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Mothers' Union is a global Christian movement working with people of all faiths and none to develop communities, strengthen families and advocate for change. Our members are active in 83 countries and work tirelessly to serve their communities to build a future where everyone thrives.
Founded in 1876, Mothers’ Union is a women-led volunteer movement, with a membership of 4 million people around the world, 36,000 of whom live in the UK and Ireland. Based on Christian fellowship, members express their faith through action in their local communities, aiming to create a world where every individual can reach their full potential, by stopping poverty, injustice and violence.
The movement is supported by a central staff team of some 27, based in Westminster, London
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Managing and supporting recruitment related activities and other HR processes, including onboarding
- Ongoing maintenance of HR records, policies and procedures
- Making best use of Croner HR services under existing contract
- Lead contact for external IT services provider for provision of laptops and set up for new starters
- Provision of basic HR training and updates to line managers
- Administration of annual performance management and salary uplift process
- Monitoring and assessment of staff development and training needs in conjunction with department heads
- Creation of draft payroll data for onward provision to payroll bureau, and update of data for pensions provider
- Administration of ongoing Health and safety compliance in conjunction with Croner
Person Specification
Essential
- CIPD Level 5
- At least 3 years professional experience in generalist HR roles
- Successful track record of delivery
- Strong interpersonal skills, adept at working with people at all levels in a range of organisations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- All Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of BrightHR or other comparable products
- 3rd sector experience
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave (full time) plus up to 4 days of leave (full time) given at the discretion of Mothers’ Union.
- Employer pension contribution of 6.5%.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Two volunteering days per calendar year.
- One away day per calendar year.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Bereavement leave & Compassionate leave
- Season ticket loan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Eye care voucher and an allowance towards glasses.
Work Location/Hybrid Working Pattern:
This role will be based at our Head Office in central London. Mothers’ Union operates a hybrid working model. Staff are required to work an aggregate minimum of 90 days per calendar year (pro rata for part timers) at our Head Office, Mary Sumner House in central London. Tuesdays are our anchor days where every staff member is expected to be at the office. The 90 days includes anchor Tuesdays. In addition, Thursday is a core working day where part time staff are expected to work, either at home or from the office as needed.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via Charity Jobs. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role. Please note – only applications with a cover letter, alongside a CV, will be considered.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is 10 August 2025 at 5:00 pm. Due to the number of applications we may receive, we will not be able to individually respond to each applicant. Kindly note, we will only be getting in touch with the applicants shortlisted for an interview. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline. We will be conducting interviews for suitable candidates as we go along and may fill the role before the closing date.
Equal Opportunity
Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Westminster
We are looking for a for a Volunteer Development Officer to be involved in supporting on and developing the volunteer peer champions for our gang prevention work as well as supporting aspects of the Befriending service to ensure that the organisation reaches and supports as many families as possible. You will provide and support the Team Leader on the coordination, training, recruitment and management of volunteers.as ensuring there is a continual bank of active volunteers,
You will also be responsible for supporting the delivery of volunteer training and providing one-to-one support and group supervision as appropriate. In addition, the role will include matching volunteers to families, keeping accurate records and completing reports
You will need to have experience of volunteer recruitment and training as well as experience of managing volunteers and have knowledge of the role of volunteers in community projects. You will also have the ability to use your own initiative and have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Level 3 qualification in health and social care, children and young people's workforce or other equivalent qualification is essential. Comprehensive knowledge of local agencies, networks and partnerships within the area and commitment to ensuring equal opportunities and diversity and the values, aims and objectives of Family Lives are also essential.
About Us
Family Lives is a national charity with over four decades of experience in helping parents deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life. We provide targeted early intervention and crisis support to families online, via our national services or in the community.
Family Lives offers good flexible working opportunities including flexibility regarding days/hours worked for part time staff and an option to work from home when not working in the community. In addition, all staff start with 27 days annual leave, pro-rata, plus bank holidays. This increases with length of service.
Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply using our online system.
Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.
Closing date: Sunday 24th August 2025. Interview date: w/c 1st September 2025.
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Schools Development Officer
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Schools Development Officer to lead and grow outreach with schools across Barnet.
Position: Schools Development Officer
Salary: £29,500 – £31,500 pro rata (based on experience)
Location: Burnt Oak. HA8 0DT
Hours: 20 hours per week (fixed rota)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: We will interview candidates as they apply and reserve the right to close applications once we have made an appointment.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the organisation’s most important and fast-growing programmes – their schools outreach. You’ll design and deliver creative, engaging sessions in line with school priorities, and build strong relationships across Barnet’s education community.
From leading on curriculum-linked workshops to managing the Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Awards, your work will directly contribute to raising aspirations and increasing youth participation across services. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team and play a vital role in delivering on the mission to increase young people’s access to opportunities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and delivering programmes in line with school priorities
- Promoting the programme to schools and encouraging participation
- Building and maintaining strong partnerships with teachers and school leaders
- Tracking impact and gathering feedback to continuously improve
- Supporting sessional staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality activities
- Managing the Jack Petchey Awards programme
- Championing inclusive practice and youth voice in everything we do
About You
You’ll bring a strong commitment to young people, creative energy and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. You’ll be an excellent communicator who can build trust and enthusiasm in schools and across the wider youth sector.
You will have:
- Experience delivering face-to-face youth or education programmes
- Experience working with children and young people facing social or emotional barriers
- Strong understanding of issues affecting young people today
- Confidence managing groups and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders
- The ability to design and deliver engaging, impactful learning
- A flexible and positive attitude, with a willingness to work evenings or weekends when needed
About the Organisation
Our client is an independent charity and purpose-built youth centre for Barnet’s young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs. They support North London’s young people with three things they deserve and need; somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to. Open 6 days a week including school holidays, their vision is to ensure every young person is supported and empowered to reach their potential.
Join them in making a difference and raising the aspirations of young people across North London. They embrace diversity and welcome applications from individuals with non-traditional backgrounds. Safeguarding is paramount, and an enhanced DBS check is required. As an equal opportunity employer, they value individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Youth Engagement Officer, Schools Liaison Officer, Youth Worker, Education Coordinator, Programme Officer, Learning and Development Officer, Outreach Worker #INDNFP
Be part of something meaningful – apply now to help us grow our impact in schools and inspire more young people to reach their potential.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Finance Officer – Church & Community Transformation (CCT)
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated CCT Finance Officer to provide excellent and responsive financial support to our Church & Community Transformation (CCT) team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of CCT project financial reporting, monitoring global CCT budgets, and communicating budget versus actual information to key project staff and managers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide proactive and responsive support for budgeting, financial planning, and reporting activities within the CCT team.
- Ensure effective financial control and audit management for CCT projects, including making accounting entries and journals.
- Support financial risk management and ensure CCT funds are spent effectively.
- Assist with financial year-end responsibilities for the Global Influencing & Programmes Group.
- Offer real-time support on Tearfund finance policies and procedures to field teams.
- Nurture and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across Tearfund.
About You:
- You hold an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or are part-qualified (CCAB or similar professional accountancy qualification).
- You have solid experience in project budgeting, planning, and forecasting, with a proven ability to ensure accurate financial reporting and provide commentary on variances.
- You possess a strong understanding of multi-currency accounting and systems.
- You have first-class communication skills (verbal and written), excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work on your own initiative.
- You are computer literate, experienced in Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel, and proficient in producing financial reports.
- Willingness and availability to travel abroad is essential.
- Experience working with and supporting NGO grant partners is desirable, as is a basic ability in French, Spanish, or Portuguese.
About Tearfund: Tearfund is a Christian organisation dedicated to partnering with local churches to bring restoration to those living in poverty. We believe poverty stems from broken relationships and work towards economic, material, environmental, and spiritual transformation. Our vision is to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives, and reaching their God-given potential. We are courageous, truthful, compassionate, servant-hearted, and Christ-centred.
Additional Information:
- Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK
- This is a UK-based role with a fixed-term contract of 2 years
- All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian values and beliefs
- The recruitment process includes safeguarding checks and screening against global watchlists as part of our commitment to safe and transparent hiring
- Hybrid Working: This role is eligible for hybrid working. You will be required to work from the Teddington office and your home in agreement with your line manager.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The main job role is to support Spectra in achieving a more inclusive and supportive process as part of our current organisational transformation. The postholder will design and embed practices and procedures that will improve staff wellbeing and inclusion. They will also provide support to managers around organisational change and embedding culture change.
Main Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver a people and culture strategy based on our strategic plan.
- Promote staff wellbeing and provide a supportive culture.
- Develop and deliver Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies.
- Oversee and review people and culture policies.
- Support managers with tailored HR solutions.
- Foster collaboration between senior management and staff.
If you’re an experienced people manager who thrives in an agile and complex environment we’d love to hear from you.
The role offers a combination of working online and at Spectra’s office based in South London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Drive the next chapter of the Surrey Hills Society - a thriving countryside charity in the Surrey Hills.
Are you an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for nature, community engagement, and sustainable development? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a much-loved environmental charity?
The Surrey Hills Society is seeking its first Chief Executive Officer to lead our dedicated team and volunteers, sustain and grow our vibrant membership, and develop long-term funding to support our work across one of England’s most treasured National Landscapes.
About Us
The Surrey Hills Society is a well-established independent charity with a 15-year track record of engaging communities in environmental, cultural, and educational activities. We run 40+ events each year and are closely partnered with the Surrey Hills National Landscape and other local organisations. Our reach and impact have grown significantly in recent years through funded projects like the National Lottery Heritage Fund's Growing Together and the South East Surrey Care Farm Pilot, alongside a strong and active membership.
This is an exciting time to join us as we transition from a volunteer-led model to a more professional and sustainable structure—with the CEO at the helm.
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About the Role
As CEO, you will lead the strategic and operational development of the Society, with a particular focus on:
• Fundraising & income generation – developing and securing grants, donations, and earned income
• Team leadership – line managing a small staff team and supporting a wide network of volunteers
• Stakeholder engagement – acting as the public face of the Society and deepening key partnerships
• Strategic planning – creating a 3-year vision and business plan for long-term sustainability
• Programme oversight – ensuring delivery of existing and new conservation and community projects
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About You
We’re looking for a resourceful, proactive leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You’ll need:
• Proven fundraising experience (grants, trusts, individuals, corporates)
• Leadership skills with experience managing staff and/or volunteers
• Confidence in managing budgets and business planning
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for the countryside, community engagement, and conservation
Experience with membership models, event programming, or working in a similar community/landscape context would be an advantage.
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What We Offer
• Flexible, home-based working (3 days/week)
• A supportive, purpose-driven team environment
• The chance to shape a unique, growing charity at a critical point in its evolution
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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GUCE Communications Manager Role
Community Energy is gaining momentum nationally, where people are increasingly coming together to take control of their own energy supplies. Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE, pronounced “juice”) is looking to see communities along the Grand Union canal in Hertfordshire enjoy a clean and resilient energy system that benefits all. We develop, support and promote renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for local communities from Watford to Tring, and build householder resilience by helping them reduce their bills and energy use.
We are seeking a Communications Manager for one day per week. Depending on the skills of the applicant the same individual could also cover aspects of other roles we are looking to fill.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a person with experience in communications and marketing campaigns to join our small but expanding team. We are looking to extend reach, build our network and develop a stronger online presence across our different project areas.
The role will include the development and execution of a Communications and Marketing Strategy for the organisation. Alongside the strategic planning of our comms work, the role will also include creating materials and content for campaigns to engage members of the public, potential partners, funders and investors.
As our Communications Manager you will play a leading role in delivering our contribution to the two-year National Lottery funded project ‘Community Energy People’.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Developing and executing a Communications and Marketing Strategy, to build GUCE's brand, support existing project events, hiring, volunteer opportunities, and initiatives.
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Assisting the Development Officer and PM in communications to stakeholders and the public for projects, using the REGEN guide as the basis.
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Ensuring a steady flow of social media content that supports our projects and campaigns, on various platforms; mainly Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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Creating and sharing engaging content, including text images and videos that promote GUCE and its key values. This may include attending in-person events on occasion to capture content.
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Ensuring that the social media strategy aligns with GUCE goals and values
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Being aware of current social media trends and evaluating how GUCE can best participate
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Monitoring client engagement and interacting with clients and local groups on social media posts and platforms
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Creating on and offline materials, including blogs, leaflets, explainers, case studies, and FAQs to support our community engagement and fundraising work
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Working with the rest of the team to create materials that support the development of local Community Energy initiatives
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Undertaking website updates
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Producing a quarterly newsletter using Mailchimp, including news and gathering images from the wider team
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Setting up and running events and online meetings in various formats
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Providing regular written and verbal updates to the Board and other team members
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Advocating for the organisation's mission and objectives to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency adoption within the community.
Skills & Experience
Required
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You will have worked in an environment where you have developed a good command of communications/campaign management.
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Proven experience of delivering successful social media campaigns.
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Strong creative mindset.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Canva, and knowledge of multiple online marketing channels and scheduling platforms such as Meta Business Suite.
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Exceptional organisation and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others, combining professionalism and warmth.
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Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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Ability to initiate conversations with various stakeholders, work as part of a team, and develop collaborations and partnerships.
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A commitment or interest in sustainability.
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A commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
Desirable
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Knowledge of the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors, sustainable development, and community engagement.
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Experience with the Monday platform.
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Experience of persuading, influencing and negotiating successfully with a range of stakeholders and an understanding of how to engage with a range of diverse audiences.
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Understanding of social media analytics, SEO and Google analytics for impact measurement.
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Photography skills.
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Videography/Video editing skills for social media.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: Pro-rated salary for 1 day per week, £7,000 to £9,500 per annum (£34,000 to £47,000 full time equivalent) depending on experience plus 3% pension contribution.
Hours: 1 day per week (7.5 hours). The working hours can be flexible.
Location: Home-working, ideally within the GUCE catchment area from Watford to Tring.
You will need to travel to meet stakeholders, attend relevant meetings and visit potential sites. You may be called upon to work outside office hours.
Contractual arrangements: 12 months fixed term with the opportunity to extend, subject to 3 months’ probation.
There is a notice period of four weeks from both sides
Holidays: The equivalent of 28 days per annum excluding Bank Holidays, pro-rata for the part-time nature of the post.
Reporting to: John Bell, Chair
Start date: As soon as possible
Equal opportunities
We actively encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, belief systems, sexual orientations and gender identities to apply for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups. We are working towards being a Disability Confident employer and are open to discussing how best to make that work with our successful candidate.
We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you have a disability (as defined under the Equality Act, 2010) that you would like to declare. Please also let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to ensure that the application process is as accessible to you as possible.
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job.
Closing date:
19.8.2025 by 23:30
If you have any questions regarding the role or your application please get in touch via the email address on the GUCE website.
Funding for this role is provided through the Community Energy People Project
Thanks to National Lottery players, Community Energy Pathways has been awarded £1.5M from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to deliver its Community Energy People project over three years. The Community Energy People project will enable 11 community energy groups across 11 counties to employ people for the first time, recruit more volunteers and deliver more projects, and faster. The new workforce will represent our diverse community. Community Energy Pathways will provide training and mentoring to those groups, as well as governance, HR and marketing support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university
Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE)
Proposition Development Executive
Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world. Based in central London with a global reach, we develop the people and ideas that shape the world.
The Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division (PAGE) is integral to LSE’s capacity to realise our strategic direction through engaging with alumni and friends, staff and students, volunteers, organisations, and the wider community to increase philanthropic income for agreed School priorities.
The Proposition Development Executive will support the development of fundraising projects to maximise philanthropic support for key areas of the School’s work. This includes developing propositions, creating and maintaining repositories of information on fundraising projects, and supporting activities that help colleagues from the Division of Philanthropy and Global Engagement, and the wider School, to communicate philanthropic investment opportunities to external and internal audiences.
The candidate
• Experience of working in a role delivering end-to-end management of projects with complex internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Strong critical thinking skills. Ability to draw out and interrogate information, anticipating challenges and opportunities.
• Excellent communicator. Able to condense complex information into digestible forms and influence and motivate colleagues at various levels of seniority.
• Able to think strategically and tactically about the relationship between institutional needs, potential donors and philanthropic goals.
• Able to work effectively on numerous projects simultaneously and to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Kyla Davis, Strategic Proposition Development Manager
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 7 September (23.59 UK time).
Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Interviews are anticipated to take place in person on Tuesday, 16 September and Wednesday, 17 September 2025.
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GUCE Programme Lead Role
Community Energy is gaining momentum nationally, where people are increasingly coming together to take control of their own energy. Grand Union Community Energy (GUCE, pronounced “juice”) is looking to see local communities along the Grand Union canal in Hertfordshire enjoy a clean and resilient energy system that benefits all. We develop, support and promote renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for communities from Watford to Tring, and build householder resilience by helping them reduce their bills and energy use.
We are seeking a Programme Lead for two days a week to manage the day-to-day running of the team and organisation and keep us on track as we navigate an exciting time of growth and development - supporting us to fulfil our overall objectives. Depending on the skills of the applicant the same individual could also cover aspects of other roles we are looking to fill.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a person to take on a key role in GUCE’s small but expanding team. The Programme Lead will be responsible creating a structure and policies for GUCE to grow and hit our mission.
As our Programme Lead you will play a leading role in delivering our contribution to the two-year National Lottery funded project ‘Community Energy People’.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Forecasting finances for GUCE as a whole.
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Report to funders.
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Maintaining a new CRM (Monday) and working with other team members, subcontractors and Board Directors to ensure it’s complete and accurate.
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Creating and maintaining policies on training, HR, delegated authorities.
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Managing payroll.
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Recruiting new staff and volunteers.
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Coordinating and onboarding volunteers and new staff members or contractors, including overseeing the volunteer journey from ad-hoc conversations to participation e.g. joining the Board or progressing to become a paid member of staff..
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Maintaining, recording, and reporting the metrics and finances for the Community Energy People project.
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Line management of other staff members.
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Framework for connecting and working with sub-groups, e.g. EcoBerko and Watford.
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Updating and maintaining the Business Plan.
Skills & Experience
Required
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Attitude: The successful candidate will be a self-starter with enthusiasm, flexibility, motivation and a willingness to get stuck in and help others.
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People Management: Excellent ability to understand people and their different ways of working, while holding them to account for their responsibilities and performance as part of the team.
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Communication: Ability to effectively communicate energy topics to diverse audiences, including community members, government officials, and technical teams.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to work with various stakeholders, from community members to local authorities and private companies.
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Problem Solving: Creative thinking to address local challenges with regards to renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
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Diversity: A commitment to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice.
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Attention to detail: Take pride in making sure all of the i’s are dotted and the t’s crossed.
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Commitment or interest in sustainability.
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Teachable.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: Pro-rated salary for 2 days per week, £13,000 to £20,000 per annum (£34,000 to £51,000 full time equivalent) depending on experience plus 3% pension contribution.
Hours: Average 2 days per week (15 hours). The working hours can be flexible.
Location: Home-working, ideally within the GUCE catchment area from Watford to Tring.
You will need to travel to meet stakeholders, attend relevant meetings and visit potential sites. You may be called upon to work outside office hours. Reasonable travel expenses will be covered and the job holder would be expected to provide their own method of travel.
Contractual arrangements: 12 months fixed term with the option to extend, subject to 3 months’ probation.
There is a notice period of four weeks from both sides
Holidays: The equivalent of 28 days per annum excluding Bank Holidays, pro-rata for the part-time nature of the post.
Reporting to: John Bell, Chair
Start date: As soon as possible
Equal Opportunities
We actively encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, races, religions, belief systems, sexual orientations and gender identities to apply for this role. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups.
We are working towards being a Disability Confident employer and are open to discussing how best to make that work with our successful candidate. We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please let us know if you have a disability (as defined under the Equality Act, 2010) that you would like to declare. Please also let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments that we can make to ensure that the application process is as accessible to you as possible.
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job.
Closing date:
19.8.2025 by 23:30
If you have any questions regarding the role or your application please email via the GUCE website.
Funding for this role is provided through the Community Energy People Project
Thanks to National Lottery players, Community Energy Pathways has been awarded £1.5M from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to deliver its Community Energy People project over three years. The Community Energy People project will enable 11 community energy groups across 11 counties to employ people for the first time, recruit more volunteers and deliver more projects, and faster. The new workforce will represent our diverse community. Community Energy Pathways will provide training and mentoring to those groups, as well as governance, HR and marketing support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
StreetGames is a charity passionate about harnessing the power of sport to change the lives of young people and their communities. Through our work with 1,600 trusted local community organisations, StreetGames addresses some of the most pressing issues faced by young people growing up in underserved communities, including poor mental health, food poverty, crime and lack of employment opportunities. We do this by delivering ‘Doorstep Sport’ at the right time, in the right place, in the right style, at the right price and by the right people. Doorstep Sport aims to make sport accessible to everyone regardless of their income and social circumstance.
We are seeking a Network Support Lead (London & South East) to join our team.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering Doorstep Sport offers and support for the network of Locally Trusted Organisations based in the region who support young people from low-income communities to be (more) physically active.
The role involves:
- Working closely with the Network Support Team and the London & South East Place Team to implement regional plans, which ensure that projects, offers and support to Locally Trusted Organisations (LTOs) are effective
- Overseeing and directly delivering a range of workshops and courses, creating and maintaining a safe, supportive, interactive and enjoyable learning environment in all delivery
- Delivering support to the workforce within Doorstep Sport beyond the workshop environment through CPD groups, bite-size learning and other opportunities for improving practice
- Co-ordinating the gathering of monitoring and evaluation information for funder reports, in relation to outputs and outcomes of projects delivered across the region/nationally
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with experience of successfully managing project work, relationships and working with multiple partners. You will have excellent networking and relationship building skills with the ability to apply these to a range of local and regional organisations.
No candidate will meet every single desired requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!
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Join Voice 21 and amplify every child’s voice!
Voice 21, the UK’s leading oracy education charity, is on a mission to transform lives through talk, ensuring every child thrives in school and beyond. We’re seeking a dynamic Head of Growth to drive our ambitious goal of partnering with 1,800 schools by 2030, with a focus on schools serving disadvantaged communities.
Remote Working
Salary - up to £50 000 p/a
The Role
As Head of Growth, you will be at the forefront of shaping our sales, marketing, and events, developing our business development strategy to expand our reach and impact.
Responsibilities will include:
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Lead with vision: Set ambitious sales and marketing goals to deliver our 5-Year Strategy, targeting 600 Centres of Excellence and 1,200 annual members.
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Drive growth: Build high-impact sales funnels, oversee multi-channel marketing campaigns, and optimize our HubSpot CRM to create seamless buyer journeys.
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Inspire teams: Lead our Growth team (Sales, Marketing, Events) with passion, fostering their development and collaborating across departments to launch innovative offers.
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Make an impact: Focus on engaging schools in high-need areas and secure multi-year partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts and Local Authorities.
Who You Are
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A proven leader with expertise in sales or marketing (ideally both) and a track record of managing high-volume, complex sales funnels.
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A digital expert with advanced CRM experience (HubSpot preferred) and a knack for data-driven decision-making.
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Passionate about education equity and comfortable in mission-driven or public sector settings.
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A collaborative, empathetic communicator ready to inspire teams and stakeholders.
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Bonus but not essential: Experience in education, MATs, or event-driven organisations.
Work from Anywhere
This is a home-based role with occasional travel to our London office (near Victoria station) and schools nationwide. Travel and accommodation expenses are covered.
Voice 21 is proud to be a diverse, inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our mission to ensure every voice is heard.
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Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full-Time (35 hrs).
Place of work: Hybrid, with a requirement to attend the office in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, once a month and 4 times a year for our mandatory All Staff Together days.
Join Our Team!
We are looking for a Corporate Account Management Lead to join our Corporate Partnerships Team. You’ll manage and grow relationships with our valued corporate partners, ensuring they feel inspired and engaged with the charity. If you’re someone who enjoys building new business prospects and is driven to maximise income from corporate opportunities then we’d love to hear from you!
Our role
This is an exciting opportunity for you to play a leading role in the day to day development of a programme of corporate growth. Working in close collaboration with the Corporate New Business Lead and Corporate Partnership Assistant, you’ll promote best practice in corporate donor stewardship and partnership delivery. The role will involve building, managing and leading relationships with prospective partners, delivering exceptional levels of stewardship and ensuring that each account reaches its full funding potential.
About you
We are looking for a tenacious, ambitious individual, driven to maximise opportunities with corporate partners. You’ll be an approachable, resilient networker who is confident in presenting to a range of audiences and has strong negation skills. With a high of numeracy , ideally you’ll have a sound knowledge of budgeting, financial and database management.
Download our Recruitment Pack for a full description of the role and responsibilities and a person specification.
Our location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role there is plenty of scope for working from home, although there will be occasions when you will need to attend face-to-face meetings with donors, your team, our partner agencies or several away-days each year. In addition, the charity meets for times a year at the office in Hatfield for its 'All Staff Together' days, at which attendance is mandatory.
Benefits:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.
Closing date: Monday 18 August at 9am
Please note: no applications will move forward within the recruiting process without a supporting statement.
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Location: Brixton House, London
Reports to: Head of Creative and Civic Engagement
Salary: £31,972
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Application Deadline: 11th August, 2025 - 9:00am
We are looking for a driven and community-focused Creative and Civic Programme Manager to join the Brixton House team. This is a key delivery role focused on working collaboratively with artists, local organisations, civic partners, and community stakeholders to design and produce projects that place creativity at the heart of social connection and change.
The role offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects that reflect and engage with the distinctiveness of Brixton’s people, histories, and futures—ensuring inclusion, representation, and collaboration are at the core of everything we do.
Role Purpose
To produce and manage innovative cultural initiatives that promote civic participation, creativity, and community engagement, ensuring Brixton House is a welcoming and empowering space for all.
You will work at the intersection of cultural production and community collaboration—connecting the work on our stages with the everyday lives and aspirations of our audiences, neighbours, and collaborators.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a team actively shaping how the arts can support civic life and social change.
- Collaborate with an exciting mix of artists, educators, activists, and community partners.
- Access ongoing professional development, mentoring, and training opportunities.
- Enjoy benefits including well-being support, tickets to performances, and a supportive and inclusive work culture.
Please note - Application Deadline is 11th August, 2025 at 9:00am and Interviews will be conducted 14th and 15th August.
You may also have experience in the following roles: Community Engagement Manager, Cultural Programme Coordinator, Community Arts Manager, Civic Engagement Officer, Community Development Manager, Arts and Community Manager, Cultural Outreach Coordinator, Community Programme Officer, Creative Engagement Manager, Social Impact Programme Manager, etc.
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About Us
The National Landscapes Association represents and supports the UK’s National Landscapes (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) – places where we want nature and people to flourish together. These living, protected landscapes are vital to the UK’s nature recovery, climate resilience, sustainable farming and wellbeing.
We work collaboratively and inclusively to ensure these treasured places are protected, restored, and accessible to all. Our policy work is central to this mission – and we’re looking for a proficient and motivated individual to help shape and drive it forward.
About the Role
As Policy & Advocacy Officer, you’ll be a core member of our dynamic policy team, helping to influence positive change at the heart of environmental, planning, and community policy in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on creating and communicating impactful policy positions, can build strategic relationships, and wants to make a real difference.
You’ll work across a broad range of issues – including agriculture and land management, planning and sustainable development, wellbeing and recreation and access and engagement – supporting National Landscape teams to engage effectively in national debates and policy processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Policy research & analysis: monitor emerging policy trends, conduct research and analysis, and develop robust evidence-based positions across key topics.
- Strategic advocacy: Help design and deliver targeted advocacy strategies; draft position papers, consultation responses and policy briefs.
- Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain trusted relationships with government officials, partner organisations and local teams.
- Communication & outreach: Translate complex issues into clear, compelling messages for internal and external audiences, contribute to communication strategies and represent the organisation at external meetings.
- Monitoring & evaluation: Track policy impact and advocacy initiative progress, providing updates and insight to the Head of Policy & Advocacy.
See the role description for more information.
Why Join Us?
At the National Landscapes Association, you’ll be part of a passionate and forward-thinking team making a meaningful impact. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of high-profile policy issues, work alongside experts across the UK, and help shape the future of our most valued landscapes.
Lead and champion activity, working with National Landscapes, to protect and restore the UK's most outstanding landscapes.




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Are you skilled at stewarding funder partnerships and unlocking new income streams to support impactful education work across the UK?
Want to play a key role in shaping the ambitious direction for a national charity that sees that all young people are equipped through citizenship and democratic education?
Young Citizens is a UK education charity on a mission to help children and young people thrive in their communities and society. For nearly forty years we’ve equipped young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand how democracy and society works, and how they can be a part of it. We’re a small, dynamic team working in each nation with a bold vision for the future. We have a well-loved set of digital lessons, tools and immersive programmes that primary and secondary schools come to each year to help deliver inspiring, quality citizenship education.
This is a newly created and pivotal role that will lead our approach to income generation and strategic growth. As Senior Business & Partnerships Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities, particularly in corporate partnerships, trust fundraising, and strategic collaborations, while also shaping how we position and promote our offer.
You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior management team to drive forward our mission and build meaningful relationships with stakeholders across sectors.
Role snapshot:
- Lead the delivery and success of our bold income generation strategy
- Identify and secure new funding opportunities, with a focus on corporate partnerships and trusts/foundations
- Shape and promote Young Citizens’ offer and work for external audiences, enhancing visibility, advocacy and reach
- Build and manage high-value relationships with funders, partners, and collaborators
- Contribute to organisational strategy and planning as a key member of the senior management team
- Represent the charity externally, championing our work and impact
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a strategic and proactive senior leader with a proven track record in income generation and business development, ideally within the charity, education, or corporate responsibility sectors. This role requires a collaborative and entrepreneurial self-starter who can effectively manage and grow our existing network of funders, while also contributing to the development of our evolving business model.
You’ll bring:
- Significant experience in securing income from corporate partnerships and/or trusts and foundations
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to quickly understand social impact areas and align them with funder priorities
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive proposals and deliver compelling pitches
- A strategic mindset, with experience contributing to organisational planning and growth
- The ability to develop tailored business models and outreach campaigns with both speed and care
- A collaborative, confident approach and experience working at a senior level, including with CEOs or executive teams
- A team player mindset, interested in helping shape great organisational culture and performance
If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape a new role, influence strategy, and help grow a mission-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits of working at Young Citizens
In addition to joining a small, friendly, and supportive team, we offer:
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave plus eight Bank Holidays
- Paid volunteering leave
- A day off for your birthday
- Employee assistance programme
- Enhanced sickness and maternity policies
- Season ticket loan
- The opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people across the UK
This is a hybrid role with some days each week at our London office ongoingly. Candidates should be based within a reasonable commute to London and have the existing right to work in the UK.
To learn more about the role and the application process, please refer to the job pack for full details.
As long as this advert is live, we are accepting applications.
To apply, please submit your CV along with a one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the person specification. This will give you the best chance of being shortlisted.
Closing date: 11pm on Sunday, 17th August 2025.
Please note:
• Young Citizens is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Young Citizens welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.



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