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Position: Head of Fundraising (12-Month Maternity Cover) 

Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 per annum, pension paid at 4% contribution 

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours p/w

Days of work: Monday – Friday; 9am – 5pm with TOIL-able hours in the evening or weekends when required 

Contract Type: Fixed Term- 12 months maternity cover

Benefits: 

• 6.6 weeks annual leave entitlement (25+8 Bank Holidays) 
• Enhanced sickness pay 
• Monthly independent therapeutic supervision, 
• Take your birthday off 

Location: Snowdrop Project, Castle Green, 7 Castle Street, Sheffield, S3 8LT 

Reporting to: CEO 

Collaborating with: Head of Finance and Resource, Head of Operations 

Direct reports: Communications and Donor Relations Manager, Community Fundraising and Events Manager, oversee 2x Freelance fundraisers

Closing date: Thursday 7th August at 9am

Interview dates: Interviews will be conducted W/C 11th August. 

Start date: October 2025

 Be part of something life-changing.

At Snowdrop Project, we support survivors of modern slavery to recover from their pasts and rebuild their futures. We were the first UK charity to offer long-term, community-based support for survivors—and today, we continue to lead the way in trauma-informed care, advocacy, and reintegration.

Now, we’re looking for a dynamic, innovative and creative Head of Fundraising (Maternity Cover) to help us grow our impact and drive our fundraising efforts to support more survivors of modern slavery.

About the Role

If you're someone who enjoys building and implementing strategic aims, leading with passion and wants to make a real difference in people’s lives, this could be the perfect role for you. 

We are looking for a confident, engaging and collaborative individual to join us as Head of Fundraising (12-month Maternity Cover) and drive our ambitious fundraising plan forwards.  

We are at a pivotal stage of our organisational and fundraising strategy. This role has an exciting responsibility to capture the importance of the work that Snowdrop does and drive forward our ambitious fundraising strategy, focusing on diversifying income streams that sustains and grows our support to survivors. 

You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills; experience of  fundraising; and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and prioritise rapidly changing lists of tasks.

We’re a small, supportive team, so you’ll have the chance to shape your own projects, bring your ideas to life, and see the real-world impact of your work. 

What You’ll Be Doing:  

You’ll lead our Fundraising Team and line manage our dynamic and engaged fundraisers, supporting them from planning inspiring activities and events to supporting local fundraisers and volunteers all whilst upholding Snowdrop’s values and fundraising best practice.

• This person will take the lead in delivering the next 12 months of Snowdrop’s fundraising strategy, driving forward strategic development, implementing learning and further developing the fundraising team to deliver on its fundraising ambitions in line with the wider organisational strategy.
• The Head of Fundraising role sits within the Senior Leadership team at Snowdrop and is responsible to contribute to the overall leadership, strategic management and continued development of the organisation
• Leading on creating strategies for attracting new corporate donors and partnerships alongside driving forward our well-established corporate volunteering programme
• This person will work alongside and support Snowdrop’s trusts and grants fundraiser and support on large grant applications where necessary 
• Line management of the Donor Relations and Communications Manager and Community and Events Fundraising Manager, alongside the supervision of two consultants

What We’re Looking For

  We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience in fundraising and leadership
• Are a confident communicator and leader who thrives meeting people and building relationships
• Are proactive, creative, and passionate about our work supporting survivors of modern slavery and exploitation
• Share our values of compassion, empowerment and collaboration

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a pioneering, survivor-focused charity making a real impact
• Work in a supportive, inclusive and values-led organization
• Have the freedom to bring your ideas to life and take ownership of your work
• Join a team that celebrates progress, values growth, and genuinely cares
• Receive a number of benefits including your birthday off and monthly therapeutic sessions

Please see the Job Description document for full details and the Person Specification 

How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and cover letter which details your suitability for the role (please read the instructions for completing the cover letter carefully) and answer a question about your right to work in the UK. CVs and cover letters will be screened and candidates will be shortlisted based on these.

We welcome every applicant and strive to create and promote inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us, and to be themselves at work. 

Applications close on Monday 4th August, 2025 at 9am and interviews will be scheduled for w/c 11th August 2025.

Please note- we will not be working with recruiters for this post. 

Full time (flexible working options available)

This position is community-based in Tameside with the flexibility to work from home at other times. Therefore, a strong knowledge of and proximity to the Greater Manchester area is essential.

Closing Date: 20 July 2025

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Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a creative and proactive individual with extensive data and evaluation experience to join us as our Senior Partnership and Innovation Officer.  In this role, you will work within the Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community (SSH CC), engaging with families, children, and local stakeholders to ensure impactful outcomes.

About Us

Save the Children UK believes that every child deserves a future. Whether in the UK or across the globe, we work tirelessly to provide children with a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. In times of crisis, we are among the first to respond and remain dedicated until the last child is safe. We prioritise meeting children's unique needs and amplifying their voices, delivering lasting results for millions, including those hardest to reach.

About Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community (SSH CC)

The SSH CC is dedicated to supporting children aged 0-19 years. We work in partnership with families and the wider community to empower young people to become the best versions of themselves. Our focus is on place-based interventions, systems change, and collaborative initiatives, fostering resilience and creating opportunities for children, especially those facing challenging circumstances.

About the Role

As the Senior Partnership & Innovation Officer, you will support the CEO in the progression of the Children's Community by developing and maintaining relationships with a wide range of community groups, organisations, partnerships and networks across the Children's Community, Greater Manchester and nationally. Working with local communities and partners, you will help generate the learning and evidence required to fulfil the national change strategy through the delivery, development and testing of effective and evidence-informed practice.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of community groups, organisations, partnerships and networks across the Children's Community, Greater Manchester and nationally.

• Support the development and delivery of SSH CC's Local System Change and innovation agenda.

• Capture and share learning from local delivery to support national influence, including the creation of case studies, events and resources.

• Share learning and identify opportunities to scale and support community best practice.

• Develop and manage effective communication strategies to raise the visibility of SSH CC. 

About You

To be successful, you should have:

• A strong background in engaging with families and communities to co-develop strategies and programmes.

• Experience in working collaboratively with partner organisations, building and managing partnerships in educational or community settings.

• Skilled communicator with the ability to adapt messaging across audiences and platforms, with a strong understanding and application of digital tools for data collection, analysis, and communications (e.g. websites, social media).

• A sound understanding of the impact of poverty on families and the systemic barriers communities face.

• A commitment to SCUK & SSH CC vision, mission, and values.

What we offer you:

Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others.  However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.

• We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.

• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. 

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working / Location:

This position is community-based in Tameside with the flexibility for remote working at other times. Therefore, a strong knowledge of and proximity to the Greater Manchester area is essential.

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here. 

We are looking for a highly skilled Programmes & Operations Manager with a minimum of three years’ administrative experience to provide professional, inclusive, and efficient administrative support across DanceSyndrome’s Community programme and operations. This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the weekly Community timetable, and all associated administrative processes, co-ordinating key systems, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to session bookings, CRM management, and team co-ordination.

This role is comprises of administration, and programme management.

1. POSITION IN ORGANISATION:

Reporting to the Head of Community

2. SCOPE OF ROLE:                                  

1. Administrative duties

2. Events administration

3. Programme management administration

4. Monitoring & evaluation administration

We particularly welcome applications from people from the Global Majority, people with disabilities, and older people.

Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health globally, tackling mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, testicular cancer.In our mission to stop men dying too young, we’re recruiting a Fundraising Executive to join our Irish team and help deliver our hugely successful annual charity campaign. 

This Is a Fixed Term Contract from July to December 2025.

You will be part of our vibrant and energetic team supporting our fundraising community and the delivery of the Movember campaign across Ireland. This is a hybrid role, with the option to work remotely but there will be the expectation to be in the Dublin Office two to three days weekly.We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Be the voice of Movember and the first point of contact for supporters in Ireland, responding to all telephone and email enquiries from our community in a fast and effective manner.
• Processing donations and gift matching requests efficiently.
• Supporting the Fundraising team on research, outreach, data management and project work as required.
• Supporting the management of the IE social media inboxes and fundraising pages.
• Identifying any patterns or issues with the website, and reporting these to the Fundraising Manager and Country Manager.
• Supporting our post-campaign thanking plan.
• Supporting office management; including collecting, processing and sending post, and ordering supplies to be used by the team.
• Responding to ad-hoc requests as needed.
• Helping execute the distribution of merch to our key supporters.
• Attending local events, where necessary, to give our fundraisers a remarkable experience, which can include work at evenings and weekends.

Support Fundraising Managers:

• Assist with tasks as required for to support driving income, specifically within Sport, Community and Workplace audience
• Identify and develop opportunities within identified community audiences to create a pipeline of new prospects in Ireland
• Secure new supporters to meet annual acquisition and income targets, and other organisational targets in line with the wider strategy
• Other tasks as assigned by Fundraising team to meet income and audience goals

For this role, you’ll need:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a relevant role, such as fundraising or customer services
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service
• Great organisation skills and ability to prioritise
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• To work well under pressure and to deadlines, with excellent attention to detail
• Be a great team player
• A high degree of self-motivation and initiative

Desirable:

• Experience using SalesForce and Asana

GOOD CAUSE:
Working for Movember, you’ll help raise millions for men’s health (not for a CEO’s bonus). And all those dollars do a whole lotta good. We’ve funded cancer research. Created lifesaving medicines. And helped make cancer treatments less “one-size-fits-all”, and more specific to each patient’s needs.

We’re even calling for governments worldwide to get it together on men’s health. By meeting directly with policymakers so they change the systems that change men’s health.

GOOD VIBES:
The vibes aren’t just for Fridays – even though we start weekends early nine months of the year. Here, it always feels like something big’s about to happen. Be it an office-wide surprise birthday party (with cake!) or an impromptu all-staff boogie.

Come the hairy season, the energy gets silly. We’re talking celebrity visits. Live stunts on-site for TV and radio. And when we hit a fundraising milestone, the office gong might even go off. And that means one thing: it’s conga time.

GOOD CREW:
Let’s just get this out of the way: big egos need not apply. We’re all about straight-up solid human beings out to do meaningful work. People who’ll help you reach career-best moments. And give you the freedom to get there the best way you see fit.

Hybrid remote working is the norm. And in the office, you can sit where you please. Who knows? On any given day you could even end up desk buddies with the man who started this all.

• Hybrid/Flexible working – we offer our team a split of home and office working
• An Employee Assistance Programme offering face to face counselling, plus legal and financial support
• Learning & Development opportunities
• A fun stimulating and collaborating culture, with company events
• Service awards after 3, 5 and 10 years
• Committees to join – Culture team, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Movember book group
• Half day Fridays for 9 months of the year (December to August)
• PRSA Scheme with 3% employer contribution

Boy, do we know the feeling of being judged. (Over how we look, and other things that shouldn’t matter.) Being different is how we started. And it’s also helped us raise $1 billion for men’s health. So, we know the power of diverse experiences, skills and perspectives.

Movember is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and workplace - a place where we can all be ourselves, and each have the equal opportunity to succeed and be recognised for our unique contribution. We value the experiences, skills and perspectives of all individuals and actively encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We make recruitment decisions based on applicants’ skills, experience and knowledge, ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Do you want to DO GOOD?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.

You will work alongside the team to plan, develop, promote and undertake a range of events and activities, support our grant-making process and interact with external stakeholders, suporters, families and the community.

• You will liaise with grant recipients, direct beneficiaries and our grant panel judges.
• Participate in multi-organisational community events - engaging on a 1 to 1 basis with healthcare professionals, corporate agencies and members of the public.
• You will act as an ambassador for the charity in all interactions and support the charity with a wide-range of operational and administrative duties, including helping to create and distribute electronic newsletters, updating our website and customer relationship management.

Experience,Skills and Knowledge 

• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, including experience in managing client data
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work
• A confidence to talk to a range of stakeholders, with the ability to adapt the approach to suit the situation
• A professional and friendly manner with a can-do attitude
• A pro-active and self-motivated approach to work well independently whilst being part of a team
• Ability and means to travel around the Greater Manchester area

Desirable

• Knowledge of the makeup and diversity of Greater Manchester
• Experience of hosting or supporting events

At Children’s University Trust, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive through learning beyond the classroom. We’re a small, passionate team with bold ambitions to expand our impact – and we’re looking for an equally ambitious Business Development and Community Partnership Manager to lead the way.

This is more than just a development role. It's about building sustainable growth strategies, forging powerful partnerships, and shaping a future where opportunity is no longer defined by postcode or circumstance.

As our Business Development and Community Partnership Manager, you will take the lead in shaping and implementing visionary, data-driven growth strategies across three vital areas:

• Place-based memberships with schools, universities, councils’ departments, and third sector organisations.
• Individual “at home” subscriptions for children in areas without direct Children’s University provision or those who do not engage with traditional education.
• Strategic business partnerships with corporates and SMEs, securing vital funding and in-kind support.

You’ll be a key figure in our next phase of growth — identifying new opportunities, building meaningful relationships, and helping us scale our reach across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business activity and revenue growth across all three strategic areas.
• Build a strong, inclusive pipeline of potential members, partners, and funders.
• Manage and nurture relationships from first contact through to long-term collaboration.
• Use data and insight to shape decision-making and report progress to the board.
• Be a passionate ambassador for Children’s University at events, conferences, and online.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a proven track record in income generation, partnerships or sales – all sector’s welcome!
• Is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.
• Is a strategic thinker with the energy of a new business developer.
• Has the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and the empathy to build trust.
• Brings a creative, collaborative, and resilient mindset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, flexible, remote-first environment.

Why Join Us?

• A unique chance to shape a growing national charity’s development strategy.
• A collaborative, driven team that values innovation and purpose.
• Flexible working, with one day a week in Manchester.
• An opportunity to truly change lives through education and opportunity.

If you’re excited by the chance to lead sustainable growth with purpose, and you want your work to matter, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a team creating a brighter future for children across the UK.

Are you looking to join a team that values people and partnerships and is dedicated to creating transformational experiences for our community?

Would you like to work for an organisation that values growth, with the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow in a collaborative and supportive culture?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone with great interpersonal skills and an advice background for the role of Advice and Advocacy Officer with Spring Community Hub.

The project aims to identify those in Welfare, Health, Wellbeing, Employment, housing, and/or food crisis who have had unresolved issues over a prolonged period and provide support for them to overcome the immediate crisis and work towards longer-term stability

The Advice and Advocacy Officer will provide holistic advice and advocacy to guests, supporting them on issues such as debt, welfare, housing, employment, and business support, in a trauma-informed and empowering way.

The postholder will be a key part of growing the Hub’s  Advice and Advocacy/ Pastoral / Wrap-around services, working as a team with our partners, providing support to guests and volunteers.

• Working with a Caseload of Guests on a 1-1 and group basis and providing support via multiple channels, including Telephone, Email, In Person, virtually, and other project locations, develop action/support plans

• Working with a caseload of guests to provide support/signpost

•  Facilitate group workshops, Coffee Mornings, and information sessions

• Provide Information, advice, guidance, and resilience

• Support for people facing hardship.

• Providing Support, Supervision, mentoring, and guidance to Volunteers in our Advice and Advocacy / Pastoral Teams

• Attend meetings/ events/Training/networking opportunities and  undertake outreach to promote the work of Spring Community Hub 

The post holder will be required to be flexible to the changing needs of the organisation and, as such, undertake tasks and responsibilities not specifically listed here but relevant to the smooth running of SCH, including general office and administrative tasks and aspects of service delivery, as directed by the CEO and Trustees.

We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of society. If this opportunity excites you and if you believe you possess the skills and experience we need, we look forward to hearing from you.

• Facilitate workshops ( Job Club/ Community Cafe/ Coffee Morning/ Information sessions  ) and Group Sessions - in person/ virtually 

• Support guests in the Centre and virtually, and undertake initial Assessments and follow-up Calls

• Represent Spring Community Hubs Service and project at relevant forums and meetings at a  local level

• Collate monitoring data from all project streams, providing regular updates to the Head of Compliance / Development 

• Contribute to providing information for funders and monitoring reports to the Head of Compliance and Development 

• Assist in the induction/ onboarding and support of volunteers 

• Assist in and facilitate Team Training Sessions, Workshops, Presentations, and Project meetings, and produce progress reports, papers, agendas, and minutes in line with direction from the Head of Compliance and Development 

• Develop and contribute to the creation, maintenance, improvement, and expansion of our range of debt, immigration, and welfare benefits information resources

• Contributing to building testimonials /case studies and impact measurement, and monitoring 

• Lead/ Support the team  with the design and development of resources for the benefit of all users of the debt and welfare benefits system, and help drive forward our safeguarding and co-production culture

• To work with the Head of Compliance and Development to ensure the quality of the support given by the team/volunteers through assisting  with case reviews, training, and development

• Research, analyse, and interpret relevant policies, legislation, and programmes related to the sector with the support of the Head of Compliance and Development 

• Work with the Head of Compliance and Development to proactively identify gaps in information provision across our programmes and implement solutions. 

• Working closely with the Head of Compliance and Development, Leadership / Service and Operations Team/  wider service and partners to ensure guests are supported.

Person Specification

• Experience delivering advice & Advocacy/ Wrap around care  in at least one relevant area,/Relevant qualifications for the post 

•  Understanding of trauma-informed and inclusive practice

•  Experience with group facilitation (desirable)

• Commitment to empowerment and diversity

• Willingness to undertake further training, including Information Advice and Guidance L2/L4 or as relevant to the role

• Experience in working with individuals who are experiencing significant poverty and may also have multiple and complex needs. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people.

• Experience in/willingness to learn the use of  databases for the recording, processing of advice given, and reviewing the quality of team records/ usage 

• Experience in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with external stakeholders

• IT Literate / Proficient in Microsoft/Google Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Slack, and experience with project management software / Communication tools (e.g., Zoho, Trello) is a plus.

• Time-management skills, with the ability to work successfully both alone and as part of a team

• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) with a wide variety of people at all levels, including statutory, voluntary, and other colleagues 

• Ability to organise and prioritise own work, especially when under pressure

• Ability to work accurately and confidently with figures (statistics) and with attention to detail

• Commitment to the concept of continuous improvement of procedures and practices

• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations and reinforce boundaries

• Ability to support people in managing difficult feelings, and communicate their needs effectively

• Knowledge of best practice for lone working, data protection, and safeguarding adults

• Ability to recognise and work within the boundaries of the role, including confidentiality, and the working protocols between agencies

• Strong sense of self, and ability to set and maintain boundaries, and lead by example 

• Ability to communicate effectively in person on a one-to-one basis and with groups, as well as over the telephone and in writing

• Excellent listening skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and others.

• Willingness to work outside normal working hours, as and when required.

• Understanding of the needs of disadvantaged, disaffected, and vulnerable people, and the ability to work with them in a positive way

• A clear commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and confidentiality

• Professional and positive approach, with a commitment to professional development and self-improvement.

• Ability to think and plan strategically to inform decision-making. 

• Qualifications, Training, or Relevant experience in IAG, Welfare Benefits, Housing, Immigration, Employment, Law, or Similar 

• Clear communication skills, face-to-face and on the phone, or via email

•  Ability to troubleshoot difficult situations and deal with them calmly, efficiently, and effectivel

• Knowledge of food security/poverty issues in the UK and working with diverse communities..

• Delivering projects relating to Social Change and Social Justice

• Willingness to undertake further training as required by Spring Community Hub.

• Commitment to the concept of continuous improvement of procedures and practices.

• A compassionate and empathetic approach, with a genuine interest in the well-being of others.

• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection and vulnerable adult support.

Responsible for staff/equipment 

Advice & Advocacy / Pastoral Team Volunteers  / Phone / Laptop

Reporting to…

The Head of Compliance & Development/ Chair of Trustees

Why Join us / Benefits

• A warm, welcoming, and passionate working environment

• People-focused with a friendly and supportive workplace culture

• We are a London Living Wage Employer

• An active commitment to equality and diversity

• We offer continuing opportunities for learning, and personal and Professional development together with regular supervision, training, and support for all our staff and volunteers

• Generous annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Company pension scheme

• Frequent team away days and celebrations, as part of a friendly and collaborative team.

Application Process:

1. Complete our Application form 

2. Submit your CV with a Supporting Statement.

3. Initial Telephone interview - shortlisted candidates will be invited for a Telephone interview

4. If you are shortlisted from the Telephone Interview, you will be invited to a formal interview, which will consist of the following: 

• A  Presentation topic will be shared with you in advance

• 60-minute Panel Interview with members of the SLT / Board of Trustees 

• Questions will be shared with you before the interview so that you can prepare. 

• Role-specific Practical Task

Yateley Industries is a unique and ambitious charity which has provided employment in our factory, training, accommodation and community engagement for disabled and neurodivergent adults for over 90 years. Our mission is to create a more inclusive society where everyone can thrive.

Under the new management, the charity has developed additional activities, including Community Hub, Food pantry and Café, and is looking to reestablish the design and printing roots of the organisation. We have a new set of trustees, a dynamic leadership team, a re-energised workforce and a strategy for the development of our site.

While our history is long, our fundraising journey has only recently begun. The dedicated fundraising function was only established two years ago and in that short time, we've grown income from under £60,000 to £300-350,000 per year. That’s a testament to what’s possible here - and it’s just the beginning.

An opportunity has arisen to join Yateley’s entrepreneurial management team in the position of Trusts & Grants Manager, taking over and further developing on the strong foundations that have been laid in the last few years. There is still much to build and plenty of challenges to navigate but we believe this is a once in a career opportunity to shape a high-impact, high-potential function from the inside out.

If you're ambitious and want to leave a legacy, this is your moment.

Join ARC Blackburn as our new Operations Manager and help lead a charity supporting people seeking asylum and refuge. This is your chance to combine hands-on leadership with a deep commitment to social justice in a frontline, community-led environment.

We’re looking for an experienced, compassionate, and highly organised Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of ARC Blackburn and support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services. You’ll lead our staff team, manage our internal systems, and ensure our services run smoothly, safely, and in line with our values.

ARC Blackburn has been a trusted source of support for people seeking sanctuary since 2004. Based in the heart of Blackburn, we provide casework support, social activities, English classes, volunteering opportunities, and advocacy – with a strong emphasis on lived experience and community involvement. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow our impact and continue building a strong, inclusive organisation.

About the Role

• Position: Operations Manager

• Location: Wesley Hall, Feilden Street, Blackburn BB2 1LQ (office-based, with some travel locally)

• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (occasional evenings/weekends)

• Salary: £34,000

• Contract: Fixed term – 3 years (with the potential to extend, subject to funding)

• Reports to: CEO

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ARC’s day-to-day operations and service delivery

• Line-manage the staff team and support their development

• Oversee internal systems including HR, finance, and facilities

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, GDPR, and health & safety

• Maintain financial records, monitor budgets, and support small fundraising activities

• Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Trustees to deliver on strategic goals

• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners

• Champion equality, inclusion, and trauma-informed practices in all areas of work

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a people-centred, fast-paced environment and who brings both attention to detail and a genuine passion for supporting displaced communities.

How to Apply

• Download the Recruitment Pack to learn more about the role and the person specification.

• Closing date: Monday 25th August at 10:00am.

• Via CharityJob, please send us your CV along with a short cover letter telling us why you’re interested in the role and how your experience matches what we’re looking for (maximum two A4 sides, minimum font size 11).

Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews may take place before the closing date – early applications are encouraged. As part of the first stage, we may invite applicants to a short video call to explore your experience and interest in the role (note: this does not guarantee shortlisting).

About Park Lodge Project

Park Lodge Project is a dedicated charity committed to empowering young people and fostering safe, supportive environments where they can thrive. We provide a range of vital services, including educational and employment support, safe housing, ensuring every young individual has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. As a small but impactful organisation, we aim to deliver our life-changing work and drive positive change in young people's lives.

Job Purpose

This is a new role within Park Lodge Project. You will be responsible for researching and leading all fundraising bids, developing funding opportunities and working with service delivery colleagues to respond to opportunities. You will lead on all aspects of bid writing, including showcasing and reporting young people impact data.

You will work closely with the CEO and the Chair of the Fundraising Trustee Committee to support the strategy, development and delivery of identified opportunities. You will be the lead on organising key stakeholder events.

Closing date: 8 August

Interview date: 14 August

Do you want to work with a vibrant, dynamic and youth driven organisation that is committed to creating healthy futures for British children by improving the food system?

Be part of the team behind Bite Back’s exceptional teenage activists. Join us as our Campaigns Executive and contribute to our journey to help make the food system healthier and fairer.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bite Back, and support the delivery of our local, national and international campaigns. As Campaigns Executive, you will play a key role in building Bite Back’s Shape Our Streets programme, working with Local Authorities and young people locally to advocate for healthier food environments. You will support the coordination of Bite Back’s national campaigns to put youth voice front and centre, calling for a #CommercialBreak from junk food advertising, high streets that aren’t flooded with unhealthy products, and school food that supports young people to thrive. You will support the coordination of Bite Back’s youth model internationally to raise awareness of the global issue and build campaigns within different country contexts.

You’ll be creating change and protecting every young person’s right to a healthy childhood.

The Campaigns Executive will report to the Senior Campaigns Manager and will work closely with colleagues across Bite Back, in particular with our Programmes and Digital Communications teams.

Responsibilities

The Campaigns Executive responsibilities include:

● Providing day-to-day coordination and administrative support across national, local and international campaign workstreams.

● Helping to plan and deliver campaign events, such as in-person and online workshops: booking venues/managing online platforms, organising travel and materials, briefing staff and providing on-the-day support, occasionally outside standard working hours.

● Undertaking desk research, evidence-gathering and basic data analysis to inform our campaign activities, turning findings into briefings and/or presentations for internal teams.

● Contributing to brainstorms and ideation sessions with teams across Bite Back.

● Working with Campaigns and Communication colleagues to draft copy for supporter emails, social posts, web pages and briefing notes.

● Managing stakeholder lists (e.g. local council contacts, global partners) and occasionally joining meetings with external stakeholders.

● Providing ongoing support to UNICEF country offices throughout collaboration projects, building strong working relationships with country, regional, and HQ colleagues.

● Coordinating mentor sessions, for young people in several partnering countries on topics including research, policy and stakeholder engagement, community mobilisation, and media.

● Taking on additional tasks delegated by the Senior Campaigns Manager, contributing ideas and pitching in wherever needed during busy campaign moments.

Skills and Experience

The Campaigns Executive is a new role at Bite Back. We know that you might not have all the skills and experience listed below so please don’t be put off applying if you can’t demonstrate everything.

Remember that skills and experiences can come from all sorts of different places that might include volunteering, paid-work, educational settings, or elsewhere. If you're passionate and excited about working for us and are willing to learn and build new skills, go ahead and apply. You could be just what we are looking for!

The ideal candidate will have:

● Genuine interest in campaigning, social-change and the championing of youth voices.

● Experience of supporting the coordination of projects across multiple teams and external partners to meet deliverables within a set timeframe.

● Strong organisational and multitasking abilities, with excellent time management, ability to manage competing priorities with high attention to detail.

● Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages and language to resonate with different audiences.

● Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders at the individual level and in representation of the organisation, locally, nationally, and internationally.

● Ability to travel across England and Scotland when required (occasional).

Approach to Work

The ideal candidate will be:

● Creative with an open mind: coming at issues from new and unusual angles and being prepared to work hard on finding fresh approaches.

● Unafraid to speak your mind and challenge where you think we can be doing things better.

● Happy working in a fast-paced and often reactive campaigning environment.

● A team player who contributes to Bite Back’s collaborative culture.

● Up for a laugh - we believe work should be fun and that we all perform at our very best when we enjoy what we do.

● Committed to Bite Back’s values: Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, Real.

Charity Fundraiser

The Vine Centre is looking to appoint a fundraiser.

The Vine Centre is a community based Charity offering inclusive support to those living in Rushmoor and its surrounding areas. We specialise in offering mental health, anger management and addiction support. Our offer also includes employment & training services, budgeting, energy support, IT skills and benefit support. We run social groups, yoga, therapeutic art and cookery classes. We run a community pantry which offers food to those most affected by the cost of living crisis.

The Vine Centre is a one stop shop for support working with the most vulnerable in our area our premises are in Aldershot but our reach is across Surrey & Hampshire. 

Previous experience necessary - good IT skills are required, particularly with MS Office, Word and Excel.

The role is offered at 18 hours at  £16,848 - (full-time equivalent 37.5 hours - £35,100). This includes 25 days (Pro-Rata) annual leave (plus bank holidays).

The Vine Centre offers flexible working along with pension contributions.  Opportunities for Training and Development as well as perks and benefits from Bright Exchange.

Closing date is Monday 28th July  2025 @ 5pm.  Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 4th August 2025.

Finance & Fundraising Manager Job Description

Finance, Fundraising, Strategy

Role Description

Management of and responsibility for the financial planning, budgeting and administration for all of the charity’s activities and staff. Working with the CEO and Outreach Manager, the role will develop and implement Yada’s financial strategy, engage with supporters, donors, businesses and communities to secure financial support for the charity’s maintenance and growth, whilst seeking new funding opportunities, including writing  grants applications. 

Line Manager: CEO

Hours/Days: 3 days (21 hours)

Salary: £32,166.60 pro rata

Start date: 1st September 2025

Contract: 1 year fixed term, subject to funding

Location: Yada Offices, Worthing 

Key responsibilities:

Overarching responsibilities

• Working with the CEO, have oversight of all financial aspects of the charity

• With the CEO, have responsibility for financial strategy, planning and budgeting, ensuring financial stability of the charity

Financial management 

• Ensure the budget provides for the charity’s objectives

• Work with Bookkeeper to ensure accurate records of income/expenditure (Quickbooks)

• Oversee and manage monthly payroll (Payroo) and pension scheme (NEST)

• Manage relationship with HMRC including Gift Aid claims and prepare donor statements

• To support CEO  with preparation of the annual and fundraising budgets

• Prepare Annual Charity Accounts (cc16a) and manage independent Examination

• Comply with financial policies and procedures

• Manage charity bank accounts and monitor cash reserves and investments

• Process all invoices for payment

Fundraising 

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies

• Build relationships with key donors

• Research and apply for grants

• Monitor funding timelines and write end of grant reports

• Lead on organising fundraising campaigns and events

• Manage donor and supporter data

Other Responsibilities

• To attend monthly team meetings and be an active member in decision making for Yada’s future

• To prepare quarterly reports for Trustee meetings 

•  Other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require

Person Specification: Finance & Fundraising Manager

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in finance, fundraising, business, or related field

Experience

• Proven experience in financial management and budgeting within a charity or non-profit context

• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies

• Successful track record of securing funding from grants, donors or other income sources

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong financial literacy, including budget preparation and monitoring

• Knowledge of charity accounting and reporting requirements (e.g., cc16a)

• Proficiency with financial tools such as QuickBooks, Payroo, NEST & Excel

• Understanding of Gift Aid and HMRC compliance

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong writing and storytelling skills, especially for fundraising and reporting

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with attention to detail

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach

• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team

• Alignment with Yada’s values and mission

• Able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines effectively

Other

• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional events outside standard hours

• Right to work in the UK

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

• Recognised financial qualification (e.g., AAT, CIMA) or fundraising certification

Experience

• Experience preparing or supporting audits or independent examinations

• Previous work in a women’s support organisation, social justice, or similar field

• Experience in building relationships with community or business donors and sponsors

• Experience in organising events

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of databases

• Familiarity with charity sector regulations and reporting standards

PLEASE NOTE: THE FINANCE & FUNDRAISING ROLES CAN BE SPLIT FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATES:

Finance Manager - one day a week

Fundraising Manager - two days a week

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter, addressing the job description and person specification, to Helen Moore by midnight on Monday 28th July.

We will be actively interviewing so early applications are advised.

The post-holder will maintain a manageable caseload of clients needing support with their welfare rights and benefits. The role is to support the Welfare Rights Advice Project Team with the following:

1. To carry out an initial client assessment, identifying any issues with their benefits and any claims they can make to maximise their income.
2. Provide casework (including challenging decisions) for welfare benefits available to clients with mental health difficulties and their carers: i.e. Personal Independence Payments, Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance and Housing Benefit.
3. Provide information and advice as appropriate about issues related to a client’s particular situation.
4. Provide advice and casework for mobility and discretionary schemes and personal grants that could be of benefit to clients.
5. Take referrals directly from service users, carers or staff from other agencies (encouraging use of our online referral form)
6. Signpost and refer clients to agencies that assist with transition from hospital to community living, or to tackle social isolation and improve mental wellbeing.
7. Maintain records in accordance with Hear Us policies and procedures, including the handling of confidential and private documents and keeping written and computer records up to date and secure.
8. Liaise with GPs, CMHT’s and other agencies to obtain supporting documents, by telephone, letter and e-mail.
9. Taking confidential telephone messages from clients and outside agencies.
10. Take part in weekly WRAP team meetings regarding case allocation, and stay up to date with changes in benefits legislation. 
11. Attend regular supervision and yearly appraisals with line manager.
12. Assist WRAP manager to write reports and evaluate the project for funding bids and to support and promote the project.
13. Collect and distribute flyers and leaflets for signposting purposes.
14. Attend Hear Us staff meetings, staff development days, and other Hear Us events (e.g. Hear Us Open Forum) where directed by line manager.
15. Attend identified training and other personal development activities that will support you in this role.
16. Develop and maintain healthy working practices for yourself, with clear personal and professional boundaries.