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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This role will be key in embedding a culture of continuous development that supports Independent Age’s strategic priorities. You’ll have a variety of responsibilities, from helping design and deliver learning initiatives to supporting evaluation and overseeing training administration. You’ll have opportunities to be creative, contribute to projects and work with colleagues across the organisation.
You should have proven success of designing, developing and delivering inclusive and engaging training resources and interventions, both face-to-face and virtually. You should also have strong skills in communication, organisation and evaluation. You should have experience in sourcing learning and development solutions, building relationships and in applying learning theory.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a part-time role, 21 hours per week, for a fixed term of 6 months.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.
Closing Date: Monday 7 July 2025 11:59pm
Interview Dates: Week commencing 14 July 2025
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.




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We’re looking for a brilliant Executive Assistant to join our team and play a central role in supporting our Chief Executive and governance functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on organisation, loves working with people at all levels, and wants to make a real impact at the heart of a professional membership body.
The voice of environmental health since 1883, CIEH is the professional body for environmental health representing nearly 8,000 members in the public, private and third sectors. Building on its rich heritage, CIEH ensures the highest standards of professional competence in its members, in the belief that through environmental health, people’s health can be improved. Our vision is “safer, cleaner and healthier environments for the benefit of all”, and this role is key to helping us deliver our vision.
You’ll be the engine behind our Board and Committees, ensuring meetings run smoothly, papers are published on time, and actions are followed up. You’ll also support our governance processes—from elections and inductions to compliance and AGM planning. And as Executive Assistant to the CEO, you’ll manage diaries, coordinate briefings, and help drive forward key projects and events.
If you have strong experience in executive support, brilliant organisational and time management skills and the desire to be a key team member in a professional membership organisation then we would love to hear from you.
- Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
- Contract type: Permanent
- Location: Remote with 1-2 days per month travel to London Office
- Closing date: Thursday 3 July 2025
For more information, please see the job description and person specification.
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Manchester Brain Health Centre Development Lead
About The Role
We are currently offering an incredible opportunity to play a crucial role in developing and implementing a new innovative service partnership in Manchester. If you have experience in project or programme management, setting up services in partnership with health and social care, and are a dynamic individual that knows how to work across organisational boundaries, then we would love to hear from you.
About you
You will have experience leading the setup of high-profile services within the health and social care setting. You will have experience maintaining strong stakeholder and partnership relationships across all levels of organisations, and have excellent communication and influencing skills, particularly at a senior level.
You will have experience in either service development project management or managing strategic change programmes, delivering results within set timelines and in line with organisational priorities.
A proven leader, with a knowledge of managing and developing a high performing team.
Be based in or able to travel frequently, potentially weekly, into Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas, and occasionally travel to other locations across England, Wales or Northern Ireland for other internal/external meetings and events.
Interviews will take place on the 14 or 16 July.
What you’ll focus on:
- Driving the establishment, alongside external partner organisations and internal partners, of a new innovative service in the Manchester area
- Ensuring appropriate governance, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place
- Developing the service based on evaluation outputs
Your Role as a Fundraiser for Hope for Southall Street Homeless
You will secure £210,000 p.a. to cover the running costs of HSSH. This will include the salaries of five staff, grant-funding for emergency/ temporary accommodation for guests who wish to return to their home country (currently covered by a Government grant at 100%) and other running costs (eg insurance) and overheads (eg Third Sector body fees).
Your responsibilities will include :
Trusts
- To conduct an initial audit of existing Trust and Foundation donors to maintain and maximise potential income from these donors.
- To carry out prospect research using Fundsonline and other established Trust directories to identify new prospective donors.
- To establish a calendar-based pipeline showing submitted and planned applications, with required updates (including scheduled date, name, projected amount, and next action), to ensure timely and targeted applications and follow-up communications with donors (both existing and prospective).
- To monitor and respond to local and wider appropriate grant opportunities.
Corporates
- To scope local and wider district and borough opportunities for corporate partnerships, starting with warm contacts and existing donor networks.
- To build natural, face-to-face, contact and foster deep relationships with new corporate partners.
- To maintain a pipeline (as above) of corporate donors, prospects, communications, and planned approaches.
Community / Individuals
- To work with local community organisations and individuals, including those already engaged with/interested in HSSH and others, to raise awareness of the service, increase existing support, and generate new forms of support.
- To represent/showcase the work of HSSH through local events and forums, emphasising the need for, and the impact of, the service.
- In cooperation with the Social Media Management Group, to produce/ contribute to shared material/social posts profiling HSSH’s work and value, to the community, borough and wider bodies relative to our work.
- To prepare bespoke, scheduled, direct mail requests to individual donors, in the form of letters and e-mails.
- To maintain an up-to date information resource covering the issues relevant to local rough sleepers and migrants, to inform and evidence HSSH services.
Who We Are Hope for Southall Street Homeless (HSSH) is a charity founded in 2015 to provide a permanent night shelter in Southall. The need for this was identified by the Churches in Southall Leadership Team – at the time part of the wider Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter initiative – due to the high number of rough sleepers in Southall, at the time, over 31% of all Ealing’s rough sleepers.
HSSH is embedded in the multi-ethnic, multi-faith community of Southall and reflects that diversity in its Board of Trustees.
Please refer to the apply button for further details on the role and skills and experience required.
To respond to complex needs of migrant and other rough sleepers in Southall, by individual support and immediate access to services for their needs.




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Are you looking for a new challenge and a great opportunity to make a positive difference at leadership level? Ambition Aspire Achieve is hiring a Deputy Chief Executive / Finance Manager, to support the charity’s growth and next phase of development.
About Ambition Aspire Achieve (AAA):
Ambition Aspire Achieve is a well-established and highly respected children and young people’s charity rooted in Newham, east London. Founded in 2016, we now deliver high-quality, inclusive and accessible services to over 950 children and young people through our youth and play hubs in Canning Town and Stratford. We reach many more through a growing outreach programme delivered in schools and local communities across Newham.
Our work is grounded in creating safe, nurturing spaces where children and young people can thrive. We place particular focus on those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or have additional needs, offering meaningful opportunities, enriching experiences and tailored support.
As we continue to grow and deepen our impact, we are seeking a passionate, skilled and values-driven leader to join us in a newly created and pivotal role within our senior leadership team.
The Role: Deputy Chief Executive/Finance Manager
We are seeking a proactive and strategic leader, with strong financial and operational acumen to strengthen the charity’s internal infrastructure. The role will lead on financial management and oversight, supporting the Chief Executive at a senior level, playing a vital part in ensuring the AAA’s long-term financial resilience, equipped the charity to deliver its mission for years to come.
This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking charity professional to combine senior-level leadership with hands-on financial management and organisational insight.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic financial oversight and budget planning support.
- Management daily finance operations including payroll, cash flow, audits and reporting
- Leading statutory compliance and financial risk management
- Supporting strategic planning and business development alongside the Chief Executive
- Representing the charity externally and deputising for the Chief Executive at senior forums
- Line managing and overseeing back-office functions
- Providing operational insight and help to develop infrastructure and systems
What we’re looking for:
We’re seeking someone with proven experience in charity, public or social sector leadership who thrives on both strategic challenge and operational delivery. You will have a strong grasp of charity finance, exceptional communication, leadership and problem-solving skills and a demonstrable passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
What we offer:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing annually up to 29 days)
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
- The chance to make a tangible difference in young people’s lives
- Flexibility wherever possible to suit individual needs.
How to apply:
For an informal discussion about the role please contact AAA's Chief Executive Jonny Boux.
Application deadline: Friday 27th June 2025 at 5pm.
Ambition Aspire Achieve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Our recruitment and selection processes are in accordance with best practice in safeguarding children and young people. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
To provide children and young people in the London Borough of Newham with fully inclusive experiences and opportunities to flourish.




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We are looking for a Philanthropy Manager (mid value) to play a key role cultivating and strengthening relationships with existing donors, while growing a collective of global mid value donors.
This is a surrey based hybrid role with 2 days a week in the office.
The Charity
A passionate charity dedicated to paving the way for a new era where people, wildlife and the planet thrive, with a strategy focused on mobilising a movement and delivering key legislative reforms.
The charity offer a range of benefits including flexible working, learning and development opportunities, a generous 10% pension and an employee assistance programme.
The Role
Be responsibility for managing a portfolio of mid value donors (c£1k-10k) and cultivating a number of major donors (£10k+).
Deliver exceptional stewardship to donors, ensuring long-term engagement and increased giving.
Collaborate on creative, impactful fundraising campaigns to inspire new and repeat gifts.
Build long-term relationships with mid-level donors and implement strategies for donor retention and loyalty.
The Candidate
Proven track record in engaging and stewarding mid and major donors (1k+), including managing high-value portfolios.
Experience in planning, organising, and executing donor-focused events.
Familiarity with mid-level giving programmes, including prospect research, cultivation, and donor stewardship.
Experience in planning, organising, and executing donor-focused events (virtual and in-person).
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse donor groups.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
The successful candidate will have a good, current understanding of safeguarding practice as it applies to young people and will have practical experience of working/volunteering with children in this context. An understanding of school sport and/or the FA’s Safeguarding 365 standard would be an advantage.
If you are passionate about providing safe opportunities for children to play football, and have a track record of positive influence, then the role offers flexible working, pension provision and 31 days’ leave in an environment which strives for high levels of staff satisfaction.
The ESFA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all communities. The ESFA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Checks on online presence may be made as part of the application process.
The role description is below and applications should be submitted via email in the form of a CV highlighting the way in which you meet the role description, and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining how you meet the person specification. We would welcome completion of our equality monitoring form, from which candidate data is anonymised and amalgamated with other EDI data to enable monitoring of our equality policy. This data will be removed from your application prior to shortlisting. Applications must be submitted to the CEO vis email no later than 29 June 2025. Successful candidates will be contacted during w/c 30 June and interviews are expected to take place on 7th July. The full JD & EDI form can be found on the ESFA's website.
Main responsibilities:
- To support delivery of The FA Schools’ Football Strategy and the English Schools’ FA’s Business Plan
- To manage the ESFA’s safeguarding work, in line with legislation, FA safeguarding policy, procedures, regulations, standards and guidance.
- To manage safeguarding and child and adults at risk protection concerns in a timely manner and in line with FA requirements and guidance.
- To take operational responsibility for the implementation of The FA’s Safeguarding 365 Standard for County FAs and driving safer practice and culture in schools’ football.
Job role
- To oversee, track and ensuring ongoing compliance with all areas of The FA’s Safeguarding 365 Standard for County FAs measures, policies and procedures and collate and submit all evidence for assessment.
- To operationally lead the implementation and delivery of safeguarding within the ESFA, being accountable for relevant areas of The FA’s Safeguarding 365 Standard.
- To support the Senior Leadership Team and take a dynamic and strategic approach to safeguarding delivery within the ESFA, raising awareness and providing organisational support and direction to colleagues and Members
- To work with the Chief Executive Officer to provide the Board with regular reports on safeguarding activity within the ESFA.
- To work with The FA Safeguarding Case Management Team (FA SCMT) to refer child abuse and adults at risk concerns to The FA, acting in line with the relevant FA safeguarding policy, regulations and guidance.
- To record all safeguarding concerns on the prevailing FA safeguarding system and ensure all data is securely retained in accordance with FA regulations, policies and data protection legislation.
- To manage all safeguarding poor practice concerns and complaints referred to the ESFA, with a focus on timeliness and outcomes and line with FA policy, regulations and guidance.
- To provide training, support and guidance to the ESFA and its Members on how to manage safeguarding complaints and concerns effectively, with a focus on timeliness and outcomes and in line with FA policy, regulations and guidance.
- To use IT systems to monitor safeguarding compliance across the schools’ football volunteer network to manage risk and assist in strategic planning.
- To utilise insight and data to inform all compliance activity and take appropriate activity to address non-compliance.
- To ensure the ESFA is compliant with safeguarding legislation e.g. Data Protection/GDPR 2018, Children’s Act, Protection of Freedoms Act (Criminal Record Checks), the Government’s prevailing ‘Working Together’ guidance. Prevailing ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance and any other legislation or statutory guidance that may be introduced.
- To identify, develop and maintain strong relationships with key safeguarding stakeholders.
- To strategically manage effective Association Safeguarding Officer networks; liaising with the Local Authority Designated Officers, Local Safeguarding Partnerships, Local Safeguarding Adult Boards, Children’s and Adults’ Social Care Services, Police Child Protection Teams and support Association Welfare Officers to be compliant with safeguarding legislation, FA safeguarding policy, best-practice guidance and education programmes.
- To manage a diverse workload being able to prioritise work according to risk and timeframes, providing regular updates to the line manager on progress against the work programme, targets and business plan priorities.
- To maintain strong links with key FA staff and attend national FA safeguarding events and CPD courses to ensure knowledge and skills are maintained and updated.
- To work with colleagues to address poor behaviour and raise standards in schools’ football, promoting fun and safe football environments and creating a culture that lives and celebrates safer working practice across the ESFA’s activity and schools’ football.
- To co-ordinate safeguarding support visits, parental engagements and Association health checks with Members to ensure they are compliant with the records they have submitted to the ESFA and to check on the culture and safeguarding practice.
- To co-ordinate and deliver or source CPD events for Association Safeguarding Officers.
- To ensure that any individual helping with any ESFA or ESFA Member event involving children is suitably DBS-checked, trained and understand their responsibilities at the event.
- To work with colleagues to embed safeguarding and equality throughout the ESFA and the schools’ football network.
- To provide the highest level of customer excellence to support volunteers across all FA Technology systems.
- To line manage National Safeguarding Manager
- Execute tasks as required in order to meet the ESFA’s changing priorities.
- To support the Safeguarding Operations Group to deliver its responsibilities.
- To take responsibility for operational health and safety checks at ESFA headquarters
- To fulfil the financial responsibilities of the role as prescribed in the Financial Regulations.
- To participate in training, development and appraisal processes necessary to fulfil the role
- To support the ESFA Council to fulfil its responsibilities.
- To act with high standards of professionalism, business integrity and personal conduct at all times
- To act as an ambassador for the ESFA in the conduct of all business;
- To comply with the requirements of the staff handbook;
- To use best endeavours to support others in the achievement of their objectives;
- To conduct any other duties as may reasonably be required by the employer.
SKILLS
Essential
• Effective leadership and management
• Practical experience of managing and quality assuring safeguarding procedures
• A child-centred approach and the ability to maintain this perspective and apply common sense.
• Clarity about what constitutes low-level concerns, poor practice and abuse and how to manage cases effectively.
• Ability to deal constructively with people’s emotions (e.g. upset, distress, conflict, animosity).
• Capacity to handle confidential data/information sensitively.
• Ability to promote safer practice and the importance of safe and fun football environments.
• Outstanding team-working skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Effective prioritisation and time-management skills.
• Competent in the use of IT, including Microsoft Office applications
• A reflective practitioner with a focus on continuous improvement
Desirable
• Effective presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to de-escalate heated and challenging situations.
• Experience of interviewing children and/or adults in relation to allegations.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
• Working towards agreed safeguarding standards
• Influencing the practice of others
• Knowledge of current safeguarding legislation, policy and practice relating to children and adults at risk.
• Experience of working in a designated safeguarding role.
• Experience of writing reports and compiling case related evidence and information.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of inclusion, equality and anti– discrimination.
• Working knowledge of the roles of statutory agencies in safeguarding children and adults at risk.
• Experience of implementing policies, protocols and guidance.
• Knowledge of the structure and partner organisations within football
Desirable
• Knowledge of The FA’s Grassroots Football Strategy.
• Working knowledge of current FA systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse faiths, communities and cultures.
• Understanding of the effects of various conditions that affect children such as, but not limited to, ADHD and Tourette’s syndrome.
Job Opportunity: Visitor Services Assistant – Union Chapel
Salary: £27,007 | Full-Time (37.5 hours/week) | Fixed-Term (1 Year)
Start Date: Before the end of August
Union Chapel is looking for a friendly, organised, and proactive Visitor Services Assistant to join our team on a one-year fixed-term contract. This full-time role is a great opportunity to be part of one of London’s most iconic live event venues – a unique space that blends arts, culture, and social purpose.
You’ll be the first point of contact for all public and customer enquiries, helping to create a welcoming and professional experience for every visitor. You'll play a vital role in the day-to-day running of events, supporting both the admin team and the evening operations staff, and ensuring smooth communication across departments.
Union Chapel is more than a venue – it’s a vibrant community space that delivers top-quality events while supporting social change. By joining our small, passionate team, you’ll be part of something meaningful, with opportunities to grow your skills in a unique and creative environment.
Based near Highbury Corner, because of the nature of the role it is essential that you are based on site.
Apply now and help us deliver outstanding experiences to every visitor.
Applicants must heve the legal right to work in the UK.
Please apply with your CV and a covering letter, of no more than two pages, OR 4 minute video and CV, outlining your skills and experiences to meet the criteria of the role, why you want to work for Union Chapel Project.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic fundraiser who will help develop and implement a new community fundraising strategy, and become the face of SpecialEffect in the local area – building relationships with supporters, mobilising volunteers, and working on creative fundraising initiatives that raise vital income and awareness.
This role will form strong and lasting relationships with our existing community and local business supporters with a focus on sustained engagement, retention and growth. They will also be involved in identifying and developing new community partners to ensure a reliable source of income for the future.
Elements of the community fundraising coordinator brief as defined in the job description currently sit across a number of existing team members, so you will need the confidence to work alongside your colleagues to define your supporter base and manage the handover of key contacts to ensure a smooth transition of responsibility.
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Based in our Philanthropy Team in Fundraising, the postholder works with our clinical, estates and governance teams creating compelling proposals to secure mostly restricted income. If you have great digital competence, including the use of AI to summarise information, are an excellent storymaker able to understand an audience, quickly synthesize information and pitch in writing for success, or an early-career fundraiser ready to develop, in this role you will make a difference and work as part of a creative successful team. Understanding how to keep our ask fresh and steward these relationships is key. You will inherit a portfolio of trust and grant funders who have committed support over the long term and a portfolio that delivers at least £180k in income each year. You will work with colleagues on well-established campaigns like The Big Give and support experienced volunteers who handle small grants. This role has space for innovation to secure new funders and uplift existing contributions.
Rasing Funds:
· Ensure an inclusive, engaging and best-in-class experience for Trusts and grant makers
· Manage an annual rolling programme of applications and multi-year funding reporting requirements.
· Deliver medium, large and complex bids for unrestricted and restricted income to ensure success to an income level of at least £150k to fund initiatives including for example: direct delivery of care, volunteering initiatives, new routes into work for protected groups, equipment and capital projects.
· Robust and regular research of funding opportunities, new trusts, and wider horizon scanning to identify a broad base of opportunity to refresh and renew the pipeline of prospective funders
· Steward existing trust donors, finding opportunities to cultivate and grow the relationship.
· Be a visible accessible presence across the hospice, encouraging colleagues to share and develop their own ideas to raise funds that you and/or trust and grant volunteers can take forward and or support the team generating the ideas to do so.
· Attend our Clinical Assets Meetings and restricted funding meetings
· Generate social media posts consistent with Hospice content standards and GDPR and hard and soft copy information to inform and promote the impact of supporters, this includes video/reel thankyou messages.
Communication
· Prepare and submit high-quality, tailored grant applications to secure funding for specific projects and core activities
· Maintain and develop relationships with existing trust and foundation donors
· Be the first point of contact for trust and grant funders and supporters and, for colleagues internally who have questions/queries or have an interest in this area of funding
· Manage a pipeline of prospective funders, ensuring timely follow-up and tracking of application statuses
· Help to create and deliver moments of stewardship that are personal to each funder, show the impact of their support and inspire them when they can, to have an on-going relationship with the charity.
· Be volunteer team leader recruiting volunteers to support your role, ensuing they are inducted and supported. As the wider team help ensure all volunteers feel supported when their respective team leader is away.
· Identify opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Hospice to maximum benefit for the charity.
· Be an outstanding advocate for the Charity and represent the Charity at functions and events, in line with the values of the organisation, to promote the objectives of the Charity
Digital/Business Administration
· Provide routine and regular reporting on progress, advising on risk/mitigation to ensure the annual target is met
· Enter and update donor information on the CRM ensuring compliance with the GDPR and Data Protection Act.
· Ensure CRM (Donify) records and preference information is up to date and accurate at all times, including recording interactions with supporters
· Ensure all word documents are securely saved and accessible to colleagues on Sharepoint.
· Ensure you comply with all aspects of statutory and mandatory training for your role and through your individual performance deliver on jointly agreed objectives and goals that help to deliver the business of the charity.
Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities & Tasks
Departmental & Role Specifics
· Embrace and embody our Hospice values
· A collaborative open and transparent approach to working with others
· Deliver successful bids for unrestricted and restricted income to targe twith plans for growth
· Robust and regular research of funding opportunities, new trusts, and wider horizon scanning to identify a broad base of opportunity to refresh and renew the pipeline of prospective funders
· Steward existing trust funders, finding opportunities to cultivate and grow the relationship.
· Be a visible accessible presence across the hospice, encouraging colleagues to share and develop their own ideas that you and/or trust and grant volunteers can take forward and or support the team generating the ideas to do so in grant applications
· Happy in a fast-paced environment, with proven ability to plan and complete work to deadlines and managing conflicting priorities
Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Approach
· Educated to degree standard or equivalent
· Written fluency able to match bid requirements with succinct well evidenced phrasing
· Two years relevant experience with transferable skills
· Excellent digital skills with experience in using AI to synthesize information
· A successful track record in securing grant funding or meeting sales targets
· Good interpersonal skills able to inspire confidence and trust
· Well-developed insight into your own strengths and areas for development
· Enjoys working with people from a wide range of communities and contexts
· The ability to build rapport quickly and mutually beneficial long term relationships
· Experience of working to income targets and working proactively to take corrective action
· Experience is using donify (or another CRM), business software, social media and databases
· Experience of working with volunteers (desirable).
Communication
· Confidently present the key messages of The Hospice of St Francis,
· Generate social media posts consistent with Hospice branding and content standards and GDPR and hard and soft copy information to inform and promote the impact and generosity of supporters, this includes video/reel thankyou messages from the CEO and Chair
· Emotionally resilient, empathic, curious, diplomatic and people-focused.
· A consistently high level of supporter care (or customer service) with proven ability in continually improving the supporter (customer) experience.
The Hospice of St Francis helps local people and their families, in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire, to live their precious lives well.





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About Rekindle
Rekindle exists to create fierce critical thinkers who believe in themselves, question inherited truths, and learn in joyful, creative ways. We do this by developing a youth-led supplementary school provision which nurtures and supports working class young people (aged 11 - 14) who have faced numerous challenges on their education journey but still have a passion to learn and achieve their aspirations.
Our primary focus is to design an approach that offers support, connection, hope, and aspiration — one that pushes young people to believe they can be more, while first laying strong foundations of trust. We recognise that their knowledge and ideas are central to shaping this provision. Our approach is rooted in what young people care about, creating space for meaningful conversations with young adults and adults who can act as mentors. This is not an ordinary school or educational establishment. Our board of trustees — many aged 18 to 30 — have shaped the vision, created the previous curriculum, and will remain at the heart of the process every step of the way.
Role purpose
To make this vision a reality we’re looking for a Youth Team Manager to join our team in Tulse Hill, London, on an initial 12 month basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to have a positive impact with an organisation by running creative critical thinking sessions with our young people. The main priorities will be as follows:
- Effective delivery of REKINDLE’s curriculum – Ensure that sessions are engaging, accessible, and aligned with the Snap and Four C’s framework, using strategies that foster critical thinking and independent learning.
- Building meaningful relationships with young people – Develop strong, trusting connections to support their personal and academic growth, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Safeguarding and wellbeing – Maintain a safe space for all participants by adhering to safeguarding policies, identifying risks, and promoting well-being.
- Collaboration and continuous improvement – Work closely with colleagues and external partners to enhance programme impact, contributing to ongoing development and evaluation.
Key Responsibilities (summary):
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Plan and deliver sessions that align with our curriculum and values.
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Support individual and group learning through creative teaching strategies.
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Promote youth voice, confidence, and critical dialogue.
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Maintain safeguarding standards and respond to wellbeing concerns.
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Work with local partners to expand opportunities.
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Contribute to the programme’s continuous improvement.
Person Specification (essential):
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Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience (including lived experience).
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At least 2 years’ experience managing work with working-class young people or those facing social marginalisation.
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Passion for education as a tool for social change.
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Understanding of safeguarding practices.
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Experience planning structured, youth-focused activities.
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Ability to build strong relationships and think critically.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Experience with evaluation and research.
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First Aid/Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain).
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Mostly onsite availability, with occasional remote working.
How to Apply
If you're interested, please refer to the full job description PDF for detailed information on the role, person specification, and application instructions.
The Ancient Tree Forum (ATF) is seeking a motivated and organised Technical and Engagement Officer to join our small, friendly and flexible team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a charity dedicated to safeguarding the UK’s ancient and veteran trees, along with their wildlife, heritage and cultural values.
This role is vital to achieving our strategic outcomes by providing expert technical advice, supporting and collaborating with the Technical Advisory Panel to develop authoritative guidance and publications. You will act as a key contact for public and stakeholder enquiries and contribute technical expertise to ATF’s communications across our website, newsletter, social media and press activity.
You will engage with sector networks, collaborate with partners and support strategic messaging. This role will help strengthen the charity’s visibility and impact in ancient and veteran tree conservation and protection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Involvement and Engagement team at Alzheimer’s Research UK is responsible for delivering a wide portfolio of activities to increase understanding of dementia, engage and involve the public and people affected by dementia with research and promote the work of Alzheimer’s Research UK. The team work closely with people affected by dementia to gather their insights to shape our work and campaigns.
The team is part of the Information and Involvement department. The department’s mission is to improve understanding of dementia and the diseases which cause it and encourage and support the public and people affected by dementia to get involved in research.
The manager leads on the development of a wide range of activities, such as coordinating meetings with the Lived Experience Involvement Group; the online public engagement programme; and managing the Inspire Fund community engagement grant scheme. The role has responsibility for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the impact of the public involvement and engagement programme. In addition, the role holder will identify improvements and undertake strategy development and implementation working with the Head of the Department to deliver this.
Reporting to the Head of Information and Involvement, the Manager has two line reports, and the team works closely with colleagues across the Policy, Communications and Involvement Directorate, notably the Information Services and Policy teams. The team also has regular interactions with people affected by dementia and supports the wider charity in engaging effectively with supporters about dementia research. They work closely with colleagues in the Research and Partnerships directorate, and Volunteering and Events teams to deliver activities.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. This role will be known internally as Involvement and Engagement Manager
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Lead the Involvement and Engagement team
· Work with the Head of Information and Involvement to plan and implement involvement and engagement programmes to support the development of the charity’s goals.
· Implement the Involvement and Engagement strategy for Alzheimer’s Research UK, ensuring a varied portfolio of opportunities, with a focus on reaching diverse and underserved audiences.
· Line manage two Involvement and Engagement Officers, setting objectives, with responsibility for their personal growth and development, and that of the team.
Implement the involvement of lived experience across the organisation
· Lead the management of the charity’s Lived Experience Involvement Group, overseeing the recruitment, onboarding and ongoing engagement of volunteers with lived experience of dementia.
· Lead and manage the planning of involvement activity, including a calendar of events and activities for the lived experience group, to include regular online meetings, in person events, and opportunities to contribute to ARUKs strategic initiatives and campaigns.
· Responsible for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of involvement activities, ensuring volunteers are aware of their impact, communicating impact of involvement both internally and externally to the organisation.
· Responsible for championing the value and impact of involvement across the organisation, seeking new involvement opportunities and working towards embedding involvement in key areas of the charities work.
· Work closely with and support the Research Involvement Manager with implementing involvement of lived experience in research programmes, also with external requests for support with involvement in research.
· Ensure processes to manage a database of lived experience volunteers are robust and up to date and that policies and procedures are adhered to.
Deliver public engagement programmes and activities
· Deliver the Inspire Fund community engagement grant scheme, managing the application and awards process, monitoring ongoing grants, supporting grant holders and reporting on impact.
· Oversee the planning and coordination of the public engagement events programme, including supporting the Involvement and Engagement Officer with delivery of the online public engagement series and other events.
· Working closely with colleagues in the Research team support and facilitate dementia researchers to deliver public engagement activities, providing guidance and resources as required.
· Work with the Involvement and Engagement Officers to maintain existing engagement resources and promote their use across the charity. Develop new engagement resources that can be used across a variety of events.
· Support colleagues across ARUK to build skills and confidence talking about dementia and research, and how to engage with their audiences.
What we are looking for:
· Graduate or equivalent level of education in biomedical sciences, science communication or similar.
· Experience of discussing and communicating health or research matters to the public.
· Experience of working with people affected by a long-term health condition and supporting their contributions to organisational activities or research.
· Experience of leading outreach, engagement and involvement/or involving the public with research.
· Strong experience of planning, coordinating, and delivering involvement and engagement events.
· Relevant project management experience.
· Experience working in an involvement, engagement, or public facing role or similar.
· Experience of working across partnerships, building strong working relationships (internally and externally).
· Strong and effective written and spoken communication skills, ability to tailor to lay audiences.
· Good knowledge of the research process and how the public can play a part in that process.
· Knowledge and understanding of engagement and involvement methods drawn from academia, health research or the charity sector.
· Ability to identify and develop creative opportunities for public engagement and involvement and discussion emanating from scientific research.
· An eye for creativity and innovation, and ability to grow personal network of professional contacts and create new opportunities for engagement and involvement.
· Excellent organisational skills; the ability to manage a number and variety of tasks to multiple deadlines.
· Ability to communicate appropriately with people affected by dementia and their families.
· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK occasionally and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.
· A confident, friendly and professional attitude; would feel at ease representing the charity to a range of audiences.
· Working with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 29th June 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced and highly skilled administrator and communicator, passionate about sharing Jesus Christ across cultures? Do you desire to see lives and communities transformed by the good news of Jesus Christ?
Our Intercultural Ministries Administrator will provide highly efficient administrative support and events coordination, as well as delivering clear and effective communications for the Intercultural Ministries team. The successful applicant will also have an opportunity to contribute ideas and insights to aid in the development of this ministry across the UK and Ireland. All this is vital for our vision to be a catalyst for the Church sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in all its fullness among East Asia’s peoples through all aspects of life.
There is an Occupational Requirement for the jobholder to be a practising Christian, an
active member of a local church, able to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment
to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £40,000 + performance related pay (scope to earn up to £50,000)
Central London (4 days in the office, Flexible Fridays)
International travel opportunities | Global events | Two-week Christmas closure
Are you a dynamic self-starter with a passion for purpose and a drive for high-impact work?
This is a unique opportunity to step into a sales-focused role within an internationally respected organisation that sits at the intersection of social good and corporate responsibility. You will be engaging with HR and L&D teams at major global companies — building partnerships that support leadership, diversity, and sustainability initiatives.
This isn’t traditional fundraising — it’s strategic, consultative business development with international exposure. It’s ideal for someone with a background in charity partnerships or sales who wants to transition towards the corporate CSR arena while remaining rooted in purpose-driven work.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Driving new business: pitching, negotiating, and winning corporate partnerships.
- Managing key accounts: building lasting relationships with global brands.
- Collaborating with a vibrant, international team to help shape a dynamic internal culture.
- Travelling to global conferences and events to represent the organisation.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- A proven track record in business development, sales, or corporate partnerships.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
- Commercial acumen and the ability to think strategically about long-term partnerships.
- A good understanding of HR, Learning & Development, Diversity & Inclusion, or sustainability.
- A self-motivated, entrepreneurial spirit and a results-driven mindset.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.
- A readiness to pick up the phone and chase new opportunities.
- Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, or similar CRM systems would be an advantage.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Work with a smart, international, young team that’s redefining impact.
- Enjoy a four-day working week with Flexible Fridays.
- Benefit from a two-week Christmas closure.
- Work from a central London office with social perks and regular team celebrations.
- Gain hands-on experience with global partners and high-profile leadership initiatives.
If you have the energy, confidence, and commercial mindset to make things happen, and aren’t afraid to pick up the phone and pitch with purpose — this could be your perfect next move.
Closing date: ASAP
Please note: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and the vacancy may close early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Early application is strongly encouraged.
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your interest in the role and your relevant experience.
For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on
Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion
Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.