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Are you experienced in Community Investment and looking for your next role?
This is an exciting opportunity for a community focused individual to join our Communities Team at Sovereign Network Group (SNG) as a Community Investment and Partnership Lead on a permanent basis.
We're looking for an impact‑driven, collaborative and CIP Lead to drive and embed place‑based working across our London locality. Based at The Hive in Wembley, you'll be at the centre of our mission to create thriving, healthy and resilient communities through strong local partnerships and meaningful social impact.
SNG provides over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose, to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations.
The Role
Reporting to the Community Investment and Partnership Manager this post will be embedded with our other customer facing teams and require excellent partnership skills, a focus on delivering social impact, ability to identify opportunities for fundraising and programme development and commitment to customer service with the confidence to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders.
As our London Locality Lead, you will develop and deliver impact‑driven, place‑based working that brings together colleagues, residents and partners around shared priorities. Your work will focus on:
- Improving health and wellbeing
- Strengthening local partnerships
- Co‑creating solutions with communities
- Enabling customers to thrive
What You'll Do
- Develop a place‑based working across London localities
- Lead, commission and support a wide range of community investment programmes and interventions
- Work closely with customer-facing colleagues to ensure community voice and lived experience shape local priorities
Building Strong Local Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong, cross-sector relationships with:
- NHS and Integrated Care Systems
- Local authorities
- Community anchor organisations and VCSE partners
- Police, community safety and youth services
- Education providers and local networks
- Drive collaborative, shared approaches that support health equality and vibrant neighbourhoods
Programme, Contract & Financial Oversight
- Ensure the effective management of contracts, partners and projects, demonstrating clear, measurable social impact
- Oversee budgets, grants and procurement activity in line with financial policies
- Embed robust performance management and outcomes recording across all locality work
Funding & Social Impact
- Work with the Partnerships & Funding team to develop, shape and write compelling funding bids
- Collaborate with our Grants Officer to support and guide grant recipients
- Embed a strong culture of impact measurement, ensuring outcomes are recorded and shared effectively
What we need from you
You'll bring passion, experience and confidence in impact‑driven community investment and cross-sector collaboration. You'll be a connector, a relationship‑builder and someone who thrives in complex partnership environments.
You will have:
- Significant experience in community investment or a closely related field
- Substantial experience in working in place within community investment
- A strong track record of building and managing partnerships with diverse stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to varied audiences
- Strong organisational abilities with experience in commissioning programmes and managing contract performance
- Great inter-personal skills and a proven record of stakeholder relationship management
- Experience in monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance
- Confidence with budget management and financial systems
- Strong digital skills and the ability to use technology effectively for programme delivery
We have some great benefits at SNG, including:
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
- Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
- Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
- Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.
If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a bold communicator who knows a great story when you see one? Do you want your work to genuinely matter - amplifying the voices of people who need to be heard, shifting public perception of social care, and putting a passionate, values-driven charity on the national map?
Community Integrated Care is one of the UK's largest social care charities, supporting thousands of people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions to live the lives they choose.
As we launch our new five-year strategy, Best Lives Bolder this is a defining moment for our organisation. We are setting out to be even more creative, courageous and influential in how we champion the people we support and drive change across the sector.
We're looking for an exceptional PR & Media Manager to lead our media function and help us tell our story with ambition, imagination and impact - playing a pivotal role in bringing our Best Lives, Bolder vision to life through powerful storytelling and high-impact media engagement.
This is a full time permanent, national role with hybrid working. You will be required to work from our head office at least once a week, so our ideal candidate will be based within an hour's commute of Widnes, Cheshire.
What is "The Deal" for you?
- Flexibility: You can work your 37.5 hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or split the hours over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments.
- Pension: contributory pension scheme
- Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app
- Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives bolder
- Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people!
- Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life
This isn't a press office role. It's a platform for someone who wants to shape conversations, build national influence and champion the people at the heart of social care.
What you’ll be doing:
- Developing and owning our national and regional Media & PR Strategy, aligned to our influencing and advocacy goals.
- Proactively pitching compelling stories to secure high-quality national, regional, trade and broadcast coverage
- Building and nurturing relationships with journalists, influencers and media contacts across care, sport, culture and nature sectors.
- Leading crisis communications - protecting our reputation calmly and decisively when it matters most.
- Translating complex policy and social care issues into accessible, powerful content for diverse audiences.
- Collaborating closely with our Head of Influencing, Policy and Public Affairs to align media work with policy goals.
- Working with our Partnerships & Communities team to turn community programmes into media-ready stories.
- Supporting and developing confident spokespeople at every level of the organisation.
- Monitoring coverage, producing insight-driven reports and keeping senior leaders informed on media trends and reputational risks.
Our ideal candidate:
- Track record - Proven experience in a PR, media or communications role in the charity, public, health or social care sector.
- Media instinct - You know a story, you know how to place it, and you know when to act fast.
- Strategy - Experience designing and delivering media strategies with measurable outcomes.
- Crisis management - Experience building proactive processes for reputation risks and leading calm, confident responses when issues arise.
- Relationships - A strong network of media contacts or the ability to build one quickly across sectors.
- Storytelling - Exceptional writing, from press releases to opinion pieces to compelling human stories.
- Collaboration - Proven ability to work across teams, influence senior leaders and align messaging.
- Policy experience - Ability to turn complex social, regulatory or policy issues into content that lands with public and political audiences.
Why join us
- You'll be working for an award-winning charity that’s passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible.
- Flexible hours - work 37.5 hours over four days for a long weekend, or across five days to suit you. You can also work from home, with at least one day per week at our Widnes Head Office.
- A collaborative, values-driven team where your work will be seen, valued and celebrated
- Opportunities to travel nationally and attend sector events and media moments.
- A contributory pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
- Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, financial support options and a wellbeing fund. Retail discounts, holiday deals, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts via our benefits app.
If you're a bold, strategic communicator who wants to use your skills to change perceptions, influence policy and amplify the voices of people in social care - we'd love to hear from you.
Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.
We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.
In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.
The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have the passion and creative vision to amplify our ambitious plans to improve the lives of everyone affected by ovarian cancer? Could you play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening our brand, ensuring it inspires action and helps more people connect with and support our work?
We are looking for a Brand Manager who will bring their creative expertise, strong eye for detail and collaborative approach to our brilliant marketing and communications team. This is a great role for someone with experience in brand or marketing who is looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity with a leading national charity.
A creative and driven individual who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery, you’ll be passionate about building a clear, consistent and impactful brand. You’ll act as the guardian of our identity, ensuring that Target Ovarian Cancer’s brand is used effectively and creatively across all channels and by all teams.
With the support of the Interim Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, you’ll lead on developing and delivering high-quality design and brand assets, managing our Brand Hub and helping colleagues apply our brand confidently and consistently. You’ll work closely with teams across the organisation to coordinate marketing activity, develop plans and ensure everything we produce aligns with our wider strategy and objectives.
You’ll also play a key role in managing creative processes – from designing assets in-house to overseeing work with external agencies – as well as maintaining our photography and video library to ensure all visual content reflects our brand and values.
Collaborative, organised and full of ideas, you’ll be confident managing multiple projects, building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and supporting others to understand and champion our brand. Most importantly, you’ll be motivated to help us communicate more effectively, so we can engage more people to use our services, campaign for change, and support us through fundraising and partnerships.
If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape a meaningful brand and help drive real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and together we'll fight for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives.
The role is a part time, 14 hours per week worked over 2 full days and is a permanent position.
We currently offer a hybrid-working model. This means you may usually work from your home or remote location, but are expected to attend meetings and pay for your own travel to the office near London Bridge when required.Please do contact us if you would like to find out more about how frequently you would likely be required in the office for this role.
To apply to become our Brand Manager, please submit a CV and cover letter (one page maximum) .
Please also complete the equalities monitoring form, links to this are in the Recruitment Pack.
Please submit your application by Friday 22 May 2026.We will also be looking to schedule interviews week commencing Monday 1 June 2026.In the event you are invited to interview, you will be given the opportunity to let us know any reasonable adjustments you may require to the interview process.
Target Ovarian Cancer does not hold a sponsorship licence and therefore cannot sponsor any individual to work in the UK.
We want to make our recruitment accessible to all, if there is a way we can support you in your application, please contact us with the job title in the subject line.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Claudia Jones organisation (CJO) Is looking to appoint a highly skilled Executive Director with experience of working in the Voluntary/Community sector to support the development of the organisation. This is a key appointment funded for 1year.
CJO is one of the few small Black lead charities in London, enhancing the quality of life for African Caribbean Women and Families. Founded in 1982 at the request of Caribbean women, CJO delivers family-centred services for women with children 0-16yrs, Gender- based violence support, connections for older people, health and wellbeing activities, counselling and therapeutic interventions to inspire and empower African Caribbean heritage women and families.
Reporting to the board of directors/trustees, the Executive Director will oversee the strategic and operational efficiencies of our programmes and staff. This experienced leader will not only understand the working of the voluntary/community sector but also have experience in developing and implementing a successful fundraising plan. Experience of hiring and managing staff is essential and establishing relationships with local community groups is a plus. Most importantly, the Executive Director should be highly effective in a Leadership role that requires clear communication skills and decisiveness. It is important that the post holder embraces our community -based broader philosophy of investment in our community.
Note: Considering the nature of work and focus of the Claudia Jones Organisation, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and gender, to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. Black and ‘Minority Ethnic’ Women only need apply (Schedule 9, Part 1, 158 and 159 Equality Act 2010). We are an Equal Opportunities employer
Objectives of this role
- Support the development and cultivation of an active and engaged Board of trustees, standing and advisory committees
- Work closely with the Board/Trustees and committees to assess and address issues affecting the organisation
- Identify, engage leverage and cultivate community resources, influence and connections to further the initiatives and mission of the organisation
- Oversee daily operations of the organisation, providing executive direction for programmes, strategies and efficiencies, compliance and quality assurance
- Identify and address staffing requirements for efficient operations, and maintain a strong work culture that attracts and retains people while driving the organisation’s mission
- Increase awareness of the organisation by being the main spoke person of the charity for external communication, both verbally and written
- Develop capital and operating budgets for assigned programmes, planning for short and long-term program needs
- Comply with all national and local regulations
Responsibilities
- Create business plans to achieve goals and objectives and presenting to the board/trustees for approval
- Meet annual fundraising goals in partnership with colleagues/staff team to obtain financial support from grant giving organisations, foundations, statutory organisations, cooperations and other funding sources
- Work with Staff and Board/trustees on other annual community initiatives, programmes and all external communications, including website, newsletters, promotional materials including the media
- Serve as the face of the organisation and participate in external events to increase visibility, credibility and market brand, and develop strategic partnership to further increase community awareness and expand programmes
- Build and lead an effective team that’s dedicated to fulfilling the organisation’s mission through highly successful programmes, community engagement and fundraising
- Manage staff members, volunteers and clients whose experience, cultures and languages reflect the community served by the organisation
Required Skills and Qualification
- Five or more years of experience in senior management preferably with a Charity
- Strong experience in public relations, marketing and fundraising
- Knowledge of leadership and management principles for voluntary/community sector
- Proven success working with a board of directors/trustees
- Innovative approach to business planning
- Dynamic and charismatic team player who enjoys being the public face of the organisation
Preferred Skills and qualifications
- Degree (or equivalent) in business, human resources or finance
- Experience in managing budgets
- Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills
- Experience in community engagement and volunteer development
- Experience in working in a cross functional and complex reporting environment
JOB SPECIFICATION
Essential
- At least 5 years relevant experience of managing a charitable organisation.
- Demonstrable senior leadership and strategic management
- Demonstrable passion for, or commitment to, the work of CJO
- Good understanding of the charity sector’s regulatory frameworks and legislation.
- Experience of building positive working relationships and managing teams/performance.
- Good judgement and able to act decisively
- Collaborative, open and able to constructively challenge and inspire
- In-depth knowledge of managing family support and VAWG/GBV services that includes children and young people
- Experience of working in and managing organisational change and development
- Experience of working with consultants and contractors
- Demonstrable experience of working in the sector and understanding of the challenges of the African Heritage women and family
- Demonstrable experience of successful fundraising from a range of sources including trust and foundations and maintaining relationships.
- Substantial experience of budget management and financial accountability at £150K and above.
- Experience of managing a varied and demanding workload
- A credible and inspiring communicator and negotiator
DESIRABLE
- Experience of gaining quality marks for services.
- Experience of using case management systems.
- A good understanding of GDPR.
APPLICATION GUIDANCE
- Following the points above will assist you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and assist the panel in ensuring an accurate assessment of your application.
- Respond to each person specification point in order when completing your supporting statement
- Provide practical examples of how you meet the criteria where possible. Examples can be from paid / voluntary roles / your life experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are asked to submit:
- a CV of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 12
- a Supporting Statement of no more than 3 sides of A4, font size 12
- Our completed Equality & Diversity Form
Closing Date & Time: 29th May 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are expected to take place in person On 08th June, 2026
If you have not received a response to your application within 21 days of the closing date you can assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Should you be successful, two satisfactory References from previous employers are required and an Enhanced DBS check.
CJO is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
We will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
Claudia Jones Organisation was established in 1982. Primarily the organisation supports and empowers women and families of African Caribbean heritage
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Permanent,
Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: London
Salary: £40,512 - £47,377 per annum
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May
Interviews will be held w/c Monday 25th May
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for Sleep Out Manager to join our Mass Participation & Events team based in London.
About us
We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.
Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.
The Sleep Out Manager plays a vital role in managing our flagship fundraising event, Sleep Out. Increased investment from our headline event sponsor, Nationwide Building Society, has enabled the development of a new visual identity and refreshed messaging, so it is an exciting time to join the team and maximise the opportunity.
About you
- Ambitious, highly motivated individual with strong project management skills, and experience of organising fundraising events.
- An excellent communicator, confident in engaging a wide range of stakeholders at all levels and building effective relationships internally and externally.
- Able decision maker with a can-do attitude.
- Flexible, always adapting to changing needs.
- Committed to self-development by engaging with training and continuous learning.
- Proactive, always looking for creative ways of working.
What you’ll be doing
- Responsibility for the successful delivery and growth of the Sleep Out portfolio; comprising a London corporate event, public events in London and Manchester and our ‘Host Your Own Sleep Out’ programme.
- Responsibility for annual planning and budgeting for the Sleep Out portfolio, including financial management, quarterly reforecasting, and delivery against financial targets.
- Leading a cross-departmental working group to deliver the corporate event. Responsibility for the logistics and strategy of the event
- Heading up a team of three, you’ll create a positive and inspiring culture, which empowers team members to achieve their best
Why join Centrepoint?
In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:
- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
- Healthcare cash plan (Cover the costs of a wide range of medical treatment including Dental, Optical, Complementary and Alternative therapies).
- Private Medical insurance
- Income protection
- Employer pension contributions of 5%
- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
- An interest-free travel loan
We operate a hybrid working model, with a minimum of 50% office attendance (typically 2–3 days per week).
At Centrepoint we challenge the discrimination within society that contributes to youth homelessness, and we are just as committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint itself. We are passionate about ensuring all of our colleagues are made to feel included in the work we do and that we value the rich diversity within the organization.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, belief in any religion and none, gender identity, ethnic origin, class, sexuality, nationality, appearance, unrelated criminal activities, disability, responsibility for dependents, part time or shift workers, being HIV positive or living with AIDS, lived experience of homelessness or using young people’s services and any other matter which causes a person to be treated with injustice.
Centrepoint’s policy is to recruit, employ and promote people on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed, and to this end, our aim is to ensure that all applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment.
Our approach to applications
We recognise that candidates may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their applications. While this is absolutely fine, all examples and statements included must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience.
We’re keen to understand your individual skills, experience and motivations, so please ensure your application reflects your own voice.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Sleep Out Manager, click ‘Apply’ now!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At Community Integrated Care, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live the best life possible. Our Partnerships & Communities team delivers ambitious, multi‑partner programmes that tackle inequality, open doors, and create lasting change for disabled people and the communities we serve.
We’re now looking for an experienced Project Manager (Partnerships & Communities) to lead the delivery of complex, high‑impact programmes across England and Scotland – working with partners, funders, colleagues and people with lived experience to turn strategy into action.
If you thrive in complexity, care deeply about social impact, and love bringing people together to deliver meaningful outcomes, this could be the role for you.
This is a full time permanent role with travel to our head office in Widnes at least once a week with regional and national travel as and when required so our ideal candidate will be based within an hours commute of Widnes.
What is "The Deal" for you?
- Flexibility: You can work your 37.5 hours over 4 days and enjoy a long weekend, or split the hours over 5 days to accommodate your other commitments.
- Pension: contributory pension scheme
- Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle to work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app
- Best Lives Possible: You'll be working for an award winning charity who is passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives bolder
- Development: We'll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things. We're passionate about developing our people!
- Support: From our Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options, and wellbeing fund you'll have the support available to lead an easier (financial) life
You’ll lead projects end‑to‑end – from early concept and funding through to mobilisation, delivery, evaluation and legacy – ensuring programmes are well governed, well delivered and genuinely impactful.
In this varied and high-profile role, you will be:
- Managing a diverse portfolio of projects, campaigns and partnerships, delivered to agreed scope, budget, timelines and quality
- Working closely with external partners, funders and suppliers to coordinate delivery and maximise impact
- Applying consistent, high‑quality project management standards, documentation and governance throughout the project lifecycle
- Leading risk, safeguarding, health & safety and compliance management across community‑focused programmes
- Producing board, partner and audit‑ready reporting, giving clear visibility of progress, risks, outcomes and learning
- Leading impact reporting and evaluation – turning data and insight into evidence, learning and future opportunity
- Managing project budgets, resources and supplier relationships to ensure value for money and compliance
- Supporting and developing colleagues, building strong project discipline, capability and collaboration across the team
- Representing our work confidently in presentations, reviews, events and partner forums
This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with colleagues across Partnerships & Communities, Group Projects, Operations, Support Services and external organisations.
Our ideal candidate:
You’ll be a confident and values‑driven project professional who combines strong delivery discipline with empathy, creativity and influence.
- Proven experience leading complex projects end‑to‑end in multi‑stakeholder environments
- A strong understanding of project governance, assurance, risk management and portfolio delivery
- Experience working with partners, community organisations or suppliers, building trusted, productive relationships
- Confidence managing budgets, financial planning and value‑for‑money decisions within projects
- Excellent communication skills – able to translate complex information into clear, engaging messages for varied audiences
- Experience using project management tools and digital reporting platforms (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Visio or similar)
- A recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent) or equivalent experience
- A genuine commitment to inclusion, co‑production and social impact, with an understanding of safeguarding and ethical delivery
- Above all, you’ll be motivated by purpose, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited by the opportunity to turn ideas into mobilised, high‑impact programmes.
Why join Community Integrated Care?
- Be part of one of the UK’s leading social care charities, delivering nationally recognised, high‑profile programmes
- Work on ambitious partnerships and campaigns that genuinely change lives
- Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Access learning, development and progression opportunities in a supportive, values‑led culture
- Be trusted to lead, influence and shape work that has a lasting legacy
Ready to make a difference?
If you’re an experienced Project Manager who wants your work to mean something, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us turn partnerships into progress, and ambition into impact.
Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible! Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.
We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.
In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34.
The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help shape the future of compassionate care
At Trinity Hospice, we believe everyone deserves outstanding end-of-life care. For more than 40 years, we’ve been at the heart of the Fylde coast, supporting patients and their families across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. Our care reaches far beyond our hospice walls, into homes, hospitals and the wider community, ensuring people receive the support they need, wherever they are.
We are now looking for an exceptional Individual Giving Manager to join our Fundraising and Communications Team to play a vital role in sustaining and growing this care. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead an ambitious individual giving programme, helping to secure the income that allows our services to reach thousands of people every year.
In this role, you will take ownership of developing and delivering strategies across individual giving, appeals, regular giving, in-memory fundraising, lottery and legacy marketing. You will lead a dedicated team of four, creating and delivering engaging campaigns that inspire people to support Trinity Hospice, while using data and insight to continually refine and strengthen supporter journeys. Your work will focus not only on generating income, but on building meaningful, long-term relationships with our supporters and ensuring they feel valued and connected to our mission.
We are looking for a motivated and creative individual with a strong background in individual giving or a related fundraising discipline. You will be a confident communicator, able to craft compelling messages that inspire action, and comfortable working with data to inform decision-making. You will also bring experience of managing or supporting others, with the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team in a collaborative environment. A proactive mindset, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities will be key to success in this role.
Joining Trinity Hospice means becoming part of a supportive, collaborative team where your work has real impact. We are committed to helping our people develop and thrive, offering opportunities for learning and a range of wellbeing and staff benefits.
This is more than a fundraising role, it is an opportunity to make a genuine difference. Every pound raised helps us provide compassionate care to patients and their families at some of the most important times in their lives. As Individual Giving Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring we can continue to be there for everyone who needs us.
Youth and Community Leader
Oasis Knights (Streatham/Brixton Hill, South London)
40 hours per week (1.0FTE)
Permanent
Salary:
£38,794 - £43,268 per annum
Want to lead a Youth Centre offering a diverse range of activities for the local community?
Want to enable young people to thrive?
Want to be lead a dynamic, passionate and impactful team?
Knights Youth Centre (KYC) was established in 1936 as an independent Christian Charity. The centre provides a range of universal and targeted youth work programmes in partnership with a number of statutory and voluntary organisations and is located on the boundary of the Clapham Park Estate (the largest estate in the Borough of Lambeth) in an area of high social need. In 2025 KYC joined the Oasis family of charities and is now known as Oasis Knights. Oasis’ vision is for community, a place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. There is also the exciting opportunity to collaborate with the Oasis St Martins Village in nearby Tulse Hill, our new village that works with local partners to provide a welcoming inclusive space to provide opportunities for young people and tackle issues such as school attendance and exclusions.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Youth and Community Leader to manage and develop the work at Oasis Knights. This is an opportunity to lead a team committed to making a tangible difference in the lives young people, their families and the broader community. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic leadership and operational management, which includes overseeing a range of youth and community activities. A critical aspect of this role involves fundraising, business development, and monitoring the impact of all initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
· Overseeing youth provision, including mentoring, youth clubs and targeted interventions.
· Ensuring effective financial management and income generation to sustain and expand services.
· Managing and growing a team of staff and volunteers, ensuring alignment with Oasis’ ethos and values.
· Building strong partnerships with local stakeholders to support the delivery of impactful youth projects.
· Developing and maintaining monitoring and evaluation frameworks to demonstrate the impact of activities.
· Working with the building narrative to ensure compliance with health and safety, safeguarding, and other statutory requirements.
The successful post holder must have:
· A degree-level qualification or equivalent in youth work, community development or a related field.
· Proven experience in leading youth projects and managing diverse teams.
· Strong fundraising and income generation skills, with the ability to create and implement successful strategies.
· Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
· Knowledge of safeguarding practices and experience working with young people in challenging environments.
· A track record of developing and implementing strategic plans in partnership with stakeholders.
· A commitment to the Oasis ethos and values, including inclusion, equality, and perseverance.
As part of the package, Oasis offers:
· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.
· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).
· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.
To apply, please apply via Charity Jobs or refer to our website for further information.
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Friday 22nd May 2026.
Stage 1 Interviews will take place online on Wednesday 27th May 2026.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
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Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – High Value Events Manager
Location:Hybrid working with some travel to Hearing Dogs offices in either Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire.
Salary: £40,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is build confidence, companionship and connection for people with hearing loss, is seeking a High Value Events Manager to help create inclusive, inspiring and impactful high-value event experiences that deepen relationships and generate transformational philanthropic support for the charity.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love and emotional support.
Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now building a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to significantly grow and diversify income.
This role will be part of a newly built High Value Events function and will develop, manage and deliver a portfolio of high‑value engagement and fundraising events that advance the charity’s strategic priorities and long‑term sustainability. Working closely with the High Value Event Team Manager and collaborating across Income Generation and wider teams, the postholder will create values‑led, relationship‑driven events that celebrate impact, inspire generosity and deepen connections with major donors, trusts, foundations, corporate partners and senior volunteers. They will ensure each event is thoughtfully planned, mission‑focused, inclusive and delivers strong return on investment, while strengthening long‑term philanthropic commitment to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s life‑changing work.
This role requires a proven track record in planning and delivering high‑value fundraising or engagement events generating £100k+, alongside experience working with major donors, high‑net‑worth individuals, committees and senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong stewardship‑led fundraising expertise, excellent relationship management skills and a history of meeting income targets while maximising return on investment. Outstanding organisation, project management and communication abilities are essential, as is the confidence to engage and influence high‑profile supporters. Personally, the postholder will be a collaborative, inclusive and proactive team player with strong interpersonal skills, a creative and solutions‑focused mindset, and a genuine passion for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s mission, able to communicate impact in a compelling and inspiring way.
This is an exciting opportunity to help an organisation which is changing people’s lives every day, and where you have the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.
If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss, please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 25th May, 9.00 am.
For more than 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.
Brief role description
The Business Development Manager will play a pivotal role, driving the acquisition of high-value, multi‑year corporate partnerships that deliver meaningful shared value for the organisation and its partners. They are responsible for developing and securing six‑ and seven‑figure strategic partnerships, ensuring each relationship aligns with organisational priorities and delivers clear, measurable impact.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced business development professional with a strong track record of winning long‑term corporate partnerships and securing multiple‑figure sums to deliver income targets.
You will bring experience in prospect research and networking, with the ability to secure high‑value partnerships and deliver income targets. You will have excellent communication skills, including presentation, negotiation and influencing, and experience using CRM systems to support your work.
You will demonstrate a highly self‑motivated and entrepreneurial approach, comfortable working to ambitious targets. You will be dynamic, organised and solutions‑focused, bringing a collaborative approach to your work. You will also be flexible and happy to attend events and meetings across the UK to secure funding partnerships.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.
Eager to know more about the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached below.
What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits attached below.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by Monday, 25 May 2026.
Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team at Forces Employment Charity.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
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We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children


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We are seeking an experienced, driven and creative Marketing Manager to join Nottingham Hospitals Charity at a senior level. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in working alongside our appointed agency to shape and implement multi-channel marketing plans that support fundraising, engage existing and new supporters as well as bringing our brand to life.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a 360-marketer, utilising your expertise in various channels and collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation and external agency partners. You will lead on planning, delivering, and evaluating marketing campaigns to maximise the charity’s impact.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the NHC marketing plan and introduce content marketing initiatives, ensuring alignment with charity goals
- Lead on brand awareness campaign to improve awareness, engagement and income
- Be key point of contact with appointed agencies to deliver the marketing and development strategy
- Lead on income generating marketing campaigns from initial concept to delivery and evaluation, ensuring they deliver measurable results
- Work alongside the Communications and Media Manager to oversee the creation and distribution of content across various channels, including digital, social media and email
- Lead on e-marketing from ideation to delivery to support fundraising, supporter and NUH engagement
- Drive fundraising marketing, working closely with Fundraising Leads to identify opportunities and evaluate supporter needs, using insights to inform marketing activity
- Support campaign management, supporter engagement and awareness for Legacy and in-memory giving
- Implement brand guidelines consistently, ensuring all marketing activity reflects Nottingham Hospitals Charity’s values and identity
- Lead on marketing planning to ensure appropriate cadence of communications to supporters and donors
- Repurpose content to ensure maximum engagement and reach
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including NUH Trust Communications teams to create integrated marketing plans that support diverse audience engagement opportunities
- Drive successful lead generation initiatives to deliver data acquisition, conversion and increased income
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices to identify innovative opportunities for growth
About you
- Proven experience as a 360-marketer, delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns to diverse audiences and achieving measurable results
- Have demonstrable experience of bringing a brand to life with internal and external audiences
- Strong knowledge of content marketing, audience segmentation, and repurposing content for different platforms
- Experience in implementing brand guidelines and maintaining brand consistency across all marketing outputs
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously and deliver on time and within budget
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Analytical mindset, with experience conducting market research and using insights to inform marketing plans
- A proven track record of driving successful lead generation initiatives
- Creative and proactive approach, with a track record of identifying and implementing innovative marketing ideas
- A keen eye for detail and excellent copywriting skills
- Demonstrable experience in line management, including the ability to mentor and develop team members
Marketing experience
- A minimum of three years’ experience in a marketing environment, with a proven track record of delivering impactful campaigns
- An understanding of the charity sector and/or prior experience in a fundraising environment is desirable
- Experience working with CRM systems is also desirable
For an informal chat about the role, contact Sam Cousens at Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join us at an exciting time in our journey to improve lives through the sport of boccia and help to lead development of the most inclusive sport in England.
The Partnership and Infrastructure Manager will focus on driving participation growth within communities by working in partnership with key stakeholders, including Leisure providers, Active Partnerships, and National charities, to create inclusive and sustainable opportunities.
Purpose of the Job
· To develop and expand the boccia community infrastructure, increasing access and participation.
· To build and strengthen strategic partnerships that create more opportunities for people to play boccia.
· To coordinate and deliver the implementation of Boccia England’s action plans within key place-based locations.
As Partnerships and Infrastructure Manager you will play a central part supporting the organisation and ensuring we offer great service and care to the boccia community.
We are looking for someone who can make a positive contribution to our charity and use their experience and skills to support our work. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a real difference and bring new ideas for our processes and services.
Accountability and Objectives of the role
Strategic Focus
- Support the co-ordination and delivery of agreed operational plans and programme by providing quarterly reports on performance against the targets in the annual delivery plan, for the board and key stakeholders.
- Drive the development of boccia delivery in key regions, aligned with Sport England place-based investment priorities.
- Collect, collate and report data, insight and learning related to the delivery of the Boccia
England operational plan
- Support the implementation of the People Plan for our external workforce at a local level where identified
- Work with colleagues to secure new funding to resource the development and growth of boccia in regions.
Relationship Building – Lead the initiation and development of a nationwide regional community boccia infrastructure model.
- Develop and manage a network of key partners to create opportunities that connect, engage, and empower physically disabled people and wider communities through a range of Boccia initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key identified partners to ensure Boccia England maximizes the opportunities to grow the sport of boccia
- Plan, promote, and deliver engagement events such as the Big Boccia Conversation, creating opportunities for partners and stakeholders to network, share ideas, and explore ways to increase participation in Boccia and disability sport.
- Collaborate with colleagues to establish new clubs, strengthen school engagement, and ensure the sustainability of participation growth.
Programme Development
- Promote and support the delivery of Try Boccia, providing partners with the tools, resources, and guidance required to deliver inclusive Boccia sessions across a range of community settings
- Support the development of local and regional Boccia communities, building their capacity to deliver sustainable participation opportunities across clubs and Try Boccia sites.
- Deliver a roadmap of initiatives across key locations to drive participation through a range of Boccia programmes.
Finance and Budget Management - Ensure effective processes are in place to manage and report on budgets.
- Coordinate annual budget planning and monitoring of performance against budgets.
- Effectively manage and monitor the specific budgets for participation and development programmes, with clear means of measuring progress.
- With the senior leadership team, ensure the preparation of relevant and appropriate quarterly financial reports to the Board.
EDI and Safeguarding
- Promote and embed equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of work. Ensure accessibility and inclusive practices are integrated into all working processes, creating a workplace and culture that is welcoming, equitable, and representative of all communities.
- Promote the safety, welfare, and well-being of everyone to ensure full compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Report all safeguarding concerns in line with policies and legislation.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and protective environment for all within Boccia Englands workplace and community
General Requirements
- Manage own workload effectively.
- Be committed to continuous improvement.
- Provide excellent and timely customer service with both internal and external communications.
- Use and share knowledge and expertise to promote boccia and develop Boccia England.
- Be an advocate for Boccia England and the sport of boccia.
- support the wider Boccia England team to ensure business objectives are achieved
- Any other tasks or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Head of Sport and commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.
For further details of the role please access the Job Descripton by visiting the Boccia England website under the careers section.
To create positive, engaging and accessible opportunities for physically disabled people to play boccia.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Operations and Development Manager is a senior leadership role at AALT, responsible for ensuring the organisation’s operational effectiveness, financial stability, and long-term sustainability.
They will join at a pivotal and exciting moment for the organisation, as AALT prepares to open the Anti-Apartheid Legacy Centre (AALC) at Penton Street and transition into a newly restored and developed building, establishing operations and embedding a resilient and ambitious model for the future.
Working in close collaboration with the Director, the postholder will have strategic oversight of finance, HR, governance, fundraising, and day-to-day operations, while also taking direct responsibility for delivering key operational, financial, and income-generating activity.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic oversight and active delivery. The postholder will lead on financial and operational management, co-develop and drive fundraising activity, and ensure that the organisation’s systems, processes, and resources are robust, effective, and fit for purpose.
The role will also take responsibility for venue management during the early stages of the AALC opening, before transitioning to line management of dedicated venue staff as the organisation grows.
We preserve and engage audiences with anti-apartheid heritage to inspire action and solidarity. Opening Europe’s first museum in 2026 at Penton Street
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Demand for our specialist tutoring programmes for Children Looked After, those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) continues to increase and we are seeking a dedicated and effective Partnerships Account Manager to join our team and support the increased demand for our provision and the continued scaling of our organisation.
The Organisation
Equal Education is a social enterprise working to improve outcomes and narrow the attainment gap for disadvantaged and vulnerable learners, including Children Looked After, those with SEND, and unaccompanied asylum seeking children. We have over 13 years’ experience delivering 1:1 tuition, working with hundreds of Schools and Local Authority partners across the country, reaching hundreds of pupils annually.
As a member of the Fair Education Alliance, we believe in providing meaningful educational provision to students whose needs may not be best met within a traditional classroom environment, those who aren’t currently accessing education, or who benefit from additional 1:1 support. We work with over 200 qualified teachers to provide academic, subject specialised and individual tutoring and mentoring for children of all ages. Tutors provide pastoral care and work with pupils to increase engagement and attainment. Our programmes will help the students to overcome barriers to learning, help them build trusted relationships, increase their aspirations, and fulfil their potential. We are passionate about our cause and are looking for people who are motivated by a strong desire to address educational inequality and improve outcomes.
What is the Role?
This is a fixed-term maternity cover opportunity for a Partnerships Account Manager. In this role, you will drive business growth by securing new partnerships and managing key client accounts across designated regions. With a focus on building and sustaining long-term local council and school relationships, you will work closely with clients to understand their needs, expand our service offerings, and ensure the highest levels of satisfaction. As the majority of our key client relationships are with local councils, we are looking for someone with knowledge of how they operate.
The post holder will have the opportunity to line manage junior member(s) of the team, who provide essential bid-writing and administrative support to facilitate efficient and effective client management.
This role would suit someone with proven ability to operate effectively in scaling organisations where processes are still being defined. This role suits someone who is adaptable, resilient, and confident working at pace amid change.
The role will be suited to those who have worked within an education setting and held the title: SENCO, Head of Department, Advisory Teacher, Inclusion Coordinator or Designated Teacher. The role will also be suited to those who have worked within a Local Authority setting and held the title: Commissioning Officer, Senior Case Officer, Case Officer. Whilst the role is also suited for an experienced (key) account/client manager, we are looking for an individual who has experience and/or knowledge of the UK education system.
This role is ideal for an ambitious, client-focused individual, passionate about creating positive outcomes for vulnerable students. If you’re ready to contribute to a growing organisation that’s making a difference, we’d love to hear from you! As this is a maternity cover, we expect that the successful candidate will be able to swiftly absorb our ways of working and contribute to the success of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Client Acquisition and Relationship Management
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Proactively seek new business opportunities within assigned regions to grow the client base.
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Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with key clients, ensuring their evolving needs are met and service offerings are aligned.
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Lead regular client review meetings to discuss progress, gather feedback, and identify additional service opportunities.
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Manage internal relationships to ensure what matters to clients is communicated internally using the proper channels, to allow for effective delivery by our Service Delivery team
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Maintain good internal stakeholder relationships with our Service Delivery team to ensure client demands are balanced with our processes and team capacity.
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Strategic Planning and Development
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Collaborate with Senior Leaders to develop strategies for client retention and growth.
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Work closely within the Partnerships team to align on strategic objectives and ensure seamless service delivery across functions.
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Participate in client and industry events to represent the organisation, expand networks, and identify new business opportunities.
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Performance Monitoring and Reporting
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Monitor client engagement, satisfaction levels, and service outcomes; produce regular progress reports for management.
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Oversee tracking and analysis of client-related statistics to ensure targets are met and clients receive impactful, value-driven service.
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Manage and track client data and prospect pipelines using CRM systems, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information.
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Report to the the Partnerships Director on accounts, Tenders, Bids, client meetings on a regular basis.
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Be curious to explore our Salesforce system data, understanding and interpreting delivery and impact data.
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Line Management and Support Coordination
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Lead, mentor, and manage junior member(s) of the team focused on bid/application writing, tender management, and client-related administration.
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Support junior member(s) in producing and reviewing high-quality application documents and responses that align with client requirements and enhance our partnership outcomes.
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Provide oversight to ensure that administrative tasks are completed efficiently, supporting smooth client interactions and consistent follow-through.
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Work with other area leaders, to ensure strong delivery of services.
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Contribute to, and foster strong internal working relationships to successfully delivery against strategy and objectives..
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Bid Management and Process Improvement
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Oversee the preparation and submission of tenders and bid applications, working closely with junior member(s) to ensure high-quality and timely submissions.
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Continuously review and improve internal processes to optimise bid management, client onboarding, and service delivery.
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Report on bid submission performance, review bidfeedback to continuously improve.
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Essential Skills and Experience:
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Detailed knowledge of the UK education sector.
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Experience working in the education sector or with local authorities, particularly in roles involving SEND or children’s services.
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Proven track record in client relationship management, with experience in sales or partnership development roles.
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Strong communication skills, particularly in face-to-face and telephone interactions, with the ability to build rapport quickly and maintain long-lasting relationships.
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Experience managing a small team, providing leadership, direction, and support to ensure high-performance standards.
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High level of empathy and commitment to supporting vulnerable and underserved communities.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet both short- and long-term deadlines effectively.
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Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) for tracking client data, leads, and progress.
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Proactive, problem-solving mindset, able to address issues independently and provide client-focused solutions.
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Able to work in a high pressure environment, whilst taking initiative, we would want the postholder to ask for support when needed.
Desirable:
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Exceptional written communication skills, with proven confidence in drafting, editing, and refining persuasive content across a variety of formats.
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Experience in bid and tender writing or grant applications is advantageous, though a background in producing compelling written materials for diverse purposes is equally valued.
General
The job is subject to having the right to work in the UK, two professional references and a basic DBS check.
Why Equal Education?
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Competitive salary
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Investment in you - we believe in developing from within and offer our team training opportunities and personalised development plans, as well as the chance to get involved with lots of projects across the organisation.
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Flexible, hybrid work environment with regular opportunities for in-person client engagement.
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Working alongside a passionate team working to make a positive impact in the lives of under-resourced children and young people across the UK.
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Staff wellbeing benefits such as ClassPass membership, access to discounts via Perks at Work, eyecare vouchers, regular wellbeing sessions and team social events.
At Equal Education, you are the expert. We give you the space, the support and the technology to be your best. The rest is up to you.
Being you at Equal Education
Every young person we support is unique and our team isn’t any different. Our differences are our strength when it comes to providing a tailored, human approach to education. We are proud of our people and provide an environment where everyone can bring their most authentic self to work.
Our recruitment practices are carried out in line with equal opportunities and all candidates will be reviewed fairly regardless of age, gender reassignment, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
Next steps
If you feel inspired and you think you have the right motivation and experience for the role, we would love to receive your application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this application early, for example if we receive an unprecedented number of applications, so please apply promptly to ensure you are considered for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Access to Sports Project
Access to Sports Project is at a pivotal moment in its growth.
Over the past year, we have secured significant new investment from major funders including National Lottery, BBC Children in Need, Sport England and Garfield Weston Foundation. Demand for our work continues to grow across North London and we are now ready to invest in our first-ever full-time Fundraising Manager.
This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead fundraising within a respected, community-rooted sports charity. This is your opportunity to play a central role in our ambition to become a £1m+ organisation within the next three years.
The Opportunity
The Fundraising Manager will play a central role in managing and growing partnerships with key funders to ensure they are well stewarded, renewed and, where possible, developed into larger, multi-year relationships.
Alongside this, you will be responsible for securing new income, with a particular focus on trusts, foundations and statutory funding, while also supporting the development of additional income streams over time.
While the role spans multiple income streams, the primary focus (especially in year one) will be on trusts, foundations and statutory funding, with other areas (corporate, community, events) developed over time.
You will also help build the foundations for long-term fundraising success by:
- Supporting the development and delivery of a fundraising strategy
- Helping implement a CRM system to manage relationships and pipeline
- Strengthening monitoring and evaluation approaches to evidence impact and support funding
This role does not initially involve line management, but you will lead the fundraising function and play a key role in shaping its future growth.
Key Responsibilities
Trusts, Foundations & Statutory Funding
- Write high-quality funding applications, cases for support and grant reports
- Manage and steward a portfolio of existing funders, maximising renewal and uplift opportunities
- Research, develop and submit new funding applications
- Work with delivery staff to gather impact data, outcomes and case studies
Systems, Data & Insight
- Develop and implement a clear monitoring and evaluation approach to support fundraising, reporting and impact measurement
- Research, recommend and help implement a CRM system for fundraising and relationship management
- Track income, prospects, deadlines and reporting requirements
- Produce clear fundraising reports and insights for the CEO and trustees
Relationship Management & New Business
- Build strong, long-term relationships with funders, partners and supporters
- Represent The Access to Sports Project at meetings, events, funder visits and site visits
- Work with the CEO and trustees to unlock networks and cultivate new opportunities
Fundraising Strategy & Delivery
- Co-develop a 3-year fundraising strategy with the Chief Executive and external fundraising consultant
- Translate strategy into clear annual plans, pipelines and targets
- Take ownership of day-to-day delivery and implementation
Collaboration & Culture
- Work closely with delivery teams, coaches and managers to understand programmes and impact
- Be an active, visible part of a small, close-knit and supportive team
- Spend time on programmes and community activity to stay connected to the young people and communities we serve
You’ll be embedded within our sports environment at Sobell Leisure Centre. You’ll regularly be close to delivery, impact and the energy of community sport.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive, relationship-led and values-driven.
Essential
- Proven experience securing income from trusts, foundations and/or statutory bodies (including 5-figure or significant grants).
- Strong bid writing and grant reporting skills
- Excellent relationship management and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple funding deadlines and priorities
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Confidence working independently while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience across corporate fundraising, community fundraising, events or individual giving
- Experience implementing or working with a CRM
- Experience in a small or growing charity environment
Personal Qualities
- Entrepreneurial mindset. Excited by building systems, testing ideas and shaping strategy
- Comfortable being hands-on and “mucking in” as part of a small team
- Curious, adaptable and motivated by impact as much as income
- A genuine passion for sport and belief in its power to change lives (a big plus)
Safeguarding & Values
- Access to Sports Project is committed to safeguarding children and young people.
- The successful candidate will be expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
- We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Why Join Us?
- A rare opportunity to build and lead fundraising in a growing, respected sports charity
- Real influence, autonomy and trust from day one
- A passionate, supportive team rooted in community sport
- Hybrid working with a vibrant base at Sobell Leisure Centre
- The chance to help shape the future of grassroots sport in London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.