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About Rockinghorse Children’s Charity
Rockinghorse Children’s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex. We support babies, children, and young people, along with their families, at The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and The Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all the specialist children’s wards and baby units throughout Sussex.
We deliver and fund projects that enable doctors and nurses to do more. All of projects are led by the needs of children and young people and their families – the lifesaving medical equipment, the support for parents and families, the toys for children spending time in hospitals across Sussex, the environments and spaces that help children feel more at home when they are in hospital and additional staff to make sure children get the best possible care when they are unwell.
Originally set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, we have been supporting children for more than 55 years, and in that time, we have supported nearly a million children and their families. As the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, including the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, we work with the NHS, charity partners, and the Sussex community to ensure children can be children no matter now sick they are.
We do not receive any government, statutory or local authority funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies, and trusts: people like you, who care about children and want Sussex to be a safe place for children to grow up.
About the role
Rockinghorse delivers more than 70 impactful projects each year to support sick and disabled babies, children, and young people across Sussex. As our programmes grow, we are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support the day‑to‑day delivery of our projects and services.
Reporting to the Senior Projects Manager, this role will play a vital part in ensuring our projects run smoothly on time and on budget. You will work closely with NHS Champions (doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals), internal colleagues and external partners to help coordinate activities, gather information, maintain accurate records, and support the successful delivery of all our projects.
This is a hands‑on, operational role, offering an opportunity to develop project management skills within a friendly and impactful children’s charity. You’ll play an important part in ensuring our projects make a meaningful difference to children and families across Sussex.
The location of this position is a mixture of office and site visits within Sussex.
Duties of the role
Delivering incredible projects that save and improve lives.
Rockinghorse delivers and funds around 70 projects per year – supporting sick and disabled children in hospital.
Project Delivery & Day‑to‑Day Coordination
· Support the administration, coordination, and delivery of Rockinghorse projects across Sussex.
· Maintain project schedules, trackers, documentation, and communication logs.
· Organise meetings, site visits, check‑ins, project reviews, and installations.
· Coordinate logistics for small projects, including ordering items, liaising with suppliers, and arranging deliveries.
· Ensure accurate filing and record‑keeping across all project documentation.
· Prepare project reports for internal use.
· Support the Senior Projects Manager on the scoping out, development and implementation of new areas of work and projects for the charity.
· Maintain records on the projects database ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.
· Co-ordinate seasonal projects (e.g. Easter, Christmas) including collections and deliveries with supporters and beneficiaries.
Working with NHS Staff & Project Champions
· Support NHS staff and Rockinghorse Champions and NHS staff to develop and submit project proposals.
· Be a point of contact for day‑to‑day project enquiries.
· Organise and deliver our biannual Projects Days, including scheduling, logistics, communication and follow‑up.
· Build positive working relationships with doctors, nurses, and healthcare teams to support smooth project development and delivery.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact
· Collect data, feedback, photos, and evaluation information for all projects.
· Support the Senior Projects Manager with implementing the charity’s impact and evaluation frameworks.
· Help prepare impact summaries for fundraising, communications, and reporting purposes.
· Maintain accurate monitoring records for project KPIs and outputs.
Internal Communication & Cross‑Team Support
· Provide regular updates to colleagues across Fundraising, Communications and Operations.
· Assist in preparing content and information for marketing and donor stewardship.
· Coordinate seasonal projects (e.g. Easter, Christmas) including packing, delivery, and volunteer support.
Operational & Administrative Support
· Assist with central office admin tasks related to project delivery.
· Support the organisation of project‑related events.
· Help maintain project files, compliance records, and data protection requirements.
· Assist with volunteer coordination for project‑related activities where required.
Person specification
Essential experience, skills, and knowledge for the role:
- Experience supporting the coordination or administration of projects, programmes, or multi‑stakeholder activities.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to work proactively, use initiative and solve problems as they arise.
- Good attention to detail and strong record‑keeping skills.
- Competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn new systems.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
- A commitment to the mission and values of Rockinghorse Children’s Charity.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and safe working practices.
Desirable experience, skills, and knowledge:
- Experience working in a charity, NHS, or healthcare environment, with a knowledge of paediatrics, neonates, youth work or other healthcare services working with children and young people.
- Understanding of project evaluation, monitoring, or impact measurement.
- Experience supporting finance, HR, operations, or volunteer functions.
- Familiarity with compliance and data protection (GDPR) requirements.
- Experience with project management or CRM systems (Rockinghorse uses e-tapestry).
Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity:
· 25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays.
· An additional day of annual leave on your birthday.
· Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) – up to three additional days of annual leave.
· Cycle to work scheme.
· Competitive pension scheme.
· Employee and dependants’ health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling.
· Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave.
· Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff.
· Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff.
· Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working.
· Access to Enterprise Car Club.
Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all.
Application Process
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the nine essential elements of the person specification.
Your covering letter must address your experience, skills, and knowledge against the nine essential elements of the person spec. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you also have any of the five desirable criteria, please outline these too.
If you need any support with the process or application, please get in touch. We can also talk to through the role and answer any questions you may have informally.
All applicants will be shortlisted (to go to interview) based on their ability to demonstrate they have, or can gain, most of the essential criteria for the role – as demonstrated in the covering letter.
Estimated Timeframes:
· Application Deadline: midnight 5th April 2026
· Shortlisting: w/c 6th April 2026
· Interviews will be the: 15th or 16th April 2026
Interviews will be with the Senior Projects Manager and the Head of Philanthropy and Development and will consist of a series of set questions (the same for each candidate) about your skills, experience and knowledge relating to the post (Essential, Work and Desirable skills).
The interview will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role, the charity, and the process of recruitment.
The role will be available from 1 April 2026 (depending on post holder’s availability).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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St Mary Redcliffe is a thriving, inclusive Christian community that has grown significantly over the past twelve years. It is a traditional, robed, choral church that is also theologically progressive, committed to welcoming and valuing people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and circumstances. The church reflects a diverse and vibrant congregation united by a shared commitment to faith, inclusion, and the belief that all are equally loved and welcomed by God.
Alongside its worshipping life, St Mary Redcliffe is a well-established heritage destination and an active force for good in one of the most deprived parishes in the country. Thousands of visitors already come each year, with ambitious plans through Project 450 to expand access, facilities, education, and interpretation, enabling many more to engage with the church’s history, heritage, and Christian story. Deeply rooted in its local context, the church invests heavily in community development, runs a community hub, and is recognised by the city as a key civic partner. All of this is sustained by a small, committed staff team, working creatively and energetically across worship, community engagement, safeguarding, heritage, governance, and the complex practical demands of running a large, historic parish church.
We are seeking an experienced and committed Finance Manager to support the work of the church by ensuring excellent financial stewardship, strong governance, and clear financial planning.
This is a key role, working closely with the staff team, clergy, churchwardens and PCC, and offering both strategic oversight and hands-on financial management.
About the Parish
- A large and active congregation with multiple weekly services
- A broad programme of pastoral care, community engagement, and outreach
- A team of clergy, paid staff, and volunteers
- Significant restricted and unrestricted funds
- Annual income and expenditure of approximately £1.4 million
The Role at a Glance
Job Title: Finance Manager
Reports to: Head of Operations
Works closely with: Staff team, clergy, churchwardens and PCC
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours per week, with the option to reduce depending on candidate and circumstance
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,628
Location: Primarily on site, with opportunities for flexible/hybrid working
Purpose of the Role
The Finance Manager is responsible for the effective financial management and in large part, delivery of the church, ensuring robust systems, accurate reporting, compliance with charity and diocesan requirements, and strong financial planning. The role supports the PCC in fulfilling its legal and fiduciary responsibilities and enables staff and clergy teams to focus on the strategic priorities of the church.
This is a broad role with a large scope requiring close attention to detail in a complex organisation. There is a requirement for oversight and management as well as day to day bookkeeping delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting
- Oversee all day-to-day financial operations of the church.
- Prepare accurate management accounts for the Head of Operations, Incumbent, Treasurer, and PCC.
- Monitor income and expenditure against budget, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Manage cash flow to ensure the parish can meet its financial commitments.
- Prepare year-end accounts and act as the main liaison with independent examiners or auditors.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with staff team colleagues, clergy and PCC.
- Support medium- and long-term financial planning aligned with wider church strategy and organisational priorities.
- Provide clear financial analysis and advice to inform decision-making.
Governance, Compliance, and Risk
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, diocesan financial regulations, and PCC policies.
- Support the PCC in meeting its fiduciary responsibilities.
- Maintain appropriate financial controls, policies, and procedures.
- Assist with risk management and internal controls, including fraud prevention.
Income, Funds, and Stewardship
- Oversee the management of restricted, designated, and unrestricted funds.
- Monitor and reconcile income streams, including:
- Planned giving and donations
- Service fees (weddings, funerals, etc.)
- Grants and trusts
- Commercial and events income
- Support stewardship campaigns and fundraising initiatives with financial insight and reporting.
Payroll and Staffing Costs
- Working closely with the Governance and Administration Officer & our payroll provider to oversee payroll processing, pensions, and staff-related financial matters.
- Ensure compliance with employment and HMRC requirements.
- Work with line managers on staffing budgets and forecasts.
Systems and Processes
- Maintain and develop effective financial systems and software.
- Ensure accurate record-keeping and audit trails.
- Improve processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and resilience.
Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with the Head of Operations and PCC Treasurer, offering professional financial expertise and support.
- Occasional requirement to attend relevant subcommittee meetings, presenting financial reports clearly and accessibly.
- Where appropriate, support staff and volunteers with budget management and financial understanding.
- Communicate financial information sensitively and clearly to non-financial audiences.
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Skills
- Significant experience in financial management, accounting, or a related role.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
- Experience working within a charity, not-for-profit, or public-sector environment.
- Knowledge of charity finance and governance requirements.
- Experience of financial software
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity.
- Strong excel skills.
- Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-specialists.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable Experience and Skills
- Experience working within a church context.
- Familiarity with diocesan financial frameworks.
- Experience managing complex or multi-stream income.
- Knowledge of payroll, pensions, and employment-related finance.
Personal Qualities
- Commitment to the values and mission of the parish.
- Discreet, trustworthy, and professional.
- Calm, collaborative, and solutions-focused.
- Confident in offering advice and constructive challenge where needed.
- Able to work independently while being an effective team member.
Safeguarding
St Mary Redcliffe Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.
How to Apply
Applicants are invited to submit:
- Their CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining suitability for the role based on the information contained in the recruitment pack.
Closing Date: By 10am on Thursday 2nd April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker: Targeted Support and Community Programmes
Oasis Hub Lord’s Hill, Southampton
PART TIME, 20 HOURS PER WEEK
FIXED TERM CONTRACT 12 months (with a view to extend – subject to funding)
SALARY: £15,250 per annum (£30,501 for 1 FTE)
We have a unique opportunity to join Oasis Hub Lord’s Hill as part of our work with students and families. This role will create real impact in the Lord’s Hill Community by working alongside our Academy colleagues to support families of Oasis students and the wider community. Helping more families to engage with support and provision, including the therapeutic space of our city farm.
We’re looking for an individual who has a passion for supporting families and compassion for all, to take on this exciting role. You’ll need to be an effective communicator and ready to work with some of our hardest to reach families with drive and initiative. Best of all, you’ll be supported by a thriving team of people who are dedicated to supporting families and young people in our community, city farm and academy
The successful post holder must have:
· Experience of family support
· Experience of managing and working with volunteers
· Good project management skills, able to balance a range of priorities.
· Good standard of basic education, including English and Maths Level 2
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a real difference to communities on a local level. As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
· A generous holiday allowance
· Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals
If you are interested in being part of this service, then please:
Email your CV including a Supporting Statement. Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following:
Please expand on your CV to tell us about the relevant experience you have in family support
We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advert if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible
If you have any questions about the role, please contact us via the Oasis Charity Jobs Website
Interviews will take place at the Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill,
The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.
If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Spear Cheltenham
In Cheltenham Spear is partnered with Trinity Cheltenham!
Their vision is to make committed followers of Jesus who can change communities and nations for Him, and their values seek to express living in response to God, modelling authentic community, and embracing God’s adventure. Spear Cheltenham has been running successfully for over 3 years, and their heart and vision is to see an increase in the number of trainees per cohort and expand their geographic reach.
Key Information:
- You will be employed by Trinity Church Cheltenham
- Salary: from £31,639 to £34,390 pa depending on experience
- Full-time, Permanent
- Closing date: Tuesday 14th April, 09.00am (we interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- An active Christian that is committed to grow and learn spiritually as a Christian leader and represent the values and ethos of the Spear charity and Trinity Cheltenham.
- Dynamic and engaging coach with an enthusiasm for and direct experience of coaching and training techniques.
- Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education.
- An entrepreneurial and ambitious individual who enjoys starting new projects, works well under pressure and can translate ideas into practice with creativity.
- Self-motivated with strong leadership, management and organisational skills with the ability to exercise initiative and prioritise workload.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confidence in group facilitation, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
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!
Contract type
Permanent
Location
Whittington with some flexibility for remote working
Hours
Full time (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
Annual salary
Starting from C1 £27,355.42 with the ability to progress to C3 £30,308
Last day to apply
29/03/2026
Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, the postholder will help deliver an ambitious programme, driving the recruitment, development, and retention of supporters across appeals, campaigns, lottery, and regular giving to generate sustainable income and lasting impact.
Knowledge and experience
Essential
·Experience in data management
·Knowledge of effective campaign or project planning
·Experience of researching and developing content for fundraising
·Experience of creating communications for a variety of audiences and channels
·Experience of analysing campaign results and using insight to optimise future campaigns
·Experience of collaborative working with multiple internal and external partners to deliver projects
·Proven track record of working to and achieving targets
Desirable
·Managing direct marketing campaigns in a charity environment
Values
·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential
·Confidence using CRM systems
·Working to deadlines
·A creative thinker
·Data led
·Strong attention to detail
·Organised
·Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
·Effective Diary management
Personal Attributes
·Empathetic
·Team player
·Able to work under pressure
·Collaborative
·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
·Valid driving licence
·Eligibility to work in the UK
·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.
Whether you’re living with a terminal illness, or your loved one is nearing the end of their life, we’re here for you at every stage.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Since 1899, Birmingham Settlement has been working to create opportunity and choice – connecting and empowering people through action, activities, and shared learning to build and sustain wellbeing for all.
Ladywood Community Lead
Salary £27,583 per annum pro rata
21 hours per week (flexible)
25 days annual leave pro rata + contributory pension scheme
Birmingham Settlement is seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded individual to join our Neighbourhood Network Scheme team as Community Lead. Working as part of the NNS team, you will be on the ground in Ladywood mapping local assets, building partnerships, identifying gaps in provision, and championing co-production and citizen voice. You will directly support Birmingham City Council's prevention-first approach to adult social care. Your focus will be on adults aged 18-49 living with long-term disabilities, ensuring they can access community-based support and lead happy, healthy and independent lives.
Alongside this, you will support local organisations through small grant applications and the wider capacity-building programme, whilst representing NNS across community events, steering groups and citywide forums, as detailed in the job description.
This is a great opportunity to join a progressive charity making a real difference to people’s lives – see our website.
For an informal conversation about the role, call or email Malwina Chrobakiewicz.
For an application pack visit our website or email us or write to Human Resources, Birmingham Settlement Sports & Community Centre, 600 Kingstanding Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 9SH.
Closing date: Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 5pm
Interviews: Tuesday 14th April 2026
Birmingham Settlement is committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity number 517303
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!
One of London’s historic “Magnificent Seven” cemeteries, the Cemetery Park is now a Local Nature Reserve and a vital green space in the heart of the East End — where biodiversity, heritage and community come together.
Founded in 1990, the Friends are an award-winning charity dedicated to protecting and caring for this unique site. Now, we are looking for a values-driven, collaborative leader to help strengthen our organisation for the future.
About the role
This is a senior leadership position within a collaborative charity structure. You will:
– Work closely with the Board of Trustees on strategy and governance
– Lead on finance, fundraising and organisational sustainability
– Support and develop staff and volunteers
– Represent the charity externally
– Work in close partnership with our longstanding Cemetery Park Manager
Importantly, this is not a corporate CEO role. It is an opportunity to lead within a community-rooted, place-based charity where humility, partnership and emotional intelligence matter as much as strategy.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has senior experience in a charity or values-led organisation
- Understands governance and financial sustainability
- Can build trust with staff, volunteers and stakeholders
- Is excited by heritage, conservation and community
As a small charity, this role balances strategic thinking with hands-on involvement.
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!
About the Charity
From Me to You is an inspiring charity dedicated to alleviating loneliness and isolation for people living with cancer. We make connections for people living with cancer through the simple, powerful act of letter writing easing loneliness and bringing comfort, hope and human connection, one letter at a time. Each year thousands of anonymous letters are collated by our team of volunteers and then given to patients at home, in hospitals or cancer centres by nurses and our charity partners. Recent feedback showed that 93% of our letter recipients reported that the letters lifted their mood and a quarter said that they made them feel less alone, with 80% saying that our letters made them feel cared for. Our work is powered by a passionate community of volunteers, in 2025 with their help we processed over 17,000 letters from all over the world, delivering them to cancer patients throughout the UK.
Our Donate a Letter programme supports our 2,500+ Volunteer Letter Writers to contribute anonymous letters, some people write a couple of letters a year, others one a week. These letters are all delivered to our PO Box in Ascot. They are then sorted, read and processed by our wonderful team of local Donate a Letter Volunteers. These volunteers also then repackaged and redistributed the suitable letters to cancer patients through our partnership with hospitals, cancer centres and other charities that act as distribution partners.
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and people-focused Volunteer Coordinator to manage and support our volunteer network. The role involves overseeing our Community Ambassadors based across the UK who support the charity through fundraising, awareness and community activities, as well as a core team of volunteers (based in Ascot) who process our donated letters by reading, filtering, packaging, and posting them to recipients. This is a key role ensuring our volunteers feel supported, informed, and motivated, while helping the charity operate smoothly and safely.
Key Responsibilities:
Volunteer Management
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Coordinate and support a team of Community Ambassadors
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Manage the core volunteer team responsible for letter processing in the Ascot area.
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Act as the main point of contact for volunteers, responding to queries and providing guidance
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Help recruit, onboard, and train new volunteers as needed.
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Implement process improvements to make operation scalable.
Operations & Safeguarding
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Oversee the letter processing workflow: reading, filtering, packaging, and posting
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Ensure volunteers follow charity guidelines, safeguarding policies, and data protection requirements
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Escalate any sensitive or concerning issues appropriately
Communication & Engagement
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Maintain regular communication with volunteers to keep them engaged and informed
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Share updates and best practices
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Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive volunteer culture
Administration
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Keep volunteer records up to date
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Coordinate rotas or schedules where required
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Provide feedback and insights to the charity’s leadership team
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
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Experience coordinating volunteers or people (paid or unpaid)
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Strong organisational and communication skills
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Confidence managing multiple people and tasks independently
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Ability to handle sensitive material with care and discretion
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Based within working distance of the Ascot area
Desirable:
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Experience working with charities or community organisations
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Understanding of safeguarding and data protection
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Comfortable working in a small, agile organisation
What You’ll Gain
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Flexible working within a one-day-per-week commitment
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A meaningful role making a real difference to people’s lives
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Opportunity to shape and grow a volunteer programme
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Supportive and values-driven charity environment
How to Apply
We are keen for this role to start as soon as possible so will be processing applications on a rolling basis. As part of the application process we will offer an initial 30 minute introduction call with a member of the team to go through the role in more detail and answer any initial questions you have. We will then undertake face to face or online interviews with our Founder and CEO and these are likely to take place in March.
Interested in applying please send your CV and short covering letter (no more than 1 page of A4), outlining your relevant experience and why you want to work for From Me to You.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The role of Marketing and Communications Coordinator is to provide support in ensuring the
local community is kept informed about Matrix and its projects, as well as engaged in
supporting us. We expect you to be creative, enthusiastic about our cause and an effective
communicator. In this role you will work independently, but in close liaison with the CEO,
Wider Leadership Team and the wider Matrix team.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
External Communication
● In collaboration with the CEO, write, edit and coordinate the production and delivery of
all postal and electronic newsletters.
● Plan, prepare and coordinate communication with Matrix donors, supporter Churches
and the wider public.
● Create, plan and schedule posts across all Matrix social media channels.
● Develop original copy for social media platforms, websites, broadcast and printed
advertising materials.
● In collaboration with the Data Coordinator, simplifying complex data into a user-friendly
format such as graphs, charts and other visual aids.
● Ensure Matrix team understand and use the correct branding for internal and external
communications.
● Understand brand guidelines and consistently implement the brand voice across all
channels and marketing materials and encourage the wider team to do the same.
● Collaborate closely with the Data Coordinator and Head of Operations to ensure our
supporters database meets GDPR and Fundraising Regulation requirements.
● In liaison with the CEO, write and submit press releases as required.
Income Generation and Networking
● Participate in the Fundraising Working Group, working with the Income Generation
Strategy to enhance our income.
● Attend Matrix fundraising events, taking photographs and supporting with appropriate
creative tasks.
● Support the Head of Operations in producing written funding applications, as required.
● Represent Matrix at networking events alongside the Leadership Team.
Support to Executive Team
● Under the direction of the Head of Operations, collaborate closely with the Operations
Team.
● Undertake a variety of creative administrative tasks for the CEO and Head of
Operations as required.
● Under the direction of the Head of Operations, provide additional administrative
support to the wider Leadership Team.
● Work within our wider Organisational Strategy and Communications Strategy.
What we expect from you:
Matrix is a small, established, but evolving and growing charity. There is therefore an
expectation on all staff to be proactive and a team player, supporting others in their busier
seasons and the charity as a whole across the year.
All staff are expected to:
● Fit in with our values: positive, relational, innovative, collaborative and fun.
● To work from within the Christian ethos.
● Be committed to and passionate about the mission to catalyse change in young
people’s lives.
● Be a pro-active member of the Matrix team and get involved in projects which benefit
the mission of Matrix (e.g.: fundraising activities/events or reflective spaces).
● Work across agencies and Matrix teams.
Due to the nature of the work you may be expected to work some evenings and occasional
weekends. All hours will be based at the Matrix office, unless previously agreed. Any specific
changes to your working week will be cleared through your Matrix line manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
● A confident and professional written communicator, with a high standard of written
English.
● A confident and professional verbal communicator, both on the phone and face-to-face.
● Highly organised, with an eye for detail, and able to work to tight deadlines.
● Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, able to prioritise and deliver on
multiple projects concurrently.
● Confident in being creative and using own initiative; working independently as
required.
● Excellent IT skills.
● Familiar with and confident using a breadth of social media platforms.
● Approachable and able to relate to staff, volunteers and other Matrix stakeholders in a
friendly and professional manner.
● Educated to A Level (or equivalent), with a minimum of grade C in English and Maths GCSE
● Passionate about the mission of the Matrix Trust.
● Agrees with, and is able to support the ethos of the Matrix Trust.
DESIRABLE
● Familiar with the GDPR.
● Educated to degree level, preferably in a related field.
● Comfortable developing new processes, as required.
● Experience of copywriting, marketing or public relations.
● Experience of working with young people, in a youth work or educational setting.
● A proven ability to present complex information in an accessible format to a variety of
audiences.
About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
We have an exciting opportunity for two Events Fundraisers to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our events team, working across a wide portfolio of events including the Royal Parks Half Marathon, Action Challenge Series and a growing Choose your own Challenge programme.
About the role
As an Events Fundraiser you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of third-party challenge events, delivering marketing plans to boost participation and creating first-class stewardship journeys. You’ll be data driven, using insights and sector trends to inform improvements and highlight opportunities to grow our challenge events portfolio.
You will attend key events as required to support with on-the-day logistics and volunteer management. Please note, due to the nature of our work you will be required to attend some events and meetings which can be during weekends, early mornings or evenings.
About you
With fundraising and events experience, you will be motivated and organised individual who communicates confidently across a range of channels both internally and with external stakeholders.
You’ll be skilled in building strong relationships and creating excellent fundraiser experiences. When working under pressure, you’ll remain calm and focused to deliver results in a positive and solution-focused manner.
Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
What we offer
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:
Pension scheme
- NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
Annual leave
- 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
- 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
- Generous sick pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
- Flexible working arrangements
- Death in service benefits
- Reimbursed professional membership fees
- Eye care
- Employee referral scheme
- Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health
- Mindfulness sessions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Also, we are committed to equal opportunities and consider all applicants to be in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help tackle loneliness among older people in care homes
Thousands of older people living in care homes receive few or no visitors. Friends for Life Bedford exists to change that.
Through our befriending and group activities, we bring companionship, connection and meaningful relationships to care home residents across Bedfordshire.
We are now looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator to help more recruit, train and support the volunteers who make our work possible.
About Friends for Life Bedfordshire
We are a Bedford-based charity working to address the social isolation of older residents in Bedfordshire’s care homes.
Founded in 2007, we have grown from a small local initiative to a registered charity with c90 volunteers supporting more than 30 care homes across Bedford Borough. In the last year, over 1,100 care home residents received our services.
The Role
You will play a key operational role in ensuring our volunteer-led services run smoothly, safely and effectively.
Working closely with the Volunteer Lead, you will help recruit, train, support and retain volunteers, ensuring they feel confident, valued and equipped to deliver both befriending and activity-based services.
In addition, you will co-ordinate and manage our programme of group activities, working with care homes and activity volunteers to make sure residents experience high‑quality, meaningful sessions every week.
This is an ideal role for someone who is organised, people-focused and motivated by social impact.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Recruitment, Induction & Training
- Act as the first point of contact for volunteer enquiries
- Meet prospective volunteers to explain the charity’s work and assess suitability
- Deliver volunteer induction training at “Welcome Day” sessions
- Support refresher and additional training needs and maintain up‑to‑date volunteer resources
Volunteer Support & Retention
- Provide day‑to‑day support to volunteers, responding to queries and safeguarding concerns
- Help organise volunteer social events to build community and connection
- Support follow-up actions from volunteer meetings
- Conduct exit interviews for volunteers leaving the service
Group Activity Programme Co‑ordination
- Build and maintain a diverse pool of activity volunteers, from musicians to hobby practitioners
- Liaise with care homes to match activity volunteers to resident needs
- Schedule group activities and accompany volunteers on first visits
- Check in with new volunteers after one month and regularly with longer-standing volunteers
- Track activity participation and outcomes, gathering feedback from residents, volunteers and care home staff
- Capture stories and case studies (with consent) to showcase the impact
About You
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, organised and great with people. You will likely bring:
- Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confidence working independently within a small, supportive team
- Experience working with volunteers (ideally in a charity, health or social care setting)
- An understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
- Good IT skills and a commitment to accurate record‑keeping
This role may particularly suit someone who:
- Wants a flexible, meaningful part-time role
- Enjoys supporting people and building community
- Thrives in a small organisation where they can take initiative
What We Offer
- £15.45 per hour (£12.051 per year for 15 hours a week)
- Employer Pension
- Flexible and Hybrid working
- A supportive and passionate team of staff, volunteers and trustees
- The chance to transform the lives of care home residents every single week
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining how your experience aligns with the position.
Selection will be via an interview.
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to evidence this prior to interview.
Finally, the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Introduction
The role is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join the Philanthropy and Partnerships team at Diabetes UK. With more people living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing Type 2, our work has never been more needed. You will lead on enhancing the infrastructure, data, research and operations that enable the philanthropy and partnerships team to deepen relationships, secure increased income and deliver an excellent supporter experience. You will ensure compliance with fundraising best practice, support implementation of improved CRM functionality and process improvements to enhance our efficiency and impact as a team and develop data driven prospect research strategies that align donors to key priority ambitions to deliver sustainable growth.
Role description:
In this role you will
- Oversee prospecting and data and information management that underpins all of the Philanthropy and Partnerships teams activities working closely with external partners and internal stakeholders.
- Create and implement innovative and data driven strategies for prospect research, moves management, partnership approval and pipeline development
- Evaluate and provide critical analysis of fundraising and prospecting activity to deliver actionable insight, process innovation and project management
- Create project management plans for funding our ambitions and critical pieces of philanthropy and partnerships operational work
- Line manage a prospect research function
- Actively engage with the wider philanthropy and partnerships team, other directorates and external audiences to maximise opportunities for collaboration and growth.
The ideal candidate:
We are looking for a highly motivated professional who thrives on working in a fast-paced complex environment within a large team. You will need:
- good knowledge and experience of CRM relationship management, prospect research, philanthropy and partnership fundraising
- demonstrable experience in information and data management, analysis and fundraising operations.
- an ability to work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders, to support the development of relationships between philanthropists, partners and Diabetes UK
- to be an excellent communicator, problem solver, highly accurate and analytical in your work with good project management skills
- to be able to interpret information and make strategic recommendations
- to be flexible, agile and able to adapt to respond to internal and external changes
- to possess a solid understanding of charity legislation, fundraising regulation, and data protection.
For further information about the role please refer to the job description at the end of the page.
Do you
· Enjoy supporting individuals and groups to think creatively about generosity and giving?
· Have a passion to see generosity overflow throughout communities across Cumbria?
· Want to be part of an exciting team working across different contexts and traditions?
The Diocese of Carlisle is looking for a
Giving Advisor to join our Head of Stewardship and Local Ministry Finance and wider Diocesan team to work with parishes across the whole of the Diocese of Carlisle to help facilitate growth in generosity and giving.
For full details and an application pack, please visit our website.
This position has been funded through the Church of England National Giving Strategy. Current funding for the role is secured until the end of 2028. The successful candidate(s) will receive additional support and resources through the National Stewardship Network, as well as annual conferences and regular training.
Specific experience in fundraising, stewardship or working within a church context is not needed. We are looking for someone with a passion for the role and the right transferable skills.
We are open to applications from people seeking full time or part time work. The annual salary for the role is £31,795 FTE per annum (pro rata), plus 15% pension contribution.
Applications need to be submitted by 12 noon on Wednesday 15th April and those applying should be available for interview on Tuesday 28th April in Penrith.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Bedford Foodbank is an independent charity operating as a member of the Trussell Trust network of foodbanks. We employ 2 paid full time and 5 part time staff and are supported by 120 volunteers each week. The mission of Bedford Foodbank is to provide emergency food and support to individuals and families in crisis, ensuring that no one in the community goes hungry. The vision is to be a beacon of hope and support for those facing financial difficulties providing a minimum of 3 days of emergency food and support.
Role Purpose
The Operations Director role is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of the foodbank, ensuring sustainable service delivery while driving income generation and fundraising growth. You will oversee operations, fundraising strategy, partnerships, and compliance, ensuring the charity can meet increasing community need in a financially sustainable way with a passion for tackling poverty.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all operational aspects of the foodbank, ensuring efficient, safe, and compassionate service delivery.
- Oversee logistics including food sourcing, storage, distribution, and volunteer deployment.
- Deliver a fundraising and grant writing strategy to ensure long-term financial sustainability
- Monitor operational performance and report regularly to the Trustees.
- Managing employees and volunteers to ensure they are supported, motivated, and aligned with the charity’s mission
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, faith groups, businesses, schools, and other charities.
- Represent the foodbank at events, networks, and public forums to raise profile and funds.
- Maintain compliance with all policies and procedures including Health and Safety and Safeguarding
Person Specification
- Demonstrable success in fundraising, income generation and grant writing.
- Passionate about tackling poverty with empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially excluded backgrounds
- Understanding and sympathetic approach to clients, volunteers and referral agencies
- Running a small to medium size charity operation.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Commitment to the mission and values of a foodbank.
· Willingness to support and promote the Christian values of Bedford Foodbank
Requirements:
· Right to work in the UK
· Clean UK driving license
· Some evening and weekend work required
Use of AI in applications
We recognise that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support aspects of their application – such as grammar, formatting, or drafting. We understand that using AI tools in this way can help you express your strengths more clearly. However, your final submission must be a genuine, accurate reflection of your own skills, experience, and understanding of the role.
To support integrity and transparency in our recruitment process, we ask that you include a brief note explaining where and how AI tools were used. Applications that appear overly generic, inconsistent with interview performance, or rely heavily on generative AI without clear attribution may raise concerns during the selection process.
Equal employment opportunity
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- Salary: £36,500 - £42,500 gross per annum (full-time equivalent[KL1] ), dependent on experience.
- Working pattern: This is a full-time role, based on 5 days per week, 1FTE or 37.5 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements for 0.80FTE (30 hours per week) will be considered upon application.
- Contract: Permanent with 6 months' probation
- Member of: Campaigns and Communications Team, and Fundraising Team
- Reporting to: Head of Campaigns and Communications (Line Manager) and Head of Fundraising
- Direct reports: Digital Officer
- Location: This role can be hybrid, or office based. At a minimum, candidates will be required to work from the London office at least 2 days a week, as well as be able to attend ad hoc events and away days in person.
Safe Passage International (SPI) is recruiting a Digital Mobilisation Manager (Campaigns and Communications) part of both the Campaigns & Communications team and Fundraising team to support and to enable continuing and sustainable growth in our ground-breaking work to ensure that safe routes to sanctuary exist for all people seeking asylum. This role is crucial in enabling continued and sustainable growth in our groundbreaking work to ensure that safe routes to sanctuary exist for all refugees
The Digital Mobilisation Manager will lead Safe Passage’s digital programme, sitting within both our Fundraising and Campaigns teams. They will mobilise supporters through timely actions; manage, develop and grow our digital channels strategically; and be at the centre of meeting our fundraising and campaign goals. They will lead on the development of our digital strategy with oversight from the leadership team, implementing it through expert, hands-on content creation.
This post is an exciting role, responsible for mobilising campaign actions and helping raise the money needed for Safe Passage to do its important work. You will bring a passion for digital developments and action, motivated to advance refugee rights and support the campaigns and fundraising team with team objectives. The successful candidate will be proactively progressing digital opportunities and innovations. This is a crucial role for Safe Passage International and an opportunity for the successful candidate to help develop the organisation, mobilising supporter actions to support campaigns and fundraising goals.
You will work as part of a collaborative Campaigns and Communications Team, Fundraising Team and closely with colleagues across Safe Passage International, including teams in the UK, Greece, and France.
We are looking for good transferrable leadership and organisational skills, as detailed in the
Person Specification. Experience in a similar role would be welcome, but this could also be your first paid position in the NGO sector, or you could be returning to work after time out. A full induction will be provided, alongside a dedicated training budget to support you to grow and develop within your role.
Our work is diverse across all the international locations in which SPI operates.
We value equity and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, working ages, genders, sex, sexual orientations, faiths (or none), marital statuses (or none), and pregnancy status.
We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.
As a refugee charity, we offer a guaranteed interview for people with direct lived experience of seeking asylum who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. If you have first-hand experience of applying for asylum in any country, please let us know in your application.
We respect that people’s identities are not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to.
If you are excited by this role and working at Safe Passage International but do not have all the experience you think is needed, we would encourage you to apply anyway and reach out for an informal chat beforehand to discuss why you would like to apply for the role and what skills or experiences you think are relevant.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email SPI Human Resources Team. Contact details can be found in the Job Description.
How do I apply?
Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification and our ‘Application Questions and Guidance’ document below.
Closing Date:
Sunday 29th March 2026 at 11.59 pm
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