Communications jobs in aberdeen, aberdeen city
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
We are seeking a technically capable, qualified accountant with strong knowledge of the Charities SORP to provide effective stewardship and oversight of the Finance function at Kinship. You will be responsible for financial controls, management accounting and ensuring the effective delivery of ‘business as usual’ financial management.
As well as producing monthly management accounts, you will be responsible for running the annual budget and the year-end processes, preparing for the yearly external audit and ensuring that the organisation complies with statutory obligations.
You will prepare papers for and attend the quarterly Finance Committee meetings and will liaise with a range of stakeholders including auditors, the bank and investment managers. You will be the ‘go to’ business partner at the charity, supported by the Chief Operating Officer and Fractional Chief Financial Officer.
You will manage a team of two colleagues – a Senior Finance Officer and a Payroll Manager – providing them with guidance, coaching and support to enable them to perform effectively. You will also collaborate and work with Directors and senior managers across the organisation to inform them on performance against budget and conditions of funding, as well as supporting fundraising and commissioning bids.
You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to organise conflicting priorities around the monthly management accounts cycle, while supporting the achievement of our strategic objectives. You will be flexible and adaptable in your approach to supporting transformational change in our processes and systems, as well as dealing with, and leading on, the day-to-day financial management.
This is a broad and challenging role for a dynamic and systems-driven individual who wants to grow within the organisation, proactively problem solve and help colleagues to deliver on our mission.
Essential requirements include:
- Fully qualified ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
- In-depth understanding of accounting principles, standards and the Charities SORP, and experience of applying these in a service delivery organisation
- Experience managing a Finance function in a charity with £1-10m annual turnover
- Experience of line management and developing a team using approaches that are empowering
- Experience of Business Central, or the ability to quickly learn a new accounting system
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to use Pivot Tables and other functions to analyse large data sets
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) as well as a generous pension scheme. We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
This is a fantastic time to join a supportive and well-established team within an organisation with rapid growth ambitions. This role will be what you make it and we’re looking for someone to seize this opportunity!
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job with your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages for the attention of Joshua Marks. Please include your notice period and earliest availability to start in your cover letter.
- Application deadline: 8.00am on Monday 7 July 2025
- First interview: Online - Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 July
- Second interview: In-person (Vauxhall, London) - Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 July [2 hours including Excel and presentation task]
Kinship reserves the right to close applications early on receipt of sufficient applications. Apply early!
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance
Pathfinders is a user-led charity run by and for people living with muscle-weakening conditions. We support disabled people and those who employ personal assistants (PAs) through peer support, information, training, and advocacy. We believe in the power of lived experience and centre disabled voices in everything we do.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Project Coordinator to lead the delivery of an exciting new learning and development project for individual employers and personal assistants. The project will support people who employ PAs through direct payments and their PAs to develop the knowledge and skills they need through videos, peer-led training, discussion sessions, and case studies.
You will oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of the project, ensuring activities run smoothly, are well-attended, and meet the needs of learners. You’ll work closely with people with lived experience of employing PAs, guest speakers, partner organisations, and the wider Pathfinders team to deliver high-quality, accessible training and resources.
We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of employing PAs, or who have supported others to do so.
Key Responsibilities
-
Coordinate the delivery of the training project, including scheduling and facilitating sessions, managing communications, and tracking progress against objectives.
-
Work with Pathfinders staff, guest speakers and people with lived experience to produce a series of bite-sized training videos for PAs and employers.
-
Organise and support delivery of:
-
Fortnightly peer-learning sessions for PA employers
-
Monthly case study sessions for PAs
-
Monthly “Train the Trainer” classes for employers
-
-
Engage and support participants, including managing bookings, sending reminders, and providing follow-up information.
-
Promote the project in collaboration with our communications team and external partners, including disability charities, PA networks, and local authorities.
-
Gather feedback, measure impact and contribute to reporting for the funder.
-
Support participants to access additional training opportunities (e.g. SfC resources, the Individual Employer Fund, local training).
-
Ensure accessibility and inclusion are embedded in all activities.
Person Specification
Essential:
-
Strong project coordination skills and the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously
-
Excellent communication and people skills – confident talking to diverse audiences including disabled people, PAs, professionals and partner organisations
-
A clear understanding of the challenges and responsibilities of employing personal assistants
-
Good digital skills and confidence using online platforms like Zoom, Google Drive, Microsoft Office and social media
-
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and meet deadlines
-
Committed to inclusion, accessibility and user-led values
Desirable:
-
Lived experience of employing PAs or supporting someone who does
-
Experience creating or coordinating learning content or training sessions
-
Experience working in the disability, health or social care sector
-
Knowledge of direct payments and personalisation in adult social care
Timeline:
We are expecting funding for this role to be confirmed on 30 June and if this is confirmed, we are hoping to get started as soon as possible. The closing date for this role is therefore 30th of June, with interviews to be held between 1st-6th July.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
We are seeking a new Finance and Administration Officer following the upcoming retirement of a long-serving team member. A key member of the SLA central office team, the Finance and Administration Officer plays a vital role in ensuring smooth financial operations and providing essential administrative support for our membership. In addition to administration support, this role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, book-keeping and effective day-to-day financial operations, producing financial reports using XERO and our CRM.
You will be experienced in financial and administration operations of a charity or similar , with an AAT qualification or matching worked experience. Familiarity with XERO will be an advantage. You will be able to bring understanding of cashflow and financial analysis of figure, working with accountants as required.
You will also have excellent customer service skills and be able to work effectively with all stakeholders from our members, to funders to suppliers. You will be determined and have an excellent eye for financial and administrative detail. Your duties will include general administration and:
Financial operations and record-keeping
- Manage day-to-day financial transactions and maintain accurate records of all SLA accounts and petty cash; book-keeping
- Process and record all incoming payments, including foreign cheques (into bank account)
- Monitor cashflow and expenditure, keeping track of spending
- Pay invoices upon approval and ensure timely monthly payments (e.g. pensions, HMRC)
- Handle creditor and supplier communications and resolve related issues
- Monitor and follow up on overdue payments with a focus on membership payments
Invoicing and income tracking
- Issue and track membership and subscriber invoices and reminders
- Keep office team informed of payment statuses
- Prepare sales, cost, and profit reports for SLA publications
- Conduct annual publications stock take
Payroll and reporting
- Liaise with the accountant on salary payments; process salary BACS payments
- Support year-end financial reporting by providing necessary documentation to accountants
- Produce regular financial reports and analysis as required
- Supporting preparation of budgets, working with accountants as required
Event financial administration
- Manage financial aspects of SLA events, particularly the annual conference (e.g., exhibitors, sponsors, and delegates)
- Process and record staff/trustee expense claims
- Support with bookings accommodation and travel for Board meetings
To be successful in this role you should demonstrate:
- Strong experience in financial and office administration
- Knowledge of accounting principles
- Experience of working with XERO or similar
- Experience of using CRM systems (ideally IMIS)
- Experience of working for a small charity and / or membership association
- Accuracy, numeracy, attention to detail
- Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and meet competing deadlines
- Excellent customer service manner
- Being a team player
The Association is a UK wide organisation, working mostly remotely. Working patterns can be negotiated and we welcome applicants from all over the UK. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new role provides us with an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective, and we are always eager to diversify our team. The SLA is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place, where you can do brilliant and rewarding work.
To apply please send a one page covering letter and CV with the job title in the subject line by 11th July. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. No agencies please.
Due to the volume of applications we cannot provide individual feedback. We really appreciate your interest. If you haven’t heard from us within one week of the deadline, it means we’ve moved forward with other candidates on this occasion. We encourage you to apply again in the future. Please note we may close recruitment early should the right candidate be identified.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Manager
Salary: Manager Level 1 – £38,316
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time (typically 09:30-17:30, with flexibility)
Location: Elephant & Castle, London / remote
Responsible to: Director of Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications
Application Deadline: 5pm 27 June
Interview Dates: 1st round interviews: 8 & 9 July
Our Commitment to Equity
We believe everyone has potential. We are committed to increasing equity among business owners, and we want to do the same for our team. Research shows that some underrepresented groups tend to only apply for roles if they meet every single requirement. At Hatch we are interested in your future potential just as much as your past experience. So if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t tick every box on the job description, we’d love it if you went ahead and applied anyway.
We want to ensure that our team represents a wide cross-section of society, and we know that means we have to make an effort to understand and accommodate different people’s needs. If you would require any reasonable adjustments to be made to support you to apply, interview or join the Hatch team please contact us.
Role Purpose
Hatch is on a mission to build a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem, one where underrepresented founders have the resources, support, and funding to thrive. We are looking for a relationship-driven Fundraising Manager to secure, steward, and grow funding partnerships across trusts and foundations, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWI).
You will play a key role in unlocking income growth through strong relationship management, compelling bid and proposal writing, and strategic prospect research. While managing your own portfolio of funders, you will also support senior fundraisers to progress high-value partnerships, developing your skills and confidence as you grow your own partnerships.
At Hatch, we are not limited by opportunities but by capacity. Demand for our programmes is greater than ever, from beneficiaries as well as from funders. Over the past four years, we have made significant strides in fundraising, growing our income from £500k per year in 2019 to over £2m in 2024. We have built a strong pipeline, developed innovative funding models, and positioned ourselves as leaders in enterprise support for underrepresented founders, earning recognition as finalists for the Third Sector Fundraising Team of the Year in 2022.
Your role will focus on:
-
Developing and managing partnerships across corporate, trust and foundation, and individual giving audiences.
-
Securing new funding opportunities and supporting income growth, working closely with the fundraising and marcoms team.
-
Leading engagement activities including funder and prospecting events and funder experiences.
-
Ensuring strong reporting and impact measurement for our funders.
-
Drafting compelling applications that forge an emotional connection and securing financial support to transform the lives of our beneficiaries.
-
Representing Hatch externally to deepen relationships with funding and strategic partners, securing long-term commitments and increasing brand awareness.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with experienced fundraisers, build game-changing partnerships, and contribute to a highly impactful team. If you thrive in an environment that combines relationship management, strategic fundraising, and social impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
-
Manage partnerships - Steward a portfolio of trusts, corporates, and individual donors, ensuring consistent communication, timely reporting, and strong funder retention.
-
Lead on bid and application writing - Write tailored and compelling funding applications, proposals, and case materials for grant-giving bodies, corporates, and HNWIs.
-
Support senior fundraisers across the team - Assist colleagues working on major partnerships by providing background research, preparing proposals and meeting materials, and helping to coordinate follow-up actions.
-
Provide regular updates and comms to funders - Ensure all funders receive timely, engaging updates on programme delivery, impact and outcomes, maintaining trust and strengthening long-term relationships.
-
Identify and qualify new prospects - Proactively research and assess new funding opportunities. Bring warm leads into the pipeline and contribute insight to support strategic alignment.
-
Respond to inbound funding enquiries - Manage and convert lower-level inbound opportunities, ensuring prompt and appropriate responses that align with Hatch’s offer and impact areas.
-
Maintain accurate CRM records and support reporting - Keep the fundraising pipeline up to date in Salesforce and Monday. Track deadlines, ensure data accuracy, and support internal reporting and team coordination.
-
Coordinate cross-team collaboration - Work with Programmes and Marcoms teams to gather inputs for applications and reports, prepare for funder meetings, and ensure aligned messaging.
-
Use data and storytelling to showcase impact - Contribute to the development of reports, updates, and communications that clearly demonstrate Hatch’s value and the impact of our work with funders.
Person specification
We are looking for a relationship-driven fundraiser who can grow and manage a funder portfolio, write compelling funding bids, deliver employee engagement and volunteering opportunities, and support wider team success. You’ll need to be confident working across income streams and motivated by social impact.
Essential skills and experience:
-
Excellent relationship management skills, with experience stewarding funders or clients
-
Strong bid and proposal writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, compelling content
-
Proven ability to research, assess, and qualify new prospects
-
Ability to provide timely, well-crafted funder communications and updates
-
Experience in creating and delivering funder volunteering and engagement activities.
-
Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines
-
Strong attention to detail, particularly in maintaining records and reporting
-
Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
-
A collaborative approach and willingness to work cross-functionally
-
Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented
Desirable skills and experience:
-
A background that reflects the lived experiences of underrepresented communities Hatch exists to support, including but not limited to those marginalised by race, gender, disability, or socio-economic background
-
Experience working in fundraising across multiple income streams
-
Familiarity with funder reporting requirements and impact measurement
-
Experience with high-net-worth individual giving or corporate partnerships
-
Understanding of Hatch’s mission and commitment to equity
-
Experience using CRM systems and project management tools (e.g. Salesforce, Monday)
This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and grow strategic partnerships, contribute to a dynamic team, and make a real difference in creating a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. If you thrive on building relationships, securing funding, and driving impact through emotionally compelling storytelling, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
We care about our people and giving them the things they need to succeed, and we are passionate about Hatch being a great place to work.
We are a hybrid working organisation, and our head office in Elephant and Castle is available for anyone to work from as much or as little as they’d like. Although we offer the flexibility to work from home, there are times when it is useful for us to get together in person for collaboration, meetings and team days.
Our benefits include:
-
Flexible working - work from home or in the office and at the times that work best for you
-
38 fully flexible holiday days (including the 8 UK bank holidays) in 2025
-
Paid time off for dedicated learning and development opportunities
-
Access to Hatch programmes and events free of charge
-
L&D Learning Platform - Access Learning
-
Employee Assistance Programme - Health Assured
-
Team Days/get togethers
-
Four days per year paid time off to volunteer
-
Four Wellbeing days per year
-
Employee pension scheme - Salary Sacrifice Scheme
-
Enhanced parental leave
-
Cycle to Work Scheme
-
Eye care scheme
-
Enhanced sick pay leave
-
Interest free loans to purchase season tickets for travel to work
To Apply
In order to apply for this role, we ask all candidates to provide a CV, a cover letter and a response to the following bullet points:
-
What excites you about Hatch as an organisation and about this role in particular?
-
Give an example of an organisation we should approach for a mutually beneficial partnership and explain why.
-
What would you do in this role that would really make an impact?
Please note we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. In addition, we only accept applications via the portal which is accessible on our website.
If you have any questions or need any help with your application, please drop us a line (recruiters will be politely turned away).
If you apply, we will process your personal data for recruitment purposes only and in accordance with our Data Privacy Policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have experience in generating and sustaining charitable giving from individuals and nurturing a Friends scheme in the Arts education sector? Are you passionate about choral singing and its power to change the lives of children and young people and can you successfully advocate on our behalf to potential major donors?
The primary focus for the new role is to generate sustainable charitable giving from individuals, maintaining and growing our Friends memberships and developing significant income from major donors. We will also welcome input on stewardship of trusts and foundations if this is also your area of expertise.
We are a leading choral singing organisation and run residential summer courses for children and young people. Our artistic director, Ralph Allwood, founded the organisation 45 years ago, since when over 10,000 young people have benefited from our life-changing courses. Nowadays, around one third of students receive generous bursary support to attend a course and we also work with a range of partner organisations to encourage even more young people from diverse backgrounds to take part in our choral singing courses. We want to secure the future of the organisation and increase the number of students we can support by significantly growing our individual giving.
We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to work up to 2 days per week on a freelance basis to help us move up a gear or two in terms of our fundraising, specifically to develop private giving from our extensive alumni network and the many successful individuals who feel music education at a young age made them the person they are today.
We have an office in central London but the job can be done remotely with occasional meetings with the General Manager, either in person or virtually.
Key information
Position: Head of Development, Friends and Major Donors
Reports to: General Manager
Key relationships: Artistic Director, Operations Manager, Assistant Director Rodolfus Choir, Communications Manager & Artistic Adviser, Chairman and Trustees
Location: Working from home with occasional visits to the office at King’s Place, London and meetings with donors c. weekly
Main goal: To launch our 45th anniversary year development appeal and manage fund raising through individual giving, Friends memberships and legacy donations and pledges, growing our charitable income in line with our strategy.
About this role:
The main duties and responsibilities for the Heads of Development role are as follows:
INDIVIDUAL GIVING
· Maintain and build relationships with our donors, and identify new individuals who would like to see the Rodolfus Choral Foundation thrive
· Use our extensive alumni list to source and maintain donors
· Use contacts from the artistic director and trustees to generate new donors
· Ensure that our top and potential donors are well looked after and researched, passing on key information to the Artistic Director and, where appropriate, arranging meetings between him and our donors
· Organise and co-host special donor events in unique venues
· Plan and help organise membership events for donors
· Help establish a legacy giving scheme for Rodolfus
· Have overall responsibility for reaching individual giving targets
· Ensure that data is accurately kept in our database in line with GDPR, and is harnessed to support our fundraising efforts
STRATEGIC PLANNING & REPORTING
· Develop a five-year Fundraising Strategy
· Set ambitious but achievable targets for each year, within the overall Rodolfus budget
· Contribute new ideas and find new opportunities for fundraising
· Produce quarterly fundraising updates for the Trustees
· Produce a fundraising report for the annual accounts, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development in the Fundraising Strategy
TRUSTS AND GRANT-MAKING BODIES
· Liaise with the General Manager to ensure a coordinated fundraising plan and targets, in keeping with the artistic vision for Rodolfus
· Proof and submit applications and be the point of contact for Trusts and Foundations (this work is currently supported by the General Manager and a fundraising consultant)
GENERAL
· Attend Team and Board meetings as required
· Be a passionate advocate at all times for Rodolfus
· Adhere to all legal requirements relating to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as well as all other company policies and procedures
· Create a positive work environment, underpinned by the organisation’s values
· The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time by the Trustees.
· The appointee may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required and at the discretion of the Board.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone who:
· Is able to foster excellent relationships with major donors
· is positive, proactive, hard-working, innovative and ambitious
· is numerate, analytical, organised and has attention to detail
· is friendly, approachable and collaborative
· happy working in a small but dedicated team
· happy to travel regularly when required for donor and team meetings
Essential Criteria:
· excellent interpersonal skills
· experience of developing positive relationships with donors
· proven success in securing major donations
· experience of prospective donor identification and initial approach
· outstanding communication skills, both spoken and written
· experience in budget management
· good attention to detail
· excellent personal organisation and time management
· experience of working efficiently and effectively on their own as well as in a team
· understands the arts sector
Closing date: Midday on 23rd June 2025
Interviews: First round interviews will be held online on w/c 30th June 2025
Second round interviews will be held w/c 7th July 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Operations Officer (Internal role names: Scheduler, Response Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator)
Time: 2.5 days per week (20 hours). Monday is an essential working day, the rest of the time can be worked flexibly within business hours.
Where: Remote - UK based. Two team days per year in London / South East or online.
Salary: £26,000 full time equivalent
Deadline: 11th July
As Scheduler, you’ll help allocate new client referrals to our team of practitioners and coordinate smooth handovers between team members. You’ll work closely with the Scheduling Lead and wider operations team to ensure efficiency and continuity of care.
In the Response Coordinator role, you'll manage all incoming enquiries via phone and email, ensuring timely responses and directing queries to the appropriate team member.
As Volunteer and Placement Coordinator, you’ll oversee the onboarding of volunteers and Music Therapy student placements, matching individuals to suitable settings, and handling DBS checks and references.
You’ll also contribute to ongoing improvements by sharing feedback and insights from your role to support the development of internal systems and processes.
Accountabilities
This role involves a range of duties that may vary week to week. Key responsibilities include:
-
Responding promptly to general enquiries from individuals and organisations via phone and email
-
Supporting the scheduling team with new referrals, service contracts, and opportunities, including liaising with Music Therapists and Community Musicians
-
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in our CRM system (Salesforce or similar experience is desirable), including logging communications and key information
-
Ensuring clear and consistent communication with clients, referrers, and partner organisations regarding referrals and enquiries
-
Creating and managing service agreements using Jotform
-
Assisting with assurance and compliance paperwork
-
Transferring referral data and supporting team members in keeping client records current
-
Coordinating student placements and volunteer onboarding, including DBS and reference checks and matching to appropriate settings
-
Signposting individuals to relevant resources where appropriate
-
Providing operational support to team members and directing queries to the appropriate colleague
Person specification
We are looking for a highly organised, efficient individual who can work independently and take initiative when needed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in all communications, with a warm and supportive telephone manner and the ability to write clear, compassionate email responses to clients and referrers.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach are essential, as this role involves close interaction with colleagues across the team. An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, music therapy and the experiences of our clients is important.
Confidence using digital tools and systems is essential, as the role involves working with a range of platforms to support service delivery and coordination.
Key essential competencies:
-
Excellent and clear communication both written and verbal
-
Attention to detail
-
Ability to prioritise effectively where needed
-
Ability to work with sensitive data confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements
-
An empathic and understanding approach
-
Understanding of safeguarding practices and willingness to stay up to date with regular training
-
Ability to understand the needs of our clients to help ensure the right support, in collaboration with the practitioners
-
Ability to work responsively to changes
Desirable:
-
Experience of working with a CRM database, Salesforce is preferable
-
Experience using Google workspace and Google Docs and Sheets
-
Experience working with Jotform and Slack is preferable
Training will be provided in all these areas should you not have experience working with these platforms.
Job benefits
With our benefits there is something good for everyone. We are a progressive organisation that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us – but it makes a difference to how we engage with our clients too.
That’s why when you join Chiltern Music Therapy, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including:
-
Competitive annual leave allowance
-
Flexible working
-
High street discount shopping portal
-
EAP package - access to confidential support and wellbeing services
About Chiltern Music Therapy
Chiltern is an award-winning social enterprise that provides music therapy, community music services and training to over 1700 people of all ages and many different needs across England each year. Formed in 2011 from a desire to change how music therapy was offered in the UK, we hold accessibility and financial inclusivity at our heart, working across health, education, social care and community settings.
Proud to be a self-managed and employee-owned organisation, we strive to create a world where music therapy is the transformative thread in the lives of the children and adults we support. At Chiltern we recognise the different strengths within our team. We provide an environment where people can take charge of the work they do and make informed decisions using professional judgement and life experience, alongside peer support. We’re welcoming, inclusive, and have worked hard to create a positive environment that we are proud of. You can find out more about us on our website.
How to apply
To apply, please email your CV and a one-page covering letter which should include your reasons for wanting to join Chiltern Music Therapy and suitability for the role.
We welcome enquiries and applications from people of all identities and backgrounds and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing date for applications: 11th July 2025
We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as we may close applications early depending on application numbers.
For more information about Chiltern Music Therapy please visit our website
Actively Interviewing
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!
Our lovely charity client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Individual Giving and Legacies Manager to join their dedicated team for a 13 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a fundraising professional to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy, focusing on legacy income development and securing sustainable funding for the organisation.
Key responsibilities
The Individual Giving and Legacies Manager will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing a strategic framework for Individual Giving and Legacy fundraising to meet both immediate and longer-term financial needs.
- Creating and delivering a comprehensive legacy promotion strategy to maximise future income from bequests.
- Conducting regular analysis of the supporter database to identify legacy prospects, major donor potential, and strategic insights.
- Strategically identifying and cultivating new and existing prospects for both individual gifts and legacy pledges.
- Developing and implementing segmented donor care and stewardship programs for individual donors, major donors, and legacy pledgers.
- Leading negotiations to secure income from major donors and legacy pledgers.
- Working closely with the Communications, Income and Marketing Manager to set annual income and expenditure targets.
- Developing and managing relationships with donors, legacy pledgers, and influential stakeholders.
- Recruiting, training, and managing volunteers involved with individual giving and legacy fundraising.
Person Specifications
- Proven experience in developing and implementing successful individual giving and legacy fundraising strategies.
- A strong track record of achieving income targets and securing sustainable funding.
- Expertise in donor stewardship and building lasting relationships with supporters.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify prospects and strategic insights from donor data.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, capable of preparing compelling materials and leading discussions with major donors and legacy pledgers.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a team and coordinate cross-organisational approaches to fundraising.
- A commitment to data protection best practices and ethical fundraising.
What’s on Offer:
- £39,160 per annum
- Full-time opportunity
- A flexible working set up, remote working
- A 13 month contract
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button via our website.
The process: If your experience aligns with what we're looking for, a member of our team will be in contact to discuss the role with you in more detail before presenting your profile to the client. We will also ensure that all applicants receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application.
To avoid any potential delays or your application being missed, please apply solely via the 'Apply Now' button via our webite.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
About Us
Down Syndrome UK (DSUK) is a national parent led charity, actively supporting over 5,000 families with a child or young person with Down syndrome. Our mission is to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives, ensuring they reach their full potential.
Through our flagship initiative, Positive About Down Syndrome (PADS), we provide comprehensive support from prenatal care through adulthood. We equip healthcare providers and educators with essential training and resources, including our renowned #pants4school program, which helps children achieve independence in toilet training.
At DSUK, we are committed to advocating for equality and inclusion, and driving impactful change through education and campaigning.
We are growing our team to strengthen our fundraising operations and diversify our income. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our income generation strategy and building meaningful relationships with funders and corporate partners.
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive, strategic, and driven individual to lead our grant and bid writing function while also developing and managing relationships with corporate donors and partners. You will work closely with senior leadership to secure vital income through trusts, foundations, and businesses that align with our mission.
Key Responsibilities
Grant & Bid Writing (50%)
-
Research and identify suitable funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.
-
Write compelling, evidence-based grant applications and funding proposals.
-
Manage a pipeline of funding opportunities, ensuring deadlines are met.
-
Develop and implement an impact reporting strategy for grant and bid writing.
-
Monitor and report on funded projects in collaboration (using Salesforce) with delivery teams.
-
Maintain relationships with funders through regular updates, impact reports, and renewal applications.
Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships (50%)
-
Implement our corporate fundraising strategy to increase income from businesses.
-
Identify and approach potential corporate partners, managing outreach and engagement.
-
Manage and cultivate existing partnerships with companies and organisations.
-
Create tailored proposals, sponsorship packages, and partnership materials.
-
Collaborate with the marketing team to promote partnerships and joint campaigns.
-
Organise and support corporate fundraising events and staff engagement opportunities.
-
To maintain excellent supporter stewardship and cultivation including thanking supporters and supporter development communications.
Person Specification
Essential
-
Proven experience in writing successful funding bids and managing grant applications.
-
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
-
Ability to write persuasively and tailor messaging for different audiences.
-
Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
-
Passion for the mission of Down Syndrome UK and a commitment to inclusion.
Desirable
-
Experience working in a small charity or growing organisation.
-
Knowledge of disability or education-related sectors.
-
Familiarity with CRM systems (such as Salesforce for non-profits) and impact reporting.
-
Experience in corporate fundraising, CSR, or business development.
What We Offer
-
Working from home.
-
Flexible working arrangements.
-
Supportive and inclusive working environment.
-
Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing, ambitious charity.
-
Training and professional development opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Warm Welcome Partnerships Manager
Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements
Salary: £38,584 per year FTE, dependent on experience
Contract: We are open to this role being part time (0.8FTE) or full time. We offer fully flexible working.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th July, 11:59pm
Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role.
First interviews: w/c 21st July 2025
Start Date: ASAP – this is a new post.
About the Warm Welcome Campaign
Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold ambition to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces.
We resource, connect and champion a network of over 5300 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional, and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government, and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fueled by human warmth.
We’re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year.
Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting.
It’s an important moment for us – in the last year we have launched a new five year strategy which shows a clear picture of the path we have set ourselves ahead to continue to deliver and deepen our impact. In October 2024 we launched our 100% Pledge Campaign. and in January delivered a hugely successful first ever Warm Welcome Week in collaboration with a wide variety of partners.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and proactive individual to work within a small (but growing), friendly and dynamic team in a varied role. If you are brilliant at engaging and mobilising a wide variety of organisations and individuals, and passionate for your input to shape work that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives, this could be the role for you.
To support the range and depth of partnerships we have and the potential we see, we are looking for a Partnerships Manager to work primarily on building partnerships with Local Authorities and public sector organisations, charities and social enterprises, faith-based and inclusion-focused organisations and other groups who might help us strategically grow and resource the Warm Welcome network across the UK (NB Corporate Partnerships are managed by our newly appointed Fundraising Lead for Corporates). The Partnerships Manager will also help develop our support for Warm Welcome Spaces, including overseeing our Champions Programme which offers more intense support and a Community of Practice to a smaller cohort of local groups.
We’re looking for someone who thrives on the variety of connecting with a huge range of people and who is organised and systematic while at the same time has room for creativity and innovation.
Joining during an exciting period of growth, you will be inheriting a hugely diverse and highly engaged coalition of Warm Welcome Partners who have supported the campaign and local Spaces over the last 2 and a half years. At the same time, there remains a huge untapped potential in terms of possible partners and relationships to be developed and you will be working together with the Campaign Director and team to strategically identify and develop these new connections.
At Warm Welcome, we value diversity and we recognise the enormous benefits and the social imperative of bringing together diverse groups of people. We therefore warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Responsibilities
Building Partnerships
● Developing our Partnership Strategy to identify and engage the best potential partners to help us grow the network and reach our ambition of 100% of the population living within a 30-minute walk of a registered Warm Welcome Space. This will involve identifying and engaging partners in geographical ‘cold spots’ for the network (utilising our mapping tool developed with UCL), as well as forming partnerships to unlock new or under-represented types of Warm Welcome Spaces (e.g. Housing Association Community Spaces, cinemas, community spaces created by new housing developments etc).
● Leading the development of our Local Co-ordinators Cluster which brings together Local Authorities and others who are leading place-based networks of community spaces.
● Overseeing and developing the Champions Programme, providing more intensive support and connections to a smaller cohort of Warm Welcome Spaces.
Engagement and Inclusion
● Developing our Inclusion Strategy to identify and engage the best potential partners to diversify our Coalition and support local Spaces to become more accessible and inclusive.
● Working with the team to develop regular engagement activities for Warm Welcome Partners.
● Producing compelling communications (written and verbal) to promote the work of the Warm Welcome Campaign and grow the depth and breadth of partnerships - to include but not limited to partnership proposals, pitches and reports.
Good Practices, Standards and Systems
● Supporting, maintaining and developing existing partnerships and manage the systems (including CRM use) needed for excellent partnerships delivery, stewardship and development.
● Leading Warm Welcome Space good practice and driving up quality standards across the network, including through developing a Warm Welcome Awards programme.
● Promoting good practice in volunteering and supporting Spaces to maximise and grow volunteering opportunities.
● Working with the team and, using our new CRM, track, measure and analyse our partnerships delivery.
● Supporting the delivery of other Warm Welcome efforts, as appropriate
Reporting to the Campaign Operations Director, you will work closely with them and other Senior Directors to grow the range and impact of Warm Welcome partnerships. The role will also work closely with the Communications team and with our two Warm Welcome Co-ordinators who deliver our Champions programme and provide a direct link between the campaign and Warm Welcome Spaces.
Person specification
Building Partnerships
● Successful experience of securing, maintaining and developing highly impactful partnerships for charitable benefit with a wide range of different types of organisations.
● Experience of writing, creating inspiring and successful pitches, proposals and assets and verbal presentations.
● Experience of developing and delivering partnership-related strategies.
● Clear understanding of organisational motivations and dynamics related to partnerships and collaboration.
● Ability to network, finding and grabbing opportunities to make new connections and deepen existing ones.
Engagement and Inclusion
● Experience of developing impactful partnerships focused on inclusion.
● Ability to communicate across a range of mediums, to a range of audiences.
Good Practices, Standards and Systems
● A strong team player who is flexible, positive and responds with strong influencing and negotiation skills and a commitment to the organisation and team working.
● Understanding the value of accurate record keeping and the ability to create high functioning, accessible systems for the whole team’s use.
● Highly organised with ability to prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met and opportunities are maximised.
● Competent with Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
● Able to use a CRM for pipelines, relationship development, reporting and evaluation.
Working Arrangements
● Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both Warm Welcome Spaces and partners across the UK.
● This role is fully remote, with flexible working arrangements.
● All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with GFP are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. GFP’s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation’s programmes, operations or people.
● You will need to have the right to work in the UK.
Supporting your Application
● We’d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us with ‘Query for Partnerships Manager role’ in the email subject line and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
● We are happy to discuss and make any reasonable adjustments you might need at any stage of the recruitment process.
● To apply, send a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which specifically addresses the requirements listed in the person specification, along with a CV, as we will use this to shortlist applications. Email these with ‘Application for Warm Welcome Partnerships Manager role’. Applications must be received by Sunday 6th July, 11:59pm.
● For more information, see our webite or find us on twitter at @goodfaith
The Good Faith Partnership – The Warm Welcome Campaign’s host Organisation
The Warm Welcome Campaign was incubated by and is hosted by the Good Faith Partnership. Founded in 2016, we create solutions to society’s most difficult problems by bringing together leaders and organisations from different sectors. Our clients are diverse and complex, from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to faith-based organisations, businesses, charities and funders. We connect businesses, governments, charities, philanthropists, foundations and communities to make lasting change - from incubating projects like the Warm Welcome Campaign, helping support the Home Office’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme or co-ordinating public affairs for the Patriarch of Jerusalem in the UK, US and EU.
We are relational, ambitious, curious and solution-focused. At our core, we believe in the power of strong, unlikely relationships, to drive positive social change.
Competencies and Behaviours in our Team
The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to build trusted relationships among people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
We are looking for people who are:
● Exceptional with people and committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change
● Collaborative, ambitious and inclusive, aligning with our core values
● Self-starters with high levels of commitment, energy and motivation to build a vision from scratch
● Curious and show initiative, with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing context
● Skilled at working in a complex environment with cross cultural, interfaith and political partners
● Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed
● Organised with effective time management skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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 ICPG is a network of 80+ Jewish UK-based academics. Our members are dedicated to researching and combatting antisemitism in UK higher education and improving the environment for Jewish students, academics, professionals, and other staff. We work with senior leadership and diversity and inclusion teams at UK universities. We champion academic freedom and oppose all academic boycotts of Jews and / or Israeli institutions and faculties.
The ICPG was created in 2024 in response to the sharp rise in antisemitism in UK universities since 7th October 2023. We collaborate broadly with universities and Higher Education institutions, policymakers, lawyers and other stakeholders. Where appropriate, we engage with communal organisations.
We operate across the following areas: (1) Data Collection, (2) Standards and Interventions, (3) Free Speech and Academic Freedom, (4) Universities and College Union, and (5) Stakeholder Engagement. Each area has a "working group", which are at different stages of knowledge production. The overall aim is to provide robust, evidence-based and actionable feedback to universities to assist them in understanding and combatting antisemitism within the higher education sector. We have been in contact with all UK universities, and have provided them with policy recommendations which we have published on our website.
Specifications
ICPG is looking to recruit an Operations Manager with responsibility for operational leadership, strategic planning and implementation and financial management of the organisation. Candidates should have an interest in challenging antisemitism within the university sector, but do not necessarily need to have previous experience in this area.
Salary: £50,000, dependent on experience
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee daily operations
- Work closely with the President and Board of Trustees to develop and execute the strategic and operational vision for the organisation
- Translate strategic objectives into actionable operational plans with clear metrics
- Support ICPG’s growth strategy, including the potential internationalisation of the organisation
- Manage all stakeholder relations and communications, including with trustees and grant makers
- Work closely with the core team and external finance function to develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and strategic resource allocation
- Monitor financial performance, identifying opportunities for efficiency and strategic optimisation
- Manage external consultants and project leads to ensure timely production of research projects
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard ICPG’s reputation
Addressing antisemitism in UK higher education through research and evidence-based policies
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a strategic marketing leader ready to make real impact in the VAWG sector? This leading women’s organisation is looking for a mission driven Head of Marketing, Digital & Brand to lead a multidisciplinary team in elevating their brand, growing audience engagement, and ultimately driving income.
In this high-impact role, you'll:
- Lead on integrated marketing, digital and brand strategies to raise awareness, engagement, and income.
- Shape the brand identity and messaging, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
- Use digital innovation to transform how connection with supporters and stakeholders.
- Manage creative campaigns, analytics, and insight to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.
- Inspire and develop a high-performing team, and collaborate across the organisation to build a stronger brand presence.
We’re seeking someone with big-picture vision and hands-on delivery skills, able to translate insight into action and drive tangible results in line with our mission to end domestic abuse.
The successful candidate for this role will show a track record of delivering creative, multi-channel campaigns that drive income and engagement as well as strong digital, marketing, and brand leadership experience—ideally within the voluntary sector.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
In order to apply please, submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.
Project Coordinator
Location: Remote
Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience and location (London weighting may apply)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Charity People is proud to be partnering with IPPF (International Planned Parenthood Federation) to recruit a Project Coordinator to join their global EmpowHER team. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to a powerful international initiative supporting the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women, girls and marginalised communities across the globe.
About IPPF & EmpowHER
IPPF is a global healthcare provider and advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all. The organisation works in over 140 countries, empowering individuals to make informed choices about their bodies and futures.
EmpowHER is a six-year global initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada, with a bold ambition to expand access to person-centred abortion care, high-quality Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE), and inclusive advocacy across multiple regions, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. This programme directly supports IPPF's Strategy 2028, placing equity and choice at its core.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the day-to-day coordination and delivery of a high-impact, donor-funded programme. Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, you will support implementation across several countries, liaise with Member Associations (MAs), manage CSE sub-grants, and coordinate international workshops and meetings. You'll bring energy, structure and proactive communication to a collaborative and values-led team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with coordination of programme activity and reporting against annual work plans
- Lead sub-grant coordination, including funding agreements, delivery tracking and expenditure monitoring
- Manage logistics for global workshops, in-country meetings and webinars, including international travel, visa arrangements, accommodation, and expense tracking
- Act as the point of contact for Member Associations and external consultants
- Oversee minute-taking, recordkeeping, and document management via SharePoint
- Monitor budgets and payments in collaboration with the Finance team
- Support compliance with donor financial and reporting requirements
About You
You'll be a well-organised project coordinator with a strong sense of purpose and excellent communication skills. Ideally, you'll bring:
- Experience in international development or global health
- Strong coordination and administration skills in a grant-funded setting
- Understanding of budget tracking and financial reporting ability (Excel proficiency essential)
- A confident, proactive approach to remote working
- Excellent written and spoken English; other languages such as French, Spanish, Arabic or Portuguese are highly desirable
- Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally up to 3 times a year (approximately once every 4 months, all expenses paid)
Tech & Remote Working
- Fully remote role, ideally with access to a major international airport
- Candidates should be comfortable working with Excel and Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Word)
- Personal laptop use is encouraged, though IT support and equipment can be provided if necessary
How to Apply
Tatiana Ostara at Charity People is supporting this recruitment on behalf of IPPF.
Please send your CV and a short cover letter (400-500 words) highlighting your motivation and experience relevant to the role.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews expected from w/c 7th July.
Closing date: Tuesday 25th June, 9am (early applications encouraged)
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced strategic lead to drive the next phase of our Right to Health campaign. This new role will work with our experienced and well respected team and our extensive network, to make the political case for the better legal recognition and real-world protection for the right to health.
An ideal candidate
You will be a passionate and experienced advocate for health, human, social or environmental rights, committed to driving meaningful change in the UK. You will bring proven expertise in leading policy, advocacy, or parliamentary engagement work - ideally within health, human rights, social or environmental justice sectors - and thrive in building strong, strategic relationships with government, civil society, and community stakeholders.
You have a good understanding of the structural causes of health inequality and the power of human rights frameworks to address them. You will know how the UK political and parliamentary systems work, and you are skilled at influencing these processes through clear, compelling narratives backed by evidence.
You are able to communicate with clarity and impact, tailoring your message to diverse audiences - from policymakers to grassroots activists. You are confident working independently and collaboratively within a small, flexible team, balancing strategic vision with practical delivery. Your approach is solutions-focused, inclusive, and grounded in the lived realities of people affected by health inequalities.
Most importantly, you are motivated by the opportunity to join a dynamic and well respected organisation and lead a strategic campaign that challenges the status quo and contributes to a fairer, more just UK.
You have the right to work in the UK and be able to work from home in London or within easy reach of London. A minimum of weekly attendance in London will be required.
This opportunity is open to applicants wishing to deliver the work on a self-employed freelance or employed basis.
For application, please complete:
- the Application Form
- a CV outlining your career (including paid and unpaid work), with any academic and professional qualifications, to date.
Applications that do not include both documents will not be considered.
Opportunity!
SteelWatch offers a unique opportunity for an expert in steel decarbonisation with a passion for driving climate action. If you can communicate your technical analysis to challenge legacy steelmakers with clarity and conviction, this role is for you.
In this new role as SteelWatch Industry Decarbonisation Lead, you will have the opportunity to deepen and articulate the arguments of SteelWatch, providing vigilant scrutiny and an international voice for steel decarbonisation.
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and natural collaborator who combines technical understanding of steel decarbonisation internationally with an ability to spot trends and their significance in data and detail. The role could be an ideal next step for professionals coming from consultancy, decarbonisation initiatives, companies in the iron and steel value chain, trade associations, international agencies, and civil society.
Summary of the role
The Industry Decarbonisation Lead will shape SteelWatch’s position on steel decarbonisation to inform our change-making strategies, provide overall management and cohesion across our work on data analysis and industry insight, and act as a spokesperson in conversation with industry stakeholders.
The organisation
SteelWatch is an international climate campaign organisation, driving corporate accountability and action in the steel sector. Our vision is a steel sector that underpins a thriving zero emissions economy. We are a change-making organisation, with the task of driving change in an entrenched, powerful, technologically-confident sector that faces little climate pressure. SteelWatch is a non-profit registered in the Netherlands in 2023. Having grown to a team of 20, we are still a young organisation, learning-by-doing, working with fluid teams not rigid structures, ensuring we evolve, test, and learn. We seek team members who will enjoy breaking new ground with us.
We run corporate campaigns and challenge the global steel industry to replace complacency with urgent action in line with the 1.5C limit. SteelWatch has established a strong visible presence among civil society and steel industry stakeholders. We are increasingly recognised as an authoritative and challenging voice on steel decarbonisation, invited to engage in industry events and debates internationally.
Accurate and credible data, robust analysis and our global, long-term, climate-first lens on sector decarbonisation, are key strengths that underpin our campaigns and dialogue. We complement the work of other civil society change-makers bringing a vigilant voice and corporate scrutiny. We currently focus on OECD countries, and specifically across Europe and Japan, with team members in Europe/Africa and Asia-Pacific timezones.
Role and Responsibilities
The Industry Decarbonisation Lead is a new role, which will work in close collaboration with colleagues across the organisation and is fundamental to the long-term strategy of SteelWatch to transform the iron and steel industry. The core purpose of the role is to cultivate our collective ability to harness credible evidence for our campaigns, and to engage effectively with industry with an ambitious well-informed vision for decarbonisation.
For the initial year(s), there are three main areas of responsibility.
- The Lead will be responsible for navigating and shaping SteelWatch’s positions and point of view on relevant issues regarding steel decarbonisation with a goal of driving long term transition to near-zero emissions steelmaking.
- The Lead will be responsible for managing and shaping our range of work on data, evidence, insights and analysis -with the team members involved - to ensure the quality and relevance of our evidence base and our industry intelligence.
- The Lead will be one of the key spokespeople for the organisation, particularly in industry dialogue and events. The role will report to the Executive Director and is likely to line-manage 1-3 people.
Success for this role will depend on close collaboration with others in SteelWatch including the:
- Steel Analyst, and other team members and consultants working on data and analysis;
- Campaigns Teams, ensuring campaigns are well evidenced, informed and targeted on the critical issues.
- Communications Team, ensuring everything that we externally communicate is consistent and credible, as accuracy is key in our role to speak truth to power.
- Executive Director, sharing the work of representation of SteelWatch externally and updating our arguments as the steel industry evolves.
Responsibilities
1. Shape, evolve and articulate SteelWatch’s positions and point of view on steel decarbonisation:
SteelWatch already has a strong point of view (POV) on many of the core elements of the iron and steel transition. However, the POV needs to be continually reviewed in the light of new developments, on occasion adapted, and extended to new emerging issues. Sharpening the POV is a collaborative process - the Industry Decarbonisation Lead will be responsible for steering and landing this process. The Lead will:
- Ensure the POV is constantly evolved,improved and adapted through collaboration, guiding the process and landing the outcome;
- Ensure the POV is clearly articulated and socialised internally and externally with allies.
2. Manage and shape our range of work on data, industry trends, and analysis.
SteelWatch currently has in-depth data and news tracking on two companies, the targets of our corporate campaigns. We track iron and steel industry news and analyse industry announcements. We are developing our capacity to react to steel news globally, track blast furnaces investments and other announcements, and rate and rank companies. The Industry Decarbonisation Lead will, in collaboration with the Steel Analyst:
- Shape and prioritise our work on gathering data, tracking industry news, and analysing industry strategies, to support and inform the priorities of the organisation, and ensure we make best use of the information in our campaigns.
- Build capacity within SteelWatch to do this consistently across our growing portfolio of work.
- Ensure the quality and relevance of our evidence base, and the processes we have for updating and using it.
- Continue to build our capacity to assess industry announcements and to use that analysis effectively for pressure.
- Scope, support, and lead projects that are data analysis projects, and hold responsibility for the data analysis component of other projects/campaigns. These are likely to include, corporate scorecard, blast furnace trackers, and data visualisation.
3. Ensure relevance, consistency and accuracy in our external communications.
Our external communications are based on credible evidence and SteelWatch’s POV combined with core narrative (responsibility of the Comms team), and campaign arguments and tactics (responsibility of the Campaigns Team). Working closely with the Steel Analyst who currently is the ‘source of truth’ and fact-checker, the Industry Decarbonisation Lead will:
- Ensure all external outputs are factually correct, credible and in line with our point of view.
- Develop processes and materials that increase technical understanding and consistency across team members and amongst those we communicate most closely with (eg allies, core media).
- Ensure robust processes are in place for fact-checking.
- Lead the development of our series of SteelWatch Explainers to present key concepts in accessible form among allies and industry.
- Support the Communications and Campaign teams to assess what reactive news to prioritise, and to respond quickly and accurately.
- Strengthen our ability to brief and correct journalists, dealing with their misunderstandings around iron and steel.
4. Act as spokesperson for SteelWatch in industry dialogue.
SteelWatch is vigilant and challenging to the steel industry. Our tone of voice varies from the creative campaigns, to the engaged dialogue. The Industry Decarbonisation Lead is expected to communicate externally and directly in dialogue, in writing and especially with the industry stakeholders at conferences, in private meetings or via social media. The lead is not the only voice of the organisation, but should be a focal point in building consistency. They will:
- Attend industry events and discussions, representing SW point of view and strengthening our industry connections;
- Speak at industry events, speak to the media where appropriate.
- Produce high quality written materials, support those written by colleagues, and support high quality data visualisation that communicates our messages.
- Engage actively on LinkedIn (and/or other social media) to respond to industry commentary and engage as SteelWatch.
5. Build relations with industry
SteelWatch is building relations with industry actors, both to share our views and ensure we are up to date on latest trends. The Lead will:
- Through industry events, networks and dialogue, strengthening our industry connections;
- Build relations with industry to acquire up to date information, and increase our ability to sense-check news and respond to trends.
- Keep abreast of industry conversations in order to identify the most relevant shifts, key topics or opportunities for SteelWatch to create pressure for change.
- Support others in SteelWatch to engage with industry, particularly in other regions and languages than your own.
6. Provide line management and task management to team members engaged in data and analysis.
SteelWatch currently has a mixture of long-term and short-term or part-time staff and consultants working on data, tracking and analysis. They are managed by different team members. The Industry Decarbonisation Lead will:
- Set objectives and define tasks for the data team, in line with overall SteelWatch strategy and plans, as they evolve. Provide line management for core data team members.
- Manage consultants focused on data or analysis, adapting TORs and finding new consultants as needed;
- Ensure synergy across the various team members and their work.
Essential skills and experience
- Ten or more years of experience in industry, energy, and/or decarbonisation, of which at least 2 years focused on the steel industry.
- In-depth knowledge of steel decarbonisation pathways, current trends, the challenges and opportunities.
- Proven ability to manage and interpret data, and to use data for powerful arguments.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English, a talent for conveying complex ideas in understandable ways.
- Proven capacity to build collaboration with non-technical colleagues and enhance organisational capacity to use data and evidence.
Desired skills and experience
- Experience working across a range of topics, projects and tasks, juggling short-term deadlines and long-term priorities.
- We are particularly interested in candidates that bring deep expertise in the energy transition, and/or in financial analysis of companies' approach to decarbonisation, as these would complement existing skills.
- Knowledge of steel decarbonisation across different geographies, particularly including countries of Asia.
- Experience in climate and/or campaigning organisations (professional or voluntary)
Essential competencies and aptitude
- An eye for detail and ability to ensure 100% accuracy;
- A strategic mind, an instinct to see the big picture, long-term trend, and ability to spot opportunities for engagement or leverage;
- Willingness and ability to toggle between the detail and the strategic;
- Ability to work at pace, with the rhythm of a campaign organisation.
- Excellent people skills and proven track record as a team player, able to work well with colleagues across cultures and geographies;
- Flexibility to work early or late hours on some days each week to overlap with other time zones and to travel 3-6 times per year.
- An affinity with the messaging and campaign approach of SteelWatch. You do not have to have campaign experience or act as a campaigner, but you must agree with the level of transformation that we believe is required, and be excited to contribute your skills to an organisation that critiques the limited ambition of current industry players.
Language requirements
- Ability to work in English at a professional level is a requirement. Additional skills in European or Asian languages are useful, particularly Mandarin, Portuguese or German.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Country location
This role is open to candidates working in timezones UTC -1 to UTC +4 and in countries in which it is possible to have a 2-year fixed term employment contract with an Employer of Record. Within Europe, we welcome applications from candidates based in the Netherlands, UK and Germany, and in addition we welcome applications from candidates in Africa or the Middle East.
Location and remote working and travel
- Location: work location is remote from your home base. Staff members work remotely and online on a daily basis.
- Travel is an essential part of the role. If you are constrained in your ability or permissions to travel, please discuss this before investing in an application.
- Travel to an annual full team retreat is essential - this happens once a year and may be in Asia, Europe or other. Additional travel for events and face to face time is expected. This may be in Europe, Asia, or elsewhere and likely to be 2-5 times a year.
- While we offer flexibility for you to work away from home base, this will need to be coordinated with travel of other colleagues, may depend on timezone changes and/or be limited by legal contracting constraints.
Working conditions and benefits
- Working hours are flexible. Whichever time zone you are in, you will need to have flexibility to work early or late across different time zones straddling Asia/Pacific/ Europe&Africa /UK. You also have the opportunity to build in some flexibility around your own non-work commitments.
- This role is full time, 5 days/week. We may also consider 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday) but would require flexibility around this. If you prefer part time please indicate this at time of application.
- The initial contract period will be up to 24 months with a possibility to renew, depending on country regulations. The type of contract will depend on the location.
- You must have a valid work permit in the country where you plan to be employed. SteelWatch is not in a position to support a visa process.
- Remuneration is according to SteelWatch norms, level of experience and location of employment. For a technical expert in this Lead role, a Netherlands-based salary is in the range of €72,000 - 92,000. Salaries are adjusted by location.
- Our leave policy, unless varied by national regulation, provides 34 days in total combining public holidays and paid leave in all countries, plus birthday leave and inspiration time.
Ethics: we are a values-based organisation. Every staff member and consultant is asked to sign our Ethics statement and help us as an organisation live up to our values.
Equal opportunities: we strive to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from candidates from historically underrepresented groups in the climate change movement. If you require any adaptation or assistance during the application process, please be sure to let us know so that we can adjust.
Our Mission is to turbo-charge the transformation to a decarbonised steel sector that enables the environment, communities and workers to thrive.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
This newly created Fundraising Lead position will play a vital role in helping to deliver Flynne's Barn's core work; secure the financial standing of the charity; and develop exciting, forward-thinking projects.
You will be a self-starting, results-driven fundraiser who is comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively in a small team. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment, and are motivated by the opportunities to help shape an organisation's future and make a real and positive difference to young people facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
This is a fundraising role that offers both creativity and structure, relationship-building and strategic thinking — perfect for someone who loves making things happen and wants their work to really matter. This is a remote role with the need to visit Flynne’s Barn’s Lake District centre on an occasional basis.
As an initial part time role, this will be ideally suited to a consultancy contract.
TO APPLY - Please use the Apply Now button to upload a CV and Cover Letter to the CharityJob portal by 9am UK time on 23 June 2025.
We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, including those from minoritised groups that are underrepresented in the workplace.
Flynne’s Barn is a charity supporting young people living with cancer. We offer residential stays in the Lake District, bringing young people with a shared experience of cancer together to build community. During a stay we offer a range of outdoor and creative activities. We aim to provide the space for young visitors to relax, find friendship and to build confidence in a safe, supportive context. We also provide an online/telephone counselling service for young people and their families.
Please submit a cover letter (1 to 2 pages) with your CV, describing what you would bring to the role, with reference to the person specification in the job description. Thank you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.