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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk & Assurance Manager to join our Chief Executive Office. You will provide high quality support to the Head of Audit, Risk & Governance in the implementation and oversight of effective risk management and assurance policies and procedures for the whole organisation.
You will attend the Audit & Risk Committee and other board committees from time to time to present on risk and assurance. With experience of delivering 2nd line risk and assurance activities within large, complex or heavily regulated organisation, you will be effective in building professional relationships and influencing and collaborating with colleagues from all disciplines and at all levels.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
- Your main objectives is to support the board and senior leadership team in ensuring the charity continues to deliver high-quality, safe, effective and financially sustainable services for vulnerable children now and in the longer-term;
- Under the guidance of the Head of Risk, Audit & Governance, and in collaboration with key stakeholders across the organisation, coordinate and manage the implementation and ongoing development of the charity’s risk management framework; risk policies, risk appetite statement; “risk universe” and board assurance framework / assurance map;
- Undertake deep dive risk assessments and provide assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls from time to time as required by Audit & Risk Committee;
- Undertake a quarterly review of key financial controls and report findings to the Finance, Finance, Investments & Resources Committee and Audit & Risk Committee;
- Monitor and report on the implementation of agreed management actions designed to strengthen risk mitigation strategies / close compliance gaps and provide assurance on these to SLT and trustees.
- Prepare the risk update for SLT, the board and each of its committees including risk heat maps and key risk indicators for the charity’s principal risks.
- Establish effective working relationships with other second line risk, quality and compliance functions and periodically monitor the effectiveness of their activities.
- Liaise with SLT directors to ensure departmental risk registers are in place and appropriately maintained.
- Facilitate risk workshops and provide online training on TCT’s risk management policy and procedures. Meet regularly with risk owners to review risk responses and progress with actions. Ensure there is an effective process of escalation of significant risks to SLT and trustees;
- Prepare an annual review of the effectiveness of internal control and risk management for the Audit & Risk Committee;
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
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Terms and Conditions
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens Advice 1066 is looking for an organized and capable Project Manager to oversee the delivery of our advice initiatives, focusing primarily, but not exclusively, on our energy service. This role is essential for ensuring our projects meet their charitable goals in Hastings, Rother, and the surrounding areas.
What You'll Be Doing: Project Oversight and Delivery
You will manage the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they run efficiently, meet targets, and adhere to our quality standards and organizational values. This is a practical management role requiring attention to detail and good communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure effective setup: Establish all necessary processes, IT systems, and regular meetings required for successful project delivery.
- Reporting and Monitoring: Set up and execute regular data reporting for funders. Monitor project progress against targets, identifying and addressing issues early, and escalating serious concerns to senior management when needed.
- Staff Coordination: In consultation with advice supervisors, schedule client calls and home visits for energy advisers.
- Performance and Quality: Monitor adviser performance regarding client satisfaction and adherence to project procedures. Provide necessary guidance and training to advisers.
- Quality Assurance: Work with advice supervisors to develop consistent templates and scripts for advisers, ensuring the advice meets all required quality standards.
- Communication: Prepare case studies and presentations on projects as required, including delivering presentations to various audiences, both online and in-person.
- Compliance: Ensure projects are delivered fully in line with the ethos of CA1066 and its business plan.
- General Tasks: Carry out other project-related tasks as required to maintain smooth operations.
Closing date
14th November 2025
Please note: Applications may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
About CA1066
We provide a range of advice services across East Sussex, helping people through education, health preservation, and the relief of poverty. We value sensible, effective service delivery and a supportive working environment.
Inclusion: We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBT+ and non-binary people, and people from racial minority communities.
For any queries please email us.
About Demos
Demos is a highly respected cross-party think tank with a unique approach to making policy to solve our long term problems. Building on nearly 30 years of creativity, ideas and impact, Demos’s mission is to upgrade democracy: rebuilding the relationship between citizen and state. Our work explores the elements of a ‘New Deal’, in which power is devolved, citizens participate in policy making, and together as a nation we find answers to the challenges of our century.
About Waves
Demos is leading the largest trial of digital democracy in Britain.
Trust in politics and politicians is in crisis. Only 24% of people trust politicians to make decisions in the best interests of the country. Polarisation is increasing. At the same time, people want to be involved in the public policy decisions that affect them.
Waves is a €1 million project trialling new technology in local democracy, launched to bring people together to tackle contentious local issues and strengthen trust in local government. Thousands of local people will have the opportunity to shape local government policy on an issue affecting their area.
New AI-powered technology is intended to make it easier, cheaper and quicker for participants to have their say, identify areas of consensus, discuss difficult issues and work through trade-offs together.
We are working in partnership with two trailblazing councils who are both embracing the opportunity to put the public at the heart of their policy making. The trial will begin in the London Borough of Camden to co-develop an approach to adult social care. The trial will then move on to South Staffordshire District Council as they develop an inclusive engagement process to prepare for their next local plan. The partners will also support a further 25 councils to observe and learn from the process so that they too can use the tools in the future.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced programme manager who can steer Waves from now until it completes in December 2026.
You would be joining the programme at a pivotal time as we move from the ‘set-up’ and ‘co-design’ phases of the first 6-months, to the start of the first of our two trials running sequentially over the next 11 months, before moving to a final ‘impact phase’ of dissemination of our toolkits, technology and learning in the final 6 months.
Programme management of Waves means ensuring that the whole project stays on track – on time and on budget – throughout its delivery. There are 5 partners, a number of suppliers and many moving parts, so it is critical that we find someone who can work across the whole programme, anticipating who needs to do what and by when, and ensuring that the programme is delivered successfully so we can draw learnings from it to share widely across the local government, democracy, and tech sectors.
It is worth bearing in mind that Waves is a ‘test and learn’ trial of a new deliberative democratic process using existing and new technology. Therefore, the team is committed to learning from the project and being comfortable with the uncertainty of not knowing exactly what the outcomes are going to be.
What you'll need to be sucessful
The types of knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for are below. We welcome a range of applications which include at least some of these attributes.
- Demonstrable experience managing an equivalent programme in terms of complexity, scale and partners with a solid understanding of project management methods.
- Understanding and commitment to the mission of the programme – motivated to tackle issues of low trust in democracy among UK citizens with digital democratic platforms and deliberative processes a crucial part of the solution.
- Team management, interpersonal and communication skills – ability to lead and motivate a team with diverse skills and priorities to deliver a programme of great complexity and uncertainty, including fostering collaboration and trust, managing conflicts, maintaining transparency and empowering different partners to perform effectively.
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills – the ability to align activities with overall programme objectives, making informed decisions based on programme lead and partner inputs and, where possible, data and analysis, and drive the programme towards successful outcomes.
- Ability to identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies and manage issues that may arise during the programme lifecycle – ideally in an innovation context, one working with diverse partners with different ways of working or when using technology/ conducting trials with the public.
- An interest in, and comfort working with, innovative technologies that utilise AI and collect data, as well as an understanding of the risks and sensitivities surrounding the use of AI, among the public and within the public sector.
- Experience of owning and managing a large-scale budget, conducting calculations when there are changes from the plan, and maintaining clear and robust tracking of expenditure to ensure financial accountability.
- Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing circumstances, solve problems creatively and maintain momentum and energy during challenging situations.
- Highly collaborative, with a commitment to teamwork and inclusivity.
Application and selection process
To apply, please provide the following through our application form:
- an anonymised CV (with any references to your name and personal details removed)
- answers to four screening questions (up to 250 words each)
- a completed copy of our diversity monitoring form (optional)
All applications will be evaluated and graded anonymously to minimise bias in our screening process.
Questions?
If you have any further questions or aren’t sure if the role is right for you, please feel free to reach out to us and we would be happy to answer any queries.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Salary: £38,346 -£42,545 per annum (depending on experience and skill level)
Level: Manager Band A
Contract length: Permanent
Location: Remote/ Hybrid – Oxfordshire preferable but open to other locations within catchment area, flexible working.
Responsible to: Programme Manager Catchment Partnerships, or directly to
Assistant Head of Improving Rivers / Head of Improving Rivers
About Thames21
Thames21 is an environmental charity which works across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis by restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them.
Diversity at Thames21
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.
Purpose of the job
To drive forward Thames21’s ‘Thames Valley’ (broadly Oxfordshire/ Buckinghamshire/ Berkshire) catchment areas programme in line with our 5-year plan and future strategies ensuring appropriate integration across Thames21 and partner organisations. This includes building and sustaining a team to reduce diffuse pollution, increase biodiversity, improve water quality, and support agricultural businesses to deliver environmental improvement works and nature friendly farming practices.
The postholder requires operational experience and knowledge at catchment scale as well as project and people management experience. They will take a strategic overview of the programme and guide our growth in the thematical and geographical area, with a particular focus on the following outcomes.
- Work with 20 farmers each year to reduce diffuse pollution at source and flood risk.
- Offer advice on nature-based solutions and grant funding to farmers and landowners.
- Plant 30,000 trees annually.
- Input and support the achievement of other applicable 5-year plan targets. i.e. River restoration and catchment scale monitoring.
- Increase Thames21 presence in the Thames Valley, identifying opportunities, supporting, and complimenting the work of other NGOs and regional Rivers Trusts.
The role is a relatively new area of work for Thames21 and may consist of supporting a range of projects and programmes including Catchment Partnerships, Farm Clusters and Natural Flood Management.
Finally, the postholder will take a lead in progressing Thames21’s resilience strategy i.e. working closely with the Fundraising Team, the Catchment Partnership Team, and partner organisations to increase private and public investment to deliver healthy resilient rivers and catchments.
Additional requirements may include supporting other Thames21 projects and funding applications, as the need arises.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
You will oversee and manage the delivery of diverse projects. You will also develop your team’s scope, strategy and action plan in order to grow the team to deliver 5-year plan targets work closely with expert (e.g. statutory bodies, authorities, NGOs and academics) and non-expert (e.g. community groups and volunteers) stakeholders to develop, fund and deliver projects within the catchments, and oversee their management. You will also work closely with the Assistant/ Head of Improving Rivers and other members of the Thames21 team to develop funding applications and steer the direction of the catchment areas.
Tasks include:
Programme Development & Integration
Develop and expand the Thames Valley catchment programme in line with Thames21’s 5-year strategy, ensuring integration with other teams.
Funding & Financial Management
Secure diverse funding sources and manage project budgets, including financial reporting and cost tracking to meet objectives.
· Project & Risk Management
Lead project delivery, monitor progress, and identify risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued success.
Team Leadership & Staff Development
Manage and support staff through training, appraisals, workload balancing, and adherence to health and safety requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, funding bodies, landowners and other external stakeholders.
Technical & Farm Advisory Support
Provide farm advice, generate reports (including GIS mapping), and maintain a database of visits and environmental opportunities.
Catchment-Based Approach Advocacy
Promote and apply catchment-based principles internally and externally in water and land management.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and broader regulatory requirements across all projects.
Information & Data Management
Maintain accurate documentation and project data systems, supporting transparency and accountability.
Promotion & Communications
Support production of publicity materials and represent Thames21’s work to broader audiences.
Other Duties
This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description.
For more information, please refer to the attached job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are excited to be recruiting a Grants and Funds Engagement Manager to join our small but ambitious team. Reporting to the Head of Charity, you’ll play a key role in delivering our bold three-year strategy, driving meaningful impact for patients, their families and staff by managing our evolving grants programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing charity at a crucial stage in its development. As part of our team, you’ll help shape how we fund projects, communicate their impact, and uncover unmet needs that will inform future fundraising appeals and strategic priorities.
We’re looking for someone who is flexible, proactive, and ready to get involved in a variety of tasks. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can confidently juggle multiple priorities, we would love to hear from you.
You will oversee our Special Purpose Fund (SPF) portfolio, working closely with staff teams to help shape and deliver high-impact projects, ensuring funds are used effectively and in line with organisational priorities and guidance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery. You will lead on strengthening our grants processes and systems, and work collaboratively with colleagues across Charity Finance, Fund Advisors, Divisional Directors, and the wider team to ensure funds make a real difference where they are needed most.
A key part of this role involves working in partnership with St George’s Hospital Charity on joint funding opportunities and shared initiatives across our hospital group.
This role will deputise for the Head of Charity when required and represent the Charity across all areas, not limited to Grants. You will be ready to step up and take on broader responsibilities as needed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Wildlife & Countryside Link is a coalition of 90 nature charities.
We are looking for a creative, energetic, diplomatic and organised campaigner and events manager who can help us integrate policy-focused public campaigns with major events.
In 2024 and 2025, we led planning for Restore Nature Now (the biggest UK nature march ever) and the Wild Summit (a major event at Bristol Beacon). We would like to make events like these lynchpin moments in our collective campaigning for nature.
Working with major charities, corporate partners and decision-makers, are you the person with the diplomacy, organisation and vision to lead planning and delivery of major public events and campaigns in a way that is more integrated and powerful than ever before?
You would be joining a small, dynamic Link team, but working with partners from across the nature charity sector and beyond. Please do apply if you would like to be at the forefront of nature-campaigning in the UK.
To apply, please send your CV, with a short covering letter and a completed diversity monitoring form by 9am on Monday 3rd November 2025.
Interviews will take place w/c the 10th November 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The key aspects of this important new role are supporting membership, championing communications and impact, and overseeing youth engagement, which you will lead on at an organisational level, working closely with senior colleagues.
As a membership organisation, the role of Head of Membership & Impact is crucial to the core mission of our charity, and forms part of our core team, working closely with both our CEO and Head of Partnerships & Grants, with support from your line reports.
Membership: You will oversee our membership process of our 170 members, from new joiners to member training and networking provision. The responsibilities of membership are varied, but include
- Ensuring a rigorous membership onboarding, survey and renewal process
- Designing and facilitating a comprehensive membership and events offer that meets members’ needs and fulfills our commitments from funders;
- Maintaining strong direct relationships with members, and overseeing the work with supplementary schools
Impact & Communications: You will lead YCF’s impactful communications and reporting. Responsibility areas will include:
- Overseeing YCF’s collection and effective use of our CRM and data, including about members
- Developing and writing effective and impactful reporting and storytelling of YCF’s work
- Embedding effective communications across YCF’s team
- Overseeing YCF’s online presence, including social media and our website
Youth engagement: Finally, you will oversee YCF’s youth engagement, via the following areas:
- Overseeing the delivery of our Young Ambassadors programme, in coordination with a leading youth social action provider, in line with best practice
- Facilitate and develop impactful opportunities for young Camdeners to have a say in decisions that impact them
You will also be a key leader at YCF and a core member of the SMT, managing two part-time staff members. You will champion the areas of membership, impact and communications and youth engagement across YCF and with external stakeholders. You will be called upon to represent the organisation in key spaces, including with Camden Council, key funders, and elsewhere.
This post is subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
About YCF
Young Camden Foundation is a registered charity, established in 2017. YCF is supported by a number of important stakeholders, including the John Lyons’ Charity, corporate partners and Camden Council, and is a proud member of the national Young People’s Foundation Trust. YCF works on behalf of our 170+ Camden members, who serve thousands of children and young people across our borough, working regularly with all local stakeholders, from local MPs to community leaders.
Under our new strategy for 2025-28, A Stronger Camden for Young People, we are clear on our strategic objectives for the next three years. Led by our CEO Daisy Srblin, and Chaired by Martin Pratt CBE, our small but mighty team punches above its weight in our borough, supporting our members and the children and young people they serve across our borough.
Essential and desirable criteria
The essential criteria we are looking for are as follows:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience of report writing
- Confidence and experience in handling data, and generating reports from data
- Experience of using Salesforce, Mailchimp / similar CRM effectively
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to successful manage a busy and diverse workload
- Experience generating and leading on social media / website content
- A commitment to the core values of YCF’s work: collaboration, community, equality and sustainability
- A collaborative approach to work
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
It would also be desirable, but not essential, if the candidate has:
- Previous experience working with voluntary and community groups and/or public sector organisations
- Experience working with young people
- Line management experience
- Understanding / professional or lived experience of the lived context of Camden
- Experience planning, facilitating and delivering events
- Experience of design software, such as Canva
We know that skills and experiences come in different forms, so if you’ve got a range of our essential criteria, and a willingness to learn, there are training and education opportunities at YCF to train you up in post.
Please review the attached Job Description for full details of this role and its responsibilities.
What we offer
We firmly believe you’ll be working in one of the best teams in the sector, with a collaborative and supportive culture. But you’ll also benefit from:
- 25 days of annual leave per year
- In addition, your birthday off as paid leave, and office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 360 Wellbeing, including free in-person counselling sessions and 24/7 online and telephone GP
- Training and development opportunities throughout the year
- Free gym access and access to free creative and fitness classes as part of our Labs membership
- Access to unlimited tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit each day, and access to on-site showers
- Discount on food and drink in Camden Stables Market
Please click 'Apply now' for details regarding application for this role.
YCF is a membership organisation, supporting 170+ Camden-based charities and CICs that offer services and support to children and young people.

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The Diocese of Peterborough is entering an important new phase as we continue to seek God’s vision for our future. Like many dioceses, we have faced challenges in recent years, particularly following the pandemic. Yet we see this as a time of opportunity to renew our mission, strengthen our churches, and grow in faith and hope for the future.
Our focus is to resource, encourage, and equip local churches and their leaders to grow and flourish, bringing the hope of Jesus to their communities. Building on the good work already happening in our churches and schools, and under the leadership of the Bishop and her leadership team, we are committed to using our resources boldly and intentionally across the Diocese.
To help us do this, we are appointing a Programme Manager to support our emerging change programme. Reporting to the Diocesan Secretary / CEO and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Diocesan staff, Deaneries and Parishes, this role will apply programme management skills to deliver change effectively across the Diocese.
There is potential for the post to develop into a more senior role. The post is funded by the national church for 3 years, but the expectation is that it will become a permanent role in the Diocesan structure.
Closing Date: midnight on Friday, 31 October 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 12 November
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working within the Development and Outreach Department, (responsible for fundraising, marketing and communications) the Partnerships Team crafts and steward collaborations with companies and brands, in the UK and globally, to generate significant income, raise awareness of WDC brand and work and advocate for positive action.
The Partnerships manager:
- is responsible for developing and implementing a strategy, alongside the corporate engagement lead, to deliver an agreed annual income target, across charitable and trading activities and facilitate valuable in-kind support for WDC.
- is required to expertly research, develop, manage, and enhance relationships with new and existing partners across a diverse range of sectors.
- will be an adept communicator, capable of thinking on their feet, delivering inspiring pitches with authority and securing buy in from colleagues across WDC, and external stakeholders.
- will lead a varied and exciting area of fundraising, covering a diverse range of activities and opportunities which involves balancing the needs of WDC colleagues with external partners.
A world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free

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Job title: Events Manager
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours) a week - must be able to work some weekends and evenings
Length of Contract: Permanent
Salary: £29,250 per annum (gross) for a 37.5 hour working week, plus 5% employer pension contribution
Probationary Period: 4 months
Location: Bridge 5 Mill, Ancoats, Manchester
Closing date: 5pm on Monday 10th November
Interview date: Wednesday 19th November
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Responsible to: Bridge 5 Mill’s Board of Trustees
ROLE
An exciting role focused on growing and supporting the range of events that take place in Bridge 5 Mill, being first point of contact with potential hirers of our events spaces, supporting our community of tenants and users, and supporting Bridge 5 Mill’s day to day operations, including reception, marketing and social media.
BACKGROUND
Bridge 5 Mill is a centre of social change in a historic 5 storey mill on the edge of Ancoats / Northern Quarter, comprising workspaces and event spaces. Our unique sustainable and ethical approach characterises our building and drives all our activities. Bridge 5 Mill is part of a family of organisations (part of the Fairfield Environment Trust, a registered charity) including the Kindling Trust, promoting ecological and social justice through a broad range of projects.
We have just fixed our broken lift. This is great news, as the period without a lift had a significant impact on our community of tenants, wider users and on our income from venue hire (with far fewer events able to take place during this time). This came on the tail of the Covid pandemic, which transformed how and when people use workspaces and events spaces.
We are now at a pivotal time to rebuild both our events program and our offer as a beautiful, ethical and central venue to hire, as well as exploring how to diversify our services. You will be an instrumental part in the development and growth of our activities and in overcoming these recent challenges.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a small dedicated team to help us deliver our vision. Alongside the Building Manager, your role will cover day to day operations, reception, events and marketing. You will be central to supporting events and our hirers, promoting our social change vision, and making Bridge 5 Mill a thriving community hub. We are looking for someone with experience of managing or promoting events, excellent interpersonal skills, energy and leadership.
MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE
Events and community building duties;
- First point of contact for enquiries about events or from potential hirers
- Liaise with hirers and event facilitators
- Build events collaborations and partners
- Assist with event setup and management
- Plan and deliver community, social change and revenue generating events
- Build a network with similar spaces in Manchester to strengthen collaborations
- Uphold excellent service and reputation for the venue
Marketing duties;
- Deliver marketing outputs to increase revenue streams and new opportunities
- Develop a portfolio of new corporate clients
- Promote Bridge 5 Mill services, events, campaigns, values and social impact
- Promote and support our community’s activities
- Build relationship with key partners, local groups and new collaborators
- Manage and build Bridge 5 Mill’s online presence and accounts
- Produce compelling content and assist with marketing materials
Reception and day to day operations duties;
- Assist with bookings and appointment scheduling
- Support a friendly and welcoming environment
- Greet and assist building users
- Answer queries, phone calls, respond to emails and messages
- Provide information about Bridge 5 Mill and promote our services
- Supervise the security of the building
- On-call duties requiring timely response by phone or visits to the Mill
- Be a first responder i.e. fire marshal, first aider…
General duties;
- Reflect the Group’s vision and principles
- Be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures
- Assist Bridge 5 Mill team with business reports and strategic planning
- Manage and work within allocated budgets
- Reporting progress to our Trustees
- Fulfilling any and all such other duties and assignments as may be required from time to time
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Competence, Skills and Knowledge;
Essential:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience of reception, hospitality or facilities operations
Experience of events organisation and delivery
Experience of marketing
Ability to engage people from a variety of backgrounds
Problem solving, proactiveness and leadership skills
Ability to prioritise tasks, good time management and organisational skills
Desirable:
Customer service skills
Experience of community building
Experience and skills in communications and publicity work
Experience in social media accounts management and content creation
Good administration and IT skills
Personal;
Essential:
Available for out of hours and weekend working
Awareness, understanding and enthusiasm for environmental and social change issues
Drive and enthusiasm to meet set objectives. A high degree of personal motivation and initiative, the ability to work under pressure, whilst working cooperatively in a team environment
Ability to learn on the job, and respond to possibilities and potential opportunities
Willingness and flexibility to undertake any relevant training required
Desirable:
Understanding of the social change and VCSE sector
Knowledge of the events and venue hires industry
Please send / attach a CV and a COVER LETTER.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing Date: 11 November 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 17 November 2025
Location: Hybrid working with multi-site working
across both Hospice sites, Selly Park and Erdington
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £37,627 - £41,363 per annum
DBS Requirement: Basic Check
Are you a visionary events professional who thrives on creativity, connection, and community? Do you want your work to make a real difference in people’s lives?
Birmingham Hospice is seeking an Events Manager to lead our talented team in delivering unforgettable experiences that raise vital funds and celebrate the compassionate care we provide across Birmingham.
At Birmingham Hospice, we’re united by a powerful mission:
To ensure everyone in our community can access the care of their choice at the end of life.
We’re a values-driven charity where people come first – whether it’s our patients, supporters, or colleagues. With exciting growth plans ahead, now is the perfect time to join us and shape the future of fundraising events in a role that blends purpose with professional development.
About the Role
As Events Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our fundraising strategy – leading a passionate team to deliver a diverse and engaging calendar of events that:
· Captivate our community
· Raise essential income
· Elevate our public profile
From flagship fundraising events to bespoke challenge experiences, you’ll bring innovation and strategic thinking to every project. You’ll work closely with the Senior Fundraising Project Manager to grow our events portfolio and explore new opportunities for income generation and supporter engagement.
What you will bring:
We’re looking for someone who is:
· Experienced in managing successful fundraising or mass participation events
· Driven by targets and thrives on exceeding expectations
· Inspirational in leading and motivating teams
· Creative in developing new ideas and opportunities
· Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship building
Why Birmingham Hospice?
· Be part of a supportive, inclusive values-driven, charity where your ideas are valued
· Enjoy a generous benefit package
· Make a real difference in people’s lives
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please visit the jobs portal on our website.
A UK driver’s licence, business insurance cover, and access to a car for work purposes is essential to this role.
Apply now and lead events that truly matter.
The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim. We value each person as an individual – whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters.
We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.
We believe that anyone with a terminal diagnosis deserves to live well and make the very most of the time that remains.


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People and Training Manager Part-time 21 hours (£45,500 pro rata) remote
Are you passionate about building feminist, people-centred workplaces? We're looking for a compassionate and organised People and Training Manager to lead our internal HR function at GFS. You'll manage day-to-day HR operations, coordinate recruitment and training, and act as the key point of contact for our outsourced HR partner.At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive.
About Girls Friendly Society
Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups.
As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process.
Why Join Us?
As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:
- Remote working with annual in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
- Long service leave after two years
- GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
- We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities
- 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Season ticket loan
- Annual EDI Learning Days
- Study time and personal training budget nto support your professional development
Key Dates
- Closing date: Noon, Monday 17th November 2025
- Informal Q&A (optional): 3pm on Tuesday 11th November 2025
- Interviews: Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd December 2025
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The Policy and Campaigns Officer will develop policy positions and campaigns that will help ensure that the needs, rights and priorities of those living with DMD are understood and acted on by decision makers, policy makers, parliament and government. The Officer will work closely with colleagues in the Policy and Communications team to support a cohesive and impactful approach to policy, engagement and communications.
Job Description
- To ensure that the charity’s policy and campaigning work is firmly grounded in the views and experiences of the DMD community and to ensure that they are consulted and involved in the development (and delivery where appropriate) of Duchenne UK’s policy positions and campaigns.
- To maximise the benefits of our existing relationships with civil servants, parliamentarians, policy makers, relevant organisations (such as NICE) and charity sector professionals and to create new relationships which help us to achieve our aims.
- To organise events and parliamentary activity working with parliamentary supporters and the DMD community.
- To devise low-budget campaigns aimed at creating positive change in policy, practice or attitudes that will improve the lives and outcomes of those living with DMD.
- To create campaign assets such as digital and social media content in collaboration with the communications team.
- To draft consultation responses, policy positions and occasional short reports summarising the findings of research we have conducted or commissioned.
- To monitor relevant government proposals and initiatives, identifying those likely to have a major impact on the lives of those living with DMD, and to seek to influence their development.
- To stay abreast of relevant academic research, build relationships with key academics and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Person Specification
Essential experience:
- Experience of working in a policy and/or campaigning role.
- Experience of writing for a range of audiences and using different channels to produce convincing, clear and succinct content across a range of platforms such as blogs, web and print.
- Experience of working with civil servants and parliamentarians.
- Experience of using digital and social media for influencing and campaigning purposes.
Desirable experience:
- Project management experience including initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating campaigns and organising events.
- Experience working in health and social care space, with pharmaceutical industry and/or a highly regulated industry and engaging with regulators.
Essential knowledge:
- Working knowledge of the healthcare system, regulatory framework and the social model of disability.
- Knowledge of how policy and legislation are developed in Westminster and Whitehall.
- Knowledge of campaigning techniques.
Essential skills and attributes:
- Highly motivated with a passion for improving the life outcomes of people living with DMD.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Ability to draw out the most salient features of complex issues and debates.
- Ability to analyse large amounts of information and produce easy to digest summaries and position statements.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Ability to build excellent working relationships both internally and externally.
- Good organisational and workload management skills.
- Proficient with all main Microsoft Office packages.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave + 8 days of public holidays (both pro rata)
- 3 days of office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Summer Fridays – half days on Fridays in July and August (pro rata)
- Flexible working policy
- Hybrid working
- Standard Employer Pensions contributions after 3 months
- Team wellness day and team away day
- Training and development opportunities
Terms and conditions
The appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an initial six-month period of probation, during which performance will be regularly reviewed.
The applicant must have the right to work in the UK and provide relevant ‘right to work’ documentation.
Relevant training will be provided during induction as well as opportunities to develop your career through experience of different aspects of the charity’s work and working with colleagues on new initiatives.
The organisation’s hybrid working policy is at the discretion of the line-manager during the first three months of employment, to support the induction process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an ambitious Account Manager to lead the relationships with some of our most prestigious corporate and charity clients, including our largest event series, the Macmillan Mighty Hikes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading sports events company and to rapidly progress as Threshold continues to grow.
We’ll be asking you to do this
- With the guidance of a Senior Account Director, lead a portfolio of bespoke sports events for some of the UK’s biggest corporate and charity brands
- Build close relationships with a number of clients simultaneously, earning the trust of stakeholders to develop the accounts towards renewal
- Maintain momentum with both internal and client teams, creating project timelines and weekly meetings (drawing up agendas and managing follow up actions to completion)
- Plan and execute the participant journey, managing the online registration system, inbox traffic, copy writing of email comms and creating event guides
- Support the creation of event branding (from brief to production to delivery)
- Process and transfer participant data to relevant parties ensuring GDPR compliance
- Shaping, presenting and managing budgets for additional activation plans that meet client objectives
- Create live event documents e.g. master schedules, info desk and crew briefing sheets
- On-site event management of the client relationship and front of house registration and info desk areas and crews
- Co-ordinate event debrief meetings and prepare final evaluation reports
Ideally, you’ll have
- 3+ years experience in a similar role (charities, events, mass participation sports)
- Proof of managing multiple stakeholders and driving projects forward
- Top class account management skills
- Solution driven
- Meticulous attention to detail and confident on Excel
- A proactive attitude, confident and motivated
- Experience in spinning lots of plates with brilliant time management
Skills that will help you succeed:
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to work independently and know when to escalate
- Super friendly and a good listener
- Exceptionally organized with clear and concise communication (verbally and written)
The package and other great stuff
SALARY: £32k to £38k per annum, dependent on experience
BONUSES: Potential for performance and company-related bonuses
HOLIDAY: 28 days (inc. bank holidays) plus time off between Christmas and New Year
PENSION: 5% employer contribution
WE LIKE TO KEEP PEOPLE HEALTHY
- Vitality Healthcare which includes:
- Discounted Apple Watch if you keep active regularly
- Up to 50% off a pair of trainers every year and free annual health checks
- Subsidised gym membership, free coffees and cinema tickets
- £250 challenge fund each year to put towards a challenge of your choosing
- Free entry into Threshold events and discounts for friends and family
- 1 additional day off for every weekend day worked on an event
- Free boot camps, Pilates, Yoga and afternoon energisers led by other Thresholdians
- Flexible time during the day to exercise or take time out
- Option to buy additional holiday at a discounted rate
- Free fruit and other treats in the office (and a well-stocked free bar)
WE LIKE BEING SOCIAL
- Annual 3-day business planning and celebration trip (fully funded)
- Programme of activity throughout the year from beach cleaning to tennis club to more active pursuits
- Regular catch-ups in the pub to put the world to rights
- Fun, welcoming and lively environment in a bright and social office
WE LIKE TO KEEP LEARNING
- Training from the best in the industry by working with an award-winning team
- Internal training sessions e.g. sales techniques, presentation, negotiation
WE LIKE TO GIVE BACK
- 5yr & 10yr long service rewards with additional annual leave and adventure funding
- Match Funding of up to £100 for any fundraising challenges you take on
- Volunteering days available each year upon request
FLEXIBLE HOURS: 9-5 pm core hours with option of early or late starts
TERM: Full-time contract, 5 days per week but open to suggestions subject to personal circumstance
LOCATION: Brighton office-based with potential for some remote working up to 2 days per week
START DATE: ASAP
WE WANT TO GET TO KNOW YOU
The recruitment process is a 3-parter. You are interviewing us as much as we are you and we will cover the important stuff, but also dig into the interesting stuff:
1. The written work: Submit an up to date CV and a cover letter about why you think you would be the ideal candidate for the job
2. An initial interview: We will then want to chat in person, online or on the phone to see if we think you would thrive at Threshold
3. The final test: If you make it through this far we’ll ask you to complete a task relevant to your role and come in to present it. We will also get you to meet a range of the team from senior and junior levels. Come armed with questions for us as well.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?
Humanity & Inclusion UK is looking for an ambitious senior fundraiser, with a track record of securing five- and six-figure major gifts, to join our UK Major Giving team and significantly increase our income from high-net-worth individuals, in order to support the people we serve.
You will have the opportunity to work in an international environment, create an impact in a crucial area of fundraising for our organisation’s future, and contribute to our life-changing work supporting people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups worldwide.
If you are a skilled relationship-builder with a track record of raising significant major gifts from high-net-worth individuals and a strategic mindset, we’d love you to join our small, friendly team.
Background Information and Purpose of Post
As part of our ambitious plans to significantly increase private fundraising, we are looking for a new strategic direction in securing relationships with and income from high-net-worth individuals.
The Philanthropy Specialist at Humanity & Inclusion UK is a new senior fundraising position with responsibility for planning, identifying, cultivating, and managing major donor relationships to secure significant funding, in line with the new global Major Giving Strategy 2026 - 2030.
The purpose of the post is to:
· Develop and deliver HI UK’s strategy for high-net-worth individuals.
· Lead on the new Capital Campaign, 2026-2030, for HI UK.
· Work closely with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and family foundations to develop high-value philanthropic partnerships and ensure sustained, long-term support.
· Secure five- and six-figure major gifts from a diverse and sustainable base of major donors.
· Develop your own prospect pipeline and provide excellent cultivation of your prospects to produce committed, long-term donors.
· Manage existing partnerships and donors to a high standard.
· Report to and collaborate with the Global Specialist in Major Giving (based in the UK) on the delivery and implementation of your own ambitious philanthropy strategy for HI UK, in line with UK and Federation priorities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Partnerships
You will have responsibility for developing a new strategy for high-net-worth individual support and you will lead the delivery of this strategy to secure high-value philanthropic partnerships under the responsibility of the Global Specialist in Major Giving.
Capital Campaign
Our new Capital Campaign will be an invaluable tool for you in developing funding from high-net-worth individuals in the UK. You will lead on its launch and recruit a Campaign Committee, stewarding them to deliver results.
Relationship Management
You will lead on the development and stewardship of long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and family foundations.
Income Growth
You will drive the growth of an existing pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and develop this pipeline with new supporters from our individual giving stream and philanthropists who are new to HI, to secure significant gifts.
Collaboration
You will work closely with HI's Global Specialist in Major Giving, HI UK Trustees, our Federal Major Giving team, and international colleagues, to develop compelling proposals and provide timely impact reporting.
Stewardship
You will ensure exceptional donor stewardship and provide a high-quality experience for supporters at every stage of engagement.
Cultivation events
You will initiate and run high quality cultivation events for your donors and prospects, to form part of their stewardship journey.
Data Management
You will accurately manage donor records, communications, and reporting through our CRM.
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.
Our vision is a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.



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