergy, lay leaders, and diocesan staff to foster long-term relationships, increase pledged income, and embed generosity as a core value across the diocese.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of generosity in the Diocese of Lincoln. You’ll be part of a supportive team, working in a role that blends strategy, community engagement, and faith-based leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a diocesan Generosity Strategy
- Promote the Parish Giving Scheme and contactless giving
- Build relationships with parishes, treasurers, and deanery partnerships
- Lead and manage the generosity team, including professional development
- Serve as a key liaison between parishes and the bishop
- Deliver regular reports to diocesan committees and parishes
- Implement and oversee donor management systems and CRM tools
- Collaborate with the National Giving Team and generosity professionals
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Chester Zoo is a force for nature, and so are the charity’s team and supporters who make the vital conservation work of the organisation possible! At the Chester conservation hub, they care for 37,000 animals, 523 incredible species and lead conservation projects across 19 countries worldwide. Every day, the experts work tirelessly, in Chester and across the globe, to save species and ensure nature can survive and thrive long into the future. They couldn’t do all they do without support, and this role will play a vital role in continuing to generate the vital funds to enable this work!
We are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join this small but ambitious, growing and successful team at Chester Zoo and help drive the Major Gifts income stream forwards.
The Role
As Philanthropy Manager you will play a key role in generating funds and lead on the high value relationship strategy. Duties will include:
- Identifying and researching potential major donors and implementing plans to attract these high-value individual philanthropists
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective donors.
- Leading and curating exceptional engagement opportunities through events, experiences and donor visits.
- Keeping accurate records to include all communications, donor plans, pledges, proposals and gifts.
- Ensuring gift administration and recognition.
The Person
We’re looking for someone with a demonstrable experience in securing and managing philanthropic gifts from individuals and an ability to write exceptional, accurate and compelling proposals. You should come to us with experience in managing and curating events, as well as an ability to deliver high standard of supporter care. If you believe yourself to be a personable, relationship focussed individual with a passion for this fantastic cause, then we would love to hear from you!
Why Chester Zoo?
Joining the small, but mighty, fundraising team at Chester Zoo provides a unique opportunity to become part of something exciting that will save species and ensure nature can survive and thrive long into the future! Not only is the team at the Zoo passionate about the work it does, but also puts huge emphasis on creating a positive working culture that supports staff and makes them feel valued in their roles. With a fun, interactive and ever changing working environment you will also access the following benefits:
- 33 days annual leave (includes bank holidays) plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
- Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%.
- Healthcare plan and employee assistance programme.
- Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks.
- Subsidised staff canteen, nestled in the heart of the zoo
Please note that this role will be hybrid, based at their offices in Chester Zoo (3 days) and the rest from home. If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie, Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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If you’re someone who can turn compassion into action through inspiring, well-run events, this is the role for you!
As Community and Corporate Events Manager, you’ll take ownership of our events calendar, designing and delivering a range of engaging, purposeful, and high-impact events that support our mission and generate essential income.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage fundraising events, such as sponsored sleep-outs, our flagship annual ball and community events
- Develop new event ideas that inspire community engagement and increase income
- Oversee all logistics budgets, suppliers, venues, health & safety, volunteers
- Work closely with our frontline team to ensure lived experience and service member stories are at the heart of our events
- Lead on social media and marketing for the Charity
- Promote events through our digital channels, press, and local networks
- Build relationships with local businesses, sponsors, schools, churches, and individuals to grow participation and support
- Analyse and report on event performance, learning and adapting to grow our reach
- Stakeholder relationship building – local councillors, dignitaries, politicians and key influencers
Who We're Looking For
- Proven experience managing events, ideally in a fundraising, nonprofit, or community context
- Creative, strategic, and organised, you know how to juggle multiple projects and stay on top of details
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Passionate about tackling homelessness, social inequality, and supporting people in crisis
- Willing to work occasional evenings/weekends as needed for events
- Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle insured for business use.
- Ability to travel across Calderdale and occasionally further afield for events, meetings, and partnership activities.
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Salary: Officer, Band C Level 1, £33,290- £35,289 per annum equivalent (depending on experience and skill level)
Contract length: 0.6FTE (3 days per week) for 3 years from January 2026
Location: Thames21 Head Office, Central London and at other Thames21 offices in London, as required and throughout the River Roding Catchment.
Responsible to: Thames21 Engagement Programme Manager
About Thames21
Thames21 is an environmental charity that works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact, nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, while also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them.
Purpose of the job
We are seeking a skilled engagement officer to deliver an innovative programme of community-led river engagement activities in and surrounding the River Roding as part of a project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, ‘The Roding Rises’. This role will engage with groups from the urban and rural reaches of the river Roding catchment to co-design activities that support the delivery of The Roding Rises activity plan and encourage participants along an engagement pathway from awareness to participation and independent action. This role offers the post holder the opportunity to make a difference in diverse areas of London, with varying challenges and a range of ambitions.
The key skill for this role is being able to connect with and bring people together. The project relies on creating strong networks of grassroots organisations, community leaders and representatives from the public and private sectors, including councillors and politicians.
The key value for this role is curiosity. Being interested in people, able to ask questions, listen, and encourage them to get involved in whatever way they are able, will help you succeed.
You’ll thrive in this role if you can identify the strengths and assets of communities and individuals and create opportunities for them to flourish. By working together with local people in diverse communities beside waterways, you will establish a new and positive ongoing relationship between Londoners and their blue spaces.
A typical day is likely to involve keeping on track with what’s happening across the Roding catchment, meeting with key partners, being alert to upcoming network meetings, or delivering community events or activities. You might be working from home, or out of our offices in Bow or Guildhall, or be out and about with a community group or local organisation, co-producing an engagement event.
You might be posting on social media or updating the web page. You may be working on strategic, long-term plans to share the learnings from the project. You’ll be thinking both big and small on any given day!
Diversity
We primarily serve a London community, and we would love our organisation to better reflect the diversity of this great city. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Being a diverse and inclusive organisation is very important to us. We actively encourage applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. This role is primarily about community engagement. For that reason, while an interest in environmental issues is essential, experience of working in the environmental sector is not required.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Work with The Roding Rises Project Team, local community organisations and representatives to co-produce and deliver an inclusive and culturally relevant programme of 21 events and activities over the three-year life of the project as part of the River Connections programme of events within The Roding Rises activity plan.
2. Work with The Roding Rises Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of the externally contracted River Testimonies and Roding Arts and Walking Festival and community co-development aspects of the Roding Masterplan.
3. Support community groups and partners with community-focused applications to the Roding grants scheme
4. In partnership with colleagues, conduct inclusive outreach activities that will engage a wide diversity of people with a range of backgrounds and life experiences, from both rural and urban areas in our core locations.
5. Build a catchment-wide community network, uploading details to Thames21’s CRM system in line with GDPR.
6. Collect and record qualitative and quantitative data on events and activities run, including written and verbal feedback from partners and participants, photos and numbers of attendees, keeping to GDPR requirements. Evaluate this information to develop the methods for engagement and inform future activities.
7. Carry out the administrative duties to run events, including conducting risk assessments and method statements, managing event registrations, liaising with local councils and community groups and maintaining and managing event equipment.
- Work with the Thames21 Training Officer to establish a group of volunteers who are trained in Thames21’s modules to maintain and monitor local sites. Includes supporting existing volunteers and assisting with building their capacity so groups become autonomous.
- Represent Thames21 and The Roding Rises at relevant local forums and proactively recruit volunteers through in-person engagement events.
- Maintain clear records of progress, ensure all administration and statistical information is kept up to date,
- Work with Thames21’s Communications Team to promote the project, celebrate its achievements and learnings; ensure key milestones are recognised, funders are acknowledged, and volunteer opportunities are publicised.
- Attend Thames21 Team Meetings and liaise with other Thames21 staff.
This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise at various times within the post, and the post-holder will be expected to carry out other reasonable duties from time to time that are broadly consistent with other Thames21 activities and those outlined in this document.
For more information and how to apply, please see the attached job description.
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Ripon Cathedral is a magnificent building in the heart of the stunning rural region of North Yorkshire. It is a place of mission and worship which welcomes over 100,000 visitors every year.
The cathedral plays a key role as a major events venue and tourist attraction in the city. However, their dedicated team also work in partnership with other local charities to support the community, providing a range of educational programmes and activities.
We are looking for a Fundraising Manager to join their ambitious team, could this be you?
The Role
This new role of Fundraising Manager is a key part of the ongoing work to implement the Cathedral’s strategic plan. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the role will be vital in securing sustainable funds to support the Cathedral’s ambitious plans for growth. Main responsibilities include:
- Creating and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy
- Leading and developing the existing Patrons Programme
- Developing a pipeline to secure grant funding from trusts and foundations
- Introducing and leading a new culture of legacy giving
- Increasing the average donation per visitor and growing individual giving
The Person
We are looking for someone with a proven track record in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies that deliver financial growth. You should be experienced in working to targets and managing budgets and possess a sound knowledge of fundraising regulations and legislation and GDPR.
We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders. You should also be able to write compelling communications, including applications and proposals.
Previous line management experience is desirable, but most importantly, you should be collaborative, ambitious, and resilient, ready to drive projects forward. This is a diverse role with huge potential to build on historic success and shape the future of Ripon Cathedral!
Why Ripon Cathedral?
Ripon Cathedral has a rich history stretching back almost fourteen centuries. Its development and growth over the last decade have been remarkable, and there are ambitious plans for the future.
The team is forward-thinking and committed to a wide variety of projects, from installing solar panels on the Cathedral roof to continuing to support the excellent Cathedral Choir and providing opportunities for young people to benefit from musical training.
This is an opportunity to join a team that is friendly, collaborative, and aspirational.
The Cathedral offers a generous holiday allowance and a range of other benefits, including staff discounts.
If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then please get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie, Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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The Soldiers' and Aviators' Scripture Readers Association (known as SASRA) is one of the longest-established Christian charities supporting the British Armed Forces. Under Royal patronage and working with over 70,000 soldiers, 30,000 RAF personnel and some 10,000 supporters of various types, we look to introduce members of the British Armed Forces to a practical experience of the Christian faith.
We are now looking for home-based Regional Managers to help us engage with the Christian public across the UK.
The main function of Regional Managers is to bring before the Christian public the work we do taking the gospel of Jesus Christ and bringing a practical experience of the Christian faith to the young people of the British Army and Royal Air Force.
The Regional Manager will present in churches, manage a team of volunteers, establish and maintain strategic partnerships across their region, lead regional projects and events, and produce and curate a wide variety of content.
The aim is to stimulate and encourage prayer, financial support and volunteering in support and furtherance of the work of SASRA, always respecting the interdenominational nature of our ministry. You will shape and grow the fundraising activities in the region and meet with supporters.
You will have excellent organisational, verbal and written communication skills. You’ll also have experience of managing and motivating individuals or groups. Critically, you will possess the spiritual endowment to promote prayer and missionary interest for the Lord's work through the Association in HM Forces.
You will be home-based, but expected to travel inside your region on a regular basis, meeting with supporters and supporting organisations that are raising funds for SASRA
You will be responsible for raising our profile among the Christian community and generating significant levels of engagement with potential supporters of SASRA (both individuals and churches)
Some aptitude for, and experience of, pastoral work is desirable.
The role comprises:
· Engaging with the Christian public and speaking in churches to raise SASRA’s profile
· Liaising and co-operating with HQ staff, Scripture Readers, Advocates, Representatives, Members, Chaplains and Commanding Officers.
· Recruiting and organising teams of volunteers
· Arranging events for local supporters
· Leading the flagship event and other projects in your region
· Maintaining good relationships with all stakeholders
· Handling money and overseeing the accounting, costing, and billing of your activities
· Visiting and supporting Scripture Readers
· Staying in touch with veterans and members
· Producing and curating written, photo and video content.
Technical Capabilities:
You'll need some basic IT skills and a familiarity with social media, but training will be provided. Good spreadsheet or project management skills would be an advantage, as would any experience with producing marketing material and/or infographics.
Personal qualities required:
· Adept bible knowledge
· Appetite for travel
· Likes people
· Enjoys advocacy
· Self-motivated, disciplined
We can offer a competitive salary and entry into our generous stakeholder pension scheme. You should expect significant amounts of travel within the U.K. and therefore you'll need a full U.K driving license. A company car can be provided at advantageous rates, if required.
We welcome applications from veterans, and there is an occupational requirement for the job holder to be an evangelical Christian
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Can you inspire and be inspired? Can you deliver great customer service? Are you looking for a chance to shine? We have fantastic opportunities for progression and development and the Freedom to nurture ideas and flair within a Framework of support to develop you.
At Barnardo's we believe in children, the funds we raise in store support the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK and now's your chance to play your part in this vital work. As well as maximising sales and profit in store you'll also ensure the very highest standards of presentation and customer services – your aim will be to make your store the best in town, for customers to visit and for your colleagues to work in.
You're an experienced people manager; you are creative and resourceful and can use this to generate customer, donor and colleague loyalty. You'll need to be well organised with great communication skills to lead your team of colleagues in store to maximise sales and profit and meet your stores targets.
In return you will work for one of the UK's largest charity retailers with benefits, including full training and development package, promotion prospects, pension and benefits.
Generating the money we need to make children's lives better is a truly fulfilling role so if you'd like to use your talent to make a positive difference then we would love to hear from you!
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
About Barnardo's
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.
Benefits
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Corporate University
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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People Officer (Part-Time)
Location: Hybrid Ad hoc – West Midlands Based
Hours: 20–30 hours per week (flexible)
Salary: £33,500 pa - pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you a passionate people professional looking for a role where you can truly make a difference?
Do you have strong HR administration and generalist experience?
Are you ready to grow your career in a purpose-led organisation that puts people first?
At Fuel Bank Foundation, we’re on a mission to end fuel poverty in the UK. We provide emergency fuel support to people in crisis — and we know that our impact starts with our people.
We’re looking for a People Officer to help us build and nurture a workplace where everyone can thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing charity, work flexibly, and contribute to meaningful HR projects that support wellbeing, inclusion, and employee engagement.
What You’ll Do
- Work with the HR team to manage the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding.
- Provide HR advice and support to managers on employee relations, performance, and wellbeing.
- Lead on internal communications that keep our team connected and informed.
- Coordinate wellbeing initiatives, recognition programmes, and team events.
- Maintain HR systems and ensure policy compliance with employment law and best practice.
- Support learning and development and contribute to people-focused projects.
What You’ll Bring
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards it).
- Solid experience in HR administration and generalist support.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive, people-first mindset with a passion for inclusion and wellbeing.
- Confidence working with managers and handling sensitive issues with professionalism.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing charity making a real, measurable impact.
- Work in a values-led, inclusive culture where people come first.
- Enjoy flexible, remote working with a West Midlands base.
- Access professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Join a team that genuinely cares about people, purpose, and progress.
What you will receive in return:
- Support from a team of like-minded individuals who will support you to succeed in the role.
- Annual leave entitlement of 27.5 days (FTE), plus bank holidays plus the option to buy/sell extra days.
- A flexible working week to ensure work life balance.
- Enhanced pension contributions.
- Equal opportunity employers
- Full onboarding programme with ongoing training and development opportunities.
Ready to bring your HR skills to a role that matters?
Apply now and help us build a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and empowered.
Fuel Bank Foundation is the only UK charity focused solely on supporting people who cannot afford to prepay for their energy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a hybrid role, wrking two days a week from any Ronald McDonald House or office.
Ronald McDonald House Charities UK is seeking a strategic, driven, and compassionate Individual Giving Manager to join our dynamic fundraising team. This pivotal role will lead the development and delivery of innovative individual giving strategies that deepen donor engagement, grow sustainable income, and support families with children in hospital across the UK.
Strategy Leadership
- Collaborate with the Head of Mass Engagement to design and implement a robust individual giving strategy aligned with the Charity’s 5-year Impact Strategy.
- Identify and capitalise on growth opportunities across digital channels, regular giving, and mid-level donor programmes.
Donor Engagement & Stewardship
- Build and nurture meaningful relationships with individual donors, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and long-term support.
- Develop tailored stewardship and cultivation plans for mid and major donors, enhancing their connection to the Charity’s impact.
- Lead on the creation of compelling donor journeys and engagement campaigns that inspire giving and loyalty.
Campaign Management
- Plan, execute, and evaluate multi-channel fundraising campaigns and appeals, working closely with internal teams and external partners.
- Use insights and data to refine campaign strategies, improve performance, and maximise return on investment.
Data & Insights
- Leverage CRM systems and fundraising databases to monitor donor behaviour, track income, and generate actionable insights.
- Produce regular reports to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.
Collaboration & Integration
- Work cross-functionally with colleagues in communications, digital, and Family Services to ensure cohesive messaging and donor experience.
- Champion individual giving and digital fundraising across the organisation, promoting best practices and innovation.
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience in managing and reporting on income and expenditure budgets, with proven experience meeting or exceeding income targets
- Experience and knowledge of digital tools, channels and tactics for raising money from individuals and deepening engagement
- Experience of using audience insights and segmentation tactics to improve results
- Creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and innovation.
- Collaborative, able to work effectively across teams and support our collective success
- Proven experience in delivering multi-channel individual giving campaigns across acquisition and/or retention
- Strong understanding of donor stewardship and relationship management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and engage diverse audiences
- Analytical mindset with experience in using CRM systems to report on performance and optimise campaigns
- Highly organised with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Up-to-date knowledge of fundraising trends, especially in digital and donor engagement
- Desirable - Experience of working with agencies
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced and hands-on HR professional ready to lead a high-performing team and elevate employee experience across an organisation? Our client, a fantastic international charity is now seeking an exceptional People Services Manager to drive excellence in their customer-centric People Services function, ensuring seamless support throughout the employee lifecycle - from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding.
In this pivotal role, you'll manage a small, dedicated HR operations team, fostering collaboration across the People department and wider organisation. You'll champion inclusive, efficient, and compliant practices, ensuring that people processes are robust, engaging, user-focused and continuously improving.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a highly respected and values-driven organisation. If you're passionate about people, process excellence, and creating a supportive and inclusive workplace, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and talent pool coordination, working closely with hiring managers and the Talent Development team.
- Overseeing payroll, pensions, compensation, and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal checks and external regulations.
- Managing contractor and freelancer records in line with GDPR and IR35, collaborating with finance and procurement.
- Driving continuous improvement in employee lifecycle processes, including contracts, leave, flexible working, and more.
- Supporting data analysis and reporting for internal metrics and external bodies (e.g. HMRC, ONS).
- Enhancing internal communications and self-service guidance through SharePoint and other platforms.
- Leading initiatives and projects aligned with the people plan, building ad hoc teams and stakeholder relationships as needed.
What We're Looking For:
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience managing People (HR) Services functions and leading small teams in a complex organisation.
- Strong project delivery skills with a focus on accountability and outcomes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across all levels.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and inform decisions.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in practice.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and hybrid collaboration tools.
Please note; This role offer hybrid working arrangements with a minimum of 2 days working from the central London offices.
Our client, a well-known anti-poverty charity is looking to recruit a Director of Policy & Engagement on a maternity contract of up to 12 months. This great charity provides front-line advice, advocacy and campaigning and policy work on behalf of people in London beneath pension age, who are experiencing issues around benefit payments, disability and housing or who are at risk of homelessness. The services they provide have become even more essential during the current cost of living crisis.
The role:
As Director of Policy & Engagement, you will lead the organisation’s policy, public affairs, and campaigns function, shaping and delivering local and national influencing to drive change on social security and housing issues. You will ensure the voices of people with lived experience are central to all of the organisation’s work, embedding meaningful participation across the organisation, in governance, services, policy and campaigns.
You will also oversee strategic external communications to support the organisation’s influencing, brand and fundraising objectives and will direct all fundraising for your department including managing funder relationships, identifying opportunities and leading on bid writing and reporting.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for influencing policy and practice locally and nationally and representing the charity as a spokesperson in the media, with government ministers, MPs, and other senior stakeholders.
You will manage a small multidisciplinary team of four, ensuring integrated effective delivery across the organisation.
The role will cover strategic leadership, policy, public affairs & campaigns, stakeholder & media engagement, external communications, embedding participation, fundraising leadership, team leadership and cross-organisational Integration.
The person:
The successful candidate will be a strategic, politically astute leader with experience of leading policy, public affairs and campaigns at a senior level. They will have experience of integrating research campaigns, participation, external communications and fundraising to deliver impact locally and nationally. They will have excellent media stakeholder and political engagement skills, with experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation. This person will value and embed lived experience in all aspects of their work and will have a strong understanding of social security and housing policy.
This person will also have substantial experience of leading on research for social policy influencing purposes in addition to having developed and shaped policy for an organisation in a charity which works towards combatting poverty and other social justice issues. Having managed political and media engagement and external influencing activities in the past, this person will be an effective relationship manager both internally and externally, in addition to having provided knowledge based leadership to small teams in the charity sector. In addition to being a highly effective project manager, this person will be a very strong communicator both verbally and in writing, and will be fully committed to the aims and objectives of this anti-poverty charity.
This organisation is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from global majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and disabled people are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life.
Full time (flexible working options available)
Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
Blackheath, London
Ref 7206
Closing Date: 16 November 2025
Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and community-focused retail professional to join us as a Store Manager, where you'll lead a team of dedicated volunteers to deliver an exceptional shopping experience, maximise income, and help make a real difference for children around the world.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the role
As Store Manager, you'll be at the heart of your local community, leading a vibrant retail space that celebrates diversity, sustainability and style. You'll manage a busy shop with a vintage and ladieswear focus, building strong relationships with an experienced volunteer team and an affluent, diverse customer base.
You'll play a hands-on role in all aspects of running the shop — from visual merchandising and commercial performance to volunteer recruitment, training and retention. With a strong weekend trade and active customer engagement, this is a fast-paced, rewarding opportunity for someone who loves both people and retail.
In this role, you will:
• Lead, motivate and support a large team of long-standing volunteers to create an inclusive, high-performing environment.
• Drive sales and profit by understanding shop performance, customer trends and commercial opportunities.
• Deliver retail excellence through effective back-of-house operations, merchandising and stock management.
• Champion Save the Children's brand and values in the community, engaging customers and local supporters.
• Recruit, train and retain volunteers with diverse skills, ensuring they feel valued, supported and empowered.
• Ensure compliance and effective risk management, maintaining high operational and safeguarding standards.
About you
To be successful, it is important that you have:
• Proven experience in retail management – ideally in charity or high street retail.
• Strong volunteer or people management skills, with the ability to motivate and retain diverse teams.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, able to engage confidently with the local community.
• Strong organisational and back-of-house management skills, ensuring the shop runs smoothly and efficiently.
• A results-driven mindset, with experience in working to sales targets and adapting to change.
• Commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission and values.
This role will be based on-site in the Blackheath, London shop. We're looking for someone able to work 5 days (35 hours) per week to include weekend working.
What we offer you:
Our benefits package is extensive and generous, including:
• Competitive Pay – Our transparent pay policy ensures fair and equitable compensation.
• Generous Holidays – Start with 27 days off per year (pro rata for part-timers) and enjoy up to 32 days after 10 years.
• Pension & Life Assurance – Secure your future with excellent contributions.
• Employee Discounts – Save on groceries, high-street brands, home, tech, gyms, holidays, and more! Over 6,000 deals are available through our benefits platform.
• Maternity/Adoption Benefits – Get 21 weeks of full pay after just six months of employment.
• Paternity/Adoption Leave – Enjoy 10 weeks of full pay (plus statutory 2 weeks) after six months with us.
• Additional benefits: include cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, eye care, flu jabs, season ticket loan
Closing date: 16th November 2025
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.




