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 Job Title: Strategic Funding Project Officer

 Salary:£31,716.00 per annum plus £1760.00 Outer london Weighting, Band E level 3

 Location:   Gilwell Park (Hybrid), Chingford, London. 

 Contract Type: Fixed term unitl  10th April 2026

 Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Join Us as a Strategic Funding Project Officer

Are you ready to take on a varied and rewarding role that gives you real insight into how Scouting is delivered across the UK? We’re looking for a Strategic Funding Project Officer to join our team—someone who’s eager to make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Strategic Funding Team and colleagues across the organisation to build a deep understanding of Scouting—how it works, the challenges it faces, and the innovative ways we overcome them. You’ll also play a key role in delivering our small trusts mailing programme, helping to generate vital income from smaller trusts and foundations.

No two days will be the same—and you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about enabling more young people to gain skills for life.

As the Strategic Funding Project Officer, your Key Responsibilities will include:

Process management and enquiries; this will include managing grant and corporate donations across the different areas working with legal and finance to manage legal grant agreements, contracting, preparing invoicing and funder queries. You will be the first point of contact for enquiries from Local Scouting,  Funded Project Managers, Trusts, Foundations and Corporate partners.

Database Management: This includes managing the pipeline, updating records, creating a variety of monthly internal reports, monitoring timelines and investigating any communication queries from funders. You will ensure all due diligence processes are recorded and segment data to maximise Trust, Foundation and Corporate income.

Skills & Abilities

• Works effectively with those within the team, the wider organisation and external stakeholders
• Recognises the benefits of empowering and collaborating with volunteers and young people, and can demonstrate the empathy, ability to give and receive constructive criticism and political acumen to do this well.

Knowledge & Experience

• Able to effectively communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of managing grants and contracts

• Comfortable with quickly understanding and navigating internal governance and sign-off processes, and seeking efficiencies where possible.

??Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service plus additional days at Christmas
• Flexible working hours

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Tuesday 15th July 2025

Interviews will be in person on Wednesday 23rd July 2025

Strictly no agencies!

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Senior Individual Giving Executive
c.£33,000 per annum
Remote

The Talent Set is thrilled to partner with a leading UK children’s charity to recruit a Senior Individual Giving Executive.

This exciting opportunity plays a key role in delivering impactful, multi-channel fundraising campaigns. The successful candidate will manage high-value projects across channels such as digital, direct mail, DRTV, and telemarketing, supporting income growth through regular giving, lotteries, cash appeals, raffles, and more.

This is a fantastic role for someone with strong campaign management experience who’s ready to step up and help shape future planning, guide junior team members, and work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you're passionate about creating powerful supporter journeys and driving fundraising success, this could be your ideal next step.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage end-to-end fundraising campaigns across a range of channels including digital, direct mail, DRTV, dialogue, lottery, and raffles—ensuring compliance, timely delivery, and budget management.
• Support strategic development by evaluating campaign performance, contributing insights, and making data-driven recommendations to inform future Individual Giving strategy.
• Oversee campaign budgets, including forecasting, processing invoices, monitoring variances, and supporting the development of annual income and expenditure plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring campaigns align with brand guidelines, fundraising strategy, and organisational goals.
• Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance on campaign delivery, professional development, and internal processes.
• Champion continuous improvement, staying up to date with sector trends, contributing to team planning, and actively supporting diversity and inclusion within the organisation.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience managing campaigns across at least two fundraising channels (e.g. face-to-face, telemarketing, direct mail, DRTV, or digital), with strong understanding of creative processes, data segmentation, and campaign evaluation.
• Skilled in setting and monitoring budgets, working to KPIs, analysing campaign performance, and supporting data-driven decision making.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously under pressure, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy in all aspects of campaign delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and ability to give clear, constructive creative feedback.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, Outlook), with analytical and numeracy skills and familiarity with database and data briefing tools.
• Proactive in personal development and supporting others, demonstrating flexibility, team spirit, and problem-solving capabilities in a fast-paced, changing environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Play a central role in delivering impactful fundraising campaigns across a range of high-performing channels including digital, DRTV, and direct mail.
• Contribute to the planning and development of the charities Individual Giving strategy, with opportunities to shape future campaign direction and innovation.
• Benefit from tailored learning and mentoring opportunities, including overseeing junior team members and collaborating across specialist teams and external partners.
• Be part of a mission-led organisation making a tangible difference across the UK, with values of hope, respect and inclusion at its core.
• Enjoy a healthy work/life balance with a supportive working policy, flexible hours, and travel only when required for essential team meetings or key events.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. We're working towards a brighter future for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.
 
You will be joining a supportive and ambitious Fundraising department as we embark on a new fundraising strategy (2025-2029), with a renewed focus on growing our supporter numbers alongside growing our income, so we can increase our impact for people with cystic fibrosis. This is a key role in the Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team to help achieve its plans for growth. 
 
In this role, you will:
 

• Manage a portfolio of major donor relationships to raise substantial donations in line with agreed targets.
• Research, identify and cultivate new major donors and build strong ongoing relationships with existing supporters.
• Support the development and implementation of an effective major donor fundraising strategy to grow income over time.
• Organise and deliver high quality cultivation and stewardship events.
• Collaborate with other teams to identify projects that would be of interest to current and prospective major donors and prepare tailored proposals to secure funding.

 
We’re looking for someone with experience of fundraising from High-Net-Worth Individuals and a track record of securing high value gifts, with great communication and relationship building skills. You will have experience designing and delivering high impact stewardship programmes and an understanding of the legal, financial and ethical issues related to major gifts.
 
This role can be either based at our London office or based at home with regular travel to London. We offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (this will be pro-rata for part time staff), opportunities for learning and development, pension, healthcare cash plan and more.
 
Closing date for completed applications is 12.00pm on 14 July 2025
 
First interviews expected week commencing 21 July 2025 
 
Second interviews expected week commencing 28 July 2025
 
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Please note you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work with us and we will check this.
 
No agencies please.
 
For more details about the job and requirements, please visit our website or use the application button provided.
 
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis; people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ and people with disabilities.
 
It is our policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.
 
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Contract:9 - 12 month fixed term contract (maternity cover) 

Salary:£57,500 – £71,000 per annum 

Plus £3,954 London Weighting Allowance if based from our London offices. 

Location:Hybrid from our London offices, with occasional travel to Blue Cross sites as required. Remote working will also be considered. 

Closing date:Sunday 13 July 2025   

Interview dates: See below 

We’re recruiting a strategic, innovative, and commercially minded Head of Veterinary Strategy to lead the design and delivery of sustainable veterinary service models. This pivotal maternity cover role will help shape the future of affordable veterinary care at Blue Cross. 

More about the role

You’ll lead transformational projects across the veterinary directorate, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to expand the reach of our services. From scoping emerging technologies and business growth opportunities to developing flexible pricing models and influencing national strategy, you’ll play a critical part in achieving our ambition to be leaders in pragmatic and efficient veterinary services. 

You’ll develop strategic partnerships and oversee the implementation of innovative digital solutions, ensuring our services are future-ready and accessible to more people and pets. As a key member of the Veterinary Leadership team and wider Blue Cross Leadership team, you'll also nurture a healthy, high-performing culture across the organisation. 

This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to a truly purpose-led organisation, working at the intersection of animal welfare, healthcare, and innovation. 

This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, on a 9 to 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role follows a hybrid working pattern, with a minimum of two days per week in the office and the remainder working from home. Some travel to other sites will be required. We are open to considering remote working arrangements. 

About you

You’re a strategic thinker with experience of leading large-scale service development in a veterinary or healthcare setting. You're confident working at pace and with autonomy, turning insight into action and engaging stakeholders at all levels to bring your vision to life. 

You’re commercially astute, data-led and always thinking one step ahead – driven by a passion for improving access to veterinary care and a deep belief in our mission. With proven leadership experience, you know how to build high-performing teams and implement change across complex structures while staying grounded in compassion, courage, and inclusivity – our Blue Cross values. 

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• Extensive leadership experience across diverse, multidisciplinary teams 
• Deep understanding of large-scale service delivery in a veterinary or healthcare setting 
• Experience of successfully designing and delivering strategic plans  
• Experience of leading change initiatives at scale across complex organisational structures or services  
• Experience of providing high level stakeholder management leading to growth through new business development opportunities 
• Experience of working as part of a senior leadership or strategy team 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience at presenting to boards, public and professional audiences  
• Experience of implementing new technologies or digital developments in service delivery settings 
• Experience with financial modelling and pricing strategies 
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values 

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• Qualification in business or strategy management  
• Certified in programme and/or project management methodology (e.g.  MSP, PRINCE2, APMG) 
• Experience in the social sector 

How to apply

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 13 July 2025. The interview process will consist of two stages. The first stage will be a competency-based interview held via MS Teams, scheduled between 23 and 25 July 2025. The second stage will take place in person in London on 31 July or 1 August 2025 and will include a presentation task.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Two Saints

Executive Director of Finance and IT

£84,400 pa

South East

Having adopted a new and ambitious strategy, and embarked on a period of transformational change, Two Saints are now looking to ensure they are in the strongest position to deliver their vision in what are difficult times. This vision is ‘to be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future.’

These are challenging times for our sector - but we like a challenge and are determined to remain financially strong and grow, so we can continue to support our clients and be a springboard to a brighter future. Which is where this role comes in! Applicants for this role will need to demonstrate experience of leading a finance team in the social housing sector or similar. This could be your first Director-level appointment, or you may be a more experienced executive leader - you’ll be working for an agile, well regarded organisation and we’re always busy, so your energy and enthusiasm will count for a lot.

Closing date 5pm Monday 28th July 2025

224 Youth Zone is set to be a significant new part of South Bristol’s play and youth landscape – and we’re looking for a bold, experienced, and inspiring Head of Play, Youth & Partnerships to lead the charge.

As we scale up towards opening, this is your opportunity to shape a high-impact, seven-day-a-week frontline offer for up to 250 children and young people each night – energising a team, building a culture, and delivering at scale.

This senior leadership role sits at the heart of delivery, partnerships, and safeguarding, with the power to help shape the future of inclusive, relational, and values-led play and youth provision in the city – working alongside an incredible network of partners and community organisations.

What you’ll be doing:

· Lead the strategic development and operational delivery of our open access play and youth programme 40 hours a week of activities that are responsive, inclusive, and exciting!

· Line manage Team Leaders and oversee a large team of part-time and sessional staff, embedding a culture of reflection, excellence and relational practice

· Shape a delivery model rooted in Play Work and Youth Work theory, focused on progression, relationships, and personal development

· Be the Designated Safeguarding Lead ensuring all children and young people are safe and supported

· Build powerful partnerships with local organisations, schools, and services to strengthen our reach and offer

· Champion the use of CRM and data systems to track, evidence and grow our impact

· Play a vital role in organisational planning and decision-making as part of the Senior Leadership Team

What we’re looking for:

· A dynamic, experienced leader of services for Children and Young People, passionate about relational, inclusive, high-quality delivery

· Confident in staff management and programme design – able to motivate, support and inspire large teams

· A safeguarding expert, with a strong understanding of duty of care and safe practice

· A strategic thinker with the ability to lead both day-to-day operations and long-term vision

· Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, purposeful environment and believes deeply in the power of play and youth work

If you’re a thoughtful, values-led leader who puts children and young people at the centre and brings both strategic insight and a strong sense of purpose to your work, we’d love to hear from you!

For Further information please check out our website:Youth Moves

Job Title: Wellbeing Consultant
Ref: WBC446
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,080 - £33,280 pro rata, per annum (dependent upon experience)
Location: GenesisCare Bristol, 300 Park Avenue, Aztec West, Bristol, BS32 4SY

About Us

Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists)

Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need.

Penny Brohn UK have been working in partnership with GenesisCare UK, a private healthcare company, since 2013. We deliver an integrated cancer care approach which includes complementary treatment support and lifestyle advice for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy at all of their 14 centres across the UK. For over 40 years, Penny Brohn UK has supported people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced healthcare professions/health related professional to join our existing team of Wellbeing Consultants embedded within established UK GenesisCare cancer treatment centres.

This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with patients, relatives, GenesisCare staff team and Wellbeing consultant team and the wider Penny Brohn UK organization. We are looking for a professional who can work in a flexible, proactive, intelligent, and creative way.  Candidates should have experience of working within private or national health related services and have knowledge, experience/understanding of complementary therapies or other support services.

Key role considerations

• This role will involve working alongside our partner GenesisCare to ensure a holistic approach is taken in aspects of support and treatment.
• The bulk of the patient work is delivery of one-to-one sessions – completing holistic needs assessments, review appointments, evidence-based lifestyle consultations, mindfulness, and relaxation sessions.
• The Wellbeing Consultant is responsible for ensuring that patients and their relatives have a positive experience as they move through the Penny Brohn UK treatment support services at GenesisCare.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays pro rata, per annum
• Enhanced sick pay after six month’s service
• Auto enrolment into the Penny Brohn UK pension scheme
• Free Life Assurance
• Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service
• Specsavers Corporate eyecare test
• Cycle to work scheme

Thank you for considering Penny Brohn UK, we look forward to hearing from you!

Timetable for appointment:

Closing date: Monday 14 July at 9.00am (we are unable to consider late applicants)
First interview: Via teams: 24 July
Second interview: In person on Thursday 31 July at Penny Brohn UK, National Centre, Pill, Bristol, BS20 0HH
Start date: To be agreed upon appointment with successful candidate

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

No agencies please.

Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity, dedicated to ensuring that everyone facing the end of life has access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK and the only organisation to operate across all four nations. Through our network of community nursing, hospice care, and comprehensive information and support, we are here for people and families when they need us most.

Your Role in Our Vision
We're seeking an enthusiastic Special Events Assistant to help deliver a portfolio of high-profile UK events that raise over £2 million annually - and we're aiming even higher! This is a fantastic entry-level role in event management and fundraising, offering training, development, and a real chance to make an impact.

In this fast-paced role, you'll manage multiple events, from high-value galas to corporate-led initiatives, creating and delivering impactful experiences.

This is more than event planning-it's a chance to be at the heart of our fundraising efforts, driving vital income, influence, and awareness while contributing to our bold vision.

A day in the life of Special Events Assistant
- Provide admin and financial support to deliver successful events.
- Manage donor experiences and help secure auction and raffle prizes.
- Write engaging event content and marketing copy.
- Build relationships with volunteers, supporters, and stakeholders.
- Keep key data and event records up to date.
- Help manage event logistics, stock, and suppliers.
- Be part of the action at events - from planning to delivery!
- Actively committed to Marie Curie's values, role models behaviours with authenticity and purpose.
- Managing multiple share inboxes

What you'll need
- Excellent written and oral communication skills - confidence in dealing with people at all levels, demonstrating professionalism and diplomacy.
- Ability to prioritise and plan own workload and competing demands.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- IT literacy including familiarity with web search engines, plus an up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
- Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building abilities with the personality to work

Full job description here

Application Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: The closing date for this role is Thursday 10th July 2025. We encourage you to apply promptly, as interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the closing date.

Salary: £22,222 - £24, 350
Contract: Full time Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months
Based: Marie Curie Glasgow Hospice

Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

HR Project Administrator

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Project Administrator to support the smooth running of the charity’s flexible workforce model, ensuring efficient recruitment, onboarding, and staffing coordination across national services.

Position: HR Project Administrator (Flexible Workforce)
Location: London or Manchester (with hybrid working)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,057 incl. London Weighting / £29,557 incl. Manchester Weighting plus pension and benefits
Closing Date: Sunday 20th July 2025

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

About the Role
As HR Project Admin (Flexible Workforce), you will play a key role in supporting the national flexible staffing model. You’ll be responsible for coordinating temporary worker recruitment, managing workforce records, and helping ensure compliance across all casual staffing processes. Working closely with hiring managers, external agencies and the HR and Finance teams, your work will help ensure effective and cost-conscious staffing across services.

This is an exciting opportunity to support a major operational transformation project, gain exposure to senior leaders, and develop valuable HR and project coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

· Support recruitment and onboarding of bank and agency staff, including compliance and document checks

· Coordinate and monitor the use of the workforce system (CentralAxis), ensuring managers and workers are fully trained

· Maintain accurate and confidential workforce records in line with GDPR and data protection standards

· Support budget monitoring and reporting on staffing ratios, costs, and agency usage

· Help prepare reports, dashboards and presentations on flexible workforce activity

· Resolve staffing issues including absence, rota conflicts and performance concerns, escalating as needed

· Provide general admin support to the HR and project teams, including scheduling meetings, organising files, and minuting key sessions

About You
We’re looking for someone who:

· Has experience supporting HR or recruitment processes

· Is confident using digital systems and managing accurate workforce data

· Has strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build good relationships across teams

· Is highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities

· Understands the importance of confidentiality and compliance when working with sensitive information

· Brings energy, initiative and a commitment to the charity’s values

Key Note: DBS check required. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

In return you will receive:

· 26 days annual leave, rising to 30 after five years’ service

· Family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave

· Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%

· Flexible and hybrid working (where appropriate)

· Access to 24/7 GP appointments and Employee Assistance Programme

· Discount scheme across retail, leisure and wellbeing

· Cash plan for dental, optical and healthcare costs

· Death in service benefit (4x salary)

· Full induction, ongoing training and development

· Opportunity to lead on meaningful operational change and gain exposure to senior leadership

Other roles you may have experience of could include:
HR Administrator, Workforce Coordinator, Recruitment Assistant, People Operations Admin, Resourcing Officer, Project Support Officer, Staffing Coordinator, Talent Acquisition Administrator, Onboarding Coordinator.

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Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire. Flexible, hybrid working

Salary: £50,000

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

About us:

Learning through Landscapes is the UK’s leading school grounds charity, dedicated to enhancing outdoor learning and play for all. Our vision is a society where the benefits of regular time outdoors are valued and appreciated, and outdoor learning, play and connection with nature is recognised as a fundamental part of education, at every stage, for every child and young person.

We have unrivalled expertise based on three decades of experience, practical action and research. With offices in England and Scotland and staff based across the UK, our team and our accredited network of outdoor learning experts have the capacity to work nationally and internationally. Click HERE for more information.

What you’ll be doing:

As COO, you will play a critical leadership role in the strategic and operational success of LtL. You will work closely with the CEO and the management team to deliver the charity’s vision, overseeing day-to-day project delivery across the UK. You will take the lead for LtL H&S and Safeguarding responsibility alongside deputising for the CEO. It is essential you are happy to and would enjoy frequent travel across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

· Operational Leadership.

· Drive operational excellence and innovation in the charity’s systems, processes, and project infrastructure.

· Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to translate strategic and project plans into operational delivery.

· Attend and contribute to the planning of board meetings.

· Deputise as CEO.

Project Management

· Oversee the delivery of multiple, complex projects, in all four home nations, ensuring timelines, budgets, and outcomes are met, and line manage project managers.

· Work on national programme implementation, including government contracts, charitable grants, and corporate-funded initiatives.

· Develop and manage project delivery plans, risk registers, evaluation processes, and resource allocation, health & safety, and safeguarding.

· Support the CEO and Finance Manager in budget planning, financial forecasting, and reporting for projects.

· Ensure projects are run within guidelines and legal responsibilities, including data protection, GDPR, health and safety, and charity governance.

· Act as the operational safeguarding lead, working closely with the charity’s Designated Safeguarding Leads to embed best practice in all areas of delivery.

· Work with the CEO to ensure safeguarding policies are robust, understood by all staff partners and network, and adhered to in all operational activities.

· Work with the CEO on contract negotiation and management.

Systems and Operational Development

· Lead the development and improvement of internal systems and processes to support efficient, effective, and collaborative working across the charity.

· Oversee the use and optimisation of IT and digital tools for internal communication and project coordination.

· Embed a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring systems are user-friendly, fit for purpose, and compliant with data protection and other regulations.

People and Culture

· Line manage project managers across the UK, fostering a positive and values-led organisational culture rooted in inclusion, equity, and safeguarding.

· Coordinate leadership and professional development for staff, partners and networks.

· Champion true diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operational activities.

Stakeholder and Partnership Management

· Act as a senior representative for LtL at external meetings, events, and with funders or partners.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, local authorities, funders, and delivery partners.

· Represent LtL in national forums, working groups, and networks relevant to education and the environment.

Travel

· Regular travel across the UK to support project delivery, engage with stakeholders, and lead regional teams with occasional international travel.

· Regular overnight stays required.

What you need

Essential

· Proven experience in a senior operational role, preferably within the charity, education, or environmental sector.

· Track record of successfully managing complex, multi-partner projects at a national or regional scale.

· One or both of Safeguarding and Health & Safety training qualifications.

· Excellent leadership, line management, and team development skills.

· Outstanding project management skills including budgeting, planning, evaluation, and reporting.

· Strong understanding of governance, safeguarding, and risk management in a not-for-profit context.

· Embody LtL friendly and inclusive culture of support and kindness.

· Ability to influence and inspire with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Willingness and ability to travel regularly across the UK and occasionally internationally.

Desirable

· Knowledge of outdoor learning, environmental education, or play-based pedagogy.

· Experience of working with schools or in the education sector.

· Familiarity with charity finance and CRM systems.

· Qualification in project management (e.g. Prince2, Agile, or similar).

If you don’t have all of the above but feel it could be the role for you, talk to us!

What we offer:

· Flexible working.

· Holiday, 28 days + bank holidays + a “birthday gift” day.

· Laptop, phone and all travel & subsistence expenses.

· Family & carer friendly policies.

· Annual training package including: LtL Professional Accreditation in Outdoor Learning and Play, LtL Climate School 180 Network Training package.

· Sick pay.

· Salary sacrifice pension scheme – 5% employer contribution.

· Subsidised Christmas meal.

· A supportive and welcoming team of colleagues, including our 20+ Delivery Team members.

We’re an equal opportunities employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our workforce and are committed to recruiting the best people on the objective basis of their skills, ability and experience. We offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who choose to opt-in to the scheme and can demonstrate that they have at least 5 out of the 9 from the “what you need - essentials” list. To be eligible to apply via the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, you must be from an ethnic minority. Please state clearly in your covering letter if you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

We are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

Digital Fundraising Growth Manager

£39,000 - £40,500pa

City of London E1 8QS and we are a hybrid working organisation

This role is offered on a hybrid contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week.

Purpose of Role

The Digital Fundraising Growth Manager will manage our digital paid media planning and delivery, driving audience engagement at all stages of the marketing funnel, specifically with the aim of delivering growth in our supporter base and income.

The post holder will directly oversee all digital paid media activity in line with agreed campaign and year round engagement and fundraising strategies and plans, including but not limited to social media advertising, search marketing, programmatic display, and emerging channels ensuring plans are fully integrated with other engagement and fundraising activity (including owned and earned media across all channels and wider organisational efforts).

Working closely with internal teams and external agencies, you will drive digital fundraising performance across a range of campaign and product offers, optimising media spend; creative and supporter journeys using data-driven insights informed by a rapid and robust test and learn methodology to ensure our investments are optimised for performance.

As the Comic Relief’s paid media champion, the post holder will also play a key role in ensuring alignment of media campaigns with integrated web and CRM journeys to deliver consistent and personalised supporter experiences. Proficiency in Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is essential, enabling the role to analyse audience behaviour, measure performance, and continuously refine strategies to improve outcomes across the full supporter lifecycle.

 You’ll be the day-to-day contact for any of our paid media agency partners, ensuring Comic Relief builds collaborative and well managed working relationships that facilitate success.

Join us at the heart of Comic Relief's mission to leverage the power of popular culture to enable people help others and create a just world, free from poverty.

Key responsibilities:

Plan and deliver strategically aligned digital fundraising activity, focussed for the relevant target audiences:

· Contribute to the planning and delivery of a comprehensive digital growth strategy, with specific responsibility for Comic Relief’s paid media across platforms such as Meta, Google, YouTube, TikTok, and emerging channels.

· Directly manage and optimise paid media campaigns to drive audience acquisition, engagement, and fundraising income, innovating and testing new approaches alongside tried and tested methods.

· Collaborate with internal teams to align and integrate paid media activity with broader fundraising and engagement objectives and activity.

· Manage; direct and work with media agencies and platform partners to ensure value for money from our paid media investments. 

· Use data-driven insights to continuously improve campaign performance, leveraging analytics tools and A/B testing methodologies.

· Monitor industry trends and emerging digital platforms to explore new opportunities for audience growth.

· Own budget planning, forecasting, and reporting for all paid media activities.

· Support in developing attribution models and performance tracking to measure the impact of paid digital activity on overall fundraising and supporter base growth. 

Play an active part in the wider success of our fundraising and engagement strategy by:

· Contributing to the development of team wide annual plans and budgets, using learning and insight to make recommendations that facilitate in year and long-term income and supporter base growth.

· Proactively participate in, and as required, lead aspects of wider team planning activities.

· Keep abreast of the fundraising marketplace and wider legislative and regulatory landscape to identify opportunities to enhance Comic Relief’s digital fundraising activities and ensure compliance of our digital paid media activity. 

· Play an active role in the Fundraising & PR Team, working collaboratively to enable inclusivity and diversity in order to drive high performance and an action-oriented culture.

· Undertake and manage ad-hoc duties as needed, ensuring alignment with the scope and responsibilities of the role.

· This role may develop to include line management responsibilities and duties as the portfolio expands in the future. Postholders may be expected to take on line management responsibilities when required. 

Person specification

Essential criteria

· Proven experience in paid digital media management, ideally in a growth-focused role within a charity, agency, or brand.

· Technical expertise:

- Demonstrable experience using digital advertising platforms, including Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok, YouTube, and programmatic display.

- Experience in audience acquisition and growth strategies, particularly in driving engagement and fundraising through digital channels.

- Excellent data analysis skills with experience using tools like Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, and campaign performance dashboards.

· Ability to manage multiple campaigns and projects simultaneously, deploying excellent project management, in a fast-paced environment, able to identify risks, issues and dependencies within a project / campaign and to use this information to inform decision making in a timely and accurate way.

· Understanding of and experience of using a CRM system and related analytics or marketing tools. 

· Experience of annual planning and year-round budget management, including ability to set detailed budgets and KPIs, reforecast and proactively manage campaign budgets.

· Experience of and capability in briefing and analysing complex data and insight information to produce clear briefs and effective marketing plans.

· Experience of managing marketing planning and tracking, including media planning KPIs and metrics across online and offline channels, and creating campaign alignment and channel integration to optimise campaigns with a focus on income generation.

· Excellent communication skills.  Effective relationship builder with strong stakeholder management and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to different styles and ways of working, including:

-Experience of working collaboratively with a range of team members.

-Experience of managing external parties such as creative and media agencies.

-Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and influence stakeholders.

-Strong stakeholder management and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

· Proactive self-starter and opportunity spotter with proven ability to work independently, managing own work plan to deliver against set goals and objectives to agreed timescales. and learn and develop in a fluid, high impact environment.  

· Passion for and commitment to Comic Relief’s mission; values, cultural charter and Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Belonging principles and a desire to use digital innovation for social impact.

Desirable criteria 

· Line management experience

· Experience of fundraising for both international and national charity causes 

· Accredited fundraising or digital marketing qualification

· Experience of working with Salesforce Non-profit Cloud and Marketing Cloud

Perks and benefits:

· Flexible working hours

· Work from home option

· Life Insurance

· Wellness programs

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

· Paid emergency leave

· Sabbatical Opportunities

· Professional development

· Mentoring/coaching

· Paid volunteer days

· Payroll giving

· Salary sacrifice

· Team social events

· Extracurricular clubs

· Cycle to work scheme

· Free fruit

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Closing: 11:55pm, 13th Jul 2025 BST

Comic Relief reserves the right to close the role early if a large number of applications are received.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Comic Relief we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why work at Comic Relief

There are lots of good reasons to join us at Comic Relief. You can read more about our employee benefits, such as our commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We ask staff to come to the office twice a week, normally on agreed team days, so that we can do all those things that are difficult to do online. Our office is based in Whitechapel, London,

There are lots of opportunities to develop your skills and experience at Comic Relief, including opportunities to become a Mental Health First Aider or to participate in our Employee Network Groups that focus on making Comic Relief a more inclusive place to work.

Disability Confident Employer

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we take positive action by providing first-round interviews to candidates who have a registered disability, provided they meet the minimum criteria for the role, as demonstrated on their CV and application questions.

Operations and Logistics Manager 

Are you a dynamic and hands-on leader with strong commercial acumen, logistical oversight, and people management skills?

We are looking for a Trading Manager, to manage the charity’s trading arm, to ensure effective sale and distribution of white goods and beds, aligning with strategy, ensuring efficiency, and maximising social impact.

Position: Operations and Logistics Manager (internally known as Trading Manager)

Location: Leicester and site based

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Salary: £35,000

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Competitive salary, 32 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time roles) including Bank Holidays, pension scheme

Closing Date: 18th July 2025

Interview Date: W/C 18th August 2025

The Role

We are looking for a Trading Manager to support the strategic aims of the charity and the Chief Executive Officer.

You will partner and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement trading arm strategies and policies and ensure alignment of trading operations with the charity's mission, vision, and values.

You will ensure the effective smooth running of the trading arm, meet contractual and regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and meet targets agreed by the Board of Trustees.

Key areas of responsibilities include

• Strategic and Commercial Leadership
• Sales and Customer Engagement
• Supply Chain and Procurement
• Logistics and Distribution
• Premises Management
• Financial Oversight
• Team Leadership and HR
• Health and Safety and Compliance

About You

We are looking for someone with proven experience in managing operations, retail, logistics or trading within a commercial or social enterprise setting.

You will have:

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong team working ethic, able to motivate and inspire staff, encouraging knowledge sharing and peer support.
• The ability to operate on a senior level and represent The Goods Depot externally.
• The ability to make decisions, multi-task, prioritise and delegate effectively.
• Commercial awareness and financial literacy to manage budgets, targets and financial reporting.
• An excellent standard of IT including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent), Microsoft Teams and relevant operational software (e.g., Sage, stock management and route planning systems).
• The ability to network and liaise effectively with individuals and agencies in the private, public and voluntary sectors, and governmental departments.
• The ability to achieve targets and work to tight deadlines.
• The ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends.

We are looking for someone with a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion within the workplace and a full driving licence, access to own transport and willingness to travel regionally.

If you are a strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans, then apply today!

About the Organisation

The charity believes that everyone deserves a decent standard of living, with a right to adequate food, shelter and the means to keep warm, clean and rested – no matter what difficulty they may be facing. We help to make a difference by finding funding to provide the essential items that everyone deserves.

As an equal opportunity employer, we would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as the team are currently underrepresented in their workforce.

You may also have experience in areas such as Trading, Dispatch, Goods, Product, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Trading Manager, Dispatch Manager, Goods Manager, Product Manager, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Logistics Manager. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Are you a confident communicator with a passion for building impactful partnerships? Do you have the drive to secure high-value collaborations that help change lives?

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Partnership Development Manager to join Mencap’s Corporate Partnerships team. Who will lead on securing six- and seven-figure partnerships with some of the UK’s biggest brands, across sectors like finance, tech and retail. You’ll build and manage a strong new business pipeline, with a focus on long-term strategic partnerships.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in London. While we offer flexibility around your primary work location, there is an expectation to attend office once a week and for ad hoc meetings.

Your key responsibilities as a Partnership Development Manager

• Lead on securing six- and seven-figure partnerships with some of the UK’s most recognisable brands across sectors such as finance, tech, and retail.
• Build and manage a strong new business pipeline, with a focus on long-term, strategic partnerships.
• Represent Mencap externally with professionalism and confidence, building relationships that align with our mission.
• Collaborate across internal teams to deliver compelling proposals and partnership pitches.
• Use data and insight to inform your approach and maximise partnership value.
• Steward relationships with clarity, creativity, and a commitment to shared impact.

Do you have the experience to be our Partnership Development Manager?

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A strong track record in corporate fundraising or B2B sales
• Experience securing large, multi-year partnerships
• Excellent relationship-building and stewardship skills
• The ability to write, speak, and present with influence and impact
• Confidence using data and insight to shape strategy
• A proactive, collaborative working style

If you have a passion for partnership development and want to help Mencap build a more inclusive future, then please apply now with an up-to-date CV.

Interviews will begin on 21st July and will be held via Microsoft Teams. Please note there will be multiple stages to the interview process. We will close the role early should we find a suitable candidate. Therefore we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

About Mencap

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.