Community engagement manager jobs
Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for the 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
This is a terrific opportunity to lead Muscular Dystrophy UK’s public affairs strategy, driving meaningful change for people living with muscle wasting conditions across the UK. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering our political engagement work, ensuring our voice is heard by all four governments.
In parallel, you will lead our social inclusion policy agenda, initially focusing on improving financial security for people with muscle wasting conditions, with scope to expand into broader inclusion-related policy areas over time.
You’ll build strong relationships with politicians, civil servants, voluntary sector organisations, and other key stakeholders to grow our influence and impact.
Working collaboratively across departments – including Policy and Campaigns, Research, Services and Support, Communications, Fundraising, and our devolved nations leads - you’ll help deliver key strategic objectives. Reporting to the Director of Policy and Campaigns, and line managing the Policy and Public Affairs Officer, you’ll play a vital role in driving change and improving lives.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 110,000 children and adults in the UK.
We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: Head Office, London, SE1 (with flexibility for homeworking with regular travel to Westminster)
Closing date: Sunday 2nd November October
Interview dates Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th November
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.




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CIEH is looking for a Membership Manager to help us take our membership offer to the next level. You’ll be responsible for driving growth, improving engagement, and ensuring our members feel valued and supported throughout their careers.
In this role you’ll lead on delivering CIEH’s membership strategy, manage our membership budget of over £1m income and ensure that data and insights are used to inform decisions and improve the experience of our members.
If you’re experienced in membership management and are ready to lead, innovate and make a difference, we want to hear from you!
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Hybrid role (commitment of 3 days in our West London office every week)
35 hours per week
To start as soon as possible
Are you a seasoned marketing professional ready to bring your expertise to a mission-driven organisation? Do you combine strategic thinking with creative flair, and thrive in environments where innovation and continuous learning are valued?
AllChild is looking for a creative, data-driven Marketing and Communications Manager to turn strategy into standout campaigns that inspire action and deliver results.
You’ll be at the heart of our integrated marketing-leading multi-channel campaigns, crafting compelling content, and building audience journeys that deepen engagement and drive income. From digital strategy to media relations, you’ll help shape how the world sees and supports AllChild.
You will own:
- Planning and delivery of weekly engagement (questions, polls, creator replies) aligned to campaigns
- Day-to-day management across priority channels; respond, route, and nurture advocates
- Newsletter strategy and audience growth
- Media relations and brand storytelling
- Content creation and activation
- Performance tracking and optimisation
- Collaboration across teams and with external partners
Further information and details on how to apply can be found in the Job Pack.
Closing date: 7 November 2025
About Demos
Demos is a highly respected cross-party think tank with a unique approach to making policy to solve our long term problems. Building on nearly 30 years of creativity, ideas and impact, Demos’s mission is to upgrade democracy: rebuilding the relationship between citizen and state. Our work explores the elements of a ‘New Deal’, in which power is devolved, citizens participate in policy making, and together as a nation we find answers to the challenges of our century.
About Waves
Demos is leading the largest trial of digital democracy in Britain.
Trust in politics and politicians is in crisis. Only 24% of people trust politicians to make decisions in the best interests of the country. Polarisation is increasing. At the same time, people want to be involved in the public policy decisions that affect them.
Waves is a €1 million project trialling new technology in local democracy, launched to bring people together to tackle contentious local issues and strengthen trust in local government. Thousands of local people will have the opportunity to shape local government policy on an issue affecting their area.
New AI-powered technology is intended to make it easier, cheaper and quicker for participants to have their say, identify areas of consensus, discuss difficult issues and work through trade-offs together.
We are working in partnership with two trailblazing councils who are both embracing the opportunity to put the public at the heart of their policy making. The trial will begin in the London Borough of Camden to co-develop an approach to adult social care. The trial will then move on to South Staffordshire District Council as they develop an inclusive engagement process to prepare for their next local plan. The partners will also support a further 25 councils to observe and learn from the process so that they too can use the tools in the future.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced programme manager who can steer Waves from now until it completes in December 2026.
You would be joining the programme at a pivotal time as we move from the ‘set-up’ and ‘co-design’ phases of the first 6-months, to the start of the first of our two trials running sequentially over the next 11 months, before moving to a final ‘impact phase’ of dissemination of our toolkits, technology and learning in the final 6 months.
Programme management of Waves means ensuring that the whole project stays on track – on time and on budget – throughout its delivery. There are 5 partners, a number of suppliers and many moving parts, so it is critical that we find someone who can work across the whole programme, anticipating who needs to do what and by when, and ensuring that the programme is delivered successfully so we can draw learnings from it to share widely across the local government, democracy, and tech sectors.
It is worth bearing in mind that Waves is a ‘test and learn’ trial of a new deliberative democratic process using existing and new technology. Therefore, the team is committed to learning from the project and being comfortable with the uncertainty of not knowing exactly what the outcomes are going to be.
What you'll need to be sucessful
The types of knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for are below. We welcome a range of applications which include at least some of these attributes.
- Demonstrable experience managing an equivalent programme in terms of complexity, scale and partners with a solid understanding of project management methods.
- Understanding and commitment to the mission of the programme – motivated to tackle issues of low trust in democracy among UK citizens with digital democratic platforms and deliberative processes a crucial part of the solution.
- Team management, interpersonal and communication skills – ability to lead and motivate a team with diverse skills and priorities to deliver a programme of great complexity and uncertainty, including fostering collaboration and trust, managing conflicts, maintaining transparency and empowering different partners to perform effectively.
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills – the ability to align activities with overall programme objectives, making informed decisions based on programme lead and partner inputs and, where possible, data and analysis, and drive the programme towards successful outcomes.
- Ability to identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies and manage issues that may arise during the programme lifecycle – ideally in an innovation context, one working with diverse partners with different ways of working or when using technology/ conducting trials with the public.
- An interest in, and comfort working with, innovative technologies that utilise AI and collect data, as well as an understanding of the risks and sensitivities surrounding the use of AI, among the public and within the public sector.
- Experience of owning and managing a large-scale budget, conducting calculations when there are changes from the plan, and maintaining clear and robust tracking of expenditure to ensure financial accountability.
- Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing circumstances, solve problems creatively and maintain momentum and energy during challenging situations.
- Highly collaborative, with a commitment to teamwork and inclusivity.
Application and selection process
To apply, please provide the following through our application form:
- an anonymised CV (with any references to your name and personal details removed)
- answers to four screening questions (up to 250 words each)
- a completed copy of our diversity monitoring form (optional)
All applications will be evaluated and graded anonymously to minimise bias in our screening process.
Questions?
If you have any further questions or aren’t sure if the role is right for you, please feel free to reach out to us and we would be happy to answer any queries.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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About Ataxia UK
Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Our Services team is dedicated to supporting everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best possible life. We offer a Helpline and Advocacy service that provides trusted information, tailored advice, and one-to-one support to help people access their rights. Alongside this, we deliver a range of activities, engagement opportunities, and volunteer-led initiatives designed to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation.
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and organised Volunteering and Community Programme Intern to join our small, supportive Services Team. This role is central to coordinating and developing Ataxia UK’s volunteering network and community initiatives, helping strengthen the support available to people affected by ataxia.
You’ll play a key role in supporting volunteers, organising community events, and assisting with the delivery of services that help people affected by ataxia live the best possible quality of life. The role also contributes to the growth and improvement of our volunteering and community programmes, ensuring they continue to meet the needs of our community effectively and inclusively.
This is a full-time role with hybrid working arrangements — three days a week in the office (or more if preferred) and two days working from home. Some flexibility may be required to support events and activities across the organisation.
About you
You’re an organised and proactive person who enjoys connecting with others and helping make a difference and you are confident communicating with people from all walks of life — including those affected by challenging circumstances. You’re comfortable working independently and as part of a small, supportive team. Experience supporting volunteers, community activities, or service delivery would be an advantage.
Benefits of working for us.
- 25 days annual leave pro rata (rising to 30 with a length of service)
- Extra holiday day for your birthday
- Access to a free Health Plan, Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline
- Flexible hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity and co-parental leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Accredited Living Wage Employer
Please apply with a copy of your CV and ensure you use your covering letter to respond to the Person Specification for the post.
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Job Title: Community & Events Manager
Location: Hemel Hempstead (Charity office), Watford, Hybrid where agreed.
Salary: £34,000 FTE DBS checks are required.
Job Type: Permanent
About us:
Playskill is a Hertfordshire-based charity supporting pre-school children with physical disabilities and their families. The charity relies entirely on voluntary donations to fund its vital services.
Using therapeutic play as a tool for development of key milestones, Playskill steps in during the crucial early intervention window when the brain is developing faster than at any other time. Through expert therapies, vital in-home support, specialist training and all important social and respite events for the whole family.
We stand alongside families throughout the challenges of living with disability, offering guidance, care, and community, helping them to build skills, resilience and networks to face the journey ahead.
About the role:
We are seeking a dynamic and organised Community and Events Manager to lead and grow Playskill’s community and events fundraising stream. This role is vital to increasing awareness and generating income to support our services, through meaningful community engagement and events.
You will be responsible for managing and developing our annual events (including The Playskill Golf Day), introducing new local fundraising opportunities, and building relationships within community groups. You will also line manage the Fundraising Officer, helping to support their contribution to the fundraising team.
Skills and Experience Required:
· Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
· Line management experience.
· Experience organising and delivering successful events.
· Strong relationships building and donor stewardship abilities.
· Knowledge of GDPR legislation to ensure clear understanding of confidentiality and the need for data protection
· Computer literature, proficient in Microsoft Office.
· Good communication, empathy, numeracy, and administrative skills.
Diversity statement:
Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.
Safeguarding statement:
Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.
Deadline for applications: 31st October 2025
Interview date: TBC
Interview location: Hemel Hempstead
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Community Fundraising Manager
- Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
- Location: 14A Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RW and Hybrid
- Salary: £28,906 - £35,844 per annum
- Closing date: 5th November 2025 at 12 noon
- Interview date: 12th November 2025
Are you a passionate relationship-builder with a flair for community engagement and a drive to make a difference?
We’re looking for a new passionate and enthusiastic Community Fundraising Manager to join the team from Monday 2 March 2026, following the retirement of a long-standing member of the team. The Community Fundraising Manager plays a key role within the Community, Events and Corporate Team, which is part of the wider Fundraising function in the Income Generation Directorate.
As Community Fundraising Manager you’ll be central to driving income through community engagement, supporting local fundraising initiatives, and building strong relationships with supporters
The organisation is entering an exciting chapter, having recently appointed a new Chief Executive and launched a bold five-year Strategy, supported by an ambitious three-year Strategic Fundraising Plan. This strategic plan places community fundraising at the heart of our ambition to grow sustainable income and deepen our impact, with a key focus on new business development
You’ll have:
- proven experience in community fundraising
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- an enthusiastic and creative approach
- confidence to work across multiple projects, adapting to varied situations
- a strong team ethic and commitment to Helen & Douglas House’s mission.
Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?
Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.

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Closing Date: 30 October 2025
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When you join Save the Children as a Store Manager in Machynlleth, Powys, Wales, you will have the amazing opportunity to channel your exceptional people skills and leadership experience across a team that is driven to bring the wonders of charity shops back to our high street. You will also deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. That's why we are seeking passionate people like you to get us there.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard.
About the Role
Located in the heart of Machynlleth, a traditional market town in mid Wales, this shop is one of our family of vibrant and community rooted Save the Children stores. The double fronted beautiful shop is well cared for and is especially popular with visitors and tourists during the summer months, playing a key role in the town's thriving local life.
As Store Manager, you'll lead a dedicated and diverse team of around 30 self-sufficient volunteers who are passionate about making a difference. You'll be instrumental in maintaining the shop's excellent local reputation, while also identifying opportunities for continued growth through community engagement, stock generation, and further volunteer recruitment.
With the shop open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am–4.30pm, you'll take ownership of day-to-day operations, lead by example on the shop floor, and bring fresh ideas and energy to everything from displays to fundraising initiatives.
About You
You will be someone with exceptional people skills, a natural leader who understands the importance of community and enjoys supporting people to exercise similar passions through volunteering.
You'll bring:
• Proven experience of leading and motivating a team, ideally in a retail or customer-facing environment.
• Ability to effectively manage operational challenges with a calm, steady, and positive approach.
• Strong retail acumen, with experience in managing performance, delivering great customer service and driving sales.
• A passion for working with volunteers and making a real difference in your community.
• A flexible, hands-on attitude and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
To learn more about the position, please review the How Our Shops Operate and Job Description in the attached Documents.
Ways of Working: This role will be based on-site in the Machynlleth (Wales) shop. We're looking for someone able to work 5 days (35 hours) per week to include some weekend working.
Our benefits package is extensive and generous, including:
• Competitive Pay – Our transparent pay policy ensures fair and equitable compensation.
• Generous Holidays – Start with 27 days off per year (pro rata for part-timers) and enjoy up to 32 days after 10 years.
• Pension & Life Assurance – Secure your future with excellent contributions.
• Employee Discounts – Save on groceries, high-street brands, home, tech, gyms, holidays, and more! Over 6,000 deals are available through our benefits platform.
• Maternity/Adoption Benefits – Get 21 weeks of full pay after just six months of employment.
• Paternity/Adoption Leave – Enjoy 10 weeks of full pay (plus statutory 2 weeks) after six months with us.
• Additional benefits: include cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, eye care, flu jabs, season ticket loan.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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Education Community Manager
Closing date for Applications: 6th November
Location: Fully remote working with quarterly travel to London for team meetings.
Start date: ASAP
Salary: Pro-rata £24-£25.6K, depending on experience (£30K-£32K FTE)
Job type: Permanent, part-time (80% of FTE/ 4 days per week)
About us
Apps for Good equips students with the skills and motivation to shape their future through technology while empowering teachers to deliver high-quality educational content with confidence. Over the past 15 years, we’ve reached just under 350,000 young people, with over half of our partner schools supporting students experiencing disadvantage.
Thanks to the generous support of partners including BNY, Google, Ovo Foundation and Hg Foundation—some of whom also volunteer their expertise—our courses are 100% free for schools.
With ambitious plans to develop our offer and expand our reach, we aim to positively impact even more young people across the UK.
Our team
We are a small, remote-based team with an agile, progressive mindset. Energetic and highly ambitious, we’re united by a shared passion for our mission and values. If you believe in the power of technology and education to transform lives, we want to hear from you!
Everyone is welcome at Apps for Good where our team is supported and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. Bonded by shared values, our diverse perspectives fuel our innovation and empower us all to make a difference to students and teachers. To enable young people from all backgrounds to create a brighter future through technology, we strive to build a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the school communities we seek to serve.
At Apps for Good, we live our values during our interactions with each other and those we work with. These values are:
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Collaborate: We collaborate for deeper impact
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Inclusive: We believe everyone should be included
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Empowering: We empower those around us to make a difference
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Supportive: We encourage each other and celebrate our successes
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Innovative: We think outside the box and are agile in our approach
The role
Are you passionate about education? Do you want to make a positive difference to young peoples’ lives?
We’re looking for someone who cares deeply about education, social impact and wants to join Apps for Good’s mission in helping provide more young people with the tech and
innovation skills that will prepare them for the future of work.
In this new role, you will build strong relationships with teachers and Senior Leadership teams, in order to support them to embed our courses in their schools and across their Multi-Academy Trusts. You will work closely with the Senior Education Manager and existing Education Community Manager to build and implement recruitment and retention strategies, as well as being the first point of contact for educators.
If you have worked in education, or have experience supporting and building long-term relationships with schools and school leaders then we want to hear from you.
Our opportunity is part-time, which will suit someone looking to channel their energy and experience into purposeful work, alongside other commitments or interests.
Key responsibilities include:
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Be the first point of contact for educators, providing a timely response to incoming enquiries.
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Manage and build quality relationships with our community of educators, with a focus on retention and engagement.
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Support our educators with course delivery, access to materials and resources, ensuring they are making the most of the course materials and feel confident to deliver our programmes.
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Help develop our ongoing strategy for building a community of educators across the UK.
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Represent Apps for Good to recruit educators via channel partners and events
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Support the wider Education team to gather, analyse, manage and report data
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Assist in the collection of data from educators to inform impact analysis and course development.
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Work with the wider team to deliver Industry Engagement opportunities to students participating in one of our courses
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Collaborate with the marketing team on key events including our annual Showcase and Career Series.
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Collaborate with the Senior Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to develop and deliver opportunities to connect funding partners with schools across the UK
Great candidates will have the following:
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Enthusiasm for Apps for Good’s mission
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At least two years’ experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Working in a charity or organisation, building relationships with schools and education providers
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Education community/Programme management within the education/charity sector
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Teaching, leadership or operations within a school
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Confidence networking and engaging with stakeholders and education partners at all levels
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work across the team
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Willingness to undertake school visits across the UK.
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Effective time management
What’s in it for you?
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A permanent part-time role at 30 hours per week (4 days per week). We’re open to considering a variety of working patterns to fit around your other commitments.
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Remote working with travel to London to meet as a team once every quarter.
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Laptop / office equipment will be provided and we offer the option to make use of a co-working space local to your home, one day per week.
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We offer flexible working to retain a good work/life balance.
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Opportunity for health care insurance.
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24 days holiday (20 days pro-rata) and extra days off over Christmas, plus you get your birthday off work.
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Contribution pension scheme.
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A commitment to your training, development and career aspirations.
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Joining a small collaborative team means you’ll contribute to a variety of projects. Everyone across the team has their voice heard.
How to apply
Everyone is welcome at Apps for Good where our team is supported and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. Bonded by shared values, our diverse perspectives fuel our innovation and empower us all to make a difference to students and teachers. To enable young people from all backgrounds to create a brighter future through technology, we strive to build an inclusive team which reflects the school communities we seek to serve. We welcome your application, regardless of your race, gender, disability, religion/belief, socio economic background, sexual orientation or age and look forward to hearing what your skills and experience could bring to the team.
If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for whatever reason or if you need this job description in another format, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Please submit a CV and a statement of no more than 500 words why you’d like to join the team and how you meet the requirements of the role.
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The Charity and the Vision.
For over 15 years, Scotty's Little Soldiers has been supporting children and young people who have been bereaved of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. We are about to embark on an exciting journey which will see the charity evolve to support anyone affected by a military-connected bereavement and ultimately empower a community of more than 25,000 bereaved individuals and their families by 2035.
Founded in 2010 by Nikki Scott following the death of her husband, Corporal Lee Scott, the charity currently offers a unique blend of emotional, practical, and educational support to over 750 young people.
We are proud of our vibrant, non-traditional culture, which puts the needs of bereaved children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We embrace innovative approaches, are committed to creating smiles and believe in the power of community, resilience, and connection.
Role Mission:
To be at the heart of planning, promoting and delivering diverse, exciting, and high-impact events that will engage supporters, create bonding opportunities for families, and connect our team.
This role will be accountable for:
Supporting the event owner in the successful planning and execution of all events across the charity, including the Families, Supporter and Operations Teams at Scotty's. This will include developing, promoting and delivering a range of events that align with our mission and values, drives supporter engagement, cultivates opportunities for our families to bond, and provides team collaboration.
What are the 3-month goals for this role:
· Can articulate the charity’s goals, culture, and impact, and how the Events Manager role supports this to happen.
· Has a good understanding of the events plans for each team and the upcoming and year to view calendar of events.
· Establish initial contact with key stakeholders, including team members, partners, and supporters.
What are the 6-month goals for this role:
· Conduct an audit of current event plans and materials and speak with at current partners for feedback and learnings.
· Develop a comprehensive event strategy, outlining key tactics, timelines, and performance metrics.
· Identify and qualify suitable venues for upcoming events, ensuring they align with the charity's mission and values
· Establish success measures and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyse event results, and identify areas for improvement.
What are the 9-month goals for this role:
· Improve specific performance metrics, such as event budget management, event marketing effectiveness, and attendee satisfaction within the first nine months.
· Develop a comprehensive event strategy, outlining key tactics, timelines, and performance metrics.
· Track success measures and key performance indicators (KPIs), analyse event results, and identify areas for improvement.
What are the key responsibilities of this role:
- Develop and implement event plans with clear deadlines, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and within budget.
- Coordinate with our partners and suppliers, ensuring required service levels are met.
- Identify and secure suitable venues that align with the event's theme and requirements.
- Negotiate with venues to obtain the best deals, ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising on quality.
- Arrange catering services that meet the dietary needs and preferences of attendees.
- Book travel and accommodation for team members, families and other guests as needed, ensuring comfort and convenience.
- Assist with communications and marketing efforts to promote events and increase attendance.
- Manage event setup and takedown, ensuring all elements are in place and the venue is left in good condition.
- Oversee the design, sourcing, ordering, and delivery of branded materials (e.g., welcome packs, T-shirts, banners) to enhance the event experience.
- Write accurate risk assessments and ensure event safety, particularly for children, by identifying potential hazards and implementing preventive measures.
- Accountability for health and safety compliance at events, adhering to legal requirements and best practices.
- Implement appropriate safeguarding measures at events attended by families, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
- Coordinate event activities, ensuring they run smoothly and according to schedule.
- Arrange and facilitate pre- and post-event meetings (e.g., briefings, wash-ups, debriefs) to ensure all team members are informed and any issues are addressed.
- Adhere to budget constraints set by the Event Owner, ensuring all expenses are accounted for and within limits.
- Provide appropriate updates to the Event Owner and team members accordingly.
What we’re looking for:
- Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – outgoing, warm and friendly, you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships.
- A motivating and persuasive communicator – your communication style will provide the information needed in an informal manner.
- You thrive working in a busy environment on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
- Confident use of technology – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
Skillset and Experiences Required:
Essential
· You’ll have a proven background in event management.
· Proven ability to build rapport and influence key decision-makers.
· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring effective execution.
· Passion for developing innovative fundraising initiatives.
· Self-motivated and positive. Thriving in independent work environments while remaining committed to team goals.
· You’ll have a proven background in event management, ideally within the charity sector.
· Excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels. A strong understanding of health and safety, and fundraising legislation.
· Planning, coordinating, and executing all aspects of fundraising events, including venue selection, logistics, budgeting, and marketing.
· Managing event timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships to ensure seamless execution and cost-effectiveness.
· Developing and implementing strategies to maximise event attendance and fundraising revenue.
Desirable
· Knowledge or experience of or with the military community.
· Events Management experience within the charity sector.
Additional Information
· The role may require evening or weekend work
· Enhanced DBS check required
· Travel will be required to events and team training days
The Scotty’s Way
At Scotty’s, our personal performance is only 50% of what success looks like. Our culture is equally important. When you join our team, you sign up to The Scotty’s Way, rooted in our four core values:
1. Families Come First
2. Everyone a Supporter, Every Supporter a VIP
3. Love What You Do
4. Remember, Every Day
Our values are further supported by our four non-negotiable behaviours of Show Respect, Speak Up, Embrace Change and Actively Collaborate. We are looking for an individual who embodies these values and behaviours.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team, we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment within our charity and we are dedicated to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.
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Cure Parkinson's Research Engagement Manager is responsible for ensuring that the lived experience and perspective of people with Parkinson’s (PwP) is embedded across our research activities. The role includes managing our international Research Advocates Council and supporting public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE) initiatives. This is an exciting time to join the team as we develop our PPIE strategy and build on our expert voice, helping to drive scientific discovery forward and bring us closer to a cure.
As our Research Engagement Manager you will have experience of supporting or leading PPIE in research, ideally in health or clinical trials, along with experience of working in a patient facing role, including with diverse and underrepresented communities.
To apply please submit your CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) explaining your motivation in applying for the role and demonstrating you how meet the person specification requirements of the role.
Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s.





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Grief Encounter was set up in December 2003 to ensure that bereaved children and their families receive the best possible support following the death of a parent, sibling and someone close. We deliver both local and national bereavement services.
JOB TITLE: COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING MANAGER
SALARY: £36,000 to £39,000 per annum (FTE)
LOCATION: Mill Hill, London NW7 4ST
CONTRACTED HOURS: 40 hours a week (inclusive of one hour paid meal break daily), 5 days a week.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Fundraising (Bristol)
Our Vision: A world where no child grieves alone.
Our Mission: To help bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing.
Our Values: are very important to us and as a member of the Grief Encounter team, you will be expected to hold these in your day to day work:
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Community Fundraising Manager plays a pivotal role in creating, implementing, and managing a comprehensive programme of community fundraising whilst developing supporter journeys.
This role focuses on nurturing relationships with donors, volunteers, and community organisations — including schools, universities, sports clubs, and businesses — to deepen long‑term connections, foster supporter loyalty, and maximise income generation. The role is ideal for an energetic, organised, and passionate individual with experience in growing and managing a portfolio of community fundraising relationships.
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MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event Planning & Management
· Plan, manage, and deliver a programme of fundraising events, including our Forget Me Not Walk and Christmas Campaign.
· Evaluate event success, producing reports and recommendations for future improvement.
Community Fundraising & Engagement
· Develop and implement community fundraising strategies to engage local groups, schools, businesses, and individual supporters.
· Build and nurture strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and community organisations to enhance fundraising opportunities.
· Account management of third party, volunteer fundraisers, providing support, advice and encouragement ensuring the delivery of a cohesive and effective supporter journey.
· Research, identify and secure fundraising opportunities in target local communities (schools, colleges, Universities, golf clubs, gyms, volunteer community committees etc).
· Track and manage all fundraising being done by community fundraisers, engaging and leading each individual relationship to deepen a long-term partnership with the charity as well as getting introductions to their networks to widen our regional fundraising base.
· Manage talks, presentations, and attendance at community fundraisers, including schools talks, 3rd party events and remote presentations to groups always being considerate of ROI and developing long-term, sustainable relationship.
· Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for events and community fundraising efforts, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience.
· Represent the organisation at networking events, presentations, and external engagements to promote fundraising opportunities.
Financial & Operational Management
· Set and monitor income targets, ensuring that expenditure is managed effectively and return on investment is maximised.
· Lead on budgeting, income phasing, and reforecasting for events and community fundraising activities.
· Manage donor and supporter records using e-Tapestry, ensuring accurate data entry, reporting, and tracking of fundraising activities
· Coordinate all event invitations, mailings, donor acknowledgments, and post-event stewardship activities.
Other
· Uphold, safeguard and promote the organisation's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, integrity, corporate and social responsibility and environmentally sound policies and procedures.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications:
· Degree level education or qualified by experience.
Skills & Experience:
· Proven experience in community fundraising, supporter stewardship, and building long‑term relationships.
· Strong administration, planning, and organisational skills.
· Skilled in making presentations and inspiring support from a range of audiences (individuals, groups, and organisations).
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Strong attention to detail and experience working with CRM databases (e‑Tapestry or similar).
· Budget setting and forecasting experience.
· Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Personal qualities:
· Ability to work collaboratively and motivate supporters, volunteers, and donors.
· Willing to attend events and external meetings with people from a variety of backgrounds and of all ages.
· Demonstrates great attention to detail.
· Able to work effectively within a team and be self-motivating.
· Respectful, non-judgemental and empathic manner.
· Able to actively listen, seek information, and ask questions to ensure the understanding of underlying concerns of others.
· Resilient when dealing with sensitive and at times difficult situations.
· Flexible, pro-active and open attitude to work.
· Passionate about Grief Encounter’s mission and committed to making a meaningful impact
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Additional Information
This job description will be reviewed as necessary to meet the needs of the charity on no less than an annual basis in consultation with the post holder.
- This role contributes directly to income generation and supporter engagement.
- Subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
- Training and ongoing professional development will be provided.
This post is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.
Funding Policy and Practice Manager – Two permanent roles
The National Lottery Community Fund is seeking to build the capacity and capability of its Funding Policy and Practice team with several new Funding Policy and Practice Manager roles.
The Funding Policy and Practice Manager role is housed in the Funding Policy and Practice team within the Funding Strategy, Innovation and UK Directorate. The team is responsible for ensuring our Fund-wide funding policy and internal practice delivers our It Starts with Community strategy, enabling funding that makes the greatest possible difference to communities, whilst recognising the wider regulatory and strategic considerations associated with the distribution of public money.
Working with the Head of Funding Policy and Practice, you will play a key role in developing our Fund-wide funding policy and practice which supports five distinct funding portfolios: Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and the UK portfolio that spans the four countries.
You will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that our funding policies, which set the direction on who we fund and what we fund are fit for purpose. You will also support developing our funding mechanisms, the how we fund, and deliver some aspects of regulatory compliance such as our Funding Controls Framework. The practice aspect of the role will see you developing guidance and supporting funding teams to turn policy considerations into practical realities for our funding colleagues, customers and the wider civil society sector.
You will help to ensure that our funding policy and practice is “for everyone”: we’re looking for someone who recognises that our commitment to equity and fairness in our grant making flows through all we do.
You will have an eye for identifying internal and external insight that has the potential to inform our policy and practice direction. You will connect with internal colleagues and hold some external relationships, collaborating to formulate well-considered policies that are aligned with our strategic ambitions. You will work with teams across the Fund to ensure these policies are established and effective in practice. From time to time you may develop broader policy and practice positions that affect the whole of The Fund.
The right person for this role flourishes in complexity and relishes the challenges of finding the best path through overlapping and often competing agendas. They are adept at managing a diverse and ever-changing workload, and setting their own priorities in response to insights from a wide variety of sources, including our grant-holders, colleagues, senior management team, and external stakeholders.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Revising existing or developing new funding policy and practice positions and guidance within governance frameworks.
- Managing policy and practice relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that our position and practice is robust and delivering our It Starts with Community strategy.
- Developing policy and practice around our funding mechanisms.
- Providing advice to colleagues to ensure they are operating within our policy and practice positions.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance such as through our Funding Control Framework.
- Representing the Fund at external meetings.
- Exploring developments in philanthropy and civil society to help improve The Fund’s grantmaking.
Interview date: 20th and 24th November, Virtual
Location: UK-wide - We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown.
We will be hosting a briefing session on: Thursday 23rd October 11am, to register or ask any questions please email us.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria
- Ability to quickly develop a good understanding of new and complex topics, including an understanding of the internal and external funding environment and the implications for your work
- Strong management skills, including ability to set direction on the projects you own, while balancing cross Fund sensitivities and priorities
- Ability to balance complex and competing perspectives, manage risk and deliver a practical solution which aligns a position to operational realities
- Good understanding of when to escalate questions and challenges to senior colleagues
- Strong engagement and collaboration skills, able to work with a range of people and employ transparent ways of working to shape and deliver your projects
- Good analytical skills, able to draw on data and qualitative evidence internally and externally to inform your work
- An understanding of the funding environment for civil society organisations and ability to understand the implications of developments in the wider environment for your work.
Desirable Criteria:
- Understanding of the implications of the Fund’s status as a public body for funding policy and practice
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition).
It starts with community.
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o you want to use your research skills to drive social change?
At HCT, we’re showing how lived experience can transform public health. With almost 500 staff and volunteers working across every NHS area and prison in England — and in parts of Scotland and Wales — we connect some of the most marginalised communities to the services that too often miss them.
We’re now seeking a Research & Impact Manager to lead a programme that places inclusion, impact and lived experience at the heart of research. You’ll shape and deliver studies that improve understanding, influence local and national policy, and demonstrate how peer-led approaches can achieve real health equity.
About the role
As Research & Impact Manager, you’ll take day-to-day leadership of our research and evaluation programmes.
You’ll manage and develop our incredible team of peer researchers, supervise our Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate with the University of Essex, and build partnerships across academia, government, the NHS, and the voluntary sector.
You’ll also design and deliver evaluations of our programmes, help evidence how lived experience-led services can improve equity in health and care, and support funding bids and grant applications, and the dissemination of impactful research.
About you
You’ll bring both strategic insight and hands-on research skills, ideally with a strong qualitative background. You’ll be comfortable working across academic, policy, and lived experience settings — and you’ll share our deep commitment to social justice and inclusion health.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about peer research and the power of lived experience
- Skilled in designing and delivering research and evaluation projects
- Collaborative and relationship-focused, with experience across academia, the NHS or the voluntary sector
- Able to mentor and empower others, including peer researchers and research colleagues
- A clear communicator who can translate research into impact
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.



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Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: London based, with hybrid working in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy
About the role
The Data Governance & Operations Manager at Crisis is a pivotal role in our transformation journey. You will lead the development of data governance, architecture, and operational processes that ensure our data is trusted, accessible, and used responsibly to drive our mission to end homelessness.
You will oversee data operations including selections, integrations, and data engineering, ensuring that work is efficient, compliant, and aligned with organisational priorities. Working closely with the Head of Technology, the Infrastructure and Business Systems teams, and the Insight function, you will help establish a modern, unified, and well-governed data environment built on Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Microsoft Fabric.
We are bold with a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. You will lead and support a skilled team, helping colleagues to develop critical skills to make the most out of our evolving technology stack. You will nurture cross-departmental relationships and play a key role in shaping how Crisis connects and uses data across fundraising, volunteering, client services, and finance. Your work will help ensure that data processes are effective today and ready for the future, making a clear and impactful contribution to Crisis’ mission.
About you
- You have strong experience in data governance and operations, ideally within a Microsoft environment, and can turn frameworks and policies into practical, proportionate processes that people can adopt easily
- You understand how data from systems such as Dynamics CRM, Finance, and others can be structured and integrated within modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric
- You are a clear, confident communicator who can bring technical and non-technical colleagues together around shared goals, demonstrating a collaborative and inclusive approach
- You have excellent stakeholder engagement skills and can build credibility across diverse teams including fundraising, volunteering, client services, and policy
- You are committed to data quality, stewardship, and responsible use, and you can help embed these values across the organisation in an equitable and accessible way
- You share Crisis’ commitment to being bold, impactful, collaborative, and equitable in everything we do
Please see the full Job Pack linked below for a detailed list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We will lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
- A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am to 4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
- And more (full list of benefits available on our website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves, and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs. Instead, please complete the work history section and answer the screening questions so we can assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 26 October 2025 (at 23:59)
Interview process: Competency-based interview
Interview date and location: Week commencing 3 November 2025. Two online interviews
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Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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