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About This Job
The role requires a strong communicator who can translate complex information into accessible content and build trusted relationships across key stakeholder groups, particularly within the ACF. As well as a requirement to attend events across the UK to promote the charity.
Essential Skills
· GCSE English or equivalent experience
· At least two year’s experience of drafting award citations or funding applications
· Experience of working with partners, internally and externally
· Ability to extract information from people with varying powers of written expression
· Information gathering and analysis skills
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
By joining the charities, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible).
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs by Sunday 4th October 2026.
Interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams shortly after the closing date.
While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up with references.
Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



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Salary: £43,680
Location: Hybrid Work Culture. We are proud to promote a truly hybrid work culture, recognising that every role is different, and everyone has unique needs and preferences. Our Hybrid Work Arrangement empowers each team member to work with their manager to choose the most effective way to work that balances your needs and Hospice UK’s.
For this role, we are looking for someone who is London based and can travel to central London at short notice to maximise content opportunities that arise. You will also be expected to come into the office at least one day a week - currently the External Affairs anchor day is on a Wednesday.
Contractually this role is London-based.
Benefits:
- 25 days in the first year, increasing to 27.5 days in the second year of service and 30 days in the third.
- Matched pension scheme up to 7% of salary
- Support for staff with caring responsibilities
- Family-friendly culture
How to Apply: CV and supporting statement - using Hospice UK’s supporting statement document – see below
Closing date for applications: Sunday 20 September at 23:59
Interview dates: Thursday 1 October and Friday 2 October. The first round of interviews will take place online via MS Teams.
We may send assessments and some questions to you in advance so that you can prepare. Let us know if you have any specific needs to be able to fully engage with the process.
Job Information
The Role
This is a new and exciting role for Hospice UK. As Content and Brand Manager you will play a key role bringing Hospice UK’s strategic priorities to life, delivering high-quality content that meets our audiences’ needs, drives engagement and tells a compelling story about our brand.
You will lead and drive an ambitious new content strategy for the organisation that brings coherence and dynamism to our communications, ensures clear and consistent messaging across our channels and seizes opportunities to be creative, adaptable and at the heart of sector debates. This will also include overseeing the performance and growth of our social media channels and presence.
Your work with also grow, promote and protect our brand, ensuring a strong visual identity, clear voice, and diverse and human-led content that reflects Hospice UK’s values.
The Team
You will work within the Communications team that sits within the wider External Affairs Directorate. We are around 20 in total, including 4 colleagues based in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The Communications team includes colleagues working across content, social and digital, as well as partnership marketing and member communications.
You will work closely with a smaller team of 3 colleagues, our Senior Social Media Officer, Media and PR Manager and your line manager – our Senior Communications and Communications Manager. Together you will be involved in the big issues in hospice care, making sure Hospice UK is vocal, visible and leading the debate.
There is a strong collaborative and supportive culture across the External Affairs Department with lots of opportunity to exchange ideas, plan together and benefit from each other’s skills and expertise.
Working closely with our 200+ hospice members, we have a strong track record of securing strong media coverage and winning campaigns on their behalf, most notably over the two years by securing increased investment in hospices by governments in Westminster, Cardiff and Edinburgh.
But our work is not done. Hospices are under significant pressure and need both better government investment and continued public support. Our focus now is ensuring that hospices can meet ever increasing demand for their services, with well-funded and well-staffed hospices across the UK.
About You
You're a strategic and creative content professional who understands how powerful storytelling can drive engagement, influence audiences and deliver real impact.
You'll have experience developing and delivering ambitious content strategies, managing brands, and creating compelling content across digital channels. From shaping content pipelines and leading campaigns to overseeing brand identity and using data to optimise performance, you'll know how to turn insight into action.
We're looking for someone who is audience-focused, collaborative and innovative, with a strong understanding of digital trends, emerging technologies including AI, and the tools needed to create and measure high-performing content. You'll also be an experienced people manager, able to develop talent and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.
Most importantly, you'll share Hospice UK's values and be excited by the opportunity to shape our stories, strengthen our brand and amplify the impact of hospice care across the UK.
If you're excited by the prospect of leading our content strategy, shaping and strengthening our brand, and helping more people understand the impact of hospice care through powerful storytelling, we'd love to hear from you.
More information is available in the candidate information pack, which is available on our website to download.
We represent and champion the community of 200+ hospices across the UK.



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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Executive Assistant and Projects Coordinator
Contract: Part Time/4 days per week or full-time/5 days per week if preferable. Flexibility regarding working pattern. Permanent contract.
Salary: Up to £25,584 (4 days per week) and £32,000 (full time) and depending on experience.
Responsible to: Gestalt Centre CEO
Location: Hybrid working, remotely and in-person at London Kings Cross.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
We are the Gestalt Centre, an established not-for-profit therapy organisation supporting the mental and psychological wellbeing of individuals, groups and organisations.
We deliver a range of therapy, personal and professional development courses, alongside therapeutic services.
Gestalt is a relational, humanistic approach that helps people build meaningful relationships, navigate change and lead fulfilling lives.
Our work is grounded in the values of diversity, equality and inclusion; kindness, respect and working collaboratively together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Purpose and Offer
We are looking for a highly organised, people-oriented Executive Assistant and Projects Coordinator to support our CEO and the workstreams she leads. This is a varied and rewarding role combining executive support, project coordination, governance and organisational development.
You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across teams, with strong support and opportunities to develop.
✔ Join a welcoming, purpose-led and dynamic organisation with collaborative, human-centred ways of working.
✔ Work closely with our CEO and Leadership Team in a varied role.
✔ Access coaching, support and development opportunities to grow professionally.
✔ Join the Gestalt Centre – a beacon of excellence in the therapy world.
✔ Enjoy significant flexibility and autonomy, hybrid working and an accessible central London location.
Areas of Work and Responsibility
Executive support to the CEO
· Provide administrative support to the Gestalt Centre CEO, ensuring effective diary management, scheduling, and administration of commitments.
· Organise and coordinate meetings, including supporting the drafting of agendas, collating papers and ensuring all necessary information is available in advance.
Leadership and governance coordination and support
· Coordinate Leadership Team, Board and sub-committee meetings, ensuring smooth end-to-end administration.
· Prepare, collate and circulate papers, working with the CEO and Leadership Team to ensure accuracy and timeliness and maintain good records.
Workstreams and projects coordination
· Coordinate and support projects and workstreams led by the CEO, including the short courses programme, marketing campaigns, organisational policies, business development and fundraising activities.
· Act as a central point of contact for cross-team activities and support priority initiatives by coordinating meetings, actions and follow-ups.
· Liaise with the CEO and Leadership Team to maintain workstream plans, tracking priority actions and progress.
Administration, systems and information management
· Maintain effective filling, records and document management systems.
· Support organisational databases and digital systems, and produce and format documents, presentations and reports as required.
Communication and stakeholder support
· Support internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO, ensuring tone, clarity and accuracy.
· Build and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation.
· Provide a professional and responsive point of contact for queries directed to the CEO’s office.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· Educated to degree level or equivalent, with good numeracy and literacy skills.
· Experience providing executive or senior administration support to senior leaders, managing priorities and coordinating activities in a dynamic, busy environment.
· Experience coordinating projects, workstreams or organisational initiatives, including tracking actions, timelines and delivery.
· Strong organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.
· Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
· Confidence using databases, digital systems and information management processes.
· Able to work collaboratively and independently, using own initiative.
· Preferably experience working in a not-for-profit, charity, educational or therapy setting.
Personal and professional attributes
· Flexible, proactive and solutions-focused, working with kindness and respect.
· Calm, confident and adaptable, with the ability to anticipate needs and work with tact, diplomacy, discretion and integrity.
· Reliable and resilient, able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
· Comfortable working remotely and happy to be in the office once or twice a week.
For a full job describtion, please see the document attached. And if it sounds like you - we'd love to hear from you!
OUR VISION is a world were meaningful and fulfilling relationships lead to wellbeing and positive change in people’s lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for highly organised, proactive and resilient Executive Assistant & Office Manager to provide exceptional support to our CEO and Senior Management Team and help ensure the smooth running of our Reception and Administrative Office.
This is a varied and pivotal role at the heart of a small, retirement community on a beautiful 13-acre site in South-East London (Kent/Surrey border). You will manage the CEO’s diary and inbox, prepare papers and correspondence, support the Senior Management Team, coordinate key organisational projects, and personally deliver day-to-day office administration, including covering reception.
This role would suit an individual who thrives in a varied environment, is confident managing multiple priorities, and is willing to take a practical, hands-on approach - no two days are the same. You will anticipate needs, help drive priorities forward, and play a key role in enabling the CEO, Senior Management Team and central officer to operate effectively.
The role
- Provide proactive executive support to the CEO, including diary and inbox management, briefing preparation, correspondence and research.
- Coordinate and service Senior Management Team meetings, ensuring agendas, papers, notes and actions are well managed.
- Project manage key organisational initiatives, including policy reviews, compliance-related projects and organisational documents.
- Oversee the efficient running of the office, including reception, office systems, supplies, meeting rooms and administrative procedures.
- Support resident services administration.
- Maintain accurate records, support reporting and act as a confident user of office and CRM systems.
About you
You will have a track record of supporting senior leaders, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to manage competing priorities with discretion and sound judgement. You will be a clear communicator with a high standard of written English and strong Microsoft 365 skills.
It is important that you enjoy working in a hands-on role in a varied customer facing environment.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification
Please send your CV, Supporting Statement and Diversity Monitoring Form.
In your supporting statement you should outline your interest in working for Glebe Housing Association and explain how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
Deadline for applications: 30th September 2026
It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
Our aim is to provide safe, comfortable and secure accommodation enabling people to live independently but within a supportive community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Lloyds Bank Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales is an independent charitable foundation, backed by Lloyds Banking Group and the people within it. We want everyone to be in a good place - personally, in a home that’s a good place to live, and in a community that’s a good place to belong.
We play our role by connecting and catalysing community-led change, providing the money, time, tools and connections that build organisations’ capacity and capability, to make people’s lives better and their communities stronger.
We back people and communities across England and Wales, to make that happen, because when you back brilliant people, brilliant things happen. Our communities are full of ambitious, energetic and determined people stepping up to make their neighbours’ lives better and their communities grow stronger. Day in, day out.
About the Role
Contract:Full-time, permanent (we are open to conversations about flexibility so please ask)
Location:Remote, with significant travel across all corners the UK and monthly visits to our London office
This is an exciting new opportunity in the Strategic Communications Team at the Foundation.
You’ll play a key role setting up and organising a varied programme of visits, to engage more people in our mission and ultimately help more people in England and Wales to say “I’m in a good place,” “My home is a good place to live,” and “My community is a good place to belong”.
Bringing strong organisational, relationship-building abilities and creativity, you’ll arrange visits for senior stakeholders – MPs, philanthropists, trustees, partners, and executives from Lloyds Banking Group, to community-led groups we’re funding and local areas driving systems change.
Through thoughtful engagement, you'll build lasting relationships and raise awareness of social issues, to ensure visits generate meaningful impact.
You will support colleagues and partners to maximise opportunities, follow up actions, and effectively generate and use content, stories, videos and images to tell powerful stories.
Importantly, you’ll ensure community-led organisations experience these visits as supportive and beneficial, and that their voices are centred in all that occurs and follows, aligning with our mission to foster community-led change.
About You
You are highly organised, with experience coordinating events, or visits involving
multiple stakeholders.
Alongside strong communication skills, with an understanding of how to apply
organisational narratives to local activity, you’ll have the ability to balance competing priorities.
You will bring experience partnering across teams and directorates along with excellent
relational skills to build trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
How to Apply
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We hold Disability Confident Employer status (Level 2) and are working towards full status by 2027. This means that if you're a disabled applicant and your CV and application answers clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential criteria for the role, we will invite you to interview.
More broadly, we are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities and people we work with. We believe that diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger and helps us make better decisions. We actively welcome applications from people who are under-represented in the charity sector, including people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities, disabled people, and those with experience of the issues our funded charities work to address.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Monday 21 September 2026, 12 noon
First Interviews: Tuesday 29 September 2026 (online)
Second Interviews: Tuesday 6 October 2026 (in person – London Office)
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We support small, local and specialist charities across England and Wales.


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This is an exciting opportunity to join EarthPercent at a pivotal stage in our growth.
The Fundraising & Communications Assistant is a brand-new role designed to support a more joined-up approach across EarthPercent’s activity. Working across fundraising, communications and community, you’ll help ensure these closely connected functions are aligned, enabling EarthPercent to build and strengthen relationships with artists, partners, donors, supporters and the wider music community.
The role provides essential administrative, operational and project support, helping deliver partnerships, campaigns, events, communications and engagement activities that advance EarthPercent’s mission. You’ll play a key role in keeping projects organised, ensuring information flows effectively across the organisation and enabling colleagues to build and steward successful relationships.
You’ll support the planning and delivery of live fundraising shows, industry events and campaigns; assist with partnership materials and communications; maintain key systems; and help ensure colleagues have the information they need to deliver high-quality work.
As part of a small, ambitious team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute across a range of our fundraising, communications and engagement activity, gaining broad experience while helping shape a growing organisation. This varied, hands-on role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, proactive and keen to build a career at the intersection of music and environmental action.
Person Specification
You might currently work in the music industry, in a partnerships or account management role, or within the charity sector. Whatever your background, you’re motivated by building meaningful relationships, helping raise funds and generating support for environmental action through music.
You’re highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive. You take pride in delivering high-quality work, managing competing priorities and supporting others to succeed. While you’re excited by the opportunity to work with artists and partners, you’re equally happy rolling up your sleeves with the coordination, administration and behind-the-scenes work that makes it all possible.
Most importantly, you’re eager to learn, develop your skills and help EarthPercent deliver on its mission.
EarthPercent is the environmental charity co-founded by Brian Eno to unleash the power of music in service of the planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
Sheffield Hospitals Charity is looking for a talented Events Co-ordinator to lead the delivery of a growing portfolio of fundraising and engagement events from flagship fundraising events to brand awareness initiatives, you'll play a key role in creating experiences that make a real difference.
What you'll do:
- Plan and deliver a varied programme of events from concept to evaluation.
- Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers and partners.
- Help grow participation, income and awareness of Sheffield Hospitals Charity.
- Work as part of an ambitious and supportive fundraising team.
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience delivering successful events and managing multiple projects.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A proactive, creative and solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident managing multiple projects at once. You'll be a natural relationship-builder with a creative mindset, excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding experiences. You'll have the opportunity to shape an established events programme, bring fresh ideas to the table and help improve the lives of patients, families across Sheffield.
If you're looking for a role where you can make your mark and deliver events with real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
If you feel you have relevant skills and experience, please submit your CV and supporting statement to Sandra Smith, Senior Consultant via the Charisma Charity Recruitment website.
Location: Sheffield (hybrid working available)
Closing date for applications: 21st September
First client interview: 2nd October
Second client interview: TBC
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please contact our Operations Teams. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the role.
We help Sheffield’s hospitals, community teams, mental health and specialist services to cover the costs that the NHS can’t.



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Events and Community Fundraising Assistant
Job description and person specification
Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers:
· Can this be stopped?
· How will I live my life?
Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population.
We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people.
We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives.
We have a clear ambition and have the support of well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors.
We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. If you want to be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
The Events and Community Fundraising Assistant will work within the Events and Community team, that sits within the wider Fundraising department.
We are looking for someone with strong time management, multi-tasking skills and importantly, a curious mind that would like to develop their skills in relationship and events and community fundraising.
Responsible to: Events and Community Fundraising Manager
Direct reports: None
Working hours and contract: This is a permanent full-time role (35 hours per week). We will consider part-time and flexible arrangements.
Salary: £25,711 - £26,500 (depending on experience)
Location: Central London with some remote working. A minimum of two days required in the office (50 Leman Street, London, E1 8HQ) and external meetings and events as required.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter, with the subject header: Events and Community Fundraising Assistant application to our recruitment inbox.
Your cover letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, what applicable experience you’ll bring and why you want to work for Fight for Sight.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 28 September 2026
Early applications are encouraged. We will be shortlisting and interviewing on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate.
The interview process is as follows:
· 1st interview: Online with recruiting manager and fundraising colleague
· 2nd interview and an informal meeting with colleagues: Face to face in London E1 8HQ with line manager and other members of the fundraising team
Role Responsibilities
· Steward and support fundraisers participating in challenge events and community activities, delivering excellent supporter care and ensuring a positive fundraising experience.
· Manage relationships with community fundraisers, including schools, local groups, Rotary Clubs, organisations and individuals, providing guidance and encouragement to maximise fundraising success.
· Coordinate and deliver community fundraising collections and awareness activities, including supermarket token schemes, train or tube station collections, and other one-day fundraising events.
· Organise volunteer coordination, cheerpoints and event-day logistics for flagship third-party events such as the London Marathon.
· Liaise with third-party event providers, ensuring timely participant registration on supplier consoles and accurate administration.
· Research, identify and engage schools, community organisations and local groups to generate new fundraising opportunities, building relationships through proactive outreach and stewardship.
· Manage the Events Inbox, responding to enquiries promptly and coordinating communications with supporters and event partners.
· Prepare and distribute fundraising materials to community groups and event participants in an efficient and timely manner.
· Work with suppliers to order new fundraising materials. Be responsible for managing and replenishing fundraising merchandise and stock.
· Source prizes and Gifts In Kind for community and challenge events.
· Represent the charity at fundraising events and activities as required.
Other
· Use a CRM database to effectively administer and manage event and community enquiries, activities and supporter communications.
· Answer inbound calls as part of the Head Office call team, and respond to or triage enquiries to be resolved in a timely manner.
· Work collaboratively across the charity to promote cross-selling and encourage supporters to get involved in other campaigns and initiatives.
· Become fully conversant with the aims and objectives of the organisation
· Keep up to date with developments and best practice within the fundraising sector, particularly in events and community fundraising.
· To work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation.
Person specification
Desirable skills, knowledge & experience
· Minimum of one year work experience in a fast-paced administrative, customer service, fundraising or prospect research role.
· Strong use of Excel, Power Point and Word.
· Effective time-management with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
Personal qualities
· An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.
· Strong communication skills and presentation style.
· Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.
· Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied workload.
· Personable, with excellent listening skills.
· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
· Growth mindset
· Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.
Flexibility
The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as we grow. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
Important note: All applications must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Unfortunately, we do not have a sponsoring licence for non-UK employees which means that if you do not have a current, valid UK working permit, please do not apply, as we will not be able to consider your application.
Employee benefits
We value our staff and volunteers and want to make sure that they are supported in their work. Other benefits we also offer are:
· A great team and a supportive culture
· Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%, and death in service cover
· Generous parental leave
· Flexible/hybrid working options
· Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development
· Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program
· An active Social Committee and staff events
Accessibility
We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their abilities or circumstances, feel supported and valued. If you have any accessibility requirements or specific needs that you would like us to accommodate during the application process, please let us know. If you are unfamiliar with MS Teams and would like to familiarise yourself with the platform before the interview, we are more than happy to arrange a tech run- through to ensure your comfort and confidence.
Equal opportunities, diversity & inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Fight for Sight we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.
We have an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, including any adjustments required to support people from diverse community groups.
Other information
We draw your attention to some important policies that govern the research that our charity funds. You can find these here.
Save Sight. Change Lives. At Fight for Sight, we fund world-class research that helps us better understand, diagnose, prevent and treat vision loss.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Purpose:
To oversee the management and growth of Venue Hire for our historic spaces covering meetings, conferences, talks, weddings and community activities. This is our primary source of income and key to supporting our library and learning programme, alongside our theatre income and fundraising.
The role will also lead on identifying and developing new business opportunities for other commercial income streams, building relationships with clients and partners, and ensuring that commercial activity supports the Foundation’s charitable purpose and long-term sustainability.
Optimising the use of space to ensure that St Bride Foundation (SBF) operates profitably as well as meeting the needs of our communities is a key part of the role. The Business Development and Events Manager will oversee the Venue Hire activity and promote the venue’s room resources, as well as supporting the Library and Workshop in the organisation of in-house courses, seminars and events.
Key Responsibilities:
Events Management
- Manage the Events Team activity of promoting and selling the venue’s event spaces, ensuring SBF has good visibility on all relevant venue hire websites.
- Responding to and converting enquiries and monitoring conversion effectiveness.
- Managing clients’ needs for booked events.
- Negotiating contracts for both short and long-term use; and ensuring that all aspects of the venue are fit for purpose.
- Identify new networks and online promotions to promote the SBF offer
Be responsible, along with the Operations Manager and Foundation Manager, to the Board for:
- Setting and achieving yearly and monthly income budgets, including quarterly forecasting and planning.
- All aspects of pricing and contract negotiation for areas of responsibility including catering, furniture hire, keyholding and cleaning. Ensure service, pricing and contracts are regularly reviewed.
- Working “hands-on” within a small team, getting involved in all aspects of delivering a quality service, monitoring and reviewing customer experience and satisfaction.
- Assisting the Operations Manager with Health & Safety and compliance issues relating to your area of responsibility.
- Line management responsibility for Event Coordinators and Venue Assistant. Overseeing and supporting the Events Team with smooth running of SBF and external events. Ensure time management and priorities are managed for line reports.
- Support SBF marketing efforts working with the Events team on social media content and website updates.
- Act as an ambassador for St Bride Foundation, upholding its mission to preserve and promote print and design heritage. Actively contribute to SBF redevelopment plans in terms of future planning for events and building operations.
- Engage with stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries, to strengthen community and fundraising efforts.
- Support and contribute to initiatives that enhance the Foundation’s impact, such as public engagement events, educational programmes, and collaborative partnerships.
- Complete ongoing staff training to include Health & Safety, compliance and other related topics as required by the organisation.
Business Development & Commercial Growth
- Develop and implement a proactive business development strategy for Venue Hire, identifying new clients, partners and commercial opportunities, as well as additional marketing/outreach activities to boost income during quieter periods.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients and strategic partners, converting opportunities into new and repeat business.
- Develop relationships with event agencies, corporate organisations, professional bodies, cultural and educational organisations and other relevant networks.
- Identify opportunities to increase revenue through repeat bookings, new event formats, longer-term agreements, partnerships and additional services.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, customer feedback and venue performance to inform pricing, product development and sales activity.
- Establish and report on business development KPIs, including pipeline value, enquiry-to-booking conversion, repeat business, occupancy, average booking value and revenue growth.
- Work collaboratively with Marketing, Fundraising, Learning, Library and Workshop teams to develop opportunities that support both the Foundation's commercial and charitable objectives.
- Work with fundraising to develop incentives and cross promotions between sponsorship/membership and venue hire and identify other synergies between the physical SBF assets and the fundraising function
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Proven experience of business development, sales, partnership-building or income generation, ideally within a venue, cultural, charitable or heritage setting.
- Proven experience of planning and delivering events end-to-end, on time and within budget. Working with teams on a varied programme of activities for a diverse mix of audiences.
- Experience of working with volunteers running workshops and events, overseeing all aspects of delivery.
- Experience working with external partners, including community groups, local authorities and sponsors.
- Line management experience of an events team, including support with managing workload and personal development objectives.
- Experience of identifying new clients, generating leads, converting enquiries and developing repeat business or longer-term client relationships.
- Experience of using data, customer insight or market research to inform sales activity, pricing, service development or income targets.
- Experience in the charitable, cultural, or heritage sector preferred.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues arising during events including those relating to AV, catering and general experience of attendees to ensure seamless delivery.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confidence in briefing and managing event speakers including volunteers and SBF Trustees to ensure smooth running of events.
- Confident relationship-builder, able to develop networks with corporate clients, event agencies, cultural partners, community organisations and other stakeholders.
- Able to set, monitor and report on business development activity and income-related KPIs, including enquiry conversion, occupancy, repeat business and revenue growth.
- Risk assessment and mitigation in event spaces and knowledge of licensing, insurance, accessibility and inclusion requirements.
- Financial management and budgeting, including forecasting and reporting of our events revenue.
- Strong IT skills, including CRM systems, ticketing platforms and newsletters.
- A passion for the arts, heritage, and education, with a strong commitment to the Foundation’s vision and values.
Organisational Values & Expectations:
- Promote and uphold St Bride Foundation’s commitment to cultural preservation, lifelong learning, and community engagement.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners to support the Foundation’s charitable objectives.
- Uphold ethical standards and best practices in charity governance and operations.
Health & Safety Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety policies and charitable sector guidelines.
- Promote a safe and inclusive environment for colleagues, volunteers, and visitors.
- Act as a Fire Marshal and Emergency First Aider.
Terms & Conditions:
- Working Hours: 8 hours per day (including one-hour unpaid lunchbreak), five days per week. You will work on rotation with other members of the Events Team, on one of the following core hour slots: 08:30–16.30, 10:00–18:00, 12:00–20:00 or 14:00–22:00 with one hour lunch. Due to the flexible nature of the work you may be required to work outside of these times. Shifts will be planned and agreed in advance with the other members of the Events team. Ad hoc weekend work will be required from time to time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Clergy Support Trust's outstanding External Relations Team as External Engagement Officer (12-month maternity cover) and play a key role in fundraising, events, and digital comms. Use your creativity and organisational skills to support historic events, engage supporters, and make a real impact for clergy families.
About the Role
The External Engagement Officer provides vital administrative and operational support across fundraising, events, and communications. This is ideal for someone in their second role, looking to develop a broad range of skills in a supportive environment. Working in a small and dynamic team, the External Engagement Officer supports and leads on projects, with a focus on communications, fundraising, events, marketing, and press.
About the candidate:
- Highly organised and technologically adept (especially with CRM systems like Salesforce)
- Motivated, with at least 1 year of experience in communications, fundraising, or event management
- Confident, resilient, and able to coordinate complex event logistics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Team-oriented, adaptable, and committed to the wellbeing of the clergy community
Key Responsibilities
1. Fundraising and Data Support
- Manage contacts and maintain up-to-date CRM records
- Add weekly bank donations to Salesforce and reconcile monthly income
- Lead on thanking supporters (managing emails/cards)
- Assist with legacy giving administration
- Support prospect research for fundraising
- Liaise with Finance Team on income and gift processing
2. Events – Logistics and Administration
- Manage guest lists, RSVPs, and name badges using CRM
- Act as point of contact for event bookings and assist with seating plans
- Provide on-site support at events (registration, hospitality, donor care)
- Post-event coordination including post-event feedback
3. Communications and Digital Engagement
- Monitor and manage team inboxes
- Assist with social media management including DMs, replying to comments, and content creation
- Oversee logistics of print advertising (bookings, invoicing, transfer of creative files)
4. General / Team Support
- Maintain inventory of fundraising/event materials
- Proactively update Salesforce with missing information
- Provide general admin support and contribute creative ideas
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking for a broad-scope role to development their skills in comms, engagement, events and fundraising in a high-performing team.
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.
We are seeking to recruit a Parliamentary and Policy Assistant to support our legislative and policy programme. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop a career in environmental policy while gaining first-hand experience of how Parliament and the legislative process work, and insight into the nuts and bolts of the operations of a small not-for-profit environmental organisation.
Working as part of a collaborative team, you will monitor parliamentary activity; research environmental policy; help prepare briefings and updates; support engagement with parliamentarians and stakeholders; contribute to communications; and help deliver events. No two days will be the same and you will gain broad exposure to the work of a busy policy team.
Role profile
- Monitor parliamentary activity including questions, debates, select committees, and legislation.
- Support with preparation of written briefings and other outputs, such as weekly summaries and updates.
- Undertake research on climate change, nature and other related environmental policy areas to inform legislative work, briefings and regular policy updates.
- Provide support to the legislative and policy team including through research, reviewing Hansard and logging and tracking updates
- Assist with data capture and entry into organisational databases.
- Support senior colleagues in preparing for meetings with parliamentarians and external stakeholders.
- Support the delivery of the organisation's communications activity as required, including assisting with drafting website content, blogs and social media posts.
- Support the team with the delivery of parliamentary and external events and visits including venue booking, coordinating invitations, assisting with preparation of event materials and providing administration and logistical support.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to policy and legislative colleagues, including document filing, note taking in meetings and coordination of meetings.
- Attend parliamentary and external events to support policy research, insights and stakeholder outreach.
- Undertake ad hoc projects and tasks as required.
Skills/experience
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds who are interested in politics and parliamentary process. More important than any particular qualifications or experience is your ability to communicate effectively; express ideas clearly and precisely in writing; manage competing priorities with a can-do attitude; and work with accuracy and attention to detail. If you are intellectually curious, proactive, and eager to develop your skills and knowledge while contributing to meaningful policy change, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Key knowledge and skills for the role include:
- Knowledge of or an interest in legislation and parliamentary processes.
- Good judgement and eagerness to develop strong political instinct
- Persuasive and clear communicator (oral and written).
- Happy to work in a fast-paced environment with a willingness to work in a flexible and agile way.
- Team-oriented and collaborative: able to build great relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Good IT and social media skills.
- A personal commitment to climate change and environmental issues.
Our mission is to support legislators to act collaboratively, with urgency and ambition, to meet the challenges of climate change and nature loss.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Restless Development
Restless Development is a global non profit agency. We support the collective power of young leaders to create a better world. We are independently registered and governed in nine countries (India, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, UK, USA, Zambia and Zimbabwe) bound together by our vision for youth power. We run youth-led programmes to tackle the issues that young people care about the most – We also run the Youth Collective – a growing network of over 4000 local youth civil society groups and organisations in 185 countries. We are committed to creating an agency that walks the talk on power shifting, using the power shifting checklist, both internally and externally.
Our approach to safeguarding
Restless Development considers the welfare and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults to be an organisational imperative with primacy over the success of programmes or strategic objectives. We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and we expect all of our staff, volunteers and partners to ensure we protect the communities in which we operate from harm and abide by our Safeguarding Policy.
About the role
The Schools Triathlon is a fun, mass participation sporting event for 7–13 year olds. Its mission? To get more young people moving, having fun, and discovering the power of fundraising. In 2026, over 12,000 young people took part in 15 events, raising an incredible £1.8 million for Restless Development and local charities. Since it began, the Schools Triathlon has raised over £8 million—making it our flagship fundraising event.
As an Assistant Fundraising Events Coordinator, this is a fantastic entry level opportunity for anyone looking to kickstart their career in fundraising and events management. and you’ll play a vital role in Restless Development’s close knit fundraising team, helping to deliver our flagship events the Schools Triathlon. You’ll gain hands on experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including our volunteer Schools Triathlon Committee, schools, pupils, parents, and event delivery partners. A big part of your role will involve delivering fun and engaging school assemblies, encouraging pupils to take part and fundraise for Restless Development.
Alongside this outward facing work, you’ll provide essential administrative and operational support behind the scenes. This will include managing participant data in Excel, Eventrac, and Salesforce; uploading and running reports; processing donations (including cash and cheques); and ensuring our records are accurate and up to date.
You’ll also be the first point of contact for event participants and their families, providing warm, professional support through email and phone queries. We’re looking for someone who thrives on variety, can juggle multiple tasks, and stays calm under pressure. You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
Key responsibilities
Deliver and event manage high-quality Schools Triathlon events in 2026 and beyond
- Manage the assembly tracker to ensure it is kept up to date, with relevant members of the team notified when new assemblies are booked in.
- Maintain accurate records across our registration platform (Eventrac), our CRM system (Salesforce) and Excel, including registrations, fundraising data, and supporter information.
- Monitor and track fundraising progress for over 13,000 participants, encouraging and supporting them to reach their goals.
- Manage JustGiving pages, ensuring all fundraising activity is accurately logged.
- Liaise with Finance to process donations (online, offline, and cheques), allocate income correctly, and thank supporters promptly.
- Support with the merchandise and fulfillment process
- Occasional website updates.
Fundraising and relationship management
- Be the first point of contact for schools, parents, and participants via the Schools Triathlon inbox.
- Book and coordinate school assemblies, and deliver assemblies or fundraising workshops.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, pupils, and parents, thanking and supporting them throughout their fundraising journey.
- Provide admin support across our 3rd party events as needed
- Attend meetings with third party suppliers and schools when necessary
- Support on wider charity initiatives as and when needed
Social Media
- Lead on all social media activity for the Schools Triathlon across our social media channels
- Work with our PR & Comms team and Host school stakeholders to deliver exceptional PR across the Schools Triathlon event series
- Report monthly on KPIs, ensuring effective tracking for social engagement across all channels
- Work closely with the PR & Comms team, to ensure best working practices and collaboration is in place
Other
- Attend Schools Triathlon events (April–June) and occasional evening/weekend work for which Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) will be provided.
- Regular travel to schools is required, so access to a reliable vehicle is essential (travel costs will be reimbursed).
- Carry out any other duties as required to support the fundraising team.
Job title:
Assistant Fundraising Events Coordinator
Location: Hybrid - Preferably West London, Berkshire or Wiltshire based due to external meetings location
Salary: £26,143 gross per annum (Band 0)
Preferred start date: As soon as possible
Length of contract: 2 years fixed contract
Reports to: TBC
Expected travel: Regular travel to London for staff meetings and other areas in the UK. Evening and weekend work for which time off in lieu will be given. Expenses for travel and work outside working hours will be given according to our policy.
Other requirements: Must have a full drivers licence and access to a vehicle. Will be required to complete DBS check.
About you
We are looking for people with the right competencies and skills for the role, and who demonstrate the personal qualities consistent with our values.
Our value: HEART - We are who we serve. We are brave.
Supports Managers to embed a values-led culture within their team by holding junior staff members to account for values-led behaviour. Uses values to guide decision making and group actions.
Involves others in the development of solutions to both the causes and results of problems. Supports Managers to promote change to others.
Our value: HEAD - Delivers Quality. We are 100% professional.
Frequently creates opportunities to maximise their contribution to team priorities. Supports others to deliver quality and continually improve their work. Considers relevant information to propose more effective and cost-efficient ways of working.
Takes ownership for managing elements of a budget and/or programme and/or incidents with little guidance from others. Considers underlying issues and Restless Values when making operational decisions. Consults with others when facing difficult decisions.
Our value: VOICE - We generate leaders. We are proud to carry the banner for youth-led development.
Communicates a compelling vision for the areas which they take partial ownership for; providing strong leadership to others. Will typically manage one or more junior staff members.
Takes responsibility for personal development, committing to take on new challenges which build team capacity. Develops others through proactive sharing of knowledge, skills and opportunities.
Our value: HANDS - We are in it together. We listen and learn.
Confidently adapts their communication style to suit their audience, and coaches others to do so. Is able to influence others to build shared understanding.
Seeks opportunities to collaboratively deliver quality against team goals by building strong internal and external relationships. Facilitates introductions amongst staff and stakeholders to help others to grow their relationships. Cultivates partnerships at a national level.
Skills and experience
Essential
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to help plan and support events and fundraising activities.
- Strong people skills – friendly, approachable, and confident in working with colleagues, volunteers, and supporters.
- Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to write emails, updates, and speak to supporters.
- Able to manage time well, meet deadlines, and balance different tasks.
- Confident using IT systems, especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Comfortable working with numbers and handling financial information accurately.
- Able to work independently when needed, while also being a supportive team player.
- A good eye for detail and pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable
- Some experience (paid or voluntary) in fundraising, events, or community activities.
- An interest in international development, the charity sector, or community engagement.
- Experience helping to organise events or projects, either in work, study, or volunteering.
- Familiarity with using a database or CRM system (training can be given).
- Confidence in speaking to groups, or a willingness to develop public speaking skills.
Restless Development is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Restless Development will ensure that no applicant or staff member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious belief, age, HIV status, disability, or any other factor that cannot be shown to be relevant to performance.
What we do for you
We are proud to commit to a transparent global salary scale, ensuring a fair and comparable system of pay across all global locations. In addition to salary, we offer pension contributions and other benefits in accordance with the local Hub.
Values and Culture
At Restless Development, we’re proud that the strength and integrity of our Values has been recognised by staff, young people, donors and others who we work with. Beyond this, we have a culture of recognising and celebrating both our Values and our global achievements with monthly Values Champions and an annual Values Day.
Work-life Balance
It goes without saying that we work hard at Restless Development. We also recognise the importance of helping staff to maintain a positive work-life balance by offering:
- 24 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays and with an extra day of annual leave given for each full year of service, up to a maximum of 28 days).
- Birthday Leave
- Access to flexible working.
- Generous study leave, maternity, paternity or adoption leave, and other leave allowances.
Professional Development
Restless Development is proud to be an employer who recognises potential and invests in the development of its staff. We are committed to the professional development of our staff through:
- Empowering opportunities to work on significant projects which stretch and inspire staff – allowing them to develop on-the-job.
- Regular performance management.
- Training and development opportunities, including supporting our staff to identify mentors both within and outside of the agency.
- Quarterly Staff Workshops for all staff to give and receive agency updates, receive training, and socialise.
When travelling abroad with work, all staff will be covered by Restless Development’s travel and medical insurance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Engagement Events Manager plans and delivers cultivation and stewardship events that meet and exceed our engagement objectives. Sitting within the Philanthropy team, the Engagement Events Manager builds strong working relationships with colleagues across Fundraising and the Trust to deliver successful and inspiring events. The role is responsible for delivering and managing a variety of events, from webinars and receptions to dinners and VIP tours for our high value fundraising team, including major and principal donors, trusts and foundation and corporate partners. Work alongside the Head of Philanthropy to develop and deliver the high value events strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on the inception, development, project management and end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of bespoke events for our charities. The events programme will maximise donor cultivation and stewardship opportunities. Including, but not limited to: dinners, receptions, round table discussions, lectures, VIP tours and online events.
- Prepare and maintain a project plan for each event, and manage multiple, competing deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
- Manage budgets, milestones and KPIs to monitor and respond to performance. • Provide regular event status updates to the senior and fundraising stakeholders, and to flag risks and proposed solutions well in advance.
- Grow and enhance our cultivation and stewardship events fundraising programme and deliver an excellent portfolio of activity based on audience insight and feedback.
- Prepare and deliver event briefings for assigned events, providing briefings for internal and external stakeholders, including board members, trustees and VIPs.
- Lead project group meetings for events, with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Respond to enquiries from staff, patients, donors, potential donors and suppliers.
- Advocate best practice across the team by preparing meeting materials and following up with comprehensive minutes to ensure good communication.
- Develop and maintain excellent relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration during the event process, including personal assistants and external suppliers.
- Measure the impact of all assigned events through evaluation and strategic follow-up activity, keeping templates up to date and fit for purpose.
- Contribute to the wider fundraising team, taking a proactive approach to working in a high performing and collaborative team.
- Supervise staff and volunteers at events.
- Work in a hot desk environment, at least two days per week of meaningful time in the Foundation’s office, plus time within a hospital or other sites as required.
- Create policies and templates regarding events at all levels and audiences.
- Be the Engagement Events subject matter expert to advise fundraisers and the wider team on how to deliver impact through events and align individual events to the overarching events strategy.
Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role.
Skills, abilities, and attributes:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to plan and deliver projects within budgets and on time with attention to detail. • Computer literate (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Flexible approach and willingness to attend some commitments outside of regular hours.
- Team player attitude with a willingness to step in to support others where needed.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and VIPs.
Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:
- Experience of delivering successful event/project management in a fundraising environment, including planning and delivering a portfolio of events/projects to meet targets and within budget.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of digital events tools such as webinars and/or online community platforms.
- Knowledge of a Fundraising database (e.g. Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce).
- Knowledge of fundraising regulation (e.g. Fundraising code of conduct and GDPR).
- Understanding of NHS Charities or healthcare fundraising.
Benefits
- Contributory Pension
- Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
- Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
- Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities.
- Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit.
- Shower facilities and bike lock area.
- Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
- Subsidies for glasses
- Employee Assistance Programme
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
PR Officer (Research and Campaigning)
Are you ready to take on a new challenge with a leading charity making a real difference in brain tumour research?
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
After a successful 2025, we’re building on our momentum and looking ahead with ambition. As our work continues to expand, so does our impact. We are now looking for passionate people to join us on the next stage of our journey!
It is a fantastic time to be joining us and we are keen to share this with likeminded and talented individuals. We currently have an opening for a PR Officer (Research and Campaigning), to join our Marketing and Communications team.
- Do you want to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK?
- Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in public relations, media communications or a related field, or similar professional level of experience of at least two years?
- Are you experienced in working in a science communications and/or policy communications role?
- Have you got a demonstrable track record of generating impactful PR coverage?
Have you answered Yes to these questions?
Does this sound like the opportunity to really take the next step in your career?
Excited to learn more about this position? Then please take a read through our recruitment pack below.
If you have the skills and ambition that we are looking for we are excited to receive your application. We are really looking forward to welcoming a new member to our team!
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
Closing Date: 02nd October 2026
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Kickstart your career in administration and customer service.
Anna Freud is seeking a Training, Conferences and Events Assistant to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
Our EDI commitment
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.
We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.
What we offer
We offer a range of staff benefits, including wellbeing offers such as free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact.
What you’ll do
If you enjoy a mix of customer-facing and administrative work, this opportunity would be ideal for you. You will act as the first point of contact for training, conference and event enquiries while supporting the day-to-day coordination and delivery of professional learning programmes. You will work as part of a large team of 25+ colleagues in the Training team, providing essential administration, customer service and operational support to ensure training events run smoothly from planning and booking through to delivery and evaluation. You will also have reception duties once per week.
What you’ll bring
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience working in a busy office, customer service or administrative environment.
- Effective communication skills and confidence speaking with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Good IT skills, including using Microsoft Office and maintaining records or databases accurately.
- Well organised, able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work effectively.
- A proactive, customer-focused approach with great attention to detail.
Key details
Hours: part-time (28 hours per week), preferably including Thursday mornings to attend team meetings.
Salary: £27,294 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.
Location: hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London office (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).
Contract type: fixed-term until March 2027.
Next steps
Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Friday 18 September 2026. Please note this advert will close early once we receive 150 applications. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 25 September 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews: will be held remotely on w/c 5 October 2026.
How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
Questions?
Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
