Entry level Communications manager jobs

Forbes Mellon Librarian
Salary: £46,629.98 p.a. depending on experience + Benefits
Based: Cambridge
Hours: Full-Time, 36.25 per week

The Role

The Forbes Mellon Librarian has overall responsibility for the management, development, and planning of the Forbes Mellon Library, Law Reading Rooms, and College Archives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality academic support to students, Fellows, staff, and external researchers.

The Forbes Mellon Librarian leads the library team, represents the College in intercollegiate and Cambridge University library forums, and ensures that the College’s library and academic skills contribution integrates with that of the wider University.

The hours of work will be 36.25 per week with flexibility required during term-time and peak academic periods.

About Us

This is a wonderful opportunity to work for the second oldest of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge. Regarded as one of the most progressive and informal, Clare is renowned as a College that achieves academically at the highest levels, whilst also being welcoming, forward-thinking, and inclusive.

Located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, the College is extraordinarily beautiful and famed for its gardens on “the Backs” (the famous backs of the Colleges that overlook the River Cam). Clare’s Old Court, a Grade I listed building, is the centre of the College and is unique among the ancient Cambridge Colleges in having maintained its architectural integrity over the course of its history.

Salary and Benefits

The salary is £46,629.98 p.a. depending on experience.  In addition to this the post holder would be eligible for a bonus every year, and meals on duty.  We also offer membership of a defined salary sacrifice pension contribution scheme, a Healthcare cash plan and parking.

The closing date is Wednesday 20 August 2025 and interviews will be held on 5 September 2025.
Please note: The College reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier if we find the right 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.

Clare College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Clare College is committed to treating all job applications on their merit irrespective of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, marital status or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity or gender, where any of these cannot be shown to be a requirement of the job concerned. Recruitment, selection and promotion procedures will be monitored to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.

No agencies please.

Trusts and Philanthropy Fundraiser

Salary: £34,835 - £38,706 per annum (DOE) + benefits 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week + Hybrid working 

Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ

Closing date: Monday 14th July

Are you an experienced Fundraiser looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Here at Seashell, we are looking for a talented individual who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of others…

About Seashell Trust

Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services that support over 8,000 people a year. We provide expert education and residential care for children and young adults with multiple complex disabilities including, profound learning difficulties,

multi-sensory impairments, mobility issues and neurological disorders like severe autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young adults and the Seashell team.

We are currently in the midst of the largest fundraising appeal in our 200-year history which will see our campus become the national centre of excellence for the education and residential care of children and young adults with the most complex disabilities.

In 2015 we raised £10 million to build our residential care facility Sir Norman Stoller Way and in 2023, opened The Moulding Foundation building, a £25 million home for Royal School Manchester. We are now turning to the next phase of the campus development, to build a new £30 million home for our Royal College Manchester. The Ged Mason building is due to open in early 2026.

About the role

Your role will contribute to Seashell’s ambitious plans to grow income over the next five years, so that we can deliver the very best education and care for our children and young adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise income in line with agreed personal and team fundraising targets
• Develop and prepare bespoke funding applications for capital, restricted and unrestricted projects
• Maintain and develop existing relationships with small and medium-sized trusts and foundations and support  prospecting to grow the portfolio.
• Record financial and other data relating to trusts, foundations and major donors on our CRM, in line with GDPR guidelines.
• Maintain accurate income records and ensure donations are acknowledged in a timely and appropriate way.
• Share project information, budgets and statistics gathered for appeals with the wider fundraising team.
• Ensure student information in funding appeals is appropriate and consented for use.
• Work with the fundraising team to support tours of the campus and host supporters at Seashell fundraising events on occasional evenings and weekends.

What you will need for the role: 

• Previous experience in a fundraising role for a charitable organisation.
• Demonstratable track record of income generation through trust and foundation fundraising.
• Knowledge of technology and IT Systems, including Microsoft Office and CRMs.
• Experience of financial management including developing income spreadsheets and raising invoices.
• Excellent communication and relationship development skills.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to giving the children and young adults at Seashell the best opportunities.

What we can offer you:

Our detailed 2-week induction program ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting. With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business.

Other benefits include:

• Use of our on-site gym, fitness classes, and state of the art swimming pool
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee recognition and reward Summer and Winter events.
• Paid Enhanced DBS

If you have any questions about the role or would like to speak to a member of our Recruitment team before submitting your application, please get in touch! 

Start date: September 2025

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Assessing learner skills and needs to establish starting points/baseline, with other TAP staff

2. Setting up and supporting learners in work placements to develop their skills and gain meaningful experience

3. Observing and evidencing the learner journey (keeping detailed records), monitoring learner progress (including target progress)

4. Liaising with families and team around the learner as required and to contribute to reviews- ensuring learners are working towards their outcomes and aspirations

5. Supporting employers and learners to work together effectively- suggesting and implementing reasonable adjustments

6. To work with Curriculum Manager/Team Leaders to support learners during class days, helping to create learning materials as needed.

7. To work with Curriculum Manager/Team Leaders to support learners with travel training, wellbeing support and signposting to extracurricular/socials and community events

8. Working alongside the Engagement Officer to find, source and maintain employer relationships

9. To support learners during social events, insight days and trips

Please see job description for further information 

Are you a strong administrator looking to break into the events world? Do you enjoy working with people, learning new things, and being part of a fast-paced team? Do you have a positive attitude and solid administrative skills? If so, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a respected professional membership organisation who are looking for a proactive and organised Events Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in events. This organisation has a collaborative and ambitious team who describe themselves as flexible, supportive and compassionate. 

Why this Events Administrator role?

•  A brilliant stepping stone into the events industry
•  Hybrid working, 2 days in a vibrant Central London office 
•  Supportive team environment that values learning and growth
•  Hands-on experience at live events and with virtual platforms
•  The chance to build relationships across a respected organisation

What you’ll be doing as an Events Administrator:

•  Provide day-to-day admin support for a wide variety of events, both online and in person
•  Manage delegate bookings and handle event queries via phone and email
•  Prepare event communications, joining instructions, and support materials
•  Help coordinate event logistics including name badges, registration, and venue liaison
•  Attend events to support speakers and delegates, ensuring a smooth experience
•  Support virtual event delivery and post-event processes such as feedback and certification

You don’t need to have worked as an Events Administrator before – but you will need:

•  At least 2 years’ administration experience
•  A people-oriented mindset and friendly communication style
•  Confidence using Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
•  A detail-focused, organised, and proactive approach
•  A willingness to learn, try new things and get stuck in
•  The ability to manage deadlines in a busy environment

Ready to take the first step into events?

To apply for the Events Administrator role, please send your CV today. Gain valuable experience while doing work that really makes a difference.

What happens next?

If selected, interviews will be held by the Head of HR and Events & Partnerships Manager which will be taking place on 30th & 31st July.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Job Description

• Job title: Youth Practitioner 

• Location: East London - Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets

• Salary: £27,007.50 FTE (Pro-rata: £20,165.60)

• Hours: Core hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm. Working hours are flexible and may be revised in line with funding provisions.

Please note, this role will also involve occasional morning, evening and weekend work, and working hours may adjust accordingly. Most significantly, given the nature of this work within schools, the candidate will need to be willing to work from 8.30/9am for particular school-based sessions

Who are we?

The Outrunners is a Hackney-based charity empowering young people across East London through running and movement. Supported by partners like Nike and Moju, we aim to boost well-being, teamwork, and communication skills for youth aged 8-18. Our aim is to boost the well-being, teamwork and communication skills for young people across East London. 

For a relatively new organisation, we’ve already had a big impact through supporting hundreds of local young people and changing the landscape of youth work in the process. Check out our feature in GQ magazine here!

Last year we launched an exciting partnership with Nike’s Social and Community Impact team. As a Youth Practitioner, you will help us to scale our Schools Programme. You’ll deliver our programmes across schools in East London, aiming to engage more young people in movement and running. 

Before you read the job description, please remember you don’t have to tick all the boxes for the role to apply.  If this role excites you and you believe you could make a difference, please do apply as we want to hear from a diverse range of people!

The Role

We are looking for a Youth Practitioner to work alongside the Youth Programme Team to develop and deliver our Nike funded Schools Programme targeted at Year 7 and 8 young people (age 11-13) across East London. 

We’re seeking someone caring, ambitious and keen to learn who loves working with young people. You will have a strong moral compass and a proven commitment to really make a difference to young people’s lives. 

You will be highly motivated, with high standards for yourself and others, as well as having a good understanding of the barriers and challenges faced by young people living in East London.

You will have lots of energy and enthusiasm, and enjoy movement. You will be a natural people-person with a high level of empathy, able to make people feel valued, respected and heard. 

Main Duties:

• Deliver fun and engaging Outrunners sessions at our partner schools to young people aged 11-13, alongside PE teachers. 

• Manage relationships with partner teachers and SLT at our partner schools.

• Work with the Youth Programme Manager and other Youth Practitioners to design and deliver holistic movement programmes with a focus on running, targeted at 8-18 year olds. 

• Ensure safeguarding procedures are upheld for all young people. 

• Undertake administration tasks such as ensuring evaluation forms are completed, uploading data to our CRM system and planning sessions.

• Complete any other business required by management and pitch in to help with other tasks at busy times during the year.

This job is for you if: 

• You have experience of working with young people and their families 

• You have experience delivering youth programmes targeted at young people with proven successful outputs

• You have relevant youth work experience or a relatable youth work qualification (please note - a youth work qualification is only a desirable criteria) 

• You can develop strong working relationships with colleagues and teachers within schools

• You have a working understanding of safeguarding children and young people and how to maintain appropriate professional boundaries

• You have a commitment to, and working understanding of, equality and diversity, with the ability to work in culturally diverse communities, as well as a readiness to challenge discriminatory behaviour

• You have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask

And also consider applying if any of the following apply to you:

• You have worked in schools supporting young people 

• You have experience working with young people in sports and fitness 

• You have qualifications in youth work or fitness

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to make a difference to young people's lives!

• The chance to attend exclusive, exciting events

• Nike/Outrunners branded sports clothing provided for work 

• Learning and development opportunities to fit your aspirations, including with some of our partner businesses

• Working alongside aspirational brands such as Nike and MOJU 

The successful applicant will need to be subject to a background enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.

Interested? Here’s how to apply!

•  Upload a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like the role, and how you meet the requirements listed in the job description. The covering letter should be no longer than two A4 pages.

• If you meet our requirements, we will contact you about the next stage after the closing date (Friday 18th July)

Are you someone who thrives on accuracy, organisation, and meaningful impact?  Join us as a Finance & Compliance Executive and help us deliver the essential work that keeps our youth-focused programmes thriving. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in managing funding contracts, supporting operations teams, and ensuring we meet the requirements of our funders—so that more young people can access the opportunities they deserve.

You’ll be at the heart of the action—tracking funding, compiling reports, monitoring contract compliance, and liaising with staff to ensure our delivery meets all necessary guidelines. Your attention to detail will help maintain accurate records, support timely claim submissions, and ensure we meet funder expectations with confidence and clarity. Being a whizz at Excel will also help immensely in this role. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is methodical, collaborative, and passionate about making a difference behind the scenes. You'll work with teams across the organisation, support compliance with vital audit requirements, and help shape action plans that drive ongoing improvements.

Whether you’ve previously worked in payroll, office administration, finance administration, or contract management—we’d love to hear from you. We value potential as much as experience, and we’re excited to welcome someone who shares our passion for helping young people succeed.

The Woodland Trust is looking for a PR Officer to help us develop our PR campaigns to help raise awareness of our brand and inspire people with our work.

The Role: 
•    You’ll be responsible for all our regional PR and sector press activity.
•    You’ll manage media relationships and collaborate with comms leads across the UK to deliver this work.
•    You’ll deliver PR campaigns and be responsible for press delivery.
•    You’ll support senior PR officers with filming and national news opportunities.
•    You’ll brief and support internal spokespeople with media opportunities when required.
•    You’ll manage and respond to media inbox enquiries.
•    You’ll create comprehensive reporting and learnings on PR activity.
•    You’ll conduct daily horizon scanning and alert the PR Manager and wider team to relevant news.
•    This role is a part time role working 30 hours per week.
•    This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.

The Candidate: 
•    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
•    You’ll have experience leading and delivering PR activity.
•    You’ll have a good understanding of brand image and the importance of consistency in PR campaigns.
•    You’ll have experience writing press releases and developing PR assets.
•    You’ll have strong communication skills with the ability to build and manage key media relationships.
•    You’ll have experience working in a busy press office environment and responding to incoming enquiries.
•    You’ll have strong collaboration skills with the ability to work with internal stakeholders to deliver PR activity.
•    You’ll be qualified in PR, Communications or relevant degree or equivalent on the job experience.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 11th and 12th August 2025.

Team Leader – East London Families Service

Location: London - Old Street

Salary: Grade 5 – Total £42,204 per annum - £37,181 per annum plus £5,023 London Weighting

Closing date: Wednesday 30th July 2025 at 11.30 pm

Do you have proven experience of day-to-day staff and service management, including casework support, safeguarding and supervision? Then join Shelter as a Team Leader and you could soon be playing an important role at the heart of our London Hub.

About the role

The role of Team Leader is essential to the day-to-day management of the East London

Families Service and, in particular, the delivery of front-line services, local contracts and projects. You will lead and supervise the staff and volunteer team that delivers specialist advocacy, empowerment, advice and systems change within their local community and contribute to the Community Services Directorate priorities and deliver our goal of challenging discriminatory practices. Ultimately, you will do all you can to ensure we provide an excellent quality service that meets the needs of those who need our help and that everyone has access to a safe and affordable home.

About you

You will need experience of working with vulnerable families with multiple complex needs and in a multi-disciplinary context with partners, community groups and other agencies. Also you will need  experience of staff and service management, casework support, safeguarding and supervision, along with excellent communication skills to line manage others and promote effective working relationships, with external agencies, people with lived experience and internally across Shelter. You must be proficient in the use of a range of IT tools to carry out your work, including case management systems and Microsoft applications.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

About the team

Our London hub specialises in providing housing advice and emergency homelessness work, intensive support to families, people experiencing domestic abuse and people experiencing multiple disadvantage along with practical DIY assistance.

Safeguarding Statement

 Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ on the advert. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to the following points in the ‘About you’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:

• We work together to achieve our shared purpose
• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
• We enable decision making

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

Schools and Programme Coordinator / Senior Coordinator – (London and North Kent)

Salary: Coordinator/Senior Coordinator £27,500 - £33K depending on experience. (Salaries over £28k reserved for more senior/experienced candidates only).

Contract: Full time permanent contract

Location: Main Office - London Scottish House, 95 Horseferry Rd, London SW1P 2DX.

We are seeking Coordinators to work in London and North Kent

Reporting to: Programme Hub Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking to expand our committed team of Programme Coordinators and Senior Coordinators who work directly with young people, supporting them to discover and achieve their best next step on their route to a successful career.

Our Coordinators work with young people studying in schools and colleges as well as young people who are currently unemployed or not in any form of training. Working closely with Careers Leads, Pastoral Support Workers and Referral Partners this role requires excellent relationship management skills to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and young people as well as local construction and built environment employers who are fundamental to the successful delivery of inspiring world of work programmes.

About You

What we’re looking for in our new Coordinators(s) includes:

· Ideally educated to Level 3 (BTEC, A- Level, etc) or equivalent experience.

· Enthusiastic about connecting young people to opportunities, particularly those facing significant barriers to work.

· Have a ‘can-do’ attitude, as a small charity you will be expected to get involved in a variety of our programmes and activities – including development of our programmes and processes

· Be able to work within established programme structures, but still be responsive to the individual needs of employers and young people  

· IT literate and digitally savvy

· Ability to communicate professionally with a range of people including young people, schools, funders, universities, industry representatives, training providers and community organisations.

· A willingness to learn about career opportunities offered by the modern construction and wider built environment sector.

· We would expect Senior Coordinator to be experienced practitioners who can take responsibility for a significant area of work, proactively driving good practice across organisation and demonstrating a constructive and solutions-focussed leadership

Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming young people’s lives London.

Construction Youth Trust is an ambitious and innovative charity whose mission to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and achieve their full career potential. Social mobility is at the heart of our work, and we prioritise working with young people from low-income backgrounds and those who are facing significant barriers to employment.

We help young people recognise their potential, develop their confidence and skills and discover career opportunities never previously presented to them. Through our long-standing partnerships with employers in the construction and built environment sector (over 200+ across London), we connect young people to relatable role models, world of work experiences and ultimately rewarding jobs and apprenticeships. The built environment is at the forefront of the drive towards achieving net zero and future economic growth, offering young people substantial opportunity for career progression.

The Construction Youth Trust team works in a fast-paced environment, so we’re looking for someone who is well-organised, detail-oriented and will be proactive in finding effective solutions. You should have excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships and a willingness to learn.

At the Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We are looking for candidates who share our dedication to this commitment. All roles involve safer recruitment practices therefore an Enhanced Disclosure with Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be carried out.

We strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive team is vital to our work. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals from a minority ethnic background and/or those with a lived experience of the young people we support.

What we offer:

You’ll be eligible for many of our benefits including:

· 25 days annual leave per year, plus an additional “Day for You”, (pro rata for part-time or any period less than 1 year) which increases by a day each year after 2 years’ service up to a maximum annual leave entitlement of 30 days per year

· Opportunity to take a 6-week sabbatical after 3 years of service

· The Trust’s contributory pension scheme after three months – The charity will match your employee contribution up to 7%

· All travel expenses covered over and above your regular commute to and from work. Any extra travel for work purposes will be reimbursed.

· Access to Workplace Options EAP (a provider of employee support services)

· Opportunity to Work from Home

· Opportunity to take part in the wider team’s wellbeing and social activities

· A supportive Training and Development policy which encourages colleagues to develop as professionals and achieve relevant qualifications (e.g. CIOF’s Certificate in Fundraising).

How to Apply

If you are passionate about improving the life chances of young people, especially those facing disadvantage and exclusion, we'd love to hear from you! Please complete the application form and include a supporting statement (max. 500 words) explaining why you're interested in this role and how you meet the person specification.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: 25th July 2025. However, we reserve the right to close recruitment for these roles ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications. We may also interview candidates as we receive suitable applications and close the application deadline earlier if a successful candidate is found.

A second interview may also be required.

You can access the Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification for this role using the linked document on this site.

Salary: £36,910 - £44,160 per annum, dependent on experience, plus excellent benefits package

Hours: 35 per week

Contract: Permanent

Based: Home based with some travel to services required (estimated to be 1-2 days per month)

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Cranstoun is a social justice and harm reduction charity, working in the areas of substance use, domestic abuse, criminal justice, housing and young people. We deliver world-class services that rebuild lives. We’ve been making a difference since 1969 by combining our expertise with new, innovative approaches, and putting people at the heart of everything we do.

The Bid Writer will work in our Business Development Team, planning, developing and writing high quality bid submissions that convey the organisation’s mission, values and expertise to commissioners and funders.

You will be responsible for coordinating strong tender submissions, resulting in successful outcomes. You will help ensure Cranstoun retains all existing contracts and wins new business, in line with the organisation’s strategic plans and targets for growth.

Within this role, you will work collaboratively with a variety of internal stakeholders, using exceptional writing and interpersonal skills to capture and convey Cranstoun’s approach to delivering services across a variety of areas.

We are seeking a confident self-starter, with demonstrable experience of high quality writing and clear evidence of successful outcomes in a business development context (70% success rate). The successful candidate will welcome the opportunity to tackle challenges and adopt a solutions-focused approach.

Above all, you’ll be interested in becoming part of a diverse, energetic team, committed to delivering innovative, person-centred services that make a tangible difference to people’s lives.

This post is subject to a Standard DBS Disclosure.

To download an application pack, please visit the website via the apply button.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: Sunday 3 August 2025.

Anticipated first interview date: w/c 11 August 2025.

Anticipated second interview date: w/c 18 August 2025.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Registered Charity No. 1061582.

As Uplift’s Senior Political Adviser (Scotland), you will be a skilled advocate, strategist and communicator able to lead delivery of Uplift's Scottish political strategy. Your role will sit within Uplift’s Politics Team, although you will work closely with partner organisations in Scotland, and you will seek to build support for ambitious climate and just transition policies within the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government as well as supporting our engagement with MPs whose constituencies are based in Scotland. Scotland is at the forefront of the UK’s transition away from fossil fuels and the Scottish Government has a crucial role to play in delivering a fair transition for the North Sea that supports workers and communities. With Scottish Parliament elections taking place in May 2026, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team to secure support and action for a fair oil and gas transition in Scotland.

About Us

Uplift is a campaigning and research organisation helping to move the UK and Scotland towards a fossil fuel-free future and to support a just transition for workers and communities. At this crucial time for accelerating the shift away from oil and gas, we have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Political Adviser to join our team and lead our Scottish political engagement strategy.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Leading the execution of Uplift’s Scottish political strategy, and providing updates as required. 

• Seeking avenues for influence and engagement with Scottish parliamentary and legislative programmes, including delivering impactful events. 

• Engagement with Members of the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government Officials as well as cross party MPs who are from Scottish Constituencies. 

• Close collaboration with key Scottish partners, as well as engagement with stakeholders including think-thanks and caucuses

• Representing Uplift at events, and fora in and around the Scottish Parliament. 

• Developing briefings and communications suitable for a Scottish political audience.

• Line management within Uplift’s politics team. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Thorough knowledge of Scottish parliamentary procedures, policy-making and regulatory processes.

• A track record of securing political or policy changes.

• Highly organised, with experience in programme delivery, coordination, and administration

• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders and able to manage competing priorities 

• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills

• Motivation, initiative, exceptionally high standards, a collaborative approach.

• Ability to work independently and within a team who is based remotely. 

• A good understanding of Devolved or UK climate and energy policy.

• A strong commitment to Uplift’s mission and core values of equity and climate justice. 

Community Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator

Charity People are thrilled to be partnering with All People All Places (APAP) in their search for a new Community Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator; this is a newly created role that will lead on building meaningful relationships across the local community to generate new income and increase engagement.

"All People All Places is a small, locally focused homelessness charity working across Enfield and Haringey. We provide vital services including a day centre, advocacy and casework, and a small year-round night shelter. We work in close partnership with local agencies and are a trusted gateway service for those facing homelessness. This role is key to helping us grow our reach and impact through community-driven support."

George Dunstall CEO, All People All Places

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a mission-led organisation tackling homelessness as it presents locally. You'll lead on community fundraising and engagement, working with schools, faith groups, local businesses and individuals to inspire support and deliver impactful campaigns.

The Role

• Salary: £34,000-£38,000 FTE (£20,400-£30,400 actual)
• Part-time: 3 or 4 days per week (0.6-0.8 FTE)
• Location: Hybrid between home, office and within the local communities of Edmonton, Enfield
• Contract: 12-month fixed term with view to permanent extension
• 26 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing fund for hobbies or self-care
• Training and development budget
• Cycle to work scheme and travel card loan
• 5% employer pension contribution

This new role will be at the centre of community fundraising; building relationships, coordinating events, and delivering campaigns that raise awareness and income. You'll also lead on the development of APAP's annual fundraising campaign and support the upcoming rebrand and communications strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with community groups, schools, and local businesses.
• Lead and develop community fundraising activities, events and opportunities.
• Develop and deliver APAP's annual fundraising campaign.
• Create engaging content and stories to showcase impact.
• Steward donors and fundraisers with warmth and professionalism.
• Taking a lead on organisational communications and developing targeted communications to reach existing and new audiences.
• Collaborate with the CEO and wider team to align fundraising with strategic goals.
• Develop a variety of relevant resources for use across different audiences
• Develop, implement and monitor 'supporter journey' processes.

Top 3 Priorities for the First 6 Months

• Develop and deliver a refreshed annual fundraising campaign.
• Build a network of community supporters and local partnerships.
• Embed new branding and messaging into community engagement and communications.

About You

We're looking for someone with proven experience in community fundraising and engagement, someone who can build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups and communicate with clarity and warmth. You'll be confident managing multiple priorities independently and bring creativity and energy to campaigns and supporter engagement. Experience with Canva or similar design tools is a plus, as is familiarity with fundraising regulations, or a willingness to learn.

Closing date: Friday 25^th July

If this role inspires you to make your next career move, please get in touch with to find out more about how to apply. Closing date: Monday 21st July Interview Date: w/c 28th July

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an award-winning international humanitarian and development organisation. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we take action and raise awareness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

We are looking for an ambitious, results-driven fundraiser to join our UK partnerships and philanthropy team and help us increase our income from trusts, foundations and high net-worth individuals in order to support the people we serve.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND PURPOSE OF THE POST

As part of our ambitious plans to significantly increase private fundraising, we aim to achieve a step-change in our income from partnerships and philanthropy.

As Major Giving Officer, you will:

• Collaborate with the Global Specialist in Major Giving (based in the UK) on the delivery and implementation of an ambitious major-giving programme for HI UK, encompassing trusts & foundations, major donors and corporates, in line with UK and Federation priorities.
• Research and identify opportunities, write proposals and secure five- and six-figure major gifts from a diverse and sustainable base of major givers from the these income streams.
• Provide excellent cultivation of prospects to produce committed, long-term donors.
• Manage existing partnerships and donors to a high standard.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General

• Work closely with the Global Specialist in Major Giving and the other Major Giving Officer to further develop major giving as a sustainable income stream in the UK, including launching and running a Capital Campaign.
• Manage data relevant to your role, keeping our database (CRM) up to date and accurate, and mining it for new prospects.
• Build your knowledge of the wide range of our work – both thematically and geographically – so you can communicate and present with expertise to donors and prospects.
• Attend relevant networking groups, external events and meetings to make contacts and represent HI UK.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of high-quality cultivation events for prospects and donors.
• Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required.

Trusts, foundations and high net-worth individuals

• Update existing research and carry out new research to find our top trust, foundation and high net-worth individual prospects, prioritising six-figure and multi-year donors.
• Connect directly with targeted prospects through networks, introductions and events.
• Build relationships with prospects through personalised communications: face to face, on the phone and written.
• Deliver excellent relationship-management to existing partners and donors to ensure loyalty and year-on-year renewal.
• Produce high-quality and engaging proposals and presentations for meetings with prospects and donors. 
• Write and submit approximately two high-quality proposals per month for five- or six-figure sums (multi-year donations preferable) from targeted trusts and foundations.
• Source information about each project’s impact and write and submit regular reports according to the agreement with each partner organisation or individual.
• Ethically screen our prospects, in line with our ethical standards and processes.
• Liaise with the Federal fundraising team in Lyon for project content.

Other duties

• Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with HI UK colleagues, the Federal fundraising and communication teams, and Major Giving counterparts in other HI national associations in Europe and North America.
• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and high standards.
• Keep up to date and adhere to any changes in legislation, regulatory procedures, innovation, best practice and industry standards in relation to private fundraising.
• Any other activities commensurate with the level of the post, as may be required by the Global Specialist in Major Giving.

Equal opportunities policy

HI UK is committed to diversity and inclusion. We recognise that discrimination shapes the opportunities that many people have in society and that people have different needs in order to realise their full potential. Addressing this requires organisations to be proactive in creating environments that encourage the inclusion and development of all. Though we still have a long way to go, inclusion is central to our identity at HI UK and we are strongly committed to the continuous work that it requires.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds, to help make us more representative. If you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.

Hours: 22.5 – 3 days flexible

Salary £40k FTE

Location: Remote working with some travel for meetings. Based preferably between Birmingham and Manchester.

Contract Type: Permanent

Make a real difference—join a team that’s changing lives.

At Fuel Bank Foundation, we’re united by a shared mission: ensuring no one must choose between heating and eating. Every day, we provide urgent support to people in fuel crisis—offering emergency financial help, expert advice, and long-term advocacy to drive systemic change.

But we don’t stop there. We also invest in our people—because the wellbeing and development of our team is at the heart of our impact. If you’re passionate about delivering meaningful change, this is your chance to be part of something special.

The Opportunity: Change & Improvement Support Lead

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused Change & Improvement Support Lead to join our team. In this role, you’ll help drive our transformation agenda—supporting projects that improve operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and enable us to better serve those who rely on us.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Change & Improvement and colleagues across departments, ensuring projects run smoothly, stakeholders are engaged, and changes are implemented effectively. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with project and change experience, strong analytical skills, a passion for problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, people-first improvements

What You’ll Do:

• Project & Change Coordination:
  Support and coordinate a range of change initiatives—maintaining accurate documentation, managing risks, and tracking progress.
• Business Analysis:
  Translate business needs into clear, practical solutions; develop BRDs; and help ensure the right improvements are delivered.
• Testing & Implementation:
  Support user acceptance testing (UAT), write test scripts, and assist with rollouts, training, and post-implementation reviews.
• Process Improvement:
  Map and redesign processes for greater efficiency, clarity, and impact—collaborating with teams to embed change.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Communicate change effectively across the organisation and foster a culture of shared ownership and continuous improvement.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Help collect and analyse project data, identify root causes of issues, and track success against KPIs and impact metrics.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience supporting or delivering business change or improvement projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen analytical mindset.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and process mapping tools (e.g., Visio).
• Understanding of project life cycles, change methodologies, and user testing processes.
• A flexible and resilient approach—able to prioritise, adapt, and stay calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—you’ll be someone others trust and enjoy working with.
• A real passion for purpose-led work and a belief in our mission.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation creating real social impact.
• Work with a passionate, collaborative team where your voice is heard.
• Enjoy flexibility, trust, and a strong focus on wellbeing.
• Grow your skills in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Ready to help us make the UK free from fuel crisis?
 

We’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you're the right fit for this role.

Fuel Bank Foundation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

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