Communications jobs in west byfleet, surrey
Status: Permanent
Salary: Band 6, dependent on experience, plus 5% Fringe Allowance (capped at £2,118 per annum)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 09.00am - 4.30pm. Hybrid working available with 2 days in the office and 3 working from home.
Based at our Head Office in Leatherhead
About us:
Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we've been helping former service personnel deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person and online.
About the role:
New Role - Strengthen Community and Volunteer Engagement
We're pleased to be recruiting for a new role at Combat Stress - Senior Volunteer and Community Fundraising Officer - to help strengthen and develop our relationships with community fundraisers and volunteers across the UK.
Sitting within the Volunteer and Community Fundraising team, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of community-led fundraising activities and support the implementation of our national volunteer programme.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver and support a portfolio of community fundraising events and initiatives
- Build strong relationships with individual fundraisers, schools, and community groups
- Assist with the development and coordination of our volunteer programme, including the use of our new Volunteer Management System
- Provide excellent stewardship to ensure our fundraisers and volunteers feel supported, valued, and inspired
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in Fundraising, Digital and Communications to promote opportunities and celebrate supporter achievements
We're looking for someone with experience in community fundraising and volunteer coordination, who is proactive, organised, and committed to delivering outstanding supporter experiences.
If you're passionate about working with people and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans living with mental health challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
This role will be subject to DBS check.
What we offer:
You will work within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base.
In addition, we offer the following benefits:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional increase to 30 days annual leave upon 5 years continuous service, increasing to 33 days upon 10 years
- Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary
- Discount shopping vouchers
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working
- Access to Blue Light Card scheme
- Death in Service scheme
No agencies please.
Closing date: 25 August 2025
Interviews will take place w/c 1 September 2025
Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues




The United Bible Societies (UBS) is on a mission to make the Bible accessible to everyone, everywhere. Through our International Support Programme (ISP), we invest over $30 million annually in more than 1,000 Bible ministry projects across 140 countries. At the heart of this mission is Solomon - our grant management system that supports this global programme.
We are now looking for a visionary Grant Management Systems Lead to take ownership of Solomon, providing strategic leadership and managing its development. You will be the essential link between our technical partners and our worldwide user base, helping to shape the future of how we manage, develop, and grow this vital system. You will:
- Lead the strategy and roadmap for Solomon’s development.
- Act as a bridge between users and developers to translate needs into technical solutions and manage our outsourced technical team.
- Drive continuous improvement in user experience, data structures, and integration with other systems.
- Ensure compliance with data protection, safeguarding, and accessibility standards.
- Train users and support change through thoughtful engagement and communication.
We are looking for someone with:
- A strong foundation in product or systems management, ideally in a complex user-facing environment.
- Experience in a grant-making or donor-funded context.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A collaborative spirit, curiosity, and with a drive for continuous improvement.
- The ability to work comfortably across cultures and with remote teams.
Public Affairs Manager (Fixed term contract)
Salary: £34,237pa
Your purpose
This is a critical role in the Communications, Campaigns and Public Affairs Department. As Public Affairs Manager, you will support the Head of Communications, Campaigns and Public Affairs to make oracy education ordinary, co-ordinating and project managing and delivering public affairs work as well as leading public relations work that increases our profile with policy makers. In doing so, you will play an integral role in ensuring all children, regardless of their background, find their voice for success in school and in life.
Your responsibilities
This is a senior role in the Communications, Campaigns and Public Affairs Department, as part of the wider Learning, Impact and Influence Directorate
Public Affairs (80%)
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Drive forward Voice 21’s public affairs strategy, building key relationships, understanding and momentum that develops Voice 21’s influence with Government and non-parliamentary policy makers, ensuring that we have a meaningful role in shaping an oracy entitlement for every child, and appropriate mechanisms for its implementation
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Deliver Public Affairs business as usual work, for example; organising school visits, leading political and parliamentary monitoring, stakeholder mapping and horizon-scanning and organising events in parliament and at party conferences
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Work with policy makers on local, regional and national level to influence those responsible for the delivery of education at primary and secondary level
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Engage and manage stakeholders and other key people across and beyond the organisation who work with the Learning, Impact and Influence directorate to leverage relationships in pursuit of our organisational strategy and mission
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Lead on Voice 21’s role as secretariat to the Oracy All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG)
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Produce/co-produce consultation responses, blogs, internal and external briefings, parliamentary questions and other related communications in line with our content strategy
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Act as an internal expert consultant on public affairs, decision makers and implementation of our agenda
Public Relations (20%)
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Deliver public relations activity to raise our profile and support our brand, including through awards, events and speaking engagements
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Spotting reactive communications opportunities in line with the public affairs strategy
Your progression
Within 1 month, you’ll have:
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Started building strong working relationships with the team, warm policy makers and sector partners
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Created a database of influential head teachers
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Helped refine our policy asks in key areas into easy-to-communicate goals
Within 3 months, you’ll have:
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Used analysis and polling to build reports on key advocate groups who can help spread our messages
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Launched our Oracy APPG
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Refined our monitoring and reactive opportunity spotting systems
From 6 months onwards, we expect for you to be:
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Have worked with our research team to develop a literature review of oracy education policy at local and national level
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Migrated our contract tracking to Salesforce and expanded it to capture relationships help at local and national levels
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Having developed a public profile among education policy makers
This job is for you if you…
Have experience in these areas
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Creating tangible policy impact through public affairs activity
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Building and nurturing relationships with policy makers at national, regional and local levels
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Creating public affairs strategies with clear objectives and KPIs
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Delivering eye-catching PR work such as award entries, speaking events and receptions
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Using research to create strong and compelling narratives
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Communicating externally about policy positions
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Ability to form excellent working relationships, internally & externally with sector colleagues
You may also have experience in these areas
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Relevant experience in and a strong understanding of the education sector
Reporting lines
Reporting to: Head of Communications, Campaigns and Public Affairs
Managing: None
Where you’ll work: Remote, with travel to our London office and elsewhere for meetings. Occasional overnight stays may be required depending on where you are based.
Contract: 12 months
Application details
To apply:
Closing date: 25th August 2025
Interview date:
First round interview: 3rd - 5th September
Second round interview: Week commencing 8th September
Start date: ASAP
Questions: Head of Communications, Campaigns and Public Affairs, Elizabeth Somerville;
Valuing every voice
Voice 21 believes that every voice should be heard and valued. We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and do not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Voice 21.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Role
Do you thrive on building genuine connections that bring communities together and create lasting change? Are you energised by the thought of empowering volunteers and amplifying the voices of those with lived experience?
There’s never been a more exciting time to join the Alzheimer’s Society. We’re on a bold journey and we’re looking for passionate, driven individuals to help us get there. We are proud to be able to offer an integral and rewarding role to join the Alzheimer’s Society as a Local Communities and Volunteering Officer.
The successful individual will be at the heart of our work with local communities in the Southeast, to build trust, raise awareness, and connect people affected by dementia to our incredible information, support and services. You will build meaningful and trusted relationships, organise and attend events, and engage a passionate network of volunteers across the region/area through face to face and online events.
You will report to the Local Communities and Volunteering Lead and collaborate with Local Services Managers, to help bring our community engagement plans to life—with a strong focus on reaching underserved communities.
We are searching for an individual who aligns with our values, someone who is determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, a Trusted Expert who believes in working Better Together and who demonstrates true Compassion.
This role requires extensive travel across Southeast England and will also include home working. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role. We’re committed to flexible working and welcome conversations about how we can support your needs.
Areas this role will cover include: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire and Islands, Surrey, Sussex, Kent, and Dorset. You must live within a reasonable commutable distance to these areas.
About you
We're looking for a natural relationship-builder who sees the power in every community connection. You're someone who believes that meaningful change happens when people come together, and you have the skills and passion to make that vision a reality. Whether you're coordinating events, engaging volunteers, or building bridges with community leaders, you approach every interaction with authenticity and purpose.
You’ll have:
- Good foundational knowledge of community engagement and involvement, with an understanding of the importance of including the voice of lived experience.
- Comfortable and confident coordinating and delivering engaging talks, presentations, and information-sharing events for diverse stakeholders.
- A proactive, motivated approach driven by passion for creating positive impact and meaningful reach within local communities through volunteer collaboration.
- Excellent communication skills that enable you to confidently build and maintain relationships across a wide spectrum. From people living with dementia to community leaders.
- Genuine enthusiasm for the vital role volunteers play in community work, backed by hands-on experience successfully engaging volunteers to support your work.
What you’ll focus on:
- Growing our impact and reach through work with local communities and volunteers.
- Representing Alzheimer’s Society externally, sharing information relating to dementia, support and services.
- Gathering insight and learning from collaboration with communities to share with other teams and directorates
- Recruiting and role managing community volunteers.
Please note: This role is a fixed term contract spanning 12 months.
Important Dates
The deadline for applications is 23:59 Monday 25th August.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10th September and Thursday 11th September. A presentation task will be provided.
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.
Giving back to you
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Housing Justice, we unite communities to support people experiencing homelessness, helping them build personal connections that pave the way out of homelessness. We believe that connection and belonging are essential. Alongside this, we work to create a fairer housing system where everyone has access to a safe, secure, and stable home.
The Operations Coordinator (in the Partnerships and Development, Emergency Accommodation team) is a key member of the team supporting the delivery of services to faith and community-led night shelters across England. Working closely with the Programme Lead and delivery team, this role provides essential operational, administrative, and coordination support to ensure smooth service delivery and strong stakeholder engagement.
This hands-on role is central to the day-to-day functioning of the programme, helping to manage internal communications, schedule and document key meetings, coordinate events, liaise with partners, and maintain project momentum. The Operations Coordinator will also support team organisation and reporting processes, contributing to the capacity-building efforts that underpin our partnerships with shelter networks.
Although our main office is based in London, this is a hybrid role, suitable for those living throughout England.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with the a leading literacy charity as they recruit for a Campaign Manager to join their team to deliver the 2026 National Year of Reading.
About the charity
We are working with a dynamic and impactful charity dedicated to empowering children, young people, and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to thrive.
Contract: Fixed term until end of January 2027
Salary: £36,000 to £40,000
Location: Hybrid role between home and London office; this role will be contracted to the London office with the majority of work able to be carried out from home
Closing date for applications: Friday 8th August
Interview date: Interviews will be held remotely on Tuesday 26th August
The National Year of Reading 2026 is a national campaign which will address the steep decline in reading amongst children, young people and adults.
A Department for Education initiative, in collaboration with the this charity as delivery partner, the National Year of Reading will position reading as a powerful contemporary activity and will aim to engage new audiences in reading and to change the national reading culture for good.
Reading is central to the Government's Plan for Change: it supports success in school, work and in life, boosts wellbeing, brings people together and increases empathy.
This is a hugely exciting time to be part of a stellar team working with partners from across sectors to reignite the nation's love of reading!
Core responsibilities within your role will be to:
- Manage planning and delivery of campaign and communications activity in line with National Year of Reading strategy
- Develop a digital plan to reach target audiences through social media, campaign websites and other online channels
- Develop and deliver a strategy for engagement of high-profile celebrity ambassadors
- Work alongside the National Year of Reading team to manage and brief creative
and communications agencies
- Alongside the media and communications team, develop and manage relationships with media contacts, including acting as the first port of call for
incoming media enquiries, out-of-hours media response and cultivating longer term relationships with journalists, both in the education sector and beyond
- Alongside the media and communications team manage interview requests including fielding and briefing appropriate spokespeople
- Plan, create and write multi-media communications materials, including news stories, social media content, and reports for multi-channels use
- Develop key messages and evidence-based rationale, and test with target audiences
- Ensure consistent, ongoing evaluation of campaign reach and impact, and updates for stakeholder groups.
- Monitor and moderate contributions to National Year of Reading website using the content management system
- Proofread and edit content as required
We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:
- Significant experience of planning and delivering high-profile and large-scale media and PR activity
- Experience of national campaigning including developing engaging campaign
messaging and using a range of channels to reach target audiences
- Knowledge of effective evaluation of marketing and communications campaigns
- Experience of building partnerships with a range of stakeholders across the public, private and charity sectors
- Expertise in writing for different audiences in different contexts
- Excellent working knowledge of digital platforms
We're particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who have the following experience, although this is not essential:
- Experience of working in the charity, education, wellbeing or cultural sector
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice Wood at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re looking for an experienced and personable Prospect Research Manager to join a dynamic and ambitious fundraising team committed to building and cultivating significant relationships with philanthropists, corporates, and trusts.
This role will lead on implementing a programme of prospect research activities to identify five, six and seven-figure prospects, enabling the Charity’s talented high-value fundraising teams to maximise voluntary income and support.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Identify and research potential major donors, corporates, and trusts, producing detailed profiles and maintaining robust prospect pipelines.
- Conduct due diligence and assess reputational risks, ensuring compliance with GDPR and best practice.
- Lead on creating, reviewing, and embedding the organisation’s prospect research plan.
- Write high-quality, tailored fundraising communications, from cases for support to donor reports.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure information is accurate, timely, and strategically aligned.
- Support the high-value fundraising team with planning, portfolio management, and event briefing materials.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Experience conducting in-depth prospect research to identify and qualify major donor prospects.
- Strong writing skills, with the ability to tailor communications for high-value audiences.
- Exceptional communication skills, with tangible experience of building collaborative relationships across high-value fundraising teams and senior stakeholders
- Knowledge of GDPR and ethical considerations in fundraising.
- Experience managing and developing pipelines for high-value fundraising activities.
- Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set 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.
Are you passionate about supporting young people and want to help drive meaningful change? We’re looking for a proactive and organised Youth Projects Coordinator to join our dynamic Fearless team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in a national youth-focused initiative that makes a real difference.
Working part-time (22.5 hours per week) in a hybrid role based out of our Head Office, you’ll support our network of Outreach Workers across the UK, build partnerships with youth organisations, and help professionals feel confident sharing the Fearless message. From delivering presentations to analysing key data and supporting our digital content, no two days will be the same.
We’re looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills, who’s comfortable with data, digital tools, and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders. If you're ready to bring your energy, creativity, and commitment to youth empowerment, we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Professional Communities Manager
Reporting to: Director of Membership
Line Manager Responsibility for: Professional Communities Co-ordinator
Location: This is a remote UK-based role with regular travel to CST’s national and regional events, mainly in Birmingham and London. Candidates within reasonable travel distance to these locations are preferred.
Salary: £41,603 - £45,470 a year.
Pension: We offer a workplace pension and life assurance scheme. CST makes contributions equivalent to 10% of your gross salary.
Annual leave: Initially 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional two days leave after three years’ service.
Working hours: Full-time 37.5 hours.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025, 12 noon.
Interview Date: First stage interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 9th September 2025, second stage interviews will be conducted on Thursday 11th September 2025.
Job overview
The Professional Communities Manager leads the development, content curation, and operational delivery of CST’s 11 Professional Communities. These networks, events, and forums are a core benefit of CST membership and are provided free of charge to members.
This is a proactive, member-focused role that blends operational excellence with strategic content oversight. The postholder will work directly with community chairs, subject experts, community supporters, CST platinum partners and members to ensure that all communities are vibrant, professionally hosted, and deliver high-quality, relevant content.
The role also plays a key part in ensuring a joined-up approach to content across CST’s full range of activities, working closely with the professional learning and conference teams and partnerships to ensure alignment and maximise value for members.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Development and Continuous Improvement
- Develop and implement strategic plans to strengthen the value, engagement, and content of CST Professional Communities.
- Set clear objectives and KPIs to monitor success and drive continuous improvement of community services.
- Regularly evaluate community activity, identifying ways to increase engagement, relevance, and impact for members.
Community Content Curation and Management
- Oversee the quality, consistency, and relevance of content across all 11 Professional Communities, ensuring alignment with member priorities and organisational objectives.
- Work in partnership with community chairs, subject experts, community supporters and CST’s platinum partnerships to proactively commission, curate, and quality-assure community content (e.g., webinars, blogs, resources, discussions).
- Work closely with the professional learning and conference teams to ensure a joined-up, coherent approach to content across CST activity, avoiding duplication and enhancing overall member value.
- Identify content gaps and work creatively, including drawing upon resources and contacts within the policy and partnership team to address them, ensuring a balanced and evolving programme across the communities.
Community Engagement and Facilitation
- Lead and facilitate virtual and in-person community events, ensuring professional delivery and high-quality member interaction.
- Support and brief speakers, chairs, and contributors to ensure a consistently excellent experience for members.
- Actively promote member engagement through community platforms and other channels, driving participation and interaction.
Stakeholder Relationships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with CST members, community chairs, speakers, and supporters.
- Collaborate with internal colleagues across membership, communications, professional learning, policy, and conference teams to maximise the impact of community activities.
- Manage relationships with sponsors where appropriate, ensuring alignment with CST values.
Digital Platform and Event Management
- Oversee the effective use of digital and platforms (including CiviCRM and Hivebrite,) to host communities, deliver events, and share content.
- Manage operational aspects of events and online communities, ensuring smooth logistics and excellent user experience.
Data, Insight, and Reporting
- Monitor and report on community engagement, content performance, and member feedback, using data to guide improvements.
- Lead the ongoing development of data processes for the communities, ensuring accurate insights are captured and shared.
Team Leadership and Development
- Manage, develop, and support the Professional Communities Coordinator, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
- Encourage learning and development across the team to ensure consistently excellent member service.
Adaptability and Wider Contribution
- Contribute to broader membership engagement strategies and initiatives.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Director of Membership to support CST’s mission
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Come and make a difference by joining our team reaching people who find it most difficult to access advice. Money Advice Plus work both locally in Sussex and nationwide. Our mission is to help people manage their money effectively, and our independent, confidential and flexible approach is tailored to individuals’ needs, allowing us to reach those who find it most difficult to access advice. You will be joining a large team of Money Advisers providing specialist level debt and benefit advice and casework.
You will have lots of variety, providing telephone specialist debt and benefit advice and casework across a range of projects. If you are available to work in our Brighton and Hove office you will also deliver face-to-face advice both in the office and other outreach locations including Foodbanks and with inpatients.
Ideally you will hold a qualification in Money Advice, obtained either through the Institute of Money Advisers or the Money and Pensions Service. If you do not have a qualification, you must be prepared to work towards obtaining this, included some study in your own time. You will have excellent communication and digital skills, be comfortable delivering advice in person and by phone, and be able to plan and organise your work effectively.
If you'd like to learn more about the post, or would like to apply in different format, please contact Nick Vaughan (details in our job pack).
If you'd like to discuss the role before applying, please contact Nick Vaughan. Please tell us how you meet the Person Specification contained in the attached document when applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Educational inequality between the most and least advantaged students is the highest it has ever been. Students from less advantaged backgrounds are 18 months behind their more advantaged peers when it comes to GCSEs and progress to competitive universities at a rate of 2 in 100 compared to 28 in 10.
Our Policy Lead will build The Brilliant Club as a trusted voice within the education sector, so that we can shape decisions being made so that they reduce rather than embed this inequality.
This is a critical moment to be joining the charity as we deliver the final year of our current Join the Club strategy and begin planning our next strategy, launching in September 2026. This role will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Director of Marketing and Communications and our Research and Impact Team to identify our policy priorities and bring the charity’s networks, data and stories together to drive them forward.
The Policy Lead will identify opportunities to engage in policy discussions, build relationships with sector stakeholders and education networks, secure conference speaking opportunities and write policy briefings.
The Policy Lead will be part of the External Affairs team and will be line managed by the Director of Marketing and Communications.
We support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of role: To support international conservation grants programmes and lead on the development of our 220 strong global Winner Network at WFN: an impactful fundraising and grant-giving wildlife conservation charity focused on supporting grassroots projects across Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Reports to: Head of Grants
Deadline to apply: 24th August (before end of day). Successful candidates will be invited to interview following the deadline and we are planning for a mid October 2025 start date.
Whitley Fund for Nature
Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is a UK charity supporting grassroots conservation leaders across the Global South. Through project funding (Awards), training, and media profile, we support local solutions to the planet’s most pressing conservation challenges. Our winners are courageous changemakers, working alongside communities to save species and protect ecosystems. Established in 1993, we have channeled £24 million to +220 conservation leaders in 80 countries, benefitting wildlife, landscapes, and people. We fund mainly in Africa, Asia and Latin America where income is often hardest to raise and can have the biggest impact for people and biodiversity. WFN is governed by a committed trustee board. Our team is dynamic, passionate about our mission, and ambitious. The charity benefits from high profile support from Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, and Ambassador Sir David Attenborough.
Our funding is raised each year, mainly from family trusts and foundations, as well as from individuals, corporates, and international NGOs, with a current annual income of around £2.6m/year. We raise funds based on winner need, and in the coming years are seeking to steadily grow what we provide in support to winners, and so are bolstering the capacity of our team in line with this ambition.
The Opportunity
This role at WFN provides an exciting opportunity to lead on the development of our growing Winner Network Development (WND) programme, identified as one of the charity’s key areas for strategic growth and maximised impact over the coming years. We are looking for an enthusiastic and outgoing communicator who is passionate about conservation and can drive forward and create connections between our global network of over 220 conservationists, fostering knowledge exchange, capacity development and collaboration. As part of this programme the Grants and Network Manager (GNM) will help with delivery of annual thematic training workshops, with opportunity for international travel. The GNM will also assist our Head of Grants (HG) in monitoring our portfolio of active grants, with support from the Grants Assistant (GA). The GNM will also participate in the Whitley Awards application process by helping to screen the grant applications and supporting with due diligence. If you have a conservation background, and experience with capacity development programmes, proactively managing growing networks, and monitoring active grants, then this is the role for you.
GRANTS AND NETWORK MANAGER - PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential:
· MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., Conservation/ Zoology/ Environmental Science)
· Experience cultivating and managing networks of people, with a proven track record of successful engagement and network growth
· Requisite experience in managing a portfolio of active grants within the environmental NGO sector including ongoing monitoring and evaluation
· Past experience with capacity development initiatives and/or facilitating trainings and events, including organising logistics
· Demonstrable understanding of grassroots conservation projects, issues, and solutions
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels (interface with team members, trustees, international grantees, donors, external assessors, suppliers)
· Innovative and strategic thinker; able to spot opportunities to maximise the collective impact of our winner network
· Efficient and organised, with high attention to detail whilst ensuring deadlines are met
· Proven ability in effective budgeting, negotiating and budget management
· Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
· Flexible ‘can do’ approach and will flourish in a small office environment
Desirable:
· Experience working and/or travelling in the Global South
· Experience using Salesforce/CRM databases
· Experience working with high profile individuals
Additional details and benefits:
· Attractive holiday package totaling 30 days p.a. plus bank holidays.
· Training and professional development opportunities provided.
· Hybrid working opportunities
· Some opportunities for international travel
· The charity operates a Pension Scheme and a Life Assurance Scheme.
How to apply
· Apply via our website as soon as possible and before the 24th August (end of day).
· You will need to send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you feel you would be right for this position and your motivation
· Please indicate what your notice period, if any, would be in your letter.
· Please also send a signed copy of our Candidate Privacy Notice with your application (available at our website).
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. Only applicants who have the right to work in the UK at the time of application will be considered for this role.
Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.
Diversity and Inclusion
At WFN we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. We celebrate and respect diversity in nature and among the people and partners with whom we work. We need more people and diversity across the environment sector, and to achieve our vision. We are therefore particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; LGBTQ+; or from lower socio-economic backgrounds. As a small organisation we are committed to progressing and continuing development across DE&I. Please contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application. Applications are considered solely on your demonstrated suitability for the role.
Whitley Fund for Nature is a fundraising and grant-giving nature conservation charity supporting grassroots practitioners across the Global South.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about data, technology, and making a real-world impact for animals?
AWIP (Animal Welfare Investigations Project) is on a mission to ensure that all animals are protected from organised crime. As we scale our fundraising campaigns and recurring supporter base, we’re looking for a part-time Data & CRM Officer to transform the way we manage supporter data and drive income growth.
We are scaling rapidly — building our membership base, global reach, and digital fundraising channels — and we’re investing in the infrastructure to support that growth.
As part of this journey, we are launching a major CRM transformation project to unify our supporter data, power our fundraising, and deepen relationships with our global supporter community.
You’ll work closely with our Marketing & Communications (MarrComm) team to deliver clean, actionable data for emergency appeals, regular giving campaigns, petitions, and legacy fundraising. Your work will directly help fund frontline rescue operations around the world.
About The Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated part-time Data & CRM Officer to lead the implementation and ongoing development of our new Salesforce CRM and to integrate it with our full digital stack using tools like Zapier.
You will play a crucial role in enabling our small Marketing & Communications (MarrComm) team to access accurate, actionable data for our emergency appeals, recurring giving campaigns, petitions, and legacy engagement.
This is a rare opportunity to build systems from the ground up that will directly support real-world rescues, investigations, and sustainable income generation for animals in need.
Key Details:
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Contract type: 6-month fixed-term (with strong potential to become permanent, subject to KPIs)
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Start date: September 2025
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Location: Remote (Must be UK-based)
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Working hours: 16 hours per week (100% flexible schedule; some occasional overtime may be required to meet KPIs with strong potential to become full-time)
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Salary: £13,957 per annum (pro rata), based on a full-time equivalent of £30,500 (35 hours per week)
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the implementation of Salesforce CRM and ensure smooth migration from legacy systems
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Build and manage data automations using Zapier or similar no-code automation platforms, connecting platforms such as MailerLite, FundraiseUp, Meta Lead Ads, and Stripe
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Ensure all supporter data is accurate, deduplicated, well-tagged, and GDPR-compliant
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Create and maintain segmentation and logic to support targeted campaigns and supporter journeys
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Collaborate with the MarrComm team to deliver campaign-ready data for fundraising and advocacy
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Develop dashboards and reporting tools for real-time performance insights
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Document workflows and integrations to ensure long-term sustainability of systems
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Proactively identify opportunities to improve donor retention, upgrade journeys, and LTV through smarter data use
Essential Skills & Experience
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Strong experience working with CRM systems in the non-profit or charity sector
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Hands-on experience with Zapier and third-party platform integrations
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Direct experience with Salesforce (or another comparable CRM such as Dynamics or Raiser’s Edge)
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Understanding of data hygiene, supporter segmentation, consent management, and GDPR compliance
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical tasks simultaneously
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Confidence in working with both technical and non-technical colleagues
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Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
Desirable
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Experience with MailerLite, FundraiseUp, or similar email marketing and donation platforms
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Familiarity with other automation platforms (e.g. Power Automate, Make/Integromat)
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Experience creating fundraising journeys (e.g. welcome series, upgrade campaigns, reactivation flows)
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Prior experience supporting legacy fundraising or donor segmentation
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A vegan or vegetarian lifestyle and alignment with cruelty-free principles (desirable but not essential)
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Experience working remotely and independently within a small, agile team
The Animal Welfare Investigations Project investigates organised animal cruelty and rescues animals.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job Description
You’ll work at the heart of our Fundraising Innovation Team, collaborating with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and external partners to shape and deliver exciting new ideas.
From developing fresh fundraising strategies and gathering market insights to running workshops and championing a culture of innovation, this role puts you at the forefront of creative change. You’ll also lead on internal communications, keeping our teams inspired and connected
Are you brimming with ideas, love collaboration, and want to make a real difference? We’re looking for a Fundraising Innovation Coordinator to help shape and deliver exciting new ways to fund our vital work.
What you’ll be doing:
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Driving forward our Fundraising Innovation strategy, turning ideas into action.
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Researching trends, insights, and opportunities to develop new fundraising products.
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Leading workshops and innovation sessions, bringing teams together to co-create solutions.
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Acting as a key partner across fundraising and communications, supporting teams to embed a culture of innovation.
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Managing internal communications – from newsletters to toolkits – keeping innovation front and centre.
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Representing Marie Curie at external events, staying connected to the latest ideas in fundraising and innovation.
What you’ll need to have:
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Creative thinking with a passion for innovation and problem-solving.
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Excellent communication skills, able to build strong relationships and engage teams.
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Project management experience – keeping multiple projects on track and delivering results.
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Confidence in research and insight gathering to inform decision-making.
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A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across different teams and stakeholders.
Please see the full job description.
Application & Interview Process
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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.
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Close date for applications: Sunday 10th August 2025
Salary: £27,450.00 - £30,500
Contract: Full Time, Perm
Based: UK Based, regular travel into the London Office
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
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Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
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25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
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Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
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Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
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Continuous professional development opportunities.
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Industry-leading training programmes
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Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
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Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
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Access to Blue Light Card membership
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Subsidised Eye Care
Additional Information
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
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 Trust is seeking a Fundraising Director to run the day-to-day operations of our small and successful charity, alongside our existing Director of Operations, starting 1 September 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The annual salary is £33,000 and hours of work are 35 hours a week. The successful candidate must be able to work from home but be willing to travel to central London for regular meetings and occasional events. We are open to part-time or flexible working options.
22 days annual leave increasing one day per year up to 30 days, plus bank holidays.
Pension contribution: employer 3% and staff 5% at the People’s Pension.
Reports to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
Liaises with: Co-Director, project members, bursary holders, project facilitators, trustees, supporters & patrons
About
The National Youth Arts Trust (NYAT) is a small performing arts charity that exists to widen access to the performing arts for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds - through giving bursaries for music, dance, and drama lessons, running youth theatre projects, and taking children to the theatre, often for the first time.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual, who is a confident fundraiser to help scale up our work nationwide, support in the day-to-day management of the Trust, and assist in fulfilling the trustee’s strategic plans for 2025 and beyond. It is an essential role for this charity and offers a unique opportunity to be involved and have influence on a growing arts organisation with a strong board, a fantastic patron list and national ambitions.
The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, who would like to build on their fundraising and management experience in the third sector and arts industry and is passionate about equal opportunity in the performing arts.
We are looking for a creative thinker, who takes initiative, is self-motivated and is looking for a varied role within a small but ambitious charity.
Purpose of the Job
· Supporting the day-to-day management of the Trust, with a particular focus on fundraising and event organisation for current and future projects.
· Working with the Board of Trustees to ensure the National Youth Arts Trust achieves its vision and charitable objectives, creating and implementing the strategy for NYAT and ensuring operating policies and procedures are fit for purpose and regularly reviewed.
Principal Tasks
Principal Tasks:
Lead fundraising strategy, write funding bids, and build donor relationships. Manage communications, stakeholder care, and project delivery. Support recruitment, planning, and marketing. Maintain donor databases and ensure strong supporter engagement. Drive new creative initiatives, track budgets and impact, and report regularly to the Board.
This job description is not exhaustive, please refer to the JD and the post holder may be required to undertake other such duties from time to time.
The role will require the successful candidate to complete an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Please contact us if you need the job description in an alternative format or if you need any adjustments if invited to interview.
NYAT is an equal opportunities employer. We guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability providing they meet the minimum requirements for the post. Charity No: 1152367.
· Closing date for applications is 21st August 2025.
· Interviews will be held online and arranged with shortlisted candidates directly, on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, with possible in person second interviews.
· Start date 1st September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.